Aloha Got Soul: Soul, AOR, & Disco in Hawai‘i 1979-1985
This record encompasses a vibrant era of contemporary music made in Hawai’i during the 1970s to the mid -1980s as jazz, rock, funk, disco and R&B coexisted alongside Hawaiian Folk music. A perfect comp for a breezy day or a summertime cookout / pool party. The vibes are perfect here. Standout track - Aura - “Yesterday’s Love” Elijah’s pick! https://youtu.be/L6F2k6-Z7nw?si=qD--bUMzVuBIcJoi Track Listing: 1. Countryside Beauty - Tender Leaf 2. Yesterday's Love - Aura 3. Your Light - Aina 4. Get That Happy Feeling (Instrumental) - Lemuria 5. Just Don't Come Back - Roy & Roe 6. Lady of My Heart - Hawaii 7. Call Me - Hal Bradbury 8. Love One Another - Mike Lundy 9. I Feel Like Getting Down - Nova 10. O'Kailua - Nohelani Cypriano 11. Kawaihae - Brother Noland 12. Kona Winds (With Kimo and the Guys) - Marvin Franklin 13. Sparkle - Greenwood 14. Papa'a Tita (With Brown Co.) - Chucky Boy Chock & Mike Kaawa 15. Kaho'olawe Song - Steve & Teresa 16. Coast to Coast - Rockwell Fukin