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 Fukino