Post #4646 by floratina on Tue, Jul 30, 2002 1:53 AM

Yes, Ben. The corn, the cheese, the terrifying beauty that is King Kukulele was captured on digital tape. At one point I was fighting for floor space with Mr. Moynahan A/K/A Father of Denny. His boy handed him his camera and said, "Tape, Dad". He is a big dude you wouldn't wanna mess with. This show offered a glimpse into the world of the King because he had his parents there AND visiting relatives of a senior generation. I tried to exhibit a commensurate level of restraint - out of respect, with limited results. Damn Mai Tais...

Al, I didn't anticipate that there would be three sets o' splendor. I only brought one tape and it was maxed at an hour and a half, so I was unable to cover that which you most seek. Of the third set, I was able to capture the group's trek from the front door through the bar whilst Denny sang a song in Hawaiian that I don't know the name to, but is incredibly pretty.

Yes, kids. With the Friki Tikis to back him up, the Ku Ku has the freedom and inclination to sing what I'd call "gushy songs"! We may be accustomed to Denny yucking it up, but he threw a curve ball out there when he sang "Quiet Village" (read the lyrics, very sweet) the aforementioned pretty song and this dreamy number at the top of the show that I assumed was from the Fifties but in fact was written by King Kuke! I learned this later and it is called "You and Me". Long live brand new exotica!