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Beyond Tiki, Bilge, and Test / Bilge / The "Just Because It's From Hawaii, Doesn't Mean It's Tiki" Thread

Post #607202 by TikiTomD on Sun, Sep 18, 2011 9:19 AM

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JOHN-O,

I'm not here to make the case that Don Ho was or was not tiki, but Pat and I did have an opportunity to listen to him a decade or so ago in an intimate dinner club setting in Waikiki. At the time, we both thought his vocal qualities shared much in common with Sinatra, deep and romantic. That was especially so when he sang Kui Lee's "I'll Remember You."

It was a great evening, and, after the show, Don Ho individually engaged every attendee in greeting and thanks, and to make a bit of small talk. He was fun to be with, a charming and consummate entertainer. The man was much more than the "Tiny Bubbles" that was his signature tune.

-Tom

[ Edited by: TikiTomD 2011-09-18 09:21 ]