Many many thanks from -15° F Wyoming in the middle of this f’ing pandemic. We lived down the road a bit in Kokokahi but Kailua was our favorite beach. Long time past, before the tunnels brought windward and leeward so close together. Never came back after 1963, wish I were there now. Aloha. Keep playing. It helps.
Thanks so much for visiting and commenting. We feel so lucky to have discovered Kailua and the windward side even though we came there much later than you. I can hardly imagine what it was like before the tunnels but I can tell you that you might be appalled at the traffic and construction you would experience today. Fran
Fran, when Led got into the intro I thought Waimanalo Blues. It wasn't until I read the description that I saw the arrangement was by Lenny Kaui. Man, a chill went down my spine...
It turns out that the intro to "Waimanalo Blues" was based on Leonard Kwan's "Silver Threads Among the Gold" instrumental, which Ledward often calls "Silver Strings." Fran
@@franguidry I left Oahu in '75 and names in my memory bank tend to slosh around. Anyway, it's one of the loveliest passages I've ever heard. In either version, you two are so good. I want to say here that Country Comfort's vocal version has a soulful sadness not matched by others. It sticks with you the way Jackson Browne's "These Days" does. Thank you for clearing the origins for me. Credit should go where it is due.
Everytime I heard y'all playing I get chills (chicken skin) it must be da island boy in me tho. Keep slackn Unko'z 🤜🏾🤛🏾🤘🏾 🚣🌅🌴 I miss dat island breeze and da sound of the waves crashing😢 respect 2u both💪🏾🤘🏾
Led and his family call that song "Silver Strings" but it's a very old mainland sentimental ballad, "Silver Threads Among the Gold." That was a hard-to-beat day for sure. Fran
My brother and I lived over Kokokahi in the late 50's and early 60's. Kailua Beach was where we went for long days on the sand and in the water. This video and tune take me there. Thanks.
Oh how the other half live!! Marvellous stuff Fran. I bought a brand new Martin 00016 in 1990 and had it for 16 years before I foolishly let it go - wish I still had it. Regards from Phil on mud island (UK).
The Shack key that they playing today it's very fresh I pray the Hawaiian style Slack Key from the 50s Slack Key is not like you used to be scratchy supposed to be played slow I play Maui Chimes who keep up AQHA okipa Vaca I haven't played it for quite a few years now is the first time I ever seen Slack Key on De Shaw cell phone RUclips they playing it real good watch like he's supposed to be played very slowly the old Hawaiian way thank you very much Aloha brother
Thanks for your comment. I would love to see the video you mention of very slow old Hawaiian style slack key. Can you post a link to that video, I can't find it? Thanks, Fran
Led just left our house in California to continue his tour, and once again he filled the air with his amazing art. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Fran
Difficult to forget Kailua, hot breezes, but shade, and no mosquitoes! What kind of trees are behind you gentlemen, please? Funny, I don't remember a green tint to the trees, even though it's the windward side. What a set-up your friend did! A giant-size slick-looking tarp over head and south-eva side - awesome. I had two very young kids then so that wouldn't have been possible - unless I temporarily tied them to a tree. Even as little toddlers, I couldn't keep their slippers on and out of the surf. :D Such great music, YUMMY sticky rice and Love's Hawai'ian Bread! (I don't see any Granny Goose chips, though, HA.) I really miss thinly sliced beef marinating in homemade teriyaki sauce and manapua sold when the little trucks would roll up to the beach, only 50c apiece for them! That, and 25c each way on Da Bus from Mililani Town to the North Shore and back. Good times. I remember one time, a few days after a fruit tree branch fell on the truck of my car, I saw a little brown kid pulling his red wagon into my cul-de-sac, with a load of fresh King's Hawaiian (no ' in the name) boules. Oh my goodness. I would put a few inside, and always leave one up on our little cinder block wall, alongside my sun tea, to warm.
Thanks for stopping by my slack key channel again. Ah yes, Kailua and Hawaiian sweet bread, a great combo. The trees along the beach are ironwoods, they survive the wind and sandy soil, but as the beach recedes some of them have come down. We didn't have trucks bringing us manapua, though for $.50 you must be talking about some time ago. Fran
Thanks for visiting. That was a really special day, needless to say I feel very fortunate to be able to play with Led Kaapana at that amazing location. Fran
You are both the best
I don't know about best, but we might have the most fun. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Fran
Many many thanks from -15° F Wyoming in the middle of this f’ing pandemic. We lived down the road a bit in Kokokahi but Kailua was our favorite beach. Long time past, before the tunnels brought windward and leeward so close together. Never came back after 1963, wish I were there now. Aloha. Keep playing. It helps.
Thanks so much for visiting and commenting. We feel so lucky to have discovered Kailua and the windward side even though we came there much later than you. I can hardly imagine what it was like before the tunnels but I can tell you that you might be appalled at the traffic and construction you would experience today.
Fran
Fran, when Led got into the intro I thought Waimanalo Blues. It wasn't until I read the description that I saw the arrangement was by Lenny Kaui. Man, a chill went down my spine...
It turns out that the intro to "Waimanalo Blues" was based on Leonard Kwan's "Silver Threads Among the Gold" instrumental, which Ledward often calls "Silver Strings."
Fran
@@franguidry I left Oahu in '75 and names in my memory bank tend to slosh around. Anyway, it's one of the loveliest passages I've ever heard. In either version, you two are so good.
I want to say here that Country Comfort's vocal version has a soulful sadness not matched by others. It sticks with you the way Jackson Browne's "These Days" does.
Thank you for clearing the origins for me. Credit should go where it is due.
Ihr Zwei seid große Klasse!!!
Karin, thanks for visiting the channel and for all your kind comments.
Fran
Thank You for sharing. It looks like such a special time. ❤️
Man, I miss Kailua and lomi lomi salmon. What I don’t miss is the traditional hotdog and mustard in a bun while in Hawaii!!!
Fortunately there were lots of other choices besides hot dogs. I agree with you, though, I miss Kailua every day.
Fran
@@franguidry 😆👍
Beautifully done, Led and Fran. Just simply beautiful.
+markwitz Thanks, Norm, glad you enjoyed it.
Fran
Everytime I heard y'all playing I get chills (chicken skin) it must be da island boy in me tho. Keep slackn Unko'z 🤜🏾🤛🏾🤘🏾 🚣🌅🌴 I miss dat island breeze and da sound of the waves crashing😢 respect 2u both💪🏾🤘🏾
Mahalo for your visit and your comment. I really miss the breeze and the waves too.
Fran
Sweetness!
Glad you enjoyed it, Darren.
Fran
Oh, THAT Silver Threads !!! Coloring Easter Eggs to the best in ki ho`alu on a gorgeous beach in Hawai`i Nei. Can't beat that !!!
Led and his family call that song "Silver Strings" but it's a very old mainland sentimental ballad, "Silver Threads Among the Gold."
That was a hard-to-beat day for sure.
Fran
Thanks for letting me enjoy a brief sample of what must have been a great day. I can almost smell the sea and flowers.
+Jim Rathbun (Zoomie932) Thanks for visiting, yes it was a truly spectacular day.
Fran
@@franguidry It's been two years and I still keep coming back to chill and take in the flowers and sea. Thanks!
My brother and I lived over Kokokahi in the late 50's and early 60's. Kailua Beach was where we went for long days on the sand and in the water. This video and tune take me there. Thanks.
Thanks for visiting, glad to hear we brought good memories. That beach is definitely a special place even today.
Fran
My stepdad lived up Kokokahi, moved there 1960.
Led and Fran Music to my ears here in Texas.
Thank you for that warming music.....🎼😀🌺💕
+Judi Victor Ragsdale Thanks for stopping by, Judi.
Fran
It doesn't get much better than slack key and a bbq picnic at the beach.
Thanks for stopping by, I certainly agree with your comment.
Fran
for humans to benabke to produce. sounds that fill the soul like this is truly a blessing
I am continually in awe of the music Ledward creates. Thanks for commenting.
Fran
Very nice playing by you guys. I live just down the street from there. 😁🌴
So you have a short walk to the beautiful beach but plenty pilikia with the traffic, eh?
Thanks for stopping by,
Fran
Like honey for the soul.
Master at his best!!
+JPHappo I ask him to play that song nearly every time we're together. He finds new ideas every time.
Fran
Oh how the other half live!! Marvellous stuff Fran. I bought a brand new Martin 00016 in 1990 and had it for 16 years before I foolishly let it go - wish I still had it. Regards from Phil on mud island (UK).
+MrPCT57 Those first generation 000-16s were something special all right. Thanks for stopping by.
Fran
The Shack key that they playing today it's very fresh I pray the Hawaiian style Slack Key from the 50s Slack Key is not like you used to be scratchy supposed to be played slow I play Maui Chimes who keep up AQHA okipa Vaca I haven't played it for quite a few years now is the first time I ever seen Slack Key on De Shaw cell phone RUclips they playing it real good watch like he's supposed to be played very slowly the old Hawaiian way thank you very much Aloha brother
Thanks for your comment. I would love to see the video you mention of very slow old Hawaiian style slack key. Can you post a link to that video, I can't find it?
Thanks,
Fran
BEAUTIFULL!!!!!!!!
Led just left our house in California to continue his tour, and once again he filled the air with his amazing art.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Fran
Difficult to forget Kailua, hot breezes, but shade, and no mosquitoes! What kind of trees are behind you gentlemen, please? Funny, I don't remember a green tint to the trees, even though it's the windward side.
What a set-up your friend did! A giant-size slick-looking tarp over head and south-eva side - awesome. I had two very young kids then so that wouldn't have been possible - unless I temporarily tied them to a tree. Even as little toddlers, I couldn't keep their slippers on and out of the surf. :D
Such great music, YUMMY sticky rice and Love's Hawai'ian Bread! (I don't see any Granny Goose chips, though, HA.) I really miss thinly sliced beef marinating in homemade teriyaki sauce and manapua sold when the little trucks would roll up to the beach, only 50c apiece for them! That, and 25c each way on Da Bus from Mililani Town to the North Shore and back. Good times.
I remember one time, a few days after a fruit tree branch fell on the truck of my car, I saw a little brown kid pulling his red wagon into my cul-de-sac, with a load of fresh King's Hawaiian (no ' in the name) boules. Oh my goodness. I would put a few inside, and always leave one up on our little cinder block wall, alongside my sun tea, to warm.
Thanks for stopping by my slack key channel again. Ah yes, Kailua and Hawaiian sweet bread, a great combo. The trees along the beach are ironwoods, they survive the wind and sandy soil, but as the beach recedes some of them have come down.
We didn't have trucks bringing us manapua, though for $.50 you must be talking about some time ago.
Fran
SWEET!
Thanks for visiting. That was a really special day, needless to say I feel very fortunate to be able to play with Led Kaapana at that amazing location.
Fran
This was what Kailua beach USED TO be like before the Japanese tourist took over!
That beach party was a lifetime memory with all the kids and friends hanging out.
Fran
🙋 enjoy tapi ( sayang pengiring ➖▶guitar ke dua pasif nyaris suara tidak kedengaran ) kalau nggandul mungkin unik didengar gan👍💚
My Easter was not this good.
Probably my best ever, I'd say.
Fran