Webley Edwards & Al Kealoha Perry - 1958 - Hawaii Calls: Fire Goddess

 

Hawaiian in the true sense of the term, Webley Edward’s Fire Goddess is an ode to both the divine myth and the original point of origin of traditional Polynesian music of the Golden Islands. In case you have not noted already, this particular artifact of the Webley Edwards Presents… series teaches a bold lesson in two ways. The level of detail is amazing, the researched use of strictly Hawaiian instruments is another boon, and the large choir covers all emotional ranges, from short bursts of threnody over awe to warmhearted joy. 

Many colorful traditions of Hawaii are embroidered here, all of them either leading to Pele or being spawned by her. The album is created for a North American audience, but does not succumb to softening the darker undertones or lessening the amount of airtime the choir enjoys.

1 Fire Goddess (Pele) 3:04

2 Canoe Song (Ohinemutu) 2:50

3 Tapa Dance (Tomo Pono-Halii Ka Moena) 3:05

4 Flame Dance (Ohe-hano-ihu) 0:56

5 Knife Dance (Na Pahi-hola E Pae) 2:33

6 Forbidden Waters (Wai Kapu) 2:35

7 Sharkskin Drums (Pahu) 2:58

8 Beauty Hula (Hooheno Keia No Beaute) 1:54

9 Thoughts Of Love (Manao He Aloha) 3:01

10 Hawaiian Bamboos (Anapau-Nani Wade) 1:46

11 Temple Dance 2:16

12 Chant Of The Islands (Kaulana No Pua) 2:56

13 The Old Church (Kolo Mea Nui) 2:28

14 Pele, Fire Goddess 1:56

Hawaii Calls: Fire Goddess

Bob Newhart – "Something Like This ...": The Bob Newhart Anthology (Non-Music/Comedy)

 

George Robert Newhart (September 5, 1929 – July 18, 2024) was an American comedian and actor. Newhart was known for his deadpan and stammering delivery style. Beginning his career as a stand-up comedian, he transitioned his career to acting in television. He received three Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Peabody Award, a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Newhart came to prominence in 1960 when his record album of comedic monologues, The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, became a bestseller and reached number one on the Billboard pop album chart and won two Grammy Awards for Album of the Year, and Best New Artist. That same year he released his follow-up album, The Button-Down Mind Strikes Back! (1960), which was also a success, and the two albums held the Billboard number one and number two spots simultaneously. He later released several additional comedy albums.

This is a 2CD compilation of some of his most popular and well known sketches.

1-1 Abe Lincoln Vs. Madison Avenue 7:35

1-2 The Cruise Of The U.S.S. Codfish 5:05

1-3 Merchandising The Wright Brothers 3:16

1-4 Driving Instructor (Pilot Script For A New TV Series) 8:08

1-5 The Grace L. Ferguson Airline (And Storm Door Co.) 9:31

1-6 Bus Drivers School 6:18

1-7 Retirement Party 8:19

1-8 Ledge Psychology 5:21

1-9 Rocket Scientist 7:09

1-10 The Uncle Freddie Show 8:09

2-1 Introducing Tobacco To Civilization 6:08

2-2 The Siamese Cat 2:08

2-3 Defusing A Bomb 7:10

2-4 A Friend With A Dog 6:44

2-5 The Expectant Father 7:59

2-6 On Poodles And Planes 3:16

2-7 The Man Who Looked Like Hitler 5:23

2-8 King Kong 6:12

2-9 Returning A Gift 4:48

2-10 Buying A House 4:08

2-11 Ben Franklin In Analysis 7:10

2-12 Daddy Of All Hangovers 3:47

2-13 On Trains And Planes 6:18

2-14 Modern Witch Doctor 3:02

The Bob Newhart Anthology