Hula Hands - Pretty Brown Eyes

Today's song was written by Iva Kinimaka - He Aloha Mele - a classic hawaiian piece - Ukulele and all that is almost as old and popular as Don Ho's Tiny Bubbles - press Play - I sure hope you like this one because this song was difficult to get - a real hawaiian treat for all of you beautiful people!:
This photo was taken in good 'ol Waikiki.

As for hula, there are two styles - contemporary (Hula 'Auana) and traditional (Hula Kahiko) - most of you are probably more familiar with Hula 'Auana, as shown in the picture above. One of the biggest hula competition is held on the Big Island and is called the Merry Monarch Festival - a must see - and plan for because tickets for the competition are usually sold out in advance!


He aloha mele, pretty hoku
Sending down a special little twinkle
For your brown eyes
Your pretty lovely brown eyes
In the still of the night
All the stars are shining bright
For your brown eyes

He aloha mele, e lohe i kamakani
Gentle breeze whispering haunting melodies
To you softly
Whisper to you softly
Hear the winds through the trees
Singing sweet harmony
To you softly

Hui:
With the grace of her hands
She can tell you that a star
Only glitters at the setting of the sunshine
With the grace of her hands
She can tell you that the wind
Only blows when no mountain side
Is there to touch her

Now there's the sun and the moon
Talking stories telling tales
About a new day
It's gonna be a nice day
Now the moon is shining bright
And the sun will rise again
To start a new day

He aloha mele