Everybody Loves Don
Friday, December 08, 2006
It was hard not to take notice of Don Ho in the 1960s and ‘70s: cameo appearances on television’s most popular sitcoms, a chart-topping single, his own variety show, and of course, his nightly live show at the Polynesian Palace in Waikiki.
When I was a child, I assumed— and still do— that everybody knows and loves this man and his music.
He is an integral stitch in the fabric of American pop-culture; an icon, the King of Waikiki.
I heard through the local coffee vine that Don was hospitalized recently and may have to cancel his upcoming mainland tour.
Let’s all take a moment to send some aloha-filled mana his way for a speedy and full recovery. Me ke aloha, Don Ho. Get well soon!
Listen: Don Ho Show- Don Ho
Listen to the album that started it all.
Retro-TV Watch: Don Ho Variety Show
This daytime variety show aired from October 1976 - March 1977.
Don was the host and island hopped, like mad, with various guests.
Eat: Don Ho’s Island Grill at Aloha Tower Marketplace
Lobster fried rice and a Suck ‘Em Up mai tai, anyone?
See: Don Ho
The man, the legend.... Mr. Don Ho. Live at the Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel.
Check donho.com for the current schedule.
Word: mele (Hawaiian), song (English)
The mele of the islands has the voice of Don Ho.
Aloha!
Blue Girl
posted by Blue Girl @ 8:55 AM,
