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Natural High (live) "Dreaming a Dream" b/w "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel"
"Dreaming an Dream" b/w "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel" by Natural High (live) Local Hawaiian disco band Natural High performing live, October 1976, at the Hula Hut in Waikiki.
Mackey, Memorabilia and Mysteries
Update: Mahalo to Greenwood’s Wayne Nakamura (Bari, Tenor, Alto Saxes) for putting all these displays together! When I arrived at the 70s Night Club Reunion last weekend, I immediately took notice to the row of memorabilia that filled half a dozen display boards. It was the first thing I saw, and it mesmerized me. 'Memory Lane' you might call it, though it was more of an extended corner that showcased clippings from Honolulu newspapers, night club posters, discotheque stationary and souvenirs, vintage photos of friends and a scattering of set lists from Greenwood. Some of the set lists were long....
Something to Shout About: The 70s Night Club Reunion
UPDATE: 2017 sees the return of 70s NCR with Mike Lundy and Aura! August 5, 2017 at the Ala Moana Hotel. Forty years in the making, the last reunion concert featuring Hawaii's biggest disco, funk, soul and R&B acts from the seventies finally came to an end Saturday night at the Ala Moana Hotel Hibiscus Ballroom. Pauline Wilson captivated the crowd. It was a blast, every band went all out, everyone was in high spirits. The dancefloor was jam-packed from the very first song to the last! For now, some thoughts on this year's 70s Night Club Reunion (the last...
George Street "Magic Lady"
Wish I could post a YouTube video for you, but currently my computer is at factory settings and all my programs gone... oh, well, music is music! I found George Street's "Magic Lady"—finally—after waiting too long to hear it. Yes, this is my first time ever listening to their music, and I say "they" because the band consists of: Gordon Kim, guitar and vocals Gail Mack, vocals Steven Min, guitar and vocals And get this, Nueva Vida was their backing band. Who's that? If you've been following my blog (and anticipating the show tomorrow) then you'll recognize Nueva Vida. They...
Mackey Feary "You Are The Only One"
"You Are The Only One" by Mackey FearyAccompanied by Kenji Sato on bass & vocals. Additional backup vocals by Maurice Bega. From the LP "Pacific Paradise" (Japan release, CBS/Sony 1983).