In this record, and for the first time so far as I know, the paramount musical instrument of the southern islands is presented to American listeners. Here are the melodies I have lived with during many happy years. Now, with the cooperation of RCA Victor, it becomes possible to issue in one album the distillation of my extended picking and choosing from the treasure store of Hawaiian songs. When it looked as if I would never have a chance to do so, I amused myself by printing the titles of the choicest songs on little cards and shuffling them back and forth until I achieved my ideal album. "Ever since the day I first saw Hawaii and heard its rhythmic melodies, I have dreamed of assembling an album of my favorite Polynesian songs. Folding album cover is illustrated with color photographs and has extensive liner notes WRITTEN BY MICHENER, including historical observations and commentary on the songs. Twelve inch LP, RCA Victor LPM-2150, 1959. Please email with questions or to see any photos.Ī scarce item for the serious Michener collector.
A crease in the paper runs the length of the front cover, near the fore-edge. A bit of chipping to the head and foot of the spine. Jacket has overall toning, with darker toning to the spine. Dust jacket has been wrapped in a protective mylar cover.
A bit heavier toning at the foot of the spine. Along the edge of the boards and the spine is toned. 937 pages, followed by 8 pages of genealogical information- left unpaginated. White dust jacket with multi colored lettering and illustration and black lettering. Unbleached white cloth over boards with multi-colored lettering to the spine.
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