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In 1934, Owens wrote "Sweet Leilani" [4] to celebrate the birth of his daughter, and made it the signature song of his Royal Hawaiian Hotel Orchestra. While vacationing in Honolulu with his wife Dixie Lee, Crosby heard the song and wanted to include it in his upcoming movie Waikiki Wedding.
Aug 13, 2021 · When living in Hawaii, Harry Owens researched Hawaiian songs that had been passed from generation to generation by word of mouth. He introduced the world to a genre of hapa-haole music.
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Jul 2, 2021 · Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiians, from circa 1958. Any information you can provide on an airdate is appreciated!
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Jun 8, 2011 · The big turning point in his career came in 1934 with his arrival in Hawaii and his appointment as music director of The Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
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Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiians. Actor: It's a Date. A former law student, educated at Loyola University, Harry Owens started his first band at the Lafayette Cafe in Los Angeles in 1926. He became a leading exponent of Hawaiian music once he arrived in the islands in 1934 and became enamored with the local scene.
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Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiians: With Hilo Hattie, Eddie Bush, Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiians, Harry Owens. Harry Owens and His band The Royal Hawaiians. A show on local TV Good Hawaiian style music and dancing .
May 21, 2020 · SWEET LEILANI by HARRY OWENS and His Royal Hawaiians; The Trio; Harry Owens Capitol (1611) Publication date 1951 Topics 78rpm, Popular Music Contributor Internet Archive Language English Performer: HARRY OWENS and His Royal Hawaiians; The Trio Writer: Harry Owens
