The Surfmen
The closest thing in exotica to a super group. 101 Strings creator and Some… Read Full Bio ↴The closest thing in exotica to a super group. 101 Strings creator and Somerset label chief D.L. Miller, acting on his always-reliable trend-following instincts, pulled together a group of top Hollywood session men, including Jack "Mr. Bongo" Constanzo, Alvino Rey on console guitar, Irv Cottler on drums, Emil Richards on vibes, the late great Jimmy Rowles on piano, and Paul Horn on sax (who would later record in such authentically exotic settings as the Pyramids and the Taj Mahal). He gave them the task of producing a quickie knock-off of the then-popular Martin Denny and Arthur Lyman sound.
They appear to have taken on the challenge with enthusiasm, taking more than a few opportunities to poke fun at Denny/Lyman trademarks like bird calls (the Surfmen's are possibly the phoniest ever put on vinyl) and savage jungle noises. Their material reads like a primer of exotica music: "Quiet Village"; "Taboo"; Moon of Manakoora; "Hawaiian War Chant"; Fire Goddess; Orchid Lagoon; Jungle Romance; Bali Hai.
The Surfmen recorded two albums' worth of tunes for Miller, who subsequently released it in a variety of different packages. Exotic Island is the first and easiest to spot, and given its title and cover, probably the one most likely to be marked up by record dealers. Tradewinds is a suitable substitute and probably cheaper, since it's often stuck in the bargain bin with the rest of the Hawaiian music albums.
They appear to have taken on the challenge with enthusiasm, taking more than a few opportunities to poke fun at Denny/Lyman trademarks like bird calls (the Surfmen's are possibly the phoniest ever put on vinyl) and savage jungle noises. Their material reads like a primer of exotica music: "Quiet Village"; "Taboo"; Moon of Manakoora; "Hawaiian War Chant"; Fire Goddess; Orchid Lagoon; Jungle Romance; Bali Hai.
The Surfmen recorded two albums' worth of tunes for Miller, who subsequently released it in a variety of different packages. Exotic Island is the first and easiest to spot, and given its title and cover, probably the one most likely to be marked up by record dealers. Tradewinds is a suitable substitute and probably cheaper, since it's often stuck in the bargain bin with the rest of the Hawaiian music albums.
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Hawaiian Wedding Song
The Surfmen Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Hawaiian Wedding Song' by these artists:
101 Strings Orchestra & Singers We come from Hawaiian lands, Where golden sands, And palm tr…
Alo Key This is the moment I′ve waited for I can hear my heart…
Andy Williams This is the moment I've waited for I can hear my heart…
Charles E. King Proudly swept the rain by the cliffs As it glided…
Don Ho This is the moment I've waited for I can hear my heart…
Elvis Presley This is the moment I've waited for I can hear my…
Elvis Presley [OST Mad Men] This is the moment I've waited for I can hear my heart…
King Proudly swept the rain by the cliffs As it glided…
Leo Addeo And His Orchestra This is the moment I've waited for I can hear my heart…
Lui 忘不了的你 / Colors Of The Rainbow / 情人的眼淚 / Lover's…
M. Takanaka கௌரி கல்யாணம் வைபோகமே எகன மொகன பாட்ட போடு ஊரத்தா உசுப்பி பட…
Marty Robbins This is the moment I've waited for I can hear my…
Perry Como Kaie a ahou-ou Kay kalli nei A-ahee ah-ah ee aha Cou-ou…
Romantic Strings and Orchestra This is the moment I've waited for I can hear my heart…
Santo & Johnny It seems like forever That I have waited for you In a…
Santo & Johnny Vol 6 In our story I am bound And I am broken By word…
The Charles When you visit the islands There's so many things to do Go…
The King Sisters Proudly swept the rain by the cliffs As it glided…
The Lettermen This is the moment I've waited for I can hear my heart…
The Polynesians This is the moment Of sweet Aloha I will love you longer…
various artists Tshayelani amabala namhla Nilungisela lemini inkulu Tshayela…
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