Hawaiian Wedding Song

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About Hawaiian Wedding Song

"Hawaiian Wedding Song" originally entitled; "Ke Kali Nei Aua" (Waiting There for Thee) was adapted from a 1926 love song written by Charles E. King and originally recorded by Helen Desha Beamer in its original (Hawaiian language) version but re-written by Al Hoffman and Dick Manning and renamed as "Hawaiian Wedding Song". The song was recorded by Bing Crosby, Andy Williams and Elvis Presley. In the US, Williams' version was released as a single in 1958 and reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 27 on the R&B chart. In the UK, a single version by Julie Rogers went to number 31 on the UK Singles Chart in 1965. Elvis Presley sang another version of the song in the 1961 film Blue Hawaii. In 1964, Hong Kong female singer Kong Ling covered the song on her LP album This World We Live In with Diamond Records (now under UMG). An earlier English version of "Ke Kali Nei Au" was by Bing Crosby and it was titled "Here Ends the Rainbow" with Johnny Burke supplying the lyrics. This was recorded on February 9, 1951 with Betty Mullin and Lyn Murray and His Orchestra. 


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This is the moment
I've waited for
I can hear my heart singing
Soon bells will be ringing

This is the moment
Of sweet Aloha
I will love you longer than forever
Promise me that you will leave me never

Here and now dear
All my love
I vow dear
Promise me that you will leave me never
I will love you longer than forever

you-a, si-la
Pa-a ia me o-e
Ko a-lo-ha ma-ka-mea e i-po
Ka-'you ia e le-i a-e ne-i la

Now that we are one
Clouds won't hide the sun
Blue skies of Hawaii smile
On this, our wedding day
I do love you with all my heart

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Andy Williams

Howard Andrew "Andy" Williams (December 3, 1927 – September 25, 2012) was an American popular music singer. He recorded seventeen Gold- and three Platinum-certified albums. He hosted The Andy Williams Show, a TV variety show, from 1962 to 1971, as well as numerous television specials. Most recently, he performed at his Moon River Theatre in Branson, Missouri, which was named after the Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini song "Moon River", with which he is closely identified. more »

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Written by: Al Hoffman, Dick Manning, Charles E. King

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
The "Hawaiian Wedding Song" was originally written in 1926 for the operetta "Prince of Hawaii." It was adapted from the love song "Ke Kali Nei Au", which means "waiting here for you" in Hawaiian.
Andy Williams
Andy Williams recorded his version of the "Hawaiian Wedding Song" in 1959. It was released in the same year and it quickly became one of his popular hits.
Chart Achievements
Williams' version of the Hawaiian Wedding Song peaked at the 11th position on the Billboard Hot 100. This shows the phenomenal success of the song during that time.
Bing Crosby
The legendary Bing Crosby also covered the "Hawaiian Wedding Song." His version was recorded on March 20, 1961.
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley sang a rendition of the "Hawaiian Wedding Song" in his 1961 film, "Blue Hawaii." Elvis's version of the song is undoubtedly one of the most recognized renditions till this day.
Film Adaptation
Presley’s version of the "Hawaiian Wedding Song" was performed as the climactic scene of his film “Blue Hawaii”. This made the song a notable part of Pop Culture of that time.
Song Reach
The "Hawaiian Wedding Song" continues to be a favorite selection at weddings in Hawaii, symbolizing its timeless appeal and popularity.
Song Structure
The song typically progresses in three parts, starting off with a calm melodious tune, growing into an emotional crescendo reflecting the climax of the song and then finally a soothing closing which echoes the setting of the song’s narrative.
Songwriters
"Hawaiian Wedding Song" was written by Charles King for the operetta, later Al Hoffman and Dick Manning wrote English words to it, which helped gain popularity among non-Hawaiian audiences.
Awards and Nominations
In a testament to its popularity, the song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song, a testament to its popularity, in 1962.

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