MAPUANA - INSTANTLY LIKEABLE & FABULOUS SONG ON HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITAR & SUNG BY JOHNNY PAL!

[WiliamatheMusician]

Hey JP, I was trying to learn this song and just to make sure:

What is the tuning?

[MangoDaVille]

@WiliamatheMusician ACEGACEG (lowest bass string to highest treble string).  Best wishes and be sure and post a copy for us! Mahalo Johnny

[STUDIOCHINCHAN]

This is a nice peace of music. I could play it on guitar but in a different version.

Thnaks for sharing this tube

Eric

[MangoDaVille]

Cool Eric, shoot me a copy if you ever put it together! Thanks, Johnny

[bushey26]

Don't let Panchito step out of line. It will pay if you don't let him get away with anything.

Aw, sorry about that Panchito, but I am just trying to save you.

Luv ya!

[MangoDaVille]

Hey EB, thas ok cuz Panchito luv you very much. I luv you so much I'm gonna get me a tequila and think some more about it! Ha, ha, your friend Panchito the Great!

Panchito

[bushey26]

@MangoDaVille I still mean what I said. How's Panchito doing now?

[MangoDaVille]

@bushey26 That little guy is "doin" everybody he can!!! Ha, ha.  What a guy . . . JP

[bushey26]

Hey ya Johnny Pal and Panchito,

How ya both been.

I was taking a computer break due too back pain.

I missed you so much. Now I am going thru all your songs. I really wish I had them on CD or DVD.

Love ya...EB/CP....Rosemarie

[MangoDaVille]

That's a future project, the cd thing. Thanks for reviewing them song again and disregard the flubs! ha, ha. Panchito is as rascalish as ever - he thinks he is a big time director now. I think its time for detox. . . Johnny

[MangoDaVille]

It is my honor and pleasure! Best steel guitar song ever - wherever there is a steel guitar you can be sure Mapuana will be played and remembered. Regards to the Sang ohana! Thank you for dropping by and commenting! Johnny Pal

[bushey26]

Beautiful Johnny Pal,

Luv you.

[MangoDaVille]

Back at ya! This is one of the first songs you play on steel guitar at luaus - it is so gorgeous! Mahalo for the kind comments. Johnny & Panchito, or is it Panchito and Johnny?

[25thGuardian]

Mellow , very Mellow.

I can feel the spirit of Islands.

Panchito still peeking from the background.

[MangoDaVille]

Hey 25, thanks. Yes, Panchito insists on being in every video and its a challenge to find him sometimes. Believe it or not, I used to use him on stage over 20 years ago. He is so delicate we are afraid to send him to the cleaners. Got a few beer and food stains here and there. Otherwise he's in good shape. I know, silly talking about a puppet but we can fantasize if we want to. Take care now. Johnny

[shampoo02]

Very nice song talanted!!

[ShowtimeJohnnyPal]

Glad you enjoyed it. Take care. Johnny

[ShowtimeJohnnyPal]

Brah Mahi, we all have your Dad to thank for this pearl of a song - it is truly instantly likeable and wherever there is a steel guitar playing you can bet Mapuana will be played, if not as the first song. I just love to perform it at luaus - crank up da steel and let her go! You are instantly transported into the charm of the islands. This particular version is from an arrangement by the great Henry Kaleialoha Allen. Mahalo nui loa fo drop by Mahi! Johnny Pal of MangoDaville

[bushey26]

It on the same CT Fiddlers Club page with Johnny Mello's.

Yes, Brian plays lead Guitar,Base, Electric Fiddle, Dobro, and Steel. I envy you and them for all the work that goes into it. I can really tell when it's true musician because I can see it in their faces how much they love and respect their instruments. Like I said I envy you too.

[bushey26]

HI Johhny PAL,

Do you play the Dobro too? Another friend of ours Brian plays one. He is another member of the Fiddle club with Johnny M. Did you hear Brian play "No One Will Ever Know" on his Dobro? He also plays the Steel and a Electric Fiddle.

[MangoDaVille]

Yeah, the dobro and steel are basically played the same way. Boy I hate those talented guys who do all that stuff! I really struggle, ha, ha. I'll try to find Brian's song.

[QChord4Fun]

Johnny, what a fabulous song, love your preformance on this one. You're so natural and relaxed on camera. Well off to another one of your songs.~~Yes, I listen to KEALI'I REICHEL singing HANOHANO 'O MAUI too.

Gloria

[MangoDaVille]

Thanks Gloria: The composer, Lani Sang (male) wrote it for his baby daughter whom he named, "Mapuana." It is a luau favorite. Thanks as always for your supportive comments!

Johnny Pal

[bushey26]

ha ha ha! Thank you! Nicest job I had in a long time.

[MangoDaVille]

Si! Johnny & Panchito

[bushey26]

I know you will get to the song some day when you have time. I am sure it will be well worth the wait.

Hey, are you tired of my comments yet? I will still view your songs because I enjoy you so much.

Your EB/CP

Love ya

[MangoDaVille]

Hey, you're just doing your job.  Johnny & Panchito

[bushey26]

Thank you Johnny Pal,

I will check into it.

Time to listen to you sing "Boil Them Cabbage Down" ha ha ...

You and Panchito Take care.

[bushey26]

Hey ya Johnny Pal, I just checked out a web site for FRUT A VIE and I see you can get it for a Sale Price of : $17.49 . Check it out.

Now is this a wine? Alcohol?????

[MangoDaVille]

No, its non alcoholic and is a delicious mixture of grape, berry and and grape skins, etc. You should really take a look at it. Good luck with it. Johnny & Panchito

[bushey26]

Now your what I call a friend!!!

Where is the FRUT A VIE sold?

Thank you my friend.

Love ya....

Alohaaaa

[bushey26]

I forgot to ask you if my song is out yet???

Just kiddin!

I really forgot to say Alohaaaaaaa!!!

[MangoDaVille]

Hey eb/cp, we'll do Rose Marie one day, don't you nary fret! It would be interesting to see how many views it would get (of course discounting yours!, ha, ha). Johnny and Panchito

[bushey26]

Hi Johnny Pal,

Oh how nice to know that you missed me. ha ha ha! We were all away in TN and Georgia. While in TN we saw four shows. I am happy to be home because while away my back flared up to the worse it has even been.

I missed you and Panchito very much. How is all with you two?

Thanks for your concern.

Love ya, EB/CP

PS: I guess you can't help but miss me because I bug you a lot. ha ha ha!

[MangoDaVille]

Great. Panchito is learnin the 12 steps to get off that tequila! Hey, as far as your back goes, I strongly recommend you grab about 3 bottles of a wonderful product called,'FRUT A VIE" It is a sweet grape-juice made from the amazing acai berry that grows in rain forests. Both my arms hurt like he-- for months, I think it was the onset of bursitis or arthritis. I drank a small amount of Frut A Vie for two months and 90% of the pain left. Its $25 a bottle but worth it. Hope you try it. Johnny

[bushey26]

You play it so good and the steel have a beautiful sound.

Thank you for taking the time to explain the instrument to me.

Love ya,,,Rosemarie

[MangoDaVille]

You been awfully quiet. How'z it goin? All is ok? Johnny & Panchito

[bushey26]

Hey Johnny Pal, is that a double steel you are playing? You play so many instruments and play them with great artistry.

[MangoDaVille]

Hi EB/CP. Yes, it is a 1957 National Console double neck steel guitar. One neck is tuned to C6 and the other to B11 (sound like greek?). Not too shabby for an Ebay baby. U take care. Johnny & Panchito

[WizNtraining]

Beautiful song! I watched your Wasted Days video...reminded me of Lahaina a few months ago. :) Nice seeing you yesterday!

[MangoDaVille]

So glad you made it to E Hula Mau yesterday, I hope you enjoyed watching and listening to all the entertainment. Weren't those snow cones great (shave ice), Hawaiian style. Look forward to seeing you at the next function at Lahaina. Bring da family! Mahalo! Johnny Pal

[davinpilling]

nice I liked it!

[MangoDaVille]

Mahalo for the shout out Davinpilling! Really nice to hear from you. Please stay in touch. Johnny Pal

[bushey26]

Thank you , then I guess it can be applied to my relationship with you Johnny Pal and Panchito , cause I love ya both. Now I am going back to listen to Boil them Cabbage down.

Aloha and thanks.

[bushey26]

Tonight Mapuana

Hawaii smiles on you

One kiss of sweet aloha

Aloha I love you....

Now Johnny Pal please tell me what does Mapuana mean????

[MangoDaVille]

The composer, the gifted Lani Sang, wrote it for his daughter who was named "Mapuana." It is a lovely, moving steel guitar favorite. The lyrics can also be applied to any loving relationship and in fact, that is how most listeners perceive it. Thanks for asking! Johnny & Panchito

[bushey26]

Thank you, a big wet one right back at ya!!!!

[bushey26]

Oh Johnny Pal I just love it!!! That is so beautiful and I almost felt that it was being sung to me. ha ha ha!!!

Keep these new songs coming out because I am listening to all of them. You are

terrific!

Alohaaaaaaa,

Rosemarie, your EB/CP

[MangoDaVille]

Yeah, we blew you a big wet one!  Ha, ha, Johnny & Panchito.