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  • ps. my fathers name was Hana. Flower in Japanese. 

  • @BorisCollage Hai so desuka! You are correct, hana is a flower. I speak some nihongo. Hajimemashita!

  • @MangoDaVille There is a band (music essayists) titled Beach House. They reference much of this sound... I suggest you take a listen to their song d.a.r.l.i.n.g Thanks for your talent. Aregato!

  • @BorisCollage Mahalo, I will check them out. Thanks

  • I love this man. 

  • i just wished i liked Hawaiian music more :(

  • @ifyoureadthisthendie Keep listening and it will grab your heart.  Johnny

  • love it!!!

  • @issarakoat Thanks so much!!! Johnny

  • I could just listen to this song all night long. What a beautiful piece it is! Well played, Johnny!

  • @hh1n I know the feeling ~ when I first heard it, the song took hold of me body & soul! Glad someone else enjoys it as much as I am enamored of the piece! Aloha, Johnny

  • Oh na na thats my name:)

  • @Hanateklu44 Well great Hana, let's dedicate this song to you! Hana, beautiful Hana (opening lyrics). Thanks for commenting, Johnny

  • @heebieandjeebie Mucho Mahalo and wow, what a great channel you have with all the nostalgia! Sincerely, Johnny Pal

  • Hello my friend. Thank you for the add. From one steel guitar lover to an another

    one. You look so happy when you play. I like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    "PapaYellowStee".Aloha

  • Hi myerscough1, the accompanying track in the back was done on a small, inexpensive synthesizer called a QChord made by Suzuki. The entire song is enchanting! Mahalo, Johnny

  • Beautiful song and guitar. What type of double neck is that. ALOHA (as in love) the playing Johnny, I hope to be seeing (and hearing) more from you! I have a request for a song if that's ok.

    Song of the Islands

    or

    Song of Old Hawaii Mahalo,  William

  • Hey Will I Am the Musician . . . glad ya like Hana - its an incredible composition by a great writer. I'll do a vid in da future of Song of Old Hawaii - - now that song truly captures the feel for the culture and work ethic of Hawaii - - it is really a moment in time for Hawaii and Hawaiians - - beautiful and meaningful. Song of the Islands is somewhat more commercialized whereas Song of Old Hawaii is the ultimate Hawaiian song. Mahalo nui loa! Johnny

  • Oh and sorry, the double neck is a National Steel Guitar Console, circa 1957. However, while it may sound ok I don't recommend them - pick ups tend to lose the highs during some performances. The ultimate dream steel is a Rickenbacker, preferable 1930's made of bakelite, 8-string B model. Very costly but they have sustain and tone and are in high demand. Also, Fender Stringmasters are cool, again 8 strings. Double necks of course. Keep rippin! Johnny

  • Full and rich and so grand!! Keep it up Johnny; the universe is in harmony thanks to you!

  • @jpstenino Hey JP - - man, thas a whole lotta space to harmonize! Ha, ha - - you be too kind brah! Mahalo! and sorry for da long delay in responding. Johnny Pal

  • love it!

  • Mahalo Doc! Alohaaaaaaaaa! Johnny

  • You ever listen to any Robert Randolph? Completely different genre but one of the best pedal guitarists I've ever heard.

  • Yes, he is a hot blues/rock steel player. Saw him on Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival CD. They turned him down cuz I think he was blowing everyone away, ha, ha. Thanks again! Johnny

  • Ok...let me know. Keep me posted.

    Luv ya too.

    EB/EP

  • Yes, I agree withyou on that juice thing. It also made raised my brothers blood sugar. The Big JC said it hasn't helped him yet so he is thinking of trying something else.

    (To You Sweetheart Aloha )!!!!!!

  • It started off with a bang for me then leveled off. What I am doing now costs me nothing and am experiencing little "cures" here and there. After several months I'll report what else has happened and will let you know. Luv, Johnny and Panchito

  • Thank you so very much. I am looking forward to it.

    Love ya and alohaaaaaaaa

    EB/CP

  • 3 operations years ago and it is at it's worse now!!!!  The worse is the effect it has on the legs. I just gotta get back to dancing!!!

  • Whatever it is it needs to get lost! I am trying some pretty interesting treatment now and noticing subtle changes. If it works successfully I'll get back with you.  The juice thing has gone by the wayside and its also too expensive. Johnny & TC

  • JP, did you put a new video or did I misunderstand you? I can't find it.

  • No, its not up yet. What I meant was that the song has been worked out. Let cha know when it is uploaded. Its absolutely beautiful, Johnny

  • "To you sweet heart Aloha". :)

  • Hey, where you been? ha, ha. Man, back issues are a gas!!!!!!! To You Sweetheart Aloha is ready for the camera. Its next up! You're gonna like it. Panchito has a little director's chair and he directed it. Thanks for asking! Johnny

  • I still enjoy your duets with Panchito the best. They seem more personal. ha ha!

  • Oh GREAT!!!!!  I am looking forward to it and I am sure you did a good job on it.

    mahalo ,ALOHA!

  • "To you sweet heart Aloha". Come on Johnny, please pull this one out of the attic.

    Miss talking to you but listen to you and Panchito every day.

    Your EB/CP

  • Hey, me and Panchito been workin on that one. Comin up pretty soon. It is a wonderful tune and made more magical played on the steel. Johnny & Panchito!

  • JP I like your style. I play a little steel myself and have heard Duke play this at the HSGA Conventions in Joilet. Wow. Teach us how.

  • The first part of Hana is played in B11, the second part is played in C6, then ends in B11. Duke went all out on this and I think he garned several awards. It took me a heck of a while to learn this correctly. The tuning for B11 is (low string first) A,B,C#,D#,F#A,C#,E. C6 is tuned ACEGACEG. Watch my video for the positions and it will save you a heck of a long time and headaches to figure out. I had to ask Duke how he did it. Keep in touch brah and will discuss more. Johnny Pal

  • Mahalo JP. Thanks for the tip . Just got a double 8. It has just been laying around. Been playing 6 strings ever since I started. I think you are right on target with your focus on playing a double 8. There is a lot of power in a double 8

    It took me a while to figure it out. All the professionals play at least a double 8. Hope to see you in Joliet October 8-10. Check out the HSGA website. Mahalo and Aloha

  • One of these daze I'm gonna make it to Joliet!  Thanks Alika! Mahalo, Johnny Pal

  • Very nice! Love that syncopated slide. I could hit the speed bag to that in a nice slow relaxed groove.

    keep playing my friend.

  • Nice my friend. Very nice music. Congratulations.

  • You're very welcome! Thanks for dropping by. Johnny Pal

  • Ok JP & TC,I will be watching for that one to be posted.

    By the way JP, I love your smile on this song.

    Aloha and always your EB/CP

  • Hey Johnny Pal, here's one that you can do justice too. ha ha, Don Ho would love your songs.

     "To you sweet heart Aloha"

  • You know, I worked that one out a few months ago but never performed it. We'll see if we can't pull that one out of the attic. It is a great song. JP & TC

  • Oh boy Panchito, Welcome back!!! I have been waiting a long time to hear that. Now one of my Prayers are answered for now, well keep up the nice work,cause Johnny Pal and I need you out here.

    Three cheers for Panchito!!!

  • Hello Johnny Pal, Maybe if you tell Panchito your lonely out here without him he will shape up.

    This song put me in a mood of bliss. The steel has a romantic sound to it but with you playing it the sound has extra charisma.

    Aloha from your EB/CP Rosemarie

  • Oh boy, let's get ready to take the show on the road . . . with you pitchin, how can we lose? Ha, ha, Panchito (p.s. I'm back and on the wagon!)

  • Hi Johnny, Oh this is a beautiful song. You certainly do it justice with the steel. I'm trying to catch up to your new videos, and enjoying the trip. How is Panchito your little pick holder doing? Gloria

  • Thanks Gloria for the positive comment. Panchito is a handfull, a world class rascal. He'll never behave. I'm hoping that his sometiming girlfriend, Ms. Piggy, will straighten him out. Ha, ha, funnin as always, Johnny Pal

  • That is very nice Sir. Thank you for sharring.

    Stay in touch.

    serafinpol

  • Thanb you Serafinpol for the very supportive comments. I am in my second year of steel. I'm a converted guitarist. You sound great on the steel! Looks like you have spent a great deal of time on the instrument. Again thanks and let's stay in touch! Johnny Pal of Mango DaVille

  • Thanks for the major aloha Tinalia and your very generous compliments! Johnny Pal & MangoDaville

  • One of my Duke Ching favorites. Perfect for a Sunday drive.

  • Mahalo 4darin5, appreciate your goodwill. Hope you continue to enjoy! Johnny Pal / MangoDaville

  • Thank you Johnny Pal for the update on Panchito. Good luck with the soup. Ha ha !

    I really think he looks just fine the way he is now.

    Love ya both.

    Your EB/ CP

  • Ohhhh so sweet Johnny Pal. That is so beautiful and I am sure Don Ho would put you on stand-by for his steel player.

    Great Job!

    Love ya, EB/CP

  • Ha, ha, we are waiting for the call! Thanks EB/CP for your always kind remarks. Panchito is still homeless. I think we're gonna put him in the soup next week and cross our fingers. He looks presentable in the videos but in person, uh, not so much so!  He doesn't seem to care though, he's still quite the rounder and big flirt. Take care. Johnny & Panchito

  • Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh so sweet. Such a beautiful sound. I am sure Don Ho could love to have you on stand-by when his steel player is out.

    Nice job Johnny Pal.

    Love ya , EB/Cp---PS: Love the shirt too.

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