Jerry Byrd & Friends -Beautiful Kahana

[islandCouture]

haueeeeee somebody kill me listen to that bass >swoooons...his voice vinaka2mus, thanku

[sitarnut]

Life is funny- when I was a jazz kid in the 60s I thought Hawaiian music was old men stuff- Now, that I'm an old Jazz Beatnik, I'd trade all those hot Bird licks for this blood- pressure- lowering bliss. Something very primal in this like the music of India... goes way deep into the psyche. Jerry is the living end. (rip) Band members are straight from Heaven....

[mdt2281]

This makes me SOOOOOO homesick! Sigh---

 Luv this!

[TXbrokeback]

Wow Uncle...CHICKEN SKIN!! Mahalo for posting dis!!

[piet580]

zo zeikerig dat t weer mooi wordt! net een lapsteel gekregen, ga um proberen!

[Benj888]

Only do i listen to Hawaiian music in the winter.

[tikiatomica]

I can die now and go forever to tiki heaven!

[8032rayjay]

He is truly the "master".

[35dobroman]

Jerry Byrd is one of my idols ; in the playing of this grand guitar style of playing.. Music from the Islands is so smooth and wonderful & relaxing.. Make one want to throw a grass skirt on and dance to the waves.. Post some more of these fine renditions by Jerry..Bernie

[WiliamatheMusician]

Do you know where to get sheet music or tabs for Beautiful Kahana without paying for an entire book?

[steinsteel]

Hi contact scottys music in st.louis he got loads of tabs made by jerry byrd himself in both c-diatonic tuning that hes using in this video and c6th if that better for your choice.Scottys music also have a big steel guitar course made by jerry byrd and a tutorial dvd by jerry himself.

[Compass56]

Byrd introduced the bassist by saying that the guy was the finest singer in Hawaii, and then the uke player and the guitarist sing the song.

[fortuenti]

Yes, but if you see other songs from this set, you'll hear him on SAND and, yes, the intro is justified

[1FLEWUNDER]

What a great sound. Met Jerry in Hawaii years go. Just wonderful to hear his group...

[Doree1937]

What a treat! I've been a fan of Jerry's for years! I love it!

[dimag170]

I would doubt that Tjoh would have  agreed with you.

[jt123egypte]

Hm...better listen to George de Fretes. This is rubbish!

[Compass56]

Jerry Byrd's steel playing is (to me) the voice of Hawaiian music.

[BarnacleBillsBastard]

He is a heck of a steel-guitar player... Back in '53, when Pedal Steel really began coming into country ( & those like Drake began switching over), Jerry put his slant - bar technique to work even harder, and was able to somewhat imitate the pedal steel bends. Of course, there's nothing wrong with the Pedal Steel, but he thought it was more skillful to be able to get those sounds w/0 a Pedal system. He's still considered one of the best on the planet. That

[BarnacleBillsBastard]

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is even taking into account g uys like Buddy Emmons (adept on both).

[VJCZAJA]

so nene,bring da tears

[resopicker]

Just simply beautiful!

[29Flaco28]

Beautiful voices, gives me goose bumps. I hope this music lives forever.

[shirleymurphey]

There's no music as beautiful as hawaiian music and no better steel man playing it than Jerry Byrd.

[simplicity63]

chickenskin

[w8grsJJ]

First time i SAW mR bYRD WAS IN THE LATE FORTIES.Had a short conversation.He said to learn to play, learn to read music and practice,practice. What a gentleman.

JJ

[billfishoc]

Wonderful vocals and Hawaiian steel guitar. Thanks for posting this beautiful song.