Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiians

Featuring Alex Gould and Hilo Hattie

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English · Music, Radio

Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiians brings Hawaiian music to the radio, led by bandleader and composer Harry Owens. This broadcast also features Alex Gould and Hilo Hattie, offering listeners a blend of musical performance and featured appearances.

Owens is closely associated with the song “Sweet Leilani” and with popularizing Hawaiian music for mainland audiences. The program’s appeal lies in hearing the Royal Hawaiians’ ensemble sound alongside the distinctive voices and performances of its guests.

Warm and melodic, the broadcast offers a snapshot of Hawaiian-themed popular entertainment from the late 1940s, with music at its center.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

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Featuring Alex Gould And Hilo Hattie 23:38