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Kuulei Ahuna [with Da Blahlas]:
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MIRRORS OF MY MIND (Pumehana Records 4910 - out-of-print)
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DA BLAHLAS (Poki Records 9015)
- Paani Ilima (Finger Exercise) - This track also appears on the anthology recording SLACK KEY GIANTS (Pumehana Records 4916).
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KA LUA O KA MANAWA (Pumehana Records 4907)
- Sand - Played in the key of C. This track also appears on the anthology recording SLACK KEY GIANTS (Pumehana Records 4916).
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Eldon Akamine [with Kaimana]:
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NA PUA O O'AHU (Pumehana Records 4901)
- Lei Pukana
- Matsonia
- Roselani Blossoms - Capoed up 3 frets to sound in the key of Bb.
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Carlos Andrade [with Na Pali]:
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PACIFIC TUNINGS (Awapuhi Records 101)
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Haunani Apoliona:
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NA LEI HULU MAKUA, NA WAHINE HAWAI'I (Prism Records 4008)
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'AUHEA 'OE E SANOE - FIELD RECORDINGS OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY [anthology recording] (Topsoil Records 7046) - To order, contact Mika'ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210.
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MAKALAPUA [backing up Frank Hewitt] (Prism Records 4004)
- Aloha Ka Leo O Kahi Manu
- Hawai'i Moku O Keawe - Capoed up 2 frets to sound in the key of A.
- Ka Wai Lehua 'A'ala Ka Honua
- Kuakapuokalani - Capoed up 2 frets to sound in the key of A.
- Makalapua 'Oe - Played in the keys of G and C.
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NA HIWA KUPUNA O KU'U ONE HANAU [backing up Kuuipo Kumukahi] (Ho'oli Productions 7800)
- Alemai
- Haunani Ki Ho'alu - Played in the keys of C and G.
- Kumukahi - On 12 string guitar played in the keys of C and G.
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Chet Atkins:
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ALONE (RCA Records 0159 - out-of-print) - Also available on a 2 CD set of three recordings, PICKIN' MY WAY - IN HOLLYWOOD - ALONE (RCA Records 787).
- Hawaiian Slack Key - Title is actually 'Opihi Moemoe, composed by the late Leonard Kwan.
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Keola Beamer:
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HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR IN THE REAL OLD STYLE (Music of Polynesia 2033)
- Guava Tree
- Hawaiian Cowboy
- Wi Ha (Celebration)
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MAUNA KEA - WHITE MOUNTAIN JOURNAL (Dancing Cat 38011)
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SOLILOQUY - KA LEO O LOKO (Dancing Cat 38012)
- Kolowaka
- Mino'aka
- Moana's Laundry Basket
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KOLONAHE - FROM THE GENTLE WIND (Dancing Cat 38047)
- Shaka Slack Key - Played in the keys of G and C.
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SWEET MAUI MOON (Paradise Productions 980)
- Shaka Slack Key - Played in the keys of G and C.
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ISLAND BORN ('Ohe Records 96118)
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MUSIC OF HAWAI'I [anthology recording] (National Geographic Society 706 - out-of-print)
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The Beamer Brothers [Keola and Kapono Beamer]:
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THIS IS OUR ISLAND HOME - WE ARE HER SONS (Music of Polynesia 29000)
- Green Rose Hula - With both guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#, and played in the keys of G and F, therefore sounding in the keys of F# and E.
- Medley: Hilo Au/Hilo E - With both guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Ka Aina Kamuela - With both guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Kahana Kamalaii - With both guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#, and played in the keys of G and C, therefore sounding in the keys of F# and B
- Ke Ai Nei - With both guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Living on Easy - With both guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Moani - With Kapono playing in this tuning, tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F, and Keola in G Wahine Tuning (#G4: D-G-D-F#-B-D), tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Pupu Hinu Hinu Medley - With Kapono playing in the keys of G and C, and Keola playing in C Wahine Tuning (#C7: C-G-D-G-B-E), in the keys of G and C.
- Sasy Hula - With both guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#, and played in the keys of G and C, therefore sounding in the keys of F# and B.
- Wahine Hololio - With both guitars tuned down to one half step to sound in the key of F#, and played in the keys of E minor and G Major, therefore sounding in the keys of Eb minor and F# Major.
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MUSIC OF HAWAI'I (National Geographic Society 706 - out-of-print)
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Tommy Blaisdell:
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Mokihana Slack Key - Originally issued on 45-RPM and 78-RPM (49th State Records 192A - out-of-print). Reissued on the anthology album THE HISTORY OF SLACK KEY GUITAR - VINTAGE HAWAIIAN TREASURES VOL. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 19 historical tracks by nine slack key guitarists.
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Sonny Chillingworth:
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SONNY SOLO (Dancing Cat 38005)
- Ho'omalu Slack Key
- Kaula 'Ili
- Ka Wai Lehua 'A'ala Ka Honua - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Kukuna O Ka La - Tuned up two half steps to sound in the key of A.
- Moe 'Uhane (Dream Slack Key) - Tuned up one half step to sound in the key of Ab.
- Pua Tuberose - Tuned up one half step to sound in the key of Ab.
- Wai Ulu - Uses a "needle and thread" technique (see Section VII: Glossary).
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ENDLESSLY (Dancing Cat 38027)
- Aloha Hale O Ho'oponopono - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Endlessly - Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E.
- Hilo Hanakahi
- Hula Blues
- 'Imi Au Ia 'Oe (King's Serenade) - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Ipo Lei Manu
- Kananaka
- Keiki Slack Key
- Liloa's Mele (Grandson's Lullaby) - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Mai Poina 'Oe Ia'u (Not to Be Forgotten) - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Moana Chimes/Pa'ahana
- Na Pua Ka 'Ilima - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- 'Olu O Pu'ulani - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Slack Key #1
- Slack Key #2 (Mahina's Trot)
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WAIMEA COWBOY (Lehua Records 2003, formerly Mahalo Records 4011)
- Hawaiian Lullabye
- Hula Blues
- Kaula 'Ili
- Maui Chimes - Played in the keys of G and D.
- Moana Chimes
- Slack Key #1
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SONNY CHILLINGWORTH (Lehua Records 2014 - out-of-print)
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KA 'AINA 'O HAWAI'I (Lehua Records 2040 - out-of-print)
- Kimo's Slack Key
- None Hula
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RAINBOW (Lehua Records 7021)
- Iaoe E Molokai - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
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SONNY (Mahalo Records 6001, formerly Poki Records 9025 - out-of-print)
- Beauty Hula
- Honolulu Harbor
- Meleana E-Tomo Pono - Also appears on the anthology recording THE BEST OF BILL MURATA - THE PRODUCER (Pumehana Records 4924).
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HAWAI'I ALOHA - ECHOES OF OLD HAWAI'I [anthology recording] (Waikiki Records 107 [LP] & 307 [cassette] - out-of-print)
- Slack Key Medley (Moana Chimes/Pa'ahana) - Also issued on 45-RPM under its real title, Moana Pa'ahana Chimes (Waikiki Records 570 - out-of-print).
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MELVEEN WITH THE BEST OF SLACK KEY [backing up Melveen Leed] (Lehua Records 7046)
- Makee 'Ailana
- None Hula - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
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WAIKIKI SWINGS [anthology album] (Hula Records 520 - out-of-print)
- 2 Song Medley: Whee-Ha Swing/Hula Blues - Hula Blues is tuned up two half steps to sound in the key of A. The other song in the medley, Whee Ha Swing, is in the G Wahine Tuning (#G4: D-G-D-F#-B-D), tuned up two half steps to sound in the key of A.
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HANOHANO OLINDA [backing up Leina'ala Haili] (Lehua Records 2029)
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NO KA OI [backing up Leina'ala Haili] (Makaha Records 2051/Lehua Records 2051)
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KAINOA [backing up Marlene Sai] (Sounds of Hawai'i Records 5001)
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DRINKING CHAMPAGNE [backing up Myra English] (Hula Records542)
- Fireman's Hula
- Kauhale O Kamapua'a
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Charles Chu:
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'AUHEA 'OE E SANOE - FIELD RECORDINGS OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY [anthology recording] (Top Soil Records 7046) - To order, contact Mika'ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210.
- He Aloha No 'O Honolulu
- Latitu
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Patrick Cockett [with Na Pali]:
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PACIFIC TUNINGS (Awapuhi Records 101)
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Ry Cooder:
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SHOW TIME (Warner Brothers 27319)
- How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?
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George Keoki Davis:
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Slack Key Hula - Tuned up a half step to sound in the key of Ab. Originally issued on 78-RPM (Bell Records LKS 504-B - out-of-print). Reissued on the anthology album THE HISTORY OF SLACK KEY GUITAR - VINTAGE HAWAIIAN TREASURES VOL. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 19 historical tracks by nine slack key guitarists. Also reissued on the anthology recording HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITAR 1920S-1950S (Folklyric Records 9009) and on the Japanese anthology recording on A GUIDE TO HAWAIIAN MUSIC (Audiobook Label - Japanese import), compiled by Yuki Yamauchi.
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George Keoki Davis and Willie Davis:
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Kanaka Hula - Tuned up a half step to sound in the key of Ab. Originally issued on 78-RPM (Bell Records LKS 503B - out-of-print). Reissued on the anthology album THE HISTORY OF SLACK KEY GUITAR - VINTAGE HAWAIIAN TREASURES VOL. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 19 historical tracks by nine slack key guitarists.
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Mike Hoomanawanui:
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Hula Medley - Originally issued on 45-RPM and 78-RPM (49th State Records HRC 61B - out-of-print). Reissued on the anthology album THE HISTORY OF SLACK KEY GUITAR - VINTAGE HAWAIIAN TREASURES VOL. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 19 historical tracks by nine slack key guitarists.
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Atta Isaacs, Sr.:
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ATTA (Tradewinds Records 1126)
- Lei Ohaoha
- Na Molokama
- Nu'a O Ka Palai - Played in the keys of G and C.
- Sweet Lei Lehua - Played in the keys of G and Bb.
- Wiliwili Wai
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TWO SLACK KEY GUITARS - A-LIVIN'-ON-EASY [with Gabby Pahinui] (Tradewinds Records 1124)
- Ka Ua Noe - Both Atta Isaacs and Gabby Pahinui play in this tuning. (On the cassette tape issue of this album, this song is unfortunately sped up to sound in the key of A, and, on the first CD reissue of this album, this song was erroneously labeled as March Medley).
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MELVEEN WITH THE BEST OF SLACK KEY [backing up Melveen Leed] (Lehua Records 7046)
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STEEL GUITAR HAWAIIAN STYLE [with Jerry Byrd] (Lehua Records 7023)
- Hanalei Moon - Played in the keys of G and Ab.
- Kilima Waltz - This is a rare track featuring slack key guitar with acoustic steel guitar, played by Jerry Byrd.
- Maui Chimes - Played in the keys of D and G.
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15 HAWAIIAN FAVORITES [backing up Poki-San] (Poki Records 9002) - Also issued with the title INSTRUMENTAL HAWAIIAN FAVORITES (Poki Records 9002 - out-of-print).
- Ka Makani Ka'ili Aloha
- Kanaka Wai Wai
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THE WAIMANALO KEIKIS - MELE KALILIMAKA
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Al Kaai:
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AL KAAI AND FRIENDS - SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW (Kahanu Records 1015)
- Kalaka'ua Medley (also titled Wai'alae)
- Kamalani O Keaukaha - Played in the keys of G and D.
- Kuahiwi Slack
- Little Garden Jamboree
- Lovely Hula Girl
- Moani Chimes
- Three-Four Jam (includes Wai'alae)
- White Wash
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Henry Kaalekahi:
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Holau Medley (Holau/Ho'okipa Paka/E Hulihuli Ho'i Mai) - Tuned up one half step to sound in the key of Ab. Originally issued in 1949 on 78-RPM (49th State Records 89B - out-of-print).
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Ho'okipa Paka/Maunawili Medley - Tuned up one half step to sound in the key of Ab. Originally issued in 1949 on 78-RPM (49th State Records HRC 96B - out-of-print).
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The Strolling Troubadour - Tuned up one half step to sound in the key of Ab. Originally issued in 1949 on 78-RPM (49th State Records HRC 134B - out-of-print).
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Note: These three tracks are reissued on the anthology album THE HISTORY OF SLACK KEY GUITAR - VINTAGE HAWAIIAN TREASURES VOL. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 19 historical tracks by nine slack key guitarists. |
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George Kaapana [backing up Tina Kaapana]:
(George Kaapana is Led Kaapana's late father.)
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Punalu'u - Originally issued on 45 RPM (49th State Records 370 - out-of-print). Reissued on the anthology album THE HISTORY OF SLACK KEY GUITAR - VINTAGE HAWAIIAN TREASURES VOL. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 19 historical tracks by nine slack key guitarists.
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BLACK SAND (Dancing Cat 38015)
- Aloha Ia No O Maui - Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E.
- Black Sand
- Ninipo Ho'onipo
- Nui Papa - Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E.
- Salomila/New 'Opihi Moemoe - This is a pure slack key duet with Led playing Salomila in this tuning and Leonard Kwan simultaneously playing New 'Opihi Moemoe on second guitar in the G Wahine Tuning (#G4: D-G-D-F#-B-D).
- Waiakanaio
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LED LIVE - SOLO (Dancing Cat 38008)
- He Aloha No 'O Honolulu - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Ku'u Ipo Onaona
- 'Opihi Moemoe
- Radio Hula - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
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LIMA WELA! (Shaka Records 3003, formerly Leahi Records 2001)
- Aloha Ia O Wai'anae
- Koke'e
- Memphis - Led plays the main slack key part in this tuning on acoustic guitar and plays a second guitar part in Standard Tuning (#C30: E-A-D-G-B-E), in the key of G.
- Opihi Bounce
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SIMPLY SLACK KEY (Paradise Records 970)
- He Aloha No 'O Honolulu - Led plays the main slack key part in this tuning on acoustic guitar and plays a second guitar part in Standard Tuning (#C30: E-A-D-G-B-E), in the key of G on electric guitar.
- Lei Kikania - Led plays the main slack key part in this tuning on acoustic guitar and plays a second guitar part in Standard Tuning (#C30: E-A-D-G-B-E), in the key of G on electric guitar.
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KIKA KILA MEETS KI HO'ALU [duets with Bob Brozman] (Dancing Cat 38031)
- E Lili'u E - With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning.
- Ka Lei E - With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning.
- Lei 'Awapuhi (Yellow Ginger Lei) - With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning.
- Maika'i No Kaua'i - With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning.
- Maile Lau Li'ili'i - With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning.
- Maui Chimes - With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning.
- Moana Chimes - With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning.
- Pa'ahana - With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning.
- Tre Moe - With Led playing in this tuning capoed up 5 frets to the key of C, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar in the Mainland C Major Tuning (#C3: C-G-C-G-C-E), playing in the keys of C and F.
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IN THE SADDLE [duets with Bob Brozman] (Dancing Cat 38051)
- Aloha Ia O Wai'anae - With Led playing in this tuning is capoed up 2 frets to sound in the key of A, and Bob Brozman also in this tuning, tuned up two half steps to the key of A.
- Ami Ami Slack Key - With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning.
- He 'Olu La No'u (That's Just Fine for Me) - With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning.
- Ku'u Ipo Onaona - With Led playing in this tuning capoed up five frets to sound in the key of C, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning, tuned up five half steps to sound in the key of C.
- Lei 'Ohu - With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning.
- No Ke Ano Ahiahi - With Led playing in this tuning, tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in G Major Tuning, tuned up five half steps to the key of C and playing in the 5th position in the key of F.
- Pua Be Still - With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in the G Major Tuning.
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HANA HOU [with Hui 'Ohana] (Lehua Records 7008)
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NA LEO KANI O PUNAHELE [with group I Kona] (Pumehana Records 4908)
- Black Sand - This track also appears on the anthology recording SLACK KEY GIANTS (Pumehana Records 4916).
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JUS' PRESS [with the group I Kona] (Lehai Records 2004)
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NI'IHAU-HAWAI'I [with the group Hui 'Ohana] (Pumehana Records 4919)
- Salomila - With a second guitar played by Led Kaapana, also in this tuning.
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KE KOLU [with the group Hui 'Ohana, featuring Tina Kaapana] (Lehua Records 7012)
- Hui 'Ohana - Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A.
- Radio Hula
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NAHENAHE [with group I Kona] (Kahale Music 2201)
- Moana Chimes - On acoustic steel guitar tuned up two half steps to sound in the key of A.
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KA LUA O KA MANAWA [with the group I Kona] (Pumehana Records 4922)
- Slack Key #1 (Aloha Ia No O Maui)
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ALOHA PUMEHANA [with the group Hui 'Ohana] (Poki Records 9031)
- San Antonio Rose - This track also appears on the anthology recording SLACK KEY GIANTS (Pumehana Records 4916).
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FROM KALAPANA TO WAIKIKI [with the group Hui 'Ohana] (Lehua Records 7020)
- Maui Chimes - Played in the keys of G and D.
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WALTZ OF THE WIND (Dancing Cat 38016)
- Ku'u Ipo Onaona
- Les Flammes d'Enfer
- My Yellow Ginger Lei
- 'Opihi Moemoe
- Radio Hula
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KI HO'ALU CHRISTMAS (Dancing Cat 38037)
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HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY CHRISTMAS (Dancing Cat 38044)
- Jingle Bells - With Led playing in this tuning, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel also in the G Major Tuning.
- Silver Bells
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Nedward Kaapana:
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HUI 'OHANA [with the group Hui 'Ohana] (Paradise Productions 920) - The 1986 reunion album.
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DRENCHED BY MUSIC (Dancing Cat 38038)
- Aloha 'Oe - The 12 string guitar is capoed up five frets to sound in the key of C, and a second guitar part on nylon string guitar in Tuning #D4 (D-A-D-F# -A-C#), tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of C.
- Hanohano Hawai'i - With George playing in this tuning tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F, with Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in this tuning, playing in the key of F.
- Kauanoeanuhea - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Kaulana Na Pua - Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A.
- Kaulana O Kawaihae - Tuned down to G.
- Queen's Jubilee - Capoed up four frets to sound in the key of B.
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HAWAIIAN LOVE SONGS - NA MELE HO'ONIPONIPO HAWAI'I (Dancing Cat 38050)
- E Ho'i I Ka Pili
- Hawaiian War Chant - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Keiki Mahine - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Ke Welina A Kealoha - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Lei Pikake - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Moku Hulu - With George playing one guitar in this tuning capoed up seven frets to sound in the key of D, and playing a second guitar part in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C-G-D-G-B-D).
- Moloka'i Slide - With George playing in this tuning tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F, and Bob Brozman on acoustic steel guitar also in this tuning, tuned to G, and playing in the key of F.
- Nakalele - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Nu 'Oli - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- The Queen's Prayer - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
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HAWAIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTERS COLLECTION, VOL. 2 (Dancing Cat 38046)
- Ulu Niu Ke'eke'e (The Crooked Coconut Tree) - With George playing one guitar capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A, and playing a second guitar part in C Wahine Tuning (#C5: C-G-D-G-B-D), tuned down 3 half steps to sound in the key of A
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KI HO'ALU CHRISTMAS (Dancing Cat 38037)
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HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY CHRISTMAS (Dancing Cat 38044)
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TROUBLED PARADISE - TRADITIONAL MUSIC FROM HAWAI'I [soundtrack] (Flying Fish Records 90607)
- Ho'oipo Kamaha'o - Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A.
- Kai Malino - Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A.
- Kealia - Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E.
- Kona Inn - Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A.
- Na 'Ono O Ka 'Aina - Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A.
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HI'IPOI I KA 'AINA ALOHA - CHERISH THE BELOVED LAND [backing up Aunty Edith Kanaka'ole] (Hula Records 568)
- Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai (The Plants of the Sea)
- He Punahele Na Ke Kupuna - On this song the guitar is caped up 5 frets to sound in the ley of C
- Nani Ke Kiele (Beautiful Is the Gardenia)/Makapala
- Pua Melie (Plumeria Flower)
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(The late father of Moses Kahumoku and George Kahumoku, Jr.)
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KAI MALINO - THE PEACEFUL SEA [Kahumoku Brothers album] (Hula Records 577)
- Muliwai - Solo guitar and vocal track by George Kahumoku, Sr.
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HO'OKUPU "THE GIFT" (Dancing Cat 38023)
- Hawai'i Aloha - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Ka'aha Point - Tuned down about 2 half steps to sound between the keys of F and F#.
- Kaula 'Ili - Tuned down about 2 half steps to sound between the keys of F and F#, and fingered in the keys of G and C (sounding in between the keys of F and F#, and in between the keys of Bb and B respectively.
- Kona Kai 'Opua - Tuned down about 2 half steps to sound between the keys of F and F#.
- Laupahoehoe - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Le'ale'a Lihau - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Lei Ka'ahumanu - Tuned down about 2 half steps to sound between the keys of F and F#.
- Moke's Bounce #1 - Tuned down about 2 half steps to sound between the keys of F and F#.
- Pane Mai - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Paniolo
- Pauahi 'O Kalani - Tuned down about 2 half steps to sound between the keys of F and F#.
- Pohakuloa - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Ua (Rain) - Tuned down about 2 half steps to sound between the keys of F and F#.
- U'i Lani - Tuned down about 2 half steps to sound between the keys of F and F#.
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KI HO'ALU CHRISTMAS (Dancing Cat 38037)
- Christmas Carol Waltz - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
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HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY CHRISTMAS (Dancing Cat 38044)
- Joy to the World - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
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HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY [the Red Cassette] (Private issue)
- Hawai'i Aloha - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Kalahiki - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Kipuka - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Kumakahi - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F#.
- Lake Waiau - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Pohakaumanaka - Capoed up four frets to sound in the key of B.
- Puhakuloa - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
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The Kahumoku Brothers [George and Moses Kahumoku]:
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KAI MALINO - THE PEACEFUL SEA (Hula Records 577) - George plays the12 string guitar, and Moses plays the nylon string guitar.
- He Pumehana I Ku'u Poli - Both guitars tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E.
- Ho'okupu Kama Pua'a - Both guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Ke Welina A Kealoha - Both guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Lapa Lapa - Both guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Mohala - George and Moses are both capoed up to the 5th fret to sound in the key of C, and a third guitar in the background is in C Wahine Tuning #C5 (C-G-D-G-B-D).
- Uku - Both guitars tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E.
- You Are - Both guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
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SWEET AND SASSY - HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY STYLINGS VOL. 1 (Kealia Farms Records Co. 1010) - George plays the 12 string guitar, and Moses plays the nylon string guitar.
- Dad's Slack Key - Both guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- December at Mauna Kea - Both guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Hilo March/Maui Chimes - Both guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Kaula 'Ili - Both guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Pua Lilia - Both guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Spanish Song - Guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Tennis Elbow Swing - Both guitars tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
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MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY (Kahumoku Brothers 1003 - out-of-print) - George plays the 12 string guitar, and Moses plays the nylon string guitar.
- Kealia - Both guitars tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
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Frank Palani Kaina (a.k.a. Frank Palani) [with The Ho'opi'i Brothers]:
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KAUNA (Poki Records 9030)
- Kowali - Tuned up one half step to sound in the key of Ab, played in the keys of C and G, therefore sounding in the keys of Db and Ab. This track also appears on the anthology recording SLACK KEY GIANTS (Pumehana Records 4916).
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George Kainoa:
(On the recording his name is erroneously spelled Kainoa - it is actually Ka'ainoa.)
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HAWAI'I'S MERRY MONARCH - KALAKAUA [anthology album] (Waikiki Records 338 - out-of-print)
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Dennis Kamakahi:
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PUA'ENA - GLOW BRIGHTLY (Dancing Cat 38036)
- 'Apapane - Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E.
- Lei Kupukupu
- Promises - Tuned down four half steps to sound in the key of Eb.
- Sweet By and By - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Wahine 'Ilikea
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'OHANA (FAMILY) (Dancing Cat 38043)
- He 'Ai No Kalani - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Ka 'Opae - Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E.
- No Ke Aha - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
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EDDIE KAMAE PRESENTS THE SONS OF HAWAI'I - HO'OMAU [with the Sons of Hawai'i] (Hawai'i Sons 5005)
- Punalu'u Nani
- Sweet By and By
- Waipi'i
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EDDIE KAMAE PRESENTS THE SONS OF HAWAI'I - KELA MEA WHIFFA (THE BREATH OF LOVE) [with the Sons of Hawai'i] (Hawai'i Sons 1001)
- Waipio Valley Song - Tuned down five half steps to sound in the key of D.
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EDDIE KAMAE PRESENTS THE SONS OF HAWAI'I - SWEET WEUWEU (SWEET GRASS) [with the Sons of Hawai'i] (Hawai'i Sons 2002)
- Keiki Mahine - Tuned down five half steps to sound in the key of D.
- Wahine 'Ilikea
- Wai Pahe'e - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
Wai Pahe'e and Wahine 'Ilikea also appear on THE BEST OF SONS OF HAWAI'I VOLUME 1 (Hawai'i Sons 7007).
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EDDIE KAMAE PRESENTS THE SONS OF HAWAI'I - PUA HONE (HONEY FLOWER) [with the Sons of Hawai'i] (Hawai'i Sons 3003 )
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CHRISTMAS TIME WITH EDDIE KAMAE AND THE SONS OF HAWAI'I [with the Sons of Hawai'i] (Hawai'i Sons 4004)
- Christmas Long Ago
- I Love Christmas - Tuned down a half step to sound in the key of F#.
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HUI ALOHA [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with slack key guitarist George Kuo, bassist Martin Pahinui and Dennis's son, ukelele player David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053)
- Pa'ahana - With Dennis playing in this tuning, capoed up two frets to the key of A, and George Kuo also in this tuning capoed up two frets to the key of A.
- Wai O Minehaha - With Dennis and George Kuo both playing in this tuning.
- Waipi'i - With Dennis and George Kuo both playing in this tuning.
- Whee Ha Swing - With Dennis playing in this tuning, and George Kuo on double-neck guitar with the 6 string neck in G Wahine Tuning (#G4: D-G-D-F#-B-D) and the 12 string neck in C Mauna Loa Tuning (#C20: C-G-E-G-A-E).
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Ray Kane:
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PUNAHELE (Dancing Cat 38001)
- Five Song Medley: Kealoha/Papakolea/E Hulihuli Ho'i Mai/Mauna Loa/Pua Makahala - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Hawai'i Aloha - Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E.
- Hula O Makee - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Mai 'Ae I Ka Hewa - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Morning Dew - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Nanea Kou Maka - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Pua Sadinia - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Ua Noho Au A Kupa - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Wai'anae Slack Key Hula - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
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WA'AHILA (Dancing Cat 38002)
- Aloha Ka Manini - Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E.
- Hilo E - Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E.
- Honolulu Harbor - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- I Ka Po Me Ke Ao - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Keiki Slack Key - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Lei Nani - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Na Hoa He'e Nalu - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- 'Ulupalakua - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Wai O Ke Aniani - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
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NANAKULI'S RAYMOND KANE (Tradewinds Records 5530) - Reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records with the title THE LEGENDARY RAY KANE - OLD STYLE SLACK KEY (Hana Ola 52000).
- Keiki Slack Key
- Maui Chimes - Played in the keys of G and D.
- Nahoa He'enalu - Played in the keys of C and G.
- 'Ulupalakua
- Wai O Ke Aniani
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SLACK KEY [with the black and white cover, which also has tracks by slack key guitarist Leonard Kwan] (Tradewinds Records 106)
- Auwe! (this song is actually Meleana E) - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Meleana E (this song is actually Auwe!) - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Willy's Tune - Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E, and played in the keys of C and G, therefore sounding in the keys of A and E.
Auwe!, Meleana E and Willy's Tune also appear on the anthology album PARTY SONGS HAWAIIAN STYLE VOLUME 2 (Tradewinds Records 104 [LP] & 5504 [cassette]).
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PARTY SONGS HAWAIIAN STYLE VOLUME 2 [anthology album] (Tradewinds Records 104 [LP] & 5504 [cassette])
- Hawaiian Reverie - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Slack Key Medley (Punahele/Moana Chimes) - Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E.
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Abe Keala [with Da Blahlas]:
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KA LUA O KA MANAWA (Pumehana Records 4907 - out-of-print)
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Abe Keala and Kuulei Ahuna [with Da Blahlas]:
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MIRRORS OF MY MIND (Pumehana Records 4910)
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John Keawe:
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AUHELE (Homestead Productions 1002)
- 'Akaka Falls - Played in the key of D.
- Hawaiian Wedding Song (Ke Kali Nei Au)
- Kamakani O Kohala
- Leslie's Lullaby
- Old Timer's Hula
- Red Sails in the Sunset
- Sea Breeze (Puamana)
- Vaqueros
- Vaya Con Dios
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HO'ONANEA (Homestead Productions 1001)
- Beyond the Reef - Played in the key of C.
- Blue Hawai'i - Played in the key of C.
- Hale Ipukukui - Played in the key of C.
- Kaulana Na Pua
- Keiki Slack Key
- Kimo Hula - Played in the keys of C and G.
- Ku'u Lei 'Awapuhi
- Mama's Music Box
- Noho Au A Kupa - Played in the keys of C and G.
- Puff the Magic Dragon - Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A.
- Yellow Bird - Played in the key of D.
- Yellow Ginger Lei
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MANA'OLANA (Homestead Productions 1003)
- Amazing Grace/Queen's Prayer
- Green Rose Hula
- Hawaiian Lullaby/Somewhere Over the Rainbow
- Kohala Mountain Road
- Kolealea
- Ku'ihe - Played in the key of D, and capoed up two frets, to sound in the key of E.
- Lo'i Kalo
- Mana'olana
- Mana'olana (reprise)
- Opihi Moe Moe
- Paliakamoa
- Pu'uanahulu
- The Rose
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ALOHA KAIKUA'ANA (Homestead Productions 1006)
- Aloha Kaikua'ana - Both guitars are capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A.
- Hawai'i Aloha
- He Aloha No 'O Honolulu - Played in the keys of C and G.
- Makee 'Ailana/Hula O Makee - With a second guitar part in Tuning #G4 (D-G-D-F# -B-D), and both guitars are capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A.
- Radio Hula
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WE ALL NEED FRIENDS! [with the Homestead Gang] (Liko Records 1202 - out-of-print)
- The 1990s - Played in the key of C.
- Kohala I Love You
- Sanoe - Played in the keys of Bb and C.
- Waikaloa - Played in the key of C.
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HEARTFELT (Homestead Productions 1005)
- Encantada - Both guitars are capoed up one fret to sound in the key of A flat.
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Hal Kinnaman:
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EARLY HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY MELODIES FOR GUITAR [with instruction book] (Ho'ike Publications, P.O. Box 159, Kihei, HI 96753 - out-of-print)
- Hula Medley
- Kanaka Wai Wai
- My Ginger Lei
- Opihi Moe Moe
- 'Ulupalakua/Old Timer's Hula
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Joanie Komatsu:
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KI HO'ALU CHRISTMAS (Dancing Cat 38037)
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HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY CHRISTMAS (Dancing Cat 38044)
- O Holy Night (Po Hemolele)
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Ozzie Kotani:
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KANI KI HO'ALU (Dancing Cat 38013)
- Aloha Kaua'i
- Birdie's Slack Shake Key
- Ione's Theme (Joan's Mele)
- Kamalani O Keaukaha
- Kani Ki Ho'alu
- Kani Kipaipai
- Kokoni Sachi Ari (Here is Happiness)
- Mahinahina (The Pale Moonlight) - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Maika'i Ka Makani O Kohala
- Medley: 'Ahulili/I Ka Po Me Ke Ao/Mauna Loa
- Medley: 'Opae E/Kaho'olawe
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TO HONOR A QUEEN (E HO'OHIWAHIWA I KA MO'I WAHINE) (Dancing Cat 38018)
- Ahe Lau Makani
- He 'Ai Na Kalani
- Ka Hanu O Evalina - Playing in the keys of D and G.
- Ka Wai 'Apo Lani
- Liliko'i
- Moanalua - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Medley: Paoakalani/Ku'u Pua I Paoakalani
- Puna Paia 'A'ala
- The Queen's Prayer
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CLASSICAL SLACK (Pacific Sound Design Records 1001 - out-of-print)
- Behold Laie
- Going Country
- He Inoa No Ka'iulani - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Ka Ua Noe - Has two guitars, both tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Kaulana Na Pua - Played in the keys of E minor and G.
- Ku'u Pete - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Ku'u Pua 'O Paoakalani - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Slack Key Hula - has two guitars, both in this tuning.
- Wahine Holo Lio - Played in the keys of E minor and G.
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KI HO'ALU CHRISTMAS (Dancing Cat 38037)
- It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
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HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY CHRISTMAS (Dancing Cat 38044)
- The First Noel - Tuned up four half steps to the key of B on a short neck guitar.
- Jingle Bell Rock
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HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTERS COLLECTION, VOL. 2 (Dancing Cat 38046)
- Slack Key Serenade - Tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E. This is a pure duet with Leonard Kwan on second guitar in the G Wahine Tuning (#G4: D-G-D-F#-B-D), also tuned down three half steps to sound in the key of E.
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Elias Kuamo'o:
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MOMENTS WITH YOU [backing up Diana Aki] (Sunnyside Up Productions 101)
- Ka Ua O Hilo (The Rain of Hilo)
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George Kuo:
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ALOHA NO NA KUPUNA - LOVE FOR THE ELDERS (Dancing Cat 38009)
- Aia I Ka Maui
- KHBC
- Lullaby Chimes
- Medley: Wai O Ke Aniani & ' Ahulili
- Waikiki Hula Medley: Royal Hawaiian Hotel/Le'ahi/Kaimana Hila - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
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NAHENAHE (Hula Records 576)
- Hawaiian March Medley (Hilo March/'Ainahau/Ka Makani O Kohala)
- Ho'oluana
- Ho'omanawanui
- Kane's Tune
- Ki Ho'alu 'Ekahi (Slack Key No. 1)
- Kolohe Medley (Nanea Kou Maka I Ka Le'ale'a/Hu'i E)
- Kona Kai 'Opua
- A Medley for Tutu (Hula O Makee/Manuela Boy)
- Radio Hula
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HAWAIIAN TOUCH [duet album with Barney Isaacs on acoustic steel guitar] (Dancing Cat 38026)
- He Aloha No 'O Honolulu - With George playing in this tuning, and Barney Isaacs playing acoustic steel guitar in the A Minor 7th Tuning (C-E-G-A-C-E).
- Hula Blues - With George playing in this tuning, and Barney Isaacs playing acoustic steel guitar in the A Minor 7th Tuning (C-E-G-A-C-E).
- Mauna Loa - With George playing in this tuning, and Barney Isaacs playing acoustic steel guitar in the A Minor 7th Tuning (C-E-G-A-C-E).
- Maui Medley (Ke 'Ala O Ka Rose/Ka Loke (Ka Loke O Maui)/Roselani Blossoms/Hanohano Olinda/Kilakila 'O Haleakala/Maui No Ka 'Oi (a.k.a. Maui Chimes)) - With George playing in this tuning, and Barney Isaacs playing acoustic steel guitar in the A Minor 7th Tuning (C-E-G-A-C-E).
- Moana Chimes - With George playing in this tuning, and Barney Isaacs playing acoustic steel guitar in the A Minor 7th Tuning (C-E-G-A-C-E).
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HO'OLOHE (LISTEN) [backing up Martin Pahinui] (Dancing Cat 38054)
- Beautiful 'Ilima - Capoed up 2 frets to sound in the key of A.
- C-A-T, Popoki Spells Cat - Capoed up 2 frets to sound in the key of A.
- Hanohano Hawai'i - Capoed up 2 frets to sound in the key of A.
- Na 'Ono Ia Na Kupuna
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HARDLY WORKING [with the Kipapa Rush Band] (Kahanu Records 1004)
- Aia Ka Maui
- Hu'i E
- Kowali
- Sanoe - With George playing in this tuning in the keys of G and C, and Wayne Reis on second guitar in C Major Tuning (#C1: C-G-E-G-C-E), both playing in the keys of G and C.
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KI HO'ALU CHRISTMAS (Dancing Cat 38037)
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HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY CHRISTMAS (Dancing Cat 38044)
- Mele Kalikimaka Ia 'Oe (Merry Christmas to You) - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
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HUI ALOHA [as part of the band Hui Aloha, with Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and David Kamakahi] (Dancing Cat 38053)
- Pa'ahana - With George playing in this tuning capoed up two frets to the key of A, and Dennis Kamakahi also in this tuning capoed up two frets to the key of A.
- Wai O Minehaha - With George and Dennis Kamakahi both in this tuning.
- Waipi'i - With George and Dennis Kamakahi both in this tuning.
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Kevin Kwan [with 3rd Road Delight]:
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FROM NOW ON IT'S ONLY YOU (Mano'o Records 1001)
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SLACK KEY [with the red cover] (Tradewinds Records 103) - Reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN - THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS (Hana Ola 53000).
- Manini
- Opihi Bounce
- 'Opihi Moemoe - Played in the keys of G and C. This song appears twice, at the beginning and at the end of the album, and both versions are the same track. This track was also issued on 45 RPM, Leonard's first recording for the Tradewinds Label, 'Opihi Meomoe, with "Modern Slack Key by Leonard Kwan" (Tradewinds 201-A - out-of-print)].
- Yellow Ginger Lei
Note: These same tracks of Yellow Ginger Lei and Manini (under the name Manini Chimes) also appear on the album SLACK KEY [with the black and white cover, which also has tracks by Ray Kane] (Tradewinds Records 106).
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SLACK KEY [with the black and white cover, which also has tracks by slack key guitarist Ray Kane] (Tradewinds Records 106) - Reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN - THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS (Hana Ola 53000).
- 'Opihi Moemoe - Played in the keys of G and C. This track also appears on the anthology album PARTY SONGS HAWAIIAN STYLE VOLUME 1 (Tradewinds Records 102) [NOTE: This is a different version from the one on the other album titled SLACK KEY (the "Red Album"), Tradewinds 103.)
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THE OLD WAY (Tradewinds Records 1128) - Reissued on CD on Hana Ola Records with the title THE LEGENDARY LEONARD KWAN - THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS (Hana Ola 53000).
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KE'ALA'S MELE (Dancing Cat 38004)
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PARTY SONGS HAWAIIAN STYLE VOLUME 2 [anthology album, with Leonard backing up Edwina Noelani Kanoho (Noelani Mahoe) and the vocal trio] (Tradewinds Records 104 [LP] & 5504 [cassette])
- Waltz Medley (Noe Noe Ua Kea O Hana/Remember Be Sure and Be There/Lei Awapuhi)
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PARTY SONGS HAWAIIAN STYLE VOLUME 1 [anthology album] (Tradewinds Records 102)
- 'Opihi Moemoe - Played in the keys of G and C. This track also appears on the album SLACK KEY [with the black and white cover, which also has tracks by slack key guitarist Ray Kane] (Tradewinds Records 106) [NOTE: It is a different version from the one on the album SLACK KEY (the "Red Album," Tradewinds 103).]
- "Susy" Ana E - Backing up the Kamaha'os Trio.
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TWILIGHT AT HALEKULANI [with Leonard backing up The Halekulani Girls, a.k.a. The Alice Fredlund Serenaders, with Linda Dela Cruz and Sybil Andrews] (Tradewinds Records 107) - These same songs also appear on the "best of" album BEST OF LINDA [with Leonard backing up Linda Dela Cruz] (Tradewinds Records 2201).
- Ka Loke
- Ke Ala Oka Rose - Tuned up two half steps to sound in the key of A.
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EVENING IN THE ISLANDS [anthology album] (Tradewinds Records 113 - out-of-print)
- Moani Ke'ala - With Leonard backing up Neolani (Kanoho, now Mahoe) & the Twilighters. This track was also issued on 45 RPM (Tradewinds 201-B -out-of- print), the flip side of Leonard's first recording for the Tradewinds Label, 'Opihi Moemoe, with "Modern Slack Key by Leonard Kwan" (Tradewinds 201-A - out-of-print).
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KU KAULANA (Pumehana Records 4925)
- Ahualoa
- Hula O Haena
- Ku'u Tutu
- Kauhale O Kamapua'a
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SOUNDS FROM KOHALA (Pumehana Records 4911)
- Ku'u Lei Hoku
- Po La'ila'i
- Pua 'Iliahi
- Waiomina
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MORE SOUNDS FROM KOHALA (Pumehana Records 4915)
- Ka Loke
- Niuli'i Waltz
- Pololu
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MA'O'I'O MANA'OLANA A ME KE ALOHA (Pumehana Records 4923)
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SOME NEW THINGS! (KI HO'ALU: HE MAU MEA HOU!) (Topsoil Records 9083)
- Ka Pineki
- Kasem Boonchoo Nursery - Played in the key of D.
- Mallonee Slack Key March
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BACKYARD SLACK KEY & AUTOHARP (Topsoil Records 8128) - To order, contact Mika'ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210.
- Elua Na Pua
- Ka Pineki
- Ke Kali Nei (The Hawaiian Wedding Song)
- Kuwili Na Lima
- Wa'ali'ili'i Chimes
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THE LIFE OF THE LAND (Topsoil Records 7064) - To order, contact Mika'ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210.
- California Slack Key
- Manuela Boy - Capoed up two frets to sound in the key of A.
- Maui Chimes - Played in the keys of G and D.
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George Nainoa:
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STRINGING ALONG WITH YOU HAWAIIAN STYLE [anthology album] (Waikiki Records 108 - out-of-print)
- Pua O Kamakahala and Honolulu Harbor
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William Namahoe:
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Music for Dreaming - Originally issued 78-RPM (49th State Records 121B - out-of-print). Reissued on the anthology album THE HISTORY OF SLACK KEY GUITAR - VINTAGE HAWAIIAN TREASURES VOL. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 19 historical tracks by nine slack key guitarists.
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George Kaapana [backing up Tina Kaapana]:
(George Kaapana is Led Kaapana's late father.)
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Punalu'u - Originally issued on 45-RPM (49th State Records 370 - out-of-print). Reissued on the anthology album THE HISTORY OF SLACK KEY GUITAR - VINTAGE HAWAIIAN TREASURES VOL. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 19 historical tracks by nine slack key guitarists.
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Daniel Nicholas:
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'AUHEA 'OE E SANOE - FIELD RECORDINGS OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY [anthology recording] (Topsoil Records 7046) - To order, contact Mika'ele Mike McClellan, c/o Bartlett & Company, Box 10461, Portland, OR 97210.
- Daniel's Mele No. 1
- Daniel's Mele No. 2
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Cyril Pahinui:
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6 & 12 STRING SLACK KEY (Dancing Cat 38010)
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CYRIL PAHINUI (Pahinui Records 6068)
- I Ka Po Meke Ao - Tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of F.
- Wai Oke Ani Ani
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Gabby Pahinui:
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PURE GABBY (Hula Records 567)
- 'Ahulili - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Lei Nani - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Lihu'e
- Mauna Loa - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
- Slack Key Hula (Mauna Loa/Moana Chimes/Pua Be Still)
- Wai O Ke Ani Ani - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#.
Note: Wai O Ke Ani Ani (under the title Wai Hu'ihu'i 'O Ke Aniani) and Mauna Loa also appear on the "Best Of" recording THE BEST OF GABBY VOL. II (Hula Records 585).
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Wai O Ke Aniani - Tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. Originally issued in 1946 on 78-RPM (Bell Records LKS 510A - out-of-print). Reissued on the anthology album THE HISTORY OF SLACK KEY GUITAR - VINTAGE HAWAIIAN TREASURES VOL. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 19 historical tracks by nine slack key guitarists.
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THE BEST OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY WITH GABBY PAHINUI (Waikiki Records 340)
- 'Ahulili
- Mauna Loa
- Wai Hu'i 'O Ke Aniani
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HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY VOL. I (Waikiki Records 319)
- Ka Anoi - Played in the keys of G and Bb.
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HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY VOL. II (Waikiki Records 320)
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HAWAI'I'S FAVORITE SLACK KEY & STEEL GUITAR VOL. 2 [with The Maile Serenaders] (Hula Records 531) - Formerly titled KANI KA PILA! VOL. 2.
- 'Ia 'Oe E Ka La - This song actually features Peter Moon on slack key guitar and is erroneously attributed to Gabby Pahinui.
- Nanea Ko Maka
Note: These same two tracks also appear on Gabby's "Best Of" recording THE BEST OF GABBY VOL. II (Hula Records 585).
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GABBY PAHINUI WITH THE SONS OF HAWAI'I (Hula Records 503)
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IN HAWAI'I THE STORY STARTS [anthology recording, backing up vocalist Louis Akau] (Waikiki Records 334)
- Lei E - This track also appears on DUKE KAHANAMOKU'S FAVORITES (Waikiki Records 124 - out-of-print).
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EVENING IN THE ISLANDS [anthology recording] (Hula Records 509 - out-of-print)
- Pearly Shells (Pupu O Ewa)
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TWO SLACK KEY GUITARS - A-LIVIN'-ON-EASY [with Atta Isaacs, Sr.] (Tradewinds Records 1124)
- Ka Ua Noe - Both Gabby Pahinui and Atta Isaacs play in this tuning. (On the cassette tape issue of this album, this song is unfortunately sped up to sound in the key of A, and on the CD issue of this album, it is erroneously called March Medley.)
- Manuela Boy - Played in the keys of C and G. Atta Isaacs plays second guitar in Tuning #C1 (C-G-E-G-C-E).
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MELVEEN WITH THE BEST OF SLACK KEY [with Gabby backing up Melveen Leed] (Lehua Records 7046)
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THE REMARKABLE VOICE OF HAWAI'I'S MAHI BEAMER IN AUTHENTIC ISLAND SONGS [backing up Mahi Beamer] (Hula Records 404, Capitol Records 11878 - out-of-print)
- Kahuli Aku Kahuli Mai
- Pupu Hinuhinu
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Tommy Solomon:
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Old Timer's Hula - Tuned up one half step to sound in the key of Ab. Originally issued on 45-RPM (49th State Records 90B - out-of-print). Reissued on the anthology album THE HISTORY OF SLACK KEY GUITAR - VINTAGE HAWAIIAN TREASURES VOL. 7 (Hana Ola Records 24000), which has 19 historical tracks by nine slack key guitarists.
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Winston Tan:
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TEA TIME AT THE MOANA (Rosewood & Silver Records)
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Unknown Slack Key Guitarist [with Jessie Kalima and the Kalima Brothers]:
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Richard Boone Slack Key - Tuned up one half step to sound in the key of Ab, and played in the keys of G and C, therefore sounding in the keys of Ab and Eb. On 45-RPM (Sounds of Hawai'i 1000).
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