Victor matrix D9VB-1841. Hawaiian war chant (Ta-hu-wa-hu-wai) / Kaydets ; Kaye Choir ; Sammy Kaye Orchestra

TitleSource
Hawaiian war chant (Ta-hu-wa-hu-wai) (Primary title)Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Johnny Noble (composer)
William Pitt Leleiōhoku (composer)
Ralph Freed (lyricist)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC); sheet music.
PersonnelNotes
Kaydets (Vocal group)
Kaye Choir (Vocal group)
Sammy Kaye Orchestra (Musical group)
Tony Alamo (vocalist)Member, Kaydets.
Don Cornell (vocalist)Member, Kaydets.
J. Hallstrom (A & R representative)
Laura Leslie (vocalist)Member, Kaydets.
Henri René (A & R representative)
Additional Information
  • Description: Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal trio and vocal ensemble
  • Instrumentation: 5 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, piano, string bass, and drums
  • Category: Vocal
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used."
It is not known whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.
Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote
7/14/1949 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 20-3581 10-in.
7/14/1949 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor P-258 10-in. Album set
7/14/1949 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 47-3077 45-rpm
7/14/1949 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor WP-258 7-in. Album set
7/14/1949 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor EPA-258 45-rpm
7/14/1949 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix D9VB-1841. Hawaiian war chant (Ta-hu-wa-hu-wai) / Kaydets ; Kaye Choir ; Sammy Kaye Orchestra," accessed December 12, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300014110/D9VB-1841-Hawaiian_war_chant_Ta-hu-wa-hu-wai.

Victor matrix D9VB-1841. Hawaiian war chant (Ta-hu-wa-hu-wai) / Kaydets ; Kaye Choir ; Sammy Kaye Orchestra. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 12, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300014110/D9VB-1841-Hawaiian_war_chant_Ta-hu-wa-hu-wai.

"Victor matrix D9VB-1841. Hawaiian war chant (Ta-hu-wa-hu-wai) / Kaydets ; Kaye Choir ; Sammy Kaye Orchestra." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 12 December 2025.

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