Sweet Leilani

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In 1934, composer and bandleader Harry Owens wrote the touching song "Sweet Leilani" in honor of his newborn daughter. Actor and singer Bing Crosby went on to popularize the Oscar winning song in the film "Waikiki Wedding". 


Here is a beautifully played instrumental version of "Sweet Leilani" from The Lawrence Welk Show with Buddy Merrill on steel guitar and Jerry Burke on the electric organ. Aloha and happy memories!