John Cruz - Island Style

Not mine but thought it was worth sharing. If you're from Hawaii and not home, you'll feel nostalgic watching' and hearin' dis!

[@meetontheledge1380]

Crying! Lived Kauai '88-'15. I was a 23 year old kid when I landed and 50 years old when I left. I came with a backpack,$300, some carpentry skills and my harmonicas! Nani Kauai and the deep aloha of her people lifted me up. The stars in the sky at night filled me with joy. I lived on the West side (I performed there as Westside Smitty and even when I got back to the mainland, I just couldn't part with the name!). I want my ashes scattered at Polihale. I still go back at night in my dreams. I still hear the Shama bird's incomparable song-they used to come and listen when I played my guitar. I still treasure memories of the scent of Plumeria blossoms that withered almost ten years ago.

[@christopherbaas1774]

It brings tears to my eyes. It makes me remember my visits to Hawaii and how, even though it’s visually spectacular, it’s her people that make her so special. Pictures don’t capture her spirit, the culture, the honor of the Hawaiian people. This song is closer than anything I’ve encountered to capturing that blessed spirit of a beautiful people and their culture.

[@susannaswelt]

same feelings. Tears .. cant stop crying

[@johnaconservativevet361]

Glad to know I’m not the only one who tears up! Was stationed there 3 yrs and it was the best times of my life. Met and married my wife there and we just went back for the first time 5 months ago. It’d been 37 yrs. We didn’t realize how much we missed it.

[@13botts]

Would love to visit.

[@michaellavelle7163]

Ditto

[@MadGameMarine]

Being a Hawaiian and often being stationed all over during my time in service before I retired. I always levitated to back home in the island braddah 🤙🏽

[@codenamecatatonic8894]

That’s my “go to “ song when stuff is bad. Great place of healing. 🙏

[@nesta1777]

✨🤙🏼✨

[@rhikerhay2732]

Agree.. no other place measures up 🤙🏽🌈

[@mosessupposes2571]

Yeah 🤙🏽

[@joedech3825]

Mine too!!!👍

[@urfavnova333]

It sure is!! Everytime i hear this song it brings tears to my eyes

[@darksideofparadise4580]

I Almost Cried Listening To This Song For The First Time In Years , Brings Back Great Memories Of Growing Up Here In Hawaii In The 80’s & 90’s ! It Makes Me Sad That My Children Live A Different Life Now Here In Oahu They We Used To Live Back Then 💯 Return To Our Former Ways Of The Past In The Spirit Of Aloha And Ohana

[@productreviewspecialist]

All I can say is that I feel blessed to live on Maui with my family...whenever I leave...I am so ready to come back...and this song will take anyone away from the islands back home. Mahalo for this song John!

[@Melainemartinez_fan4ever]

Me too

[@CharlesA24]

Just discovered this guy, he's a legend.

[@JamesMiles619]

Check out his song "Hurricane"

[@davids.6476]

anthem of the islands, thank you John even though you make me cry every time I hear this

[@CynthePen]

I met my sweet love Mark in front of the library in Lahaina in 1975. The library is now gone (burned in the fire, not replaced yet I don't think). We said Aloha in Lahaina and I came back to California (northern, I'm not from LA) and this song took me back to those lovely days (and nights) we spent together.

[@winternakanelua8044]

This song is my jam every time we go beach we stay playing this song ❤️!!

[@PsyVen]

My favorite Hawaiian musical artist's best song. NOTHING captures the soul of the Islands like this tune.

[@Rulfan83]

I'm not sure what I should write. This is a wonderful song. We were in Hawaii for 3 weeks in 2018, and everytime when I hear this song, I'm going back to the islands in my mind. Better days then....

[@5StarAlcatraz]

I've lived in the mainland for over 40 years now but every time I hear this song I get chicken skin and I'm back in the islands🍍❤

[@beko484]

John Cruz and Ohana sharing the best of the Hawaiian Spirit! Please thank the Cruz Ohana for spreading the Hawaiian Spirit. Mahalo

[@kaylapoffenbarger2314]

This song always reminds me of my childhood… what a beautiful song that was written thank you! I will always be reminded of my culture, happiness, and what I was taught from my makuahine ❤️🌺

[@kaleimaile]

My parents are from HI & I have tons of family in HI. I also danced the hula. I was just thinking that I got to grow up in the best time. HI is not the same as it was back in the 70’s & 80’s.

[@carlabrox3634]

I have never been to Hawaii, but the people I have met from there are sweet and full of grace. Just like the music.

[@jemhonu13]

Yes, we are Mahalo Carla

[@nesta1777]

Dont go to wainae

[@DezNewtaz]

@@nesta1777 🤣🤣

[@StevesSlideandJazz]

You should go! I have been there 10 times! It’s like the song here!

[@LiloUkulele]

It’s life changing

[@carrieannwolfe160]

My son had me give a listen to this. He has great taste in music and has introduced me to many wonderful songs. So happy to add this to the list. Such a pleasant song. 🎆

[@13botts]

Such a soothing song....

[@sashiethompson2550]

First came across this song when visiting Hawaii in 1997 when it wa a brand new. Fell in love with the song. Been with me ever since. Come from an island myself. Touches the heart . Remember Ernie too ❤️

[@Acelevi999]

I love this I was blessed to live amongst the Hawaiians for 2 years and 2 months as a nurse what an amazing experience

[@Pajas15]

what a beautiful song

[@lukedabest1185]

Over the rainbow and this 2 ov the best Hawaii songs

[@pattyfrance5331]

I lived in Hawaii from 1994-2004 I miss it so much and have so many memories......

[@hunterpopsdirty]

Every time I hear this beat.. my heart drops for my island ohana... I miss the island

[@LionLovaman]

The White Lotus brought me here. Absolutely beautiful song

[@tylerclinebell8926]

That freaky show had the most beautiful sound track ever. Absolutely mesmerizing

[@29subhra]

Seriously what a show❤

[@macktumacder5740]

YES LISTENING TO DIS Going back home from LAS VEGAS

[@lucialbert8060]

Beautiful song 🎶 beautiful voice ♥️

[@gn47832]

Love this song 🤙family favorite!!

[@brycevo]

I love this song. It always reminds me of my Island Home

[@phillip_ino]

I lived in Hawaii for a few years over 20 years ago and to this day I still the know the words to this song. I’m not Hawaiian and not from Hawaii but for some reason this song stuck to me.

[@mto_aerial]

God Bless Hawaii

[@danieldagobertoparedesgonz4094]

It is a beautiful song. Aloha for our islander people brothers Hawai. From Robinson Crusoe in Juan Fernández Islands

[@CynthePen]

This song stirs my heart, as does Jimmy Buffet's Back to the Island... but I never went back. Only in my dreams.

[@alanwilhite7034]

Yep so fun to start out with the familiar images of Kauai....so nice, and they all over the islands. This really does show and feel what it is like to live in Hawaii. It is a very special place.

[@mollymasigat2018]

So glad to call Hawai’i my home ❤❤❤❤🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@TheGuyWhosJustThere]

Same here brudda (or sista)

[@baliscotsurf]

wow the Hanalei Bridge and the taro patch where I spent many hours pulling and planting huli.

[@islandboycreations5283]

Island Style, always da'kine!!!🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@hc4jc777]

I really miss living on Maui.. such a special and spiritual place, needs to be respected.

[@Ireland617]

I used to live in Hawai'i, on the Island of O'ahu, by the Moana Lua Valley. I have been all over the Island on my motorcycle and in our van. I watch this video and in the back of my mind I think I can just walk outside our door and it will all be the same. But it's not. We live in Texas now. Our job brought us here. Don't get me wrong, we love Texas and if we were to retire on the Mainland Texas would be our number 1 choice. But I will never forget what I had even though I took so much for granted. Now I miss it and know what I lost.

[@alfioreitano9515]

Mahalo for this video. This is the best video of this song I've seen yet. My wife and I are both very fond of Hawaii, Kauai in particular.

[@almohvn33]

WOWWWWWWW! I have chills running through me!

[@13botts]

Love Love this song....I always run to the beach..Oak Island NC is mine and I go when everything gets to be too much for me, It heals my soul.

[@danyellerobinson5940]

Such a beautiful soul.

[@maxangeles6279]

wow! the old hawaiian way. miss that today.

[@sione003]

Reminds me of the Beautiful beaches and the weather..Bbq and hang out with family and friends..17 yrs away is to long🤙🤟

[@chicagotom1643]

Margaritaville radio brought me here!!! I may be irish but my heart is pure Hawaiian

[@denisedonahue-perreira929]

One of my favorite songs, love the video footage on this!!!

[@Liam-bz3xz]

Hawaii will always be my home 🖤

[@Watchingin09]

Aloha and Mahalo. This song touches my heart.

[@danalorenzo1478]

Mahalo for this "Ohana"Mele🤙🏼,from the central Aina Oahu...E Ala E🙏

[@crunkdaconqueror778]

Beautiful just beautiful😖

[@sybiolaserrao4333]

❤❤❤❤ Aloha. Beautiful memories. Thinking of Oahu. I used to hear this song. Kahala and Keilua.

[@dantissink7104]

Kia ora from Aotearoa🤙🏾

[@almohvn33]

Yes, I have been there, on military duty, and a DEEP regret is I did not "island hop". But I have had DREAMS that I have been to the other islands. And it was unreal.

[@user-oz6dz7qb6v]

Thank you so much for your beautiful song. It's kind.❤

[@pilotblueca007]

God willing I’ll move hawaii or at least when I get heaven be hawaii 25/7 forever ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Goatman-p2m]

Love the song I do miss waimanalo Job Corp

[@user-hn8si8sz1q]

The song to calm you down

[@mammartinez2827]

Mesmerizing songs ❤️❤️❤️

[@Justin-yp1dz]

Beautiful Song, thank you so much for posting this video were the music starts right away, love that thank you.

[@kaipopo11]

Jhon cruz came to my school and played guitar with us

[@macattack6289]

I met him once in waikiki sat with me and my girlfriend ordered shrimp and offered us some. Was so humble and nice

[@leoraeina5148]

I love this song, 1Luv From The Cook Islands!!

[@paineoftheworld]

Made transits across the channels bearable... so evocative.

[@marypedersen9985]

Love your song blessed my heart and love your islands

[@beharford]

Just watched 'NCIS: Hawaii'....yup, first episode kinda sucks, but it brought me this song, so very much worthwhile.... Yoram Benz, thank ya for posting

[@williampynchon9904]

Boy do I miss home.

[@jenswachter9803]

My great love: HAWAII

[@kayacarrick6318]

this made me cry I don't know why

[@blacksteampunk4777]

Kaya Carrick because that’s how we Polynesians lived in the island style

[@slowgynman1234.]

Kaya Carrick i feel you ! 😢 its beautiful

[@joshpalacios316]

Makes me wanna go back home 😢 for sure one day

[@4thLevelConciousness]

i miss home

[@nombreapellido7173]

Cuz you mahu maybe

[@johnnyii96]

So much memories ❤️

[@merlarivera9529]

Tnx to this song I really love it very cool I played back to back makes me feel relaxing ,more power to the original singer...gbu😘

[@slowgynman1234.]

Merla Rivera The best fingerpicking I have ever heard👍

[@julieharpa9372]

Beautiful island song💛❤💛❤

[@buckdown2464]

so right - if you have been off island too long this will get ya.

[@napili5470]

I know this wasn't filmed on the Big Island but it reminds Me when I lived on the Big Island "Pahoa Hilo side" in the seventies.

[@alfredoraquedan1151]

nice songs

[@izzydellasanta]

i miss my home and my ohana. i need to go back to oahu. imma always be an island girl cuz you can take the girl off the island but you cant take the island outta the girl. mahalo for dis brudda.

[@robinlang808]

Amen

[@robinlang808]

I really hope it goes back to the way it was because in the last six months Hawaii is not what it was.

[@rexzync9958]

yes brudda

[@splax9467]

U darn right have one good day sista

[@fcukmegently]

I'd love to live in Hawaii; that little house at the start of video would suit me, or similar. Lucky lucky people!

[@marisaalmeidanutricionista9883]

So good to ralaxing...Aloha!

[@bjbhehir]

Thanks brah from West Maui I needed that!!

[@julierobinson763]

I miss you my kane, kana ipo Samuel ulani Makanani😪💙💯🙏🏽

[@virginialee8756]

Johnny boy hawaiian u untouchable one of the greats beep hesia

[@peneloperandall8408]

John Cruz is my boyfriend's favorite singer.

[@TripleGFTE1]

Really captured the essence of Hawaii frfr

[@overlordgriiz5425]

Man speaks facts

[@jennifershaw2781]

I miss home like you can't believe...n I'm a haolie. .I need to go home....weird disposition...but I need home ♡

[@rhikerhay2732]

She is calling us back home isn't she.. Missing it since 2018.. Half Native half Irish Still home🤙🏽🌈

[@dianebojorquez3799]

Love Your singing

[@ritakopetzky4362]

NICE SONG....THANKS SO MUCH....

[@jasonshiflet8486]

🕊❤️🤟🏼bless my beloveds I. THE ALLLLLLLMIGHTY NAME OF CHRIST JESUUUUUUS THE LION OF THEE TRIBE OF JUIUUUDAH BLESS MY BELOVEDS ISLANDERS IN THE MANY MEMBERED BODY OF CHRIST JESUS LOVES TO THE EKKLESIA OUT THAT WAY I LOVES THIS SONG ITS PRETTY ITS BEAUTIFUL AND ITS STRONG TOTALLY PLEASENT AND I LIKE THAT

[@kimuseni]

Peaceful music 🎼

[@tylerclinebell8926]

Use me as a “White Lotus Had a Gorgeous Sound Track” button

[@Ireland617]

I can't believe I haven't commented on this video. I've watched this video over and over again, I don't know how many times, and I thought I had already commented but I guess not. This is an awesome song and video. Love it! Hawai'i is my garden of Eden. I love my home.

[@BuzzinFr0g808]

Da kine... Mahalo.

[@highflyhit1022]

It is so calm

[@mannysablan4479]

Solid💯HÅFA ADAI 🇲🇵

[@IslandStyle42]

One of the people I would most like to meet. Ae!

[@mariannaharris951]

The White Lotus brought me here . . .

[@CharlieStickmanFilms]

God I miss Kauai

[@tykooncertified]

I’m here because of The American Idol Winner Iam Tongi‼️ #seattlecertified

[@hmngbrd]

Easy listening.

[@UGAmike34]

I love the beaches the ocean I love the song

[@user-lg6oj5xd8q]

Home always

[@joanamoraes7623]

White lotus😍

[@leilaniregister898]

I was eight years old.when I was there

[@dianebojorquez3799]

Your Amazing