Ka'au Crater Boys - Wahine 'Ilikea

[@virginiedubosc896]

My favorite hawaiian song. She always gives me smile & reminds me when I was on the Island. I live in France, so far away from Hawaii but Hawaii is still in my heart.

[@stampscapes]

Was traveling on business to Oahu once/year back in the 90's and heard one of their tunes playing on the radio quite a bit. Picked up this CD of theirs and loved it. Bought them all after that. You can't go wrong with any of them. I like their versions of most of the covers more than the originals.

[@onelove9422]

Got married on the big island 18 yrs ago… this song was used as the intro to our wedding (10-22-20024) video…. THANK YOU for this ❤

[@onelove9422]

10-22-2004 😅

[@kanakasurfer5407]

One of my favorite songs to play up in Holualoa with the boyz…..and Ernie it is always played with love remembering you...RIP my friend!

[@nanyanevaeh8136]

Went to School with Ernie Cruz. Such a great person. RIP Ernie. Glad to see Troy Fernandez still playing music.💕🌺

[@bradspicks]

You mean one of the Ka'au boys is gone too ?

[@nanyanevaeh8136]

@@bradspicks Yes Ernie Cruz passed away .

[@miathehusky6860]

My Dad would always sing and play this song on his ukulele... One of his favorite songs... Loving memories of my Dad..

[@rogerkeeling2015]

Being from kona now living in alaska..i still jam to this song..one of my moms favorite songs rest her soul..i feel shes near me wnen i play this song..love you mom

[@jusaminit]

My hanai mom Eve too!

[@bfred5221]

I went to a Buddhist wedding in Sacramento. When this song started playing, I kind of looked down, and sang the first few notes a couple of beats too early. This song is a favorite, and I can get pretty close to the same pitch. I'm sure it was just the song, but there were a lot of older Japanese guests who liked it, and they started clinking their glasses for the bride and groom.Also, my mom grew up in Waianae. She left years ago, but I know she still has good feelings about the place, and her neighbors. Some are still there, raising pigs and growing food.I was thinking that the guitar on this cut sounds like surf guitar, but more country. Without the big rolls of some of the music from the 60's, but still all there ... seeming a little more easy. I don't want to sound too familiar, but keep playing uncles.

[@denisebojczuk510]

Fabulous version! I think Dennis would be happy to see this if he were still with us.

[@rikanaka]

From HSB 6/21/02: Kamakahi, a longtime student in the related disciplines of researching and documenting Hawaiian music, cautions fans of the song not to read too much kaona (concealed meaning) into the lyrics. For instance, he did not write it about any of his "fair-skinned" Molokai cousins or about any other woman in particular. In truth, he says, the lyrics compare the way the white mist parts after a rain to reveal the top of the mountain, to how a woman reveals herself to her lover.

[@tracywiley1976]

Bra! Dis da kine jamz. From da originalz, da cover artists even kanekapila kine she go! Vote Bu for prez.2024

[@phantaztix]

Peace with the waves Ernie. We'll miss you.

[@tmaretzki]

I've only been to Maui twice and I love it more every time - I wish I was Hawaiian. I love the place and the people - just beautiful.

[@xenophonon123]

I once intro'd these guys at Moose's University as the "Ka'u Crater Boys"... yikes- my sister lives in Ocean View! Always remember that with a smile.....best wishes to the extended ohana of all us guys who like this kine music from the Cruz family... Blessings to one another. Over many years always.

[@Stranded73]

in the '80s I worked as a waitress at Seaside and Kuhio in Waikiki, a restaurant called Old Company. John and Vince used to sing this song and everyone loved it. I get chills every time I hear it. Mahalo nui loa, guys!

[@TheBarry1m]

Beautiful song to start the day.

[@ianlindsay6652]

Right!? This is my go to when commuting to work each morning. Miss you beautiful Hawaii! 🌈

[@edgardolopez1862]

God left us a small portion of paradise in the Islands of Hawaii!

[@PineOceanSUP]

memories in your mele unko ernie. 🙏

[@jorjor7922]

Ernie we will miss u and remember you 💖

[@arnoldstollar5375]

No job, no money. Drowned, drugs

[@karumbe28]

Saudações do Brasil!!!! Meu, essa música é muito legal!!! que vontade de ir para praia!!!!!!

[@j.c.8246]

Listening from the Netherlands... what a great song! 😄🌴

[@KCJones-gg1zs]

Ima play this from LAX to Honolulu Airport and back from now since they no like 🤙 🌺 for da Culture 🏝

[@paulcarrion6713]

First Time I hear this song I was working at the Kona Surf.Resort on the Blg Island.

[@Sauceywalker]

I have this song on my MP3 player and whenever it comes on, I use this song as a cool down...and I swear---I move as though I am dancing with the elliptical machine!!!!! Fun!!!!! I love this song!! Now, I am going to add it to youtube playlist. Smile, smile, smile.....and movin',,,,,, movin'......movin'

[@jdbojangle]

I love this music so glad my friend introduced me to it. It so lifts my spirits.....

[@starrlynnkissinger4486]

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST AWESOME SONG/MUSIC. IMUA HAWAII!! IKA PONO..

[@bradspicks]

+Starrlynn Kissinger Yep! another classic by Dennis K.

[@guitaoist]

One of the best choruses ever

[@rogerkeeling2015]

Always remember,,, mahaloz for years of enjoyable music wherever i may be

[@wmakiling805]

Reminds me of the days when I used to work at Monterey Bay Canners at the Ward Center in Honolulu. The nightly singer, Tony Tam Sing would sing that every night. That was 25 years ago!!!

[@naukilo]

It means "Fair Skin Woman" and was written by one of Hawaii's most prolific Hawaiian composer, Rev. Dennis Kamakahi.

[@patocamarada]

I'm ignorant and not from Hawai'i but love this song. I read it was about a lovely waterfall on Moloka'i. Am I wrong?

[@kaiamaliealip7155]

You are wrong Hawaiian

[@bperry573]

@@patocamarada "Wahine" means "Woman" in Hawaiian, so, i'm guessing you were given wrong information...

[@virginiedubosc1896]

I'm french and love them

[@valerielee5879]

gone but certainly not forgotten! RIP you are now singing in Heaven with GOD! see you again one day!

[@leimanaang]

Truly beautiful. Remembering my Dad playing this on his ukulele.

[@robertboies1468]

No ka heke! THE BEST! I'll be in Molokai in January 2021.

[@AishaKamaile]

Pua kalaunu ma ke kai ʻO Honouli Wai Wahine ʻilikea i ka poli ʻo Molokaʻi Nō ka heke Nani wale nō nā wailele ʻuka O Hina ʻo Hāhā ʻo Moʻoloa Nā wai ʻekolu i ka uluwehiwehi ʻO Kamalō i ka mālie Nani wale nō ka ʻāina Hālawa Home hoʻokipa a ka malihini ʻĀina uluwehi i ka noe ahiahi Ua lawe mai ka makani HoʻoluaChorus:Crown flower by the shoreOf Honouli WaiFair skinned woman in the bosom of MolokaʻiIs the best Beautiful waterfalls of the uplandHina, Hāhā and MoʻoloaThe three waters in the verdant overgrowthOf Kamalō, in the calm Beautiful is the land, HālawaHospitable home to the visitorsLand verdant, in the evening mist

[@MrSunlander]

Rest, Ernie! Mahalo!

[@debrabennett7751]

This song is so beautiful and lifts the spirit! One of my most favorite Hawaiian songs.I wish they would have put it on the soundtrack of "The Descendants" with Dennis Kamahahi version.

[@sammoraleda3400]

2021 and still rocking this song!

[@75ally]

Have always loved this song!!

[@xuxanamae]

So this is where I got my ʻŌlelo name from. Except for my parents decided to add the Ka making my name Ka'Ilikea. I really like this song!

[@1sthawaiian11]

Love this song it was my wifes song

[@hawaiisidecar]

RIP bro!

[@sistahwatermelon5380]

Cruz to heaven :-)

[@kaiolohiapagelsdorf1011]

I’m a big Polynesian fan

[@francobaschetti6956]

thx for this music is really beuty cheers from argentina

[@medicinecrow65]

A classic. I learned it from Troy himself, always love his uke pickin'!

[@nanaqueen8519]

l'm in love with that song and l dont know What they say on that but l dont care l love it 😍🌺🌺🌺

[@rikanaka]

The white clouds and evening mist of Moloka`i are described metaphorically (as is often the case in Hawaiian mele) as a fair-skinned woman.

[@casiegoon1959]

I love playing this song!!!

[@alohakid126]

Shakka! Love it! I play it on my guitar every morning! A Warm Mahalo for posting!

[@aaronbehindbars]

Last year when my wife and I visited Kauai, we took the boat ride up the Wailua River to Fern Grotto and they have hula dancers and play live music by request. When this Haole raised his hand for the first request, I'm sure they were expecting me to ask for Tuny Bubbles or Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Nope, it was this song. They were surprised I knew it, and probably relieved a bit..until the very next request came in for Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

[@p.p.e.b.3720]

The first time I heard that song, I was in Brazil 😊

[@ducraker]

What a happy song, thank you.

[@jmstach]

thank you very much this song makes me think of the young girl I watched grow into a beautiful woman.

[@tomaianamakalele-swain5330]

This song is great 💓🔨

[@jmalefr]

this was a ridiculous album.....their vocals were/are amazing.....they knew how to get the music to eveyone.......

[@barbarahaliniak6649]

jmalefr as

[@nopulau8628]

One of my favorite local musicians!

[@dancefreakkekoa]

mahalo much braddah foa dis song! i managed to learn the picking myself...da winna!

[@xxmikesk8xx]

i love this song!

[@lopakakoa-uwekoolani638]

Miss you uncle Ernie. Love you

[@mrmartinez1220]

He always with you

[@hopeandfaithonelove]

LOVE this!!

[@et3isme]

haha wow memories

[@TooManySelves]

My favorite Hawaiin song.

[@2007kaikane]

Who DAKINE.?..What DAKINE.??Da Boyz!! Many,Many Mahalos.............BCD

[@hicksboyzmedia]

this song kix ass thank u

[@artplaut7208]

very nice Fair Skinned Woman

[@9arrows]

Just missing the Kalo ame Ia...Pono ia oe

[@RABBiD_R.K.]

Goes hard on x1.25

[@TracyWHI]

love it!!!

[@christophermolina5471]

I Love You Shauna

[@dennistoro2907]

dedicated to willie k who passed away today

[@hamajangz]

@TurkeyMonacoGreece I tried putting up Brown Eyed Girl before but it was removed due to copyright infringement. I can upload Makaha but i have to get my cd back from my friend. I'll put it up sometime early next week.

[@LawrenceRamirez]

o hena o haa o mo'o loa!

[@Rosie017]

This is nice. Classic Hawaiian. :)

[@eatonnakamoto5683]

Mariah carey

[@DroftheDeep]

Just learned how to play this on the uke--I need a singer for accompaniment!

[@HEADSUPBERKELEY]

BEAUTIFUL MAHALA NUI

[@stewie1571]

Why isn't this available on Amazon Music???

[@biggstone78]

i remember stealing this CD from my dads collection!!! hahaha

[@valeriekihano-burgess7123]

rip bradah Ernie. no worry plenty perfect waves in heaven. love you. I'll catch some down here for you. aloha br a dah chad.

[@Kailua1800]

Do you guys travel the mainland on tour? If so when and When? Please come to Texas

[@masonhenry3174]

I lived upper side Kapaa. could anybody translate lyrics to the full song to English?

[@hileysohnsage808]

Rip ernie cruz

[@biggstone78]

Mahalo!!!

[@rudolphrodolfo1323]

Chicken Skin song...

[@9arrows]

Na Kii izziz Malie Plani E Ano....Good But the Bugga is Still Style......Pono ka mele o Hawaii Nei.....Paani Mau Mau E...I Ke Aha Aina Manawa....To the Luaus I Gonna Go Now......Take Care......HoaAlohas.....

[@HEADBUSSAH77]

HANA HOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@63ney]

Wonderfull solo Ukulele. The most popular song in the Polynesian Pacific ...............

[@markheartsyou]

Hi! Big fan here...you guys are the best. I just had my honeymoon and I'm wondering if I can use Wahine 'Ilikea and Still The One as soundtrack for our little video I'll be uploading to KZbin? I'll be crediting you of course. Thanks!

[@GregOShea]

Eh! Give some props to Uncle Dennis, too!

[@sutheerakhositpatipat7777]

Good song

[@FLASHESZ]

i like request brown eyed girl..please

[@debrabennett7751]

aww Mispelled name...sorry Dennis Kamakahi! The Ka'au Crater Boys version is beautiful too!

[@InspireMe819]

Pali's version is good too.

[@gustavoandreozzi5315]

eITTa porrah

[@socal1982]

What does "Wahine 'Ilikea" mean in English? And who originally recorded this song?

[@taylor7836]

im so dead for my performance... i forgot the song and now my mom is mad at me ;-; HELP agahhhh :(

[@bula6716]

Ule nui........male group......literally.......

[@UnkoPiko]

aole brah you're confusing hui (group) with nui, which means BIG lmfao

[@johnNYgoesLA]

Pehea 'oe?

[@erikt-y9544]

rip hawaiian

[@bcefra]

@dfxlr papalinalahilahi can be cute and sweet when da kaiki's dance it but soo naughty when da old tutu's dance it! lol

[@jefftowai8915]

da kine dais nigga!