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I'll Remember You
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For Mary, I played this one on my Kamaka ukulele. Aloha Kuiokalani, you will always be remembered.
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The music of Michael Duran includes; "Collaborations" Projects with my Soundclick friends that I have had the honor to work with; "Homespun" Solo projects & Covers done at my home. live band recordings; 2000-2004 "The Shop" Heartbreak Highway 3 piece collab/studio recordings with; Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar, Synth, and Bass 1990's "The Knapps Cutoff Band" As Is Studio "open mic" and live recordings with; Marty Nicklin; Bass Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar & Synth Thanks to Nathan Bankston, Ray Garcia, and Chris Kenard for their fine vocals. 1980's "B'wana" salvaged tape recordings from my 80s club band. Dan Buck; Drums & Vocals Michael Duran; Guitar synth & Vocals Ron Olson; Bass & Vocals Bill Kramer; Lead Guitar
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Genre
Pop • Cover Songs
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Peak #33
Peak in subgenre #2
Author
Kui Lee
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May 19, 2021
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MP3 9.4 MB • 320 kbps • 4:08
Story behind the song
Kui Lee: 'One of the all-time geniuses of Hawaii' Kui Lee had been battling lymph gland cancer when he passed away at the Guadalajara Hospital in Tijuana on December 3, 1966, at the age of 34. His ashes were scattered off Waikiki. Press accounts of the period credit Lee with composing up to 80 original songs, some of which were recorded by more than 100 artists worldwide. Songs like "Lahainaluna" ("Maui no ka oi is the only place for me"), "Tiny Bubbles" and "Suck 'Em Up." He was born Kuiokalani Lee in Shanghai, China, the third child and only son of Hawaiian entertainers Billy and Ethel Lee. Kui's mother died when he was about 4 years old. He went to Kamehameha Schools and graduated from Roosevelt High School. Lee performed on the mainland for 10 years, the last year and a half in the Hawaiian Room of New York's Lexington Hotel. He was also a choreographer and knife dancer in the Lexington show, where he met Nani, a hula dancer, who he later married. Lee returned to Hawaii, to Club Jetty in Nawiliwili, Kauai, in 1961. There he became a part-time performer and doorman at Honey's nightclub in Kaneohe, the launching pad of Don Ho. In 1964 Lee wrote his definitive hit, "I'll Remember You" signed with Palm Records and opened at the Surf Lanai at Queen's Surf. His composition was recorded that year by Tony Bennett and Andy Williams, and later by Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass, Roger Williams, Elvis and many others in Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and Tagalog. In a halting reverie, Don Ho recalled the night Lee unveiled his hit song. "He walked in with a song called, 'I'll Remember You.' I sat up all night (with Kui) absorbing the essence of what he was writing about. The next day I wrote down the arrangement of the song at the club. That night I said that this was written by a friend of mine. At that time he had cancer in his throat. I sang it with the Aliis. I'll never forget that night. At that moment everybody had tears in their eyes. Then I introduced Kui. He came on stage and he sang it. Then, everybody really had tears. The rest is history. Aloha Kuiokalani, you will always be remembered.
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I'll remember you Long after this endless summer is gone I'll be lonely, oh so lonely Living only to remember you I'll remember too Your voice as soft as a warm summer breeze Your sweet laughter, mornings after, Ever after I'll remember you To your arms some day I'll return to stay 'til then I'll remember too Every bright star we made wishes upon Love me always, promise always You'll remember too. Kui Lee
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DRUMNJON
Feb 05, 2021
WOW !! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SOUND MICHAEL!! BRAVO, LOVE THIS!!!:)
JoeHillMusic
Feb 05, 2021
Wonderful acoustic sounds and vocals!
soundsbyramolly
Feb 02, 2021
Great production, great singing, really nice.
AlexisPatrick
May 16, 2020
Beautiful Vocals, Mike. Your wife, is right...You sing this greatly. Fantastic Ukelele playing.
THE ANGEL REALM
May 06, 2012
Michael, You are such a humble man, and I do not think you realize that you are a musical genius. I am certain many on here agree.
Ken Sacco
Jul 04, 2010
This is friggin great!!!I thought i was gonna hear a skid row cover:)
The Smivets
Jun 27, 2010
Wow MD great vocal - really expressive and rich timbre. Beautifully played (of course) and it's good to hear old tunes that still stand up even though musical fashions come and go. Thanks for this.
Rodrica Rudge
Jun 27, 2010
You should definitely sing more often! This is superb, lovely vocals, very expressive and heartfelt...then there was the ukelele - brillliant!
ALEXIS PATRICK
Jun 26, 2010
Most fantastic musicianship and great singing, as well. Magnificent vocals and vocal presentation. You are a great singer and musician Michael. You never fail to impress your listeners.:)
Morten Gjermundsen
Jun 25, 2010
Wow! I didnt expect this.. I already knew you were a great ukulele player,but i didnt expect to hear you sing like this. Its really really great!Such a beautiful and heartfelt song. Amazing performance! Got to give this another spin right away. Thanks for sharing this one.I hope you'll do more songs like this soon. :)
Keyshardy
Jun 22, 2010
You have a lovely quality in your voice..Works perfectly to this enchanting song!..Loving the Uke!
Ralph Atkinson
Jun 20, 2010
Nice job on the uke Michael. Excellent treatment vocally and instrumentally. Now I've got ukelele GAS!!:)
VMP (USA)
Jun 20, 2010
This is the one I kept returning to, such a beautiful performance, your voice and Ukelele so perfect, the gem of the evening. Vocal performance and timbre wonderful, playing sweet and smooth....extremely memorable, very special, LOVE this!!!!!!!!!!
Carlo D'Anna
Jun 19, 2010
Fantastic you play the Ukelele! This is a great version and wonderful vocals. Makes me homesick for the Islands.
Michael Bennett
Jun 19, 2010
As many versions as I've heard of this, I never knew about "Kui Lee" so thanks for that and regarding the song, very impressive vocals and instrumentation. Believe it or not, I always thought it was from 'Elvis in Hawaii', but regardless, a splendid rendition! Nicely done my friend!