Comments on: Martin Denny “Quiet Village” from Hawaii Calls

By: spitfire9b

spitfire9b — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:55:26 +0000

I own vinyl copies of every Martin Denny record beginning with Exotica, which was recorded in mono in Webley Edwards’ studio in Waikiki in December 1956 released in 1957. The master tape was not pressed into vinyl until 1957. I also have a vinyl copy the 1958″stereo” re-issue.

This is an ultra rare video of Quiet Village, my favourite song by Martin Denny. It brings back my fond memories. Thank you so very much for sharing it with us.

By: alicetar9

alicetar9 — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:05:25 +0000

My father took my brother and sister and I to see this group around 1962 at Chief Moses Jr. High School gym in Moses Lake Washington! That rhythm section had to influence Santana! Great Show!

By: StewedTomato

StewedTomato — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:05:30 +0000

I haven’t herd this song since 1956!!! Thanks

By: YoureAbsolutelyRight

YoureAbsolutelyRight — Fri, 29 May 2009 10:13:34 +0000

Dear Stuart Thomas,
My you must be old, I was born in 1956, and I am already old.
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I must say you were very fortunate to have experienced the lovely sound and -did you go there, then to see; the naturally beautiful environment?

Mahlo.

By: StewedTomato

StewedTomato — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:42:07 +0000

Yes I have been to the islands, I loved them. When I was a (kid) in 1956 I liked the music then . As a hobby I collect and sell old music, yesterday in a pile of records I found a long play record of Quiet Village!

By: thehories

thehories — Wed, 27 May 2009 01:19:21 +0000

ooops I meant to add kudos to your comment but pushed the “thumbs down” button instead….

Sorry! obviously I thought your comment was awesome

By: HunterMann

HunterMann — Mon, 25 May 2009 10:45:45 +0000

Thanks for posting this Forthorton! I am a long time fan of Martin Denny and am hoping to find a 16mm print of this film clip. If you have any info drop me a note!!
Thanks,
Hunter
founder Highway Cinema
p.s. Ahola to all of the Don Tiki tribe!!!

By: jimmyji

jimmyji — Sat, 23 May 2009 14:21:29 +0000

this is awesome! so satisfying on many levels!!! thanks for posting!

By: SkepticalChristian

SkepticalChristian — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:48:50 +0000

I’m doing research for a biography of Webley Edwards and Hawaii Calls. I’d appreciate hearing from anyone who heard or visited the program. Or if you have photos or home movies of the program. Or anything else associated with it.

By: ClydeBanks

ClydeBanks — Mon, 18 May 2009 10:58:41 +0000

I’m selling a very nice quality 16mm film of this show on EBay if you are interested. Search item#110373025063