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"Little Brown Gal" Question
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Poster: ollie Email: olliemohr@sprint.ca Subject: "Little Brown Gal" question |
Posted on 9/10/02 at 2:12pm |
| I would like to learn the meaning of the words in Little Brown Gal e.i.Kamehameha's pali & also hoomalimali. If anyone can help me out I would really appreciate it. Thankyou olliemohr@sprint.ca |
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Poster: Jesse Tinsley Email: jessehj@nidlink.com Subject: Little Brown Gal |
Posted on 11/30/02 at 8:47pm |
| Here's how I play it...JT Little Brown Gal - by Don McDiarmid & Lee Wood G D7 It's not the islands fair that are calling to me G It's not the balmy air nor the tropical sea E7 A7 But it's a little brown gal in a little grass skirt D7 G In a little grass shack in Hawaii G D7 It isn't Waikiki or Kamehameha's pali G Not the beach boys free with their ho'omalimali E7 A7 It's a little brown gal in a little grass skirt D7 G In a little grass shack in Hawaii Chorus: Em B7 Through that island wonderland Em B7 She's broken all the kanes' hearts Em B7 It's not hard to understand Em (or C) D7 For that wahine is a gal apart G D7 I'll be leaving soon but the thrill I enjoy G Is not the island moon nor the fish and the poi E7 A7 It's just a little brown gal in a little grass skirt D7 G In a little grass shack in Hawaii |
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Poster: Ollie Subject: 'Pali' and 'Ho`omalimali' meanings |
Posted on 4/25/03 at 2:48pm |
| Kamehameha" pali- Kamehameha was the first king to unite all the islands. Pali- is a cliff on the island of Oahu. It is a very popular tourist site. Pali means cliff. Old stories tell that King Kamehameha found the opposing chiels and drove them off the "pali" to their deaths. Ho'omalimali- means when you do things to gain a persons trust. Most you do this if you want something in return. Nowadays, they would refer to this as "suckin-up" Hope that I have helped you. |
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Poster: Jeffco Subject: Lt Brn Gal-chords |
Posted on 4/26/03 at 5:29am |
| I looked at those chords you have posted. The chorus is incorrect, here are the right changes. Chorus: Bm F#7 Through that island wonderland Bm F#7 She's broken all the kanes' hearts Bm F#7 It's not hard to understand Bm E7 Am D7 For that wahine is a gal of parts. note: F#7 is the same as Gb7 |
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Poster: DeeAnn (Pua Lei) Eagleson Email: eagledaughter@hotmail.com Subject: Hula routine to Little Brown Gal |
Posted on 2/22/04 at 10:16pm |
Does anybody happen to know the hula routine to "Little Brown Gal"? If you have the steps (ami, kaholo, etc.) and/or directions please Email @ eagledaughter@hotmail.com. Mahalo! |
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Poster: Theresa Email: erreca@cox.net Subject: Little Brown Gal |
Posted on 4/8/04 at 3:06pm |
What is the current feeling about the appropriatness of these lyrics in light of modern sensibilities concerning diversity and stereotyping? Are these lyrics demeaning to women of color? |
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Poster: Nikki Email: dz1love@aol.com Subject: Meanings |
Posted on 10/9/04 at 3:36pm |
Kamehameha was the first king of the hawaiian islads, and the pali (which means cliff) is a location on oahu which was his "lookout" whenever there were wars. Hoomalimali is also a location. |
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Poster: Jesse Tinsley Email: jessehj@imbris.com Subject: Little Brown Gal -- demeaning? |
Posted on 10/11/04 at 7:12pm |
RE: Theresa's message above about the lyrics of "Little Brown Gal" Obviously it's not really an island favorite anymore, but it lives on in the memories of those who lived through WWII and in territorial Hawaii. It's silly, it's politically incorrect and it's from a different era. IMHO, Jesse Tinsley |
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Poster: Mike Almer Email: malmer@earthlink.net Subject: Little Brown Gal |
Posted on 12/18/04 at 11:32am |
Regarding Hoomalimali: The hula movement which goes with the phrase involves a little sexy hip thrust that certainly has more to do with, at least within the context of this song, a beach boy's flirting with a tourist than a place name. |
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Poster: conway Email: conway947@hotmail.com Subject: parody of Little Grass Shack |
Posted on 2/12/05 at 1:32pm |
Does anyone know who wrote or recorded the parody of Little Grass Shack where the singer stumbles over the Hawaiian-lyric sections every time he meets them, making 3 or 4 attempts at each encounter to get them right? |
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Poster: Layla Email: mid_western99@yahoo.com Subject: Little Brown Gal lyrics & hula dance |
Posted on 11/13/05 at 4:10pm |
Lyrics & Music: Don McDiarmid, Lee Wood the actual lyrics are: It isn't Waikiki Nor Kamehameha's folly The song and hula are included in the 1957 Cinerama film, South Seas Adventure |
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Poster: eernisse Email: eernisse@aol.com Subject: Little Brown Gal |
Posted on 5/12/06 at 2:01pm |
Come on, enough with the political stuff. As a child learning this hula in the early 60's, it was just a fun song, easy to learn and just brings back good memories of a Hawaii that is long gone.(Unless you live in Kealakekua, Hawaii)! |
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Poster: indigo Email: indigo_n@shaw.ca Subject: little brown gal |
Posted on 5/15/06 at 2:37pm |
if any of u have the music or the routine to "little brown gal" id appreciate it if one of u could e-mail me @ indigo_n@shaw.ca Thanks! |
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Poster: Keli Email: KelemaeT@aol.com Subject: lil brown gal |
Posted on 6/27/06 at 10:32am |
I have music and my own routine to the song. we do this song with hula, puili sticks and ulli's. I want to to know it anyone has the extended version lyrics. |
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Poster: Jennie Email: iceangel_404@hotmail.com Subject: routine |
Posted on 7/17/06 at 6:22pm |
hey does anyone know the dance steps for "Little Brown Gal"? I would soo appreciate it! send me and email at iceangel_404@hotmail.com. thnx! |
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Poster: Linda Email: lldsuhriej@pennswoods.net Subject: dance steps to little brown gal |
Posted on 9/19/06 at 4:01am |
Hi If anyone does have the dance steps to little brown gal and lovely hula hands I would also appreciate it if you could send me a copy at lldsuhrie@pennswoods.net |
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Poster: Annette Email: aymallon@yahoo.com Subject: Hula steps/dance to Little Brown Gal |
Posted on 3/11/07 at 6:17am |
Hello, I learned the hula to Little Brown Gal as a young girl but forgot most of the steps. I want to teach it to my daughter. If anyone is able to help me, would you send me the dance steps to this hula? You may email me at aymallon@yahoo.com. Thanks so much!!! |
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Poster: Anita mathews Email: 12paws@charter.net Subject: Little Brown Gal |
Posted on 7/6/07 at 0:07am |
I too am trying to recall the dance steps to Little Brown Gal. Would be grateful to anyone who could email them. thanks |
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Poster: Pat Email: dance8@verizon.net Subject: none |
Posted on 9/7/07 at 8:02am |
Hi, Does anyone have the dance steps to Little Brown Gal?I need them like today. If anyone has them please send me a email . Email-dance8@verizon.net Thanks |
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Poster: Kekona Email: alohamountaingrooveband@gmail.com Subject: Hawaii... PC?!.... Aw C'mon! |
Posted on 12/25/07 at 2:01am |
Mahalo nui for the IMHO tag Jesse but; "It's silly, it's politically incorrect and it's from a different era." That just about describes Hawaii at any state of its statehood. Traditionally we don't view the world or ourselves in the same overly serious way the rest of the world unfortunately tends to... and it speaks volumes that anyone would find Little Brown Gal derogatory or politically incorrect: It must be understood that any Hawaiian views being brown a completely beautiful thing. As it should be;-) RE: Theresa's message above about the lyrics of "Little Brown Gal" Obviously it's not really an island favorite anymore, but it lives on in the memories of those who lived through WWII and in territorial Hawaii. It's silly, it's politically incorrect and it's from a different era. IMHO, Jesse Tinsley |
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Poster: Susan Email: artshine77@yahoo.com Subject: "Little Brown Gal" : Need words and dance moves |
Posted on 8/4/08 at 11:04am |
Hi! I would like to teach this dance to fellow teachers and preschoolers. Could someone please e-mail this info to me? Thank you! Susan @ artshine77@yahoo.com |
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Poster: Kristen Subject: Instruction |
Posted on 8/12/08 at 10:52am |
You'll find various interpretations of tons of hulas on YouTube, including Little Brown Gal. |
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