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My dad passed away in 1977 and my mom took me and my siblings to Hawaii. I ended up sitting on his lap(I was 9) as he sang a song to me. I remember him very well.
This man was and is very special to me. He sang me Happy birthday for my sixteenth birthday. On the island Oahu. Wonderful person very warm and friendly.
He was very friendly. Met him once on a flight from Hawaii to San Francisco in 1978, I was returning from a tour of duty in Guam. He stood and sang for us on the plane. it was great.
In 1979 saw him live in Hawaii. My parents took our family their on vacation. Was around 12 but loved every minute of his show. He even asked my nana, grandma, to come on stage with him. Quite a treat for us. She died not soon after this vacation. Great video about Don Ho.
My family and I saw him in June 1970. My twin sister and I celebrated our 12th birthday on that trip, and we still have the little Ike’s our parents gave us ❤
March 2023 my husband and I visited Honolulu and I snapped a picture of Don Ho Street. It flooded my mind of many Don Ho Vsriety Shows on TV For this mainland woman, Don Ho was my first introduction to Hawaiian talent and music. Don Ho is synonymous with Hawaii to me. Thanks for sharing the video.
Don Ho was a staple in HawAii and my uncle who owns Hilo Hattie named after my grandma, knew Him well. Yes, we have lost a great entertainer. God Bless his soul and his loved ones.
I was only a month old when he died I have recently come upon his music trying to get in touch with more Hawaiian culture. My tutu recently passed last thanks giving in Maui and I have promised her to get in touch with our culture. Don ho’s music makes me enlightened with his beautiful voice and songs. Will forever be a legend 🤙
As a Polynesian dancer back in the day, we danced to Don Ho's "Ill Remember You." He sang with passion and from the heart. To this day, it is my favorite hula dance and Hawaiian song.
In the early 80s I was stationed at Hickam AFB. I was very interested in singing, and went to at least 3 of Dons shows. My Mother came to see me from Michigan and was at one of his shows with me. The keyboard player at that time was a pastor for a church, and they allowed me to sit in the sound and light booth anytime I wanted to. Don was at a local restaurant one evening and I (Hesitantly) walked up and began talking with him. He told me anytime I wanted to see his show, now at a different theater, that all I had to do was tell the lady at the ticket window my name and I could get in. The show was called the Suck Em Up Show. And Don would call me up once in awhile to sing with him and his band The Aliis. This was the best days of my life, until later in the 90s I became an Elvis Tribute Artist.
Met him when I was in Hawaii in 1970. My condolences to the family. He was a very talented man and I enjoyed his music very much. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I was on a date in attendance at a show he was performing in At Hawaiian Gardens in California in 1978. He called me on stage as he sang Tiny Bubbles to me…I was so nervous at first but soon felt like I was the only person in the place! It was magical and I will never forget that
I used to go watch the late show at Duke Kanamokus in 1968-1970. My husband, John Poole, sat in and played drums with Don a few times. He also played for Anita O'Day, the jazz singer John worked for, who subbed one night at Duke's for Don Ho.
My cousin sang in the Don Ho Show back in the day. My mother was born and raised in Kauai. She exemplified the true hawaiian spirit!!!! The hawaiian culture should be preserved for generations to come. Truly a SPIRITUAL PLACE!!!! I've been to Kauai, Mauai, Oahu, and Hawaii, all unique!!!!! I feel like I'm home when I'm there!!!
He was a real real nice guy I mean it he was a good man . In the late 70s I was in the USMC reserve's ,I got my very first chefs job , learning Polynesian cuisine,his restaurant was awesome very very popular,in S California,Marina Del Ray Called ........Don The Beachcomber's ,I we'll never ever forget you Sir ,thanks to you I'm still a chef i ended up working for Barry Hilton thanks to you,in Hawaii Honolulu,.. Las Vegas Hilton .I love you man your in my heart always.
Don Ho was a great ambassador for Hawaii, following the years it became a state. He kind of bridged two cultures with his talent. He was an islander who was in the military, played a little college football, and put on a great show. It very unfortunate that he came down with serious heart problems.
He was a personal friend of mine in Hawaii while I performed in Hawaii. A really good man and a joy to be around ,he was always a happy go lucky guy RIP Don
Moved to Honolulu when I was 16 in 71. Went to see Don Ho at a Christmas Luau. Had a great time and loved listening to Don Ho sing. Went and bought his record album. Wonderful memories.
I saw him in person 1937 in, Hawaii , I was on my honeymoon , I just happen to think of him, ,remembering his son I remember you, and thought of my late husband . I must say I cried.
Too bad Duke’s was torn down. The days of Don Ho and the Aliis were the good old days, when Hawaii still looked and felt like Hawaii instead of anywhere U.S.A.
@@elijahjames8837 we have to keep our cultures in our hearts. This one is a tough one for me. I moved away from Hawaii so long ago just so I could afford to buy a home. Each time I return, I’m saddened by the not-so-good changes that have taken the uniqueness of Hawaii away. :(. There are more wealthy foreigners living in Hawaii than there are Hawaiians.
@@melanieathwal4038 well I am not from there but when I was there in 69 - 72 Hawaii though under siege was still alive. Because of the suddenness of the way we moved there I had to go to any school they could get me in I went to a low income school filled with Polynesian Hawaiians who were not happy with a Houle in their mists. They at first harrased me about being white and how we stole their land; which historically is correct. But my Mom said just keep telling them your Canadian and had nothing to do with that and that you sympathise with them because it is true. And so about 5 months later when we were coming back to Canada on my last day of school the kids made me home made leis and gave me a grade 2 Hawaiian Aloha send off. I have never forgot it Hawaii was very good to me. My very first experience with a Pagan Goddess was when Hawaii 5 O had an episode of 2 criminals who were trying to scare an old Hawaiian man off of his property by projecting an supposed image of Pele on to a wall. Well now that I am an adult who has had his own experiences with the astral realm I know that in reality the old man would have laughed at the stupidity of this but because I was 8 years old terrified of this Pagan Fire Goddess. I remember it very clearly I was at school looking at Diamondhead completely freaked out at the prospect of being swallowed in a burst of flame. But when I asked myself if she would really do that a voice said with great compassion, "No we do not do that to little boys"; and the terror ended. And so though my spirituality is expressed in mostly Christian terms I have had a very quiet relationship with Pele ever since.
I'm an entertainer now 82 years old and I knew a girl in Seattle who loved Don'S music..I too became a fan,a big fan because he worked a lot like I did..Involving the audience was the way to go..it just worked..I finally met him at Harrah's in Reno..He and the band invited me to their after show party..I told him what I liked about his sound was the beautiful sound his little piano made..He took me to the show room and showed it to me..Since then the new keyboards have great string sounds..Back then NO..By this time I was already singing most of his songs..My favorite was always 'I'll remember you'written by the late Kui Lee and yes I did Tiny Bubbles many times..He was very kind to me and I'm thankful for that...My brother Jeff who played guitar for me moved to Maui..Lived there 30 years and I visited him there for almost 2 years and we did shows in Hana and a everyday Longies in Lahaina..They may of changed names...My brother passed in Maui but he worked with a few of Don Ho's sidemen Rudy I know was one...The Ali'is....He was fun and entertaining..One of my favorite songs was from the movie'Hawaii".."I am Hawaii"One other thing.The ship used in the movie the 'Carthaginian"was brought up to date to sail and it was done right across the Newport Harbor when I lived on Lido Island in Newport beach..The channel was out my back door and John Wayne lived 4 homes down and had his PT Boat there..My brother Joe and I would swim across the channel everyday.We had breakfast in the galley with those working on the ship..There were two ships with the same name..One sunk and this one was taken to Maui to use as a floating library..it hit a reef had a big whole in the hull so they sunk it to use as a place for divers..Its there today about a mile off shore from Lahaina...i'm on Facebook under Paul New...We never had a problem with those who watch the harbor as Joe was head of Parole in LA County.....
I was driving to the airport to return home from Honolulu and saw the water arnada that was spreading his ashes in the Pacific Ocean. I've always liked Don Ho. When my car was side swiped in Texas I made my husband go to where the car was toed just to retrive ny Don Ho CD. So sad.
We saw Don Ho in 1969. What an honor,! His rendition song," I Willl Remembrr You" ,,Don H. could lull you to sleep.. Thank you for the Beautiful Memories and putting Big Smiles on All of Our Hearts..❤️
During my days of working for Kahala Kai Photography one of the rooms I had the pleasure of working was the Dome at the Waikiki Hilton, the home of Don Ho. On rare occasions I shot pictures of his fans and him together in his dressing room after his Sunday night show. I worked the evening it was Mr Ho's Birthday. I got to wish him a Happy Birthday. As it turned out I worked his dressing room on my Birthday too. He wished me a Happy Birthday. He hugged me and shot a photo with me. Then he gave me a bottle of the Hilton's Champagne as a gift 🎉. Thanks for the memories.🥂🍾
I was lucky and got to see Don Ho perform in Hawaii back in 1988 on vacation with my wife. We also got to meet Don Ho back stage in a meet and greet, got to visit with him personally for about ten minutes, he was such a gentleman, a best memory for sure!
I walked outside of Dukes during intermission…My friend wanted to smoke a cigarette …Finding a pathway behind the building…To our surprise Don Ho was sitting on the curb with a drink and cigarette…He raised his glass and said Aloha…We had a five minute conversation…A very nice man 🤙🏼
Saw him in 1972 at his Prime Rib Buffet dinner show and loved every minute of it! The "grandmas" were all over him - getting kisses and pictures!! He asked my friend and I to come back stage for a "party" after the show(we were 22). When we got there we soon realized the party was going to be a "make out" session so we left!! He teased the guys from Viet Nam on R&R all night if they were "enjoying" their meet up with their spouses!! Fun night, great food, wonderful entertainment and great memories!! Love ya Don!! Thank you for all you did entertaining others and sharing Hawaii with us! I have never been back because I am sure all the development of the island has ruined it for me and the beauty I saw in '72. Sad.
On my 30th birthday, my first visit to Hawaii, Don Ho performed at the resort we were staying on Nov 2th, 1985 Thanksgiving Day, he was amazing performer... love him... so sad he's gone.
Saw his show in Hawaii twice several years apart. He always took time for photos with fans and signed autographs. He was very friendly. A photo signed photo of him and my wife and me is one of my prize possessions. I listen to his music often. He had a great voice.
Uncle Don as we called him back in the 1960's was a happy, funny and talented man. Uncle Rudy (Aqunio) and his wife Jackie and children Roma and Jay lived 2 houses away so we all became very close. We had parties and dinners together, we saw lots of rehearsals and sneaked into a few late night shows as well. Don Ho was the King of Hawaii during the 60's he and the Alii's were everywhere, it was a great time to live in Hawaii. I was blessed and am forever grateful to have grown up there.
I lived in Hawaii for 2 years 69 to 71 and my Mom had a thing for Don Ho and so every 3 months we would go to the show. Now I was 8 to 9 years old and so not old enough to understand drunk sexually frustrated middle-aged women by the time he ended his show with Tiny Bubbles all the drunk women would be singing crying carrying on. I'd look out at the audience with every woman was carrying on and every kid around my age was staring out at the audience completely perplexed not really knowing what was going on.
That's hilarious. I think the frustrated middle aged wives were frustrated by errant, philandering husband's living out the Peter Pan dream. Island life for visitors is a lot harder for women with kids. Even today.
Don Ho was the consummate entertainer. He had a down to earth, friendly, charismatic style that made his audience feel they were at a private party among friends with a favorite uncle joking & having fun. He had a smooth melodious Voice & sang in a key that many men & women could easily sing along with. My High School friends & I would go down to Dukes to hear him sing. One of our teachers was a bouncer at Dukes so he would sneak us into the empty back tables & since we were under age & didn’t drink, no one got in trouble. Great Memories!
The very first time I saw this guy was on the episode of the Brady bunch when they went to Hawaii. I didn’t know who he was back then or how famous he was but I do know that his spirit lives on in the album’s he left behind along with the tv shows and appearances he made and had done while he was here and he will always be remembered.
we used to live in hawaii and went to see don ho every year for our thanksgiving party.. we also went to vegas to see his daughter several times a year.. my secretary was june miller..she was a singer with the rat pack.. so we had to go see him many times a year
I loved Don when he appeared as a guest star on "The Brady Bunch" when they filmed in location in Hawaii. It believe the episode had three parts and centered around a taboo tiki idol Bobby found at a construction sight Mike was developing. From then on, mistery and I'll fortune fell on anyone who came into contact with it. The second and third parts stared the late great Vincent Price, known for his mysterious villan parts in movies.
My dad dated one of his daughters for 9 years, I get people think he was this great man but he was married to his first wife till her death but in the 90s when she got a severe muscle disease he left his wife and family in Lanikai home and bought a home near Diamond Head with 3 women had children with them and would visit his wife like once a month. His wife did choose not to divorce as long as he promised to give their family home to their family when she died, that didn’t happen, after she died the home was his again, he ended up marrying one of those 3 women who when he died sold that home and took that home from them and sold it to a company that rents it out monthly, which is disgusting as it was very much a family home, when my dad was with one of his daughters we were there all the time and I witnessed all of her siblings and their children loving that home, it was full of love.
Lovely man and a wonderful Ohana! I briefly dated him in the late 60's (at age 18) after he brought me up onstage at Duke's. Perfect gentleman. He always called up local talent to share their music and poetry. Suck em up and a hui ho!!
@@FactsVerse I'd like to say more content like that but who much resembles Don Ho! HE WAS SO CHARMING. If you are looking for a great subject, and can keep it balanced...and he is not an entertainer but he sure has evoked a lot of emotion and attention...biopic on Oscar S. Wyatt Jr. Lots of lies and necessary secrets swirl...but he's also a great American albeit unconventional and the last of his oil tycoon breed. He's 98 and has had a stroke. The Texas Monthly stories aren't very accurate. Intel cowboy extraordinaire and VERY VERY good to underlings who are loyal and discreet. WWII HERO.
I just found an amazing Gem of an album produced by Don Ho... Joe Dawn's "Capitol of the state I'm in".... Hawaiian Country with Yodeling from Tokyo Joe, highly recommend seeking it out. The Hank Williams and John Denver Covers are absolutely brilliant.
Poor Don Ho. I wish he had fewer drinks and less smoke. Also loud music thickens the heart walls, making sure less blood flow occurs. So, to live longer, he couldn't have been Done Ho!
My father dated Don Hos daughter Dana for like 9 years, I don’t like how his 2nd wife stole the family home from his first family. That home was 100% suppose to go to his children as he promised his wife (that passed away) I heard and saw a lot.
Mr Don Ho was loved by many fans around the 🌎 and his daughter was grieving over his passing and the only way to was those pills that her addiction to her death and they're together in heaven
This and do many other docs say the person died of an "accidental" drug overdose. There is no such thing as an accidental drug overdose. That would ring true only if they took it without realizing what they are doing but from the very beginning, they KNOW what they are doing and they KNOW the I'll effects it has in the body. Therefore, it is never "accidental". Ho's daughter, Alyssa Jones and Whitney Houston KNEW what they were doing at the time they did it. NO ONE *slipped them a micky". That would be categorized as an "accidental" death. Media fantasy verses REALITY!
@@jackkircher1755 Many people don’t know how much is too much, or how long before a substance takes to work the way they want it to… and take more than they should. Not on purpose…
I saw Don Ho at the Polynesian Palace back in the 70s. He kissed all the women in the audience including my Mom. Good story but you might want to check a few Hawaiian pronunciations
We were stationed at kaneohe my dad was in the Marine corps and they frequented HONEYS... They were very nice people although the four of us kids were only allowed to go into use the restroom we had to sit in the car for hours. They became friends with honey and Don. I was only about 10:00 or 11 years old I do think we got to see them a couple of times.
yet again i was baited into watching another Facts Verse clip about someone’s “TRAGIC” death. i feared Don Ho got impaled on a church steeple while nude sky-diving or something. then i would agree that was “Tragic” ending. I could only wish to have as TRAGIC a life as these celebrities. I implore everybody to come up with TRULY TRAGIC ends for movie stars.
While I was in the navy at Pearl Harbor, when we were in port we would go to the Midnight Show every Saturday night after drinking so we could match up with Don. WE got to be great friends of Him. I went back many years later to the show, and after the show I spoke with him and he remembered me and our group and the times we had. It was a good time.
