Harry Owens

Harry Robert Owens (18 April 1902 – 12 December 1986) was an American composer, bandleader and songwriter best known for his song "Sweet Leilani".

Harry Owens

Harry Robert Owens^[1]

(1902-04-18)April 18, 1902
O'Neill, Nebraska

December 12, 1986(1986-12-12) (aged 84)
Eugene, Oregon

Hawaiian music

Musician, Composer, arranger

Cornet

1926–1985

Decca, Capitol, Columbia, Hamilton

Recognition[edit]

The Hawai'i Academy of Recording Arts awarded Owens the 1987 Na Hoku Hanohano Lifetime Achievement Award^[5] for his substantial contributions to the entertainment industry in Hawaii.

Hawaii, 1945, Capitol A-4, BD-4, H-166, H-238^[7]

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Songs of Hawaii, 1945, Capitol A-6, BD-6, H-268^[7]

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Hawaiian Melodies, 1948, Columbia CL-6030

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Voice Of The Trade Winds, 1952, Capitol H-333

[9]

Polynesian Holiday, 1957, Capitol T 804

[10]

Great Songs of Hawaii, 1965, Hamilton HLP-141, HLP-12141

[11]

Further reading[edit]

Owens, Harry. Sweet Leilani: The Story Behind the Song: An Autobiography. Hula House, 1970.

at IMDb

Harry Owens

Allmusic Aloha Harry Owens with music samples

Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiians discography - Rate Your Music

Discogs Harry Owens & His Royal Hawaiian Orchestra Discography