What was the inspiration behind the "Aloha 'Oe" song, that was popularized by a Hawaiian soprano singer?
Nani Alapai Nani Alapai (December 1, 1874 – October 1, 1928) was a Hawaiian soprano singer of Native Hawaiian and Filipino descent during the early 1900s. A leading "prima donna" of the early era of Hawaiian music, she traveled and performed with the Royal Hawaiian Band and popularized the song "Aloha ʻOe" by Queen Liliʻuokalani in the United States.
Pineapple Princess "Pineapple Princess" is an American pop song made popular by Annette Funicello in the summer of 1960. It appeared on the LP album, "Hawaiiannette". "Pineapple Princess" was written by The Sherman Brothers. As a single, it reached the Top 15 in the three major US trade publications (Billboard, Cash Box, and Music Vendor).