Highlights from the entertainment career of Danny Kaleikini
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 1955
Pictured is tenor soloist Danny Kaleikini who will sing "Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair" at the 15th annual Spring concert by the Roosevelt acapella choir.
Pictured is tenor soloist Danny Kaleikini who will sing "Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair" at the 15th annual Spring concert by the Roosevelt acapella choir.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / OCT. 23, 1969
Danny Kaleikini is pictured.
Danny Kaleikini is pictured.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / DEC. 15, 1970
Danny Kaleikini is pictured.
Danny Kaleikini is pictured.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 1979
Pictured is Danny Kaleikini performing in 1979.
Pictured is Danny Kaleikini performing in 1979.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 1994
Danny Kaleikini receives a proclamation from Honolulu Mayor Jeremy Harris making Kaleikini mayor for a day.
Danny Kaleikini receives a proclamation from Honolulu Mayor Jeremy Harris making Kaleikini mayor for a day.
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COURTESY PHOTO / 1999
Danny Kaleikini is pictured.
Danny Kaleikini is pictured.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / JAN. 14, 1971
Danny Kaleikini is pictured looking at clothing.
Danny Kaleikini is pictured looking at clothing.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / JAN. 14, 1971
Danny Kaleikini is pictured looking at clothing.
Danny Kaleikini is pictured looking at clothing.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / OCT. 18, 1971
Danny Kaleikini stars the Aloha Week show at Rockefeller Center in New York. Appearing with his troupe in the windy, 23-degree weather, Danny ran through a welcoming speech, "Little Brown Gal" and a couple of other numbers for the assembled cameras in 90 seconds flat, and then it was back into overcoats for all.
Danny Kaleikini stars the Aloha Week show at Rockefeller Center in New York. Appearing with his troupe in the windy, 23-degree weather, Danny ran through a welcoming speech, "Little Brown Gal" and a couple of other numbers for the assembled cameras in 90 seconds flat, and then it was back into overcoats for all.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / APRIL 13, 1971
The Royal Hawaiian and the Hilton Hawaiian Village, which formerly had Hawaiian productions, dropped Danny Kaleikini and were groping for new acts and ideas. For the most part, the attempts were unsuccessful.
The Royal Hawaiian and the Hilton Hawaiian Village, which formerly had Hawaiian productions, dropped Danny Kaleikini and were groping for new acts and ideas. For the most part, the attempts were unsuccessful.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / MARCH 21, 1972
Danny Kaleikini is pictured.
Danny Kaleikini is pictured.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / MARCH 26, 1972
Danny Kaleikini performs on stage.
Danny Kaleikini performs on stage.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / APRIL 28, 1972
Danny Kaleikini looks at a comic of himself.
Danny Kaleikini looks at a comic of himself.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / MAY 14, 1972
Danny Kaleikini reviews "Danny" book.
Danny Kaleikini reviews "Danny" book.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / MAY 15, 1972
Danny Kaleikini performs at the Waikiki Improvement Association Benefit.
Danny Kaleikini performs at the Waikiki Improvement Association Benefit.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / AUG. 22, 1973
Aloha Week president Clarence Gonsalves, left, discusses plans for a special program with Bud Dant and Danny Kaleikini.
Aloha Week president Clarence Gonsalves, left, discusses plans for a special program with Bud Dant and Danny Kaleikini.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / SEPT. 25, 1973
Vera Wescoat, left, and Marge Diffenderfer look over the afternoon's program with Danny Kaleikini. The ladies have been attending "Hawaii Calls" performances regularly for more than 12 years.
Vera Wescoat, left, and Marge Diffenderfer look over the afternoon's program with Danny Kaleikini. The ladies have been attending "Hawaii Calls" performances regularly for more than 12 years.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / JUNE 1, 1974
Danny Kaleikini on stage for "Hawaii Calls."
Danny Kaleikini on stage for "Hawaii Calls."
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STAR-ADVERTISER / AUG. 5, 1974
Danny Kaleikini sings tunes.
Danny Kaleikini sings tunes.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / AUG. 13, 1974
Danny Kaleikini embraces tutu.
Danny Kaleikini embraces tutu.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / FEB. 9, 1975
Danny Kaleikini, center, enjoys breakfast with with Keikilani, Jackie and Dan-Jacques.
Danny Kaleikini, center, enjoys breakfast with with Keikilani, Jackie and Dan-Jacques.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / FEB. 9, 1975
Danny Kaleikini takes a nap before a performance.
Danny Kaleikini takes a nap before a performance.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / SEPT. 4, 1975
Danny Kaleikini performs on stage.
Danny Kaleikini performs on stage.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / OCT. 17, 1975
Danny Kaleikini, Melveen Leed and Joseph Recca sing during a practice take of a number in TV's new "In Hawaii."
Danny Kaleikini, Melveen Leed and Joseph Recca sing during a practice take of a number in TV's new "In Hawaii."
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STAR-ADVERTISER / FEB. 10, 1980
Danny Kalekini and the Makaha Sons of Niihau.
Danny Kalekini and the Makaha Sons of Niihau.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / AUG. 25, 1980
Danny Kaleikini performs for a crowd at the Marine Corps Base of Hawaii.
Danny Kaleikini performs for a crowd at the Marine Corps Base of Hawaii.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / JUNE 11, 1981
Danny Kaleikini sings for a crowd inside the church. The performers donated their time to perform to make the luau a memorable moment for those who attended.
Danny Kaleikini sings for a crowd inside the church. The performers donated their time to perform to make the luau a memorable moment for those who attended.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / APRIL 26, 1982
Danny Kaleikini performs.
Danny Kaleikini performs.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 1983
Danny Kaleikini is seen in the center with two unidentified individuals during an Aloha United Way fundraiser.
Danny Kaleikini is seen in the center with two unidentified individuals during an Aloha United Way fundraiser.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / JULY 21, 1986
Danny Kaleikini performs at the Kahala.
Danny Kaleikini performs at the Kahala.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / JAN. 18, 1987
Danny Kaleikini sings as Jackie Tuteur dances at the Hala Terrace.
Danny Kaleikini sings as Jackie Tuteur dances at the Hala Terrace.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / FEB. 4, 1987
Danny Kaleikini poses for a portrait.
Danny Kaleikini poses for a portrait.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / MARCH 28, 1987
Danny Kaleikini embeds his handprints on the celebrity sidewalk at Waikiki's King's Village, joining other celebrities previously honored by the Variety Club, including Jim Nabors, Don Ho, Carole Kai and Sid Fernandez.
Danny Kaleikini embeds his handprints on the celebrity sidewalk at Waikiki's King's Village, joining other celebrities previously honored by the Variety Club, including Jim Nabors, Don Ho, Carole Kai and Sid Fernandez.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / JULY 6, 1988
Danny Kaleikini performs on stage.
Danny Kaleikini performs on stage.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / APRIL 29, 1989
Danny Kaleikini begins his 21st season.
Danny Kaleikini begins his 21st season.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / MAY 20, 1991
Danny Kaleikini, left, Alfred Preis and Masaru Yokouchi congratulate each other after receiving their honorary degrees from the University of Hawaii.
Danny Kaleikini, left, Alfred Preis and Masaru Yokouchi congratulate each other after receiving their honorary degrees from the University of Hawaii.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 1992
Danny Kaleikini gives Kahu Abraham Akaka a hug at his 75th birthday celebration.
Danny Kaleikini gives Kahu Abraham Akaka a hug at his 75th birthday celebration.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / APRIL 27, 1994
Frank F. Fasi, right, introduces his party candidate running mate Danny Kaleikini during a press conference.
Frank F. Fasi, right, introduces his party candidate running mate Danny Kaleikini during a press conference.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2001
Danny Kaleikini is pictured performing.
Danny Kaleikini is pictured performing.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / DEC. 23, 1997
Dedicating the new Uniden office is Gov. Ben Cayetano, Japanese Counsulate General Kichishiro Amae, Uniden's Hidero Fujimoto, Uniden's president Mr. Sato and Danny Kaleikini.
Dedicating the new Uniden office is Gov. Ben Cayetano, Japanese Counsulate General Kichishiro Amae, Uniden's Hidero Fujimoto, Uniden's president Mr. Sato and Danny Kaleikini.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / MAY 2007
Carole Kai and Danny Kaleikini at Kahaluu.
Carole Kai and Danny Kaleikini at Kahaluu.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2007
During the 35th Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Luncheon, state Sen. Norman Sakamoto (left) and Danny Kaleikini give each other a hug.
During the 35th Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Luncheon, state Sen. Norman Sakamoto (left) and Danny Kaleikini give each other a hug.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / JUNE 16, 2012
Danny Kaleikini sings the National Anthem at Palm Circle before the Polo Paina commenced.
Danny Kaleikini sings the National Anthem at Palm Circle before the Polo Paina commenced.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / JAN. 16, 2013
Danny KaleIkini plays the nose flute to start the opening ceremonies of the state Legislature at the state Capitol.
Danny KaleIkini plays the nose flute to start the opening ceremonies of the state Legislature at the state Capitol.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / MAY 2015
Danny Kaleikini performs at a concert as Waikiki Beachboys were remembered and honored at a May Day Waikiki: Waikiki Beachboys - Memories - Music celebration on the beach fronting the Outrigger Waikiki and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
Danny Kaleikini performs at a concert as Waikiki Beachboys were remembered and honored at a May Day Waikiki: Waikiki Beachboys - Memories - Music celebration on the beach fronting the Outrigger Waikiki and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2018
Danny Kaleikini is pictured singing with Marlene Sai during Kupuna Power Day held at the state Capitol rotunda.
Danny Kaleikini is pictured singing with Marlene Sai during Kupuna Power Day held at the state Capitol rotunda.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / MAY 2015
Danny Kaleikini and Cathy Foy perform the Hawaiian Wedding Song at a concert as Waikiki Beachboys were remembered and honored at a May Day Waikiki: Waikiki Beachboys - Memories - Music celebration on the beach fronting the Outrigger Waikiki and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
Danny Kaleikini and Cathy Foy perform the Hawaiian Wedding Song at a concert as Waikiki Beachboys were remembered and honored at a May Day Waikiki: Waikiki Beachboys - Memories - Music celebration on the beach fronting the Outrigger Waikiki and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
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