Blue Hawaii soundtrack
Blue Hawaii is the fourth soundtrack album by the American singer Elvis Presley, released on RCA Victor Records in mono and stereo, LPM/LSP 2426, on October 20, 1961.[6] It is the soundtrack to the 1961 film of the same name starring Presley. In the United States, the album spent 20 weeks at the number one slot and 39 weeks in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Pop LPs chart. It was certified Gold on December 21, 1961, Platinum and 2× Platinum on March 27, 1992, and 3× Platinum on July 30, 2002, by the Recording Industry Association of America.[7] On the US Top Pop Albums chart, Blue Hawaii is second only to the soundtrack of West Side Story as the most successful soundtrack album of the 1960s.
About the Song
“Ku-U-I-Po” is a song that Elvis Presley performed in the 1961 film “Blue Hawaii.” The film, directed by Norman Taurog, is a musical comedy set in the scenic backdrop of Hawaii. “Ku-U-I-Po” is one of the many memorable songs from the movie, contributing to the film’s successful soundtrack.
Here are some details about the song and its appearance in the film:
- Film: “Blue Hawaii” was released in 1961 and starred Elvis Presley as Chadwick Gates. The film is known for its beautiful Hawaiian locations, musical numbers, and romantic storyline.
- Songwriter: “Ku-U-I-Po” was written by George David Weiss and Hugo Peretti.
- Significance: In the movie, Elvis Presley’s character, Chadwick Gates, performs “Ku-U-I-Po” during a luau scene. The song is a romantic ballad expressing love in the Hawaiian tradition.
- Soundtrack: The soundtrack of “Blue Hawaii” was released in 1961 and became a commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart. “Ku-U-I-Po” is one of the notable tracks on the soundtrack.
- Cultural Impact: The film and its soundtrack helped popularize Hawaiian music and culture in the early 1960s. Elvis’s performances, including “Ku-U-I-Po,” contributed to the overall success of the movie and its musical offerings.
The title “Ku-U-I-Po” translates to “Hawaiian Sweetheart.” The song remains associated with Elvis Presley’s connection to Hawaii and his contribution to the portrayal of the islands in popular culture.