This anthology of Hawaii's 1940s supergroup, Andy Cummings & his Hawaiian Serenaders, features Andy Cummings on guitar and lead vocals, Ralph Alapa`i on 'ukulele, Joe Diamond on bass, David Nalu on steel guitar, & Gabby Pahinui on slack key guitar. Gabby Pahinui is remembered today as the premier exponent of the Hawaiian slack key guitar.

Andy Cummings vast musical talents, radiant personality, and prolific songwriting kept us company for 81 years, from 1913 to 1995. Andy's appeal to all generations stemmed from his unique and refreshing approach to songs both old & new as well as an easily recognizable sound featuring his clear & lofty falsetto vocals.

Andy Cummings signature song remains the single most popular refrain about Hawaii's most recognizable locale, Waikiki. Waikiki is a sweet and heavenly composition that evokes the most beautiful images & memories: your tropic nights & your wonderful charms are ever in my memory & I recall when I held in my arms an angel sweet and heavenly. WAI-KI-KI my whole life is empty without you… I miss that magic about you… Magic beside the sea… Magic of Waikiki.

Andy's flair for swing permeated his arrangements and compositions with style and grace. He had a knack for composing and arranging songs that featured catchy lyrics wrapped in a memorable melody. His flair for producing a hip tune for the young crowd, in addition to performing traditional classics for the elders, attracted fans of all ages. This anthology is classic 1940's Hawaii at it's best!