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                                Posted on: Sunday, January 26, 2003

                                                                              ISLAND SOUNDS                                                                                                          
Danny Couch, Hulu Lindsey and a young voice                         

By Wayne Harada                                                                                                                                                                                    

Advertiser Entertainment Writer                                                                                                                                                              

A familiar voice, still romantic and powerful, reconnects with an audience;

"Something to Remember" by Danny Couch (Danny Couch Records).

• Genre: Contemporary Island sounds, pop balladry.

• Distinguishing notes: Most folks have differing entry levels into Danny Couch's career; he was a member of the Ali'is, has performed solo in gigs from the old Trappers at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki to the Hale Koa Hotel; his most recent and visible effort has been the powerful "These Islands," a tune he wrote that has become an anthem for luring visitors to the Islands. Now he unveils four new compositions, such as "Tamara," "Let's Go Back to the Country" and "Ku'uipo," and adds his lingering imprint on some familiar tunes, like "Somewhere" (from "West Side Story") and "My Baby You" (the Marc Anthony signature tune) and "It Might Be You" (a hit by Christopher Cross). A dark-horse tune: "When Hawaiians Fall," a tribute to those who've influenced him, without mentioning their names — but lyrically linking, through key words and phrases, the likes of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, Gabby Pahinui, Loyal Garner, Arthur Lyman, Mackey Feary, Moe Keale. "If you listen, you can hear their song," he sings. Indeed.

• The outlook: Long overdue and bubbling with amour, Couch also introduces his daughter, Daena, on a duet of "I Want To Spend My Lifetime Loving You." The CD boasts earnest liner notes revealing the singer-composer's affection for Hawai'i and music. "These Islands," unfortunately, is heard as an instrumental track.

• Our take: A good vehicle for Couch, who possibly has the best male voice in Hawai'i, to reconnect with his devotees — and tap a new generation of admirers.                                                                       ***

"Something to Remember"

By John Berger
Friday January 31, 2003
Danny Couch
Danny Couch Records

    Danny Couch has been known for most of his career as a pop balladeer, but in the four years since "These Islands" was used in the 1998 Miss Universe Pageant, he's also been recognized as a composer. The two most interesting songs here are originals of comparable quality and commercial appeal. The obvious local hit, "When Hawaiians Fall," a tribute to six fallen local music stars, is one of them. The other is

"Kuuipo (My Sweetheart)," a soft romantic flight of fancy featuring Hawaiian narration.

    The one odd choice is a karaoke version of "These Islands," which was originally released on his 1997 album, "Almost Paradise."

    The ambiance throughout is smooth synth pop, as Couch includes several other originals and skillfully interprets a longer list of pop standards. His fans will also appreciate his printed thoughts on his music, on being Hawaiian and on the thieves who steal artists' music by burning them on blank CDs.   http://starbulletin.com/2003/01/31/features/records.html

    John Berger, who has covered the local entertainment scene since 1972, writes reviews of recordings produced by Hawaii artists. See the Star-Bulletin's Today section on Fridays for the latest reviews.  email jberger@starbulletin.com

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The Breeze Radio Station re: Danny Couch Hi Lea, Thanks for the e-mail. Yes, we've been playing "When Hawaiians Fall" since February and are getting good response from it, it's such a beautiful song. I'm glad Danny heard it. Aloha, Mahlon Moore Program Director 99.5 The Breeze (808)591-9369 phone

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