My Little Grass Shack In Kealakekua, Hawaii

Ray Conniff · Other Songs - Ray Conniff

I want to go back to my little grass shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii

I want to be with all the kanes and wahines that I knew long ago

I can hear old guitars a playing, on the beach at Hoonaunau

I can hear the Hawaiians saying "Komomai no kaua ika hale welakahao"

It won't be long 'til my ship will be sailing back to Kona

A grand old place that's always fair to see

I'm just a little Hawaiian and a homeside Island boy

I want to go back to my fish and poi

I want to go back to my little grass shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii

Where the Humuhumu, Nukunuku a puaa goes swimming by

Where the Humuhumu, Nukunuku a puaa goes swimming by



I want to go back to my little grass shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii

I want to be with all the kanes and wahines that I knew long ago

I can hear old guitars a playing, on the beach at Hoonaunau

I can hear the Hawaiians saying "Komomai no kaua ika hale welakahao"

It won't be long 'til my ship will be sailing back to Kona

A grand old place that's always fair to see

I'm just a little Hawaiian and a homeside Island boy

I want to go back to my fish and poi

I want to go back to my little grass shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii

Where the Humuhumu, Nukunuku a puaa goes swimming by

My Little Grass Shack In Kealakekua, Hawaii

Ray Conniff's rendition of 'My Little Grass Shack In Kealakekua, Hawaii' exemplifies his signature approach to lush, orchestrated pop standards. Known for blending vocal ensembles with sophisticated instrumental arrangements, Conniff transformed this nostalgic tune into a serene auditory escape. The recording captures the relaxed atmosphere of mid-century easy listening, utilizing his distinctive choral textures to evoke the tropical setting without relying on explicit lyrical description. This track fits within a broader discography that includes beloved covers of holiday classics and timeless ballads. Conniff's ability to reimagine existing material with rich harmonic depth made him a defining figure in the genre, offering listeners a polished and comforting musical experience that remains recognizable decades later.