Don Ho - Tiny Bubbles

Year/Genre: 1966 / World, Hawaiian
Matrix #: RS 6232
Condition: G+ Surface noise but plays fine
Description: Recorded in Honolulu, Tiny Bubbles launched Don Ho to national fame with its title track becoming an anthem of mid-century Hawaiian leisure culture. Blending island themes with lounge arrangements, the album catered to the postwar mainland fascination with tropical escapism. Ho’s smooth baritone and relaxed charm made him a staple in Las Vegas and variety television, symbolizing a commercialized but affectionate view of Hawaii. For collectors, this record embodies the era’s kitschy exoticism and mellow vibes that shaped America’s fantasy of paradise.

Price Suggestions based on Matrix #:
NM: $18–$25
VG+: $10–$15
VG: $6–$10
G+: $4–$6

5/27/25 TC