RARE Duke Kahanamoku presents A Beachboy Party with Waltah Clarke Vinyl 1963 Autographed by 3 band members. Recorded "ON THE BEACH"  at Waikiki. Vinyl in Stereo. Not only is this a classic, rare copy of great Hawaiian songs in excellent condition but The Beachboys included the great Duke Kahanamoku.

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He's the most famous name in surfing -- an Olympic champion, Hollywood actor and Hawaiian folk hero. He's also remembered for his grace in the water, his good humor, and his sportsmanship.

The "Duke", as Kahanamoku would be called, had been named not for Hawaiian royalty, but after his father who had been christened "Duke" following the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh to Hawaii in 1869. He was born on August 24, 1890 in Honolulu, in the same home (at King & Bishop Streets) where Duke senior had first made his appearance in 1869.

Kahanamoku easily qualified for the U.S. Olympic swimming team in 1912, breaking the record for the 200 meter freestyle in his trial heat for the 4×200 relay. He went on to win a gold medal in the 100 meter freestyle in the in , and a silver with the relay team. During the in , he won gold medals both in the 100 meters (bettering fellow Hawaiian ) and in the relay. He finished the 100 meters with a silver medal during the in , with the gold going to and the bronze to Duke's brother, . He also played for the U.S. water polo team at the .

Between Olympic competitions, and after retiring from the Olympics, Kahanamoku traveled internationally to give swimming exhibitions. It was during this period that he popularized the sport of surfing, previously known only in Hawaii, by incorporating surfing exhibitions into these visits as well. His surfing exhibition at Sydney's on December 23, 1914 is widely regarded as a seminal event in the development of surfing in Australia. The board that Kahanamoku built from a piece of pine from a local hardware store is retained by the Freshwater Surf Club. There is a statue of Kahanamoku on the headland at Freshwater. He made surfing popular in mainland America first in 1912 while in Southern California.

Duke Kahanamoku with longboard, , 1920

During his time living in , Kahanamoku performed in as a background actor and a character actor in several films. In this way, he made connections with people who could further publicize the sport of surfing. Kahanamoku was involved with the , acting as lifeguard and competing on both swimming and water polo teams.

While living in , on June 14, 1925, Kahanamoku rescued eight men from a fishing vessel that capsized in heavy surf while attempting to enter the city's harbor. 29 fishermen went into the water and 17 perished. Using his surfboard, he was able to make quick trips back and forth to shore to increase the number of sailors rescued. Two other surfers saved four more fishermen. Newport's police chief at the time called Duke's efforts "the most superhuman surfboard rescue act the world has ever seen."

Playlist:

A1 Okoluna Maluna A2 I've Travelled All Around the World A3 Lover A4 In Spite of All A5 Cafe Life A6 Bye Bye Blues A7 Lei Aloha B1 The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise B2 Waikiki B3 Ahulili B4 I Like You Because You Have Such Lovin' Ways B5 When the Roses Bloom in Winter B6 Ka Puka Key B7 Hui Nalu

Filmography:

Filmography Year Film Role Other notes 1925 Noah Noa
Indian Chief
The Lifeguard
Tamb Itam
1926 Pirate Captain uncredited 1927 Hawaiian Boy uncredited The Devil-Ape
1928 Guard
1929 Jaffir
Wild Animal Trapper uncredited 1930 Kalita
Manua
1931 Himself documentary 1948 Ua Nuke
1955 Native Chief (as Duke Kahanamoko)
1957 Himself
1967 Himself documentary Himself documentary

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