Veteran author Scott C.S. Stone paints a vivid portrait of the man who made a heroic escape from Germans in World War I and later figured prominently in Hawaii's community. The author of over two hundred songs, such as "Mele Kalikimaka" and "Lovely Hula Hands," Anderson was adored by fans including Bing Crosby, Andy Williams and Arthur Godfrey -- personal letters and photo Veteran author Scott C.S. Stone paints a vivid portrait of the man who made a heroic escape from Germans in World War I and later figured prominently in Hawaii's community. The author of over two hundred songs, such as "Mele Kalikimaka" and "Lovely Hula Hands," Anderson was adored by fans including Bing Crosby, Andy Williams and Arthur Godfrey -- personal letters and photos from these illustrious fans are revealed in this fascinating chronicle. Now available with CD, featuring ten of Anderson's award-winning compositions as sung by island entertainers.
From a Joyful Heart: The Life and Music of R. Alexander Anderson
Veteran author Scott C.S. Stone paints a vivid portrait of the man who made a heroic escape from Germans in World War I and later figured prominently in Hawaii's community. The author of over two hundred songs, such as "Mele Kalikimaka" and "Lovely Hula Hands," Anderson was adored by fans including Bing Crosby, Andy Williams and Arthur Godfrey -- personal letters and photo Veteran author Scott C.S. Stone paints a vivid portrait of the man who made a heroic escape from Germans in World War I and later figured prominently in Hawaii's community. The author of over two hundred songs, such as "Mele Kalikimaka" and "Lovely Hula Hands," Anderson was adored by fans including Bing Crosby, Andy Williams and Arthur Godfrey -- personal letters and photos from these illustrious fans are revealed in this fascinating chronicle. Now available with CD, featuring ten of Anderson's award-winning compositions as sung by island entertainers.
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