Older People Can be Pretty Cool

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Saying 'aloha' to one of the original Waikiki Beach Boys

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Feb 26, 2022
HONOLULU (KITV4) --"One of the final members of the original Waikiki Beach Boys has passed away."

"In flipping through old photographs of their late father Gary "Gabby" Makalena, daughters of the renowned waterman reminisced in the memories that would later become notable points in Hawaiian history."

"We don't see our dad as a star, or things that really stand out," admitted daughter, Donna Makalena. "But for a lot of people, he does, and the beach boys do."
A member of the Original Waikiki Beach Boys, Makalena was one of the very first to share his knowledge of the ocean and respect for the local culture to visitors of the islands." READ MORE

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"His tired expressionless look belies the talent that is still within this elderly folk hero. This 81 y.o. man’s version of this song that he composed 60 years ago brings tears to my eyes and moves me so much that the 21 y.o. man’s version didn’t. He’s an old dog and I love him even more now." (comments)

PAUL SIMON -GRAMMY SALUTE 2022 -"HELLO DARKNESS MY OLD FRIEND" SOUND OF SILENCE
 
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Meanderer said:
"His tired expressionless look belies the talent that is still within this elderly folk hero. This 81 y.o. man’s version of this song that he composed 60 years ago brings tears to my eyes and moves me so much that the 21 y.o. man’s version didn’t. He’s an old dog and I love him even more now." (comments)

PAUL SIMON -GRAMMY SALUTE 2022 -"HELLO DARKNESS MY OLD FRIEND" SOUND OF SILENCE
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What a wonderful video of Paul Simon in his 80s! His voice was just as silky and smooth as when he was young. Thanks for sharing. I used to love listening to Simon and Garfunkel in my teens!
 
Excuse me, but someone had to say it! Your grandma wore very short mini skirts, thin panties, high boots, and no bra...
–She listened to Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Janis Joplin, and the Rolling Stones.
–She rode on motorcycles and fast cars.
–She smoked tobacco and other things...
–She drank gin-tonics, whiskey, and whatever...
–She came home at 4 a.m. and left for work in the morning...
Know that you will never be as cool as your grandma

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Meanderer said:
"His tired expressionless look belies the talent that is still within this elderly folk hero. This 81 y.o. man’s version of this song that he composed 60 years ago brings tears to my eyes and moves me so much that the 21 y.o. man’s version didn’t. He’s an old dog and I love him even more now." (comments)

PAUL SIMON -GRAMMY SALUTE 2022 -"HELLO DARKNESS MY OLD FRIEND" SOUND OF SILENCE
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They don't compose many like that now, great listening still.
 
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