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Music by Basil Henriques
Chris Kennison

Basil Henriques
United Kingdom
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Pagan Love Song		 From the 1929  movie called  "The Pagan."

Played on a 1953 Stringmaster Twin 8 (E13th and B11th) Pt 1 as per the tab (in the Tab Section of the newsletter), Pt 2 a little varied.

I have also included the backing track for those who wish to play along.
Analani E - Pua Mana Fender 1000 using C6, A6, E6, D9 and Emin6. 
Band-in-a-Box rhythm section.  Pat Henriques guitar-  Taylor 814CE  and a  Martin D-41(Mine).
Hula Blues Hawaiian Steel Guitar - Basil Henriques. (1970 Emmons D-10), Rhythm Guitar - Basil Henriques.... Hofner 'Jazzica' Recorded 1999 and available on "My Guitars And I"
Maui Chimes Basil Henriques, 1963 Fender 1000 Twin 8 steel guitar. Pat Henriques, Rhythm Guitar (Hofner Golden) . Clive Morton, Acoustic Bass.  Recorded 1967 and available on "Live at The Castaways" Volume 1.
Moonlight Medley Basil Henriques, 1963 Fender 1000 Twin 8 steel guitar and vocals. Pat Henriques, Rhythm Guitar (Hofner Golden) .  Mike de Sousa on Bass and Frank Kahili on congas and vocals.  Recorded at the Casino of the Castaways Nightclub.
Sleepy Lagoon Fender 1000 using C6, A6, E6, D9 and Emin6. 
Band-in-a-Box rhythm section.  Pat Henriques guitar-  Taylor 814CE  and a  Martin D-41(Mine).
So Deep

Chopin Opus 10 No.3 performed By Basil Henriques - Lapolin, (Lap Steel/
Mandolin Hybrid)
the invention of West Coast Luthier Alan Brookes.

Click here to download the backup track to this song. (For public performance only - commercial use prohibited - contact Basil Henriques for licensing information)
South Sea
Island Magic		 Basil Henriques, 1963 Fender 1000 Twin 8 steel guitar. Pat Henriques, Rhythm Guitar (Hofner Golden) . Clive Morton, Acoustic Bass.  Recorded 1967 and available on "Live at The Castaways" Volume 1.
Sweet Lelani Basil Henriques, 1963 Fender 1000 Twin 8 steel guitar. Pat Henriques, Rhythm Guitar (Hofner Golden) . Clive Morton, Acoustic Bass.  Recorded 1967 and available on "Live at The Castaways" Volume 1.
Zambeezi Basil Henriques, 1963 Fender 1000 Twin 8 steel guitar - all guitars w/Band In A Box accompaniment.  From Basil's LP "My Guitars And I"
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