Arthur Lyman
United States • 1932-02-02 – 2002-02-24
Biography
Born on 1932 in Kauai, Hawaii, Lyman originally was the vibes player with 4 mallets in Martin Denny's 1950's exotica combo that played Honolulu's Halekulani Hotel. After their chart topping sucess on "Quiet Village", Lyman soon branched out on his own and became a musical star in his own right. He was a vital part of the tropical tiki trend, with his signature mellow marimba and echoing bird calls. His biggest easy listening hit was "Yellow Bird" which topped the charts in 1961, while his 1958 debut album Taboo sold 2 million copies.
Discography
Many Moods Of Arthur Lyman
1962
Bahia
1959
Hawaiian Sunset
1958
Island Vibes
1980
Ilikai
1967
The Legend Of Pele
1959
Aloha, Amigo
1966
The Shadow Of Your Smile
1966
Hawaiian Sunset Vol II
1965
Isle Of Enchantment
1964
Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)
1964
The Exotic Sounds Of ... Arthur Lyman At The Crescendo
1963
Love For Sale!
1963
The Colorful Percussions Of Arthur Lyman
1961
Bwana À
1958
Leis Of Jazz
1958
At The Port Of Los Angeles
1967
Call Of The Midnight Sun
1965
Cast Your Fate To The Wind, The Exotic Sounds Of Arthur Lyman
1965
Blowin' In The Wind
1964
The Music Of Hawaii
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