Being from Hawai`i, this song was special especially growing up in the so-called "Aloha State" because this artist is from Hawai`i. I love this song because as a young boy I've hear it playing on the radio. Here in Hawai`i, I remember the our state is proud to hear one of our artist re-presenting us. This hold over with Bruno Mars, who is from here. I am writing this because Yvonne Elliman's song is very special for me because 1) I grew up with this song & 2) she is from here. I am proud of this, just like Bruno Mars. Long Live Hawai`i - Hawai`i no ka oi . . . . . .