Chulu Chululu, sometimes referred to as Chululu, is a Fijian song that has been covered by a multitude of artists ranging from Peter Posa to Bill Sevesi & His Islanders. An English version of this song was a hit for Bill and Boyd.
Background The song of Fijian origin is considered to be very well known in Fiji and the Pacific.Catching the Wind by Norman Yee Page 149 Social Life It is also a popular party song.All Around This World Chuluchululu The Fijian version begins with the lyrics "," with this verse repeated five times throughout the song.Fijian Lyrics Chulu chululu The song was originally composed by Sam Freedman, whose songs have been covered by The Kingston Trio, Bill Sevesi and Maria Dallas, among others.The University of Tennessee Knoxville "Isle of Many Flowers (Chululu)Discogs Sam Freedman, Sam Freedman Discography, Writing & Arrangement
Eddie Lund version It was possibly first commercially released by Eddie Lund & His Tahitians and was released on record in 1958.WorldCat Chululu Samoa silasila It was released as a single on Viking Records in May 1958.45Cat Record Details, Catalogue: V66-4 The B side, "Samoa Silasila," was sung in Samoan. According to the National Public Library of New Zealand, the group that recorded it was an Auckland-based Tahitian group.National Public Library of New Zealand Chululu Samoa silasila / (performed by) Eddie Lund and His Tahitians. It appeared on Lund's Lure of Tahiti album, which was released in 1960.Discogs Eddie Lund And His Tahitians – Lure Of TahitiNational Public Library of New Zealand Lure of Tahiti (sound recording) / Eddie Lund and his Tahitians.
English version The song was recorded by Bill & Boyd in Rotorua, New Zealand, in 1964.Auckland City Council Libraries 'Pop record sells NZ in Sydney' (03-06-1964) It became a hit for them and appeared on their album Songs for a cloudy afternoon.National Library of New Zealand Bill and Boyd : NZ pair enter world class with new album Bill Cate and Bill Robertson wrote the English version.National Library of Australia 1964, English, Printed music edition:, Chulu chululu (music) / written by Bill Cate and Bill Robertson. Bill and Boyd rerecorded the song in 1974, and that version appeared as the B-side to the single, "Santa Never Made It Into Darwin." The single was recorded to raise money after the devastating 1974 cyclone that decimated Darwin.Audio Culture Bill and Boyd Profile // Chris Bourke – Show more +
Other versions In 1993, a New Zealand group, The Radars, recorded their version of the song as the B-side to "The Banana Boat Song," released on the Epic label. It earned them an award in the Best Polynesian Album category, beating finalists Dalvanius and the Patea Maori Club as well as the Kaiwhaiki Cultural Club.InMyCollection The Radars Single 'The Banana Boat Song'Audio Culture The Radars Profile // Adam Gifford – Show More +NZ Music Awards Past Winners, 1983 Winners The Wiggles also recorded their version on their Wake Up Jeff! album.
Releases + Singles Artist Single A & B side Release info Year Notes Eddie Lund & His Tahitians "Chululu" / "Samoa Silasila" Viking V66 - 4 195845Cat Eddie Lund And His Tahitians – Discography Bill and Boyd "Chulu Chululu" / "Habit Of Loving You" Philips BF-105 196445Cat Record Details, Catalogue: BF-105 Bill and Boyd "Santa Never Made it Into Darwin" / "Chulu Chululu" Fable FB 234 1975 Rate Your Music Santa Never Made it Into Darwin / Chulu Chululu The Radars "The Banana Boat Song" / "Chulu Chululu" Epic ES 878 1983 Sergent.com Radars
+ EP Artist EP title Release info Year Notes Various Tahiti Dances Viking V126-26 1959 "Chululu" by Eddie Lund And His Tahitians45Cat Record Details Catalogue: V126-26 Tegu Ni Laqere Group Fascinating Fiji Tapa TEP. 3 45Cat Tegu Ni Laqere Group – Discography Various Artists Our South Pacific With Air New Zealand A1278 Licensed From Viking Records,Produced For Air New ZealandDiscogs Various – Our South Pacific With Air New Zealand Various Swing South Pacific With Air New Zealand Air New Zealand 1974Air New Zealand promo EP45Cat Air New Zealand – Label Discography Nasilai Tropicana Group Tropical Fiji Viking VE.205 1965 45Cat Record Details, Catalogue: VE.205 Orchid Islanders Entertainers Memories Of Orchid Island Hibiscus HE.9 1972 45Cat Orchid Islanders Entertainers – Discography Peter Posa And The Islanders Peter Posa In Fiji Viking VE.240 45Cat Peter Posa And The Islanders – Discography
+ Albums (LP) Artist Album title Release info Year Notes Eddie Lund & His Tahitians Lure of Tahiti Viking VP 14 1960 Pacific Islands Monthly Volume 38, Issue 1 Page 131 Various Artists Bula, A Musical Rendition Of Fijian Hospitality Tapa TPLS.2 Also released on Viking Records.Discogs Various – Bula – A Musical Rendition Of Fijian HospitalityWorldCat Bula : a musical rendition of Fijian hospitality. Bill and Boyd Songs for a Cloudy Summer Afternoon Philips PL-O8759 1965 Also released on Philips PD-151 as Chulu ChululuRate Your Music Songs for a Cloudy Summer Afternoon Bill Sevesi & His Islanders Polynesian Romp Vol. 1 Festival Records – SFL-933, 185 1966 Discogs Bill Sevesi & His Islanders – Polynesian Romp Vol. 1 The Fijians The Rhythm Of Fiji Hibiscus HLS-20 Discogs The Fijians – The Rhythm Of Fiji The Vei-Lomani Group Isa Lei Salem Records XP5041 1967 Discogs The Vei-Lomani Group – Isa Lei Various Hawaii Sings Musicolor Record – ML-3005 1968 Discogs Various – Hawaii Sings The Kabu Kei Namara Group Fiji Playground Of The South Pacific Salem Records XPS 5066 1970 Discogs The Kabu Kei Namara Group – Fiji Playground Of The South Pacific Voqa Kei Turaki (Voices of Turak) The spell of Fiji Hibiscus 1972 Produced by James SiersWorldCat The spell of Fiji Fiji Police Band The Band Of The Fiji Police Viking VPS183 Released on Viking VP183 (mono)Viking VPS183 (stereo)Discogs The Band Of The Fiji Police* – The Band Of The Fiji Police Peter Posa And The Islanders The Beat Of Polynesia Viking VP190 Discogs Peter Posa And The Islanders – The Beat Of Polynesia Fiji Military Forces Band,Fiji Mocambo Hotel Group, Nasilau Tropicana Group Action Fiji! Viking VP250, Chululu by Nasilau Tropicana GroupDiscogs Fiji Military Forces Band, Fiji Mocambo Hotel Group, Nasilau Tropicana Group – Action Fiji! The Nakamakama Villagers Unique Fiji Viking VP272 Also released on Olympic OL-6159Discogs The Nakamakama Villagers – Unique Fiji (The Nakamakama Villagers In Mekes And Songs Various Artists 20 Golden Songs Of Fiji Vol. 2 Viking VP 424 1978 "Chulu Chululu" by Suva Fijian Drama GroupDiscogs Various – 20 Golden Songs Of Fiji – Vol. 2 Kabu Kei Vuda Entertainers Exciting Fiji World Record Club R-05738 1978 Discogs Kabu Kei Vuda Entertainers – Exciting Fiji
+ Albums (Cassette) Artist Album title Release info Year Notes Various Artists 20 Golden Songs Of Fiji Vol 2 Viking VPS 424C 1978 Discogs Various – 20 Golden Songs Of Fiji Vol 2 Fiji Military Forces Band, Fiji Mocambo Hotel Group, Nasilau Tropicana Group Action Fiji! Viking VPS250C "Chululu" by Nasilau Tropicana GroupDiscogs Fiji Military Forces Band, Fiji Mocambo Hotel Group, Nasilau Tropicana Group – Action Fiji!
+ Albums (CD) Artist Album title Release info Year Notes Conua Entertainment Group Fijian Melodies SPR 18 Manufactured for exclusive distribution by Motibhai Group, FijiDiscogs Entertainment Group – Fijian Melodies Various Artists Tahiti Belle Epoque: All Time Tahitians Favorites Playasound 65807 1994 Chulu Chululu by Eddie LundAllmusic Various Artists, Tahiti Belle Epoque: All Time Tahitians Favorites Various Artists Turtle Island: Fiji – Musical Memories Turtle Island Records 94 1994 All Music Various Artists, Turtle Island: Fiji – Musical Memories Various Artists Colors of the World: Fiji Allegro Corporation 103 1999 All Music Various Artists, Colors of the World: Fiji Various Artists Voyager Series: Memories of Fiji Columbia River Entertainment Group 140155 2002 All Music Various Artists, Voyager Series: Memories of Fiji Various Artists World Music of Hawaii and Polynesia Sharp Edge Records 2015 "Chulu Chululu" by MilaSuffolk Libraries World Music of Hawaii and Polynesia
+ Digital Artist Album title Release info Year Notes Pan Pacific Singers Ports of the Pacific: 20 Favourites K-Tel 2010 All Music Pan Pacific Singers, Ports of the Pacific: 20 Favourites
References
External links Discogs - Eddie Lund And His Tahitians – Chululu Mila - Topic channel, May 2, 2015 - Chulu Chululu (Eddie Lund & his Tahitians) (audio)