Thesaunderschild
04-09-2025, 09:59 PM
The Beach Combers were a group from Christchurch, who predominately played Hawaiian music. They consisted of Murray Charteris on steel guitar, his wife Averill Charteris on ukulele and organ, his brother Logan Charteris on rhythm guitar and Jack Speck and Bernie Jones on bass and drums respectively.
In 1962 they recorded one single on the Fidelity label, called "Portugal"/"Lovely Hula Hands". "Portugal" featured Clarrie Light on vocals, while the vocals on "Lovely Hula Hands" featured Kathy Logan.
In 1962 they recorded one single on the Fidelity label, called "Portugal"/"Lovely Hula Hands". "Portugal" featured Clarrie Light on vocals, while the vocals on "Lovely Hula Hands" featured Kathy Logan.