Mele Kalikimaka - The Petersens (LIVE)

A little Hawaiian Christmas tune for ya! The Petersen Sisters join Matt for "Mele Kalikimaka," with solid work from mom and Emmett.

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Lead vocal and guitar: @mattpetersen4000
Harmony vocal and banjo: @EllenHaygood
Harmony vocal and mandolin: @JuliannePetersen
Harmony vocal, dance moves, and fiddle: @katiepetersen
Dobro: Emmett Franz
Bass: Karen Petersen

Key moments:
0:01 instrumental
0:25 dobro goes Hawaiian
0:48 The Petersen Sisters
1:25 dobro-mandolin
1:48 bass
1:56 rhythm guitar
2:50 outro

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Special thanks to Troy Dixon for helping us with audio and Aaron Clark for the videography.

►LYRICS - Mele Kalikimaka
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway

Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun will shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say Merry Christmas to you

Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway

Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun will shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say Merry Christmas to you

Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
(Hawaiian Christmas Day)
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway
(Palm trees sway)

Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
(Oh so green and bright)
The sun will shine by day and all the stars at night
(Ahh-h-h)
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say Merry Christmas
A very Merry Christmas
A very very Merry Merry Christmas to you

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[Liz.Newton]

*LYRICS - Mele Kalikimaka*

Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway

Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun will shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say Merry Christmas to you

Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway

Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun will shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say Merry Christmas to you

Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
(Hawaiian Christmas Day)
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway
(Palm trees sway)

Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
(Oh so green and bright)
The sun will shine by day and all the stars at night
(Ahh-h-h)
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say Merry Christmas
A very Merry Christmas
A very very Merry Merry Christmas to you

Album: Christmas with the Petersens 🎄✨

[johnswanson]

It's impossible to watch a Petersens video without feeling happier than you were before you watched it.

[adamp.]

FYI. Written by R. Alex Anderson in 1949. Made famous by Bing Crosby and the Andrew’s Sisters in 1950. The Petersens cover this song with the same lighthearted and upbeat happiness as those who made it famous. Great job Petersen Fam.

[hyominhan]

Here we are in Korea. My daughter she is 2.7years old. She loves to listen this song. Especially she love Katie. She always mention her like mommy! that violin girl smiles!! My girl can even sing in English but she doesn’t know what means 🤣🤣

[chrisozzy]

Matt and the girls do their usual great job, but I often think we take Emmitt’s dobro playing too much for granted . He adds so much to their songs and ALWAYS does a stellar job and makes it look so effortlessly . Truly a fantastic musician !

[brovatucka]

The Petersens make every day Christmas for me. No joke. I love Christmas. I love the Petersens. The algorithm will have my back . Every day.

[BigMikesGarage]

Matt's voice is so silky smooth, and the harmony from the sisters is just so perfect! Just beautiful!

[popdetective]

My gosh....the joy on Katie’s a lovely young lady....sigh

[blakem]

Katie always looks like she's having so much fun.

[icystrangers]

Katie has tremendous charisma, and she pulled off that dance with ease. I love that moment at 3:00 when Julianne seems to examine her sister for a split second, then freezes and stares fixedly at the middle distance! Meanwhile, Ellen can't help staring at Katie in disbelief while trying not to laugh. I think Matt must have got a signal from the camera man, "move aside, we're zooming in!" Great entertainment and leadership by senior sister.

[imtherealone.]

You know, I have to say, the Petersens are the one group helping me get through this rough year and this year has been one roller coaster. Thank you guys and have a Merry Christmas.

[gemmacasanova]

The dobro sounds amazing in this, Emmett!

[rickrolinski]

From Pittsburgh to Hilton Head to Branson; Mele Kalikiamaka and God Bless. Good show!

[toms]

Matt's vocal is perfection! Thank you for sharing your gift.

[Peggysmusic]

Everything about this band is excellent. Musicianship, vocals, stage presence, the harmonies, and the arrangements. Not only that, but every one of them are stunningly beautiful/handsome!

[matthewrose]

I love the little duet between Julianne and Emmett!

[redrust]

Born and raised in Hawaii. Petersens did an awesome job, as good as anyone locally was ever performed. At least in my 62 years. My adopted brother has a timeshare in Branson, so hopefully I’ll be staying with them one of these days and see the Petersens live!

[timd]

So beautiful. what a very talented group of musicians. The sister's harmony is truly excellent. And great job by the standup bass player!

[patrickodonovan]

That was beautiful. Well done. Great to hear and see Matt sing--that guitar man has a voice. Katie, Emmett, Ellen, and Julieanne were brilliant and uplifting as well. I always get a kick out of watching mama bear in the background playing bass and watching her children glow. This band has been great medicine for me and my family.

[charleshowelljr]

This will be my first Christmas without my mom, To see how this family enjoys each other brings back so many memories, keep making those memories, MERRY