Pacific Palisades, California: Hula House (1970) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Autobiography of this popular band leader, born in Nebraska,but who neverthelss became known for the Hawaiian inspired songs he wrote - and that his band played. Sweet Leilani was written as a lullaby for his his infant daughter in the early 1930s. INSCRIBED on the front endpaper by Owens and dated in 1971. Introduction by Bing Crosby. Includes a Guide and Glossary of Words and Phrases. Illustrated with photographs, some in full color. 314, XI pp.