Nelstone's Hawaiians was an American folk duo from southern

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consisting of

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ist Hubert Nelson and guitarist James D. Touchstone, who were also the vocalists. ''Nelstone's'' arose from the combination of the surnames of both members. They recorded for the Victor record company towards the end of the 1920s on 10-inch or 78 RPM records. Their sound corresponded to the Hawaiian style of steel-guitar, very popular at the time, after

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was annexed by the

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in the late 19th century. They are best known for songs including "Fatal Flower Garden" (which was included on Harry Everett Smith's

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), " Just Because", and "''You'll Never Find a Daddy Like Me''". In 1948, the duo sued Leeds Music and Columbia Records for unauthorized use of their song ''Just Because.''

Discography

Recorded between 1928 and 1929 * ''Just Lonesome '' * ''North-Bound Train (''includes verses from the song ''"Going For a Pardon")'''' * ''You'll Never Find a Daddy Like Me'' * ''Mobile County Blues '' * Just Because * Village School * Fatal Flower Garden

References

{{reflist 1920s establishments in the United States American country music groups Old-time bands Musical groups established in the 1920s