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Southern All-Stars", and "Walk Upon the Water". The fourth LP, "Full Moon Tonight", was released at the time of the royal wedding in Japan in June
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Sebastian) sued Guy in federal court in Los Angeles for rescission of the mid-1970s agreements. The case was settled quickly, and Guy transferred all of his rights back to the band, including all music publishing rights.
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467:The Very Best of Kalapana
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691:Best of Kalapana Vol. 2
679:Best of Kalapana Vol. 1
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59:July 2010
1106:Features
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567:Kalapana
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1066:Part VI
819:Discogs
754:Discogs
716:Singles
631:Reunion
613:Hold On
445:Chicago
376:Waikiki
352:Hold On
230:History
156:Members
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101:, U.S.
99:Hawaii
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