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Norman Fua\'alii Thompson, Jr., or “Bruddah Norm\" as most people know him, hails from a long line of local musicians and composers. Raised in rural Laie, on the island of Oahu, Norm spent many happy hours singing and “jamming” with his very large family. \"Just The Norm,\" showcases Norm’s fabulous vocal skills and song writing ability which reflects strong family ties. \"Hawaiian Born,\" about Norm\'s Polynesian family and Laie\'s rural lifestyle, quickly became an island music classic, while \"High School,\" with its updated \"do-whop\" style, has become a staple at island high school graduation ceremonies. \"Good Love,\" merges Norm\'s Island R&B style with producer Bob St. John\'s rock rhythms to produce a solid, dynamic sound. R&B romantics will appreciate, \"The Rest Of My Life,\" and Reggae fans will go for, \"Love Me.\" This collection of music, with some of his biggest hits, has proven itself to be anything but “Just The Norm.”
Personnel: Norma Thompson (vocals); Bob St. John (guitar, drums); Jamma Joe (guitar); Norris, Moepulou, John Ferry, Justin Toa, Donny (background vocals).
Recording information: Neos Productions.
Photographer: Barry S. Markowitz.
Personnel: Norm Thompson (vocals); Bob St. John (guitar, bass, drums, sequencing); Blaise Sison (bass); Justin (sequencing, background vocals); John Feary (background vocals).
Toa: Norris, Kalili, Donny, Moepulou (background vocals).
Just The Norm Songs | 1. | Hawaiian Born |
| 2. | Good Love |
| 3. | Love Me |
| 4. | Rest of My Life, The |
| 5. | Shake You Down |
| 6. | What Must I Do |
| 7. | Letter |
| 8. | Pretty Girl |
| 9. | Never Let You Go |
| 10. | Unchained Melody |
| 11. | Always on My Mind |
| 12. | High School |
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