Sheila
Sep 6th, 2007
Sep 6th, 2007
Somewhere over the Rainbow
If you’ve never heard Iz (Israel Kamakawiwo’ole) sing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, then you’re in for a treat. If you have heard Iz sing, then you know exactly what I mean. His voice was so pure and the ukulele sound with it is divine. I hope you will enjoy this video with scenes of Iz and Hawaii.
Video credit to yokohama26
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8 Responses to “Somewhere over the Rainbow”
I have never heard of him but I’m glad I stopped and listened. What a beautiful voice and song!! So sad he lost his life at a young age.
It’s one of my all time favorite songs!
That is the ONLY version of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” that I actually like. In fact, I love it! It should be the official version of that song from here on out
Thanks for commenting Laura, Kailani, and Anastasia! I’m glad you all like the song as much as I do!
Wow what a talent! Now he’s singing with the Angels. You can tell through his voice that he loved life and people very much. I’m gonna find this CD on Ebay right now. Thanks for sharing this Sheila.
Years ago, before we moved to the Big Island, we used to go regularly to a place called The Ranch House in Aina Haina on Oahu to listen to the original Makaha Sons of Ni’ihau play and sing their music. At that time — at least 20 years ago — Israel’s brother Skippy was still alive and a part of the group.
Skippy died quite awhile ago, Israel more recently, and the Makaha Sons are still one of the best Hawaiian music groups, in my opinion, but somehow not quite the same without that crystal voice of “Iz.”
And The Ranch House is gone now, too.
Makin’ me nostalgic watching and listening to that video. Thanks for posting it.
Classic Iz. A new cd has been recently released where Iz is backed up by an orchestra. Some people like it, but many people thing you don’t have to improve on a classic.
Hmm, that was fun! Thanks.