Somewhere over the Rainbow Israel IZ REACTION
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He called the recording studio at 3am and asked if he could come in and record something.. he went in and did this in one take, took his copy and left.. this version actually wasn’t released on an album until 5 years later.. I love that story.. he had a song he needed to sing that night not for money or glory just for the love of the music
Talk about "inspiration"!!!!
I used to think only Judy Garland could sing this song.. everyone else that tried, just couldn’t pull it off.. until I heard this version. Iz’ version is so beautiful.
Well guess what he actually wrote the song and she heard it over there and wanted to sing it and release it as her own song
@@Roy-wg1yk No, he didn't write it. This is a cover. Judy Garland sang it first in Wizard of Oz in 1939. Israel was not even born until 1959. For the record, the song was written by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg.
Yeah judy had a great voice of course, but what I love about his voice and version of this song is the spirituality to it. His voice just brings this and how it;s sung, it's so beautiful but soft and smooth. And the ukulele, I don't know it just brings this spiritual aspect to it. Like I could see this song being played in celebrating someones life after they pass, not because the people in his community celebrated the singer's life and honor. But I don't know a song where it just makes you look up at the clouds and think of your family lost and afterlife and hope all things well work out.
try Patti LaBelle
Yep, Judy’s version is one of the best recordings of a song EVER. So we shouldn’t compare to her... but this is pretty darn beautiful in its own right. He has made it his own. I have both versions on the same playlist that I often listen to in my car.
At the end when you see all the boats they are spreading his ashes over the water
Never saw that - thanks!
😭
A burial reserved for Hawai'ian kings, truly fitting for Iz
Omg...thanks for that! Makes it even more special ❤
I did not know that😪
This is by far the most beautiful version of Over the Rainbow that I've ever heard. Israel's youtube video has nearly a billion views, and over the years I've contributed to many of those views. It always lifts my soul. God rest his soul. He was only 38 when he died and had a wife and daughter. Died too soon. You can tell by the funeral/celebration of life that he was dearly loved.
Yes, was definitely gone to soon. Love his version of this song. 😉👍🏼💕
Neck & neck with Eva Cassidy for me.
He is greatly missed by the people of Hawaii. A hui hou bruddah Iz
...not just the people of Hawaii. The World.
My husband listened to this the night he passed away. He Loved this song no matter who sung it.
Sorry for your loss 💕
😔❤
You'll find him somewhere over the rainbow (I guess we all will). Peace and love to you.
🙏🌈🌹
So sorry for your loss. Your husband clearly had great taste.
He is like a Gently Giant
He WAS, unfortunately he is not with us anymore 😔❤ RIP
Watching his ashes going into the ocean, is heartrending !
This song really speaks differently in times like these. Such a stunning song no matter when you listen to it
I remember watching this video in the 7th grade when we were learning the ukulele. Even at such a young age I was so touched & then looked around & noticed that most of my classmates were in tears too. This song is just special, & so was bradah IZ. Much aloha🤙🏽❤️
Brother IZ, as we call him in Hawaii, is a national treasure. He's like the Hawaiian Martin Luther King there. He was also an activist and a nationalist who was for the return of Hawaiian monarchy to be restored and the return of the land back to the Hawaiian people.
"Hawaii 78" is probably his most he's remebered for. You wanna check it out.
Other popular songs to check out:
1 - Hawaii 78.
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2 - In this life.
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3 - I'll remember you (sung with the Makaha sons)
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4 - Kamehameha (sung with ths Makaha sons)
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@Be Blissed my pleasure.
Glad to see this comment. As this video got viral I was curious what is it all about. Tracked it back, and found WHAT is it all about. Greetings to Hawaii . You guys had a great musician, singing for your culture, and did not even care that he was totaly obese, he was hawaiian!. :) /There are a lot of live performances from him, and I love them. :) Never heard them when I was young....
@@dichter331 me neither. I'm also polynesian but from Tahiti. I went to college there that's how I have learned about their history. It still resonates with me cos there are my cousins.
@@h.c4898 Sorry to say, but I'm from germany, so like I said my first experience was the "Somewhere over the Rainbow" thingi. But I'm all in for the old stuff he actually made. :) For reference, (dont blame me, I'm just curious) Whats the difference/simmilarity of Polynesian and hawaiian.? I really want to learn about it. :)
@@dichter331 "Poly-nesia" actually means "many islands" so it's not the indigenous appellation for our people and our region. The Europeans who charted the map of the Pacific ocean in the 18th century gave this appellation to our region. "Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia" to give it some order I guess.
"Hawaiiki Nui" is the island of origin of all the ancient gods and the souls of the polynesian people when they die.
According to our cosmogony, "Hawaiiki" was the center of everything. The islands of "Hawaii" as we know it now is just the modern twist to it.
I never liked this song until i heard iz sing his version. His gentle voice is so besutiful with his hawaiian twist, just lovely.
It is gorgeous and stands alone but add on top that for millions of us the first time we heard it was in Mark Green's last episode of ER... hell, I'm tearing up... 😭😭
Now you’ve got me tearing up 😭
I saw that again recently :(
Darn those invisible ninjas who are cutting onions! That episode was a perfect sendoff for Mark.
Yes, that is what I think about too.. I loved er it was such an amazing show and the characters were like family.. I cry thinking back to when Carter read that fax from Elizabeth.. That show was one of the inspirations that made me want to be a nurse!🙏🏻😇🙏🏻
OMG, I remember that scene. It was heartbreaking. 😭😭
This is an edit of the full recording - Look for: "SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW/WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD" medly for the full track. It is worth looking it up
YES. Love that medley. It's amazing 💖
I am so torn because Judy Garland's version is so iconic BUT I truly feel this song more from this version
To me they are two different songs.
Judy's was iconic. His was EPIC! That smooth voice of his just took this song to a whole new level.
Judy has nothing on Braddah IZ, His version is a million times better. No comparison at all, whatsoever
She may have sung it well, but I never "felt anything" when she sang it compared to this cover. I cry when I hear IZ sing.
For me it's Eva Cassidy!
I love this man so much. My favorite quote: "I was scared when I lost my mother, my father, my brother, my sister. I guess this is gonna sound kind of weird, but I'm not scared for myself for dying. Because I believe all these places are temporary. This is just one shell. Because we Hawaiians live in both worlds. It's in our veins. When our time come, don't cry for me. Don't cry for me. Plant a tree in the middle ... where they play soccer. Kind of small, then I'll grow big." 😭❤️
Here’s the article that’s from. It also tells about the recording session for this song, and more: www.npr.org/2010/12/06/131812500/israel-kamakawiwo-ole-the-voice-of-hawaii
I love that one, there's a clip of it at the beginning of the official White Sandy Beach video.
"Go plant a tree, in the middle of Kaplani park where they play soccer! A koa tree, big brudda. But... plant 'em small, let 'em grow big."
What a beautiful soul he had.
I hope they didn't plant the tree in the middle of the pitch! 😂
@@joannecheckley1280 Would make the game more interesting,,,,,,
@@joannecheckley1280 i wonder if they meant soca, the music???
I did NOT see that coming , how lovely , what a talented guy RIP 💙💙💙💙💙💙🌴🌴🌴🌴😘😘😘😘🔥🔥🔥😎👍🌺🌺🌺🌺zane , god bless u🌹
This is a beautiful version of the song.
🤣🤣🤣
I love hearing this version cover......I always enjoy Island musik....This touches the soul!!!
Israel had this song come to him in the middle of the night. He immediately ran to the recording studio and recorded this whole song in one take. Amazing.
When Harold Arlen put music to E.Y.Harburg lyrics in 1939 a timeless classic was born.
Nope, Harold Arlen E.Y.Harburg 1939!
A beautiful performance that always evokes feelings of serenity and bliss.
What an excellent voice he had. R.I.P. IZ.
This song was in my favorite movie ...50 first dates.....at the end...reminded movies thousands of times just to hear IZ......
Bruddah IZ lives on in all of us.. I wish more music from Hawai'i got reactions. Bruddah Waltahs Hawaiian Reggae has plenty classics
"White Sandy Beach" is another great song by him that just hits you right in the feels.
👍
Iz was a National Treasure!
One of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. RIP big man
I listen to this song so much, just beautiful from a beautiful soul.
Your reaction to this one made me tear up when you realized he was gone. It is a song beautifully done.
"Kamaka-weh-weh-nevermind" is EXACTLY how you say his last name. Well done! 🤣
I didn't use to like this song sung by anybody until I heard Israel sing and oh I fell in love with it
Another beautiful song of his is "Ahi Wela / Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". No kidding. It's beautiful.
Aloha, RIP Iz❤️❤️❤️ much love from Aotearoa. Love this song🤙🏽
Aloha from Hawaii.... love your video. Mahalo (thanks) for watching and reacting to this beautiful song. Braddah Iz was and still is a legend in Hawaii. That’s the beauty of music... Braddah Iz wanted people to come together. He died young but his music lives on forever. Check out another song from him called,” In this life”. Peace and Aloha
I cry every time that I hear Izzy sing. His voice is so pure and beautiful. I play this track every couple of days to readjust my head during the San Francisco shutdown. Thank you. JV. Your post are getting us globally through these crazy times. BTW: congrats on graduating.
Made me cry. A national treasure gone too soon. Just beautiful. Re-connecting with nature. Wow. RIP Bruddah IZ.💞
IZ is an inspiration and was loved by all. I was at Makua when they spread his ashes from the Hokule'a. Cars stopped along the 2 lane road leading to Ka'ena bringing traffic to a stand-still. Hundreds of people were wading in the water and hundreds more were on land. A procession of big rigs blew and held their horns echoing through the valley while his ashes were placed into the ocean making it sound as if the State of Hawaii was crying . . . it's a moment I will never forget. An incredible celebration of life for an incredible man!!
RIP big guy, such a great video remembering him and his life. his ashes from boat at end is so touching.
Jay this is such a beautiful song. He has such a gentle voice and so good. 💞
I meant that it came to him and he had to record it.
This song was featured in the film "Finding Forrester". That's where I first heard it & loved it.
just looking at all those beautiful little kids too.... Huge Man, Huge voice...tiny ukulele.... perfect reaction my friend...
I've watched so many reactors to this song and you are the first one that understood immediately that they were celebrating his life at his funeral. Such a beautiful song.
I am always getting emotional we played that song on my grandpas funeral
It was sad and beautyful
Love this what a voice. 😊😊💖💕💖
‘Over the Rainbow’.. hoping that there is a place where life is full of joy and beauty.
This version is so hauntingly beautiful it makes my heart ache and soar all at once... RIP IZ
So glad u did this cover.
IZ u r a legend .... one of my fav songs
RIP. U May b gone but your songs r timeless
I love this song of his. Do check another good song of his out, " What a Wonderful World". Israel Iz has a voice of an angel. Unfortunately, he had health issues and died at a young age of 38 on June 26 1997. May he rip. 🙏
I visit Kauai almost yearly. One of my favorite restaurants there always plays this song once a night. Never a dry eye in the place as we all gaze out on the ocean. Iz was and is great gift to the world. This song could be the anthem for Hawaii. RIP Iz.
I LOVE this version!!
IZ was & still is a hero in Hawaii. You can see his picture and shrines to him in just about every business you go into in Hawaii. That's his funeral you see on the video out at sea. Sad that he died so young, RIP IZ...
I was living in Hawaii in 1997 and was fortunate enough to have seen Brother IZ live in concert. It was an amazing experience!
Less than a year later he passed away.
After that I started hearing this song in so many places, movies like Meet Joe Black, Finding Forrester, 50 First Dates, TV shows like er, commercials...it was usually the medley version where he seamlessly blends Somewhere Over The Rainbow with What a Wonderful World, that's my favorite version, I hope you decide to listen to it someday.
Other songs by IZ that I love are Hawaiian Superman and IZ's version of John Denver's song Country Roads changing the lyrics to be about Hawaii.
Such a beautiful soul. Soothing voice
I love the version he does with Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World merge. My husband used it as the song for a tribute video he made for our 2 grandson’s when they were little. Beautiful song/s. Beautiful voice. Thank you so much, from the Great State of Oklahoma, USA.
I can easily say that IZ is the major inspiration behind me picking up the ukulele for the first time, despite it not being taken for a serious instrument...at the time. From what I know of him without ever knowing him personally, he seems like he was a very gentle soul that loved people. Sounds like the kind of person we all need in our lives. R.I.P. Bruddah IZ
He certainly was a beautiful singer to Somewhere over the Rainbow. He has sadly died, only young too. R.I.P.
Braddah IZ...
I'm from Hawaii and so miss the sounds of Aloha! The people, the food, lifestyle, weather, the views, etc. I miss home once in awhile but someday I'll get back there. Polynesian culture is an amazing vibe. Hawaiian, Samoan, Guamanian, Tongan, and more. IZ will be missed but so much more Polynesian singers are out there. If you can, please look for another artist named Uncle WILLIE K. from Hawaii. He sings Jazz, Blues, Rock, Opera, Hawaiian, and more. Enjoy the adventure!
And much MAHALO (thanks)!
I love him singing this mixed with What a Wonderful World. 💕
I love watching his funeral. It was a celebration of him. 💕
'Such an "Authentic" voice....... You're right Jovaughn.........Beautiful...... Would love to hear more from him.❤️
IZ is so loved by the people of the Hawaiian Islands and this song is a beautiful take on seems like 2 songs put together I've seen two kids on these singing shows do this version RIP IZ
I love this song... I believe this is the best version ever done by anyone. So sad this guy passed. He has such a beautiful voice. Beautiful soothing song.
Definitely a special guy! RIP. At one point he got up to 757 pounds, which obviously contributed to his death. He was also 6' 2"!!
Loved this one. Such a sweet soul .RIP IZZY. Gr8 reaction. Thx for sharing ❤
Another amazing version is by Eva Cassidy, she died age 35 from cancer 😢
Her "Fields of Gold" rendition is surreal. Couldn't believe I discovered her on CZcams only to find out she'd already left us.
Yeah 100%. That's my favourite version.
This is from The Wizard of Oz movie. Judy Garland is the original singer of this song, and the musical was one of Hollywood's most epic movies, from 1939. My family used to watch it every year, when they would repeat it on t.v. This is an amzing rendition! They both did justice to this ballad.
My favorite cover of this song. It is full of light the way he sings it.
Thank you IZ. The world needs this song now in 2020, more than ever.
This song is so sad. In a beautiful way. It’s what we all long for. Simple times. Love joy. Contentment. Love him so much. 😍
Israel IZ Kamakawiwoʻole also known as 'Bruddah' . The name 'I Z' pronounce as 'eazy' Excellent Hawaiian singer who passed away on June 26, 1997 due to respiratory failure at age of 38. Rest in peace bruddah,IZ Kamikawiwo 'ole .
From the Wizard of Oz .Judy garland . Dorothy . 38 years aint enuff . RIP big guy . His take on " What a wonderful world " can make a grown man cry .And it did . Always does .
He could definately transport you, to a happier place! RIP Israel!
Judy Garland made this song famous in the movie, "Wizard of Oz." But Iz's voice has such a haunting beauty that touches your soul. They used this song in the movie, "50 First Dates", starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. That is his wife and daughter spreading his ashes. As you can see he was well loved by the people of Hawaii... and by ME too. 💖💖💖
Many years ago, my girlfriend and I went to Hawaii on vacation, and got engaged there. We stayed at a cozy little cottage on the Big Island, and one of Iz's albums was left in the cottage. Really loved his take on the song, maybe especially because of connection to that very special vacation with the woman who became my wife.
IZ WAS A. VERY SOULFUL AND gentle man. Died at 37, he just stopped breathing. He was married and had one daughter. It is almost spiritual listening to IZ
The sweetness of this man signing such a beautiful song makes my heart ache. 🕊💖🕊
I am weeping. . But have a giant smile 😂. Sweetest voice I have ever heard ❤️❣️
What a beautiful celebration of IZ's life ❤❤❤ RIP
Makes me cry every time! And what a nice man.RIP IZ
One of my favorites 🌺🌸🌈
Bradah iZ was the makaha sons of Niihau
With his bradah Skippy.
Bradah iZ last Song i(iN THS LIFE )
Bradah IZ you are miss and you are loved
Your legend lives on --------❤ rest in peace.
As an islander from the South Pacific (Polynesian) I really appreciate when others acknowledge our efforts in the music business. R.I.P bruddah 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
One Beautiful Soul... Rest Easy IZ 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Just a man and his ukulele, perfect!
He was a true gift & full of an incredible light...XOX
I heard his cover version some yrs back & became an instant fan, just to see that he's no longer w/us. My heart was broke, as if I listened to him for yrs. His version is actually a combo song; 2nd part is "What A Wondeful World", that intertwines beautifully w/Somewhere Over The Rainbow. U listened to the short version. The combo version is much better.
Bruddah Iz had the voice of an angel. I get choked up every time I hear this.
This is my go-to version of this song.Iz was a truly God-given treasure to mankind. A true shame he died so young,but the heart couldn't take all the weight. This song is from The Wizard Of Oz and originally sung by Judy Garland.
Thanks for the reaction of this video of bradah IZ, I’m from Hawaii and met Israel through a good friend that played music with him,big man with plenty Aloha, and loved by everyone in Hawai’i, your reaction made me sub. Share and like...Aloha my friend 🤙🏾
@JayveeTV In 1988 the late Israel Kamakawiwo'ole called a sound studio at 3am and asked if he could come record, because he had an idea. He was so polite the studio owner saod yes even though it ws too late. 15 minutes later he showed up, sang and played his ukelele and recorded " Over The Rainbow" in just ONE take
(Taken from Facebook fact page find) 👍🏻
I love this song, both his version as well as the all-time Judy Garland classic. I think both have a haunting quality, this hope and desire for a happiness that has been just out of reach. Many of us have felt this way during life, so this song is so real and relatable. And in expressing those feelings and bonding with others who often feel likewise... I think we can get just a little closer to that elusive happiness. Loving and knowing we too are accepted and loved for who we are makes all the difference as we navigate down life’s pathways.
The ending of the video is really moving and i'm glad they included the footage in the video. I can honestly say that is how I want my memorial to be, including spreading my ashes in the ocean.
Beautiful version... R. I. P Israel IZ (Izzy) Kamakawiwo'ole. Awesome reaction.
Proud to be a Hawaiian, thats a island legend right there. RIP BRADDAH IZ . (for all you wondering that was his ashes at the end, common thing in Hawaii for familys to spread ashes in the Ocean when someone passes.) Aloha to all of you.
Just see your video on this. Over many years I once in a while watch video just to escape reality and enjoy this wonderful persons singing.
What a beautiful sweet voice!! Gone too soon.
This performance and video never fails to make me cry. Simultaneously sad and hopeful. Exquisite.
Such a beautiful calming song !!...rip israel..😘
Iz is a timeless hero. You can tell he really is a part of the islands and speaks to the people. So moving a rendition.
Thank you Jay for bringing some beauty and happiness to the world tonight. I really needed it.
This song makes humanity and being kind to each other more important. This guy lived this song and that’s why you feel the love so strongly. What A Blessing!!! Rip
Grew up listening to this sung by Judy Garland which in its own right is beautiful.....but this man has stolen my heart for the beauty simple way he sang it 💗
I danced with my daughter at her wedding to this tune. Beautiful
This is how we keep Iz with us, and we need him. Bless.