Guys I had no clue those were his ashes getting poured in the water at the end. someone in the comments just told me that’s made it impact that much more geesh!!!! Make sure I like the vid and share love u guys so much man y’all don’t even understand man thanks for the support
Huh? Eddie vedder and all members of pearl jam are still very much alive Ignore this comment lol, I'm currently watching his reaction to pearl jam but for some reason the comment section is for a completely diffrent video
I wish more people actually look him up, he did a lot of good music, espacially for his folks. :) (What I've seen yet, he was a really big star back than)
@Jennifer Babros,,, have you heard him, do 'What a Wonderful World? A lot of times they'll combine this one with that one. Way too soon,, a beautiful soul,,, bring me to tears,, and the send off,, A celebration of him,,
@@evagelinadicante9840 It was released first in 1990 but got worldwide attention in 1993 when it was included on his album Facing Future with an acoustic rendition :)
I am an old school hardcore dude. Played drums and guitar in heavy metal bands across the nation....that was a persona I used to mask my horrible upbringing. I am 59 years old now. Everything has a way of coming back around. I'm just an old softy and the first time I heard this rendition many years ago I cried like a fucking baby.
I had the pleasure of traveling to Oahu 22 weeks a year, for nearly 3 years, and I can't tell you how many times I heard this song, and to this day, it still makes me cry. Israel Kamakawiwoʻole is absolutely the embodiment of the pacific life... maybe cuz I was born on Guam, but I think everyone needs to go to a pacific island and find out what Island Time is all about.
My late dad was raised in Oahu for some of his childhood, he always spoke really fondly of the time and the place, took me many times and showed me some of the more 'local' spots on the islands that he knew. He LOVED IZ for both the music, and for how much the man loved his home and really tried to make it better through compassion and speaking out against the problems they faced; this video makes me cry every time too.
Wow Mr. V never thought I’d see this song on your channel. IZ was a gentle giant with a big heart loved by everyone. Search White sandy beach for another beautiful song. It is what it IZ. 🌴😎🌈Aloha 🤙🏼
Unexpected tears came to my eyes when I heard you say there was no grass where you live. Yes, you need some green in your life - everybody does. Thank you for this reaction. :)
As others have said, those were his ashes and that was his memorial ceremony. I lived in Hawaii at the time, and his death shook the island...so much sadness and greatfulness for his talent. Many years later, and 7 years ago, my son passed away. His mom and I took great comfort in playing this song at his funeral. Love you Eddie....forever.
This was played at my moms funeral as well. I’m sorry to hear of your loss. But hopefully this song brings you back to a place of memories with that person, like it does for me. ❤️
I agree, this version of this song should be broadcast every day to sooth the troubles in the world. It give's a very peaceful feeling and we need that now.
Braddah IZ always gives me chicken skin! His death was a big loss. I lived in Hawaii back then and I remember his funeral took about a week because so many people wanted to pay respect. White Sandy Beach is my favorite of his songs.
Duncan Bates true. Jews have been slaughtered by the Church , pogroms ( massacre raids) , ritually burned on Easter for centuries. The church taught that all Jews were “ Christ killers”.
@@TheDivayenta who burned Jews in Easter? What church " slaughtered" the Jews? Pogroms were state ran not Church. Yes, there was prejudice against the Jews within Christian history but this is being corrected through ecumenical teachings.
roi grose All throughout the Middle Ages Jews were slaughtered in Europe. Easter still has the “ burning of Judas” in Latin America and Poland, symbolically now - but the message is clear. The Holocaust didn’t come out of nowhere. The State and the Catholic Church were one and the same in the Middle Ages. . Here’s some more info: alphahistory.com/holocaust/medieval-anti-semitism/
@@TheDivayenta Yes, theres bad history, yet it's also true that hundreds of thousands of Jews were saved from nazi Germany through the agency of the Catholic Church during the 1930's and 40's.The prejudice against the Jews in places like Poland stems from a cultural discrimination and a particular historical background. To say that State and Church are one and the same is a sweeping statement and cant be applied to most instances of persecution.
I love IZ!!! Big cuddley teddy bear...so humble. I Came across his music in 2019. Started with this song at the childrens resting time at work and I was hooked...God rest his soul
May Israel RIP. I have tears streaming down my face. Your right it is a calming healing song. The world has me so full of anxiety. I needed a good cry. Music can truly heal, you are 100% correct. Keep this song on your playlist for peace!
Many years ago, when i got seperated from little boy for a year, this is the song he said he listened to when he missed me. 😢😔 This song always brings out strong emotions in me. Its truly the most beautiful song ever.
Duuuuude! You had me tearing up a little with this one. I lived in Hawai'i for 9 months of my life and I've never experienced a more beautiful people or place. You brought me back there when you spoke on wanting to be in a place with so much nature and beauty...a paradise. I believe we all long for this, not only physically, but emotionally, spiritually etc. You're right too that we should be sending this type of music out on the airwaves much more. Much love and respect, and of course Aloha brudda.
Honeeee!!! You did THIS!! Mad props! I just moved from Hawaii after 32 years living there. I had had this version played at my Moms wake in 2004. It’s beautiful & magical to me. Hawaii has my heart, Hawaii is my heart. Braddah IZ is the epitome of local kine music in HawaIi. He was a master at his art, as you now know. Mad love , honey! You rock! For realz!
I still can not make it through this song without shedding a tear. It's one of the most genuine songs I've ever heard and it shoots straight to the heart.
This beautiful soul was of nothing but LOVE ❤️❤️....LOVE shout to everyone!! Let's spread love an peace! #mrvideo, you're the BEST on YT for reactors. Thank you. ✌️❤️
Yes. He was a huge brother, and he passed early. And his funeral, in true island style, at the end of video was so touching, joyous and sad all together. Amazing
I do play this over and over...but I still bawl like a baby. Welcome to the club...of the very privileged to hear this gorgeous voice. Rest peacefully Israel.
Oh dude this is so beautiful. He did something so special with it. Took it to another level. He was Hawaiian. It's in the soundtrack to Meet Joe Black 🎬 I had never heard it either, til I watched that movie a few years ago.
I think it’s also in 50 First Dates? The Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore movie. I think it’s the song playing when she looks out of the window, and realizes she’s on a sailboat.
I love your reaction to this, you are so right, this song does make a difference. We need more positive vibrations in this world. The darkness of negativity cannot, will not thrive in the light of being and doing things that are positive. Be the light. Edit: I've just subscribed, cause your just so darn cute, and, your light is shining bright. Thank you for being you. You bring a smile to my face whenever I see you appreciate the music I grew up with. Lilli
I heard this song during a perfect moment. I was on Maui and I was sitting having a mai tai in an open air bar. This song came on and the island breeze and the sun, the smell in the air of the beautiful flowers on the island, I felt perfect. I had no worries and felt total relaxation and happiness. You don't get many of those in life. 💞🌺🍹🌈
I loved Iz and listened to his song over and over as a kid. And this music video made me cry so hard when it showed LIVE FOOTAGE of people at Iz's funeral and they poured his ashes into the water. Ugh! CUE THE ELEPHANT TEARS FOLKS! Man its been over 20 years since he died and I still get emotional over it. He had such a sweet and heavenly voice. And I know he is up in Heaven now singing in that big choir in Heaven still blowing peoples minds away with his talent. He finally made it to that land he dreamed up Somewhere Over The Rainbow!💖 R.I.P. Iz!😘
You are right on that this song is the key for the Universe. IZ was a legend among his people in Hawaii as evidenced by the massive turnout to participate in his funeral. Love your reactions.
Love this man's music ! He has an album named facing future you should look it up online and give it a listen, it will make you feel so good and take your mind off the day to day crap. Thx for reacting to brother 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!!
This song is more than 80 years old. It was written during the Great Depression, when lots of people needed a message of hope. A 16-year-old Judy Garland originally performed it in the 1939 movie "The Wizard of Oz." Her version will break your heart also.
People often don’t realize how beautifully musical Polynesian culture is and how lyrical. It’s really beautiful to hear them. I think IZ gave a very small taste of an amazing culture. If you every get to listen to their church choirs it’s amazing.
@@laurademarrais3248 E kala mai ʻoe iaʻu, but that's not quite right. It's Kuh-muh-kuh-vee-voh-oh-lay. It means "The Fearless Eye". Mahalo for supporting Hawaiian culture!
Laura, thank you for caring! IZ inspired a lot of love, and still does. Now, I would love to get everybody who has responded to this video to listen to him singing in the Hawaiian language, which is really his best work. And of course there are endless other great Hawaiian artists who almost nobody on the mainland has ever heard.
I have heard IZ sing this many times and it never disappoints. I was introduced to this by a Hawiian friend many moons ago. It is a truly poetic melody wafting on the breeze. Chills for days. Thanks IZ.
LISTEN TO EVA CASSIDY SING THIS! You’ll be blown away by it! Make sure you have Kleenex, because SHE’S THAT GOOD! She passed away, too, from cancer in 1996. Her rendition is FLAWLESS!!!
Hey Mr. V, I lived in Hawaii but not the Island IZ was from, all tho I did visit that one(Oahu) a few times. That volcano you saw spewing lava, that's the one I lived on(Big Island) and I did see that beautiful sight along with the big waterfalls. So Many rainbows and beautiful flowers.. I sang this song to my first Grandson all the time. I tell everyone they have to visit Hawaii at least once in their life. Oh btw, They have the best weed. Lol. Thanks for the reaction.
Aloha, I'm so glad you found IZ. his version of this song is what ALOHA is all about...love for all. Also, we got the good Pakalolo here too 😉 (grass😁)...aloha🌺
IZ did one take at 3am at recording studio. Stored five years until it was used as a filler song on an album which became one of Hawaiian music's most popular albums ever.
Iz's last name phonetically: KAH - MAKAH - VEE - VOH - OH - LAY. Say each one individually then progress to running it all together. There! Perfect! Now you sound like a Hawaiian! Geevum!
RIP Braddah IZ still touching peoples hearts and bringing tears to more and more everyday. We miss and love you!! Fun fact: This talented man recorded this in one single take. Walked into the studio up to the mic and laid this classic in one take. Just imagine in that moment how he was feeling and where his mind was and at peace he must of been. 🤟🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽❤️
Gorgeous song sung by a very gifted man... interesting range of emotions observed in this video... u look so sad in parts... then longing... and peaceful in others... I love your thoughts about "getting it out there" in the media to promote peace and harmony... we so need more of it to combat all the hatred... aggression... and violence... r.i.p iz... we will remember them... alive in our hearts ❤
@@dirtykoala8965 I wouldn't say "better," because Judy's is a bona fide classic; one of the best songs ever written, by one of the best singers in American musical history. But his is more gentle and natural sounding, and even with the missed lyrics is a great performance of a great song. It doesn't take away from one for it to be great in its own right.
🙏❤🎶 "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" and "What Wonderful World" Medley 🌈 by: Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Ooh Ooh Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high There's a land that I heard of once in a lullaby, I Oh, somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue Clouds high over the rainbow, makes all your dreams come true, ooh Someday I'll wish upon a star Wake up where the clouds are far behind me Where trouble melts like lemon drops High above the chimney top That's where you'll find me, oh Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly Birds fly over the rainbow Oh why, oh why can't I? I I see trees of green and red roses too I'll watch then bloom just for me and you And I think to myself Oh, what a wonderful world I see skies of blue, clouds of white The brightness of day, the dark, say goodnight And I think to myself Oh, what a wonderful world The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky Are also on the faces of people passing by I see friends shakin' hands saying, "How's it? How you?" They're really saying, "I love you" I hear babies cry and I'd watch them grow They'll learn much more than we'll know And I think to myself Oh, what a wonderful world I think to myself, yes What a wonderful world I think to myself, yeah What a wonderful world Ah-ooh Oh, what a wonderful world it is Yeah, yeah, yeah Oh, na, na, mama Yeah, yeah, aloha
Hawaii Samoans and the Men from the SAMOAN ISLANDS in the South Pacific - It was okay and even proud to be a Very Large Man at one time, still sort of is but of course we know better now its not healthy But it is like a SUMU Wrestler. You know its not healthy to be so large yet they strive and train to be so large it is honorable. IZ had an amazing voice and seems to have had a gentle personality .
You should do some research on Sumu wrestlers, they are actually very healthy, very low rates of heart disease, diabetes, etc. In short they're athletes. Not fat.
@@gness4782 I have and the way the trained Workout EAT DRINK BEER SLEEP they were strong but fat. There was an American ( Hawaiian Samoan en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akebono_Tar%C5%8D ) and he was a Master and weighed over 500 pounds. I have no doubt he was strong but he and the people he went up against WE FAT The negative health effects of the sumo lifestyle can become apparent later in life. Sumo wrestlers have a life expectancy between 60 and 65, more than 10 years shorter than the average Japanese male, as the diet and sport take a toll on the wrestler's body.
@@gness4782 Clinical definition of Obese ( aka fat ) is being 20% or greater body fat and according to research he was well over 35%-40% body fat and According to research most sumo are at 20% or greater body fat or obese
I work at a funeral home, this is a very popular song for playing during services, I've probably heard it 500 times! What a tender, powerful voice he had.
The first time I heard this song I burst into tears at my desk at work like how does this beauty exist and not somehow make your heart feel the feels ❤
I hope you don't end your music reactions Leo. You have such a heart for music. Not some music theorist telling you what to like or how to like. You like what you like. And it's amazing. Beautiful. And one of my favorite music reactors with such an open mind. Keep being the one human being we know and love Mr video. LEO. The Lion of the Sun.
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Guys I had no clue those were his ashes getting poured in the water at the end. someone in the comments just told me that’s made it impact that much more geesh!!!! Make sure I like the vid and share love u guys so much man y’all don’t even understand man thanks for the support
You are good people!
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He was Hawaiian 💞
Hajime
This is what the world need right now. ONE LOVE FOR EVERYONE 🙏❤🎶🤙
It's been 23 years since he passed away and his music still touches people.
He played with his soul. You FEEL what IZ wants you to.
Wow doesn’t seem that long
Huh? Eddie vedder and all members of pearl jam are still very much alive
Ignore this comment lol, I'm currently watching his reaction to pearl jam but for some reason the comment section is for a completely diffrent video
I wish more people actually look him up, he did a lot of good music, espacially for his folks. :) (What I've seen yet, he was a really big star back than)
He died the day I was born
The scene when they were in the ocean was his funeral. The whole island was there. I was there lol it was awesome nothing but love for brada IZ.😁🤙🏼🤙🏼
I was there also! A once in a lifetime experience!
I was there and it was just... just no words 😥
I never knew he died.... Damn I'm sad now..... Rest in peace ☮️
He finally got "somewhere over the rainbow"...
This song always makes me cry a little still. Even from the first time hearing him in Hawaii. We miss you Brother IZ
We are crying together
Me too
Braddah not brother
Yahhhh...
I start crying even before this song even starts.
Never in a million years I thought you would've done a reaction to Braddah Iz. This brought a smile to my face.
I thought the same thing yesterday. And then today I had to double check to see if I requested it. Nope! But that’s how things work in Hawaii
Shannon Laa me too (from Kapahulu 🤙🏼)
Was in Hawaii in the 90s, asked a local for some non-tourist, local music... best question I ever asked :)
Right ❣️💯
@@tomkayak9752 The other best answer to that question is Keali'i Reichel.
He passed away way too soon.but what a beautiful send off😍
rip 😢
@Jennifer Babros,,, have you heard him, do 'What a Wonderful World? A lot of times they'll combine this one with that one. Way too soon,, a beautiful soul,,, bring me to tears,, and the send off,, A celebration of him,,
@@iowa7693 no I haven't but I will 😀 thanks
Those were his ashes that they put in the ocean. RIP IZ.
IZ lives forever !
😢😢😢♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏
This song was recorded in 1 take at like 3 in the morning. He showed up and begged to the owner to let him record this. He passed shortly after 😭
Nah this song is from like 1989 he passed in 1997
@@evagelinadicante9840 It was released first in 1990 but got worldwide attention in 1993 when it was included on his album Facing Future with an acoustic rendition :)
Iz was a beautiful soul, and we need more people like him in this world. Voice of an angel 😇
I am an old school hardcore dude. Played drums and guitar in heavy metal bands across the nation....that was a persona I used to mask my horrible upbringing. I am 59 years old now. Everything has a way of coming back around. I'm just an old softy and the first time I heard this rendition many years ago I cried like a fucking baby.
Great comment. ❤️
Men have tear ducts just like women, lol. It doesn't make you less of a man to cry like a baby. It's completely natural.
I still do...
You are wonderful
True
RIP IZ...we heard you brother. You will never be gone.
Man as soon as he started singing I got chill bumps from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet! O my!
IZ lived about 15 mins from where I live now and his voice is legendary among the locals here on the island. His passing touched so many people.
Knowing that this video celebrates the life and death of a man so admired by his people, makes this video stand out. Rest In Peace.
His version breaks me down and builds me up at the same time. I wish I could thank him for giving this to the world.
well said, here too..
I cry from pure happiness whenever I hear his unmatched pure angelic voice
I had the pleasure of traveling to Oahu 22 weeks a year, for nearly 3 years, and I can't tell you how many times I heard this song, and to this day, it still makes me cry. Israel Kamakawiwoʻole is absolutely the embodiment of the pacific life... maybe cuz I was born on Guam, but I think everyone needs to go to a pacific island and find out what Island Time is all about.
Crying with you ...
My late dad was raised in Oahu for some of his childhood, he always spoke really fondly of the time and the place, took me many times and showed me some of the more 'local' spots on the islands that he knew. He LOVED IZ for both the music, and for how much the man loved his home and really tried to make it better through compassion and speaking out against the problems they faced; this video makes me cry every time too.
#BucketList!
I agree RIP IZ, so beautiful, I think doing this song and spreading the word was his purpose in life
Wow Mr. V never thought I’d see this song on your channel. IZ was a gentle giant with a big heart loved by everyone. Search White sandy beach for another beautiful song. It is what it IZ. 🌴😎🌈Aloha 🤙🏼
CZcams Guy Amen🙏🏻🌈
Mahalo for the comment. I totally agree!!
This is his version of the song, the original was from the movie "The Wizard of OZ" starring Judy Garland from 1939
Unexpected tears came to my eyes when I heard you say there was no grass where you live. Yes, you need some green in your life - everybody does. Thank you for this reaction. :)
His version of this song touches my soul. Always brings tears to my eyes. Such a beautiful soul he was.
As others have said, those were his ashes and that was his memorial ceremony. I lived in Hawaii at the time, and his death shook the island...so much sadness and greatfulness for his talent. Many years later, and 7 years ago, my son passed away. His mom and I took great comfort in playing this song at his funeral. Love you Eddie....forever.
We played this version at my ex wife's funeral . She loved this ❤️
Bet it was a beautiful send off! Sorry for your loss and hope you have a wonderful life!
@@BARCtrooper01 beautifully put.
I was thinking of what I could say
This was played at my moms funeral as well. I’m sorry to hear of your loss. But hopefully this song brings you back to a place of memories with that person, like it does for me. ❤️
@@daniellenicole318 thank you . I am sorry about your loss , also . Every time I hear this , I get a feeling of being closer
Absolutely love this version of the song!
This song is EVERYTHING!!!
Still brings tears to my eyes watching this as they pour his ashes in the sea
so beautiful, and so sad at same time
I agree, this version of this song should be broadcast every day to sooth the troubles in the world. It give's a very peaceful feeling and we need that now.
This song makes me want to hug everyone I love that little bit tighter.
Love & blessings to you Mr Video 🙏
Hey I don't know you, but I love you sister. Keep spreading that vibe!
@@chuckhouse5179 That's such a lovely thing to say. Sending love right back to you 💗💕💗💕💗
Best song ever made and sung by a greAt man!! Just so you know too the end was his funeral!! That’s how much he was loved by all
IZ LIVES
Beautiful voice. Even more beautiful soul.
You are a brilliant man. Don't sell yourself short. Keep praying. Keep working hard. I believe you will be very successful.
AMEN brother...
totally agree!
Braddah IZ always gives me chicken skin! His death was a big loss. I lived in Hawaii back then and I remember his funeral took about a week because so many people wanted to pay respect. White Sandy Beach is my favorite of his songs.
I live what he screams at the end... LOL!!!
My other favorite is Hawaii78
Mr Video, this song was written in the 30’s by a man whose family escaped murderous persecution of the Jews in Russia. Harold Arlen.
Lennin and Stalin killed millions of Christians as well as anyone not down with the Communist takeover
Duncan Bates true. Jews have been slaughtered by the Church , pogroms ( massacre raids) , ritually burned on Easter for centuries. The church taught that all Jews were “ Christ killers”.
@@TheDivayenta who burned Jews in Easter? What church " slaughtered" the Jews? Pogroms were state ran not Church. Yes, there was prejudice against the Jews within Christian history but this is being corrected through ecumenical teachings.
roi grose All throughout the Middle Ages Jews were slaughtered in Europe. Easter still has the “ burning of Judas” in Latin America and Poland, symbolically now - but the message is clear. The Holocaust didn’t come out of nowhere. The State and the Catholic Church were one and the same in the Middle Ages.
. Here’s some more info: alphahistory.com/holocaust/medieval-anti-semitism/
@@TheDivayenta
Yes, theres bad history, yet it's also true that hundreds of thousands of Jews were saved from nazi Germany through the agency of the Catholic Church during the 1930's and 40's.The prejudice against the Jews in places like Poland stems from a cultural discrimination and a particular historical background. To say that State and Church are one and the same is a sweeping statement and cant be applied to most instances of persecution.
Bruddah Iz !...I have his T-shirt. Mahalo for reacting to this.
I love IZ!!! Big cuddley teddy bear...so humble. I Came across his music in 2019. Started with this song at the childrens resting time at work and I was hooked...God rest his soul
May Israel RIP. I have tears streaming down my face. Your right it is a calming healing song. The world has me so full of anxiety. I needed a good cry. Music can truly heal, you are 100% correct. Keep this song on your playlist for peace!
Many years ago, when i got seperated from little boy for a year, this is the song he said he listened to when he missed me. 😢😔 This song always brings out strong emotions in me. Its truly the most beautiful song ever.
You finally did Iz!!! Glad you enjoyed - he’s a treasure.
Amazing song and nostalgic, never knew what he looked like either he seemed like a really beautiful person RIP
He did this wonders. I shed a tear when I hear this song.
Crying with you...
Me too everytime.
Duuuuude! You had me tearing up a little with this one. I lived in Hawai'i for 9 months of my life and I've never experienced a more beautiful people or place. You brought me back there when you spoke on wanting to be in a place with so much nature and beauty...a paradise. I believe we all long for this, not only physically, but emotionally, spiritually etc. You're right too that we should be sending this type of music out on the airwaves much more. Much love and respect, and of course Aloha brudda.
Honeeee!!! You did THIS!!
Mad props!
I just moved from Hawaii after 32 years living there.
I had had this version played at my Moms wake in 2004.
It’s beautiful & magical to me.
Hawaii has my heart, Hawaii is my heart.
Braddah IZ is the epitome of local kine music in HawaIi. He was a master at his art, as you now know.
Mad love , honey! You rock! For realz!
I still can not make it through this song without shedding a tear. It's one of the most genuine songs I've ever heard and it shoots straight to the heart.
This beautiful soul was of nothing but LOVE ❤️❤️....LOVE shout to everyone!! Let's spread love an peace!
#mrvideo, you're the BEST on YT for reactors. Thank you.
✌️❤️
Yes. He was a huge brother, and he passed early. And his funeral, in true island style, at the end of video was so touching, joyous and sad all together. Amazing
I do play this over and over...but I still bawl like a baby. Welcome to the club...of the very privileged to hear this gorgeous voice. Rest peacefully Israel.
Oh dude this is so beautiful. He did something so special with it. Took it to another level. He was Hawaiian. It's in the soundtrack to Meet Joe Black 🎬 I had never heard it either, til I watched that movie a few years ago.
I think it’s also in 50 First Dates? The Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore movie. I think it’s the song playing when she looks out of the window, and realizes she’s on a sailboat.
@@thefloridamimi9278 I was just going to say that too. Yes it's in that movie.
I love your reaction to this, you are so right, this song does make a difference. We need more positive vibrations in this world. The darkness of negativity cannot, will not thrive in the light of being and doing things that are positive. Be the light.
Edit: I've just subscribed, cause your just so darn cute, and, your light is shining bright. Thank you for being you. You bring a smile to my face whenever I see you appreciate the music I grew up with. Lilli
I heard this song during a perfect moment. I was on Maui and I was sitting having a mai tai in an open air bar. This song came on and the island breeze and the sun, the smell in the air of the beautiful flowers on the island, I felt perfect. I had no worries and felt total relaxation and happiness. You don't get many of those in life. 💞🌺🍹🌈
A gentle soul with the voice of an angel 😇 your right on buddy this song should be played all over the world day and night.
Best version of this song ever. The end is sad because they are all saying goodbye.
check out E ala E by Israel kamakawiwo'ole, tough song about the struggle of the hawaiian people
Das also one of my favorites along with hawaiian superman.
Mr. Video-I’m ready to pay for your kids college. Keep doing what you are doing. It’s been a nice plot twist.
I loved Iz and listened to his song over and over as a kid. And this music video made me cry so hard when it showed LIVE FOOTAGE of people at Iz's funeral and they poured his ashes into the water.
Ugh! CUE THE ELEPHANT TEARS FOLKS!
Man its been over 20 years since he died and I still get emotional over it. He had such a sweet and heavenly voice.
And I know he is up in Heaven now singing in that big choir in Heaven still blowing peoples minds away with his talent.
He finally made it to that land he dreamed up Somewhere Over The Rainbow!💖
R.I.P. Iz!😘
You are right on that this song is the key for the Universe. IZ was a legend among his people in Hawaii as evidenced by the massive turnout to participate in his funeral. Love your reactions.
"I'm gonna listen to this song when I'm pissed off" lol it's what I play or sing to my kids when they have a melt down lol
Right 😍
He also covered "What a Wonderful World". It's equally good and relaxing. Those two IZ songs are good to listen to when my PTSD gets really bad.
Love this man's music ! He has an album named facing future you should look it up online and give it a listen, it will make you feel so good and take your mind off the day to day crap. Thx for reacting to brother 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!!
IZ was love encapsulated. Rest in Peace, we still feel your love with every note you sang.
This song is more than 80 years old. It was written during the Great Depression, when lots of people needed a message of hope. A 16-year-old Judy Garland originally performed it in the 1939 movie "The Wizard of Oz." Her version will break your heart also.
Didn't iz make the song and they just used it in the wizard of oz
This song always gives me goosbumps and I cry because of how beautiful that man is. We all need more IZs in this world 🖤
People often don’t realize how beautifully musical Polynesian culture is and how lyrical. It’s really beautiful to hear them. I think IZ gave a very small taste of an amazing culture. If you every get to listen to their church choirs it’s amazing.
Haven’t been able to pronounce his last name for 20 years. Lol. But everyone just calls him, “ IZ “ like is.
Ka. Mac . A . Waa. We. Whoa. Le
@@laurademarrais3248 E kala mai ʻoe iaʻu, but that's not quite right. It's Kuh-muh-kuh-vee-voh-oh-lay. It means "The Fearless Eye". Mahalo for supporting Hawaiian culture!
neonomad I loved him! Wanted to try to pronounce his name!
Laura, thank you for caring! IZ inspired a lot of love, and still does. Now, I would love to get everybody who has responded to this video to listen to him singing in the Hawaiian language, which is really his best work. And of course there are endless other great Hawaiian artists who almost nobody on the mainland has ever heard.
neonomad I have his cds I don’t understand a word of it but I sing along. I am sure there are amazing talented people from Hawaii!
This version always makes me cry. So moving.
I have heard IZ sing this many times and it never disappoints. I was introduced to this by a Hawiian friend many moons ago.
It is a truly poetic melody wafting on the breeze. Chills for days.
Thanks IZ.
He went to the studio and did it in one take. That’s what we hear. It’s beautiful. Just beautiful.
R.I.P. Bradda Iz
Mahalo for sharing this
🤙🌸🌺🌴
Miss my island home
Oahu , Hawaii (Ewa Beach)
Ewa in the house....cheehoooo🌴
His version of this song I put in my will to be played at my Polynesian funeral because I myself am half Samoan!!!
Being from Hawai'i, I grew up on his music. Still listen to him often. His voice is absolutely heavenly!!!
🎼🎶😎The ceremonial respect shared here is simply beautiful. RIP IZ ....your music will last forever.
Heaven has one hell of a band. 🎼🎶❤️
LISTEN TO EVA CASSIDY SING THIS! You’ll be blown away by it! Make sure you have Kleenex, because SHE’S THAT GOOD! She passed away, too, from cancer in 1996. Her rendition is FLAWLESS!!!
Hey Mr. V, I lived in Hawaii but not the Island IZ was from, all tho I did visit that one(Oahu) a few times. That volcano you saw spewing lava, that's the one I lived on(Big Island) and I did see that beautiful sight along with the big waterfalls. So Many rainbows and beautiful flowers.. I sang this song to my first Grandson all the time. I tell everyone they have to visit Hawaii at least once in their life. Oh btw, They have the best weed. Lol. Thanks for the reaction.
A big man with a heart of gold and an angel's voice!
Aloha, I'm so glad you found IZ. his version of this song is what ALOHA is all about...love for all. Also, we got the good Pakalolo here too 😉 (grass😁)...aloha🌺
IZ did one take at 3am at recording studio. Stored five years until it was used as a filler song on an album which became one of Hawaiian music's most popular albums ever.
Iz's last name phonetically: KAH - MAKAH - VEE - VOH - OH - LAY. Say each one individually then progress to running it all together. There! Perfect! Now you sound like a Hawaiian! Geevum!
My all time favorite song....and this is my FAV rendition...then Patty Labelle. Israel and Patty's both make me cry...every time.
RIP Braddah IZ still touching peoples hearts and bringing tears to more and more everyday. We miss and love you!!
Fun fact: This talented man recorded this in one single take. Walked into the studio up to the mic and laid this classic in one take. Just imagine in that moment how he was feeling and where his mind was and at peace he must of been. 🤟🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽❤️
We may need to suggest some Simon and Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water.
I heard this first on Coast to Coast. That was his funeral at the end.
"Wanna take a ride?" Call Art at East of the Rockies...
Gorgeous song sung by a very gifted man... interesting range of emotions observed in this video... u look so sad in parts... then longing... and peaceful in others... I love your thoughts about "getting it out there" in the media to promote peace and harmony... we so need more of it to combat all the hatred... aggression... and violence... r.i.p iz... we will remember them... alive in our hearts ❤
IZ was truly special! RIP! He's singing with the angels now. 😇
Listen this one too 🙏🏿💯🔥🔥🔥💎💎💎💎💎 IZ- what a wonderful world 🌎 ☝️🙏🏿💯👍🏼💎
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Judy Garlands song🎵
Not anymore
@@dirtykoala8965 ok The Wizard of Oz 🎵😃😄😁
This song is Iz’s song in the same way Hurt is Johnny Cash’s. It’s not actually their song but everyone knows the cover artist version better
@@dirtykoala8965 I wouldn't say "better," because Judy's is a bona fide classic; one of the best songs ever written, by one of the best singers in American musical history. But his is more gentle and natural sounding, and even with the missed lyrics is a great performance of a great song. It doesn't take away from one for it to be great in its own right.
Everytime I listen to this it makes me cry, such an amazingly beautiful voice 😭
This song is the key 🗝️ for me to stay positive, you can't not smile when singing with IZ!!
🙏❤🎶 "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" and "What Wonderful World" Medley 🌈
by: Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
Ooh
Ooh
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There's a land that I heard of once in a lullaby, I
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue
Clouds high over the rainbow, makes all your dreams come true, ooh
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top
That's where you'll find me, oh
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Oh why, oh why can't I? I
I see trees of green and red roses too
I'll watch then bloom just for me and you
And I think to myself
Oh, what a wonderful world
I see skies of blue, clouds of white
The brightness of day, the dark, say goodnight
And I think to myself
Oh, what a wonderful world
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people passing by
I see friends shakin' hands saying, "How's it? How you?"
They're really saying, "I love you"
I hear babies cry and I'd watch them grow
They'll learn much more than we'll know
And I think to myself
Oh, what a wonderful world
I think to myself, yes
What a wonderful world
I think to myself, yeah
What a wonderful world
Ah-ooh
Oh, what a wonderful world it is
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, na, na, mama
Yeah, yeah, aloha
That is the other version of this song combined with "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong... Much luv
The last part of the video was his funeral poor man.
Why poor man?
Not poor man!!!! Da Braddah is legend!! Love his memory and keep him with us!
IZ was like a King in Hawai'i.
@@danz4341 pretty sure somewhere around 10000 people attended his funeral
This song reaches my core, heart, and soul! It's beautiful!
Hawaii Samoans and the Men from the SAMOAN ISLANDS in the South Pacific - It was okay and even proud to be a Very Large Man at one time, still sort of is but of course we know better now its not healthy But it is like a SUMU Wrestler. You know its not healthy to be so large yet they strive and train to be so large it is honorable. IZ had an amazing voice and seems to have had a gentle personality .
You should do some research on Sumu wrestlers, they are actually very healthy, very low rates of heart disease, diabetes, etc. In short they're athletes. Not fat.
@@gness4782 I have and the way the trained Workout EAT DRINK BEER SLEEP they were strong but fat. There was an American ( Hawaiian Samoan en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akebono_Tar%C5%8D ) and he was a Master and weighed over 500 pounds. I have no doubt he was strong but he and the people he went up against WE FAT
The negative health effects of the sumo lifestyle can become apparent later in life. Sumo wrestlers have a life expectancy between 60 and 65, more than 10 years shorter than the average Japanese male, as the diet and sport take a toll on the wrestler's body.
@@williamjamesrapp7356 OK what is the clinical def of Fat. Do they fit?
@@gness4782 Clinical definition of Obese ( aka fat ) is being 20% or greater body fat and according to research he was well over 35%-40% body fat and According to research most sumo are at 20% or greater body fat or obese
@@gness4782 BUT I still think IZ was AWESOME and so was Akebono and so are my friends from the America Samo Islands who are very large
I would love to see you react to some Chant of the Mystics! Kyrie eleison is my favorite. Exsuslet is good too.
I work at a funeral home, this is a very popular song for playing during services, I've probably heard it 500 times! What a tender, powerful voice he had.
The first time I heard this song I burst into tears at my desk at work like how does this beauty exist and not somehow make your heart feel the feels ❤
They got some good grass, if you know what I mean!
ill volunteer to mow that lawn all day 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Love your channel, Mr. Video! Please react to Kyrie eleison by Chant of the Mystics. I would love to see your reaction to it! Keep up the good work!
My name is Kyrie! 😂
@@kyriesmolenski9733 Lol
@@jacksonhstudios4421 it also means, Lord have mercy, in greek... Of which I am, also 😂
I hope you don't end your music reactions Leo. You have such a heart for music. Not some music theorist telling you what to like or how to like. You like what you like. And it's amazing. Beautiful. And one of my favorite music reactors with such an open mind. Keep being the one human being we know and love Mr video. LEO. The Lion of the Sun.
Very emotional rendition of this song. The first time I heard it was in the movie "50 First Dates". He was an amazing talent! RIP!
I think part of this is his funeral. Ohhhh