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"Israel Kamakawiwoole" was Born in Honolulu Hawaii in 1959 and spent the first five years of his life with his Grandfather, ("Tutu Kane" in Hawaiian) on the Hawaiian island of Niihau. In 1964 he returned to the island of Oahu to live with his immediate family and learned the importance of his
Hawaiian language and heritage. Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole was a Hawaiian Musician best known for his 1993 album "Facing Future" and the cover medley of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and the "What A Wonderful World Song" which was his most popular song. Named one of the most popular funeral songs of all time it has been used in countless movies and television commercials.
Throughout most of his life, "IZ" was obese and at one point carried well over 700 pounds on his 6 foot 2 inch frame. He suffered respiratory problems due to his weight and in June 1997 died of heart complications. The Hawaii State Flag flew at half-mast on July 10, 1997, the day of his funeral. His large Koa Wood coffin was placed in the Capitol building in
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. At the age of 38, he was only the second citizen to receive the honor of having his body lay in state at the Capitol building in
Honolulu Hawaii. Approximately ten thousand people attended the funeral. Thousands of friends and fans gathered as his ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean at Makua Beach, Oahu North Shore on July 12, 1997.
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A more detailed chronology of the "Life of Israel Kamakawiwoole" can be found on our website entitled:
Israel Kamakawiwoole Hawaiian Music Biography which includes an overview of the Hawaiian artists significant milestones and artistic accomplishments all the way up to his untimely death at the age of 38 in 1997. A timelined chronological biography of the life of "IZ" may be viewed at the
"Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Biography" website. Also be sure to visit the
"IZ Kamakawiwoole Memorial Tribute" website.
Posted below is the
"Israel Kamakawiwoole Live Performance" of the
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Music Video for your viewing enjoyment.
Simply Click on the portrait of IZ below to watch the performance on Youtube
Aloha Oe' to all Hawaiians at Heart ~ Michael AngelOh ~ |
Oooooooo... Oooooooo... Oooo... Oooo... Oooo...
Somewhere, over the rainbow, way up high,
And the dreams that you dreamed of, Once in a lullaby.
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly,
And the dreams that you dreamed of, Dreams really do come true.
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, bluebirds fly,
And the dreams that you dare to. Oh why, oh why can't I..?
Well, I see trees of green and red roses too,
I'll watch them bloom for me and you.
And I think to myself: What a wonderful world..!
Well, I see skies of blue and I see clouds of white,
And the brightness of day.
I like the dark and I think to myself:
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 shaking hands, saying, "How do you do?"
They're really saying, " I...I love you!"
I hear babies cry, and I watch them grow,
They'll learn much more than we'll know.
And I think to myself: What a wonderful world..!
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, way up high.
And the dreams that you dare to, Oh why, oh why can't I..?
music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by Yip Harburg
"Over the Rainbow Song" sung by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
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