Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Original Music Video
1993
Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwo’ole (May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997) was a Hawaiian musician. He became famous outside Hawaii when his album Facing Future was released in 1993. His medley of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful World” was subsequently featured in several films, television programs, and commercials.Through his consummate ukulele playing and incorporation of other genres (such as jazz and reggae), Kamakawiwoʻole remains one of the major influences in Hawaiian music over the last 15 years.
http://www.izhawaii.com/biography/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Kamakawiwo'ole
i love this version so much. its beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis song makes me feel happy like a child.
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