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king ov uke I read up on IZ, and learned IZ called his producer and said there was a song he had to record. He showed up at the studio at midnight with his ukulele -- and, in 5 minutes, created "Over The Rainbow/Wonderful World." In 1996, National Public Radio did a piece on IZ and played 'Over the Rainbow.' Listeners called in; sales shot up. And music insiders like Jimmy Buffett, Paul Simon and Bette Midler were no longer alone in their admiration for IZ. The following year, when IZ died, it was clear that he was the Bob Marley of Hawaii. His casket lay in state at the Capitol, and 10,000 fans came to say goodbye. The next day, friends paddled a double-hulled voyaging canoe into Makua Bay, where IZ and his friends had camped out and played music over the years. It was in this bay, in l982, that IZ had scattered the ashes of his brother Skippy, who had died of a heart attack; now the brothers would be united. There was thunderous cheering as IZ's ashes were poured into the water. It continued for an hour. To be with IZ one last time, family members and friends ran into the ocean. And the music continued into the night. It still does. http://www.mountainapplecompan...

Channel: Music
Uploaded: August 17, 2006 at 9:37 pm
Author: uking

Length: 03:38
Rating: 4.92
Views: 816793

Tags: hawaii  Israel  iz  izrael  Kamakawiwo'ole  ukulele  

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eloo195 (August 29, 2008 at 9:36 pm)
greatt song beautiful voice i love this songg
TheMonkPirates (August 29, 2008 at 9:57 am)
Wow iz is truly great
danakraken (August 29, 2008 at 1:11 am)
I feel so much peace whenever I listen to his beautiful voice...Rest In Peace Iz n.n Thank u so much for this ^^
OhhMamaREZ (August 28, 2008 at 11:09 pm)
I just came upon this page...and fell in love with this heavenly voice...so smooth and simple...just what the world needs now! Oh, my Native Brother THANK YOU! For giving us a godly gift. You leave us with such a precious gift...
Planejaine (August 28, 2008 at 2:00 pm)
He had such a beautiful voice..
aznpinoy17 (August 28, 2008 at 1:23 am)
Bruddah iz, i hope you rest in paradise playing beautiful music for the souls up there .
Janallauper (August 26, 2008 at 8:08 pm)
Eu amO essa música ,,, ela é relaxante ** muito boa mesmo ** ,,,
NowhereMan2691 (August 25, 2008 at 11:09 pm)
you uploaded the song on songza too right??
tPACoO (August 23, 2008 at 5:47 pm)
lol
qlappen (August 22, 2008 at 9:06 pm)
Just cut off your balls and you'll be able to sing that song perfectly :)

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