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Track Listings
| 1. Hawai'i '78 Introduction |
| 2. Ka Huila Wai |
| 3. 'Ama'ama |
| 4. Panini Pua Kea |
| 5. Take Me Home Country Road |
| 6. Kuhio Bay |
| 7. Ka Pua U'i |
| 8. White Sandy Beach Of Hawai'i |
| 9. Henehene Kou 'Aka |
| 10. La 'Elima |
| 11. Pili Me Ka'u Manu |
| 12. Mau Hawaiian Sup'pa Man |
| 13. Kaulana Kawaihae |
| 14. Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World |
| 15. Hawai'i '78 |
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
To gauge the magnitude of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's popularity in his native Hawaii, consider this: following his death in 1997 (at age 38, attributed to his profound obesity), Kamakawiwo'ole's body lay in state in the state capitol, only the second person to receive such an honor. Kamakawiwo'ole's appeal lies in his love for prestatehood, precondominium Hawaii and the expressiveness of his gently passionate voice, which can float through higher registers with an ease that brings Johnny Mathis to mind. Several selections ("Ka Pua U'i," "White Sandy Beach of Hawai'i," the sun-kissed "La 'Elima") feature Kamakawiwo'ole in a traditional mood, using only his ukulele to adorn the charm of his native lyricism. Others, such as the Jimmy Buffett-like "Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man" add playful contemporary touches that suit Kamakawiwo'ole's style. Most touching are the string-backed laments that open and close the album, "Hawai'i '78 Introduction" and "Hawai'i '78," initially a reflection on his father's death, later on the passing of Hawaii's native culture. Best known is his medley "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World," which played over the closing credits of the film Meet Joe Black. --Terry Wood
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This CD is fabulous. Listening to it is akin to the feelings of having died and gone to heaven. Israel (IZ) plays traditional hawaiian ukulele and sings with the voice of an angel. The songs are enchanting and melodic and I recommend it to everyone.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a CD that just begs to be listened to when you've had a monster of a day and just need some chillin out.
The lovely, body-plucking notes that are pulled from the instruments make you want to make it to Hawaii and live the atmosphere that this collection conveys.
The version of 'Somewhere over the rainbow/Wonderful World' is truly amazing - and sounds even better at 3am when you've had too many and there's enough people present to have a group-go at the song.
Well worth it.
45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The purity and clarity of IZ's voice soars high and aims for the heart, with a simple accompaniment in some songs of just his ukulele, and in others he is joined by bass and guitar. The only tracks with keyboard and percussion are the cover/adaptation of John Denver's "Take Me Home Country Road", which is probably the weakest track on the CD, and the marvelous "Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man", with its calypso style rhythm and catchy tune.
The highlights for me are the exquisite "La 'Elima", and "Kaulana Kawaihae", where the loveliness of IZ'z voice singing in its highest register shine, and the sublime, delicate rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"/"What a Wonderful World", sung with so much sensitivity, it moves one to the core.
The highlights for me are the exquisite "La 'Elima", and "Kaulana Kawaihae", where the loveliness of IZ'z voice singing in its highest register shine, and the sublime, delicate rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"/"What a Wonderful World", sung with so much sensitivity, it moves one to the core.
IZ had a voice like a cool breeze on a warm day, and it continues to delight and inspire through his many CDs, and his music will touch people who are not familiar, or do not particularly care for Hawaiian music; it is universal in its beauty and magic.
The foldout insert has no lyrics (which is a pity) or recording info. The sound is excellent and total time 56'43.
God bless IZ, and may he be rejoicing in an island paradise !
49 of 51 people found the following review helpful
By "elw99"
Format:Audio CD
I bought this album specifically for the 'somewhere over the rainbow' song, which gets right to my heart every time I heard it on the end of a film/advert. Just listened to the rest of the album and its all absolutely magical! The sound, the words, his voice profoundly exquisite!!! Would recommend this to everyone for a really relaxed mood but also to anyone who appreciates great and original music. Wish I had discovered him sooner!
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Absolutely chilling in every sense of the word, emotive lyrics and calming music. I havent stopped playing it since the day it arrived. You might buy it because of the Lynx advert, ER, Joe Black, 50 first dates or any of the other places over the rainbow has been used but thats just a hook. I defy you to not being touched and amazed by the most gentle music from such a huge guy stunning truely stunning. This will not be the last IZ purchase for this household!
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For all those people out there that are walking around humming the tune to the new Lynx TV ad (the one with the couple collecting their clothes from the streets)and that are like me haunted by the sheer clarity and tenderness of the track used in the Advertisement, and sitting wondering who is that and where can I get a copy! Look no further this is the Album you want, it not only contains that track but a number of other uplifting and devine melodies and the clarity of the performances are superb, go buy this album you will not be at all disapointed!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is one of the most wonderfull albums i have ever owned. Once you listen to it all the emotions of the day drain away and leave you feeling peaceful and calm. A must for anyone who needs to chill after a long day. And if you ever watched ER when Dr Green was dying this will bring it all back!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By gemini
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Israel Kamakawiwoole is new to me. I bought this cd for one track only 'Over the Rainbow/Wonderful World'. I first heard it as the background music on a family wedding dvd. It is hauntingly beautiful and I ordered the cd immediately (despite being on holiday abroad at the time)on the strength of this track alone. I hadn't even heard the rest of the cd at this point. The whole cd is wonderful listening and Israel Kamakawiwoole is so easy to listen to and and also to sing along with if the mood takes you. For me the best track on it is still 'Over the Rainbow/Wonderful World'. Only problem is, it's one of those songs that once you've listed to it you can't stop singing it all day, you just cannot get it out of your head.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Watch out ! "IZ" was a member of "The Makaha Sons of Niihau" !!!
This is a very very good CD, actually it is making half of the IZ best of compilation. Specially "Hawai'i '78 introduction" (no.1), Hawai'i '78" (no. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Grand Jacques
5.0 out of 5 stars
The perfect cd
If you like good music you will love this cd ( the best track is in this life ) just listen and enjoy.
Published 3 months ago by ray broom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Purchase
Order this CD following hearing it at a friends. Cheapest place to buy it was from Lavender. It was promptly sent and arrived well packaged
Published 3 months ago by Annie.P
3.0 out of 5 stars
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is the outstanding song
I listened to the the preview of the tracks prior to purchase.
I did not care too much for the other songs he coverd. Read more
I did not care too much for the other songs he coverd. Read more
Published 6 months ago by bezaubernde Jeannie
5.0 out of 5 stars
good
very good pleased ( i will not write words that I do not want to write even to make it 17 words)
Published 6 months ago by G. poa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good service product as expected
Good service, product as expected, excellent from Iz as usual. Delivery on time as informed. No compliants at all. You have to listen to him appreciate it
Published 18 months ago by DRL
5.0 out of 5 stars
bought this on honeymoon
We were lucky enough to go to Hawai'i for our honeymoon and you cant get away from IZ and his silky tones - and by the second week we had fallen in love with some of the songs we... Read more
Published on 22 May 2011 by Mrs. M Tully
5.0 out of 5 stars
great buy
this is a beautiful album, i bought it for somewhere over the rainbow but i love it all. i am a teacher and i will certainly use this music in the class, it is peaceful and... Read more
Published on 12 April 2011 by maz
5.0 out of 5 stars
So Beautiful
I heard the rainbow/wonderful life song on the radio and liked it so bought the album. My goodness, I could not have been prepared for such an amazing experience. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2011 by tobyfleabag
3.0 out of 5 stars
Learned a lesson
Have listened to the CD several times now and sadly it is not growing on me, perhaps I should have just bought Somewhere over the Rainbow/ Wonderful World as this song is totally... Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2010 by Lookout
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