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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 |
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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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24 of 24 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
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 !
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 5 months ago by DRL
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 12 months ago by Mrs. M Tully
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 13 months ago by maz
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 16 months ago by tobyfleabag
Hawaiian Music
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. Read more
Published 19 months ago by gemini
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 19 months ago by Lookout
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amazon the best place to get your DVDS and CDS,i always shop at Amazon for my xmas presents of DVDS and CDS as they have a great selection of everything if you want a certain Cd... Read more
Published 19 months ago by manaquin 123
lsrael facing future
isreal has such a very unusual voice,over the rainbow being famous in a lot of documentaries.although some of the music is Hawiian its the sweetest sound.
Published 21 months ago by C. A. Prowse
Excellent CD Choice
I bought this for my mother in law who had heard "Somewhere over the Rainbow" from this album and loved it. I was hoping that she would also enjoy the rest of the CD. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Michelle
Big IZ
I'd heard this upbeat version of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'. I googled it and found a YouTube video of Israel Kamakawiwoole. Read more
Published 22 months ago by DP
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