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Somewhere Over The Rainbow collects some of Hawaiian ukulele player Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's most famous songs. His reworking of "Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World" propelled Kamakawiwo'ole into the public eye after appearing on numerous film and television soundtracks. The album features his unique covers as well as a selection of traditional Hawaiian songs.
Available for the first time ever, the definitive collection of Hawaiian music legend "IZ" captures his his unforgettable music and legacy.
Available for the first time ever, the definitive collection of Hawaiian music legend "IZ" captures his his unforgettable music and legacy.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Sassy56
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a very pure and gentle album that is real chill out stuff. It is nice to hear the wonderful quality and tone in Israel K's voice and to hear him sing about his homeland is uplifting. Naturally, most buy the cd for the cover of Somewhere Over the Rainbow which is amazing, but do please take the time to listen to the rest of the album as it is different, yes, but well worth a listen. It is fine for people to download single tracks if that is what they want to do but to do that would mean not hearing this wonderful (sadly no longer with us) mans beautiful voice. We all have our own opinions and views but I love to buy CD's and hope to be able to do so for many years to come. This is a must album in any collection. Buy it, play it, love it!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By L. Sadler
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have given this 5 stars because I have been absolutely bowled over by Iz's music - I had never heard of him before. After playing the cd halfway I took it out the player and sent it back to Amazon. Instead, I ordered ALL of Iz's full cd's, plus three of the cd's he made with his former band. There is so much beautiful music on all of his cd's, the "Greatest Hits" one simply does not do him justice.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Amanda
Format:Audio CD
Heard the song Somewhere over the Rainbow and just loved it so bought the CD, some of the songs are quite different and not as good but his voice and the ukelele come across so beautifully definitely recommend buying this - its a pity he is not with us anymore to make more of this beautiful music
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4.0 out of 5 stars
It was really good.
I really liked this version and was also pleased with all music on CD. His interpretations were easy listening especially as background when entertaining
Published 21 days ago by jimmie35
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow, what a smashing selection.
I only bought this CD for my wife for "Over the Rainbow" which had been extensively played on the radio. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Minty
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable when working it makes the job that much easier
I was fixing the car the other day and this recording was on continuous, we just love to listen to the music. My wife loves it to.
Published 2 months ago by R. Legg
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's okay
I received the CD within days of ordering it , really like the song 'over the rainbow' however i'm not too keen on the other songs in the CD .
Published 3 months ago by Melly
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOve it
such brilliance harmony the various songs are so heartfel you need to listern to it tio feel this cd x
Published 3 months ago by e hall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Somewhere over the rainbow
Love this cd, easy listening. Have bought another to give as a present to a friend for a birthday present.
Published 3 months ago by angela
5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic music that hits your soul.
really transformed me this music really hits the soul ,in the music of one track it tells the story of this guys island,before modern day life took over,a must buy fantastic.
Published 4 months ago by vivien
5.0 out of 5 stars
best hawaiian sings
the best cd of israel. the only problem was that i received it 1 month later from the day that i bought it!!!
Published 4 months ago by Harry Okomousoglou
5.0 out of 5 stars
Marvellous singer CD highly recommended
Great CD of marvellous singer that I would highly recommend to people who like this tyoe of music - try and it and you will almost certainly buy.
Published 4 months ago by Fishermans friend
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful singer
I heard IZ for the first time a few weeks ago and decided to buy the album he was a beautiful singer and it is very sad that he passed away.
Published 6 months ago by Mrs P A Wilkins
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