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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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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
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!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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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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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Sound of sunshine
Hawaii 5-0 lead to me buying this. The music just makes you think of beaches surf and sun. Iz's voice is mellow and delicate great for in the car
Published 6 days ago by Chris Moister
First and last tunes the best
Bought this for a friend after we heard a busker singing reggee version of 'Over the Rainbow '. Later that weekend saw on the IMAX film 'The Hubble' which starts with Over the... Read more
Published 12 days ago by C. Parcell
GREAT
I had heard the track on the cd "some where over the rainbow" sung by Iz as backing on a DVD. When my wifes mother and father heard it I had to get another cd for them.
Published 4 months ago by Albi
Great Job Israel
I bought this for my husband who just loves it. It is very different from the usual type of music he listens to and in a good way he can just fall asleep and dream of beaches in... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Linchika
IZ the best
As with many people I first heard Israel's version of Over The Rainbow in Meet Joe Black and 50 First Dates. Beautiful track, as is What A Wonderful World, of course. Read more
Published 5 months ago by THMS
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS
What a wonderful surprise this album was, so spiritual, relaxing, beautiful voice, meaningful, for summers in the garden for winters by the fire, so adaptable and very very... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Kateiain95
Music
I had never heard of this artist until i heard him over the rainbow.would urge anybody to listen to him and buy the CD
Published 10 months ago by bmillar
The Album
I had never heard of this artist, but due to the success of Somewhere Over The Rainbow, I became aware of his music. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Gary Pickett
Melodic easy listening.
I admit I bought this primarily for 'Over The rainbow', which is beautiful. Nice CD, something different to listen to.
Published 11 months ago by Magenta
Excellent CD
Ordered this CD for my husband who loves this version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and he is delighted with it. Thanks a mill
Published 13 months ago by EV
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