Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (IZ)

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I thought I would share some of Hawaii and Hawaiian music with you today.
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (IZ)

YouTube - Kamakawiwo Ole' Israel - Somewhere Over The Rainbow

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

I love Iz. What a loss.

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

That was super. I do wish I had gotten to see him.

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A few more:

Hawai'i 78 (my all time favorite Iz)

Hawai'i Aloha

White Sandy Beach

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

A few more:

Hawai'i 78 (my all time favorite Iz)

One of my favorites of his as well.

Hawai'i Aloha

I wasn't familiar with this one.

White Sandy Beach

Yep.

Hawaiian Superman is another good one. Couldn't figure out how to link it, but it was available when one of the other songs was opened up.

I bought "Facing Future" when we were on the Big Island two summers ago. Somehow playing the CD while we were driving through the Hawaiian countryside (especially on Molokai for some reason) was just incredible.

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Hawaiian Superman is another good one. Couldn't figure out how to link it, but it was available when one of the other songs was opened up.

This is the only version I could find, sad it’s not a good copy.

YouTube - Israel Kamakawiwoole - Hawaiian Superman

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

This is the only version I could find, sad it’s not a good copy.

YouTube - Israel Kamakawiwoole - Hawaiian Superman

Yes, this was the one I saw. I agree, not the best version I've heard.

Hmmm, it may be time to buy another IZ CD in preparation for our trip this summer.

[Carol C Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Carol C]

RIP Iz. He was awesome, and his spirit and beautiful artistry will live on.

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

Does anyone have a suggestion or recommendation for another IZ CD (already have "Facing the Future")?

[Carol C Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Carol C]

Does anyone have a suggestion or recommendation for another IZ CD (already have "Facing the Future")?

That one is still his best. But of his posthumous recordings I'd go with "Alone in IZ World" if you'd like to acquire another good one. Btw, are you also a fan of Gabby Pahanui? I love his music and used to play him on my radio show back in the...well, a few years ago.

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

Btw, are you also a fan of Gabby Pahanui? I love his music and used to play him on my radio show back in the...well, a few years ago.

Not familiar with him.

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That was super. I do wish I had gotten to see him.

If any one has a reason to kick himself in the butt for not seeing IZ, it’s me. IZ played at the SF aloha festival and I was there. I did not know who he was at that time. I was probability buying food or walking around looking at the rest of festival when he was playing.