First Time Hearing Israel IZ Kamakawiwoʻole - Somewhere Over The Rainbow Reaction

[@martinpascual3558]

The story goes he called up the studio at like 3am and asked to come record this song. Did it in one take. Man was an incredible talent.

[@ktp.]

Just amazing and legendary. Will we ever get pure, raw talent that can move us like this again? I haven't found.

[@ht2tina]

I will never forget hearing that IZ passed away. Our family moved to Oahu when my husband was stationed at Pearl Harbor for shore duty in 1996. I fell in love with the island, the culture, the food, and especially the music. The day he passed, virtually the entire population on Oahu drove with their headlights on in tribute. His voice was amazing. His last name threw me for a loop in the beginning. Since the Hawaiian alphabet is only 12 letters, the pronunciation is a bit tricky. If there are “w’s” in the middle of the word, they are pronounced as “v’s” so it would sound like “Kamaka-vivo-ole” (like the Spanish word Ole). That’s about the closest I can get, not being a native Hawaiian speaker. All I can say, is I left a piece of my heart on that island and I hope to go back some day. With that, I bid you Aloha, from a temporary Kama’aina.

[@lorismith5195]

We were in Hawaii from 1999-2002 and I worked on the Waianae Coast. My coworkers were still impacted by the loss of Iz. My daughter sang this at a middle school talent show and took 3rd place. It’s very special to us. 🥰

[@zanethind]

Why don't you live there no more?

[@lorismith5195]

@@zanethind not sure who you are asking, but my husband’s orders ended and we were moved to another Army base. My mother in law still lives on the Windward side of Oahu, so we do go visit often.

[@venomdust1]

1:08 that change is a testament to IZ’s talent. IZ is still missed here in Hawaii . He was a beautiful human being..

[@seasickviking]

IZ died way back in 97--long before most of the world had truly heard of him.

[@ktp.]

💞💫😭I miss such talent and IZ's message that life is about nature and its beauty is all around us.

[@ericb6384]

Right on my Braddah 🤙🏽for reacting to one of Hawaii’s legendary entertainers…Yessah!!!!

[@patsyelias8732]

His "official" video of this song on KZbin has 1.4 BILLION views

[@marcasato755]

Bruddah IZ has passed. I was born and raised in Hawaii and I got to see him in concert a bunch of times. Bruddah Iz is as such a great person, Waimanalo, on the North Shore of Oahu, not as much.

[@superdude7445]

man when its the still image of the ukulele without him and he sings that's where you'll find me, that part gets me every time.

[@LadyGator1983]

IZ is the man! He was known as IZ and he’s from Hawaii. I had a beautiful voice and yes it is so soothing. As you see, unfortunately he passed away. He will be known to all for a long time to come. RIP IZ 🏝 🌈🏝 🌈🏝 🌈

[@musiclovingnurse2802]

This is my ALL time favorite rendition of this song!!! RIP IZ!! From Wisconsin! Been on my playlist for years!

[@anessalyn1035]

The line wake up where the clouds are far behind you, gets me in the heart. But his memorial when they scatter his ashes makes me cry

[@kennethlee2798]

In the movie Moans, Maui is the person who looks like Iz and a song Iz wrote and performed called the Hawaiian superman

[@paulinesoares3594]

He also does a version of this song that also includes Louis Armstrong what a wonderful world. It’s beautiful. I always cry at the end when they put his ashes in the water. This song is from the wizard of oz by Judy garland

[@brigidtaylor2798]

me too. was in hospital just at easter when this song came on youtube random wasnt watching . man i cried, had seen hubby for 1 hour. then later was told i had covid so no visits at all . had to find this guy again --------------so now got all albums and 3 dvds. such a fantastic voice lost too soon rip IZ

[@katelynlong4190]

Theres no way to to listen to this and not immediately feel like youre floating and so relaxed ❤️

[@zanethind]

Such an amazing song

[@donnymanga7406]

🤙Rest in Peace IZ 🤙

[@JennyJohn50]

Love this rendition. Thanks for the share. R.I.P. IZ

[@RyanRichardsToby]

Check out his cover of "Wonderful World" (originally by Louis Armstrong)...

[@CyberN8]

This is a classic! Let's Goo!

[@thebafg4701]

He died 1997 this video was released this in the 2000's. They used this song in 50 first dates. The song was made back in 1990

[@jimmycampos3435]

His voice is soothing and gentle. THE GENTLE GIANT

[@mailecummings7731]

IZ is well-known in the world

[@singerkgreen]

His other songs Hawaiian Superman and Hawaii '78 are also amazing songs.

[@shelleyo]

Some of my fav IZ include‘I’ll Remember You’ when he performed with the Makaha Sons of Ni’ihau, also ‘White Sandy Beach of Hawaii’, and maybe especially’In This Life’🌈💔🤙

[@GaryHicks]

Bruddah Iz!! Aloha from da islands!

[@fjellsprekk1142]

Im a metalhead. But this song by IZ is my all time favorite. Its so beautiful and amazing.

[@mroilcat]

Old fart here...When Iz passed, he laid in state at the state's capital and many thousands came to say good-bye. He was only the third person to be laid in state, the other 2 were politicians. His "funeral" was attended by over 10,000 people, the second highest attendance after the last king of Hawai'i. The governor was there. He cried.

[@JR-ge4vr]

It was better to see your reaction to his passing. Showed you felt the impact of the music

[@nadinewheeler6972]

IZ's music (specifically this song) has been featured in many movies. (50 First Dates with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore is the most known movie) He comes from a well known and loved musical family. IZ was a gentle giant. Loved by the whole state of Hawaii. His death was a major loss for the whole island. He has brought much attention from the world to the Hawaiian culture. This one song was so loved and sought after in the music industry, that it helped take care of his family after he was gone. He was a loving husband and father. He did not get to see how much his music would impact the world. PS. I guess he does resemble Maui from the movie Moana. But no connection. Here is the pronunciation of his last name Kah mah kah VEE VAH oh Lay Thank you so much for your awesome reaction. You are too cool!!! Loved it! MUCH ALOHA :)

[@Lasvegasshoeaddict]

FANTASTIC review DTV!! IZ’s voice was amazing, so soft and gentle, he definitely was gone too soon!🥲 You should review IZ’s “Hawai’i 78” song, it’s pretty powerful! Looking forward to ur next livestream!!😊

[@MrTech226]

Besides Judy Garland did this song, IZ brought warmth and peace in this classic. Every time, I hear IZ sings this classic, I get very emotional! People in Hawaii knows IZ. Now, world will know him too through KZbin! Someone mentioned IZ cover Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World" Right now, Earth needs healing and peace after war going in Ukraine. People there needs peace! Then people in Russia need to remove a madman there as their leader! I didn't mean to be political here when talking about IZ.

[@kyungsoosings2362]

A big man gifted with a beautiful voice. This "Over The Rainbow" was played at the end of the Adam Sandler movie "50 First Dates" and was so fitting as the movie was filmed in Hawaii and about two people who lived and worked in Hawaii, met, and fell in love. It is a funny movie but a bit bittersweet. Also starred Drew Barrymore as Lucy, who had short termed memory due to a car accident. But I have heard IZ's songs played in several movies. And you can refer to him as "Bruddah IZ", as everyone affectionately called him. He will be missed. 💙🌺

[@zanethind]

Omg I missed that they played this song in that movie I loved that movie

[@zanethind]

Next her should do a video on Bittersweet Symphony

[@keishhh03]

Yes braddah Iz passed long ago. If you think his voice is beautiful, his soul was even 10x more beautiful. His gentle soul was full of life. Braddah Iz was a humble man who always had jokes and would crack up everybody. He started off in a group called Makaha sons of Ni'ihau. And decided to go solo later on. This was a huge loss for the people of Hawaii, Huge. Much Aloha from the islands of Hawaii!

[@tarag7386]

So beautiful

[@sharmainetaua5436]

IZ is an inspiration and was loved by all. I was at Makua when they spread his ashes from the Hokule'a. Cars stopped along the 2 lane road leading to Ka'ena bringing traffic to a stand-still. Hundreds of people were wading in the water and hundreds more were on land. A procession of big rigs blew and held their horns echoing through the valley while his ashes were placed into the ocean making it sound as if the State of Hawaii was crying . . . it's a moment I will never forget. An incredible celebration of life for an incredible man!!

[@Blondie42]

It's a great song and video of a legendary singer 🏝🌈⛰️ I think after seeing this you might like the animated music video I lava you.

[@iamjenniferjames]

♥ Beautiful. RIP Iz.

[@overlordrockz]

The next song you should listen to off his should be Henehene Kou 'Aka, O'pae, or his medley of this and What a Wonderful World.

[@lucascyr98]

I can't believe you've never heard this song. It's also got something of an interesting story behind Israel (This guy, not the country) and the unfair way he was treated by music business types over his weight

[@zanethind]

That's stupid that they did that

[@pepsi797]

He passes away June 26. 1997. He was known as “The Voice of Hawai‘i”.

[@marilynn7799]

❤️🙏🏿😇

[@shanedawndusk3290]

The world will never know a legend like IZ again.

[@Monius13]

Rest in peace, Iz

[@jimmycampos3435]

Love his voice I'm at peace til tomorrow

[@rickgiles3633]

It’s the Polynesian version of a wake.

[@armandoheredia6819]

2024 big IZ. Lives

[@NightFogFilms]

This song is In the movie FIFTY FIRST DATES.

[@tammielongino7485]

That was well sang by him It was beautiful. ❤😭🎵

[@jonathanshrier3915]

The man was a legend R.I.P Iz he unfortunately passed away in his sleep from respiratory failure from being over weight. He will be missed but he will forever be in our hearts and a legend

[@HD-ip6cd]

Braddah IZ. Pronounced Kamaka vivo olé

[@DisfunktionalTV]

I was hoping you'd knew who this brother was haha

[@HD-ip6cd]

@@DisfunktionalTV oh yeah. I think most people in the Pacific area knows who IZ is. Especially the polynesia area.

[@renanice8486]

I sang this song in choir when i was in elementary school

[@Coachdoug4life]

He was 6 2 757lbs. Went by Bruddah I. Did this shit in 1 take at 3am

[@satriaperwira240]

RIP liz🙏

[@zanethind]

His voice was of pure peace

[@troytucker3467]

Thanks

[@roberthullinger7786]

Try white sandy beach also a nice song

[@markd4926]

Nice reaction bro! R.I.P.

[@oldschool72]

He sold over a million copies from just one of his albums and made two more albums before he died.

[@cpstratton67]

This version always hits me in the feels.

[@christophercollins9333]

He is to Hawaiians what Bob Marley is to Jamaica… you can find his CDs sold in the front window all over Hawaii still…

[@QwarkE1]

i have a hard time looking at these thumbnails without crying

[@mikaelerosecrans2093]

This is something you be listening to 1 am in the morning drinking Heineken

[@UpYourArsenal]

Looking this up prior would have taken away your visual reaction to the funeral scene - probably for the best you weren't aware and appreciated this for what it was, a masterpiece.

[@shadowsources]

4:44 I don't think so although the short that proceeded Moana called "Lava", I've always felt that the main character (the volcano) was modeled after IZ.

[@tysonlum8928]

You should check out Hawaii 78, N Dis Life , and Hawaiian Supaman. Hawaii 78 is a song about the how the ancient Hawaiians would feel if they saw what happend to Hawaii after the overthrow by the USA.

[@smalltalkgaming]

You need to listen to a guy called Songer from the uk. He has bars upon bars

[@joannalee4771]

Yes IZ passed away 💕

[@TheeDavidDee]

When our alien overlords return to earth and see all the misery and pain we've created, and they're just about to terminate us all, we will present them this song. It will be the saving grace of our species. It will say to them we are redeemable. RIP IZ

[@chevy266nova]

R I P IZ

[@fredinovejasjr6926]

You should listen to Braddah IZ Hawaiian Superman

[@billieyoung497]

yeah man,the end of the video was his funeral and they pour his ashes into the sea...the weight got him and he is gone.

[@wbutler856]

That scene is his funeral. In my opinion IZ is the best!!!

[@rumncoke3059]

👍🙏

[@irollerblade13]

Isreal was a gift to earth.

[@Doofus171]

You should watch "Tom Segura discovers Bert Kreischer Drinks Kool Aid"

[@benjaminayque2433]

Pls react to KATRINA VELARDE covers SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW.. amazing cover as well...

[@lindatalbot3268]

When he died the state of Hawaii flew the flag at half mast

[@christopherking4932]

Can you please react to Alvin Lee, the bluest blues 💙

[@jrbandala1757]

Why i cant find your reaction jo koy's puberty stand up.. 😁😁😁😁

[@williamcalkins2733]

yea he has passed away

[@mikaelerosecrans2093]

No disrespect I’m Hawaiian my mom went to ask for an autograph and I didn’t realize as a kid that most of the older Hawaiian generation where really hateful towards white people in general and my mom had the big island pigeon and was one Titah but IZ blew her off cuz he judged her by skin color. And I didn’t get it till I did research on what the white people did and I understand.

[@rrs4242]

FIRST TIME ??????, ok, ok , ok.......

[@danieldaugaard403]

Moana the rocks character is built on the rocks dad or granddad king Tonga I’m pretty sure, or that was rocks uncle… regardless not related to brother Iz

[@elischultes6587]

IZ won’t object to your pronunciation

[@aegontargaryen8965]

I'm sorry I had to comment on this one cause, I love your reactions. But, c'mon not one. Not a single one ever heard somewhere over the rainbow? Wizard of oz, 50 first dates, or.. any Hawaiian movie? Not you specifically just reactors.

[@kdiesel97]

Eva Cassidy's version is far superior

[@bangkithutajulu8851]

too much talking is not good

[@GaryHicks]

Then go watch the video. You clicked on a reaction video.

[@HD-ip6cd]

🤔😂😂 tell him Gary