FIRST TIME REACTING TO | ISRAEL "IZ" KAMAKAWIWOʻOLE "SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW" REACTION

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[@daylearceneaux4083]

I wouldn't characterize the ending as Sad at all. - - To the contrary, that was an amazing celebration and tribute to a man's life who obviously had a profound impact on those around him. - - May we all be so blessed to have a send off like that.

[@kylesummers1565]

I agree. Not sad at all when you move on to the next stage if you did what you could in the previous one. Peace, Love!!

[@stevesewell562]

I agree!

[@RyneMurray23]

They are celebrating his life by surfing, sailing, dancing, eating, and listening to music🔥🤙🏼

[@allensaunders449]

It's sad

[@SamSullyV]

Imagine having that many people there to celebrate you. What a testament to his impact.

[@danielwellman9865]

It was a tribute to brudda Iz, the proverbial gentle giant, and musical genius with his cover of "Over the Rainbow". He is a Hawaiian and national treasure. His "White Sandy Beach of Hawai'i" is one of the most beautiful love songs I've ever heard.

[@troystewart7730]

Iz is everywhere in Hawaii That’s a traditional burial and everyone splashing Remember Don’t cry because it’s over- Smile because it was

[@lizardkingof1968]

Iz called the key keeper of the music studio in the middle of the night and said he had something to record...they guy opened toe studio at 3 am, turned on the mics and Iz sang this song once...the rest is history...and yes that was footage of his funeral...

[@davidampeloquio4782]

Oh yeah he was a talented singer on of Hawaii's legend in our heart ALOHA FROM HAWAII 🤙🤙🤙

[@TheOriginalHeisenberg]

Makes me cry every time. It's a really special piece of music.

[@da_blade5040]

Agree 💯 😢😢😢💔 sad he's gone from us!! 😭

[@auntydale]

In another reaction video, the woman was already tearing up just at the “oooh” part.

[@jimmycampos3435]

I agree 💯

[@jimmycampos3435]

It sounded like a tribute to Hawaii. R.I.P. GENTLE SOUL GODS HOT U BY HIS SIDE MY BROTHER

[@mdh6977]

Yeah, me too... happy/sad... will be playing at my passing

[@jolenewitzel7919]

That is the song from Wizard of Oz. IZ does such a beautiful job on it. Another reactor said it should be played at all government meetings around the world and there would be no more wars. ❤

[@loyal7597]

Lol never gonna happen.

[@T.F.B.Enterprises]

@@loyal7597 You are right. People just like killing each other.

[@teachoc9482]

Yeah, def. And, the leaders should also be forced to go up on a space tourist ship to see the whole earth,a dn then then would see how united and one it all is. :) Right?

[@tinanickerson1006]

This was a tribute to him and yes this was his version of Judy Garlands song Somewhere Over The Rainbow. This vid is so moving in brings tears to my eyes. He was said to have had such a gentle soul. A beautiful voice gone to soon.

[@RFWieder]

IZ embodies Hawaii, the friendliness of it's people, the beauty of the islands, the laid back lifestyle. If you go to a quiet beach there and stand there with your eyes closed you will hear the ocean, feel the breeze and the sun, and you will have this song singing in your heart!! IZ lives!!

[@jong7513]

I cry every time I hear this song, even if it's just a clip. His voice is soulful.

[@mehaullawlor]

Check out Eva Cassidy rendition also of this song. It’s also very touching

[@shawnnixon2811]

Love IZs version of this song. Loves his medley even more of this song SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW and WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD.

[@BrodHotRod]

Amazing artist....Amazing song...Amazing man. A horrible loss still makes me sad. RIP IZ

[@rcinsley]

I'm surprised you didn't recognize Brudda Iz' version of "Over the Rainbow." It has been used many times in TV and movies. Iz was a beloved institution in Hawaii. From WikiPedia -- "On July 10, 1997, the Hawaiian flag flew at half-staff for Kamakawiwoʻole's funeral. His koa wood casket lay at the state capitol building in Honolulu, making him the third person (and the only non-government official) to be so honored. Approximately 10,000 people attended his funeral. Thousands of fans gathered as his ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean at Mākua Beach on July 12, 1997."

[@RobertNorthrop]

There are only a few songs that literally make me tear up every time I watch them on video. This beautiful rendition/tribute by IZ to "Over The Rainbow" (the song is on the soundtrack of many films and TV shows, btw) as well as Elvis's 1977 performance of "Unchained Melody", weeks before he died, come to mind.❤

[@x3mslayer]

This is just so beautiful to me, I like it more than original version thanks to the voice of this amazing man. RIP IZ

[@hibraisil]

This will happen a lot as your musical knowledge grows. You'll get to know someone, love them, then have to grieve that they are gone now. But it's worth it for the beauty of the songs.

[@nebidiaswift5200]

IZ made this HIS song IMO. He touched so many hearts and left like all the epic greats- too soon.

[@da_blade5040]

Probably One of the Most Iconic and Angelic Voices you'll EVER Hear!!! 😭💔 God Rest his Soul!! 😭😭 He's Sorely Missed!! 😟😟😟💔

[@Spunky62]

BEAUTIFUL!!!! The send off they had for him was SOOO WONDERFUL...RIP🙏😢

[@gibsond9236]

You haven't seen the Wizard of OZ? NO way! Judy Garland made the song famous and it became her signature song. Her performance is so beautiful. This version is redone in a different style. Still beautiful. IZ was such a great person... beautiful soul. Peace! Another performer that you should check out is Eva Cassidy. She performs this song and it is by far my favorite version.....Wait til you hear her voice! Peace!

[@weldonbailey1005]

Agree 100% @ Eva's version. Tops.

[@marshawolfe2948]

This is absolutely beautiful I remember seeing this about about Eight years ago The most beautifulest version of this song ever❤💛💙💚💜🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

[@ooshta]

Sweet reaction Britt. Iz was a wonderful Christian man from the island. This song is his version of the Judy Garland song. He also did his version of it's a "It's a Wonderful Life" and also infused the 2 songs together too sometimes when he sang them. God blessed him and his family and his songs. He was well loved on the island and around the world and still is. It was a sad but happy celebration when they did his ashes just as he asked. God bless you too and your family. 🙏❤

[@dgpatter]

I’m sure you know it’s wonderful world, not life.

[@slick8086]

The second song is "What a Wonderful World" famously sung by Louis Armstrong

[@nicolasfurnas5201]

His last name is pronounced "ka-MA-ka-vee-voh O-lay". And he now lives somewhere, over the rainbow.

[@hobbypassion]

An artist I learned about my second trip to Hawaii is Keali'i Reichel. My favorites song of his is 'Wanting Memories"

[@slick8086]

such a great song, this is a "mashup" of 2 songs. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World" (famously sung by Louis Armstrong)

[@michaelcalvert1954]

This is a beautiful version of this song. Makes me happy every time. You should react to Eva Cassidy's take on this song. It will give you a completely different feel than his.

[@kd8199]

Everything Eva sings is worth a lifetime of listening to.

[@weldonbailey1005]

Agree 100%...love IZ and Judy BUT Eva's version gets me in a way few songs ever have. Mark

[@timh8324]

@@weldonbailey1005 Totally agree - Eva's is the best.

[@jwhiteuk]

This is a beautiful and unforgettable version. Iz puts his own unmistakeable spin on this classic song. My personal favourite version is an incredibly moving acoustic interpretation by the late (and great) Eva Cassidy. It's something that is definately worth a listen to even if you choose not to react to it. I've seen a lot of reactions to Eva singing 'Over the Rainbow' and everyone was moved by it. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKPHaYmhqblrrrs

[@weldonbailey1005]

For me as well 3 versions of Over the Rainbow that stand far and above all others: the original, of course, by Judy Garland; this beautiful version by the world ambassador IZ; lastly, my favorite of all, the emotional version by Eva Cassidy who died much too young, at the age of 34 years, of melanoma cancer which spread. She passed about 10 months after recording her now famous version. I encourage all reading this to search her version and give it a listen. Google her personal story as well as it is deserving of a movie. Mark

[@jwhiteuk]

@@weldonbailey1005 I couldn't agree more!

[@BPEJS24-7]

I don't think anyone has ever or will ever do this song any better than IZ.

[@DaveJonesVideo]

It's "sort of" the same song. Judy Garland sang Over the Rainbow in the Wizard of Oz in 1939. In the 1950s Louis Armstrong revived it combining it with the song What A Wonderful World. "IZ" then revived that combined song adding a Hawaiian flavor. It was used in several movies and TV shows before he passed away. This video is a tribute to him and to him singing this song, which became his signature sound

[@clownzzz4837]

A classic song and a classic artist. RIP Iz. Thanks for your reactions. He does a mix of this song and 'What a Wonderful World', A Louis Armstrong cover.

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

THANK YOU...........this is the song that should be played by this Giant ( :) ) because it ties into so much more of his talent. Peace and Love

[@kentovewagenes1141]

The most beautiful version of this song ever ❤️

[@randieandjodistrom854]

My family and I were blessed to live in Hawaii for three years, and Brudda IZ passed away during the time we lived there. Even though we were "haoles," (white people, and to many Hawaiians, the same as "dumb haoles") we found the majority of Hawaiians to be very friendly and hospitable. However, we wouldn't allow our very white, very blonde daughter to attend public school as a 7th grader as it was almost assured she'd be physically assaulted on a regular basis, so home-schooled her for her own safety. Hawaii is a paradise, and everyone should have visiting Hawaii on their "bucket" list. Hawaiian culture is amazing. I'll never forget a church service I attended where a native Hawaiian said the true meaning of Aloha is to give, and to give, until you have nothing left, and then to give some more. It's shameful what we (the USA) did as a nation to the Kingdom of Hawaii, very much in the same vein as what was done to the native Americans and native Alaskans. I believe we as a country have worked hard to make amends, and we should continue to do so. Sorry for the "lecture," but just a part of my education after living in Hawaii.

[@qdav5]

So, so beautiful. I love the voice, the ukulele is perfect, and the laid-back relaxed feel that Iz gives to the song makes me want to spend the rest of my life on a beach in the South Pacific.

[@stephaniewashburn7700]

I cry every single time I hear this, because it is beautiful perfection RIP Iz 🖤

[@harrilynaiwohi-fs3up]

'Eo Bradda Iz...REST IN ALOHA! Mahalo for this reaction...love your channel. I am Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian), so I mahalo all the reactions videos from our native Hawaiian icons.

[@migsy2115]

This is Foreigners (external to Hawaii) best known Izzy song. Inside Hawaii i believe 'E ALA E ' is the Most Loved ;) X You'll see why :)

[@fredneecher1746]

Yes, it's the same song but most of it uses an alternative melody, not the one used in the movie. This version is pretty but not much more. You really, really should watch the original Wizard! The greatest Hollywood movie ever, the defining movie of the industry, and Over the Rainbow the most iconic song of cinema!

[@kanakalono]

RIP Braddah Iz! I miss you very much. Aloha Oe until we meet again.

[@marcsailers534]

If you really want to hear a different take on it , try Nina Hagen live version. One of my very favorites 😍 Luv your reactions Britt ❤️

[@scottpetitclerc9213]

RIP IZ He through his own flare into the song and killed it !!

[@FuzWuz64]

Yes, it's his traditional Hawaiian memorial. My hubby took me to Hawaii for our 26th anniversary. Most amazing place ever. And yep, rainbows are real in this video. This is one of my happy songs. 😊

[@peterhormell1511]

Yes it’s the same song. This is kind of like Iz’s take on “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”… the way Angelina sang “Bohemian Rhapsody “. They BOTH totally transformed their respective cover songs and their versions became ICONIC! I love your reaction channel Britt - I’m so glad I subscribed! ❤️

[@junkyardheaven]

Wonderful rendition - but still, Eva did it best...

[@teddtarr]

I recall this was played in the background during the ER tv show episode in which the Dr. Mark Green character passes away while at a tropical location w/ his wife. The only scene sadder than that was when the ER staff learned of his passing when a letter from his wife was read aloud to the group. Even though I knew it was all fictional, I found it difficult not to be emotionally affected. But I digress..... es tut mir leid.

[@mogwiawolf4354]

it suck that he left us to soon but we know where to find him

[@patriciaadams-rl4iz]

I just love you!!! You will love this song

[@Lokahi-fo-life]

Bruddah IZ is our Elvis, Beatles, Aretha. This video was made in a tribute to his life after he passed. This was his crossover into the more USA mainstream. My sister’s favorite song was White Sandy Beach and it was played at her funeral. I get goosebumps when I hear him sing so I get goosebumps daily. I tear up too.

[@livylu6287]

My dad is a “native Hawaiian.” He is Hawaiian/Chinese, but he was born and raised in Hawaii. We grew up on this music. Even though he joined the military and moved to the mainland before I was born, he tried really hard to teach us his songs and culture. ❤ Unfortunately, by the time he retired from the military, he had seven kids. They didn’t want to relocate that many people back to Hawaii, so we stayed here on the mainland.

[@mj95b]

I too have kanaka maoli blood (along with a ton of other stuff!) and was bornnin raisednon Oahu)and my DH (haole) and I were in the Army. Our kids only spent a few years in Hawaiin(we were stationed there), but I tried my best to keep them in touch with our Hawaiian culture and the tradition I grew up with. Our kids loved Bruddah IZ and my son named his son "Kainoa" and my grandson loves having his very own song sung by this gentle giant.

[@patrickpb3353]

We used to watch the Wizard of Oz every Christmas in Scotland as well in the 70’s

[@mitcht2717]

I sure liked your reaction - I discovered this video maybe 10-15 years ago and it's a happy tear-jeriking kind of video - IZ died in June, 1997, and was a spokesperson for native Hawaiian people and is now - I believe - a folk "hero" beloved by Hawaiians. The video itself is beautiful - his smiles, IZ in the pacific, the rainbows, Kilauea (I think) erupting in the background and then a multitude celebrating IZ and what he gave to them - it's wonderful. Just think The Wizard of Oz and Judy Garland singing this was in 1939!!

[@imtherapycat]

IZ was a beautiful singer and a beautiful soul. So sad that he passed at such a young age...

[@sarahlynnie2000]

My husband and I honeymooned in Hawaii. I have almost a full roll of just rainbow pics. Almost a rainbow everyday, over the ocean, with the whales and dolphins swimming underneath. Breathtaking. RIP Brother IZ!

[@makana8083]

Our Hawaiian SupahMan!!! RIP Braddah IZ !!! ❤️ Ur Reaction. Don't Stress Stay Blessed!!! Much Love 4rm Hawai'i 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@myerr21]

This song always makes me think of my mom, and it always makes me cry. Shes still alive, but it accesses some part of my brain from when i was a baby and she would sing to me.

[@DodsonDodsworth]

This song by this artist "iz" did not come out on the original wizard of Oz....this song by this artist came out at the end of a movie called Fifty First Dates with Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler. It played at the end of the movie....I really liked this version of the song though they are both good.

[@KHallesy]

It was Iz singing his own tribute song. And yes its the same song. You have to watch the Wizard of Oz. I watched it every year growing up in the 60's and 70's. It is a bit more of a children's show but since its such a classic you need to watch it at least once. Great review. I was waiting for you to realize he was singing his own tribute song. He was loved by so many! One of Hawaii's many treasures and whenever I go to Hawaii his song is always playing at least a few times in random places.

[@greendragonpublishing]

It's the same song, just a really laid-back Hawai'i version. IZ evidently had the idea for this version, set up studio time and recorded it all in one night.

[@danielbenincasa770]

This guys voice amazing. He was so happy. They all came out for his song

[@johncanon5007]

Iz was a member of the group, The Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau. My favorite album of theirs is Makaha Bash 3: Live at the Shell. Check it out! Peace!

[@rlew49ers]

Same song different arrangement, IZ's version is a combination of folk/world/country. Judy Garland's version was a ballad. Eve Cassidy's arrangement was folk. IZ weighted 1000 pounds at his death in 1997. "The Voice of Hawaii" was honored with a tradition Hawaiian funeral where 10,000 people attended; cars and trucks honked there horns and the Hawaiian flag was flown at half staff.

[@DrTramp-uu1hh]

Brudda IZ was a beautiful person and personified the best of the Hawaiian people and culture. During the ceremony of giving his ashes to the sea the truckers on Oahu sounded their horns and it sounded like the island itself was mourning. I love everything he did from his start with the Makaha Sons of Niʻihau to his last songs but two of my favorites are his version of "Take Me Home Country Roads" and his heart rending rendition of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". Aloha to my Big Island 'Ohana

[@guitar_noodle]

Braddah Iz RIP. Ka-ma-ka-vi-va-ole (like the Spanish Ole) is how to pronounce his last name. This is a cover of Somewhere over the rainbow that Judy Garland sang in the movie. There is another version where he did this song and What a wonderful world by Louis Armstrong mash up.

[@spikea.3547]

IT IS A TRIBUTE TO HIM. and at the end of that video,(watch it) they're pouring his ashes out over the water. That's why everyone's screaming and splashing the water. Not an expert, but that's a Hawaiian traditional type of send off.

[@rudewalrus5636]

1) You absolutely must watch The Wizard of Oz sometime, it is a classic; 2) Yes, millions of us watched it every year, back in the pre-VCR days when the network would show it every year (same for Sound of Music); 3) its a long-ish movie and lots of us fell asleep (or were sent to bed) before it ended, more than once; 4) Judy Garland was a phenomenal singer, and her original rendition of Over the Rainbow is and always will be the benchmark against which all others will be measured; 5) this renditions is very, very different, and yet it is also heartbreakingly beautiful - so much so that it really has earned a place as one of the two definitive renditions, and least in my mind.

[@JNKArts88]

I love people like this dude. Myself I’m too “nervous”. This mf sounds FREE. Love that ♥️

[@browniewin4121]

I heard this on my car radio, not sure how long that was after it first came out? I loved it, but remember thinking, this guy sounds like he has congestive heart failure. When I got home I googled him and learned he was dead already. Sadly, not surprised. The original Judy Garland version was excellent, I enjoyed this one almost more, but by far I recommend the live recording by Eva Cassidy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKPHaYmhqblrrrs

[@laurathornton1456]

I used to say that nobody should sing this but Judy Garland. Now I say nobody should sing this but Iz! Same thing for Wonderful World. I came to him, like you did, after his death but thank God he left us his glorious angel music . I love " chim-e-ney tops" too.

[@celticteigyr]

Same lyrics- different arrangements. His funeral turned out THOUSANDS Of people who lined the shores and on boats as his ashes are scattered into the ocean. Also, if you ever go to Hawaii- avoid commercially owned/ investor-owned places and frequent Native businesses. The Natives are being "Priced out of Paradise"- I have cousins that were forced to leave their Native Hawaii (and her husband is indigenous roots) because the investment companies are buying up the homes and turning them into vacation rentals - which in turns raises the property tax, cost of living/ food, and the rent for even one of their small houses for the natives.

[@armynurseboy]

The original version of this song was sung by Judy Garland in 1939. This was a cover done by Iz back in the 90's before he passed. It's probably one of the most iconic versions of this song ever recorded.

[@lucyjune]

Such a very different version of Over the Rainbow, different melody and mixed-up lyrics, but very beautiful.

[@herrunsinn774]

My God, this girl is "empty inside". Ya... It's all about her in the end, isn't it? It's time to click, "Don't recommend channel", so no more of her vids pop up.

[@johnchittick900]

No its Bruda IZ... rip and God bless... whole island stopped for his funeral... such a huge voice! scattered ashes at Wainae

[@Rainbow.Pegacorn.Cosplay]

Between this version and the 1939 version from Judy Garland, Somewhere Over The Rainbow is one of my favorite songs.

[@daviddempsey8721]

This is Iz's version. The classic is very different rhythm but same words and tune. Check out the story of it's recording. Iz rang his producer up at night to record it as he had sudden inspiration... magic. At 4:40 you talked about it being Polynesian , it was his people releasing his ashes at sea. Gone too young. Much loved.

[@muffinamy83]

This is the song Judy Garland immortalized in the 1939 film. Iz just made it his own in the most beautiful way.

[@ReesieandLee]

This song makes me homesick. I’m a Lahaina girl, and have missed it every day since we moved. I watched Lahaina burn the last 2 days. I have friends missing, people lost their pets. Please donate to your local Red Cross.

[@askandytsai]

I loved on Honolulu for six months, and they have rainbows almost everyday, and fireworks at night at the beach most days too. Love Iz.❤

[@sentokigames151]

I stumbled on this song years ago. Thought it was a great version, I was actually looking up this song kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKGZeYOae899ndU but couldn't remember the artist. KZbin gave me Iz so I watched it. Looked up some more about him and found out he was dead etc. Still a great version.

[@TAITUA24]

You should check out Stan Walker and The Levites - Ultra Light beam it's a cover of a Kanye song. But damn Stan can sing

[@stevechapasko5244]

Wow.... You sincerely have a lovely voice. You have a voice like a lullaby, very bluesy, kinda Jewlesk

[@vincentvancraig]

Its a brilliant cover of the exact same song & he made it his own in genius way....talent borrows, & genius steals, Picasso style.

[@SIR-DanielHunter]

Before your through with your reactions journey you will be a different person. You will be enlightened and see life differently from different cultural perspectives.😇

[@pjenn1]

Bruddah Iz is singing his version on the Island he was born and raised. Lots of rainbows in Hawaii. He passed away at 36 from complications of obesity. And the last part at the ocean and they blow the horn is the burial of Iz. They celebrated his death. And yes same song as Judy sang i love her version but i love his more! Lots of people play this at funerals now.

[@didgemonkey]

Probably my favourite version of this song, the only rival being by Eva Cassidy... you really should react to that too.... 😊

[@marklopez555]

Everyone wants to leave something behind , this man took a 1939 song and made it a legend , International , hope the family gets money for this song forever, this young man died too early in life but left as a true Hawaiian and a American legend , nobody will ever forget this song will be played into the stars .

[@1dkappe]

A cover in a minor key mashed up with “what a wonderful world” by Louis Armstrong.

[@wehilanimuller6417]

He's Hawaii's Native son...we miss him and his beautiful voice🌺🌈🏄‍♂️

[@terranceroff8113]

Let me suggest to you Hapa's rendition/cover of "In the Name of Love" which is also a tribute to MLK.

[@timfeeley714-25]

Kamakavivo'ole (kah mah kah vivo olay) The canoe that they poured IZ's ashes from is the famous Hokulea ( hoh koo lay uh) which has travelled all over the world. The apostrophe in Hawaiian is a glottal stop and is called an Okina.

[@JTQA_Tester]

This song is two songs in one actually. Somewhere over the Rainbow and it's a wonderful world

[@DavidKing-ut9wr]

This is the Brother Iz version. Same song but Iz , being Iz, sang what he remembered of the song and it worked really well.

[@SC-gp7kt]

This and Eva Cassidy 's version are my favorites. I just wish he hadn't gotten the lyrics confused, and that it was the full lengrh 💔

[@gaillouise8310]

Iz is Hawaiiwn, born and raised and promoted Hawaiian music all his life. It is the song that Judy Garland made popular.

[@keganje]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but one version he sings has over 1.2 BILLION, with a B! views, 100 of them are me.

[@jamesbull6266]

It is definetly the same lyrics and based on the same tune, but Israe's unique Hawaiian take on it. I've seen other videos of him singing this but hadn't seen this tribute with his ashes being spread in the ocean--very appropriate for him!!!

[@teachoc9482]

Girl... if you love rainbows like I do, you have to look up "double rainbow all teh way" man. He is a bit of a meme, but sooooo cool!!

[@kevin982]

It is seldom a cover can sound better than the original. It's more upbeat and maybe why I think it's better. No doubt others will have a different opinion.

[@martinpauga8155]

Can you check out “Ultra Beam” sung by Stan Walker 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sandralorenz1796]

It is a different treatment of "Over the Rainbow". IZ passed in 1987 away at the age of 38. Those are his ashes they are spreading.

[@heidimackay1902]

Israel was such a Beautiful human being so sad he was taken from this earth far too early and is so deeply missed ❤ his music is simply heavenly 😇🌈🌈🌈