First time hearing SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW ISRAEL IZ KAMAKAWIWO'OLE | REACTION

[@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!!

[@trudywolfe2795]

He passed away in 1997 at the age of 38. In the end of this video they are celebrating his life and pouring his ashes into the sea. We still love you IZ. ❤❤❤❤

[@blairkimberlin3447]

hands down my favorite version of this song. I get emotional every time I hear. He had a voice that made you believe that there is good in the world when so many things show otherwise

[@gkelly1528]

IZ was a native Hawaiian. He was considered the "Voice of Hawaii" and won many honors. When he passed he was given a state funeral. We saw scenes of the scattering of his ashes witnessed by thousands at the end of that video. He was a musical treasure and a strong advocate for the native Hawaiian people.

[@bobbiewallace4008]

I didn't know he died

[@mebansharaisantasticokhong7312]

@@bobbiewallace4008 1998. Age 38 or something.. man came to the world to give us magical music and left in peace ✌️

[@MaybeDHitHim]

Voice of Hawai'i? Fuck that. You already had Don Ho. You gotta share him with us just like Black people shared Marvin Gaye with the rest of the world. I know it's a strain to you but humanity, all of us, needed a small piece of him. Maybe that's why he was so big and so gentle.

[@BradahBronkz]

Bradah iz was a true spirit of aloha he will always be remembered and always embraced by our people as a gift from God much alohaz

[@coldspring624]

You nailed it.....this is healing

[@MaybeDHitHim]

I don't care who you are, that song is riveting.

[@paulinesoares3594]

I cry every time I watch this, especially where they throw his ashes in the ocean.

[@BlueOrbee]

Me too it’s a beautiful song and it’s a good send off to a wonderful man

[@nordogvids]

My eyes tear up hearing this song

[@dagmar.6954]

Such a beautiful version of this song. So many people have recorded it over the years but I feel this is one of the best. Sadly Israel IZ Kamakawiwoʻole died at the age of 38 in 1997. "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" was written for the 1939 film "The Wizard Of Oz" & was sung by actress Judy Garland.

[@rebeccalipps23]

Hey Dagmar!! As usual, with your accurate details summarizing the life & times of the music of my life, my thanks.

[@amymiwa]

Bruddah Iz is Hawaiian. He was such a beautiful soul and will forever be missed. Rest In Paradise forever Iz 🤙🏼

[@maryhanrahan]

Very touching when they were scattering his ashes at the end

[@megastardave]

So pure, class, beautiful, a special talent ...

[@72mossy]

My Daughter is learning to play the Ukulele, we are another native island people, Irish.

[@tulipan1078]

Beautiful.....

[@GinMae]

thanks, Mug! IZ "the big man" was an amazing musician.. especially that sweet voice.. truly unique.. much loved and remembered.. as you see at the end of the video... (his beloved friends and admirers return his ashes to the sea.. sad, but appropriate...)

[@mikeyates7931]

Big Man had the voice of an ANGEL 😇 RIP , bruda Iz 🤙

[@bryanCJC2105]

I am so glad you listened to this. It absolutely reaches into your heart. I get a lump in my throat every time. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was a native of Hawai'i and named "the voice of Hawai'i". This man had soul and I can easily see why he is a favored son of Hawai'i. At the end of the video, you see the joyful ceremony where he was celebrated as his ashes were given to the Pacific Ocean.

[@jamesewilliams1900]

He recorded this in 1 take at 3:30 in the morning after having a dream and convincing a recording studio to open that early in the morning.

[@MobiusBandwidth]

magic happens at 330am sometimes. such a treasure. you have to go with it when you feel it, I've often thought "I never would have written this particular song if I hadn't picked up an instrument just when I did." ok, obviously you're not gonna write if you don't sit down to, but I mean, a specific song may only come from the universe through you at a specific time.

[@timfeeley714-25]

Kamakawiwo'ole (kah mah kah vivo olay) the canoe that his ashes were poured from is the world famous Hokulea (hoh koo lay uh) which has sailed all over the world.

[@lennieblue]

Your description or thoughts on musicians and singers being healers, wow. That struck a chord with me. I'd never thought of that but yes, so true. I love IZ. Check out some of his live on stage. Such a positive bright soul. ❤

[@melissacaddell2604]

His voice is from the angels. It immediately puts me in my emotions. Beautiful. Gone way too soon.

[@Steve-hq4fm]

Angelic.

[@deanwilliams8331]

You are great

[@peperino25]

i recommend two Classic Brazilian songs : *Kaoma - Lambada (Official Video) 1989 HD* & *"The Girl from Ipanema" - Astrud Gilberto, João Gilberto and Stan Getz (1962)* (Audio)

[@MrNobody0F]

R.I.P ISRAEL IZ KAMAKAWIWO'OLE, so sadd that we dont get any more of his songs

[@novemberwallace7059]

You should hear him sing in this life and on a white sandy beach

[@christinawoolley6206]

He was so special! I agree with you in regards to the healing aspects of some musical artists. Serving as a conduit….creating something magical from a higher source, whatever that may mean to one. I’m so happy you have met Iz and his gift to humanity! 😽🎶

[@paulaw4854]

His version of the Judy Garland song from The Wizard of Oz movie.

[@lbdjthethird1240]

Man, I caught a short of yours and decided to check out your channel. I love this song, have loved it for a long time, makes me cry just thinking about it, and I still have not even watched your reaction to it but am seriously looking forward to it. Here we go! Haha, he had you hooked at 0:36. Can see it in your eyes. That is the look of a man who just got kicked in the feels by a emotional donkey. So glad I landed here.

[@philsdon8932]

He was over a thousand pounds when he died. He carried an oxygen tank with him everywhere he went.

[@jennhurl]

I was raised on the beach. Each year I take my children back to my hometown for two weeks. We have a tradition that once we pack everything into the car to leave the last thing we do is walk back to the beach & sit in the sand with our toes in the surf & play this song. It's a special moment for us. Not to be morbid, but my children know to place my ashes into the Gulf & this is the song that will be played. That beach & this song will forever be special to them. ❤

[@JanHurstonHolland]

They were spreading his ashes in that water!

[@qjinu2813]

He was actually full Hawaiian I’m pretty sure

[@808mauidad]

Pronounce it like this: Ka-ma-ka-Vee-Voh-OH-Leh

[@paulashanks3129]

❤🎉

[@kipaldosa]

He is not samoan he is Hawaiian

[@Mary-xo7ue]

RIP Izzy. Voice of Angel❤❤😢

[@darkomtobia]

This was played at a dear friend's funeral. Always reminds me of my lost brother. RIP

[@nickcaputo3406]

🤟🤟❤️

[@davidbanachek7966]

Great cover from the song originally recorded by Judy Garland for the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz. Not sure if many in your generation even watched The Wizard of Oz, but it is one of the all-time great classics. Impressive production values for 1939.

[@LadyGator1983]

Amen!!!

[@ThistleAndSea]

IZ was a treasure. Thanks for sharing this pne. 🙂

[@kipaldosa]

You say the wi as a v in Hawaiian

[@thumpyloudfoot864]

I would've warned you...

[@EarthWalker2023]

His ashes given to the water and island

[@peaceofpiety]

In the presence of now, real-eyesing while watching this with my real-eyes... drinking pure water from a Mug while eating Hawaiian bread... watching Mug review an artist who is Hawaiian bred. Consciousness is Divine!

[@soultrampamplification8425]

I chose this song for the father/daughter dance at my daughter's wedding (she was unaware of my choice). She was in tears the entire time we danced. I love the song, but it was a bad choice for what was one of the most emotional days of my daughter's life. Well, it was memorable. Live and learn!

[@debbiethomasson2709]

His footsteps erased by the waves, ukulele alone in the jungle...

[@kilroygirl7347]

Great reaction as always. Please react to Silk Sonic singing Smokin' Out The Window. You'll love it.

[@jammyscouser2583]

Close pronunciation bro. The apostrophe is like a break between the vowles. Same as Hawai'i

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥😥

[@chrischar9428]

Think it was recorded in 1988

[@leahdoerr731]

Hello from Cody Wyoming 😊you're awesome keep it up..check out DimashSOS

[@DannKriss]

We are all healers, brother. Some people just have such a hard struggle, it can be hard to see. We all touch someone somewhere, most of the time never ever knowing the real impact. But we can all help someone who's hurting, even when we are hurting, and it helps. We all have the gift to heal another, it's healing ourselves that is hardest.