Somewhere over the Rainbow - Israel "IZ" REACTION

[@brianpayne1016]

He is now singing in that great choir in heaven with elvis Eva Cassidy etc. RIP big man

[@nanidogmomstevens6386]

What? How sad! Love his version. Be blest.☦️👩🏻‍🦳🐾🐾

[@JohnCran]

He always had a voice of an angel..

[@off7459]

"big man"

[@carreteFILMSPro]

Oh no what happened? :(

[@leejeffrey5924]

@@carreteFILMSPro He died.

[@dougsnova1]

Brudda IZ was a friend. He was loved by all. Mahalo for giving IZ a listen.

[@geni2906]

Sorry for your loss. His voice is a lullaby. Beautiful

[@midgetarmy154]

dude you were blessed to know IZ, I used to sing this to my kids when they were babies, we still listen to this day epic

[@jeanninemartin5507]

I love his music! Bought his cd when I was in Hawaii! Twinkle, twinkle is great too! Hell, everything he sings is great!

[@Bshwag]

I know what it's like to lose a friend, I bet he would be glad to know he's still remembered. Be well my friend.

[@teresaclark5465]

He was beautiful inside and out

[@michellecole6325]

His full name was Israel kamakawiwo. It's long and a bit difficult to pronounce so they just call him "Iz", pronounced like the worrd "is". He was so lovely. A tragedy that we lost him so young :( The scene at the end was, I believe, his friends and family releasing his ashes into the sea.

[@OhMyGoshIndia]

thank you for that

[@normaowens7340]

Yep it was. It's so sad to lose such a great man with so much talent

[@imuawarriors]

Kamakawiwo'ole.

[@cutthr0atjake]

Almost. His full name was actually: Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole

[@samperez2171]

There’s a good video of one of his last performances and he reconciled with ex band/friends on stage. Very emotional

[@enigma077]

Hon, those were his ashes they were putting in the ocean ... makes me cry every time I hear this 💙🧜🏻‍♀️

[@CheyenneCoxen]

Me too!!!

[@brendanchwascinski2310]

He's a great singer

[@brendanchwascinski2310]

Did he have a wife

[@enigma077]

Brendan Chwascinski yes he had a wife and a daughter 💙🧜🏻‍♀️

[@armywife1641]

howaboutit11 why do you have to be rude??? Can’t you just appreciate this performance??

[@Gizmologist1]

The crowd was celebrating his life. That was his funeral with the scattering of his ashes.

[@franciswilson359]

His rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is just beautiful. Before I knew it ---the tears were streaming down my face. The releasing of the ashes over the water was so sad ---but he at least got to share with the world his great gift of song and his inner beauty.

[@MorrigansRaven3944]

Yes...this one was nice, but I REALLY love the extended version. I'll listen to him either way, though. ❤ RIP IZ ❤

[@annemariebrzon5113]

Exactly same.. bluebells fly.. I’m so glad I knew his voice at all..

[@markusschenkl7943]

Every time I listen to that song, sung by this gentle giant with that soothing voice, it brings me to tears. Just can't help it...

[@mizdink]

I cry everytime I hear his version. So moving.

[@ladiemmanuel5773]

Oh my Lord me too!!!! I basically beginning to bawl almost grieve because I watched the videos and his story online♥ For me him singing this song is as if he is speaking about his own thoughts and at the same time speaking to the listener about where he will be soon. Very ominous and foreboding....

[@markcainyourfriendinthecar3387]

Went to Hawaii in high school and got to hear him in concert. This is my favorite version of this song.

[@KarlMcMAn]

Thats brotha IZ. It always makes me cry a little when i hear him sing. Miss you brotha

[@aaaaaaa44334]

He is not dead He is somewhere over the rainbow

[@themcvirgin]

Gabriel Mendes true god bless

[@petrastratmann2858]

AND there he joins being with freddy

[@jdsmalls2511]

@Roxan Megens stfu

[@ericlevi5729]

ANEN MAY HE #RIP forever

[@rwmcgeesr]

I discovered him after his death. So sad that I did not know his music while he was alive.

[@babysluss68]

he would be happy though that his music is still bringing joy, he was too good a person and a sad loss

[@cj_creeps4596]

He passed in 1998 i think

[@lunarose698]

One of the prettiest songs I've ever heard.

[@paulkmetko6979]

He is the best i do we are losing the best people.

[@esthervaneijk4586]

About six seconds after I heard this song for the first time I had bought it. Wonderful gentle voice.

[@Eli_skips]

His birthday would’ve been today. Just discovered him today. I cried right away when listening to this. His soul is very pure and he is somewhere in those rainbows now.

[@lorilxn1597]

Such a beautiful voice, I got goosebumps the first time I heard him do this. Still get them now, I was so sad when he passed away 😭

[@stephendavidallen]

Such a perfect voice and such a kind soul. Israel will be missed deeply by all. Such beauty is a rare thing in this world. Happiness and sadness are are two sides of the same coin.

[@GinMae]

Beautiful voice from a beautiful man -- lost too soon...

[@Tijuanabill]

THAT BIG OLE MAN....HE GAVE ME THE CRYS...not even gonna lie

[@hawaiianlife1011]

they also played this song in New York Times Square (sorry forget what year) when they dropped the ball to celebrate New Years (7pm Hawai'i time) and I heard his voice echoing throughout New York and thought wow braddah IZ how far your voice has gone now...

[@bellavita1323]

This song moves me to tears. My favorite movie as a child was The Wizard of Oz, so this song is felt in my heart but when I heard this version it truly moved me and such a beautiful person. My son's name is Israel and we call him Iz or Izzy. He's our world. ❤️❤️❤️

[@wendyfryslan997]

With a smile and a tear i am watching this... very emotional.. RIP Big Man

[@trubblesiriahrenn751]

Thanks India. We teach in our family.... Close your eyes to open your heart, When you open your heart...... You start to see through it and not your just your eyes. I know you think you understand what you are doing.... Letting people see other genres. And Times. Your greatest gift, is, you are one on one, your reaction.... You are not letting anything come between you and the single person you are reaching at that moment. We love your comments... But we really love that you are showing the world how to listen with your heart, and see things..... An Italian Tenor like Pavarotti, a 60's Duo like the Righteous Brothers, to Iz.... You reach people and that's what we all need!

[@lrjetmech83]

I went to Hawaii in January, 2009 to fix one of our Dassault Falcon aircraft that had some problems. I was there for almost 3 weeks and you could still hear this song everywhere you went. He was an Hawaiian treasure and legend and always will be. I'm sure it's still heard everywhere there to this day.

[@dondon6655]

While I live on the mainland now, when I hear Israel's voice I am back in Hawaii. He became a huge international star before he died.

[@thedudeabides7652]

I've listened to this song for years over and over after my dad passed away. Makes me a little sad to hear but cleanses the soul. This guys voice is almost angelic. It's nothing more than his voice and a ukulele. It's truly pure and talent. Nothing more

[@randygumaer282]

He was a beautiful soul, his music about Hawaii is simply beautiful. I highly recommend listening to more of his music.

[@allenjohnson6709]

Im glad you shared Iz with us. We all need more Iz in our life.

[@tsfmnlb]

I feel sad for the three people who gave this a thumb's down.

[@seelenwinter6662]

let them... god himself could sing a song and he will get thumps down... or can you show me one video without...?

[@tomoxfford]

I expect they doubt she has never heard such a wide variety of some of the most famous songs on the planet.

[@thathawaiiandude787]

tsfmnlb It’s ok, brother. This tech world we live in now we have to deal with keyboard warriors. Just got scroll on down once you/we read the first few negative words. Not worth letting clowns bring the spirit down, imho. Aloha!🤙🏾

[@trankisfian]

oh wow now its 46 (currently in May, 2020)

[@sebastianscholz4900]

@@seelenwinter6662 ich denke du kennst scooter 😏

[@margieway7179]

So the boat coming in and the people cheering as they poured the ashes those were his ashes?? Oh my this is sad yet beautiful rest in peace

[@grelch]

Yes, that was his funeral. It's especially moving because it was a celebration and expression of joy rather than sadness. Joy is what IZ brought to people.

[@thathawaiiandude787]

Margie Way Yes, it was so surreal that whole day. There was a parade of cars a few miles long heading towards that beach to spread his ashes and to say “a hui hou”(until we meet again). It was an amazing day. The man was loved by all here in Hawai’i. He was very genuine in his personality with how he treated his fans. I went to several party’s that he played when he was in a popular Traditional Hawaiian group (Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau) and when he went solo... and never turned any fan away. I also went to one of his concerts a few months before brother passed away. After the show he’d sit on a chair on the stage...a single line formed to get autographs or pics with him. The line was massively long. But you know what?... he stayed and greeted all until everyone was gone. You know how I know? My sons, my co-workers and I were the very last in line. lol. And when we reached him his face didn’t show like “hurry up” or rushed us to take pics etc. and always with that huge Hawaiian smile. He even gave my sons a little life lesson to listen their parents, stay in school and don’t get into gangs. That tore off message. When we drove home it was all my sons were talking about. lol. He just had that cool aura around him. It’s so hard to put in words to try and paint a picture of just how cool the Brother was. Miss brother! He is a legend here. And one of a kind. Aloha Margie! And take care 🤙🏾

[@robvic1037]

It is a tradition

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

IZ was a once in a lifetime! 💔 I adore his version of this song! He and his gentle, sweet way is sorely missed. ❤️

[@stephaniemarie2074]

How could you possibly not like this song? Its beautiful

[@johnstark9630]

Freaking awesome singer and man....you are still sorely missed, Izs.

[@glenmacdonald7005]

I have known this song all my life. A beautiful song. One day when my grandson was only one month old this version came on over the radio. He fell asleep in my arms as I sang along with it. From that day on for three years I would sing him to sleep every afternoon at nap time. A memory I will cherish for ever.

[@michaelhoneybone9857]

Brings me to tears. Was played at my mums funeral

[@michelegillespie1971]

My mom loved him so much and this version of this song. She cried when he passed. They are actually celebrating his life at the end of the video. She also requested we play this at her funeral services. And so we did. Beautiful!!

[@cjhere2224]

My Nephew had a stroke at an early age and there was no coming back. We played this on his way to surgery to donate the rest of his good organs. The whole way down from his room to the OR was this song. The hospital nurses and doctors lined up along the isle and gave him a good bye. it was tough to wheel him down and say good bye.

[@ambroseasylum9777]

I am always crying in this song... so beautiful and menacing 🥺🥺🥺🥺❤❤❤❤

[@bradmossman7201]

This cover was so great. And he meant so much to many people in Hawaii. RIP, no rest in joy!

[@giannistsoukatos4205]

One of the most amazing voices this planet has ever listened to.A voice that speaks and connects directly to your soul making you shed a tear without even knowing, until it drops.Unbelievable singer.

[@trucknlifewithladybelle5557]

I LOVE His voice..it makes me cry knowing that his ceremony was so wonderful and so respected...

[@dana_brooke_27]

This version will always be the best...rest peacefully Israel💖

[@ashleyshayday1526]

I loved Iz and listened to his song over and over as a kid. And this music video made me cry so hard when it showed LIVE FOOTAGE of people at Iz's memorial and they poured his ashes into the water. Ugh! CUE THE ELEPHANT TEARS FOLKS! Man its been over 20 years since he died and I still get emotional over it. He had such a sweet and heavenly voice. And I know be up in Heaven now singing in that big choir in Heaven still blowing peoples minds away with his talent. He finally made it to that land he dreamed up Somewhere Over The Rainbow!💖 R.I.P. Iz!😘

[@meauxbull4321]

Iz's rendition of Somewhere over the Rainbow is haunting and beautiful!! Dude had some pipes!!!

[@richarderickson5965]

I had an opportunity to meet him just by accident when I was stationed in Hawaii. If I remember correctly he was so popular even Don Ho asked him to come to one of his shows to sing.

[@iceheart6480]

There's an extended version where he sings "wonderful world" in the middle of the song.

[@jadarv]

I kept waiting for that and thought maybe I was remembering wrong.

[@bradchang5076]

Beautiful legacy that he left for all of us!

[@ThePinkDragon]

beautiful soothing song no matter who sang it. that song was a gift from God for troubled times. Rip IZ and JUDY

[@mustangsally1058]

Thank you so much for such a touching review on this one. Even after all these years and his passing he's still picking up many fans and it's no wonder, he was a beautiful soul with a beautiful voice and talent. He left us at an age too young, was loved by so many and will always be missed.

[@wendyryder2708]

Thanks for reacting India! My youngest daughter doesn't like to listen to this because when she was in Grade 9 in high school, one of the boys in her grade passed away from a brain disease and they had a memorial service for him at school and one of the girls sang this song! She can't bear to hear it because in reminds her of Calvin! So sad! I love it! Thanks again! Glad you liked it! Stay safe! From Australia.

[@tenmrchicken2719]

This song was played on the car radio when my mom brought me back from the Hospital after I was born.

[@pearsecasey3339]

Hi India, just found ur channel. I'm a 58 year old Irish man & a new international fan. I love To see u young Americans watching the 70s & 80s British classics. My favorite Christmas song is SLADE, merry christmas everyone. Give it a try Everyone. Thanks.

[@greendragonpublishing]

Such a gentle, lovely soul. Mahalo!

[@randygumaer282]

IZ was a beautiful soul he was the musical soul of Hawaii loved by many millions of people of the world. the ending of this video is so beautifully sad it brings tears to my eyes every time I see it. You should check out his song Hawaii it is so beautiful. They were dropping his ashes at the end of this video.

[@poipounda6232]

The One and Only, Hawaiian Supa-Man himself... Israel Ka'ano'i Kamakawiwo'ole. So awesome to see you do a reaction video to Braddah Iz and his version of Somewhere Over The Rainbow. The end of the video showed his Celebration of Life held at Makua beach where his ashes were spread off of the very prestigious voyaging canoe Hokule'a. What a wonderful reaction vid!! Over a decade after his passing and he's still spreading his Aloha!! Rest In Love Braddah Iz!!

[@geraldjohnson4013]

I remember the episode of ER they used this version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow when Dr. Green died of brain cancer in Hawaii.

[@oldspiritart647]

Gerald Johnson right, that’s when I first heard this gorgeous piece. Hauntingly sweet.

[@lindamyers9736]

great voice... RIP Israel IZ so beautiful

[@sparkyfromel]

his KZbin is above the billion mark , most cried with joy , even when his ashes were given to the sea , there was joy

[@rebeccatopken6331]

I have been hearing this a lot lately on the radio. I am a Judy Garland fan, but I really do love this version. Such a gentle redention

[@sunsetbeach2893]

Unko IZ was such a treasure to us all. In a time in Hawaii when troubles and worries were gone when Ohana would bust out their ukuleles and start jamming and singing like IZ did. Mahalo mahalo maahhhaaallloooo for spending some time with him in This song. And mahalo for sharing your reactions with us. Aloha, sista!

[@rapier5]

The greatest song of the 20th century caressed by the most beautiful human singing voice that can be.

[@markcainyourfriendinthecar3387]

Such a peaceful feeling when you listen to this.

[@ashleyshayday1526]

Seriously?! 69 people gave a thumbs down to this video? Do these people have no soul??? I feel sorry for them. This is Iz people! Such a sweet man with an angelic voice. I bet none of yall have as much musical talent as IZ had in his little finger.

[@kimemerson5732]

Thank you for doing this beautiful song. My best friend, born in Hawaii, passed away from breast cancer way too young and her husband had a young man play and sing this song during her wake. I cannot hear this version without tears and sadness. RIP IZ and Christine...

[@TomGorham]

I need nothing more than to hear this song to love this man. RIP my friend.

[@monedameow]

Another song to make me cry every time. So wonderful and lovely in this rendition

[@tamiosher3679]

The releasing of his ashes in the celebration by the people at the end at the video just makes you feel love.

[@johnsydneywright2028]

It showed his family spreading his ashes into the ocean...when all the folks on their boats were cheering...

[@morganspector5161]

Iz was a hero among his people in Hawaii because of his support for Hawaiian independence. And he was beautiful

[@ginadean5696]

This song holds the memories of the beautiful island and my experience exploring it, swimming in clear warm ocean water with tropical fish. I hope I can swim there one more time in my life. It was true peace and bliss. His voice and rendition of this song is beautiful.

[@LeftysLefty]

I am really learning to appreciate India's sensibility and generousity. Watching IZ put smiles on faces with his gentle voice put a smile on my face. Bravo!

[@bromixsr]

He was one of the major inspirations that lead to my picking up the ukulele. He was a gentle soul with a great voice, and will be missed for a long time. RIP, Bruddah IZ.

[@chriswilliams4844]

I said this on another reaction video. This rendition of this song makes me happy and sad. I’ve not heard any others, I don’t want to either as this is just perfect.

[@tamiosher3679]

His rendition is this song is so beautiful. Makes me cry every time I watch the video. I also did not discover him until after his death. The releasing of his ashes and the celebration

[@ElectricShimmy]

tears everytime I hear this. Such a fabulous voice

[@MKMann]

I could listen to that all day!

[@oilcountry79]

This song makes me reevaluate my life. Maybe it’s knowing he’s passed away. We only have one shot at this life and look how many people he touched with one song? Inspirational

[@mj95b]

Aloha brudda Iz, You have brought great joy to our people. Beautiful voice, beautiful soul.

[@EngTecher]

The first time we went to Hawaii, his funeral was taking place that week. And the people flocked to his service and was buried with Hawaiian style and vigor. We came home with Aloha and the spirit of the island. Even now i am singing to his voice. My friends and brother in law with his daughters and grandchildren, when we see them, and Brother IZ still teaches me that life is living in us. Aloha and Mahola to all my Ohana.

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

the IZ recordings didn't really come out until he had passed. The scenes at the end of the video are his funeral. Everyone was giving him a big sendoff.

[@personalcheeses8073]

Jeff S Same as Eva Cassidy then

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

@@personalcheeses8073 Pretty much the same. IZ may have been known more broadly locally. Another would be John Kennedy Toole. His only novel was published 11 years after his suicide because his mother kept pushing it to publisher. "A Confederacy of Dunces" is now considered an underground classic and earned him a posthumous Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1981. Sometimes, we are not appreciated in our own time....but they miss us when we are gone. Not sure I would call that a win if I am not there to see and enjoy it.

[@jeanninemartin5507]

No, he was very well known! Many albums!

[@joenotz8088]

They were spreading his ashes in the video. Everyone gathered to celebrate his life. Everyone in hawaii loved his music and his messages. Good react. Aloha

[@archibaldtuttle8481]

I get teary every time I hear this. Just wonderful.

[@t.j.payeur5331]

"When he died, he didn't Go Away...he went Everywhere..."

[@bruceburnett1584]

It was in the movie Green Mile as well....it was made as a memoriam for IZ....awesome song!

[@julieford8788]

He had the most soothing Voice! Such a beautiful cover of this song. 💕

[@therunawaykid6523]

Julie Ford I would say one of the best covers ever, just beautiful

[@julieford8788]

The Runaway Kid agreed. ❤️

[@ttvslavlad7827]

This man is my childhood RIP my man

[@lorilxn1597]

Rip Iz, what a beautiful voice and soul

[@brigittehuard4902]

This version if this song always chokes me right up. Got tears in my eyes already.

[@calicodnikonian2774]

Iz passed away but he lives on in our hearts... he's up there, though... RIP, big man, you made lots of us happy with your music!

[@gsr7772]

Such a beautifully, gentle rendition of classic song! ❤️

[@kristenlevine3446]

So beautiful! I feel tears come every time I hear this 🌺🌺🌺.

[@deeohgee4574]

Humanity lost a great treasure when IZ went home...a great voice to be sure, but a magnificent human being. We would all do well to emulate him.

[@fitzgivesfits1]

They played this song on the show E.R. when Dr. Green (Anthony Edwards) died of cancer.

[@bluedragon4]

That's all I think about when I hear this song.

[@personalcheeses8073]

Thomas Finnell The full ER is now back on E4 in the UK I think I need to revisit it

[@geraldjohnson4013]

Yes I remember that episode. It was so sad.

[@darknevangelist]

my mom used to sing this as a lullaby when i was small. Since Ive grown and found this version , its got a special place in my heart. always makes me emotional

[@leikilimaile2565]

We called Him IZ or Braddah Iz ( short for Israel) my husband at the time is a cousin, he had met him years ago the kids and I hadn’t met him and we had missed out the last family reunion was on the big island and IZ came we missed out heard it was a blast, all of our kids and a small news crew were there close to the Canoe in my husbands fishing boat, the shoreline was loaded with people and the highway was packed with Big Riggs and cars, Music was Blasting from the Beach plenty of folks on surfboards and boats, IZ body lay in state at the Capitol before cremation, his ashes in a urn then poured into the ocean off Makaha surfing beach, The Energy was Unreal ,his wife and daughter dove into the water and swam with him one last time, “ Celebration of Life” GOD Bless his wife and daughter 💕🤙🌺Cheeehooo 🤗

[@melmomma6]

Brings a tear to my eyes!!!!!!!!!

[@johnroop9625]

This song was played at the end of my mom's "wake"....Reminds me of her!!!SO,I LOVE IT!

[@roxyalva3446]

Dios .. apenas empece a escuchar..empece a llorar...no hablo inglés.. pero lo que transmite..el la humanidad misma..no puedo ponerme así estoy en el trabajo je. Un beso al cielo a Iz

[@ericschulze5641]

Absolutely wonderful voice ! God rest his soul

[@mroilcat]

Iz was a great, gentle soul, much loved by all. The water scenes in the video was his funeral, the second largest in Hawaiian history, only behind the last of the Hawaiian nobility. The Governor cried. That pot in the video contained his ashes and you can see them poured into the bay. These people were celebrating Israel's life, his legacy, his music, a true celebration. He is missed.