Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Lyrics
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From the Single
Somewhere Over The Rainbow / What A Wonderful World
Other Songs Ahi Wela 'Ama'ama E Ala E E Ku`u Morning Dew Hawaii 78 Hawaiian Like Me Hele On To Kauai I'll Remember You In This Life Ka Pua U'i Kamalani Kuhio Bay Lover Of Mine Maui Hawaiian Supaman Over the Rainbow Over The Rainbow / What A Wonderful World Over The RainbowWhat A Wonderful World Panini Pua Kea Sea Of Love Somewhere Over The Rainbow Somewhere Over The Rainbow/what A Wonderful World Starting All Over Again Take Me Home, Country Road What a Wonderful World White Sandy Beach Of Hawaii You Dont Know Me
Other Songs Ahi Wela 'Ama'ama E Ala E E Ku`u Morning Dew Hawaii 78 Hawaiian Like Me Hele On To Kauai I'll Remember You In This Life Ka Pua U'i Kamalani Kuhio Bay Lover Of Mine Maui Hawaiian Supaman Over the Rainbow Over The Rainbow / What A Wonderful World Over The RainbowWhat A Wonderful World Panini Pua Kea Sea Of Love Somewhere Over The Rainbow Somewhere Over The Rainbow/what A Wonderful World Starting All Over Again Take Me Home, Country Road What a Wonderful World White Sandy Beach Of Hawaii You Dont Know Me
Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole also called Braddah IZ or just simply IZ, was a Native Hawaiian musician and singer. He achieved commercial success and popularity outside of Hawaii with his 1993 studio album, Facing Future. His medley of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" was released on his albums Ka ʻAnoʻi and Facing Future, and was subsequently featured in various media. The song has had 358 weeks on top of the World Digital Songs chart, making it the longest-leading number-one hit on any of the Billboard song charts. Kamakawiwoʻole is regarded as one of the greatest musicians from Hawaii and is the most successful musician from the state.
Along with his ukulele playing and incorporation of other genres, such as jazz and reggae, Kamakawiwoʻole remains influential on Hawaiian music. He was named "The Voice of Hawai'i" by NPR in 2010.
Birth Name: Israel Kaʻanoʻi KamakawiwoʻoleAlong with his ukulele playing and incorporation of other genres, such as jazz and reggae, Kamakawiwoʻole remains influential on Hawaiian music. He was named "The Voice of Hawai'i" by NPR in 2010.
Born: May 20, 1959 in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii
Died: June 26, 1997 (at age of 38) inHonolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Genre(s): Hawaiian, folk, world, reggae
Instrument(s): Ukulele, vocals
Occupation(s): Musician, singer, activist
Active From: 1976-1997