Comments on: Israel Kamakawiwo`ole – Guestbook

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:37:45 +0000

I was fortunate to live in Hawaii in the 1990’s during Israel’s ascension to stardom. I saw him perform at the Kona Surf just six months before he died. He was truly a force of nature and did have the voice of an angel. Listen to his other songs, not just Somewhere Over the Rainbow etc, the more commercial and well known songs. His greatest performances were his stories about life, life in Hawaii, friendship, aloha, ohana.

I was in Italy in October on a tour in the Tuscany countryside. In my conversations with our driver I happened to mention that I once lived in Hawaii. She said, “do you know Iz?” She had one of his CD’s that she played for me while driving through the Tuscancy countryside.

By: Ted

Ted — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:52:49 +0000

Something so beautiful could not be held with us for very long. Mahalo.

By: Mary Anne

Mary Anne — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:44:26 +0000

I too was introduced to Iz where his wonderful Somewhere Over The Rainbow was used in a movie. What a gift he gave all of us in the short time he was here on earth with us. It is truly my favorite song. One of the few times I’ve ever cried ‘happy tears,’ but do each time I listen to his voice singing this song. Thank you to his family for sharing his talents with us. What a legacy, to still touch millions though you are no longer with them. Soothing, melting, hope, yes HOPE; that is what Iz’s voice in this song, particularly, does for me. You are in all of our hearts, always.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:58:31 +0000

He’s only gone because He sings for god now, with his beautiful voice, now he really is somewhere over the rainbow!

By: Gunilla

Gunilla — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:57:27 +0000

I’m sorry that i’ve didn’t find youre music earlier. Love it so much, it makes my hart cry. Miss you.

By: antony

antony — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:11:40 +0000

some where over the rainbow your voice is so
Beautiful mate like a angel singing may you
rest in pease and sing with the lord god bless
Antony Cairns Australia

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:16:42 +0000

IZ,
Brah! Your memory will never be forgotten. Your musical talent has reached all the way around the world… I heard Over the Rainbow playing while deployed to the Middle East and it brought back so many sweet memories of you and wonderful Hawai’i…

Even today a tear comes to my eye when I think about your death.. I was so sad when you died, but your music will live forever in my heart and many others.

Thank you

By: david rice

david rice — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:06:34 +0000

I first heard the rendition of Over the Rainbow on the movie 50 First Dates, and I almost cried. I have watched the movie over and over again and cant wait to get the end of the movie so I can hear it again. Then I heard Jason Castro sing it on American Idol; Ive never known who was the artist until today. It is so moving for me. I have a close and personal relationship with my savior Jesu Christ, and it just reminds me of the home awaiting for me in heaven.Thanks Iz.

By: Gene/Anna

Gene/Anna — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:21:16 +0000

IZ, You have no idea how much love still exists in the world for you and your music and part of that love is ours. Hardly an evening goes by in our home without your music. You were a very special human being. No one who knew you or experienced your music will ever forget you. We won’t for sure. If paradise is heaven, there must me a Hawaiian section and I’m sure you’re in charge of it.
‘O wau no me ka mahalo,
Gene

By: Sean Bird

Sean Bird — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:21:31 +0000

he is wonderful and his voice is amazing sad that he passed away