Comments on: Israel Kamakawiwo`ole – His Life

By: hui fang

hui fang — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:02:23 +0000

wonderful song
Beautiful voice
Forever remembered
I’m glad my friend had linked me to his songs,
or i would have missed out the chance to hear the gentle giant sing.

By: Jolie

Jolie — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:23:51 +0000

I love the song that Iz does with Malani Bilyeu ; ” Lover of Mine”. It was written by Bilyeu and is beautiful and heart felt. The voices blend for such a beautiful rendition.
Blessings to the family of Israel and Malani and to all Hawaii’s brothers and sisters.

By: Richie Wingfield

Richie Wingfield — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:34:13 +0000

Iz really softens my heart. When i am struggling with anything. i listen to somewhere over the rainbow. I am a very different 16 year old. Everyone listens to crap rap. It isnt me. Iz is me. I cant just listen to his music just once. Everytime i hear it i have to listen to it again. It is a very emotional song for me. He had so much love in his heart.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:41:26 +0000

I found his name, finally, at the end of the credits of “Marilyn Hotchkiss Dancing School and Charm School” movie starring John Goodman and another man that I’ve seen before and was great but his name escapes me. I hear “Over the Rainbow” Israel’s version, on Coast to Coast radio program each night on my lovcal station. I’m nearly 70 years old and have never gone to the trouble to look any artist up before, his is such a unique blend of island accent with a Garland tune…and what a voice, I can’t wait to hear other songs he recorded during his life. My condolences to his family.

By: Mel

Mel — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:18:16 +0000

I only heard about Iz last night through a tv show, when the show finished I rushed to the computer to do a search on youtube, and to my absolute delight I found the video for “Over the rainbow”. I fell in love with his version straight away! I was saddened though, to learn that he had passed away, and I am wishing I had’ve heard of him so much sooner. I love his music and am going to see if I can get hold of his CD’s. What a musical genius.

By: Jonnie Pomeroy

Jonnie Pomeroy — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:49:29 +0000

Like so many others, I have just recently heard “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”. I purchased the CD Facing Future for that song alone. I love the entire CD. What a blessing this man was. His music brings such peace to my soul.

By: Jackie Schwartiznger

Jackie Schwartiznger — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:11:49 +0000

What ever happened to his wife and daughter? Is his daughter also musically inclined?

By: Mike Gruse

Mike Gruse — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:17:11 +0000

Iz, I can’t wait to meet you up in heaven, buddy. As a musician, I look up to you and respect you.

By: Victoria Cano

Victoria Cano — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:25 +0000

June 27,2009
Hello I am 9 years old. My friend interduced me to this beautiful artist. I fell in love with his “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” remake. I was not aware of it being a remake until I shared it with my grandmother whom told me it was one of her favorites by “Judy Garland” She made me here it and I loved Israel kamakawiwo even more. His voice softened my heart and when I found out he was desised I was heartbroken. I hope to find his cd and buy one.

By: Victoria Neyedli

Victoria Neyedli — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:08:56 +0000

We too are recent Iz converts. We went to Maui at the end of April and were delighted to hear Iz on the local all Hawaiian music station in our rental car. He just seeped into our soul. We found his music one day in an art store in Paia. That was it! We were hooked! We subsequently bought one more, and one more, so we went home with 4 CD’s and have since found a 5th! A day is not complete without hearing his music. I find too, that especially if I’m stressed, his music just starts playing in my head and brings such peace. He is such a wonderful ambassador of Aloha; the Hawaiian spirit. His spirit will live on for years. And too, Heaven with Iz in it will be just a little more heavenly. I look forward to meeting him.