Comments on: Israel Kamakawiwo`ole – His Life

By: Rhonda Roberts

Rhonda Roberts — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:30:19 +0000

The words escape me when thinking of Iz, just shake my head with amazement . First heard over the rainbow at my husband wake when he passed and never knew what an impact his music would make on my life. It reminds me of the love I had for my husband, soothes my inner being soul when things get rough hope to see him n the after life it is a shame I didn’t know this talented man in this one

By: Mike Coleman

Mike Coleman — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:28:42 +0000

I love this voice! His vocals seem to be directly connected to his special soul – truly transformational. I wish I had known Iz, his family, and his music earlier. He is one of just a few artists that will be remembered for a very long time.

By: dawn

dawn — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:37:38 +0000

I have visisted hawaii twice prior to that I had never been out of australia the culture and people made me feel wonderful. My brother really loved somewhere over the rainbow from fifty first dates we found out that israel sang it and I began trying to find where I could buy his cd. I’m so happy I found where I could purchase his music. What a beautiful voice he certainly touched my heart. But I was very sad when I read about his passing god doesn’t leave angels on earth long does he.

Dawn 2nd january 2010

By: Wayne Reavis

Wayne Reavis — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:47:54 +0000

I would like to thank Hawaii for allowing me to understand what is important in life,family and friends and then the music that Brother IZ gave us to enjoy .My life on the big island has taught me that the more I give I get back ten fold. When I hear brother IZ sing lover of life it makes me tear up.(sure hits my emotions to the fullest) When I was young I had a simple life and now have returned to realy appreciate loving life and sharing…Aloha

By: Christian Badsted

Christian Badsted — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:36:53 +0000

“There once was an angel”

Tribute to Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
by Christian Badsted

There once was an angel,
You didn’t see his wings,
he walked a man on earth,
with kindness and love,
he gave love since birth,
He walked Hawaii’ns cove,

There once was an angel,
His power was his heart,
His voice stopped wars,
but his life was cut short,
he now sits by stars,
in heaven with our god,

There once was an angel,
he has now left us all,
But his spirit left behind,
he touched all with his voice,
Im sure he didn’t mind,
He didn’t have a’ choice,

There once was an angel,
He will never be forgotten,
He truly was a saviour,
A’ heart to big for earth,
You loved his behaviour,
Light a candle on his birth,

Rest in peace Israel Kamakawiwo’ole..

By: Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:06:12 +0000

i saw and heard Iz on a youtube video and instantly fell in love with him, as everyone does. So sad that he had to leave.

By: kc

kc — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:19:48 +0000

ACKKK!IZ is dead?I didn’t know that!I just love his music…my favorite is “What a Wonderful World.May he rest in peace…

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.