Bruddah IZ
May 20, 1959 - June 26, 1997
In Loving Memory - Israel Kamakawiwo`ole
Lately, the "In Loving Memory - Israel Kamakawiwo`ole Guestbook" has been a difficult task to upkeep on a regular basis. As a result, e-Hawaii.com was generous enough to offer some space where the guestbook process is somewhat automated. I hope you enjoy the "new" look. My apologies for any inconvenience(s) this has caused.
Name: Bud Wilkinson
Email: budartwork@comcast.net
URL: budartworks.com
Date: Thursday, July 31, 2003
Time: 11:26 AM
Comments
I have read many tributes to Iz that echo my own personal experience.I discovered his music during a visit to Hawaii,and was captivated immediately.I listen to him often here in D.C., and remember how beautiful Hawaii is. His music just takes me there.While listening, I thought I would do an internet search on him,and was saddened to learn of his passing.His music will continue to touch people as he has touched me.God bless you Iz. Bud
Name: Carl Badgley
Email: cbadgley@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2003
Time: 04:34 PM
Comments
I have just discovered this wonderful man and his music. I cannot help but believe that he brought a more than unique gift to the earth. May he continue to do so. peace
Name: Jim Harrison
Email: jlharrisoniii@charter.net
URL:
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2003
Time: 06:56 AM
Comments
I've been to Hawaii 5 times. Each time I make sure I buy one of Israel's CDs. I think I have all of them, now. If not, I'll get them when I return.
God bless his memory!
Name: Randy Duncan
Email: randy@mo-net.com
URL:
Date: Friday, July 25, 2003
Time: 09:49 PM
Comments
Like many others, I'm a better-late-than-never fan if IZ's songs. There's so much in his music that moves me, esp. the more traditional Hawaiian songs, but I can't explain why. My favorite, Hawaii 78.
Name: Dr. Mark A. Jones
Email: mjones111865@yahoo.com
URL:
Date: Friday, July 25, 2003
Time: 09:09 AM
Comments
I visited Hawaii for the first time in 2002 and found Iz's music plying on the radio. I was so impressed that I had to go out and find it. I ws later shocked to hear of his passing and lamented and grew sad over the great loss. He truly IZ great and his music will live on forever. Thank you for continuing to share his legacy.
Mark
Name: marcy cantor
Email: marcyjocantor@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2003
Time: 02:43 PM
Comments
my brother got cancer the spring of 1996, he moved to the hospital where he stayed until he passed on august 3rd. However "Facing Future" was in the CD player and played many times each day. He never got sick of it and it made him feel happy. It was the first time I had been exposed to Bruddah IZ and I was hooked. Two years ago I met my now fiance, after two weeks of dating he played, "In this Life"in the car on the way to an adventure race, he said it put him in the mood. I was touched by the lyrics and the beautiful song. When Mark prosed to me he included the lyrics of "In this Life" in a book he made for me. It's such an amazing song and touches us both so deeply. Thank you Bruddah IZ
Name: Thiago Francisco Amaral Moreira de Assis
Email: thifama@aol.com
URL:
Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Time: 05:37 PM
Comments
Hello there!
My name is Thiago and I'm from Belo Horizonte, Brasil!
Since I've listened the Iz's music for the first time (in the end of 2002), I became totally surprised. The first music I've heard was the version of "Somewhere over the rainbow" and, at that moment, I didn't believe that I was listening such a beautiful song! Wow! I felt my heart filling itself with pure poetry, extracted from the feelings of a man that was singing with your own life! I will never forget that first good surprise...
So, I would like to congratulate the creation of this homepage to honor a singer that, even though I didn't meet him in life as a human being, conquested my most sincere admiration with your eternal music and presence!...
Yours truly, Affectionately, Thiago.
Name: steven stuart
Email: ystuyo@aol.com
URL:
Date: Friday, July 18, 2003
Time: 08:55 AM
Comments
ISREALS MUSIC IS ONLY ONE OF A FEW THAT HAVE BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES FROM THE SHEAR BEAUTY OF IT. EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT FROM HAWAII, I HAVE SPENT SOME EXTENDED TIME THERE IN THE MILITARY AND HEARING CERTAIN SONGS LIKE "WHITE SANDY BEACH" BRING ME BACK TO THE PLACES I MISS DEARLY. THANKS IZ......
Name: Joshua Sleight
Email: airforcebrat4@yahoo.com
URL:
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2003
Time: 02:54 PM
Comments
I loved and still love Bruddah IZ. I hope that his music will still survive
Name: Ronildo da Silva
Email: ronisurf@yahoo.com.br
URL:
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2003
Time: 02:41 PM
Comments
I am so sory about my english,but I have to say I discover the music HAWAII 78 about a mounth ago and touch my hart and I discover IZ AND i AM SO Happy for one day He come for a CONCERT here in Orlando Florida were I live but a friend told-me His died years ago...I am so sad but I think He stay in good place... Good bless You... Bruddah.Salvem o Hawaii.
Name: Emily
Email: SailSapphire@aol.com
URL:
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2003
Time: 01:16 PM
Comments
Wow...ive been trying to figure out who sings this song ever since i first heard it, on my favorite show, "ER". the song, played in the episode when Dr. Green died, made me cry. Its a beautiful song. Thanks, Bruddah. RIP.
Name: Kai Gottfried
Email: secret.world@gmx.net
URL:
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2003
Time: 05:23 AM
Comments
Aloha kakou!
Iz' music, his lyrics, voice and his feelings for the kama'aina reached me at the other side of the world (germany). Because Iz, I try to understand the hawai'ian language and culture.
Once, I will come and visit his native land to feel the spirit, which I only can hear for now.
Wish you all the best and many fine times with his music...
Name: Ken Woods
Email: kennethwoods@adelphia.net
URL:
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2003
Time: 09:12 AM
Comments
Thank you for creating this site for all of us who found out about "Bruddah IZ" after his death. His music is wonderful and helps me keep my own life in perspective -- in ways that only his music seems to do. As I write this on July 12th, 2003 (anniversary of his ashes being scattered) -- I think about how many lives he has touched and has yet to touch -- even people like me who have never been to Hawaii. Thank you -- Ken (Jensen Beach, FL)
Name: LeRoy Snider
Email: Rsnider104@aol.com
URL:
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2003
Time: 08:23 AM
Comments
I feel the world of music has lost a future super star. It's a shame that his talent and beautiful music only became well known outside the islands after his death.
LeRoy Snider, San Diego, CA
Name: James
Email: bongoots21AThotmail.com
URL:
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2003
Time: 04:44 PM
Comments
It's not very often that a song can make me feel the way his rainbow/world rendition does. Thank you IZ.
Name: Chris Ivanoff
Email: Ivanoffc@aol.com
URL:
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2003
Time: 10:45 AM
Comments
The sounds that make tears.
Name: Raymond Tarte
Email:
URL:
Date: Wednesday, July 09, 2003
Time: 11:01 AM
Comments
Thank you for having touched so me so deeply. I wish I could have met you.
Name: Joel
Email: HawaiianLuvah4U@yahoo.com
URL:
Date: Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Time: 04:27 PM
Comments
Well it's been 8 years since Braddah IZ has past on to a better life... I bless the braddah who could put smiles on peoples faces... I miss his music and HIM so much... Even though he wasn't my relative, in Hawai'i even if we arent connected by blood we are all braddahs n sistahs... We should remember the ALOHA he gave to the islands as well as his music..... I remember Braddah IZ on K5 on "Hot Hawaiian Nights" making people laugh and jus have a a great time... I DEEPLY MISS DA BRADDAH OF ALOHA and A GENTLE MAN.... I MISS YOU BRADDAH!
aLoHa!
Name: Roy O
Email: kauai83@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: Monday, July 07, 2003
Time: 03:36 PM
Comments
IZ as I remembered him was one of the great ones, remembered him when he was with the Makaha Sons and playing at Kauai Resort Hotel and how I was tasked with driving them around, which ending up being a joy, since they were not like most of the musicians
Name: Richard Schraa
Email: r.schra@home.nl
URL:
Date: Sunday, July 06, 2003
Time: 09:24 AM
Comments
Never heard of this singer before watching the Sean Connery movie 'Finding Forrester'. In that movie, I remembered hearing a unique version of 'Somewhere over the rainbow backed with Armstrongs What A Wonderful World'. What a song, what an atmosphere created. Funny that almost 2 years later I heard the same song in one of the last (for that season)episodes of my favorite series 'ER'. The very sad part, with this song making it almost impossible to watch (emotionally seen). Fortunately the internet makes it possible to find the song, find the singer and find more of his songs. I't's very sad to find out that this great singer passed away before I even had the chance of knowing his music. IZ: thank you for the wonderful song I talked about. Hope to learn and hear a lot more of your music the coming years. A person is dead when he's forgotten. Won't forget about you, that's for sure ! Rest in Peace...
Name: David Hutchins
Email: dlhut777@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: Saturday, July 05, 2003
Time: 07:48 PM
Comments
I just recently discovered the beauty of the music of Bruddah IZ and had to have one of his albums. That apparently is the situation with a lot of people, as I have read similar comments in serveral places. At least he was able to enjoy success during his lifetime, but I suspect that his fame is greater now than maybe at any other time. If I was banished to a desert island with only a few favorite albums, one would have to be an "IZ" album; perhaps more than one.
Name: Joy Lee
Email: joy_ttw@yahoo.com
URL:
Date: Tuesday, July 01, 2003
Time: 08:15 PM
Comments
Hearing IZ's songs can really make my day! His beautiful voice and moving melodies are unparalleled. I was saddened to find out that he has since past, but am grateful that his music will live on forever!