Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Ukulele Underground Tribute to Captain Google

[beatlesplayer97]

Absolutely amazing. Im very sorry for your loss. In my opinion, if there is one way to remember someone and honor their passing, this would be it.

[gueuzeman]

Great video! Toothless, thanks for the link, sorry for your loss.

[meganfry1910]

love the song ! :)

[oltoothless]

Over 2 years now, and I'm glad to see he's still remembered. Vince was a good son to me, a good big brother to his brothers and sisters, and a great friend to everybody else who knew him. None of us will ever forget him!

[UKISOCIETY]

8 viewers are guitarists.

[punkgrl325]

@UKISOCIETY Hey, that's not cool. I'm a guitarist and I was absolutely touched by this when it was first uploaded. I still listen to it and play along with my uke occasionally. I personally never got to know Vincent which is unfortunate but we would've been the same age today. It's hard knowing someone so young could just pass away like that :(

[YeahJelle]

cant believe that people dislike this..

[tanello2]

@YeahJelle retards what can you do.....

[oltoothless]

@tanello2 I clicked before I realized what you were saying. That should be a thumbs up!

[tanello2]

@oltoothless no problemo my friend!!!!!

[PatrickWinters12]

One of the best versions I have ever had the pleaser to hear! May God Bless Captain Google and all his friends here from the Underground!

[gozoisawesome]

Legend at rest. I will think of this everytime i play =)

[ecogreengirl1]

this is very touching it is also my fav song

[oltoothless]

Coming up on Thanksgiving, I had to watch again and backread the comments. I am still very thankful that you guys decided to do this, and that the haters and (almost all) critics chose to steer clear of this thread. It's really nice to know that I can hit this page whenever I feel a little down, and be greeted by such a warm feeling. I'm sure that we (Vince's family) all will watch this again Thursday, and we will all will include our friends at UU in our Thanksgiving prayers. Thanks

[evanszw]

To all those who participated in this;

First of all, thank you. Vince was my cousin, and its a great and emotional experience every time I watch this video.

I think it would be great to get this song on itunes and have the money go to MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association). I've contacted an independent Aggregator, as well as MDA, and am trying to make it happen. I'd like to get the permission/blessing of all those involved with this. Please email me with any questions; Evanszw@gmail.com

[ThePlasmaReactor]

@evanszw I'll be the first to buy this cover c':

[shinrips]

You guys are awesome. I know that he was a special person to have such great ukulele buddies. Awesome!

[ThePlasmaReactor]

Beautiful, just beautiful. There comes a time when music moves a person so much beyond belief. May Vincent rest in peace.

[wesmatron]

He'd probably have been moved to tears by such a heart-warming tribute

[JackSpadeMagic]

Well done. To the people who made this tribute, very very well done. That's all I can say as words elude me after watching that.

[simiusfoll]

There is so much love in this video. (=

[CARREONE1000]

i love love this rendition you guys amazing...................god blesws you all too

[joefreak101]

this song was the song for the father/daughter dance at my graduation<3 #ClassOf2011

[TheHartAtk]

who was the guy singing on the top left

[kooler07]

god 2 years still missin you vince but i know your having fun up there

[CookieCamCam]

This has to be one of the most touching videos ever!

Rest in peace, Vincent.

[lonerworm]

this is beautiful! F*CK Muscular Dystrophy! Godspeed Captain Google!

[cizzam21]

I didn't kno Captain Google, or Vince, from what I'm reading, but this is pretty gorgeous and your love is obvious. You make me feel a little bit better about being in this crazy world of ours :) Much love to you all!

[3000Lama]

this is such a heart felt song and its awesome such a shame. and whoever disliked this video shame on them

[WhisperAmor]

Just stopped by to listen. This video still gives me bumps. Miss you CG.

-BBC .

[cnmmedic218]

No one truely dies who is remembered with fondness. Death is a terrible loss but it is far worse never to have good friends. Looks like Vincent made the best of the time he had.

[167tyler]

i like it. little bit of bob dylan in it.

[lcb931023]

R.I.P.

[glittster]

I wish I could with you a happy 21st Birthday today Vince, instead I shall play my uke later and think happy thoughts of you. Still miss you buddy x

[NEILAALIEN]

Wow what an amazing tribute.

Vince had some awesome friends.

[devans4748]

Vince would have been 21 in a few days - Happy Birthday, Captain Google!

[seeso]

@devans4748 Happy birthday, Cap!

[ZxenternamexZ]

my teacher performed this in front of us after school it was epic

[italybabe404]

this is so beautiful <3

[dolphininuk]

Rest and peace. i actually cried

[sk8thX]

i think it´s the best ukulele song^^

[vic2354]

Wow this video just made me cry! I didn't know this person but it looks like he touched quite a few people. This song was my cousins favorite song. We lost her unexpectedly in a car accident just this year. May they both rest in peace.

[jasonherrling]

can someone please tell me the official strum for this song i have not been able to find this thing out please comment back thanks

[jibman987]

Wow this gave me goose bumps! Rest in peace captain google!=)

[seanydavies]

this is amazing. really really amazing. I wish i could play this song

[Ljutaz90]

REST IN PEACE!!!!

This song is Unbelievable!!!

[toots20623]

It's been over a year since our Vince left us and I am happy to see this tribute still posted. It reminds me of all the people that loved him. Thank you all at the Ukulele Underground for giving something so special for a wonderful kid. His memory lives on through the love of his family and friends.

[seeso]

@toots20623 We have made a compilation album in his honor. Go to Amazon and search for Ukulele Underground United. All proceeds benefit the Duchenne Foundation.

Vince's memory will live on.

[buddhUU]

@toots20623 - Time goes by, but we don't forget Vince.

Those of us lucky enough to contribute a small part to the video were just a few of the people who were glad to have known him, however slightly. Many more have paid their tributes in the comments here and on the Ukulele Underground forums.

Rock on, Capt G!

[Sigurd456]

Det er ikke KUN Jesper Fårekylling der kan!

[whozisdis]

wow.

[CK23780]

Einfach nur super schön!Ich liebe es!Gänsehautfeeling!Danke für diese Version!R.I.P.Captain Google

[LetsGoFeesh]

Is anyone else extremely offended by the "Ads by Google" ad that shows up for "Wheelchair Vans"?

[devans4748]

As his official "sous chef", I have missed the sense of fun and adventure (and occassional bossiness) that Capt Google brought to our time in the kitchen together. He always serenaded us after the meal, and it was a special time for all of us. Thank you so much for honoring him in this fashion - it has meant a lot to the family to be able to view this. Thanks for everything.

[kesabsy]

Very moving tribute guys. Didn't know Captain Google or UU, but I loved it. So long Vincent.

[MangoKid1000]

I think the really toucing part is when you start talking about him at 4:40. Rest in peace Vincent

[atesal]

the 1st guy pronounced rainbow as rain-vo? i'm sad now... he sounded good until that diction messed it up... huhuhu

[oltoothless]

Just over a year since he's gone, and the video is still beautiful! I can now make it up to the part where Buddhu says "Bye, Vince" before I cry. Thank you all so much!

[UkuleleRoots1]

7 people are mean

[carmicharz]

AMAZING TRIBUTE TO VINCENT I DID NOT KNOW HIM OR THE UU BUT I AM SO GLAD I DO NOW. GOD BLESS.

[ChewSomeCaps]

This song is so fuckin amazing.... Smokin a bowl to it right now. RIP Captain! This is much better than the original.Over the Rainbow

[valteodori]

Awesome!!!!!! "*****"

VAL

[brumie2005]

we looked for the version and found this....just awsome.......a +

[citymariner]

This song is awesome. However, when it has a sentiment attached to it then it really brings home feelings - we've all lost someone, I don't even know this guy but hope he rests in peace and that you carry on in his memory.

[megatethepopcorn]

i get teary eyes everytime i watch this

[rugbygrrrrl28]

This video is beautiful, and I want to thank everyone who contributed. Vince was my cousin, and he is sorely missed in my family. Every time we get together, it feels like something is missing. I watch this video fairly often, because it keeps his memory alive. Not a day goes by that I don't think about him. Thank you all so much.

[CapnTac]

Hey, you might know me as TicToc on the forums, and I really wish I was here a year ago so that I could participate in this. Vincent, I know that I didn't know you, but from what I've gathered, you were an amazing person, and I hope that you may rest easy knowing that you were loved by your friends on Ukuelele Underground.

[elmochick94]

I never knew Vince but he must have been prety amazing. I came across this video by accident while searching for the song yet it brought me to tears. an amazing tribute to an obviosuly amazing man.

rest in peace Vince,

Beth, a fellow ukelele player.

[elmochick94]

I never knew Vince but he must have been prety amazing. I came across this cideo by accident while searching for the song yet it brought me to tears. an amazing tribute to an obviosuly amazing man to get this sort of response.

rest in peace Vince,

Beth, a fellow ukelele player.

[hirokid007]

this video brought me to tears... this was very nice what you guys did for your friend..... i knw i am a bit late in this but he is never forgotten right?

[JDMiiVTeC]

r.i.p guy =\ this video actually made me sad and i started to cry =\

[LurveBecky]

just stopping by for a listen; its been almost a year and im still amazed that a community can be loving and caring enough to pull through hard times to honor a great friend with an absolutely beautiful tribute. i miss you vincent; wish i got to know you better, but i am glad that we met.

your old UU buddy: bengbengchicken

PS; my uke, named CaptainGoogle, says hello (:

[energyblissu2]

beautiful...thank you!

[enviroguy101958]

An amazing tribute!

[Eltercero]

Wow. This was brilliant. What a lovely tribute to a man that obviously had a lot of nice friends. He lived a lot in his short time. May he rest in peace.

[legitpropaganda]

I finally found this song. Took forever

[catalpamusic]

didn´t know captain google, just came here by chance...

this vid left me in tears and i am glad to see, that people really care and do such wonderful things for friendship.

rest in peace, vincent

[pcschult4131]

You guys are so talented and incredibly thoughtful. You all must have cared a lot about Captain Google.

[booragal]

I don't know who "Captain Google" was, however this tribute is great. Technically, I'm so impressed. The way you have different artists performing, and although the quality of the artists change (which works well), the ukulele doesn't really change at all. Congratulations mate, a marvellous effort!!

[musicmayi]

wow, very touching video. I'm new on the UU myself, just starting to get a sense of the community. Thanks for posting / making this.

[ukegwyn]

Nice

[nandogaleano]

muito bom, msm, ficou do ca@$¨lho...

[tomvband]

Very nice version and well sung by all. Great message.

[tomvband]

Ukelele's are where it's at!

[xDragonFightresSx]

Oh maaaan I want a Ukulele,

This is soo beautiful.

[notregme]

that nearly made me cray , great job.And although I dont know captain google,he must have been great to inspire this. great job again.

[italllies]

You all are so wonderful, stay strong !!

Life may not be fair, But its fair to say that the lives we share and the times we have are as fair as it gets. Be love.

cheers peace perfect peace !!!

[Agavaaa]

you make me smile. thank you :)

[albrenza]

This is a wonderful tribute for your friend, he must be happy with you guys doing this for him.

RIP Vincent....

[choezkevin]

what ukulele is best to play this song with exepct martin? lanikai, prono, fender etc? which one :)?

[seeso]

@choezkevin It doesn't matter what kind of uke you use for this song.

[SwedishGamer96]

@choezkevin is there diffrent uKelleles??? wierd..

[krabbers]

well deserved uu award

[SydMaddocks]

That's just amazing.

[marvinakamarv]

oh man.....i really must cry....that´s so sad...

[Dat1hawaiianguY]

Awesome one guys really touched by this one :)

[EvanSimpkins]

i cried when i first watched this. so sad. so young, makes you think about life differently :(

[Little6ster]

So much emotion!

wow, I recognized many friends on it...

Thanx for him :°)

[oOHinataOo]

that was beautiful.

it made me cry..

R.I.P.

[haven4444]

men i dont even know the guy and im crying.

R.I.P captain google

[bunnydrumming]

very moving - what a wonderful tribute

[italllies]

R.i.P Vincent D. Rooney !!!

[Jackcox1996]

:'( r.i.p sorry for your loss guys

[srowensby]

Beautiful

[mpantelo]

I'm almost crying!

[kylieswimswim]

wow, this was amazing.

sorry about your loss

huge kudos.

[heartandstar666]

:')

[womby28]

So young!! That was beautiful, everyone :*)

[choezkevin]

r.i.p

[rebekahwright]

absolutely beautiful!  Thank you!

[daddymorg]

What an astonishing testimonial!

He must have been special

[niagongay1]

why do i get goosebumps...so uplifting!

[mrmooge88]

I just found out about Captain Google. I hadn't talked to him in a while. He was a great guy. I find this so tragic. He was always there to have some fun.

[oltoothless]

Thanks from the family... He was truly amazing.

[urgoing21134]

Vincent man.... from all the UUers... and all from everywhere Rest In Peace and remember stay cool and always jam peace bro

[FBIHAYN]

Great Work Seeso...I admire your work

[VersusIn308]

Many different charakters, many different interpretation.

But only one Song with the same message!

[SqueeSan]

I'm not a ukelele player, nor am I affiliated with the Ukelele Underground in any way, but I still found this touching to the point of tearing up a little...

Best wishes to Vincent's family, and everyone who knew him <3

[andry6791]

Complimenti! bel Montaggio! :-)

[Toobis]

What an emotional video. I only wish I knew the legend that is Captain Google.

[somebuddycool]

A beautiful tribute, well done everyone!

[italllies]

simply amazing !

[tubulargard]

How is this guys 1:42 ? Amazing singer

[seeso]

UkuleleJJ!

[archersinyourasses]

@tubulargard he is but he ruins it when he goes tone deaf aqnd gets loud. but other than that, there are better people than him singing it.

lol

XD XD

[carlesonpictures]

AMAZING!!!!

[gomets51]

Great job everyone. I'm now more proud than ever to be a member of the Ukulele Underground. What an awesome group of people.

[MrBarryMusic]

While I did not know Vincent (as I am a mere Ukulele Underground newbie) I still found that this tribute sent me almost into tears. Beautiful to say the very least.

For what it's worth, my best wishes to his family, friends and UU members.

[olu143]

Wow. Was that Dominator in this video?

Simply awesome. RIP CG....

[wisskey89]

nice very nice....who's the guy at 1:40?

[seeso]

That's the amazing UkuleleJJ!

[Noold]

Ukulele JJ rips.

[saphre1964]

tears...

[zebell33]

beautiful

[DasNuk]

Very Awesome that they chose the Brother IZ version of the song.

[capsaulecorp]

beautiful, gives me chills

[flyman1616]

great tribute. and brilliently made.

[808xxSPARTAN]

not bad....

[ctrymaus]

Well, I finally found out who Captain Google was. This video had me in tears. I wish I had gotten to know him. You guys and gals of UU are so sweet. I already knew that, though. You so rock. ::hugs::

[irvingjohn]

Just watching again.  RIP CG.

[uketreehugger]

wow. this is absolutely heartfelt and beautiful.

[hayleighXsays]

this was very well done!!!

5 stars.

[SVolt]

I still can't watch this without tearing up. I miss you, Vince.

[StefanPaterson]

Excellent tribute, well done.

[TheDonburchiano]

Im quite new to you tube and this was an amazing tribute, you guys were good friends to him to pull together and make this. Life can be a long path for some and short for the not so fortunate. But its how you walk that path and how busy you wish to make it that counts, and the folks you meet on the way make it all the better, Vince seemed to of met some great people on his full path. peace be the journeywith a uke by your side.

[Minuriel]

I'm 19, joined UU a few days ago and just found this video... I couldn't hold back the tears, what a wonderful tribute. What a good person he must have been and what an amazing community UU is.

[dantanna3458]

fantastic tribute peace to you and your family ronnie he was a great kid although i really only knew him when he used to run around after zack many fond memories Rest in Peace Vince

Dan

[matthewclara1]

That damn song makes me cry every time I hear it, and even more with this version. IZ has done so much to bring the ukulele to the world, and the Ukulele Underground has done a lot, too. That's a real community, there.

[kennyCyAnIdE]

it`s touching

[JasperIPG92]

i'm so sad...

[GingerKibble]

Wow, this was amazing.

[AnimalChiko]

Beautiful video. Nice to make videos like this for someone who means alot for you. Beautiful video, so beautiful :'-)

Rest In Peace, Captain Google

From: UU user AnimalChiko

[NewMexicoDawG]

I watch this vid everyday:)so many greats paying tribute too A Great Person:)Rest in Peace BradduH I know he is looking down on this right now with a smile on his face for sure

[xXxmagdixXx]

hallo eva...:)

[evamausi007]

hallo magdii :D

[xXxmagdixXx]

wow...one of the most touching videos on youtube...

[evamausi007]

hallo magdi :D

[lovedcfc]

Rest in peace.

Wish I had joined UU earlier so I could've gotten to know you. :/

beautiful collab, so touching.

[Zambrouniversale]

one of the most beautyful video on youtube, RIP Vincent!

[AcousticMonster]

Wow, this was amazing! 5 Stars.

[Shelbomb24]

Lovely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!

[dharmesha13]

beautiful 5/5

[rogerdabadge82]

This has to be the most heart felt video on youtube, it gave me chills. All that had part in this video are truley amazeing people. These are the first steps to a better world, without poeple like this, we are doomed. Thank you all for this video! And im sorry for your friend, may he "rip"!

[krazykoolkid69]

absolutely beautiful video, im sure he would have appreciated it, its good to see that the uke community came together to pay homage to a fallen comrad. RIP Captain Google.

[moyga]

=(

Made me cry.

19 is far too young to die, it makes me soo sad to think about how unfair life can be and how easy it is to forget that and be ungrateful, and it makes me even sadder to know how, despite the fact that this one boys death is so tragic in itself, it pales in comparison to all of the rest of the unjustified suffering that is going on in the world.

[Kendensuki]

wow.

I never got to meet him, or even speak to him, but his influence is clearly present within our community. This song is a wonderful tribute.

R.I.P. Captain Google.

God Bless

[luvmesumvamps]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Don't think I will be able to complain to DeG again about "the lost Uke weekend" or "another Uke video" after watching this. What a wonderful and caring group of people! He can UKE with you anytime!

My heart goes out to CG's family.........

[sockenfrank]

gooseflesh.

[minimemas]

this video was amazing!!! and played for a good cause!!

[hawkrough]

What king of ukulele is this? A tenor, a soprano?

[seeso]

There are many different 'ukulele being played. I'm playing a tenor.