Celebrate the Life and Music of Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo`ole OFFICIAL VIDEO

[markt5746]

I was stationed in Hawaii in the late 70's. Unfortunately I did not meet or even know about IZ. He is truly amazing. I can listen to his music over and over and feel so peaceful. My wife and I just went to Hawaii a few months ago and I made a video of some of the pics we took while we were over there. I put (In this Life) another song from IZ with the video and it came out amazing. His music is just perfect for a video of Hawaii. RIP You were truly a great performer.

[mamigirl1986]

ppl can hush upp.. he was a happy man! alot of ppl are so based on hollywood media of what we shud look like etc, and thats why this world is the way it is and so many heartbroken ppl and divorced couples.. this is what true happiness is! not what "hollywood" puts out for us.. rest his precious soul.. i love u bruddah iz..

[DaisyTVify]

He plays such beautiful music! Where was I when I needed to hear such beautiful melodies! He peacefully rests in his home now :)

[Brizeaku]

he must have had a lot of ashes

[MrPeguin666]

who else thimks it's gross that they poured his ashes into the water while people were swimming?

[horiakill1]

@MrPeguin666 no one fking care the ashes were love

[MrPeguin666]

@horiakill1 did I sound like i was insulting anyone? I just think it's gross to swim in water with human remains in it

[horiakill1]

@MrPeguin666 it is not so gross for them because they loved him

[jmac6443]

@MrPeguin666 ...unfortunately ignorance rears its ugly head...there is absolutely nothing gross about this...speaking from the experience of more than 20 years on the ocean as an offshore commercial fisherman...you'd be surprised what you swim with in the ocean, and this by far is anything but an awesome tribute to a wonderful human being!

[dimitrigregorieff]

I love this guy but I also hope that people will realize by looking and listening to him that it is paramount to watch your weight if you want to live and long and healthy life. He died too young.

[LostMyShadesAgain]

I cant imagine this guy being anything but the sweetest guy you'd ever met.

[tcaulley1]

I listen to allmost all his Music. He was a Good singer, He will be missed. See you in the next life brother IZ, I look foward to seeing you again.

[ALICE40flor]

the voice

[daniyellowjello]

so sad that some people cant appreciate such a LEGEND

[MrShaggin00]

This world will always have ignorance, and immaturity involved in it. People will be ugly as it is the only way they understand to be. Feel pity for them as they can not embrace something so dear as IZ's gift to this world that helps us appreciate how well we do all have it.

[3344utube]

beautiful voice-rip -we'll remember u

[gilgaco1]

Y recordar q qizo mucho x la naturaleza Dios se q esta contigo VIVA LA GENTE CON ANGEL

[Solidjesse]

All I saw was a giant heart covered in skin

[riveraj2012]

the brother IZ never for gotten !!

[Axeon420]

did the family boat sink at the funeral? someone told me i want the thruth..

[MrxPush]

Nuff said, if I die - I can say I died with a hearth of warm music of IZ! Your in a better place now bro' believe me.

[c0untryfusion]

What a beautiful man and voice he had, he's sorely missed!!!

[chekozreg]

DAMN! , FUCKING PIG...

[c0untryfusion]

@chekozreg HOW RUDE & DISRESPECTFUL YOU ARE!!!

[2234Nala]

@chekozreg WELL!!!!!!!!! i guess people call you a bully. >:( that man was amazing at singing and he was just another human being. there is NO need to call him a pig. >:(

[TheFabios62]

i dunno why every time i hear IZ singing over the rainbow i cry ...............maybe becouse he tochs my heart .

[TheBiggdawg48]

why is that everyone has to judge people for what they look like on the outside the only thing that matters is what someone is like on the inside we are all the same we all put our pants on the same way we would all look pretty funny if we all were the same we all are put on this earth for a reason this mans music is awsome and he had a huge heart I wish there were more men like him RIP your music will never die with this big man...

[jzathey]

I love you IZ. Your voice remains in my soul forever..

[yankeejohn58]

He was a Huge Men and Had a Huge Sweet Voice which EVERYONE will miss.......Thank God for You Tube and his Recordings.......he'll be With Us Forever!!

[crabbydabby]

Don't disrespect Bruddah Iz!

[duraskid123]

Todas las canciones...tienen un bonito mensaje...Excelente Cantante...la musica de el te relaja

[RebornPsalmist]

Cmon people have some respect. The guy was big, so what ? Everyone has flaws. He overate, and I do say he could have done something about it. But the point is. His music is filled with passion, and soul! That is the whole point of his music, His heart was bigger than him

[emi0lia]

J love him song

[Vinsidevin]

Big men, Big Heart

[MrRMETVCP37]

if his music duzn't touch you in some kind of away,you don't have a soul.

[SonOfGrunge1]

when the song start y just cryed like a baby

[smackafanny]

The real deal. IZ i can only hope we will meet once again my friend, me ka pumehana a me ka oiloli kealoha much much love..

[Viktoriya556]

Wish everybody was like this guy, then the world would be a much better place.

[Soccerchicka9021]

great man

[urethane22]

This music brings tears to my eyes. Simply Amazing

[MrNybish]

He was one of the best, he's the life of music! No one can say he's not good or say he good, becuse he was the best and are the best!

REST IN PEACE!!! |_| |_|

[TheLife2306]

Why, must men that creat beautiful music die so young?

[ashyarmyguy]

@TheLife2306 Because the candle that burns the brightest, burns the shortest. People like IZ only give us a taste of a beautiful life, it makes us want more. The only way we can feel this way again is by living a good life, to not be selfish and hateful. Being truly happy is when you make others happy. We are all here on this planet to be there for each other. Love one another...even your foes. Paradise can be here and now if we all live by that simple rule.

[Rasendory2008]

Descanse em Paz!!!

Até breve!

[adamsky78]

Everyone is saying who cares how fat he is but the problem is no one is hating....

[x808xKINGx]

@adamsky78 Shutup haoli

[2010mrbigdaddy]

he did have a big heart , and his music was great , he will live on

[satori03]

thank you

[warblingfall]

this is where the saying never judge a book by its cover comes in

RIP

[MatthewSandberg]

When did he died?

[SolitudesGrace]

@MatthewSandberg 1997

[ihitafel]

wonderful man and beautiful voice, the good die young RIP

[sweettea8534u]

what a beautiful voice....may he always R.I.P.

[AndreiArdelean]

niceee song,,,

[alex111053]

We Miss You IZ And We Still Love You IZ.  We Know That God Saved A Very Special Place In Heaven Just For, And We've Saved A Special Place In Our Hearts. We Will Never Forget You IZ

[ID1DM1LEYCYRU5]

24 people have no soul.

[maxt261]

E te tuakana e IZ, tangi hotuhotu nga moteatea o te ngakau mou. Ahakoa kua wehe moata mai te ao kikokiko nei, ka harikoa te tini me te mano o au tupuna i to taenga kei waenganui i a ratou. No reira, e te Manukura tioreore o au whanau, hapu, iwi, moe mai, moe mai, okioki ai.

RIP Bruddah IZ mai to whanau i Aotearoa.

[PepperPup38]

I just fall in love of IZ and now I find out he's dead???? OMG!!!!! I'm going to go cry now!!!

[TheVikingChris]

I love his epic music, how can 23 people not like this? There were tears in my eyes when I listened to "Somewhere over the Rainbow", knowing that he had passed.

[kevinallupinit]

This man needed AFFORDABLE healthcare. How many more great artists will die before America gets it right.

[cr1571uidl9730]

how the hack you tell he is not fat?? he sing very very nice, that's true, but don't tell me this guy is not fat =))

[Azamia1]

@cr1571uidl9730 he's not fat,he just had plenty of room for his big heart <3

[Mega123ray]

@Azamia1 That's true. Un chef-d'oeuvre.

[Mega123ray]

@Azamia1 It's true. Un chef-d'oeuvre.

[missygirllikespain]

@cr1571uidl9730 Doesn't matter. His size is irrelevant. He made beautiful music and the discussion should be about that. Does it make you feel better about yourself to point out what you precieve as other people "short-commings?" Have some respect, man, he is passed.

[jacque122650]

@missygirllikespain he had such a beautiful voice

[missygirllikespain]

@jacque122650 I love this song especially, it makes me happy no matter how low i feel. We played this at my grandma's funeral.

[missygirllikespain]

@missygirllikespain Sorry, thought this was over the rainbow. I like this one to, i just started typing without looking.

[MsHburnett]

Beautiful he could be the mascot of diabetes

[inthemarketfor]

feel his love, big man, big generosity, big inspiration.

[MrRideutah]

R.I.P iz! and thank you taalkana for the autographed album!

[SchoolinYou]

Contain your orgasms, people.

[Natsters46]

I have never commented about the amount of dislikes before but I feel it is necessary. How could 23 people be so heartless?

[UFCTUB3]

Only one IZ but there are many of us to remember you.

May your spirit Soar IZ

[oBlakey7]

i dont have much hope, but this man gives me alot

[SicSkatez]

@Galaxys15 yes..

[slipinoy]

Before the world changed...

[daynite1976]

Great song I love it ...he will be remember as long as we are here....God bless his family

[61mamka]

velký muž s velkým srdcem

[MyChris2008]

seems like a great guy. too bad someone couldn't have helped him with his weight problem so he could still be here. i hope i am as loved and missed when i die. god bless

[raybanfandom]

@MyChris2008

He did have a weight problem. And his solution was his music. Lets not go there. We all must accept people for who they are, not our idea of what they could be. Rest in peace Iz. This is the first time I am aware of you and will look for you whenever I need inspiration. You sang songs like the beautiful man you will always be..........................

[catboxcatboxcatbox]

I'm sorry I only heard about him now, his music is aww inspiring

[INEEDANEWACCOUNTNAME]

who cares about his size? the man was only just big enough to fit his heart and his enormous soul inside..

[SnottyShields]

for all the 22 people who didnt like this .. your all cunts

[XxswantonbombkingxX]

R.I.P bro

[Turmoilage]

:(

[montana9549]

Ochi i-mi innoata in lacrimi/Lacrimi sarate ca marea,/Ce refuza sa iese afara,

Caci sunt Barbat...Am fost si eu copilAcum am un baiat la randul meu,

si-odata am vazut marea-Ocean,Impreuna cu el.Am luptat cu vantul,ne-am jucat cu el ,Si-n valurile marii,cu valuri pana la glezne,am fost fericiti.

Melodiile lui Israel,cel vesnic nemuritor(Caci nu se poate ca Dumnezeu -sau Zeii ,sa fie nedrepti),Tare i-mi amintesc de Aukland.O palma de loc pe harta lumii pana in Hawaii.Cred ca e cel mai frumos loc.

[qwertyxx22]

This man was not fat......he was all heart.

RIP BIG AND GOD MEN

[darlaandme47]

Was he Samoan? I've enjoyed his music for along time but never new he was married and had kids. It makes me happy to think he did (although short) look to have had a good full life! He sure did live in one of the most beautiful, peaceful places on earth. No wonder he was able to cultivate such beautiful music. RIP IV. I hope you are over the rainbow where all your cares melt like lemon drops

[nigeriansista]

Rest in peace IZ! It is sad he died at such a young age!

People make sure you take care of your body. Eat healthy and Exercise so that you may live long!

[SuperPunchbag]

it is very sad that he passed away and not to be mean but it looks like he had a conition like in his pictures he grows more and more fatter sorry for using that word

[TheFTWfreak]

He is a legend !

[CzBeno]

Why did he get obes? Was he sick or was he irresponsible?

[5macole]

IZ was beautiful inside and out and when he sang you heard his heart and soul. I am so glad that his music has hit the mainland and touches people continuously. He would have been so humbled by his success now.

[colie5054]

It's just so beautiful. Sad that he's not still here.

[bladesmark1]

R.I.P Big fella

[Jacketbacker1]

IZ had the most beautiful voice! His life may have been short, but in fact it was filled with beauty unsurpassed here on earth ~ music swirled and floated around this man. I am thankful he shared his talents with us before God called him home. I hope to sit with him one day and hear how Heaven has loved his music as well!

[SAMMY3CASTING]

เพราะ ๆ ..

[em99fl]

I have never heard a better version of this song. IZ was a beautiful soul who had a God-given talent. You haters need to be as successful as he was and them maybe somebody will listen to you!

[em99fl]

Nobody will ever do a better definitive version of this song. IZ lives in my heard and stop with the snide comments, haters. This is a beautiful soul.

[uBo112]

When i go, i want to bring my guitar adn just sit and play with IZ for a while before i meet my reletivs in heaven.

[uBo112]

So beutiful. I feel a bit sad but altso pure harmoni.

[thepowerofnow]

why did he die?was he ill or something?

[SuperLilwillis]

did he died coz he didn't ate enough?

[caiopcd]

@SuperLilwillis Fuck you!

[yukako5521]

Was it borne by the same time as me!!

Frome the sea in Hawaii THe beautifui singing voice is told.

[BomberzBlack]

R.I.P

my friend

my brother

my hero

may god have mercy on your soul

[ramon472003]

Born May 20, 1959

Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.

Origin Hawaii, U.S.

Died June 26, 1997 (aged 38)

Genres Hawaiian

Occupations Musician, singer-songwriter

Instruments Ukulele, vocals

Labels Big Boy

Mountain Apple

Associated acts Makaha Sons of Niʻihau

[blackmangarden]

Que hombre querido llego a ser y una vos muy particular no lo olvidaremos

[reimacneto]

I cry every time I see this video

[hermes2905]

brings thoughts back

[Fr0zenArrow]

50th birthday on may the 20th 1959? he was born then.........

[cousinchecko]

HE IS BORN TO SING

[jaky222]

@cousinchecko and to eat....

[duke20104]

Es una pena k un gran hombre,como el ya no este entre nosotros echamos de menos esa VOZ

[ChongAcaUtion]

What song is this? It's amazing!(:

[Reid1Reid1]

@ChongAcaUtion white sandy beach

[mymikey1000]

WAS A GREAT GUY !! MISS HIM

[KennyDmZ]

IZ lives...

[Koogea1]

I only clicked here to see the huge ¨like¨ bar......oh and to listen to this beautifully well composed song and the amazing artist that created it

[Oinkoink299]

look at  this slob get fat before your eyes.

[twobeans22]

@Oinkoink299 Oh SHUT UP!!!

[joejustineforever]

@Oinkoink299 dude your a horrible person making fun of him wont make you popular and it sure as hell wont make you better peplz like you who have no idea about anything suck dick and i hop someday get wats coming to them

[StephLovesYa97]

@Oinkoink299 how could u think that let alone post it ur a JERK!!!! go get a life!!!!!!!!!!

[TheBoxtopp]

There is not one reason why anyone SHOULDNT love him! I love him and always will

[mikage29]

is he die?

[twobeans22]

@mikage29 Yes, sadly, he is dead....

[PyroProduction1]

He's not dead, he is just somewhere over the rainbow.

[ricosuavable]

@PyroProduction1 looks like he ate the rainbow

[PyroProduction1]

@ricosuavable ??

[ricosuavable]

@PyroProduction1 get it? Because he's so fat hahahhaa

[Kekahagurl72]

We will never forget you Braddah IZ!!

We`ll never forget how you changed the world with your music!!

Love you Braddah IZ!!

You will be an inspiration to me to proceed with my dreams of becoming a singer just like you!!

[Amm1107101101]

RIP god bless you

[mangledinal]

Did you know IZ was married for 15 years and had child? Some fine lady saw the soul of this man and loved him when many of you would have shunned him. I know where IZ is. 

[azntranc3951]

@mangledinal

that 'fine lady' was his childhood sweetheart !!!

[UniversalTruths]

@mangledinal IZ is in all of us!

[mangledinal]

@UniversalTruths I truly wish it were so.

[CzBeno]

@mangledinal Yeah, one woman from a million...

[mwikd55]

@mangledinal Dude, this guy is great but any recording artist as popular as him could get girls. Biggie got girls all the time too.

[wkkimmyyy]

@mwikd55 uhh...this guys was barley famous when they decided to get married, and he and his wife went to school since kids soo yea, biggies just rich, this guy lived in hawaii in an old house

[808native1]

I <3 and miss you unko :) :) You will be missed but never forgotten. You wil live forever on in the heart of your family, of the hawaiians, and all the hearts you've touched with your music. -------- A hui ho e mahalo nui loa.

[tawheedization]

i crossed him with Ziggy singing I wish you waere here with me in Hawii well i found him dont know him never heard of him and because he is so beautiful why havent i stop discriminating on what you deem beautiful he is more than beautiful cause he know he is without arrogance and the status quo standards of beauty may his spirit resonate always and may his family know what an angel he was

[gfhoppy]

He may have been talented but unfortunately his size was probably his demise

[Magyar487]

This man will live immortal in our hearts through his beautiful voice and gentle personality ...in our memories.

[110557chantilly]

Voice of any angel near and far. With all the troubles in the world that is affecting us all, it's nice to hear a voice of angel. IZ gave us hope, rainbow hopes, what a wonderful world ooohhhh yeahhhh!!! Mr. Louis Armstrong would be proud and honored knowing that IZ took careful and consideration in singing his songs, particulary "What a Wonderful World!"

[Krystoff04111]

With all the ugliness in the world... he gave us something beautiful to have in our lives.

Thanks, Iz. God bless, bruddah.

[mangledinal]

@Krystoff04111 With all the uglinessin the world, you are right, Krystoff04. IZ gives us hope and beauty in his songs. Wish I had had the honor of knowing him.

[Rick556141955]

A beautiful person. Wish I had more friends like him. You are right-- For The Fails!!!

[NoLeftThumbs]

big fella, big heart, big voice.

[advkazuo]

Ele viverá para sempre...esta voz é eterna ...

[gallinitaciegav]

Vídeo recomendado: REVELACION NO EXISTE LA MUERTE

[TomichOooO]

BIG man

[feappel]

Thank you Mountain Apple Company.  What a pleasure listening to this man.

[iolson00]

When we reach heaven we will encounter Big IZ Seranading the sun with his music from a soul so compasionate.  Rest IN Peace Israel.

[Mrfamily159]

The best Iz(L)

We love u so much :D

[Mrfamily159]

The best Iz(L)

We love u so much :D

[pirategirl58]

Thank you for what you gave us, IZ. You are missed here but we know we can find you. Where troubles melt like lemon drops way above the chimney tops. Aloha IZ.

[pirategirl58]

Thank you for what you gave us, IZ. You are missed here but we know we can find you. Where troubles melt like lemon drops way above the chimney tops. Aloha IZ.

[Chuckanatr]

Yes just B happy don't worry

enjoy a rainbow.

[MrRadiantStar]

I had no idea IZ passed? What age was he at? That's so sad, my band really wanted to play with him!

[mp3corrupt]

@MrRadiantStar 38 sadly

[mp3corrupt]

@MrRadiantStar 38 sadly

[rey619ab]

@MrRadiantStar he died like 15 years ago..

[pukka43]

beautiful my bro love your voice rip

[ahsoul187]

If i am in a bad mood or upset all it takes is one of his songs and I am better usually I am all rap or Heavy metal but he makes everything right with the world with just his voice.May Allah be with you my brother you are an angel.

[MaroKnK]

Maybe it is stupid but i just discovered him...... I saw his photo and said "fatass"....... And now i know how empty person am i...... Great music, beatifull man. ( sorry about my english)....

[laurelf55]

I hate to say this, but I have never heard of him before, but I have to say what a beautiful voice and what talent. Everyone here uses him with the past tense as if he has passed away. Is this true? What is his story? Could someone fill me in?

I hate to appear ignorant but, well, I guess I am. I heard his rendition of Somewhere over the Rainbow and it was great!

[FBFTheRagingWarrior]

Ah this is beautiful .I wish i was borne in his time.And live my life on a Ever Sunny tropical island.