Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Israel "Iz" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole version) performed by Massy

"Over the Rainbow" (sometimes known as "Somewhere Over the Rainbow") is a song with music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by E.Y. Harburg. It was written for the movie The Wizard of Oz, and it became Judy Garland's signature song.

The song's plaintive melody and simple lyrics depict a pre-adolescent girl's desire to escape from the "hopeless jumble" of this world, from the sadness of raindrops to the bright new world "over the rainbow." It expresses the childlike faith that a door will magically be opened to a place where "troubles melt like lemon-drops".

This cover performed by Massy is the Israel "Iz" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole (May 20, 1959 June 26, 1997) version.
He was an Hawaiian musician that became famous outside Hawaii when his album Facing Future was released in 1993 with his medley of "Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World", which was subsequently featured in several films, television programs, and commercials.

Kamakawiwoʻole was nicknamed "The Gentle Giant" by his admirers. He was described as always cheerful and positive, and he was best known for his love of the land, people and food of Hawaiiʻi. Through his consummate ukulele playing and incorporation of other idioms (such as jazz and reggae), Iz remains one of the major influences in Hawaiian music over the last 15 years.

Wiwoʻole means courage or courageous in the Hawaiʻian language. Ka maka means the eye, the center, the outlook, to see.

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[AMINE1788]

is the struming pattern:

DDUUDUUDUU?

[bluebeardit]

@AMINE1788

Nope... it's DDUDUDU the first D is longer the double and is played just on the bass strings...

Hope this help

Peace

Massy

[greggerhale]

awesome guitar version. Nice post pal. A lesson would be amazing any chance of a post?

[bluebeardit]

@greggerhale

Yeah... I will try to do one soon...

Peace

Massy

[geminibon1]

Your version was just LOVELY .I honestly believe Gargand & Israel Kakakawiwo are the BEST she would have been so proud of him.Now there in heaven makeing beautiful MUSIC R,I,P,

[kleternman2]

Hi man

I really like your version. I did a video for my wedding, to show at the party with it... I hope you enjoy it.. Check on : 26537817 of vimeo

[kleternman2]

Hi man

I really like your version. I did a video for my wedding, to show at the party with it... I hope you enjoy it.. Check on

[lepalto]

Nice..!!

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[AMINE1788]

is the struming pattern:

DDUUDUUDUU?

[mautsukuda]

Just amazing. Very impressed with your voice and guitar playing. How do you like that DC Aura btw? I've been making a list of guitars for me to choose from, and the Martin DC Aura is high on the top. Have you played the D-28? If so, how would you say they compare? Thanks, and keep up the great music!