Israel «IZ» Kamakawiwoʻoles Platinum selling hit «Over the Rainbow» OFFICIAL video. Loved all through the world, IZs version of «Over the Rainbow» has touched millions.
With each passing year, IZ’s presence in the music industry and the sales of his recordings continue to grow despite the trends that surround the industry. An amazing story about an amazing man, the man referred to by some as the “Hawaiian Suppaman”. While IZ has always been revered in Hawai‘i, his worldwide influence came later. IZ’s music first gained national attention in the mid 1990’s. Produced by Jon de Mello for The Mountain Apple Company • HAWAI`I — Subscribe for more IZ!
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
And the dreams that you dream of
Once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
And the dreams that you dream of
Dreams really do come true
Someday, I wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top
Thats where youll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
And the dreams that you dare to
Oh why, oh why cant I?
Well, I see trees of green and red roses too
Ill watch them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Well, I see skies of blue and I see clouds of white
And the brightness of day
I like the dark
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
And also on the faces of people passing by
I see friends shaking hands saying
How do you do?
Theyre really saying I, I love you
I hear babies cry and I watch them grow
Theyll learn much more then well know
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
World
Someday I wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top
Thats where youll find me
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
And the dreams that you dare to
Why oh, why cant I?
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
In November 1996, Andrea and Sarah Brightman were invited to perform the duet Time To Say Goodbye (Con Te Partirò) at the farewell contest of the German World Light-Heavyweight boxing champion, Henry Maske. A national hero held in unrivaled esteem, he is known for his love of selecting entrance themes to his bouts. Sarah Brightman, the internationally renowned soprano and friend of Henry Maske heard Con Te Partirò in a restaurant while dining with her friends. Entranced by the singer and the song, Brightman made contact with Andrea. Andrea and Brightman re-recorded Con Te Partirò as the duet Time To Say Goodbye with members of the London Symphony Orchestra.
This live version is from Brightmans first full concert recording, «Sarah Brightman: In Concert», from Londons Royal Albert Hall with the London Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Paul Bateman. Guest artists include Andrew Lloyd Webber, Adam Clark and Andrea Bocelli. The concert was released to video in 1998.
The concert was directed by David Mallet.