Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World - Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole with lyrics
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" - Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole with lyrics.
Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World medley brought legions of new fans to the 1993 album, Facing Future, when it appeared on several TV and film soundtracks years later.
To gauge the magnitude of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's popularity in his native Hawaii, consider this: following his death in 1997 (at age 38, attributed to his profound obesity), Kamakawiwo'ole's body lay in state in the state capitol, only the second person to receive such an honor. Kamakawiwo'ole's appeal lies in his love for prestatehood, precondominium Hawaii and the expressiveness of his gently passionate voice, which can float through higher registers with an ease that brings Johnny Mathis to mind.
Lyrics:
Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
And the dreams that you dreamed of
Once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow
Blue birds fly
And the dreams that you dreamed of
Dreams really do come true ooh oh
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top
That's where you'll find me
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly
And the dream that you dare to,
Oh why, oh why can't I?
Well I see trees of green and red roses too,
I'll 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
Are also on the faces of people passing by
I see friends shaking hands
Singing, "How do you do?"
They're really singing, "I...I love you."
I hear babies cry and I watch them grow,
They'll learn much more than we'll know
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world world
Someday I'll wish upon a star,
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top
That's where you'll find me
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow way up high
And the dream that you dare to, why, oh why can't I? I?
I dedicate this song to my son, this was one of his favorite songs. He had to listen to it over and over until he fell asleep. His passing was unexpected. I miss you so much.and this song will forever remind me of you..now you have your wings and can fly over the rainbow baby.
I love it and then l let my nany watch it with me
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Dasani Dezno nice song to be remembered by, your son is smiling!
Im so sorry your son is watching U now
I am abaut to cry! I feel you
Thanks so much for this version. I chose it for the funeral of my mother. 18 months later I'm listening for the first time again...still crying my eyes out...but it makes my heart feel so damn good.
Thanks so much...and thank you mom for 34 years of love ❤
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I sang this in dedication of izzi and his loved ones too me izzi lives on in heaven and on earth❤❤❤❤❤
Such a beautiful voice, a big man with a big heart 💜
I love this rendition. Especially now in these troubling times. I want that wonderful world back.
It's still here... this song just sheds some light into that place 🙏
This song brings hope of happiness we have to change the world before it goes
Me too
This song was written for Isreal, not for this movie. It's beautiful & has meanings far deeper than the movie indicates. The Jewish writers knew the Holocaust was brewing. ☮️💞🙏🏼
The End
I want my mom to know as a 15 yr old that lost a mom this brings me peace and confort yet pain because i know your gone but you wouldnt leave me if i couldnt take on the world
I’m so sorry, honey. My son lost his father unexpectedly when he was also 15. He’s 21 now and, yes, it’s still hard sometimes. This song can feel very bittersweet. Wishing you all the very best.
Darling, you learned early, the cost of love= pain. Hurts like nothing we ever would choose,. Yet that coin is worth it, because what is life without Love~ only a void.
Much love to you, it's hard for us who are left here to face the battles of this world. As a mom I would bet she's so proud of you for facing those emotions and holding the beauty of her love and yours close to your heart. It can take bravery to do so with a loss. ❤ God bless. The loss is not eternal, and sounds like you carry the best parts of her with you.
One of the most beautiful songs ever! Rest in Paradise brother Iz
The one song that brings a wide smile to my day. He was such a wonderful artist, one in a million.....
Every time I listen to this song I cry tears of joy. It’s a major feels trip from beginning to end.
me too, im not sure why it makes me feel so emotional.
This song is one of the very few things in my adult life that can still make me cry and i am thankful for it
Thank you só much for this song and these wonderful pictures! ❤
I'm happy you enjoyed it.
i cant listen to this and NOT cry. talent like his is sorely needed in these trying times
I dedicate this song to David, my cousin who just passed away a couple of days ago. I feel so privileged to have connected with you after all these years...if only fir a brief time, you made a profound presence I my life and in my heart. May God wrap you in his arms and may you fly among the Angel's...😘
Gail. I would like to say words comfort to you, but I know that s impossible. I am so sorry. Tell him about your love, the beautiful memories, the good times and he will listen to you. I send you a big hug.
Fantasztikus látvány és varázslatos hang !
I love this song. Listening to this song is the only way to get my husband with Alzheimer's disease to sleep.
My friend of 35 years went away because new friends come in .we had so many good moments and memories. I want both of us to meet one day over the rainbow 😢
He flies free, and always watching over you💖♾️💖
Mahalo nui. This is beautiful. I loved living in Hawaii for 7 years. You see rainbows, and double rainbows almost every day. It's my favorite season there now. Mango season! At first, people won't let you take them from their trees. But after a week or so, people put bags of them in the front yards. Incredible delight
Lady BlackstarDust Mahalo Nui Loa for this message. Aloha Kaki aka
I dedicate this song to my handsome Dad. He was the best Father a son can have. I miss him so much. So does 3 sisters and three brothers. He's been gone since December 2012. He's beyond the rainbows....
For sure behind the rainbow.. My family too😊 this Song reminds me of the 5 people you meet in heaven ❤ Goodnight world
I wish we had a live version of this song...I cant believe no video exists of him singing this song..
The artist Israel Kamakawiwo'ole is a divine inspiration and touches me deeply when I hear his songs with blessed interpretations that make our hearts happy.
I could listen to this version all the time, so beautiful
My dear friend Vicki loved this song by this artist. She lost her battle with cancer after a very long hard fight of years. It is such a beautiful song.
A sweet soul sent this to me. I was down chatting on truth social. Mentioned this song. That Prescious soul sent this to me. Now I am crying with gratitude.
This song by this guy was played for my mother's funeral August 30th, 2018. I can see why my mother loved this song so much. Like this guy is, my mother is, also, up there "somewhere over the rainbow" waiting for me. One day, I will see Mom again.... but until then, her spirit will always be with me.
Mom? Words can never describe how much I really miss you. How I would give anything for you to still be here and cured from your tumor. I just want to tell you that I still love you and..... I sure miss you a lot.
Sandra Kay Stagg
(05/17/1954 - 08/26/2018)
8m soo sorry for your loss but she is over the rainbow and whatching you everyday smiling to her self saying I... I love you
@@fryingpan6873 Yes.
I played at my mothers service, means a lot to me..... thank you
+lauren castrovinci You're welcome, lauren. Beautiful song choice for your mother's service. I'm so sorry for your loss. My mother passed away a few months ago, too. ~ Sandy
My mother thought the world is beautiful... listen to Josh Groben .. to were you are...... it is a tear jerker I warn you... God Bless you..
There are 134 Wicked Witches who gave a thumbs down on this song? The song is beautiful and the graphics with the rainbows is so appropriate that I think this may be the best song I have watched on UA-cam ever.
Thank you very much.
For the first year of my grandsons life i sang and rocked him to sleep to these songs everytime he closed his precious little eyes,LORD knows how very much i LOVE him forever and always, ALWAYS AND FOREVER ❤️ F.R.O. GMA LOVEZ YOU POP POPS😊
One of the most beautiful songs ever made. RIP IZ
Thank you...being raised on Oah'u and graduating in 1993, it brings back so much wonderful emotions. Thank you for the slides with rainbow imageries. Thank you! I dedicate this song to all the 2020 Graduating Seniors (high school, college, middle school, graduate schools, etc.) Take care! Spread LOVE!!! Mahao!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!!! for people coming back to watch this on new years !!!! 2021
Happy 2021!
BEAUTIFUL ,HE HAD A NICE VOICE. GREAT HUMBLE MAN.
This is one of the greatest musical jewels ever, this magical rendition makes Iz eternal. Thank you for the beautiful video. ❤️🙏🎶
I played this song at my husbands funeral because I know heaven is somewhere over the rainbo
Yes it is LORI ~ 🌈 ° ♡
Cap
I have told my son that I want this played at my funeral. It's simply beautiful
How Beautiful of you. I wish I had. My husband died 12 years ago, May 18.
Oh, Izzy, I may join you if I contract the virus but heaven is going to be peaceful. Look for me. Love your music and you.
Beautiful rainbows. One thing in life that is always uplifting. Thanks for putting this together
Thank you, Kurt.
I scrolled through every comment. There's not a lot in this world that can make me cry, but the sad comments combined with the wonderful melody is really sad.. Thank you buyaka1946! I really appreciate this video. -Bonnet
Thank you for your kindness and sensitivity.
One of the most beautiful songs.
Whenever I'm down, I listen to this song and now I can sing along. Thanks.
Amazing God!!!Just when i said in my prayers i was thinking all the lovely rainbow skies that appeared because of you...n there you are showing me this song this morning...in you tube ..in front...esp in Israel..i dont know how to reach to you but i just want you to know...you really know what is in my mind.Living everyday is special because of you dear God...
Love this soo much truly a masterpiece I felt each and every word so deep ❤️
I cry each and everytime I watch this precious song 🌈💙🌌
Οverwhelming!!! Thank you for the beauty of the song and the emotions.....
Quelque part par-delà l'arc-en-ciel.. Magnifique!
IZ will surely be missed...thanks Sandy!
So beautiful! May everyone of you who listen to this song have an amazing day/evening :)
I love this so much!
Thank you!
SEEMS LIKE HE WAS A REAL HUMBLE GUY, GREAT VOICE ,LOVE TO HAVE MET HIM.
Thank you for sharing this. My nephew's died in a house fire, and this version was played at their funeral . ❤
Beautifully put-together video that honors the song. Thank you!
Thank you, Ike.
I dedicate this beautiful song in honor of my wife, my lover,my partner in crime,an my boss! Are vacation song! No words miss u so very much my Sara love 💖
Please never forget my Sara my angel I hope to see you soon save me a spot in heaven an say hello to all my friends & pop bro LOVE ALL SERVE ALL.
Hi Sandy 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' is one of the greatest songs of all time-enjoyed the images as well.
”Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” - Ashley Smith
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Amen, Will
and.. I love you, unseen but known fellow person.
@@anniecoleman6483 And also to you Good Lady. Please Be Well, and Stay Strong.
We are in different boats, but share in the same storms, Will
@@anniecoleman6483 “The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater.”
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
It a song during this difficult times that one can listen to and have that hope
What a beautiful job you did on a beautiful song...you did it right!
A beautiful Song and nature Video
I love this song
Beautiful.
Beautiful Song Love the way he sings this song Amen !!!
What a beautiful song... I love it a lot!!!
I played this song for my mother as she was passing and also played it at her funeral
I'm so sorry for your loss. This song was a beautiful choice to play for her.
@@buyakga1946 although she was unable to speak when I played it she looked at me and smiled
Sweetest voice ever.
this song was play at my great aunts memorial service. I was close with her, it was like losing a parent. her death still hasn't completely hit me as reality and she passed June 2018. I miss her so much and I wish I could give her one more hug and tell her how much I love her and how much I appreciate her. keep your loved ones close, tell them you love them because you never know what day could be their last❤
I dedicated this song to my mom who passed away in 2014 and tomorrow’s her 7th anniversary of her death. Not a day goes by where I don’t miss her.
Sorry my friend
@@reaper_onerly3024 Thank you.
Amazing for Everyone @ Everytime....& .....Everybody also Family...!!!
Beautifully done!
I love this song. I wish I could’ve met IZ he seems like he was such a nice guy and full of joy and a love for life.
I dedicate this beautiful version to Joe and Jane Caputo. Jane passed away on January 02 after a great fight. This was her favorite song may she rest in peace and I know she made over that rainbow
Onf just came upon this ❤so beautiful ❤
Thank you.
Beautifully sang, Thankyou. xx
Definitely makes me smile and my happy place, 24/7, 365.....
Very soothing song. Thank you !
+Peggy Simmonette You're welcome, Peggy. I'm very glad you enjoyed it. :) ~ Sandy
Just beautiful! ❤️
Thank you!
Lets just appreciate that they are still replying to comments after 6 years :)
Thank you! :)
heard this at a mall yesterday! fell completely in love
I always listen to this song when I’m feeling down as it reminds me of my mum rest her soul I love u dearly mum and miss u so much this was ur funeral song 😘😘😘 gone but never forgotten xxx
I know exactly how you feel. My mom passed away August 26th, 2018. This song was played for her funeral, too, next to "Just As I Am," the same same song also for her funeral just like it was for her mother's funeral nearly 16 years ago.
Great song. Gre3at singer
My baby girl was born to this playing in the background ❤
Oh is just so so beautiful OH I so so love Canada
What a beautiful rendition of such a wonderful song - lovely voice and music. Gorgeous video!!:))
Wonderful!!!
+maria mountain824 Thanks very much, Maria. :)
I used to play this for my rescued young squirrel to make him feel less sad he couldn’t be outside yet. Now he is, and visits often…with all his buddies:). They LOVE hazelnuts, so we’re growing sone trees from nuts we’ve saved. To leave for them, after we’re gone. 🌈☀️
Happy 2021
!Thank you. Happy 2021!
“What the world needs most is openness: Open hearts, open doors, open eyes, open minds, open ears, open souls.” - Robert Muller
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Will
I dedicate this song to love,hope, memories, humanity and a new way of living 🙏 not there way, those who see the truth and colours of the rainbow 🌈 xx
LOVE it!!!
Linda essa música, amoooooadorooo...............
Here to say this song is really amazing 🙌🏾 in 2022 🤎
Hallelujah !!!
Muy bonito querida Sandy!
muchas gracias
besos
Amalia
+Jane Burden Morris Gracias, Amalia. :)
I dedicated this song to my grandchildren i love sleeping children thats when there at total peace without a worry in the world and yes dreams really do come true.....love always...amma.
Tammy Barr you're a wonderful grandmother💜💝💜🌻🌸🍁
É incrível a sensação de paz que essa canção nós transmite,parece quê nós transportamos uma outra dimensão
My favorite song👍💕
I love this song
I think I first head it back in the early 90s(?) It was on a commercial.
A paz é incrível
Thank you!
“It's like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo. The ones that really mattered. Full of darkness and danger they were. And sometimes you didn't want to know the end. Because how could the end be happy? How could the world go back to the way it was when so much bad had happened? But in the end, it’s only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer. Those were the stories that stayed with you. That meant something, even if you were too small to understand why. But I think, Mr. Frodo, I do understand. I know now. Folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back, only they didn’t. They kept going, because they were holding on to something. That there is some good in this world, and it's worth fighting for.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien
Keep hopin', keep dreamin', keep goin'!
My Mother used to Sing this Song to Me. ❤
I love this song. I remember hearing at my summer camp on the day I was leaving one summer, and I like it that the Pixar short "Lava" was partly inspired by this.
Bonita obrigado pelas lindas canções .um enorme beijo no coração.💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Superb!
Thank a lot for putting together beautifully :-)