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  • Опубліковано 7 чер 2010
  • Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole's "White Sandy Beach of Hawaiʻi" from the Platinum selling album Facing Future. Mountain Apple Company • HAWAIʻI
    Watch the Official Lyric Video here: • Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo...
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    Check out IZ's Facebook fan page to hear some background of this song! / israelkamakawiwoole

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  • @jennifertalkstodeer4928
    @jennifertalkstodeer4928 7 років тому +1774

    The people who say "don't cry for me" are the ones you CAN'T stop crying for even you haven't met because thier music touches your soul.

    • @daKoenig
      @daKoenig 4 роки тому +20

      Rest in Peace 🤙

    • @geralddon179
      @geralddon179 4 роки тому +10

      Yess

    • @albert3671
      @albert3671 4 роки тому +17

      The man has the voice of an angel

    • @MrMatahiariit
      @MrMatahiariit 4 роки тому +9

      True soul iz

    • @Marialucia-xc3ox
      @Marialucia-xc3ox 4 роки тому +3

      Eu gosto da 🎵 dele e muito boa ele morreu que pena era tao legal

  • @johnallen8716
    @johnallen8716 4 роки тому +896

    I lost my wife of 20 years and we both had the same dream of walking along the beach together in Kona and we never made it. I hope she is there and I look forward to joining her when my time comes. Love you forever KBHA.

    • @TheMerchantOfTruth
      @TheMerchantOfTruth 4 роки тому +41

      I hope so ...I will see both of you there ,I'll be with my loved ones one day . I'll give u a wave and you can jump on a board and ride it 😂. Stay strong til that time there is no rush she'll be waiting and looking as pretty as the day you fell in love ✌️.

    • @deirdremorris9234
      @deirdremorris9234 3 роки тому +11

      Condolences to you.

    • @dutchstang05
      @dutchstang05 3 роки тому +4

      rip

    • @Mike-fd7dq
      @Mike-fd7dq 2 роки тому

      🥲

    • @alohamikey1423
      @alohamikey1423 2 роки тому +32

      It’s never too late. Go to Kona in her honor. Walk on the beach, close your eyes and take a deep breath. Aloha braddah 🤙🏽

  • @jamiecouanis7236
    @jamiecouanis7236 3 роки тому +943

    The ukulele and the sound of the beach with Israel singing sets my spirit free

    • @theplaylister7164
      @theplaylister7164 2 роки тому +19

      Me too
      RIP iz ❤️

    • @ordyhorizonrivieredunord712
      @ordyhorizonrivieredunord712 9 місяців тому +2

      @@theplaylister7164 🐦

    • @valentinapaltusova1633
      @valentinapaltusova1633 3 місяці тому +2

      Замечательный музыкант! Его пение переносит в мир покоя, чудесных картин природы, добра и любви! Спасибо IZ! Ты оставил теплый след на Земле!

    • @user-gi1xr8tf1p
      @user-gi1xr8tf1p 27 днів тому

      @@valentinapaltusova1633very well said! I couldn’t have said it better. Greetings from California USA

  • @tomh3652
    @tomh3652 4 роки тому +720

    I hate finding someone with his talent after they have died. Such a beautiful voice and human being. R.I.P

    • @shwetakudrimoti970
      @shwetakudrimoti970 3 роки тому +7

      This happened to me twice and it hurts. I found pantelis pantelidis and Roland cazimero after they died.

    • @jennylynntozier2271
      @jennylynntozier2271 3 роки тому +4

      Always😞

    • @emmanuelmacias-monarrez1983
      @emmanuelmacias-monarrez1983 3 роки тому +23

      Be grateful you found them at all! Much Love.

    • @stanleyashbaugh4504
      @stanleyashbaugh4504 3 роки тому +7

      Tom you nailed it ....listening to iz takes all the stress out of me

    • @casey98
      @casey98 3 роки тому +5

      Well think if you never discovered Iz at all ! God bless you did !

  • @nigellarsen6725
    @nigellarsen6725 5 років тому +1003

    My sister had been battling cancer and the family was playing Hawaiian music for her all the time in the final days since it is where we all grew up. She took her last breath right after this song ended and is now walking the white sandy beach with our dad just waiting for the rest of us as our time comes. We carry Aloha in our hearts always.

    • @betha.6279
      @betha.6279 3 роки тому +15

      Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

    • @turtlez4318
      @turtlez4318 3 роки тому +16

      My family has been in a habit of getting cancer so I get you instead of playing Hawaii songs we play Mexican songs because we originated there but this song is still amazing RIP

    • @anniecoleman6483
      @anniecoleman6483 2 роки тому +10

      ​@@turtlez4318 I've been here in blessed Hawai'i for almost 50 years. Mostly Big Island. but spent 6 years on beloved Kaua'i. All this time after my first month here, with the same man. (He's a keeper, & I guess he decided I am too~ lucky me!) Always have loved Hawai'ian music. The vintage stuff. And the wonderful music from the 7os known as Hawaiian Renaissance because it was a cultural rebirth for Hula & the music, redone by a younger generation~ along with original stuff from that younger gen, which paid great homage to the beautiful, original long-loved music to the Hawai'ian people=becoming also part of the lives of non-Hawai'ians, aka "Hawai'ian at heart". That's the great era of creativity I was so fortunate to arrive here during! And wow~ like others have said, music has such power to bring people together. Especially when that music has such a foundation of a spiritual nature. Like Hawai'ian culture really is.
      It's World music, isn't it my friend?
      I was blessed in my life another way. My dad was in the USAF, an officer, but most importantly~ a pilot. We got to experience some of the world's other great cultures, after 3 years in the then-Territory of Hawai'i. I was very little then, he was stationed @ Hickam Air Base on O'ahu. Later when I was 9 my dad was stationed @ Torrejon AFB outside of Madrid. For 3 years he drove the Mercedes he bought there all over the Continent so we could be imbued with the astonishing culture of those countries. We camped out mostly, & that was wonderful. Or we'd stay at little pensiones: inns, etc. having such lovely food, meeting the people, trying out the language. We all walked MILES through museums, castles(!) & ruins, because the culture was so important to my dad. (Seeing the great masterpieces of art!) He collected the folk music of all the lands we visited---we listened to it for many years after returning to USA. My dad could've stayed a poor white trash in Georgia, where he was born into such a proscribed existence. He reached for something different. He made it happen, through focus, and hard work. He not only never got anything handed to him~ he had to work very diligently for it. He was the smartest person I ever knew! I wish I could've talked to him one more time. He died Dec. 3rd 2021~ just a month ago~ @ the age of 93! Now you know why I'm talking so long about the life he gave us kids, & his wife--our mother.
      Humanity really is one family~ something some vultures want to turn us away from & deny. Love for one another threatens the god-like position they've decided they're right to inhabit. But GOD'S intent, BRILLIANTLY wired into every quark of every atom of every cell, of every being is LOVE (with the possible exception of these who currently seem to represent anti-Christ). An unstoppable Force not merely of HUMAN feelings, which along with the amazing animal & plant Kingdoms, are born of it and can't help but reflect it~ but too, of the doing, creating, the urge for joining together caused by it= that ineffable force extant thanks to what's aka BEING, plus that little under-rated thing known as electro-magnetism. POWER!! (not at all belittling ANY feelings human individuals have, because in whatever way love is expressed/experienced~ there's power! So too in its obverse, weirdly, is power to be found. (But oh, Lord. Not a happy thought!) I'll venture to say FEELING itself IS also one of the forces, we can add that to the list. When purely motivated, meaning not motivated by ego. Although, no doubt even when motivated by selfishness, there's power contained therein, too. Just consider it misappropriated...& destructive. And not (as I personally see things) pleasing to God. Although all things serve God's plan, just in ways we are too limited to understand. So apparently this highly convoluted stream of consciousness has led me & anyone reading it, back to this--the only thing we know for sure? Is IZ~~still IS! lol.
      Happy 2022 for you and yours.

    • @beefyogurt8722
      @beefyogurt8722 2 роки тому +3

      Mahalo, that touched my heart

    • @jenniferwilmot7023
      @jenniferwilmot7023 2 роки тому +3

      May her beautiful soul RIP!🙏😓❣❣❣

  • @williamembury2618
    @williamembury2618 6 років тому +2512

    My little Hawaiian girl passed in my arms in 1999. When I listen to this song the tears come. I miss you so much Paulette.

    • @Jazzie654
      @Jazzie654 5 років тому +108

      May she forever RIP, I'm happy this song bring you peace. I feel the same🙏🙏

    • @KM-bu8ec
      @KM-bu8ec 5 років тому +30

      💔

    • @taimanip.1886
      @taimanip.1886 5 років тому +42

      Now this makes me super sad. Sorry for ur loss

    • @watchinyou2716
      @watchinyou2716 5 років тому +8

      👁👃👁💌👋💛

    • @christinamacneal6187
      @christinamacneal6187 5 років тому +36

      She's HAVING FUN W/*JESUS_Splashing in a BEAUTIFUL HEAVENLY OCEAN_Doing HULA Dances W/Other Girls_HAVING HER 💖's DELIGHT.¥

  • @missbelled6700
    @missbelled6700 4 роки тому +1084

    "Go plant a big tree for me... but plant it small, let it grow big..." he was a wise man.

    • @sebastiansmith7336
      @sebastiansmith7336 4 роки тому +8

      ?

    • @LJ_420
      @LJ_420 3 роки тому +9

      @@sebastiansmith7336 ffffffffffffff YOUUUUUUU

    • @OrangeYTT
      @OrangeYTT 3 роки тому +17

      @@LJ_420 why bring negativity here?

    • @LJ_420
      @LJ_420 3 роки тому +6

      @@OrangeYTT think and you will get it

    • @mikeyates7931
      @mikeyates7931 3 роки тому +4

      Yes , very wise , very special and very uniquely beautiful.

  • @matthewbreese6246
    @matthewbreese6246 2 роки тому +707

    My mother passed away when I was 6. Im currently 18 and im leaving to boot camp in 6 days for the marines. This reminds me of her and hope to make her proud. 🙏

    • @cac2821
      @cac2821 Рік тому +12

      🙏❤️🙏

    • @allbantzzjnj3030
      @allbantzzjnj3030 Рік тому +24

      Good luck mate im sure she's proud 💯🙏

    • @AA-yi2sm
      @AA-yi2sm Рік тому +15

      Sending love from San Diego California brotha

    • @WanderwithSam
      @WanderwithSam Рік тому +7

      God bless you.

    • @quintfl
      @quintfl Рік тому +4

      How was boot camp?

  • @lai0311
    @lai0311 Рік тому +249

    I recently found out about him for the first time.
    I picked up a ukulele by chance and started playing it, and learned about IZ from a magazine for ukulele beginners.
    I recently lost my job and was in despair, but IZ has been a great comfort.
    I bought his CD, ukulele sheet music, and a book about him. His songs are timeless and bring joy to people.
    thank you. From Japan.

    • @PatrickVBentsen
      @PatrickVBentsen Рік тому +5

      How beautiful. I really like your little story. Music can do magic to us. I send my warmest greetings from Denmark to Japan. :)

    • @lai0311
      @lai0311 Рік тому +8

      @@PatrickVBentsen
      Thank you for your comment from far away Denmark🙋
      I got over the shock of being fired because of his amazing singing voice.
      I was unemployed when I wrote my last comment, but now I have a job at the music room.
      So I would like to teach my ukulele students about Iz someday.
      I would like to pay tribute to Big Boy, who supported me through a difficult time, and tell more people about him.
      I have a facingfuture album cover as a poster on the wall near my ukulele, and I like it because it makes the room feel like a calm atmosphere.
      Also, I am attracted not only to his singing voice, but also to his character. His cool demeanor, the way he laughs, the way he smiles, the way he interacts with people, and the fact that he has such a big body (He died prematurely because of it) is all attractive!!
      I love all music in the world. Among them he is one of the best singers.
      Sorry for the long sentence. Anyway, even if the times change, I will remember his songs👒🏝

    • @PatrickVBentsen
      @PatrickVBentsen Рік тому +3

      @@lai0311 Such a lovely update to your life. A job at the music room, is that a private music school? Do you teach other instruments as well? :)

    • @lai0311
      @lai0311 Рік тому +2

      ​@@PatrickVBentsen
      Yes, it's a place to take lessons. Students take lessons about three times a month.
      Of course, not only ukuleles, but also vocals, pianos, electones, guitars, basses, saxophones, violins, and more.
      While working as a receptionist, I talk to students about music, do clerical work, and answer the phone.
      I play guitar and ukulele during breaks, but IZ's songs are still difficult. It seems that IZ skipped class and practiced the ukulele for a long time under the tree in the schoolyard. Although he seems to play easily, I think he is quite attractive as a ukulele player!

    • @PatrickVBentsen
      @PatrickVBentsen 11 місяців тому +2

      @@lai0311 So nice that the music is growing in your life as you work there. Seems a good way to get more music in life, when not being a professional. Good move. :D Universe is on your side, and I think you know it. Like we might all find out someday. IZ plays more with heart than with the brain it seems. It's mastery when skill is subconscious.
      Wishing you lotsa good times and growth with music.

  • @magefather
    @magefather 8 років тому +1031

    "When our time come, no cry for me. Plant one tree" ❤️ Love you Iz

    • @tubeakamai
      @tubeakamai 8 років тому +15

      +Lee Moananu Go plant one Koa tree ovah deah for me Cuz. One big buggah....

    • @terryoreilly5847
      @terryoreilly5847 8 років тому +14

      You can never beat class voice from another wold

    • @N2Opassion
      @N2Opassion 7 років тому +1

      so nice ..

    • @akiamimasen8608
      @akiamimasen8608 6 років тому +16

      Lee Moananu Hi mate *IZ words are PURE GOLD* - Israel was wrong because still even after all those long years without him it's hard as heck for living without him, it was take some long time before I was come back here for this video and still i can't watch him because I am always cry when i see and hear him.
      It's strange and I don't know why - I've never met him personally and I am from different place on the Planet Earth but... I miss him and his music:-(
      So maybe someday I will go into Hawaii and I will give my last respects to honour IZ.

    • @fernandochavez2769
      @fernandochavez2769 6 років тому +1

      so good. 😓

  • @lovespirit888
    @lovespirit888 7 місяців тому +52

    My youngest bro is getting ready to transition to Heaven. We spent many days, weekends enjoying the white sands on Kailua Beach. Cooking out, fishing, swimming to Flat island, hanging at the Boat Ramp. This song came to me today and wouldn’t leave my soul. This is how I’ll always remember you Black. I love you forever💖Till we meet again. Always in my Heart💙🙏🏼💙

    • @NK-wy8wp
      @NK-wy8wp 3 місяці тому +2

      My condolences

  • @nelsons1129
    @nelsons1129 Рік тому +76

    What a man. A kind gentle soul, and talented, a person taken far to soon, but as they say heaven needs them, sadly sometimes to soon.

    • @nzoth66
      @nzoth66 Рік тому +1

      I think he diying was a release, he battled y very horrible mind desease that put him through hell before he died

  • @weerobot
    @weerobot 8 років тому +278

    Four little Strings and that Voice.....Stunning.

    • @cacique260
      @cacique260 7 років тому +12

      weerobot well said ... I was thinking the same. It's just his voice , his presence, his aura and a couple of a Strings. . Amazing! !

    • @martinnielsen7172
      @martinnielsen7172 7 років тому +3

      this is more than stunning

    • @IamAries52
      @IamAries52 6 років тому +4

      His voice is very soothing, Love it!!!

    • @isabellasabetta8128
      @isabellasabetta8128 5 років тому +1

      Klar😍😘🌏

  • @positronic5802
    @positronic5802 8 років тому +768

    I don't think a ukulele has ever been played with so much grace.

  • @DramaaaYT
    @DramaaaYT 2 роки тому +198

    Lost my little brother 5 months ago at 24 years young.. he drowned on a sunny white sandy beach. He loved the water, My mom showed me this at my brothers funeral and this hits me hard I can feel the pain this guy was going through miss you little bro

  • @hiitsaliciaempathylovepeac5262
    @hiitsaliciaempathylovepeac5262 2 роки тому +42

    Yeh, he said “don’t cry for me…” & I’m all like: “sorry brotha, done cried a ton already…& do every single time I hear your voice or music..” 💚😭✨🕊🌈 Too many emotions to put into words…so, just thank you my friend! 🤗💚🌈🌞

  • @edwardsteel127
    @edwardsteel127 8 років тому +979

    My wife and I made Hawaii our second home and we saw IZ many times and he was a beautiful big man with a beautiful voice and we were blessed to know him! Rest in Peace dear friend!

    • @bethrowbottom5897
      @bethrowbottom5897 8 років тому +47

      You are lucky to have known him

    • @deezooliveros2978
      @deezooliveros2978 8 років тому +33

      +Beth Rowbottom Braddah IZ is my uncle.

    • @zaynmalik5298
      @zaynmalik5298 7 років тому +11

      I have a friend that's bradah iz nephew

    • @dafnamoshe
      @dafnamoshe 7 років тому +3

      Did his mother, father and siblings all pass away?

    • @zaynmalik5298
      @zaynmalik5298 7 років тому +3

      kaiser18 no

  • @jessem1550
    @jessem1550 5 років тому +283

    My wife left me this past year. It was the most painful thing I had ever went through. I stayed in our empty house and waited for her return but she never returned. Everyday felt like a funeral, like I lost a huge part of me. I would play this music to get me through the night. Thank you so much IZ for your amazing music. You saved me in so many ways!

    • @deirdremorris9234
      @deirdremorris9234 3 роки тому +5

      May blessings of peace and comfort come to you. 🙏❤

    • @ireneduke5022
      @ireneduke5022 3 роки тому +4

      I hope you have found love again..

    • @sexyman8084
      @sexyman8084 2 роки тому +4

      You’ll find someone better who will never leave you

    • @tammywebb597
      @tammywebb597 2 роки тому +4

      So very sorry for your loss! I understand the pain there's nothing worse! They say time heals I don't know if I buy that time will pass but many things can happen and can bring back such pain that it's crushing like someone has literally crushed your heart! Most don't understand until they have lived with such a great loss! I PRAY YOU HAVE THE SUPPORT YOU NEED AND THAT A GREAT LOVE WILL COME AGAIN! KNOW THEY ATE ALWAYS WITH US JUST IN ANOTHER FORM AND THEY WANT US TO BE HAPPY WHILE WERE STILL HERE! GOD BLESS AND IT TOOK ME MANY YEARS TO GET HERE MANY YEARS!

    • @patrickvanbramer5318
      @patrickvanbramer5318 2 роки тому +2

      I'm sorry Brother. It happened to me too. All the Best to you. The voice of Bruddah Iz, is.

  • @cornemperor1900
    @cornemperor1900 4 роки тому +233

    Hering his songs helps cure my depression. RIP

    • @user-bb6eh4dp2i
      @user-bb6eh4dp2i 4 роки тому +11

      Surround yourself with positivity and you will be at peace my friend, that is a promise.

    • @rainsofhealing
      @rainsofhealing 4 роки тому +5

      Aimon Lanier you are NOT alone, you are Very loved...depression is real, it’s hard and painful. You don’t have to live with it, and neither do I or any of us; ua-cam.com/video/fcqxzXMRGoc/v-deo.html

    • @elkeratajski4354
      @elkeratajski4354 3 роки тому

      @@user-bb6eh4dp2i,

    • @madisonsmith7609
      @madisonsmith7609 3 роки тому +1

      His songs just make me remember all the positives I have and used to have...it calms my mind and boy do they ever make me forget the stresses of my life. Even if it's only for 3 minutes.❤🙏

    • @madisonsmith7609
      @madisonsmith7609 3 роки тому +1

      @Tyler Nolen I just wanna sit somewhere during a sunset/sunrise and listen to these songs😫

  • @RealityCheckThat
    @RealityCheckThat 4 роки тому +81

    That voice! Smoooooth as silk, like honey, unbelievable.

    • @keliabenson9355
      @keliabenson9355 3 роки тому +2

      Love this music! I saw your face again, on a white sandy beach.... Hawaii 🥰

  • @MatthewMcGovernmainpage
    @MatthewMcGovernmainpage 9 років тому +203

    Do not cry, do not feel sad, just remember love. That was what Iz was saying. I will miss his spirit.

    • @joelgardiner8211
      @joelgardiner8211 8 років тому +7

      +M. Warren McGovern I cry as a 56 year old man

    • @TheAugust90
      @TheAugust90 8 років тому +10

      +joel gardiner why good people die first :c

    • @hugitout23
      @hugitout23 8 років тому

      +TheAugust90 hes obesity probably played a large part of it, if not the entire reason for it

    • @gnowlesable
      @gnowlesable 8 років тому +1

      +hugitout23 no sheit numnutz

    • @positronic5802
      @positronic5802 8 років тому +4

      Thanks, man :)

  • @SongsForSorrows
    @SongsForSorrows 4 роки тому +184

    I was lucky that I met him last time months before he died. Was just 18 and graduated in FHS, I've seen his performance in '93. The way he has performed gave me tears of joy. His music brings so much grace to the people. May you RIP, Bruddah IZ.

    • @11chavez83
      @11chavez83 4 роки тому +2

      How was he just 18 just months before he died?? He was like 38 when he died

    • @evansnegireff5397
      @evansnegireff5397 4 роки тому

      im sorry lisn misc

    • @OrangeYTT
      @OrangeYTT 3 роки тому +9

      @@11chavez83 He wasn't, the guy telling the story was 18 when he met him. Israel was 37 when he died.

  • @The_coolestcat
    @The_coolestcat 5 місяців тому +756

    Any one here in 2024

  • @KC80009
    @KC80009 2 роки тому +35

    His singing soothes my soul. Thank you IZ 🌸🙏🌺💕🤙

  • @giovanapinheiro2832
    @giovanapinheiro2832 8 років тому +2231

    God, he is so cute, a really wonderful person! I like to think that he needs a big body to carry his big heart. I hope you can take love to the skies just as you did here. Rest in paradise IZ. Greetings from Brazil!

    • @serhatarslan4008
      @serhatarslan4008 8 років тому +19

      👏👏😘

    • @jDurian
      @jDurian 8 років тому +54

      What a wonderful thing to say. I liked your comment, you made feel much better than I did earlier. Thanks.

    • @christopherreilly5339
      @christopherreilly5339 8 років тому +46

      Almost 20 years and this man still inspires people all over the world to say good things.

    • @cacique260
      @cacique260 8 років тому +36

      For that beautiful and thoughtful comment I believe again in humanity .You're a beautiful human being just like IZ, God bless you! !

    • @giovanapinheiro2832
      @giovanapinheiro2832 8 років тому +42

      Enrique Torres Oh that's really sweet of you! And don't stop believe in human kind. People are not essentially bad, people are just corrupted by the system. We are all born special!!! And thanks 4 your words, have a wonderful week

  • @DrVaruna
    @DrVaruna 6 років тому +253

    I lost my dad and as a tribute to him I have started learning ukulele and this song just takes me back to times we were together.Wish I could play it for him.I cannot help but feel him so close to me.Thanks for filling my life with love and music.

    • @padmaisonaroll8613
      @padmaisonaroll8613 4 роки тому +6

      I'm sure he is close to you, watching you strum your uke. :)

    • @ldlink3935
      @ldlink3935 4 роки тому +3

      Wow, thanks for sharing this. I lost my mother 10 years ago this month. I too am learning the uke. It's two years later, how has your uke progressed?

  • @nikitas5810
    @nikitas5810 4 місяці тому +5

    I closed my eyes as I listened to this song….picturing myself playing in the white sand with my darling son who I lost 18 years ago. Someday, I will be with him again and we will sing this song as we play in the warm white sand. ❤

  • @harryv6752
    @harryv6752 Рік тому +46

    Such a beautiful song. Brings back so many memories of those in my life that have gone before me. May we all meet again one day. One love! ✌️

  • @williamma2147
    @williamma2147 10 років тому +48

    Hawaiian Beach + Israel Kamakawiwo'ole singing = HEAVEN.........

  • @magicalpossibilities
    @magicalpossibilities 9 років тому +52

    Beautiful. Making me cry. Lost my love last October from cancer. He has shown up in my dreams. We didn't have the chance to go to Hawaii together, but maybe in dreams we can go there.

    • @hunterdude113
      @hunterdude113 9 років тому +2

      cancer took my aunt back in '13, i'm sorry for your loss mmy friend

    • @gabrieltisse9961
      @gabrieltisse9961 9 років тому +1

      My condolences.

    • @alineharam
      @alineharam 9 років тому +1

      magicalpossibilities I don't want you to suffer your loss, but I am happy your love was in your life. It sometimes seems pointless, but moments we share with our loved ones seem to make living good and real. I'm thinking of your loss months after it happened, I will hold on to the little grief it gives me to honor you and your love.
      This note is from someone you may never meet, and has not shared your pain. IT is our chronic condition, isn't it. Again, I'm very sorry.

    • @TokoPreach
      @TokoPreach 9 років тому

      tongan musical

  • @kobebarka8633
    @kobebarka8633 3 роки тому +20

    His mindset is one of peace. The way he is able to accept people passing on is so amazing.

  • @MasterovD.Skies42_411
    @MasterovD.Skies42_411 Рік тому +9

    I was born after you passed Bruddah Iz, but ever since I heard you sing, I've felt like I've known you my entire life. You brought everyone so much in such a short span of time. An angelic voice, a beautiful heart, another reason to connect with each other, and an unrivaled love for everyone who you interacted with. Yourself and Louis Armstrong. The two I can think of that lived and died as beautiful and commendable as anyone could ever aspire. Even in the disintegration of our society as we know it, life is grand. The good die young, but they leave behind a reminder to be good.

  • @sontana19
    @sontana19 4 роки тому +333

    His singing moves me in tears in the eve of the new year 2020

    • @peterjarnes25
      @peterjarnes25 4 роки тому +7

      Just now the same!

    • @annemarieclark7979
      @annemarieclark7979 4 роки тому +6

      I cry every time I start down this road....which I most certainly need, probably.

    • @tracyroberts5028
      @tracyroberts5028 4 роки тому +4

      I love to hear his voice

    • @roymauler
      @roymauler 4 роки тому +3

      I have shed a tear listening to this.

    • @edsonmiranda2656
      @edsonmiranda2656 3 роки тому +1

      Maravilha. Praia com casa Branca no Havaí.

  • @ricardoavilez8193
    @ricardoavilez8193 4 роки тому +32

    We FINALLY had a chance to go to Hawaii, GREAT memories 7 days with my wife. Love this song ,when I go I want this song played when I leave this world

  • @Herrera11
    @Herrera11 Рік тому +52

    I don't know why but this song touches me deep inside. It's as if it pushes a button, and my stomach feels tight, and tears flow.....

    • @ordyhorizonrivieredunord712
      @ordyhorizonrivieredunord712 9 місяців тому +1

      It has the same effect on me, it reaches the soul and heart, and tears wash away the pain. 🐦

  • @jiangao23
    @jiangao23 8 місяців тому +16

    I cried listening to this beautiful song quietly in a hotel room. It's a song from heaven.

  • @Raafje84
    @Raafje84 10 років тому +154

    I lost my little Brother , and i had a dream i would meet him again on a white beach , with Palm trees .. then i heared this song ... I will visit Hawaï next year , and i know i will not see him there ... But my heart tells me to go , i understand this gentle souls song ... Long live Iz

    • @alexmacdonald1026
      @alexmacdonald1026 6 років тому +5

      Raafje84 may you find peace regardless my friend

    • @williampeace8965
      @williampeace8965 6 років тому +4

      Hope your trip to Hawaii was everything you wanted it to be. Beautiful place, including spiritually...

    • @brasilvinicios
      @brasilvinicios 6 років тому +1

      Beautiful story, i wanna know How Was the trip?

  • @BigSirZebras
    @BigSirZebras 7 років тому +203

    rough transcription...
    I was scared when I lost my, my mother, my father, my brother, my
    sister. I love them with all my heart and soul, you know. And it was
    time for them for go, it was time for go. Cuz, when our time come, cuz,
    don’t cry for me, cuz, don’t cry for me. Go plant one tree, in Kapiolani
    Park, in the middle of the park where they play soccer. Go plant one
    Koa tree over there for me, cuz. One big one, and well, plant it small,
    let it grow big.

    • @BigSirZebras
      @BigSirZebras 7 років тому +8

      It takes a real douche to say, "learn to spell" and then spell it wrong himself. My excuse is autocorrect. What is yours? Stupidity?

    • @Asist0ne
      @Asist0ne 7 років тому +5

      Thx for transcript and woah that escalated quickly. Cheers. Listen to song again to clear the air between you two.

    • @BigSirZebras
      @BigSirZebras 5 років тому +4

      @@Asist0ne no worries. I just got upset when someone called me out for being wrong when i wasnt really and they were equally wrong in their correction. Pleasant vibes wished to all.

    • @camilohaces9863
      @camilohaces9863 4 роки тому +1

      Brother do you know where I can see that interview?

    • @muggensan8611
      @muggensan8611 4 роки тому +1

      thx 4 transcript i was not sure at all it was english

  • @LPMAN02
    @LPMAN02 Рік тому +8

    RIP Israel Kamakawiwoʻole (May 20, 1959 - June 26, 1997), aged 38
    You will be remembered as a legend.

  • @omarmelchor8309
    @omarmelchor8309 2 роки тому +62

    I saw you in my dreams
    We were walking hand in hand
    On a white, sandy beach of Hawaii
    We were playing in the sun
    We were having so much fun
    On a white, sandy beach of Hawaii
    The sound of the ocean
    Soothes my restless soul
    The sound of the ocean
    Rocks me all night long
    Those hot long summer days
    Lying there in the sun
    On a white, sandy beach of Hawaii
    The sound of the ocean
    Soothes my restless soul
    The sound of the ocean
    Rocks me all night long
    Last night in my dreams
    I saw your face again
    We were there in the sun
    On a white, sandy beach of Hawaii

    • @DanFrechette
      @DanFrechette Рік тому +4

      Not often a song moves me this deeply .. thank you

  • @EleanorandLorelei
    @EleanorandLorelei 5 років тому +80

    For my beautiful daughters born sleeping❤🦋❤🦋 Lorelei Renee and Eleanor Irene, until we meet again... Mommy loves and misses both of you so much

  • @Centralminimize
    @Centralminimize 9 років тому +139

    That speech at the beginning was truly amazing, once the time comes it will be hard but i will always remember this speech BLESS!!!

  • @TigerKing77
    @TigerKing77 Рік тому +8

    IZ.. MUSIC brings me and my restless soul much comfort. This is why you never judge a book by its cover because what's on the inside is a thing of beauty.IZ...LIVEZ 🌈

  • @jamesstewart4314
    @jamesstewart4314 2 роки тому +32

    Truly a great gift from God may he rest in peace but he brought so much beautiful music and what a voice absolutely perfection thank you for doing the song Somewhere Over the Rainbow it's one of my favorites

    • @tmtangaz3676
      @tmtangaz3676 2 роки тому

      One of the best if not the best to ever come from Hawaii

  • @YOURSODAKINE
    @YOURSODAKINE 4 роки тому +71

    He’s filled with love and we are with love he gave us his heart

  • @merlin4596
    @merlin4596 10 років тому +35

    Iz had such a beautiful voice.. Just goes to show that looks can be very deceiving, A heart such as his will go on and on. Forever. Bless you my friend. May your spirit soar into greatness. In this life and the next.

    • @merlin4596
      @merlin4596 10 років тому +4

      I mean, listen to how Iz trills like that .. Its a one in a million and note for note sound. A perfect voice even. You just can't teach someone to sing like that. Its a gift. Operatic but contemporary all at the same time .. Just wonderful.

    • @ruicosta5889
      @ruicosta5889 10 років тому +2

      Well said ;) this guy as such a tremendous voice omg

    • @merlin4596
      @merlin4596 10 років тому

      I still come back here from time to time to draw a kind of stillness .. I cant explain it.. Iz just puts me into a good space.

  • @garybesaw
    @garybesaw 4 роки тому +21

    Happy Birthday Bruddah Iz. Thank you for bringing so much peace and love to the world. I've always loved this song and it came to me today on your birthday at the most perfect time. Feeling kind of down and sad but just hearing your voice and this song makes everything alright. Love ya Bruddah! 🙏✌️🤟🤙🌊🌺🎻🇩🇬

  • @user-zo5pu5fl4m
    @user-zo5pu5fl4m 3 місяці тому +8

    За мен това е човек оставил дълбока следа в историята на музиката. Неговите песни са толкова прочувствени и нежни,могат да намерят място във всяко човешко сърце,а мелодията ме кара да се чувствам някак свободен. Този човек е национално богатство. Благодаря ти IZ за прекрасната музика,тя се слуша и днес през 2024 ще се слуша и в бъдеще,тя е твоето наследство

  • @jaketd6262
    @jaketd6262 6 років тому +18

    That bit at the beginning is so wonderful. Made me tear up, made me so happy and content. Un believable. His attitude rubs off on you.

  • @kealakekua1977
    @kealakekua1977 9 років тому +639

    It's pidgin English, here's what he's saying at beginning
    I was scared when I lost my mother ,my father ,my brother ,my sister .I love them with all my heart and soul you know ...and it was time for them to go ,was time for them to go. because when our time comes friend ,no cry for me friend, no cry for me...go plant a tree Kapiolani Park in the middle of the park where they play soccer.(laughter) go plant a Koa tree for me friend ...one big tree.well , plant it small then let it grow big.

    • @hunterdude113
      @hunterdude113 9 років тому +19

      plant em small let em grow big

    • @garyg4717
      @garyg4717 9 років тому +45

      thank you ,my name is sam i am 50 , i just found this guy never heard before ,had ear phones in my smart phone as i am half deaf , I didnt know he had died didnt know him ,his voice so beautiful , I am just ordinary guy live with son who is 9 , in England ,I looked up IZ Wikipedia , amazing man Hawaii ,blessed , I am buddhist and just chanted one hour daimoku nam myo ho renge kyo for IZ who ive never heard of till just this morning ,sorry he died so young ,

    • @bigobob8913
      @bigobob8913 9 років тому

      Sam G Tharby

    • @misterwobbleheadredux6960
      @misterwobbleheadredux6960 9 років тому +12

      Lived in kealakekua for many years. Its nice to run across someone from there. Aloha bruddah. I miss da kine

    • @Seamonkey555
      @Seamonkey555 9 років тому +8

      Sam G Tharby many blessings to you Sam. I learned of his death just minutes ago and will do the same as inspired by you.

  • @debbiemaycock4264
    @debbiemaycock4264 3 роки тому +9

    Cannot believe I have only just found this. What a beautiful soul he was, beautiful voice so full of emotion - made me weep listening to him. Gone to soon. Bless you Israel.

  • @jessetheunending9357
    @jessetheunending9357 4 роки тому +22

    This HAS to be my favorite song of his.

  • @IvoryDream
    @IvoryDream 8 років тому +99

    This is soo beautiful. Iz may have had a soul that is too peaceful for this world. He takes me somewhere beyond...

  • @charlesshaffer7290
    @charlesshaffer7290 5 років тому +30

    I truly believe that his heart and soul will never die. As long as his music is played he will live on in all of us.

  • @mr.hashundredsofprivatepla3711
    @mr.hashundredsofprivatepla3711 4 місяці тому +2

    “I was scared when I lost my mother, my father, my brother, my sister. I loved them, all my heart and soul. Y’know, and it was time for them for go, was time for go. Cuz, when our time, cuz… No cry for me, cuz… don’t cry for me. Go plant one tree, a couple in the park, in the middle of the park where they play soccer! (Laughter) Go plant a Koa tree over there for me, cuz I’m a big brother. And well, plant one small, then it’ll grow big.”
    -Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

  • @jefferyvitkun5890
    @jefferyvitkun5890 2 роки тому +7

    He just hits your soul so deeply. When you really listen to this amazing man, it makes you humble. Makes you believe. It's like you just want to run up and hug this young man. Amazing and gone way to soon. Rest in peace, sing away my friend.

  • @a.sfoster2000
    @a.sfoster2000 8 років тому +17

    I was very fortunate to have walked on the Beach in Waikiki many, many times. This song takes me back there , every time I hear it.....Mahalo Brahdah IZ......RIP

  • @christinamacneal6187
    @christinamacneal6187 5 років тому +51

    His VOICE is ANGELIC ¥

  • @AlM-zg5jl
    @AlM-zg5jl 2 місяці тому +1

    My beloved sister died in my arms. I shouted so much that I couldn’t hear my voice anymore. Till we meet again, sis, this song is for you.. I love you❤

  • @eduardoprieto7721
    @eduardoprieto7721 2 роки тому +16

    Those final keys at the end are my favorite part. I love his voice, but that part where he lets the ukelele play out is my favorite

  • @tigerlee9613
    @tigerlee9613 4 роки тому +11

    Never heard of Israel Kamakawio before, it wasn't until I visited Honolulu and learned about their rich history and culture did I learn about his songs and the meaning and purpose of them all. I'm in love with his songs and listen to them now, as they make me sleep well, and also the songs he sings come from the heart.

  • @EmilBlueMan
    @EmilBlueMan 10 років тому +30

    God bless this singer. He was awesome.

  • @arlettegraywinnipeg5547
    @arlettegraywinnipeg5547 4 місяці тому +1

    IZ still shares his wonderful voice today so that future children can enjoy his talent.

  • @wilringgold3353
    @wilringgold3353 Рік тому +6

    He had one of the most beautiful voices in the whole entire world, how can I not cry when you are gone

  • @iFupTrolls
    @iFupTrolls 7 років тому +40

    his songs are so beautiful, the lyrics are amazing and that ukulele, so soothing.

  • @unlikeavirgin
    @unlikeavirgin 5 років тому +43

    His music just soothes my soul.
    Whoever disliked this is seriously disturbed!

  • @kristenguerrero4615
    @kristenguerrero4615 Місяць тому +2

    My much, much beloved aunt passed in 2016 from ALS, when we had some quiet time, as she was actively dying, she asked me to pull this song and video up. She said when she passes this where she was going to be. We returned her to her white sandy beach in Hawaii in 2021 (she was born there and wanted to return there), when I miss her to come to the beach and she will be all around. I’ve needed her so much these last few weeks, I need her presence, I need to feel her waves of love just hold me. 🤍

  • @nicolecerny
    @nicolecerny 4 роки тому +8

    My mom grew up and was raised in Hawaii. I have always had this song stuck in my head but I didn't know what song it was, now I'm 18 and I finally found out what song this is! Thank you!!!

  • @joseedison8206
    @joseedison8206 5 років тому +100

    É MARAVILHOSO OUVIR ISRRAEL CANTAR,QUE DEUS TE ABENÇOE ONDE VC ESTIVER E OBRIGADO POR NOS DEIXAR ESSAS MARAVILHAS DE MUSICAS PRA NÓS

  • @tenorschofield
    @tenorschofield 10 років тому +6

    What a sweet voice; he sure was an angel voice in this world so needed of love and spiritual-earthy perspectives. I know he must be part of the holy choir in Gods glory!!!!..thanks for sharing this poetic message to all of our souls!!!! Muchas gracias!!!

  • @zenitsuthunder7247
    @zenitsuthunder7247 Рік тому +34

    I always listen to this song because it calms when I’m sad I’m 15 and depressed this song is what I need

    • @connideee
      @connideee Рік тому +3

      im 17 and start every time I hear this song especially when he tells the story about that he wasn't afraid of dying, I start thinking about m grandma who passed away 4 years ago, she was a true friend, and the song gives me so much, its like the meaning of life

    • @blueberry-ri7eb
      @blueberry-ri7eb Рік тому +1

      @@connideee better days ahead. Hang in there. Been there.

    • @josef9001
      @josef9001 Рік тому +2

      Stay strong youngster. You have a very long life ahead of you that holds great things for you. Never give up!!!

    • @zenitsuthunder7247
      @zenitsuthunder7247 Рік тому +2

      @@josef9001 thank you something told me to come back to this song I needed that thank you again.

    • @josef9001
      @josef9001 Рік тому +1

      @Nehemiah Pangelinan you're very welcome bro!! Stay positive. I know it's easy to say, trust me I have good and bad days too. But you always have to see the small blessings in life. We woke up, thats a great start. Who knows what the day holds, and who we might influence or help etc... life is hard but never hard enough to give up on. Skateboarding saved my life.

  • @brigittem8029
    @brigittem8029 4 роки тому +8

    How can anyone not like this beautiful sing? IZs voice is so soothing !

  • @72marshflower15
    @72marshflower15 8 років тому +63

    "SHARK!!!"
    lol!!! love you brudda man...
    ... May the God of fertility and abundance someday free your people's kingdom...

  • @beaman444
    @beaman444 5 років тому +39

    Over 3200 thumbs down?!? You just gotta wonder about some people.
    This is my first introduction to IZ but he seems like a beautiful person who made beautiful music.

    • @eldergeektromeo9868
      @eldergeektromeo9868 Рік тому

      Anyone who "thumbs down" this tune, never deserves to listen to it again!

  • @anthonyanguyen
    @anthonyanguyen 2 роки тому +5

    This is an amazing singing but I bet most of y’all don’t know this song was written by a Vietnamese singer/songwriter - Đức Huy.

  • @evenfrank5223
    @evenfrank5223 Рік тому +7

    absolutely mesmerizing. i was multitasking trying to find something to listen to and i had to stop everything and just listen.
    what an amazing artist, truly a tragedy to have lost him.

  • @TheSimonJ
    @TheSimonJ 10 років тому +14

    Sound of the ocean soothes my restless soul

  • @charlieziman5463
    @charlieziman5463 6 років тому +8

    Such a beautiful human. I aspire to be this happy someday. Rest over the rainbow, IZ.

  • @ruthlarsen9386
    @ruthlarsen9386 4 місяці тому +1

    We lived on Oahu and saw IZ perform in about 1980 and have loved him ever since!

  • @sonnyeast3862
    @sonnyeast3862 8 місяців тому +5

    What a beautiful soul, the voice of an angel.

  • @MooseTurder
    @MooseTurder 4 роки тому +8

    Life has taken me from my home, but Hawaii still beats in my heart. I still love hear his voice, still comforts me after all these years. You are missed!

  • @silviarosadelima
    @silviarosadelima 5 років тому +12

    Blessed be all the singing soul. May we sing on one voice. A song for freedom and unity. Love to all. Love is all.

  • @SoupKnight-qu2uk
    @SoupKnight-qu2uk Рік тому +7

    Genuinely one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard so simple and amazing it made me cry

  • @swagmund_freud6669
    @swagmund_freud6669 3 роки тому +10

    Reminds me of me and my sister playing on the beach in Hawaii as kids. This song almost makes me cry when it reminds me of how much I love my family, but it's such a good feeling to remember.

  • @bruddahIge
    @bruddahIge 6 років тому +30

    It’s been a long time uncle I wish I can see you one more time I remember you was holding me when I was only a small baby and told how to play the ukulele when I was 4 years old thank you uncle I really miss you and I wanna see you again 😭😭😭

    • @deirdremorris9234
      @deirdremorris9234 3 роки тому +2

      🙏❤

    • @lindachase265
      @lindachase265 3 роки тому +2

      Bless you he was a good soul beautiful voice sorry for your loss u will reunite in heaven ..

  • @chrisM33
    @chrisM33 5 років тому +5

    The man had to much soul and love for this world to stay to long. What a beautiful person he was x

  • @cleivacosta2596
    @cleivacosta2596 2 роки тому +33

    Composições muito lindas e originais! Precisamos de mais músicas suaves e doces assim😘

  • @IMOLDIN
    @IMOLDIN 4 роки тому +7

    This guy has touched billions of hearts including ours ❤️🙏 Our future generations will listen also.

  • @omagosh5137
    @omagosh5137 6 років тому +12

    His voice is magical. I get emotional just listening to that soft sweet voice. It touches my heart.

  • @daniellelynch2558
    @daniellelynch2558 4 роки тому +5

    IZ your music will be played all through out heaven and here on earth. I love the way he makes the strings hum and his voice is heaven in the stars. Gone to soon and missed greatly. God Bless you IZ 😇💖

  • @VbuenoBueno
    @VbuenoBueno 2 роки тому +7

    a simple melody, a sensational voice that conveys an indescribable emotion. greetings from Brazil

  • @maikailoa808
    @maikailoa808 4 роки тому +9

    he left us his beautiful memories and music, he is now singing in heaven.. sing on brah.

    • @souzaeltubero1487
      @souzaeltubero1487 4 роки тому +2

      Diane Lewis may he look down and care for all of us Bruddas and sisters

  • @NguyenNam-
    @NguyenNam- 5 років тому +14

    This song was composed by Đức Huy who is Musician Vietnamese,and I’m a Vietnamese. Hello Hawaii and the world, I hope a nice life for everyone. 😊😊😊

  • @Skratchfever
    @Skratchfever 5 років тому +9

    What a beautiful voice! And himself too!💕💕

  • @Alxxx-gk7ee
    @Alxxx-gk7ee 6 місяців тому +1

    His voice is absolutely perfect
    It cannot be imitated
    Theres so much soul emotion in it

  • @CharlieHiner
    @CharlieHiner Місяць тому +1

    I wish this guy was still around his voice, his ukulele it’s beautiful, but I’m glad he’s watching over us from heaven.

  • @jroxz5689
    @jroxz5689 4 роки тому +3

    This song reminds me so much when my dad brought me to sandy beach, the first time. Was scared shitless cause of the waves etc. But one of the best days of my life, with my Family & Friends. My father died back in 2007. And when i listen to this, i start to reminisce. R.I.P Pa....

  • @johnyrex38
    @johnyrex38 5 років тому +5

    Beautiful man and beautiful song.. love this sooo much.. I can't wait to meet you IZ.. rest easy til then brother!! ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @pamalojo
    @pamalojo 2 роки тому +2

    Earlier this year, I bought a ukulele and started learning how to play via UA-cam instructional videos. YT's algorithms suggested Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, and now I have fallen in love with his music and his voice. I am so glad to have discovered him.

  • @joetorres6120
    @joetorres6120 3 роки тому +1

    What a BEATIFULLLLL song .... brings me all kinds of memories when remembering all those Love ones already gone ! 😢😢 Love this gently giant ..... Israel !