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On December 3, 2001, the British singer Cliff Richard recorded a cover of the mashup "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"/"What a Wonderful World" on his album Wanted. At the time of release the official website for the album explained that it consisted of "hits Cliff's always 'Wanted' to record."
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole - Wikipedia. Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole [a] (May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997), also called Braddah IZ or just simply IZ, was a Native Hawaiian musician and singer. He achieved commercial success and popularity outside of Hawaii with his 1993 studio album, Facing Future.
Jan 20, 2020 · “Somewhere Over The Rainbow,” like so many classic songs, was born in Los Angeles. With music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by Yip Harburg, it’s become one of the most beloved songs in the ...
Apr 12, 2010 · CELEBRATING 1 BILLION VIEWS AND COUNTING! Subscribe for more IZ!Hear never before heard Isolated Vocals from "Over the Rainbow"! https://youtu.be/w9O5gWktvtk...
Judy Garland first recorded “Over the Rainbow” on the MGM soundstages on October 7, 1938, using an arrangement by Murray Cutter. A studio recording of the song, not from the actual film soundtrack, was recorded and released as a single by Decca Records in September of 1939.
May 20, 2020 · The "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" singer was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, but became world-renowned for his beautiful voice and ukulele skills. Although he passed away in 1997, Israel Kamakawiwoʻole...
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Nov 15, 2017 · When Judy Garland went over the rainbow as Dorothy Gale in the classic 1939 musical The Wizard of Oz, she almost left without singing what was to become her signature number. For an advance screening, MGM executives had removed “Over the Rainbow” because they felt it slowed down the film.
The song was originally recorded in a spur-of-the-moment demo session in 1988. Israel called the recording studio at 3 A.M., and was given a 15-minute deadline to arrive by recording engineer Milan Bertosa. Bertosa recalled, "Israel was probably like 500 pounds.
Mar 4, 2024 · One such tale is that of Hawaiian singer Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s late-night recording session in 1988, which birthed the iconic rendition of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.” It’s a story of spontaneity, passion, and the magical power of music to transcend boundaries.
Mar 10, 2011 · The late Hawaiian musician known best for his ukulele-backed rendition of "Over the Rainbow" was a man with a standout voice and tremendous size. At more than 6 feet tall and weighing close to...
