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
Vocal: Christa Larson
Composer, Lyricist: Michael J. Jackson
Conductor, Arranger, Composer, Orchestrator: Marty Paich
Co- Producer, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer: Bruce Swedien
Vocal Arranger: John Bahler
Percussion: Bryan Loren
Drums: Jeff Porcaro
Engineer: Dave Way
Keyboards, Synthesizer: David Paich
Keyboards: Brad Buxer
Engineer: Jean Marie Horvat
Synthesizer: Michael Boddicker
Engineer: Richard Cottrell
Engineer: Kevin Gilbert
Mastering Engineer, Re-mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman
Synthesizer: Steve Porcaro
Choir: The John Bahler Singers
Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer: Matt Forger
Background Vocal, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Composer, Lyricist, Producer: R. Kelly
Background Vocal: Boyz II Men
Background Vocal: Nathan Morris
Background Vocal: Wanya Morris
Composer, Lyricist: Robert Kelly
Background Vocal: Shawn Stockman
Background Vocal: Michael McCary
Background Vocal, Drums, Percussion: Bryan Loren
Background Vocal: Carol Dennis
Background Vocal: Jackie Gouche
Background Vocal: Gloria Augustus
Background Vocal: Linda McCrary
Background Vocal: Andrae and Sandra Crouch adn the Andrae Crouch Singers
Guitar: Nile Rodgers
Guitar: Trevor Rabin
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Guitar: Steve Lukather
Drums, Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion, Synthesizer: Bill Bottrell
Guitar: Jeff Mirinov
Guitar: Rob Hoffman
Guitar: Michael Thompson
Guitar: Jen Leigh
Drums, Keyboards, Percussion, Synthesizer: Jimmy Jam
Drums, Keyboards, Percussion, Synthesizer: Terry Lewis
Drums, Percussion: Buddy Williams
Drums, Percussion, Executive Producer: Bruce Swedien
Drums, Keyboards, Percussion, Synthesizer: Simon Franglen
Drums, Keyboards, Percussion, Synthesizer, Executive Producer: Chuck Wild
Drums, Percussion: Bobby Brooks
Drums, Percussion: Omar Hakim
Drums, Percussion: Steve Ferrone
Drums, Keyboards, Percussion, Synthesizer: RENE
Keyboards, Piano, Synthesizer: David Foster
Keyboards, Synthesizer: Steve «Yada» Porcaro
Bass, Keyboards, Synthesizer: David Paich
Keyboards, Synthesizer: Dallas Austin
Associated Performer, Keyboards, Piano, Synthesizer, Executive Producer: Brad Buxer
Keyboards, Synthesizer: Greg Phillinganes
Keyboards, Synthesizer: Lafayette Carthon
Associated Performer, Keyboards, Synthesizer: Michael Boddicker
Keyboards, Synthesizer: Rob Arbitter
Keyboards, Synthesizer: Gary Adante
Keyboards, Synthesizer: John Barnes
Keyboards, Synthesizer: Randy Waldman
Organ, Piano: Big «Jim» Wright
Piano: Jonathan Mackeky
Associated Performer: Steve Porcaro
Associated Performer: Annette Sanders
Associated Performer: Maxi Anderson
Associated Performer: Alan Shearman
Associated Performer: Anna Mathias
Associated Performer: Gregory Martin
Associated Performer: Dawn McMillan
Associated Performer: Phillip G. Proctor
Associated Performer: Susan Silo
Associated Performer: Jesse Corti
Associated Performer: Hattie Winston
Associated Performer: Maurice La Marche
Associated Performer: Rodger Bumpass
Associated Performer: Emily Bernstein
Associated Performer: Geoff Grace
Rap: The Notorious B.I.G.
Rap: Shaquille ONeal
Violin: Paul Peabody
Bass: Colin Wolfe
Bass: Louis Johnson
Bass: Wayne Pedzwater
Bass: Keith Rouster
Bass: Doug Grigsby
Bass: Guy Pratt
Horn: Larry Williams
Horn: Jerry Hey
Horn: Gary Grant
Horn: Bill Reichenbach
Horn: Kim Hutchcroft
Executive Producer: Andrew Scheps
Executive Producer: Matt Forger
Composer, Lyricist: Diane Warren
Background Vocal: Shanice Wilson
Acoustic Guitar: Dean Parks
Electric Guitar: Michael Thompson
Arranger, Producer, Programmer: David Foster
Recording Engineer: Felipe Elgueta
Assistant Engineer: Brandon Harris
Mixing Engineer: Mick Guzauski
Assistant Engineer: Marnie Riley
Programmer: Simon Franglen
Vocal Arranger: Antonio «LA» Reid
Vocal Arranger: Tim Thomas