Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.9 / 5.0

So you've finally discovered IZ!:

My guess is that many of those with a newfound interest in Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole's music were exposed to his "Over the Rainbow/Wonderful World" on the Mark Green death episode of ER. But whatever the reason, it's wonderful to see American listeners tuning in to the well-kept secret that is IZ...at long last.

Yes, this is one of the best CDs you'll buy this year, and its crossover appeal will be a timeless, treasured addition to your music collection. But I want to say early in this review: this CD... more info

Hauntingly Insightful & Beautiful:

I happen to see a part of a documentary about IZ while sitting in a restaurant in Maui about six months ago. It never said if he as alive or if he had died. There was just this beautiful grace about him that was amazing. A couple of days later before getting ready to leave I was in a cheesy gift shop and this CD happen to be on the counter. I bought it out of curiosity. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised in a big way. The Maui radio stations played "Over the Rainbow" quite often, but I never heard who the... more info

Comfort and Escape.:

The gentle sound from this gentle giant is a perfect anecdote to a hectic day. Rarely do you feel an authentic spirtuality from an artist, but IZ delivers this.

I first heard his Under the Rainbow/Wonderful World medley at a friend's wedding and couldn't shake his rendition. That cut alone is worth the entire CD.

If you've ever had the pleasure of visiting Hawaii, Iz will take you back there each time you play this CD.

Tracks:

1. Mona Lisa
2. Kaleohano
3. 'Ulili E
4. Hanohano Wale No Na Cowboy and Ka Huila Wai
5. Hi'ilawe
6. Henehene Kou 'Aka
7. Ahi Wela / Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
8. 'Opae E
9. Starting All Over Again
10. Over the Rainbow
11. Panini Puakea
12. La 'Elima
13. In This Life

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