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| Artist: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Label: Mountain Apple Company
Category: Music
List Price: $16.99
Buy New: $9.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  384 reviews
Sales Rank: 43
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 5901
UPC: 761268590121
EAN: 0761268590121
ASIN: B00000JFG3
Release Date: September 1, 1993
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Hawai'i '78 introduction | | • | Ka Huila Wai | | • | 'Ama'ama | | • | Panini Pua Kea | | • | Take Me Home Country Road | | • | Kuhio Bay | | • | Ka Pua U'i | | • | White Sandy Beach of Hawai'i | | • | Henehene Kou 'Aka | | • | La 'Elima | | • | Pili Me Ka'u Manu | | • | Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man | | • | Kaulana Kawaihae | | • | Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World | | • | Hawai'i '78 |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
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. Several selections ("Ka Pua U'i," "White Sandy Beach of Hawai'i," the sun-kissed "La 'Elima") feature Kamakawiwo'ole in a traditional mood, using only his ukulele to adorn the charm of his native lyricism. Others, such as the Jimmy Buffett-like "Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man" add playful contemporary touches that suit Kamakawiwo'ole's style. Most touching are the string-backed laments that open and close the album, "Hawai'i '78 Introduction" and "Hawai'i '78," initially a reflection on his father's death, later on the passing of Hawaii's native culture. Best known is his medley "Somewhere over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World," which played over the closing credits of the film Meet Joe Black. --Terry Wood
Album Description
There's a smart balance of traditional Hawaiiana and contemporary tunes on this CD. There's heart-tugging warmth along with unexpected chuckles. The end result is a candid, honest reinforcement of his vocal breadth.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 379 more reviews...
Excellent cd. August 19, 2008
I love to put this cd on and just relax.... or dance around the house with my new baby!
Great Music August 13, 2008
Anyone who has heard one of Iz's albums always wants more. He had an unforgettable voice that, depending on the song, can be upbeat, or melancholy.
Unfortunately, the good die young.
Check out this album along with any others you may have a chance to listen to. You will not be disappointed.
Russert memento July 24, 2008
I purchased this CD because it contains the version of Over the Rainbow that was played at the end of Tim Russert's recent funeral service. Amazingly, an actual rainbow appeared over the Kennedy Center site of the service in DC at the same time.
Excellent CD. July 20, 2008
I love this album. I first heard it being played at Tim Russerts funeral and knew I had to find it. I found it at Amazon and play it over and over again. This is a must have.
A pure taste of Hawaiian culture~*Get a Copy* July 14, 2008
I am a native New Yorker who has had the Pleasure of being an Islander for 12 years from '86-'98 minus a year for NY in there. While the typical tourists listened to something else I got the insider view of Hawaiian culture through the infamous Israel as well as Cazimero Bros., C & K, Keali'i Reichel, and a couple other groups also.
I had the fortune of seeing this man play live in Waikiki during a block party and the Honor of viewing his departure from dis Life at the capitol. His music is beautiful, soothing with some reminiscence of the past and just so mellow. What a blessing it was to have shared in his life and music.
I have enjoyed several other of his cd's such as E'ala'E, IZ-the Man and his Music, and In Dis Life. I purchased this one on cassette {Facing Future}, but want to preserve it for the future in a CD. I highly recommend this selection and I am sure his voice will transport you to a heavenly paradise.
Mahalo & Aloha 'Oe..........................Pearl P.
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