IZ “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”
Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole
“Somewhere Over The Rainbow”
Hawaiian singer and lyricist IZ died in 1997. Fortunately for us his music lives on. The first time I ever heard “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” was the Judy Garland version from the movie classic, The Wizard of OZ. For many years, that version was my favorite. However, I switched my allegiance when I heard this version by IZ. My pick for the Calamity News and Politics Jukebox Choice of the Day is the big Hawaiian’s beautiful rendition. Enjoy! DSM