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Question by sp
Submitted on 9/16/2003
Related FAQ: ER FAQ 5.00, Section 7: The Music Of "ER" (7/8)
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who sang the version of Somewhere over the Rainbow in the edition of ER where Mark Green was dying in Hawaii.

Answer by cd
Submitted on 9/29/2003
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I havn't seen that episode, but a guess would be Israel Kamakawiwo`ole.

 

Answer by rtb64
Submitted on 10/9/2003
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it was Israel. the great singer passed away in 1997. you can buy cd'sof his music and dvd'sat buyhawwaiianmusic.com and at Waikiki.com  or check your local music store. some stores i checked locally are out of stock. over the rainbow is on a couple of his cd'slike his newest one Alone in IZ World which sales with s&h 19.95 enjoy if you buy I know you will.

 

Answer by pepa
Submitted on 2/1/2004
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It's a version??Who created this beautiful song??

 

Answer by Britt
Submitted on 2/1/2004
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Judi Garland

 

Answer by Ron
Submitted on 2/6/2004
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Actually, the original song lyrics were written by EH Harburg and the music by Harold Arlen for the MGM Movie "The Wizard of Oz". Judy Garland just happened to sing the song in the movie, she didn't create it.

 

Answer by Lizzy
Submitted on 2/17/2004
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This is not an answer, but I have a question.  Who sang this version of "somewhere over the rainbow" on Finding Forester and 50 First Dates?  It is kind of a Reggae version. I really like it so any information would be great! Thanks!!

 

Answer by Steve
Submitted on 2/17/2004
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The Artist who sang the song from 50 First Dates and Forrester is "IZ" Israel Kamakawiwo'ole  He passed away years ago, but his music is very available.  Try this.. http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_fullinfomu.php/music_id=433125/masterid=543312501/ut=421f996f3935bce6

 

Answer by Marius
Submitted on 2/18/2004
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Lizzy, check Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - Somewhere Over The Rainbow

 

Answer by Joop
Submitted on 2/19/2004
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Unbelievable how many people sang that sung!!

 

Answer by rcl
Submitted on 2/20/2004
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About 15 years ago, I heard a version of sotr that was unlike any I had ever heard.  There was a discussion after the song was sung by the moderator, explaining that Arlen intended the arrangement to be as complicated as the version that was what I just heard.  I don't know who the vocalist or the arranger was, but it was an incredible arrangement and good vocal.  If anyone has heard different arrangements, could you please post them?  The version that I heard was eclectic jazz, orchestra oriented.

 

Answer by Joe
Submitted on 3/4/2004
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the song is by IZ somewhere over the rainbow. It was also used as the ETOYS ad a few years back around christmas time.

 

Answer by fool
Submitted on 3/5/2004
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wasn't it Kermet the Frog?

 

Answer by eric
Submitted on 3/15/2004
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this song is one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard.

 

Answer by susan
Submitted on 3/19/2004
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i agree this is a great song.  would anyone happen to know where i could download it or somehow get it free online?

 

Answer by Yaksha
Submitted on 3/19/2004
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While Judy Garland didn't actually create "Over The Rainbow" She sang it first and the most memorably. Whenever someone thinks about that song or says something about her name is always the first to spring to mind. -Yak

 

Answer by Triccie
Submitted on 3/24/2004
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I simply love the song!  And I like the version of IZ!!!

 

Answer by frewy
Submitted on 3/26/2004
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A singer called Eva Cassidy also does a beautiful version of this song that can be found on her cd "Songbird"

 

Answer by ZI
Submitted on 3/27/2004
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Learsi, I think is who I saw in the mirror

 

Answer by ZI
Submitted on 3/27/2004
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Learsi, I think is who I saw in the mirror

 

Answer by Ada
Submitted on 4/4/2004
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I think it was Thomas Newman.I love the song,it is one of the best I have heard

 

Answer by nickylickysticky
Submitted on 4/9/2004
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Celine Dion Did A Version and soo did a woman named Jewel its sooo beautiful you must hear it.. it has an Acoustic feeling.. JUST AMAZING

 

Answer by Mama Walton
Submitted on 4/12/2004
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The song "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" was song by Bill Frisell in the movie FINDING FORRESTER.  It was also sung in the scene from ER when Mark Green passed away.  And, I am having the song played at my husband's funeral as well recognizing a celebration of the life of "the greatest man we ever knew" my wonderful Papa who became the unfortunate victim of Alzheimer's Disease for the past 10 years. It's lilting melody helps all to realize that David J is still alive and well with his spirit forever with us...as my husband he is the "pot of gold" at the end of the rainbow and now resides peacefully in God's Kingdom.

 

Answer by Little Mac
Submitted on 4/12/2004
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When I was growing up in the 50's and early 60's there was a version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" that played on our local rock and roll station. It was sung by a male Doo Wop group that featured a falsetto solo on the part that goes "way up high". I have been trying to find this version of the famous song for over 30 years and haven't had any luck. No one seems to remember it. Did I dream it?

 

Answer by ARECHANGE
Submitted on 4/20/2004
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THE PERSON YOU MADE THAT VERSION WAS A FINE MAN NAME ISRAEL AND HE PASSED AWAY. HE WAS A VERY BIG MAN WITH AN EVEN BIGGER HEART. I FIRST HEARD THE VERSION ON COAST TO COAST AM AND IT PUT ME IN TEARS ,I LISTEN TO THE SONG EVERYDAY. "GOD BLESS YOU IZ!" THE SONG IS A COMBO OF THE CLASSICS "SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW" AND " ITS A WONDERFUL WORLD"

 

Answer by carolyn holla
Submitted on 4/22/2004
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There seems to be conflicting opinions about who actually sang this song. I believe IZ has a version very similar to the one in Finding Forrester, but on the soundtrack, a guy named Melvin Amina (never heard of him and can't find any CDs under his name) is credited with the version that rolls during the credits and Bill Frisell is listed for another instrumental version that occurs during the movie. It turns out that Melvin Amina plays guitar for the piece. Why he is listed as receiving the main credit? I am not sure, maybe he redid the song identical to IZ or something.

 

Answer by ALEX
Submitted on 4/25/2004
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Thomas Newman "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"-Meet Joe Black Soundtrack

 

Answer by sky
Submitted on 4/25/2004
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Another question: within the last three months my family watched a DVD that ended with a Jamacian-sounding version of "Somewhere over the Rainbow" - it was wonderful but none of us can remember which movie it was to track it down...any ideas?

 

Answer by Nickilistic
Submitted on 5/2/2004
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Let me answer to the question as posed ' Who sang the song 'somewhere over the rainbow' in the show 50 first dates'  The answer is Sir. Cliff Richard.  You can find that track in his album 'Wanted'.  Cheers

 

Answer by sky
Submitted on 5/3/2004
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Alex- Newman/Joe Black was it; thank you sincerely.

 

Answer by Pablisho
Submitted on 5/3/2004
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hello everybody! i can't believe when a find this page! i was thinking what i'amthe only one who has this question! "Who sang the version of somewhere..." But i'am not alone! yup :P I find a page whit information of "Israel" Who sang this B-E-Autiful song... You can find the lyrics too. Well, i hope u like it, keep enjoying that song like me... and i fell very good when i find this page and i read all the comentaries about this song. Thank you all and be happy. http://www.stlyrics.com/songs/i/israelkamakawiwoole6157/somewhereovertherainbow239745.html

 

Answer by rick
Submitted on 5/6/2004
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As for the question about who is Mel Amina, these are the things I found on my CD: Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole, vocals, ukulele ; Mel Amina, bass ; Mike Muldoon, percussion

 

Answer by rick
Submitted on 5/6/2004
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There is also version of this song in "You've got mail" Lovely movie isn' it? There the singer is Harry Connick/Harry Nilsson.

 

Answer by Kekilia
Submitted on 5/15/2004
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I recently got married in Hawaii (second marriage) and asked the musicians to play SOTR -- the Brother Iz version -- because it's my favorite song. A couple years ago, my daughter downloaded several versions of the song, burned them onto a CD and gave it to me for Christmas -- best present I have ever received! Another version I like: Ella Fitzgerald's.

 

Answer by Rosie
Submitted on 5/17/2004
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There is another version of this wonderful song - it's by Australian Rock singer, Billy Thorpe.  He released it quite a long time ago, I don't know if it is still available, or if it ever was available in USA.

 

Answer by Benzas
Submitted on 5/31/2004
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I'd just like to thank the people of this page for introducing me to the incredible IZ.

 

Answer by Julcsi
Submitted on 6/6/2004
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Hey Girl! I'm a Hungarian girl and I was searching for this version for years. I'm very grateful.

 

Answer by cobia
Submitted on 6/7/2004
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another terrific version is sung by Harry Nilsson

 

Answer by Sarah
Submitted on 6/8/2004
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the song was written by that israel BUT/// the song in finding forester and 50 first date is sung by bill frisell. he mixed somewhere over the rainbow and what a wonderful world. he remade the song. but originally it was written by israel.... bill frisell sings 2 seperate songs in one. u get it now? its my fav song ^_^ very emotional song though....

 

Answer by John
Submitted on 6/10/2004
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actually bill frisell did the instrumental version - as posted above - Israel, as also indicated above, sang the song - its been awhile since I saw the movie but I remember the song quite clearly - whatsmore a coworker of mine has the cd - of israel's- playing as I type...

 

Answer by hackett
Submitted on 6/17/2004
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well, i've listened this song many times and i can say one thing it's a divine stuff...

 

Answer by pinguin
Submitted on 6/18/2004
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Long Live IZ.  The sweeetest melody I've every heard!

 

Answer by Guido
Submitted on 6/20/2004
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Hola!!! Creo que fue Israel Kamakawiwo, canta autor hawaiano, quien adaptó la versión original de Judi Garland, de la película "El mago de OZZ"

 

Answer by Mark
Submitted on 6/22/2004
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Guys, I'm confused. The original was sung by IZ. On his album Facing Future. Any other versions on movies I am unsure of. The one on 50 first dates sounds like him though.

 

Answer by Miguel
Submitted on 6/23/2004
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Thanks! I'm a peruvian boy, and i also was searching for this version. It's a wonderful song!

 

Answer by Uniteire
Submitted on 6/23/2004
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The answer to "Little Mac" question about the doo wop group that recorded "Over the Rainbow" is "The Demensions" Great song by a great group!

 

Answer by Bobby V
Submitted on 6/24/2004
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Judy Garland was the first to sing this song and actually had a hit off of it in two different decades. Check out Ray Charles version everyone it is quite good.

 

Answer by Sanjay
Submitted on 6/26/2004
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The song SOTR has been around since the 30s when I first heard it as a child in The Wizard of Oz. Although, Israel didn't write the song, since it pre-dates his birth, his version is certainly the best. In my opinion.

 

Answer by johnstd2
Submitted on 6/26/2004
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I just watched 50 first dates and heard SOTR. the first time I heard this rendition was ETOYS commercial and loved it. is there a instrumental version or just the humming in the back ground.

 

Answer by Mark Lowe
Submitted on 7/5/2004
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You are all wrong it was Thomas Newman

 

Answer by Melissa
Submitted on 7/7/2004
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I think the version of SOTR that was played when Dr. Mark Green (ER) died was done by a punk band (Me First and the Gimmie Gimmies) not Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.  Israel does the version at the end of 50 First Dates, but I am pretty sure the one in ER was a punk version.  Am I wrong?

 

Answer by r.cool
Submitted on 7/9/2004
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I have a wonderful version of SOTR by Barbra Streisand which is recorded 'live' on her CD "One Voice".  She introduces the song by paying great tribute to Judy Garland.

 

Answer by RichA
Submitted on 7/9/2004
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Until I heard the version by Israel, I thought the version by Harry Nilsson (my favorite male singer) was the best version I had ever heard (You've Got Mail soundtrack).  Let's call it a tie.

 

Answer by SanMan
Submitted on 7/12/2004
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IZ did both 50 first dates and ER. I have 50 on DVD and ER on tape, IZ is credited on both.

 

Answer by Michal F
Submitted on 7/14/2004
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Another question : Which performance for this song was the one on TV episode of "Gideon's Crossing" - the chapter which begins with the suicide of a woman ?

 

Answer by matic
Submitted on 7/21/2004
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Does anyone know, where can i download this song for free?

 

Answer by wirespot
Submitted on 8/4/2004
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It was declared "the movie song of the century" IIRC. And you can find the lyrics here: http://history.sandiego.edu/gen/snd/overtherainbow.html

 

Answer by Fiji Gold
Submitted on 8/6/2004
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I recently hear the version done by Israel played over the radio and fell in love with it. I've been searching high and low for the song title and singer. Thank you folks for the invaluable information that I finally found the CD. It was one of the most beautiful song that I've listened. Soothing, relaxing, excellent work !!

 

Answer by zoohead1
Submitted on 8/8/2004
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where can we download this for free?

 

Answer by danny
Submitted on 8/14/2004
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your ass

 

Answer by Robin
Submitted on 8/17/2004
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It absolutely was Israel Kamakawiwo'ole that performed the version from 50 First Dates.  That is an extraordinary recording.  You really should buy it.  You can preview it here... http://mediakit.blogspot.com/Israel%20Kamak%20-%20Over%20The%20Rainbow.mp3

 

Answer by portugal
Submitted on 8/17/2004
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Michal i saw that episode here in portugal today and came to find ... i think its the Israel itself but im not sure

 

Answer by delilah
Submitted on 8/20/2004
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i can not believe that you forgot Patti labelle ! true that Judy was the first to sing it ! but Patti labelle mastered it! she soars over that rainbow with her powerful voice ;Israel`s version is great too

 

Answer by Mari
Submitted on 8/20/2004
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I think i`ts one of "the songs" does`nt matter who`s singing. i always cry.

 

Answer by ensha
Submitted on 8/23/2004
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Who sang the version 'somewhere over the rainbow' in the beginning of last seasons 'Charmed' episode (can't remember which one)?

 

Answer by JC SARKI
Submitted on 8/25/2004
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http://www.gessaman.com/history/israel_kamakawiwo_ole_-_somewhere_over_the_rainbow.mp3 there you go!! free download!!

 

Answer by cybernoe
Submitted on 8/30/2004
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If you have Kazaalite you can download it form there.

 

Answer by aaargh
Submitted on 9/7/2004
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Well it has now turned up in the UK on a Lynx deodorant advert (thats Axe for the europeans)

 

Answer by The Beard
Submitted on 9/10/2004
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The IZ Version has just been used for a silly advert in UK. Great song I hope it gets in the charts, It deserves it.

 

Answer by The Beard
Submitted on 9/10/2004
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The IZ Version has just been used for a silly advert in UK. Great song I hope it gets in the charts, It deserves it.

 

Answer by jet9915
Submitted on 9/13/2004
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there is another version done by a punk band called "me first and the gimmie gimmies."

 

Answer by jp77
Submitted on 9/21/2004
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THANK YOUTHANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE LYRICS OVER THE RAINBOW BROTHER IZ........

 

Answer by Scotty
Submitted on 9/21/2004
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Hey all, if you want to see nearly 30 renditions by different people, download iTunes (http://www.apple.com/itunes/) and go to the iTunes Music Store and type in the song title.   IZ does both the song mix of sotr/iaww, on facing the future, and the standalone sotr on along in iz world.   iTunes doesn't have an exhaustive list, but its a pretty big one.

 

Answer by vectra_a_83
Submitted on 9/22/2004
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Hi, I'm German... That's the best song I'vever heard!!! It reminds me to my girlfriend and put me also in tears like ARECHANGE!!! "Sylvia I love u!"

 

Answer by nina
Submitted on 9/28/2004
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WOW I am so happy that I finally found the right version of SOTR - it is so beautiful!!!!!!!!!

 

Answer by Shanghai Bear
Submitted on 9/28/2004
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Guess nobody on this site's heard of IMDB... "50 First Dates" Soundtrack Listing -- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0343660/soundtrack "Finding Forrester" Soundtrack Listing -- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181536/soundtrack "Meet Joe Black"Soundtrack Listing -- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119643/soundtrack "ER" Soundtrack Listing -- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108757/soundtrack As you will notice, it is the same song in each of these movies.  All are PERFORMED BY Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.  Download it at iTunes, Kazaa, or whereever...

 

Answer by trunks_ftr
Submitted on 10/1/2004
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its by me first and the gimme gimmes

 

Answer by vectra_a_83
Submitted on 10/5/2004
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The Best Song I've ever heard!!!

 

Answer by Stian (norway)
Submitted on 10/6/2004
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i just watched Finding Forrester and heard the song, and.. thanks to this site, I got the name   of the artist.. thanks! (sorry for bad english) and Matic, u can download it with Direct Connect... kaza maybe.. not sure..

 

Answer by Annie
Submitted on 10/8/2004
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I think it was Rufus Wainwright although I don't know where to get the song, the net said its not on any of his albums! It was in the film 50 first dates but its not on the soundtrack either!

 

Answer by Travo
Submitted on 10/12/2004
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i am wanting this song so bad does anyone know where i could possibly get it for free? it would be very much appreciated

 

Answer by the moon
Submitted on 10/18/2004
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does anyone knows who sang that version of somewhere over the rainbow in the new lynx commercial?

 

Answer by squid
Submitted on 10/23/2004
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It is so wonderful that someone in this world thinks about this great kind of music. Wen i found this link it was extraordinary! I'm very glad that i found you! You are great ... all of you, even ones think that they know the right answer. No matter! I heard lots of versions of this great song. Thank you for existing, and keep up the good work. By the way, I'm from Romania. (if you heard of it :)) )

 

Answer by sacha
Submitted on 10/25/2004
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for whose love this song, i found a good link : http://www.davin.com/mp3/Somewhere_Over_The_Rainbow/Somewhere_Over_The_Rainbow.mp3

 

Answer by sacha
Submitted on 10/25/2004
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i have another from soundtrack of 50 first date : http://www.solisnetwork.com/~jsolis/attach/israel kamakawiwo ole - somewhere over the rainbow.mp3

 

Answer by shanti
Submitted on 11/4/2004
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The Hawaiian Music version of the "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" song as has been posted is sung with Ukulele by Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole on the Hawaiian Music CD "Facing Future". If anyone's interested in listening to a free Music sample of the song on MP3, Real Audio or Windows Media you can download music clips of all the Hawaiian Music songs from this CD here: (Yes IZ songs on DVD too!) http://1800sunstar.com/sitesR/H_listen/offscan/IZ/h001.html

 

Answer by ash
Submitted on 11/10/2004
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does anyone know who sang Aloha Oe in that same episode of ER?

 

Answer by LT1619
Submitted on 11/25/2004
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HELLO TO ALL THAT IS READING THIS I WAS WATCHING A TALK SHOW, AND THIS WAS MANY YEARS BACK. JUDY WAS NOT THE SINGER OF THE SONG SHE HAD TO HAVE A STAND IN COME IN AND SING FOR HER. DO TO SHE WAS NOT ABLE TO SING DURING THE MOVIE. SOMETHING HAD HAPPENED TO HER VOICE THAT CAUSED HER TO LOOSE THE ABILITY TO SING SO THEY HIRED A STAND IN SINGER FOR HER. I DO NOT REMEMBER THE NAME OF THE STAND IN BUT I DOING MY RESEARCH ON MY VIDEOS I HAVE COLLECTED OVER THE YRS AND WHEN I FIND IT I WILL POST THE WHOLE INTERVIEW ON THE WEB SO ALL CAN SEE THAT JUDY WAS NOT THE SINGER OF THE SHOW..

 

Answer by viz
Submitted on 11/28/2004
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Was there not a version by the Animals or the Kinks in the 60's or 70's?. Strong English (as in England) accent (and *not* Cliff Richard) /viz

 

Answer by Chris
Submitted on 11/29/2004
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I would just like to say that this is the most beautiful song I have ever heard and I can only imagine the impact Iz would have on music today had he lived. The good ones die too young....

 

Answer by Ozymandias
Submitted on 12/2/2004
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Damn you all, it was Judy Garland in the Wizard of Oz.  She was 14 years old and blew the world away with her voice.  She didn't write it, it was written expressly for that movie way back when.  Give credit where credit is due to the greatest female voice the world has yet known.  P.S.  I bet Israel died of a heart attack.

 

Answer by Smitty
Submitted on 12/3/2004
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Around election time in Southern California, there was a child care bill on the ballot and Jamie Lee Curtis was the face for all the television ads.  In the background of those ads was a version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."  Anyone know who performs that particular version???

 

Answer by sazzie
Submitted on 12/6/2004
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YES PLEEEEEEZE someone tell me where I can download this song for free!! Its beautiful and always brings a tear to my eye

 

Answer by steve
Submitted on 12/11/2004
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Thomas Newman

 

Answer by par
Submitted on 12/13/2004
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A related question:  Does anyone know if an instrumental version of Iz'sSomewhere Over the Rainbow exists anywhere?

 

Answer by Sarah
Submitted on 12/16/2004
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Does anybody know who did the version on a fairly recent Lynx advert (the one where the boy and girl pick up pieces of underwear and end up in a supermarket) It's a really cool version- kind of jazzy!!!

 

Answer by Fantasticsound
Submitted on 12/17/2004
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I can't believe all the great information right next to completely contradictory misinformation! First, the 50 First Dates version is Israel Kamakawiwo`ole.  End of story.  It's a traditional Hawaiian ukelele arrangement that is syncopated, so it sounds to non-musicians similar to reggae or "jamaican" music.  It's Hawaiian, though. I did not see Finding Forrester, but several posters here suggest that Bill Frissell sung this song on the soundtrack.  I have to ask, is this a quiet, cracking voice or is it a singer's voice?  If it's the latter, I can assure you that it's not Bill Frissell.  He must've played an instrumental version on the soundtrack because Bill barely [i]speaks[/i] in concert, let alone sings.  He is a master instrumentalist and works with great vocalists, but he does not sing.  In fact, he's quite shy when speaking between songs.  I know.  I've mixed sound for him.  Only once, but once was enough to know. A quick Google search of "Finding Forrester song credits" yielded a page that lists the musicians (no vocalists) which reads like a Who's who of great instrumentalists.  Both Bill Frissell and Israel Kamakawiwo`ole are listed for their respective instruments.  Several other page results confirm that Iz's version ends Finding Forrester, Meet Joe Black, as well as 50 First Dates.

 

Answer by GT
Submitted on 12/19/2004
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Sorry - not an answer but apparently, there is a version of somewhere over the rainbow in a film called Returning Rita - the film is on Hallmark Channel on Sky - who did this version? Thanks everyone

 

Answer by Roblo
Submitted on 12/19/2004
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Chronology of 'Over the Rainbow' Bruddah Iz's "Over the Rainbow" and his medley of "Over the Rainbow/ What a Wonderful World" have had exposure worth a pot of gold. Here's where the songs have been heard: 1996: "Picket Fences," CBS. 1997: "Little Girls in Pretty Boxes," Victor Television movie of the week, Lifetime. 1998: "Party of Five," Fox; "Meet Joe Black," Universal Pictures (with Brad Pitt). 1999-2000: eToys.com TV adverting campaign, on TV, radio and the Internet. 2000: "Young Americans," Fox. 2001: "Gideon's Crossing," ABC; "Made," Artisan Pictures (with Vince Vaughan and Jon Favreau); "Finding Forrester," Columbia Pictures (with Sean Connery). 2002: "Paradena," Fox; "Providence," NBC; "ER," NBC ("On the Beach" segment marked the final appearance of character Dr. Greene). 2003: "Tempted," Lifetime; "Charmed," The WB; "The Big Bounce" theatrical trailer, Shangri-La Entertainment-Warner Bros. (with Owen Wilson and Morgan Freeman). 2004: "50 First Dates," Sony (with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore From the article on: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2004/Apr/14/il/il01a.html Entitled "Big Mans Music" hope this helps Rob

 

Answer by Simme
Submitted on 12/25/2004
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Dc++++ maybe!

 

Answer by Cookie
Submitted on 12/25/2004
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Judy Garland is, of course, the pioneering performer of the song. ALL the following versions (and there are more instances!) are identical - the song just happened to be used by several movies/TV shows: Meet Joe Black, Finding Forrester (awesome movie) and ER (Dr. Green's last episode).

 

Answer by FarAwayDeb
Submitted on 12/30/2004
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Melvin Amina is a cousin of Israel "Iz."

 

Answer by EdMo
Submitted on 1/2/2005
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iMesh and search for ISRAEL "IZ" KAMAKAWIWO'OLE SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW LYRICS C         G Somewhere over the rainbow Am      C Way up high F        C And the dreams... G               Am   F Once in a lullaby C         G Somewhere over... Am          C Blue birds fly F        C And the dreams... G                     Am     F Dreams really do come true C Someday... G                                   Am     F Wake up where the clouds are far behind me C Where trouble... G                               Am            F High above the chimney tops is where you'll find me C         G                Am        C Somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly F       C                         G                  Am     F And the dreams that you dare to, oh why, oh why can't I? C                    G         Am        C Well I see trees of green and Red roses too, F               C         G       Am I'll watch then bloom for me and you F And I think... G                 Am    F What a wonderful world C                   G              Am          C Well I see skies of blue and I see clouds of white F                     C And the brightness of day G           Am I like the dark F And I think... G                Am    F What a wonderful world G                            Am The colors of the rainbow so pr... G                        Am Are also on the faces of pe... F                     C I see friends shaking h...          F           C Saying, "How do you do?" F              C        F         G They're really saying, I...I love you C             G          Am         C I hear babies cry and I watch them grow, F                  C They'll learn much more G           Am Than we'll know F And I think to myself G                 Am    F What a wonderful world C Someday I'll wish... G                   Am     F Wake up where ... behind me C Where trouble... G               Am           F High above ... where you'll find me C          G Somewhere over... Am      C Way up high F        C                         G                  Am   F    C And the dreams that you dare to, oh why, oh why can't I?

 

Answer by bozman
Submitted on 1/2/2005
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My boyfriend and I watched 50 First Dates last night and we also loved the version of SOTR featured in the movie AND we also wondered where we had heard it before.  We both felt that it had been fairly recently that we saw it featured at the end of a movie as the credits were rolling, but I haven't seen Meet Joe Black, You've Got Mail or Finding Forrester recently.  Does anyone know of any other movies that have featured this song?  It is driving us crazy!

 

Answer by blax
Submitted on 1/3/2005
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The 50 first dates version is Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. It can be purchased on iTunes here: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playlistId=6920402&selectedItemId=6920394

 

Answer by Ruben
Submitted on 1/6/2005
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I am very happy to learn so much about this beautiful song. I still miss two appearances in recent films of SOTR: One is on celebrated Tim Burton's "Mars Attacks!" of 1997, but I do not know whos the singer. The last one is a reprise of that Wizard of Oz, you can hear in 2004 Kerry Conran's "Sky Captain and the world of tomorrow". I hope this SOTR forum doesn't stop. Please go on and thank you all for every post. Ruben Valeron, canary islands, spain.

 

Answer by tina
Submitted on 1/7/2005
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it was harold arden i even have proof it was not that guy who died cant u people get your story right

 

Answer by isabel
Submitted on 1/8/2005
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Just wondering - does Bernie Mac do a version of SOTR? or was that just a rumor?!? thanks

 

Answer by Curious?
Submitted on 1/9/2005
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Limewire works for that sort of thing. But I actually have a question. No one would, by any chance, know who performs the punk version of this song (and I'm certain that it isn't Me First and the Gimme Gimmes). Help would be much appreciated.

 

Answer by Dawn
Submitted on 1/10/2005
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You can download this son for free on kazza. you can download kazza on http://download.com (no www)

 

Answer by Dawn
Submitted on 1/10/2005
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You can download this son for free on kazza. you can download kazza on http://download.com (no www)

 

Answer by Mike
Submitted on 1/13/2005
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Yes Go to http://www.seekasong.com/?ft=mp3-downloads.net

 

Answer by bggrad95
Submitted on 1/14/2005
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You can get about 30 different versions including Israels on iTunes for $0.99.  Thats about as close to free as you can get.

 

Answer by PC
Submitted on 1/15/2005
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This site explains all. http://www.mountainapplecompany.com/artists/iz/

 

Answer by Trip
Submitted on 1/15/2005
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I di some research at IMDB.com and I found that the the version on the soundtracks for  "Meet Joe Black", "Finding Forrester", and "50 first dates", as well as the episode of ER were all done by IZ.  If anyone else wants to check feel free to head over to IMDB

 

Answer by Anakalia
Submitted on 1/17/2005
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The song in the movies (Finding Forrester, Meet Joe Black and 50 First Dates)& the television show(ER)had all vocals and ukulele by Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole. He is accompanied by Mel Amina (bass), Mike Muldoon (percussion).  This is according to the movie producers and verified by the families of the artists. Please put this question to rest now. thank you

 

Answer by Guillaume C
Submitted on 1/17/2005
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IZ (Israel Kamakawiwo`ole) did the incredible hawaian style, Ukulele version of Somewhere over the rainbow. Witch is actually a medley of Somewhere over.. and What a wonderful world. Tho' you need to live in Hawaii to actually believe in those 2 amazing song, just kiddin' those are really good. By the way you guys, ever heard the version of IZ made by the nice little ASELIN DEBISON, 12years-old amazing voice. Send a email to avatarishere@hotmail.com i'll send both to you, matic (But you should buy both IZ and miss ASELIN stuff, good stuff).

 

Answer by loveit2
Submitted on 1/22/2005
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Many years ago I heard some guy sing it on the Muscular Dystrophy telethon - you know Jerry Lewis telethon. The guy has MS but he did a great job with the song. It was one of the most touching moments ever.

 

Answer by jIM bOB
Submitted on 1/23/2005
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If you wanna find the song for free try using kazaa and run an advanced search only filling in the album of Meet Joe Black (for the Bill Frisell version)but it will come under Israel Kamikawiwo ' Ole. or you can search the song name and download the 50-odd versions released since it was written for the Wizard of Oz and sung (most famous version) by Judy Garland. The meet Joe black is a cross between Louis Armstrong's wonderful world and Somewhere over the rainbow. You could probably find it at www.emp3world.com (don't use the search, doesn't work) ^_^

 

Answer by SR
Submitted on 1/25/2005
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On the radio, a few months back I heard a pop, very fast, almost rap like version of SOTR.  Female singer.  Can't find it anywhere and want to use it for a grade school project.  Any ideas who it might be??

 

Answer by RaKel
Submitted on 1/29/2005
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Hi everyone. I just want to say that Brother IZ version is the most beautiful I've ever heard. I did a search using webcrawler and could get it for free. Here's the link. Enjoy!!! http://msxml.webcrawler.com/info.wbcrwl/search/audio/over%2Bthe%2Brainbow%252BIZ

 

Answer by V.V.
Submitted on 1/30/2005
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Where can u hear the full length version of somewhere over the rainbow??

 

Answer by JoJo
Submitted on 2/1/2005
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Thank you so much for this thread. I love that song and was searching for it too. Nice to know I'm not the only one that has been mesmerized by it.

 

Answer by blaf
Submitted on 2/2/2005
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Hey you fool !!! A am not sure if you all at this page are normal. Can anyone write who really sings the version from E.R. where Mark Green dies ???? Not thousands of other names ! Pls. Thx.

 

Answer by rygin
Submitted on 2/3/2005
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There's also a version (male voice) in a TV advert where a couple go backwards, in slow motion, in time..all the while undressing...think a car advert I saw on British TV, ITV? Can't remember what model car though.

 

Answer by rygin
Submitted on 2/3/2005
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Correction: I just discovered it was Israel Kamakawiwo'ole'sersion. Used on a Lynx commercial.

 

Answer by Luc
Submitted on 2/11/2005
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It was a young girls voice that sang that song in the ER episode with Dr. Green dying. i think its a not-so-famous girl that sings a version of that over the rainbow and what a wonderful world song. its reallly nice!!

 

Answer by dorindamoreno
Submitted on 2/11/2005
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i've got a question, who sings the version that is ice danced to in 2005. it has cute new lyrics i have not heard before. does anyone know?

 

Answer by FreeZerin
Submitted on 2/14/2005
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maybe by karazza? there can you download this song for free... =)

 

Answer by Refilwe
Submitted on 2/25/2005
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Israel Kamakawiwo 'ole sang the version on meet joe black,finding forrester and 50 first date and it is a mixture of what a wonderful word and somewhere over the rainbow.now if you have windows media player,click on the guide and type in somewhere over the rainbow.it will give you a few version and some of the people who sing,believe me there is a whole lot but you can save them on to your library and burn them onto cd.its free

 

Answer by Refilwe
Submitted on 2/25/2005
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and by the way its the same Version on ER and eTOYS,all of them are by Israel Kamakawiwo.in my opinion,after hearing most of the version out there,his is the best.

 

Answer by Mione
Submitted on 2/27/2005
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This song is so beautiful. I really like it. It is a song which invites too dream. it is very emotional. I prefer the version of Eva Cassidy.

 

Answer by LaLa
Submitted on 2/27/2005
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Patty Labelle does a great rendition of SOTR...very moving...very strong

 

Answer by CuzPatty
Submitted on 2/28/2005
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I just downloaded a copy of Iz (Over the Rainbow-wonderful world) at the the National Public Radio archives of their "All Songs Considered" show.   http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/archives/asc07/index.html#israel

 

Answer by Mayronga
Submitted on 3/3/2005
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FINALLY!!! I've been searching for the singer of this Over the Rainbow's version for the longest time, THANK YOU!!!

 

Answer by climaxkid
Submitted on 3/7/2005
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There was a great version of "somewhere Over The Rainbow" on the TV show"Without a Trace", anybody know who did it?

 

Answer by ShirlGirl
Submitted on 3/7/2005
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I too am trying to locate this beautiful version for free download.....can anybody out there help.. I also heard it last evening on "Cold Case' (possibly a repeat show), excellent, excellent.

 

Answer by Penny
Submitted on 3/8/2005
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Jerry Lee Lewis did a very nice version of Somewhere over the Rainbow.

 

Answer by Sam
Submitted on 3/12/2005
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Aloha from NYC, Israel Kamakawiwo`ole CD "Facing Future" can be bought from BestBuy.com where his version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" can be sampled.  It is an awesome version.  Having been to Hawaii three times, it brings me back there everytime my wife and I hear it together.  God Bless and long live Israel Kamakawiwo`ole music.

 

Answer by Luchy
Submitted on 3/15/2005
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I need to know How can i download this song for free??

 

Answer by Erdaram
Submitted on 3/15/2005
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Wow... So much to say. Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Music written some time between 1930 and 1935 by Harold Arlen (Feb 1905 to April 23, 1986)and lyrics by E.Y.Harburg (April 8, 1896 to March 5, 1981)and originally Sung by Judy Garland 65 years ago, On Feb. 29, 1940, at the Academy Award banquet held at the "Cocoanut Grove", it won the Academy Award for best song. Indeed, four years ago, when the Recording Industry Association of America chose the 365 songs of the 20th century, "Rainbow" came in first. In the meantime, as a guitarist, my Favorite version is of course, by Bill Frizell. I heard it first when we went to see the movie Finding Forrester. The moment I got home, I downloaded it so I cold learn to play it. In the meantime, PLEASE, PLEASE do yourself a favor and check out the version done by the late Eva Cassidy. The CD is "The Other Side" by Chuck Brown and Eva Cassidy (Liaison Records cbd02263). Her web site is:http://evacassidy.org/eva/ If you listen to it, please post your opinion!

 

Answer by Duley
Submitted on 3/16/2005
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Martina McBride also sings a version of this song on her latest album.

 

Answer by Chaos 030
Submitted on 3/17/2005
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He dudes! Yeah, its a great song! Check the instrumental version of Jimmy Hendrix (everybody say it's him)!!! PEACE

 

Answer by VickieG
Submitted on 3/17/2005
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The best version of SOTR I've heard lately is by Martina McBride. She does it in concert but has yet to record it.

 

Answer by Stefan
Submitted on 3/24/2005
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check out alltheweb.com audio search. Great Version of IZ. He`s the one that mixed it with wonderfull world RIP IZ Regards from Germany

 

Answer by sonniebabe
Submitted on 3/27/2005
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I love Eva Cassidy'sversion better than any other and I believe that Billy Thorpe's version (the Aussie) is incredibly amazing too... anyone out there who hasn't heard eith of these two versions needs to find them... amazing!!!

 

Answer by Hot_as_heaven
Submitted on 3/27/2005
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Hey, the best person to listen to singing somewhere over the rainbow is: Israel Kamakawiwo Ole'wowowowowowooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

Answer by lyzzard
Submitted on 3/27/2005
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I have looked on numerus websites to download SOTR, and they show them but won't let you download it.  If someone knows of somewhere please let us know!!!

 

Answer by kristin
Submitted on 4/3/2005
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This isn't an answer but another related question.  Does anyone know where to find IZ's version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow in instrumental version on CD?

 

Answer by DFW Sooner
Submitted on 4/21/2005
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What a gentle giant.  Here's a great article about Braddah IZ. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/03/09/DDGNKBLRRV1.DTL

 

Answer by dougie
Submitted on 4/24/2005
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In answer to the original question about the episode of er i'm pretty sure it was Iz who did that version, it would only make sense since the scene was set in HW. in regards to Joe black, i looked at the credits and it said Iz did that version as well, however it has the what a wonderful world reprise and many people have posted that T newman did the versions with the wonderful world mixed in it, so does that mean that Newman also just copied a different version of Iz's arrangement or what? Lastly on the etoys comercial although it was arranged in the style of Iz i don't think he actually gets credit for that one, the comercial needed a longer intro so i am fairly sure it was redone by some session studio musicians, also when you listen to the voice and humming it has a higher pitch than Iz. Any thoughts?

 

Answer by Boogiepop
Submitted on 4/27/2005
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There's a punk ver. of this song too. By Me First & Gimmie Gimmies.

 

Answer by Séna
Submitted on 4/27/2005
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On Windows Media player ask the guide and it will find it for you

 

Answer by Courtney
Submitted on 5/1/2005
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I love this song(SOTR). Everyday, I play it as is reminds me of my daughter who died at the age of one week. She had a whole in her heart to big to repair. This is the most endearing song I have ever heard. God Bless You IZ, you are my hero!!!!

 

Answer by mo
Submitted on 5/2/2005
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Does anyone know who definitely sang the version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" in 50 Firsts Dates? Some are saying Iz & some are saying Sir Cliff Richard. When I look up cd's for Iz it says he sang it for ER, Finding Forrester & Etoys. No mention of 50 First Dates. Someone please help me!! Thanks!!

 

Answer by Mick
Submitted on 5/2/2005
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You can download Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What A Wonderful World at http://www.audiostreet.net/artist.aspx?artistid=13654&mode=music&recordid=32014 A Great tune! Enjoy!

 

Answer by 1
Submitted on 5/3/2005
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download the program ares, then download the song for free.

 

Answer by mud
Submitted on 5/3/2005
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Somewhere over the rainbow we are so many people crying of love and happyness, what a wonderfull world!

 

Answer by HolyGuy25
Submitted on 5/3/2005
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This isn't an answer but a question:  Does anyone know what type of Ukulele (tenor, soprano, baritone, etc) IZ played when recording "Rainbow?"

 

Answer by HolyGuy25
Submitted on 5/3/2005
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watching the credits at the end of 50 First dates, IZ sung SOTR.  check out this website for a great story about its recording: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/03/09/DDGNKBLRRV1.DTL

 

Answer by CapMauro
Submitted on 5/6/2005
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I have hear another version with the rythm of the Israel Version.. but played by some girl.. do u know her name?

 

Answer by Tangobango
Submitted on 5/7/2005
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www.winmx.com Search for: 50 First Dates - IZ - Somewhere Over the Rainbow.mp3 Also: Willie Nelson - Somewhere Over The Rainbow.mp3

 

Answer by freckleboy
Submitted on 5/8/2005
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this answer may be a little late but i was recently shown you can listen-not download-songs on www.windowsmediaplayer.com spread the word! PS. thanks for the name of the chap who sang on ER.  I love that programme and i bloody love that song.  xx

 

Answer by K
Submitted on 5/8/2005
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I happened to  be flipping channels last night and heard Sotr in a rock and roll version. It was awsome and i stayed on the channel to see what show it was from and ironically enough, it was an opening for Taxicab confessions. ::sigh:: talk about travesty....   any way, anyone know who the artist who played it was?

 

Answer by stef
Submitted on 5/10/2005
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I too was looking for this version of the song and was able to locate it on Warez. It is the most wonderful version of the song that has ever been recorded!

 

Answer by ManniK
Submitted on 5/11/2005
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matic: a little late, but you can find a free download through this link: www.phynv.de/files/over_the_rainbow.mp3 Better late than never, I only found out about Israel's version today, it is utterly beautiful

 

Answer by Mrs.T
Submitted on 5/17/2005
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definitely you are looking for Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole  version - not reggae but Hawaiian - wonderful use of the simple ukulele - I feel so sad that I only found this wonderful music to discover he had passed away in 1997.

 

Answer by Lisa
Submitted on 5/20/2005
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The song was by IZ in Meet Joe Black and 50 First Dates, as well as, the ER episode and now the Hallmark commercials.  I don't know about Finding Forrester (never seen it).  I do know that the song by IZ combines SOTR and the Louis Armstrong song, Wonderful world.  I am also looking for a place to download it.  If anyone knows please tell us

 

Answer by Nick
Submitted on 5/28/2005
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I love this song. I hadn't heard it for a while but tonight heard it on Australia's Funniest Home Video Show in a Grahame Kennedy tribute. Also, I think there is a version by Almeida Laurindo. (I dont know who that is).

 

Answer by Marlowe Fawcett
Submitted on 6/12/2005
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another question about 'somewhere over the rainbow'...is the israel k version the one where he segues into 'wonderful world'?

 

Answer by Rachel
Submitted on 6/21/2005
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Have you guys checked out Tom Wopat's version of SOTR?  You can find it on his standards album, "Dissertation on the State of Bliss".  The album is a tribute to Harold Arlen.  Mr. Wopat has an exceptional voice and brings something new to the song.  It's really amazing since who knew Luke Duke had such an incredible voice.

 

Answer by ?
Submitted on 6/24/2005
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kazaa

 

Answer by IZ rules
Submitted on 6/26/2005
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just go on limewire and ty in somwhere over the rainbow, Isreal you'll get his song

 

Answer by Blue
Submitted on 6/28/2005
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Here is a link to download it! Great song!!! http://mediakit.blogspot.com/Israel%20Kamak%20-%20Over%20The%20Rainbow.mp3 Hope it works, if it does, ENJOY!

 

Answer by Richard
Submitted on 6/28/2005
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This answer is for Little Mac who submitted an answer on 4/12/04. Regarding the version of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" you were listening to in the late 50's and early 60's, well I just located it. I purchased a CD called Ultimate Doo-Wop and your song is on it. It is by the Demensions and it's listed as "Over the Rainbow". I'm trying to find the year it was released. Hope this ends your 30 year search.

 

Answer by Stretch
Submitted on 7/5/2005
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I think Judi Garland is 4 stars because she has a beautiful singing voice.

 

Answer by cmr
Submitted on 7/7/2005
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Ok - you really need to pay for it because the music industry is suffering from the free downloaders like yourself.

 

Answer by DennisA
Submitted on 7/11/2005
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OK Guys. The song was originally recorded by Judy Garland for The Wizard Of Oz, end of story. You really should hear Billy Thorpe's rendition though. He is a man with a very powerful voice. His version was recorded in the '70s. Had a band called the "BILLY THORPE AND THE AZTECS" and, believe me, these guys were really good. Did a great version of "Love Potion Number 9" as well as their own stuff. EXCELLENT BAND. Billy is still going strong today.

 

Answer by Pinka
Submitted on 7/15/2005
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check this site out, maybe this will help clear things up. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0361971/

 

Answer by rodg
Submitted on 7/19/2005
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wow this song gave me goosebumps and tears in me eyes - its beautiful....

 

Answer by freekonwheels
Submitted on 7/26/2005
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does anyone know the band that did the rock version? i think its something like interpertella or something but pls some1 if you know tell me plz

 

Answer by Rimshot
Submitted on 7/30/2005
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Does anyone know where I can download Iz's version for a fee? I really want the song, but I don't want an entire album. TIA

 

Answer by leahcim3360
Submitted on 7/31/2005
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two of Iz'salbumn are tracked at www.demonoid.com and can be downloaded for free

 

Answer by harry13
Submitted on 8/1/2005
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IZ's version is spectacular!! Aretha Franklin has an equally moving version of the song.

 

Answer by Rodey
Submitted on 8/3/2005
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Sorry, I don't have an answer to that, but here's another question: does IZ only have one version of that song? I was checking online, and I see his Sotr/what a wonderful world medley, and another version, which is unplugged. before I by the CD, which ,in your opinion, is better, the unplugged, or the medley? And which one is used in 50 1st dates?

 

Answer by Gert
Submitted on 8/3/2005
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You shouldn't do this. At this moment " over the rainbow" is a hit in Holland by Israel"IZ"Kamakawiwo`ole after it was used for a t.v. commercial for health care insurance. It's a song that lasts for ever. Greetings from Holland (behind the dikes)

 

Answer by ART
Submitted on 8/7/2005
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Who sang the version at the end of COLD CASE files on  on Sunday 31 July 2005 ? Fantastic, and I had never heard it before.

 

Answer by Dr. Mo
Submitted on 8/10/2005
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Check with e-donkey, you will get it (7MB)

 

Answer by Wonteko
Submitted on 8/12/2005
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Hey Little Mac It may be that the version you heard was by Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs.  He was more hard rock but did a very nice version of SOTR nothing like the other stuff he was doing at the time.

 

Answer by Kiri
Submitted on 8/13/2005
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You can listen to all of IZ'sversion (the best version of SOTR I've heard) at a Ukulele site.  Just go to http://www.sheep-entertainment.nl/ukulele/ and click on "Play along songs go!" and choose "Somewhere over the rainbow" from the scroll down list.  ITS BEAUTIFUL!

 

Answer by pkcable
Submitted on 8/14/2005
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try limewire

 

Answer by Sanctus
Submitted on 8/14/2005
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there are TOO many covers in my opinion i love that song, my mom sang it when i was a baby :D , now i downloaded about 8 different versions ~.~ ..also jimmy hendrix and guns&roses covered it!!! but the one of my mom is the best i guess, hehe ;)

 

Answer by Mariella
Submitted on 8/16/2005
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Hi Guys!!!  Try this link: http://mediakit.blogspot.com/israel%20kamak%20-%20Over%20The%20Rainbow.mp3 And if it doesn't work, do the following: Go to http://blog.epistemographer.com/archives/000128.html and look for a message posted by Hannah on September 15, 2004 - 02:29 PM There you will find a link that DOES WORK!!! Enjoy!!!!!!!!

 

Answer by carol
Submitted on 8/18/2005
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on my exchange sister from france, 2nd last day here in canada. we (me, my mom and her) were coming back from somewhere in the car when this song came on the radio. we all sang it together (unusual but whatever) and i have it on video on my digital camera. shes back in france now. last wknd my mom and i watched 50 first dates and when the song came on at the end of the song it reminded me of that moment and i missed her so much just then. my sister! well thats my story...i love that song.

 

Answer by chicago IL
Submitted on 8/22/2005
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this is not an answer but i"ll give an opinion. I think this  song is awsome!!!!!!!!!! i cry every time i hear it. specailly when i see the movie 50 first dates, at the end they play that song and it feels very sad.

 

Answer by Lyndsey
Submitted on 8/23/2005
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I've found a brilliant website where you can download Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's version of Somewhere over the rainbow/What a wonderful world, its http://www.jeroenthoolen.nl/somewhere-over-the-rainbow.php Go down to the bottom of the lyrics where it says download mp3 and just follow all the instructions on the next pages. It's and absolutly great version of this song.

 

Answer by Piz-zaige
Submitted on 8/31/2005
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In case anyone is into dreamy girl music, there's a sweet version of SOTR on i-Tunes by Innocence Mission.  Sadly, i-Tunes is lame and doesn't have several of the versions mentioned above, including the best one by IZ.

 

Answer by ozchick
Submitted on 9/7/2005
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Billy Thorpe does one of the most amazing versions of this song. I got chills when I heard him sing it live in early 2005. Absolutely brilliant.

 

Answer by piet
Submitted on 9/7/2005
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in 50 f. d. and finding forester its the ver. from IZ. the most beautiful song ive ever heard. greetz

 

Answer by Piet
Submitted on 9/7/2005
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http://php.chol.com/~aidljigi/sound/IsraelKamakawiwo_Somewhere.mp3 this is the direct link have fun and try not 2 cry while listening :) greetz

 

Answer by anonymus
Submitted on 9/20/2005
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Für alle, die den Download immernoch suchen: http://php.chol.com/~aidljigi/sound/IsraelKamakawiwo_Somewhere.mp3 Ich weiß nicht, ob der Link so funktioniert, ansonsten selbst eingeben:   http://swr-static.server-wg.de/categories/musik/ Der Download befindet sich dort unter: Montag, den 27. Juni 2005

 

Answer by girl
Submitted on 10/4/2005
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Does anyone know of a version of the song with an extra verse.  I'm having a hard time finding the lyrics with a verse that comes before "somewhere over the rainbow..."

 

Answer by keonikika
Submitted on 10/8/2005
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Mel Amina is a famous guitar player in Hawaii who is cousin to IZ, he was with the original Makaha Sons of Niihau and payed with IZ after he left the Makaha Sons and now plays with 3 scoops of Aloha last time I heard.

 

Answer by Chiclet_In_Canada
Submitted on 10/15/2005
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Sorry, no answers to anyone else's questions...but  I have a question myself.  In around the late 1980's or early 1990's I acquired a cassette tape with a male singer, whose name escapes me, and along with all his other songs he sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". His rendition was fabulous. Note-range impeccable. I was living in Ontario,  Canada when the cassette came out, although I'm sure this guy was American and not much older than around 25. This is what I can remember: he was mid-20's, was white, (I don't mean that racially, only helpfully), added no fancy flair, (didn't need to), I think he went National, not sure. He wasn't country, classical, jazz, or rap...just plain beautiful singing. The other songs on this tape were equally well-sung and were mostly love songs. I have been looking for this artist and in particular this tape for 25+yrs.  Can anyone help me?

 

Answer by Cory
Submitted on 10/19/2005
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I am looking for the version of SOTR that plays at the beginning of Social Distortion's Live in Orange County DVD.  I would like to know who does the song.  It is a doowop sound, but I know from checking out one of the answers above, it was not Israel Kamakaweo'ole  It is all vocal and absolutely beautiful.

 

Answer by Mr. Adam S.
Submitted on 10/25/2005
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Hundreds of singers have recorded their own versions of "Over the Rainbow" , most notably by Patti LaBelle, Melissa Manchester, Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, Linda Eder, Johnny Mathis, Jo Stafford, Doris Day, Martina McBride, Ella Fitzgerald, Olivia Newton-John, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett, and the late Eva Cassidy. Barbra Streisand, Eric Clapton, Kylie Minogue, and Garland's daughters Liza Minnelli and Lorna Luft have sung the song in concert. One of the most interesting versions was recorded by the late Hawaiian singer Israel Kamakawiwo'olewhose medley of "Rainbow" and Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World" was featured on the soundtrack of the films Meet Joe Black, Finding Forrester, and 50 First Dates. James Stewart memorably warbled a rendition while carrying a "drunk" Katharine Hepburn in The Philadelphia Story. Even horror legend Vincent Price did a version in the film Dr. Phibes Rises Again. British television comedian Kenny Everett sometimes did comedy segments that included the unique sound of a British police car siren and Everett singing the lyrics, "Behind me!" and "That's where you'll find me!" The cover band Me First and the Gimme Gimmes covered the song for their 1999 album Are a Drag, and in the animated series The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, Grey Delisle sang it as her character, Mandy. Guitarist Joe Satriani occasionally covers the song at his concerts.

 

Answer by lweedo
Submitted on 10/28/2005
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Matti's, go buy all the CD, what a f**wing hacker down-loader of free songs....because of you, who easily download free music many artists are dieing :'( SHAME ON YOU ! //all the songs re on the net

 

Answer by jackcrossasdf
Submitted on 10/28/2005
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...does anyone know the rock version of over the rainbow? just Over the Rainbow without the somewhere? were can i find that song for free?

 

Answer by dannyEvans
Submitted on 11/2/2005
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in response to mark lowe's remarks, lest anyone be decived.Thomas Newman composed the version of Its A Wonderful World on the meet joe black soundtrack. Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo 'ole preforms the somewhere over the rainbow, its a wonderful world medley on the meet joe black soundtrack. everyone reading this has access to the internet, look it up. also SOTR was written before IZ or Thomas Newman were born

 

Answer by dannyEvans
Submitted on 11/2/2005
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in response to matic. you can LISTEN to this song on NPR's website, however if you would like to OWN a copy of this song you might consider ........... buying the CD(its less then $15.00)

 

Answer by TheCardinal
Submitted on 11/7/2005
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Who sang it at the beginning episode 17 of series 5 of Charmed? (lucky charm)?

 

Answer by JDCOOL
Submitted on 11/7/2005
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I just want to know who sang the original one or sang it first. not including JUDIE GARLAND

 

Answer by Stephen
Submitted on 11/11/2005
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Anyone who hasn't heard the Israel Kamakawiwo'oleversion of the song, has not heard the song. It is so unbelievably good that no other version will ever sound right to me again.

 

Answer by Bry
Submitted on 11/14/2005
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IZ is a great singer, but I prefer Garland's version.

 

Answer by Mahdi
Submitted on 11/18/2005
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Great song, It takes me above the rainbow whenever I hear it

 

Answer by sjcs
Submitted on 11/19/2005
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I own both IZ's version, and the version off ER, and they are exactly the same, if that answers your question.

 

Answer by lacey doo
Submitted on 11/20/2005
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doodoo

 

Answer by ioc
Submitted on 11/23/2005
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The acoustic Ukulele version on 50 first & Meet Joe Black is from Israel Kamakawiwo`ole, off of his Facing Future CD.

 

Answer by Coco
Submitted on 11/25/2005
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so which of the version is the best to hear. since there are so many... and who was the creator????

 

Answer by superfly
Submitted on 11/25/2005
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If you are looking for the ER Mark Green death finally you may want to check out a version by Vince Esquire.  It is less produced than the Israel Kam whatchacalit's version.

 

Answer by superfly
Submitted on 11/25/2005
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If you are looking for the ER Mark Green death finally you may want to check out a version by Vince Esquire.  It is less produced than the Israel Kam whatchacalit'sversion.

 

Answer by boo!!
Submitted on 12/2/2005
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sotr was sung in e.r by Israel kamakawiwoole' its beautiful, can only download a sample of it though, would like to get the full version, any ideas guys?

 

Answer by Dan
Submitted on 12/11/2005
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Wasn't there a version very much like Israel's that was sung by a woman?

 

Answer by astrogroove
Submitted on 12/12/2005
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check this npr webiste w/ the entire song with some commentary... enjoy: http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/archives/asc07/#israel

 

Answer by mizzle
Submitted on 12/14/2005
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dude,yea it's a pretty song and all and i like it cause i got picked to sing it in my school's play but mosy people like the virsion that there used to ""judy garlands"in THE WIZARD OF OZ

 

Answer by ckerr
Submitted on 12/20/2005
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I'll end the debate.   Bill Frisell is NOT the person everyone remembers as singing the beautiful, haunting Somewhere Over the Rainbow with the lovely ukelele as it's only instrument.   It IS Israel Kamakawiwo`ole who sings at the end of Finding Forrester and the song is featured in 50 First Dates.    Bill performs on the soundtrack for Finding Forrester but it is not his version that everyone remembers....Israel's voice gives me shivers.....   www.limewire.com and you'll find it and many more.

 

Answer by GG
Submitted on 12/21/2005
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yea, id like to know too ive been searching the web and its so hard to find a place where i can download over the rainbow by Israel Kamakaiwo'olefor free or for a reasonable low price if any one knows could they please please tell me thanks????

 

Answer by Ed
Submitted on 12/29/2005
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http://www.buyhawaiianmusic.com/kamakawiwo'ole_israel.shtml ISRAEL KAMAKAWIWO'OLE - FACING FUTURE This 1993 CD is still one of the best-selling Hawaiian music recordings, due to the inclusion of the medley "Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World," which played in numerous movies and television shows including the season-ending episode of E.R., over the closing credits in the Anthony Hopkins/Brad Pitt hit film "Meet Joe Black" and the 30 second clip of it in a national e-Toys TV commercial. Bruddah Iz, who passed away in 1997, was more than just an entertainer, he is an icon for the ages, in the same pantheon as swimmer Duke Kahanamoku and fellow entertainer Gabby Pahinui. Sample: http://www.buyhawaiianmusic.com/Detail.bok?no=223

 

Answer by Lady_Eymon
Submitted on 1/6/2006
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Hey! You shouldn't download music for free. But you know stuff happens. I got mine on iTunes for $0.99, but I'm sure there are cheaper sites. Try Wal-Mart! Yay 2006!!!

 

Answer by tony
Submitted on 1/10/2006
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israel kamalcawino'olehe is a great singer

 

Answer by Keecha
Submitted on 1/19/2006
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I first heard this song which is like a very unique medley of "Somewhere over the Rainbow" mixed with "What a Wonderful World" in 1999 when an friend told me about it and said close your eyes when you listen and it will take you to another place ..... so I did and it did ....... Iz's beautiful version with just a ukelele and this big man with an magical voice truly is very very special ...... Thankyou to Iz for bringing such beauty into our lives ... so sad that Iz passed away so young

 

Answer by downloader
Submitted on 1/23/2006
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go to limewire to download the song

 

Answer by anna
Submitted on 1/25/2006
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listen to the version of ASELIN DEBISON...that makes your heart shine... bye

 

Answer by iceberg
Submitted on 1/28/2006
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seriously dude, if you want this song, pay for, I don't say this about all stuff, but I do about this. P.S.  SOTR has become a standard in the Jazz scene.  Great changes, it is one of my favorite to play.

 

Answer by mitt
Submitted on 1/28/2006
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I'm 70. I first heard Judy Garland sing it in Over the rainbow and always loved it. I recently heard it again for the second time at a wedding. I was dancing with a close young man I had taught to ski when he was 8. I told him how much I loved the song by Israel. For Christmas I recieved an album by Israel. What a beautiful voice. What a sad loss of his life.

 

Answer by sean
Submitted on 2/6/2006
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try iTunes! duh! they have it in the same version but they definately should have put it under the love songs album that they have on iTunes

 

Answer by Grace
Submitted on 2/11/2006
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Look, it was Isreal that did the 50 First Dates version, this I know for sure, so STFU already and stop arguing! Any other version can go to hell IMHO. Anyways, download  P2P share program like Ares, Warez, Kazaa or Bearshare if you want to get this song so badly.

 

Answer by Samson
Submitted on 2/13/2006
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Check this site for the IK Reggae version it is the same one from the film and free to download http://brandon.memory-of.com/Medias.aspx

 

Answer by Rens
Submitted on 2/17/2006
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This song is so great. Here is a list of artist of whom I know they have sang it: Israel Cliff Richard Judy Garland Jewel Celine Dion Thomas Newman Harry Nilsson I think the best version is the one of Israel/Newman, though the authenticness of Judy Garlands version is also very special. Im quite sure she was the first one who sang it (not that she wrote it).

 

Answer by leesa
Submitted on 2/19/2006
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Everyone who likes "somewhere over the rainbow", really needs to check out this version by Aselin Debison. After you hear it you can't believe she was only like 15 when she sang it. It's unbelievable

 

Answer by Skyfuzz911
Submitted on 2/21/2006
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While watching the credits roll at the end of a commercial TV broadcast of "Meet Joe Black" the musical score sounded very similar to the music  at the end of the ER show when Mark Green dies. Was this also SWOTR by Israel Kamakawiwo?

 

Answer by itw
Submitted on 2/25/2006
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this is who I have to date (46) - always looking for more... Judy Garland **** Israel Kamakawiwo'ole **** Barbara Streisand (Live) Billy Thorp & the Aztecs Bob Schneider Céline Dion   Live Chet Baker Cliff Richard Connie Francis Ella Fitzgerald Erasure Eric Clapton (live) Eva Cassidy The Demensions Faith Hill Frank Sinatra Harry Nilsson Jane Monheit Jewel Jimmy Scott Kenny G Kylie Minogue (live at Ahoy! Rotterdam, 2005) Linda Eder Livingston Taylor The Mantovani Orchestra Martina McBride Maynard Ferguson Me First and the Gimme Gimmes (ska) Norah Jones Olivia Newton-John    Patti Labella Phish (Live) 8-9-98 Ray Charles Rufus Wainwright (live) Sam Harris Sarah Vaughan Shane Ward Stan Kenton With Frank Rosolino Steve Vai & Yngwie Malmsteen Thomas Newman Tom Waits Tony Bennett Tori Amos (live) Willie Nelson

 

Answer by Dan
Submitted on 2/25/2006
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This song is magic!

 

Answer by moof moof foom
Submitted on 3/1/2006
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there's a site called ares where you can download free music and videos

 

Answer by lc_sar
Submitted on 3/13/2006
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This is taken from http://www.hawaiianislandmusic.com/Merchant2/israelkamakawiwoole.html  where you can also listen to clips of IZ's music. Stunning. Nationally and internationally the word was out about the pure idyllic recording of SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW by Israel. His music was being used in national television ads notably eToys, AT&T, & Sony, successful movies like MEET JOE BLACK, 50 FIRST DATES, and FINDING FORRESTER, television shows including ER and PARTY OF FIVE and mainstream magazines including People Magazine, Parade Magazine and TV Guide. Looks like it's all about IZ!

 

Answer by loverboy
Submitted on 3/18/2006
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Lizzy, love. go to www.audiostreet.net, when u get it mail me, dude_of_sin@yahoo.com

 

Answer by Just me
Submitted on 3/18/2006
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If you really like this song check out these versions - Awsome** - Israel Kamakawiwo`ole - Bill Fresell - Judy garland And the best - Aselin Debison   : )

 

Answer by Just Me
Submitted on 3/18/2006
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The song - somewhere over the rainbow was first sung by Judy Garland (1939) written by. Harold Arlen Isreal's version is a little different from the original. There are many singers who have sung the song.

 

Answer by Bear00
Submitted on 3/19/2006
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Willie Nelson also did a very haunting version of SWOTR in the 80 (I think)

 

Answer by mafia
Submitted on 3/20/2006
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down load it at myspace.com

 

Answer by jab
Submitted on 3/26/2006
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blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

 

Answer by Lizzy
Submitted on 4/13/2006
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Thanks everyone, it was indeed IZ. I've heard another version by Bill Friskell and Stephen Thanabalan but that is not the Hawaiian version, and clearly sounds Soca not Reggae.

 

Answer by pali
Submitted on 4/17/2006
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http://www.markwelchentertainment.com/music/

 

Answer by tay
Submitted on 4/20/2006
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does anyone know who the hawaiian version of what a wonderful world is sung by? Its not the IZ guy...this version is sung by someone with an unbelievable high voice and i cant find it anywhere!

 

Answer by Shadowjack
Submitted on 4/21/2006
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I heard an incredible version of this song in a movie once, but have been unable to find it since.  All I remember is the singer was a large black woman with a voice that could stop time.  It was the best version of the song I'd ever heard.  If anyone knows the movie plz let me know...

 

Answer by Thomas
Submitted on 4/25/2006
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Try downloading 'Bearshare' its not messing up your pc you can download 1000 versions of this song nice to see this page btw the version of norah jones is one you have to listen to

 

Answer by Vawahine
Submitted on 5/3/2006
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Mel Amina is Iz's first cousin, and played with the original Makaha Sons of Niihau, a terrific band which included not only Iz, but Iz's brother, Skippy. Skippy died early on (in his twenty's) of a heart attack. Iz died of respiratory failure. (At one time, believe it or not, he weighed 1,000 pounds!!!!) But, wow, what a voice!!!!

 

Answer by Jenna bo benna
Submitted on 5/17/2006
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does anyone know who sang the version of this song from sleepless in seattle?

 

Answer by yoyo
Submitted on 5/24/2006
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gold finger

 

Answer by support artists
Submitted on 5/31/2006
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support the music you love! BUY THE TRACK!

 

Answer by Milo
Submitted on 6/3/2006
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This is not an answer but a question: Who sings the original song of "Somewhere over the rainbow"? And who has written it?

 

Answer by shre
Submitted on 6/13/2006
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Judy Garland sang the song over the rainbow

 

Answer by anonymous
Submitted on 6/21/2006
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matic, you can download the song and others by IZ at  http://www.myspace.com/israelizkamakawiwoole

 

Answer by Daniel Koons
Submitted on 6/24/2006
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all of mp3 you can listen to a preview and download each verision for like 10 cents all of mp3 is amazing

 

Answer by Forrester
Submitted on 7/3/2006
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Soulseek my friend.

 

Answer by imadique
Submitted on 7/12/2006
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http://www.mmguide.musicmatch.com/album/album.cgi?ALBUMID=497999 That link is the album that the version with vocals from Finding Forrester was taken from. It was Israel, not Bill Frisell singing.

 

Answer by dad
Submitted on 7/14/2006
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dsfsgsdfgsdfg

 

Answer by Emmie
Submitted on 7/16/2006
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The song by isreal is amazing. cant get enough of it, thats the one that was playing in er when mark greene died.. and also in the movie 50 1st dates.

 

Answer by Nica
Submitted on 7/17/2006
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You can get it on Bear Share... a free downloading program

 

Answer by juice_box
Submitted on 7/17/2006
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Bill Frisell provides a languorous deconstruction of 'Over the Rainbow' on solo guitar and the same tune reappears in vocal form from Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, sandwiched around 'What a Wonderful World'. As for "Meet joy black" and "50 first dates", I believe there both performed by Israel.

 

Answer by Joe572
Submitted on 7/23/2006
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I found a punk cover of the song by "Me First and the Gimme Gimmes"

 

Answer by Samm
Submitted on 7/26/2006
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Ok, here is the deal people. Thomas Newman worked with IZ for his soundtrack for Meet Joe Black. That was the song that was played in ER.

 

Answer by sleepless drew
Submitted on 7/28/2006
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Who sang the version in sleepless in seattle?

 

Answer by Woko
Submitted on 8/5/2006
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Hi Folks,All you somewhere over the Rainbow lovers, you must listen to SAM HARRIS he does a lovely version of this song. Sam was the first white person to be signed up to Motown,he done this version in around 1974.

 

Answer by Cylenite
Submitted on 8/9/2006
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The answer to the original question is Israel Kamakawiwo'ole The Song has been sung by various artist. Such as Judy Garland(original Wizard of Oz singer) Faith Hill, Jewel, Celine Dion, Norah Jones, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and most recently by Katherine McPhee Of American Idol(2006) I liked Faith Hill's the best. Matic: Search them on torrent or p2p file sharing such as         . But remember to obide by your local copyrights law. Some may prevent you from downloading them.

 

Answer by tricia
Submitted on 8/14/2006
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Not an answer but does anyone know who sang somwhere over the rainbow in the movie Matilda? thanks

 

Answer by pong
Submitted on 8/16/2006
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Go download LimeWire ! It's free.

 

Answer by Oli
Submitted on 8/25/2006
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=) I'm really happy today, I've learn more than ever, i found this afternoon a compilation of some versions of SOTR available for free at " http://www.radioblogclub.com/open/103741/thomas_newman/Meet%20Joe%20Black%20-%20Thomas%20Newman%20-%20Somewhere%20Over%20The%20Rainbow " You can't download, and there're some errors about singers but that's really not important to appreciate these songs. You can find versions of:   -Judy Garland(for sure+ Disney version)   -Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Meet Joe Black and Finding Forester)   -Tony Bennett(Jazz Version)   -Chat Baker   -Tom Waits   -Ray Charles   -Ella Fitzgerald(Jazz but with female voice)   -Placido Domingo(seems to be a really old version, as an opera. How magical!)   -George Michael(Pretty voice but don't like the rhythm of the sing)   -Erasure(beautiful at the beginning but quickly boring)   -Eva Cassidy(Wonderful, makes me wanna cry =')   -Céline Dion(pretty good performance)   -Selena(I didn't know this version, it's a kind of "slow"[ideal to kiss^^ lol])   -John Petrucci(electric rock guitar version)directly followed to your pleasure by   -Joe Satriani(mmouah mouah mouah!![<=kisses])   -Dream Theater(wasted)   -Marusha(Techno version => +_+ SuxXx!!)   -NOFX(^^ 'm lovin' it. Takes me some years ago =p)   -Don't know who's the last singer, maybe Eva. Makes me feel so blue, so fine.. so sad at the same time. Maybe it's that, happiness I wish you enjoy the time you'll passe listening those songs as i did. =) Ciao. PS: Excuse my english, I'm just a poor stupid french pupil which didn't work at school. Don't know if it's understable(=/ Does this word mean what I'm thinking!!!? 0_0)

 

Answer by Crystal
Submitted on 8/29/2006
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You can download it really cheap at http://www.allofmp3.com

 

Answer by Christabelle
Submitted on 8/29/2006
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that, my friends, is by "IZ"! he's one of the most amazing artists in the world!!

 

Answer by Mamahawk
Submitted on 9/4/2006
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Does anyone know of a version where the entire song is sung? One where the song starts with 'When all the world is a hopeless jumble...' and not 'Somewhere over the rainbow...' I just can't find it anywhere!!

 

Answer by Enipra
Submitted on 9/5/2006
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Hi people. I also was searching for it so long and I've found it at last! :) All the versions of the famous song are available here.IZ's version is WONDERFUL! http://www.box.net/public/nrogoak3bd#main

 

Answer by Shawn
Submitted on 9/6/2006
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Kaulana Kanekoa & Vince Esquire

 

Answer by Totty!!!
Submitted on 9/25/2006
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Have you ever heart the version of "maruscha" - a german female DJ! Techno Version back in the 90s... As I'm very young that was the first version I've heart of. But I'd prefer IZ's!!! ;-)

 

Answer by kuchkuch
Submitted on 9/26/2006
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a young canadian singer Aselin Debison did the same version as Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and is hugely popular in Japan and Korea.

 

Answer by groucho
Submitted on 9/26/2006
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Israel Kamakawi'olesang SOTR in both "Meet Joe Black" and "Finding Forrester" films. Thomas Newman is the musical scorer for "Meet Joe Black" and he does not sing. The one version that totally blew me away is Tori Amos from her "Hey Jupiter" ep. Overall I like the versions of this song by Ella Fitzgerald, Israel Kamakawi'ole Tori Amos, Carrie Smith and especially Jevetta Steele (from the movie "Corrina Corrina").

 

Answer by Rob390
Submitted on 9/29/2006
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Where can I download this song for free?

 

Answer by bear87
Submitted on 10/12/2006
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The song sung in the episode of er when green died was over the rainbow by Bill Frisell i know because i just three days trying to find on that exact version on the net don't get it confused with the version by Iz, or Isreal, it was actually only put out on movie soundtrack for finding forrester staring sean connery if you want to confirm it for yourself just go to amazon.com look the movie soundtrack for finding forrester and listen to the sample they have and nobody has the song for free as far as i can tell remember 3 days

 

Answer by sickandtired
Submitted on 10/14/2006
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That song is just absolutely beautiful. Brings me to tears everytime I hear it. S&T

 

Answer by M.Allen
Submitted on 10/14/2006
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Tiger Okoshi of Tiger's Baku does a Solo Trumpet version of "Over the Rainbow" that is a beautiful rendition. Any instrumental enthusiasts out there will love it, along with the rest of his music.

 

Answer by razs
Submitted on 10/17/2006
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To answer someone somewhere on this post about whether it was humming/instrumental in the beginning....it was both. Bruddah IZ was strumming a ukelele.

 

Answer by irene
Submitted on 10/17/2006
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also there was a guy named gerard joling who also sang it look it up its a good version also

 

Answer by Rac
Submitted on 10/27/2006
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tHE "JAZZY" VERSION OD THE SONG WAS DONE BY LIVINGSTON TAYLOR (YOUNGER BROTHER OF JAMES) AN EXCELLENT VERSION WITH AMAZING GUITAR WORK.  ALSO DONE BY KENNY RANKIN BUT I THINK TAYLOR'S VERSION IS THE BETTER ONE SECOND ONLY TO IZ'S VERSION  WHICH BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES EVERYTIME I HEAR IT

 

Answer by becoolo.k
Submitted on 10/28/2006
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I know another version of somewhere over the rainbow from marusha and queen there both quite good. but the best is for sure from israel i like it a lot.

 

Answer by Rose of Sharon
Submitted on 10/31/2006
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So the ER version of "Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" is by IZ, but he recorded several variations of the medley during his career.  The version on ER is from the album "Racing Future" and can be downloaded here for free: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=118138263 This is the solo version, with him accompanying himself on ukulele

 

Answer by N'ko
Submitted on 11/5/2006
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http://php.chol.com/~aidljigi/sound/IsraelKamakawiwo_Somewhere.mp3 Much Love

 

Answer by chfuji
Submitted on 11/16/2006
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I don't know how many of you still read this board or still have your questions unanswered.  However, in regards to the majority of questions posted on here about most of the versions of SOTR used in a number of Hollywood productions, please refer to this article http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/03/09/DDGNKBLRRV1.DTL Thank you for supporting Hawaiian artists who deserve the support.

 

Answer by buzzy
Submitted on 11/18/2006
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http://profile.imeem.com/i_c53/music/3qNUsXD6/somewhere_over_the_rainbow_wh/

 

Answer by RipperFox
Submitted on 11/28/2006
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Would anyone care to email me a MP3 on the version on 50 first dates? robmaison@gmail.com

 

Answer by Sam
Submitted on 12/9/2006
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This is a truly amazing song so calm and nice

 

Answer by At what cost?
Submitted on 12/12/2006
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How about paying for it instead of stealing someones work.

 

Answer by wissblow
Submitted on 12/16/2006
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Israel Kamakawiwo'ole- "Over the Rainbow". This version is the best. It makes you dream for freedom like.."El Condor Passa"

 

Answer by lckbvjklgjh
Submitted on 12/21/2006
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v;NBC;NLRB;cluck;clavicle;dofkjsdhvcdhsdiufhdkcvhskjdhfsduhfsdu

 

Answer by simmo
Submitted on 12/24/2006
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are we talking about the version of the song that has been on radio 2 lately cos i love it and i'vbeen looking for it for some time. thanks all. x

 

Answer by kelly
Submitted on 12/31/2006
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i did a dance to this and my dog cried

 

Answer by WngsThtWrk
Submitted on 1/2/2007
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You can download and see a video of this song at youtube.com

 

Answer by theoldbear
Submitted on 1/2/2007
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This song was played as the processional for the most beautiful wedding I've ever been a part of, and I've performed around 400!  And it was the IZ version.  The video of the wedding features the song, and it is incredible, shot on the beach at Naples, FLorida!

 

Answer by paulmulcahy
Submitted on 1/9/2007
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I met Iz when I lived in St. Louis Heights just  up the hill from U. Manoa in 1990. He was huge and gentle like an elephant, with a soft reassuring voice as he consoled me about my problems as a new haole, not yet kamaaina status. "Remember when you are troubled, you are in the storm, and you can't see a way out. But after every storm, the clouds break... and there is always a rainbow my friend."

 

Answer by slammer
Submitted on 2/5/2007
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hey people, I'mlooking for the artist that did the scaw/rock version of over the rainbow. anyone know who it is??

 

Answer by tbear
Submitted on 2/6/2007
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If you doubters will go to google and type in Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and look for link by Winkpedia you will find out he sang most of the songs you were looking for.

 

Answer by buster6
Submitted on 2/16/2007
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has tom waits recorded this song or someone with simular voice

 

Answer by Arden
Submitted on 2/20/2007
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Perhaps better late than never (I just found this page years after the questions asked so maybe someone else may too.) While I agree the Bruddah IZ version sends chills down your sides and is definitive, another enjoyable version can be found on the 1973 Capricorn Records album # CP 0114 "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Livingston Taylor (James Taylor's kid brother) or on the 45 RRM single from that album, CPR 0032.

 

Answer by Maggie
Submitted on 3/4/2007
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You can download the song from itunes for 99 cents - just search "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". It was the first thing that popped up. As others have said, the singer is Israel Kamakawiwo`ole.

 

Answer by cindy parker
Submitted on 3/8/2007
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I was just introduced to the artist Iz..His version of some where over the rainbow was picked for our moms tribute CD...is was truly perfect. Why a rainbow song...A rainbow appeared minutes within my mamas passing..thanks for cell phone cameras we now use "mamas rainbow" as screen savers in all our families homes. some where over that rainbow she lives...

 

Answer by stace
Submitted on 3/12/2007
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an amazing beautiful song a true treasure

 

Answer by Shebo
Submitted on 3/31/2007
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Soooo cool - this IZ version is beautiful and emotional at the same time. I love it to bits - my all time favourtie.

 

Answer by Phil
Submitted on 4/9/2007
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The great Doo-wop version was done by the demensions (sic)

 

Answer by Kingism
Submitted on 4/10/2007
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In The Wizard of Oz, Over the Rainbow, part of the song was cut from the film. An additional verse was to play when Dorothy was locked in a room in the witch's castle, helplessly awaiting death as the witch's hourglass ran out. A rehearsal recording of the song survives and was included in the Deluxe CD set. In that rendition, Dorothy weeps her way through it, unable to finish, concluding with a tear-filled, "I'm frightened, Auntie Em; I'm frightened!" Garland's tearful rendition of this extra verse was reportedly deemed so heart-wrenching that it was edited from the film, in order to spare young viewers from its powerful emotions, especially given the startling scene that immediately followed it. Modern-day recordings of the song Sam Harris performed a winning rendition on the first season of the original Star Search. Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Eric Clapton, Jerry Lee Lewis, Kylie Minogue, Rufus Wainwright, Celtic Woman (with Órla Fallon) Garland's daughters Liza Minnelli and Lorna Luft have sung the song in concert. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (Meet Joe Black, Finding Forrester, and 50 First Dates) James Stewart ( in The Philadelphia Story) Vincent Price Elisabeth Andreassen The Demensions (doo-wop version in 1960) Diana Ross (1990 Academy Awards) Kenny Everett Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Joe Satriani Ritchie Blackmore The Smashing Pumpkins (live concert album Earphoria) Ray Charles's (Genius Loves Company) as a duet with Johnny Mathis. Oliver Field Jane MonheitKimberley Locke. Kyla Sarah Geronimo & Sheryn Regis Angela Chang David Tao Goh Kheng Long Tim Kylie Minogue's Angela Chang Aretha Franklin Art Tatum Aselin Debison Barbra Streisand Bette Midler Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs Blink 182 Bob Marley Bobby McFerrin The Blanks (in the Scrubs episode "My Way Home" as the Worthless Peons) Buckethead (recorded as Somewhere over the Slaughterhouse) Carly Simon Catherine Wagener Carnie Wilson Céline Dion Celtic Woman Chad Mitchell Trio Chet Baker Connie Francis Cosmic Gate Dana Dave Brubeck Dave Koz David Bowie David Grisman Deep Purple Dizzy Gillespie Doris Day Edyta Gorniak Ella Fitzgerald Elizabeth Marvelly Eric Clapton Erroll Garner Eva Cassidy Eydie Gormé Faith Hill Frank Sinatra Freddie Wadling Glenn Miller Guy Sebastian Harry Connick, Jr. Harry Nilsson Il Divo Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Jackie Wilson Jake Shimabukuro James Galway Jane Monheit Jerry Lee Lewis Jewel Jim Brickman Jimi Hendrix Jingle Cats Jo Stafford John Martyn Johnny Mathis Joey Foxx Jon Edmiston Katharine McPhee Katherine Jenkins Keith Jarrett Kenny G Kimberley Locke Kirk Whalum Kyla Kylie Minogue Leon Russell Leona Lewis Liberace Linda Eder Livington Taylor Louis Prima Maceo Parker Mägo de Oz Mandy Patinkin Mariah Carey Martin Taylor Martina McBride Marusha Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Melanie C Melissa Manchester melody. Metallica Michael Ball Mormon Tabernacle Choir Nana Mouskouri Norah Jones Olivia Newton-John Oscar Peterson Patti LaBelle Phil Collins Phish Plácido Domingo The Platters Queen Rainbow Ray Charles Reel Big Fish Renee Fleming Renee Olstead Richard Clayderman Richard Elliot Ricki-Lee Coulter Rosenshontz Sam Harris Sandy Patty Sarah Vaughan Selena Shawn McDonald Shayne Ward Shirley Bassey Stan Getz Stan Kenton Stanley Jordan Steve Stevens Steve Vai Susannah McCorkle The Flaming Lips The Innocence Mission The Mystics The Ohio Players The Platters The Ramones Tiny Tim Tom Jones Tommy Emmanuel Tony Bennett Tori Amos Vic Damone Willie Nelson Leona Lewis Chris Impellitteri Gene Vincent

 

Answer by Kingism
Submitted on 4/10/2007
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In The Wizard of Oz, Over the Rainbow, part of the song was cut from the film. An additional verse was to play when Dorothy was locked in a room in the witch's castle, helplessly awaiting death as the witch's hourglass ran out. A rehearsal recording of the song survives and was included in the Deluxe CD set. In that rendition, Dorothy weeps her way through it, unable to finish, concluding with a tear-filled, "I'm frightened, Auntie Em; I'm frightened!" Garland's tearful rendition of this extra verse was reportedly deemed so heart-wrenching that it was edited from the film, in order to spare young viewers from its powerful emotions, especially given the startling scene that immediately followed it. Modern-day recordings of the song Sam Harris performed a winning rendition on the first season of the original Star Search. Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Eric Clapton, Jerry Lee Lewis, Kylie Minogue, Rufus Wainwright, Celtic Woman (with Órla Fallon) Garland's daughters Liza Minnelli and Lorna Luft have sung the song in concert. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (Meet Joe Black, Finding Forrester, and 50 First Dates) James Stewart ( in The Philadelphia Story) Vincent Price Elisabeth Andreassen The Demensions (doo-wop version in 1960) Diana Ross (1990 Academy Awards) Kenny Everett Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Joe Satriani Ritchie Blackmore The Smashing Pumpkins (live concert album Earphoria) Ray Charles's (Genius Loves Company) as a duet with Johnny Mathis. Oliver Field Jane MonheitKimberley Locke. Kyla Sarah Geronimo & Sheryn Regis Angela Chang David Tao Goh Kheng Long Tim Kylie Minogue's Angela Chang Aretha Franklin Art Tatum Aselin Debison Barbra Streisand Bette Midler Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs Blink 182 Bob Marley Bobby McFerrin The Blanks (in the Scrubs episode "My Way Home" as the Worthless Peons) Buckethead (recorded as Somewhere over the Slaughterhouse) Carly Simon Catherine Wagener Carnie Wilson Céline Dion Celtic Woman Chad Mitchell Trio Chet Baker Connie Francis Cosmic Gate Dana Dave Brubeck Dave Koz David Bowie David Grisman Deep Purple Dizzy Gillespie Doris Day Edyta Gorniak Ella Fitzgerald Elizabeth Marvelly Eric Clapton Erroll Garner Eva Cassidy Eydie Gormé Faith Hill Frank Sinatra Freddie Wadling Glenn Miller Guy Sebastian Harry Connick, Jr. Harry Nilsson Il Divo Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Jackie Wilson Jake Shimabukuro James Galway Jane Monheit Jerry Lee Lewis Jewel Jim Brickman Jimi Hendrix Jingle Cats Jo Stafford John Martyn Johnny Mathis Joey Foxx Jon Edmiston Katharine McPhee Katherine Jenkins Keith Jarrett Kenny G Kimberley Locke Kirk Whalum Kyla Kylie Minogue Leon Russell Leona Lewis Liberace Linda Eder Livington Taylor Louis Prima Maceo Parker Mägo de Oz Mandy Patinkin Mariah Carey Martin Taylor Martina McBride Marusha Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Melanie C Melissa Manchester melody. Metallica Michael Ball Mormon Tabernacle Choir Nana Mouskouri Norah Jones Olivia Newton-John Oscar Peterson Patti LaBelle Phil Collins Phish Plácido Domingo The Platters Queen Rainbow Ray Charles Reel Big Fish Renee Fleming Renee Olstead Richard Clayderman Richard Elliot Ricki-Lee Coulter Rosenshontz Sam Harris Sandy Patty Sarah Vaughan Selena Shawn McDonald Shayne Ward Shirley Bassey Stan Getz Stan Kenton Stanley Jordan Steve Stevens Steve Vai Susannah McCorkle The Flaming Lips The Innocence Mission The Mystics The Ohio Players The Platters The Ramones Tiny Tim Tom Jones Tommy Emmanuel Tony Bennett Tori Amos Vic Damone Willie Nelson Leona Lewis Chris Impellitteri Gene Vincent

 

Answer by kellylfc
Submitted on 4/27/2007
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THANK YOU THANK YOU IT WAS ISRAEL KAMAKAWIWO AND NOW IAM GONA GET HIS ALBUM THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN

 

Answer by Fanaddicts
Submitted on 4/27/2007
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http://www.dannycouchfanaddicts.com/whenhawaiiansfall.htm Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo`ole  Brudda IZ, as he WAS affectionately known. If you want some facts about one of the most famous and most beloved HAWAIIAN singers of all time come visit my page on IZ. I'm sure it will answer some of your questions. IZ single handedly brought Hawaiian music in the limelight, and made it visible on TV, radio and commercials worldwide. He is the most aired Hawaiian singer to date and no matter where you may live, chances are you have heard him.. NOT reggea...Hawaiian. The Giant man with the heart of a lamb.   May 1959-June 1997 Brudda IZ, as he was affectionately known, Hawaiian vocalist known to many simply as "IZ," Best Known As: Super-sized Hawaiian singer with his little ukulele, who's song "Over The Rainbow" was included in the soundtrack of the movie, Meet Joe Black and Finding Forrester and Made; starring Vince Vaughan and Jon Favreau. January 29, 2001, America On Line (AOL) included information on IZ on their welcome screen, unheard of for a Hawaiian musician. Millions of AOL subscribers were introduced to IZ and his music as they logged on-line. It played during Anthony Edwards' touching farewell performance on NBC's ER television series in 2002. Viewed by 50 million people. Following the exposure of IZ's music in ER, he was featured in People Magazine (30,000,000 circulation) and Parade Magazine (35,900,000 circulation and 77,600,000 readership). Also in 2002, IZ's music has been featured in the NBC series Providence slated to be a part of Fox's series Pasadena. Even today remains one of the top selling Hawaiian albums in the world.

 

Answer by Janna
Submitted on 4/30/2007
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there was a version of this song I believe but it's a woman humming it...it was in 2 commercials, one with a cute black kids catching fireflies and the other is a blonde woman and a little girl eating rice krispies...who does this version?

 

Answer by Spadge
Submitted on 5/1/2007
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I have some interesting Trivia regarding this song.  The song was initially recorded and was to be used on "The Wizard of Oz" film. At one point during the film's development, "Over The Rainbow" was considered for cutting from the film, because of some concerns that it would slow the pace of the film. Studio executives saw an advanced screening before it's release and thought it was disgraceful that an MGM star would be seen singing on a farm. For that reason, Over the Rainbow was cut from the film, but re-edited in at the last minute.  I believe the directors made that decision just days before it's official release.  A good decision indeed!  It won Oscars for best song and best original score.

 

Answer by oisincvera
Submitted on 5/14/2007
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Beautiful song and video, check it out. http://lmsilvero.blogspot.com/2007/02/menusi c-de-hoy-iz-israel-kamakawiwoole.html Oisin C. Vera

 

Answer by oisincvera
Submitted on 5/14/2007
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v3BgwlmecE

 

Answer by jen
Submitted on 5/27/2007
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who sang somewhere over the rainbow at the end of Pay It Forward. I'm pretty sure it was somewhere over the rainbow, if not what was it ? thanx

 

Answer by marie from france !!!!
Submitted on 5/30/2007
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heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy guys !!! i've found ! it's just aselin debison, a little girl, on her album "sweet is the melody" : it's the reggae version of somewhere-wonderful !!! enjoyyyyy !!! http://olivelela.vox.com/library/post/aselin-debison-et-cette-enfoir%C3%A9e-de-fil-de-citron-vert.html

 

Answer by Zebozaboz
Submitted on 6/15/2007
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what is what song from 50 first dates it was on when drew barrymore and adam sandler had the very first kiss.also it was on when they were dancing hey umm just wondering?

 

Answer by Zebozaboz
Submitted on 6/15/2007
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what is what song from 50 first dates it was on when drew barrymore and adam sandler had the very first kiss.also it was on when they were dancing hey umm just wondering?

 

Answer by Jimmyjoe
Submitted on 7/15/2007
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There are several fantastic versions of this song, Kylie Minogue performed a live version on her Showgirl and Showgirl Homecoming tours. Check that out on YouTube. She was high above the audience on a crescent moon.

 

Answer by distanceswimmer
Submitted on 7/20/2007
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this is a site that has Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's version of somewhere over the rainbow http://www.twango.com/media/benitezja.public/benitezja.10046

 

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