This Unique Music Video of ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ Has Been Viewed Over 800 millions Times

“Somewhere Over The Rainbow” is pretty much everybody’s favorite song ever. Maybe not everyone’s, but even if you hate it, you probably know all the words. I can sing every note just not very well. Every time I hear this amazing song, I’m taken back to my childhood, and I’m a child watching “The Wizard Of Oz” again and again and again.

Many people don’t know that after the hit movie, the song was a hit for many other artists over the years, including Israel Ka’ano’i Kamakawiwo’ole, a Hawaiian musician. Most of us associate “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” with Dorothy. However, Israel (Izzy) brings something very special to the song.

Sadly, he is no longer with us as in 1997, Izzy passed due to complications with his cardiac and respiratory systems. His voice is still with us, and it still soars “Over The Rainbow.” Take a listen for yourself below, and you will see and hear why this video has amassed over 800 million views.




Credit photo/video: Youtube