Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo Ole

Beloved Israel Iz Ka ano i Kamakawiwo Ole sings his renowned medley of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and What a Wonderful Israel was among the most celebrated of Hawaiian performers with a kind and gentle spirit that is evident in his touching voice. He tragically died in 1997 of an heart attack at an early age (38) and has been sorely missed by his many adoring fans. According to Wikipedia: The Hawaii State Flag flew at halfstaff on July 10, 1997, the day of Kamakawiwoʻole s funeral. His koa wood coffin lay in state at the Capitol building in Honolulu. He was the third person in Hawaiian history to be awarded this honor, and the only one who was not a government official. Approximately ten thousand people attended the The 64 photos of Rainbows were selected from Google and Bing image searches for rainbow to help visualize Israel s soaring words and melodious Spirit that still touches and insp