Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole's Iconic Performance at 1996 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. 

Had the honor of meeting him a few times from 92-93. I was a courier during that time and used to deliver parcels to his address. He was a very humble person and we had a few nice conversations. He is strongly missed by all.

I'm crying because this dude had no life expectancy with that weight and he could still pour his soul into his music. damn

Very impressive breathing control given his physical state, such a lovely and talented human. You are missed IZ

The way they hugged him at the end of that song... it's like they knew he had very little time left.

I can't watch this without crying. It's like watching a living funeral as a dying man gives a shout out to the world he is leaving behind. He was such a beautiful soul who suffered so much but choose to give as much of himself as he could one last time.

I was expecting to see some mean comments on here, but all I see is love and respect. This talent and beauty can only bring out the good in people.

In 1988 late Israel kamakawiwo'ole called sound studio at 3am and asked if he could come record, because he had an idea. He was so polite the sound studio said yes even though it was too late. 15 minutes later he showed up, sang and played his ukulele and recorded " Over the rainbow "in just one take.

He had every single grown man crying in there. Such a beautiful man, kinda wish I could hug him myself.

Imagine if he was around for the Lilo and Stitch soundtrack

God knew he had to give Braddah IZ a big body to be able to hold that big heart he had. ❤️

I'm from South Africa I didn't know anything about him but when I heard about him through U Tube channel his music really touched me.He made history with his gift for generations to come. A true legend. May he rest in peace.

I moved to Hawaii just two days after his death...I didn't know who he was...But I found out who he was after the entire state was devastated...And I became a fan...a late fan...RIP IZ...

I worked in Waikiki in the mid 80's, when IZ would walk through the International Market Place on his way to work at the Hafbrau, a German restaurant under Farrells Ice Cream shop. Each time I saw him walk by I greeted him with a big smile, thinking how wonderful to have the real thing come to Waikiki, and thought, do these people around here realize what an honor it is to be in his presence. One day when I wasn't busy he stopped to talk (joke and laugh) with me and we became friends. We recognized each other as having Jesus in our hearts. One day on my break I went to see him at his work place. We chatted with the bar keep and then it was time for IZ to start his 1st set. As soon as he began to sing my jaw dropped! OH MY GOD! I looked at the bar keep and he said YEAH! The Magnificent Beautiful Voice of a God! IZ brought a lot of JOY to the people who had the pleasure of hearing him sing. That voice opened the hearts of the tourists and That is very healing. If only I could hear him sing one more time, like when he was in his prime. Not long after that he became famous. Well, he was already famous in Las Vegas. Lots of Hawaiians live there. Then his fame grew here in Hawaii and flourished around the country and parts of the world. He was a very pricipled person and a good influence for the people in his life.

I was privileged to have seen him play at many baby luaus back in the day. His brother Skippy was still around playing with the Makaha Sons Of Ni’ihau! His music will forever live on!!! Miss you, and love ❤️ you Iz!!!!

Iz my brother rip. I play this song every time I think of my wife that I lost to cancer. Thank you my brother for the wonderful gift you left us . Love you brother.

OMG, watching him sing with his oxygen nasal cannula-totally brought the tears! Watching on his "61st" birthday, miss him!

His voice is pure like softly rolling ocean waves and as distinct as the clouds above them

I am not Hawaiian but something about this man, willing to sing his spirit free no matter the haters. God bless IZ. You touched many hearts.

I remember watching this on TV back in the day. IZ was not only loved by the musicians, but the whole state of Hawaii. The band members that joined him on stage mid song are the original members that made up the Makaha Sons of Ni’ihau with his brother Skippy. When IZ passed, he was given a ceremony that paralleled that of a dignitary. IZ was one of a kind musician with a heart bigger than his body. #ripiz

Tears in my eyes. This should be an example for all. Unity, compassion, respect and most importantly, love one another

Aloha....Iz. I played your music outside my window in Palermo Sicily on vacation so everyone can hear you around the world. FOREVER! Surfing CPA Hawaii

You can tell everybody knows there's not much time left. Beautiful that his loved ones had such a chance to celebrate him while he was still there. Aloha from Canada 2020

*Our earth was lucky to have him*

he’s not dead, he’s watching from above the rainbow.

Rest in peace IZ You are the reason we are getting hope in our lives at these hard times You will always be in our hearts 💛

Oxygen and all the man still sings so wonderfully. Man i wish IZ was still with us. His soul always was bright and beautiful. Wish i could have seen you IZ. One day over the rainbow i will.

To sing that well while on oxygen is simply amazing

You know a song is powerful when it brings you to tears without even knowing whats being said, such a powerful and emotionally impactful voice.

From someone from ireland love IZ i watch this often xxxx

I admit that I have no idea what he's singing about. But man, what beautiful man with an incredible voice ❤️

Mad respect for IZ, performing despite the condition he's in. I hope you're happy where ever you are. You'll forever be loved.

He was such a beautiful man,He is missed by so many people.I wish he was still here with us all.Will always have you on my mind brother.When my mom died I played his song over the rainbow for he.Love Always

We send love from Africa,Rest in power soldier…Big Respect ✊🏿

I didnt realize I couldn't understand the language till I read the comments. I just knew it was a beautiful song performed by a beautiful human. I love his voice. It is so beautiful 💙 yes I cried like a baby throughout the video because it was so powerfully beautiful 💙

Could you hear them crying during that hug at the end? that hit me deep, deep in my soul

White guy that lived in Hawaii for 8 years. Still tear up when I hear this song and when I hear IZ. A voice and energy that was a gift given by the higher powers. Mahalo to them and IZ.❤

Music like this for all artists is what we need to feed our souls

So much good heart, there's healing in such a genuine voice.

You cannot call yourself a human if this doesn’t make you cry. Watched this for the 4th time and it always brings be to tears.

Someone truly dies forever when their name is spoken for the last time. Let's make sure that never happens to this legend.

When music is sung with the soul , it moves hearts 🇧🇷🇧🇷

Beautifull. My dad loved his somewhere over the rainbow. Played it at his funeral a cpl days ago.

Always love your traditions, your culture, your heritage. Never be ashamed of who you are and where you came from.

His voice like a precious gem wouldn't be derailed by his outward deteriorating health. Wow! What a perfect way to celebrate humanity! Thanks to google!

Such a beautiful soul. We all miss you Iz

I am from India. I swear I don't understand a word, have nothing at all related to him but his voice moved me. May your soul rest in peace. Waheguru mehar krn.

Izzy you are so loved by so many of us, you gave so much of yourself for the great people of Hawaii and the world 🌈Your music is here for all time. It will continue to gives us joy listening to you and your music. 🕊Rest in Power 🕊Rest in Peace🕊

He was a wizard, he was a master, Love you IZ. Playing his good music this 2021.

Met Iz when a band I was part of from the Big Island shared the stage with the Sons back in the 70's out in Makaha. It was the first real concert for us and they were just getting started too. We were all young then, and gave each other aloha, we really liked each other's music. I didn't see him for many years after that and by then the whole world knew his name, but I was touched when he remembered me, and shared aloha once more. Going to love him always.

I lived there on the island for 61/2 years and I still will never forget the day of his death when the island stood still when his ashes were spread along the ocean, i still get goosebumps Rip ise

These are the songs where you dont know a damn word or what it means but its so beautiful and makes you so emotional even though you dont know the man or what he went through. It takes some true power to make people feel that way from then to now to future generations, R.I.P IZ you will be missed forever.

His voice just moves me time and time again. Pure beauty

Such a treasure, gone way too soon. Saw all the band in the 80’s at a bar called the El Rancho. Unbelievable and something that I have never forgotten. Live Pono. Aloha

He is not dead. Here we are 2019 watching and listening to him. To the haters, nobody will remember your name.

One like is not enough to show respect for this gentlemen...thank you for leaving such a wonderful piece of music for us!!! You surely are resting well over that beautiful rainbow

Loved his music as a child but now as an adult his songs just hit different, can't help but have at least one tear roll down my face....R.I.P Bradda Iz, we all know you still smiling up there. To all the people who disliked...🖕🖕🖕

I wish I had the honor of meeting him. In my troubling times I’ve listened to his songs and they comfort me. Thank you brother for your words, for your music. Aloha Brother...

I love you brother Iz! Thanks for the Spirit filled talented music that put so many people at peace. Thanks for speaking up for God and your beautiful Hawaii, thanks for working with the prisoners and the troubled youth. In spite of any weight issue you had, you found strong ways to fulfill your call. Happy for you! See you in Heaven brother IZ! 😃

Why can't we all live together and love one another in peace? This brings my heart to tears and puts a smile on my soul.

I still listen to it and I cry it moves me to the depths of my being

I imagine the effort and the love he has to make to sing this song, with oxigen, without air, only with the love of his heart

HIS VOICE AND MUSIC LITERALLY TOUCHED MY SOUL.... REST IN PREACE IZ XOXOXOX

Imagine what it would feel like performing a song they you and your band shared together knowing this is the last time you will all sing it together,,,,respect

Beautiful man with beautiful spirit. Heaven is blessed with his music.

Every time I hear a single note from IZ my body shivers with FUNKLES. Ohhhhhhh you IZ are/were wondrous

Respect this man ♥️ My one of the favorite singer. Love from India 🇮🇳

Wow he brought so many people to tears. Beautiful

People are still very talented to this day, but too many people are scared to sing like this, the world has become too judgemental and fucked up. We need more people like this man

This IS Love! ❤⚘❤ Thank You for this concert of this beautiful soul. RIP Israel Izzy. Thank You for your music, that pierces my soul.

Bless his soul, let us be reminded of his beautiful and positive spirit when we listen to his music. Mahalo IZ Kamakawiwo'ole !

I don’t know what it is but every time I watch this, the message and everything puts me at ease and emotional man oh man love you big guy

I wish he is still around to sing for us. He is truly an Amazing and Inspiring Singer. I miss you IZ.

He died less than a year after this concert. What a man and what a talent he was. God Bless his family and MANY friends. My guess is he sings for the Lord now and will NEVER be sick again !

That hit me hard when they were hugging and crying together at the end of the first song. 😭😭

Nothing like a good cry... Such a beautiful voice, AND heart💧💧💧 he was one of the greats, mahalo

Rare talent to die young,but to live forever.

Thank you IZ! I found ur music after you were gone, but your music lives on. I’m assured I’ll meet you soon after I see JESUS face to face!🥰🥰♥️🥰🥰

So this randomly came to me, I'm really glad I clicked on it. Listening to "IZ" sing and reading the comments on here made me feel really good and actually brings my faith back to humanity, especially with all this madness going on in the world.

Brings tears to my eyes. Love you Brother IZ, you brought together the Natives Hawaiians with your love, music and kindness...You would be proud of your fellow Hawaiians on the Mauna, if you were here today, but we know you are watching in Hawaiian Heaven...The most gentle soul that was on Earth. Rest in Peace and Love, Brother IZ!

This video came randomly to me in recommended, idk why see people making jokes about his size, I'm just paying attention to his talent, playing and singing at the same time while doing it very good

Over the Rainbow will be played at my Mom's funeral, she cry's every time I play it for her. I will be the one crying when I play that day! We just love his voice and is sadly missed.

What an inspirational person!! What a strong and unfathomable deep mind this man has!!!! Wisdom in abundance!! Listen and learn!!!

I have an autographed CD from him when he preformed on the Big Island many years ago. Legend.

His voice is so emotional I do love it.

A gentle soul with a voice that can cure depression...i listen to this every morning to help me be thankful for everything... one step at a time.

Я из России и восхищаюсь этим исполнителем. Спасибо тебе, большой человек с большим сердцем. До слез.

Breaks my heart to see someone get so big like that. He was blessed to have a wonderful talent that could benefit those around him who listened.

The emotion you can get from a language you can't understand suggests that words are more than signifiers

We were all sad to see you pass Iz. You message is for for all kids everywhere..ALOHA

Even with oxygen tubes up his nose he thrilled the audience...the show must go on was a strong force with him...R.I.P big fella.

He was one of the greatest and he gave us a part of his heart and I think,we must that careful give to the people we know.

His statement towards culture heritage is so unbelievably true . Dont forget the past , only question yours and theirs future in it all ..

the fact that hes preforming on oxygen he should be in rock in roll hall of fame

No idea what he's saying but his music makes me cry and I'm not even a Hawaiian. Just the thought of how universally loved this man was by all the people of Hawaii.

Omg seeing him with the oxygen tubes and the man crying in the audience is making me cry so much right now. 😭😢😢😢😢

IZ is inspiring a spiritual awaking within me. Thank you brotha. I never knew you, but i will when i get there. God bless

I don't understand any word of the song, but that soulfulness of his voice and the music is enough to make anyone cry....

Am lucky that i found you. :) Don't know why i cry everytime i hear you.Such a great man with a beautiful voice.Iz you are always somewhere over the rainbow..

I THANK YOU… BEAUTIFUL GIANT LOVING SPIRITS

i dont know why, i dont even know him or his songs, but this made my tears rolling down my cheek