I don't know why people are fighting in comments about this song. This is a beautiful song sung by a beautiful man...How he looked is irrelevant because he had a beautiful soul...just love the music and be happy.
And the reason he was large wasnt because it ran in the family or cuz he ate alot it is to hild his big heart and it was because he needed a place to hold all of the love he had for everyone and the care he gave to everyone so love him for his talent and his big heart and syop hating on him his is and alway will be better then you haters ever will!
***** he was Samoan. Samoans tend to be big people. I know this because 3 of my closest friends are Samoan. I also know they tend to become diabetic even when they're bone skinny. It's called genetic mutation. There's something in their DNA that isn't "normal" compared to most people.
its the rare to hear someones voice and be calmed by it like a mother comforting a new born his voice is soothing and seems to tell you hey its gonna be ok .
because he dosnt just sing it he means it, the songs he chooses to sing are powerful. I wish I had half the hart he does/did. WOW what a soft beautiful soul. Commercial singers cant create what comes from the heart like Izy
This dude had a true angel's voice. He was sent to earth by some greater power than all of us to prove the existence of angels. When you're an angel it doesn't matter what your physical body looks like, cos the profund impact your angelic qualities leave behind are way more important. Iz's life was short cos God (or whoever) only lends us the angels for a little while. Thank you Angel Iz.
You could see that he really felt the music as he played and sang...that's the kind of muscician you can respect. A good man and good music can unite people in ways nothing else can. The song is...amazing. If only everyone could listen to this, and music like it, we would all feel better and live better... It's too abd he died when I was so young. I would ahve loved to go to Hawaii someday to meet him. Just to say hi. Just to experience this beautiful music..
tears flow each time I think of Iz.....if you ever saw him; heard him, or worked together- you know......he was so amazingly wonderfully kind and spiritual..he is truly missed. Aloha, Ke Akua. And Kia Ora from New Zealand. Braddah IZ- you are loved here as well. And best wishes to John, Moon & Jerome.
My opinion: I just discovered this song a few days ago. I've listened to it everyday, a lot, and today it is so sweet sounding that it makes me cry.... the shallow people who make fun of his weight are annoying to me. I think IZ looks as cute as a little button strumming on the beach in his cute little hat. Adorable, gorgeously beautiful song!!
After my rant yesterday, I'd simply like to say that I'm totally having this as a song at my funeral, maybe as I'm being carried out or some such. This who weren't weeping before, will be crying like babies after this plays!
Eventually, a talented singer appears and makes a well known song his own. This is what Iz did, and every time I hear this beautiful song I'll think about him. Incredible!
WOW! I don't know when he passed away, but this is awesome! I mean this song speaks to me! I mean! I'm speechless! This song makes so much emotion rush through me like a stampede of Thunder beasts(Buffalo).I truly don't have a clue where the emotions come from. Yet I still listen to it. I honestly can't think of something to say because this song is sooo GOOD! Hay Chihuahua!
I wish I could have met him, he seems so soulful. This is the Coolest Over the rainbow version I have ever heard. God Bless his remaining friends & Family.
Je ne m'en lasse pas dommage qu'on connaisse cet artiste si tard! Il aurai mérité d'être plus connu, tant de douceur et une voix si belle! Paix à son âme et que la haut il continue à chanter
Such a beautiful voice and shining personality is a gift from God to all of us. His life had meaning even in his death and for many generations to come. Happiness just flows from him.
OMG!!!!! One of Theeeeeeeeeeeeeee Most Beautifullll, sweet, calming, serene, mellow, touching song i have EVER heard in my Life!!! I Tear up just listening to this....so goddam beautiful! I could listen to this one day at the beach, just relaxing and keeping it irie in the Caribbean!! I am at a loss for words! What a masterpiece! RIP Angel Israel!!!
the first time I saw this video, I dreamt about it three times the night I saw it... in talking to my Elders, they said I found healing in it message... All My Relations...
he was a big man with a big heart!...he sang like an angel....and look how many people loved him!...all of you who posted comments about his size should be ashamed of yourselves!...wait till' you lose someone dear to you...it wont be so funny then!
When ever I listen to this wonderful version of 'OVER THE RAINBOW' , I can not help but think to myself, how amazing that such a big, big man, can have such a gentle, soft warm voice..... Brilliant song !
the first time i heard this song, i got a shiver down my spine and goosebumps, it makes you feel ralexed and makes you think if your loved ones. amazing song and an amazing guy. R.I.P IZ wish i knew you (L)
This is The version of this song, he took it to the place of the immortals, where he dwells now. Thank you man. it is artists like you the ones that really make music a living being. Gracias! te amo!
Everytime I hear Israel sing this song, I smile. Such beauty and such love comes through it takes my soul far from all cares. He may not have been with us on this earth for long, but his spirit lives on! Namaste'
The best version of Somewhere over the rainbow that I've ever heard. What a great voice! It's so sad to know very late about Israel. It's impressive to see how many people loved him.
My god , the love I have for his song is impossible to express as is the the hatred and sorrow I feel when I hear this, ( it was played at my best friends funeral when he died at 12 years old )
Out of all the songs I've have listen to, This is the number one song that beats them all. Now I know he's in a better place not suffering no more and I know in heaven that he is still entertaining god and everyone up in heaven with his beautiful music. No one can never put him down. His legacy lives on through his music and his fans. We can only visit him in our hearts and in our dreams. R.I.P. Uncle IZ WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH.
IZ. Bro, this little Scottish girl will Love you for ever. Thank you for the beautiful music. You are in my heart forever. Hawaiii is the most beautiful culture. On the planet. Love from Scotland,
This man's purpose in life was to remind people like sceptical me that something/someone greater than all of us is running this show ie. life. Iz's voice proves once and for all the existence of angels. I truly believe Iz was put on earth in this body for such a short time for a reason. The world had to hear this angel's voice and once enough of us had heard so that enough people believed, God (or whoever) took him back. Thank you Angel Iz.
I did not cry a tear when this man died. This amazing man who had touched so many people through his beautiful voice. Not one tear left my eye. But I smiled, for I knew that although an amazing man had passed on, I know his music will live on. I celebrate his life rather than mourn his death - And you should all do the same. R.I.P Bruddah Iz.
such beauty comes from this man. Absolute raw talent. You can tell by the way he sings and plays how much of a kind guy he is. RIP dude, such a character, such an impact on peoples life's. You deserve the best.
R.I.P ISRael......you are one and only ,doesnt matter what you looked like to some people. we are all different and in life will see good and bad in people .No matter what media you use to express yourself you can come across as crude or a good person having a bad day that's life!!!!.Think positive...love life....DOC from chicago
I first heared this song when my dad died(RIP).when i heard this song again,it touched my heart and memories with my dad :'(....NIce song with a lot of memories.
Such a great voice and an emotional song. This is the BEST version of this song ever. RIP Israel. Everyone please ignore all the idiots making fat jokes. Don't reply to them and don't even thumb down their comments because that is what they want.
This is amazing. I cry most times I listen to it, it's my mom's favorite song. That such and artist can still amaze us more than a decade after his death! Look out Da Vinci! *smiles* Another great artist.
You must be one of the best peoples in this crazy world!!! You make me cry when i listen your song... YOU IS THE BEST BEST BEST!!! BRAZIL lOVES YOU FRIEND R.I.P.
grande maestro, que dios te tenga en su gloria, creo que dios mando a uno de sus angeles que tiene en su coro para demostrarnos cuan grande es el amor que nos tiene, y como solo nos lo presto ahora tiene que regresar a donde el pertenese, a su coro angelical, gracias dios por permitir que uno de tus angeles nos regale hermosas canciones, muy joven te lo llevaste señor 38 años, pero como dije tu solo nos lo prestaste, y por eso muchas gracias por este gran maestro
Soy de Nicaragua, este Video esta Buenisimo y creo que es una de las canciones mas romanticas de todos los tiempos, Dios lo tenga en su reino. Felices !!!!
He exuded such a joyous energy that it overcomes our prejudices--and makes us wonder why his weight doesn't affect us in the way it normally does. I cannot listen to his music without feeling joyous, peaceful, and grateful for his short time on this planet to bless us with his gifts.
