IZ is an inspiration and was loved by all. I was at Makua when they spread his ashes from the Hokule'a. Cars stopped along the 2 lane road leading to Ka'ena bringing traffic to a stand-still. Hundreds of people were wading in the water and hundreds more were on land. A procession of big rigs blew and held their horns echoing through the valley while his ashes were placed into the ocean making it sound as if the State of Hawaii was crying . . . it's a moment I will never forget. An incredible celebration of life for an incredible man!!

You're not the only one who tears up and be wiping their eyes

There is a reason this song has a Billion Views.. Most cry to brotha IZ like I do. Insanely good song but gone too young, love you IZ.

The most beautiful funeral/ memorial evever

So I’ve heard he called the studio at like 3 in the morning and says he wants to record something. One take is all it took to record this song. In and out in 15 mins

I can't even watch or listen to Iz.. this song Breaks my heart..

You can always tell when someone sees this for the first time ,

He is a beautiful man with a beautiful soul and a beautiful voice this song gives me chills! 💜

Whenever I listen to this I feel like I'm fine but by the time it ends, I find that tears are streaming down my face

Crying is always part of listening to IZ singing this song, for me,

The Hawaiian people gave him a king's sendoff. 10,000 people attended. That's how much he meant to the Hawaiian people.

Beautiful voice and I hope his legacy lives forever. Makes me cry too 🥲 🌺

This songs always reminds me of my mother. A hui hou, momma.

Island Girl....Your heart has been transformed by IZ , nothing will ever be the same again , because it grew , just a little more

Makes me cry every time

I cry every time I hear his version...not sure if it's because he is gone too soon...but once again...here I am crying my eyes out. Rest Israel...and thank you.

Es la canción, más pura, dulce, mágica, maravillosa de la historia de la humanidad 🥲🥲😭😭😭😭

I love his version of this song. It sounds so heavenly. It's so sad that he died. Just think of all of his music we are missing.

Every time this song graces any person's ears for the very first time, it's a celebration of this BIG BOY's life. Thank you for reacting. Thank you to Israel for the cover. Thank you to Yip Harburg (I think) for the original lyrics. IZ LIVES

I love this version of over the rainbow... this guy had a beautiful voice, sends my thoughts in a far away place thats calm and peaceful... rip big man, heaven is lucky to have you... xxx💖💖💖💖

It’s a song for life, for hope, for dreams…

I cannot get through this without crying

He’s Mr. Wonderful!

Beautiful .....

So true ma'am.. God rest his soul

IZ will always live on in our hearts.. such a wholesome guy. All he wanted from us was happiness

Thank you, Girl! Iz lives.. I almost always cry when I hear this..

I liked the original version of the song sung by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz in 1939, but this one has continuously blown me away. When I see the video I feel momentary sadness, but hen I imagine that he is now over the rainbow himself and singing with the angels.

Tears me up every time. Subscribed

I listened his songs numbers times with his amazing voice. 👏 I never forget him. God bless him.

A true reaction. Very beautiful song. Makes the best of us have tears.

Я плачу до сих пор

Beautiful reaction. Thank you

Check out his Songs in this life and white sandy beach when he sung he sung from the heart and soul

👋🏽🇫🇲 hi from kosrae Micronesian

Idk if you still reacting but if you really liked this I strongly recommend “Hawaii 78” by him. It talks about the injustices we Hawaiian have been burdened by the modern colonization of our home, and I hope you enjoy it. It brings me to tears anytime I hear the first note!

Iz left the world with a beautiful legacy. Play more Iz !!!!!

Masterpiece You should hear "A wonderful world" By him also

IZ's transitions are so fricking smooth, always brings joy to me.

An immaculate and heart wrenching tribute to this song is by the late great Eva Cassidy ... her version will have you blubbering into your handkerchief the moment she starts to sing ... she had the voice of an angel.

rip izzy… such a beautiful soul.

I love your energy, laughter, and and true reaction so happy I ran across your channel 🌈

Love this song....and absolutely LOVE his version!! Thank you for reacting to this beautiful song. 💚

I love this song so bad.

Esta canción comienza muy agradable y luego en el uuuuuu te hace dar escalofríos y te hace erizar la piel... Que canción tan mágica

When I was stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in 2002, this song would be played everywhere and God forbid you say something negative about Bruddah IZ around the locals because you could get your ass kicked by a group of pissed off Samoans. He was like a national treasure over there. He died the same year I graduated from high school.

Thank you for being the only one that got it . You rock

😅My greatest Brother ended Lovely at Lahaina, just as he dreamed fr, lol. Viva Binny Smith❣️❤😂❤🫡 My deepest respect to Iz, every time again!🤙🏼

It is sooo lovely. So sorry to hear he passed. May he rest in peace-Amen.

Not sure if you knew but this song has over one Billion Views!!!!!

Wow what a voice

You are beautiful dear Love

Wow beautiful love it

There’s about 7 dvds out there of his music. Music that he wanted to do as a solo artist before he passed. His brother and 3 other cousins made up their band The Makaha Sons of Ni’ihau.

I cry every time still. 👍🏼💕

I think I love this version even more than Judy Garlands in the original Wizard of Oz movie. Totally different vibe so not in competition with one the all time greatest vocalist. While I am here would you please react to Tom MacDonald's new video " Heart Emoji " dropped Friday. Be sure to # his name and # H.O.G or # Hang Over Gang" His huge, loyal, all Come fan base. Thanks from one of the Hangover Gang ".

He had a hard life growing up and singing was how he coped

This song not matter how much of a man I am , this song hits sipitually with me hits the soul.

Hawaii sports teams are called the the bows or the rainbow warriors

Awesome video

Rip. ❤️

He’s our treasure

Big up you self island girlz

I bet Iz gave the best hugs. Just saying.

Check bradah IZ, ( White sandy beach of Hawai’i) reaction please 🤙🏾

More info here en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Kamakawiwo%CA%BBole

Yes a wonderfull world please dont know if there is a video I will check.

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Teddy Swims - I Can’t Make You Love Me

over 1 billion hits

Ka ma ka wi wo ole slow say it wi ka ma ka wi wo ole

The guy passed away 1997

you just were privilaged to attend his funeral.

Which island are you from? Not quite sure it is a Hawaiian island.

I'm just wondering - are you a reactionary? I hope not!!