I love how Hawaii hold their traditional funerals, instead of mourning that day, they celebrate the life of the loved one who passed. There is all the room for mourning, but that ceremony is about celebration, remembrance and love, and this video shows all the love they have for IZ.

I am several of those 1.4 billion views. I find it so moving and the funeral scene always gets to me. I wish I could have seen him perform in person. May he rest in peace.

Your intelligence, authenticity, and sensitivity is on full display today. Thanks for being so real.

As others have posted, the end of this video was the spreading of the ashes of Mr. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole after his passing. We lived in Hawaii during the lifetime of Mr. Kamakawiwo'ole and we were there when he passed away. We’re haoles (non-native Hawaiians) which is why we don’t presume to refer to Mr. Kamakawiwo'ole as “Bruddah IZ” as he was affectionally known by his countrymen. We do this out of respect for Mr. Kamakawiwo'ole and the Hawaiian people. He was a treasure to the world, and especially to the people of Hawaii. He embodied the spirit of Aloha and the world is a dimmer place without him. He continues to bring us much joy in his songs in our playlists. So, if we may be so bold, Mahalo Brother IZ.

One of the most beautiful and emotional songs ever recorded. Izzie was inspired one night so he called his friend, who had keys to the local studio, at 3 am, and recorded this in one take.

RIP Israel Somewhere Over The Rainbow...

In my opinion this is the most touching version of this song, a soothing and optimistic song. That's why it has so many views.

Heard this many years brings tears to my eyes every time

I've told my kids that if this is not played at my funeral, I will come back and haunt them.

A gentle giant with a beautiful voice and a heart of pure love! Impossible to watch without dropping some tears

Iz was most definitely awesome...larger than life...great soul...love that he sang this song from my most favorite movie!!!

That was a celebration of life that was amazing and beautiful and we can all only hope when we pass to be surrounded by that many people so happy and sharing the joy that he brought them during his too-short life. 1.4 billion views shows how his magic continues to bring joy all across the planet. Lord knows it needs it!

I had to find this video after hearing a local group of excellent musicians covering his version of this classic song. I have seen it many times and it makes me cry every time, so, yes, I feel both joy and sorrow every time I hear and see it.

This was played at my mom’s funeral. Born in Honolulu a military brat so this song goes straight to my heart. Thank you for sharing this !

Beautiful soul, beautiful talent... I didn't know this video was going to be his memorial.. An amazing send off.. RIP my man...

Listening to him sing this song makes me want to change my life every time

I'm many of the 1.4 billion. As a hard-core progressive rock fan & classic rock fan, I'm brought to tears everytime

Iz performed this song is so joyfully and beautifully. Such uniquely warm and moving tone. When I saw this video, it was years after I'd first heard his performance and it was only then that I realized Iz was already gone. I never wait to find more music from artists now.

The most beautiful version of this song ❤ What a voice he had ❤

Made me "cry!": Living in Munich/ London/ NYC/ LA... . We have also a little House inKAWAI- Met IZ there several times: Our Daughter 16 spending their holidays there fore years doesnt even know his Name ( too)❤.

Iz has created so many smiles. Can't think of a better way to go. Thanks big guy ❤

The combination of Iz's performance, recognizing many of the scenes from our visits to Kaua'i and Oah'u, and watching the funeral scene always brings me to tears ... and I've watched this video many times over the years.

Israel Kamakawiwoʻwas an amazing guy

Izrael was a true gift. He offered to people joy, comfort & happiness with his given blessing. His music was something that the Hawaiian culture(s) shared in. It was a special thing. His passing was a celebration for his life. Thank you for sharing this one.

I fell in love with his style and voice and searched for his music. I bought 3 CDs and then searched on the Internet before I found out he had passed several years before and I was devastated. I wept. I still do but now I weep for our loss for not seeing him until I meet him again.

There is an undeniable reason that I have that touch’s me in every way with this version and it is called perfect. I don’t think this song can be done any better than this. Because it is perfect.

He did a medley of this song and "What a Wonderful World" One of only 3 civilian who's body laid in state in the Capital. A great Hawaiian video. "Hawaii Aloha" Playing For Change Song around the World.

It's okay. That feeling you're trying to describe is what we call a warm hug from Braddah IZ 🥰

Yeah... mixed feelings. I am always brought to tears watching this video. Israel was beloved by many and the world needs more people like him not less. Loved your heartfelt reaction to this.

Israel took this song to an epic level.

Izzy was an angel, and a patriot of America as well as the nationality of the Hawaiian people.

IZ Lives! Beautiful man. Beautiful soul. The world is a little bit better for him having lived in it.

"Sad but happy; sorrow but comforted..." Yep, the perfect funeral. Goddess bless.

His voice is so clear and as you said soothing. Something almost slightly sad too.

Gostei muito de sua reação ao Israel é um cantor incrível e adoraria vê-la também reagindo ao brasileiro Gabriel Henrique cantando " I Want to Know What Love Is " com o Coral Black to Black postado no seu canal oficial no KZfaq ❤😊 Obrigada 🇧🇷

His rendition of this classic is absolutely beautiful. Now, new artists are emulating what Israel did. He transformed this song into something way better than the original with just a ukulele and a voice that emanated tranquility.

Strange, i felt the same thing. Sad but happy. I do not know Israel but I believe that is how he wants us to remember him and honor him. Not with sadness but to be happy and LIVE. LIVE life to the fullest. Whatever life has to give and to enjoy it. Far to many people hang in the muck of negativity and darkness and are depressed from it. Cherish life, live in the good vibes and you will radiant joy to others just like Israel did.

I love your heartfelt words and reaction. I love watching all your reactions.

I lived on Oahu in ‘95 and ‘96. One night I was hanging out in a bar in Haleiwa when Israel popped in and graced us with a song. I was awestruck.

Israel's version is a cover of Cliff Edward's 1940's recording of ''Over the Rainbow''. . Very, very similar. Cliff Edwards was also known as ''Ukulele Ike''.

What a respectful and honest reaction.

For the short time we had izzee boy didn't he leave his mark beautiful person beautiful voice he made a lot of people happy and now who nows maybe he is over that rainbow with the bluebirds gone to soon

He was such a great talent

This is a great video. There's a better version of this song where IZ also mixes in "What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong to the middle of this song. It's my favorite version because it's two incredible songs sung by a voice that seems to come from an angel.

Iz = iconic in Hawai'i. mahalo for reacting to this. I've lived in Hawai'i all of my life. I can recommend other Hawaiian artists if you like. so much culture and talent in Hawaii...

an incredible peak moment of music - high on my busking covers list. i rarely make it thru the song dry eyed.

6:05 those feelings, if its like me, i feel sad that he is gone, yet glad that i met him, even if it was only on this youtube video,,,,,,,,,its a bittersweet thing

I read he went at 4 in the morning to the studio to record this ... It explains to me a bit non-linear fashion of not being concerned the lyrics were perfectly in place ... ~ Like being in a dream state ..

He is also known for Hawai'i 78. I think it's worth a listen to.

Incredible and very good reaction, please react the Brazilian Gabriel Herinque singing I want to know what love is with the black to black choir, it's on his official channel

Congratulations on the channel! How about reacting to the song Stand Up with Gabriel Henrique and the Back to Back choir. I really liked it, I hope you like it too. Thanks!❤

I can't remember where the article that I read before, but Israel was the inspiration behind the Polynesian Maui in the movie Moana. RIP Israel.

mille merci pour votre reaction, pour êtres franc j'ai ressentis la même choses tristesse joie, douceur et humilité merci pour votre vidéo, très belle chanson 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲😪😪😪😪

IZ singing "A beautiful world" 💘 🎶 🌴

I loved your reaction, could you react to the Brazilian singer Gabriel Henrique singing the song I want to know what love is with choir Black to black? Gabriel It's incredible

You said it perfectly. Iz was fantastic.

I love this song with the voice of this singer, unfortunately he left us, but he will remain forever in our hearts. Congratulations on the video. Please react to the Brazilian singer Gabriel Henrique I Want To Know What Love Is with the choir Black To Black, released on his official KZfaq channel. Hugs :) #gabrielhenrique

That was beautiful. ❤

The song and performance of IZ is so beautiful, but I always do cry at the end of the video ...

Israel avails a beautiful voice. Thanks for your reaction. Please can you react to Gabriel Henrique feat coral Black to black singing O Want To Know What Love Is? Thanks ❤

“…We’re off to great places, so let’s be on our way…Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened…” - Theodore Geisel aka Dr. Suess) LONG LIVE IZ!

Hey there, good review, this video always makes me feel exactly as you described! Thank you!

I love your review at the end!

#GabrielHenrique 😊 thank you for the content provided! I recommend the talented Gabriel Henrique. In his voice STAND UP whit coral black to black. You can be sure, he is different

yep, this has you feeling pretty much how it's suppose to.

The only other performance of this song i have ever heard that rivals this is by Eva Cassidy - someone you should definitely react to.

I was on the big island of Hawaii the day when bruddah Iz passed. All of Hawaiian nation mourned and celebrated this special bruddahs life. He was the definition of ALOHA. MAHALO NUI 👊🏽🤙🏽

Such a beautiful song, sung by a beautiful soul, reacted to beautifully. This was a wonderful reaction! Thanks

Izzie was the best. Rest in peace friend

Olá! Sou brasileira e estou passado para pedir que reaja ao cantor brasileiro Gabriel Henrique cantando I Want To Know What Love Is, com o coral Black To Black, lançado em seu canal oficial no KZfaq. #gabrielhenrique

Those ashes scattered in the ocean I believe was him when he passed. Then they made this video that included his celebration of life.

there is a better one that combines what a beautiful world.

beautiful song I loved your reaction, I wanted to suggest that you react to the Brazilian singer Gabriel Henrique singing the song l want to Know what Love is with the choir Black tô Black released on his official KZfaq channel ❤

Iz also recorded a mashup of this song & What a wonderful world (originally don by Louis Armstrong) just as beautiful

I wish I could find my CD collection- I’ve got a couple of his- but I haven’t seen them in two or three moves. Probably in one of the boxes in the back of the closet.

I loved your reaction and the content of your channel, another subscriber. I leave as a suggestion for your appreciation Gabriel Henrique singing "I want to know what love is" posted on his official KZfaq channel, with the participation of the choir "Black to Black". Hugs!

IZ LIVES The world is just a little sadder knowing he's past

For me as a nearly 60year old German there are/were only 4 persons on this world which I respect enough to hear there version of this song because IMHO they have the soul and format to give it justice: first: ofc THE original: Judy Garland second: her daughter Liza Minelli third: Barbra Streisand fourth: this gentle giant IZ which left us sadly much to early

You should review Eva Cassidy music. Incredible. Eva Cassidy - Over The Rainbow. Eva passed away of a brain tumor in her 30's yo.

Kamakaeiwo'ole probably speaks to the archetypal world where everything is as it should be, where everything is good, a trusting world that is given with infinite security because an eternal and infinite intelligence and wisdom solves all problems in a wonderfully pleasant way can solve. A life takes place that feels so pleasant, full of wonderfully sensual experiences, with a wide variety of talents, e.g. fantastic natural landscape design, crafts, architecture, singing, dancing, making music, artistry, acrobatics, ..., all of course in harmony with nature, where a vegan lifestyle is a given, also animal communication, animal love for all animals,... . All of this is severely impaired after wartime due to unresolved trauma damage and trauma research is only now getting trauma healing on its way. So far, everyone has been asked whether and how things are developing in the right direction. Kamakaeiwo'ole probably wanted to give some impetus, but it is unclear how far things will continue.

Gosto muito de suas reações e gostaria que reagisse o Brasileiro Gabriel Henrique cantando I Want to Know What Love Is junto com o coral Black to Black gravado em seu canal oficial do KZfaq. #gabrielhenrique❤❤

This video made me think, Enjoy life, find the pleasure in your own culture, embrace tradition and our time here is but a moment, our job is to love our families because when we die we take away from our loved ones the love we held for them, so we live so they can be loved, adored and seen as special... But im an emotional idiot

RIP Israel

you need to watch a young man named Tongi sing a cover of monster

After seeing and getting to know Izzy a bit - you need to continue this musical journey with the person who will essentially take over IZy's art. PLEASE check out Iam Tongi. Essentially the same soul taking up the mantle in his own beautiful way. HE was the winner of American Idol last year - 2023 - I believe.

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Hello, react to Gabriel Henrique singing I Want to know want love IS, with the Black to Black choir, please! Thanks

RIP IZ

Legal sua reação, que tal reagir a um cantor brasileiro cantando I want to know what love is com o coral back to back lançado em seu canal oficial no you tube😊#gabbrielhenrique

Olá! Eu adoro essa música, Eu gostaria de pedir p vc reagir ao cantor brasileiro #gabrielhenrique cantando a música I Wanto Know What Love ls postado no canal oficial dele no KZfaq , ele é um cantor incrível , tenho certeza que vc vai gostar , obrigada 😊

Você precisa reagir por favor ao Gabriel Henrique com Coral Black To Black, cantando I Want To Know What Love Is by Mariah Carey, postado no dia 22 de maio, no seu canal oficial no KZfaq. #gabrielhenrique

Song request: "1:5 (live)" by Chinchilla or anything by Ren

Olá!! Favor reage cantor Gabriel Henrique cantando want to kinow wlant love is, postado no canal oficial do KZfaq. Obrigada!!

What an interesting sound, I liked it a lot. Please react to Brazilian singer Gabriel Henrique singing with the Black to Black choir the song I want to know what love is posted on his KZfaq channel. Grateful ❤❤ #gabbrielhenrique

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Hello, react to the video of Brazilian singer Gabriel Henrique, singing the song I want to know what love is with the choir Black to Black. thanks #gabrielhenrique

Hello everything is fine. I would like to see your reaction to #GabrielHenrique with the song I Want To Know What love Is with the Black to Black choir posted on his official KZfaq channel. Thanks

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❤IZ💔🙏