Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole's Iconic Performance at 1996 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
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- Опубликовано: 27 дек 2018
- More than 24 years later, those who knew Israel Kamakawiwo’ole best reminiscence about an award’s show performance that left the crowd in tears. Specifically during "Kaleohano".
The year was 1996 and IZ had gone solo, but the stage was set for an unforgettable, emotional reunion in Hawaiian music history. The crowd rose to their feet - standing for the entire song - and did indeed shed some tears at the beautiful performance.
“It’s a memory you never never forget,” said Moon Kauakahi, a member of the Makaha Sons of Niihau. “Everybody still talks about that. I mean everyone.”
Words and Video Courtesy of Hawaii News Now and Billy V. 
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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.
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That's correct.
I'm crying because this dude had no life expectancy with that weight and he could still pour his soul into his music. damn
What i'm wondering is, how does one get to that weight? Even with hormonal issues or whatever...
@@agontprevarator5214 They say his classmates bullied him for his singing so instead of drugs he turned to food =/
@@agontprevarator5214 you are very correct, it in fact was glandular issues.
-that lead to obesity of course
@@agontprevarator5214 a combination of depression, Hawaiian food & hormone issues. He turned to food when he was bullied, Hawaiian food is very carb dense & packs on the pounds. I believe he was also unable to loose weight after a certain point.
God knew he had to give Braddah IZ a big body to be able to hold that big heart he had. ❤️
Muito lindo ele cantando e tocando parabéns
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We send love from Africa,Rest in power soldier…Big Respect ✊🏿
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’d would’ve loved to meet him, but since he passed so early I can’t.. 🤧
So lucky of you 😊
Damm, you're lucky he sadly died 5 years before I was born
....bullshit....
@@EE-js1wz stfu
Imagine if he was around for the Lilo and Stitch soundtrack
.....
Joe Seph that would be legendary
@will86 fr ?
Don't fill my head with dreams that could've been.
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The way they hugged him at the end of that song... it's like they knew he had very little time left.
That's how I felt... it made my heart feel so at peace
@Arid Sohan go away kid
😢
@Arid Sohan You probably are actually 14,
@@Sydney-Fish-Market lol
Very impressive breathing control given his physical state, such a lovely and talented human. You are missed IZ
Looked to be on Oxygen ...
his physical state is liquid it seems
@@DG-kr8pt don't disrespect the legend like that
@@DG-kr8pt ngl, that was a terrible joke
@@DG-kr8pt he has more talent in his pinky than you have in your entire body
he’s not dead, he’s watching from above the rainbow.
STOP lying to people. Have you seen him since his death?
Wise Man dued chill
@@TheBeastMan-nt4mv Life must be miserable with you huh?
Dang...that's one seriously reinforced rainbow!!
teaching angels to sing now.
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.
The man sure did love his SPAM in a can.
All his suffering was done by his own hands. It’s not easy to get that big.
@@paulallen-01 I mean, to an extent. If you have a slow metabolism you’ll gain weight easier and he might’ve had that, but we shouldn’t judge him bc he was a big guy. He was a loving soul so let’s just vibe to his music instead of judging him for his weight
We can really be petty and immature by a couple of comments...🙄 this man is saying goodbye to us here. But he didn't let his issues with food and depression stop him from sharing his gift with the world. He had courage "to be" and he didn't hide away from the world or it's judgements. His faults just weren't hidden. God loves us inspite of the package we come in disability , addictions , disorders or not he meets us in our present sinful condition because we can't do anything to free ourselves from sin which is why we need Him. At least IZ understood he needed the Lord. He's free and not bound by the physical issues or criticism of others anymore.
@@slkken1768 I wasn’t intending to disrespect IZ, and I completely agree with what you’re saying. Sorry if I came off that way
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'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.
You know if your band members have trouble holding back tears, you are truly witnessing something that will never happen again
Could you hear them crying during that hug at the end?
that hit me deep, deep in my soul
He knew he wouldn’t be around much longer. So incredibly sad.
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 got stationed there a few months after he had died and they were still talking his death and funeral like it was the day before. I used to go to the tiki hut that Don Ho hung out all the time at to wave at the incoming cruise ships and would sit and talk to him for hours. His daughter would come sometimes and she was so amazingly beautiful and friendly. He would always ask u to buy him a drink but would sit and talk about whatever u wanted to for as long as u wanted to buy ur were gonna get him his drinks though.
Must be nice to be rich 🤮
@@benvasilinda9729y
❤❤
From someone from ireland love IZ i watch this often xxxx
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.
Are you kidding? This man had talent and was well-loved and respected. His people were so proud that someone was representing and remembering their culture. The sad part is he did not take care of himself. Too bad he is not still around to represent and for us to enjoy his talent.
@@adc2327 it is a real shame. I only became aware of him after he died. He is the reason I learned to play the ukulele, just so I could play somewhere over the rainbow.
@@chesterdonnelly1212 awesome! Anytime anyone learns to play an instrument and brings music into this world I commend you.
@@adc2327 thank you. I'm trying to teach my daughter now too.
@@chesterdonnelly1212Good for you, Chester! How cool that Israel inspired you that way! I am sure he is pleased. You might know--the Hawai'ian state motto in English is "The life of the land is preserved in righteousness." Surely that righteousness is also from respect offered by folks like you and me who weren't born of Hawai'ian blood, but who come to respect and share Hawai'iana and aloha. Keep sharing and enjoying the music! (WOW__Just saw you additional comment that you are also teaching your daughter--like AD C said thatis AWESOME!
*Our earth was lucky to have him*
What if he was born on Uranus? Would Uranus be lucky to have him?
@Citizenthirteen Rumor has it, all those fast food joints closed in Hawaii after he died.
Except for the part of the earth that was directly underneath him of course
He almost sank Hawaii.
@Citizenthirteen idiot
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
the fact that hes preforming on oxygen he should be in rock in roll hall of fame
Why would he (or why should we) care about the R&R HOF if he has the voice of an angel?
F*ck the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. It has never been about talent or soul - only $$$. Consider who has been inducted and who has not and you'll see what I mean.
@@princezzpuffypants6287 it is more of an honor to be snuffed by the R&RHOF than to be invited.
Popularity contests are as fleeting as a trend.
I agree that is real performer u rock ! Peace I don’t know this guy but I heard his song many times and I like it then I just google it today to wonder what he looks like now I got ur pic I salute to you my brother ! Respect and I love it 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I never noticed the oxygen pipes , thanks for pointing out
His voice is pure like softly rolling ocean waves and as distinct as the clouds above them
I'll say.🥰
To sing that well while on oxygen is simply amazing
TRUTH!
how is it, to be on oxygen while singing?
@@rammpantera Don't know the answer to that from a personal standpoint, but...singing is based on the breathing and breath control that vibrates your vocal cords. My little brother is on oxygen because he does not have enough to breath well on his own. I cannot imagine how Iz continued to get the vocal quality he did while operating at a reduced rate. I listen to the pauses he and others take while talking and am astounded that he could keep going the way he did. Don't know if that helps or if it was just a rhetorical question, but have a great day or night either way.
I guess I haven't seen a lot of video of him performing. How long did he perform with oxygen? Unbelievable!
Not amazing
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!!!!
Miss him too 😇😇😇😍
How very sacred and special. 🙏❤
What a amazing ,lm told love he's voice big ❤ he so special God bless us. He,sorry know him ..what special Soul he has sharing with us.he '♥ missed. Help us all to have ,kind and sharing 🙏 heart ❤ just beautiful 😍 ❤ 💖 ♥ 💕
I was born in 1996 so i didnt even have the honor of seeing this guy perform because he died in 1997. Over the rainbow brings back childhood memories for me tho cause my dad liked that song. I can tell this man was a legend im jealous you got the honor man thats watsup
Didn't Skippy die in 1982? Iz passed in 1997, and had his ashes spread in the same area waters as brudda Skippy.
I THANK YOU… BEAUTIFUL GIANT LOVING SPIRITS
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.
Indeed😔😞
SO! Why, no one worked stopping his death? He did not need to die so young!
Heavier people hate being called things like big fella, they may not say it or show it but it bothers them. No offense just FYI
May he rest with Freddie
@@POST_22 great insight. did u learn that from being close to some1 like iz?
OMG, watching him sing with his oxygen nasal cannula-totally brought the tears! Watching on his "61st" birthday, miss him!
@@Turhan-Beyhe would have been 61
Music like this for all artists is what we need to feed our souls
Omg seeing him with the oxygen tubes and the man crying in the audience is making me cry so much right now. 😭😢😢😢😢
That man in the audience is Keali`i Reichel who is also an iconic Hawaiian singer.
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 think and feel the same.
I admit that I have no idea what he's singing about. But man, what beautiful man with an incredible voice ❤️
The song is talks about Uncle Piggy and his beloved home of Keaukaha, but I think the underlying message of this song, especially for this performance, was that we need to support each other in our communities, be humble and be kind to each other, and just thrive as Hawaiians, to be like Uncle Piggy. Uncle Piggy Kaleohano is a local legend from Keaukaha on Big Island who fully embodied the spirit of aloha, he contributed so much to his community and inspired so many artists with his role in music both as a singer for Da Blahlas of Keaukaha and a sound engineer.
“I have no idea to this day what those two Italian ladies were singing about. Truth is, I don’t want to know. Some things are better left unsaid. I’d like to think they were singing about something so beautiful, it can’t expressed in words, and it makes your heart ache because of it. I tell you, those voices soared higher and farther than anybody in a grey place dares to dream. It was as if some beautiful bird had flapped into our drab little cage and made these walls dissolve away, and for the briefest of moments, every last man in Shawshank felt free.” - Red in Shawshank redemption
Tears in my eyes. This should be an example for all. Unity, compassion, respect and most importantly, love one another
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
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 💙
Beautiful man with beautiful spirit. Heaven is blessed with his music.
Jean G
Do Hawaiins believe in heaven?
Lucifer had the same even better talent
Não importa se você acredita ou não no paraíso. O que importa são os bons pensamentos,sonhos e esperança que aquecem nossos corações e que fazem a vida melhor.
@@larjkok1184 I saw moana I think they just back into the island like the trees and stuff maybe even a sting ray?
@Agent J found the incel
My dad grew up on Oahu and played music with him and skippy in their earlier days in the early 80s before the real fame
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.
He is not dead. Here we are 2019 watching and listening to him. To the haters, nobody will remember your name.
❤️
He’s not dead?
Huh?
We are all going to be dead eventually so....
What haters? All i see here are some kind comments showing admiration, love and sympathy for a man in trouble. If you are looking for hate, first purge yourself of it. We all have emotions good and bad. Iz was a short termer at this point. In his short life he burned bright.
dukehotty indeed people must accept whom people are😊
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 !
I was in Hawai'i twice. Heard him first year I came. Came the next year...he was gone. I rarely cry. Once when my son was born...And when I found out Brother Iz died.
How did he suddenly die? What happened?
@@cheaserceaser respiratory failure
Every time I hear a single note from IZ my body shivers with FUNKLES. Ohhhhhhh you IZ are/were wondrous
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.
amen brother
Someone truly dies forever when their name is spoken for the last time. Let's make sure that never happens to this legend.
thats beautiful man
yeah, good luck speaking his name bro
If only his name was easier to pronounce
Man I don’t think anyone’s spoken this mans name in a long time, that shit could summon a demon if pronounced wrong.
www.goodreads.com/quotes/9556005-every-man-has-two-deaths-when-he-is-buried-in its hemingway
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!🥰🥰♥️🥰🥰
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 💛
Beautifull. My dad loved his somewhere over the rainbow. Played it at his funeral a cpl days ago.
travis edwards sorry to hear about your dad. Wonderful song indeed
travis edwards Sorry to hear about your dad 😢🙏
Yr dad is somewhere over the rainbow
Much love xx
Sorry to hear about your dad.
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
This man always brings tears to my eyes and my hear love you IZ I have requested over the rainbow/ what a wonderful world at my graveside I will always love this man
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
Rare talent to die young,but to live forever.
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.
Listen to his version of Somewhere over the rainbow. Better than the original by miles, period.
I will meet IZ one day and I will tell him Thank You and I love you Braddah. Mabuhay IZ!🤙🏽
Mabuhay IZ!
I wish he is still around to sing for us. He is truly an Amazing and Inspiring Singer. I miss you IZ.
When music is sung with the soul , it moves hearts 🇧🇷🇧🇷
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
Why didn't they operate a liposuction on him in the first place? How stupid are we rlly tbh? ._.)
He already in the skies my dude,he died in 1997 by obesity and his people threw his ashes on the sea. Dude this guy is such an inspiration that he can become a saint or even create a relegion, Respect
@@Conqueror1214 You dos? He ain't no messiah and dat a fact.
Tan Jacky you must be fun at parties
Liposuction doesn't work on people that size. Liposuction only works for mildly overweight people. Being 700 pounds won't have you living long.
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.
Respect for your words
@@meilyfan960 Oh, he IS still with us! God bless you, IZ!
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.
ig i'm an alien then
Agreed
@@madera648 what do your political beliefs have to do with anything?
@@ithighchi1323 trump supporters are supposed to be evil i was being sarcastic.
Me too
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
They need to make a film about his life sounds interesting
cool idea
they did a documentary
@@emmanuelgutierrez8616 ya but with a lot bigger budget, where the masses will see it! The world needs this mans music right now
@@timesparsenjr7479 He died I think.
@@pifre3051 he died almost 25 years ago. They’re saying we need a massive scale documentary. Similarly to how they did one for Selena
He was a wizard, he was a master, Love you IZ.
Playing his good music this 2021.
Well, I wouldn't go that far.
💯💯🛐🙌🏾🙏🏾📿 HAWAIIAN ‼️
2023 ❤
Я из России и восхищаюсь этим исполнителем. Спасибо тебе, большой человек с большим сердцем. До слез.
Está es la segunda qué lo escucho y me gustó mucho la música de el la música qué el canta es música de pas para el mundo Dios lo bendiga donde quiera qué está klose qué está con DIOS CON UNA MÚSICA HACIPREGUNTEN ESTA CON NUESTRO DIOSITO LA MÚSICA QUE ME GUSTÓ FUE DEL ALCOIRI TREMENDAMENTE MÚSICA DIOS LO BENDIGA SIEMPRE LO QUÉ DIJE ESTA CON DIOSITO ♥️👍😇🙏🙂🇵🇷SOY BORICUA PERO ME GUSTA MUCHO LA MÚSICA DE ESTE HOMBRE 👍DE CORAZÓN 🙏😇🇵🇷♥️🤗😊🙂
дружище, ниже комментами написано, что он умер через год после съёмки... Его добрая душа уже давно на радуге, но он с нами... и он красавчик!!!
His voice is a gift of God and for his friends who sang with him but hadn't spoken in years...to go onstage to sing with him again
I understand it was his last performance as he passed shortly. His is singing with the angels!🎶🎶🎶
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🕊
Always love your traditions, your culture, your heritage. Never be ashamed of who you are and where you came from.
@sinner sometimes of course
@@garrettm4957 and??? Every groups of people on this earth owned slave at one point or another.
every race owned slaves ...... some countries still have slaves in 2019 but hey ... you are probably a white sad soy boy .
@@garrettm4957 not all of your ancestors.
Thank you for sharing that. I really needed to hear that today 💕🌊🙏🏝👧
Respect this man ♥️
My one of the favorite singer.
Love from India 🇮🇳
May God bless the soul of this beautiful, beautiful man! In the name of Jesus. Amen
I still listen to it and I cry it moves me to the depths of my being
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! 😃
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...
His voice just moves me time and time again. Pure beauty
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 feel you slaps and false cracks for the dislikers. alohas from Nastyn1nja 808
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 know you are angry at those who would disparage him, but don't turn to hateful gestures like this. IZ would want us all to get along no matter what. Take care friend.
@@ParappatheRapper lol i loved that game by the way lol
@@pomaimoikeha829 It was a big favorite of mine some time ago when I made this account. I still like it but I'm not the fan I once was. Nice to speak with you by the way. I'm glad you didn't take my comment too personally. I meant it with sincere, positive vibes.
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
Desde El Salvador, mis respetos para este hermoso ángel que nos presto Dios para endulzar nuestra existencia, gracias IZ por tu obra y paso por este mudo !!!
He isn't dead, he's somewhere over the rainbow!!!
Stolen
@@popepiusix7444 I’m on about this comment, it’s off somewhere over the rainbow
I have an autographed CD from him when he preformed on the Big Island many years ago. Legend.
Borderlands808 You are so lucky to have it signed by IZ himself. What a treasure!
😎😎😎🎸
Never sell it, never give it away...make an oath!
You a legend man
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.
This comment put a huge lump in my throat. Same with my Mama. 😢❤️
I played Israel’s recording of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” at my late wife’s memorial service. I’ll never forget it.
@@davidpearson6346 Was also wondering.Who knows when one leaves? I may not know what the mum is going through to deserve such a comment but all in all none knows who will be first to bow
Are you some psychic that you are sure your mother will die before you just because she is older? Your comment gave me mixed feelings.
Guys.. he was just sayin it as a statement, not a set in stone truth.
This IS Love! ❤⚘❤
Thank You for this concert of this beautiful soul. RIP Israel Izzy.
Thank You for your music, that pierces my soul.
9:14 ...... when you put jesus in your heart you born again . Magnifico Testemunho , Louvado seja Deus .
That hit me hard when they were hugging and crying together at the end of the first song. 😭😭
So much love there
They know they are losing him soon
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.❤
Love your message John Edward Jones! I only had the blessing of just over two years, but Hawai'ian music and Hawai'iana became part of my soul. Saw Israel with the Makaha Sons outside at or near the Honolulu Zoo while Skippy was still alive. One of the lasting and cherished memories of my life!! Always a pleasure to interact with another who was a malihini but evolved into a kama'aina! With respect and aloha!
@@wailelealoha Aloha and Mahalo🌠
@@johnedwardjones999CAn you educate me a bit on icons/emojis and RUclips. Is there a key to push to find them? I have tried importing them, but they end up looking WAY different than when on other sites. Just trying to learn more. Mahalo nui loa to you!
@@wailelealoha 😉 The college kids around me look at me sometimes wondering how did I get this age and know so little about tech and internet stuff. 😅 One ask me pointedly the other day with a bit of a smile "You really dont know what that means?"
I'd like to help but you need someone under 30.😁 Or you can Google for answers you need.👍🏻 Google and RUclips know everything. Just ask...Good luck.
@@johnedwardjones999Thanks--nothing we can do to be younger, but to keep learning is good!
my brother was nearly 700 lbs when he passed. He had a heart of gold but lived his live in solitude. He told be once he felt like an outcast like shrek. He died at the young age of 41. Somewhere over the rainbow alway gets me. He was proud of his heritage. At times we all feel guility as if we enable him to eat. Maybe we should of done things a different way. I am sorry if this isn't very clear I am have drank about a 1/5 by the time I posted this. I miss my brother and pray he is at peace wherever he is.
Truly the voice of Hawai'i...The voice of the Universe. The True Spirit of Aloha.
aloha brother
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
There needs to be a ❤ like on Facebook, and a 😓 and a 💔
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
same.... he's a legend
nobody is making a joke about his size...
because if you do become like him you get to die at 38 to obesity...
His size is a joke, don't you see that?
@@AminNazari666 at least he contributed to society... what are you doing other than trolling?
05:35 Its like they knew he had little time left. :(
that hit the hardest😞
They knew... He died only weeks after this performance... WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MAN
@@patriciarowe3431 noooo This is a performance of 1986
In the beginning he told he couldn't come due to some reason so they played an old one
The love of his brothers is so awesome 😎🙏. He and they knew then it was coming soon 🙏🕊️😭😭😭😭🙏🙏🕊️🕊️
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.
So much good heart, there's healing in such a genuine voice.
Why is that all the talented ones with humble good souls die young like IZ, Selena, riche Valens, and yet their music never dies but continues to live on forever 👏🏼❤️😒💔
I still tear up hearing this song to this day but to see him bra waterfall from da Maka
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.
'cos people have different opinions thus utopia would not work and nor should it.
@@sjborg7132 if we didn't fight over opinions we would have utopia.
because religion still divides us humans.
@@saulgoodman447 Religion doesn't divide people. As with politics, what kind of phone you have in your pocket, or basically anything else, our species uses anything as an excuse to argue and tell other people what to do.
Because there will always be conflict. Not everybody will have the same ideals as you.
There are bad people out there and they will always exist.
The emotion you can get from a language you can't understand suggests that words are more than signifiers
What an inspirational person!! What a strong and unfathomable deep mind this man has!!!! Wisdom in abundance!! Listen and learn!!!
Я русский... из России... смотрю, слушаю и плачу... Царствие небесное этому большому человеку с голосом, сердцем и душой ангела!
Я тоже смотрю , слушаю и плачу . Полностью с вами согласна .
Я тоже, но из Сербии. Действительно, большой человек🙏🏻
Я точно так же случайно попал на это видео. И вот решил вернуться к нему снова. Великий человек. До слез.
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!
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
What a great message he had. He was all about loving your fellow man, having a good time, and bettering each person's life you meet. Forget the drugs, the crime, the nonsense; stuff that makes you feel good for a moment and then fades and makes you deteriorate from the inside. He said it better than I could, but I felt that message. I felt that.
Just weeks after this setting he passed away..... YOU COULD TELL HE WAS FILLING UP WITH FLUID HERE.. AND HE SANG HIS BEAUTIFUL HESRT OUT THROUGH IT ALL.... HE WAS SUCH A LOVELY PERSON... I LOVE HIS MUSIC IN A PERSONAL WAY BECAUSE HIS MUSIC TOUCHES DEEP..... I HOPE YOU SING WELL IN GODS KINGDOM WITH YOUR GIFTED VOICE FOREVER....
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.
Wow he brought so many people to tears. Beautiful
ive been listening to this mans angel voice for about 10 years and im so sad hes gone. i hope he has a castle of his own in heaven.
Nothing like a good cry... Such a beautiful voice, AND heart💧💧💧 he was one of the greats, mahalo
That's what just happened to me. His voice just blew me away! And he seems like such a wonderful, compassionate person.
I have all his cd’s. This made me cry, he was a beautiful man, who graced our world with love and peace. A beautiful soul.
Exactly what I enjoyed. I just stumbled upon this video. I have no idea who he is nor what he is saying but the song reaches into my soul and elevates it.
u cried over this .... damn all of you are so weak ahahahah easy targets.
To love song I like this performance so sweet 😘😘😘😘😘
His voice is so emotional I do love it.
AGAIN >>>>>>SPEECHLESS