OFFICIAL Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole - White Sandy Beach Video

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  • Опубликовано: 7 июн 2010
  • Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole's "White Sandy Beach of Hawaiʻi" from the Platinum selling album Facing Future. Mountain Apple Company • HAWAIʻI
    Watch the Official Lyric Video here: • Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo...
    Listen to the Best of IZ here: • The Best of Israel Kam...
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    Official Store: www.izhawaii.com/shop/facing-f...
    iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/whit...
    Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002...
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    Check out IZ's Facebook fan page to hear some background of this song! / israelkamakawiwoole
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  • @The_coolestcat
    @The_coolestcat 3 месяца назад +598

    Any one here in 2024

  • @jennifertalkstodeer4928
    @jennifertalkstodeer4928 7 лет назад +1732

    The people who say "don't cry for me" are the ones you CAN'T stop crying for even you haven't met because thier music touches your soul.

    • @daKoenig
      @daKoenig 3 года назад +20

      Rest in Peace 🤙

    • @geralddon179
      @geralddon179 3 года назад +10

      Yess

    • @albert3671
      @albert3671 3 года назад +16

      The man has the voice of an angel

    • @MrMatahiariit
      @MrMatahiariit 3 года назад +9

      True soul iz

    • @Marialucia-xc3ox
      @Marialucia-xc3ox 3 года назад +3

      Eu gosto da 🎵 dele e muito boa ele morreu que pena era tao legal

  • @jamiecouanis7236
    @jamiecouanis7236 3 года назад +900

    The ukulele and the sound of the beach with Israel singing sets my spirit free

    • @theplaylister7164
      @theplaylister7164 2 года назад +17

      Me too
      RIP iz ❤️

    • @ordyhorizonrivieredunord712
      @ordyhorizonrivieredunord712 8 месяцев назад

      @@theplaylister7164 🐦

    • @valentinapaltusova1633
      @valentinapaltusova1633 2 месяца назад

      Замечательный музыкант! Его пение переносит в мир покоя, чудесных картин природы, добра и любви! Спасибо IZ! Ты оставил теплый след на Земле!

  • @johnallen8716
    @johnallen8716 4 года назад +849

    I lost my wife of 20 years and we both had the same dream of walking along the beach together in Kona and we never made it. I hope she is there and I look forward to joining her when my time comes. Love you forever KBHA.

    • @TheMerchantOfTruth
      @TheMerchantOfTruth 3 года назад +37

      I hope so ...I will see both of you there ,I'll be with my loved ones one day . I'll give u a wave and you can jump on a board and ride it 😂. Stay strong til that time there is no rush she'll be waiting and looking as pretty as the day you fell in love ✌️.

    • @deirdremorris9234
      @deirdremorris9234 3 года назад +10

      Condolences to you.

    • @dutchstang05
      @dutchstang05 3 года назад +4

      rip

    • @Mike-fd7dq
      @Mike-fd7dq 2 года назад

      🥲

    • @alohamikey1423
      @alohamikey1423 2 года назад +30

      It’s never too late. Go to Kona in her honor. Walk on the beach, close your eyes and take a deep breath. Aloha braddah 🤙🏽

  • @williamembury2618
    @williamembury2618 6 лет назад +2482

    My little Hawaiian girl passed in my arms in 1999. When I listen to this song the tears come. I miss you so much Paulette.

    • @Jazzie654
      @Jazzie654 5 лет назад +108

      May she forever RIP, I'm happy this song bring you peace. I feel the same🙏🙏

    • @KM-bu8ec
      @KM-bu8ec 5 лет назад +30

      💔

    • @taimanip.1886
      @taimanip.1886 5 лет назад +42

      Now this makes me super sad. Sorry for ur loss

    • @watchinyou2716
      @watchinyou2716 5 лет назад +8

      👁👃👁💌👋💛

    • @christinamacneal6187
      @christinamacneal6187 5 лет назад +36

      She's HAVING FUN W/*JESUS_Splashing in a BEAUTIFUL HEAVENLY OCEAN_Doing HULA Dances W/Other Girls_HAVING HER 💖's DELIGHT.¥

  • @nigellarsen6725
    @nigellarsen6725 5 лет назад +983

    My sister had been battling cancer and the family was playing Hawaiian music for her all the time in the final days since it is where we all grew up. She took her last breath right after this song ended and is now walking the white sandy beach with our dad just waiting for the rest of us as our time comes. We carry Aloha in our hearts always.

    • @alexbazz3775
      @alexbazz3775 3 года назад +30

      I’m so sorry man, my aunt is battling cancer for the second time. I know how hard the uncertainty of life or death feels. May peace be upon your sister and father

    • @betha.6279
      @betha.6279 3 года назад +15

      Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

    • @turtlez4318
      @turtlez4318 3 года назад +16

      My family has been in a habit of getting cancer so I get you instead of playing Hawaii songs we play Mexican songs because we originated there but this song is still amazing RIP

    • @anniecoleman6483
      @anniecoleman6483 2 года назад +10

      ​@@turtlez4318 I've been here in blessed Hawai'i for almost 50 years. Mostly Big Island. but spent 6 years on beloved Kaua'i. All this time after my first month here, with the same man. (He's a keeper, & I guess he decided I am too~ lucky me!) Always have loved Hawai'ian music. The vintage stuff. And the wonderful music from the 7os known as Hawaiian Renaissance because it was a cultural rebirth for Hula & the music, redone by a younger generation~ along with original stuff from that younger gen, which paid great homage to the beautiful, original long-loved music to the Hawai'ian people=becoming also part of the lives of non-Hawai'ians, aka "Hawai'ian at heart". That's the great era of creativity I was so fortunate to arrive here during! And wow~ like others have said, music has such power to bring people together. Especially when that music has such a foundation of a spiritual nature. Like Hawai'ian culture really is.
      It's World music, isn't it my friend?
      I was blessed in my life another way. My dad was in the USAF, an officer, but most importantly~ a pilot. We got to experience some of the world's other great cultures, after 3 years in the then-Territory of Hawai'i. I was very little then, he was stationed @ Hickam Air Base on O'ahu. Later when I was 9 my dad was stationed @ Torrejon AFB outside of Madrid. For 3 years he drove the Mercedes he bought there all over the Continent so we could be imbued with the astonishing culture of those countries. We camped out mostly, & that was wonderful. Or we'd stay at little pensiones: inns, etc. having such lovely food, meeting the people, trying out the language. We all walked MILES through museums, castles(!) & ruins, because the culture was so important to my dad. (Seeing the great masterpieces of art!) He collected the folk music of all the lands we visited---we listened to it for many years after returning to USA. My dad could've stayed a poor white trash in Georgia, where he was born into such a proscribed existence. He reached for something different. He made it happen, through focus, and hard work. He not only never got anything handed to him~ he had to work very diligently for it. He was the smartest person I ever knew! I wish I could've talked to him one more time. He died Dec. 3rd 2021~ just a month ago~ @ the age of 93! Now you know why I'm talking so long about the life he gave us kids, & his wife--our mother.
      Humanity really is one family~ something some vultures want to turn us away from & deny. Love for one another threatens the god-like position they've decided they're right to inhabit. But GOD'S intent, BRILLIANTLY wired into every quark of every atom of every cell, of every being is LOVE (with the possible exception of these who currently seem to represent anti-Christ). An unstoppable Force not merely of HUMAN feelings, which along with the amazing animal & plant Kingdoms, are born of it and can't help but reflect it~ but too, of the doing, creating, the urge for joining together caused by it= that ineffable force extant thanks to what's aka BEING, plus that little under-rated thing known as electro-magnetism. POWER!! (not at all belittling ANY feelings human individuals have, because in whatever way love is expressed/experienced~ there's power! So too in its obverse, weirdly, is power to be found. (But oh, Lord. Not a happy thought!) I'll venture to say FEELING itself IS also one of the forces, we can add that to the list. When purely motivated, meaning not motivated by ego. Although, no doubt even when motivated by selfishness, there's power contained therein, too. Just consider it misappropriated...& destructive. And not (as I personally see things) pleasing to God. Although all things serve God's plan, just in ways we are too limited to understand. So apparently this highly convoluted stream of consciousness has led me & anyone reading it, back to this--the only thing we know for sure? Is IZ~~still IS! lol.
      Happy 2022 for you and yours.

    • @beefyogurt8722
      @beefyogurt8722 2 года назад +3

      Mahalo, that touched my heart

  • @matthewbreese6246
    @matthewbreese6246 Год назад +672

    My mother passed away when I was 6. Im currently 18 and im leaving to boot camp in 6 days for the marines. This reminds me of her and hope to make her proud. 🙏

    • @cac2821
      @cac2821 Год назад +12

      🙏❤️🙏

    • @allbantzzjnj3030
      @allbantzzjnj3030 Год назад +23

      Good luck mate im sure she's proud 💯🙏

    • @AA-yi2sm
      @AA-yi2sm Год назад +14

      Sending love from San Diego California brotha

    • @WanderwithSam
      @WanderwithSam Год назад +7

      God bless you.

    • @quintfl
      @quintfl Год назад +4

      How was boot camp?

  • @tomh3652
    @tomh3652 4 года назад +691

    I hate finding someone with his talent after they have died. Such a beautiful voice and human being. R.I.P

    • @shwetakudrimoti970
      @shwetakudrimoti970 3 года назад +7

      This happened to me twice and it hurts. I found pantelis pantelidis and Roland cazimero after they died.

    • @jennylynntozier2271
      @jennylynntozier2271 3 года назад +4

      Always😞

    • @emmanuelmacias-monarrez1983
      @emmanuelmacias-monarrez1983 3 года назад +23

      Be grateful you found them at all! Much Love.

    • @stanleyashbaugh4504
      @stanleyashbaugh4504 2 года назад +7

      Tom you nailed it ....listening to iz takes all the stress out of me

    • @casey98
      @casey98 2 года назад +5

      Well think if you never discovered Iz at all ! God bless you did !

  • @missbelled6700
    @missbelled6700 4 года назад +1049

    "Go plant a big tree for me... but plant it small, let it grow big..." he was a wise man.

    • @sebastiansmith7336
      @sebastiansmith7336 3 года назад +8

      ?

    • @LJ_420
      @LJ_420 3 года назад +9

      @@sebastiansmith7336 ffffffffffffff YOUUUUUUU

    • @OrangeYTT
      @OrangeYTT 3 года назад +17

      @@LJ_420 why bring negativity here?

    • @LJ_420
      @LJ_420 3 года назад +6

      @@OrangeYTT think and you will get it

    • @mikeyates7931
      @mikeyates7931 3 года назад +4

      Yes , very wise , very special and very uniquely beautiful.

  • @lai0311
    @lai0311 Год назад +238

    I recently found out about him for the first time.
    I picked up a ukulele by chance and started playing it, and learned about IZ from a magazine for ukulele beginners.
    I recently lost my job and was in despair, but IZ has been a great comfort.
    I bought his CD, ukulele sheet music, and a book about him. His songs are timeless and bring joy to people.
    thank you. From Japan.

    • @PatrickVBentsen
      @PatrickVBentsen 10 месяцев назад +4

      How beautiful. I really like your little story. Music can do magic to us. I send my warmest greetings from Denmark to Japan. :)

    • @lai0311
      @lai0311 10 месяцев назад +8

      @@PatrickVBentsen
      Thank you for your comment from far away Denmark🙋
      I got over the shock of being fired because of his amazing singing voice.
      I was unemployed when I wrote my last comment, but now I have a job at the music room.
      So I would like to teach my ukulele students about Iz someday.
      I would like to pay tribute to Big Boy, who supported me through a difficult time, and tell more people about him.
      I have a facingfuture album cover as a poster on the wall near my ukulele, and I like it because it makes the room feel like a calm atmosphere.
      Also, I am attracted not only to his singing voice, but also to his character. His cool demeanor, the way he laughs, the way he smiles, the way he interacts with people, and the fact that he has such a big body (He died prematurely because of it) is all attractive!!
      I love all music in the world. Among them he is one of the best singers.
      Sorry for the long sentence. Anyway, even if the times change, I will remember his songs👒🏝

    • @PatrickVBentsen
      @PatrickVBentsen 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@lai0311 Such a lovely update to your life. A job at the music room, is that a private music school? Do you teach other instruments as well? :)

    • @lai0311
      @lai0311 10 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@PatrickVBentsen
      Yes, it's a place to take lessons. Students take lessons about three times a month.
      Of course, not only ukuleles, but also vocals, pianos, electones, guitars, basses, saxophones, violins, and more.
      While working as a receptionist, I talk to students about music, do clerical work, and answer the phone.
      I play guitar and ukulele during breaks, but IZ's songs are still difficult. It seems that IZ skipped class and practiced the ukulele for a long time under the tree in the schoolyard. Although he seems to play easily, I think he is quite attractive as a ukulele player!

    • @PatrickVBentsen
      @PatrickVBentsen 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@lai0311 So nice that the music is growing in your life as you work there. Seems a good way to get more music in life, when not being a professional. Good move. :D Universe is on your side, and I think you know it. Like we might all find out someday. IZ plays more with heart than with the brain it seems. It's mastery when skill is subconscious.
      Wishing you lotsa good times and growth with music.

  • @DramaaaYT
    @DramaaaYT 2 года назад +192

    Lost my little brother 5 months ago at 24 years young.. he drowned on a sunny white sandy beach. He loved the water, My mom showed me this at my brothers funeral and this hits me hard I can feel the pain this guy was going through miss you little bro

  • @lovespirit888
    @lovespirit888 6 месяцев назад +46

    My youngest bro is getting ready to transition to Heaven. We spent many days, weekends enjoying the white sands on Kailua Beach. Cooking out, fishing, swimming to Flat island, hanging at the Boat Ramp. This song came to me today and wouldn’t leave my soul. This is how I’ll always remember you Black. Till we meet again. Always in my Heart💙🙏🏼💙

    • @NK-wy8wp
      @NK-wy8wp 2 месяца назад

      My condolences

  • @magefather
    @magefather 8 лет назад +1024

    "When our time come, no cry for me. Plant one tree" ❤️ Love you Iz

    • @tubeakamai
      @tubeakamai 8 лет назад +15

      +Lee Moananu Go plant one Koa tree ovah deah for me Cuz. One big buggah....

    • @terryoreilly5847
      @terryoreilly5847 8 лет назад +14

      You can never beat class voice from another wold

    • @N2Opassion
      @N2Opassion 6 лет назад +1

      so nice ..

    • @akiamimasen8608
      @akiamimasen8608 6 лет назад +16

      Lee Moananu Hi mate *IZ words are PURE GOLD* - Israel was wrong because still even after all those long years without him it's hard as heck for living without him, it was take some long time before I was come back here for this video and still i can't watch him because I am always cry when i see and hear him.
      It's strange and I don't know why - I've never met him personally and I am from different place on the Planet Earth but... I miss him and his music:-(
      So maybe someday I will go into Hawaii and I will give my last respects to honour IZ.

    • @fernandochavez2769
      @fernandochavez2769 6 лет назад +1

      so good. 😓

  • @positronic5802
    @positronic5802 8 лет назад +760

    I don't think a ukulele has ever been played with so much grace.

  • @nelsons1129
    @nelsons1129 Год назад +68

    What a man. A kind gentle soul, and talented, a person taken far to soon, but as they say heaven needs them, sadly sometimes to soon.

    • @nzoth66
      @nzoth66 Год назад +1

      I think he diying was a release, he battled y very horrible mind desease that put him through hell before he died

  • @hiitsaliciaempathylovepeac5262
    @hiitsaliciaempathylovepeac5262 2 года назад +38

    Yeh, he said “don’t cry for me…” & I’m all like: “sorry brotha, done cried a ton already…& do every single time I hear your voice or music..” 💚😭✨🕊🌈 Too many emotions to put into words…so, just thank you my friend! 🤗💚🌈🌞

  • @edwardsteel127
    @edwardsteel127 8 лет назад +971

    My wife and I made Hawaii our second home and we saw IZ many times and he was a beautiful big man with a beautiful voice and we were blessed to know him! Rest in Peace dear friend!

  • @giovanapinheiro2832
    @giovanapinheiro2832 8 лет назад +2230

    God, he is so cute, a really wonderful person! I like to think that he needs a big body to carry his big heart. I hope you can take love to the skies just as you did here. Rest in paradise IZ. Greetings from Brazil!

    • @serhatarslan4008
      @serhatarslan4008 8 лет назад +19

      👏👏😘

    • @jDurian
      @jDurian 7 лет назад +54

      What a wonderful thing to say. I liked your comment, you made feel much better than I did earlier. Thanks.

    • @christopherreilly5339
      @christopherreilly5339 7 лет назад +46

      Almost 20 years and this man still inspires people all over the world to say good things.

    • @cacique260
      @cacique260 7 лет назад +36

      For that beautiful and thoughtful comment I believe again in humanity .You're a beautiful human being just like IZ, God bless you! !

    • @giovanapinheiro2832
      @giovanapinheiro2832 7 лет назад +42

      Enrique Torres Oh that's really sweet of you! And don't stop believe in human kind. People are not essentially bad, people are just corrupted by the system. We are all born special!!! And thanks 4 your words, have a wonderful week

  • @nikitas5810
    @nikitas5810 2 месяца назад +3

    I closed my eyes as I listened to this song….picturing myself playing in the white sand with my darling son who I lost 18 years ago. Someday, I will be with him again and we will sing this song as we play in the warm white sand. ❤

  • @cornemperor1900
    @cornemperor1900 4 года назад +230

    Hering his songs helps cure my depression. RIP

    • @user-bb6eh4dp2i
      @user-bb6eh4dp2i 4 года назад +11

      Surround yourself with positivity and you will be at peace my friend, that is a promise.

    • @rainsofhealing
      @rainsofhealing 4 года назад +5

      Aimon Lanier you are NOT alone, you are Very loved...depression is real, it’s hard and painful. You don’t have to live with it, and neither do I or any of us; ruclips.net/video/fcqxzXMRGoc/видео.html

    • @elkeratajski4354
      @elkeratajski4354 3 года назад

      @@user-bb6eh4dp2i,

    • @madisonsmith7609
      @madisonsmith7609 3 года назад +1

      His songs just make me remember all the positives I have and used to have...it calms my mind and boy do they ever make me forget the stresses of my life. Even if it's only for 3 minutes.❤🙏

    • @madisonsmith7609
      @madisonsmith7609 3 года назад +1

      @Tyler Nolen I just wanna sit somewhere during a sunset/sunrise and listen to these songs😫

  • @weerobot
    @weerobot 7 лет назад +270

    Four little Strings and that Voice.....Stunning.

    • @cacique260
      @cacique260 7 лет назад +12

      weerobot well said ... I was thinking the same. It's just his voice , his presence, his aura and a couple of a Strings. . Amazing! !

    • @martinnielsen7172
      @martinnielsen7172 7 лет назад +3

      this is more than stunning

    • @IamAries52
      @IamAries52 5 лет назад +4

      His voice is very soothing, Love it!!!

    • @isabellasabetta8128
      @isabellasabetta8128 5 лет назад +1

      Klar😍😘🌏

  • @jessem1550
    @jessem1550 5 лет назад +280

    My wife left me this past year. It was the most painful thing I had ever went through. I stayed in our empty house and waited for her return but she never returned. Everyday felt like a funeral, like I lost a huge part of me. I would play this music to get me through the night. Thank you so much IZ for your amazing music. You saved me in so many ways!

    • @deirdremorris9234
      @deirdremorris9234 3 года назад +5

      May blessings of peace and comfort come to you. 🙏❤

    • @ireneduke5022
      @ireneduke5022 3 года назад +4

      I hope you have found love again..

    • @sexyman8084
      @sexyman8084 2 года назад +4

      You’ll find someone better who will never leave you

    • @tammywebb597
      @tammywebb597 2 года назад +4

      So very sorry for your loss! I understand the pain there's nothing worse! They say time heals I don't know if I buy that time will pass but many things can happen and can bring back such pain that it's crushing like someone has literally crushed your heart! Most don't understand until they have lived with such a great loss! I PRAY YOU HAVE THE SUPPORT YOU NEED AND THAT A GREAT LOVE WILL COME AGAIN! KNOW THEY ATE ALWAYS WITH US JUST IN ANOTHER FORM AND THEY WANT US TO BE HAPPY WHILE WERE STILL HERE! GOD BLESS AND IT TOOK ME MANY YEARS TO GET HERE MANY YEARS!

    • @patrickvanbramer5318
      @patrickvanbramer5318 2 года назад +2

      I'm sorry Brother. It happened to me too. All the Best to you. The voice of Bruddah Iz, is.

  • @MasterovD.Skies42_411
    @MasterovD.Skies42_411 Год назад +7

    I was born after you passed Bruddah Iz, but ever since I heard you sing, I've felt like I've known you my entire life. You brought everyone so much in such a short span of time. An angelic voice, a beautiful heart, another reason to connect with each other, and an unrivaled love for everyone who you interacted with. Yourself and Louis Armstrong. The two I can think of that lived and died as beautiful and commendable as anyone could ever aspire. Even in the disintegration of our society as we know it, life is grand. The good die young, but they leave behind a reminder to be good.

  • @RealityCheckThat
    @RealityCheckThat 4 года назад +81

    That voice! Smoooooth as silk, like honey, unbelievable.

    • @keliabenson9355
      @keliabenson9355 3 года назад +1

      Love this music! I saw your face again, on a white sandy beach.... Hawaii 🥰

  • @MatthewMcGovernmainpage
    @MatthewMcGovernmainpage 8 лет назад +197

    Do not cry, do not feel sad, just remember love. That was what Iz was saying. I will miss his spirit.

    • @joelgardiner8211
      @joelgardiner8211 8 лет назад +7

      +M. Warren McGovern I cry as a 56 year old man

    • @TheAugust90
      @TheAugust90 8 лет назад +10

      +joel gardiner why good people die first :c

    • @hugitout23
      @hugitout23 8 лет назад

      +TheAugust90 hes obesity probably played a large part of it, if not the entire reason for it

    • @gnowlesable
      @gnowlesable 8 лет назад +1

      +hugitout23 no sheit numnutz

    • @positronic5802
      @positronic5802 8 лет назад +4

      Thanks, man :)

  • @DrVaruna
    @DrVaruna 6 лет назад +252

    I lost my dad and as a tribute to him I have started learning ukulele and this song just takes me back to times we were together.Wish I could play it for him.I cannot help but feel him so close to me.Thanks for filling my life with love and music.

    • @padmaisonaroll8613
      @padmaisonaroll8613 4 года назад +6

      I'm sure he is close to you, watching you strum your uke. :)

    • @ldlink3935
      @ldlink3935 3 года назад +3

      Wow, thanks for sharing this. I lost my mother 10 years ago this month. I too am learning the uke. It's two years later, how has your uke progressed?

  • @Herrera11
    @Herrera11 Год назад +49

    I don't know why but this song touches me deep inside. It's as if it pushes a button, and my stomach feels tight, and tears flow.....

    • @ordyhorizonrivieredunord712
      @ordyhorizonrivieredunord712 8 месяцев назад +1

      It has the same effect on me, it reaches the soul and heart, and tears wash away the pain. 🐦

  • @TigerKing77
    @TigerKing77 11 месяцев назад +8

    IZ.. MUSIC brings me and my restless soul much comfort. This is why you never judge a book by its cover because what's on the inside is a thing of beauty.IZ...LIVEZ 🌈

  • @magicalpossibilities
    @magicalpossibilities 9 лет назад +52

    Beautiful. Making me cry. Lost my love last October from cancer. He has shown up in my dreams. We didn't have the chance to go to Hawaii together, but maybe in dreams we can go there.

    • @hunterdude113
      @hunterdude113 9 лет назад +2

      cancer took my aunt back in '13, i'm sorry for your loss mmy friend

    • @gabrieltisse9961
      @gabrieltisse9961 9 лет назад +1

      My condolences.

    • @alineharam
      @alineharam 9 лет назад +1

      magicalpossibilities I don't want you to suffer your loss, but I am happy your love was in your life. It sometimes seems pointless, but moments we share with our loved ones seem to make living good and real. I'm thinking of your loss months after it happened, I will hold on to the little grief it gives me to honor you and your love.
      This note is from someone you may never meet, and has not shared your pain. IT is our chronic condition, isn't it. Again, I'm very sorry.

    • @TokoPreach
      @TokoPreach 8 лет назад

      tongan musical

  • @SongsForSorrows
    @SongsForSorrows 4 года назад +182

    I was lucky that I met him last time months before he died. Was just 18 and graduated in FHS, I've seen his performance in '93. The way he has performed gave me tears of joy. His music brings so much grace to the people. May you RIP, Bruddah IZ.

    • @11chavez83
      @11chavez83 4 года назад +2

      How was he just 18 just months before he died?? He was like 38 when he died

    • @evansnegireff5397
      @evansnegireff5397 3 года назад

      im sorry lisn misc

    • @OrangeYTT
      @OrangeYTT 3 года назад +9

      @@11chavez83 He wasn't, the guy telling the story was 18 when he met him. Israel was 37 when he died.

  • @nicolecerny
    @nicolecerny 4 года назад +8

    My mom grew up and was raised in Hawaii. I have always had this song stuck in my head but I didn't know what song it was, now I'm 18 and I finally found out what song this is! Thank you!!!

  • @jamesstewart4314
    @jamesstewart4314 Год назад +31

    Truly a great gift from God may he rest in peace but he brought so much beautiful music and what a voice absolutely perfection thank you for doing the song Somewhere Over the Rainbow it's one of my favorites

    • @tmtangaz3676
      @tmtangaz3676 Год назад

      One of the best if not the best to ever come from Hawaii

  • @sontana19
    @sontana19 4 года назад +333

    His singing moves me in tears in the eve of the new year 2020

    • @peterjarnes25
      @peterjarnes25 4 года назад +7

      Just now the same!

    • @annemarieclark7979
      @annemarieclark7979 4 года назад +6

      I cry every time I start down this road....which I most certainly need, probably.

    • @tracyroberts5028
      @tracyroberts5028 4 года назад +4

      I love to hear his voice

    • @roymauler
      @roymauler 4 года назад +3

      I have shed a tear listening to this.

    • @edsonmiranda2656
      @edsonmiranda2656 3 года назад +1

      Maravilha. Praia com casa Branca no Havaí.

  • @ricardoavilez8193
    @ricardoavilez8193 4 года назад +31

    We FINALLY had a chance to go to Hawaii, GREAT memories 7 days with my wife. Love this song ,when I go I want this song played when I leave this world

  • @garybesaw
    @garybesaw 4 года назад +20

    Happy Birthday Bruddah Iz. Thank you for bringing so much peace and love to the world. I've always loved this song and it came to me today on your birthday at the most perfect time. Feeling kind of down and sad but just hearing your voice and this song makes everything alright. Love ya Bruddah! 🙏✌️🤟🤙🌊🌺🎻🇩🇬

  • @mr.hashundredsofprivatepla3711
    @mr.hashundredsofprivatepla3711 2 месяца назад +2

    “I was scared when I lost my mother, my father, my brother, my sister. I loved them, all my heart and soul. Y’know, and it was time for them for go, was time for go. Cuz, when our time, cuz… No cry for me, cuz… don’t cry for me. Go plant one tree, a couple in the park, in the middle of the park where they play soccer! (Laughter) Go plant a Koa tree over there for me, cuz I’m a big brother. And well, plant one small, then it’ll grow big.”
    -Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

  • @Raafje84
    @Raafje84 10 лет назад +154

    I lost my little Brother , and i had a dream i would meet him again on a white beach , with Palm trees .. then i heared this song ... I will visit Hawaï next year , and i know i will not see him there ... But my heart tells me to go , i understand this gentle souls song ... Long live Iz

    • @alexmacdonald1026
      @alexmacdonald1026 6 лет назад +5

      Raafje84 may you find peace regardless my friend

    • @williampeace8965
      @williampeace8965 6 лет назад +4

      Hope your trip to Hawaii was everything you wanted it to be. Beautiful place, including spiritually...

    • @brasilvinicios
      @brasilvinicios 5 лет назад +1

      Beautiful story, i wanna know How Was the trip?

  • @BigSirZebras
    @BigSirZebras 7 лет назад +203

    rough transcription...
    I was scared when I lost my, my mother, my father, my brother, my
    sister. I love them with all my heart and soul, you know. And it was
    time for them for go, it was time for go. Cuz, when our time come, cuz,
    don’t cry for me, cuz, don’t cry for me. Go plant one tree, in Kapiolani
    Park, in the middle of the park where they play soccer. Go plant one
    Koa tree over there for me, cuz. One big one, and well, plant it small,
    let it grow big.

    • @BigSirZebras
      @BigSirZebras 7 лет назад +8

      It takes a real douche to say, "learn to spell" and then spell it wrong himself. My excuse is autocorrect. What is yours? Stupidity?

    • @Asist0ne
      @Asist0ne 7 лет назад +5

      Thx for transcript and woah that escalated quickly. Cheers. Listen to song again to clear the air between you two.

    • @BigSirZebras
      @BigSirZebras 5 лет назад +4

      @@Asist0ne no worries. I just got upset when someone called me out for being wrong when i wasnt really and they were equally wrong in their correction. Pleasant vibes wished to all.

    • @camilohaces9863
      @camilohaces9863 4 года назад +1

      Brother do you know where I can see that interview?

    • @muggensan8611
      @muggensan8611 4 года назад +1

      thx 4 transcript i was not sure at all it was english

  • @harryv6752
    @harryv6752 Год назад +45

    Such a beautiful song. Brings back so many memories of those in my life that have gone before me. May we all meet again one day. One love! ✌️

  • @KC80009
    @KC80009 2 года назад +34

    His singing soothes my soul. Thank you IZ 🌸🙏🌺💕🤙

  • @Centralminimize
    @Centralminimize 9 лет назад +137

    That speech at the beginning was truly amazing, once the time comes it will be hard but i will always remember this speech BLESS!!!

  • @williamma2147
    @williamma2147 10 лет назад +48

    Hawaiian Beach + Israel Kamakawiwo'ole singing = HEAVEN.........

  • @kobebarka8633
    @kobebarka8633 3 года назад +20

    His mindset is one of peace. The way he is able to accept people passing on is so amazing.

  • @jefferyvitkun5890
    @jefferyvitkun5890 2 года назад +6

    He just hits your soul so deeply. When you really listen to this amazing man, it makes you humble. Makes you believe. It's like you just want to run up and hug this young man. Amazing and gone way to soon. Rest in peace, sing away my friend.

  • @merlin4596
    @merlin4596 10 лет назад +34

    Iz had such a beautiful voice.. Just goes to show that looks can be very deceiving, A heart such as his will go on and on. Forever. Bless you my friend. May your spirit soar into greatness. In this life and the next.

    • @merlin4596
      @merlin4596 10 лет назад +4

      I mean, listen to how Iz trills like that .. Its a one in a million and note for note sound. A perfect voice even. You just can't teach someone to sing like that. Its a gift. Operatic but contemporary all at the same time .. Just wonderful.

    • @ruicosta5889
      @ruicosta5889 10 лет назад +2

      Well said ;) this guy as such a tremendous voice omg

    • @merlin4596
      @merlin4596 10 лет назад

      I still come back here from time to time to draw a kind of stillness .. I cant explain it.. Iz just puts me into a good space.

  • @IvoryDream
    @IvoryDream 8 лет назад +99

    This is soo beautiful. Iz may have had a soul that is too peaceful for this world. He takes me somewhere beyond...

  • @pamalojo
    @pamalojo 2 года назад +2

    Earlier this year, I bought a ukulele and started learning how to play via RUclips instructional videos. YT's algorithms suggested Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, and now I have fallen in love with his music and his voice. I am so glad to have discovered him.

  • @debbiemaycock4264
    @debbiemaycock4264 3 года назад +8

    Cannot believe I have only just found this. What a beautiful soul he was, beautiful voice so full of emotion - made me weep listening to him. Gone to soon. Bless you Israel.

  • @charlesshaffer7290
    @charlesshaffer7290 5 лет назад +28

    I truly believe that his heart and soul will never die. As long as his music is played he will live on in all of us.

  • @kealakekua1977
    @kealakekua1977 9 лет назад +639

    It's pidgin English, here's what he's saying at beginning
    I was scared when I lost my mother ,my father ,my brother ,my sister .I love them with all my heart and soul you know ...and it was time for them to go ,was time for them to go. because when our time comes friend ,no cry for me friend, no cry for me...go plant a tree Kapiolani Park in the middle of the park where they play soccer.(laughter) go plant a Koa tree for me friend ...one big tree.well , plant it small then let it grow big.

    • @hunterdude113
      @hunterdude113 9 лет назад +19

      plant em small let em grow big

    • @garyg4717
      @garyg4717 9 лет назад +45

      thank you ,my name is sam i am 50 , i just found this guy never heard before ,had ear phones in my smart phone as i am half deaf , I didnt know he had died didnt know him ,his voice so beautiful , I am just ordinary guy live with son who is 9 , in England ,I looked up IZ Wikipedia , amazing man Hawaii ,blessed , I am buddhist and just chanted one hour daimoku nam myo ho renge kyo for IZ who ive never heard of till just this morning ,sorry he died so young ,

    • @bigobob8913
      @bigobob8913 9 лет назад

      Sam G Tharby

    • @misterwobbleheadredux6960
      @misterwobbleheadredux6960 9 лет назад +12

      Lived in kealakekua for many years. Its nice to run across someone from there. Aloha bruddah. I miss da kine

    • @Seamonkey555
      @Seamonkey555 9 лет назад +8

      Sam G Tharby many blessings to you Sam. I learned of his death just minutes ago and will do the same as inspired by you.

  • @zenitsuthunder7247
    @zenitsuthunder7247 Год назад +34

    I always listen to this song because it calms when I’m sad I’m 15 and depressed this song is what I need

    • @connideee
      @connideee Год назад +3

      im 17 and start every time I hear this song especially when he tells the story about that he wasn't afraid of dying, I start thinking about m grandma who passed away 4 years ago, she was a true friend, and the song gives me so much, its like the meaning of life

    • @blueberry-ri7eb
      @blueberry-ri7eb Год назад +1

      @@connideee better days ahead. Hang in there. Been there.

    • @josef9001
      @josef9001 Год назад +2

      Stay strong youngster. You have a very long life ahead of you that holds great things for you. Never give up!!!

    • @zenitsuthunder7247
      @zenitsuthunder7247 Год назад +2

      @@josef9001 thank you something told me to come back to this song I needed that thank you again.

    • @josef9001
      @josef9001 Год назад +1

      @Nehemiah Pangelinan you're very welcome bro!! Stay positive. I know it's easy to say, trust me I have good and bad days too. But you always have to see the small blessings in life. We woke up, thats a great start. Who knows what the day holds, and who we might influence or help etc... life is hard but never hard enough to give up on. Skateboarding saved my life.

  • @jackspry9736
    @jackspry9736 Год назад +7

    RIP Israel Kamakawiwoʻole (May 20, 1959 - June 26, 1997), aged 38
    You will be remembered as a legend.

  • @EleanorandLorelei
    @EleanorandLorelei 5 лет назад +80

    For my beautiful daughters born sleeping❤🦋❤🦋 Lorelei Renee and Eleanor Irene, until we meet again... Mommy loves and misses both of you so much

  • @beaman444
    @beaman444 5 лет назад +39

    Over 3200 thumbs down?!? You just gotta wonder about some people.
    This is my first introduction to IZ but he seems like a beautiful person who made beautiful music.

    • @eldergeektromeo9868
      @eldergeektromeo9868 11 месяцев назад

      Anyone who "thumbs down" this tune, never deserves to listen to it again!

  • @jiangao23
    @jiangao23 7 месяцев назад +16

    I cried listening to this beautiful song quietly in a hotel room. It's a song from heaven.

  • @evenfrank5223
    @evenfrank5223 10 месяцев назад +7

    absolutely mesmerizing. i was multitasking trying to find something to listen to and i had to stop everything and just listen.
    what an amazing artist, truly a tragedy to have lost him.

  • @tigerlee9613
    @tigerlee9613 4 года назад +11

    Never heard of Israel Kamakawio before, it wasn't until I visited Honolulu and learned about their rich history and culture did I learn about his songs and the meaning and purpose of them all. I'm in love with his songs and listen to them now, as they make me sleep well, and also the songs he sings come from the heart.

  • @iFupTrolls
    @iFupTrolls 7 лет назад +39

    his songs are so beautiful, the lyrics are amazing and that ukulele, so soothing.

  • @YOURSODAKINE
    @YOURSODAKINE 4 года назад +71

    He’s filled with love and we are with love he gave us his heart

  • @wilringgold3353
    @wilringgold3353 Год назад +6

    He had one of the most beautiful voices in the whole entire world, how can I not cry when you are gone

  • @jaketd6262
    @jaketd6262 6 лет назад +18

    That bit at the beginning is so wonderful. Made me tear up, made me so happy and content. Un believable. His attitude rubs off on you.

  • @a.sfoster2000
    @a.sfoster2000 8 лет назад +16

    I was very fortunate to have walked on the Beach in Waikiki many, many times. This song takes me back there , every time I hear it.....Mahalo Brahdah IZ......RIP

  • @amparoestrada3340
    @amparoestrada3340 2 года назад +1

    People who thumbs down are lost souls. May you find peace in your hearts and be able to appreciate GOD’S given talent to everyone. I thank everyone who made this wonderful experience possible for sharing this beautiful moment to be able to enjoy such great blessings to listen peaceful and joyful music. One of a kind! Love and respect for one another is what we need. Thank you! Portland Oregon

  • @jessetheunending9357
    @jessetheunending9357 4 года назад +22

    This HAS to be my favorite song of his.

  • @72marshflower15
    @72marshflower15 8 лет назад +63

    "SHARK!!!"
    lol!!! love you brudda man...
    ... May the God of fertility and abundance someday free your people's kingdom...

  • @eduardoprieto7721
    @eduardoprieto7721 2 года назад +15

    Those final keys at the end are my favorite part. I love his voice, but that part where he lets the ukelele play out is my favorite

  • @IMOLDIN
    @IMOLDIN 4 года назад +7

    This guy has touched billions of hearts including ours ❤️🙏 Our future generations will listen also.

  • @ruthlarsen9386
    @ruthlarsen9386 2 месяца назад +1

    We lived on Oahu and saw IZ perform in about 1980 and have loved him ever since!

  • @unlikeavirgin
    @unlikeavirgin 5 лет назад +42

    His music just soothes my soul.
    Whoever disliked this is seriously disturbed!

  • @omagosh5137
    @omagosh5137 5 лет назад +12

    His voice is magical. I get emotional just listening to that soft sweet voice. It touches my heart.

  • @kristenguerrero4615
    @kristenguerrero4615 10 дней назад +1

    My much, much beloved aunt passed in 2016 from ALS, when we had some quiet time, as she was actively dying, she asked me to pull this song and video up. She said when she passes this where she was going to be. We returned her to her white sandy beach in Hawaii in 2021 (she was born there and wanted to return there), when I miss her to come to the beach and she will be all around. I’ve needed her so much these last few weeks, I need her presence, I need to feel her waves of love just hold me. 🤍

  • @brigittem8029
    @brigittem8029 4 года назад +8

    How can anyone not like this beautiful sing? IZs voice is so soothing !

  • @daniellelynch2558
    @daniellelynch2558 4 года назад +5

    IZ your music will be played all through out heaven and here on earth. I love the way he makes the strings hum and his voice is heaven in the stars. Gone to soon and missed greatly. God Bless you IZ 😇💖

  • @charlieziman5463
    @charlieziman5463 6 лет назад +8

    Such a beautiful human. I aspire to be this happy someday. Rest over the rainbow, IZ.

  • @SoupKnight-qu2uk
    @SoupKnight-qu2uk Год назад +7

    Genuinely one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard so simple and amazing it made me cry

  • @ch8golla213
    @ch8golla213 Год назад +1

    I've always loved this song. I was diagnosed with leukemia last year almost died but I've always felt this way don't cry for me be happy enjoy my memory. I love you if one day you guys read this you guys where my greatest accomplishment! I love you Steve and Greg

  • @chrisM33
    @chrisM33 5 лет назад +5

    The man had to much soul and love for this world to stay to long. What a beautiful person he was x

  • @christinamacneal6187
    @christinamacneal6187 5 лет назад +52

    His VOICE is ANGELIC ¥

  • @swagmund_freud6669
    @swagmund_freud6669 3 года назад +10

    Reminds me of me and my sister playing on the beach in Hawaii as kids. This song almost makes me cry when it reminds me of how much I love my family, but it's such a good feeling to remember.

  • @sonnyeast3862
    @sonnyeast3862 6 месяцев назад +5

    What a beautiful soul, the voice of an angel.

  • @MooseTurder
    @MooseTurder 4 года назад +8

    Life has taken me from my home, but Hawaii still beats in my heart. I still love hear his voice, still comforts me after all these years. You are missed!

  • @HaasiAustria
    @HaasiAustria 5 лет назад +3

    Oh, it is so beautiful! Such a sweet and gentle voice. I can't stop crying every time i hear it. It goes directly in my soul, thank you IZ!

  • @kimberlygodsil4168
    @kimberlygodsil4168 Год назад +1

    IZ has the kindest soul, would have loved to have met him, we can! Through all of his beautiful music.He is reunited with his family members. So much love. Thank you💝😘

  • @VbuenoBueno
    @VbuenoBueno 2 года назад +7

    a simple melody, a sensational voice that conveys an indescribable emotion. greetings from Brazil

  • @tenorschofield
    @tenorschofield 10 лет назад +6

    What a sweet voice; he sure was an angel voice in this world so needed of love and spiritual-earthy perspectives. I know he must be part of the holy choir in Gods glory!!!!..thanks for sharing this poetic message to all of our souls!!!! Muchas gracias!!!

  • @bruddahIge
    @bruddahIge 5 лет назад +30

    It’s been a long time uncle I wish I can see you one more time I remember you was holding me when I was only a small baby and told how to play the ukulele when I was 4 years old thank you uncle I really miss you and I wanna see you again 😭😭😭

    • @deirdremorris9234
      @deirdremorris9234 3 года назад +2

      🙏❤

    • @lindachase265
      @lindachase265 3 года назад +2

      Bless you he was a good soul beautiful voice sorry for your loss u will reunite in heaven ..

  • @Tagz685
    @Tagz685 4 года назад +3

    One of the best musicians. I am glad to have grown up with his music. Hauoli la hanau and Manuia le aso fanau Braddah Iz!🤙🏿✊🏿🤟🏿

  • @omarmelchor8309
    @omarmelchor8309 2 года назад +61

    I saw you in my dreams
    We were walking hand in hand
    On a white, sandy beach of Hawaii
    We were playing in the sun
    We were having so much fun
    On a white, sandy beach of Hawaii
    The sound of the ocean
    Soothes my restless soul
    The sound of the ocean
    Rocks me all night long
    Those hot long summer days
    Lying there in the sun
    On a white, sandy beach of Hawaii
    The sound of the ocean
    Soothes my restless soul
    The sound of the ocean
    Rocks me all night long
    Last night in my dreams
    I saw your face again
    We were there in the sun
    On a white, sandy beach of Hawaii

    • @DanFrechette
      @DanFrechette Год назад +4

      Not often a song moves me this deeply .. thank you

  • @jroxz5689
    @jroxz5689 4 года назад +3

    This song reminds me so much when my dad brought me to sandy beach, the first time. Was scared shitless cause of the waves etc. But one of the best days of my life, with my Family & Friends. My father died back in 2007. And when i listen to this, i start to reminisce. R.I.P Pa....

  • @silviarosadelima
    @silviarosadelima 5 лет назад +12

    Blessed be all the singing soul. May we sing on one voice. A song for freedom and unity. Love to all. Love is all.

  • @druidreams
    @druidreams 3 года назад +5

    Merry Christmas. Thank you for your music forever. Sitting here listening to this song on a beautiful morning and cant help but to cry in gratitude. Music is timeless

  • @benmcdermottart5841
    @benmcdermottart5841 Год назад +5

    Every time I listen to his song gives me so much goosebumps in beginning to the end, his voice is so magical.

  • @joseedison8206
    @joseedison8206 5 лет назад +100

    É MARAVILHOSO OUVIR ISRRAEL CANTAR,QUE DEUS TE ABENÇOE ONDE VC ESTIVER E OBRIGADO POR NOS DEIXAR ESSAS MARAVILHAS DE MUSICAS PRA NÓS

  • @EmilBlueMan
    @EmilBlueMan 10 лет назад +30

    God bless this singer. He was awesome.

  • @patrickgmcnamara1910
    @patrickgmcnamara1910 4 года назад +2

    Such an incredible person and artist. It’s rare when another person can make me proud to be human.

  • @sophabreela6023
    @sophabreela6023 Год назад +1

    Brings tears to my eyes. Heard this song for the first time while getting a massage in Kona Hawaii. Later became a massage therapist and play this for my massage clients. Beautiful masterpiece

  • @Skratchfever
    @Skratchfever 5 лет назад +9

    What a beautiful voice! And himself too!💕💕

  • @spikie420
    @spikie420 4 года назад +7

    Idk how any one could not love this man every song he sings i cry..when i die i want his version of somewhere over the rainbow.first of the wizard of oz was my fav childhood movie and that song means so much to me.i literally cant listen without crying..such a wonderful soul

  • @maikailoa808
    @maikailoa808 4 года назад +9

    he left us his beautiful memories and music, he is now singing in heaven.. sing on brah.

    • @souzaeltubero1487
      @souzaeltubero1487 4 года назад +2

      Diane Lewis may he look down and care for all of us Bruddas and sisters

  • @halkuyeninsandiego5337
    @halkuyeninsandiego5337 2 года назад +2

    I felt his words in my heart when he mentioned his mama, I myself lost my mama at age 7. It is scary being alone specially not having my mama around, she was my home and comfort. O how I miss her so much, this song is so beautiful. It help me bring memories back. Thank you IZ, I know you are looking down on us with a big smile.