Somewhere Over the Rainbow (CD)

'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' collects some of Hawaiian ukulele player Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's most famous songs. His reworking of 'Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World' propelled Kamakawiwo'ole into the public eye after appearing on numerous film and television soundtracks. The album features his unique covers as well as a selection of traditional Hawaiian songs. Available for the first time ever, the definitive collection of Hawaiian music legend - the gentle giant behind the world-renowned version of 'Over the Rainbow', one of the most recognized songs of the last twenty years. Over a decade after his death, his unforgettable music and legacy are captured here in these beautiful renditions of 'What a Wonderful World' and 'Wind Beneath My Wings' alongside traditional Hawaiian melodies on this truly breathtaking new album.