Israel Kamakawiwo`ole - Guestbook - 2006 Archive

May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997

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GUESTBOOK – 2006 Archive (January 2006-December 2006)

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Name: Andre Santos
Email: homemdobau@yahoo.com.br
URL:
Remote Name: 201.58.206.84
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; InfoPath.1)
Date: Saturday, December 30, 2006
Time: 06:09 AM
Comments
Just a few days I knew this fantastic musician… And now, I’m a fan. Thanks to Iz to give us your songs, your memories, and your peace and talent. Thats a unforgetable friend! Thanks, Our Gentle Giant! God Bless You Forever!
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Name: Mary Ann
Email: MRouss2826@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 152.163.100.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, December 29, 2006
Time: 10:07 PM
Comments
If there are angels then he is one of them.

His voice is Heaven.
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Name: Tom
Email: t.lewicki@mchsi.com
URL:
Remote Name: 12.214.185.128
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 3.1)
Date: Friday, December 29, 2006
Time: 08:05 PM
Comments
Hi again. Didn’t mean to hit the send button.

Iz’s music touches and stirs deep places in me. I am thankful to be inspired by the beauty of his spirit. I hope hearing this provides you some comfort in your loss.

Tom

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Name: Peter Reza
Email: doc215456@yaoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 70.245.66.160
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Win98; en-US; rv:1.8.0.9) Gecko/20061206 Firefox/1.5.0.9
Date: Thursday, December 28, 2006
Time: 07:53 PM
Comments
your song Somewhere Over The Rainbow touched my heart like no other song has and that you are deeply missed
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Name: Luke
Email: ekul99@earthlink.net
URL:
Remote Name: 82.123.245.82
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; U; PPC Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/416.11 (KHTML, like Gecko) Safari/416.12
Date: Thursday, December 28, 2006
Time: 01:00 PM
Comments
Isreal was an amazing and brilliant singer. His voice can reassure and comfort me no matter what mood or situation I’m in. Isreal will live with me forever.
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Name: Paul Collyer
Email: tigger51mfn_454@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 84.13.244.163
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Time: 06:29 AM
Comments
Thank you so much for your god given voice. Its help so much in recent months in the death of one of my best friends again thank you so much.
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Name: Justin Ryan
Email: yellowranger215@comcast.net
URL:
Remote Name: 69.136.75.29
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Time: 04:10 AM
Comments
IN August of 2005, My wife and I visited The islands of Hawaii for our honeymoon. From the moment the plane touched down, I felt drawn to the islands. Maybe it was the way the sud was burning down on us, maybe it was the smell of the Pacific, (we only get to smell the Atlantic in New Jersey), I dont know what it was, but I felt like I belonged there! My wife and I only had a week to spend in the glorious sunshine, and I was very sad to go when the time came for our departure. Upon returning to the mainland, I could not shake the feeling that I left a part of me there. I found some of Iz’s music on Itunes, and when my life finds me in trouble, or too stressed out, I pop on some of his musc and it brings me back to the islands. Iz, in one of your songs, you tell us to email you, and I wanted to do so, but today I discovered that you are with us no more. I was heartbroken to hear that, because I wanted to share with you my thanks that your music was able to bring me back to the place I loved so much. Thank you Iz.
Justin
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Name: richard
Email: wintergarden06@yahoo.fr
URL:
Remote Name: 80.124.143.12
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; Kit Anpe Pdt IE6 V1.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Time: 12:16 AM
Comments
well i’m french so apologize my english

I discovered you in 2001 with famous what a wonderful world song. It was hard to find album in France I was singing this song to Lola, my little daughter, to make her sleep

I couldn’t imagine that in january 2006 I had to choose this song for her last sleeping in the little cemetery of my town She was just eight months old

When I listen now to your song I think to her I love you, my little daughter

Thank U Mister KAMAKAWIWO OLE
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Name: Marguerite
Email: magpie@cascadeaccess.com
URL:
Remote Name: 72.19.45.166
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.9) Gecko/20061206 Firefox/1.5.0.9
Date: Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Time: 10:09 PM
Comments
I keep coming back to read these since the start of the postings. I miss him like my own brother. I am amazed how many people feel the same about Iz as I do, without even meeting him or even going to Hawaii. He will always be my favorite musician, my hero. I wish everyone in the world could listen to him- maybe it would help.
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Name: Tialisa Fernandez
Email: tfernandez3110@sbcglobal.net
URL:
Remote Name: 69.225.47.193
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; YPC 3.2.0; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Time: 08:12 PM
Comments
May you rest in peace. You have been gone for many years but you still live inside of all of us, your music will go on and so will you in all of our memories. My son just graduate kindergarten in June 2006 and his class walked out to your song Over the Rainbow dedicating it to you. We all love you and always will.
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Name: Spike Jackson
Email: Peleka7@yaho.com
URL:
Remote Name: 210.86.29.252
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Time: 07:55 PM
Comments
On my boat Holokai, in New Zealand, listening to the music of this great man. For a moment he brings me home to Hawai’i. Aloha oe IZ, ho’oma’ha me maluhi’a.
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Name: Freshke
Email: Freshke@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 84.192.73.161
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Sunday, December 24, 2006
Time: 10:37 AM
Comments
Deep respects for this man. That everyone may see him as an example.

May the spirit be with him.
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Name: Teresa Thorpe
Email: topcat1954@talktalk.net
URL:
Remote Name: 89.240.215.32
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; InfoPath.1)
Date: Friday, December 22, 2006
Time: 01:26 PM
Comments
Such a beautiful voice, and it lives on. I have only recently heard it, listening to ‘Somewhere over the rainbow’on the radio (London UK) – and am now a fan. Very sad to read of his short life. I will be seeking out more songs from this lovely man now.
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Name: Fish
Email: fbdrvs@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.162.69.242
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.1.1) Gecko/20061204 Firefox/2.0.0.1
Date: Friday, December 22, 2006
Time: 10:14 AM
Comments
I first heard this mans haunting voice in 50 First Dates. The song Over the Rainbow came up in conversation at work and that is when I first learned IZ’s name. The dude I was talking to said he had a CD with IZ’s music on it and he would burn me a copy, that was about a year ago. Amazon just delivered Facing Future (12-20-06). Even though IZ’s body let his spirit loose on the cosmos almost 10 years ago his, we call it mojo, I think you folks call it Mana, is still alive and strong. The proof is when IZ introduces himself through his music an he touches your heart, man the tears flow.

Fish
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Name: John Balano
Email: jgbalano@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.33.216.224
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.9) Gecko/20061206 Firefox/1.5.0.9
Date: Friday, December 22, 2006
Time: 02:40 AM
Comments
Thank you for beautiful music. Thank you for vision, hope, peace, happiness, love and bliss in your soul.
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Name: Kevin Hile
Email: shorts5@graceba.net
URL:
Remote Name: 64.24.208.102
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Thursday, December 21, 2006
Time: 04:56 AM
Comments
Though I never met Izza personally I feel his music in my heart. I was stationed in Hawaii for two tours. The first unmarried and I was fortunate to see him on stage at breifly once. May God bless and watch over his family always.
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Name: Robb Moon
Email: moonrunner12@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 12.217.15.236
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.9) Gecko/20061206 Firefox/1.5.0.9
Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Time: 07:09 PM
Comments
I still come to tears after all these years everytime I hear the man sing.

Moon
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Name: Mike
Email: FATBOY322067@YAHOO.COM
URL:
Remote Name: 66.41.30.61
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0)
Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Time: 04:30 PM
Comments
Your music has touched so many and I feel as though you should never be forgotten. I noticed that nobody had posted in a while so I thought I would keep you company for a while. I hope you can feel me up there, becuase I can definetely feel your presence every day down here touching my life. RIP Bruddah IZ Love, Tha Big Fella
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Name: Steve
Email: Johnsdad3057@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 64.61.43.90
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Time: 11:16 AM
Comments
I just discovered Brudda Iz’s music and am overwhelmed by his voice and gentle sound. As is often the case, Israel left us too soon, but, fortunately for us, he left his music to be enjoyed by his fans. I wish I had learned of him sooner, but I consider myself lucky to have found his music at all.
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Name: Bruce Turpin
Email: turp77@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 206.53.72.62
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0; IEMB3; IEMB3)
Date: Monday, December 18, 2006
Time: 02:52 PM
Comments
Just learned of this great singer when setting up a slide show of a friends wedding. I am buying all of his music I can. May God Bless him
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Name: Jeff and Bridget Barnes
Email: jbarnes24@ec.rr.com
URL:
Remote Name: 65.184.82.77
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1)
Date: Monday, December 18, 2006
Time: 12:54 PM
Comments
IZ’s music meant alot to my mother before she passed away and it now means alot to me and my wife.

Maholo
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Name: Brenda
Email: Lasioux2410@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 205.188.116.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0)
Date: Saturday, December 16, 2006
Time: 06:04 PM
Comments
Love and Peace to IZ.
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Name: Sheri Kirkpatrick
Email: sweetcheriv@yahoo.com
URL: yahoo 360
Remote Name: 74.133.55.48
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, December 16, 2006
Time: 04:12 PM
Comments
I so love his music, his vioce is that of an angle.
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Name: Meilani U. Rice
Email: lanirice@gmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 12.227.155.239
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; IEMB3; IEMB3)
Date: Saturday, December 16, 2006
Time: 08:28 AM
Comments
God Bless your family.
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Name: Jim
Email: jimerickson@shaw.ca
URL: www.fearus.net
Remote Name: 24.64.223.203
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Saturday, December 16, 2006
Time: 06:31 AM
Comments
His music is beautiful and has givin me me inspiration
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Name: amphibian115
Email: ohmgrown115@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 209.2.29.251
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.7) Gecko/20060909 Firefox/1.5.0.7
Date: Friday, December 15, 2006
Time: 12:07 PM
Comments
what a beautiful voice the world has lost a beautiful and haunting voice but the heavens have gained a brilliant angel
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Name: Katie S.
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 70.67.207.244
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, December 15, 2006
Time: 09:08 AM
Comments
He truly inspired.
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Name: Eric and ÕÅÈÙ
Email: emseyfried@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 12.178.166.169
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Time: 09:07 PM
Comments
Sigh . . Another great one missed. He still sings for his family.
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Name: Bob Young
Email: engerny@att.net
URL:
Remote Name: 70.89.78.97
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; AT&T CSM6.0; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Time: 07:01 PM
Comments
Thank-you.
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Name: Tony Vargas
Email: vargasta@yahoo.com
URL: www.yahoo.com
Remote Name: 72.174.58.32
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.8) Gecko/20061025 Firefox/1.5.0.8
Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Time: 10:50 PM
Comments
He has such an amazing voice. All of his songs he puts so much heart into them. It’s sad that he is no longer with us.
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Name: Silvio
Email: info@silvioassistenza.it
URL: www.silvioassistenza.it
Remote Name: 81.208.106.72
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1)
Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Time: 03:31 AM
Comments
In italia, come nel resto del mondo, la sua musica, per sempre. Grazie IZ.

In Italy, like in the rest of the world, its music, in order always. Thanks IZ.
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Name: Fred Alavarez
Email: fanmalvarez@prodigy.net
URL:
Remote Name: 75.36.237.200
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; YPC 3.2.0; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 3.1; yplus 5.1.04b)
Date: Saturday, December 09, 2006
Time: 11:54 AM
Comments
I just listen to you and your music,make think of the people of hawaii and what it means to be hawaiian,and aloha
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Name: Fred Alavarez
Email: fanmalvarez@prodigy.net
URL:
Remote Name: 75.36.237.200
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; YPC 3.2.0; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 3.1; yplus 5.1.04b)
Date: Saturday, December 09, 2006
Time: 11:52 AM
Comments
I just listen to you and your music,make think of the people of hawaii and what it means to be hawaiian,and Ahola
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Name: marisa albertazzi
Email: lbern@libero.it
URL:
Remote Name: 87.6.50.220
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; InfoPath.1)
Date: Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Time: 02:58 AM
Comments
I love the wonderful voice of Israel the BIG BOY. He will remain forever and ever in my heart.
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Name: Troy
Email: nitrocon@optusnet.com.au
URL:
Remote Name: 220.236.70.149
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; DigExt; SV1)
Date: Sunday, December 03, 2006
Time: 11:52 PM
Comments
I have just discoverd Iz’s music and after looking him up on the net was sadly disappointed to read he is no longer with us in this world. His music is truly inspiring, I never thought I would ever get hooked on Over the Rainbow. Iz you are not only over the rainbow yourself but your music is the treasure at the end of it.

New and huge fan Troy
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Name: Scott
Email: bucsfan4ever@cox.net
URL:
Remote Name: 68.228.61.222
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Time: 06:15 PM
Comments
Rest in Peace IZ!! I love your soft soothing music!
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Name: kealani laamaikahiki
Email: kealanikreation@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 207.69.137.202
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Time: 06:31 AM
Comments
Your soul has touched us all. Although your body is gone from our sight you will live on forever through your music. God Bless you and your family.
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Name: Nausher Ahmed
Email: nausher81@gmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 69.181.146.105
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.1) Gecko/20061010 Firefox/2.0
Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Time: 05:59 AM
Comments
Wishing solace to your family, and peace to you IZ. May you be in a happy place now, somewhere over the rainbow.
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Name: sally
Email: sally.nemenyi@yahoo.co.uk
URL:
Remote Name: 88.105.105.53
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0)
Date: Monday, November 27, 2006
Time: 10:25 AM
Comments
I have only just heard his song Somewhere Over the Rainbow and must have played it 1000 times. What a wonderful sweet voice this gentle giant had and what a great, great loss to the world.

May his wonderful songs live on.
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Name: Amber Carson
Email: lovergurl_808@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 67.53.208.159
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Sunday, November 26, 2006
Time: 07:38 PM
Comments
I love this guy and he is highly respected and remembered in my family. I listen to his music all the time. i may only be 15 but he is still in my heart and thoughts. i send my aloha to his family and friends. WE MISS YOU UNCLE IZ
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Name: lucas
Email: lucaslindsay11@hotmail.com
URL: www.google.uk
Remote Name: 86.143.163.179
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98)
Date: Saturday, November 25, 2006
Time: 06:07 AM
Comments
i think he’s a amazing singer and rest in peace im upset your gone my tears go out to the family
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Name: Karen Copeland
Email: karen.copeland@mindspring.com
URL:
Remote Name: 69.34.147.23
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, November 24, 2006
Time: 11:19 AM
Comments
I recently won a trip to Hawaii. We stayed at the Kahala Resort. Their webpage had the most lovely song on it’s intro. It touched my heart so deeply that after our return I emailed them to ask who the artist was of the song so I have just found out about Israel. I’m so sorry to find that he has already passed at such a young age. What a talented man! I intend to find out more about his music.

Regards, Karen
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Name: Andy Rusten
Email: arusten@comcast.net
URL:
Remote Name: 67.168.237.19
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.8) Gecko/20061025 Firefox/1.5.0.8
Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Time: 08:04 PM
Comments
To IZ’s family. His music has really touched my life lately. He truly was a gift from above and was called home early as all the good ones are…. I cant wait to meet him when I get there someday…. Mahalo !!!!

‘Drew
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Name: Florian
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 84.58.179.146
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1)
Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Time: 12:58 PM
Comments
Hello I am from germany I must say Ive nerver before hear a song like somewhere over the rainbow from Israel At the first time I wont belive how beautiful the song is Israel I thank you and my girlfriend too…for this very beautiful time that you give us with your song Thank you very much Flo
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Name: Owen Price
Email: owiep@tpg.com.au
URL:
Remote Name: 60.240.131.146
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Time: 10:11 PM
Comments
Just been introduced to this great man’s music.Very sad to find that he passed away. Kind regards to Israel’s family, you now have a Australian fan that wants to visit the great man’s home land, and feel his magic.
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Name: Jenna-kay
Email: jenna.andall1@ntlworld.com
URL:
Remote Name: 82.7.218.12
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1)
Date: Monday, November 20, 2006
Time: 03:54 AM
Comments
I first herd his version of ‘somewhere over the rainbow’ over a public radio station here in the UK recently and has been used on TV ads here. I was captured by the individualatiy her brought to the song and decided to download some of his music never hearing of him before. i must say his music is amazing and is able to touch people so easily. i’ve currenly got his songs on my Ipod never to be removed.

Thanks Iz
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Name: matt
Email: legacyman55@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.60.52.51
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, November 19, 2006
Time: 10:09 PM
Comments
i first heard somewhere over the rainbow while sitting in my car doing security over night.. my 1st thoughts was that i had to find out who it was from and that he had a truely amazing voice.my condolences to family and friends of iz.

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Name: Terri
Email: turtleswim@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.205.120.90
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; FunWebProducts; SV1)
Date: Sunday, November 19, 2006
Time: 01:36 PM
Comments
I LOVE his version of over the rainbow.. The wizard of oz has always been and continues to be my favorite movie., my dad used to always say Oh the wizard of oz is on. Terri’s favorites movie and I got the TV for the night. My dad passed on to the next life while I was pregnant with his granddaughter and I am 53 years old now and married my second husband the true love of my life, I played Iz’s version of somewhere over the rainbow as my wedding song with my daughter as my maidren of honor and it meant so much to me. Because my family knew my history with that song and I knew my dad was looking down on me with his beautiful granddaughter and me and my perfect mate and it meant alot to me and sums up how I feel about life. There is life over the rainbow and there is a wonderful life down here. Life is beautiful and so is the next life. There should be no sadness in death as we get to be with our loved ones again. and life continues.. love is what counts nothing matters but love. love your family..
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Name: carole perry
Email: melvandcaz@btinternet.com
URL:
Remote Name: 213.122.61.24
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2006
Time: 12:51 AM
Comments
I am in the UK and Somewhere over the rainbow has been played on Magic radio several times. I have never heard it before and my husband and I absolutely love it
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Name: Ian Titmuss
Email: iantitmuss@bigpond.com.au
URL:
Remote Name: 203.10.224.60
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, November 16, 2006
Time: 02:19 PM
Comments
To the IZ family. I have recently travelled to Hawaii Sep 06 from Australia for the first time. I purchased a number of IZ cd’s and am absolutely in ore of this mans talent. I can’t explain the immense pleasure he brings to me to reflect on life and allow me to relax with my young family. I even bought a Uke in Hawaii to play to my little girl. He has inspired me. He was definately someone special. My very late condolences. All the best, Cheers Ian
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Name: amigas
Email: amigasdobeadjuice@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 151.66.137.19
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; U; Intel Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/418.9 (KHTML, like Gecko) Safari/419.3
Date: Thursday, November 16, 2006
Time: 08:12 AM
Comments
cool
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Name: Rick Perlstein
Email: rick@redrider.info
URL:
Remote Name: 66.92.38.5
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.8) Gecko/20061025 Firefox/1.5.0.8
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Time: 02:25 PM
Comments
I just recently listened to his music. It is beautiful. So soothing and relaxing. A beautiful voice and a beautiful man. May he rest in peace.

Aloha
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Name: Cindy Tippens
Email: voice4rent@juno.com
URL:
Remote Name: 134.163.255.12
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Time: 01:53 PM
Comments
Having just discovered the music of IZ, I am so saddened to learn that he has passed to his next life and left us behind. I visited Oahu in Oct. 2006 and wept when I had to return stateside. IZ’s music represents the gentle, sweet beauty that Hawaii is to me. I have bought several copies of Facing Future to give as Christmas gifts because no other music has brought me such a sense of peace, or relaxed so much and I wanted to share that with people I love. Mahalo, IZ, Mahalo.
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Name: marina
Email: mschaad68@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 85.1.63.213
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Time: 09:42 AM
Comments
what a joy it was to finally find out who sung somewhere over the rainbow the version I hear so many times on TV, sadly IZ you have died and will never again perform live. I would have loved to have seen you live. THANK YOU
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Name: Monean
Email: moneansthebombb@yahoo.com
URL: http://www.myspace.com/moneanmeza
Remote Name: 68.67.165.122
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Time: 01:21 PM
Comments
We were watching Meet Joe Black and my mother mentioned to me that the only thing she wanted for Christmas this year was the song from the soundtrack…I was on amazon earlier today and that is when I read about Bruddah…I am very sorry… If it means anything to you, his music is all that she wanted for christmas and I bought it for her this morning…
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Name: Laura
Email: parsohio@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 75.33.89.151
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1)
Date: Monday, November 13, 2006
Time: 02:22 PM
Comments
We came across Izzy’s music just within the past couple of years. I’m sorry that you lost a husband, a father, a brother, an uncle, a friend.

We really like his music.
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Name: Dee Shultz
Email: puterweeny@adelphia.net
URL:
Remote Name: 74.70.105.35
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, November 11, 2006
Time: 01:06 PM
Comments
Iz has touched my soul…. I am in awe of his spiritual music. My life has been enriched by his voice, his soul, his spirit…thank you Iz…….love you
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Name: Jennifer
Email: Jenergy71@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 152.163.100.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, November 11, 2006
Time: 09:52 AM
Comments
I just want to say what an amazing voice this man had. I have only heard one song and it has touched my life and my heart forever. He had a gift, an anointing on him from God and I am so touched he used that gift. My heart, my hopes, my dreams will forever be changed because I have heard IZ sing Over the Rainbow. It is now my mission in life to let everyone I know hear it at least just once in their lifetime. My 9 month old has no choice though, he will be listening to it with me forevermore. Thank You IZ, keep smiling down upon us.
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Name: john allen bee
Email: bee001@bama.ua.edu
URL:
Remote Name: 76.18.121.56
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Friday, November 10, 2006
Time: 04:43 PM
Comments
I don’t know much about him but he has a very graceful, ditinctive voice
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Name: Evan
Email: evalbu2
URL:
Remote Name: 67.8.75.183
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0)
Date: Friday, November 10, 2006
Time: 03:59 PM
Comments
God has sent you into my life.
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Name: Gary Hammack
Email: doorless8087@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 71.93.15.169
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, November 09, 2006
Time: 08:45 PM
Comments
Such beautiful music could only be created by a beautiful soul. I have such pain with the loss of your musical gifts. I can only imagine the pain, suffered by your loved ones to lose you, the person. Aloha big guy.
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Name: John Poynter
Email: jpoynter10@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 89.242.14.167
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0; IEMB3; IEMB3)
Date: Thursday, November 09, 2006
Time: 11:32 AM
Comments
A truely great man. I have only just found his music,but im sure it will stay with me forever. The world will miss this truely gifted man with the voice of an angle. I am so pleased to have found his music. Thank you.
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Name: MICHELE TAYLOR
Email: CANDACEM53@AOL.COM
URL: 0
Remote Name: 205.188.116.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Thursday, November 09, 2006
Time: 04:55 AM
Comments
FELL IN LOVE WITH HIS VERSION OF OVER THE RAINBOW BOUGHT HIS CDHE WILL BE MISSED
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Name: Eva Kovari
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 193.24.70.133
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Time: 06:12 AM
Comments
I just can’t stop listening to it. It’s going on’n’on for days now..and it’s great to know that it’s doing the same to so many people around the world…

Sarvamangalam asti!
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Name: Cyrilla
Email: pugywugywoo@talktalk.net
URL:
Remote Name: 84.13.141.64
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Time: 05:11 AM
Comments
I have only just found IZ thanks to a radio station playing Over the Rainbow. His voice is truly god given and I wish I had had his music seven years ago. What I’ve missed. I play him everyday and it makes me happy and free from pain. You will never die and thanks for the music
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Name: sheilagem
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 67.71.54.196
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; InfoPath.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Time: 04:12 AM
Comments
I left a message here yesterday and now I am being spammed. I’m so sorry to see that the site dedicated to the life and talent of this musician being used this way.

S.
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Name: sheila
Email: sheilagem@sympatico.ca
URL:
Remote Name: 67.71.54.196
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; InfoPath.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Monday, November 06, 2006
Time: 04:35 AM
Comments
I heard this music for the first time this weekend and am deeply touched by it. May Iz be walking the Country Roads in peace somewhere. Many thanks to all who made it possible for Bruddah to live on thru his recordings.
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Name: Jo Scarbrough
Email: jomamasback@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 139.55.2.89
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Sunday, November 05, 2006
Time: 03:35 PM
Comments
The first time I heard Over The Rainbow, I knew I had to find who the singer was. The voice was what captured my heart,I loved it. He will be missed. Thanks for the music IZ.
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Name: Jo Scarbrough
Email: jomamasback@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 139.55.2.89
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Sunday, November 05, 2006
Time: 03:32 PM
Comments
The first time I heard Over The Rainbow, I knew I had to find who the singer was. The voice was what captured my heart,I loved it. He will be missed.

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Name: Eva Kovari
Email: shadowboxer@freemail.hu
URL:
Remote Name: 193.24.70.132
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Thursday, November 02, 2006
Time: 10:23 PM
Comments
wow, what a wonderful song…how come I’ve never heard it before..?! Rest in piece, man.
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Name: Scarlett
Email: ssteigh1@tampabay.rr.com
URL: www.myspace.comllamasrockmygangstasoxoff
Remote Name: 168.254.225.86
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.0; en-US; rv:1.8.1) Gecko/20061010 Firefox/2.0
Date: Thursday, November 02, 2006
Time: 03:00 AM
Comments
I LOVE HIS SONG OVER THE RAINBOW (WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD) IT IS SO PRETTY. IT WAS PLAYED AT MY COUSIN’S WEDDING WHEN SHE DANCED WITH HER FATHER (MY UNCLE) IZ is awesome!!!!!! HE WILL LIVE ON FOREVER!
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Name: Sharon Haver
Email: buckmich@sbcglobal.net
URL:
Remote Name: 69.221.15.103
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; YPC 3.2.0; FunWebProducts; yplus 5.1.02b)
Date: Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Time: 09:50 AM
Comments
I had just bought the CD facing..It made me feel so good and relaxed.The music is just wonderful. I especially loved the way he sang, Somewhere over the Rainbow.. You don’t know how shocked I was to learn that Israel passed away..I cried, not even knowing him..This just brings tears to my eyes..I was on the internet looking for him because I wanted to tell him how great his music made me feel, and to find out he passed away, just crushed me. I had only heard this song 2 times before which prompted me to buy the CD. God Bless his family and his music is blessing to me…Sharon Haver Tiffin ohio
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Name: Robert and Sharon Vasquez
Email: bob@rpiplastics.com
URL:
Remote Name: 75.1.243.106
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 5.01; Windows 95)
Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Time: 10:43 AM
Comments
What a tragedy that such a beautiful voice such as IZ’s should leave us.My wife and I were just in Kaui,Hi. and just experianced his music.Condolences to you and your family and God bless you. Robert and Sharon
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Name: Nathan Stults
Email: omenluke@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 65.5.74.2
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Time: 05:47 AM
Comments
Brada Iz was the peopele over all. He inspired me to hang back and appreciate life. We only have one life and it should be worth while. these are the things that can be learned from this magnificent individual. I hold a shaka to all that listen to him…
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Name: Chris Code
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 70.149.137.43
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Monday, October 30, 2006
Time: 07:13 PM
Comments
IZ I listen to you every night while I’m on my computer and sing your songs all day. You are some where over the Rainbow. Bless your family Chris
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Name: JASMINE JOU
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 72.234.114.102
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.7) Gecko/20060929 Firefox/1.5.0.7 Flock/0.7.6
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2006
Time: 10:34 AM
Comments
GOD BLESS YOU I MISS YOU
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Name: Nadia Garcia
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 72.234.114.102
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.7) Gecko/20060929 Firefox/1.5.0.7 Flock/0.7.6
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2006
Time: 10:31 AM
Comments
I miss him so much with all my heart. His songs are the best, I’ll never forget him
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Name: linda
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 72.195.180.35
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1)
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2006
Time: 09:18 AM
Comments
What an amazing and beautiful voice
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Name: URSULA EMMONS
Email: EMMONSU@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 205.188.116.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2006
Time: 09:10 AM
Comments
With sorrow I just heard of the passing of this great artist. He takes me back to Hawaii everytime I hear his music. My heartfelt condoloncies to the family. Aloha, Ursula
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Name: Steve Reisdorfer
Email: sa_reisdorfer@msn.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.109.33.205
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2006
Time: 08:14 AM
Comments
Thank you some much for Over the raindow and all your work IZ. God Bless Steve
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Name: Leilani Carby
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 74.225.145.214
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; U; PPC Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/417.9 (KHTML, like Gecko) Safari/417.9.2
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2006
Time: 06:11 PM
Comments
i first heard IZ from a movie, many kno that is remake of somwhere over the rainbow mixed with what a wonderful world was in 50 first dates. The moment i heard it i fell in love with his voice and beats, i had to have it, and ever since i have been on a search to find that song and more that he sung. I was, however, sad to find that i would have no chance of ever meeting the man behind the WONDERFUL AND BEAUTIFUL voice. He has touched my heart through song, and i am sure he will touch many more.

R.I.P. IZ
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Name: Randy Cowart
Email: handyrandyman@comcast.net
URL:
Remote Name: 24.22.221.140
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; Win 9x 4.90; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2006
Time: 09:35 AM
Comments
back In sept. 2006 I came to Maui for the first time in 56 years of life. I when’t to mele store and got a 8 string ukulele. As we were paying for this my wife took up Israel’s FACING FUTURE CD. This old white man is so humbled by his soul I at this time am playing over the rainbow over and over again so as to play this song as close as I can (can not be done but by Iz) my hart is at a loss for not having been in his life, sad but not all can. GOD BLESS.
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Name: fred j drawdy
Email: cadfett@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 205.188.116.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2006
Time: 05:15 AM
Comments
never had herd of Iz before watching finding forrester but His was the best version of over the rainbow i ve ever heard sorry to hear He passed will have to check out more of his music rip Iz
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Name: Shannon
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 207.200.116.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; Hot Lingo 2.0; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2006
Time: 03:23 AM
Comments
Hello,

I was mesmerized when I saw an IZ video on The Tube video channel. It was Over the Rainbow and I was quite amazed that such a beautiful and gentle voice came from such a powerful man. I was quite saddened to see that he had passed at such an early age. I spent some time as a young girl in the Makaha area. My parents had a home there. It makes me feel closer to IZ that I may have spent time in the same place he did growing up. It’s amazing and great to know he is still missed after being gone from this earth for almost 10 years. Thank you for sharing!
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Name: Troy and Teresa Bickerstaff
Email: tjb@texas.net
URL:
Remote Name: 12.64.222.236
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Friday, October 27, 2006
Time: 09:04 AM
Comments
On our recent trip to Kona, my wife and I were touched by the wonderful voice of IZ and his music. We purchased his album Facing Future and listen to it to remind us of the ALOHA spirit and beauty of the Islands. His voice and music capture the essence of Hawaii as well as any picture or postcard ever could.
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Name: tom
Email: suthincomfort@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 70.240.27.109
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; YPC 3.2.0; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; yplus 5.1.04b)
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2006
Time: 08:15 PM
Comments
i especially like over the rainbow . it took me years to find out who iz is . a superb artist. take care
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Name: Dave
Email: dretz@comware.us
URL: http://comware.us
Remote Name: 12.44.120.2
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.7) Gecko/20060909 Firefox/1.5.0.7
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2006
Time: 04:50 PM
Comments
IZ,

Right now I’m listening to you singing Over the Rainbow and it will go on forever. Thank you IZ. Mahalo,

David
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Name: El Pirata
Email: delmoral11@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 66.168.17.119
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Time: 07:32 PM
Comments
Thank you. In life, it is only neccessary to take what we need, when we need it most.

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Name: Chris & Louise Penfold
Email: chrispenfold1971@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 81.179.135.132
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-GB; rv:1.8.0.7) Gecko/20060909 Firefox/1.5.0.7
Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Time: 08:47 AM
Comments
Thankyou for the gift of music that makes you remember all the joyous things in life. We cry during your songs and cry for the wonderful feelings you imote in us. We will ensure your legacy is never lost x
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Name: C Meadows
Email: forestsea@shaw.ca
URL:
Remote Name: 24.69.233.148
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; U; Intel Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/418.9 (KHTML, like Gecko) Safari/419.3
Date: Sunday, October 22, 2006
Time: 06:05 PM
Comments
I was viewing a moving tribute to Steve Irwin tonight and was amazed with the song Over the rainbow. I had never heard IZ before and have since searched sites. What a gentle and old soul. His voice is a moving blessing to all who have the privilege to hear. Thank you IZ, I will be looking for your music and it will echo forever.

Cathy in Canada

to all who miss Iz

www.mayyoubeblessedmovie.com
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Name: Ivan Borak
Email: borakis1@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 64.12.116.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Sunday, October 22, 2006
Time: 03:20 PM
Comments
October 22, 2006

To Whom It May Concern,

We have recently had the honor to discover Israel’s song styles, and think he was the greatest singer we had ever heard. My wife loves his gentle voice, and is a cancer survivor.

I am a World Class Keyboard Artist, and would love to hear from his family.
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Name: Jill McBride
Email: jillmcbride@cox.net
URL:
Remote Name: 70.181.87.188
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Time: 02:11 PM
Comments
My wonderful friend Patsy introduced me to IZ’s music 15 years ago. I live on the mainland and fell in love with her son. Throughout the years Patsy would send us newspaper articles about him and music by him. She loved him so. Patsy died last year at age 72 of cancer. We played Over The Rainbow at her funeral, it was her favorite song. Her ashes were spread in Waimanalo beach as we all sang Over The Rainbow one last time to her. So, as you can see, IZ touched so many hearts of so many ages and many different cultures.
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Name: Karin Anderson
Email: kanderso@9cv.com
URL:
Remote Name: 38.99.215.230
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; InfoPath.1)
Date: Monday, October 16, 2006
Time: 12:10 PM
Comments
We had a wonderful trip to Hawaii last month (Sept 13-23, 2006 where we played Izzy’s music wherever we went how enjoyable it made the trip. We are still listening to his music on the mainland. So sad that he is no longer with us. Thanks Bruddah IZ for your music you will not be forgotten. You are loved. I am saddened with the loss for his family.
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Name: ANNE
Email: ANNE.WARREN@MARCH.AF.MIL
URL:
Remote Name: 129.54.8.46
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; InfoPath.1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Monday, October 16, 2006
Time: 12:03 PM
Comments
Thanks for sharing his beautiful voice and person with the world-there is so little beauty left in the world and he was the exception and made it beautiful whenever I play his cd’s and watch the videos. I hope his family is well and I especially hope that more recordings will surface and I would love to read a book about that magnificient man and Hawaiian history. I hope his widow and daughter are doing well. I have managed to convey the love of his music and his to my kids and my grandkids. I would have loved to have gone to any of his concerts. The Mainland was never good to Hawaii and he had a classy way of letting us know it. Soverienty to Hawaii is well overdue and richly deserved. Such a big man with such a huge heart. Aloha and Mahalo.
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Name: Michael Navalta
Email: bigmike.x.09@gmail.com
URL: www.myspace.com/bigmikebeezy
Remote Name: 72.67.27.165
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, October 15, 2006
Time: 06:01 AM
Comments
Rest in peace bruddah, your music has inspired many people, including myself. RIP big guy.
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Name: Pat Maszun
Email: pmaszun@yahoo.com
URL: netzero.net
Remote Name: 4.239.177.13
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; FunWebProducts)
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2006
Time: 03:23 PM
Comments
I picked up a CD of Israel Kamakawiwo’ole at my local library, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. I never heard of him before. From this CD, and his music, I have been moved beyond words, and tears have been flowing. How could I feel so connected to someone’s music, and the words, who was so far away….on the planet? Ah, it’s the bonding and understanding of the spirit of our brothers and sisters. We understand, without words. I am a Nurse’s Aid at a local, large hospital. I wish I could have given him a big hug, of understanding from the heart. I wish life’s BEST to the whole family and friends, of such a powerful musician, who left us with a very powerful message. I am in awe, of such a fulfilling and rewarding message from a musician with such a powerful message. What a beautiful voice, and what a beautiful spirit. I am blessed tremendously. All my love… Pat Maszun, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Name: ITUT
Email: majugibratu@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 201.253.186.154
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; Alexa Toolbar)
Date: Friday, October 13, 2006
Time: 05:08 AM
Comments
Aloja!
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Name: Nicky
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 89.101.125.79
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Thursday, October 12, 2006
Time: 12:22 PM
Comments
Somewhere over the rainbow with IZ’s voice makes the world seem a better place. And makes you feel better about yourself. When song with his voice it is even more soothing and meaninful
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Name: matt robertson
Email: mat_robertson_rollin@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 81.154.107.55
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; YPC 3.0.2)
Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Time: 09:42 AM
Comments
what a legend! he is sadly missed however his music is still living on! love the IZ, and as hey said, he will always be known as the Gentle Giant
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Name: Van
Email: van@orcascubacenter.com
URL: orcascubacenter.com
Remote Name: 206.130.143.238
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Time: 03:07 PM
Comments
I have enjoyed Iz’s sound for many years andwhenever i am troubled or stessed I slip in one of his albums and relax for a bit and everything seems to work out.

I hope that his family can find some solis in knowing that Israel is still bringing comfort and a smile to others.
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Name: Dan
Email: DanStantonHFWV@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 69.160.111.22
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; InfoPath.1)
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Time: 10:21 AM
Comments
You have touched my soul and made my heart soar.
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Name: ainslie taylor
Email: ainslie.taylor@tesco.net
URL:
Remote Name: 62.253.0.9
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Time: 02:31 AM
Comments
i discovered the voice too late but will liston forever.
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Name: Jan
Email: Firewife702000@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 205.188.116.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; FunWebProducts; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705)
Date: Monday, October 09, 2006
Time: 03:39 PM
Comments
His music makes my heart happy everyday..even this many years after his death. Sometimes angels are among us…If we’re blessed, they leave a bit of themselves after their journey ends.. Thank you IZ…for your gift. Aloha, Jan
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Name: Jerra
Email: speciaiheadcase@yahoo.com
URL: www.myspace.com/thexfiledxphile
Remote Name: 67.76.231.35
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Monday, October 09, 2006
Time: 06:37 AM
Comments
Thank you, ‘Bruddah Iz’ for sharing your voice with the world.

I hope you have your own special spot in Heaven
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Name: paul
Email: paulpreston36@hotmail.co.uk
URL:
Remote Name: 86.134.179.166
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; YPC 3.2.0; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; yplus 5.3.02b)
Date: Sunday, October 08, 2006
Time: 04:49 AM
Comments
well what can i say hear iz music on a film sound track and was tuched by the fealing in his music that makes you feal relaed and at peace in your heart
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Name: Orlando vega
Email: olyvega@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 65.23.203.115
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, October 07, 2006
Time: 02:20 PM
Comments
I will write this in spanish, my language. Soy de una isla caribena, Puerto Rico, muchas semejansas nos unen a los hawaianos, por eso me alegro que IZ sea hawaiano y que ame a su tierra como yo amo a mi isla. Nunca habia escuchado de IZ, no sabia de el hasta que escuche somewhere over the rainbow what a wonderful world. Esa musica me cautivo, la paz que proyecta con su guitarrita autoctona es gratificante para el alma. No recuerdo que una melodia y una voz me hayan llenado tanto de tranquilidad y de paz espiritual. Una vez lei su historia me di cuenta que solo una persona como IZ podia producir tanta paz y amor. A su gente, compatriotas y familia, mis respetos y mi admiracion.
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Name: Jeff Kail
Email: denjef@peoplepc.com
URL:
Remote Name: 4.153.186.100
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, October 06, 2006
Time: 10:56 AM
Comments
IZ’s voice makes my soul smile.
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Name: Mike
Email: Mtvigil2000@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 64.147.29.99
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Friday, October 06, 2006
Time: 06:02 AM
Comments
I wish to share with Iz’s family and the people of Hawaii how his music has once again affected my life. I first heard IZ’s phenominal voice on the E.R. Farewell episode for Dr. Green. I can use no other word to describe it other than ethereal. Like so many others Iz’s version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow became my favorite. It brings me joy to see it used in so many movies so others can experience and discover Iz’s music. Iz’s Passing is such a loss to the world. My wife and I are adopting 2 foster children. They are brother and sister and both have suffered from constant nightmares and night terrors. For anyone who has been awaken in the middle of the night by the sound of their child screaming and a look of fear on their face can tell you it is heart wrenching. We started playing Somewhere over the rainbow for the kids at bedtime and set to repeat as they sleep. I am blessed to be able to say that the children have slept peacefully for the last 6 weeks. Thank you IZ, your voice was a gift from God.
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Name: Abra & Athina
Email: EMKAMG99@COMCAST.NET
URL:
Remote Name: 24.13.130.69
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0)
Date: Thursday, October 05, 2006
Time: 06:27 PM
Comments
I have always enjoyed the sound of isreals music. somewhere over the Rainbow is my favorite and it still moves me when I hear it. Recently… my 7 year old daughter Athina heard it and now shes a fan too! We love Iz. He may be gone but he is not forgotten. Abra
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Name: Margareta Rasmussen
Email: magbr@hotmail.co.uk
URL:
Remote Name: 87.74.48.83
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts)
Date: Thursday, October 05, 2006
Time: 08:56 AM
Comments
After hearing this angel voice in Somewhere Over the Rainbow and seeking out the artist, I find Iz too late and already over the rainbow himself…Man, what a waste, I hope and pray that Iz is enjoying the colours in the sky…And I can’t get the song out of my head…Bless Iz!!!
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Name: Brian
Email: rocknrollhombre@msn.com
URL: c
Remote Name: 71.103.125.141
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0)
Date: Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Time: 02:15 PM
Comments

Bruddah IZ i really miss you man When I first heard your song Somewhere Over The Rainbow it was a smooth relaxing song bra In loving memory bro. Aloha
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Name: Jude
Email: irishreign3@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 72.159.177.228
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0)
Date: Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Time: 05:09 AM
Comments
Had heard of Iz some time ago and had listened to snippets of his music…but just made my first trip to Hawaii and saw and heard how loved and popular he is, which made me want more. I brought home his Facing Future album and am wearing it out. That sweet melodious voice is so lovely to hear and it just reaches out and grabs your heart. Thank you all for helping him become the legend he truly is. His voice will go on forever.
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Name: Naomi Ishikawa
Email: NanaI006@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 72.154.135.94
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Time: 03:27 AM
Comments
I just recently discovered the music of IZ. Upon further research of this wonderful artist, I discovered that he left us almost 10 years ago. His music is beautiful. Thank you, IZ.
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Name: cindy ramsey
Email: rmsyrm@mchsi.com
URL:
Remote Name: 12.206.130.55
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Time: 03:07 PM
Comments
I JUST HEARD HIS MUSIC OF SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW AND FELL IN LOVE WITH HIS MUSIC. MY FIANCE AND I ARE IN OUR 50S AND ARE GOING TO HAWAII TO GET MARIED AND HAVE A HONEYMOON THAT NEITHER OF US HAS EVER HAD IN OUR OTHER MARRIAGES. HIS VOICE IS SO BEAUTIFULL AND FULL OF LIFE EVEN IN DEATH. HIS MUSIC CAN’T EVERY BE REPLACE..CINDY
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Name: George M.
Email: givo99@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.116.85.73
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, October 01, 2006
Time: 03:45 PM
Comments
Thank you for making such beautiful songs with that beautiful voice We Love You and Sing in Heaven Brotha!!!
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Name: Bryan Watanabe
Email: bbdawgg@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 144.160.130.16
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0; SBC; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, October 01, 2006
Time: 11:48 AM
Comments
Braddah IZ your music will live 4-eva Bra you touch so many of us neva B forgotten, See you in Heaven Bra…….
Aloha Big Fan Bryan
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Name: Eddie Streety
Email: pipprinting@jam.rr.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.153.243.130
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 5.22; Mac_PowerPC)
Date: Saturday, September 30, 2006
Time: 08:54 AM
Comments
He is missed.
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Name: Sérgio Inácio
Email: inacio_balakov@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 85.242.202.127
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Time: 05:38 AM
Comments
Hello my name is Sérgio i’m from Portugal and i just want to say that..Somewhere over the rainbow Way up high And the dreams that you dreamed of Once in a lullaby ii ii iii

High above the chimney tops thats where you’ll find me oh Somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly And the dream that you dare to,why, oh why can’t I? i iiii Peace and love
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Name: Brian Ward
Email: brimar@telus.net
URL:
Remote Name: 198.53.12.165
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Time: 08:15 PM
Comments
I first heard IZ song Over the Rainbow played at my friends funeral this year. His name was Henry Wyhra and he played for the Everly Brothers and the Beach boys in the 60’s in Calgary Alberta Canada. It was emotional yet calming. Iz is truly missed. From Brian in Canada
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Name: David Robinson
Email: davidlinzy@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 71.111.20.42
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; YPC 3.2.0; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Time: 02:05 PM
Comments
My deepest condolences to those loved ones left behind by this dear soul. His music, especially Over The Rainbow, touched many. We will all miss Brudda IZ. God must have really missed him to bring him home so soon.
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Name: ED
Email: emd@drawback.com
URL:
Remote Name: 71.248.170.32
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2006
Time: 02:15 PM
Comments
My family is in love with IZ…………we ahve been since my wife was dying of cancer. For months while she laid in bed semiconcious we played IZ over and over and over 24×7 for her. She used to live in Hawaii for years and was in love with the islands. Our goal was to go there together but we never made it. However we belive that IZ comforted her during her ordeal and she passed away peacefully and joined IZ and his music. My goal now is to scatter her ashes in Hawaii.

Love You IZ and your music…you are growing more and more in popularity and I turn people on constantly to your music
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Name: mark o leary
Email: nerosnothome@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 86.41.129.144
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-GB; rv:1.8.0.7) Gecko/20060909 Firefox/1.5.0.7
Date: Friday, September 22, 2006
Time: 07:07 AM
Comments
in a world of pain and suffering, it is so hard to find the love someone needs to continue through life, i cant remember how many times i have thought about giving up. When i first listened to the song ‘somewhere over the rainbow’ tears formed in my eyes and so it does everytime i listen to it. His voice was as close to a choir of angels as it could get, his soul touching music makes me cry and think about all the good things that life has brought us ‘bruddah IZ mainly’ not only do i believe in heaven, i believe that when we die we all will get to hear his voice even more so than on earth.

RIP Bruddah IZ
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Name: Daniel R. Walsh, Jr
Email: dan_walsh@sbcglobal.net
URL:
Remote Name: 64.169.4.234
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; AT&T CSM6.0; sbcydsl 3.12; YComp 5.0.0.0; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, September 21, 2006
Time: 06:33 AM
Comments
Thanks for the songs Iz. When I hear Over The Rainbow, I think of my Dad. Your voice brings happiness to my heart. Thanks, Danny
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Name: Guilherme Jardim
Email: gjardim@gmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 201.25.45.214
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Time: 02:59 PM
Comments
Here in Brazil I don’t knew your name and your music, but I saw the movie 50 Firts Dates and discovery much more …

Best regards,

Guilherme Jardim (Porto Alegre-Brazil).
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Name: Marilyn Franco
Email: mrsfranco@mindspring.com
URL:
Remote Name: 69.117.124.51
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Time: 07:34 AM
Comments
I instantly fell in love with his music on our recent visit to Hawaii. I bought his music back with me and every time i hear it, it’s like being back there again. He will never be forgotten, his voice was truly a gift to the world.

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Name: Charles Shrader
Email: shraderc@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.34.208.216
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Monday, September 18, 2006
Time: 02:56 PM
Comments
Wow – I didn’t know who IZ was until I just saw a video of him tonight on ‘The Tube’ video channel. I heard his song ‘Over the Rainbow’ and absolutely loved it. Then I saw on the video that he has passed on from this world. I wish I could have met Israel – I feel like I’ve known him through this one video though. What a fantastic voice and a beautiful soul.

Chuck

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Name: Joao Almeida
Email: na_peida@iol.pt
URL:
Remote Name: 87.196.183.156
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; pt-PT; rv:1.7.12) Gecko/20050919 Firefox/1.0.7
Date: Monday, September 18, 2006
Time: 02:40 PM
Comments
Outstanding…

Pure inspiration..

A powerful voice..

Thank you Israel..
Um grande abraço
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Name: Cat
Email: ccchase6@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 216.221.81.99
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Monday, September 18, 2006
Time: 10:16 AM
Comments
The angelic voice now sings with the angels. First heard his music on the ER episode and so began the love of his music. Thank goodness for modern technology. Because of audio and video we will never loose him or forget him. Mahalo Iz. Me Ke Aloha.
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Name: Shelly Binkley
Email: sasquatchteam@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 208.16.75.75
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, September 17, 2006
Time: 08:23 PM
Comments
I went to Hawaii for the first time in 2005 and fell in love with the music of IZ. At that time, I didn’t know that he had passed from this world. His music was still so much alive on the islands. I can see how much he was loved and why he was so loved by so many. His music will live on in all of us.
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Name: Trish Newbold
Email: trish.newbold@comcast.net
URL:
Remote Name: 67.168.139.117
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; U; PPC Mac OS X Mach-O; en-US; rv:1.8.0.6) Gecko/20060728 Firefox/1.5.0.6
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2006
Time: 04:25 PM
Comments
Just over two years ago in 2004, my husband and I first learned of Bruddah IZ from a dear friend of ours. We were about to travel to Hawai’i for some holidays with my family and she gave of us a most treasured gift, Alone in IZ World. As we listen to his voice on the mainland on this most beautiful September evening in 2006, we find ourselves instantly transformed into a state of peace and appreciation for each other and for the world around us. Sending love, Trish Newbold
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Name: Janet
Email: jcbarker21@msn.com
URL:
Remote Name: 71.210.28.172
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; MSN 9.0;MSN 9.1; MSNbQ002; MSNmen-us; MSNcOTH; MPLUS)
Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Time: 01:38 PM
Comments
Israel’s music has touched me to my core. I first heard him in 1998. Since then, he has become my favorite. I play his cd’s at home and in my car. His music never fails to lift my spirit.
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Name: Fred Regan
Email: Fredyoshi@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 64.12.116.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Time: 04:50 PM
Comments
To the family of Bruddah IZ, I am 56 years old, and I have just found out who sings the best version of Over The Rainbow. While I am saddened to learn IZ is no longer with us I wish to thank his family and to let them know that Bruddah IZ will live on forever in the music that he gave us, he will not be forgotten. His music will continue to bring peace and happiness for generations to come. Respectfully Fred Regan
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Name: Blake fale
Email: none
URL:
Remote Name: 66.75.121.212
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Time: 04:11 PM
Comments
I loved your music alot. i’ll rember your music. your unforgettable friend, blake fale
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Name: Predrag Drljaca
Email: pedjamusic@(et)yahoo.[dot_DELME!]com
URL:
Remote Name: 212.200.217.158
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.6) Gecko/20060728 Firefox/1.5.0.6
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Time: 08:03 AM
Comments
Respect!
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Name: Andy Jones
Email: itzandy@hotmail.co.uk
URL:
Remote Name: 82.21.40.210
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Monday, September 11, 2006
Time: 05:23 PM
Comments
Hey! dude just herd IZ’ music at the end of ‘meet joe black’ ive herd it before but i was unable to find out who that amazingly soulful voice belonged to. When i found out, i was sad to hear that he had past away over the rainbow to where ever it is our souls go when we die. I wish i could have herd him live im sure it was quite moving and bonding, anyway hi to everyone who knew or even just know of his music and peace man!
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Name: Dennis Breene
Email: irishophth@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 63.175.150.236
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; Media Center PC 3.0; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; InfoPath.1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Saturday, September 09, 2006
Time: 10:02 PM
Comments
I discovered IZ a couple of years ago when a friend sent me Somewhere Over the Rainbow in a compilation. Although it was many years after his passing, his music has put something back into my soul. I can think of now better way for IZ to live on in this plane.
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Name: Debbie and Maria
Email: delatinasoul@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.193.88.179
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, September 09, 2006
Time: 03:27 PM
Comments
We just heard his music today and we feel that we know him forever after hearing the beauty of his words.We found out he is not longer here and we sincerely feel the lost.
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Name: Christine Von Lossberg
Email: artwithlove@sbcglobal.net
URL:
Remote Name: 69.227.168.196
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; YPC 3.2.0; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, September 08, 2006
Time: 05:40 PM
Comments
I love IZ music. I have his over the rainbow playing on my space and get to hear him often. We keep looking for his music here in Palmdale, Calif. and can’t seem to find it. My brother’s friend is going to send us a cd from Hawaii. I was working as a face and body painter on Maui for 3 months and fell in love with it there. Bruddah IZ was aloha I wish I would of known him. My brother is dying of cancer now and has all of his cd’s and listens to him often, his magical sound soothes my surfer brother’s soul.
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Name: Ed Pazicky
Email: edpazicky@comcast.net
URL:
Remote Name: 68.56.42.49
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Time: 11:47 PM
Comments
It is only in the past few years that Iz came to my attention when I heard him sing in Finding Forrestor. I had to go back through the credits to see who it was who was singing that beautiful, poignant rendition of Over the Rainbow-What a Wonderful World and found his name. I searched the net and found all of his recordings and they are part of my treasured CD’s. Just from his voice I can tell that he had a beautiful soul and must have been revered by the Hawaian people. I am happy that his voice has come into my life.
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Name: Willa
Email: lady258w@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 128.59.153.122
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Time: 03:34 PM
Comments
I became aware of Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s music only recently, despite years of learning about ancient Hawaiian religion and culture. My favourite selection is Hawai’i ’78! Most of the Hawaiian music I own is that of ceremonial and hula chants. I appreciate his love of his heritage and his connecting traditional and modern music. All celebration of tradition is dear to me, be it my own Irish, Lingala (Zairean), Yoruba-Ibo (Nigerian), Tuscarora- Sioux paternal heritages, the Northern Somali-Arab traditions of AJA and our daughter, and those of all people.
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Name: leilani
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 69.230.93.104
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; AT&T CSM7.0; AT&T CSM8.0; (R1 1.3))
Date: Sunday, September 03, 2006
Time: 05:57 PM
Comments
no mattah how long ago IZ leff us an went home wit Skippy, he will NEVA leave ouwah pu’wai’s an his music will eternally live on and continue touching hearts of future fans! I am proud to have da same Hawai’ian bloodline as dis awesome guy! God bless his entire ‘ohana, here on earth and wit him in heaven!
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Name: Chris and Laurie Deitch
Email: cdeitch68804@comcast.net
URL:
Remote Name: 69.248.50.131
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; U; PPC Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/312.8 (KHTML, like Gecko) Safari/312.6
Date: Friday, September 01, 2006
Time: 05:00 PM
Comments
Heard Iz for the first time last month 06. Enchanting voice. Thank you for gracing us with your music, Iz.
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Name: Tobias Klasson
Email: nummertolv@hotmail.com
URL: None
Remote Name: 80.68.121.119
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Thursday, August 31, 2006
Time: 09:32 AM
Comments
The very first time I heard hIZ music I was touched… There were something special from the beginning… I felt touched by an angels enchanting voice…

He has one of the greatest voices ever…

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Name: Leslie
Email: missdaisyfae@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 67.188.111.155
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 5.21; Mac_PowerPC)
Date: Thursday, August 31, 2006
Time: 06:54 AM
Comments
Dear Mr. Sugimoto, Sadly, I came to know about the amazing IZ after his passing, but to me he will always represent the magical, living essence of aloha. I visited my best friend one summer, not long after she had moved from San Francisco to Honoka’a, and I have never been the same. I have a hard time talking about it, but after a lifetime of feeling as though I never fit it, I was embraced by the spirit of aloha and the reverence given so generously to the land and its creatures. I was also introduced to IZ’s music when I kept seeing bumper stickers on people’s cars bearing his image or, simply, ‘IZ.’ He instantly felt like a long lost friend- his ability to sing so beautifully was only shadowed by his generosity of spirit. When I need to be reminded of hope and grace I listen to IZ with gratitude. His ‘Hawai’i78’ (I believe that is the title) gives me chills every time I hear it. I wish so much I had been able to meet him, but for now I can listen to his music, hear him saying ‘Mahalo nui to all of you. To Hawai’ians, and Hawai’ians at heart.’ and i can be greatful that I will never think of Hawai’i without thinking of him.

Thank you so very much for having this web site. It is a great way to express sadness for the loss of an angel, and to celebrate his magic. your friend,

Leslie
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Name: Naomi
Email: CallieAlways@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 66.122.165.193
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0)
Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Time: 01:26 PM
Comments
Israel has a nice voice.
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Name: john sutton
Email: js@diginet.ie
URL:
Remote Name: 83.147.168.226
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.0; en-US; rv:1.8.0.6) Gecko/20060728 Firefox/1.5.0.6
Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Time: 10:41 AM
Comments
just a guy from ireland!over the rainbow sung by israel well what can i say only thanks israel your voice is where its meant to be with the angels thanks israel rip.
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Name: Wolfgang Fody
Email: wolfgangfody@Yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 70.173.234.46
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Time: 08:54 AM
Comments
I never met him,though I wish I had.
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Name: SmSgt R K Cooper.II USAF
Email: rkentcooper2@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 208.118.30.194
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Monday, August 28, 2006
Time: 12:43 PM
Comments
This song and Israel’s haunting yet hope filled tones, are all that get me through the day sometimes in these perilous times.Thank you, Gentle GiantI know Bruddah Iz, sings on High
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Name: Timothy Repak
Email: timrepak@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 206.148.148.174
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; Compaq; PeoplePal 3.0)
Date: Sunday, August 27, 2006
Time: 12:00 PM
Comments
It has been a few years I have been interested in this man’s wonderful work and I look in the right places today and finally foulnd his work on the other side of the world in a Barnes and Noble here in Charleston, SC. As I sat drinking my coffee I felt my tears well up in my eyes as I read Jon de Mello’s intro in the Alone in the World’.Album. I only knew his work from the movie soundtracks and the few samples I just listened to at the kiosk. Now I feel like I just blinked and only got to see only a short streak of the life of this wonderful shooting star. Few times I make decisions in my life for the good. I feel like today I made a decision that has enriched my life and made me more appreciative of the sense of hearing. My condolences got out to all of IZ’s family and to the world for the loss of such a gem in the diamond mine of life.
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Name: Javier
Email: obcean@hotmail.com
URL: www.tioloco.net
Remote Name: 66.121.104.39
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.6) Gecko/20060728 Firefox/1.5.0.6
Date: Friday, August 25, 2006
Time: 11:36 AM
Comments
From the moment I heard IZ’s music I was taken to an enchanting place in my spirit! He inspired me to learn the Ukulele and (try) to sing in Hawaiian. I only regret that IZ is no longer with us. At true loss to Hawai’i and the world.

Mahalo Bruddah.
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Name: Craig David
Email: artdavidii@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 63.228.46.142
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 5.22; Mac_PowerPC)
Date: Thursday, August 24, 2006
Time: 06:36 AM
Comments
a couple of years ago I added my memory to your web site. I am now in the process of creating my own website. If a person googles artdavidii, your site comes up.

Would you please be so kind as to delete my memory from your site? This would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
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Name: Matthew McGovern
Email: mattyboy@rock.com
URL:
Remote Name: 69.175.49.242
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Time: 01:38 PM
Comments
It seems that the people whos music I love are dead. Be it Louis Armstrong, Bob Marley, Kurt Kobain, Brad Nowell, and Bruddah IZ. We all love their music and there musical influence, whether or not we know it, we listen to stuff everyday that has been influenced by these guys one way or another. And I belive I speak for the world when I say we will miss you. You all have given your life for the music you loved, so that others might hear and appreciate the same way you did. Your memory will live on wether its in the hearts of the people you touched or in the ears of new ones. Thank You
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Name: James Stephenson
Email: jamesstephenson81@hotmail.co.uk
URL:
Remote Name: 217.171.137.241
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Time: 07:49 AM
Comments
I’ve been arguing with my girlfriend a lot lately and listening to over the rainbow earlier on the radio made me feel quite emotional and made me realise that our arguments are so petty and pointless. This song reminds me of my girlfriend as i watched the film with her for the first time. I can listen to it over and over, ive never heard such a touching singing voice in my life. I didn’t even know who it was sung by until today. I didn’t even know what Iz looked like. Now i do… i just want to say thanks to Iz for touching me with this song nearly 10years after his death. RIP!!
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Name: DJ Koupez
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 219.89.99.89
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Time: 10:43 PM
Comments
R.I.P…Ur songs rock dude!!!AWesome Voice!!!ALways a Hit at family gatherings all the way here in New Zealand..much respect from a Samoan Brada here..Fa
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Name: Ruediger from Germany
Email: ruediger.spiske@tiscali.de
URL:
Remote Name: 80.228.193.225
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; de; rv:1.8.0.6) Gecko/20060728 Firefox/1.5.0.6
Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Time: 09:33 PM
Comments
Go easy Bra… Your music will forever live in my heart!!! Mahalo for everything!
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Name: Dugald A. Taylor
Email: dugaldtaylor@earthlink.net
URL:
Remote Name: 4.88.166.81
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.6) Gecko/20060728 Firefox/1.5.0.6
Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Time: 06:27 PM
Comments
STILL MISSING THE BIG GUY.

VOICE LIKE AN ANGEL. HEART AS BIG AS THE PACIFIC.
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Name: Chanel
Email: Preslyluver4life@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.119.187.204
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Time: 01:39 PM
Comments
I am very new to his music it seems he was a great person with an even greater voice he is still missed by very many i have a wide music type and by far he is always one of my heroes as along with many greats such as bob mraley and others it is an honor to even listen to his music and we all know he had one mission in his life and that was to bring music to people’s ears and he sure has accomplished that mission

may he rest in peace

chanel 12 years
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Name: sue harrison
Email: suesbeartracy@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.15.39.158
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Time: 11:32 AM
Comments
I love your song,somewere over the rainbow, every time i here it it brings tears to my eyes,as i just lost my father in april,your song makes me sad,and i know we will miss all the lovely songs u would have made for us,your music will be in my heart forever, you are truely missed and always loved. your friend sue,thank you much!!!
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Name: Lynn Welton, Canada
Email: tlletourneau@sasktel.net
URL:
Remote Name: 206.163.255.94
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Time: 10:42 AM
Comments
I was first touched by this beautiful voice last year when I got married in Maui. Over the rainbow was one of the songs that was on our wedding video. I just purchased the CD Alone in IZ World and listened to it for the first time today. When Iz talked about his family dying it was the first time I have felt any sense of peace since my 17 year old son and only child died in 1998. Who knew that someone I never met that lived on the other side of the world and died way to soon, would be the one to make me feel like it’s going to be okay after all. Thank you for your music and your message. Like countless other people I hope to meet you some day in IZ world.
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Name: Paige Walsh
Email: eastfleetgal@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 80.42.161.93
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; SIMBAR Enabled)
Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Time: 06:37 AM
Comments
I have only just become aware of Israel’s music, and i loved it instantly. im only 13 years old but already im going to buy all his music. theres just omething about it that mesmerizes you and thats it, your in love with the song your listening to. im very sad to hear that He has passed on, and my deepest sympathy for his family. he was obviously a great man, with an even greater voice. its a shame he was taken from you….

R.I.P Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

your greatly missed by all

Paige Walsh

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Name: Sheral-Topeka,Kansas
Email: fugalaau@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 165.201.90.70
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Time: 06:25 AM
Comments
May IZ’s gentle spirit, continue to brush across your hearts with wings of gold, Bringing a serenity and comfort to your bandaged soul.

Alofa eti oi- to the family and friends.

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Name: Brian Price
Email: bigdog5841@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.51.224.241
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Monday, August 21, 2006
Time: 11:18 AM
Comments
Thank you for the great songs for my wedding!!!!1
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Name: Genene Wight
Email: wights@392w.myrf.net
URL:
Remote Name: 67.129.138.212
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4
Date: Monday, August 21, 2006
Time: 08:54 AM
Comments
I guess I’m late onto the scene but I wanted to speak about how moving Iz’s voice is to me. An absolute thing of beauty and grace. I listen to the albums and feel so much. His music and words have created in me a sadness and love simultaneously. It engenders a feeling of love for the Hawaiian people and the beautiful islands and their traditions. Just hearing the language moves me in a way I don’t quite understand. The changing times and loss of culture and lands that he communicates so well brings sadness, and not just for the Hawaiian people but all cultures who are struggling to hold on to their heritage. Thank you Iz for the gift you brought that keeps on giving. Genene
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Name: Kawika David Lessard
Email: davidadro@cox.net
URL: http://commonality.bravehost.com/
Remote Name: 24.255.60.220
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Monday, August 21, 2006
Time: 08:44 AM
Comments
Oh my Sweet Lord, NO. How sad, how truly sad it comes, as here I was putting aside some time tonight, for the sole purpose of jumping a board, and ride upon the web waves to learn more about Israel Kamakawiwo ole, to whom blessed all with-in an ear shot, with his incredible gift of rare natural ability, the kind only a few have ever possessed.

Tears began to well up to one’s eyes, and a hollow pit began to form in there in one’s heart, as it was only after reviewing the third link in my Google search, that I was led here to this memorial

Once I arrived here, it was with a deep heavy breath, and I was touched by the outpouring of love, and sentiment from those he had touched in his special, caring ways. I then observed the image of his unique and beautiful gaze of deep reflection, and I noticed the dates we were given in honor to the time IZ shared his gifts of life here on Earth.

I was surprised in finding that nearly 10 years gone by since his passing, and so young, as he was born 6 months before me, and I am now only 46. Even so, as it still comes in a realization that has just come to me, it comes unto one of admiration, and yanked upon the emotions, just as if it had sadly happened yesterday, due to my only recent awareness to this beautiful persons gifts.

Though, I had for years heard on many commercials, those soothing, and very familiar Ooo Ooo Ooo Ooo I hadnt known before that moment came at the end of my viewing the movie 50 first Dates when I heard anything following them and there, at that moment, I was frozen within the near haunting tones and vocals as they were connected to the most incredible rendition of original interpretation to an already known musical composition that I have ever heard before or since.

It all came way too short lived however, as the end credits of that movie only played a small portion of it, and left me wanting more. So I contacted Isis who is one of my beautiful Cousins whos Father is Hawaiian and is one to whom has stayed strong in spirit to Her Island Traditions and one who carries Her heritage with great pride.

With her help, I was able to find a vast and remarkable body of work by IZ, and to whom had always came to sing the truths with-in any song, from those stories from in his heart, that always come to touch the soul. It was just moments later that I was surrounded there with-in the sounds filling the air with the gifts that could only be created from within a pure hearts joy. Getting to Know this beautiful music, while listening to it in a relaxed position and ones eyes closed truly allows its special gifts to lift up a person up to another place. Sometimes it was as if his spirit was actually leading us the to his perfect place of harmony, and many times had me dancing atop the clouds, as I followed truly believed I was being illuminated by the brilliance of a souls given light.

IZ will forever be missed , and be loved by those he had touched. Sadness and sorrows given to him there from our hearts to his, and would never come to be something soothing upon his soul, and though difficult to do when just being aware of his loss, just bring to him the continued joy from all that you feel from the special way he gave it unto us.

Aloha, Muhalo, and PEACE
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Name: Christine Babiasz
Email: sundae0110@sbcglobal.net
URL:
Remote Name: 75.11.221.113
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2006
Time: 03:31 PM
Comments
Dear Marlene and Family, I first heard Iz’s Over the rainbow in June of 2006. I researched it till I found the CD ,IZ Alone in the World, which I recieved today, thru Best Bye. I just want you to know how deeply I felt his music, and how sorry I am he died 9 years ago. I have been very touched by his music, so he lives in people far away still, after all these years. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Christine Babiasz
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Name: Marissa Marie Gutierrez
Email: haruka692003@yahoo.com
URL: www.hoverspot.com/lonezio
Remote Name: 69.148.174.16
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; DigExt; SV1; YPC 3.2.0; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, August 18, 2006
Time: 06:59 PM
Comments
I love his song Mona Lisa… I played Somewhere Over The Rainbow at my grandfather’s funeral and it lifted my spirits. His voice was truly enchanting, although I was still crying, his voice made me feel like everything was going to be alright. Deepest sorrow and heart-felt hug,

Marissa Marie Gutierrez
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Name: Jean Jung
Email: jeanmjung@earthlink.net
URL:
Remote Name: 67.169.148.23
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; U; PPC Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/312.8 (KHTML, like Gecko) Safari/312.6
Date: Friday, August 18, 2006
Time: 06:15 PM
Comments
I was introduced to IZ music by a very dear friend in Sausalito ,CA January 2003. Since that time I have played his music almost daily. The purity of his voice and his emotional inflection never cease tugging at my heart. As a person who has enjoyed many types of music over the almost six decades of my life there is no other musician who has impacted my life as much as dear IZ. I mourn his death as if he were my blood brother. I feel we are truly fortunate to have had such a man share his talent and positively affect our lives. I am saddened that he had such a brief time among us. I wish he had more time to make more music and to be with the family and friends who love him. Jean Jung
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Name: Jean
Email: jyoung@palomar.edu
URL:
Remote Name: 70.181.200.191
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Time: 07:41 PM
Comments
It is now 2006, and I have just discovered the rare talent of Iz. I love his sweet, beautiful voice. It has such a calming effect. I had to go out and buy all of his albums and DVD’s. His music is the only music I play now. Every time I play his music (I play it at work, at home, and in the car) I think to myself, what a shame that such a beautiful person has passed. What a terrible waste of talent. I first heard him sing Over the Rainbow at the end of the movie, Fifty First Dates. I had to know who this was. Well, I’ve been listening to Iz exclusively ever since. I would have loved to have seen him singing in person and to have E-mailed him. I hope his music will continue to be played so more and more people can enjoy is beautiful voice.
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Name: Bruddah Bob
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 65.166.188.18
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Monday, August 14, 2006
Time: 09:19 PM
Comments
Still in I-Rock in my rack listening to the IZ. To those who may read this, please go out and do something selfless today and tomorrow. Try making this place better for all of us. There’s alot of bad and alot of egos out there.

Peace
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Name: Eric Reynolds
Email: eric_21902@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 141.157.82.13
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Monday, August 14, 2006
Time: 01:59 PM
Comments
What a treasure we have lost , my sympathys to those who Loved him…
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Name: Brent Lafond
Email: redsoxfann@bellsouth.net
URL: http://redsoxfann.blogspot.com/atom.xml
Remote Name: 72.148.181.132
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, August 13, 2006
Time: 04:58 PM
Comments
Bruddah IZ, or Izzy as I called you when I wasn’t calling you my Bruddah. You died while I was away and I never got to say good-bye… I know that someday I will get to say Hello to you in the heaven of our Father. You were touched by the hand of God and given a voice that helped to inspire many,many lives through out your short lifetime here in the place that you were meant to be… God Bless you my Bruddah, my friend and my inspiration to keep on, keeping on. When I struggle with life living on life’s terms I think of you and your words and memories inspire me to go on….

Thankyou Bruddah, always and forever……….peace.
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Name: V-J Ridao
Email: vjridao@juno.com
URL:
Remote Name: 64.136.49.228
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98)
Date: Sunday, August 13, 2006
Time: 06:06 AM
Comments
Marlene and Wehi,

Mahalo nui loa for sharing your husband and father with the world while he was here. Mahalo nui loa for keeping his music alive today. Just can’t get enough of his voice and his ukulele. Aloha.
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Name: Phoebe Lehman
Email: Phoebe.Lehman@peoriaaz.gov
URL:
Remote Name: 130.13.216.134
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0; DigExt)
Date: Saturday, August 12, 2006
Time: 10:34 AM
Comments
I’d only discovered Isreal’s music about a year ago..where have I been? I have only one CD Facing Future and must have played it a thousand times. It will be played many times more than that. He had a beautiful voice and as I listen to it sing of love for his beloved Hawaii, my heart breaks that I only discovered him after he left us. I am sure it has been said before, but his music will live through those that loved him and play his music, over and over again. God Bless his soul and bless his family, friends and fans.
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Name: Barbara Tucker
Email: Rnbt21@yahoo.net
URL:
Remote Name: 68.118.132.154
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0)
Date: Saturday, August 12, 2006
Time: 08:25 AM
Comments
I have been hearing this beautiful music everywhere and I could not find out what it was called or who it was. Finally, I figured out that it was IZ’s music. I downlaoded it and listen to it all the time. I love his voice. He sings from the heart.
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Name: ellen
Email: mrsstorm@iwon.com
URL:
Remote Name: 70.16.116.253
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, August 11, 2006
Time: 06:01 PM
Comments
I am so moved by his voice…I only wish I discovered this wonderful person and his music earlier.

Peace and Love

Be Well

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Name: Ron Burke
Email: ronaldburke@comcast.net
URL:
Remote Name: 66.56.46.32
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Win98; en-US; rv:1.7.7) Gecko/20050414 Firefox/1.0.3
Date: Friday, August 11, 2006
Time: 07:49 AM
Comments
My daughter & I will dance in October at her wedding to Somewhere Over The Rainbow What A Wonderful World. What a beautiful voice, what a beautiful man! Thank you & Bless you.
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Name: Denise
Email: mcdee69@hotmail.com
URL: mcdee69@hotmail.com
Remote Name: 194.125.72.129
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, August 11, 2006
Time: 07:02 AM
Comments
Just listening to Somewhere over the rainbow Its soooo beautiful i’m going to play it at my wedding. Thank you for such a beautiful version of that song.
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Name: lou hepworth
Email: louhepworth@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 84.65.92.161
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; Win 9x 4.90)
Date: Friday, August 11, 2006
Time: 12:26 AM
Comments
I have only just recently heard some of his music but I love it! He has a great voice, I even got my dad listening to his music. Its completly different but you its special!
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Name: steven coombs
Email: steven.coombs@ntlworld.com
URL:
Remote Name: 80.4.224.8
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Thursday, August 10, 2006
Time: 03:03 PM
Comments
i first heard this fantastic beautiful voice on radio 1 in the united kingdom 2006. i was automatically transfixed by the sweet melody of a song many times covered although i had no idea that israel had passed away to my shock and sadness.

we had a beautiful singer in the uk called eva cassidy who passed away herself a while ago who also had a beautiful voice and covered this song.

this is a beautiful mix of two songs that have meaningful words.

im sorry to learn of the passing of israel and can only say that once i had heard the over the rainbow – wonderful world version he sang, i will never forget it.

you have a voice of an angel and now you sit amongst them R.I.P.
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Name: Ron A Beacom
Email: beacom@accel.net
URL:
Remote Name: 72.1.217.14
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.6) Gecko/20060728 Firefox/1.5.0.6
Date: Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Time: 02:50 PM
Comments
He is the man. Love his voice
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Name: Malc
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 195.93.21.99
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, August 06, 2006
Time: 11:25 PM
Comments
This guy was different class, too many artists today think they are talented, too many of todays artists cannot compare with this gem. Wonderful voice.
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Name: Uncle Kamaki
Email: CueBallz66@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 152.163.100.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows 98; FunWebProducts)
Date: Sunday, August 06, 2006
Time: 11:35 AM
Comments
……I was saddened to learn on my last visit to learn on my last visit to Kona of Iz’ passing. A GREAT talent and wonderful person. I listen to the Cd’s often, and brings back all my memories of the Islands and Brudda Iz. Mahalo much, my friend
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Name: lee cousins
Email: lee66co@yahoo.co.uk
URL:
Remote Name: 89.240.192.69
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98)
Date: Sunday, August 06, 2006
Time: 10:04 AM
Comments
I just heard the song over the rainbow and it gave me goose bumps what a voice.the world has lost out on his passing.. GOD BLESS YOU
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Name: Ursula Hino
Email: hino@cox.net
URL:
Remote Name: 68.99.229.138
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, August 04, 2006
Time: 01:32 PM
Comments
I got to know Bruddah IZ when I met my Husband and I have become such a huge Fan of his, how can you NOT?? I love his voice, so powerful! An Ukulele and a VOICE, what more did he need?? He had it all! What a Man, what a VOICE!

He will be heard in Switzerland as well!

Aloha,

Ursula
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Name: Rhett Hoth
Email: rhoth1@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 67.161.163.167
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1)
Date: Thursday, August 03, 2006
Time: 08:47 AM
Comments
You are still missed very much my friend!
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Name: Ken Foster
Email: KenSFoster@Yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 67.182.211.166
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.7.12) Gecko/20050915 Firefox/1.0.7
Date: Monday, July 31, 2006
Time: 03:12 PM
Comments
Music like a prayer. Thanks for sharing your talent.
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Name: joe
Email: josephrogan@btopenworld.com
URL:
Remote Name: 81.153.150.171
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; BT Openworld BB; SV1; MiniJv2 3.00; YPC 3.2.0; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; yplus 5.3.03b)
Date: Monday, July 31, 2006
Time: 09:50 AM
Comments
big up. what a tune may your memory live for as long as that song will…
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Name: Ben Hutchins
Email: benjaminhutchins@gmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.3.219.191
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.7.12) Gecko/20050915 Firefox/1.0.7
Date: Monday, July 31, 2006
Time: 09:03 AM
Comments
Nothing stirs the soul like the music of bruddah IZ, and for that I am deeply grateful. Thank you for the music.
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Name: Scott Sauls
Email: sntblz@earthlink.net
URL:
Remote Name: 71.32.91.156
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, July 30, 2006
Time: 04:13 PM
Comments
I am very sorry for your loss, but am grateful for what was left in his wake. I wake up to his song and am the better for it. Thank-you
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Name: Brian Kovarik
Email: bwkovarik@peoplepc.com
URL:
Remote Name: 4.243.1.77
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.5) Gecko/20060719 Firefox/1.5.0.5
Date: Saturday, July 29, 2006
Time: 04:37 PM
Comments
My mother introduced me to Iz’ music today. Very nice. He had the voice of an angel.
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Name: Lora
Email: johnson_us67@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 66.109.83.7
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0)
Date: Friday, July 28, 2006
Time: 05:10 AM
Comments
I wish you all much love and happiness. Your husband,father, brother, friend gave so much in music and I pray for all of you to find peace.

Thank you for sharing Iz’s life with all of us. Sincerely, Lora Johnson
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Name: Brandon Hodges
Email: dodgrfan33@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.231.107.16
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, July 28, 2006
Time: 02:33 AM
Comments
Not only a great Hawaiin musician but one of the greatest American musicians of all time. He will truly never be forgotten
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Name: JOSIAH.AKA.BIG BOI NEED POI
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 72.235.204.239
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, July 27, 2006
Time: 11:10 PM
Comments
MAHALO OHANA AN FRIENDS OF UNCLE IZ AN THANK U UNCLE FO DA ALOHA EVERYDAY CUZ IF I NO SING ONE IZ SONG I NO GIVE DAT MUCH ALOHA WELL TO NEX TIME ME ALL MEET ALOHA OE AN ILL BRING DA POI
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Name: timpetrie
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 70.229.237.78
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; YComp 5.0.8.6; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; Media Center PC 2.8; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, July 27, 2006
Time: 04:54 PM
Comments
love peace
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Name: Dave Leonard
Email: decoydrummer@hotmail.com
URL: www.myspace.com/davethecrave06
Remote Name: 66.190.242.32
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, July 27, 2006
Time: 10:55 AM
Comments
I am truley touched by his music and his sprit. it really makes you stop, and sit and think about life,love and family.His legacy will live on forever..as will his sprit. Aloha.
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Name: shirley ann wildes
Email: saw0801@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 209.26.139.75
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Time: 11:46 AM
Comments
My dear friends I am sorry that you lost a great member of your family. I had never known of his singing until about a year ago. I heard him sing one of the most beautifullest songs I ever heard anyone sing in my entire life. It was the Over the Rainbow song. My God I had chill bumps, tears, and such a big lump in my throat that I could hardly swallow. I saw him singing on one of the music stations I think on television but don’t know which one it was. You all were truly very fornutate to have had him in your life. I know you probably miss him still so much but I’m sure you know he is with you wherever you may be. Could you please let me know where to buy his music. I have missed out on so much I’m sure. May you and your family be blessed all throughout your lives in all that you do. Your friend Shirley A. Wildes P O Box 1146 Okeechobee Florida 349731146
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Name: Mona Edwall Wiklund
Email: edwallwiklund@yahoo.se
URL:
Remote Name: 83.166.9.145
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Time: 04:20 AM
Comments
In Sweden there are only one song available and that is What a wonderful world. His performence of that song goes straight into my heart exactly in the same way that Eva Cassidy did with the same song. I will try to find more music of this amazing singer. The music will still live.
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Name: Steve
Email: fight2fires@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.184.78.227
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Time: 05:44 PM
Comments
Finally made it the Islands this year. A life long dream. While at Hilo Hatties, I was looking for some traditional Hawaiian music. I found IZ. Back at the hotel room, as I listened to this CD, I was mesmerized. I wanted more. As I began to net surf I learned of his premature death. I sat on my bed and cried all night. Cried for a man whom I have never met. How odd! I now own all his music that is available. I cannot explain why or how his music moves me. I cry. I get homesick for the Islands. I wish I had met the man. I know I will meet him on the other side. Thanks to all the other posters who help me learn more about this wonderful person, IZ!
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Name: caryn
Email: kittyangelwings6@bardstowncable.net
URL:
Remote Name: 67.129.234.182
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0)
Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Time: 09:02 AM
Comments
I am so sorry he passed away i just heard of izs music on ER when dr mark green passed away himself well just on the show i fell in love with this music somewhere over the rainbow i am goin to purchase all his music now

GOD BLESS HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN
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Name: Ronald E. DaShiell
Email: redashiell@bellsouth.net
URL:
Remote Name: 72.154.146.231
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.2) Gecko/20060308 Firefox/1.5.0.2
Date: Sunday, July 23, 2006
Time: 08:19 AM
Comments
His music & voice brings me home to Kailua. I have IZ in my hoome daily. So relaxing.
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Name: scot…
Email: goldfish4god@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 70.80.127.225
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; U; PPC Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/418 (KHTML, like Gecko) Safari/417.9.2
Date: Sunday, July 23, 2006
Time: 04:32 AM
Comments
a late introduction to Iz. wow. i cannot stop weeping. what a trancendent spirit. … i now love along with all of you what was, and what forever changed us.

thank you Iz.
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Name: Russell Evans
Email: russell8910@aol.com
URL: www,bluespot.biz
Remote Name: 195.93.21.99
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; InfoPath.1)
Date: Saturday, July 22, 2006
Time: 12:39 PM
Comments
Somewhere over the rainbow has inspired me to find and listen to more of Israels music, I cannot wait.

I am not sure if you are aware that Radio 1 (largest radio station in the UK) in the United Kingdom has talked a record label into releasing Somewhere Over the Rainbow…..apparently it will be released early next month.

I personally can only see this record going straight to the top of the UK charts and making Israel music available to more people who have not had the pleasure to hear his words.

God bless Israel.

Russell.
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Name: Ross Baldwin
Email: ross-julie@tiscalli.co.uk
URL:
Remote Name: 80.225.161.90
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, July 21, 2006
Time: 10:42 AM
Comments
i heard israel’s over the rainbow yesterday. what a voice, I am going to have it as the first song at my wedding. It is going to be released in the uk in august.This song alone could brighten up any day. THANK YOU!!
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Name: Daniel Mootz
Email: dmootz1@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.127.152.104
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; YPC 3.2.0)
Date: Thursday, July 20, 2006
Time: 08:58 PM
Comments
I, like others only discovered Israel’s incredibly melodic voice after a commercial or movie (sad it was this way but better than not knowing). Hearing his version of Over the Rainbow, I always wondered who sang this unbelievable cover. I have always been awestruck by the song’s simple yet magical flow. I finally had to know more.

Being a father of a 22 month daughter, I have been writing and putting certain songs aside that I hope to give her in later years. The words and music will attempt to show how much love I feel for her at this moment so she can hopefully understand my feelings during these early years of her life. Mr. Kamakawiwo’ole’s version of Over the Rainbow captures my inner most feelings since it touches me like very few songs ever have.

Not knowing anything about Israel, I researched him and was shocked and saddened to hear of his untimely passing nine years ago last month. When I play Over the Rainbow and hear Israel’s passion and sadness merged as one, I get so moved I am choked up with tears (and I’m in my forty’s). After reading an article I located by San Francisco Chronicle writer Jack Boulware written in 2005, I found out that this is just what people all over the world did and still do today when they hear this song as well as others by Iz. If it really was a demo tape that Israel cut late one night as the article says, then it is even more incredible since it was obviously straight from his heart and soul.

Thank you for reading my simple story of how I discovered Iz’s gift to the world. I plan to listen to more of his music and learn more of his life. Peace…
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Name: kENNETH
Email: dejesusk@gmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 71.234.7.138
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4
Date: Thursday, July 20, 2006
Time: 08:50 PM
Comments
I first heard of IZ music through the movie soundtrack of 50 first dates since then i have looked for the over the rainbow version he does, because being a judy garland fan and i love the movie wizaed of oz, i thought his rendition has been the best by far, better than the original…i was finally able to find the artist who sings this song, but was saddend to read of his passing. there is a site you can sample all his music on allofmp3.com…
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Name: Kimberly Fitzpatrick
Email: kmbrlyfitz@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 205.188.116.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 5.5; AOL 7.0; Windows 98)
Date: Thursday, July 20, 2006
Time: 06:00 PM
Comments
My condolences to the family of Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. Such a wonderfully talented man shall always be remembered in all of our hearts.
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Name: Daniel Cornell
Email: webmaster@lcm-93.com
URL: www.lcm-93.com
Remote Name: 68.15.166.73
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4
Date: Thursday, July 20, 2006
Time: 12:13 PM
Comments
RIP Bro…
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Name: Robin
Email: robin.jones@camc.org
URL:
Remote Name: 206.193.127.2
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, July 20, 2006
Time: 10:56 AM
Comments
What a beautiful voice, I regret that I discovered IZ after his passing….
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Name: Paul Nicolson
Email: biggreyhorse@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 86.140.135.163
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-GB; rv:1.7.12) Gecko/20050919 Firefox/1.0.7
Date: Thursday, July 20, 2006
Time: 02:23 AM
Comments
Your voice is like an angel and you have touched my heart for ever.
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Name: Ben Speer
Email: b.speer@benspeer.co.uk
URL: www.benspeer.co.uk
Remote Name: 81.158.92.46
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-GB; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4
Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Time: 01:07 PM
Comments
I am from England and have only just discovered the music of Israel Kamakawiwoole. BBC Radio 1 played Somewhere Over The Rainbow Wonderful World at the beggining of this week and i instantly fell in love with the song. since then i have wanted to know more and more about Iz and his music.

What a voice, What a man, What a loss!!!

I would love to hear of his songs released in England!
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Name: Davie-ann Momilani Thomas
Email: day_v_thomas@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 203.205.117.98
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Time: 02:33 AM
Comments
Aloha & howz it!! I am currenly living in Japan on a Navy base with my husband & 2 boys. This is my first time living away from Honolulu, Oahu. My heart & prayers goes out to Bruddah Iz’s Ohana! May Bruddah Iz’s music touch the Hawaiians & Hawaii people who moved away from our Island Hawaii. I am a hula dancer out here along with a few Hawaii ladies. We dance to Bruddah Iz’s songs..& ohh it touches many people who are from & also not from Hawaii. Mahalo Nui Loa Bruddah Iz for letting our Hawaiian culture live through your beautiful music. Your ancestors & our Hawaiian Gods including the lord must all be proud of you!! A Hui Hou
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Name: Frank Pavey
Email: FPavey@gmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.60.84.215
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4
Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Time: 06:14 PM
Comments
I have just recently been introduced to this type of music and I have to say it is really great. I am only 18 and it helps me forget about the stresses of life. This music helps me in a way nothing ever can. Anyway nice site and I hope to see it grow into more.
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Name: Dyann
Email: domoso2@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 63.235.170.124
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Time: 03:32 AM
Comments
I live in cold, yucky Ohio but EVERY time I hear Iz sing Over the Rainbow I feel the ocean breeze on my face, hear the waves, feel my toes in the sand and see the many rainbows so common in Hawaii. I feel happy and at peace. I never met Iz but I love him all the same. What a wonderful man he must have been. He is watching over all of us with a big smile on his face.
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Name: Nicole
Email: njtyau@adelphia.net
URL:
Remote Name: 68.70.84.143
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; Q312461; SV1; (R1 1.5); .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Monday, July 17, 2006
Time: 02:40 PM
Comments
IZ is a guy will be remembered forever in my heart and mind as one of the greatest singers ever. His rich, deep voice rings always in my head. Whenever I’m sad, I listen to his music and it always cheers me up. At my school’s graduation ceremony, they did a slide show with pictures of the year. And the song they played was Over the Rainbow by our very own, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. But at that moment, I started to cry. Not only was I reflecting back on my year, but how well the song went with everything. That song seems like it’s meant to tell people to reflect on their life and how lucky they are, and that somewhere over the rainbow of good that we have, there’s someone who’s in greater need than us. Deep down inside all of his songs, I find a moral. What I think IZ was trying to do was to make good music have a lesson to it. All in all, we love you IZ, and we’ll miss you.
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Name: Kurt
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 86.3.166.171
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Monday, July 17, 2006
Time: 07:11 AM
Comments
I’ve just heard Somewhere Over The Rainbow-What A Wonderful World for the first time, played on the radio on Radio 1 here in the UK and was quite overcome at such a beautiful song.

I was so sorry to find out he’s no longer with us. To his widow and children, I hope it’s a comfort to know that his music has the extraordinary power to move people so much. I have little doubt that as his song was playing on the radio half the country stopped to listen, meeting at a special place we rarely go.

Take Care

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Name: Gabriela Steffl
Email: gabriela.steffl@gmx.at
URL:
Remote Name: 82.194.150.184
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Monday, July 17, 2006
Time: 04:58 AM
Comments
Du hast unser Leben mit Musik, Gefühlen und viel Liebe gefüllt! Danke das du mit uns geteilt hast…. Du bist immer bei uns. Ruhe in Frieden Gabs
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Name: marion gardiner
Email: bmgardiner@rogers.com
URL:
Remote Name: 72.58.50.213
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, July 16, 2006
Time: 01:38 PM
Comments
The first time I heard Somewhere over the Rainbow by Iz it had an amazing effect on me. We heard it again when at a friend’s funeral they played the song accompanying a power point of the person’s life. What a beautiful song and all along I had no idea who recorded it. Today I went online to find out, as no one I asked knew either up here in Canada. I intend on buying a CD now and appreciated reading about this man Iz. Wish I’d been aware of him before, when he was still alive. It isn’t often a song touches one’s heart like this one. Iz was a gifted man!
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Name: Jaime
Email: herk028@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 70.101.215.170
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, July 16, 2006
Time: 01:00 PM
Comments
I really enjoy his music. The first time i heard him was at the end of ,Meet Joe Black, while they rolled the credits it put my new born baby to sleep. After that I down-loaded mere of his music because you can’t find it in a store, at least not were i live. His music is very calming and beautiful. My family and I really enjoyit. Thank you Israel.
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Name: LM
Email: wolfsong57@Aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 205.188.116.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0)
Date: Sunday, July 16, 2006
Time: 10:09 AM
Comments
Very beautiful what he did with the rainbow song….glad to see him get the recognition
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Name: John Southam
Email: budgiebirds@shaw.ca
URL:
Remote Name: 24.82.240.5
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; Win 9x 4.90)
Date: Sunday, July 16, 2006
Time: 07:20 AM
Comments
I never knew this man existed until I was given a copy of Wind beneath my wings It was from this site that I found out he had passed away My deepest condolences to his family With a voice like his and our technology he was able to reach out to the people and remind us of the beauty that still exists in this world It was a sad day when he passed but I am sure he is in heaven appointed by God to teach the angels how sing May the gift that God gave us for a short time be remembered always
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Name: Ken Bolton
Email: knlbolton@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 216.244.4.243
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Saturday, July 15, 2006
Time: 09:23 PM
Comments
Came across his music while vacationing in Maui this last week. Bought his Alone In IZ World CD after recalling his awesome version of Over The Rainbow at the end of a movie.

Researched him further, and was sorry to hear he had passed on….but passed on some beautiful music.

Our sympathies to his family.
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Name: LARRY GODWIN
Email: LAGMAN@PEOPLEPC.COM
URL:
Remote Name: 4.227.58.109
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; PeoplePal 3.0; PeoplePal 6.2)
Date: Friday, July 14, 2006
Time: 06:41 PM
Comments
Isreal’s voice and soul will last till the end of time. After all these years, He still moves me to the bottom of my heart. I’ll bet Brudah Iz is jamming for Heaven.
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Name: Travis
Email: walking4god@gmail.com
URL: http://www.walking4god.com/
Remote Name: 74.132.252.98
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4
Date: Friday, July 14, 2006
Time: 09:22 AM
Comments
Bruddah IZ was quite an amazing singer. I came across his music a couple of weeks ago and absolutely loved it. It was on my church’s men’s retreat and now the song means a ton to me. Thank you IZ for showing us the beauty in music again.
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Name: Audra
Email: blonde15_2003@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.187.141.164
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Thursday, July 13, 2006
Time: 07:17 PM
Comments
You touched my soul, and you will be missed. I wish I could have known you.
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Name: Gail
Email: gail.stillwell@comcast.net
URL:
Remote Name: 69.143.153.101
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.7.2) Gecko/20040804 Netscape/7.2 (ax)
Date: Thursday, July 13, 2006
Time: 03:33 PM
Comments
It has been wonderful to here IZ on commercials and on movies over the past few years. How about being able to get him on the new juke boxes that have internet downloads. Ours here in Maryland have Paula Fuga available. How about IZ?
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Name: LIZ
Email: lizlucar@yahoo.es
URL:
Remote Name: 201.230.64.177
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98)
Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Time: 03:32 PM
Comments
wonderful
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Name: Becka
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 70.114.8.214
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Monday, July 10, 2006
Time: 03:07 PM
Comments
I have never had any music be so close to my heart as iz’s. I thank him with everything inside. His music is so beautiful. I ask for ‘over the rainbow’ to be played at my service in the far future.
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Name: M. Shane Hill
Email: MShaneHill@Cox.net
URL: www.OmniscientEnterprises.com/
Remote Name: 70.187.187.147
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Monday, July 10, 2006
Time: 12:56 PM
Comments
Be in peace IZ! Your life touched the hearts of many, your soul, through your songs, touch the hearts of all! Blessed Be!
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Name: richard Brodeur
Email: rocketman 1948@myway.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.34.196.110
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0; Q312461)
Date: Monday, July 10, 2006
Time: 08:14 AM
Comments
I njoyed his music. it was a fresh breeze from the islands and was fun to listen to.
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Name: nathan
Email: hawaiin_bro@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.200.108.124
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Win98; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4
Date: Sunday, July 09, 2006
Time: 01:53 AM
Comments
what a wonderful man… wow! enjoyin’ life, just like he did… would be so perfect!!!

thanks for that music… see you upstairs!
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Name: Tim Blair
Email: ttcb66@msn.com
URL: http://lisasgiftsandmore.com
Remote Name: 68.60.242.235
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; DigExt)
Date: Saturday, July 08, 2006
Time: 04:49 PM
Comments
I was stationed in Hawaii for 6 Years, And one of the most pleasant memories i have on the island is the music….Mostly HIS music… MARGARITA….Aloha

You’ll be missed
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Name: davabran
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 72.241.15.224
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, July 08, 2006
Time: 04:33 PM
Comments
I know most people like me only have recently discovered IZ. I heard him at the end of 50 First Dates and have been hooked since. Thank you for your music IZ.
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Name: ESVMom
Email: esvmom@bellsouth.net
URL:
Remote Name: 68.211.160.165
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4
Date: Friday, July 07, 2006
Time: 01:57 PM
Comments
Thank you for the opportunity to share your spirit and love through the embrace that is your voice.
Aloha….
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Name: Melt Styles
Email: jmelton@wtvm.com
URL:
Remote Name: 12.37.197.63
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1)
Date: Friday, July 07, 2006
Time: 12:08 PM
Comments
I’m a Master Control Operator in Columbus,GA. We run a music video station out of one of our digital signals and the other day I seen this video. Well I caught the end of it. So I looked for it everywhere and finally it played again. I now know nothing about this guy but I found this guest book and I realized he was a great man. If only more people had the heart and soul this man had the world would be a better place. You can just look in his face and tell he cared. Long live IZ. Amen
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Name: Lucas Moldowan
Email: skater_freak12@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 216.108.4.71
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, July 06, 2006
Time: 08:20 PM
Comments
Recently my mom took a trip to Hawaii and i asked her to bring me back a ukulele… not only did she bring me that but she also brought me an IZ songbook and DVD. I immidietely fell in love with this type of music. IZ has such passion for it and you can really tell in his voice. whenever i need to relax i throw his cds on and picture myslef on the beach… i love the hawaiian way of life and i want to live there someday. id like to give my greatest thanks to his family and his spirit. HANG LOOSE
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Name: Susan Salerno
Email: ssalernopts@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.151.110.13
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, July 06, 2006
Time: 02:39 PM
Comments
Up until 4 years ago I had never heard of Iz. I heard one of his songs on KPOA in Maui and went straight to Walmart to purchase a CD. I bought 4 that day. I listen to Iz whenever I need a little ALOHA. Thanks for the music.
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Name: Yolanda DeBary
Email: yoligina@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 69.49.164.171
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, July 06, 2006
Time: 04:52 AM
Comments
I love his music. Best wishes to his family
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Name: Steve
Email: langdonsteve@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 75.16.225.78
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Time: 09:01 PM
Comments
I’ll come at this from another direction. I was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas. The Wizard of OZ has always been one of my favorites (everywhere I’ve gone it has always been Dorothy, TOTO, and the magic slippers). Judy Garland’s rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow has always been special to me. I have not heard any other versions I’ve liked until Sam Harris on Star Search (I saw that show).

I too saw 50 First Dates and enjoyed the music during the credits. I didn’t know who played or sang the music. I soon forgot the movie. Every now and then I would hear a clip of a ukulele and reflect upon the music I heard and liked, but could not remember the name of the movie or the artist who sang. I had gone to Block Buster, Family Video, and a host of other video stores trying to describe the music to the workers to see if they knew the movie – to no avail.

Last week my daughter sent a picture video of our new grandson and sank in the background was the song I have been searching for – for years. I immediately did a search on the internet, then in our local music stores. I have it now – Somewhere Over the Rainbow-What a Wonderful World by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole.

I have it now (along with other wonderful pieces of music) only to find out that the artist with the soft voice and sincere, pervasive message is no longer with us. I and my family enjoy his gift. Thank you for sharing.

May his family be an eternal family – CTR.
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Name: Janell Wyatt
Email: jwyatt818@charter.net
URL:
Remote Name: 66.215.22.198
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.7.5) Gecko/20041107 Firefox/1.0
Date: Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Time: 07:03 PM
Comments
I’m so saddened by his loss. Just tonight after watching 50 First Dates for the hundreth time, I paused the movie long enogh to write down Isreal’s name then I went on iTunes looking for his music. I purchased several songs from several of his lp’s. I then wanted to write to Isreal to tell him just how much I enjoy his music. I’m so sorry for your loss. Isreal’s voice is so beautiful and his music will live on for ever. God Bless, Janell
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Name: Jon Tite
Email: tite@tite.karoo.co.uk
URL:
Remote Name: 83.100.172.221
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; InfoPath.1)
Date: Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Time: 11:12 AM
Comments
Just discovered this music, it’s bloody fantastic I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this bloke and I can’t believe he’s not with us any more. I’m extatic and gutted at the same time. Thanks, wherever you are.
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Name: Samiya
Email: flamingsands@gmail.com
URL: http://tribes.tribe.net/israel_kamakawiwo
Remote Name: 124.177.127.79
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4
Date: Friday, June 30, 2006
Time: 11:13 PM
Comments
A Tribe for Bruddah Iz fans to celebrate his life. Please join and make it a happy place for sharing thoughts, photos and love for the legacy he has left us.
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Name: Samiya
Email: flamingsands@gmail.com
URL: www.flamingsands.com
Remote Name: 124.177.127.79
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4
Date: Friday, June 30, 2006
Time: 11:10 PM
Comments
When you hear the Angel’s Voice, listen, breathe him in and love him for who he was and the gift he gave to us all.
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Name: Holly and Bobby Stephens
Email: jakey@marktwain.net
URL:
Remote Name: 69.27.192.22
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; Win 9x 4.90; EZNxx; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, June 30, 2006
Time: 04:52 PM
Comments
We first heard IZ’s music with the movie 50 first dates and since have sought out more and more. We just can’t get enough of that sweet and beautiful sound. Even though he is gone, he continues to touch people with his music.
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Name: Stuey
Email: stuart4psre@yahoo.com
URL: forsaleinpalmsprings.com
Remote Name: 68.26.204.46
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, June 30, 2006
Time: 11:04 AM
Comments
Today I heard the song playing being played on a Rice Crispy cereal commercial. Thank you, Isreal, for bringing this world a voice that sings to the soul and plays on our heart.
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Name: kelly gruno
Email: twogrunos@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.108.144.249
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, June 29, 2006
Time: 10:34 AM
Comments
This is some of the most moving music I have ever heard. His voice has something more to it. I feel his voice is to live on and was meant to. Cheers to IZ and all he created.

Sincerely, Kelly
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Name: soul
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 12.18.239.10
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, June 29, 2006
Time: 10:31 AM
Comments
Would really like to pay my respects to the artist that strummed the heart strings of millions. May God bless the friends and family if IZ
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Name: Dawn Palmerley
Email: dpalmerley@hotmail.com
URL: http://dawnphotography.photoreflect.com
Remote Name: 216.18.18.184
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Time: 04:54 PM
Comments
I have to listen to Somewhere Over the Rainbow over and over again. What a beautiful version of that song and such a beautiful voice. I want this song for my kids. This is perfect for them to fall asleep to and to put on their home video. What a blessing to have had this man make such wonderful music. Such a gift from God.
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Name: tiobolo
Email: tiobolo28@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 69.239.215.14
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; InfoPath.1)
Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Time: 08:30 AM
Comments
Yesterday were 9 years since Iz passed away and your music is still with us. Iz forever.
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Name: Brian Piel
Email: ozzyfanbp@netscape.net
URL:
Remote Name: 69.141.149.159
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705)
Date: Monday, June 26, 2006
Time: 04:22 PM
Comments
I recently fell in love with his music. I did not know he had passed away until tonight. I listened to his live cd the other day, and I remember him talking about getting email. I wanted to say Aloha. I would have loved to see him live. I leave this posting on June, 26 2006. Mahalo â nui Brian Piel
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Name: ed
Email: eddbk2@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 152.163.100.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1)
Date: Monday, June 26, 2006
Time: 03:41 PM
Comments
I only became aware of IZ long after his death. it was in the movie 50 first dates that I heard him sing his rededtion of somewhere over the rainbow really moved me, and it still does to this day
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Name: Tristan Farmer
Email: tiwistani@gmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.218.52.207
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4
Date: Sunday, June 25, 2006
Time: 08:13 PM
Comments
thank you
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Name: Tim
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 71.225.95.179
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4
Date: Saturday, June 24, 2006
Time: 07:20 PM
Comments
I was born in the same hospital as Iz! I love his music and he’ll be in my heart forever…

R.I.P Israel ‘Bruddah Iz’ Kamakawiwo’ole – We’ll miss you
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Name: Debbie Shamblin
Email: DebadooA1@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.41.154.142
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; FunWebProducts; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, June 24, 2006
Time: 09:36 AM
Comments
thank you for your wonderful music. may your soul fly high
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Name: graham
Email: grahhumph@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 195.93.21.99
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, June 24, 2006
Time: 09:14 AM
Comments
IZ WHAT A GUY SUPER VOICE WITH GREAT FEELING AND INSPERATION GOT ALL HIS SONGS AND LISTEN TO THEM ALL THE TIME IF ANYONE HAS ANY MIDI FILE OF HIS SONG FOR ME I WOULD BE VERY PLEASED AS I CARNT FIND ANY ANYWHERE THANKS GOD BLESS YOU Israel Kamakawiwo Ole PEACE
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Name: Elizabeth Piepenbring
Email: elizapiepenbring@comcast.net
URL:
Remote Name: 155.201.35.50
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; OPT-OUT; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, June 22, 2006
Time: 06:31 AM
Comments
I had the blessing of living on Maui in 2000 and that is when I discovered Iz. Iz and his music help me when I am sad and miss my aina. I have all his cds and I listen to them almost every day. He brings peace and love to the world. I am so thankful to have had the chance to live in Hawaii and capture the spirit it has. Isreal Kamakawiwo’ole has given us a great gift with his music and I am so grateful to be able to share it with other people.
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Name: TIOBOLO
Email: TIOBOLO28@HOTMAIL.COM
URL:
Remote Name: 69.235.146.228
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; {37747ACE-6E09-1427-C733-1F2ACA667AA0}; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Time: 05:26 PM
Comments
IZ FOREVER…THE BEST HAWAIIAN MUSICIAN.
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Name: Jozsef Izsak
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 207.112.93.17
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4
Date: Monday, June 19, 2006
Time: 09:23 PM
Comments
Iz found a place in my heart many years ago when a friend played one of his vinyl LPs for me. While watching the movie 50 First Dates it was wonderful to hear him again while it also rekindled the pain and sadness of losing such a splendid artist so soon. While the world has many talented people who will in turn make their marks, I feel certain that Iz will continue to be discovered by many generations and never fade away. And that, as we all know, is as close to immortality as we are allowed to get.
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Name: Benni Hirschmann
Email: Benni.Hirschmann@gmx.de
URL:
Remote Name: 84.58.194.224
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; de-DE; rv:1.7.12) Gecko/20050919 Firefox/1.0.7
Date: Sunday, June 18, 2006
Time: 12:55 PM
Comments
Rest in Peace, Iz. You will always be in my and everyones heart. best voice i have ever heard. You gave us all so much………..

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Name: Johan Andersen
Email: Joan04al@student.cbs.dk
URL:
Remote Name: 80.63.34.250
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Friday, June 16, 2006
Time: 05:03 PM
Comments
First of all. excuse me of my bad english gramma….im not english originated and therefor do not present myself in the best way. I first came into contact with IK .israel kamakawiwo ole. music when i heard the music on the endings of Meet Joe black. I was petrified to say the least. Never had i heard a music compositian, that filled m heart with so many emotions.i felled happy, sad, joyfull, enlighted and with a feeling that i couldnt and cant explain. It has now been about a year since i heard IK music for the first time. 3 months ago my father died, and because i had to be the strong one in the family, i didnt have time and place to feel sorrow, and at the months goes past i never did. But today, when i heard somewhere over the rainbow i felt like I had a place to cry, and let out my anger, wrath and sorrow. Not that i think its a sad song, but just wake some emotions inside me, that i can reach myself, and that truly extraordinary for a song to do. And therefor I also became sad when I found out that IK died in 1997…..you have my innermost deeply condolences.
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Name: Samantha Zimmerman
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 72.234.114.102
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, June 16, 2006
Time: 12:49 AM
Comments
Why did he have to leave us? I just don’t understand, I love him a lot. I even wish he was a part of my life. May he still be with everyone each and everyday. Bye!
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Name: Erika Soliven
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 72.234.114.102
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, June 16, 2006
Time: 12:47 AM
Comments
I am so sad that Bruddah IZ died. He just took my heart away. May God bless him. We all love him. God bless, bye.
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Name: kendall
Email: kg1013760@yahoo.com
URL: http://www.myspace.com/hoogandogan
Remote Name: 74.135.10.89
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0)
Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Time: 04:29 PM
Comments
You changed my life, in my heart always.
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Name: michael cooper
Email: coopbunch@earthlink.net
URL:
Remote Name: 70.246.72.253
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Time: 03:24 PM
Comments
the only episode i ever watched of E.R. i heard Somewhere over the rainbow wonderful world.To say i loved it is an understatement.I was drawn towards it.the feeling the depth and smoothnes of this mans voice can not be described.I tried every since to find who sang that version,as i really never cared for the song before.Finally watching an Adam Sandler movie Fifty first dates iheard it again.I jumped out of my chair THATS IT THATS IT!!! I yelled at my wife! What,she asked. THe song that has been haunting me for these past few years.I paused the credits and found the name.after going in numerous music stores i finaly know ISRAEL KAMAKAWIWO’OLE,Brother IZ or Bruddah IZ.I went on line got all cd’s avalible.I was very sad to learn of His un timely passing.I know the felling that he sang with has touched many people.God bless you Bruddah.It’s more of a Wonderful World with you have being in it.
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Name: Alex (wahine)
Email: akrauth@maine.rr.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.198.184.138
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2006
Time: 03:20 PM
Comments
Aloha kakou!

Bruddah Iz was (and still is) an icon in Hawaiian music and will always remain in my heart, and hopefully in yours too!

If you are a fan of Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, be sure to go to Yahoo groups and check out the group I started just for Iz fans. Feel free to join if you wish. New members are always welcome!

He mai! Mai! Mai! (Come hither! Come! Come!)

If you have any questions about the group feel free to e- mail me.

Mahalo a me a hui hou!

Me ke aloha, Alex
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Name: Richard DeLuca
Email: odyssey@stny.rr.com
URL:
Remote Name: 74.67.114.170
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; U; PPC Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/312.8 (KHTML, like Gecko) Safari/312.6
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2006
Time: 03:18 PM
Comments
We were in Hawai’i recently, where I heard Iz’s magical voice for the first time. I can’t get his voice out of my mind…. and I don’t want to.
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Name: robert geiter
Email: theweldenator62@2aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 64.12.116.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows 98)
Date: Thursday, June 08, 2006
Time: 11:39 AM
Comments
i never met isreal after listening to his c.d. of live music i felt i new him all my life iwas blessed by his music i felt you should no that god bless and take care.
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Name: Paleaseto’o
Email: Paleaseto’o@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 61.69.251.125
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, June 08, 2006
Time: 01:27 AM
Comments
IZ what a voice !! i came close to tears when i heard somewhere over the rainbow it moved me !! Many condolences to IZ’s loving family may god be with you forever and may Bruddah IZ’s songs and spirit live on forver !
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Name: Liam
Email: porangi@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 61.69.251.125
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, June 08, 2006
Time: 01:20 AM
Comments
Kia ora – aloha i just found Iz’s music and i was amazed at how good of a singer he was hes up there with the best !! RIP iz all da way from Australia and Rotorua, Aotearoa
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Name: Donna Travers
Email: dontrav@bigpond.net.au
URL:
Remote Name: 58.167.8.170
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Time: 04:08 PM
Comments
Such beautiful music, such a beautiful man. Have only just been turned on to you. What I have been missing!! Your music will be passed on to many of my friends and family, and in my life forever. aloha.
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Name: Hal Burnett
Email: Howzerburnett@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 205.188.116.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Time: 09:16 AM
Comments
My name is Hal Burnett and I was stationed in K Bay in the Marine corps for four years from 1989 to 1993. I loved the crater boys music and IZ wuz the bomb. I have ordered alot of his music from ITUNEs and I can say I have heard alot of versions of over the rainbow and his is the best his musical abilities and charactor was awesom.
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Name: ross dewals
Email: cfi17766@bigpond.net.au
URL: ..
Remote Name: 60.228.161.108
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; BIGPOND_ADSL_42)
Date: Sunday, June 04, 2006
Time: 04:58 PM
Comments
When i listen to Over the rainbow i just cant help but cry its the only time a song has ever done that.Truly Iz was a gift from god who is completely unparalelled.just amazing
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Name: Bill Hamilton
Email: hamilton.bill@gmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.119.5.65
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; InfoPath.1)
Date: Sunday, June 04, 2006
Time: 12:37 AM
Comments
I did get the pleasure of living in Hawaii for about a year and fell in love with the people and culture. Listening to his music with the way he put himself into every song makes me long for the Islands again. Like so many others I didn’t get the chance to enjoy his music while he was here with us but I do thank him for what he has given us all.
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Name: Vincent Castro
Email: vincenfran@gmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 130.76.32.144
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; InfoPath.1)
Date: Friday, June 02, 2006
Time: 07:10 AM
Comments
Thank you Bruddah Iz for the beautiful music and style.
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Name: Shannon Taylor
Email: staylor925@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 65.35.237.23
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 3.1)
Date: Thursday, June 01, 2006
Time: 02:41 PM
Comments
I’ve only recently started listening to his music, but it is some of the best and most relaxing music i’ve heard. He sang with such great heart in his music. I would have loved to hear him live. May God be with his family.
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Name: Rachel Mcgee
Email: lovey376@cableone.net
URL:
Remote Name: 204.134.196.193
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Time: 07:08 PM
Comments
Much love Bruddah IZ. Rip. Peace
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Name: clay
Email: big_papa_pump_sux@yahoo.com
URL: n/a
Remote Name: 24.98.50.124
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.7.7) Gecko/20050414 Firefox/1.0.3
Date: Saturday, May 27, 2006
Time: 07:05 PM
Comments
over that rainbow has been a deeply touching point of resonance for me. My best buddy got back from Iraq two weeks ago, out of out-processing two days ago, I ship in a week, oorah infantry…..the medley hurts in a rather inarticulately severe way, thus the lyrics, what a wonderful world, really suck for me, but I try to think to myself thus.
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Name: Donna (Kona) from PA
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 152.163.100.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, May 27, 2006
Time: 02:35 AM
Comments
I always liked all types of music…mostly classic rock n roll, but his voice and music not only reaches to your heart it goes right into your soul. I first heard it at my daughter’s graduation ceremony as the class was walking onto the stage…there’s not enough words to describe how great of an artist and singer Isreal is. Your music will stay with me the rest of my GOD chosen life and will be passed on to my family and friends. May GOD bless you and your family.
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Name: darlene
Email: pentspells03@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 63.79.198.2
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, May 26, 2006
Time: 06:53 AM
Comments
somewhere over the rainbow version of israel so cool!
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Name: Howard Alhanati
Email: bubba_boy88@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 70.89.137.17
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; InfoPath.1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Thursday, May 25, 2006
Time: 10:52 AM
Comments
hey uncle i know you are in heaven and i miss you alot but things happen well i came to sign this book or whatever but i love you alot hopefully you are watching over us. love Howard
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Name: Na!t
Email: Darnnit@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 71.231.236.11
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Time: 05:49 PM
Comments
Some Day I’ll Wish Upon a star and Wake Up Where The Clouds Are Far Behind…
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Name: Ojai Roy
Email: Roy@OjaiRoy.com
URL:
Remote Name: 69.231.39.186
HTTP User Agent: Opera/8.54 (Windows NT 5.1; U; en)
Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Time: 01:41 PM
Comments
Today I called the Jay Thomas Show on Sirius, channel 102, concerning the Iz and they will do a tribute to him on Thursday, May 25, 2006. Jays show starts at 11 am PT. Jay has never heard of Iz but he and others will on Thursday.
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Name: michael poynter
Email: mpoyn20305@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 205.188.116.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts)
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Time: 08:32 PM
Comments
made the trip to maui,oahu and the big island in hilo..did the road to hana and all….i can not describe how i feel when i hear IZ sing..it has changed my out look on life and all..work etc…i will be retireing soon, from virginia, im 53 2 more years and i want so bad to go back and stay there….im part cherokee….feel hawaiian..lifes too short,you can tell people what you saw, felt and experienced while there and listen to IZ…but they will never know until they experience it! mahalo nui loa.mike
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Name: Leilani
Email: leilani@kilian.org
URL:
Remote Name: 63.228.57.28
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Time: 07:02 PM
Comments
R.I.P Bruddah
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Name: Jake
Email: Jakers64@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 141.154.240.139
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; U; PPC Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/417.9 (KHTML, like Gecko) Safari/417.8
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Time: 03:18 PM
Comments
I just wanted to say how much his music touched me inside, and how great his musc really was. RIP Bruddah Iz and long live his music in our souls
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Name: diane
Email: d-lorimer@telus.net
URL:
Remote Name: 209.121.230.222
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2006
Time: 03:09 PM
Comments
I have just discovered Israel, and am overwhelmed by his spirit. His love and concern for his native land comes over clear and strong.

I have always felt a connection to Hawaii,though never been previously. I find his music is both haunting and magical. It truly touches me and I can almost feel myself being swept away to beautiful Hawaii.

In his last track 15 Hawaii 78 he seems to tell the tragic tale of what Hawaii has become with outsiders who have taken over, yet he seems to still be able to find his Hawaii through all of the changes and if not peace then acceptance.

Please find comfort to know I live very far from Hawaii yet his words and music somehow found me and has brought beauty into my life. May 2006
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Name: allysther
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 84.181.154.243
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; MSN 9.0;MSN 9.1; MSNbMSNI; MSNmen-us; MSNcOTH; MPLUS)
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2006
Time: 10:37 AM
Comments
Happy Birthday, Bruddah IZ. You were in my thoughts today.
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Name: roy
Email: arby_deebee@hotmail.co.uk
URL:
Remote Name: 213.105.224.11
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Friday, May 19, 2006
Time: 01:48 PM
Comments
great music will be missed
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Name: leona moon
Email: bluemoon@aapt.net.au
URL:
Remote Name: 61.69.187.55
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; AAPT; FunWebProducts; iebar; acc=; acc=none; HbTools 4.6.2)
Date: Thursday, May 18, 2006
Time: 10:38 PM
Comments
izzy music just gives me goose bumps, just so beautiful
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Name: Bruddah Bob
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 65.166.188.18
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1)
Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Time: 11:44 PM
Comments
Sitting in Baghdad, Iraq listening to Bruddah IZ on this date May 17, 2006. His memory continues to live in lands far away from the shores of the islands.

Peace
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Name: Cathy
Email: lee0587@sbcglobal.net
URL:
Remote Name: 204.115.222.1
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Time: 03:34 PM
Comments
There is nobody better then you! I have done everything in my power to get well and I owe it all to you! You have been my saving grace and One day I hope that The Lord will let me listen to your voice in person… Forever Love Respect and Admire you I will be in Hawaii… One day
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Name: Gary Coe
Email: gary.coe@auspost.com.au
URL:
Remote Name: 155.144.251.120
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1)
Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Time: 02:22 PM
Comments
What a great singer, like an angel. My family is just discovering him now. Thanks for teaching us of Hawaii and also for the beautiful Hawaiian language and people. May you always live on.

Gary Coe and Family
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Name: Tom Turner
Email: cobra@blackopsmercenaries.us
URL: http://www.blackopsmercenaries.us
Remote Name: 68.15.107.164
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Monday, May 15, 2006
Time: 06:34 PM
Comments
After hearing Brother Iz songs on the Coast To Coast AM radio talk show, I bought every album I could find. I was so moved by his music.

Then, I was shocked to learn he had died. I couldnt stop crying it had been a long time since a singer had moved me as he did. He is very much missed here in my heart. I hope that our Father enjoys him as much as we do.
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Name: kevin cadengo
Email: kevin@johncadengo.com
URL: myspace.com/kidocadengo
Remote Name: 71.103.208.45
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.0; en-US; rv:1.7.10) Gecko/20050716 Firefox/1.0.6
Date: Monday, May 15, 2006
Time: 01:05 PM
Comments
i love his music.. may he rest in peace..
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Name: linda
Email: linda.deacon@gmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 71.160.16.9
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Sunday, May 14, 2006
Time: 05:16 AM
Comments
like you say I am writing em down. No fall off the table. We still remember and have a lot of thanks still in our hearts for IZ.

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Name: Nathan & Brandie Bennett
Email: osyra00@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 12.149.100.21
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0; Progressive Insurance; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, May 14, 2006
Time: 03:01 AM
Comments
My husband was born and raised in the Makaha Waianae area. We love Iz! We listen to him everytime we start to miss the islands. His voice and music makes my husband feel like he is home. Our wedding song was N Dis Life. Bless Iz and his family. We love you.
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Name: MR. KEKOA
Email: kekoa_lii@sbcglobal.net
URL:
Remote Name: 70.243.201.209
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0; yie6_SBC; YPC 3.2.0; FunWebProducts)
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2006
Time: 10:10 AM
Comments
1 true braddah that helped me remember i was hawaiian R.i.p. braddah IZ MAHALO and GOD BLESS.
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Name: Berry
Email: bunnae@ntlworld.com
URL:
Remote Name: 62.252.64.30
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, May 11, 2006
Time: 10:48 PM
Comments
Aw. Heard his version of Over the Rainbow and it was so beautiful and made me feel so lovely I wanted to cry! What a truly beautiful voice and how lovely to have left such beautiful music behind for us to live with. With respect Berry
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Name: Peggy
Email: MSUBelle71@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 152.163.100.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Thursday, May 11, 2006
Time: 04:54 PM
Comments
I heard Somewhere over the Rainbow What a Wonderful Life and just had to track down that fantastic voice. Have been listening to Facing Future everytime I get in the car and love every song. Sorry I will never have the chance to hear IZ perform in person. So glad he left a wonderful legacy of his talent, passion and love of Hawaii reflected in his timeless music.
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Name: Eden
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 72.58.242.7
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 3.1)
Date: Thursday, May 11, 2006
Time: 10:57 AM
Comments
You warm my heart.
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Name: Jana M. (Piilani) Young
Email: jmyng2
URL:
Remote Name: 70.225.66.132
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.0; en-US; rv:1.8.0.3) Gecko/20060426 Firefox/1.5.0.3
Date: Thursday, May 11, 2006
Time: 05:04 AM
Comments
Iz made beatuiful music that touched all of our hearts. Much Love From on Hawaiian to another.
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Name: Colin Sheehan
Email: colin.sheehan@us.army.mil
URL:
Remote Name: 4.159.56.26
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Time: 06:42 PM
Comments
I never heard of IZ until the CSI epsiode when I heard him sing Somewhere Over The Rainbow. I downloaded like thirty versions of the song before I found his. I have been listening to it non stop. It has quickly become my favorite song. When I made copies of the cd for my friends, they freaked when they heard the song, because they were looking for it themselves, they just did not know who sang it. I am sad to learn of IZs passing, but wherever I go in life, I am taking his music with me. I will make darn sure that he is never forgotten. I only wish I could have met him. Me meeting IZ would be like a lot of people, meeting Paul McCartney. But I just wanted to say thank you IZ for your beautiful voice and wonderful music. You truly were an incredible person. This site is a fantastic tribute to him. I am glad I found it.
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Name: alaina tallgrass
Email: tallgrass87@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 140.211.118.139
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; InfoPath.1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Time: 01:00 PM
Comments
his music tuoched my soul..he is now in the greater world and i am blessed to have been introduced to such a real man.
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Name: Lailler Robby
Email: whedonj@wanadoo.fr
URL:
Remote Name: 86.206.74.208
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; Wanadoo 6.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, May 06, 2006
Time: 01:19 AM
Comments
just …..thanks………….
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Name: mark miller
Email: g2mark@adelphia.net
URL:
Remote Name: 68.64.167.120
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 5.0; Mac_PowerPC)
Date: Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Time: 11:34 AM
Comments
You music has touched me. Thank you, Mark Miller
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Name: Jeff Ratliff
Email: JRatliff@wvsom.edu
URL:
Remote Name: 141.152.102.130
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Time: 02:53 AM
Comments
What a gifted voice! I am thankful to have found his music. This world has truly been blessed by his presence.
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Name: tony
Email: tpjr08@rochester.rr.com
URL:
Remote Name: 72.43.255.94
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Win98; en-US; rv:1.8.0.2) Gecko/20060308 Firefox/1.5.0.2
Date: Friday, April 28, 2006
Time: 10:08 AM
Comments
We just got back from Hawaii and fell in love with the culture. Izzy came back with us in the form of his CDs. We go to sleep listening to his haunting voica. Aloha
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Name: Walt Setzer
Email: damarshal_83201@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 67.142.130.17
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; FunWebProducts; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, April 27, 2006
Time: 02:44 PM
Comments
IZ had the voice of an angel. He must have been a gentle and loving man…it comes through in his voice. Heaven is ringing with the sound of the big man now.
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Name: Martin Cooney
Email: mrincewind@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 194.125.119.240
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.2) Gecko/20060308 Firefox/1.5.0.2
Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Time: 01:26 AM
Comments
His sweet haunting music still live with now and forever more.
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Name: Frank B.
Email: bluestreak58@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 204.209.121.206
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; U; PPC Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/417.9 (KHTML, like Gecko) Safari/417.8
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Time: 12:57 PM
Comments
I visited Hawaii just a few weeks ago and heard the song Over the Rainbow that I had heard recently when I watched 50 dates with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. I fell in love with the voice of the singer that I had to get it. Then in the store in Hawaii I heard it and got the CD and bought it. When I had ask the clerk if he is doing any concerts here. He had told me that he had passed away about 7 years ago. That night I had listened to the whole CD and Cried for the whole duration of his CD songs. Bruddah IZ your songs are like the Hawaiian angels that come from the ocean to the shores. Mahalo for all your beautiful songs and your voice that carries the tunes into our hearts.
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Name: Bart Schell
Email: Brillyantstarr@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 71.38.120.100
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Time: 12:41 PM
Comments
As I hit the Post Your Memory key for the last entry, my computer on which no music has ever been stored or played, suddenly began playing the songs on IN DIS LIFE. I sat and listened in stunned silence as the vibs of IZ flowed through my being. His family is to know how happy he is to be in a place where he can do so much good for our world. Powerful spirits are helping him to reach through to us. His music and his voice contain so many loving vibrations that no human can listen without being moved. He is surrounded by the spirits of the ancients and the Gods that were created by Hawaiians. I am only a Hawaiian at Heart IZ, but I Thank you again….You are a Wonder of both worlds.
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Name: Bart Schell
Email: brillyantstarr@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 71.38.120.100
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Time: 10:45 AM
Comments
Met a wonderful spirit while flying into the islands in 2004. Did not know his name or talent. With my wife on anniversary trip. In a bookstore she motioned me come listen and handed me earphones. Been listening to IZ ever since. What a marvelous spirit to send all of us his love and harmony through music that is both mysterious and enchanting. Thank You IZ… We will be hearing much more from him in The Future…
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Name: Karl
Email: Flip260@yahoo.co.uk
URL:
Remote Name: 62.11.3.85
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.2) Gecko/20060308 Firefox/1.5.0.2
Date: Sunday, April 23, 2006
Time: 11:04 AM
Comments
Thanks for making my days sound better, you always inspire me

Thanks so much

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Name: Sandra H-S
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 205.244.233.143
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.2) Gecko/20060308 Firefox/1.5.0.2
Date: Friday, April 21, 2006
Time: 07:16 AM
Comments
Iz had an inspiringly beautiful voice. I only discovered his music recently — my daughter gave me a CD, but I am grateful for the music and thoughts that he left with us.
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Name: CJ Morehead
Email: more4cj@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 67.53.195.237
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0; SiteKiosk 6.2 Build 51)
Date: Thursday, April 20, 2006
Time: 02:04 PM
Comments
Sorry I was late finding his work. Just recently visited Maui. His work is beautiful. Love Over the Rainbow, and the Hawaii song. We have played them over and over. Thank you and many thanks to him for sharing his works.
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Name: Joae Roberto
Email: jrrs@uol.br
URL:
Remote Name: 201.21.4.88
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, April 20, 2006
Time: 12:10 PM
Comments
eu assiti o filme 50 First Dates e gostei muito da musica tocada no final e foi uma pena saber que o dono daquela voz, que interpretava tao bem Over de Rainbow ja havia falecido. Mas os anjos devem estar gostando muito, o cara tinha talento. Fique com Deus.
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Name: James Baker
Email: jbjimbak@bellsouth.net
URL:
Remote Name: 68.223.51.250
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98)
Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Time: 08:11 PM
Comments
I first became familiar with IZ a few years ago and like many others who enjoy music with melody, sung by gifted singers, I was amazed at his musical talent and his ability to elicit such emotion from his songs. Last night, April 18, 2006, one of the performers on American Idol, Chris, performed What a Wonderful World and that brought back wonderful memories of IZZY. I decided that it was time for me to get some of his music to enjoy in years to come, I am ordering some of his CDs so that I can enjoy his music for years to come. JB P.S. Best Wishes to his family and friends.
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Name: Rachelle Braido Stillwell
Email: italiangirl106@gmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.251.138.182
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; U; PPC Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/418 (KHTML, like Gecko) Safari/417.9.2
Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Time: 07:15 PM
Comments
My husband and I lost our infant son 2 years ago and Izs music helped us through our grieving. I find his voice so soothing, beautiful and moving. I am not the only one moved to tears by his voice-definitely a gift from God. I believe he is in heaven, moving angels to tears with his voice and music.

My heart goes out to his wife, daughter and family suffering through the loss of such a beloved man. There will never be another voice like Izs!
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Name: Dani
Email: lilfaerie_2000@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 64.18.38.240
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Monday, April 17, 2006
Time: 07:51 AM
Comments
I LOVE his music. I dance to it when I am doing recitals. It is so moving and his voice is so beautiful. It makes it feel like you are there in hawaii with him as he is singing. He was a sweet sweet man.
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Name: Just Joe
Email: faithnomore@optonline.net
URL: www.myspace.com/metroidprime
Remote Name: 69.132.103.105
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0)
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2006
Time: 03:13 AM
Comments
Wow… Im not sure whose idea it was to put this song in 50 first dates, but this has exposed your music to a wider audience. It took me forever to find out who sang Over the Rainbow and I know you have a lot of other songs but this one for me makes me well up when I hear it for no reason. No ones shear voice ever made that happen. It sounds crazy but this version seems like its the kind that could be the song of World Peace. God Bless and I hope to meet you and your Brother on the otherside.
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Name: Ida Vedros
Email: IVedros@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 66.157.55.14
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, April 14, 2006
Time: 07:43 PM
Comments
I was recently introduced to IZ and his music and I love it. The world has lost not only a great singer but a national treasure.
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Name: Phil Borgeson
Email: philandkelsey@wmconnect.com
URL: none
Remote Name: 152.163.100.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; CS 2000 6.0; Wal-Mart Connect 6.0; Windows NT 5.1)
Date: Friday, April 14, 2006
Time: 06:47 PM
Comments
Love The Music Wish there was more Phil
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Name: Gregory Terry
Email: ghterry007@comcast.net
URL: kateli.com
Remote Name: 69.2.83.42
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; U; PPC Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/418 (KHTML, like Gecko) Safari/417.9.2
Date: Friday, April 14, 2006
Time: 03:58 PM
Comments
Your music makes my spirit soar.

love
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Name: sean z
Email: zemkesean@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.84.147.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, April 14, 2006
Time: 02:24 PM
Comments
i love his music great man
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Name: Antonio Federico
Email: antalv@ya.com
URL: http://spaces.msn.com/garfieldelvago/
Remote Name: 81.36.49.198
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; es-ES; rv:1.8.0.1) Gecko/20060111 Firefox/1.5.0.1
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Time: 02:20 AM
Comments
Las mejores cosas del mundo se me han presentado siempre por culpa de la fuerza mas poderosa del Universo… la Casualidad, y a ella le agradezco el haber descubierto a IZ. No fui a ver 50 primeras citas al cine, pero un dia la pusieron en el canal de pago. La pelicula me gusto, pero lo mejor vino cuando llego la escena final en el barco y una voz especial consiguio hacerme sentir un nudo en la garganta y estuve tarareando todo el dia. El resto os lo podeis imaginar, internet es muy util para investigar. Mis mejores deseos para la familia de este MUSICO, asi, con mayusculas. Un abrazo.
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Name: Ron Beacom
Email: RonBeacom@arptechnologies.com
URL:
Remote Name: 72.1.217.80
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Monday, April 10, 2006
Time: 02:13 PM
Comments
You are the man. Love your voice. A hidehidehoo from Canada Bless you
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Name: John Borutski
Email: john.borutski@tdsb.on.ca
URL:
Remote Name: 38.116.192.13
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Monday, April 10, 2006
Time: 08:12 AM
Comments
The over the rainbow song is getting a lot of air play up here and Canada right now. It is an amazing song. It is too bad IZ is not around to enjoy it. But we love it and will be ordiering the CDs. Thanks
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Name: Ron Beacom
Email: RonBeacom@arptechnologies.com
URL:
Remote Name: 72.1.219.213
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, April 09, 2006
Time: 12:56 PM
Comments
You the man IZ. Love your voice and I am sure you will be the man in heaven. Fuck the USA. They are the real Evil Doers
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Name: Jan Kehaulani Lunsford
Email: Janlfe@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 207.200.116.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, April 08, 2006
Time: 09:24 PM
Comments
Aloha and Mahalo, Bruddah Iz, it has been years since you have now passed to the next phase, and to this very day, you are missed, and yes we honor the legacy you have left and given to the people of not only Hawaii but to also the people of this world. Just know my braddah that you live on! Although we miss you and your gift of aloha in your Mele, we pray we may meet up with you again, to hear that sweet heartfelt mele that God has blessed you with, in da next life, Aloha and Mahalo again, and may God Bless you, rest in peace my Braddah! Aloha, Jan Kehaulani Lunsford Kaneohe, Hawaii
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Name: ayla rose
Email: aylas_hands@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 70.112.201.15
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98)
Date: Saturday, April 08, 2006
Time: 05:46 PM
Comments
eh braddah da tings u did for me and my life are inumerable if dats a word. i love your music i spent 11 years listening to it and have rediscovered it of late. we met, and on the day of your death i was shattered. my mother and i cried for a week straight. we loved you dearly the whole family did, but you and the others all know that.

our eyes have met, our lips not yet….i think you know where this is going… mahalo and aloha bradda i love you so much
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Name: Charlene Florence
Email: berrijer@hotmail.co,
URL:
Remote Name: 216.67.2.175
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705)
Date: Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Time: 02:38 PM
Comments
Saddened by your loss, what a beautiful voice, and a wonderful way of touching hearts and souls with music. Your voice captured me from the first song I heard. I am sorry for your family, what a loss you must be.
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Name: Doug Falt
Email: dougfalt2earthlink.net
URL: www.capwedge.com
Remote Name: 64.203.0.56
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Time: 01:01 PM
Comments
His music touched me and continues to do so. God bless Braddah Iz.
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Name: Annie
Email: fireeaglewoman@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.208.19.146
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FreeprodTB)
Date: Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Time: 11:42 AM
Comments
I was working in a shop sanding trim when the radio started playing Somewhere Over the Rainbow. I came completely undone…tears running down my dusty face. I swear I cried for Iz and all the ones who have passed before us. Something healed inside me that day, Thank you IZ.

Peace and Love, annieb.
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Name: Char
Email: midnight604@peoplepc.com
URL:
Remote Name: 4.253.99.56
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; PeoplePal 3.0)
Date: Friday, March 31, 2006
Time: 07:13 PM
Comments
Love IZ and Over the Rainbow
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Name: Elena Murray
Email: e.murray6819@sbcglobal.net
URL:
Remote Name: 71.131.222.179
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; YPC 3.2.0; yplus 4.1.00b)
Date: Monday, March 27, 2006
Time: 02:34 PM
Comments

Peace and glory forever, Brother.
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Name: Maya Ravensong
Email: mayaravensong@msn.com
URL:
Remote Name: 4.228.171.65
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, March 25, 2006
Time: 08:21 PM
Comments
Your music flows like the waves of the ocean through me when I dance. I am grateful and humbled that you gifted us with so much beauty. Thank you for sharing your spirit with us through your songs, it has helped me heal. My own beloved Debbie crossed last year. Now the wonderful art of the Goddess Pele, that she collected while living on the mainland, graces my own walls. When I gave birth to my daughter, she took me on a guided journey to her beloved land. While neither of us is a native, we understand who our Mother is.

Thank you again for everything. May the ancients and or ancestors bless you.

Maya
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Name: Kerstin
Email: tomsthestud@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 12.219.52.151
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98)
Date: Saturday, March 25, 2006
Time: 07:53 PM
Comments
Me and my fiance came across the song Over the Rainbow and What a Wonderful World after watching the movie 50 First Dates. I remember hearing the song and thinking it was amazing. It wasnt until about a month ago that I saw it on tv and set the Tivo to record the movie. Again the song moved me so much. I began looking for the soundtrack of the movie and came up empty handed. Then one night my Fiance woke me from bed and told me I had to hear something. He pressed play on the computer and my ears were filled with the wonderful sound of Israels voice, we danced the entire time the song played, I was speechless. I plan to play the song at our wedding this October. If his friends and family read the messages fans write, what a joy it must bring to see so many people touched by Israel. He is truly amazing. God Bless him, his Family and Friends and thanks for sharing him with the world.
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Name: Toby Mole
Email: toby.mole@gmail.com
URL: tobymole.blogspot.com
Remote Name: 193.1.112.11
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, March 24, 2006
Time: 03:09 AM
Comments
over the rainbow is a blessing. thank you
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Name: TRACY ANN SHAW
Email: tabbycatuk@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 86.132.133.179
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; DigExt; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Time: 06:25 AM
Comments
I knew very little about IZ until recently,I am captivated by his music which brings me to tears to hear his sweet voice.I did not know he was gone and now although nine years ago I shall mourn in my own way.Rest in peace a man with the voice of angels.
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Name: Mark
Email: markwatts@canada.com
URL:
Remote Name: 70.79.1.155
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705)
Date: Sunday, March 19, 2006
Time: 09:26 PM
Comments
Thanks for the music.
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Name: Someone in ND
Email: joshua97@gmail.com
URL: none
Remote Name: 24.220.249.33
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, March 19, 2006
Time: 07:16 AM
Comments
I Just found out about Iz and I LOVE his music! I wish I would have known about him sooner. Over the Rainbow is probably the most beautiful song I have ever heard! I LOVE IT! My condolences. He seems like he is a wonderful man.
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Name: Kalaika
Email: ktkaiser2@charter.net
URL:
Remote Name: 24.182.201.128
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, March 18, 2006
Time: 12:29 AM
Comments
I am sorry for your loss even after almost ten years. I wish I could have seen this great man in person. I never get tired of listening to his music. He is the true spirit of aloha. May God be in your heart always.
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Name: william elliott
Email: bigmackin@bigfoot.com
URL: myspace.com/bigsinister
Remote Name: 70.22.134.114
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Thursday, March 16, 2006
Time: 01:55 AM
Comments
i just recently started listening to your music and am deeply touched brah r.i.p
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Name: Doreen Andrews
Email: Neeroda@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 69.95.103.26
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Time: 09:35 AM
Comments
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Name: Ralph Grimaldi
Email: grimaldi@bellsouth.net
URL: none
Remote Name: 68.212.81.102
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Time: 07:51 AM
Comments
Just a short note to let you and your family know how inspiring IZs songs are to me. I suffered the loss of my home from Hurricaine Katrrins. My mother died shortly thereafter. She loved IZs Somewhere Over the Rainbow like so many others. I listen frequently to his music during these troubled and get a great spritual uplift from themo. He left such a gift to us all. God bless you and all of your family. Ralph Grimaldi
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Name: Mike Carpenter
Email: mikecarp@peoplepc.com
URL:
Remote Name: 4.229.27.166
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; FunWebProducts; PeoplePal 6.2; PeoplePal 3.0; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Time: 06:58 PM
Comments
While visiting on Oahu in 2000 I went shopping at Sams Club and wanted some music to listen to while driving around the island and wanted it to be pure Hawaiian music. I discovered Bruddah IZs CD and decided to try that. I can honestly say that I was brought to tears while listening, his music was so wonderful and his voice unbelievable. I have since purchased all CDs available of his music and enjoy to this day just sitting and listening to him sing. The world has lost one true artist and wonderful singer. May his memory live on in all who get the opportunity to listen. May you rest in piece and may your spirit watch over the islands forever.
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Name: BILLY BOY KAU
Email: MIBUTKUS@COX.NET
URL:
Remote Name: 216.190.168.241
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Monday, March 13, 2006
Time: 10:05 AM
Comments
A PATIENT FROM KALAUPAPA TURNED ME ON TO BROTHER IZ YESTERDAY. I REGRET HEARING OF HIS PASSING. A GENTLE SOUL WHO HAD A LOVE FOR HAWAII. ALOHA BOTHER, MAY PELE BRING YOU HOME.
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Name: Claudio Toniolo
Email: cmnt84@yahoo.it
URL:
Remote Name: 82.50.146.139
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; it; rv:1.8.0.1) Gecko/20060111 Firefox/1.5.0.1
Date: Monday, March 13, 2006
Time: 08:47 AM
Comments
A big big man… beautiful voice

Thanks for the funny moments…

13 March 2006 Trofarello, Turin, Italy
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Name: aaron
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 68.120.69.17
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; YPC 3.2.0)
Date: Sunday, March 12, 2006
Time: 04:07 PM
Comments
IZ is truly touching. His songs brought me and my family out of a time of pain and misery. He was and still is incredible. God Bless Him.
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Name: Preeda Kodani
Email: mrpreeda@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 70.95.90.211
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705)
Date: Sunday, March 12, 2006
Time: 09:25 AM
Comments
When I first Braddah IZ I was impressed by the way he sung. It was so hunting. And I as I listned to his other recordings I could hear him speak to me through his words. He was not just a Hawaiian muscian, but a man with heart and a passion for music. When he sung his words came alive and it moved like the wind blowing over the Pali. I am for ever thank for Braddah IZ he helped me realize what one person can do to change the world in which he lives. May he rest in Peace.
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Name: andrew
Email: andrewlam_moon@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 61.94.196.168
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; FunWebProducts)
Date: Saturday, March 11, 2006
Time: 09:53 PM
Comments
your Somewhere Over The Rainbow,What A Wonderful World simply change my life,the way i face this life…i cry inside…

hope u always rest in peace,now u wathing us over the rainbow…

sincere Andrew
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Name: Rob and Cindy Coffey
Email: coffey02@comcast.net
URL:
Remote Name: 68.59.103.219
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Media Center PC 4.0)
Date: Saturday, March 11, 2006
Time: 05:00 PM
Comments
We heard IZs music for the first time on our honeymoon trip to Hawaii. You must be so proud. What passion he possessed for what life was and should be. His voice and heart seemed to convey all.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
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Name: Jackie
Email:
URL: http://www.geocities.com/lindsey_jones1982/
Remote Name: 70.254.252.53
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, March 11, 2006
Time: 09:24 AM
Comments
Very nice website.
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Name: Nancy Taylor
Email: nancytaylor@tds.net
URL:
Remote Name: 64.50.228.37
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, March 10, 2006
Time: 11:27 AM
Comments
I just recently came to know about IZ through my Hawaii magazine, and they mentioned the Over the Rainbow song that he sings. I love that song. I immediately ordered the Facing Future album from Hilo Hatties website and fell in love with it. We visited the islands in late January and early February, and I believe I bought all of his CDs and 2 DVDs that I could find. I wish I had been able to attend one of his concerts when he was alive. I am sure he is so missed in Hawaii, but I know his music lives on. When I listen to his music I feel Aloha every time. We are fans! Best wishes to all of you!
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Name: Brandon
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 68.156.159.10
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, March 09, 2006
Time: 10:34 AM
Comments
What a wonderfully beautiful voice
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Name: brent
Email: becollins07@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.183.86.55
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Time: 05:47 PM
Comments
I didn’t know about Israel’s music until I recently heard his version of “over the rainbow” and I was immediately hooked. I only wish, along with the rest of his fans, he was still around to make more. Much love and sympathy.

-Brent
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Name: Nathan K. Kamae
Email: alohaboykamae@hotmail.com
URL: yahoo
Remote Name: 67.185.157.250
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1)
Date: Sunday, March 05, 2006
Time: 05:33 PM
Comments
Ten years ago my sister gave me a compliation tape and on it was quite a few tunes by our beloved Bruddah Iz. I have never been to Hawaii ( To Expensive, ya know) and don’t live in a area with many Islanders, but as a father now with two beautiful Keiki’s. I feel indepted to the man who couldn’t in a million years dream of the impact he had on the people touched by his music and life. He brought the Islands and spirit into our home. I Know that the kindness, inspiration, and love Bruddah IZ left has been a catalist to the love and Aloha my family and I share with each other and all those we come in contact with.

Mahalo nui loa, Aloha Ya Bruddah Kamae
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Name: Candace McIntosh
Email: hawaiiwoman007@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 71.36.112.78
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, March 05, 2006
Time: 07:39 AM
Comments
Away from Hawaii, IZ keeps me there!!

Mahalo, Bruddah IZ
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Name: Lenny LaRocca
Email: lennylarocca@hotmail.com
URL: www.southbayhomeexpert.com
Remote Name: 65.204.161.221
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, March 02, 2006
Time: 04:59 PM
Comments
Bruddah IZ – I celebrate the beautiful sounds that you have given us all. You are the voice of God and of the people. Life is hearing you! Peace.
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Name: JoeSantos
Email: masterjoesantos@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 66.27.163.96
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Sunday, February 26, 2006
Time: 05:31 PM
Comments
1 love If we all can see our life as a path the same way as IZ then we may all make such a change in others lives. Then we can really live and be ready when it’s our time. Thank you for keeping the enthusiasm in my life so many times. EC
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Name: Ray Carter
Email: contact@mandad.com
URL: mandad.com
Remote Name: 72.229.137.136
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; U; PPC Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/85.8.5 (KHTML, like Gecko) Safari/85.8.1
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2006
Time: 12:39 PM
Comments
The most soulful music I have ever heard. Thank you IZ. And much love to The Family.
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Name: Maria Arce
Email: miacoqui@sbcglobal.net
URL:
Remote Name: 71.139.83.60
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; Media Center PC 3.0; .NET CLR 1.0.3705; Media Center PC 2.8)
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2006
Time: 12:19 PM
Comments
I just recently came across Israel’s music. While looking for the ER version of “Over the rainbow” on the enternet, not knowing who sang if or anything. Just guessing, I found it much to my surprise. Israel had a very calming voice, I was sadden to find out he had passed. It’s times like this that I am very greatfull to live in thess times, for we can preserve so much, and make many memories. I was so dilited to here Israel’s version of Twinkle Twinkle little star, my grand daughters favorite song. I don’t know if it is allowed, but I would very much like to teach it to them with the Hawaiian words. If it is allowed, can you please tell me where I can find the lyrics, and how to pronounce the Hawaiian words?

Thank you in advace for you help and understanding. And thank you for allowing us to exprese our sentiments. May Jehovah God bless you and give you strength. Thank you again.

Your late coming fan

Maria
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Name: Gary Hunsaker
Email: ghunsaker@cox.net
URL:
Remote Name: 209.234.151.130
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 5.23; Mac_PowerPC)
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2006
Time: 12:48 PM
Comments
I lost my 18-year old son last month and IZ’s music is getting me through. I listen for hours each day. I hope and pray that they have met and are “hanging” on the other side.

IZ, I wish I could have met you. Thank you for your soul and your incredible music. I know your worries and pains are over – the only bright side to losing your greatness off of this earth. Thank you for who you are. I love you, man.
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Name: Paul W. Moberg
Email: pandsmoberg@msn.com
URL:
Remote Name: 70.190.45.13
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts)
Date: Sunday, February 19, 2006
Time: 03:57 PM
Comments
“Over The Rainbow” is and always will be the song I’ll remember as I love that song. Sure would like to have seen him do this song.
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Name: Jon D.Wright
Email: Wrightjd@Momsen.navy.mil
URL:
Remote Name: 207.200.116.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705)
Date: Sunday, February 19, 2006
Time: 10:17 AM
Comments
Bruddah IZ, Like they say, Bruddah was Bigger than Life!!! I was stationed at home during your passing from 94-97. During that time I was blessed to witness a few of your concerts. Yes, your voice was Angelic as an Angel’s. I currently reside in the PNW where there are quite a few Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart. We come together as one Big Ohana several times a year. And yes, do believe it. We do make dedications and give our appreciation to our Beloved “HAWAIIAN SUPPAH MAN”. I have been practically gone from home now since I joined the Military back in “87” but everytime I pick up my “UKE” I Always make it a habit to play many of songs “IN MEMORY OF BRUDDAH IZ!!!” Bruddah you are truly a Legacy and will never be forgotten!!!

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Name: Jon D..Wright
Email: Wrightjd@Momsen.navy.mil
URL:
Remote Name: 207.200.116.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705)
Date: Sunday, February 19, 2006
Time: 09:53 AM
Comments
Bruddah IZ,
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Name: Chris
Email: chris@bja-kassel.de
URL: www.kaninchen.us.tc
Remote Name: 217.51.114.130
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; Crazy Browser 1.0.5; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2006
Time: 09:18 PM
Comments
Hello! I’m writing from germany, and i discovered the Music of IZ’ two days ago and now, i love it. Trying to find informations about his life is tumbled about this homepage. I send all my best wishes to IZ’s family and his fans all over the world!
Best regards, chris
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Name: Stan Hill
Email: hills018@hawaii.rr.com
URL:
Remote Name: 66.91.21.239
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2006
Time: 01:16 PM
Comments
(To read in order, please skip down 3 posts, to my first post. Mahalo!) ___________________________________________________________

YOU WILL PROBABLY NOT BELIVE THIS, but as I am writing this I am listening to my TV’s hawaiian music channel. SO HELP ME GOD, at the very moment I finished typing the last paragraph, Iz’ sweet voice came on: “Brother of mine, where can you be?”

That’s enough for me, Iz IS over MY rainbow. Soon bruddah, I WILL be “coming home to thee!”

Till we then meet, tanks fo da good times cuz! Mahalo & Aloha Sweet Bruddah! We miss you!!!
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Name: Stan Hill
Email: hills018@hawaii.rr.com
URL:
Remote Name: 66.91.21.239
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2006
Time: 01:14 PM
Comments
Sadly, as we do with so many of our treasures, I, at least, took Iz pretty much for granted. Nevering knowing the man personally, he was “just” another wonderful Hawaiian artist that enriched my life. Since his passing, I of course, with so many others, now realize what a truely special person he was, to have been able to convey so much to us simply by singing his songs. Not many artists can touch so many of us, so very deeply.

I stay Kauai. We get plenty rainbows here. Since Iz’ passing, they have taken on even additional beauty, knowing Iz is ‘over’ them, out there somewhere.

If you want to know Hawaii, listen to Iz! Iz IS Hawaii.

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Name: Stan Hill
Email: hills018@hawaii.rr.com
URL:
Remote Name: 66.91.21.239
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2006
Time: 01:11 PM
Comments
So long now, can it really be, seems like only yesterday. All these feeling from all over the world, what a tribute, and they continue to come in eight years later. After reading them, I sit here with tears on my cheeks and even my chest, once again realizing the tremendous lost we have experienced

I moved to Kauai in ’87 and Iz’ music became part of my family’s Hawaiian experience. We once played an Iz CD everyday while vacationing on the mainland. My wife, Terry; son, Nick; & daughter Danielle, all sang along, learning all the words to every song. We never tired of Iz’ voice and music, I think it kept us in touch with home. We probably wore out that CD!

(CONTINUED)
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Name: Tim
Email: flyingram@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 66.238.10.125
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Friday, February 17, 2006
Time: 05:36 AM
Comments
While driving to work, for the first time ever, I heard Iz’s version of “Over the Rainbow” on X-M radio.

Overcome with its emotion and listening to wonderful voice and spirit, my eyes filled with tears of memories of Hawaii and what the place means to me and my family.

Rest in peace, brother Iz.

Tim
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Name: Lisa
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 68.102.102.187
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Time: 04:33 PM
Comments
I heard Somewhere Over the Rainbow for the first time today and believe this is the most beautiful music I have ever heard. So sad to find out that he is no longer with us….How I wish I could have heard him in person!! Someday in Heaven….
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Name: Chris
Email: ChrisIsOne2@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 152.163.100.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.0.3705)
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Time: 08:01 AM
Comments
thank you Iz, for all the beautiful music and your spirituality. may the gods of your people grant you peaceful eternal rest.

Chris in St. Pete, Fl.
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Name: Rick Maybury
Email: rmaybury@ppg-i.com
URL:
Remote Name: 206.40.165.214
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; U; PPC Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/312.1 (KHTML, like Gecko) Safari/312.3.3
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Time: 05:45 AM
Comments
A blessing to have had Iz as long as we did…his music will last forever….thank you to Iz and blessings to his family
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Name: B & B
Email: wbhedrick@yahoo.com
URL: http://www.geocities.com/wbhedrick/
Remote Name: 66.174.93.101
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Time: 05:11 AM
Comments
Iz is gone but never to be forgotten. We can’t think of anyone but his music when we think of Hawaii and it’s soul. We are hunting for a concert or show where someone is singing his music, and has kept his sound alive. No one can sing as he did… Tell us who, when and where. GOD Bless Israel’s family and everyone who was apart of his life. The loss had to be so great. Hope we hear from someone~! Thanks!!
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Name: Shiela
Email: ourescape@netscape.com
URL:
Remote Name: 152.163.100.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Monday, February 13, 2006
Time: 03:53 AM
Comments
My introduction to IZ was @ my sister’s funeral in 2002. “Over the Rainbow” plays over in my mind as the family listened to it as we entered the church. Another sister has family links in Hawaii. What a loss when Iz departed this world. I pray he is “over theRainbow”, enjoying that beautiful life! Mahalo!
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Name: Steve Spearman
Email: sspearmn@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 69.213.44.131
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2006
Time: 04:40 PM
Comments
Like others, I too tracked down the beautiful voice singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World” – both favorites of mine. What a blessing to find them together sung by one of the most touching and heartfelt voices I’ve ever heard. Blessings and peace to the Kamakawiwo’ole family and to the many, many fans, old and new.
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Name: Sue Larsen
Email: suelarsen51@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 65.30.222.205
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2006
Time: 09:08 AM
Comments
I was taken with IZ’s voice the first time I heard “Somewhere Over the Rainbow/It’s a Wonderful World”. I e-mailed the radio station to find out who the artist was. Looked him up on the net, and here I am!
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Name: Claus
Email: schaeferclaus@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 84.167.160.246
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2006
Time: 12:55 AM
Comments
Even though I´m from Germany (and come to Hawai’i for vacation only), this great man with his great music made and still makes me understand “real Hawai’i” better than anyone else could. Aloha!
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Name: AMBER
Email: agrayone2@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 206.74.47.157
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, February 10, 2006
Time: 05:52 PM
Comments
I LOVE THIS MAN! HIS VOICE IS SO BEAUTIFUL. CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING HIS LIFE WITH US!
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Name: Ralph Matak
Email: r_matak@wp.pl
URL:
Remote Name: 83.16.95.35
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0)
Date: Thursday, February 09, 2006
Time: 08:28 PM
Comments
This is the song of my life. There is nothing more beautiful than this song.
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Name: Gabriel Geronimo
Email: lakers8in808@hotmail.com
URL: www.myspace.com/allstar_baller
Remote Name: 72.234.36.20
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; acc=; acc=none; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, February 09, 2006
Time: 04:11 PM
Comments
Braddah Iz. Hopefully One day I’ll get to you perform again, I know I will. You gave Local Jams a whole new meaning. Thanks for the music.
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Name: Glenda Richards
Email: glenda_lpn@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 142.177.199.96
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, February 09, 2006
Time: 02:36 PM
Comments
First time I heard IZ’s voice and song “Somewhere over the rainbow/what a wonderful world” was yesterday February 8th 2006 – I cried. His voice sang to my soul…to my spirit.. to my very essence.!! What joy…what hope…what saddness all wrapped up in one glorious voice. Today I cried again when I found this website … with the knowledge he is now “Over the rainbow with his blue birds” Again the tears come as I listen to his voice and realize what a great gift he was to all mankind. God Bless those who got the chance to celebrate life with him… Glenda – Nova Scotia , Canada
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Name: Matt
Email: m_shaw2@yahoo.co.uk
URL:
Remote Name: 217.194.34.125
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 1.0.3705)
Date: Thursday, February 09, 2006
Time: 01:09 AM
Comments
Facing Future is unquestionably the most heart felt album i’ve ever heard!! Tracks like ‘White Sandy Beach of Hawai’i’ & of cause ‘Somewhere over the rainbow’ always make me stop whatever im doing, sit back, shut my eyes & just block everything else out (i’d be lying if i said it had never brought a tear to my eye)! Im constantly recommending the album to friends & colleagues, only for them to say “who?”. I then tell them thats its the person who sings the track at the end of 50 First Dates & Meet Joe Black… & every time they are like “Oh My God, I want to hear that album NOW!” My main aim is to of cause to go to Hawai’i to see the island that gave birth to such a beautiful voice & gave inspiration for such lyrics! (im also a huge Bon Jovi fan, but have never thought about travelling to New Jersey, so this says EVERYTHING for IZ)
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Name: Bob From Boston
Email: tuithail@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.80.9.188
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.1) Gecko/20060111 Firefox/1.5.0.1
Date: Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Time: 04:18 PM
Comments
Miss him…………
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Name: Brent McGuire
Email: xtrlowz@sbcglobal.net
URL: www.xtremelowz.com
Remote Name: 63.198.29.7
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0)
Date: Monday, February 06, 2006
Time: 04:20 PM
Comments
Thank you for your wonderful voice. I am sure God and the angels have you sing for them every day, because I would. I can’t wait to meet you once it is my time to journey over the rainbow. Again, thank you.
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Name: Tim
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 24.34.91.146
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.1) Gecko/20060111 Firefox/1.5.0.1
Date: Sunday, February 05, 2006
Time: 10:48 AM
Comments
your amazinggggggggg R.I.P
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Name: Alek Widmer
Email: alekwidmer@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 69.61.151.228
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Saturday, February 04, 2006
Time: 08:31 AM
Comments
He touched many lives through his voice and his gentle personality.
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Name: Kathy Cox
Email: ilianakalea1@juno.com
URL:
Remote Name: 67.150.5.80
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 5.5; Windows 98; Win 9x 4.90; FunWebProducts)
Date: Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Time: 06:22 PM
Comments
I love IZ music. it was played at my sons memorial two weeks a go. he was only 34 years old. everyone was wanting to know who was singing and I was happy to tell them, Iz kamakaiwo’ole.
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Name: Mary Elisha
Email: vanson49@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.205.175.186
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8) Gecko/20051114 Firefox/1.5
Date: Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Time: 01:33 PM
Comments
IZ has been such an inspiration to me. He will be forever missed and forever loved.
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Name: Lil
Email: lil_10@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 220.237.104.168
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; {756DDD01-117E-4590-9944-F5F428730AE2}; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Time: 11:58 PM
Comments
You a great inspiration to us all! you certainly have inspired me to be a kindred spirit. xoxox
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Name: Levi and Debbie Reed
Email: debnlev@comcast.net
URL:
Remote Name: 68.63.178.182
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Monday, January 30, 2006
Time: 08:48 AM
Comments
Love the music!!! it seems as though all the brilliant stars in the sky are those which are gone first leaving us with a bright sparkle in our minds eye…
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Name: Andrew
Email: Toyko81490@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 141.154.58.77
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Time: 07:14 PM
Comments
The first time I heard the music of Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, I was with my family in Maui driving out to dinner. My grandmother who lives on Oahu had lent me facing future. As we were driving along listening to the music I remember thinking it was possibly the most beautiful music I had ever heard in my life. When he died, the world lost one of its greatest artists.
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Name: DN Burrows
Email: dnburrows@cableone.net
URL:
Remote Name: 24.117.148.65
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0; isp 1706)
Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Time: 04:56 PM
Comments
heard him once, couldn’t forget his voice—beautiful
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Name: Jeremy
Email: aardvarkhunter24@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.8.22.180
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0; SEARCHALOT)
Date: Monday, January 23, 2006
Time: 10:40 PM
Comments
I recently discovered Bruddah IZ from the soundtrack of 50 first dates. I’m saddened to hear that he has passed away. I will, forever, remember his name, and his voice. My future wife and I have decided to make “Over the rainbow,” our song. Thank you IZ, for the beautiful voice, and wonderful feelings your songs give.

Jeremy & Becky
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Name: BARBARA SCHOOLEY
Email: barbschooley@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 67.176.138.184
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Monday, January 23, 2006
Time: 08:46 PM
Comments
ALOHA! THE FIRST TIME I WAS IN HAWAII BACK IN 1986, I HEARD IZ’S MUSIC. IT WAS FANTASTIC!! HE HAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL VOICE, I NOW HAVE ALL 5 OF HIS CD’S 2 CD’S WITH HIS BRO. SKIPPY & THE MAKAHA SONS. I ALSO HAVE 2 DVD’S OF IZ.ALL HAWAIIANS ARE SPECIAL PEOPLE!!! I WISH I COULD HAVE ONLY MET IZ BEFORE HE DIED. MAHALO FOR ALL THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC IN HAWAII! BARB
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Name: Nathan Elder
Email: nate@ffsinc.com
URL:
Remote Name: 64.12.116.197
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows 98; Win 9x 4.90; acc=ventura5; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Monday, January 23, 2006
Time: 01:09 PM
Comments
The First Time I listened to Iz. It was an epiphany of peace and solitude for myself. The voice of an angel. I never knew what Iz looked Like until after his death.I would have never in a million years guessed such a big man would have such a voice. He is truly a beautiful person who has touched me. I pray that his family will feel the solitude that I have found in Iz’s music. He will live on. God Bless and Farwell.
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Name: J. Orta
Email: jorta@wrstech.com
URL:
Remote Name: 71.40.1.106
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, January 21, 2006
Time: 07:44 PM
Comments
Sweet gentle soul, you caused so many hearts to swell with tearful joy. We miss you.
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Name: Anne
Email: anne
URL:
Remote Name: 80.202.223.213
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; FDM)
Date: Saturday, January 21, 2006
Time: 11:23 AM
Comments
Hello:

Kamakawiwo’ole’s version of “somewhere over the rainbow/it’s a wonderful life” has been used in a norwegian commercial firts aired September 2006. The commercial has been nominated for an award. See it here:

http://www.norsk-tipping.no/page?id=37&key=21065

His voice is tender and wonderful here — however, I do not see his name credited . . . I will let you know if I find it. A little puzzling.
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Name: Bob Burns
Email: burns2max@cox.net
URL:
Remote Name: 68.107.243.117
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; MSNIA; Windows 98; Win 9x 4.90)
Date: Saturday, January 21, 2006
Time: 08:42 AM
Comments
I have typed many messages today only to erase them,Because I cannot find the words to explain how I feel when I listen to Israel’s music.My new friend Paul has introduced me to his music and I am at awe, I am at ease,I am refreshed to this music that is new to me, but so many people have enjoyed for years.I am sad that he is no longer with us.I will run out and buy the rest of his CD’S! And share them with all my friends.Mahalo IZ
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Name: Shirleen P
Email: brneyes182002@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 67.166.129.199
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1)
Date: Friday, January 20, 2006
Time: 12:32 PM
Comments
Hi –

I have ALWAYS LOVED the song, “Over The Rainbow,” but when I heard IZ’s version – I felt so deeply touched.

I love music but this was different. I think very few musicians can reach you throught their music and touch your soul and I felt IZ’s version of this song was did that for me. Ever since then, I feel happy and more motivated to make my own life better.

I never knew who the great musician was that sang this verson, but after I saw “50 First Dates,” I searched until I found my answer. Ever since then, I listen to the song everday!!!

Thank you IZ for this incredible song (your version) and for touching others around you for your truly amazing musical talent.

I truly love this song! Rest in peace.
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Name: octavio martinez
Email: tiobolo28@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 69.239.215.14
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; InfoPath.1)
Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Time: 05:57 AM
Comments
We will never forget you Iz! You are wonderful. Does anybody wants to share some pictures with me?
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Name: octavio martinez
Email: tiobolo28@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 69.239.215.14
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; InfoPath.1)
Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Time: 05:51 AM
Comments
We will never forget you Iz!
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Name: Michael
Email: info@uke24.de
URL: http://www.ukulele24.de
Remote Name: 83.135.83.150
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705)
Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Time: 03:51 PM
Comments
Hello, Before 6 Month I bought my first Ukulele and search the Internet for more Ukulele Players and Ukulele music. After a while the first song of iz I heared was Somewhere over….! After that I got cerious and like to hear more of his music. So I bought all of his CD’s, and also all DVD’s! While watching “The man behind the music” I felt loke I never did before (and I’m near 40 years old). Now my life changed completely, and I decided to make his music more pupular in Germany (and maybe Europa). I can’t bring his Spirit to Germany, but I can help keeping his music alive and tell the audience of this fabolous man while performing his songs! I know I’m not able to copy IZ (nobody can do it) but singing his songs made me feel very close to him.

People who hear me singing IZ songs call me “IZ-light”. I dont know if anybody can imagine how proud I feel hearing this name for me! But I don’t know if it is overbearing to wear this name.

Aloha

Michael
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Name: c.j.
Email: dis-tance@everymail.at
URL: http://dis-tance.beepworld.de
Remote Name: 88.116.18.222
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Time: 09:11 AM
Comments
Bruddah IZ lernte ich leider erst 2005 kennen. aber schon nach den ersten takten war mir klar, dass er ein ganz besonderer mensch gewesen sein muss. ich verstehe die hawaiianische sprache nicht, aber ich denke, es ist auch nicht nötig. der klang seiner stimme allein genügt, um seine botschaft zu verstehen: diese unendlichen gefühle, die liebe zu den menschen, zur natur und ganz besonders zu hawaii. solange seine lieder zu den menschen durchdringen wird IZ leben – in den herzen aller, die ähnlich wie er empfinden können.

mahalo and god bless you, brudda IZ
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Name: Kris Shelton
Email: info@wncwebdesign.com
URL: http://www.wncwebdesign.com
Remote Name: 72.150.184.91
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; yie6; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Monday, January 16, 2006
Time: 09:13 AM
Comments
Wow, I guess I am like many others in the states. I discovered Isreal’s music too late. Soundtracks drew me to his music, and I am now a big fan. I live in the mountains of Western North Carolina. I am a web designer and graphic artist, and would gladly offer my services to help keep Iz music alive!
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Name: Walter Majewski
Email: www,tihipman@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.36.176.92
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Friday, January 13, 2006
Time: 02:30 PM
Comments
His music only makes my love for the islands stronger.The world lost a gift from God when he passed.
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Name: Gina
Email: mamanature66@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 67.139.71.134
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Thursday, January 12, 2006
Time: 02:04 PM
Comments
I am a new fan. Mother of one and the music speaks to me. The vocals are great for children. Over the Rainbow is a lullaby I sang to my son, because it was the only song I knew. When I heard Iz rendition I was in love. His dedication preface on the CD Facing Future also speaks to me. Thank you.
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Name: Al Loring
Email: mbz@alltel.net
URL: www.littlediamondautoparts.com
Remote Name: 67.140.1.253
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)
Date: Thursday, January 12, 2006
Time: 05:13 AM
Comments
I first heard IZ’s rendition of “Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World” on an episode of E.R. My wife and I were moved by the scene and the intelligent use of this well loved artist’ song. Some years later my son Zack was diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lynphoma Cancer. We were able to go on a trip to Hawaii (via Make-A-Wish Foundation) and I heard the song over the radio as we were making our way from the airport to our hotel (Aston Waikiki Beach). I knew then that my son was going to beat his cancer. Sure enough 1 year and 3 months later he was pronounced with a clean bill of health. Thank you IZ for making two dreams come true. The beauty of that song and being able to hear it in Hawaii, and the power of your song to let me know that all will be well with my son.

May your spirit live on through your music and may it live within our hearts.

Al, Candi, Zack, Matt and Brandon

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Name: reco
Email: dcruz@woh.rr.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.164.90.203
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1)
Date: Thursday, January 12, 2006
Time: 04:07 AM
Comments
this guy is beautiful!
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Name: Hana Whioke
Email: gemini_hunz_81@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 220.237.231.214
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Time: 04:59 AM
Comments
Kia ora, The first time i heard the song Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Isreal Kamakawiwo’ole was from the movie 50 First Dates, i fell inlove with the song again. I love the ukes sound in Isreal’s version of it. I’ve since downloaded the song and now listen to it almost everyday. I’m also sorry for the great loss to his family and friends, i know it’s almost been ten years but i’m just finding out about it now as i was searching for the lyrics to his song….

Aroha mai, Kia Kaha (all my love, and stay strong) Hana
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Name: ‘Rerenga’
Email:
URL: www.takingitglobal.net
Remote Name: 218.101.29.175
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Time: 06:37 PM
Comments
Nga mihi nui ki te tangata nei mo tana reo reka me ana waiata ataahua. Ahakoa he manu waiata te tangata nei, ko tona reo, kaore tonu e peeraa ki te tiorooro o te manu, engari he mea humarie ki te whakarongo atu.

Tena, te pouri hoki kua hinga te manu nei, engari, e kore ia e warewaretia.
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Name: Tom
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 66.219.135.97
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Time: 05:27 AM
Comments
His music lives!!
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Name: James Sanchez
Email: Sanchodillon@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 69.241.172.56
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Monday, January 09, 2006
Time: 02:12 PM
Comments
Bruddah Iz you loved by this howlee BIg James Sanchez.Why you no go live longer bruddah.It is a sadder world without you.Till we meet again……Your Big Bruddah Sancho
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Name: Ryan
Email: Bardhockey22@netscape.net
URL:
Remote Name: 12.23.138.39
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.7.6) Gecko/20050317 Firefox/1.0.2
Date: Monday, January 09, 2006
Time: 01:16 PM
Comments
There is nothing better than listening to bruddah IZ and watching the sun set.. The emotion he brought to all of us is amazing. He will live in every stroke of my guitar, and in all of our hearts with his beautiful words, and his hide-away he gave us through his music. Your loved Iz, and missed. Bless you..

Ryan L.
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Name: Bob & Linda McFarren
Email: blmc1026@sbcglobal.net
URL:
Remote Name: 69.111.243.45
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; YPC 3.2.0; FunWebProducts; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; yplus 5.1.02b)
Date: Saturday, January 07, 2006
Time: 07:40 PM
Comments
The “IZ”, and his music, will be remembered–and dearly missed–by so many. We wish we could have known him in life, and not just in memory.
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Name: patrick hill
Email: path@cps.kscoxmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.249.128.53
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705)
Date: Friday, January 06, 2006
Time: 11:05 AM
Comments
I just this week became familar with this mans work. I live in Kansas and I heard his signing of “Somehwere over the Rainbow” I got on the internet to see where I could buy it and found this site saying he had died. I offer my sorrow. I love this song more than any in the world and have been playing it on my computer all afternoon. May his soul rest in peace,over that same rainbow.
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Name: Kimmie
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 12.202.204.30
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; DigExt)
Date: Thursday, January 05, 2006
Time: 10:58 PM
Comments
You beautiful spirit.. I’m so glad I found your music tonight. You touched my soul. Thank you wherever you may be ………….
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Name: Kelly Porter
Email: incitehope@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 205.188.116.133
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; AOL 9.0; Windows NT 5.1; FunWebProducts)
Date: Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Time: 10:02 AM
Comments
pakalolo sweet humble soul 35′
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Name: Christoph Breinschmid
Email: ch.breinsch@gmx.at
URL: –
Remote Name: 80.121.2.32
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Time: 02:46 AM
Comments
I’m from Austria and went to Oahu this summer. During this stay I saw IZ CD’s in a store. But I didn’t buy one because I didn’t know which CD I should buy. Of course, Hawaii has a lot of great musicians. But when I came back home to Austria I remembered the IZ CD’s and I decided to buy one of them. Now I already have two and I also ordered the songbook. Next week I will hold a small presentation about IZ at my school and I will keep IZ in memory for my whole life. Mahalo IZ.
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Name: tabyana
Email: tabyana@libero.it
URL:
Remote Name: 151.44.137.210
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Date: Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Time: 12:38 PM
Comments
His music is an eternal gift to us all. I’m sorry I never got to hear Iz in person.
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Name: Timothy King
Email: trking@verizon.net
URL:
Remote Name: 64.240.145.220
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, January 01, 2006
Time: 01:06 PM
Comments
I just wanted to say I saw IZ CD’s in the Kings Shopping Center, Market.

First time, EVER to the big Island, Hawai’i. Since I’ve seen the CD, I couldn’t wait to get home and see “Who is this guy?”

I came across “Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World”.

I can’t believe it. Brings tears to my eyes. Not only his voice, but just wanting to head back to Hawai’i.

I was also shocked to find that he had passed away…

What a discovery and memory.

Tim King
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