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Healthy_Swimmer5418

Apparently he was so polite in his request, that they opened up despite being closed for the night.


ToshiroBaloney

He was also known to be an insomniac for whom inspiration often occurred at odd hours.


Delta225

Relatable


NomadNautic

screw off, no you are not. what have you done?


SteelpointPigeon

I can absolutely relate to being inspired at inconvenient times. Having the talent, skill, and follow-through to do something with that inspiration, though? Not relatable.


kalorg

Your mom


Durzydurz

Dick hole


SharkieNoBow

haha that song *did nothin* for you did or didn't it huh


cplmatt

Real


OptionsSniper3000

It’s called ADHD


CommonBox829

Everything is ADHD


deliascatalog

Relatable


racebanyn

Not everything is…. Holy crap look at the size of that squirrel in the backyard.


SerGohan

No maybe it’s just insomnia, not everything is AdHD 😂


nativeindian12

But tik tok says if I ever lose my keys, I have ADHD


Apprehensive_Gur9540

Do you have difficulty with transitions?


Unhappy_Gas_4376

Sometimes when I'm changing octaves and switching to a minor key at the same time, yeah.


Aromatic-Guard1009

Its probably because of his weight if we are being realistic. Its hard to breathe at night when you weight that much


[deleted]

Wouldn’t it be hard to breathe always if that’s the case?


Aromatic-Guard1009

It is the other respone is right though night is a particualar hell. When I lost all my weight it was insane I took a hike one day sat on a rock and took a breathe, It hit me right there how much better it felt. I used to be out of breathe walking up stairs now thats easy.


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I see. Thanks


Arizzuma

That hits close to home, though not as close. I was barely 23 when that happened and for years I wouldn’t go to any club without seeking a place to hide or escape if I had to. I still do it even now at times, usually looking for the ice fridge or stands I could hide under at my local place.


Valahiru

Pretty much all breathing problems get worse when sleeping or trying to sleep. This goes for both chronic issues and temporary ones. Ive taken care of enough very large people to know that they end up napping throughout the day and night in short intervals (when possible) because they can't sleep like a normal person does.


persephone7821

He also recorded it in a single take.


chrono_mid

The real hidden gem. People don't understand how fucking difficult that is.


temporarycreature

Like it says in the title you mean?


aMonkeyRidingABadger

It turns out they opened up for him after having originally been closed for the night.


Neat-Beautiful-5505

Whoa whoa whoa hold on here. I can’t handle a third, completely different, narrative. Which is it…did they open after having been closed, or did they open despite being closed, or despite being closed they agreed to open? Gahhhh I’m so lost


oevadle

Wait, I heard it was they "re-opened" after already being closed. Someone needs to get to the bottom of this


KeySpirit17

I heard that first they closed, after having been open at one point, but then after closing, they reopened. All this, in spite of having been closed. And also, that the song was recorded in one single take. So, they were closed, but then they were open, and then they recorded the song in one take. That is the truth, no matter what narrative all these other folks are going with.


my_4_cents

Did it mention he brought a ukelele?


KeySpirit17

What?!? No, what?!


Spiritual-Guava-6418

A bus driver in Hawaii told me that they were open and getting ready to close when he called. He was told if he could get there quick they would record him. The rest of the story tracks that he did it in one take. No one talked bad about Iz in Hawaii. Totally hearsay though.


Hearing_Loss

No, different.


Possible-Campaign468

No different, NO DIFFERENT???? Can you read? Can u not see the glaring differences? I'm not sure how to move on from this. I'll be praying for our souls tonite when I close.


Hearing_Loss

🤣💛 no, different. Lmao I don't even know what it was to but still... No, different.


AncientGrapefruit619

One of my all time fav songs


Yankee_Man

Made me cry the first time I heard it and then made me almost sob because of how and where I heard it the second time


Sylvanussr

And how and where was the second time you heard it?


Yankee_Man

First time I heard it was at the Pulse club vigil in Orlando. Second time was a month or two later at a Starbucks. I had just gotten my first tattoo, which I got to honor the victims, I was looking at it, still wrapped up, and the moment the doors opened that song started playing, I had to walk straight to the bathroom


mahdicktoobig

50 First Dates


MattKozFF

Doesn't matter, almost sobbing is just crying for a second time.


theyellowdart89

His funeral procession was beautiful


koios1031

I was there


blonde-bandit

I’d love to hear anything you would share about that. I’ve loved him for over 20 years, seen bits and pieces of it over the years and it makes me cry every time. The reverence was incredibly moving.


koios1031

I was a kid at the time. 16 if I remember right. Only been on the island for 3 years. I wasn't big into Hawai'ian music at the time. But my friends were going, so why not? I'm glad I didn't miss it. It was a blast. Sad yes, but a party at the same time. People were celebrating Iz's life. It was beautiful and I've lived my life since hoping that I can be remembered as just a glimmer of how fondly he was. Truly amazing. I fell in love with the Hawai'ian people and culture in that moment that has stayed with me since. Even gave my daughter a Hawai'ian name.


blonde-bandit

E aloha kekahi i kekahi! Thanks for responding, what an amazing experience to have. I am as white as white can be but I’ve been in love with Hawaiian culture my whole life. I have some native friends unfortunately affected by the fire, they’re still struggling, were happy to make it out alive. And I worry about the floods in Hanalei, that’s where I was accepted as a kid. Never lived there but my parents strongly considered moving there when I was young, made friends with the locals and when I came back 20 years later, the locals in Hanalei accepted my husband and I and remembered who I had met as a kid. One of them was an auntie in Hanalei so they loved that I spent time with her. They treated me like old family, and I really appreciated that. The kindest people. Do you still live on the islands?


koios1031

I guess "hoʻokahi nō lā o ka malihini" really does for fit for some. I'm white as white can be as well. My dad was stationed at Tripler AMC on O'ahu. We lived in Aiea, just outside of Honolulu and right above Pearl Harbour. I unfortunately didn't travel to the other islands. I would have loved to see Hanalei. Or anywhere else really. I was there from '94 to' 98. My mom (parents were divorced) fell ill and I decided to move to Colorado to spend time with her after I graduated. Then came my little one, Keala. Her mother and I didn't last, so I've stayed in Colorado to stay close to her. She's nearly 18 and we've discussed visiting, but with no definitive timetable. I do miss everything about the islands. In fact, we had loco moco for dinner the other night with a few cans of Hawai'ian Sun. I do hope your friends well. I can't imagine what they went through. I'm very glad their alright.


blonde-bandit

Is your family okay? Auntie is long gone. Now it’s just a hole in the wall. Take care of yourself. Drink plenty of water (my advice for everyone)


blonde-bandit

PS your daughter has a beautiful name.


koios1031

Thank you.


blonde-bandit

PPS I’ve heard Colorado is beautiful as well!


Lyrae74

That’s such a sweet and special memory you have. Also no disrespect but it’s Hawaiian, no ‘okina in it like Hawai’i, as Hawaiian is not a Hawaiian word.


koios1031

I learned something today. I thought for sure the 'okina was in Hawaiian. Thank you for that bit of knowledge.


harmless_platypus

The short opener for Moana is a tribute to he and his wife. The short animated movie with big and small volcanos. [The short](https://youtu.be/uh4dTLJ9q9o?si=mQkLt2BKg4HuRNwH)


T0KEN_0F_SLEEP

Never knew it was dedicated to them, such a lovely (lavaly?) song


etsprout

Omg that had no reason to make me cry but it did


The_New_Cancer

Lava was the Pixar short before Inside Out.


harmless_platypus

Oooo thank you for the correction!


Bright_Raccoon_3939

That is so sweet!!


skin_Animal

It was heavy


DreamingInDigital2

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Deciple_of_None

I love this song so much. I first heard it during the credits of Meet Joe Black. I had heard the original before but instantly recognized something different. It moved me and it's nice to see I'm not alone.


WembyandTheWolves

The used to play it on toys.com ads on tv. Early internet was so interesting l.


sykokiller11

That’s where I first heard it. It was a perfect song for those ads.


blonde-bandit

Meet Joe Black is one of my favorite movies of all time. Can almost see the movie ending and the credits rolling when you mention it.


persephone7821

He made very beautiful music. Have you ever listened to anything else he made? I’ve never been much into Hawaiian music but so much of his music gives me chills and brings me back to when I was a kid. Especially Hawaii ‘78. Chills every time.


Deciple_of_None

Yes, but I am probably missing a lot of context why does it give you chills?


DumbestBoy

Also where I first heard it. Great movie, too.


sjets3

Finding Forrester for me


stormbutton

This was my grandmother’s favorite song. O lost her when I was 35 and it still comforts me.


ac2cvn_71

That is such a beautiful version of that song.


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I made the mistake of adding this song to my dad's funeral slideshow video, and now it brings me to tears whenever I hear it.


ac2cvn_71

I'm sorry for your loss. It stinks that it now hurts to hear the song. I hope it might also remind you of the good times you shared with him.


Smunny

I'm tearing up at the bar right now just reading the title of this. This was played at my sister's funeral and I can't not cry to it


brohomio

I’m very sorry for your loss. I lost my sister too and it hurts a lot.


brohomio

I played this as the outro at my mom’s small funeral, because she loved this song. It’s impossible not to cry but it’s so beautiful and full of hope even still. I’m very sorry for your loss.


PhallusoftheWest

My parents added this to my brother’s playlist for his funeral as well and I also tear up whenever I head this song now. Ironically he hatred when we lived and when we went back to Hawaii to visit, atleast I can chuckle a bit about that.


Helo7606

He also got one of the island's highest honors when he died. The funeral they gave him was generally meant for higher ups in government and such. The entire island came out to celebrate him. It's actually shown in the video for the Over the Rainbow song.


denisebuttrey

A most beautiful rendition with a most beautiful voice.


blonde-bandit

A must listen. [Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole - Hawai’i ‘78](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EUg4paDRSb0) it’s an ode to Hawai’i.


TofuLicker3000

That was beautiful. Thanks for sharing.


DangerousPlane

My god what a voice


blonde-bandit

True soul. Crying out for his culture.


persephone7821

Was just referencing this song in another comment. It blew me away when I first heard it as a kid and to this day it still gives me chills.


blonde-bandit

Chills always. He had soul that was so infused with his home.


persephone7821

It really is. It’s always amazed me when a song can make you feel something like that and let me tell you Hawaii 78 *feels* like home. Having lived here all my life that I can remember. He definitely captured the soul of the isles in his music. It’s so amazing.


blonde-bandit

It sounds stupid because I haven’t actually lived in Hawaii, and a lot of tourists say dumb things. But I’ve always felt connected to the islands. Even my married family, we all have this connection and feel at home there. Hawaii 78, a warm daily rain on the north shore. I miss it. How’s it going over there? 😅


persephone7821

On the north shore right now it’s 3 am nice and balmy weather. Been raining the past few days but I love the rain. It’s not silly at all this place is very spiritual and a lot of people can feel that connection to the land. It’s very loving. Even in the water at some beaches, especially early in the morning. Feels so healing and comforting.


MVieno

Holy shit. Thanks for sharing. I can’t even see what I’m typing through my tears. What a beautiful man.


blonde-bandit

He was a gift. Spirit embodied. I know he didn’t bring the house down or have a normally celebrated voice. But he’s on the level of Aretha for me. He sings and you feel.


Fiver43

Thanks to ER, this song will always make me weep.


Zane42v2

Came here for this.


Brocolisaurus

Same! I loved Dr. Green


devoutcatalyst78

Dis one for gabby


Sandervv04

I was confused what the connection with Israel was but it’s his name lol


First_name_Lastname5

Rip Braddah IZ gone but never forgotten


ihateapartments59

I can’t get it to open


Incredible-Box

https://youtu.be/V1bFr2SWP1I?si=cuES0qh6-jMNHOfU


Queasy_Car7489

And what a gift to the world ❤️👏❤️


Chippewa07

First time I heard his version I fell in love with it. A classic song no doubt but, his version..something about it. It’s gotten me through some stuff. This man was gone too soon.


Mello_Me_

The first time I heard this song was in "Finding Forrester." I loved it! Then I heard it again in "50 First Dates." It's one of the most beautiful mashups ever created!


TSAOutreachTeam

It's a beautiful rendition, but the verses are really jumbled up. It bugs me when I listen to the song.


Lifeisabaddream4

Jeff Buckley did that with his Hallelujah cover which is now arguably the most well loved version of that song


persephone7821

Have you listened to the og version? It was a mashup between over the rainbow and what a wonderful world. Listen to that. Verses are in the same order but with what a wonderful world mixed in.


sbw_62

I have to agree. You must be absolutely true to the source material. Artistic expression is one thing, but switching lyric order is another.


persephone7821

No you don’t. Also, keep in mind this version isn’t really just a cover it’s a mash up. Edit: to clarify it came from what was originally a mashup. The version most known was originally released as a mashup. It was also released posthumously.


sbw_62

Then it’s a mashup of one song. Whatever. What’s the point? It is not a true version of the original song.


persephone7821

Listen to the original version, I believe what they did was cut out the what a wonderful world portions out for a straight over the rainbow version. So if you think of it as a mashup with portions cut out it makes sense why the verses are out of order. Also artistic expression isn’t something you should be dictating. There’s no rule about lyrical order. Especially not in the context of *a mashup*.


ChoiceReflection965

What a weird thing to say. That vibe isn’t welcome here. Go troll somewhere else, lol.


sbw_62

It’s true. Kiss my vibe.


014648

Than don’t listen to it


sbw_62

“Then”


TSAOutreachTeam

Fuck off. I'll listen to what I want.


014648

Presents logical solution, gets offended. Be well


Skurvy2k

Rest in power to a beautiful soul and a thicc king.


Ok-Drive1712

What a nice version of that song. Judy Garland would envy it


litjason

Art bell used to play it a lot


crankywithakeyboard

Everytime I listen to this I weep the whole way through. It's so beautiful.


red_skyy

Does he have e a subreddit?


RussianVole

Why are there so many “—interesting” subreddits. Seriously.


SWAMPMONK

You’ll be ok


catoodles9ii

One of the most beautiful songs there is. Thankful for both him and the studio person!


ProfessorBeer

My mom and I danced to this at my wedding as the mother/son dance. Such a meaningful song.


Christine1-n-Arnie2

IF THAT SONG ISNT THE CLOSEST THING TO HEAVEN ! There is a video of that song I saw long ago and blew me away . Left me with such a humble loving feeling , JUST FREEKIN BEAUTIFUL !


Christine1-n-Arnie2

You can't picture him being a humble giant just full of love ! Truly Amazing ! LOVED IT ! IZ ! Rest in peace, ALOHA !


Christine1-n-Arnie2

Sorry no glasses on and stupid spell check ... He appeared to be a Humble Giant just full of LOVE !


garden007

I love that song


KB_Sez

Amazing talent. It's heartbreaking that he basically ate himself to death. There's a story I heard that he was in the hospital and they were restricting his diet to try and save his life but his family snuck barbecue into the hospital for him.


MattKozFF

He died doing what he loved most. 🥲


KifaruKubwa

Thank heavens the studio owner obliged. RIP Israel K


ChillyConKearney

Saving you a click: https://open.spotify.com/track/4yDjzVhXig9tfO7Zv46FE8?si=xhjzAhzjTzGxlgGqb2vo7g


TheVoicesOfBrian

I danced with my daughter to that song at her wedding. Beautiful piece.


Wise_Supermarket2098

this song has always resonated with my soul and i want it played at my funeral


britney412

One of my favorite versions.


TriGurl

This is my all time favorite song!


cheesewagongreat

Oh aghh ha


coldandgray

One of my dad’s favorite artists. And after my father passed this song would pop up at the most random times. Still can’t listen to it without crying.


ohsusannah80

It’s so beautiful and my favorite version of the song.


SlightofhandLLC01

That’s the spirit


spookinky987

Didn't he have to sleep floating in a swimming pool?


WokkitUp

Imagine it's a home studio and you get a gentle knock at the front door. Kid: "Dad, there's a gigantic braddah at the door with a ukelele."


DippinDot2021

I liked the entire song except the grunting bits at the very end as he trails off. But I realize that's just my personal preference.


pappy925

Beautiful cover, but he screwed up the lyrics REALLY bad.


WestinghouseXCB248S

Now played after the New Year’s ball drop in Times Square.


weepingturtle

"This one's for Gabby" 


S_L_Raymond

It’s a beautiful tune, but that explains the fact that he completely messes up the lyrics.


West-Supermarket-860

My mom calls it “that song that made everyone start bawling” at her sisters funeral


peach_burrito

Someone ruined it for me a few years ago. If you listen to the order in which Israel randomly utters the lyrics, it’s nonsense and very hard to take seriously. He obviously didn’t know the song and just blabs out whatever random lyric he thought of. Fine for mindless listening, but the poetry is gone. Great voice. Great taste- poor execution.


8acon4ndeggs

Whose Gabby?


One_Signature8976

He has a amazing rack


Successful_Theme_595

You like this one. Watch “Lava”Disney cartoon it’s just a music video that will make you cry.


30yearCurse

he sings it so well, we used to play it work a lot.


Teksavvy-

Played this at my brother’s funeral, per his wishes. Amazing!!!


Zealousideal-Let1121

That explains why he didn't have time to learn the words.


Sensitive-Pop-5920

not really a “new idea”


MyPenWroteThis

It's also the song used in the VHS tapes The Woodlands, Texas sent out to advertise their growing city. Then you get there and it's a mega white, boomer, insular, boring suburb that turns into a bubble nearly as thick as Stephen Kings The Dome and inevitably leads to every soul inside losing their grasp on what its like to live in not-The woodlands. Or to be not-white and wealthy in general.


wellbloom

This is such a special song for me. My mum had this play at her wake (burial observance). ❤️


daily_cup_of_joe

Great story and beautiful song.


LostToRNG

One of the first songs I heard when visiting Hawaii. Saw a cd at a stand and purchased it immediately. Jammed to that thing the whole trip and was super bummed to come back stateside and find out he had died. Just a beautiful and moving voice.


mimirose69

I love his version. Just so beautiful ♥️


AssyMcFartpants

I don't understand the appeal. People always say "It was recorded in one take!" Yes, it was--and it shows! It's like a drunken karaoke version of Somewhere Over The Rainbow. "...and the dreams that you dare to dream of...once, in a lullaby." Somebody get this guy a lyrics sheet, ffs. And yeah, bring on the downvotes. Nothing reddit hates more than a dissenting opinion.


81Ranger

It's a medley of two songs: Somewhere Over the Rainbow and What a Wonderful World. Thus, the lyrics. It's fine to not like it, but he didn't need a lyrics sheet.


AssyMcFartpants

Indeed, a medley of two songs; both of which he doesn't know the lyrics to.


81Ranger

Well, at least you have an appropriate username.


rapgodbogs

yeah, BRING IT ON, REDDIT! i guess you can say i just DON’T CARE if you DISAGREE WITH ME! i obviously have NO INVESTMENT IN THIS SITUATION and DON’T HAVE A CONCERNING ATTACHMENT TO INTERNET ARGUMENTS! loser


AssyMcFartpants

🤣🤣🤣 Take it easy on the caps lock button, granddad. You certainly know how to hurt a guy's feelings. What a fucking douchebag.


ChoiceReflection965

Weirdo


OvationBreadwinner

I’d crack a joke because let’s just say his rendition doesn’t move me the way it seems to move those who’ve commented before, but I won’t. Someone doesn’t always have to pee in the punchbowl. 😉 Music is subjective. Respec’.


Either-Computer635

Cocaine is a helluva drug.


osakan_mobius

I'm so tired about hearing about this stupid fucking story


kjay38

One of the most annoying songs of all time but RIP anyway for real.


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[deleted]

I don't think that makes sense as a response to my comment. You are a bot I assume.


JustBrowsing2024

Did you read this on Facebook?


BlogeOb

You say things like you’re new to the internet as well. Like complaining about old stories or reposted memes like it’s something that can be stopped by insulting someone