Facing Future is an album by Hawaiian singer Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, released in 1993. When this album was released, he became famous with his medley of "Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World". Kamakawiwo'ole's rendition of "Over the Rainbow" features fragments of different verses strung together in a new order. It remains a favorite of many listeners, and has become a cultural phenomenon, as attested by its frequent use in entertainment and advertising. It has been featured in the films Finding Forrester, Meet Joe Black, 50 First … read more
Facing Future is an album by Hawaiian singer Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, released in 1993. When this album was released, he became famous with his me… read more
Facing Future is an album by Hawaiian singer Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, released in 1993. When this album was released, he became famous with his medley of "Over the Rainbow" … read more
Israel "Iz" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole (May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997) (pronounced ) was a Hawaiʻian musician. He became famous outside Hawaii when his album Facing Future was released in 1993 with his medley of "Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World", which was subsequently featured in several films, television programs, and commercials. Through his consummate ukulele playing and incorporation of other genres (such as jazz and reggae), Iz remains one of the major influences in Hawaiʻian music over the last 15 years Fullblood Hawaiian born artist Is… read more
Israel "Iz" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole (May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997) (pronounced ) was a Hawaiʻian musician. He became famous outside Hawaii when his album Facing Future was release… read more
Israel "Iz" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole (May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997) (pronounced ) was a Hawaiʻian musician. He became famous outside Hawaii when his album Facing Future was released in 1993 with his medley of "Over the Ra… read more