Facing Future
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
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| Name | Artist | Time | Price | ||
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| 1 | Hawai'i '78 Introduction | Israel Kamakawiwo'ole | 5:05 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Ka Huila Wai | Israel Kamakawiwo'ole | 3:18 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | 'Ama'ama | Israel Kamakawiwo'ole | 2:11 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Panini Pua Kea | Israel Kamakawiwo'ole | 3:06 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Take Me Home Country Road | Israel Kamakawiwo'ole | 4:56 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| 6 | Kuhio Bay | Israel Kamakawiwo'ole | 3:29 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| 7 | Ka Pua U'i | Israel Kamakawiwo'ole | 2:53 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| 8 | White Sandy Beach of Hawai'i | Israel Kamakawiwo'ole | 2:37 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| 9 | Henehene Kou 'Aka | Israel Kamakawiwo'ole | 4:20 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| 10 | La 'Elima | Israel Kamakawiwo'ole | 3:39 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| 11 | Pili Me Ka'u Manu | Israel Kamakawiwo'ole | 2:32 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| 12 | Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man | Israel Kamakawiwo'ole | 3:52 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| 13 | Kaulana Kawaihae | Israel Kamakawiwo'ole | 4:00 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| 14 | Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World | Israel Kamakawiwo'ole | 5:07 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| 15 | Hawai'i '78 | Israel Kamakawiwo'ole | 5:15 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 15 Songs |
iTunes Review
Before his death in 1997, from complications due to his excessive weight (occasionally topping 750 pounds), Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was the most popular singer in Hawaii. The rest of the world got to know him because of his haunting cover of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." This album shows it to be just a taste of his talent. Facing Future was his love song to the islands he called home, an expression of hope that Hawaii's native culture would thrive and grow, and not be swallowed by commercialism and gentrification. Even if you sense crashing surf and swaying palms in the music, moments that might seem as plastic as swizzle sticks in another artist's hands resonate here with truth and pride. With his signature ukulele and a perfectly pitched tenor, Iz created music here so beautiful even his Hawaiian ancestors still cry tears of joy. So will you.
Recent Customer Reviews
Israel Kamakawiwo
by gggggaaaaarrrrryyyyyThis mans voice has entertained me for quite some time and although I do not listen to Radio One I believe they have inspired many people to stand up and take notice of this magical voice,..so I suppose congratulations are in oreder to the station for highlighting this mans amazing vocal talent.With any luck,he could/should becaome a little more mainstream so we can hear more of his soothing talents.It's also good to see so many people finally recognising this talent.
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by anna ^_^i heard somewhere over the rainbow at the end of 50 first dates and found it awesome. only recently i watched it again and though 'i NEED to download this song!' he has a beaut voice and love the ukelele playing (: La 'Elima is a great song too =D
beautiful album
by gazzer84Absolutely brilliant and beautiful album. real shame he is not still alive
Biography
Born: May 20, 1959 in Kaimuki, HI
Genre: World
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s
Top Albums and Songs by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somewhere Over the Rainbow | Alone in IZ World | 3:30 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World | Facing Future | 5:07 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Wonderful World | Wonderful World | 4:30 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Take Me Home Country Road | Facing Future | 4:56 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World | Ka 'Ano'i | 4:01 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
