Since starting my little music adventure this year, several people have asked me what my favorite song is. Hands down it has to be "Over the Rainbow", and more specifically, THIS VERSION by the amazing Hawaiian musician, Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole.
I first heard this version during the movie "Meet Joe Black" and it just grabbed me...and never let go! It almost never fails to touch me...especially since I used it underneath a photo montage of my dad's life at his memorial last year (and had everyone crying their eyes out, yet smiling at the same time). That's the power of this song...it's got depth AND staying power. (As proof of that it was voted as number ONE on the Songs of the Century list by the Recording Association of America AND as the greatest movie song of all time by the American Film Institute's list of AFI's 100 years...100 songs.)
Sadly, like Judy Garland, Israel died too soon as well. I hope when you listen to this it will make you think of someone you've lost and smile. OR better yet, just appreciate the good things in our world and the promise of what may be "over the rainbow" for YOU :)
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