09/29/2023
Have you ever heard a voice so powerful that it could move mountains? A Hawaiian singer named Israel Kamakawiwo'ole had a singing voice, which was so beguiling it left everyone who heard it speechless. With just his vocals and a ukulele, Israel recorded an acoustic version of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" that would go on to receive 1.3 billion views on YouTube. Yes, that's 1.3 billion views for an acoustic cover that became so popular it transcended the original. Israel went on to become a folk hero in Hawaii and his his version of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" is still absolutely legendary as his voice continues to give listeners goosebumps. Watch video in comments below 👇