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Bruddah Iz's 'Rainbow' shines brightly worldwide

By Bob Sigall

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, May 25, 2012

~~<p>Which local song has had more impact around the world than any other? It's on Hawaii's only double-platinum album. It's been used in more than 80 movies and TV shows. Its YouTube video has been viewed 70 million times. Which song is it?</p>
<p>It's Israel Kamakawiwo&lsquo;ole's &quot;Over the Rainbow&quot; from his &quot;Facing Future&quot; CD. Israel Ka&lsquo;a&shy;no&lsquo;i Kamakawiwo&lsquo;ole was born May 20, 1959, 53 years ago this week.</p>
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Which local song has had more impact around the world than any other? It's on Hawaii's only double-platinum album. It's been used in more than 80 movies and TV shows. Its YouTube video has been viewed 70 million times. Which song is it?

It's Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole's "Over the Rainbow" from his "Facing Future" CD. Israel Ka‘a­no‘i Kamakawiwo‘ole was born May 20, 1959, 53 years ago this week. Login for more...



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