Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole</br>World Music " Pacific Islands ? Hawaii</br>Music > Indie Music > World Music > Pacific Islands</br>Hawaii</br>World Music</br></br>Product Description</br></br>Iz's breezy Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World medley brought legions of new fans to this 1993 album when it appeared on several TV and film soundtracks years later. His second solo album also features Kuhio Bay; Ka Huila Wai ; his take on Take Me Home?? Country Roads ?? and more!</br></br>Amazon.com</br></br>To gauge the magnitude of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's popularity in his native Hawaii?? consider this: following his death in 1997 (at age 38?? attributed to his profound obesity)?? Kamakawiwo'ole's body lay in state in the state capitol?? only the second person to receive such an honor. Kamakawiwo'ole'