In 1988, the late Israel Kamakawiwo'ole called a sound studio at 3am, said he had an idea, and asked if he could come record. He was so polite, the studio owner said yes even though it was late. He showed up 15 minutes later, sang and played his ukulele, and recorded âSomewhere Over the Rainbowâ in just one take. It is now the most requested version of the song by far. Source Source 2
this is like one of those ancient folk tales abt a god diguised as a man and when the owner of the studio showed kindness he blessed the world with the most beautiful song as a sign of gratitude
Yup, crying again, like I do whenever I listen to this. Iâm a hard hearted, unpleasant fucker but thatâs no protection from the power he had. I wish I could have thanked him.











