the family

[melw69]

does anyone know who sang the version of 'somewhere over the rainbow' on episode 2 of the family..at the end the mum and daughter were dancing to it, thanks

[honeyboo]

Hiya yes it was sung by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole! I 1st heard it in 50 1st Dates film.

[Bbbananas]

I first came across it in the episode of 'ER' where Mark Greene was spending his last minutes looking over the ocean, before dying of a brain tumour.

It was also featured in Joe Black with Brad Pitt - it's on the Joe Black soundtrack.

There is also a version where 'somewhere over the rainbow' blends into 'it's a wonderful world' - lovely lovely lovely.

I know this is a bit morbid, but it's one of the songs I would like played at my funeral.

[masma]

Me too - I love it!

[sully45]

i was wonder this question too. a brilliant version of the song,

[phylkat]

I missed it. Anyone got a link?

pk

[phylkat]

I still haven't heard it but I've got a bit of info on Kamakawiwo'ole ----
Born in Hawaii and died in 1997 at the age of 38. His fav. instrument was the ukulele. He suffered from severe obesity and weighed 758 lbs. (54 stone) He died of a weight related respiratory illness. Flags flew at half mast on the island as a mark of respect.
His recording of 'Over thr Rainbow & Wonderful World reached No/12 in the USA charts in 2004.
(He left a wife & one daughter).