life on mars

[Calon]

the song over the rainbow was on it,but it was a different version sang by a guy i think,does anyone know who it was ?

[Ethel]

It was sung by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Kamakawiwo 'ole


http://www.bbc.co.uk/lifeonmars/series2/ep8_mu sic.shtml

[SteveD]

Here he is (and there's a whole lot of him!!):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr-alr7P_qk

[stefos]

I first heard this version at the end of an episode of 'E.R' - (when Dr.Mark Green dies), before getting a copy myself

[saxy_jag]

It was also used on a deodorant advert - either impulse or lynx, I think. You can buy it here:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Facing-Future-Israel-K amakawiwoole/dp/B00000JFG3/ref=pd_sim_m_h__2/0 26-9528516-9312449?ie=UTF8&qid=1176410353&sr=8 -1

[RFoz32]

this song is also used in the Film "51st dates" with Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler