AboutLou Simon Expertise I can answer questions about many artists, songs or records from 1940-1990. I can often help with song lyrics, artist bio or other information requested
Experience I have programmed oldies radio stations about the USA and have written for radio networks that specialize in oldies programming.
Expert: Lou Simon Date: 7/6/2008 Subject: "Over the rainbow"
Question I am to uderstand that at the end of the movie "50 first dates" a fellow named Israel Kamakawiwwo'ole sang the song.
where can i get a single of it or download on the internet??
thanks a lot herb
Answer Hi Herb,
Israel's version of can be found by following this link:
If that gives you a hard time, just go to amazon.com, click on "digital downloads" and type in "over the rainbow."
I don't usually promote one site over another but they're reliable and secure and legal.
The medley is of Over The Rainbow and What A Wonderful World, as used in the movie you saw.
Israel messes up the lyrics to "Rainbow" which, personally, I find both unbelievable and annoying but millions love his version. When a contestant on American Idol did this arrangement last season, he actually emulated the incorrect lyrics. And no one cared...but me!
