Who sang Over the Rainbow first?

Sommario:

1. Who sang Over the Rainbow first?
2. Who sings the best version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow?
3. Is Somewhere Over the Rainbow a funeral song?
4. Who covered over the rainbow?
5. What is Israel Kamakawiwoʻole famous for?
6. Who sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow in the film The healer?
7. Why is Somewhere Over the Rainbow played at funerals?
8. Is somewhere over the rainbow a happy or sad song?
9. Who is Israel Kamakawiwoʻole daughter?
10. Who recorded somewhere over the rainbow?
11. Who is Gabby somewhere over the rainbow?
12. What singers have sung Over the Rainbow?
13. What happened to the guy who sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow?
14. What does Somewhere over the rainbow symbolize?
15. What is the meaning behind somewhere over the rainbow?

Who sang Over the Rainbow first?

Judy Garland Judy Garland first recorded “Over the Rainbow” on the MGM soundstages on Octo, using an arrangement by Murray Cutter. A studio recording of the song, not from the actual film soundtrack, was recorded and released as a single by Decca Records in September of 1939.

Who sings the best version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow?

We look at Judy Garland's classic tune, "Over the Rainbow" and rank 14 contenders....So which CONTENDER do YOU think sang it best?

• Eva Cassidy.
• Israel ("Iz") Kamakawiwoʻole.
• Frank Sinatra.
• Jewel.
• Pink.
• Eric Clapton.
• Patti LaBelle & The Bluebells.
• Trisha Yearwood.

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Is Somewhere Over the Rainbow a funeral song?

1. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" — Judy Garland. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is a timeless song that is often played at funerals and memorials. The wistful lyrics pine for a happier time and place, mirroring the emotions of many mourners.

Who covered over the rainbow?

Versions

Title	Performer	Release date
Over the Rainbow	Judy Garland with Victor Young and His Orchestra	September 1939
Over the Rainbow	Glenn Miller and His Orchestra	1939
Over the Rainbow	Larry Clinton & His Orchestra	1939
Over the Rainbow	Horace Heidt and His Musical Knights - Vocal Chorus by Larry Cotton	1939

What is Israel Kamakawiwoʻole famous for?

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole: The Voice Of Hawaii The late Hawaiian musician known best for his ukulele-backed rendition of "Over the Rainbow" was a man with a standout voice and tremendous size. At more than 6 feet tall and weighing close to 1,000 pounds, "IZ" died when he was only 38.

Who sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow in the film The healer?

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (1959–1997)

Why is Somewhere Over the Rainbow played at funerals?

The late Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's medley “Somewhere over the rainbow / What a wonderful world” is one of the best choices for funeral-appropriate “happy” songs. ... Playing this song in a loved one's funeral can be very comforting and uplifting.

Is somewhere over the rainbow a happy or sad song?

Is somewhere over the rainbow a happy or sad song? The song “Over The Rainbow” often referred to as “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” from the Wizard OF Oz always has that effect on me. It's not exactly a sad song, more about hope, of being in a sad place and wanting to be somewhere better.

Who is Israel Kamakawiwoʻole daughter?

Ceslie-Ann Kamakawiwo'ole Israel Kamakawiwo'ole/Figlie

Who recorded somewhere over the rainbow?

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Somewhere over the Rainbow/Artisti

Who is Gabby somewhere over the rainbow?

Philip Kunia Pahinui (Hawaiian pronunciation: [pɐhinui]; Ap – Octo) was a slack-key guitarist and singer of Hawaiian music. Born into a struggling family, Gabby was born Charles Kapono Kahahawai Jr.

What singers have sung Over the Rainbow?

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Somewhere over the Rainbow/Artisti

What happened to the guy who sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow?

In the summer of 1997, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole , by then one of the most beloved singers in the history of Hawaiian music, died of respiratory failure. He was 38 — and just beginning to see the huge success of "Over the Rainbow."

What does Somewhere over the rainbow symbolize?

The song is about hope, that the bad times will one day be over. It is this feeling of hope within the song that we can all relate to and it is hope that helped the Jewish people through the Holocaust. Yip did not know what the future held for the Jewish people when he wrote this song.

What is the meaning behind somewhere over the rainbow?

The song is about hope, that the bad times will one day be over. It is this feeling of hope within the song that we can all relate to and it is hope that helped the Jewish people through the Holocaust. Yip did not know what the future held for the Jewish people when he wrote this song.