Over the rainbow - who sings this version?

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I've heard a particular version of SOTR a couple of times, and today I heard it played at a memorial Mass and it was beautiful. Can someone confirm who the singer is (possibly Israel Kamakawiwo`ole?). It's just one singer, one simple acoustic guitar, sounds almost amateurish. He doesn't even sing all the correct words at the right time, but it's just beautiful in its simplicity.
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Does it break into "What a wonderful world" half way through? If so it is probably Israel Kamakawiwo'ole alright.
 
Yes it does - that's the one then. Do you know any more about him? Is it on a particular album that you know of?
Thanks.
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Ever hear of http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00000JFG3/qid=1152209291/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/103-4683950-9778221?s=music&v=glance&n=5174 (Amazon)?

You can even have a listen.
 
Buy it on iTunes.
He's dead so the chance of him recording anything new is slim.
It's a fantastic version of the song and it's a shame such a talent is lost.
 
The song is set to be released again so you should have no trouble getting the single.
 
It's on a few of his (Israel's / Iz's) albums but they are import only in HMV and cost a fortune.

Alternatively you can buy the soundtrack for Finding Forrester, you'll probably get it for under a tenner 'cos it's quite old, and the song is on it in full. Plus you get some funky jazz tracks too :)
 
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