It's a songby Alesin Debison, a medley which also has 'What a wonderful world' fused into the song.
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You are probably hearing the late great Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. His version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and It's a Wonderful World are used in dozens of commercials and movies throughout the world. Dulux Paint uses his music in one of their commercials in Australia.
The song is played and sung by the late Israel Kamakawiwo'ole who died in 1997. The song you are referring to is the first part of his version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and It's a Wonderful World.
"Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World" Over The Rainbow written by E.Y. Harburg, Harold Arlen What A Wonderful World written by George David Weiss, Bob Thiele Performed by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Fuentes: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0486583/soundtrack
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's medley of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and What a Wonderful World is one of the most licensed pieces of music in the world. In general, Hawaiian music is the most popular genre, but the instrument is making inroads throughout the world.
Iz's version of Somewhere Over The Rainbow was number twenty-five in Billboard Magazine's Top Pop Uncatalogued chart. On Billboard Magazine's world chart, Iz's version of Somewhere Over The Rainbow was number 135.
in the world somewhere in a box or over the rainbow if sucked up by a twister
During the episode about the Gosselin's vow renewal in Hawaii, Kate and Jon said their favorite Hawaiian song is Somewhere over the Rainbow by Israel "Iz" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole.
I do not know of any Christmas song recordings.Iz was an American Citizen born in Hawaii. He became more popular after recording "Somewhere over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World".http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Kamakawiwo'ole
The song is called 'over the rainbow' sang by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole from the album Alone in Iz World, enjoy!
What you are probably referring to is Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's medley of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and It's a Wonderful World. He was a well-known Hawai'ian singer/songwriter and his version of "Somewhere over the Rainbow" is used in many movies and commercials, even though he passed away many years ago.