Let’s all remember IZ and his gift of “Somewhere over the Rainbow”
Music has been such an important part of my life. It has kept my heart warm in cold times, kept me company when I felt alone, energized me when I needed a lift, healed my wounds when I was suffering. Music is part of me and I am grateful for all it has given me. Today again I was reminded of how music mysteriously is always there for me. I did an interview earlier with a great blues rock artist, Lisa Lim (complete Interview is here) and one of the questions is below: Music Junkie Press: If I could peak at your Ipod, what artist or song might I be most surprised at finding in there? Lisa Lim: Israel “Iz” Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole, “Somewhere over the Rainbow” Well, I truly was blown away. See, that song has such an incredible meaning for me and has always been held so close to my heart. Almost 11 years ago was the first time I ever heard that song. Sometimes with circumstances, you can actually remember the actual first time [Read More]
