Who first recorded Over the Rainbow?
Who first recorded Over the Rainbow?
Judy Garland
Judy Garland first recorded “Over the Rainbow” on the MGM soundstages on October 7, 1938, 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 has covered the song Over the Rainbow?
Versions
| Title | Performer | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Over the Rainbow | Bob Crosby and His Orchestra – Vocal Chorus by Teddy Grace | August 1939 |
| Over the Rainbow | Judy Garland with Victor Young and His Orchestra | September 1939 |
| Over the Rainbow | Al Bowlly | December 21, 1939 |
| Over the Rainbow | Glenn Miller and His Orch. – Vocal Refrain by Ray Eberle | 1939 |
Who sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow in 50 First Dates?
Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole
Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole – Somewhere over the Rainbow (50 FIRST DATES SOUNDTRACK)
Is IZ Kamakawiwo Ole still alive?
June 26, 1997Israel Kamakawiwoʻole / Date of death
Who is iz daughter?
Ceslie-Ann Kamakawiwo’oleIsrael Kamakawiwoʻole / Daughter
Who wrote the original Over the Rainbow?
Yip HarburgOver the Rainbow / Lyricist
Why was iz so large?
Obese since his teenage years, Iz simply could not control his weight, and by the mid-1990s he weighed over 700 pounds. Health issues caused him to miss gigs with the Makaha Sons (and probably contributed to their breakup), and later, travel became nearly impossible for Iz.
Who was the fat guy who sang Over the Rainbow?
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
MONTAGNE: This is Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, the late Hawaiian musician who did something rare in music. He redefined a beloved classic. His version of “Over the Rainbow” has the poignancy of Judy Garland’s and the shimmering vulnerability.
