CD-Charts Position 1
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Facing Future

CD-Charts > Music > Pacific Islands
by: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Release Date September 01, 1993
I purchased this CD because it contains the version of Over the Rainbow that was played at the end of Tim Russert's recent funeral service. Amazingly, an actual rainbow appeared over the Kennedy Center site of the service in DC at the same time.

CD-Charts Position 2
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Alone in IZ World

CD-Charts > Music > Pacific Islands
by: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Release Date September 25, 2001
This music is good for the soul. How sad that this great talent is no longer with us but what a legacy he left.

CD-Charts Position 3
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Wonderful World

CD-Charts > Music > Pacific Islands
by: Israel Iz Kamakawiwo'ole

Release Date June 26, 2007
i LOVE HIS MUSIC AND THIS DID NOT LET ME DOWN. i LOVE IT

CD-Charts Position 4
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In Dis Life

CD-Charts > Music > Pacific Islands
by: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Release Date December 20, 1996
The Ultimate IZ album, striking a chord in ones soul, an illuminating collection of wonderous music from a wonderous clime.

CD-Charts Position 5
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Gently Weeps

CD-Charts > Music > Pacific Islands
by: Jake Shimabukuro

Release Date September 19, 2006
Great performances. Jake uses the uke's made by Kamaka of Ohau. Beautiful tone.

CD-Charts Position 6
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E Ala E

CD-Charts > Music > Pacific Islands
by: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, IZ

Release Date October 01, 1995
Nothing can top "Facing Future" but, this comes in as my 2nd favorite IZ album.

CD-Charts Position 7
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Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters

CD-Charts > Music > Pacific Islands
by: Various Artists

Release Date May 23, 1995
This is a solid greatest hits collection, with perhaps only one or two clunkers in the bunch. Very mellow, and great for listening to at work (especially if you work in Hawai'i, I suppose).

It's a cliche to say that discs like this take a listener to the islands, but it's a popular sentiment for a reason: This CD is like a vacation to Maui that you can take any time.

CD-Charts Position 8
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Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Collection, Vol. 2

CD-Charts > Music > Pacific Islands
by: Various Artists

Release Date July 27, 1999
Bought a copy for a trip to Kauai. Listened to it while I was there and now all we have to do is slip the disc on to be transported back to the islands (at least if we keep our eyes closed and try real hard to imagine).

The music is sublime.

CD-Charts Position 9
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A Lifetime of Song (1951-1982)

CD-Charts > Music > Pacific Islands
by: Marty Robbins

Release Date October 25, 1990
I love Marty Robbins...wish I had a video of all his music. He was an outstanding performer and wish I been able to see and hear his music live.

CD-Charts Position 10
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Ka 'Ano'i

CD-Charts > Music > Pacific Islands
by: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Release Date February 16, 1999
Heard a song on the radio and had to have the CD. Did a search on Amazon, of course they had it, and placed the order. Before I knew it, it was in my mailbox and the CD was wonderful the hear. It made me want to go to the islands.