ISBN10: 082642905X, ISBN13: 9780826429056, [publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London] Softcover Paperback. Even at four in the morning, the strip clubs and watering holes surrounding the Honolulu studio were still hopping. The recording engineer heard a car pull into the lot, and soon the biggest man he had ever seen walked in. When he stepped into the studio, the floated floor shifted beneath the engineer's feet. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole engulfed the engineer's hand in his and said, "Hi, bruddah."The product of that impromptu recording session, a delicate medley of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World," has driven sales of Facing Future to nearly two million copies. Each time the medley is licensed to appear in advertisements, in movies, even on American Idol, Mainlanders embrace it anew as a touch of the unfamiliar in their otherwise staid record collections. But in Hawai'i, a state struggling with the responsibility of its native heritage, Facing Future is much more. Gaining unprecedented access to Israel's family, friends, and colleagues, Dan Kois tells the remarkable story of Bruddah Iz and the album that changed his life-and his death. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was without a doubt the most popular and beloved singer in Hawai'i. His popularity stemmed not only from his music but from his outspokenness on issues of native Hawaiian sovereignty. This book presents an account of the ...
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ISBN10: 082642905X, ISBN13: 9780826429056, [publisher: Continuum] Softcover 2009. 1st Edition. Paperback. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was without a doubt the most popular and beloved singer in Hawai'i. His popularity stemmed not only from his music but from his outspokenness on issues of native Hawaiian sovereignty. This book presents an account of the life and music of this most legendary figures in contemporary Hawaiian culture. Series: 33 1/3. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: AVA; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 121 x 10. Weight in Grams: 144. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
[Olney, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2009]

Continuum Intl Pub Group 2009 Softcover New 1st edition. 188 pages. 6.50x4.25x0.50 inches.

ISBN10: 082642905X, ISBN13: 9780826429056, [publisher: Continuum] Softcover First Edition 2009. 1st Edition. Paperback. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was without a doubt the most popular and beloved singer in Hawai'i. His popularity stemmed not only from his music but from his outspokenness on issues of native Hawaiian sovereignty. This book presents an account of the life and music of this most legendary figures in contemporary Hawaiian culture. Series: 33 1/3. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: AVA; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 121 x 10. Weight in Grams: 144. . . . . .
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Continuum 2009-11-01 Paperback New Size: 6x4x0; New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Continuum, Date: 2009-11-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 2009. Continuum ISBN 082642905X 9780826429056 [US]