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Over The Rainbow - Wonderful World
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A new remix, recorded back in 2009, playing my Kamaka ukulele with Danna Moore on vocals and ukulele.
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a unique fusion of genres
The music of Michael Duran includes; "Collaborations" Projects with my Soundclick friends that I have had the honor to work with; "Homespun" Solo projects & Covers done at my home. live band recordings; 2000-2004 "The Shop" Heartbreak Highway 3 piece collab/studio recordings with; Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar, Synth, and Bass 1990's "The Knapps Cutoff Band" As Is Studio "open mic" and live recordings with; Marty Nicklin; Bass Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar & Synth Thanks to Nathan Bankston, Ray Garcia, and Chris Kenard for their fine vocals. 1980's "B'wana" salvaged tape recordings from my 80s club band. Dan Buck; Drums & Vocals Michael Duran; Guitar synth & Vocals Ron Olson; Bass & Vocals Bill Kramer; Lead Guitar
Song Info
Genre
Pop Cover Songs
Charts
Peak #53
Peak in subgenre #2
Uploaded
April 11, 2020
Track Files
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MP3 10.8 MB 320 kbps 4:43
Story behind the song
Danna is playing her ukulele on the right channel, and I am playing my kamaka on the left channel. Danna's vocals shine though this entire song with Hawaiian grace that Iz would be proud of. Mahalo! "Somewhere over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" is a medley of the songs "Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and released on his albums Ka Ano i and Facing Future.
Lyrics
"Over The Rainbow / What A Wonderful World" Somewhere over the rainbow way up high And the dreams that you dream of once in a lullaby Somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly And the dreams that you dream of, dreams really do come true Someday I'll wish upon a star, wake up where the clouds are far behind me Where trouble melts like lemon drops High above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me Somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly And the dreams that you dare to, oh why, oh why can't I? Well I see trees of green and red roses too, I'll watch them bloom for me and you And I think to myself, what a wonderful world Well I see skies of blue and clouds of white and the brightness of day I like the dark and I think to myself, what a wonderful world The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky are also on the faces of people passing by. I see friends shaking hands saying, How do you do? They're really saying, I a..." I love you I hear babies cry and I watch them grow, They'll learn much more than we'll know. And I think to myself, what a wonderful world. Someday I'll wish upon a star, wake up where the clouds are far behind me Where trouble melts like lemon drops High above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me Somewhere over the rainbow way up high And the dreams that you dare to, oh why, oh why can't I?
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KeithMitchell
Jul 15, 2020
A really, really good version of this classic. Heard lots of different versions over the yrs but this is a very original take on it. 'Brilliant' is what I would say to this.
AlexisPatrick
Apr 11, 2020
Completely beautiful!!!! Great vocals and fascinating music. Superb work!!!!!!
Tony DeLecce
Apr 11, 2020
Excellent. Im very familiar with Israels version. Musically right on. Vocals are beautiful.
Jiri Hajek - composer
Dec 01, 2015
Splendid song, full od poetry, voice is lovely!
DOOMTRAINmusic
Nov 20, 2015
A really nice re work of this song, great Colab !!
Sounds by Ramolly
Oct 14, 2015
Wonderful sound, perfect instrument to compliment a beautiful vocal, superb performance!!!!
Rodrica Rudge
Aug 04, 2015
Wonderful job! Lovely vocals and superb playing on the ukulele
Gone4
Aug 03, 2015
What a cool cover and so wonderfully done in this style..great complimentary ukelele and vocals!
KAUL
Jul 28, 2015
Excellent job on these old classics I think George Harrison once said "Everyone should play a Ukulele" The sound of yours carries this song perfectly. The vocals are immaculate and both combined complement each other and make for a true collaboration. Well performed by both of you!
gabe stenziano
Jul 26, 2015
oh man did this hit the spot! what an awesome approach to these songs, the vocal is outstanding, your voice is so expressive, full of emotion, and simply beautiful. i don't recall ever hearing a cover i've enjoyed more. lets see, its creative, beautiful, and totally moving. the ending gave me goosebumps. hats off guys
A real two-fer, both in terms of talents and the music itself ;) Fantastic performances and arrangement!
To cool cuz :)
Morten Gjermundsen
Jul 15, 2015
Over the rainbow. Love this song. Really nice work on the ukulele Michael and great vocals by Danna. So beautiful! And then Wonderful world. Wow! Excellent work!
Bob Forbes
Jul 15, 2015
Great medley Danna & Michael! Beautifully done :)
Alan L Cole
Jul 14, 2015
Wow - beautiful! You better be good to attempt "Over The Rainbow" and you guys did an awesome job! Then "It's a Wonderful World" would make Satchmo smile. The ukuleles and Danna's vocals are great. Super production - awesome Michael and Danna!