did-you-kno: In 1988, the late Israel Kamakawiwo'ole called a sound studio at 3am, said he had an id
did-you-kno: In 1988, the late Israel Kamakawiwo'ole called a sound studio at 3am, said he had an idea, and asked if he could come record. He was so polite, the studio owner said yes even though it was late. He showed up 15 minutes later, sang and played his ukulele, and recorded ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ in just one take. It is now the most requested version of the song by far. Source Source 2 -- source link