Originally Posted By friendofdd This was the final number for last season. New season starts on tuesday. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iDTmU82XR0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...TmU82XR0</a>
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 I loved that sappy segment. My favorite moment in it is probably when the black guy and the Asian guy smile at each other and give the fist bump that silently says, "Hey, we could have done worse than being cast as painfully obvious minority characters -- with zero speaking lines for an entire season -- on one of the most popular shows on TV!" That treatment of "Over The Rainbow" was conceived and originally performed by the late Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. When you click on the link that FODD generously provided, you get the option of viewing Iz' "official" video of "Over The Rainbow." It's worth a look. Can't wait for GLEE to resume!
Originally Posted By debtee < That treatment of "Over The Rainbow" was conceived and originally performed by the late Israel Kamakawiwo'ole > Yes it's fab isn't it inspector. I was looking for it on iTunes ages ago and then one day it just appeared! Thanks Fodd for posting that link. Go Glee!
Originally Posted By friendofdd Thanks for reminding us of "Iz", I 57. Wonderful music and a very moving bitter-sweet memory.
Originally Posted By Labuda Heinz - thank you SO much for the info on the Iz version. Wow, I *really* enjoyed his arrangement/rendition. Pity he was so large and died at a mere 38 years of age.