who sings the song that goes "somewhere over the rainbow"?

Question

what's the title of it and who sings it?

is there more than 1 version?

Answer 1

Favorite Answer

My favorite version of "somewhere over the rainbow"was sung by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, combining it with "What a Wonderful World" and accompanied by ukulele. Really poignant and sweet-- especially considering the life and early death of this very talented man.

This version was featured in the film, 50 First Dates

Answer 2

This song was written for the movie Wizard of Oz and in its original version is sung by Judy Garland who played Dorothy. However, there have been hundreds of artists who have covered this song: Willie Nelson, Patti LaBelle, Jim Cornwell, The Muppets, Ray Charles, Harry Connick Jr, Johnny Mathis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, Allison Kraus, Glen Miller, etc. One of the most popular versions right now is heard in commercials, movies, and tv shows galore- its by Hawaiian artist Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.

Answer 3

Words were originally from E.Y. Harborg, music by Harold Arlen, Judy Garland sings it. Yes there are several different versions. One that made Hawaii artist Famous name was Israel Kamakawiwoole.

Answer 4

Judy Garland

Answer 5

The late Judy Garland who was in the Wizard of Oz. Another version is by a late Hawaiian singer nicknamed IZ. Is a beautiful rendention.

Answer 6

The Wizard of Oz and Judy Garland

yes there are a lot of different versions.

Answer 7

The character named Dorothy sings it in the movie the Wizard of Oz. The girls real name is Judy Garland.

Answer 8

"Over the Rainbow"

Music by Harold Arlen

Lyrics by E.Y. Harburg

Dorothy was the original singer of the song. Many artists have either performed a version of it in concert or have made their own recordings of it (see source).

Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somewhere_over_the_Ra...

Answer 9

Julie Andrews

Answer 10

Judy Garland "Somewhere Over the RAinbow" and yes,MANY people have redone it