Kamakawiwo'ole, also known as IZ, is remembered around the world for his rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," which provides the soundtrack to today's Google Doodle video.

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - After nearly 30 years since its original release, Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwaole’s “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” hit over one billion views on YouTube.

They toured Hawaii and the mainland US and released 15 successful albums. Late one night in 1988, during an impromptu recording session, Iz made his first recording of Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

Israel “Bruddah Iz” Kamakawiwo‘ole’s classic medley of “Over the Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful World” was added to the National Recording Registry today.