That's quite remarkable for a rendition with one voice, accompanied only by ukulele.
It's become so popular, it is now the most requested version of the song by far, according to music publishing house EMI. His version of 'Over the Rainbow' has the poignancy of Judy Garland's and the shimmering vulnerability, but these days it's heard so often on TV and in the movies, a younger generation may only know Israel's version.