It is without a doubt one of the most popular songs to cover and this song has been my favorite since I can remember.
I always choose a special moment to play this song when I am performing at weddings. It just has the most beautiful, melancholic melody and takes me back to my childhood days.
"Over the Rainbow" is a ballad by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Yip Harburg written in 1939 for the well known film The Wizard of Oz starring the very talented actress Judy Garland as Dorothy. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and became Garland's signature song.
Why is this "old" song so popular I wondered?
The song is about hope, and that whatever bad times you are going through will soon end. I think this is the reason why we can all relate to it...the feeling of hope. There is always hope!
I do hope you enjoy my cover. Please let me know what you think of it.
Marelize