Neil Finn with Jim Carter - Blue Smoke (Anzac Day/2015)

[@barbarahickey5912]

How lovely was that! And how lovely is Neil ❤️

[@cnking38]

Watching this today 25.4.20 and I had a little tear.

[@tjsurferboi8565]

Wow this is amazing! My grandmother played this on her piano every morning..rain, hail or shine. I had no idea of the meaning behind this song, but I did know she sang it for my Grandfather and all the boys that didnt come home. Also, credit should be given to Mr Matariki Smith of Nuhaka as the original composer. #MaoriBattalion

[@jamierobert2386]

So lovely was that song and rendition. Neil you were so gentle and respectful with Jim. Such a lovely man you are (as always).

[@Huhana62]

Thank you, I was friends with the composers daughter who passed away awhile ago and this Waiata always reminds me of her

[@candysmith7611]

Wouldn't have missed it for quids :) lovely respect Neil.

[@kristhompson8112]

Only just spotted this.. Thank you Neil for rescuing what I see as part of the New Zealand musical story. While it might have been ideal to haul Jim up to to Roundhead and sit him in front of some amazing vintage mic that suits the era, that is not important in this context. Your guys effort has shared a lost story that I did not no of till now, and there is got to be a song in that alone that echos in our Kiwi halls of fame .

[@bernbodel]

Thanks Neil Finn, I will have to show my 88 year old mum because she was an Aucklander and a young woman when her big brother went off to WW2. I am sure she would know that song too, just Gorgeous.

[@errolhooker4686]

Thank you Neil, you sung it with admiration and respect .

[@ProfittNoel77]

Just can’t stop listening to this. Neil thank goodness for you. Plus Jim

[@alex-annedwards4134]

The original writer of Blue Smoke was actually Matariki (Riki) Smith of Nuhaka. He wrote that song while in the army overseas and taught it to his regiment, which obviously became a hit. He just didn't register it on return to NZ.@Neil Finn, this song was written to express his yearning for his hometown of Nuhaka.

[@waythe43]

Alex-Ann Edwards my granddad would sing this to us I didn't realise how precious it was he was Dave Hughes from Nuhaka

[@waythe43]

Alex-Ann Edwards but still very humble or neil finn to do this

[@craigbenbow5546]

Thanks Neil, that is a touching tribute for both a legendary performer and our boys who never returned.

[@stephenbraid4514]

Neil what a great clip and fantastic exchange with Jim. The song, the images of those troopships, bought a tear to the eye. We continue to owe so much to those guys.

[@grandvue8131]

Thanks to you Neil for recording this for prosperity, fabulous to hear , Jim and you could have been on Tanza label together, would have been wonderful to have had Pixie with you too.

[@hollykirstensheldonkidd1683]

Such a wonderful slice of history, great work Neil, I loved it

[@shirleyczepanski7482]

Absolutely fabulous. What a joy to listen to. Thank you.

[@Bobsienz]

So gorgeous Neil, to do this.. and with Jim as well... This tune used to be played on the 1ZB Sunday request sessions, way back.. Thanks...

[@maggiep5180]

Nice one Neil and Jim.

[@davinalucas9275]

Beautiful🥰

[@wilsonmcphert]

Beautiful song and rendition. I didn't know about it, but am so glad I do now.

[@SingerTalents]

Wow this is remarkable, I hope that I can reach this age and can play like Jim.

[@suehoward3084]

Neil Finn, thanks for seeking out this wonderful opportunity xx

[@missbea62]

wonderful Neil

[@winedemonium]

Just lovely. Thank you

[@dendennz]

That was just plain blimmin lovely and YAY to have the incomparable Jim Carter perform for this new recording. Your vocals were lovely, Neil. Awesome.

[@gregoverton3755]

Well Done Neil!!! this is awesome

[@alittlebitoflight]

Wow. Really nice. God bless em both.

[@danifriedmaskey3383]

Wonderful. Lived in NZ for about 6 odd years - used to run the Warehouse Downtown's Ents department. Now back in darkest UK. I miss your valuing of history. Britain is largely past caring

[@ProfittNoel77]

Beautiful.

[@mikeweaver6242]

Damm , just damm. I have tears in my eyes. Bloody beautiful.

[@Stringtrees]

Lovely stuff Neil. See the film of the guys leaving on the troop ship with the song was very emotive.

[@dragondix]

Very touching.

[@johnporter647]

Neil well done and what a treasure you have created, just love it 😍 love ❤️ and all the best

[@lennonbedford8476]

Absolute gold! Tremendous

[@coltsvideo]

I wouldn't have missed it for quids!

[@zigzzagkiwi]

Splendid song Neil,its such a beautiful relaxing song and how you have reproduced it is such a no fuss manner its really authentic i think you have done a choice job cheers!

[@tomohia1428]

awesome

[@Melda6682]

This is magic !

[@MusicVidsBJG]

ha, not very often my hero Neil Finn is outclassed, but Jim is amazing. nice one gents, awesome x

[@guywalton2232]

Thanks - what a great exchange between the two of you and loved the way you did the song

[@donaldelley2802]

Thank you Tim for posting this little gem.

[@grahamrickit5608]

Beautiful!

[@roslynhita6149]

Hey ..theres a photo of my Dad in Jim carter vid @.55sec second on left..wow ..hes been dead for years

[@luciehita6653]

We've been proud of our Dad's music for 70+years and now our Grandsons are learning some of his 'Greatest Hits' in their ukulele classes at school. Music RULZ. Herena Hita

[@roslynhita6149]

@@luciehita6653 ..now if any of them can manage to sing like their Beautiful Grandmother ..wll heck ..we're talkin REAL MONEY!!

[@Ocelot1962]

What a lovely song!

[@petermateer]

Wonderful.

[@gilliw1]

Tears to the eye. Lovely

[@StuMcKinlay]

Magic ❤

[@artystarkey3289]

Nice one

[@kevinocooldaddy6239]

Goosebumps

[@murraymackellar3877]

Delightful!

[@raymonditi4596]

neil finn all class

[@hurricaneolga]

ahhhhhh bliss

[@brigzthemostHigh]

This song was composed by matariki smith

[@PaulLea]

Good on ya Neil.

[@janelloyd8453]

This is so beautiful Camille TeNahu sings it Blue Smoke in English 1st and Maori as beautiful to❤️

[@hellogirl5566]

RIP JIM ( OCTOBER 2022)

[@alittlebitoflight]

Amen.

[@Jameswallace21]

God bless u Neil Finn

[@peterespersen4693]

Neil could make any song sound good....

[@andrewkusabs1740]

The great generation

[@debonaire_nerd]

Richie Benaud lives on in Neil.

[@Mishon8]

Im pixies grandson tasman eyles

[@alittlebitoflight]

ANZAC Day 2024. Still my favourite ANZAC- related video, followed closely by this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3S6loOBmaelp5osi=EjopHTiKes8QvvUI

[@mahinarangi11]

Ruru Karaitiana did NOT write this song. He stole it from my Papa - Captain Riki Smith of the 28th Maori Battalion.

[@MiddleOfMiddleEarth]

Mahina Smith Kia Ora Mahina, according to my brief search, Ruru Karaitiana, did acknowlledge that someone else had written the lyrics .... "We were on the troopship Aquitania in 1940 off the coast of Africa when a friend drew my attention to some passing smoke. He put the song in my lap," said Karatiana. So, I believe, going by your comments, that friend was your papa Captain Riki Smith. I have acknowledge this on my Facebook page at .... facebook.com/TheHobbit.MiddleOfMiddleEarth

[@mikehunt5205]

nothing has changed most injustices done to Maori are by other Maoris

[@shannonbenson8921]

Good Lord, the straight-up propaganda we were fed! Lesson learned. Don't dare threaten to upend the US's apple cart.

[@meleanimatsonsingh9637]

Beautiful