Prince Tui Teka - Before the next teardrop falls

[@Tenjho666]

Doesn't matter if you're Pakeha or Maori, you can't help but love Prince Tui Teka and everything he was. (Pakeha here, by the way.)

[@aperaruapeeta4309]

To true bro.

[@zackfreakley2310]

Pakeha, Puha, Lemon&Paeroa. ONE LOVE.

[@user-wz4hr5xu4k]

@@zackfreakley2310 lol

[@mayleneharrison691]

Aww would you believe I was a kid in the 70s he stayed next door on Fisher cres in East Tamaki loved it could hear him.sing at the ET or flying jug back in the day. The best times heaps of adults having parties loved the sounz. Im 65 now miss the ole days💯😊😊

[@jimpeers4852]

Yeah. I used to enjoy seeing him at the Tainui tavern.

[@deborahchand3568]

2024 I still love listening to you ❤

[@againstallodds6407]

Samoan here! My fam use to Jam Prince Tui Teka at the oldies drink up all the time❤️ The memories 😢

[@bernienikora9336]

A bloody legend. Just loved him. A real entertainer. Simply the best.⚘❤🙏

[@nicky2937]

Still listening to this legend in 2023 and he still brings joy. Even though I hear the same old jokes year on year, it still makes me chuckle. He never made fun of anyone - only of himself. And THAT is the key to true comedy!

[@MarcosAlvarez-d1x]

I ❤ his songs :) from Brazil ❤

[@Ev1LAng3L13]

Awesome video. Reminds me of my Mum and Dad. They would tell stories, when Prince Tui Teka would play at the Ellerslie Oaks Pub, in Auckland. Where my Parents both worked. His Charisma, Jokes, just Tui Tekas, Persona. Just a Lovely man, My Mum would say. A kind man, with a Big Heart. He touched alot of True Kiwi New Zealanders, with his Music, and His Lovely voice.

[@robintioke9017]

Im 54 now and i still love this music. I played in a band with Dave many years ago so miss him

[@lys7655]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@danielstretch3959]

My dad was there somewhere in the crowd 🤣😂

[@magnumgaming7275]

I'm his late relative can you tell me what he was like?

[@AsFewFalseThingsAsPossible]

Who was in this band ?

[@alanbrimblecombe2283]

R.I.P.big fella=you were a big part of all our home partys as a child,an era long ago but rembered with a tear and a smile.xx

[@adjmbb5109]

I miss him

[@troythehorse]

i remember my dad doing this song at the kaitaia country music festival in 1985 at the community center.. best memories ever..

[@Countrynz]

Who is your Dad because I was there?

[@allanjcarpenter]

Now, that’s a man born to entertain. All hail the Prince!

[@stephenfoley9902]

I’m 35 and I love his song and he died in 1985 and his wife Missy Teka was the best Guitarist in the world

[@kevinplacid9351]

his distinctive voice know it anywhere didnt appreciate his entertainment value until i got older love him thank you sir prince tui teka

[@Dubstep8cheese]

The pakeha's face when he's about to start the song is priceless! :')

[@harrycurrie9664]

Loved the guy but he could be more than a little crude at times.

[@patricknepe8850]

They like what did he say lol

[@bones8961]

Beautiful man, beautiful voice, great sense of humour 👏

[@elisapetaaati6414]

Non Maori but grew up listening to his music and loving it.

[@lonokahiwa5565]

WOW! I'm from Hawai'i and never heard of this uncle before, but its SO CRAZY how much he looks, sounds, & acts like uncle willie K.

[@aperaruapeeta4309]

We all the same bro.

[@SophieMarouna]

ADDED NOVEMBER 30TH THURSDAY 2023 i am listening. UNFORGETTABLE legend of a man. LOVE ALL HIS SONGS and PEARLY THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR MUSICAL CLIPS WITH US SOPH

[@jeremyfergusson1602]

Cheers prince never heard such great song with pure music n joy cheers brother Billy tee and you were trouble together in a good way 😀

[@lucinazimmerman1505]

Awesome maori singer,and great entertainer to many people love him singing maori songs.first heard a song of his TUI teka from my uncle our dads brother Syd when he came to visit us at our home in the far north brought his music tape deck with him and uncle played TUI Tekas song For the life of they to us and i liked him singing straight away soon as i heard his voice singing.was awesome sounds,and his sense of humour.just magic music.thankyou for sharing.Rip TUI Teka and his wife Missy Teka.to their family's big hugs to yous all.🌀🍀🌿💚🩷❤️🧡💙💛💖💜💝🐦🕊️🦋🪶🪷🎸🎷🎤🎶🎧🎵🎹🌟🎀🦋🎀🦋🎀🦋🎀🦋🌈🌺🌎

[@Staffys4Lyfe]

I was born in Rotarua but raised in Qld most of my life and my uncle Allen use to listen to prince all the time and told me we were related to prince tui tea and when I knew he passed away I actually wrote a letter on xmas eve to him and asked him to send me a barbie for Christmas lol don't know why I use to think he was my maori Santa Claus..i was 6years old..till this day I still remember his beautiful voice..thank you for the barbie hehe and the great memories I have of my uncle..xoxo

[@piper21020]

Loved listening to him when I was younger and still do today. There will never be any one like tui, Howard Morrison, Billy t James and dalvanius.

[@vtecpreludevtec]

mariana eleylisten to Dals Aussie band,Dalvanius and the Fascinations,better than usa r.n.b.

[@papawilliamabraham-ll1rg]

Awesome man one of the best singer from New Zealand has talent massive you sir❤❤❤❤❤

[@judyseager4450]

Nah mehe mai bless the lord ❤️ 🙏 ka pai have fun in world 🌎 past on in life ka keti moari Ora prince Tua Tena pai

[@garycooper6947]

Thank you jesus from new Zealand island s ✝️✝️✝️🌈❤️

[@truesmama3595]

Love this song. It reminds me of my nanny and grandad I love them both to bits. I remember them playing this song like it was yesterday.

[@hunz81]

so miss that green, green grass of home...thanx for all the good music Prince Tui Teka, his band and his beautiufl wife Missy xo

[@skinbone29]

When I was young my grandpa always listen to Prince Tui Teka's music,My favourite song is,,, Oh Mum I Loved. all the way from Samoa...

[@wairakei]

so weird.... i spotted my nans sister in this clip with her mans back in the 70's lol....wowwie!!

[@colleensmith7855]

11

[@fredneuman4574]

7

[@galaxyblade4728]

Your nans sister and her man were considerably effin fortunate to watch this fala live! Lol JEALOUS AS!!

[@tralaa4988]

G I grew up listerning to this with my papa , and now when I have kids in the future I'm always gonna play this ✨❤️bring back the memories aha x

[@jefferyholland8019]

I love you Prince Tui teka what a genius we need more entertaining people like this legend where are all don't be whakama anymore come on whanau

[@chevyvictor]

back then when there was only 2TV Chanels in NZ and everybody watched this and Billy T

[@chaingang8494]

We couldnt go anywhere without the oldman bangin some tui teka 🔥🔥🔥😍

[@LizCarter-eb4zu]

He was an exceptional person, musician and all round wonderful guy. Sadly missed.

[@lindaanderson5197]

My hometown Tolaga Bay ❤️❤️❤️and Tui Teka..

[@MeleTonga-m2f]

BIG GUY WITH A BIG HEART !! ❤️💙💜💖💗💘❤️💙💜💖🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tavita8699]

Prince Tiu teka a kiwi legend so sadly missed.

[@7884golfguru]

Have seen the legend live many a time back in the day,bloody awesome live.

[@otipivitis5467]

I grew up listening to him . Before any of the 90s 2000 Pacific reggae artists.

[@rehua777]

Kia ora. I studied with his daughter Missy last year and she really played him down but we just loved his voice, his ahua and his jokes. From another east coastie. Ngati up

[@taylorperese2445]

Just love the Prince and his beautiful Voice.RIP ❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤WATCHING FROM MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 🇦🇺 🪃

[@yvonnedette33]

I remember going to see him at the Manawatu Hotel in Foxton back in 1976 - I was so in love with his music. He was the best !!!!

[@fookutube501]

How old were you back then,if you dont mind me asking?

[@martinsparrow150]

My first year of high school at manawatu college

[@zabaleta66]

Haha....the Mani!! I'm a Manawatu College old boy too!

[@martinsparrow150]

Bit young for the pub in 76 but was my first year at the college there

[@tonyandgayjaggard1204]

Love Prince Tui, wonderful voice, funny as

[@mikeyooooooo7]

I am a ex patriot. Lived in Aussie since i was 13. I fkn love this stuff !!!! Reminds me of home, Mum, good times, pork bones, and water cress!!!

[@abrahamallen4506]

Wen I was a young fella I went with my mum and dad out for dinner and I remember prince tui Teka performing it was so cool back in the early 80s out in otahuhu loved it miss you our maori ❤️

[@ocevicheband502]

I love Tui big time😏🤗😉 Poneke ,KIWI IN Oz.

[@spslap5771]

Remember he fell off the elephant.

[@cjkupa]

Prince was a regular at the Mayfair Hotel in Hastings, such an entertainer and the crowds were always a friendly mix of Maori's and Pakeha's

[@itsjustme9354]

Mum and my late father saw Prince Tui Teka live at the Milford Marina it was the good days 😊

[@jaayenuggs4861]

This is what a show was about. Local supporters, some stand up comedy and an awesome concert.

[@MatthewSands-e3g]

The man ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nolamuller7907]

I only ever saw him three times in person, but each time was a grear experience and what fun he was.

[@alosinawulf5575]

Never forget his lovely, humourous n entertaining demeanour - my first record I bought was his back then when he was popular an amazing talented man.

[@ruastacey9065]

Im 72 now and still playhis tracks

[@brianbezett7976]

i was also about 17 ..When the prince come too Alexandra south Island ...Live 4ever prince Tui Teka..

[@cambluvsdlb]

Cheeky Bugger. Gosh I would have loved to see him in concert. Get a load of the non-smiling blondes. I am pakeha and love his humour. Just one of the best. Along with Billy T, not NZ without them.

[@5spdstang]

I was a young Canadian lad, and always looked up to him(and Billy T)....both gone too soon :(

[@bulldogs8245]

Carol McCourt i87

[@anniebrooks1659]

Carol McCourt true that

[@AnnTahitahi]

I am always drawn back to the man of jandals....arohamai Tui and Missy, both together again singing it up for the whanau above!

[@k.e.k.kfamily1828]

Ann Tahitahi a aw au cvv9pr

[@Kev80ification]

Hell of a performer

[@zes2104]

wow...so pleased to see this wonderful entertainer posted on you tube. brings back so many fond memories of my upbringing amongst the maori and island community in south auckland. ka kite ano.xxx

[@Maoribrotha]

This rocks!!!! Prince was the man...I think I'm gonna dress up as him at the Wellington 7's!

[@ozzyrock1523]

Wow love you I'm crying I love you I'm crying I love you bro

[@pumpum3740]

I'm Filipino but man I really admire this man ❤️❤️💕💕

[@ninjah453]

Kiwiz for ya love 😊

[@trina415]

That voice is just beautiful happy memories

[@albertpatterson3675]

New Zealand is a long way from Texas, but I know Freddy Fender would be would be impressed with this version of his song.

[@mojomoore1]

Real Kiwi History of the 70's Thanks, I've watched this heaps...Ka Pai..

[@makomaker3529]

I wish you could come back to us before the nxt tear drop falls. Love you always Aunty Lizzy

[@marieandrews8115]

in the 80s growing up this uncle always stay with me and our dad,...Hes nyme be Smithy-Andrews ,...then rolls them eyes & grins like it was just yesterday days,... I live in Taumarunui with the three children and my frist-grand-child nyme Jaziah xoxo RA WHANAU tgc

[@jedlahaye4765]

He used to play at the Mayfair pub in Hastings New Zealand many many years ago,I was privileged to b there on many occasions,great singer and entertainer

[@lucyfraser1980]

jed la haye zaria It's an illution

[@chevyvictor]

NZ only had 2tv chanels back then. everyone in NZ use to watch this, we use to talk about the show the next day at work, skool :] always love those old times

[@KVF6363]

love it...a musician and a comedian...love it haha...a Legend

[@victorhooper1467]

I keep this in my favs so I get a glimpse of my Mum(1.01 on the left) enjoying herself at the time. Yep the Tolaga Inn. Awesome ! Left home in early '79 so missed this show. Bugger

[@gnawaserge]

thats pretty awesomre man

[@vtecpreludevtec]

Tacos Varios awesome Hastings pakeha

[@chaingang8494]

Tumeke breather 😃😆😊👍👆🔥🔥🔥

[@nuimyster1]

That’s priceless bro. Certainly a favourite. Even my 7 year old loves watching this.

[@victorhooper1467]

CHAIN DOGS chur bro.

[@AnGeLiCnZ]

He called put on smile on anyones face, awesome and sadly missed! Fan to all his songs :)

[@kerrymolloy5912]

yep youre right ,Tui ,Billy T Howrd morrison multitalented all and humour bar none!

[@alosinaaati1025]

My favorite artist love his music

[@penelopewilliams-todd5232]

Whanau fav of alll time. I can still see vivly in my mind, many a family who have left this earth..but sang Tui with passion.. Kei tepai

[@miriamathews-on9sf]

Childhood memories, R.I.P DAD I miss you❤❤❤

[@magnumgaming7275]

None of you will believe me but this man right here Is my grandpa's cousin I never got to meet him but I bet he was chill. RIP Whanau

[@stephenlawlor-z7c]

Still Awsome old school....ALL THE WAY

[@stevehughes1510]

Good fun music and skits, he was such a great bloke God bless him.

[@jezzabelle75]

wonderful entertainer, sd loss for new zealand and a particulary sad day for my family as my mothers sister died the same day leaving 2 very young kids without a mum ,,,, will never forget his or her memorium

[@NapaluMate]

Still remember you brother! Well done.

[@rhondarenata7680]

im only 8 and i love old school

[@weldieendemann6322]

Now you’re 15

[@weldieendemann6322]

You still love old school?

[@Carlosmacca03]

The true prince

[@FrankTIcedOut]

Uncle Prince 🇳🇿💯🍻

[@shazharwood1098]

❤❤❤

[@metuselamemaofa37]

2022.. chilling with me wife and kids.. beautiful day.. Rip legend

[@dianetepania7348]

I remember his show in the white horse in Auckland , it was my late husband and my Anniversary going back many years it was awesome

[@maurioraaotearoa5032]

Rest.In.Peace Mātua😇 😇😇 God bless to You and your Whāanau ki Aoteāroa

[@rickyd136]

Man what can I say, what an awesome man R.I.P Missy and Tui.Kia ora

[@JoanneBeechey-pp7bf]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheProGamerLovesRbx]

so nice🍲

[@chubz1648]

Love watchin tui teka ,reminds me of my koro,tuhoe nation

[@vtecpreludevtec]

Chubz16 my Mum is a Pakeha from Waikariemoana,child of the mist.

[@LiethRoberts]

❤in our day

[@rhondafarmer4824]

What a great singer who is greatly missed.

[@williamwright9079]

Still loving it!!!!

[@mzeroteeqz7885]

i neeeeed to find prince tui tekas for the good times i love that version!!

[@funkycraft1009]

I saw your last show in the rauwai pub in northland it was good thanks my bro

[@fogosiumoo]

thanks for posting tui teka's videos, love them

[@spslap5771]

4.09 to 4.11.❤

[@jimincairns]

He appeared in Kings Cross 'Persian Room' on quite a few occasions. One of the funniest guys I ever met!

[@davidututaonga7371]

Lucky you didn't know this beautiful ❤️ man existei then ... so sorry

[@sektotara6083]

haha must of been some good times back in tho's days in new zealand.. i remember my father and my uncles playing the gat and singing waiata (maori songs).. always remember them having such a wounderful time singing with your love ones

[@divinekiwi2012]

incredible kiwi with an incredible influence...bless you Billy