the bridge - deane waretini.mp4

[@k13mack]

Grew up as a kid hearing my uncles and dad sing this song while on the piss ..it was beautiful..miss them all so much now

[@serenity712]

Likewise I miss my whanau too all brothers are RIP they were all neat on the guitar always laughing n singing the cling if the crates

[@stephenrogan8914]

A TRULY GREAT song ,brings back great memories of my early life in New Zealand ,song will always be in my heart ,Steve in belfast ,Ireland.

[@mjafhalafihi03]

As a pacific islander growing up to this beautiful music....still listing to it 2018 just beautiful.

[@Kaikopere]

Although this video shows the little bridge on the Karioi reservoir at Wellington, Dean told me that the bridge George Tait was referring to in the song was the one at Auckland over the Manukau Harbour, between the middle class white suburb of Onehunga and the brown working class one of Mangere. The song alludes to the social bridge that was needed to to join the brown and white cultures. There are indeed strong tides that flow around the piles of that bridge, symbols of the social forces tearing at the unity of Aucklanders

[@steveharris5008]

+John Archer One of my favourite places for a sunday boil-up feed, coffe and a watch of the fisherfolk and occasionally the waka ama whanau... love the place and the song...

[@GumbootZone]

At that time, the dilapidated "old bridge" was probably still in use because of the 12 year strike in building the new one.

[@solephonic]

i remember driving across the old mangere bridge in the old man's holden, heading into town thru onehunga back in the day in the 70s.

[@kevinaolsen4202]

that was called the black bridge

[@richardbaker8543]

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[@damonopera4760]

My father Peter Noble played guitar with Dean, listening to this song brings back so many memories. I love you dad! I wish you were still here, but we will meet again.

[@jednoble8385]

damein noble we may be related if its the name from awanui

[@eileenoniyeilonlydavey3950]

This guy has a great voice shame he didn't do more songs he's got a fab singing voice

[@pauliengatai9749]

Was that in Christchurch mate I was a mate with Dean's son Kidwell doing the workingmen clubs back in the 80s 90s.

[@damonopera4760]

@@pauliengatai9749 My Grandfather was Oliver Peter Noble or Peter. He was back-up guitarist for Dean at some stage. Went on to play in a band called Vision Three.

[@damonopera4760]

@@jednoble8385 My Grandfather was Oliver Peter Noble, son of Monica Nathan.

[@kellychurchill9869]

1ST time I've ever heard this.... Absolutely stunned! And i'm a Pakeha/Maori Kiwi... in awe... fantastic!

[@michaelwalker2676]

A song good enough to build bridges between different cultures in New Zealand. Dean's voice soars high and true. Mike Walker.

[@sandylegge]

Michael Walker very true Michael its music that brings all New Zealanders together , this does it (healing )

[@Vixsniper]

Good Lord this man has a beautiful singing voice! Music to my Wairua 💜

[@senaholive8878]

Always loved this song since the 1st time it was 1st released and 30 years later I still love to hear it...Such A Powerful Song From One Of The Greatest Powerful Singer's..

[@kelsofire7366]

i was in a band called CHUR DOI back in the days and this incredible man use to drop in on us all the time and it was so freakn special ... the last time i jammed with this man was at the Tuakau tavern in the early to mid 90s ... arohamai taku tuakana x

[@leotatonga9423]

Wow! Really beautiful, I love the person who sing this wonderful song, watching from Samoa.

[@michaelwalker2676]

It is even better to see Dean himself on video. What an entertainer.

[@halihalihaidiho]

Still powerful singer So excited to see him singing at KaiTahu Kaumatua Dinner 2022 ❤

[@hqztonners]

I just love this great song!!!!!! Thanks for sharing it with us!!

[@fiamoors3407]

I love this song from the moment I heard it many years ago when it was first released,Such A Powerful Voice and a Great & Beautiful singer.A Favourite In Our Family.

[@walterwiniana]

That's a awesome copy of this song, really clear and sounds awesome, I love this song.

[@roimatataimana9560]

this is a legend song... my cuzzy Reg Mangakahia is part of the making of this awesome New Zealand anthem. preserved now for all time... LEGENDS GUYS. thankyou!!

[@solephonic]

classic tune. brings back memories. thanks for the upload.

[@michaelwalker2676]

Gripping trumpet playing and emotional singing by Deane Waretini, a special talent. I love the song and play it more than a few times.

[@trikshot6857]

I'm here because I wanted to know what was the number 1 song during April 1981 in nz and here I am chur chur

[@ENEG.BFORLIFE-wp4mg]

Just heard this waiata again and brings tears joy and wairua Remember my koro dancing with my nan at her 51st b day 26yrs ago. I can Remember the real aroha the real sprit of whanau at our marea (mangaro, bridge pa hawkes bay. )

[@shaunmeacheam6370]

good ole deane love this song listen often

[@ytsam12]

My grandad's brother. My great Uncle. I'm so proud!

[@janinehand-waretini4739]

this song was written when i was asleep on the floor off the great george tait home in panmure the song is writen about the bridging of cultures between maori and pakeha\

[@teinaalomario9994]

Janine Hand-Waretini .....am sad not many no the truth who wrote and worded this song...a semi blind man...can hear him backing up Dean...a mystry to be unfold...

[@theministeroftherealtruth]

might of met your brother (forgotten his name) years ago maybe a cousin I'm sure he said he was his son...really nice guy!

[@janinehand-waretini4739]

@@teinaalomario9994 sorry doll i was threre

[@davidbloxham6114]

Just beautiful

[@lindascarborough5551]

Thankyou Meh, very close to my heart & very meaningful 🙏🙏🙏

[@tommyau2006]

always loved this song

[@MillieLiang]

absolutely beautiful

[@lynettebrady3246]

Beautiful Dean 💙

[@kalebharmon7781]

Proud to know this great guy 👌🏼

[@markeddowes1467]

Takes me back to my youth and a happier, simpler time in NZ ❤

[@m.elinorpoi4332]

I'm here in 2019...... Man this waiata brings back a lot of old memories from the past..

[@k13mack]

Beautiful memories of my mum an uncle's and aunties and family friends singing and drinking always having fun miss those days as a young kid with my cousins pinching there bottles an finding the money they dropped lol so thankful the music and memories remain

[@janinehand-waretini4739]

@@k13mack kia o0ra whanau

[@ralphcurrie5863]

Soooooo Beautiful !!!

[@taitibbitts7248]

Love this song one of my favurites in fact I love all his songs so beautiful

[@eileendavey4842]

I love this song it's so cool

[@paultreadaway102]

New Zealands top song of 1981 The Bridge it beat everything in the World even 2global massive hits in history like Bette Davis Eyes and Physical and one or two others,also amazing this isnt even in any top 100 list of the greatest songs of all time in New Zealand Music History

[@tonyclarke8569]

Beautiful song.

[@enteecee]

Ironically beautiful. It's an Italian tune, they weren't even an ally!

[@steveharris5008]

+ngaire curran not allies but certainly there is a strong kinship between the two cultures ...

[@brendanmorey4308]

Ennio MORRICONI composed it.

[@rodeoman1101]

Part way through the war, they changed sides and became allies.

[@makelinaheleta1054]

2022 listening to this beautiful music covid or not guess we'll overcome it regardless.

[@desrend]

my favourite NZ song

[@TWOVO1]

Malie, just heavenly!

[@aerehogan1313]

beautiful song

[@stephaniehiggins3945]

Beautiful voice

[@duckmysick5082]

Taku aroha, i aue, i aue Ki nga pou o te piriti Äki, pakia mai rau E nga tai kaha ra e Pukepuke, i aue Nga roimata e aku kamo I rite ki te ngaru Whati mai, whati mai I waho e, whati mai My concern is for the piles of the bridge, constantly pounded by the strong tides The tears well up in my eyes They are like the waves that break without ...e nga tai kaha ra e Pukepuke, i aue Nga roimata e aku kamo I rite ki te ngaru Whati mai, whati mai I waho e, whati mai.

[@sesiliawillis6096]

Thankyou for putting this up Love this song reminds me of my mom which was a favourite of hers in mid to ate 80s when I first heard it Still a favourite and l played this song after my first granddaughter was born as she is a Maori Tongan and Irish descent 💝💝

[@kantst617]

Best Aotearoa song ever...

[@bettystephenson7094]

so beautiful thank you

[@pr1nc3sswilson14]

This reminds me of the good moment😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌

[@princessk8226]

Beautiful 💯✔

[@davidvaafusuaga8190]

This is my favourite song of all Maori song.

[@patricknepe8850]

Massive love you dean waratini 2022

[@dizzyvalentine]

💜beautiful😭😭

[@8o8whitelightning]

ll silencio was written in 1965 by an italian Nini Rosso

[@SakiusaRatuloaloa-lz9pg]

Very emotional

[@alameinmokaraka5586]

Beautiful,

[@haydenstantiall]

Absolutely brilliant. Apparently the musicians were paid in KFC. Classic!

[@Cripsy_Stack4]

kia ota from australia but tauranga whanau ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@glenysreed4354]

😊❤❤❤❤❤😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@8o8whitelightning]

THE PRINCE TUI TEKA ,DALVANIUS PRIME AND DEANE WARETINI...MAORI MUSICAL GODS....

[@sylviaratahi7786]

Sylvia ratahi

[@paultreadaway102]

Add Billy T James,Sir Howard Morrison,Sonny Day,Bunny Walters just to name a few

[@GumbootZone]

Does anyone remember Kevin Black from Radio Hauraki singing "The Fridge"?

[@Dave5390]

Yes...I have it somewhere in my old tape cassette collection! And I see it is available on KZbin too!

[@christinetereapii940]

Hahaha yea

[@vitawilson8731]

just to let everyone know, this is my uncle Adrian aka Deane Waretini named after his legendary dad Deane Waretini

[@raygilbert3846]

Awesome.

[@joycope980]

He ataahua tenei waiata. ❤️

[@politicalcutz8789]

Taku aroha - i aue, i aue - Ki nga pou o te piriti Äki, pakia mai rau E nga tai kaha ra e Pukepuke, i aue Nga roimata e aku kamo I rite ki te ngaru Whati mai, whati mai I waho e, whati mai.

[@jmjm1920]

Maori language similar to Ancient Tongan Lapita Origin of Polynesia 🙏

[@atulasitani7246]

Love you Aotearoa 🙏oh my heart 💗

[@steveharris5008]

Anyone know who was the trumpet... sounds like God to me...

[@Francesca5748]

Kevin Furey played the trumpet on this.

[@stevec1972ad]

Love the trumpet!

[@brianlowe3529]

I thought there was only one bunny Walters Bless you both

[@raypaehua3873]

Awesome awesome

[@atulasitani7246]

Iaueee Aotearoa e ❤❤❤❤❤

[@bellaparakoti928]

Ka rawe tenei waiata me te kaiwaita

[@ourpeople-g7r]

whakatapua te hepetua o te rangi ngangapare waimere

[@jimmytamehana5154]

Another talent out of Whaka rewarewa,Rotorua

[@MrLinwood68]

Does anybody know where the scene in the video is?

[@AnthonyJordanWairoaboyNZ]

Im guessing Wanganui maybe...I recall another song that used the same setting....sure that was Wanganui...or Christchurch

[@MrLinwood68]

Thanks mate. I'm from Christchurch and I can't remember the place. I'm going to be horribly embarrassed if it is. It certainly has an up north look to it though I know Dean did live here down south. Thanks once again.

[@MrLinwood68]

Thank you :-)

[@jaredbooth2973]

Guessing it might be in zealandia in Wellington

[@ynot86able]

Karori Wellington

[@clementenua2313]

Prince Tui Teka ❤ now...walla 😊

[@drgrockster]

Not original. This tune is from 1965 composed by an italian named Nini Rosso and is called il Silenzio.

[@jallancam5503]

love great Kiwi music and this ranks right up there , awesome beautiful song

[@wairingiringidowns9214]

Hi brother long time no see love to patsy and kid waeita

[@twinturbohq]

got my vip pass to rotorua RSA to see the man himself

[@PhelanPaki]

Keep up yourwaiata

[@carlinwaretini2624]

chur, my Rangatira... Tuturu Whakamaua Kia Tiina! Haumi e Hui e Taiki e!!

[@janinehand-waretini4739]

kia ora

[@huiawhanau4584]

Kapai Matua D🤪

[@chloemorrison-clarke8500]

ko te ataahua tenei waiata.

[@iriezebby9692]

Ah yes Mangere Bridge

[@bu2u124]

Thought it was a Billy T James skit at first.

[@rekohu1musik]

Ataahua waiata

[@MichaelJohnson-gr8uz]

yellow ribbon round the old

[@rockers2rockers616]

John Archer...choice comments about NZ society then and more important now.

[@tangimetuangarima]

Brother Dean mean Maori 2 meke.

[@davidbloxham9920]

Classic Kiwi Song

[@francesleoniewarren1719]

Tu meke Dean..

[@navarroamat2664]

i tupu na te tamai oa riro e aai na oe te huai no ananahi aotearoa nui putapu te aau iteie himene maruru

[@millsyinnz]

The 1970's -- a great time for Maori music -- before hip hop and reggae ruined it all. Deane Waretini will always beat the hell out of Tiki Taane.

[@dm7626]

they're both good

[@sandylegge]

Makes u feel so good to be alive thanks dean xxxx

[@sandylegge]

Wonderful wonderful the sound he's the best