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Prince Tui Teka - 1983 Variety Show
Television (Full Length Episode) – 1983
Kicking off with his hero Elvis Presley's song 'That's Alright,' the late Prince Tui Teka delivers a classic performance in this TVNZ-filmed variety show (one of three specials). The Yandall Sisters back-up on the smoky, Vegas-inspired set. Tui sings his hit 'E Ipo' with wife Missy, and they pay tribute to the song’s Māori lyricist Ngoi (‘Poi-E’) Pewhairangi. The songs are peppered with warmth, humour and poi action (led by a young Pita Sharples), as Tui Teka confirms his reputation as one of Aotearoa's great entertainers. The classy Bernie Allen-led band includes legendary guitarist Tama Renata.
Ladies and gentlemen, presenting one of the most outstanding entertainers in New Zealand. As a matter of fact he’s been out standing over there for the past five minutes.– Missy Teka
Key Cast & Crew
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Acknowledgements
Music
Band: Tama Renata, Tewi Teka, Brownie Kapua, Stuart Pearce, Jimmy Warren, Joanna Spiers, Brian Biddick, Peter O'Gara, Arthur Cameron, Mark Spiers
Tags
- amen
- cinderalla rockefella
- e ipo
- for the life of me
- gold record
- guitar boogie
- harata coleman
- hector epae
- heed the call
- i need your love
- kata te manawa
- mere piripi
- missy teka
- mona lisa
- mr sandman
- next teardrop
- ngoi pewhairangi
- ngungu kingi
- once or twice
- pita sharples
- prince tui teka
- rewa rorason
- show band
- teddy bear
- te puawaitanga
- te puawaitanga o te iwi maori
- te roopu manutaki
- that’s alright
- the stripper
- tokomaru bay
- tui teka
- variety
- variety show
- walking in the sun
- yandall sisters
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