How Great Thou Art by Sir Howard Morrison

[ollypop1]

mis u uncle howie u r the best and ur music will be in the history books 4eva......RIP

[CBTinstructor]

I was Born & Bred in Wales. As most of you, following this link, will probably know, that like New Zealand, Wales has a history steeped in "Sheep Farming" and "Beautiful Singing".

This man, Sir Howard Morrison, is, in my estimation, worthy of singing alongside or in front of, any Welsh Choir.

A superb performance from a great performer.

Long May He Rest In Peace.

God Bless him.

[mattieach]

The best ever version!! SING ON HOWARD" how great thou art.

[maramaku]

Always a Gem RIP Howie the Maori

[jafaprincess]

Absolutely beautiful.

[naynos]

You know its a good song when it sends chills down the back of ur neck. Ive listened to 4 versions of this song before this one.....none have nearly the same effect!

I know why he passed, God wanted to have him sing in heaven. Beautiful.

[justwantlife]

he is too dead to be famous

[TheRowz]

E te kaihanga ka tuku whakamoemiti kia koe mo tenei ra, nau ra te rangi me te whenua me o raua wahanga katoa i homai kia whai oranga ai matou, nau te honore, nau te kororia, tenei te tuku whakawhetai kia koe. Amine.

[tommyau2006]

you can't beat this

[63thekey]

u can fill in the blanks yourself

[DerekWilliamsMusic]

Fond memories of a great artist. I played keyboards for Sir Howard on his New Zealand tour when he was Television New Zealand's Entertainer of the Year in 1982. He always filled the stage with his charismatic personality and fine performances, before large and devoted audiences the length and breadth of the country. Always quick with the quips, Howard dubbed me the "albino Maori" as the only Pakeha in his otherwise all Maori band. Rest in Peace Howard.

[lornietrio]

Thank you for this posting - I love it

Love an ex Kiwi in Perth!!!!

[lurchy]

rest in peace unci howard

OBE - Ordinary Brown Entertainer

[tiny171]

This was a sad time for me and my other two boys who lost their little brother mason at the age of 7 months he was a special little boy to me i will never forget mason he had a vey short life but he is now at rest rip mason daddy will always love you and will never forget you

[Evangeline220]

@tiny171 I pray God will comfort you and your family.

[TheRowz]

I give thanks & praises to the most high for this much needed rain, papatuanuku really appreciates it & so do we and our water tank... HOW GREAT THOU ART

[Golfzoner]

This song was played at Edna's funeral, what a masterpice sung by a genius!

Thanks - Old Brown Eyes.

[gjpenetito]

Makes my soul lose balance.

[nosleinad7]

I wish I could find his rendition of this great hymn on iTunes but it doesn't seem to be there.

[weeonex2]

This man is a legend in his own right....the power of his voice as he sings this song sends me into goosebumps everytime!! Sir Howard, you will live on in the lives of many through your music as well as the beautiful memories for so many with this song. What a man!!!

[briggitbro]

You just cant beat that. Im 16 and I love it.

[babyjadylovesyou]

this was played at my dads funeral, wonderful song.

[fairmontxf87]

It's the best song ever as far as new zealand legends of music goes. You cry and smile when you hear this song. It triggers all emotions at one time so powerful you can't fight it.



[jmmd56]

Undoubtably new zealands greatest entertainer..R.I.P Sir Howard..

[SuperGINOLA14]

Would love to hear him sing it in Maori!

[leopold18481]

Sir Howard Morrison was one of the most memorable singers in New Zealand, his quartet was equally outstanding, and they all enriched the lives of Kiwis, a great loss....Leopold in UK

[colinblogs]

Being an Atheistic heavy metal fan I don't mind admitting that Sir Howard certainly knew how to belt out a song.

[Guevaristas]

could you envisage a punk version of it? Or, would you rather stick with morbid funeral idea?

[bodonnavox]

@Guevaristas

both

[Eddierangi09]

the best singer! rest in peace man

[dioncassidy]

There are few sights that you can go to - where there is nothing derogatory said about the artist - this is one - is that a measure of greatness and passion or what....Kia Kaha Sir Howard..and I never use monarchial titles - but this great man has more than eanrt it.

[MsSouthernBella]

we all loved you Howard such a beautiful song

[auto2much]

churr uncle Rest in peace

[Guevaristas]

be great for a funeral

[DaniIsBetterThanYou]

Agreed. It's been played at every funeral I've been to.

[DefendingMormonism]

This is one of my favorite hymns. Beautiful.

[bagaay1]

Hi mrtuffydog just downoad the DownloadHelper and you can get all the videos and music you want.

I love this song & it reminds me of my mother & father as we grew up on the Howard Morrison Quartet.

[shanel3]

Moe mai ra i to moengaroa e te koroua.. He was and will ever be one of the greatest performers... Ma te atua hei maanaki, hei tiaki i to moengaroa matua

[mrtuffydog]

I would like to buy this song - how can i do that

[msra1]

i would recommend getting an itunes account. otherwise if you are in nz the warehouse will have many greatest of albums.

[mrtuffydog]

Thanks, however I already have an iTunes a/c and I particularly wanted just the one song to add to my collection. I will have to do it the hard way as iTunes did not have it.

[mybeybepaulie]

M0e Mai Ra E Te Papa I Agree Wid Al U Fellahz, Hez Da Man

[brassbandsrock]

R.I.P

U were awesome

[b280383]

moe mai ra e rangatira, te ua o te rangi

[EtagdoowHaras]

My heart melts when I hear this song, I listened to it for years & years .....you were the best Howard!!

[0beanie0girl0]

R.I.P Sir Howard... We seem to be losing our icons one by one... sad news to hear from California.

My love and thoughts are with everyone back home, especially your family

[Yamatification]

The question is, can we produce anymore great men like this ???

Things aren't looking good

[paorarokino]

We are Maori ,yes we can and we are serviving let's teach our tamariki, mokopuna well there is a big world out there prepare them so that Howard and all that went before him will be pround KIAKAHA

[nivlek010]

Truly great man and song

[halfblackposition]

RIP ....another good one gone xx

[nztrucker007]

RIP Sir Howard, another great one gone

[papahet1889]

rip bro bro gives u shivers hearing this even more now hes gone such a natural beautiful voice

[telelou7739]

Thanks for the wonderful memories Sir Howard

[Slaterations11]

He was truly a NZ icon, with one of the most natural and beautiful voice I've ever heard.

Will be truly missed!

Rest in peace Sir.

[hawea2008]

Haere Ra Sir Howard Morrison.

GOD called to his angles to bring forth only the best & your name came up....May your radiance shine over us all from up above. Rest in Paradise.

[sheld999]

he made us kiwis proud

[str8starbust]

loved ya dude!!! wht a voice wow!!

[angelena003]

thanks 4 being you xoxoxoxox

[PaulieMac77]

RIP sir howard

[starcade01]

RIP howie.

i never really appreciated your greatness untill you were gone.

But im truly blessed that you have left such an amazing legacy so it is as you never left.

[TinaMarieO5O7O9]

Nz farewells a legend today .

RIP Sir Howard Morrison ..xx

[SHKUXness]

a person whos one of the reasons New Zealand shines! a man with great talent will forever live on, an admirerer too many, an idol too a country.

moemoea,

ka aroha au ia koe,

kua haere ki to kaing tuturu

haere ki hawaiiki nui

hawaiiki roa, hawaiiki pamamao

haere haere haere atu ra

[0macka0sharp0]

wat a great man!!!!!!!!

[daffnz]

This gentle man was one of many great Maori entertainers who have now passed. He will always live on in everyone's home with his music. Arohanui Sir Howard Morrison keep singing those beautiful songs in heaven..You will be missed by many New Zealanders....

[hamsta44]

I echo many others. This always will be HIS song. It is the best of all!!!

[richnanz]

God speed old man say hello to my dad???many great memorys in the choir

Rotorua 1986!!!!!!

[worker356]

God Speed Sir Howard,you may be gone but what you have left us with is the music and the memories of a great kiwi artist,we all love ya mate

[misshoppityhop]

May god bless you in his dwelling house sir howard your legacy will live in us forever and ever you are our taonga which is our treasure to keep in the hearts of many that love you its not goodbye its until we meet again in paradise. XXX.

[tui274]

Every time I hear this hymn I think of Sir Howards version - the best.

A great man of great Mana which was felt by all cultures including mine - Hamo.

Malo Soifua Howie!! Manuia lou malaga!!

Eternal Blessings on your Whanau who are mourning for your loss but the Lord's gain in Heaven.

[lesagardner1]

you will never be forgotten singing this song  RIP Sir Howard Morrison

[rayglasslegend730]

R.I.P Sir Howard this is deffinetly your song yesterday today tomrow and forever

[teaniwa]

Thankyou Sir Howard for your songs and that awesome smile.

[scarjerunz]

RIP Sir Howard... ALways a pleasure listening to your music. May that always touch people forever!

[TinaMarieO5O7O9]

RIP Sir Howard xx

[checkylildarky]

chur bro

pain no more

may you smile always and forever

RIP

tahi rua toru wha

pukana

maori pride

[dexlowe]

He was my idol in my youth. Though I live far from home, he has in the 5 decades since I first saw him live been a constant reminder of NZ, and the beauty that Maori culture has to offer. His passing has made me fearsomely homesick. RIP, Howie. This pakeha will never forget you.

[pmataroa7]

Aere ra, e te tama ariki, rest in peace Sir Howard Morrisson Kia Manuia

[kractit]

Moe mai te rangatira....may god keep you .

[stevestoner13]

I always thought How Great Thou Art was to Howard Morrison what My Way was to Frank Sinatra.

[vurumai]

e kone ra

your have always been an icon and a legend

[whiteybird]

What a terrible loss to NZ. R.I.P Sir Howard.

[bzylizzy]

my deepest sympathy to family and friends of sir howard, what a huge loss to new zealand entertainment, gosh what a voice........

[johnlennonwolly]

RIP sir howard morrison, we will always love u :)

[Harleywatene]

N.Z loves you!!!

[xenongabis]

you will always be our uncle, we will miss you.

[CandleD]

Rest In Peace Dear Sir Howard. New Zealand has lost one of its finest entertainers and greatest men. God Bless You.

[zarddot]

less we forget

[wataharrison09]

Tena Koe e te Rangatira! Moe mai ra

[Jizel100]

R + i + P my qood sir

[seneiafeta]

Blessings to you Sir Howard, thank you for all the years you have contributed to your fellow man through your music. Rest in Peace. Truly one of the best New Zealand has ever had. Your legacy lives on for the following generations to enjoy. Thank you

[about1973]

You poured your spirit into your songs and made them even more beautiful Howard, and connected with people in a unique way - whether in an audience or in day-to-day life. New Zealand is richer for having had you amongst us Howard ... we'll all miss you!

To your Wife, Family, Tribe, Hapu and friends I extend my deepest sympathy.

[Attraente]

Kua haere ki to kainga tuturu

Haere Ki Hawaiiki Nui

Hawaiiki Roa, Hawaiiki Pamamao

Haere Haere Haere Atu Ra

Taku aroha kia Koe e Sir Howard Morrison

[Papajakey]

A New Zealand Maori Entertainer, who was an inspiration to all entertainers who strove to make their place in the a venue of music and entertainment, left the building quietly in his sleep, but your voice and professionalism will inspire Entertainers , Musicians in Maoridom, and Musicians all over New Zealand. HOW GREAT THOU WAS *** RIP***

*****SIR HOWARD MORRISON*****

GIVE OUR BEST TO** GERRY ** BILLY ** TUI AND RICKY**

[tupuc09]

haere friend and fellow muso your number 1 aroha nui

[nzdnapalm]

Rest In Peace Sir Howard. How great thou art.

[Plowcow]

rest in peace sir howie..

loved everyting you did, a hero of mine and my fathers.

[Texasteeth56]

RIP Sir Howard

[MrSetefano]

A legend and one of the greatest entertainers in NZ history, rest in peace Sir Howard

[andujan1884]

Thankyou Sir Howard, thankyou. You are a giant among us, you will never be forgotten, you are a legend. You are a true Kiwi.May you rest in peace dear man. God bless you. Kia Kaha

[theschizzledotcom]

Travel well, and rest in peace.

[nattnz]

Rest In Peace Sir Howard you will be forever in our hearts. You were an inspiration to us all! Say hi to Billy from me xxxx

[landlsmum]

Rest in Peace Sir Howard. My thoughts are with you and your whanau.

[hakaboogie]

e moe e koro, e moe i runga to tipuna whenua a Te Papaiouru. whai i nga tapuwae o ona tipuna.

[ynochk]

Thank you Sir Howard for your great contribution to NZ... RIP xoxoxo

[TempestFore]

RIP Sir Howard!

[Ryzon28]

Rest In peace Sir Howard.

[ngatikuriparadise]

E te Rangatira kua hinga koe kei roto e te wao nui o tane. Moe mai e te rangatira rongonui moe mai ra i roto i te ringaringa o te atua.

[Amethystnz65]

I will miss you and your awesome voice, Haere ra - til we meet again

[justjurys]

God Bless and travel well Sir Howard. You were generous to share your gifts with us as a nation. Thank you

[nnggaaeerree]

moe mai ra e koro

[JAFFABOB]

always remembered and never to be forgotten. Thanks for the beautiful memories

[Kingdonomics]

RIP Sir Howie

[thelma2520]

he totara teitei kua ngaro ki te po.

[MegaBee100]

RIP sir Howee xxx

[kiwimumx3]

Aroha to your whanau from ours, kia kaha!

[mischiefmaker666]

R.I.P Sir you will never be forgotten and will always be the best singer and entertainer has ever had no one wiil live up to the legend of you sir howard

[NASTY7forsale]

Sleep peacfully Matua and aroha to all your whanu. 

From a Welshman who's proud of your Aotearoa.

[realMAORImean]

R.I.P to the legend Sir Howard Morrison.

Our love goes out to your whanau, forever in our hearts.

[cxaxm]

goodbye Sir Howard, your music and voice will never be forgotten.

[daerrol]

R.I.P Sir Howard Morrison U Well Be Missed By New Zealand

[maoriboi85]

Moe mai e Matua Howard moe mai ra!

[reveller31]

RIP Sir Howard a sad day for NZ

[BenG9216]

you were an inspiration R.I.P. Sir Howard

[Skimt5]

RIP - What a Kiwi legend - One of a kind.

[billjackjane]

Thankyou for the wonderful music and entertainment, RIP Howard. We will never forget you.

[chapotto]

Thank you for the fond memories, a true kiwi legend.

[marm2k6]

sad to hear of his passing, may every song he sung be sung along side all the angels in heaven.. R.I.P Sir howard morrison

[speights44]

Long Live Sir Howrard...

Rest in Peace Brother..

[SayVarRee]

Rest in Peace bro. CHUR!

[sunflowery]

E te whanau pani, mihiaroha ki a koutou katoa i tenei wa pouri. Ma Te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki.

[karlanz]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift of music. Prayers to all your whanau.

[badn1ss]

OBE outstanding beige entertainer

RIP Howard and thanks for the memories

Arohanui to the Morrison Whanau

[deijahvu422]

RIP will never b forgoten!!

[kayennelib]

This always makes me cry, now even more so. RIP Sir Howard, a true gentleman and legend.

[rtk6875]

Australia salutes you Sir

[nzonscreen]

It's really sad news. There is a tribute set up for Sir howard on the NZ On Screen site - and links to a lot of Sir Howard and Billy T material.

[K1W1NO1]

A true Kiwi ledgend - RIP

[nazztube]

So Sad to hear this news ... love the man, his music and entertainment ~ Without a doubt NZ's Greatest entertainer ... this might be rare but I hope he's given a State Funeral

[sarangeboi007]

RIP Sir! From Korea

[charliesgirl23]

Great Song , Great man RIP Sir Howrd

[julykiwi]

RIP Sir Howard, thank you for the music.

[a1starnz]

another mighty NZ voice sent to sing with the angels in heaven ... RIP mighty man RIP

[theshortsistars]

So sad - Sir Howard Morrison a great New Zealander - RIP

[MountTutuEco]

A very great man Sir Howard Morrison - very sad news - Rest in Peace.

[katnz1]

A truly wonderful man. Thankyou for your legacy that you have left us. May your spirit soar as your body is laid to rest.

[hayley230able]

so sad RIP to a true gentleman

[justynfromnz]

Haere Ra.

[SirVyvah]

Moe mai i roto i te ariki E tama

[SashkaaK]

Very sad news. Rest in Peace Sir Howard.

[triathlete77]

RIP Sir Howard

[MikeReidNZ]

Sitting in London with a tear in the eye...RIP Sir Howie

[FoxyliciousQueen]

This song always bought tears to my eyes- even more so now...RIP

[kyliemariasolomon]

Rest in peace

[pmci020]

Peace out bro

[x0pashion4shoesx0]

Rest in Peace

[Karajim28]

"Kia Tu Tangata tatau katoa"

[titch2310]

How beautiful it is to hear the richness and amazing depth of the Maori language. May it never die and may our future generations continue to foster the language...Taini

[rangiuia21]

Just goes to show how precious our tipuna are and how we can learn form them. Howard Morrison is probably the most outstanding of all Aotearoa Entertainers. He is the a small man with a large heart and voice and I thank the lord in heaven for him but more for giving him to our country, Aotearoa!!!

He aha te mea nui? He tangata, he tangata.

God Bless Howard Morrison!!!

Happy Birthday the greatest entertainer who ever graced our planet

[lizwilsonnz]

Here are the Maori lyrics out of interest...

Whakaaria mai

Tōu rīpeka ki au

Tiaho mai

Ra roto i te pō

Hei kona au

Titiro atu ai.

Ora, mate,

Hei au koe noho ai

[InfiniteSky49]

The best version of HGTA.

[0ldShoes]

This was played at my nana's funeral.. it's been stuck in my head ever since, beautiful.

[ulinyrros]

Kiwi far far away from Home and missing Aotearoa!!!

[Yunginspirit]

His voice sounds so much richer, fuller and with more feeling when singing in Maori. Beautiful!

[dclate62]

This was played at my Dad's funeral.........brings it all back

[rodders188]

farken brillant

[bagaay1]

Thank you so much. I've been in Aus for over 30 years and have lost touch with our old time greats. Keep em coming

[jimfish88]

I have 3 or 4 versions of this song live from Sir Howard.. If you want them pm me & i'll send them to you.. upload them to youtube for me if you've got time because they're all fascinating. :)

[jmmd56]

aataahua beautiful beautiful sir howard

[macsewel]

Outstanding - and incredibly moving.

[Nevaehuhp]

awesome sir howard

[wilfiedog]

just fabulous! No-one can do it better

[harkerb]

the best version ever!

[jimfish88]

Indeed... you know.. after the applause & all the clapping they extend the song for an extra minute. =) .... The full song goes for 5 mins 12 secs... If anyone wants it pm & I'll send it.

[susannesmand]

ka pai sir howard