Jay Epae

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Jay Epae (born born Nicholas Epae in Manaia, Taranaki, New Zealand, 7 March 1933; died 25 July 1994) was a Māori pop singer from New Zealand. He moved to the United States in 1957. His albums were released on the American Mercury label until 1962, when he switched to American Capitol. In 1966, he switched to New Zealand's Viking Records. His single 'Putti Putti' was a hit throughout Scandinavia after Swedish pirate radio station Radio Nord picked it up. He toured there soon after its release. He soon after faded out of the spotlight. In 1966, he wrote a hit single for Maria Dallas called 'Tumblin' Down', which won her the Loxene Golden Disc award. He died on 25 July 1994 at the age of 61. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

top songs

albums

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50s Rock N' Roll Hawaiian Style

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Oldies But Goodies - '50s Hawaiian Rock N' Roll

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Memories Volume 1

Putti Putti (Mono Version)

Hold On Tight! It's Jay Epae

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Radio Nord & Radio Syd Topplåtarna från 1961-1962

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Ljuva Nostalgi 60-64

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Amv Hell 0 Soundtrack

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Wild Things Vol. 2 - Wyld Kiwi Garage 1966-1969

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Cannibal Stew

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In the Jungle Vol. 2

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Tio I Topp 1961

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