Had to share…
The song is a version of our unofficial national anthem Waltzing Matilda, the lyrics for which were penned by Banjo Paterson on a track east of Winton, in Outback Queensland.
It is sung in the Top End’s Kriol, a combination of languages said to have grown organically from the meeting of Aboriginal, European and Chinese people around Darwin.
WoolleyWorld
thanks for sharing this Virginia…great stuff!
Virginia McGowan:
Thanks I am just so taken with this. ! saw it on Facebook a few days ago someone? put it on …hope it’s ok here..
Heidi Mooney-Hill
I know this song. It is very interesting the way it is showed. I like it
Virginia McGowan:
thanks Heidi for you comment, I just added some info. from the YouTube clip site . lovely place to visit the top end , most unlike the rest of Australia where we are very urbanized… and getting more so…
eoconnor
what fun Ginny thanks for sharing Liz
Virginia McGowan:
thanks Liz , addictive listening to you tube …
KazM
Awesome Aussie Day idea
Superb Song Sung So Splendidly
Virginia McGowan:
superb, isn’t it Kaz?
Enivea
Goodonyermate!
Virginia McGowan:
she’ll be right mate.
gillsart
couldnt get any more Aussie than that !!
Virginia McGowan:
thanks Gillian…must put up a pic of the Combo waterhole..