“Botany Bay”, also known as “Bound For Botany Bay”, came from English stage shows in the mid to late 19th Century. With its Australian theme and wide popularity, it has become part of Australia’s folk music tradition. The lyrics are available here, along with some further information on the song.
The Outlanders – Bound For Botany Bay
The Sundowners – Bound For Botany Bay
Lionel Long – Bound For Botany Bay
John Williamson – Bound For Botany Bay
Raymond Crooke – Bound For Botany Bay
Mirusia Louwerse (accompanied by André Rieu) – Bound For Botany Bay
Additional resources
“Botany Bay”, Australian Folk Songs
“Botany Bay (song)”, Wikipedia
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