Melinda Schneider is a country music singer. She was born in Sydney, New South Wales, on 7 October 1971, and has performed on the stage since she was a child. In 1995 she won a Mo award, in 2000 she won a Golden Guitar award from the Country Music Association of Australia, and in … [Read more...] about Melinda Schneider [music videos]
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Marian Henderson [folk music, videos]
[Editor: Marian Henderson was a Australian folk singer who was popular in the 1960s and 1970s.] Marian Henderson – Morton Bay http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg8tD14ESUY Marian Henderson – The Streets of Forbes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJHObWawHL8 Marian … [Read more...] about Marian Henderson [folk music, videos]
Kookaburra (also known as “Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree”) [music videos]
“Kookaburra” is a children’s song, written by Marion Sinclair (1896-1988) in 1932, and was first publicly performed at a World Jamboree of Girl Guides in Frankston (Victoria) in 1934. This song is part of Australia’s folk music tradition. Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum … [Read more...] about Kookaburra (also known as “Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree”) [music videos]
Down Under (“I Come From a Land Down Under”) [music video, sung by Men At Work]
The song “Down Under” was written by Colin Hay and Ron Strykert; it was performed by Men At Work and included on their album “Business as Usual” (1981). It was later released as a single (1982), which became a #1 hit. The popularity of the song was increased with the release of a … [Read more...] about Down Under (“I Come From a Land Down Under”) [music video, sung by Men At Work]
I Still Call Australia Home [music videos, sung by Peter Allen and various artists]
Peter Allen – I Still Call Australia Home (written by Peter Allen) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV78XFdBTsk Olivia Newton-John – I Still Call Australia Home http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXpsw0VIPIo Mirusia Louwerse and Sam Moran – I Still Call Australia … [Read more...] about I Still Call Australia Home [music videos, sung by Peter Allen and various artists]
C’mon Aussie C’mon [music video, sung by the Mojo Singers]
“C’mon Aussie C’mon” was originally created by the Mojo advertising agency (Sydney) in 1978 as a jingle to promote World Series Cricket (the cricket series started by Kerry Packer as an alternative to that run by the Australian Cricket Board) as part of an advertising campaign on … [Read more...] about C’mon Aussie C’mon [music video, sung by the Mojo Singers]
The Two Man Band – Up There Cazaly [music videos]
“Up There Cazaly” was written by Mike Brady, to be used as part of an advertising campaign on Channel Seven to promote their televised coverage of Australian Rules football games. Mike Brady and Peter Sullivan (as “The Two Man Band”) released it as a single in 1979 and it became … [Read more...] about The Two Man Band – Up There Cazaly [music videos]
John Williamson – True Blue [folk music, videos]
“True Blue” is an Australian folk song, written by John Williamson, and released in 1982. The song has become part of Australia’s folk music tradition. The song has also been covered by various grass-roots Australian singers. John Williamson - True Blue (official … [Read more...] about John Williamson – True Blue [folk music, videos]
Advance Australia Fair [early music, videos]
The song “Advance Australia Fair” was written by Peter McCormick in 1878 and became the official Australian national anthem in 1984. Advance Australia Fair http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VuC3KcE66M Justin Peters – Advance Australia … [Read more...] about Advance Australia Fair [early music, videos]
Waltzing Matilda [folk music, videos]
“Waltzing Matilda” was written by Banjo Paterson in 1895. This song is an Australian folk song, which is part of Australia’s folk music tradition. The lyrics are available here. Slim Dusty - Waltzing Matilda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqtttbbYfSM John Williamson - … [Read more...] about Waltzing Matilda [folk music, videos]
Flash Jack from Gundagai [folk music, videos]
“Flash Jack from Gundagai” is a traditional Australian folk song. This song is part of Australia’s folk music tradition. The lyrics are available here, along with further information on the song.] Flash Jack from Gundagai … [Read more...] about Flash Jack from Gundagai [folk music, videos]
The Old Bullock Dray [folk music, videos]
“The Old Bullock Dray” is an Australian folk song, which is part of Australia’s folk music tradition. The lyrics were included in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905); a slightly different version was published in The North Melbourne Advertiser (14 March … [Read more...] about The Old Bullock Dray [folk music, videos]
The Wild Colonial Boy [folk music, videos]
“The Wild Colonial Boy” is an Australian folk song, which is part of Australia’s folk music tradition. The lyrics were included in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905). The Aussie Bush Band - The Wild Colonial … [Read more...] about The Wild Colonial Boy [folk music, videos]
With My Swag All On My Shoulder [folk music, videos]
“With My Swag All on My Shoulder”, also known as “With My Swag Upon My Shoulder”, is an Australian folk song, which is part of Australia’s folk music tradition. The lyrics are available here. The Seekers - With My Swag All On My Shoulder … [Read more...] about With My Swag All On My Shoulder [folk music, videos]
Johnny O’Keefe [music videos]
Johnny O’Keefe was a rock and roll singer. He was born in Bondi Junction, New South Wales, on 19 January 1935. O’Keefe founded a rock band (with Dave Owens), the Dee Jays, in 1956. His first big hit came when the band released the song “Wild One” in 1958, which O’Keefe co-wrote … [Read more...] about Johnny O’Keefe [music videos]
The Angels [music videos]
The Angels were a rock band (formed in Adelaide) which performed from 1974 to 2000 (and then re-formed in 2008). Their lead singer was Bernard “Doc” Neeson (born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1947), who joined the band after serving in the Australian Army. The band was … [Read more...] about The Angels [music videos]
The Dying Stockman [folk music, videos]
“The Dying Stockman”, also known as “Wrap Me Up In My Stockwhip and Blanket”, is part of Australia’s folk music tradition. As is common with folk songs which have been passed around by word of mouth, there are several variations of the same song in existence. For example, there … [Read more...] about The Dying Stockman [folk music, videos]
Bound for South Australia [folk music, videos]
“South Australia”, also known as “Bound for South Australia”, is a sea song, believed to be British in origin. With its Australian theme and wide popularity, it has become part of Australia’s folk music tradition. The lyrics are available here. The Seekers - Bound for South … [Read more...] about Bound for South Australia [folk music, videos]
Click Go the Shears [folk music, videos]
“Click Go the Shears” is a traditional Australian folk song. This song is part of Australia’s folk music tradition. The lyrics are available here, along with further information on the song. Lionel Long – Click Go the … [Read more...] about Click Go the Shears [folk music, videos]
Give Me a Home Among the Gumtrees [folk music, videos]
“Give Me a Home Among the Gumtrees” was written by Bob Brown and Wally Johnson in 1974. This song is part of Australia’s folk music tradition. Bob Brown - Give Me a Home Among the Gumtrees http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLWzPQmd5sc Bullamakanka - Give Me a Home Among … [Read more...] about Give Me a Home Among the Gumtrees [folk music, videos]
Botany Bay (also known as “Bound For Botany Bay”) [folk music, videos]
“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 … [Read more...] about Botany Bay (also known as “Bound For Botany Bay”) [folk music, videos]
Divinyls [music videos]
The Divinyls were a rock band (formed in Sydney) which performed from 1980 to 1997 (although they later re-formed, playing from 2006 to 2009). Their lead singer was Chrissy Amphlett (born Christine Joy Amphlett, in Geelong, Victoria, in 1959). Several of their albums ranked in … [Read more...] about Divinyls [music videos]
Peter Dawson [music videos]
Peter Dawson (born in Adelaide, South Australia, on 31 January 1882) was a popular baritone singer who sang professionally from the early 1900s to the 1950s. After winning various singing contests, he was encouraged to travel to England, where he received further training in … [Read more...] about Peter Dawson [music videos]
Dame Nellie Melba [music videos]
Nellie Melba (born Helen Porter Mitchell, in Richmond, Victoria, on 19 May 1861) was a famous Australian opera singer, who performed in operas from 1887 to 1930 (although she had sung on the public stage from 1884, her operatic debut was not until 1887). She studied under Pietro … [Read more...] about Dame Nellie Melba [music videos]
Masters Apprentices [music videos]
The Masters Apprentices were a rock band (formed in Adelaide, South Australia) which performed from 1965 to 1972. They originally came together in 1964 as The Mustangs, but changed their name in 1965. Their lead singer was Jim Keays (born in Scotland in 1946, migrated to … [Read more...] about Masters Apprentices [music videos]