The words for this song were taken from “Banjo” Paterson’s poem “Clancy of The Overflow”. It was sung by Wallis and Matilda on their album “Pioneers” (1980), and has been covered by various other singers. This song has become part of Australia’s folk music tradition.
Wallis and Matilda – Clancy of the Overflow
Wallis and Matilda – Clancy of the Overflow
The Stringybark Band – Clancy of the Overflow
Graham Rodger – Clancy of the Overflow
Reg Poole – Clancy of the Overflow
Slim Dusty – Clancy of the Overflow
John Schumann – Clancy of the Overflow
Additional resources
“Clancy of the Overflow”, Wikipedia
“Was Clancy of the Overflow a real person?”, ABC Radio National, 28 February 2014
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