[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] Hints To Candidates. Thatcher’s celebrated Election Song, as sung by him at the “Shamrock.” Tune — “Bob and Joan.” Candidates draw near, We often have elections; Listen, and … [Read more...] about Hints to Candidates [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
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Colonial Education [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] Colonial Education. New Original Song, written and sung by Thatcher. Tune — “Drops of Brandy.” Oh, what a discussion there’s been, On the subject of State Education; Some … [Read more...] about Colonial Education [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
The Unsuccessful Swell [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] The Unsuccessful Swell. An Original Song by Chas. R. Thatcher. Tune — “Bow wow, wow.” I’ll sing now of a fine young swell, Who in a ship did sail here; And came and made his … [Read more...] about The Unsuccessful Swell [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
“It’s All Right” [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] “It’s All Right.” New Original Song — Written and Sung by Mr. C. R. Thatcher. Air — “Speaking Automaton.” What curious expressions are going The round of the colony now; And … [Read more...] about “It’s All Right” [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
Life of a Colonial Quack Doctor [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] Life of a Colonial Quack Doctor. New Original Song by Thatcher. Air — “Tatur Can.” I’ll give you my whole history now, Pay attention everyone, And I’ll quickly tell you … [Read more...] about Life of a Colonial Quack Doctor [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
The Digger’s Grave [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] The Digger’s Grave. The sun brightly shone upon gully and hill, And our party were all in high glee; For we’d stumbled at length on a piece of good luck — The lead we’d long … [Read more...] about The Digger’s Grave [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
The Bullock-Creek Picnic [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] The Bullock-Creek Picnic. New Original Song, written and sung by Thatcher, with great applause. Tune — “Kitty Jones.” An excursion in the summer is a pleasant kind of … [Read more...] about The Bullock-Creek Picnic [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
Stephen Cain [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] Stephen Cain. Parody on “Tubal Cain,” by Thatcher. Oh, Stephen Cain was a nice young man, And he went to Bendigo; In the days when Eagle Hawk was young, About three years … [Read more...] about Stephen Cain [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
John Chinaman’s Marriage [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] John Chinaman’s Marriage. A New Original Song by Thatcher, as sung by him for 400 nights. “Tune — “County Gaol.” Good people all give ear, I pray, To what I am about to … [Read more...] about John Chinaman’s Marriage [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
The Green New Chum [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] The Green New Chum. New Original Song by Thatcher. Tune — Nice Young Man. Come all of you assembled here, Just listen for awhile, I’ll give you my adventures now, At which … [Read more...] about The Green New Chum [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]