[Editor: This song, about Don Bradman, written by Jack O’Hagan, and sung by Art Leonard (also known as Len Maurice; real name, Leonard Arthur Morris), was released in July 1930 by Regal Records.] “Our Don Bradman.” [Transcribed from the music videos.] Who is it that … [Read more...] about Our Don Bradman [song, written by Jack O’Hagan, 1930]
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An Australian Song [song by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This song by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] An Australian Song. Come gather, brave Australian sons, And join us in a song, And if you like the way it runs Then make it roll along. For we can hold our own, we … [Read more...] about An Australian Song [song by Louisa Lawson]
The Harvest of the Flock [song by John Neilson (senior), 19 January 1887]
[Editor: This song by John Neilson (1844-1922) was published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 19 January 1887.] The Harvest of the Flock. Air “Babies on the Block.” Ho! brothers join in a song, and this our song shall be; Oh let it shout the chorus till it … [Read more...] about The Harvest of the Flock [song by John Neilson (senior), 19 January 1887]
The Song of the Shearer [song by John Neilson (senior), 6 November 1886]
[Editor: This song by John Neilson (1844-1922), with alterations by Cecil W. P. Poole, was published in The Adelaide Observer (Adelaide, SA), 6 November 1886. The original version of the song, “Waiting for the Rain”, by John Neilson, was first published in 1878.] The Song of … [Read more...] about The Song of the Shearer [song by John Neilson (senior), 6 November 1886]
Waiting for the Rain [song by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 23 November 1878]
[Editor: This song by “R.G.S.” — a pseudonym of John Neilson (1844-1922) — was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 23 November 1878. The song was published elsewhere, under several titles, including “Another Fall of Rain”, “Shearer’s Song”, and “The Song of the … [Read more...] about Waiting for the Rain [song by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 23 November 1878]
A Miner’s Song [song, 26 September 1938]
[Editor: This song was published in the “On the Track” section in The Northern Miner (Charters Towers, Qld.), 26 September 1938. The song mentions the Miner’s Right.] A Miner’s Song. My Miner’s Right is numbered nine one nine, And my tent is an eight by ten; I camp on … [Read more...] about A Miner’s Song [song, 26 September 1938]
A verse for Australian soldiers [13 February 1900]
[Editor: This article, including a song, pertaining to the Boer War, was published in The South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA), 13 February 1900.] A verse for Australian soldiers. Mrs. C. M. Williams, of Hackney, has composed an additional verse to “The soldiers of … [Read more...] about A verse for Australian soldiers [13 February 1900]
Hey, Geelong, are Ye Sleeping Yet? [song by A. J. Taylor, 15 February 1853]
[Editor: This song, by A. J. Taylor, was published in The Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (Geelong, Vic.), 15 February 1853. Much of the text is in the Scottish language.] Hey, Geelong, are Ye Sleeping Yet? Tune — “Johnny Cope.” Hey, Geelong, are ye sleeping … [Read more...] about Hey, Geelong, are Ye Sleeping Yet? [song by A. J. Taylor, 15 February 1853]
For the Fallen [sung by Jim Kokotis, 2021]
[Editor: This song, sung by Jim Kokotis, is an Australian adaptation of Laurence Binyon’s poem “For the Fallen”.] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOb_gqpC7Vw Editor’s notes: This song, with music by Jim Kokotis, is an adaptation of “For the Fallen” by the English … [Read more...] about For the Fallen [sung by Jim Kokotis, 2021]
Our Fair Australian Maid [song by James Hardwick, 1 July 1882]
[Editor: This song by James Hardwick was published in The Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW), 1 July 1882.] Songs, dances, and pianoforte pieces. No. 13 — Song and chorus. Our Fair Australian Maid. Written and composed by the author of “Lead On! … [Read more...] about Our Fair Australian Maid [song by James Hardwick, 1 July 1882]
Lead On [patriotic marching song, by C. E. Easton, circa 1916]
[Editor: This patriotic song was published circa 1916, during the First World War (1914-1918).] Collin’s popular sixpenny edition Lead On Patriotic Marching Song written and composed by C. E. Easton L.F. Collin Pty. Ltd., 187 & 189 Swanston … [Read more...] about Lead On [patriotic marching song, by C. E. Easton, circa 1916]
Goorianawa [song]
[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Goorianawa Now I’m getting broken mouthed, My shearing’s at an end, Although they call me … [Read more...] about Goorianawa [song]
Ben Hall [song]
[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Ben Hall My name is Ben Hall from Urunga I came, The cause of my turn out you all know the same; I was … [Read more...] about Ben Hall [song]
Our Jack [song]
[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Our Jack D’ye ken our Jack with his note so gay, D’ye ken our Jack at the break of day, D’ye ken our … [Read more...] about Our Jack [song]
The Death of Ben Hall [song]
[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Death of Ben Hall Come all Australia’s sons to me — A hero has been slain And cowardly butchered … [Read more...] about The Death of Ben Hall [song]
Tomahawking Fred [song]
[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Tomahawking Fred Now some shearing I have done, and some prizes I have won, Through my knuckling down … [Read more...] about Tomahawking Fred [song]
Banks of Riverine [song]
[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Banks of Riverine Hark! Hark! the dogs are barking, I can no longer stay; The boys have all gone … [Read more...] about Banks of Riverine [song]
To-morrow I’m Losing My Darling [song]
[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] To-morrow I’m Losing My Darling (Air: Rory O’More.) I’m very unhappy, tho’ nothing I’ve done. I’ll … [Read more...] about To-morrow I’m Losing My Darling [song]
My Four Little Johnny-Cakes [song]
[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] My Four Little Johnny-Cakes Hurrah for the Lachlan, boys, and join me in a cheer; That’s the place to … [Read more...] about My Four Little Johnny-Cakes [song]
With My Swag All On My Shoulder [song]
[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] With My Swag All On My Shoulder When first I left Old England’s shore, Such yarns as we were told, As … [Read more...] about With My Swag All On My Shoulder [song]
The Ramble-eer [song]
[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Ramble-eer The earth rolls on through empty space, its journey’s never done; It’s entered for a … [Read more...] about The Ramble-eer [song]
A Wild Rover No More [song]
[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] A Wild Rover No More I’ve been a wild rover this many a year, And spent all my money on whisky and … [Read more...] about A Wild Rover No More [song]
Hang the Man Who Works [song]
[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Hang the Man Who Works Come listen to my ditty, come listen to me hum, While I relate a verse or two of … [Read more...] about Hang the Man Who Works [song]
Across the Western Plains I Must Wander [song]
[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Across the Western Plains I Must Wander It’s ah! for my grog, my jolly, jolly grog, It’s ah! for my … [Read more...] about Across the Western Plains I Must Wander [song]
The Girls of Tasmania [song]
[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Girls of Tasmania The Irishman loves his fair Colleen, No doubt she is witty and pretty, But in … [Read more...] about The Girls of Tasmania [song]