[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]
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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]
New England Cocky [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.] New England Cocky ’Twas a New England Cocky, as of late I’ve been told, Who died, so ’tis said, on … [Read more...] about New England Cocky [song]
Down by the Sydney Side [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.] Down by the Sydney Side (Very old.) With nasal effect. Over near a chock-and-log hut, Down by the … [Read more...] about Down by the Sydney Side [song]
Then Give Me a Hut in my Own Native Land [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.] Then Give Me a Hut in my Own Native Land Then give me a hut in my own native land, Or a tent in the … [Read more...] about Then Give Me a Hut in my Own Native Land [song]
The Death of Morgan [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 Morgan Throughout Australian History no tongue or pen can tell Of such preconcerted … [Read more...] about The Death of Morgan [song]
Dunn, Gilbert and 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.] Dunn, Gilbert and Ben Hall Come! all ye lads of loyalty, and listen to my tale; A story of bushranging … [Read more...] about Dunn, Gilbert and Ben Hall [song]
Bold Jack Donahoo (Another Version) [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.] Bold Jack Donahoe (Another Version) ’Twas of a valiant highwayman and outlaw of disdain, Who’d … [Read more...] about Bold Jack Donahoo (Another Version) [song]
Ex-Senator McColl in a new role [12 August 1915]
[Editor: This article, which includes some songs by James McColl (1844-1929), was published in The Kyneton Guardian (Kyneton, Vic.), 12 August 1915.] Ex-Senator McColl in a new role. Up in Bendigo they had, notwithstanding the rain, on Australian Red Cross Day an … [Read more...] about Ex-Senator McColl in a new role [12 August 1915]
An “Australaise” [song by Allan F. Wilson, 20 March 1909]
[Editor: This song by Allan F. Wilson was published in the Geelong Advertiser (South Geelong, Vic.), 20 March 1909.] An “Australaise.” (With apologies to the shade of Rouget de L’Isle.) Rouse ye, all leal and true Australians, Our country’s foes are near at … [Read more...] about An “Australaise” [song by Allan F. Wilson, 20 March 1909]