The album was certified Gold, meaning that it shifted at least 35,000 copies. It won TISM an ARIA in 1995 for Best Independent Release, and in typical fashion they had SBS football broadcaster Les Murray accept the award on their behalf and offer a (purportedly mildly offensive) acceptance speech in Hungarian, in the process answering the titular question posed in Machiavelli album track What Nationality Is Les Murray?. Les is more.... more or less... Les is more... Lest we Forget.
I already think TISM are awesome, but that track is ridiculously good. They impress where you don't expect. They make you smile when you arent expecting it. They are really what FUN music is supposed to be
RiP Les, you were ahead of your time. Also, a big shout out to TISM what a great song and your song helped pushing him along to that legend status - an awesome tribute.
One of the greatest mysteries of my childhood. What nationality was Les Murray? I would spend hours mulling over that question. Italian? no, Jugoslav? No, Hungarian? Who’d have thunk it?
Well, we all know he was our man! I don't think we even care what his country of origin was. He's loved, he's missed. This song was fantastic when it came out and Les accepted the ARIA award for TISM. That's all we need to know.
Full time has been called on Australian soccer. Mr Football saw the Socceroos qualify for the past three World Cups. Would not have made it without you
@paolorossifan2006 it's not 'yasires'.. it's yes it is.. thats why you thought it was fake. However, Antognoni, Monelli, Oriali and Bertoni all played for Fiorentina in 1983/84. On further research.. Les' call could be from the 2 Oct 1983 clash between Fiorentina and Sampdoria.. as the first goal came from a cross as mentioned before the first verse, and the name Roberto Galia is mentioned about six times before the list of countries, and he was at Sampdoria at the time
Oh fuck. The comments of this video alerted me to the fact Les is no longer alive. I am sad that I never found out this news through television or something like that. This is depressing!
Maybe so, but calling people a dumbass for not knowing his nationality is a bit over the top. Not everyone has read his book. and it he simply doesn't have a Hungarian name. I personally don't even like the game, just the song lol.
The album was certified Gold, meaning that it shifted at least 35,000 copies. It won TISM an ARIA in 1995 for Best Independent Release, and in typical fashion they had SBS football broadcaster Les Murray accept the award on their behalf and offer a (purportedly mildly offensive) acceptance speech in Hungarian, in the process answering the titular question posed in Machiavelli album track What Nationality Is Les Murray?.
Les is more.... more or less... Les is more... Lest we Forget.
RIP Les. Total legend of the game. The voice of Australian Soccer.
A refugee from Hungary who became a great Australian! RIP Les. :'(
Shows HOW WONDERFUL Australia IS!
This Aussie migrant boy who just turned 60 hearing Les Murray's voice reminded me how much he is part of my experience here 🇦🇺
instantly thought of this song when heard the news. The voice of Aussie Football. RIP Les.
Same here
Same here!
You confused me for a second because I thought you were referring to Aussie rules rather than soccer.
I already think TISM are awesome, but that track is ridiculously good. They impress where you don't expect. They make you smile when you arent expecting it. They are really what FUN music is supposed to be
RiP Les, you were ahead of your time. Also, a big shout out to TISM what a great song and your song helped pushing him along to that legend status - an awesome tribute.
One of the greatest mysteries of my childhood. What nationality was Les Murray? I would spend hours mulling over that question. Italian? no, Jugoslav? No, Hungarian? Who’d have thunk it?
RIP Les
RIP Les you total inspiration. Australia's best ever sports broadcaster.
We miss you Les
Les Murray will forever be immortal in this song. RIP Mr. Murray.
RIP Les Murray
RIP Les. Legend.
Well, we all know he was our man! I don't think we even care what his country of origin was. He's loved, he's missed. This song was fantastic when it came out and Les accepted the ARIA award for TISM. That's all we need to know.
Great song!
RIP Les Murray. ❤
RIP Les Murray. Love the way he pronounces the names at the beginning.
RIP Les Murray - straight away thought of this song!
A question I asked myself before I even knew this song existed. The song compelled me to seek the answer though.
Full time has been called on Australian soccer. Mr Football saw the Socceroos qualify for the past three World Cups. Would not have made it without you
Lucy Zelic fan here!!
next in line to Les throne
and what a fox!
Remake TISM?
Just been made redundant by SBS. Les Murray would be turning in his grave!
How Happy would Les Murray B with the Matildas so far. . . . . .?🤔
TISM . . .Think of a rewrite . . . . .🎶👏
Dunno why but this song just popped into my head. Lol.
RIP LES!
him and Johnny turned me into a Soccer fan from the 80s...Good uns!
We will miss you Les
He is from Hungary, but a huge influence on football in Australia. This is a great song and a top tribute.
Yep, he got the highest order tribute. What a lasting historical note he got from TISM!
Better than a monument
Les we forget
Les is more!
More or Les
RIP. ❤️
Rest In Peace, Les.
RIP in Peace mate.
Answer to this question is Hungarian apparently - read somewhere earlier today he was born in Hungary. RIP Les.
@paolorossifan2006 it's not 'yasires'.. it's yes it is.. thats why you thought it was fake. However, Antognoni, Monelli, Oriali and Bertoni all played for Fiorentina in 1983/84. On further research.. Les' call could be from the 2 Oct 1983 clash between Fiorentina and Sampdoria.. as the first goal came from a cross as mentioned before the first verse, and the name Roberto Galia is mentioned about six times before the list of countries, and he was at Sampdoria at the time
Rip les murray. Love u
Years ahead of their time. I want to be a member, pls for the comeback (drums)...
RIP to a great man. Vale Les Murray
Laszlo Urge was Hungarian (and a legend!)
RIP Laszlo
Oh fuck. The comments of this video alerted me to the fact Les is no longer alive. I am sad that I never found out this news through television or something like that. This is depressing!
RIP LES
RIP LES " What a chance"
Rumour has it no one, even to this day, knows Les Murray's real identity.
Les Murray, Rest in Peace. SBS' Longest Serving Soccer Personality & he was Hungarian.
RIP les
Les is more !!!
RIP Ambassador for Football
The original Big Lez
Vale Les Murray
Vale Les Murray.
RIP Laszlo Urge
Will we ever truly know?
Brilliant song, just hilarious
turns out he was Hungarian
Know why Les Murray was a commentator and not a player?
...Because he couldn't put one past the Poles. Heh.
Someone should have fed him. He might still be alive......
Rip Les
RIP laszi
Wherefore is his ancestry?!?
Hungarian, for those looing for the answer!
I wish this song where about Lee Murry..
Bludy wallys
Well "Murray" hardly sounds Hungarian does it??, I think it's a perfectly valid question.
Maybe so, but calling people a dumbass for not knowing his nationality is a bit over the top. Not everyone has read his book. and it he simply doesn't have a Hungarian name. I personally don't even like the game, just the song lol.
Pihenjen békében, uram.
This is actually good..les murry better...but ya know..fuk knows right
RIP Les
RIP Les