Derapet by Fred Smith

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  • This song from Smith's new album, Warries, describes events leading up to the death of Lance Corporal Jared 'Crash' MacKinney at the Battle of Derapet (24 August 2010), as seen by one of his mates. In this performance, Fred Smith is backed by Liz Frencham, Carl Pannuzzo and Fiete Geier. The video was edited by Megan Watson. Photos and helmet camera footage from the battle courtesy Australian Defence Force.

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  • @NixonClipz
    @NixonClipz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Crash is my cousin and i wish to thank u for this great song our whole family thanks you

    • @iainfredsmith
      @iainfredsmith  8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      +Psycho ;) many thanks Psycho

    • @boostbogan
      @boostbogan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      many service members play this weekly, he will always be remembered.

    • @barbdwyer1008
      @barbdwyer1008 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I was the man that died inside next to him. It was my 58 my bullet, I shall be forever shameful and thankful

    • @marcuswoods9397
      @marcuswoods9397 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      4 days before I cam home from Helmand myself...

    • @drewhamdog512
      @drewhamdog512 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Im an british vet served in afghan 2008 and this song is so powerful and it makes me cry every time i hear it.. rip Crash

  • @redbeard11b
    @redbeard11b 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Really a shame that a song like this, a story about something real and meaningful, only has about 100k views 7 years after it was uploaded here. This kind of song writing and storytelling not only deserves but NEEDS to be heard. There's obviously a lot of influence from Redgum's song about Vietnam. But Afghanistan is our Vietnam. Thank you for sharing your story, Fred Smith. -Afghanistan Vet US Army

  • @billyvinilly8104
    @billyvinilly8104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I am an ex British Army Commando Sapper who served in Sangin back in 2008. This song has nothing to do with my tour, yet is everything about my tour.
    Nice one Fred

  • @sbryce556295
    @sbryce556295 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Brilliant song Fred. RIP Crash. MTF1 6RAR Battlegroup. Duty First.

  • @benharris9175
    @benharris9175 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    As another vet from TK 2005-2006. Thanks.

  • @lard_lad_AU
    @lard_lad_AU 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    “Derapet” is the modern “I was only 19”

  • @jettgirvin4862
    @jettgirvin4862 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    We need to learn about these events in school, most kids wouldn’t even know about the war in Afghanistan, lest we forget

  • @benharwood2393
    @benharwood2393 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is undoubtedly one of Australia's greatest tributes to one of our own ❤️👍👌

  • @1feral1
    @1feral1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I firmly believe the fair dinkum heroes are the one's that never made it home. The rest of us are simply survivors left to tell their story, and we are compelled to do so. I knew Bewes from D Coy, and although he's been gone for 10 yrs now, his smile, and his vigor for life, will never be forgotten.

  • @NuggetMuncherGammer
    @NuggetMuncherGammer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    RIP Crash, Duty First

  • @hbomb26
    @hbomb26 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So relevant to those who have served makes it possibly the greatest ever song of what it is to be an Australian soldier! Respect

  • @shaz8486
    @shaz8486 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow....beautiful song...RIP Crash, it certainly brings a reality of what all the vets have to endure when in these wars zones....too many lives lost. ❤️❤️🙏🏻

  • @Sqidlips
    @Sqidlips 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Such a beautiful tribute to Crash... well done mate. I still remember the day when I was sitting in barracks (Australia) hearing the news..

  • @Beefy5039
    @Beefy5039 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Ah the Diggers, Loyalest of friends , fiercest of enemies, RiP L/Cpl MacKinney, and everyone ISAF has left behind

  • @carma4370
    @carma4370 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rest in Paradise Crash and to all that didn't return, you paid the ultimate sacrifice, we Will Remember You. xoxo
    To those that returned home but lost their battle with the demons that returned with them, you will never be forgotten. xoxo
    To those that returned and still fight their demons, Stand Strong, your Brothers have got you and your families love you xoxo

  • @robynbacon7991
    @robynbacon7991 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    RIP to all the men, all doing their job for our freedom.... Fred, had tears in my eyes listening to their story, sung by you xx

  • @tonyparker6548
    @tonyparker6548 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm a fan and having met Fred a umber of times interviewed and had a beer, very fond of this compassionate and talented person.

  • @nutellaloaf2711
    @nutellaloaf2711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My friends cousin is crash apparently but I would also to pay my tribute not only to your amazing song an dont only to poor crash but to every soldier that has and may someday sacrifice their lives for our country.

  • @1feral1
    @1feral1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    12 years ago today.

  • @suzannelambert2966
    @suzannelambert2966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Powerful song.Thank you Fred

  • @mresch8
    @mresch8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Got to say, you Aussies, have a great history of putting your wars to songs..

    • @BrookyBrooky720
      @BrookyBrooky720 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Been doing it for a couple of hundred years now.

  • @benjaminrdoyle
    @benjaminrdoyle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So much emotion! Thank you for telling the story.

  • @jacklinweston9513
    @jacklinweston9513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Truly amazing and very moving. Lest we forget.

  • @motorcyclevideos5860
    @motorcyclevideos5860 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Fred, this is a brilliant, very sad song. Must confess I am a bit teary having listened to it, as it brought back many memories. That was a bad day. Bloody Afghanistan.

    • @iainfredsmith
      @iainfredsmith  6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      it was a bad day, came out of a ramp ceremony to hear the news

    • @alreadytracer8864
      @alreadytracer8864 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iainfredsmith were you there with Crash mate?

    • @gyrex
      @gyrex 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your service mate 👍

    • @76M880
      @76M880 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was over 2006/7

    • @adambydand1214
      @adambydand1214 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alreadytracer8864 @iainfredsmith was the first Australian diplomat in Afghanistan.

  • @tomgilchrist57
    @tomgilchrist57 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stand down brother....Rest easy

  • @mattbudowski
    @mattbudowski 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Condolences and respect, very passionate song

  • @NewRecruitInNatsArmy
    @NewRecruitInNatsArmy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This song was my introduction to the genius of Fred Smith. I'm a massive fan & the only one I'm aware of, who has a tattoo which includes a quote from one of his songs. #commitment

    • @bloodmime
      @bloodmime 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Which quote?

    • @masto8525
      @masto8525 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know a few lads that got "You give it your all, Knowing if you should fall, That all good things must die".

  • @kavmaz
    @kavmaz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great Fred and fellow musicians xxxx

  • @rosekoreia9009
    @rosekoreia9009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Feel heartbroken for soldiers,😭😥😥

  • @bdegroot8002
    @bdegroot8002 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Had some mates in the Dutch TFU, they went through the same at Chora 2007. Respect.

  • @janvanmulders1182
    @janvanmulders1182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a nice tribute

  • @anthonybown5549
    @anthonybown5549 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Respect from a British Army veteran of 26 years, lost a few heros too.

  • @mfk098
    @mfk098 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lest we forget

  • @pjano11
    @pjano11 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rest in peace Crash

  • @benbonnell
    @benbonnell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man you write / sing some great songs mate

  • @tomgilchrist57
    @tomgilchrist57 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    rest easy brothers

  • @heymofo1981
    @heymofo1981 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    love this song, brings back memories

  • @gyrex
    @gyrex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sincere thanks to all the brave, incredible, amazing service men and women who lay down their lives to protect the freedoms we, and others around the world, enjoy. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

  • @billybob-hg1nw
    @billybob-hg1nw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It makes me hang my head and sob

  • @robertbawden1702
    @robertbawden1702 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We sit in the dust of JERDUCUTUP awaiting your return FRED. Please

  • @anthonybown5549
    @anthonybown5549 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Respect from a British Army veteran of 26 years, got very dusty listening to it

  • @TheEnvelopeOZ
    @TheEnvelopeOZ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fucking phenomenal, will go on shopping spree on Fred's website on my usual December music shopping spree.

  • @1feral1
    @1feral1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Moving. Lest We Forget

  • @davidguest1158
    @davidguest1158 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    RIP Crash.

  • @anthonybown5549
    @anthonybown5549 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Respect, British Army for 26 years

  • @robertbawden1702
    @robertbawden1702 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    R I P. CRASH.

  • @olebrookswado7565
    @olebrookswado7565 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Getting pissed at Singo Criterion...good times mate! RIP Crash

  • @anthonylean795
    @anthonylean795 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In tears mate

  • @sarge5683
    @sarge5683 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    RESPECT!

  • @dylanmate6694
    @dylanmate6694 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m in Kapooka right now in the exact same lines as snowy. 3 Platoon Alpha Company.

    • @happyman2236
      @happyman2236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I heard this song for the first time the hour before our march-out in that same hallway.

    • @sukhchainsingh1776
      @sukhchainsingh1776 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@happyman2236me too man

  • @sprintcar112
    @sprintcar112 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    great song mate

  • @Ocker3
    @Ocker3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Right in the chest, again... damn.

  • @josephb2259
    @josephb2259 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🙏

  • @Quokka666
    @Quokka666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    god dam you have some gut punchers of songs hits you in the fills

  • @gamersden30
    @gamersden30 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Classic true blue song

  • @diggergaming7174
    @diggergaming7174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    mate, im planning on making a mini doco about derapet, was going to ask if I could use your music

  • @jasedog5407
    @jasedog5407 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's so good dig.

  • @Jasmin-nc7vd
    @Jasmin-nc7vd 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    😢😢😢

  • @jasonhunt19201
    @jasonhunt19201 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    brutal story about survivors guilt

  • @peterevans7480
    @peterevans7480 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Why is this no longer on Spotify?

  • @garthwihlborg2218
    @garthwihlborg2218 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is what drives me
    Forth is my direction

  • @iainfredsmith
    @iainfredsmith  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    here's another song from the summer of 2010: th-cam.com/video/k1IN5PYT9b4/w-d-xo.html

  • @JacquiPax
    @JacquiPax 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can I buy this track somehow?

    • @GlenSydney
      @GlenSydney 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      JacquiPax on Fred's album 'Home' see his web site.

    • @JacquiPax
      @JacquiPax 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks GlenSydney I couldn't find it initially but I have now! (Didin't scroll - that's a rookie mistake!)Thanks again

  • @papamike137
    @papamike137 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    BZ mate.

  • @user-xf4bf2qi5h
    @user-xf4bf2qi5h ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The honour, courage and sacrifice of our Great Grand Fathers, Grand Fathers, Fathers, Brothers, Sisters and sadly now our children have been pissed against the wall by the parasite classes who spray our land with toxins and make sure your beloved 2 year old receives a gene therapy therapeutic(weapon) dose which will cease all joys and pleasures for an independent and free soul. YOUR silence is acquiescence which these parasites prey on. For the love of your children, Stand Now, or roll in your grave for evermore.

    • @StevieBunch
      @StevieBunch 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well said my friend. So much i could add but youv said it. (RIP Dad Scots Guards 1943-1947) 💔💔💔

  • @rebsarge
    @rebsarge ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can't imgaine, Mate. I just hope to hell the politicans don't do to you guys what they did to us after Nam. Saltue to my Aussie Brothers. Semper Fidelis.

  • @anthonybown5549
    @anthonybown5549 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fire fight, sorry

  • @jcurrey2514
    @jcurrey2514 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dre the institution is to be the first time I was 9th. . 5th 545 545 6th the institution is to be 9th. 0 6 the institution is to be 90 the best. 3rd. . the first one 6 he was in the world. it is. I am currently working at the time institution

  • @thegreenzone3026
    @thegreenzone3026 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    do you wear your medals to the left though

    • @redfox4070
      @redfox4070 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Only if they are your medals

  • @mfk098
    @mfk098 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lest we forget

  • @mfk098
    @mfk098 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lest we forget