Trivia- The Scottish ballad "Thou bonnie wood of Craigie-lea" was the basis for the Australian national song "Waltzing Matilda". The original tune was composed in Scotland in about 1808 by James Barr. Thomas Gleadhill wrote a version in about 1850. In 1895 Christina McPherson, on a sheep station in outback Queensland, wrote the version which has been used for Waltzing Matilda, the poet "Banjo" Patterson sitting with her composing the words of the song. The popular version sung since the early 1900s has a modified tune and words.
Dean Clark mmm yes. I just has another listen to this and it is a slightly mournful rendition that has one thinking of the words and the attitudes behind then.
A beautiful, immortal Australian folk song. Reminds me of my friend Beth Heydon. I cannot contact her anymore since she moved out of her house in Sydney. I have been looking for her. I hope one day I will find her.
Aussies were On a roll the day Tommy came into this world that’s for sure. Absolute delight of a man and Australians should be proud he’s one of yours. (Although as a Scot I do feel duty bound to find a way to claim him as a Scot 😂) Best wishes from Scotland
When I was in grade school, one of the songs we were taught was Waltzing Matilda. Fast forward 40 years, until I was staying at a motel for an extended stay. The motel served appetizers from 4:00 to 6:00 in a common room, and the long term residents became loose "family" We were joined by a family from Australia, who had daughters, 6 and 10. I asked them if they had ever gone waltzing Matilda. They looked at me like I was crazy. So I told them about about the song from Australia, and then sang it for me. The parents were laughing their heads off.
Wonderful. Beautifully sung. I love this Australian classic since my childhood. Strange, I first heard this tune on the 'Voice of America' radio broadcast back in the late 1970s. A foreign teacher from Canada taught me the lyrics, which remember until today. I still sing this classic even today, and tue memories of the old days comes streaming in. Beautiful song.
Does anyone, by chance, have a link to this concert in its entirety? I watched it years ago with my dad, who has since passed. I would love to see this whole concert again. Please help!
Me too. I was 6 years old when I first heard this tune on the Voice of America radio broadcas 5hat my father always tuned to every morning. I thought it was an American folk song. My school teacher taught me of the lyrics, that was when I learned that it was an Australian classic. The melody and the tune still evoke the good memories of my childhood. I always sing along with it at every ANZAC days as they march with this tune. Weird, I still follow the ANZAC Day and this song deep inside the rainforest in the jungle of Borneo 😃
Very beautiful and moving version of this timeless melody. I can hear very strongly James Taylor in Tommy's performance both on guitar and vocals, who of course Tommy has named as a big influence on him.
Trivia- The Scottish ballad "Thou bonnie wood of Craigie-lea" was the basis for the Australian national song "Waltzing Matilda".
The original tune was composed in Scotland in about 1808 by James Barr. Thomas Gleadhill wrote a version in about 1850.
In 1895 Christina McPherson, on a sheep station in outback Queensland, wrote the version which has been used for Waltzing Matilda, the poet "Banjo" Patterson sitting with her composing the words of the song. The popular version sung since the early 1900s has a modified tune and words.
-- Thank you so much for that information !
Trivia- This is not the Australian national song.
Two thumbs up. I really miss Radio Australia and its sign on tune!
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Wow! Didn't know he could sing. I've only ever known him for playing guitar. Incredible, he brightens up my gloomy days.
His "No likey icky yucky sushi" is funny and sweet. 😊
Tommy is a master musician.
Can I not ever listen to this song without a tear in the eye ?
***** Never knew it was such a sad song until I heard this!
Dean Clark
mmm yes. I just has another listen to this and it is a slightly mournful rendition that has one thinking of the words and the attitudes behind then.
***** It's the choice of notes after he sings "you'll never take me alive said he" that just gives it that touching turn! So clever and touching.
Me neither. A tear in my eye. My kelpie Matilda died this night. She was 16 years old and a week and some days.
I'm neither Scottish nor Auzzie - but as I get older (64) so many tunes open the eye balls. Funny thing. Must be a sign of old age (ya think)
A National treasure - the song and the performer.
Absolutely agree...proud of u Aussie
A beautiful, immortal Australian folk song. Reminds me of my friend Beth Heydon. I cannot contact her anymore since she moved out of her house in Sydney. I have been looking for her. I hope one day I will find her.
Hope you find her!
Hope you managed to find her
Aussies were On a roll the day Tommy came into this world that’s for sure.
Absolute delight of a man and Australians should be proud he’s one of yours. (Although as a Scot I do feel duty bound to find a way to claim him as a Scot 😂)
Best wishes from Scotland
When I was in grade school, one of the songs we were taught was Waltzing Matilda. Fast forward 40 years, until I was staying at a motel for an extended stay. The motel served appetizers from 4:00 to 6:00 in a common room, and the long term residents became loose "family" We were joined by a family from Australia, who had daughters, 6 and 10. I asked them if they had ever gone waltzing Matilda. They looked at me like I was crazy. So I told them about about the song from Australia, and then sang it for me. The parents were laughing their heads off.
Wonderful. Beautifully sung. I love this Australian classic since my childhood. Strange, I first heard this tune on the 'Voice of America' radio broadcast back in the late 1970s. A foreign teacher from Canada taught me the lyrics, which remember until today. I still sing this classic even today, and tue memories of the old days comes streaming in. Beautiful song.
The best rendition of Waltzing Matilda. Thank you so much
One of my favorite performances of this wonderful song.
how does he manage to make the guitar sound like a backing singer
Incredible performance from a legend.
Tommys voice at “Waltzing Matilda” chorus gives me goosebumps
Tommy - the SCOT tune to which you refer is - "Bonny woods of Craigielee"
Eres fantástico. Grcs. Q hermosa es tú voz.
This is THE best rendition from Tommy of Waltzing Matilda! I love the way he tells a story!
Does anyone, by chance, have a link to this concert in its entirety? I watched it years ago with my dad, who has since passed. I would love to see this whole concert again. Please help!
This might be what you were looking for. Maybe you found it already!
th-cam.com/video/p143-GYP1zs/w-d-xo.html
Tommy's explanation is charming and this rendition is heartfelt and a true delight to Aussies and others alike.
Walting Mathilda...,Australian national Anthem😁
Great musician. Great song. There's love all around this
performance.❤ ❤
Tears in my eyes.....Love his voice!
This song should be the Aussie hymn
I’m not even an Aussie but I do have a damned tear in the eye every time I hear this song
Me too. I was 6 years old when I first heard this tune on the Voice of America radio broadcas 5hat my father always tuned to every morning. I thought it was an American folk song. My school teacher taught me of the lyrics, that was when I learned that it was an Australian classic. The melody and the tune still evoke the good memories of my childhood. I always sing along with it at every ANZAC days as they march with this tune. Weird, I still follow the ANZAC Day and this song deep inside the rainforest in the jungle of Borneo 😃
@@schmuelsonsradang4301 The Jungles of Borneo are amazing..Sailed down the Kinabatangan River
Great performance ! ! ! :-)
Super! Awsome!! Very nice! tks
Quiero a mí viejo trovador.slimg Dustin? El q mé e señor a amar vuestra tierra.
❤australia❤😊🎉😂😅
Not an Aussie, but good gotdamn do I love this folk gem!
This is my favorite national anthem in the whole wide world. Hope you like it too mate.
It isn’t a national anthem.
butiful😢
Am a newcomer (last 5 yrs) to the wonderful musical entertainment provided by this man. Mr.Emmanuel is an International Treasure !!!
Absolutely beautiful rendition
This man plays the melody of this song like no other.
You sang this song I remember my friend in Papua.....Mathilda Prastututi...just friend😁🇮🇩
Grande performance di questa canzone molto bella! 😊🤗😍😘🎶🎸🎶💘❤️💯🍀
Merci.
The ordinal tune is " thou bonnie wood of craigielea".
Maybe.
Love waltzing matilda ❤
God given talent. Your the the best Tommy
This is my favourite version
From the movie "Donovans Reef" I have wondered what the meanings were. Now I know thank you.
Very beautiful and moving version of this timeless melody. I can hear very strongly James Taylor in Tommy's performance both on guitar and vocals, who of course Tommy has named as a big influence on him.
Master.
One of the great guitar players. Didn't know he could sing too.
This man never ceases to amaze and entertain me.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 good music 🎵🎵🎵
I love this. I like his arrangement, but I love it with the words.
amazing...
Wonderful!
Nice rendition!
My Dad played this for us as kids. He played along on the flute and I've loved this tune ever since. Thanks Popeye.
2/28/2019 HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY!
MOST EXCELLENT...THANX FOR THE HISTORY LESSON AND FOR SINGING...!
I saw Tommy once play battle hymn of the republic and Dixie at once, one song on the treble notes and the other song on the bass notes.
Play
Ya did right here.
A great rendition of a great song
'Love you Tommy. x Ace
Wonderful!
Beautiful x
SupeRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waltzing_Matilda