I'm a full time fire fighter here in melbourne this song was played when we ended the black saturday fires it was played loud and we all shared a tear i still today remember back then and what we had to see with our own eyes i love this country and will love it when im gone
Thank you so much for your service and dedication to our country from a fellow Melbournian. It was a nightmare of a day back in 2009 I will never forget it. Stay safe. xx
My grandfather has only a few days to live and is unresponsive in palliative care. I saw him today. My mum told me he loves John Williamson, so I put this song on for him. We held his hand and cried while we sang. His little facial twitches im hoping was a sign he was enjoying the music. Thank you for giving my pop some peace and helping us grieve. Music is amazing. Edit: he passed the next morning. This song means the world to my family right now
Ive been in the US working on the yachts for the last 15years......what a cracker song for your country, friends and family.....We are true soldiers not like other countries we are solid individuals. Im coming home to gods country in 1 month.....cant wait !
Used at one of my best mates funerals the other day. Couldn't help but let those tears flow. He was a great man...miss him dearly. Can't go have a beer anymore but I can in spirit. And I know he's there with me.... miss you Wilbur. 🍻
A friend in Australia introduced me to this song a few years ago, knowing how I was grieving for my blue heeler dog (9-1998 to 12-2010), who epitomized a true blue friend. As soon as I heard it for the first time, True Blue became part of my heart and soul. I've had four special blue heeler dogs since, each of them a special needs senior (each visually challenged: Good Boy, Happy Dog, and Sweet Prince) except for my current best friend, Lil Prince (who was young, but had been jettisoned by someone that no longer wanted him), and I thank God and my first blue boy, Wiggles, for being instrumental in saving the lives of each special blue boy that he and God have found for me to love and be loved by. I'm born and bred in Midwest America, but I Am Australian (with most appreciative nod to Judith Durham and The Seekers). We are one, but we are many, and from all the lands on earth we come ... I am, You Are, We Are Australian! Thank you to John Williamson and others including James Blundell (Time on His Hands) for sharing the voice, heart, soul, and song of Australia!
Julie Smithson Wow, Same here! My dog Ted was a gorgeous blue heeler but we had to sadly put him down. I’m still shattered to this day and my family has always had a Ted version of this song since he was a puppy. It went like: Hey blue bears Can you bear the load? With your two fluffy ears, And your big black nose, And your four red feet, And your big bushy tail, Hey blue bears, Can you bear the load? I miss my dog Ted and I still love him to this day, we had to put him down 9/11/2018 due to heart disease and we couldn’t save him. We always called him blue bears, bears, teddy, teddy bears, but his name was Ted. 💙
I wasn't born in Australia but will not live some place else. Why? This song summed it up 😍🥰😍🥰🥳 Being with true blue mates & family, what else would you need? ❤
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Real True Blue Aussie spirit, brings a tear to your eye. The bloke's a legend. Hope we hang on to this Australia, God's own country, the best on the planet.
I’m a Queenslander and my best mate was a Victorian (Cobram) sadly he isn’t here anymore (passed away) I miss the lad..we are all Aussies tho we need to stick together
I'm an American,and an Australian friend of mine turned me on to this song.I can honestly say this is the most beautiful piece of music i've ever heard.I had never heard of John Williamson before.The only Australian native musician I had heard of was Lonnie Donegan.Now I have John Williamson to add to my collection.Thank you to Australia,
Happy Australia Day to all ! Let's not let race, religion, gender or culture divide us. Let us unite as Aussies and move forward towards a better future for all. 💜🙏🇫🇰
Most people think of Steve Irwin when they hear this, but I think of my grandfather. Absolute legend lived through 9years of cancer, smashing all the expectations of the doctors. This was played at his funeral and I can’t but shed tear whenever I hear it
Proud to be an Aussie, I love how when something big happens and the rest of the country stands together and helps each other out. For example when Steve Irwin passed away and Phillip Huhges. I could never think of a better place to live!
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My dad had this song for his funeral, always fills my heart with joy-filled n heart-filled memories spent with a true blue Aussie dad who was/is my mate
Wow, the comments! This song is not about black, white or Asian. Its about being an Aussie. Do we have a backbone? Do we stand by our mates? Clearly this will not win an award, even better it doesn't. Its a song about being Australian and how we "city" people are forgetting what built this country. I doubt any of the people leaving negative comments here have experienced a bush fire, drought, the wool purchases and prices of the 80's. Maybe they need to get a new iphone or something and **** off.
Australia used to stand as a beacon of multiculturalism, if that gets forgotten then the 'true blue' aussie really will die out. I'm glad someone else understands that this song is a call for the return of mateship, not for a white Australia.
This song is about all the kind hearted people in australia and thay never said its only a aussie song there are black and white people in australia to and remeber there were bearly any citys were around in australia when the song came out
I am an American who left the US a long time ago. I often think of Australia as the country the US could have been. I don't mean you are side.kicks, I mean you did it well. Better than we did. Well done Oz. You rock.
Greetings from Canada! As A Canadian I have always felt Australians were our closest friends in spirit. Aussies love their wild life, have their own unique culture, have great taste in music, hot women and good beer! I am longing to visit Australia! Come visit Canada, all Aussies are welcome here :)
Fantastic song. I have lived in Australia for several years and have been able to see the real aussies with my own eyes. I have always deeply loved that country, so far away, and I have always felt myself part of them. Precisely for this reason I never made compromises to stay and live in Australia. I didn't wanna dishonour the place i love. Unfortunately I didn't succeed but i still today listen to John's songs and think about Australia everyday. Greetings from Italy.
My dad passed away on Fathers Day this year. We played this at his funeral, brought the whole place to years. Especially me.So aussie, says it all about him and our culture
Whenever I hear this I cry. Almost 10 years ago this song was played, when I was 5 the worst few days were experienced with black Saturday. Scars remain where I live this song will never be forgotten
Love my adopted home country, wherever I go, I keep telling my new friends life in Australia, everyday train ride to work and sometime my fighting attitude I experienced being treated badly in the train, but I grew strong and learned to live like a real Aussie, Aussie to the end!!
My Uncle Bluey was nicknamed Blue or Bluey because he had red hair of course. That's how nicknames work in Australia. He was a long haul trucker most of his life and recently passed away. We played this at his funeral and there wasn't a dry eye in the place. 💔 Thanks for being my Uncle Blue
I am Chinese and admire what the British gave the world - concepts of freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and expression. Multi-party democracy as well as sound judicial systems. In the 18th and 19th centuries they also seemed to be incredibly inventive and gave the world modern medicines too. Moreover, their moral compass stood up to fascism and communism in 2 world wars. I could add more! I love Australia too and have a fondness for Australian culture.
My Great Pop passed away not that long ago and we had this song played for him at his funeral I'm sure your dad was a good aussie like my Pop may they rest in peace
Something else too, quite apart from Johns’ wonderful voice and a hallmark of this bloke, is that genuine, unblemished Aussie accent. It’s not over-done, it’s clean and natural and it’s in every song he’s done since Old Man Emu and beyond. It’s a shame he left The Country Music Association of Australia. Especially since he started it. I can only imagine what went on in the boardroom when he left. Can we have him back please? Can all those interested having John back just leave a note here? That would be nice. Especially… Terry
I LOVE this song! By sister and my teen aged nephews and niece chose this song for my Brother In Laws Funeral (who died suddenly at age 41!) R.I.P Tony xoxox
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Australia just isn't Australia anymore, doesn't matter if you are a labour voter or a liberal voter... us white australians are being sidelined for a bigger agenda of multiculturalism... it's obvious it doesn't work, when there is such radical differences in culture and ethnicity so are there massive differences in interests and desires.. Eventually they conflict and a divide forms, as each group competes for themselves We're really ripping the heart out of this country, our politicians are selling it like it helps us, but they are really the only people that can try and keep this afloat.
@@timhart8737 This problem exists in other countries. Someone once said: politicians need to be changed as often as diapers ... and for the same decency! Cheers from Russia, mate!
This should be our national anthem ..We need to keep our Australian uniqueness, it's dying . Parents need to remind our children of our history ,because they are taking it out of our schools on purpose. I'm in tears listening to this song.
Caesar Campbell died a year or so ago, I read a couple of books bout him & his 6 brothers, he was oldest. Not a mainstream legend but a true blue tough bloke. Lived by his own rules
Absolutely lovely song. This was played at my Uncle Max's funeral in 2011. He was a veteran and True Blue. When I listen to this, it reminds me of him. ❤
With songs like this, there should be no question on anyone's mind as to why John Williamson's been so successful. A beautiful melody, with a great artist and lyrics... will forever remain in the minds of every generation. This is one of those very songs. Thanks John Williamson for all the memories... proud to be Australian, all the way!
John williamson is great singer see john williamson live many years ago he was so good one of Australia's best this song is awesome thank you john williamson for music when you had a bad day put thens great song on and world goes a way
I wasn't born in Australia but have lived most of my live here from the age of 8yrs and I have tears when I listen to this song/video..Australia is my home and I love it and the wonderful people here.
I am a Yank, but a friend of mine in Australia turned me on to the music of John Williamson about a year ago. This is my absolute favorite song by this talented man. I only wish that I had been introduced to his music earlier in my life, and had the opportunity to learn what truly great music sounds like. Thank you Tim, for giving me the opportunity to appreciate one of Australia's great talents!
We played this at my dads funeral because it summed him up so perfectly, and yeah it brings tears to my eye's everytime because i miss the old bastard. The true blue spirit is alive and well if you look hard enough to find it, because we're not gone we just don't make a scene as we just get the job done without the fanfare and self gratification 👍🇦🇺👍
@@mattyP_7428 sorry to hear thst mate, but yeah it's that one song that truely typifies the real Aussie spirit as you couldn't have a better song in my mind for when the time comes 👍
@@nataliaclark288 So maybe you're a millennial like my kids??Never had the satisfaction of building a billycart,going on day-long bike or horse rides and bush walks??(Dodging snakes!)Not to mention the multitude grazes and sometimes broken bones.We were so much tougher and self-reliant in those days.Peace be with you.
My dad was a true blue Aussie battler, the men that built on the rich man's empire whilst providing for their family that's Gold. I miss you Dad and I'll always remember you playing this song and I will be forever grateful 😇💕
True blue legend. I still remember swinging on the hills hoist. Moved his house when I was late teens and he wrote an a awesome letter of appreciation. Saw him at the Bridgewater pub regularly. Top bloke!
"Hey True Blue, Don't say you've gone. Say you've knocked off for a smoko, And you'll be back later on." Whenever I think of those lines, I think of the people that are gone that I dearly miss. I wish they'd just stepped out for a break and they'll be back. RIP to the people that are gone that I love. RIP Steve Irwin.
Built a little camper out of my 88 Pajero and travelled half way round OZ working the land. Tazzy and the territory I got a little carried away, went full wild and off grid. Love the people, love the land. Good blokes too. Rooted sone lasses and sampled local goon, got smothered in stars, watched the sky burn and bathed in ocean. Changed me forever. Aged me fast, went from 25-50 not understanding my generation.
Had the Honour of seeing John live for a belated birthday gift 🎁 the consummate performer, John takes you on a journey through Australia 🇦🇺 his absolutely brilliant live see him again and again, a lyrical poet here's to you John a fantastic concert
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I'm a full time fire fighter here in melbourne this song was played when we ended the black saturday fires it was played loud and we all shared a tear i still today remember back then and what we had to see with our own eyes i love this country and will love it when im gone
I hope you're safe down there man
Thanks for your service legend, god bless you 🇦🇺❤️
Thank you so much for your service and dedication to our country from a fellow Melbournian. It was a nightmare of a day back in 2009 I will never forget it. Stay safe. xx
May I just say thank you, us Aussie’s stick together 🙏❤️❤️💕💕🌈xx
Bloody good knya mate… hit me up if your in Adelaide n I’ll buy you n ya waifs tea
I’m from USA 🇺🇸. And I love this song!!!
Really?! You must know a lot about Australia then because it would be difficult for an American or anyone other than an Aussie to understand
Thank mate
I cannot listen to this without shedding a tear for Steve Irwin.
couldn't agree more mate! that memorial service...!
i was there for his memorial he was a loving true blue Aussie i got to meet him and his family more then 1 occasion bloody True Blue Aussie legend
Peta Dee same
you are obviously American....
My grandfather has only a few days to live and is unresponsive in palliative care. I saw him today. My mum told me he loves John Williamson, so I put this song on for him. We held his hand and cried while we sang. His little facial twitches im hoping was a sign he was enjoying the music.
Thank you for giving my pop some peace and helping us grieve. Music is amazing.
Edit: he passed the next morning. This song means the world to my family right now
May God Have Mercy on his soul. And Give you all comfort during this tough time!
@@PoisonShot20 So very kind of you, thank you ❤️
Ive been in the US working on the yachts for the last 15years......what a cracker song for your country, friends and family.....We are true soldiers not like other countries we are solid individuals. Im coming home to gods country in 1 month.....cant wait !
Used at one of my best mates funerals the other day. Couldn't help but let those tears flow. He was a great man...miss him dearly. Can't go have a beer anymore but I can in spirit. And I know he's there with me.... miss you Wilbur. 🍻
Was used at my uncles funeral, too. This song hits me hard. 😢
Been living in the US for 3 years and this songs makes me miss home every time I hear it, sums up Australia to a tee
Hope all is well mate, stay safe over there. 🇦🇺🇺🇸
Been living in Wales since 2006 this is my homesickness cure song.
Cutting some onions were ya m8
Matie, been here for almost 4 and this had me crying in the car today lol
Living in Canada missing Australia despite being an Englishman. Spent time living out of a Pajero driving round working on the land. Love that soil.
I'm 1/4 native American, I love this song. Just beautiful, and about respect.
A friend in Australia introduced me to this song a few years ago, knowing how I was grieving for my blue heeler dog (9-1998 to 12-2010), who epitomized a true blue friend. As soon as I heard it for the first time, True Blue became part of my heart and soul. I've had four special blue heeler dogs since, each of them a special needs senior (each visually challenged: Good Boy, Happy Dog, and Sweet Prince) except for my current best friend, Lil Prince (who was young, but had been jettisoned by someone that no longer wanted him), and I thank God and my first blue boy, Wiggles, for being instrumental in saving the lives of each special blue boy that he and God have found for me to love and be loved by. I'm born and bred in Midwest America, but I Am Australian (with most appreciative nod to Judith Durham and The Seekers). We are one, but we are many, and from all the lands on earth we come ... I am, You Are, We Are Australian! Thank you to John Williamson and others including James Blundell (Time on His Hands) for sharing the voice, heart, soul, and song of Australia!
Good on you Julie love from Australia 👍👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Julie Smithson Wow, Same here! My dog Ted was a gorgeous blue heeler but we had to sadly put him down. I’m still shattered to this day and my family has always had a Ted version of this song since he was a puppy. It went like:
Hey blue bears
Can you bear the load?
With your two fluffy ears,
And your big black nose,
And your four red feet,
And your big bushy tail,
Hey blue bears,
Can you bear the load?
I miss my dog Ted and I still love him to this day, we had to put him down 9/11/2018 due to heart disease and we couldn’t save him. We always called him blue bears, bears, teddy, teddy bears, but his name was Ted. 💙
Julie you owe me a box of tissues
Love your story Julie! sending love!
Sending love back from Australia, Julie!!
I wasn't born in Australia but will not live some place else. Why? This song summed it up 😍🥰😍🥰🥳 Being with true blue mates & family, what else would you need? ❤
Loved the days when Aussies would stand tall together. Now it's divide and conquer.
They played this song at my uncles funeral and I shed a tear every time😓😔
One of the most iconic songs ever written & performed by any Australian artist 🇦🇺
Thanks to John Williamson for being strong in keeping Australian folk song alive. Hugs to you Sir, God bless you always Sir. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Good on ya mate. A song that the recent Australian's dont understand and dont want to.
Stop your whinging mate. Plenty of us still get it.
@@jordanbowey4175 who cares the song is shit
@@saintly8286You've found a few comments to sook on. Stop looking for attention because your mother never gave it to you.
Young ones don’t have our old morals that’s why 💕🌈🧚🇦🇺x
I'm here because of Bluey show and i love it
This should be our song for the farmers. They are our True Blues.
Hello how are you doing my friend
Except they don't wanna pay pickers minimum wage. So fuck em.
@@Activemeasures2023 That's not all farmers ya bloody dickhead
@@Activemeasures2023 mate I pick fruit and get 50K+ a year! Maybe your just a tad bit of a slowy
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Real True Blue Aussie spirit, brings a tear to your eye. The bloke's a legend. Hope we hang on to this Australia, God's own country, the best on the planet.
😂 Dnt know what your hearing because he is f@cking awful
Love this song but 12yrs on...unfortunately we are all being sold out like a piece of spronge cake.
If there was ever a song to unite Australians this is it and we need this more than ever right now especially in Victoria 😢
Victorians are half Australians.
@@goodshipkaraboudjan stop being a half wit.
I’m a Queenslander and my best mate was a Victorian (Cobram) sadly he isn’t here anymore (passed away) I miss the lad..we are all Aussies tho we need to stick together
I'm a aboriginal and this song suit's Australia and me
We are one. Don't let the cultural Marxists use you to destroy Australia 🌏🦘 Because they need racial division and hate to thrive..
I'm an American,and an Australian friend of mine turned me on to this song.I can honestly say this is the most beautiful piece of music i've ever heard.I had never heard of John Williamson before.The only Australian native musician I had heard of was Lonnie Donegan.Now I have John Williamson to add to my collection.Thank you to Australia,
Lived in AUs for three years I'm Canadian and every time I put this on feels like I'm in the pub on sunny coast with my mates miss you guys
Come back then! Australians love Canadians!
Sunny coast always welcomes ya mate pub open at 10
Come home
Mate, you’re always welcome to come back. You Canucks are family. Grüße aus Australien.
Happy Australia Day to all !
Let's not let race, religion, gender or culture divide us.
Let us unite as Aussies and move forward towards a better future for all. 💜🙏🇫🇰
Most people think of Steve Irwin when they hear this, but I think of my grandfather. Absolute legend lived through 9years of cancer, smashing all the expectations of the doctors. This was played at his funeral and I can’t but shed tear whenever I hear it
Proud to be an Aussie, I love how when something big happens and the rest of the country stands together and helps each other out. For example when Steve Irwin passed away and Phillip Huhges. I could never think of a better place to live!
True blue is mad
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so did the native people of Australia till the white europeans turned up
Used to be proud of country
Long long time ago
Listening from the U.S, can't listen to this without thinking of my childhood hero Steve Irwin. Such a beautiful song!
Lane Gentry I hear you 💔
Fuck yea all the way from south aus
Im hearing ya buddy
My Husband Jeff was a true blue Ozzie 100% we played this song on his life event day he passed away on 23/11/21
My dad had this song for his funeral, always fills my heart with joy-filled n heart-filled memories spent with a true blue Aussie dad who was/is my mate
whant this song on my funeral to - greetings from Germany
Andrea Hilley
Perfect song for any Aussie. She would have been proud.
sorry for you lost a my dad friend died years a go but it fills my heart too
Played this at my Pops funeral. He was a VB drinking farmer, couldn’t get more Aussie than him. Great song.
More proud than anything to be Australian!!! 💙🇦🇺❤️
Bluey brought me here 💙💙💙 Pat's song delivering Bandit's baby
Wow, the comments! This song is not about black, white or Asian. Its about being an Aussie. Do we have a backbone? Do we stand by our mates? Clearly this will not win an award, even better it doesn't. Its a song about being Australian and how we "city" people are forgetting what built this country. I doubt any of the people leaving negative comments here have experienced a bush fire, drought, the wool purchases and prices of the 80's. Maybe they need to get a new iphone or something and **** off.
Australia used to stand as a beacon of multiculturalism, if that gets forgotten then the 'true blue' aussie really will die out.
I'm glad someone else understands that this song is a call for the return of mateship, not for a white Australia.
***** I mean a lot of people think that Aussies are exclusively white, being an Aussie is a way of life not a race.
nick darcy ，u r right！
This song is about all the kind hearted people in australia and thay never said its only a aussie song there are black and white people in australia to and remeber there were bearly any citys were around in australia when the song came out
Was played at my Dads funeral....how many funerals was it played at...he was a true blue miss you Dad
Mike Woop I'm sorry about your dad 🙁
Bless you, mate. May your dad rest in peace xx And all the best and may good fortune and luck come to you.
Im having played at my fineral when i die
My sisters grandpa had this played at his funeral i think
Your dad was a true blue may he reat in peace
I am an American who left the US a long time ago. I often think of Australia as the country the US could have been. I don't mean you are side.kicks, I mean you did it well. Better than we did. Well done Oz. You rock.
This song means so much too all Aussies
I’m brazilian who LOVE AUSTRALIA.
Greetings from Canada! As A Canadian I have always felt Australians were our closest friends in spirit. Aussies love their wild life, have their own unique culture, have great taste in music, hot women and good beer! I am longing to visit Australia! Come visit Canada, all Aussies are welcome here :)
Come over and have a ride of a kangaroo.
+Brodie Cooper you would probably fall of though
+Steven L Canada's a great country and Canadians great people, make sure you visit one day mate
Canada is a beautiful country...everywhere you go. Warm people.
I too agree there are a lot of hot women!
Greetings from Ireland. This song just sums up Austrailians, well done John Williamson you've done your country proud, great song.
Fantastic song. I have lived in Australia for several years and have been able to see the real aussies with my own eyes.
I have always deeply loved that country, so far away, and I have always felt myself part of them. Precisely for this reason I never made compromises to stay and live in Australia. I didn't wanna dishonour the place i love. Unfortunately I didn't succeed but i still today listen to John's songs and think about Australia everyday. Greetings from Italy.
Good on you, mate.
2 years later since this comment we still welcome you with open arms mate
Aussie living abroad. I listen to this song from time to time and it never fails to bring a tear to my eye.
She'll be right mate!
My dad passed away on Fathers Day this year. We played this at his funeral, brought the whole place to years. Especially me.So aussie, says it all about him and our culture
Whenever I hear this I cry. Almost 10 years ago this song was played, when I was 5 the worst few days were experienced with black Saturday. Scars remain where I live this song will never be forgotten
"SING TO ME, PAT!"
This song was played at my pops funeral earlier this year. He died from bowel cancer
There's something about Australia and the people who live there. Amazing.
Sending love from the USA, I love my Aussie brothers and sisters.
Hello from America...
This is one of my favorite songs....💝
rip larry levell whaley...
i love u dad
Rip to your dad
Love my adopted home country, wherever I go, I keep telling my new friends life in Australia, everyday train ride to work and sometime my fighting attitude I experienced being treated badly in the train, but I grew strong and learned to live like a real Aussie, Aussie to the end!!
Proud to be an Aussie 🤠 🚬 🏝️ 🍻
My Uncle Bluey was nicknamed Blue or Bluey because he had red hair of course. That's how nicknames work in Australia. He was a long haul trucker most of his life and recently passed away. We played this at his funeral and there wasn't a dry eye in the place. 💔
Thanks for being my Uncle Blue
You Aussies! We US folk think of you as others who survived the UK in style, so we admire you. Lovely song. Gives me a tear.
thanks brother from sydney, been to the states twice will be back, if not for you guys we would be speaking japanese.
@@johnkennedy7368 wtf.
@@carolepworth2857 World war 2 Carol
Crippsy exactly
I am Chinese and admire what the British gave the world - concepts of freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and expression. Multi-party democracy as well as sound judicial systems. In the 18th and 19th centuries they also seemed to be incredibly inventive and gave the world modern medicines too. Moreover, their moral compass stood up to fascism and communism in 2 world wars. I could add more! I love Australia too and have a fondness for Australian culture.
As an Aussie I love it it's such an iconic Aussie song thank you John Williamson.
My Great Pop passed away not that long ago and we had this song played for him at his funeral I'm sure your dad was a good aussie like my Pop may they rest in peace
my papa passed away and this was his funeral song too
maliv 3600 My dad is still alive
Something else too, quite apart from Johns’ wonderful voice and a hallmark of this bloke, is that genuine, unblemished Aussie accent. It’s not over-done, it’s clean and natural and it’s in every song he’s done since Old Man Emu and beyond. It’s a shame he left The Country Music Association of Australia. Especially since he started it. I can only imagine what went on in the boardroom when he left. Can we have him back please? Can all those interested having John back just leave a note here? That would be nice. Especially…
Terry
I LOVE this song! By sister and my teen aged nephews and niece chose this song for my Brother In Laws Funeral (who died suddenly at age 41!) R.I.P Tony xoxox
Unofficial Australian anthem. Love it.
its a better anthem then the official anthem
Blaze Darkfang one of the many and one of the best Australian anthems
I think the seekers I am Australian should be the anthem but this is definitely up there with an honorable mention from me hehe
Just gave the lyrics a closer listen and now it's a coin toss. Great song
It should be the Australian national anthem.. you aussies are awesome
Luv this Dude n his voice n music! Australia's song writer, a REAL AUSTRALIAN. Luv ya Mr Williamson!
This was my dad's final song at his funeral 5 months ago today 😢
Hearing this song at a funeral hits different
A perfect song for our great Nation. Thanks John and thanks for the post.
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This should be the national anthem, no other song makes me feel so prideful, good on ya John Williamson.
This song is a call to Australians, listen to the words.
Gort Newton good on you mate and you too,!
BluntAustralian probably wouldn’t hurt to have a couple extra Brenton tarrents around but would it? ✊🏻🇦🇺✊🏻
Australia just isn't Australia anymore, doesn't matter if you are a labour voter or a liberal voter... us white australians are being sidelined for a bigger agenda of multiculturalism...
it's obvious it doesn't work, when there is such radical differences in culture and ethnicity so are there massive differences in interests and desires.. Eventually they conflict and a divide forms, as each group competes for themselves
We're really ripping the heart out of this country, our politicians are selling it like it helps us, but they are really the only people that can try and keep this afloat.
Tim Hart fvck the Australian government. Everyone can see they put Australians interests last. Bow down to the caliphate.
@@timhart8737 This problem exists in other countries. Someone once said: politicians need to be changed as often as diapers ... and for the same decency!
Cheers from Russia, mate!
This should be our national anthem ..We need to keep our Australian uniqueness, it's dying .
Parents need to remind our children of our history ,because they are taking it out of our schools on purpose. I'm in tears listening to this song.
I't's confirmed now that it is the cockatoo. My late father loved John Willianson's stuff. Songs like this just make my day.
Should be our National Anthem. ❤
It should be the national anthem🇦🇺
You can't help but think of Steve Irwin when you hear this. True Blue legend!!
Omg did the same to me Brandan
He died messing with nature rorting the system
he fucking taught people to love and help animals he didn't rort shit.
Bullshit ! THAT dickhead!!??
Great song by a great singer and a great legend
Rest In Peace Shane Warne, a True Blue Aussie Legend 💛💚🏏
Steve and Shane too true blue Aussie lejons we never have again taken far too soon
Rest in peace Steven erwin
Caesar Campbell died a year or so ago, I read a couple of books bout him & his 6 brothers, he was oldest. Not a mainstream legend but a true blue tough bloke. Lived by his own rules
You missed the king of Australia Steve Irwin
Absolutely lovely song.
This was played at my Uncle Max's funeral in 2011. He was a veteran and True Blue.
When I listen to this, it reminds me of him. ❤
Im proud to be Australian mate
Wish i was still in my home land Australia
With songs like this, there should be no question on anyone's mind as to why John Williamson's been so successful.
A beautiful melody, with a great artist and lyrics... will forever remain in the minds of every generation. This is one of those very songs.
Thanks John Williamson for all the memories... proud to be Australian, all the way!
The look after your mates part is all you need. You're there for him and he's there for you. That;s all we have in life
He's gay?
why do i cry for steve when i hear this song,,,John is a legend!!!!!
John williamson is great singer see john williamson live many years ago he was so good one of Australia's best this song is awesome thank you john williamson for music when you had a bad day put thens great song on and world goes a way
Child of immigrants (Anglo and ethnic) i sing this song all the time,it always makes me cry.This country is born in you.
I wasn't born in Australia but have lived most of my live here from the age of 8yrs and I have tears when I listen to this song/video..Australia is my home and I love it and the wonderful people here.
I am a Yank, but a friend of mine in Australia turned me on to the music of John Williamson about a year ago. This is my absolute favorite song by this talented man. I only wish that I had been introduced to his music earlier in my life, and had the opportunity to learn what truly great music sounds like. Thank you Tim, for giving me the opportunity to appreciate one of Australia's great talents!
Love this.....
So Australian.
We played this at my dads funeral because it summed him up so perfectly, and yeah it brings tears to my eye's everytime because i miss the old bastard.
The true blue spirit is alive and well if you look hard enough to find it, because we're not gone we just don't make a scene as we just get the job done without the fanfare and self gratification 👍🇦🇺👍
Yep, good on ya bud. Ya made me tear up. Love ya work.
Played this at my brother and brother in-laws funeral and its on the list for mine when the time comes.......fantastic song
@@mattyP_7428 sorry to hear thst mate, but yeah it's that one song that truely typifies the real Aussie spirit as you couldn't have a better song in my mind for when the time comes 👍
I love Australia and australian people. I'm romanian and I from Romania!!! Thanks John Williamson
Gabriele Popa Matei come and join us then 👍😉
Come down under and I will buy you a beer, maybe underground and I will buy you a Captain Morgan... :-)
@@nickhoare6616 my goal in life is to become a citizen
Gabriele Me gabriele matei popa 👍
Good on yar mate
I feel like I’m the only one here from that one Disney JR show Bluey…
Nope
I'm hear cause Pat's singing got Interrupted
I’ve requested this song be played at'my funeral.
This was the song at my pops funeral
Does anyone else remember swinging on the Hills Hoist,billycarts and Dragsters??True blues!!
Nah sorry
@@nataliaclark288 So maybe you're a millennial like my kids??Never had the satisfaction of building a billycart,going on day-long bike or horse rides and bush walks??(Dodging snakes!)Not to mention the multitude grazes and sometimes broken bones.We were so much tougher and self-reliant in those days.Peace be with you.
My dad was a true blue Aussie battler, the men that built on the rich man's empire whilst providing for their family that's Gold. I miss you Dad and I'll always remember you playing this song and I will be forever grateful 😇💕
True blue legend. I still remember swinging on the hills hoist. Moved his house when I was late teens and he wrote an a awesome letter of appreciation. Saw him at the Bridgewater pub regularly. Top bloke!
It will be my song at my funeral as an Aussie never dies
"Hey True Blue,
Don't say you've gone.
Say you've knocked off for a smoko,
And you'll be back later on."
Whenever I think of those lines, I think of the people that are gone that I dearly miss.
I wish they'd just stepped out for a break and they'll be back.
RIP to the people that are gone that I love. RIP Steve Irwin.
This is Steve Irwin's favourite song😄😄
Not anymore. He would still be listening to it up in the sky though. :(
@@aus6199 "CURIOSITYSHOW"
"The CuriosityShow theme"
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its sad that the true Blue Aussie spirit is dieing out come on Australia we cant let our bloody spirit die out
Blaze Darkfang you just need to look a bit deeper, it is well and truly still there
it's not dieing its been bought and paid for by all the leftist activist types
Blaze Darkfang Don't blame everyday ppl blame the powers that be and big corporations. Power and greed is what's destroying our society worldwide!
Mate, it’s dying out because we’re being systematically replaced by our leaders to through immigration and dwindling fertility rates.
HRB 23 both are to blame. As we become passive our leaders rub their hands together. I fear our national spirit is gone
Need more Aussies to give this great song a thumbs up vote 1 Johnny Williams
Built a little camper out of my 88 Pajero and travelled half way round OZ working the land. Tazzy and the territory I got a little carried away, went full wild and off grid. Love the people, love the land. Good blokes too. Rooted sone lasses and sampled local goon, got smothered in stars, watched the sky burn and bathed in ocean. Changed me forever. Aged me fast, went from 25-50 not understanding my generation.
Played this at my hubby's funeral in Jan. ( Steve passed away Xmas Day 2014) my heart breaks ev'ry time I hear it but I love it!!!!
RIP Steve, great song for probably a great man.
Silver_Knight this song was done long before the name steve Edwin was even herd off...
such a beautiful song, was played at my great grandads funeral as it was his favourite song. miss you poppy 🤍
Got to love John, he's my nan's cousin, family forever ❤
Iconic song, what is wrong with the 159 people on here? Should have much more likes. One of the best of John Williamson's.
Bluey got me back here😁
“Is it standin by ya mate when he’s in a fight”
Gets me every time 👍🏻🇦🇺
This song played at my pop funeral It was 1hour a go
Hello from the states. Steven Irwin will forever live in our hearts. He was such a big icon that everyone look up too. We all miss steve.
is anyone else here because they heard the song on bluey, and got it stuck in their head....
When I hear this song all I think about is Steve Irwin. Love you mate. Be in my heart forever ❤️❤️
An iconic Aussie legend now and forever 😊❤
Had the Honour of seeing John live for a belated birthday gift 🎁 the consummate performer, John takes you on a journey through Australia 🇦🇺 his absolutely brilliant live see him again and again, a lyrical poet here's to you John a fantastic concert