I am an aussie and proud of this bloke. I love all his songs. They range from pathos to delightful comedy. As a collection they represent a picture of this country - its history, culture and challenges. He is one the world's great poets.
I think he must be the greatest songwriter ever, other musicians think the same if you look up the Dubliners version it’s class and Shane McGowan version of Waltzing Matilda 😢both would bring tears to your eyes
My absolute number ONE singer songwriter. No one can match him for emotion in his songs. " My sons lie beside the Burma Railway ' I've seen it,, pure hell.
I am a Scottish brewer and I have to admit to having brewed Australian beer (a long time ago) under licence. At that time I was designated a grade A taster - allowed to release beer for packaging on my own. I moved on from there and in the following years helped two different British brewers (one in England and one in Scotland) to win gold medals for lager in international competition so maybe I did learn something from the Aussies...
Have to say, this particular song, is way better pre-recorded. But i love Eric. He's an amazing song writer!... Not to mention he's a funny bastard!!!!
I am an aussie and proud of this bloke. I love all his songs. They range from pathos to delightful comedy. As a collection they represent a picture of this country - its history, culture and challenges. He is one the world's great poets.
I think he must be the greatest songwriter ever, other musicians think the same if you look up the Dubliners version it’s class and Shane McGowan version of Waltzing Matilda 😢both would bring tears to your eyes
I like Eric Bogle! He is one one of my favorite folk music singers!
My absolute number ONE singer songwriter. No one can match him for emotion in his songs. " My sons lie beside the Burma Railway ' I've seen it,, pure hell.
Saw and met him twice Hughes Rooms Toronto Whelans Dublin Ireland both brilliant.
I am a Scottish brewer and I have to admit to having brewed Australian beer (a long time ago) under licence. At that time I was designated a grade A taster - allowed to release beer for packaging on my own. I moved on from there and in the following years helped two different British brewers (one in England and one in Scotland) to win gold medals for lager in international competition so maybe I did learn something from the Aussies...
Saw Eric at Westhoughton Folk Club over ten years ago..... Felt it a privilege then and still do!
I saw him in Calgary, he was a great talent and so witty.
I saw him in Albury NSW Australia at Sodens Hotel 1980 same same absolute bloody legend!
Mervyn Hadfield wranglers,off,road
it creepers up on u and gives u a kick in thr hart like a slade hammer, a real powerful song
I've always loved this song and it's nice to revisit it being sung by it's composer.
how lucky you were seeing him live, wish Id known, I now live in birmingham, but know cleckheaton well, at one time living in hudds
Also an acknowledgement to the midwiffery powers of the Indigenous Mothers
RIP John
who was the other fella?
Have to say, this particular song, is way better pre-recorded. But i love Eric. He's an amazing song writer!...
Not to mention he's a funny bastard!!!!
I love Ronnie Drews version
Which studio album did this song originally appear?
+Kenneth Lawrence scraps of paper
+Blake Stewart scraps of paper
Now I'm Easy 1980
He's a great songwriter, but not the best singer of his own songs...Fair enough...?
yeah but doesn't matter -the song is so good it compensates