I am lucky enough to live in Australia. I moved here from New Zealand in 1988 and have grown to love the place. I am now an Australian citizen, so I can have the best of both countries.
@@kerricappy4890I’m pretty sure there is an article in our constitution that if New Zealand wanted to, they could become a state. We can’t force them to. It will pretty much never happen, but it’s in there anyway
Yes I have to agree but the Steve Erwin memorial day with John Williamson singing true blue. I still to this day cry when ever I see it. I still miss him. 🙏🕊️🇦🇺
I second that! Here’s the full version The Seekers did a few years ago. th-cam.com/video/KrLTe1_9zso/w-d-xo.html Rest in peace to our beautiful Judith Durham whom we lost earlier this year. Her voice was one of a kind!
@@Quinctili Granted, it would need to be altered a little to be our national anthem, but when you look around the world at all the different anthems of different countries, there's a huge wide variety and many are indeed just a song that represents what the country and culture is about, and the songs vary greatly in style. Ideal would be verses 1, 2, 3, lumped together without a break between them, then the chorus, and leave out the rest of it. But it certainly could be a national anthem for Australia if done right.
Me also! The original advert (90s? 00s?) was breathtaking with the children's choir and the astounding scenery backdrops... but this revamp really hits the feels post covid!
The children situated at Longreach is where QANTAS was founded in 1920, and I believe this is the most beautifully produced ad ever created. I may be wrong, but that's my belief. Cheers, mate.
I Still Call Australia Home is a song written and recorded by Peter Allen [who's life story inspired the musical "The Boy From Oz"]. QANTAS has used the song in their advertising campaigns. It is considered an unofficial national anthem. Appearing here are: Kylie Minogue, Troye Sivan, Hugh Jackman [who starred in "The Boy From Oz" on broadway], Ash Barty and Adam Goodes.
Beautiful..love Hugh Jackman...the children's choirs were gorgeous...I'm British but feel a strong bond with Australiam, they share our sense of humour and like a good swear..lol
G'day Joel! If you want to see another of your video's views go through the roof, react to one of Australia's favourite artists of all time, and one of the world's absolute best male vocalists - "John Farnham & The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: You're The Voice": th-cam.com/video/6m2m_9Uijso/w-d-xo.html
Haven’t lived in Australia since 1980 (yep, I’m old) but visit regularly to see family & friends. This video always pulls at my heartstrings…. pure patriotic blubbering . Thanks JP….
You mentioned checking out some Aussie music, you won’t be sorry if you look at John Farnham singing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Highly recommend the songs Help or The Voice, both are absolutely fantastic.
My nephew left England for Australia in his late 20s. He loves it there. Sadly his mum, my sister was killed by hit and run driver and having to tell him on the phone was hard. He came back to Bolton for the funeral and stayed a while. He has returned to Australia and I think he will stay there. He has been back to England since to visit but his life now is on the other side of the world. It is hard being so far away from a loved one but he has made a life there now. I miss him so much, thank goodness for facetime.
@@adrianross8383 Thanks for your kind words. My nephew is going to try and visit more often as he is now an uncle himself 🙂. I can't visit Australia unfortunately. (Health).
You want Aussie bands/musos..?? Omg where do we start..??? There’s John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes, Diesel, Guy Sebastian, Matt Corby, Tina Arena to name but a few.. have you got a spare ten years? 😂 Start with John Farnham’s Help with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra….. that’s a pretty big rabbit hole 😉 Great reactions btw, loving your Aus content 🇦🇺
Beautiful song, beautiful country and it was great to get a glimpse of Kyle. Tons of great Australian films; my favourite is "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert", which is very funny but also captures a part of the Australian soul.
New Zealand please Joel. It is down in the same part of the world, yet it is so different to Australia. So when you finish with Australia, I would love to see some New Zealand videos. Perhaps the most quintessential Australian song is "Down Under" by Men At Work. Great tune and interesting lyrics!
I just have to add that I am in my 70’s and have always believed that the US influenced our music, but the depth of the Australian music scene was enhanced to another level from the UK and NZ talent that grew up and turned up here in Australia 👏👏👏
Greatest country in the world! Goosebumps every time as an Aussie! That clip included Kylie Minogue, Troye Sivan, Hugh Jackman singing, Ash Barty (tennis player on FaceTime call), and Adam Goodes (AFL player by the pool). Another video recently released by Tourism Australia taking you on a fun trip around Australia is below. th-cam.com/video/P3PdfWVk7h8/w-d-xo.html
Lots of bands and singers to listen to - AC/DC, INXS, Cold Chisel, the Angels, Little River Band, The Teskey Brothers, John Farhnam, The Divinyls, Baby Animals, The Veronicas, the Little River Band, Jimmy Barnes, Diesel, Guy Sebastian, Delta Goodrem, Jessica Mauboy, Men at Work - countless more couldn't possibly name them all
This is an advert for Qantas airways and has been around for many years with different versions, another good anthem that depicts Australia is a song called Great Southern Land by a group called Icehouse, you’ll enjoy that one.
Unfortunately I Still Call Australia Home can't be considered an anthem. You have to be able to march into sporting occasions etc to the anthem, so it needs to be in 4/4 time. I Still Call Australia Home is in 3/4 (waltz) time and can't be marched to. Great Southern Land is a bit of a dirge.
All I can say is that Australia was a fantastic place to visit. So much to see and do along with really friendly locals. My biggest regret was not taking advantage of the working student visa scheme when I was younger. A great way to see the real Australia, earn some money along the way and it's something else to add to your résumé/CV.
It's such a huge, diverse country, just a holiday of a few weeks isn't enough time to explore all there is to see and do. To really "feel" a place, you need to be able to stay a while. I love our country and have been fortunate to live in all but 1 state, in various locations. Holidayed in many other parts.
Thank you for the respect for the video you watched, there is quite a background story to it, with snippets in the other comments. You just opened a door very wide asking for Aussie music talent: Australia has some of the most amazing hidden singers and bands. Starting point could be with John Farnham. He is our favourite son who has been our much-loved king of music, performing with no loss of range or power from the age of 18 until a surgery this year at 73. He has an amazing range, unique vocals, incredible stage presence, performs better live and never misses a note. You will recognise some of the songs he has written and performed on movie soundtracks (You're the Voice), a Beatles cover (Help) he made entirely his own, but there are many other amazing songs he has written that you will not have heard. He has sung with Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Olivia Newton John (a very close friend), Celine Dion...Robbie Williams recently sang one of John's songs and dedicated it to his recovery. Any song from the 1980s concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is just amazing to view.
John Farnham..Sadie..spare me.If you want Aussie talent how about Linda and Vikka, Lobby Lloyd, Masters Apprentices, Rose Tatoo not some wimpy voice thanks.
@@sg3596 Wow, bit out of touch. Sadie was 60 years ago - I don't think too many of us would like to be solely judged on our first performance in our first job. John has an extensive vocal range, A2 to G5, immense power, and gives an impeccable performance every time, whether singing ballads, rock, opera or musical theatre. John is the only Aussie to have a #1 record in five consecutive decades. Whispering Jack went 24x platinum and is the second-highest album sold in Australia by any artist (Meatloaf #1). Someone with a wimpy voice would not be the first singer approached by Queen to replace Freddie Mercury. Listen to Black Dog, a recording of his sound check, some time. You can say you don't like his music, but calling his voice 'wimpy' is just way off.
Yep as others have said, is another incredible TV commercial for our major national international airline QANTAS. The indigenous lady at the start of the commercial represents the oldest continuing living culture in the entire world - over 65,000 years. The message is that everywhere is far from Australia and while we as a people love to travel, not matter where we go, we still call Australia home :) I've been all over the world. The US many times, Europe, China etc...but when you see a Qantas tail at the airport, you see that kangaroo on that red plane tail, it often makes you feel instantly homesick and I've even teared up. Love your channel - Keep up the great work! Craig
The song was written by Peter Allen, who left Australia to find fame in USA… The song came out in 1980… and has often been suggested as a logical development from the past insistence that UK was “home”. Today the song tends to be classed as Australian iconic music, along with I am Australian by the Seekers and Waltzing Matilda ( lyrics by Banjo Patterson). There are others, but most people know these: one for patriotism, one for multiculturalism and one for acknowledging our historic itinerants who were often forced to steal to survive. This video you watched was an advert for Qantas Airlines… the oldest continuously running commercial airline in the world. I am a proud Australian, and pleased you liked the song written by the ex husband of Liza Minnelli…
I’m not an overly patriotic Aussie but even I shed a tear of pride when I watched this for the first time before work one day. I do consider myself very lucky to have been born in this country.
Ok so I was a bit miffed about you not being patriotic but knowing you know how lucky and blessed we are saved you. We all express ourselves differently and you reminded me not to judge others and their words. Thank you
This is an excellent commercial by Qantas. The original song by Peter Allen is also gorgeous. There are many many versions of this song. For recommendations on Australian artists, Id say start off with John Farnham and "You're The Voice", he has done lots of others but that is his signature song. After that there are great songs by Midnight Oil (Beds Are Burning) Icehouse (Great Southern Land) INXS (Need You Tonight) Crowded House (Dont Dream Its Over) Cold Chisel (Flame Trees) etc etc. I could have listed many songs for each of these great Australian artists and many others besides, AC/DC, Kylie Minogue, Bee Gees, Olivia Newton-John to start with. Im so happy to see you take a look at Australia, I will happily join you for this ride. Im from Perth, the capital of Western Australia although I was born overseas Ive lived here since I was 6. Loved your main channel for a long while now (I think I was first drawn to it because of yr Queen reactions, Im a big fan!! Lucky to have met Freddie Brian and Roger) and Im very happy to start with this one. All the best Joel! And to Will and Cameron too :)
Seen this a few times chokes me up each time. More Brits emigrate to Australia than any other country I think. I emigrated in 1988. Got married there & our 1st born was born in Oz. I couldn’t settle. My family did I couldn’t. I lived there just over a year. Beautiful country. I ended up coming home to the UK. But I still have family there. It will always have a special place in my heart. Xx
'I Still Call Australia Home' was originally written by Peter Allen, who moved to the US and became a big star. Sadly, he died of AIDS in 1992. 'I am Australian' is another lovely patriotic song written by Bruce Woodley, who was in a world famous group called The Seekers. As for Aussie songs, my god there are so many to check out! Solid Rock by Goanna and Great Southern Land by Icehouse tell Australia's story from a different angle. And for general Aussie songs, try anything by John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes, INXS, Midnight Oil, Diesel, Cold Chisel, Guy Sebastian etc etc ... 😊
UK born and bred myself, I have family in OZ and some friends, I've been to visit, it is an amazing country for sure. But I still call England my home 😊👍
"" I Still Call Australia Home " is a song by Peter Allen, it was used as an advertisement for QANTAS - the Australian airline. ( Hugh Jackman was in that ad who portrayed Peter Allen in " The Boy From Oz " on Broadway. ) Some singers and bands you could listen to are, John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes, Kylie Minogue, Silverchair, Midnight Oil, INXS, Powderfinger. Just to name a few.
so many to check out ...Our John Farnham an amazing singer, Steve Irwin, who sadly died from a stingray, it broke so many of us here in Australia to hear of his passing. That's just a couple for starters. Love your channel, it's awesome.
5 Seconds of Summer aka 5SOS are an Australian band. I saw them when they supported One Direction at Wembley Stadium 8 years ago. To be honest, I thought they were hands down better than 1D. Well worth a watch.
Aussie here. This song is embedded in our culture, has been for so long. It's become the anthem of knowing that no matter where you go or how far you are gone, Aus is still home. If you're looking for Aussie bands or music to listen to, definitely check out Jimmy Barnes both solo and with his band Cold Chisel - ABSOLUTE AUSSIE MUST! Loving these videos, mate! Keep em coming!
I Still Call Australia Home was written by a deceased Aussie named Peter Allen who was married to a famous US actress' daughter Judie Garland's , he was gay, it is a lovely song about Aussies , their travels and what we call home. Musically check out John Farnham and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, particularly his version of Help ( Beatles' song) and You're The Voice. Stunning singer who chose to stay here but could have made it anywhere. When you hear him you'll understand .
Listen to I am Australian but the seekers! It’s awesome! Every time I hear it it brings a tear to my eye, as an Australian it is a song that I feel is part of my being.
This is a popular song by Australian singer songwriter Peter Allen in 1980 adopted by airline Qantas for their marketing. This version is sung by a choir they put together from multiple children's choirs including the Australian girls choir, national boys choir, Sydney children's choir and Gondwana national indigenous children's choir. Various versions of the advertisement were made over the years, this one with some famous Australian cameos
You mentioned if there were any suggestions of bands or music..... where to start! You will hopefully have so many you won't know where to begin. You could be quite a while discovering Australia. Enjoy. Love what you have covered so far.
For music to check out mate, anything by John Farnham live, help, your the voice, angels and burn for you. His duet with Jimmy Barnes , something is wrong with my baby, and anything by Jimmy Barnes solo stuff or with his old band Cold Chisel. That should keep you going for a while lol 🇦🇺👍🏻
This song will have any Australia with tears in their eyes. Went to a Bette Midler concert in Sydney where after paying Tribute to Peter Allen (the Singer and Song writer) she sang this song. That bitch knew she would have everyone at the concert fully welted up. WOW. What a memory.
As an Aussie, this instantly brings tears. Not sure what music you like. Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham (aka Farnsey or "The Voice") are probably Australias most widely known male singers, Farnsey being one of the most vocally perfect singers in the world. He has sung with everyone from Celine Dion, to Queen, Tom Jones to Coldplay. I've put some links for you: Duet of the 2 guys - th-cam.com/video/ihsfx1LuoKc/w-d-xo.html Farnsey most known song: th-cam.com/video/6m2m_9Uijso/w-d-xo.html Farnsey belting out a great cover th-cam.com/video/dv54giOSRKs/w-d-xo.html. Hope you get to watch them and enjoy :)
There are Midnight Oils' "Beds Are Burning" and Icehouses' "Great Southern Land" just for starters in the brilliant songs department. I guess you recognised Wolverine in the video. 👍
This ad always warms my heart everytime I watch it and everytime I hear this Peter Allen's song. It is such a beautiful song! Thank you for your reaction.
This made me feel patriotic and I'm not even Australian haha! But in all seriousness, it was beautifully made and that children's choir totally hit me in the feels! I could recognize some Australian singers here, Kylie Minogue (the woman sitting by the piano, she's huge both in her native Australia and here in Europe, has had some success in the US) and Troye Sivan (TH-camr turned pop artist), and a third male actor whose name completely escapes me atm but he has a surprisingly good singing voice! :)
Yeah the Hugh Jackman - Wolverine might had been a little lost on Jps as he's not a big fan of superhero films. I was first introduced to Troye Sivan with movie Spud (which has John Cleese - Basil Fawlty) which I thought was about an English school however I just saw its Sputh African. The South African and UK accents confuse me a little as I'm an aussie. This song/ film clip is definitely an updated version from the Qantas one when I was a child
@@wesleygalvin9983 Ah Hugh Jackman, yes. My mind was completely drawing a blank haha but that's him of course, thank you for saving me from annoying myself about that all day haha! :)
I Still Call Australia Home was written and originally performed by the great entertainer, Peter Allen. He performed it at the Sydney Opera House before the Queen and Prince Phillip in 1980. Interestingly, Hugh Jackman portrayed Peter in the Broadway musical The Boy From Oz.
As a school kid in the 90s I got to learn to sing this song really well in Choir group. It still one of my favorite songs to sing and there is something soo beautiful about the calm timing which describes Aus soo well. When you harmonise in a Choir that is a spine tingling experience. Such great memories.
Oh, it should be our anthem. It's by Peter Allen who was at one time married to Liza Minelli. He was a wonderful songwriter. He wrote a magical song about Judy Garland titled "Quiet pease, there's a lady on stage ..." if you feel so inclined, search it out. I met him, only briefly and merely by chance many many years ago. If you can call it a meeting. I was seated with a friend in a restaurant, close to the window looking out on to the street. Peter Allen walked by, and peered through the window right into my face where I was sitting. He then came in with a small group of friends to have a meal. At first, when his face was pressed up against mine with only the pane of glass between us, I think he could tell that I knew who he was but I could not quite place him. I looked at him as if to say: "I know you!" Ha! Then the penny dropped and as he walked through the door he said words to the effect: "Almost had you fooled ..." Well, that's my Peter Allen story. Joel, there are many wonderful bands from Australia, and from New Zealand too. Dragon has long been an all time favourite. Fine kiwi lads who settled here in the 1970s to become icons. And of course there is also AC/DC. Solo artist, Olivia Newton John who held such close ties with Peter Allen and who sadly passed away recently. One major group who were so wonderful was The Seekers. Lead singer Judith Durham also passed away within days of Olivia Newton John. Judith Durham's voice was sheer magic! Perfectly centred, completely resonant., every thing sung simply and with so much ease. Back to "I Still Call Australia Home" - if Music is a nostalgic art this song epitomises that sentiment. Blessings! Show less
You met Peter Allen? I’m so jealous. He was a brilliant song writer. And that special song he wrote for Judy Garland, ‘Quiet Please, There’s A Lady on Stage’. He had so much love and respect for her and what she’d been through. Yes I’ll stay jealous lol 😊
A couple of my fav musical artists and songs are Lee kernaghan-- backroad nation Jimmy barnes--- driving wheels Graeme Conners-- the ringer and the princess
you should react to "Australia Day 2012: "Barbie Girl" (Justice Crew v Sam Kekovich v Melissa Tkautz)", It's a very different song to this one but iconic nonetheless, you would love it!
1998 version of this ad: th-cam.com/video/hbGuqmaDgLA/w-d-xo.html 1983 performance by the original artist: th-cam.com/video/bpyZkxEaiTs/w-d-xo.html Toni Lodge (Australian Commedian) talks about the song and what it means to everyday Aussies: th-cam.com/video/SA9vnMxMFM4/w-d-xo.html
You have to check out How to make Gravy by Paul Kelly. It’s Australia’s Christmas song. Watch the 2021 version. Guaranteed to warm your heart and make you cry
Not Australian but my grandfather did a ‘gapyear’ out there in the 40s! He loved it. If this were one of my countries ‘national songs’; I’d be proud. I’m Scottish, so ‘flower of Scotland’ will fill the national pride void! 😉
John Farnham!!!!! Gotta listen/watch the live versions of his signature song "you're the voice" And also his version of Help by the Beatles...With the Melbourne symphony orchestra....Promise you'll love it! He is a national treasure 🇦🇺❤️
Oh you think this was good? 🤣 Try “I Am Australian” by The Seekers. NOTHING Beats it. It’s so beautiful- NOBODY can listen to that song without feeling EmOtIoNs 💝
You are likely to get a lot of old bands recommended in the comments. They are all great, however here are a few recent pop/rock bands from Oz: Powderfinger; Gang of Youth; Mossy N2ky; Bakers Eddy; Confidence Man; Northlane; Daine; The Lazy Eyes; Camp Cope. Enjoy🎶
My top 5 Australian bands to check out in no particular order. Ice house (Great Southern Land), AC/DC (Thunder Struck), Crowded House (Something So Strong), INXS (Never Tear Us Apart), Men at work (Down Under)
Having been lucky enough to visit Australia a couple of times now I know exactly why the people there are so proud of their country.
I am lucky enough to live in Australia. I moved here from New Zealand in 1988 and have grown to love the place. I am now an Australian citizen, so I can have the best of both countries.
@@scottlewisparsons9551 I feel like New Zealanders & Australians are so close we could cross the barriers between almost being one people anyway.
I’m glad to be born Australian, I love my country and proud of it..
That’s such a lovely thing to say. I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed your visits here. Come back anytime!
@@kerricappy4890I’m pretty sure there is an article in our constitution that if New Zealand wanted to, they could become a state. We can’t force them to. It will pretty much never happen, but it’s in there anyway
I'm an Aussie and all of these various "I still call Australia home" videos bring a tear to my eye. Proud to be an Aussie 😊
Same!! Always makes me cry!
Cry everytime, lol
Yes I have to agree but the Steve Erwin memorial day with John Williamson singing true blue.
I still to this day cry when ever I see it.
I still miss him.
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You must check out
Kevin bloody Wilson
You will laugh your ass off.
Very rude, crude and so funny.
Aussie classic
😂😂😂👍🕊️🇦🇺
Yes Linda im the same hey ! Makes me feel proud to be Australian 🇦🇺🏄♂️🍺👍
I am Australian by The Seekers is a beautiful song. It could be their national anthem. Well worth a listen Joel 🎶
I second that! Here’s the full version The Seekers did a few years ago. th-cam.com/video/KrLTe1_9zso/w-d-xo.html
Rest in peace to our beautiful Judith Durham whom we lost earlier this year. Her voice was one of a kind!
@@Mr4dspecs I third this!
Recommended by people who don't know what a National Anthem is.
@@Quinctili Granted, it would need to be altered a little to be our national anthem, but when you look around the world at all the different anthems of different countries, there's a huge wide variety and many are indeed just a song that represents what the country and culture is about, and the songs vary greatly in style. Ideal would be verses 1, 2, 3, lumped together without a break between them, then the chorus, and leave out the rest of it. But it certainly could be a national anthem for Australia if done right.
@@grandmothergoose so if it was different it could be used? We actually have what is probably the strongest National Anthem in the world.
This isn't just an advert for a plane ride ... THIS IS AUSTRALIA🇦🇺❣️💪
As an Aussie this give me goosebumps EVERY SINGLE TIME
Me too!
Me also! The original advert (90s? 00s?) was breathtaking with the children's choir and the astounding scenery backdrops... but this revamp really hits the feels post covid!
Men at Work Land Down Under makes me cry EVERYTIME I’m away from Oz
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Same here! Goosebumps every time. I love my country ❤️
The children situated at Longreach is where QANTAS was founded in 1920, and I believe this is the most beautifully produced ad ever created. I may be wrong, but that's my belief. Cheers, mate.
I Still Call Australia Home is a song written and recorded by Peter Allen [who's life story inspired the musical "The Boy From Oz"].
QANTAS has used the song in their advertising campaigns. It is considered an unofficial national anthem.
Appearing here are: Kylie Minogue, Troye Sivan, Hugh Jackman [who starred in "The Boy From Oz" on broadway], Ash Barty and Adam Goodes.
Peter Allen was Liza Minnelli's first husband in the late 1960's
I think this version is pathetic the original Qantas ad was the one
Yes exactly, all that Australian talent on display..so proud to be an Aussie 🇦🇺💖
@@dave.p153 This version is recent - it features Ash Barty. It was made post COVID to get tourists back to Australia.
so what's your point?
Beautiful..love Hugh Jackman...the children's choirs were gorgeous...I'm British but feel a strong bond with Australiam, they share our sense of humour and like a good swear..lol
I think the original was was better
We love you too
bloody oath... God bless our dear dear King Charlie
G'day Joel! If you want to see another of your video's views go through the roof, react to one of Australia's favourite artists of all time, and one of the world's absolute best male vocalists - "John Farnham & The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: You're The Voice": th-cam.com/video/6m2m_9Uijso/w-d-xo.html
Haven’t lived in Australia since 1980 (yep, I’m old) but visit regularly to see family & friends. This video always pulls at my heartstrings…. pure patriotic blubbering . Thanks JP….
You mentioned checking out some Aussie music, you won’t be sorry if you look at John Farnham singing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Highly recommend the songs Help or The Voice, both are absolutely fantastic.
My nephew left England for Australia in his late 20s. He loves it there. Sadly his mum, my sister was killed by hit and run driver and having to tell him on the phone was hard. He came back to Bolton for the funeral and stayed a while. He has returned to Australia and I think he will stay there. He has been back to England since to visit but his life now is on the other side of the world. It is hard being so far away from a loved one but he has made a life there now. I miss him so much, thank goodness for facetime.
That’s so sad I’m really sorry for your loss.
@@Dr_KAP Thankyou. He's happy, that's important.
@@markwolstenholme3354 yes indeed x
So sorry for your unbearable sadness. Come to Australia and visit some time.
@@adrianross8383 Thanks for your kind words. My nephew is going to try and visit more often as he is now an uncle himself 🙂. I can't visit Australia unfortunately. (Health).
You want Aussie bands/musos..?? Omg where do we start..??? There’s John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes, Diesel, Guy Sebastian, Matt Corby, Tina Arena to name but a few.. have you got a spare ten years? 😂
Start with John Farnham’s Help with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra….. that’s a pretty big rabbit hole 😉
Great reactions btw, loving your Aus content 🇦🇺
You need to checkout the song "We Are Australian" by The Seekers its a beautiful song
Beautiful song, beautiful country and it was great to get a glimpse of Kyle. Tons of great Australian films; my favourite is "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert", which is very funny but also captures a part of the Australian soul.
Kyle? I didn't see Kyle (assuming you mean Sanderlands) in this corporate Qantas advertisement
New Zealand please Joel. It is down in the same part of the world, yet it is so different to Australia. So when you finish with Australia, I would love to see some New Zealand videos. Perhaps the most quintessential Australian song is "Down Under" by Men At Work. Great tune and interesting lyrics!
I just have to add that I am in my 70’s and have always believed that the US influenced our music, but the depth of the Australian music scene was enhanced to another level from the UK and NZ talent that grew up and turned up here in Australia 👏👏👏
Or Great Southern Land by Icehouse and amongst all the others named.. the only Australian born artist
Greatest country in the world! Goosebumps every time as an Aussie! That clip included Kylie Minogue, Troye Sivan, Hugh Jackman singing, Ash Barty (tennis player on FaceTime call), and Adam Goodes (AFL player by the pool). Another video recently released by Tourism Australia taking you on a fun trip around Australia is below.
th-cam.com/video/P3PdfWVk7h8/w-d-xo.html
Lots of bands and singers to listen to - AC/DC, INXS, Cold Chisel, the Angels, Little River Band, The Teskey Brothers, John Farhnam, The Divinyls, Baby Animals, The Veronicas, the Little River Band, Jimmy Barnes, Diesel, Guy Sebastian, Delta Goodrem, Jessica Mauboy, Men at Work - countless more couldn't possibly name them all
This is an advert for Qantas airways and has been around for many years with different versions, another good anthem that depicts Australia is a song called Great Southern Land by a group called Icehouse, you’ll enjoy that one.
Unfortunately I Still Call Australia Home can't be considered an anthem. You have to be able to march into sporting occasions etc to the anthem, so it needs to be in 4/4 time. I Still Call Australia Home is in 3/4 (waltz) time and can't be marched to. Great Southern Land is a bit of a dirge.
@@monique8641 lol your too funny
All I can say is that Australia was a fantastic place to visit. So much to see and do along with really friendly locals. My biggest regret was not taking advantage of the working student visa scheme when I was younger. A great way to see the real Australia, earn some money along the way and it's something else to add to your résumé/CV.
It's such a huge, diverse country, just a holiday of a few weeks isn't enough time to explore all there is to see and do.
To really "feel" a place, you need to be able to stay a while.
I love our country and have been fortunate to live in all but 1 state, in various locations. Holidayed in many other parts.
Many British people have visited Australia (including myself) and we have relatives living there. It is a beautiful country.
There's an old joke.. what does a poem and a Jumbo Jet in common? The jumbo jet stops whining when it gets to Sydney airport lol
God bless our dear dear King Charlie
Believe it or not it’s actually just an advertisement for Qantas airlines of Australia. Brilliant ad of course.
Thanks Joel. I hadn't heard that song before. It tugs at the heart strings.
I'm a proud Aussie and this always makes me cry as it a very patriotic song and also my eldest is living in the US for nearly 2 years, I want him home
Thank you for the respect for the video you watched, there is quite a background story to it, with snippets in the other comments. You just opened a door very wide asking for Aussie music talent: Australia has some of the most amazing hidden singers and bands. Starting point could be with John Farnham. He is our favourite son who has been our much-loved king of music, performing with no loss of range or power from the age of 18 until a surgery this year at 73. He has an amazing range, unique vocals, incredible stage presence, performs better live and never misses a note. You will recognise some of the songs he has written and performed on movie soundtracks (You're the Voice), a Beatles cover (Help) he made entirely his own, but there are many other amazing songs he has written that you will not have heard. He has sung with Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Olivia Newton John (a very close friend), Celine Dion...Robbie Williams recently sang one of John's songs and dedicated it to his recovery. Any song from the 1980s concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is just amazing to view.
John Farnham..Sadie..spare me.If you want Aussie talent how about Linda and Vikka, Lobby Lloyd, Masters Apprentices, Rose Tatoo not some wimpy voice thanks.
@@sg3596 Wow, bit out of touch. Sadie was 60 years ago - I don't think too many of us would like to be solely judged on our first performance in our first job. John has an extensive vocal range, A2 to G5, immense power, and gives an impeccable performance every time, whether singing ballads, rock, opera or musical theatre. John is the only Aussie to have a #1 record in five consecutive decades. Whispering Jack went 24x platinum and is the second-highest album sold in Australia by any artist (Meatloaf #1). Someone with a wimpy voice would not be the first singer approached by Queen to replace Freddie Mercury. Listen to Black Dog, a recording of his sound check, some time. You can say you don't like his music, but calling his voice 'wimpy' is just way off.
@@Bellas1717 nah..just a wimpy voice. And I don''t like his music if it can be called that.
@@sg3596 I'd love to know what music you listen to if you think his music or voice is bad.
@@Gamesta100 Does not matter what I listen to, my original comment stands. His voice is not bad, it is pathetic.
Bands and singers you need to hear are Cold Chisel, Jimmy Barnes, John Farnham, Jessica Mauboy, Delta Goodram amongst numerous other artists.
Yes, and Guy Sebastian: Standing With You, Believer, Choir...
Jimmy barnes and john farnham When Something is Wrong woth my baby...live version is awesome...two aussie legends...loving these reactions :)
I second this. Please do the live version from Hey Hey it’s Saturday tv show. You won’t be disappointed these are our two greatest singing legends!
Yes please
Two Aussie legends not born in Australia..
@@urquhart43 what’s your point? I know many Australians not born in Australia.
@@Dr_KAP Must there be a point... For arguments sake.. you already understand my point.. so no point in making your point is there
Yep as others have said, is another incredible TV commercial for our major national international airline QANTAS. The indigenous lady at the start of the commercial represents the oldest continuing living culture in the entire world - over 65,000 years. The message is that everywhere is far from Australia and while we as a people love to travel, not matter where we go, we still call Australia home :) I've been all over the world. The US many times, Europe, China etc...but when you see a Qantas tail at the airport, you see that kangaroo on that red plane tail, it often makes you feel instantly homesick and I've even teared up. Love your channel - Keep up the great work! Craig
This song has been the Qantas theme song since about the mid 90s - and possibly even earlier. It was initially written by Peter Allen.
I just looked it up. 1980 where has that time gone. Peter died in the early 90s from memory.
Thank you for another brilliant video, Joel. Hope Will; Ben and yourself are all doing well. 👍
The song was written by Peter Allen, who left Australia to find fame in USA… The song came out in 1980… and has often been suggested as a logical development from the past insistence that UK was “home”. Today the song tends to be classed as Australian iconic music, along with I am Australian by the Seekers and Waltzing Matilda ( lyrics by Banjo Patterson). There are others, but most people know these: one for patriotism, one for multiculturalism and one for acknowledging our historic itinerants who were often forced to steal to survive. This video you watched was an advert for Qantas Airlines… the oldest continuously running commercial airline in the world. I am a proud Australian, and pleased you liked the song written by the ex husband of Liza Minnelli…
You need to listen to the original song by Peter Allen.
Agreed.
Even tho this is an Qantas airline advertisement when an Aussie hears this ( either home or afar ) they still gets that amazing feeling of pride.
I’m not an overly patriotic Aussie but even I shed a tear of pride when I watched this for the first time before work one day. I do consider myself very lucky to have been born in this country.
Same here. And this version is beautifully sung too.
Ok so I was a bit miffed about you not being patriotic but knowing you know how lucky and blessed we are saved you. We all express ourselves differently and you reminded me not to judge others and their words. Thank you
This is an excellent commercial by Qantas. The original song by Peter Allen is also gorgeous. There are many many versions of this song. For recommendations on Australian artists, Id say start off with John Farnham and "You're The Voice", he has done lots of others but that is his signature song.
After that there are great songs by Midnight Oil (Beds Are Burning) Icehouse (Great Southern Land) INXS (Need You Tonight) Crowded House (Dont Dream Its Over) Cold Chisel (Flame Trees) etc etc. I could have listed many songs for each of these great Australian artists and many others besides, AC/DC, Kylie Minogue, Bee Gees, Olivia Newton-John to start with.
Im so happy to see you take a look at Australia, I will happily join you for this ride. Im from Perth, the capital of Western Australia although I was born overseas Ive lived here since I was 6. Loved your main channel for a long while now (I think I was first drawn to it because of yr Queen reactions, Im a big fan!! Lucky to have met Freddie Brian and Roger) and Im very happy to start with this one. All the best Joel! And to Will and Cameron too :)
As an Aussie you really feel
This song after a trip far away
And begin the long Flight home.
Dude, dont try to claim Crowded House as Aussie, the Kiwis get shitty about that.....
@Heather Rowles The Crowdies are 2/3rds Aussie and were formed in Melbourne. I think there's enough room for both countries to claim them 🙂
@@OberonOZ meh Im an Aussie.......but the Finns are Kiwi......without the Finns there is no Crowded House.
Seen this a few times chokes me up each time. More Brits emigrate to Australia than any other country I think. I emigrated in 1988. Got married there & our 1st born was born in Oz. I couldn’t settle. My family did I couldn’t. I lived there just over a year. Beautiful country. I ended up coming home to the UK. But I still have family there. It will always have a special place in my heart. Xx
Actually these days the UK is number 3, mostly it's Chinese, Indian and other Asian countries. New Zealanders and Americans are also up there too.
@@carriebizz yes I think Brits did a lot of emigration in the 79s & 80s more than now x
bloody hell, another pom in the joint. LOL welcome.
just dropped a tear or two reading your note. you take care. and God bless
Incredibly beautiful. Never been to Australia yet couldn't keep my eyes dry. Well done!
What a lovely person thank you
what a beautiful person you are. may God bless you
'I Still Call Australia Home' was originally written by Peter Allen, who moved to the US and became a big star. Sadly, he died of AIDS in 1992. 'I am Australian' is another lovely patriotic song written by Bruce Woodley, who was in a world famous group called The Seekers. As for Aussie songs, my god there are so many to check out! Solid Rock by Goanna and Great Southern Land by Icehouse tell Australia's story from a different angle. And for general Aussie songs, try anything by John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes, INXS, Midnight Oil, Diesel, Cold Chisel, Guy Sebastian etc etc ... 😊
UK born and bred myself, I have family in OZ and some friends, I've been to visit, it is an amazing country for sure. But I still call England my home 😊👍
So you should , you may have
A few problems every now and
Again. But it's a magical land.
"" I Still Call Australia Home " is a song by Peter Allen, it was used as an advertisement for QANTAS - the Australian airline. ( Hugh Jackman was in that ad who portrayed Peter Allen in " The Boy From Oz " on Broadway. )
Some singers and bands you could listen to are, John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes, Kylie Minogue, Silverchair, Midnight Oil, INXS, Powderfinger.
Just to name a few.
so many to check out ...Our John Farnham an amazing singer, Steve Irwin, who sadly died from a stingray, it broke so many of us here in Australia to hear of his passing. That's just a couple for starters. Love your channel, it's awesome.
I was overseas when this song was on the radio. Being an Aussie the tears flowed.
5 Seconds of Summer aka 5SOS are an Australian band. I saw them when they supported One Direction at Wembley Stadium 8 years ago. To be honest, I thought they were hands down better than 1D. Well worth a watch.
Aussie here. This song is embedded in our culture, has been for so long. It's become the anthem of knowing that no matter where you go or how far you are gone, Aus is still home. If you're looking for Aussie bands or music to listen to, definitely check out Jimmy Barnes both solo and with his band Cold Chisel - ABSOLUTE AUSSIE MUST! Loving these videos, mate! Keep em coming!
U should check out vanessa amarossi singing at sydney Olympic games.. A powerhouse voice she has
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I Still Call Australia Home was written by a deceased Aussie named Peter Allen who was married to a famous US actress' daughter Judie Garland's , he was gay, it is a lovely song about Aussies , their travels and what we call home. Musically check out John Farnham and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, particularly his version of Help ( Beatles' song) and You're The Voice. Stunning singer who chose to stay here but could have made it anywhere. When you hear him you'll understand .
Listen to I am Australian but the seekers! It’s awesome! Every time I hear it it brings a tear to my eye, as an Australian it is a song that I feel is part of my being.
It looks like Qantas blew the advertising budget for the whole decade on this one 😂😂
Have a look at John Farnham “help” live with the Melbourne symphony orchestra
You need to check out John Farnham song’s, particularly “you’re the voice” John Farnham is an Aussie icon ❤
This is a popular song by Australian singer songwriter Peter Allen in 1980 adopted by airline Qantas for their marketing. This version is sung by a choir they put together from multiple children's choirs including the Australian girls choir, national boys choir, Sydney children's choir and Gondwana national indigenous children's choir. Various versions of the advertisement were made over the years, this one with some famous Australian cameos
You mentioned if there were any suggestions of bands or music..... where to start! You will hopefully have so many you won't know where to begin. You could be quite a while discovering Australia. Enjoy. Love what you have covered so far.
dont talk about it DO IT YOU wont be disappointed visiting the continent TIME FORGOT .. God bless. have a nice one
For music to check out mate, anything by John Farnham live, help, your the voice, angels and burn for you. His duet with Jimmy Barnes , something is wrong with my baby, and anything by Jimmy Barnes solo stuff or with his old band Cold Chisel. That should keep you going for a while lol 🇦🇺👍🏻
This song will have any Australia with tears in their eyes.
Went to a Bette Midler concert in Sydney where after paying Tribute to Peter Allen (the Singer and Song writer) she sang this song. That bitch knew she would have everyone at the concert fully welted up. WOW. What a memory.
You need to promote this channel quite regularly on your original channel… get those subs up 👍😉
I am 75 and whenever I hear this song, my heart swells with pride and love. Thankyou for sharing this, it's a very emotional song.🌺🦘🇭🇲🐨💕
when i think of australlia wat sticks in my mind is wolf creeck
As an Aussie, this instantly brings tears. Not sure what music you like. Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham (aka Farnsey or "The Voice") are probably Australias most widely known male singers, Farnsey being one of the most vocally perfect singers in the world. He has sung with everyone from Celine Dion, to Queen, Tom Jones to Coldplay. I've put some links for you: Duet of the 2 guys - th-cam.com/video/ihsfx1LuoKc/w-d-xo.html Farnsey most known song: th-cam.com/video/6m2m_9Uijso/w-d-xo.html Farnsey belting out a great cover th-cam.com/video/dv54giOSRKs/w-d-xo.html. Hope you get to watch them and enjoy :)
And don't forget Paul Kelly!
There are Midnight Oils' "Beds Are Burning" and Icehouses' "Great Southern Land" just for starters in the brilliant songs department. I guess you recognised Wolverine in the video. 👍
If you liked this one then your gonna love “Great Southern Land” and the film clip that goes along with it👍
This song always makes me cry.
John Farnham singing Help with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
This ad always warms my heart everytime I watch it and everytime I hear this Peter Allen's song. It is such a beautiful song! Thank you for your reaction.
This made me feel patriotic and I'm not even Australian haha! But in all seriousness, it was beautifully made and that children's choir totally hit me in the feels! I could recognize some Australian singers here, Kylie Minogue (the woman sitting by the piano, she's huge both in her native Australia and here in Europe, has had some success in the US) and Troye Sivan (TH-camr turned pop artist), and a third male actor whose name completely escapes me atm but he has a surprisingly good singing voice! :)
You recognized Hugh Jackman, most noted for his Wolverine role.
And yes, it is a very patriotic song full of symbolism.
Yeah the Hugh Jackman - Wolverine might had been a little lost on Jps as he's not a big fan of superhero films.
I was first introduced to Troye Sivan with movie Spud (which has John Cleese - Basil Fawlty) which I thought was about an English school however I just saw its Sputh African.
The South African and UK accents confuse me a little as I'm an aussie.
This song/ film clip is definitely an updated version from the Qantas one when I was a child
@@wesleygalvin9983 Ah Hugh Jackman, yes. My mind was completely drawing a blank haha but that's him of course, thank you for saving me from annoying myself about that all day haha! :)
@@DidrickNamtvedt You're very welcome. And g'day from Australia 🙂
I Still Call Australia Home was written and originally performed by the great entertainer, Peter Allen. He performed it at the Sydney Opera House before the Queen and Prince Phillip in 1980. Interestingly, Hugh Jackman portrayed Peter in the Broadway musical The Boy From Oz.
As a school kid in the 90s I got to learn to sing this song really well in Choir group. It still one of my favorite songs to sing and there is something soo beautiful about the calm timing which describes Aus soo well. When you harmonise in a Choir that is a spine tingling experience. Such great memories.
Oh, it should be our anthem. It's by Peter Allen who was at one time married to Liza Minelli. He was a wonderful songwriter. He wrote a magical song about Judy Garland titled "Quiet pease, there's a lady on stage ..." if you feel so inclined, search it out. I met him, only briefly and merely by chance many many years ago. If you can call it a meeting. I was seated with a friend in a restaurant, close to the window looking out on to the street. Peter Allen walked by, and peered through the window right into my face where I was sitting. He then came in with a small group of friends to have a meal. At first, when his face was pressed up against mine with only the pane of glass between us, I think he could tell that I knew who he was but I could not quite place him. I looked at him as if to say: "I know you!" Ha! Then the penny dropped and as he walked through the door he said words to the effect: "Almost had you fooled ..." Well, that's my Peter Allen story. Joel, there are many wonderful bands from Australia, and from New Zealand too. Dragon has long been an all time favourite. Fine kiwi lads who settled here in the 1970s to become icons. And of course there is also AC/DC. Solo artist, Olivia Newton John who held such close ties with Peter Allen and who sadly passed away recently. One major group who were so wonderful was The Seekers. Lead singer Judith Durham also passed away within days of Olivia Newton John. Judith Durham's voice was sheer magic! Perfectly centred, completely resonant., every thing sung simply and with so much ease. Back to "I Still Call Australia Home" - if Music is a nostalgic art this song epitomises that sentiment. Blessings!
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You met Peter Allen? I’m so jealous. He was a brilliant song writer. And that special song he wrote for Judy Garland, ‘Quiet Please, There’s A Lady on Stage’. He had so much love and respect for her and what she’d been through. Yes I’ll stay jealous lol 😊
Very nice
You need to watch John Farnham sing Help with the Melbourne symphony orchestra. It’s awesomely.
Check out Dawn adventures of Luck bay Western Australia stunning beaches and rock formations.
A couple of my fav musical artists and songs are
Lee kernaghan-- backroad nation
Jimmy barnes--- driving wheels
Graeme Conners-- the ringer and the princess
Check out Jimmy Barnes singing working class man.
Waltzing matilda and learn Waltzing is and who's matilda
This has nothing on the QANTAS commercial from the 90’s.
Many bands, I wouldn't call this particular song the best
you need to check out John Farnham. his Live Help cover is amazing
Good Aussie band to listen and react to is Sticky Fingers - Liquor Lip Loaded Gun.
Great reaction. The Seekers - I Am Australian: Special Farewell Performance (all 5 verses). Unofficial National Anthem.
you should react to "Australia Day 2012: "Barbie Girl" (Justice Crew v Sam Kekovich v Melissa Tkautz)", It's a very different song to this one but iconic nonetheless, you would love it!
Great fun advert for lamb!
Stars from Australia, but where was Dame Edna? I was really hoping for a Dame Edna shreiking vocal at the end 😄
Show an Aussie this clip five minutes after leaving Australia and watch us cry.
Sitting here on Australia Day and appreciate you listening and your reaction. As an a proud Australian. Happy Australia Day 2024 everyone
1998 version of this ad: th-cam.com/video/hbGuqmaDgLA/w-d-xo.html
1983 performance by the original artist: th-cam.com/video/bpyZkxEaiTs/w-d-xo.html
Toni Lodge (Australian Commedian) talks about the song and what it means to everyday Aussies: th-cam.com/video/SA9vnMxMFM4/w-d-xo.html
Kylie Minigue
You have to check out How to make Gravy by Paul Kelly. It’s Australia’s Christmas song. Watch the 2021 version. Guaranteed to warm your heart and make you cry
Funny how a QANTAS TV Ad brings out the 'feels'.
Peter Alan was right on with this Song. 🇦🇺
I'm an Aussie and that song never fails to give me goosebumps xx
Not Australian but my grandfather did a ‘gapyear’ out there in the 40s! He loved it.
If this were one of my countries ‘national songs’; I’d be proud.
I’m Scottish, so ‘flower of Scotland’ will fill the national pride void! 😉
John Farnham!!!!! Gotta listen/watch the live versions of his signature song "you're the voice" And also his version of Help by the Beatles...With the Melbourne symphony orchestra....Promise you'll love it! He is a national treasure 🇦🇺❤️
Mate you have to watch “it’s a big ad” Carlyon Draught
In the original song, it's not Rome it's Rio, but at the time QANTAS didn't fly to Rio so they had to change the words
Oh you think this was good? 🤣
Try “I Am Australian” by The Seekers.
NOTHING Beats it. It’s so beautiful- NOBODY can listen to that song without feeling EmOtIoNs 💝
as some one in the Aviation Industry, While QANTAS is in a ton of controversy, I have to admit QANTAS have some of the best ads.
Of course there are killer bands - try out Cold Chisel. I live in Canada and whenever I feel homesick I TH-cam this song 😢❤🎉
You are likely to get a lot of old bands recommended in the comments. They are all great, however here are a few recent pop/rock bands from Oz: Powderfinger; Gang of Youth; Mossy N2ky; Bakers Eddy; Confidence Man; Northlane; Daine; The Lazy Eyes; Camp Cope. Enjoy🎶
My top 5 Australian bands to check out in no particular order. Ice house (Great Southern Land), AC/DC (Thunder Struck), Crowded House (Something So Strong), INXS (Never Tear Us Apart), Men at work (Down Under)
As an Aussie...I always get goose bumps when I hear that song.
I am a True Blue Fair Dinkum Dinky Di Aussie myself and this song always, without failing, makes me proud to be Australian
I think you should react to the Red Hot Chilli Peppers 🌶