Clancy of the Overflow

[HADRIANXII]

This was a well phrased and well read rendition of Clancy. My class and I enjoyed it. Thanks.

[rankFrog]

sounds weird as shit to hear a yank recitin this poem.

[Danmill23]

That was awesome. Never heard it from an American voice. Very refreshing. Really my favorite telling on YT.

[niganit]

@Danmill23 G'Day Dan, thanks for your kind words! Learned a few months ago that my Mum learned this poem when she was a school girl in Sydney in the late 1920's early 1930's! first time I recited it for her from my heart, she had tears of fond memories! Cheers, Rich

[HonestBloke]

Wow never heard this done with a Yank accent, sounds odd but then again its odd that an American would even know of the poem at all

[niganit]

@HonestBloke Thanks for your comment. Why would it be odd for an American to know about & appreciate Oz culture. I hope you're proud of your Oz culture. I know that I love and am proud of my Aussie roots! Cheers, Mate!

[ajnode]

@niganit

Lol I liked you and your voice, that was until you called it "Oz". Don't call it that...

[niganit]

@ajnode Why not call it "Oz?" So many Australians I know use that term! Cheers, Rich

[Jagunco]

@HonestBloke

I know this poem cos I heard it at the local folk club.. in Northumberland England lol. He was a local as well and its on his cassette. I did hear an Ox bloke quite it once as well called Jerry Hallem 

[tosgem]

Nice reading. Sorry about the people whinging that it's read in an American accent! Happy for anyone to enjoy and read the poem... but you're an Aussie anyway so it's really a moot point ;-)

[niganit]

@tosgem G'Day, and thanks for your kind words of encouragement! Yes, I am truly an Aussie and very proud! ;-) Cheers, Rich

[thejedas]

does anyone know how to find the version of this set to music by slim dusty???

[niganit]

@thejedas Try the one on YouTube that is the Wallis and Matilda Wallis and Matilda's musical version! Cheers, Rich

[cebubear]

niganit, read 'The Boss of the Admiral Lynch', one of my favourite Banjo poems yet not about Australia. I think that one could lend itself to the American accent, given it is about a revolution in Chile in 1891.

[cebubear]

It is unusual to hear the poem in the American accent, however, who cares? All that matters is that someone loves the same poem we do. Good on yah for giving it a go, Yank.

[niganit]

cebubear, thanks so much for your comment and encouragement. Cheers Mate, from a Yank & an Aussie!

[ozdaveuk]

Love your enthusiasm for a great poem.

But sorry mate the accent just doesn't fit.

[niganit]

Thanks for your comment, ozdaveuk.

I'm not sure I understand...do you mean Banjo's wonderful poetry is off-limits to those of us not possessing an Oz accent. I think not! Personally, I think an alternative accent offers a somewhat different perspective. How about you give it a go? Let's hear you out here!

Cheers...

[Spook271]

Don't be so narrow-minded - it doesn't make a difference.  In any event, this is a very good recital. Why? Because you don't even hear the accent. The poem takes you in.

[OzyGunja]

It just doesn't sound right in a foreign accent.....sorry

[niganit]

G'Day, OzyGunja,

Thank you for listening, but thee is not much I can do about my Yank accent. There is an Oz accent deep in my spirit, I promise you.

Why don't you give it a go, and gives us a recording of Clancy by yourself??

Cheers,

Niganit

[WhyDidYouGoAndDoThat]

I love this recital.

Would you be kind enough to consider reciting Banjo Paterson's "Old Pardon, Son of Reprieve"?

[niganit]

Give me a bit of time, and we'll see what we can do. I had never read that one before you mentioned it. Thanks for asking. Cheers, Rich

[Baskerville22]

Have you looked into 'Banjo' Patterson ? Try The Man from Ironbark. Also, listen to the musical version of "Clancy.." by Wallis and Matilda (on YouTube)

[staycjh]

definitly a different rendition with the north american accent

[Spook271]

Nice work mate. You should read some Henry Lawson for an alternate perspective of pioneer life in Oz.

[niganit]

Thanks, Spook, for your compliment. I have read some Henry Lawson. Thanks for the lead. Do you have a favorite Henry Lawson poem. Perhaps I can try that one next??

Cheers.