738. Waltzing Matilda (Banjo Paterson) - The Queensland Version

[kjherstin]

I haven't heard this version for so long. Beautiful! I'll be checking your website for the chords and lyrics

[raymondcrooke]

@kjherstin Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

[JocAdams]

This is the version that that was to my mother by her father Gilbert Bryce Munro. Apparently according to the story he told my mother was that he was present (he was a stock and station agent at the time) at a dinner party where Christina McPherson started playing a scottish tune. Banjo Paterson immediately started writing down some words to the tune. I had never heard another version until I stumbled across this utube version.

[raymondcrooke]

@JocAdams Thanks for that information.

[mattie3975]

this is the real version!!!!!!! this is the one that was meant to be.

[nickeax]

Viddy narce.

[myjizzureye]

(throws rope over rafter)...no no its okay carry on. (puts nose over neck) no seriously keep playing its good i swear. (kicks stool out) AARRGHGGHGHHGHGHH coff coff wiggle....

Even in death there is nothing as horrific...

[dermie12]

thank you recordings of the queensland version are rare

[raymondcrooke]

You're welcome. I've always liked this version.

[jashellroy]

Well done and well sung. I have been searching for this version (or any different version) and it is the first time I have come across it as a piece. Thanks

[raymondcrooke]

You're welcome. I think these are the only two versions of the song. I've never heard of any other.

[LilaBear]

Wow, you're like the first person i've ever seen to perform the original words. I've heard the song sung to this tune many times, but not the original words (eg. "camped IN a billabong" and "looked at the old billy boiling","Leading the waterbag", "drowning himself by the coolabah tree" etc). Nice work.

[raymondcrooke]

I do sometimes aim for historical accuracy. Thanks for your comment.

[blueorca109]

Very nice, love this version, I am taking it home to Scotland to be performed by about 100 people, but can't find these lyrics.....can you please advise me as to where to find them ?

Thank you

[raymondcrooke]

Look at my reply to the comment below and you will see where to find them.

[JBurdoo]

I really like your version. You have a great singing voice. This is my preferred tune for the song, probably because it's the first one I learned (from John Greenway).

Do you know Marching Through Rochester? It's by Pete Coe, and plays to the same tune. I've never found a recording of it.

[raymondcrooke]

It's also known as "The Bold Fusilier." But it's not to this tune of Waltzing Matilda. It's the "Craigielea" tune.

You can find it here:

/watch?v=A6Hqag0ke30

[RIchardEPfeifer]

Excellent! Liked it much better than 333 - more calm - has a bouncey slow gate

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks for commenting.

[RIchardEPfeifer]

Excellent!

[kleeblatt07]

Hi Raymond, thanks for sharing this version of the song. Do you have the lyrics on your website, too? Thanks that I can learning the great Aussie Songs from you.

[raymondcrooke]

I haven't had time to update my website lately, but it will get there eventually. In the meantime, a bit of googling should find it for you.

[kleeblatt07]

Yes, I found the lyrics of the song, but not the chords. Could you give me the chords for the song and the fingerstyle-pattern, please? It would be great if it isn´t to much trouble for you.

Is it right that this verion is the first original version from Banjo Patterson?

*thanking you in anticipation*

many greetings from germany

Sven

[raymondcrooke]

I'll see what I can do when I get home tonight.

[raymondcrooke]

I've just updated my website: raymondcrookeDOTcom

Click "My Folk Songs", then "Australian Songs", then "Wanderers" and you will find the lyrics with the chords.

[kleeblatt07]

thanks very much Raymond...it´s perfect to play :o)

[TinkGerman]

niccccccccce!! i like it!!!

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks for watching.

[hellavadeal]

This is one of your best . Good job Ray.

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks. Glad you liked it.

[DinaBandhuDasa]

nice version, it really swings.

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[stewballmax2]

Hello

Raymond...

I really enjoyed this new one to my ears!! For some reason,I find it more free-flowing and less constrained than the usual offering. Although I do love both of them,I find this rendition just a bit more to my liking and I thank you so very much for introducing it to us.

Peace,

Stewball

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks, Max. Apart from the interesting tune, I also like the fact that it goes back pretty much to the original words.

[lewdite]

New version to me but like barttheanorak I prefer this version to the one I knew...

Lovely song well sung!

[raymondcrooke]

I like this one better too, but it may be because the other version is so well known (in Australia at least) that it has become a bit of a cliche.

[barttheanorak]

I actually prefer this to the more traditional version

[raymondcrooke]

A lot of people say that, but the other one remains much more popular.

[ghostgal30e]

Great music.

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks for watching, GG.