waltzing matilda (requested)

[2cruela]

NICE you did it good,,i sang it to my children when they were little as my dad did for me..now i call my motorcycle Matillda as i roam the countryside...lol

[didaho]

good onya!!!!!

[comanchie1607]

Ever think of recording the song, "And the band played Waltzing Matilda"?

[Phidelio2]

Beatifully sung HOWEVER, The Original was an old ENGLISH BALLAD which went like this 'A Gay Grenadier went marching down to Rochester going to fight in the Low Lands Low.....The Low Lands Low Oh the Low Lands Low.Going to Fight in the Low Lands low. Now if you would like to try those words to the air you will see that it is a perfect fit..This preceded the eventual Walzing Matilda so beloved by Australians Sorry but true Cobber...PS the word 'GAY' had no homosexual meaningh then lol

[capnhowdy66]

i requested it and i still love it

[nsakic]

sweet rendition!

[Driver78]

Waltzing still WITH me !!

[Coldfire6699]

nice rendition

[aussieguitarprincess]

thank you :)

[mymudroom]

Very nice picking and singing. Do you have any other songs/albums?

[aussieguitarprincess]

just click on my name and it will take you to my channel where all the songs are there (please note youtube has wrecked my arms of angel and out of reach videos and the audio now has static so dont click on them till i get new ones done)

[gnarkillkicksass]

BTW love your version kicks Tina Arenas arse.

[schusterlehrling]

Actually it sounds like a German "Moritat", which is a song about a crime or a tragical encounter.

Also the "Walz" is a German costum, and the apprentices that r on the waltz still call their bags female names, like Matilda, though they usually take the names of their girlfriends today.

Maybe Paterson was inspired by those German songs and created an Australian Moritat.

[rocksinyourshoe]

I used to sing this song in elementary school as well. I have been looking for a version of this song similar to the way we used to sing it, and this is it. It is so beautiful, I can't help but shed a tear or two. Thank you for this.

[aussieguitarprincess]

have to say are you in school??? As thats the first thing that came to my mind when I saw this comment. Does it really matter where it gets sung? I have been known to sing it in the shower!!

[tirangasaurus]

umm..

that comment actually wasnt meant to go to you

but hey

and doesnt everyone sing in the shower :P

meh..

i dont care

good umm..job on the song.

[aussieguitarprincess]

thanks for the comment and it was originally requested when I first came on youtube by one of my subscribers but I remember having to sing it alot especially in primary school

[gjerrildkro]

please come to miami..

[Antaghan]

Isn't this to a Scottish Tune, Craig Lea? That's what our Australian tour guide on the Desert Venturere told us anyway. Made me proud, thinking of the huge Scottish infuence in the music of the colonies. Colin Hay, the fella from Men at Work, is from my home town - he made the right decision to leave!

[hoboyho]

Well the writer was Banjo Paterson, a Aussie. ;-)

But the tune was inspired by the Scottish song "Thou Bonnie Wood Of Craigielea". So yeah, your people were actually the inspiration to one of the greatest songs ever.

[schusterlehrling]

actually, the words "waltz" and "matilda" indicate a hige German influence.

In Germany, the "Walz" is still practiced in some crafts and of course they still have their Matilda, which is a bag to carry their belongimng and to keep them warm in the night.

It is no scottish costum and no scottish tune.

In fact is resembles the songs the apprentices sing when they r on their waltz to earn a few bucks.

[RMC1989]

You germans try and take everything from other countries.

[gnarkillkicksass]

Jimmy Barnes lead singer of Cold Chisel and Aussie legend was born in Scotland, so was Brian Johnson front man of AC/DC!

[Predatoredu]

gday xDD

auusssiiee

[liljohnnotbigjohn]

that was wonderful!! thank you very much :)

[jumpingship1444]

Oh get over it, I thought it was lovely. And I do appreciate how she put her stamp of originality on such a beautiful song, which she pulled of magnificently. Besides, if everyone stuck to the tried and true, how would anything new come about?

[Tiffy43va]

grrr why can't people just stay to the original beat of the song and not try to change a true aussie song!!! like its good but u drag it out a bit. I just like the original way better

[aussieguitarprincess]

freedom of choice and I always change songs to how i like to play them thats why the originals are on youtube and covers are usually different

[grapefruitninja]

Jumbuck is sheep. in case you didn't know.

[phillaneseventhirty]

Jumbuck...lol you guys are so funny with your word and i mean in a good way i`ve never been to the land downunder but i`v love ever Ozzy that has crossed my path. To my favorite people (other that Canadian we ROCK lol) Shove a jumbuck in yer tucker bag mates!

[dumb7890]

loved it you are a very talinted and pritty never forget it

[yinyang178]

I've heard many versions of this song, but this is this first version that brought tears to my eyes. Brilliant!

[jwillyweeble]

Nice interpretation. Thank you.

[saraswati81]

aww... sweet!

[KOGR11]

^Thank you for the upload, Merry christmas!

[stuck9]

wow great singing. pretty and a good singer. life most be good

stuck

[declancarr]

absaloutley b e a utiful

[gekkoeen]

sung so pure and so beautifull, impressive

[JUSTIN83JUNE]

This is a very special song to any aussie, and thx for singing it.

[airborneSGT]

My goodness I need to head on over there to meet me a woman!

[33op]

wow

[polkaraven]

tjötröv=) Very very good...

[GeneralAntillies]

Are you familliar with the works of Stephen Foster? If you don't mind doing foreign Yank music, your style is perfect for performing his songs.

[aussieguitarprincess]

thanks for the comment not familiar with foster will have a listen and let you know

[RussellK9]

A wonderful rendition :)

[aussieguitarprincess]

thank you for the comment

[Valo76]

I like it so much! You've got an amazing voice.

What's this kiwi - aussie rivalry? (->me German)

[aussieguitarprincess]

lol thank you and aussies love to tease kiwis as much as kiwis love to tease aussies...your safe yoru german

[ctrinid1]

I love this song. You have a voice of an angel! What are the chords for this song? Thanks.

[aussieguitarprincess]

thank you will try and get the chords for you i just looked them up online

[UARpeter]

Being a Kiwi, I have my opinions of Australia (as you no doubt do about New Zealand), but this is a GREAT rendition. WELL DONE, love!

[aussieguitarprincess]

lol the old kiwi and aussie rivalry...thanks for the comment :)

[12BlackSnow]

wow u have a really beautiful voice

[aussieguitarprincess]

thank you and thanks for the comment

[tps607]

Banjo Paterson should be flipping in his grave to hear you apologize for singing this song!Can't tell you how many "Fosters" I emptied,sitting around a campfire in the bottom of Grand Canyon while singing this song with a gang of equally enebriated Aussies. It is a song with heart AND soul!(and even under protest)your rendition is up to the task!Nicely done!

[aussieguitarprincess]

lol i didnt mean it in a bad way apologising it wasnt a song Id ever expected to get as a request...i used to have to sing it at school as a child...it had been a long while...happy to say its one that i have been singing since i recorded this

[GeneralAntillies]

You're good enough to deserve a better quality webcam.

[aussieguitarprincess]

Thank you one of these days I'll get around to getting another one but i have a young son that comes first in my priorities

[jnd2089]

beautiful voice

[aussieguitarprincess]

Thank you

[MikeydeB]

ok but the dubliners do the best version pure class.

[aussieguitarprincess]

thanks for the comment

[gutplucker]

nicely done!

[aussieguitarprincess]

thank you :)

[shoottheemokid]

tom waits version is better

[aussieguitarprincess]

um thanks for the comparison and taking time to comment

[drnar1977]

I haven't heard the Tom Waits version, but I had a listen to a couple of the other renditions on Youtube, and I really do prefer this one... however, it probably depends on your mood whether one version is better than another. I think this version here is very relaxing, and easy on the head when one listens to it. Well done, aussieguitarprincess, from a "Pom" who can't sing or play the guitar.

[immortal47]

Very nice but a tip is put more OOMPH into ur voice because otherwise it gets boring. Really annunciate every word.

[aussieguitarprincess]

thank you for taking time to listen and comment

[coolanddark]

nice job of this classic folk song.i used to sing this song when i was just a lad.you brought back fond memories.thanks!

[aussieguitarprincess]

This song was a request...used to sing it as a child myself...very australian song thanks for having a listen

[ukcameradude]

simply excellent - Thanks ukcd

[aussieguitarprincess]

Thanks for having a listen :)

[nks487]

my pleasure to listen - volume is quite low?

[aussieguitarprincess]

not sure depends on what level i had it on when recording it sometimes i forget to check it if so just pump up the volume on your computer will try and remember to keep the volume up high

[ChRiiSSii310]

Omg! This is awesome.. Do you know what would be so great..? You and john williamson doing a duet of this! Itll be so good! =D Jus an idea Hehe Love it!

[aussieguitarprincess]

lol thank you dont know whether john williamson would agree to that and i dont know him to ask him ...thanks for taking time to comment :)

[voorwerp]

do more of those HIGH songs.. makes your voice sound very beautiful

[aussieguitarprincess]

thank you :) as always its always a surprise when a song I hadnt thought of singing myself becomes a favourite

[Johnfern99]

Really nice! Like it lots!

[aussieguitarprincess]

Thank you :)

[capnhowdy66]

thanx beth I really enjoyed it

[aussieguitarprincess]

your more than welcome :) you made the request and i'm really happy that you liked it :)

[classican]

Great rendition, not really a female song but do you know "And the band played Waltzing Matilda?

[aussieguitarprincess]

yes i know the seekers is closest I could find that did a cover of waltzing matilda and not sure if i know the other one I'll look it up and have a listen...thanks for the encouragement and comments :)

[Joner888]

Extremely well done as you can see from rating. You do your country proud by singing this song so beautifully.

[aussieguitarprincess]

I am always happy to at least attempt any song requested and i am glad I attempted this one...id like my son to grow up knowing it as well :) thank you

[JonPatric]

G'day again Beth ....I just hat to watch this video again 5 x's before I go to work. You make me :D

[aussieguitarprincess]

now thats a compliment smiling is good for the soul and a lovely compliment to receive have a great day at work :)

[Ottawarocket]

I love the song and your voice. Greetings from Canada

Rocket

[JonPatric]

G'day Beth I love this song... Found another favorite!!!! voorwerp excellent request.

[adilzahrani]

lovely i feel so love ,nice

adil...

[aussieguitarprincess]

thank you :)

[modernoracle]

Your so cool, and so nice, and so beautiful. That was very pretty.

[aussieguitarprincess]

thank you :) its a good aussie song just dont ask me to sing "tie me kangaroo down sport" lol

[aussieguitarprincess]

yes we DO :) and i love it :D

[voorwerp]

lovely song:) thank you for posting this:)

[aussieguitarprincess]

thank you :) i wouldnt have thought of singing it but am glad it was requested as I quite like the song after having revisited it again i have fond childhood memories of singing it at school

[voorwerp]

I see we DO have the same taste of music:)