Wallis & Matilda - The Man From Snowy River

[MikeQCA1]

A beautiful rendition of this epic poem...but the version by the late Slim Dusty is still the greatest!!

[Razhumykin]

There was movement in the garden for the word had passed around

That the chook named Henriette had got away

And had joined the wild brush turkeys to lay eggs inside their mound

So all the cats had gathered to the fray

All the tortoiseshells and tabbies from the suburbs near and far

Had sprayed around the backyard overnight

For the Russian Blues love munching where the warm chook gizzards are

And the Shorthair snuffs the drumsticks with delight.

[buyingfromcanberra]

I Luv this song and the Pioneers album. The Pioneers is the most true blue, fair dinkum music ive ever heard. This song makes my blood pump and it makes me so proud 2 b aussie :) bloody oath, they should play this b4 our troops move in on the enemy coz it makes me feel invincible. luv it!!

[dingodave1]

Where's the rest of the song, I goes for almost 15 minutes!

[Didgeinator92]

@dingodave1

So you're telling me you didn't watch part 2? It's in my videos somewhere.

[nellgwynn55]

Had the album years ago...loved it then...love it now. Listening to A B (Banjo) Patterson's word set to music sends shivers down my spine and makes my hear swell with love for the country of my birth.

[johnftox]

A most wonderous part of Australia. This poem doesn't do it justice but, it comes close to the very heart of our country.

The spirit of Australia is in this poem.

[Histrophile]

Can't say I'd ever heard this version before, but after the first couple of bars I was hooked, great stuff.

[bronwyn13245]

Strewth, what a classic, love it, best version of this brilliant Oz poem by far. I'm sure Banjo would approve.

[TOPEND75]

HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY.

[Didgeinator92]

And to you as well!

Have a good one.

[iain1969]

What a great album - thanks for posting this. A classic.

[micks222]

love sitting round and listening to this album with my dad. he reckons the film was more like the boy from caulfield grammar.

[MOONDAGUDDA]

I reckon Tom Burlinson portrayed "the man" alright. Banjo did write "..and one was there, a striplng.." which implies that he was a young bloke, and I presume that after that epic ride he was considered a man amongst the other men-rightly so. Classic Aussie movie that I can watch over and over.Cheers

[RayBushfox]

I also have the original album, "Pioneers". This version of 'Snowy River' is far better than Slim Dusty's.

I also have the 3 cd set, "The Great A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson Collection" by Wallis and Matilda (since re-released as; "The Great Wallis and Matilda") Disc-1 is the original 'Pioneers' Album.

[Spook271]

Put it on youtube if you get a chance :-)

[Muffinrider]

I have the original Wallis & Matilda "All Red" double album. I loved it as a youngster & still do.

[Didgeinator92]

I've never actually heard of that album. I've only got Man From Ironbark and this one.

[Muffinrider]

Its a double album called "The Pioneers" released around 1980, it's bright Red on the outside with lyrics inside. It has this version of The Man from snowy, Clancy of the overflow, man from iron bark, Reverend mullineaux & some others. Its a fantastic listen.

[Didgeinator92]

I bet it would be.

[Westyrulz]

U speak the truth

[Westyrulz]

Yep me too!!

[jmfcob]

Slim Dusty did this once. Can anyone post it?

[Didgeinator92]

If you have a peer-to-peer program, then it might be possible to dig it up. I only have this version, but you never know. Take care.

[CorwinCaelin]

Wow... this album reminds me so much of my childhood... thanks for posting... going to have to try track them down now

[Didgeinator92]

Glad to hear that this reminded you of the young days as a child. Although for me, I think it mainly reminds me of Australian courage and determination. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[stacey0411]

this is gold. My dad had this album when i was growing up. Thanks for posting

[Didgeinator92]

Thank you for commenting. To me, this song is nothing short of brilliant, so frankly, it had to be posted. Once again, thanks for watching.