I cry every time I hear this song, being a loyal Aussie living abroad, and especially when I hear it as it is played as the plane is decending into Australian airspace for landing (used to be on Qantas). This Aussie may be living abroad, but you will never take the Aussie out of her!
Why is this video all about bloody Sydney ? Australia is so much more than a 4m ppl city where a single room rent equals a doctor wage ... Hints? : Tasmania, Perth, the coral reef, Uluru, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Moreton bay, Melbourne etc...
If I could visualize what Peter Allen looks like, I bet he's a handsome guy! And by the way, I didn't know Peter was your Grandma's cousin. Does that make his mother and father her aunt and uncle?
Has anyone realised that there is more than one city in Australia. I live in Australia, it is a beautiful country and I wouldn't just put a whole lot of pictures of Sydney if I made a version of this. Peter Allen wasn't just talking about Sydney, some day we'll cometogether once more, all the people int he cities, towns and from the outback.
It's a pity all the pictures are of Sydney and surrounds, Australia is so much more - not just a city. It's the towns, the bush, the outback, the sands, surf and blinding hot sun, the eucalyptus fragrant with aroma on a summer's day, the Rock and of course our native animals - Skippy, Blinky Bill, Cockatoo, Kookaburra, and of course - the bunyip. This is what Peter Allen would have been singing and writing about. Great man our Peter, there'll not be another like him.
The imagery in this video is offensive, typical eastern states propaganda. Guess what? There's more to Australia than the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera house. Come and see the real thing /watch?v=PVW3HD4vWxA&feature=youtu.be
@vicweb1978 The reason he is singing with an American Accent is that for work reasons Peter Allen live most of his adult life in the USA, so naturally he picked up the accent. Peter constantly visited Australia where he grew up in Tenerfield in NSW. He was proud of being an Aussie and he never hid that fact. The whole point of the song is to tell people that no matter where you end up living or working Australia is always special in your heart.
@vicweb1978 ur a douche...he isnt singing in any bloody accent...he is just singing...and this is his song he can sing it any way he likes.....you obviously havent seen Boy from Oz....
I'm an Aussie currently living in Venezuela. I loved this song before but I guess I appreciate it more now that I am travelling around and it will be a long while before I return to Australia. Thanks for posting this!!
To my fellow brothers and sisters of Australia, make some room for me. Like I always say, Your homeland is my homeland. Even though I live in America, I sure wish I could live in beautiful, lovely, magnificent, fantastic, marvelous, sunny Australia! The land down under! And the home of the Sun and the Sea!
I challenge anyone to listen to this song tomorrow (Australia Day) while thinking about the floods in QLD and VIC and NOT get teary!! I got teary when I heard Hugh et al singing it at the Oprah finale on Sunday night.
Peter Allen reminds me of a cross between Billy Joel and the younger version of Elton John. Love the soprano saxophone at the end. By the way, does anybody have any idea as to who all the musicians are on this recording? And, who's idea was it to have a men's choir on this tune? Or was that all Peter Allen singing? I'm confused!
I heard this song at the end of the Oprah Show today! How beautiful! It was moving, to say the least.This is coming from a Bostonian,.. (Boston, MA, USA) I was surprised that it's not their national anthem. :)
@rjoteach Yes this is a beautiful song. i'm australian & this song is inspiring to say the least. But the lyrics are applicable to anybody wherever their home is. wherever u go there's no place like home. steve.
australia miss u...i was in sydney 2 months ago at xmas and new year 2011\2012...my heart is still there...
chicchettofra 6 days ago
I still call Australia home, although it's not my home, but I always miss Sydney, where my sons live with his wife.....See you again Sydney!
tina123470 2 weeks ago
I cry every time I hear this song, being a loyal Aussie living abroad, and especially when I hear it as it is played as the plane is decending into Australian airspace for landing (used to be on Qantas). This Aussie may be living abroad, but you will never take the Aussie out of her!
slpytech 1 month ago in playlist Peter Allen
Why is this video all about bloody Sydney ? Australia is so much more than a 4m ppl city where a single room rent equals a doctor wage ... Hints? : Tasmania, Perth, the coral reef, Uluru, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Moreton bay, Melbourne etc...
mc240387 2 months ago
Beautiful song! The first time I heard this song, I cried. I'm not from Australia, but I can still relate to the sentiment.
Seattlecarnut 3 months ago
If I could visualize what Peter Allen looks like, I bet he's a handsome guy! And by the way, I didn't know Peter was your Grandma's cousin. Does that make his mother and father her aunt and uncle?
MsAussie83 4 months ago
Has anyone realised that there is more than one city in Australia. I live in Australia, it is a beautiful country and I wouldn't just put a whole lot of pictures of Sydney if I made a version of this. Peter Allen wasn't just talking about Sydney, some day we'll cometogether once more, all the people int he cities, towns and from the outback.
LILYWANNAROCK 4 months ago
It's a pity all the pictures are of Sydney and surrounds, Australia is so much more - not just a city. It's the towns, the bush, the outback, the sands, surf and blinding hot sun, the eucalyptus fragrant with aroma on a summer's day, the Rock and of course our native animals - Skippy, Blinky Bill, Cockatoo, Kookaburra, and of course - the bunyip. This is what Peter Allen would have been singing and writing about. Great man our Peter, there'll not be another like him.
BlossomFlowerGirl 5 months ago 6
Beautiful song :)
kingaroydrover 6 months ago
oh boy mate,,,,,,,,,,, i wish i could see him
lily2000P 6 months ago 2
peter allan is my grandma's cousin
NOT JOKING,,,,,,,,,,,,, i get my musical talent from him
lily2000P 6 months ago
The imagery in this video is offensive, typical eastern states propaganda. Guess what? There's more to Australia than the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera house. Come and see the real thing /watch?v=PVW3HD4vWxA&feature=youtu.be
dingo7055 6 months ago
wtf is he singing in an American accent for!? Talk about inappropriate. Where's Missy Higgins when you need her?
vicweb1978 7 months ago
@vicweb1978 The reason he is singing with an American Accent is that for work reasons Peter Allen live most of his adult life in the USA, so naturally he picked up the accent. Peter constantly visited Australia where he grew up in Tenerfield in NSW. He was proud of being an Aussie and he never hid that fact. The whole point of the song is to tell people that no matter where you end up living or working Australia is always special in your heart.
robbo123a 7 months ago
@vicweb1978 ur a douche...he isnt singing in any bloody accent...he is just singing...and this is his song he can sing it any way he likes.....you obviously havent seen Boy from Oz....
lollie87 6 months ago 2
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vicweb1978 7 months ago
this is the last bell of the day at my high school
BlackAndWhiteGuns 7 months ago
I'm an Aussie currently living in Venezuela. I loved this song before but I guess I appreciate it more now that I am travelling around and it will be a long while before I return to Australia. Thanks for posting this!!
Blackhawk2363 9 months ago
Awesome!! I enjoyed this very much my friend.. All the best and thumbs up. G.
guruofpiano 1 year ago 2
I LOVE MY BEAUTIFUL SYDNEY,LOVE THIS SONG TOO!!!
MyCityOfSYDNEY 1 year ago 2
To my fellow brothers and sisters of Australia, make some room for me. Like I always say, Your homeland is my homeland. Even though I live in America, I sure wish I could live in beautiful, lovely, magnificent, fantastic, marvelous, sunny Australia! The land down under! And the home of the Sun and the Sea!
MsAussie83 1 year ago
@MsAussie83 You can come over anytime mate :) we'll save ya a seat
ChibiJade197 11 months ago 5
so beautiful...i love this song so much..i love my beautiful home "AUSTRALIA"
nick4alex 1 year ago
I challenge anyone to listen to this song tomorrow (Australia Day) while thinking about the floods in QLD and VIC and NOT get teary!! I got teary when I heard Hugh et al singing it at the Oprah finale on Sunday night.
roseanne74 1 year ago
Peter Allen reminds me of a cross between Billy Joel and the younger version of Elton John. Love the soprano saxophone at the end. By the way, does anybody have any idea as to who all the musicians are on this recording? And, who's idea was it to have a men's choir on this tune? Or was that all Peter Allen singing? I'm confused!
MsAussie83 1 year ago
@ stevepepper, Thank you for your response. It's so true! This song can be applied to anyone, anywhere they reside. :)
rjoteach 1 year ago
I heard this song at the end of the Oprah Show today! How beautiful! It was moving, to say the least.This is coming from a Bostonian,.. (Boston, MA, USA) I was surprised that it's not their national anthem. :)
rjoteach 1 year ago
@rjoteach Yes this is a beautiful song. i'm australian & this song is inspiring to say the least. But the lyrics are applicable to anybody wherever their home is. wherever u go there's no place like home. steve.
stevepepper 1 year ago
The Australian Billy Joel
Essefen 1 year ago
Cant Believe that in 5 months i will be moving down to the down under. Such a Amazing country and cant wait to call it home.
hhhbestfan 1 year ago
@hhhbestfan
Welcome, darls!
traceyd7 1 year ago
This song brings tears to my eyes, and I'm Italian. Love it! RIP Peter!
tonianka1985 1 year ago
@tonianka1985 Austrailan is a amazing place i live there and i LOVE IT always gona call austraila home
runescapefisher 1 year ago
@runescapefisher I bet! I wouldn't mind living there or at least visiting.
tonianka1985 1 year ago
@tonianka1985 Australia is the place where I would prefer to visit again,
Super777300ER 1 year ago