waltzing matilda

[MatteMacPiano]

Great man, so peaceful!!! :)

[ichingiching]

cheers .. peace returned

[KoalaBearWarrior]

Its the wikileaks guy!!!! lol. 

[SlittyDrake]

Do you have aby tabs? :D

[ichingiching]

i don't do tabs, sorry,,just listen to a song and work it out.. have a go.. best wishes mike

[MACHAWK123]

Nice and cheerful and a song I haven't heard for a while. Quality contol, as always, still at the highest level.

[Phidelio2]

sorry I posted this comment but it seems to have repeated itself My apologies Please feel free to delete the extras ok lol

[ichingiching]

no worries.. the layout has seemed to change on my computer..

[ichingiching]

so true.. so much or all contemporary folk has roots deeper than 18th C .. its good to open channels of the mind and to remember that the traditions are ancient and in some way we all touch upon them with tune and song.. good one.. Mike

[Phidelio2]

@Phidelio2 HI thank you its always nice to exchange info.. What makes me believe that the song is OLDER than the 1800s is the reference to 'Going to fight in the low lands low' This would refer to the 'Anglo-Dutch wars which I think were often referred to as the '100 Years War' So would really really put the song back somewhere in the late 16 to 17th century. IF I AM RIGHT about the original words which I think I am and also the tune....??? I think its a very very old song..going way back...

[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' here had not homosexual connotations then

[ichingiching]

I'm aware of that. this is from Wiki.. The words to the song were written in 1895 by Banjo Paterson, by Christina Macpherson, Paterson wrote the piece while staying at the Dagworth Homestead, a bush station in Queensland. The tune is most probably based on the Scottish song "Thou Bonnie Wood Of Craigielea", which Macpherson heard played by a band at the Warrnambool steeplechase. Robert Tannahill wrote the words in 1805 and James Barr composed the music in 1818.

[ichingiching]

The tune again was possibly based on the old melody of "Go to the Devil and Shake Yourself", composed by John Field (17821837) sometime before 1812. There is also speculation about the relationship it bears to "The Bold Fusilier" (Marching through Rochester), a song sung to the same tune and dated by some back to the eighteenth century but first printed in 1900

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A bold fusilier came marching back through Rochester

Off from the wars in the north country,

And he sang as he marched

Through the crowded streets of Rochester,

Who'll be a soldier for Marlboro and me?

I've heard Pete Coe sing something very similar to this last year..

Its good to exchange ideas.. M:)

[Phidelio2]

@Phidelio2 HI thank you its always nice to exchange info.. What makes me believe that the song is OLDER than the 1800s is the reference to 'Going to fight in the low lands low' This would refer to the 'Anglo-Dutch wars which I think were often referred to as the '100 Years War' So would really really put the song back somewhere in the late 16 to 17th century. IF I AM RIGHT about the original words which I think I am and also the tune....??? I think its a very very old song..going way back...

[hamraddude]

Nice!

[ichingiching]

thanks M:)

[PurpleJB99]

this is so fun, this song has been one of my favorites for years and years. Where did you learn how to play it?

[ichingiching]

hi purple.. just remembered it from years by and played it in my way.. it is a great song.. thanks for listening M:)

[pixiemsl711]

Mike, this is so delightful - one of my favourites of your repertoire. I keep coming back. Good on you! :) SokLing

[ichingiching]

Hi Sok ling.. thank you for dropping me a note.. I'm glad you like this song..Mike

[capnhowdy66]

thats how it is played thanx

[ichingiching]

thank you M:)

[Soankast]

waah, such a lovely voice, good playing and overall a very beautiful performence! I really love that song!

[ichingiching]

thanks soankast.. regards M:)

[22801761]

Love what you do, Ichie - Extremely pleasant.

[ichingiching]

many thanks for listening..

[Adamaineiac]

Simply awsome guitar playing and singing.

[ichingiching]

many thanks.. m

[mrbadx19]

still enjoying the fret-work, too much fun!

[ichingiching]

good stuff.. cheers M

[salahadin87]

Sometimes I wish this was our national Anthem :)

[ichingiching]

It's more timeless than most. It's a great song. M

[1heavygold]

Well done mate!! You definitely are NOT a three chord guitar picker!! 5*****

[ichingiching]

Thanks for the stars I might have been at one time, just kept going. Cheers .M

[fvfrau]

I love the song and you make it to a special one ... :o) thanks a lot ... hugs

[ichingiching]

thanks for your kind words. Hugs returned. M

[pammyk]

Loved it! Thank you. You do that song proud.

[ichingiching]

Its a timeless classic that almost sings itself..

[kitkat1233]

love this song and loved this performance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tarmenmin]

Sounds really good! Your singing and guitar skills are amazing;)

[sherrywine1941]

coomadoug sent me to your channel, I see this song and Im hooked..LOL One of my favorites, you did it proud. (5*) Friendly hug's from Wisconsin USA. Sherry

[slowpokecat]

another 5 *****. I love your voice but its more than that, watching you sing one cannot help but think of pleasant things, the joy of singing shows in your face.

[samuel588]

It is an awesome song. Great cover

[sergyguitar]

Grand merci from France , for this nice  picking !A real Christmas gift .

I' m learning it, for my friends of my bluegrass band . Friendly ....... Serge

[harmusic]

very good! top *****

kind regards, harmusic

[ichingiching]

Cheers Harmusic.. Mike

[mrbadx19]

so well played, no orchestration needed!

[ichingiching]

Love to play this in the outback of oz some day.. cheers for your note.. M

[ElvenDane]

Nice one, Mike - I play a very Ralph version of this classic, so it's great to have some new inspiration ;-)

[ichingiching]

Hi ED great to hear it.. M

[minorchordsonly]

This is great fun, and very well sung and played. My uncles who came to visit here from Australia when I was a small child used to sing this to me and my brothers. So, so good to see those sweet dimples and hear your lovely laugh again Mike. Perfect as always. Love L x

[ichingiching]

Hi Laura.. Dimples?? it must be a trick of the light llol..

[rose61au]

It is a great song and thanks for doing it justice !

Peace

Rose

[ichingiching]

Must be close to your heart.. worked it out..??? lol..

[JaguarAJ6]

Great job. Good on ya mate

[ichingiching]

cheers M

[NJSatori]

Over the years my Dad would sing he chorus to this. Have no idea where he learned it, after all he was from Chicago! LOL Thanks for bringing back happy memories, though I do miss him. Delightfully done, my friend. Peace. :) Phyllis

[ichingiching]

Hi Phlyyis.. Must have known someone from Oz.. m

[0cedyz]

I just knew I was going to enjoy this even before I pressed the 'play' button.

Well done Sir!

Once again you have made me smile.

[ichingiching]

Thanks.. pleased that you enjoyed the song.. regards Mike

[fariethesun]

Mike you are the second who makes me swing today... Is seems to be a great day... lol

[ichingiching]

Lol.. how's the first! lol more..

[DontLickLarry]

Welcome back, Mike. This one shows your usual, effortless, style. I love the tone of your guitar,too. 5 stars.

[mcurren2004]

I love that song. Thank you for singing.