Tim Freedman "Blow Up The Pokies"

Tim Freedman (The Whitlams) sings one of his greatest songs as part of the Olivia Newton-John and Friends Gala Concert at Sydney's State Theatre on Tuesday Sept 30 2008. Concert directed by Drew Anthony, MD Guy Noble and produced by Baz Archer. All proceeds to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre Appeal.

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[Vissna Voss]

i went to see the whitlams with the tso when they came to hobart, then tried to brag the next day and no one knew them! :O the uncultured swine that are my friends!

[77Pagey77]

The Songs about the Whitlams original Bass player who committed suicide because of his Gambling Addiction. So So Sad :( If you listen to The Curse Stops Here off the Little Cloud album, Tim talks about how hes the only one left, because 2 out of 3 of the original members of the Whitlams have killed themselves. Such a sad story for such talented musicians. Go Whitlams!

[KingsLane1]

Love the Whitlams.

[max200223]

aussie pride

[tman125]

such a great song.

[Anna Young]

I sang this song in the school talent show, no one had heard of the Whitlams tho

[Anna Young]

I never knew that, that's SO sad!!! I just thought itt was a beautiful song

[LiLBiz132]

Sorry it wasnt, he took his life AFTER this song was released mate...it is about how it changed the lives of some band members and those throughout the country

[TheBeena]

Absolutely gorgeous video, thanks for posting!