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One of the best folk songs ever recorded, in this case possibly the best ever
2 years ago 6
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I am Australian should be our anthem, oh and the dudes name is Andy in Waltzing Matilda!!
2 years ago 5
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Yes this is the best version by far and it sounds so much better on vinyl !
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Yes this is the best version by far
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the best version, methinks
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hooo raaa!!! love this version!
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Formerly, when a man set off a path in search of work or luck, he put belongings into the bag and hang the bag on a stick and held it on his shoulder.
When he walked, rocked a bundle on all sides.
He danced to the rhythm of the steps, it was called Matilda.
1 year ago 2
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It's call "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" and one of the very best renditions is sung by Three Irish Tenors and is a beautifully tragic tribute to my Aussie friends.
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So where's the song that goes: "When I was a young man I carried my pack...." etc
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@Dyynamo Wow, you're knowledgable. I'm aussie and i didn't know that auf der walz stuff! Thanks.
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Interesting, the tune sounds rather different to the other version that I would imagine most non Aussies are familliar with (including me).
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this is what is called the queensland version. I prefer it it is much moremelodic and easier to sing
dermie12 3 years ago 2
Thanks for that Dermie. I've altered the title accordingly. :-)
Dyynamo 3 years ago
This is the only recording I've ever heard of this version; I must say I prefer it to the most common version.
I love Judith's 'Oooh's' at the 'His ghost may be heard' part.
What does the term 'Waltzing Mztilda' mean? I get the impression it's more than just a 3/4 dance with a woman named Matilda.
Is it an Australianism? I've learned that Billabong is an ox-bow lake, and jumpbuck is a ram... ...And what does a Coolibah tree look like? (Have I spelt it right???)
Dumaguetenonputi 3 years ago 4
The "Waltzing" part derived from the German term "auf der Walz", which means to travel while working as a craftsman. The "Matilta" bit is a romantic term for a swagman's bundle. A coolibah tree is a kind of eucalyptus tree.
Dyynamo 3 years ago