Written and sung by Allen Rowe. This is a Veco Singing Picture Card dedicated to the Puffing Billy steam train that still runs between Belgrave and Ferntree Gully in Victoria, Australia. It plays back at 78 RPM.
Dave Franzke had it hung on his studio front door for years, but had never played. This was it's first airing.
Yay!
This is my dad's recording. It's amazing that this in on You Tube! Miss Mandie, if you'd like a complete recording, please contact me - derekconsultiung@bigpond.com.au. He's passed away now, but that just makes it nicer that his small recording legacy lives on!
kimjelan 8 months ago
OMG!!!! I have been looking for a recording of this for years, literally! I have fond memories of Puffing Billy and singing this tune as a young girl in Melb. Now when I take my own kids to ride Puffing Billy, I sing this silly song to them. Thank you for uploading this! My 9 year old daughter just heard the real version for the very first time! Very very excited and grateful for you sharing this, thank you!!!!!
missmandie72 9 months ago