Bob Randall: "Brown Skin Baby (They Took Me Away)"

Bob Randall is an Yankunytjatjara Elder and a traditional owner of Uluru (Ayers Rock). In the early 70's Bob's song, "Brown Skin Baby (They Took Me Away)" became an anthem for the Aboriginal people. He is the author of two books: his autobiography Songman and a children's book Tracker Tjginji, and is the subject of the recent documentary film Kanyini. For more, visit globalonenessproject.org.

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[jimarnz]

i was honoured enough to have spent time with bob in his home with 2 other friends and he sung this song for us while sitting on his porch when he gets to the chorus you hear the pain and tears of the many mothers and children that have suffered it went right through you..i thank you once again for your beauty and your aroha bob arohanui kia koe

[clearfenix]

very sad. true blues.

[beastorz619]

Noonga!

[hwetherall]

Me and my friend did this at school. It was hilarious.

[hasheeeshify]

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[heckler171]

austraillia's orginal people right. i knew it by the look in his face. i know how my people look down there and we are struggling the SAME battle here in this hell called america. hold on we justice is right around the corner.

[ruapraia]

The devils that did that to you will soon be paid in full. Karma is coming!

[Cursed4Red]

And it is still happening Bro.

So, lets do this...youtube.com/watch?v=1Ef­8HJ3mB1k

youtube.com/watch?v=wfxIVsBkUm­c

Sorry isnt good enough.

[gibzet79]

@patacattoday im same cuzz. dad took his life from the same pain:(

[cooljane2]

this is really good

[pippatassie]

Lest we ever forget the European colonial arrogance! Maybe we can listen to singers like Bob and learn! Thanks for this video!

[purplemonkey274]

@patacattoday You are fortunate that you were but into a nice family - i think what the government did was the worst thing that australia has ever done! I like you :)