DEAD ISLAND

"Dead Island," words by J. Hebblethwaite, was composed in 1957. This ambitious song tells of the poet's visit to the former prison at Port Arthur, on an Island off the coast of Tasmania. The convicts, who had been transported from England, were treated scandalously; they are buried many to a grave. This is one of Ron's more ambitious songs. Thanks for listening.

If you would like to see Port Arthur, here is a link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qis1zaYgAs&feature=related

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[djfergu10]

Very picturesque. Seems like it would be really great with the appropriate footage.

[australiansongs]

@djfergu10 I have added a link to a video showing Port Arthur. Thanks for your comment and the idea.

[NathanCipher]

I thought this video was for the game! LOL.

nice playing though.

[subcribingmachine]

The thumbnail looked like an animated man holding an axe.

[payveful]

This is absolutelely brilliant, love it.

[killerbear1000]

@subcribingmachine haha xD

[totalfighters]

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[Camy415]

As of right now I'm gonna put you in the category of Sean Connery.

[abbot89]

Divorced?

[pedroservia]

My ears got enchanted by your music <3 <3

[pedroservia]

@jaynoir88 Real Music, Music you seem not to know about >:OOO

[abu1125]

nice. i love history!! alot to learn so we dont make the same mistakes in the future!