Latest video upload, sitting in the drawer for just 30 years...

David O'Connor (songwriter), Georgetown Festival 1995

From David's "about" info (written in 2008, 9 years before he left us):

"I am approaching 70 and have been alternating between folk clubs and festivals and living in Mongolia (for over 5 years) and Laos (for about 3 years). I have appeared at many Nationals and lots of festivals, but now I just roll up and play backboards if I feel like it. I have been film, radio, TV and stage actor; Hobart city alderman; high school teacher; Santa Claus; and ABC breakfast presenter. I also wrote a number one hit in Mongolia (in Mongolian, which I do not speak). Many CD sales have been for the song Breathe Softly, attracting folk who are planning their own funeral; it is apparently a good song for shuffling off this mortal coil, so if you don’t hear it here, you are bound to hear it for eternity when you get to heaven."

David (born in UK) was a funny and engaging performer on the Australian circuit from at least the 80s (when I first heard him) through to the 2000s; wrote some good serious as well as entertaining songs and released a number of CDs and tapes as well as a songbook with lyrics to over 70 songs. His (possibly) piece de resistance, the Cockroach (monologue), is included in this brief performance. Hoping you enjoy,

Regards - Tony