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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 04 Nov 23 - 05:12 AM Rich-joy said - the Poppy Sellers can still be found - on the city streets and in country towns, at least - in the days leading up to November 11th. It is unlikely to ever again reach the outpouring of the centenary in 2018, where I among many, many tens of thousands of people - the world over - hand-crafted poppies and delivered them via the local libraries etc, to be inserted into massed displays around the countries and particularly at the memorials to the fallen, extant in every city and town. Fellow Catter and Crafter, Sandra in Sydney, may have done the same!? World War I armistice centenary to be marked with 62,000 handmade poppies at Australian War Memorial ... Almost one million poppies were sent in, but only 62,000 were staked outside the war memorial ... no, I didn't make poppies, but several friends did & one even saw one of her her poppies amongst the 62,000 at the Australian War memorial. It had a distinctive centre & was near the path! another friend made several dozen for a display on a local church gate & makes more every year. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 06 Nov 23 - 03:24 AM Thanks Sandra and Jennie for those verifications!! Cheers, R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 04 Nov 23 - 03:52 AM I’m not sure if "Armistice Day" is still widely recognised by the general population in the UK, North America, or in other countries that participated in WWI, 1914-18 [ also known as "The Great War" and “the war to end all wars” as the scale and suffering was unprecedented and grew to involve over 80% of the world ]. But here Down Under, in Australia and in New Zealand, the signing of the armistice in 1918 to end the war (the European theatre, at least), is still commemorated, but tends to now be known as "Remembrance Day", honouring all Service Veterans of all conflicts. [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armistice_Day ] The Poppy Sellers can still be found - on the city streets and in country towns, at least - in the days leading up to November 11th. It is unlikely to ever again reach the outpouring of the centenary in 2018, where I among many, many tens of thousands of people - the world over - hand-crafted poppies and delivered them via the local libraries etc, to be inserted into massed displays around the countries and particularly at the memorials to the fallen, extant in every city and town. Fellow Catter and Crafter, Sandra in Sydney, may have done the same!? [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remembrance_poppy ] [ Why Poppies? http://www.greatwar.co.uk/poems/john-mccrae-in-flanders-fields.htm ] The once-common mark of respect - a one (or two) minute's silence at the 11th hour (and where in past times, even the traffic in many places, pulled over and came to a standstill!!!) - is also regaining its place. [on the origins : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-minute_silence ] I note that the 10th Maleny Music Festival, being held here next weekend, has The Minute’s Silence built into its program, followed by a presentation of “Songs of Peace and Remembrance”. [ https://www.malenymusicfestival.com/ ] The remembrance is not glorifying war, as some folks loudly insist. In my case, I think of the grandfather I never got to meet. A man who, like myself, loved reading, poetry and song (and my grandmother!), but who died from the effects of Tuberculosis (contracted whilst he was a medical orderly with the 3rd Austn General Hospital in Abbeville, Abbasia and Lemnos), resulting in my mother and her baby sister, growing up without a father (and their mother without a beloved husband). As it turns out, I had 6 other relatives serving in WWI, but thankfully they all returned to ‘resume’ their peacetime lives. Except for my grandfather, who passed from “The White Plague” (as TB was known), in 1926 and now, all who once knew him are also passed from this world, and while his name is on the cenotaph at Kings Park Botannic Garden, on the hill overlooking Perth in West Aussie, I have some photos and some books - and some thoughts of what life might have been …........… [ https://www.flickr.com/photos/peculiarhand/5799286616/in/album-72157626763214889/ ] The following song was written late last century by my brother-in-law, Noel Gardner, and he dedicates it to a friend of ours who used to live nearby and whose military service had resulted in on-going ill health, but, as is very sadly often the case, he was treated badly by the Powers-that-Be, once he had returned home. ARMISTICE DAY ~ Noel Gardner, Nov2007 Silence tolls an hour ‘fore midday on the second-last month of the year Images flash on the eleventh day, as memories disappear Now medals hang proudly and tributes flow as politicians push their line Another year, less truth said, another war to justify Defend your country the posters read, in the name of national pride But they don’t defend our soldiers of war, as disease eats them inside Lying on his back in his hospital bed, he recalls in tales of pain Denials, whitewash, cover-ups, protect the government’s shame Chorus May we remember, lest we forget But the killings go on in the name of religion In the hills and the deserts yet May we remember, lest we forget But the killings go on in the name of religion In the hills and the deserts yet High in the sky, a target is selected from dots on the face of a screen But the pilot never sees or hears from his cockpit the blood-soaked tears and screams Out in the field an innocent child, falls prey to clusters of time Inhumanity, ideology, combines with greed and science Hide the coffins, distort statistics, don’t let anyone see Rape for profit, kill for oil, in the name of liberty Hollow words laced with fear fuel the government’s guise And in the in the name of deceit, spin and business, another soldier dies Chorus May we remember lest we forget But the killings go on in the name of religion In the hills and the deserts yet May we remember lest we forget But the killings go on in the name of religion In the hills and the deserts yet Silence tolls an hour ‘fore midday on the second-last month of the year ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Here is a YT video of Noel Gardner and Alex Bridge performing this song, in 2016 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpvMc5PPw3c Cheers – and here’s to armistices being sincerely signed, the whole sorry world over. R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: JennieG Date: 04 Nov 23 - 05:48 PM Himself and I have been in Toronto, Canada, a couple of times on 11th November, and it is certainly commemorated there. Poppies everywhere - we had a couple with us that a friend had made before we went, our Canadian DIL requested them so we left them with her - poppies for sale in the weeks leading up to 11th November. Displays in shop windows....the music shop on the corner (now sadly closed, as the owner retired after 50 years) had a display of memorabilia, including the battle jacket worn by the owner's father in WWII. There was even a music evening there singing songs from war years, which I was able to join in - they let me borrow a ukulele. So yes+, very much in Canada. |
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Subject: Lyr Add: STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART (MAKARRATA SONG) From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 06 Oct 23 - 05:51 PM Another great song comes from Tripple Effect winners of the 2020 Alistair Hulett Songs for Social justice award - Straight From the Heart (the Makarrata Song) - Tripple Effect with Thomas Mayor Tripple Effect first performed Straight From the Heart at the protest event to mark the first anniversary of the Uluru Statement, held in Sydney in May 2018. It was the band's first public performance. The photo near the end of the video of Tripple Effect with Thomas Mayor holding the Uluru Statement canvas was taken at that event. STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART (THE MAKARRATA SONG) lyrics by John Sutton 2018 They gathered in the heart of the wide brown land Put their differences aside, said “Together we stand You ask what we want, so we’ll tell you straight “That our people are hurting, but it’s not too late “If you really want to help heal the wounds of the past “And really close the gap with some justice at last “We’ll tell you straight from the Heart “Straight from the Heart of this land” So they spoke and they sang till they worked it all out Three tasks to do, one word to shout There’s a Voice to be heard, there’s Truth to be told There’s a Treaty to be signed, to right wrongs of old It’s Makarrata we want, Makarrata’s the cry From the great red rock under this southern sky “We speak straight from the Heart “Straight from the Heart of this land” To Canberra they came, said “Here’s what we say If you wanna walk with us, this is the way” But Canberra said “No, you ask for too much We wanted something with a much lighter touch Something we could sell to those on the right Who can’t see past their blindfolds into the light Of what’s straight from the Heart Straight from the Heart of this land" Well it’s been said before they know how to wait But Makarrata's already two hundred years late There’s no time like now to do what we must And bury terra nullius under the dust Of this blood-stained country, this heart-broken land Where the red rock itself cries in the sand Straight from the Heart Straight from the Heart of this land Now the Heart of this land isn’t just Uluru It’s what beats in the chest of me and of you It’s what cries in the soul of this country we share It’s what sings in the sighs of the dreams that we dare It’s what lifts us to hope and to care for each other It drives the blood in the bond of sister and brother It’s what gives us our strength to rise above fears It’s the rock of our dreams and our hopes and our tears That come straight from the Heart Straight from the Heart of this land So if we want it to be, it’s over to us We can’t leave it to others we’ve learnt not to trust. It’s Makarrata we need, Makarrata’s the way To a much better future, to a bran nue dae Where the clear light of Truth will finally be shone On all of the lies about what has been done Where those who’ve been silenced will be given their Voice And those who won’t listen won’t have any choice But to sign the damn Treaty, pay the damn rent For country and lives stolen and spent So we’ll sing it and shout it throughout this land Until justice prevails, and as one we all stand Singing straight from the Heart Crying straight from the Heart of this land So let's sing it and shout it throughout this land Until justice prevails, and as one we all stand Singing straight from the Heart Crying straight from the Heart Singing straight from the Heart Crying straight from the Heart of this land |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 06 Oct 23 - 05:46 PM your BinL was also the winner of the 2018 Dale & John Dengate Parody award with 'A Bicycle Built for Three' & words are on this blog, unfortunately it's a .jpg & I don't want to type up the words! |
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Subject: Lyr Add: TOGETHER (Jess Hitchcock) From: rich-joy Date: 21 Oct 23 - 08:26 PM Here is another song regarding the recent Referendum. No, not too late. It's from Torres Strait singer-songwriter, Jess Hitchcock. "A special performance by Jess Hitchcock to bring us together. #Yes23 Jess Hitchcock is a Melbourne-based Indigenous singer-songwriter who has stirred the Australian music and performing arts scene as a genre-defying force. Her powerful voice and knack for storytelling has seen her shine across pop, country, folk, opera and music theatre, sharing the stage and studio with some of Australia's favourites. One of Jess's most notable collaborations is with legendary Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly. Together they performed and recorded Paul's song, ‘Everyday My Mother’s Voice’, earning standing ovations across the nation. You can occasionally find Jess in Paul's band on vocals and percussion. Jess has also collaborated with Archie Roach, Tina Arena and Kate Miller-Heidke." TOGETHER We’re armed for this fight There’s no place to hide But we’re ready Behind me there stands One million people And we’re all ready This is our time We must fight for a future That we can give to our children They’ll have nothing left If we don’t stand, together now Each day it gets worse There seems like no end To gain power We’ve all lost our way Desensitised to pain To gain power Wars are all the same, the casualties and pain Are there any boundaries, that we will not cross The road ahead seems rough, but there’s no turning back We can only rectify all of this with us This is our time We must fight for a future That we can give to our children They’ll have nothing left If we don’t stand, together now Listen to Jess sing her song TOGETHER, here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNDTkNOPbIA "This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community." |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 11 Oct 23 - 06:51 AM Here is the first song of two, that Aussie singer-songwriter, Noel Gardner, wrote regarding the Referendum issues : HISTORY IS CALLING OUT ~ Noel Gardner (7th Sept 2023) Now, for sixty five times ….. thousands of years The Dreaming has sung up this land, through respect, love and tears In tune with mother nature .… rivers, sky, trees and sand Only taking, what was needed, just leaving, footprints on the land When those, cloud-like white sails ……… appeared upon the shore A flag was planted on a lie, land never, ceded in law And from a false proclamation …… lives were torn apart Language, culture, children, ripped from parent’s hearts History, is calling out, across this Southern land It’s time for a reckoning, on which side will you stand Will you stand for justice, and to walk, side by side A new path is beckoning, to correct what was denied For two hundred, and more years ……..with a system stacked one way The cover ups continue, with land still stolen today The jails are overflowing ………. as disadvantage grabs a hold Family ties and separations, interventions take their toll Programs designed for reasons ……… as per, white fella’s way Black knowledge is ignored, so money flows, just one way Ignorance of culture ……. and deep meaning of this land Are cast aside for profit with no Voice to make a stand History is calling out, across this Southern land It’s time for a reckoning, on which side will you stand Will you stand for justice, division, lies or hate A new path is beckoning, which way will you relate No farming recognition …… grains or with fish traps Were included in the history books …. excluded were the facts The culture and the frontier wars ……. are yet to be told With a Voice unlocking stories and truth telling to unfold So will you grasp this history ………. are you up for the task A dialogue from Uluru, A Statement From The Heart History is calling out, across this Southern land It’s time for a reckoning, on which side will you stand Will you stand for justice, and to walk, side by side A new path is beckoning, to correct what was denied Will you stand for justice, or division, lies and hate Will you stand for justice, and to walk, side by side ***** This is the link to a first performance of this song, on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQlNB753-HU "Oct 11, 2023 This Song was inspired after listening to Indigenous Elders from Cherbourg explaining the benefits that The Voice would provide to their Community. They talked about how funding had been taken away from their community-run Night Patrol and given to some corporation. They weren't able to find out who it was or why, but A Voice would allow them to have their questions answered." Cheers, R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 10 Oct 23 - 07:24 AM Here is a link to Catter, Daniel Kelly's song "Yes to The Voice" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO9aa9_W9P4 He says : "Hopefully this weekend Australians will take another long-overdue step in moving to #truth, #treaty and a #voice for indigenous people." Cheers, R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 08 Oct 23 - 08:40 PM Here is the Paul Kelly song regarding Australia's imminent Referendum : PAUL KELLY - IF NOT NOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFNu5QeVtcM It’s a splinter in the mind, a whisper in the heart A feeling something’s missing, some crucial little part It’s business that’s unfinished, a reckoning that’s due If not now, then when? If not us, then who? It’s a simple proposition to join the new and old A chance to make our country larger in its soul It’s an invitation offered to set our course anew If not now, then when? If not us, then who? How long can we keep walking with this stone in our shoe? If not now, then when? If not us, then who? We may never get another chance like this again If not us, then who? If not now, then when Too many falling far behind, shut out of the deal If you called and no-one heard you, imagine how you’d feel This land was never given, it was taken and then sold But its ancient songs and stories are a gift greater than gold The status quo is busted, let’s stop kicking that old can If not us, then who? If not now, then when? It’s business that’s unfinished, high time to see it through If not now, then when? If not us, then who? Cheers, R-J PS still looking for the NO songs published online, in the interests of balance, here. I've no doubt they are being sung in pubs and clubs around the traps ..... |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 07 Oct 23 - 09:01 PM Here is another song regarding the imminent Oz Referendum : The Goodwills - Should We Say Yes "This is the YouTube version of a song for Yes23 released on September 30. It asks what kind of country would we be living in now if we'd had citizens' referenda over controversial issues like the Vietnam and Gulf wars." (complete with visual historical footage) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRpmvQz5m5o Any more songs out there?? (for Yes or for No) Cheers, R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 06 Oct 23 - 11:17 PM Here are the lyrics for Noel Gardner's song : "A SIMPLE PROPOSITION" regarding Australia's current Referendum, as discussed 2 posts below. It can be found on various platforms, but here it is on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n58BiBwuSo A Simple Proposition It was a simple proposition, with a simple plan A simple way to recognise, the first peoples of this land A simple ask for a Voice from those at Uluru But the government ignored it, and then lied about it too After years of consultation, the elders gathered in the dust In the centre of Australia through dialogue and trust Just fifty years after, they had won the right to Vote Looking for a better way, from despair to hope The Libs. twisted its intentions, and distorted truth and fact Mixed it up with hate and lies and other hurtful crap But hope was never ceded, and elders pushed on with their plan Until a politician said I’ll, support you in your stand When he announced he would pursue it, and heeded to their call Hope swelled for a future bright, a better path for one and all But they under estimated, darkness pushing through A negative agenda, with big backing from the few The few who scuttle progress, the ones who lie and hate The one’s who add confusion, with division they create Who spread their propaganda or promote religious creed Who cast aside people’s rights, and ignore heartfelt plea’s So before you mark your ballot, please open up your heart Reach for generosity, a new way to make a start Ignore that negativity, let compassion be your guide A heartfelt plea from Uluru to walk and recognise It was a simple proposition, with a simple plan A simple way to recognise, the first people’s of this land A simple ask for a voice, to create a better way So simply consider that, on referendum day So simply consider that, on referendum day And remember that you are The Voice come referendum day Noel Gardner ( C ) 5th Sept 2023 Cheers, R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 06 Oct 23 - 07:34 AM The latest thing to get many Aussies knickers-in-a-twist is the coming Referendum to vote on The Voice, set to be held on Sat October 14th, 2023. (Voting is compulsory for all over 18, in Australia) Considering Australia is one of the few 'first world' countries with a Colonial past, that does NOT recognise its Indigenous Peoples (yes, that has been "Fact-Checked" :), you'd think that a simple proposition to enshrine the Voice to Parliament of our First Nations folk, via our Constitution, would be a shoe-in. Basically Yes or No, to the (strictly advisory) Indigenous Voice regarding Indigenous affairs. However, apparently the Naysayers, whose objections range widely and wildy from the cautious to the ludicrous, consider it's A Very Bad Thing, with some claiming it will cause more Racism and Division in the Population (check : they've already achieved that on their own .....) and some even say (like Hanrahan), that “WE’LL ALL BE RUUUU-INED!!!” – and have our property stolen. (Oh, you mean like what was done to Aboriginal peoples by our British Lords and Masters???) Yeah - Nah, reminds me of the kind of silliness spoke by the Daylight Saving Objectors in previous State referendums : "It'll fade the curtains and the paintwork!!!" (true story) Anyway, we're not gonna go there now; there's been far too much of it already, in the media and on social media - and round the Barbie and in the Pub!!! This post is actually to bring attention to a song written and performed by my BinL, Noel Gardner, who is a well-known singer/songwriter Down Under. I've still gotta get the definitive lyrics from him and post here, but you can watch and listen to it on his much under-used You Tube channel : A SIMPLE PROPOSITION - Noel Gardner, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n58BiBwuSo recorded at The Bug Folk Club in Brisbane, last Tuesday evening. I believe that Paul Kelly and a number of other Aussies have written songs too – maybe they’ll be appearing in this thread??? (she asks hopefully ??) I guess I really should have included more of an explanation about The Voice, for Catters and for posterity - but to be honest, I’m a bit tired – AND I’ve already voted!!! (Gawd, I do so love “early voting”!!) Cheers!! R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 06 Nov 23 - 03:24 AM Thanks Sandra and Jennie for those verifications!! Cheers, R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: JennieG Date: 04 Nov 23 - 05:48 PM Himself and I have been in Toronto, Canada, a couple of times on 11th November, and it is certainly commemorated there. Poppies everywhere - we had a couple with us that a friend had made before we went, our Canadian DIL requested them so we left them with her - poppies for sale in the weeks leading up to 11th November. Displays in shop windows....the music shop on the corner (now sadly closed, as the owner retired after 50 years) had a display of memorabilia, including the battle jacket worn by the owner's father in WWII. There was even a music evening there singing songs from war years, which I was able to join in - they let me borrow a ukulele. So yes+, very much in Canada. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 04 Nov 23 - 05:12 AM Rich-joy said - the Poppy Sellers can still be found - on the city streets and in country towns, at least - in the days leading up to November 11th. It is unlikely to ever again reach the outpouring of the centenary in 2018, where I among many, many tens of thousands of people - the world over - hand-crafted poppies and delivered them via the local libraries etc, to be inserted into massed displays around the countries and particularly at the memorials to the fallen, extant in every city and town. Fellow Catter and Crafter, Sandra in Sydney, may have done the same!? World War I armistice centenary to be marked with 62,000 handmade poppies at Australian War Memorial ... Almost one million poppies were sent in, but only 62,000 were staked outside the war memorial ... no, I didn't make poppies, but several friends did & one even saw one of her her poppies amongst the 62,000 at the Australian War memorial. It had a distinctive centre & was near the path! another friend made several dozen for a display on a local church gate & makes more every year. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 04 Nov 23 - 03:52 AM I’m not sure if "Armistice Day" is still widely recognised by the general population in the UK, North America, or in other countries that participated in WWI, 1914-18 [ also known as "The Great War" and “the war to end all wars” as the scale and suffering was unprecedented and grew to involve over 80% of the world ]. But here Down Under, in Australia and in New Zealand, the signing of the armistice in 1918 to end the war (the European theatre, at least), is still commemorated, but tends to now be known as "Remembrance Day", honouring all Service Veterans of all conflicts. [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armistice_Day ] The Poppy Sellers can still be found - on the city streets and in country towns, at least - in the days leading up to November 11th. It is unlikely to ever again reach the outpouring of the centenary in 2018, where I among many, many tens of thousands of people - the world over - hand-crafted poppies and delivered them via the local libraries etc, to be inserted into massed displays around the countries and particularly at the memorials to the fallen, extant in every city and town. Fellow Catter and Crafter, Sandra in Sydney, may have done the same!? [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remembrance_poppy ] [ Why Poppies? http://www.greatwar.co.uk/poems/john-mccrae-in-flanders-fields.htm ] The once-common mark of respect - a one (or two) minute's silence at the 11th hour (and where in past times, even the traffic in many places, pulled over and came to a standstill!!!) - is also regaining its place. [on the origins : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-minute_silence ] I note that the 10th Maleny Music Festival, being held here next weekend, has The Minute’s Silence built into its program, followed by a presentation of “Songs of Peace and Remembrance”. [ https://www.malenymusicfestival.com/ ] The remembrance is not glorifying war, as some folks loudly insist. In my case, I think of the grandfather I never got to meet. A man who, like myself, loved reading, poetry and song (and my grandmother!), but who died from the effects of Tuberculosis (contracted whilst he was a medical orderly with the 3rd Austn General Hospital in Abbeville, Abbasia and Lemnos), resulting in my mother and her baby sister, growing up without a father (and their mother without a beloved husband). As it turns out, I had 6 other relatives serving in WWI, but thankfully they all returned to ‘resume’ their peacetime lives. Except for my grandfather, who passed from “The White Plague” (as TB was known), in 1926 and now, all who once knew him are also passed from this world, and while his name is on the cenotaph at Kings Park Botannic Garden, on the hill overlooking Perth in West Aussie, I have some photos and some books - and some thoughts of what life might have been …........… [ https://www.flickr.com/photos/peculiarhand/5799286616/in/album-72157626763214889/ ] The following song was written late last century by my brother-in-law, Noel Gardner, and he dedicates it to a friend of ours who used to live nearby and whose military service had resulted in on-going ill health, but, as is very sadly often the case, he was treated badly by the Powers-that-Be, once he had returned home. ARMISTICE DAY ~ Noel Gardner, Nov2007 Silence tolls an hour ‘fore midday on the second-last month of the year Images flash on the eleventh day, as memories disappear Now medals hang proudly and tributes flow as politicians push their line Another year, less truth said, another war to justify Defend your country the posters read, in the name of national pride But they don’t defend our soldiers of war, as disease eats them inside Lying on his back in his hospital bed, he recalls in tales of pain Denials, whitewash, cover-ups, protect the government’s shame Chorus May we remember, lest we forget But the killings go on in the name of religion In the hills and the deserts yet May we remember, lest we forget But the killings go on in the name of religion In the hills and the deserts yet High in the sky, a target is selected from dots on the face of a screen But the pilot never sees or hears from his cockpit the blood-soaked tears and screams Out in the field an innocent child, falls prey to clusters of time Inhumanity, ideology, combines with greed and science Hide the coffins, distort statistics, don’t let anyone see Rape for profit, kill for oil, in the name of liberty Hollow words laced with fear fuel the government’s guise And in the in the name of deceit, spin and business, another soldier dies Chorus May we remember lest we forget But the killings go on in the name of religion In the hills and the deserts yet May we remember lest we forget But the killings go on in the name of religion In the hills and the deserts yet Silence tolls an hour ‘fore midday on the second-last month of the year ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Here is a YT video of Noel Gardner and Alex Bridge performing this song, in 2016 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpvMc5PPw3c Cheers – and here’s to armistices being sincerely signed, the whole sorry world over. R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 21 Oct 23 - 08:26 PM Here is another song regarding the recent Referendum. No, not too late. It's from Torres Strait singer-songwriter, Jess Hitchcock. "A special performance by Jess Hitchcock to bring us together. #Yes23 Jess Hitchcock is a Melbourne-based Indigenous singer-songwriter who has stirred the Australian music and performing arts scene as a genre-defying force. Her powerful voice and knack for storytelling has seen her shine across pop, country, folk, opera and music theatre, sharing the stage and studio with some of Australia's favourites. One of Jess's most notable collaborations is with legendary Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly. Together they performed and recorded Paul's song, ‘Everyday My Mother’s Voice’, earning standing ovations across the nation. You can occasionally find Jess in Paul's band on vocals and percussion. Jess has also collaborated with Archie Roach, Tina Arena and Kate Miller-Heidke." TOGETHER We’re armed for this fight There’s no place to hide But we’re ready Behind me there stands One million people And we’re all ready This is our time We must fight for a future That we can give to our children They’ll have nothing left If we don’t stand, together now Each day it gets worse There seems like no end To gain power We’ve all lost our way Desensitised to pain To gain power Wars are all the same, the casualties and pain Are there any boundaries, that we will not cross The road ahead seems rough, but there’s no turning back We can only rectify all of this with us This is our time We must fight for a future That we can give to our children They’ll have nothing left If we don’t stand, together now Listen to Jess sing her song TOGETHER, here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNDTkNOPbIA "This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community." |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 11 Oct 23 - 06:51 AM Here is the first song of two, that Aussie singer-songwriter, Noel Gardner, wrote regarding the Referendum issues : HISTORY IS CALLING OUT ~ Noel Gardner (7th Sept 2023) Now, for sixty five times ….. thousands of years The Dreaming has sung up this land, through respect, love and tears In tune with mother nature .… rivers, sky, trees and sand Only taking, what was needed, just leaving, footprints on the land When those, cloud-like white sails ……… appeared upon the shore A flag was planted on a lie, land never, ceded in law And from a false proclamation …… lives were torn apart Language, culture, children, ripped from parent’s hearts History, is calling out, across this Southern land It’s time for a reckoning, on which side will you stand Will you stand for justice, and to walk, side by side A new path is beckoning, to correct what was denied For two hundred, and more years ……..with a system stacked one way The cover ups continue, with land still stolen today The jails are overflowing ………. as disadvantage grabs a hold Family ties and separations, interventions take their toll Programs designed for reasons ……… as per, white fella’s way Black knowledge is ignored, so money flows, just one way Ignorance of culture ……. and deep meaning of this land Are cast aside for profit with no Voice to make a stand History is calling out, across this Southern land It’s time for a reckoning, on which side will you stand Will you stand for justice, division, lies or hate A new path is beckoning, which way will you relate No farming recognition …… grains or with fish traps Were included in the history books …. excluded were the facts The culture and the frontier wars ……. are yet to be told With a Voice unlocking stories and truth telling to unfold So will you grasp this history ………. are you up for the task A dialogue from Uluru, A Statement From The Heart History is calling out, across this Southern land It’s time for a reckoning, on which side will you stand Will you stand for justice, and to walk, side by side A new path is beckoning, to correct what was denied Will you stand for justice, or division, lies and hate Will you stand for justice, and to walk, side by side ***** This is the link to a first performance of this song, on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQlNB753-HU "Oct 11, 2023 This Song was inspired after listening to Indigenous Elders from Cherbourg explaining the benefits that The Voice would provide to their Community. They talked about how funding had been taken away from their community-run Night Patrol and given to some corporation. They weren't able to find out who it was or why, but A Voice would allow them to have their questions answered." Cheers, R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 10 Oct 23 - 07:24 AM Here is a link to Catter, Daniel Kelly's song "Yes to The Voice" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO9aa9_W9P4 He says : "Hopefully this weekend Australians will take another long-overdue step in moving to #truth, #treaty and a #voice for indigenous people." Cheers, R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 08 Oct 23 - 08:40 PM Here is the Paul Kelly song regarding Australia's imminent Referendum : PAUL KELLY - IF NOT NOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFNu5QeVtcM It’s a splinter in the mind, a whisper in the heart A feeling something’s missing, some crucial little part It’s business that’s unfinished, a reckoning that’s due If not now, then when? If not us, then who? It’s a simple proposition to join the new and old A chance to make our country larger in its soul It’s an invitation offered to set our course anew If not now, then when? If not us, then who? How long can we keep walking with this stone in our shoe? If not now, then when? If not us, then who? We may never get another chance like this again If not us, then who? If not now, then when Too many falling far behind, shut out of the deal If you called and no-one heard you, imagine how you’d feel This land was never given, it was taken and then sold But its ancient songs and stories are a gift greater than gold The status quo is busted, let’s stop kicking that old can If not us, then who? If not now, then when? It’s business that’s unfinished, high time to see it through If not now, then when? If not us, then who? Cheers, R-J PS still looking for the NO songs published online, in the interests of balance, here. I've no doubt they are being sung in pubs and clubs around the traps ..... |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 07 Oct 23 - 09:01 PM Here is another song regarding the imminent Oz Referendum : The Goodwills - Should We Say Yes "This is the YouTube version of a song for Yes23 released on September 30. It asks what kind of country would we be living in now if we'd had citizens' referenda over controversial issues like the Vietnam and Gulf wars." (complete with visual historical footage) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRpmvQz5m5o Any more songs out there?? (for Yes or for No) Cheers, R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 06 Oct 23 - 11:17 PM Here are the lyrics for Noel Gardner's song : "A SIMPLE PROPOSITION" regarding Australia's current Referendum, as discussed 2 posts below. It can be found on various platforms, but here it is on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n58BiBwuSo A Simple Proposition It was a simple proposition, with a simple plan A simple way to recognise, the first peoples of this land A simple ask for a Voice from those at Uluru But the government ignored it, and then lied about it too After years of consultation, the elders gathered in the dust In the centre of Australia through dialogue and trust Just fifty years after, they had won the right to Vote Looking for a better way, from despair to hope The Libs. twisted its intentions, and distorted truth and fact Mixed it up with hate and lies and other hurtful crap But hope was never ceded, and elders pushed on with their plan Until a politician said I’ll, support you in your stand When he announced he would pursue it, and heeded to their call Hope swelled for a future bright, a better path for one and all But they under estimated, darkness pushing through A negative agenda, with big backing from the few The few who scuttle progress, the ones who lie and hate The one’s who add confusion, with division they create Who spread their propaganda or promote religious creed Who cast aside people’s rights, and ignore heartfelt plea’s So before you mark your ballot, please open up your heart Reach for generosity, a new way to make a start Ignore that negativity, let compassion be your guide A heartfelt plea from Uluru to walk and recognise It was a simple proposition, with a simple plan A simple way to recognise, the first people’s of this land A simple ask for a voice, to create a better way So simply consider that, on referendum day So simply consider that, on referendum day And remember that you are The Voice come referendum day Noel Gardner ( C ) 5th Sept 2023 Cheers, R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 06 Oct 23 - 05:51 PM Another great song comes from Tripple Effect winners of the 2020 Alistair Hulett Songs for Social justice award - Straight From the Heart (the Makarrata Song) - Tripple Effect with Thomas Mayor Tripple Effect first performed Straight From the Heart at the protest event to mark the first anniversary of the Uluru Statement, held in Sydney in May 2018. It was the band's first public performance. The photo near the end of the video of Tripple Effect with Thomas Mayor holding the Uluru Statement canvas was taken at that event. STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART (THE MAKARRATA SONG) lyrics by John Sutton 2018 They gathered in the heart of the wide brown land Put their differences aside, said “together we stand You ask what we want, so we’ll tell you straight “That our people are hurting, but it’s not too late “If you really want to help heal the wounds of the past “And really close the gap with some justice at last “We’ll tell you straight from the Heart “Straight from the Heart of this land” So they spoke and they sang till they worked it all out Three tasks to do, one word to shout There’s a Voice to be heard, there’s Truth to be told There’s a Treaty to be signed, to right wrongs of old It’s Makarrata we want, Makarrata’s the cry From the great red rock under this southern sky “We speak straight from the Heart “Straight from the Heart of this land” To Canberra they came, said “here’s what we say If you wanna walk with us, this is the way” But Canberra said “no, you ask for too much We wanted something with a much lighter touch Something we could sell to those on the right Who can’t see past their blindfolds into the light Of what’s straight from the Heart Straight from the Heart of this land" Well it’s been said before they know how to wait But Makarrata's already two hundred years late There’s no time like now to do what we must And bury terra nullius under the dust Of this blood-stained country, this heart-broken land Where the red rock itself cries in the sand Straight from the Heart Straight from the Heart of this land Now the Heart of this land isn’t just Uluru It’s what beats in the chest of me and of you It’s what cries in the soul of this country we share It’s what sings in the sighs of the dreams that we dare It’s what lifts us to hope and to care for each other It drives the blood in the bond of sister and brother It’s what gives us our strength to rise above fears It’s the rock of our dreams and our hopes and our tears That come straight from the Heart Straight from the Heart of this land So if we want it to be, it’s over to us We can’t leave it to others we’ve learnt not to trust. It’s Makarrata we need, Makarrata’s the way To a much better future, to a bran nue dae Where the clear light of Truth will finally be shone On all of the lies about what has been done Where those who’ve been silenced will be given their Voice And those who won’t listen won’t have any choice But to sign the damn Treaty, pay the damn rent For country and lives stolen and spent So we’ll sing it and shout it throughout this land Until justice prevails, and as one we all stand Singing straight from the Heart Crying straight from the Heart of this land So let's sing it and shout it throughout this land Until justice prevails, and as one we all stand Singing straight from the Heart Crying straight from the Heart Singing straight from the Heart Crying straight from the Heart of this land |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 06 Oct 23 - 05:46 PM your BinL was also the winner of the 2018 Dale & John Dengate Parody award with 'A Bicycle Built for Three' & words are on this blog, unfortunately it's a .jpg & I don't want to type up the words! |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 06 Oct 23 - 07:34 AM The latest thing to get many Aussies knickers-in-a-twist is the coming Referendum to vote on The Voice, set to be held on Sat October 14th, 2023. (Voting is compulsory for all over 18, in Australia) Considering Australia is one of the few 'first world' countries with a Colonial past, that does NOT recognise its Indigenous Peoples (yes, that has been "Fact-Checked" :), you'd think that a simple proposition to enshrine the Voice to Parliament of our First Nations folk, via our Constitution, would be a shoe-in. Basically Yes or No, to the (strictly advisory) Indigenous Voice regarding Indigenous affairs. However, apparently the Naysayers, whose objections range widely and wildy from the cautious to the ludicrous, consider it's A Very Bad Thing, with some claiming it will cause more Racism and Division in the Population (check : they've already achieved that on their own .....) and some even say (like Hanrahan), that “WE’LL ALL BE RUUUU-INED!!!” – and have our property stolen. (Oh, you mean like what was done to Aboriginal peoples by our British Lords and Masters???) Yeah - Nah, reminds me of the kind of silliness spoke by the Daylight Saving Objectors in previous State referendums : "It'll fade the curtains and the paintwork!!!" (true story) Anyway, we're not gonna go there now; there's been far too much of it already, in the media and on social media - and round the Barbie and in the Pub!!! This post is actually to bring attention to a song written and performed by my BinL, Noel Gardner, who is a well-known singer/songwriter Down Under. I've still gotta get the definitive lyrics from him and post here, but you can watch and listen to it on his much under-used You Tube channel : A SIMPLE PROPOSITION - Noel Gardner, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n58BiBwuSo recorded at The Bug Folk Club in Brisbane, last Tuesday evening. I believe that Paul Kelly and a number of other Aussies have written songs too – maybe they’ll be appearing in this thread??? (she asks hopefully ??) I guess I really should have included more of an explanation about The Voice, for Catters and for posterity - but to be honest, I’m a bit tired – AND I’ve already voted!!! (Gawd, I do so love “early voting”!!) Cheers!! R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 11 Feb 23 - 09:13 AM I've also been waiting for these words. This is my favourite of Bruce Watsons's lockdown project 30 Songs in 30 days - all stories were heard by Bruce (& probably all the carriage) in his commute, except for the conversation about the itch, which was heard by his wife, Jill I’M ON THE TRAIN © Bruce Watson 2020 - This song is not so much sung, as yelled. https://brucewatsonmusic.bandcamp.com/track/im-on-the-train CHORUS: I’M ON THE TRAIN … YEAH … NO I’M ON THE TRAIN … HELLO? I’M ON THE TRAIN I RECKON I’LL BE HOME IN ABOUT HALF AN HOUR YEAH, WE’RE GOING THROUGH RICHMOND JUST NOW YOU KNOW … I WAS THINKING … SORRY … WHAT? NO, I DIDN’T GET THAT. MUST HAVE BEEN A DEAD SPOT I’M ON THE TRAIN … YEAH … NOT TOO BAD … YEAH … A BIT HARD TO SAY EXCEPT FOR THAT PRICK JASON. OTHERWISE IT WAS OK NO, THAT’S BEEN GOING PRETTY WELL SO FAR BUT I STILL NEED TO SORT OUT THAT THING WITH HR I’M ON THE TRAIN … SO, I WAS THINKING. WE COULD HAVE STIR FRY TONIGHT YEAH … MMMM … I GUESS SO … RIGHT WHAT WAS THAT? … OK, GOOD … THAT’D BE NICE I’M ON THE TRAIN … WHO!!!??? … BUT WHAT ABOUT …. I KNOW DIDN’T THEY ….. OH! YEAH … YEAH … YEAH …… NO I’M ON THE TRAIN … DID I TELL THAT JACK’S FRIEND NEVILLE’S EX-WIFE’S NEW PARTNER’S DOG WALKER’S BABY’S HAD SOME TUMMY GRIPE? YEAH. HE SAID THAT SHE’S BEEN SPEWIN’ JUST EVERYWHERE I THINK THEY’RE IRRESPONSIBLE PARENTS. BUT I WON’T GO THERE. I’M ON THE TRAIN … I SAW BRENDA TODAY. MY GOD! WHAT A BITCH OH, HAVE YOU SPOKEN TO THE DOCTOR YET ABOUT THAT ITCH? I’M A BIT WORRIED THAT IT’S SORE TO THE TOUCH IT MIGHT BE GONORRHEA — OR IT COULD BE THRUSH I’M ON THE TRAIN … IT’S SO NOISY HERE, I’D BETTER SPEAK UP. YEAH FOR SOME REASON I’M GETTING THESE ANGRY STARES GOTTA GO NOW, GOT ANOTHER CALL — WHAT A PAIN HELLO . . . I’M ON THE TRAIN |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 11 Feb 23 - 09:03 AM about bloody time - only about 4 decades in the creation! She launched it at 2022 National Folk festival pic 63 & I've been waiting for news of it being out |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 10 Feb 23 - 04:06 AM Just received an email from Brisbane singer-songwriter, Ann Bermingham, advising that a new Australian songbook has been published : The First Australian Women's Songbook an archive of 50 Australian women's songs from the 1970s through to the 1990s. compiled by Kerith Power : "Every generation has its music. Most of these 50 songs were collected from women all over Australia following four national women’s music festivals in Lismore NSW, who responded in the late 1980s to a national call for songs that expressed their daily lives, cultures, communities and causes. Many are relevant today to issues such as peace, gendered violence, environmental justice, and equality. Some of the artists are well known, others not." Kerith invites comments, so checkout the website : https://firstaustralianwomenssongbook.com/ Cheers, R-J CONTENTS A Heroine of Mine Judy Small Aqui y Alla Soledad Gallardo and Alba Martell Atomic Lullaby Dorothy Hewett and Mike Leyden Ballad of Women (long version) Dorothy Hewett Beat Your Breasts Sue Edmonds Birthing Song Jen Brown Bitter Winds Lina Eve Contact Zone Kerith Power Derby Hall Phyl Lobl Desert Rain Jill Stevens Dreams and Therapy Sue Moss Dreams and Visions Kath McMillan Earth Magic Barbara Stephenson For the Earth Deb Dare for Judy Leng Im Annie Kia Gentle Annie Creek Kerry Steer Gutzy Woman Ge??rge I’ll be at the Pub Tonight Pat Ann, Kelly & Mace Indian Pacific Joy McKean I’ve got the Munchies for You Sorell Liberation Road Kerith Power Losing Lady Phyl Lobl Love and Justice Kavisha Mazella Monogamy Shbedogamy Jan Cornall and Elizabeth Drake One Husband Away from Welfare Merriel Hume One is a Whole Number Fay White Patchworking Jen Brown Put Away to Die Ineke Veerkamp Railway Pie Merriel Hume Reclaim the Night Jo Belford Red Dust Jeannie Lewis Refuge Bay Lynne Muir Settler’s Wife Caroline Bushby Song for Jacqueline Judy Small Stimulatin’ Baby Anna Pemberton Suburban Sonnet Robyn Archer and Sweet Solitary Blues Robyn Archer Take the Toys from the Boys Deb Dare That Good Old Double Standard Robyn Archer The Call/Beryl, oh Beryl Chrissie Shaw The Ballad of Jenny Whittaker Wendy Joseph The Meaning of Life Sue Edmonds Tower of Strength Kath and Ini Vinegar Merriel Hume What do Lesbians Do? Barbara David We Are All One Carmel de Franchi When I Speak Openly – ‘?ta? ?????t? ???? Demeter Tsounis Women Like That Kerith Power Women Speak Justice Helen Kearins Whose Hand?/Whose Land? Margaret Kitamura/Ian Hill Yandeyarra Vi Lewin You Deserve Your Pay Rita Menendez |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 30 Jan 23 - 09:26 PM This is only a slight thread creep! Due to my recent computer issues, I was unaware that Australia's National Library and its fantastic essential newspaper/magazine/picture digitised archive "TROVE" - along with many other history "collecting" institutions, on behalf of all Australians - are in dire straits with funding running out this year and none in the pipeline. Apparently the funding has been reducing for over 30 years, just as legit requirements for more, increase with every year. Words fail me...... Although personally, I consider ensuring Australia's historical records are kept and publically available for us all, is far more important than helping fund NATO's latest little games, but that's just me I guess. Here are a couple of recent articles explaining the situation : https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/national-library-s-treasure-trove-under-threat-from-budget-cuts-20221212-p5c5m6.ht https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/jan/06/national-library-of-australias-free-digital-archives-may-be-forced-to-close-with Cheers, R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 29 Jan 23 - 03:09 AM thought I'd contact a muso friend, but as he started that thread I won't! If Dave can't find it with all his contacts in the Bush Music Club & Bush Traditions I dunno who would know, so it's up to Mudcatters & friends. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: Helen Date: 28 Jan 23 - 09:26 PM Hi R-J, There is a page of his tunes. You might know a lovely tune called Starry Night for a Ramble. It's the first link on this page and there is an audio function at the bottom of the page. Stan Treacy |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 28 Jan 23 - 06:50 PM Sorry Helen, not being an instrument player, tune names often escape me, though the name of Stan Treacy is strangely familiar!! (Crookwell was a nice little town; hopefully it survived the floods?) Cheers! R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: Helen Date: 28 Jan 23 - 06:01 PM Sandra and rich-joy, have you looked at this thread: Req: Name of this Stan Treacy tune??? A mystery tune from Stan Treacy, fiddle player who lived in Crookwell, NSW. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 28 Jan 23 - 09:01 AM fingers crossed, I've also got a song or 2 to add. sandra |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia-New Zealand Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 27 Jan 23 - 05:54 PM Crikey, this thread has escaped me - still more I meant to post but 'Life' keeps intervening :) Will 2023 be the year I get back to it??? Here's Hoping. Cheers, R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia/NZ Songbook From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 29 Jun 22 - 04:48 AM I was just looking at Penny & Roger's youtube channel, saw they had recently recorded Craig Edmonson's 'Used to be a River' so Gerry will be adding the link to the entry to the lyrics on page 16, dec 2020. Then I saw Ballad of Eureka & realised we'd never added that classic - shock, horror ... Ballad of Eureka A Song by Helen Palmer © Helen Palmer 1950 Tune Doreen Jacobs © Doreen Jacobs 1950 video They're leaving ship and station, They're leaving bench and fold, And pouring out from Melbourne To join the search for gold. The face of town and country Is changing ev'ry day, But rulers keep on ruling The old colonial way. "How can we work the diggings And learn how fortune feels If all the traps forever Are yelping at our heels?" "If you've enough," says Lalor, "Of all their little games, Then go and get your licence And throw it on the flames!" "The law is out to get us And make us bow in fear. They call us foreign rebels Who'd plant the Charter here!" "They may be right," says Lalor, "But if they show their braid, We'll stand our ground and hold it Behind a bush stockade!" It's down with pick and shovel A rifle's needed now They come to raise a standard They come to make a vow There's not a flag in Europe More lovely to behold, Than floats above Eureka Where diggers work the gold. "There's not a flag in Europe More lovely to the eye, Than is the blue and silver Against a southern sky. Here in the name of freedom, Whatever be our loss, We swear to stand together Beneath the Southern Cross." It is a Sunday morning. The miner's camp is still; Two hundred flashing redcoats Come marching to the hill Come marching up the gully With muskets firing low; And diggers wake from dreaming To hear the bugle blow. The wounded and the dying Lie silent in the sun, But change will not be halted By any redcoats gun. There's not a flag in Europe More rousing to the will Then the flag of stars that flutters Above Eureka's Hill. Notes Many thanks to Doreen Bridges (formerly Doreen Jacobs) for permission to add this song to the Union Songs collection. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia/NZ Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 15 Mar 22 - 08:45 PM I'm not usually in the habit of a long C&P from Wiki, but I felt this was pertinent! With the passing of legendary West Aussie cricketer ROD MARSH - on the same day and of almost the same condition as legendary cricketer SHANE WARNE, I felt this famous Aussie ditty should be recorded on the Cat! UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS I STAND " ..... is the victory song of the Australian cricket team. It is typically sung by the players in the style of a raucous chant[1] after every victory and "treated with reverential consideration and respect" within the team.[2] The official lyrics are as follows.[3] Under the Southern Cross I Stand A sprig of wattle in my hand, A native of my native land, Australia you fucking beauty.[4] The authorship of this "Under the Southern Cross I Stand" is credited to former wicketkeeper Rod Marsh, who was apparently inspired by Henry Lawson's 1887 poem, "Flag of the Southern Cross".[2] Marsh initially had the role of leading the team in singing it, and on his retirement he passed it on to Allan Border. The other players to have taken on the role are David Boon (when Border took over the captaincy), Ian Healy (on Boon's retirement), Ricky Ponting (on Healy's retirement), Justin Langer (when Ponting took over the captaincy), and Michael Hussey (on Langer's retirement). Hussey has now passed it on to Nathan Lyon upon his retirement in January 2013.[5] The song is based upon the chorus of the 1890s patriotic song “Australia; or Heart to Heart and Hand to Hand”, written by the Rev. Thomas Hilhouse Taylor (1861-1925).[6][7] One source says that "The evidence suggests that this cricketers’ chant began as a patriotic song in the late 1890s, was turned into a military drinking song in the 1940s, and then finally developed into the victory song of the Australian cricket team in the 1970s. From such beginnings has this raucous verse become popular with cricket fans in particular, and with Australians in general."[8]" references are on the WIKI page : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under_the_Southern_Cross_I_Stand https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-04/rod-marsh-defined-a-generation-of-great-australian-cricketers/100860168 Cheers, R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia/NZ Songbook From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 22 Feb 22 - 11:19 PM more! more! |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia/NZ Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 22 Feb 22 - 07:40 PM SONGS OF EARLY ABORIGINAL WARRIORS AND LEADERS – Part 1 On March 21st last year, Stewie posted this song referencing Aboriginal Heroes : HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY by Luke O’Shea & Kevin Bennett and also Wiki links to the Heroes mentioned within. I said soon after, that (with Stewie’s blessing), I intended to research and post songs pertaining to each Hero mentioned, as very few are recognised outside of the Indigenous Communities – and IMHO, they should be!! So, after a fairly long break from this Mudcat Aust-NZ Songs thread [coz of “LIFE, The Universe & Everything”!!] I’m finally gonna make a start! History is, of course, the story (and propaganda) of the victors and rarely of the vanquished. But I’ll try to source songs, mainly from the Aboriginal perspective, of the Frontier Wars, focussing on a few of the historical Resistance and Freedom Fighters – and the odd bushranger too! Starting with WINDRADYNE (aka Saturday), the Wiradjuri warrior of the Bathurst (NSW) area, and then Jimmy Governor …….. and then hopefully continuing with heroes like Pemulwuy, Yagan, Jandamarra (aka Pigeon), Fanny Balbuk, Bennelong, Musquito, Calyute, Major, Multuggerah, Bussamarai, Truganini (& many other Tasmanian leaders) e.g. - and ALSO men like explorer, Bungaree/Boongaree, who journeyed with Flinders. MUCH depends on if any songs have been written yet!!! (hint hint to songwriters :) [NB I’m a little hesitant to use Wiki references, considering it can be as untrustworthy as much other MSM these days, but I’ll take the chance. Hopefully someone will alert me if there’s a serious problem with the text.] WINDRADYNE (c.1800 – 1829) “Windradyne – A Wiradjuri Koorie” by Mary Coe – 1986 - “A true account of resistance fighter Windradyne of the Wiradjuri Nation. Windradyne was a warrior and a leader who lived in and around the Eastern Murray River area. He is remembered in this book for his fight for land rights and the wellbeing of approximately 12,000 of his people.” Read here, a review by Tracy Sorenson of Stephen Gapps’ 2021 book : “Gudyarra – The First Wiradyuri War of Resistance – The Bathurst War, 1822-1824” https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/lets-just-call-it-war https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwXs80EGaIU&t=5s Windradyne, the black Ned Kelly – 2003 (a short film by Mathew Jampijinpa Curtis) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windradyne WINDRADYNE [1] ~ Bill Murray There was a great black man, a leader in the land of the Nations of the great Wiradjuri When the white man came across the mountain range, to the Bathurst Plains in 18-13. WINDRADYNE! WINDRADYNE! Mighty black warrior of the great Wiradjuri WINDRADYNE! Of Wiradjuri Leader of the blacks, they called “Saturday”. Now the whites declared Marshall Law on the blacks, at Bathurst in 18-23 Because the Wiradjuri fought for their land, to save their people, homes, and history. CH (2nd line is) : Gathered all his people and fought to keep them free, Now the whites used poison, guns, and swords, to clear the blacks from the land Killed women and kids without any fear, of reprisals from the laws of the land. CH (2nd line is) : Fought back the whites, to keep his people free, Now they couldn’t catch Windradyne, so they tried to trap him with bribes The Governor of the day pleaded : “Saturday, come in, give up your life of crime.” CH (2nd line is) : Roamed the Bathurst mountains like a bird in the breeze, Wild and free was Windradyne Leader of the blacks, they called “Saturday”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmAJDy1SIBI&t=93s Australian country singer, Bill Murray, from his album “Children of the Dreamtime (all original Aboriginal Songs of Australia)”, written 1994. WINDRADYNE [2] ~ Bob Campbell Won’t you listen to my story, of a leader on the Western Plains The white man called him “Saturday”, to his people he was WINDRADYNE To his people he was WINDRADYNE. Invaders crossed the mountains, drove the people off Wiradjuri lands Brought diseases and poisoned blankets, they brought bullets that killed Windradyne They brought bullets that killed Windradyne. William Cox said kill all the black men, wipe out the women and the young Manure the ground with their bodies, point your weapons at Windradyne Point your weapons at Windradyne. Marshall Law was enacted, in eighteen twenty four The soldiers and the white-skinned settlers, became the murderers at Bell’s Forge Gorge Became the murderers at Bell’s Forge Gorge. Windradyne was defeated, marched on Sydney with the children and the wives But the people on the plains across the mountains, they won’t forget brave Windradyne They won’t forget brave Windradyne. Now, you’ve heard my story, about the people of the Western Plains Think a little bit more on the history, of The Wiradjuri, and Windradyne The Wiradjuri, and Windradyne. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj1JKNIYYmk blues-style performance from Bob Campbell in 2012 Next will be the tragic story of Jimmy Governor. Cheers, R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia/NZ Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 22 Feb 22 - 06:41 AM Top little AUSSIE country number! Proud to say I have some Smiths in my heritage : of the blacksmith, whitesmith, tinsmith, sheetmetal worker, wheelwright, kinds – and my late Beloved was a Sculptor whose favourite medium was steel. :) THE RINGING OF THE STEEL ~ Peter Denahy The old man used to tell me, when I was just a boy He was blessed because he had a job that he enjoyed Not everyone would like it, but to him its main appeal Was the breathing of the bellows, and the ringing of the steel. I started working early, holding horses for my pa It was a little town we lived in; only one man had a car And the old man used to watch him, whenever he drove past He said it's just a fad you know, it's never gonna last. All around the forge the old man strolled Grabbed a bit of iron and shoved it in the coals He was good at what he did, and he cut end on a steel Amongst the breathing of the bellows and the ringing of the steel. The old man's head got greyer, but it didnt slow him down He kept on shoeing horses that were brought from round the town He showed me bits and pieces, and before too long I could make a decent set of shoes and shape and whack 'em on. We'd sometimes have a shoeing race, and sweat from start to end The old man was the master, but sometimes he'd let me win And a crowd of eager passers-by would watch the mad ordeal Amongst the breathing of the bellows and the ringing of the steel. After years of teaching, after years of toil The old man was buried, deep in mountain soil I kept on with the shoeing, but the job was in recess The old man wasn't right about the motor car, I guess. Now I've all but had it and the forge is very quiet But I heat the coals up now and then and tinker round inside I do it for the old man, and remember how I'd feel Amongst the breathing of the bellows, and the ringing of the steel. The ringing of the steel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2j6IviKZ-w Peter Denahy, c.2007 https://www.petedenahy.com/ website https://www.song-list.net/peterdenahy/songs songlist I also like that first verse sentiment, coz my late Beloved also used to say, that he felt gratitude for all the many jobs he'd had in his life, as he'd enjoyed them all for the great variety of experiences and learning that they brought him. Cheers, R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia/NZ Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 18 Feb 22 - 06:24 PM Oh, is the Summer Holiday almost over then, Sandra?? CRIKEY!! Admittedly, this "in abeyance" thread crossed my mind just a few days ago, so, soooooooon ........ Cheers, R-J |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia/NZ Songbook From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 18 Feb 22 - 03:17 AM oops - I posted the second half of what I had in draft (silly me) this was a post by Bob Bolton 13 Sep 04 - 10:25 AM Lyr Req: Sydney Harbour Ferry Boat Song 'original' (1908 or earlier) popular song words - and the version remembered by Ina Popplewell and collected from her in 1953 … and an ABC version of the tune sung by Ina Popplewell. Take me Down the Harbour from the 199(?)7 Jacaranda Publication The GI Years, where the song is attributed to The Imperial Songster No 83 of 1908. TAKE ME DOWN THE HARBOUR Now Gertie's a girl, a sweet little pearl. She works down in the city; And she has a beau, his name it is Joe, So handsome and so witty. On each Saturday, when he gets his pay, A message soon he's reading, I feel so alone, ring me up on the 'phone, You're just the one I'm needing." CHORUS Take me down the Harbour On Sunday afternoon - To Manly Beach or Watson's Bay, Or round to Coogee for the day; Call around to Clifton., Or Mosmans, it will do. Dear old Harbour, Sydney Town, They can't beat you. Way over the tide, how softly they glide, Out on the Harbour Ferry, Whilst music so sweet makes life feel complete, Their hearts are light and merry. Then homeward once more, they part on the shore, And Joe says to his girlie, "If you feel alone, ring me up on the 'phone, And call me quick and early." CHORUS Take me down the Harbour On Sunday afternoon - To Manly Beach or Watson's Bay, Or round to Coogee for the day.' Call around to Clifton, Or Mosmans, it will do. Dear old Harbour, Sydney Town, They can't beat you. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia/NZ Songbook From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 18 Feb 22 - 03:03 AM TAKE ME DOWN THE HARBOUR As collected by John Meredith, from Mrs lna Popplewell (1953) audio of Mrs Popplewell Mrs Ina Popplewell interviewed by John Meredith Take Me down the Harbour on a Sunday afternoon To Manly Beach or Watson's Bay Or round to Coogee for a day. Call around at Clifton, or Mosman, it will do; Good old Harbour Sydney Town, They can't beat you. CHORUS Way over the tide, how softly they glide, Out on a Harbour ferry. If you feel alone,. ring me up on the 'phone, You're just the girl I'm needing, Take me down the Harbour on a Sunday afternoon To Manly Beach or Watson's Bay Or round to Coogee for a day. Call around at Clifton, or Mosman, it will do; Good old Harbour Sydney Town, They can't beat you. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia/NZ Songbook From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 22 Nov 21 - 04:02 AM Posted by Stewie 20 years ago! My good mate, Sean Roche, in Perth, Western Australia, recorded this on his excellent CD 'A Celtic Heart'. Here's my transcription:^^ FREMANTLE BAY (Bonner) video - Fremantle Bay sung by Andrew Clarke Oh my name hasn't mattered for many a day I was born on the west coast of Clare By the time I was married and had my own land There was many who envied me there Our home was contented, the years quickly passed We had four lads to carry our name Then one year the crops failed and the hunger set in I was certain that I was to blame And oft times I think about Doolin And my cottage a lifetime away Though I'm chained here and bound, my heart can't be found In this prison on Fremantle Bay It was oft of an evening I stood by the door I looked out where my crops used to be But the pain deep inside as I looked in the eyes Of our children, it drove me to steal It was raining the night when the sheriff's men came And the judge gave his verdict next day For the lamb that you've stolen you'll have to be sentenced To a colony where you will stay And oft times I think about Doolin And my cottage a lifetime away Though I'm chained here and bound, my heart can't be found In this prison on Fremantle Bay Oh the sun it beats down from a merciless sky And the rocks they eat into our feet Oh the work's very hard but there's never a break For unfortunate men such as me My crime costs a shilling and sixpence to mend But it sends me away o'er the sea And now I must spend out the rest of my days In this land that means nothing to me And oft times I think about Doolin And my cottage a lifetime away Though I'm chained here and bound, my heart can't be found In this prison on Fremantle Bay Source: transcription from Sean Roche 'A Celtic Heart' Tempo DFCD 240 --Stewie. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia/NZ Songbook From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 03 Nov 21 - 12:22 AM introducing an American note into this thread Merriam-Webster - How do you regale someone? : to entertain or amuse (someone) by telling stories, describing experiences, etc. He regaled his party guests with stories of his adventures abroad. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia/NZ Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 02 Nov 21 - 10:58 PM ..... did I say "regaled" for their yodelling prowess???!!! It was rather late and I think I meant "renowned"!!! R-J :) |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia/NZ Songbook From: JennieG Date: 02 Nov 21 - 05:17 PM Watched it last night, r-j.....interesting! |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Australia/NZ Songbook From: rich-joy Date: 02 Nov 21 - 09:49 AM Melbourne Cup Day in Australia (which this post is NOT about!) Tonight (Tues 2nd Nov) saw the start of a 2-part music series on Aussie TV’s ABC1 : “Going Country” – a road trip into the heart of Aust'n Country Music. Actress and musician, Justine Clarke, takes the long journey in a 1959 FC Holden, but in this first Ep at least, sticks to NSW which is, after all, the home state of country music’s capital Down Under : Tamworth! It also featured conversations with or songs from, Aussie luminaries: Paul Kelly, Emily Wurramara, Kasey Chambers (and Bill), James Reyne, Troy Cassar-Daley, Slim Dusty (and Joy & Ann), Bob Randall, Dobe Newton, Jimmy Little, Fanny Lumsden, Mary Schneider and Tex Moreton (both regaled for their yodelling prowess), Lionel Rose, The Dingoes, Auriel Andrews, and others. Down Under viewers can catch up on ABC’s iView website : https://iview.abc.net.au/show/going-country PS Earlier this year, I read John Lomax III’ s “Red Desert Sky : The Amazing Adventures of the Chambers Family”, and as the last chapter discusses “A Brief History of Country Music in Australia”, I had fully intended to rat this for more songs to include in this database. But like so many of my Projects at present, it is In Abeyance :( One day ………....... Cheers, R-J |
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