The album was certified Gold, meaning that it shifted at least 35,000 copies. It won TISM an ARIA in 1995 for Best Independent Release, and in typical fashion they had SBS football broadcaster Les Murray accept the award on their behalf and offer a (purportedly mildly offensive) acceptance speech in Hungarian, in the process answering the titular question posed in Machiavelli album track What Nationality Is Les Murray?. Les is more.... more or less... Les is more... Lest we Forget.
One of the greatest mysteries of my childhood. What nationality was Les Murray? I would spend hours mulling over that question. Italian? no, Jugoslav? No, Hungarian? Who’d have thunk it?
I already think TISM are awesome, but that track is ridiculously good. They impress where you don't expect. They make you smile when you arent expecting it. They are really what FUN music is supposed to be
RiP Les, you were ahead of your time. Also, a big shout out to TISM what a great song and your song helped pushing him along to that legend status - an awesome tribute.
Full time has been called on Australian soccer. Mr Football saw the Socceroos qualify for the past three World Cups. Would not have made it without you
Well, we all know he was our man! I don't think we even care what his country of origin was. He's loved, he's missed. This song was fantastic when it came out and Les accepted the ARIA award for TISM. That's all we need to know.
@paolorossifan2006 it's not 'yasires'.. it's yes it is.. thats why you thought it was fake. However, Antognoni, Monelli, Oriali and Bertoni all played for Fiorentina in 1983/84. On further research.. Les' call could be from the 2 Oct 1983 clash between Fiorentina and Sampdoria.. as the first goal came from a cross as mentioned before the first verse, and the name Roberto Galia is mentioned about six times before the list of countries, and he was at Sampdoria at the time
Oh fuck. The comments of this video alerted me to the fact Les is no longer alive. I am sad that I never found out this news through television or something like that. This is depressing!
Maybe so, but calling people a dumbass for not knowing his nationality is a bit over the top. Not everyone has read his book. and it he simply doesn't have a Hungarian name. I personally don't even like the game, just the song lol.
The album was certified Gold, meaning that it shifted at least 35,000 copies. It won TISM an ARIA in 1995 for Best Independent Release, and in typical fashion they had SBS football broadcaster Les Murray accept the award on their behalf and offer a (purportedly mildly offensive) acceptance speech in Hungarian, in the process answering the titular question posed in Machiavelli album track What Nationality Is Les Murray?.
Les is more.... more or less... Les is more... Lest we Forget.
RIP Les. Total legend of the game. The voice of Australian Soccer.
One of the greatest mysteries of my childhood. What nationality was Les Murray? I would spend hours mulling over that question. Italian? no, Jugoslav? No, Hungarian? Who’d have thunk it?
I already think TISM are awesome, but that track is ridiculously good. They impress where you don't expect. They make you smile when you arent expecting it. They are really what FUN music is supposed to be
A refugee from Hungary who became a great Australian! RIP Les. :'(
Shows HOW WONDERFUL Australia IS!
This Aussie migrant boy who just turned 60 hearing Les Murray's voice reminded me how much he is part of my experience here 🇦🇺
RiP Les, you were ahead of your time. Also, a big shout out to TISM what a great song and your song helped pushing him along to that legend status - an awesome tribute.
instantly thought of this song when heard the news. The voice of Aussie Football. RIP Les.
Same here
Same here!
You confused me for a second because I thought you were referring to Aussie rules rather than soccer.
RIP Les
Les Murray will forever be immortal in this song. RIP Mr. Murray.
How Happy would Les Murray B with the Matildas so far. . . . . .?🤔
TISM . . .Think of a rewrite . . . . .🎶👏
RIP Les Murray
RIP Les you total inspiration. Australia's best ever sports broadcaster.
Full time has been called on Australian soccer. Mr Football saw the Socceroos qualify for the past three World Cups. Would not have made it without you
Well, we all know he was our man! I don't think we even care what his country of origin was. He's loved, he's missed. This song was fantastic when it came out and Les accepted the ARIA award for TISM. That's all we need to know.
RIP Les Murray. Love the way he pronounces the names at the beginning.
We miss you Les
RIP Les. Legend.
A question I asked myself before I even knew this song existed. The song compelled me to seek the answer though.
Great song!
RIP Les Murray. ❤
Dunno why but this song just popped into my head. Lol.
Lucy Zelic fan here!!
next in line to Les throne
and what a fox!
Remake TISM?
Just been made redundant by SBS. Les Murray would be turning in his grave!
RIP Les Murray - straight away thought of this song!
RIP LES!
him and Johnny turned me into a Soccer fan from the 80s...Good uns!
Les is more!
More or Les
Les we forget
RIP. ❤️
We will miss you Les
He is from Hungary, but a huge influence on football in Australia. This is a great song and a top tribute.
Yep, he got the highest order tribute. What a lasting historical note he got from TISM!
Better than a monument
Rest In Peace, Les.
RIP in Peace mate.
Years ahead of their time. I want to be a member, pls for the comeback (drums)...
@paolorossifan2006 it's not 'yasires'.. it's yes it is.. thats why you thought it was fake. However, Antognoni, Monelli, Oriali and Bertoni all played for Fiorentina in 1983/84. On further research.. Les' call could be from the 2 Oct 1983 clash between Fiorentina and Sampdoria.. as the first goal came from a cross as mentioned before the first verse, and the name Roberto Galia is mentioned about six times before the list of countries, and he was at Sampdoria at the time
Rip les murray. Love u
RIP to a great man. Vale Les Murray
Answer to this question is Hungarian apparently - read somewhere earlier today he was born in Hungary. RIP Les.
Laszlo Urge was Hungarian (and a legend!)
RIP Laszlo
RIP les
Les is more !!!
Brilliant song, just hilarious
RIP LES " What a chance"
Oh fuck. The comments of this video alerted me to the fact Les is no longer alive. I am sad that I never found out this news through television or something like that. This is depressing!
RIP LES
Vale Les Murray.
Les Murray, Rest in Peace. SBS' Longest Serving Soccer Personality & he was Hungarian.
Rumour has it no one, even to this day, knows Les Murray's real identity.
Vale Les Murray
The original Big Lez
RIP Ambassador for Football
Rip Les
2:29
RIP Laszlo Urge
Will we ever truly know?
RIP laszi
Bludy wallys
turns out he was Hungarian
Know why Les Murray was a commentator and not a player?
...Because he couldn't put one past the Poles. Heh.
Someone should have fed him. He might still be alive......
Wherefore is his ancestry?!?
Hungarian, for those looing for the answer!
I wish this song where about Lee Murry..
Well "Murray" hardly sounds Hungarian does it??, I think it's a perfectly valid question.
Pihenjen békében, uram.
Maybe so, but calling people a dumbass for not knowing his nationality is a bit over the top. Not everyone has read his book. and it he simply doesn't have a Hungarian name. I personally don't even like the game, just the song lol.
This is actually good..les murry better...but ya know..fuk knows right
RIP Les
RIP Les