Absolutely it certainly gets us emotional. There have been many stories when soldiers we're singing this as they were charging into battle, God help the guy on the other side especially if the Canadians and New Zealanders are charging as well
Me too. Google app "Search Song" function finally led me here. I did not know my childhood stuffed wind-up musical skunk "Skunky" was an Australian at heart.
My father was the Chief Medical Officer with 1st Australian Logistic Support Group (1 ALSG), based in Vũng Tàu, Viet Nam during the Viet Nam War. He was from Bendigo, Au. He visited an orphanage in Vung Tau where my mother, a nurse from Appledorn, Holland was working. They fell in love. In the middle of human misery and destruction, love was born. This song will forever be etched in my heart and mind and I cry everytime I hear it. My heart goes out to Andre Rieu for this epic version and the most wonderful people, the Australians. The motto of the Royal Australian Regiment "Duty First" . Diggers forever.
Indonesian here, and we love our Australian brothers below us. This song symbolises the strength and resilience of the Australian people. With love from Indonesia 🇮🇩🤝🇦🇺
wow that bought back some memories. I took my Mum to see Andre that night, she was well in her 80’s, she loved every second of the concert. She passed recently aged 102 and she was still a huge Andre fan.
My father emigrated to Australia in 1970 from Turkey, when I visited Turkey 6 years ago and came back I turned to my father almost with tears and said thanks for choosing this country , we truly live in the greatest country on the planet.
As a Marine Corps vet I proudly recall our association with the Aussies and Kiwis in WW2. First Marine Division bands routinely play this song in honor of those days.
@@lestermount3287 As a Vermonter living in Texas who has also been to Australia, y'all are too full of yourselves to compare yourselves to Australians.
The depth of emotion was incredible to see and feel, and yes, I cried along with you dear Andre. I loved seeing the mother and daughter hugging and singing along together. God bless you lovely people in Australia . Your pride in you country is wonderful to see.
Yes pride in a country they took from the natives. Pride in a country that allowd a migrant ship from Iraq a few years ago drown with hundreds of men women and children. You people in the west keep patting yourself on the back, while massacaring millions in the 3rd world, while at the same time calling yourself loving Christians.
@@yaserthe1 Australia is further East than most countries, isn't it? I know Geography was not one of my strongest subjects.. Must get to look at an Atlas.😃😃😃😃
@@yaserthe1 Human rights abuses in the Middle East are at levels not seen in the West since the 1800s and Islam's attitude towards women belongs back in the Stone Age. Preach elsewhere.
Its absolutely admirable how a musician like André Rieu doesnt only organise the éntire show, ánd plays the lead. The connection with the audience: They spontaneously sing along the chorus... 'just like that'. Having musical talent is one thing, Having organisational skills to achieve such perfection is another, But to charismatically 'own' the entire audience like that, is just a very unique skill André Rieu can proudly call himself one of thé greatest artists of our time.
Kiwi I am; as An ANZAC relative : I am Proud of my Aussie cousins; who have stood so-very steadfastly beside us Kiwis for so long, and so often; during so-very many conflicts and wars since our two Nations were founded. Hearing "Waltzing Matilda" brings tears to my eyes, just as "Now, is the Hour": and for the same reasons. ... How many times in how many places has an Aussie stood-to on a battlefield, reached-out and touched his Kiwi cousin on the shoulder and quietly said, in that dead-serious Aussie way: "It'll be all right, mate;" ? And how many times in how many of those same places has a Kiwi touched his Aussie mate on the shoulder, and said in that same quiet, dead-serious tone: "Mate, it'll be all right;"? Or words close-enough to those? -- From the Boer war to Gallipoli, from the Western desert to Viet-Nam. -- And into the present era. With humble Respect to my Aussie ANZAC cousins: Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell, Wgtn, NZ.
I salute thee for your great contribution to your beloved country during the different wars. Anyway the ANZAC army did fought in my home country, Malaysia against the Imperial Japanese Army during WW2 , The Malayan Emergency (1948-1960) against the Malayan Communist Terrorists.
Australia's often say this should be our national anthem but the problem is the song is about a guy preferring suicide over dealing with the Australian police lol
Ever since the 1st. Marine Corps Division was in Australia prior to the invasion of Guadalcanal in 1942 the Marine band always plays Waltzing Matilda when they deploy overseas.
It is the Division's anthem./ 1st Marine Division Marines come to attention for three songs, the National Anthem, the Marines' Hymn and Waltzing Matilda.
I have been to Australia This is a song It means nothing to the world Just another song ? When you VISIT Australia, you understand. A beautiful country A wonderful experience 😘😎 I wish I was younger with an opportunity to emigrate ❤️
The song Waltzing Matilda is all about the loneliness and desperation of a man driven to walking around looking for any work available during hard times, when work was hard to come by. It is also about the Australian spirit of defiance of authority when that authority is perceived to be unfair or too harsh. The bits in brackets are not part of the song and are included so that everyone can fully understand the meanings of the sometimes archaic words and expressions used. Once, a jolly swagman (itinerant worker) camped by a billabong (an oxbow lake or a section of a river or stream cut off when the flow changed), Under the shade of a Coolibah tree (a variety of eucalyptus tree). And he sang as he watched and waited 'till his billy boiled (a billy is a tin pot, often used to make tea in), "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?" (Matilda was slang for a bedroll-swag which was often carried at the hip which caused it to sway back and forth as one walked, imitating the movements of a waltz) "Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?" And he sang as he watched and waited 'till his billy boiled, "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?" Down came a jumbuck (male sheep) to drink at that billabong, Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him, with glee, And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker-bag (food bag), "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?" "Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?" And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker-bag, "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?" Down came the squatter (farmer occupying crown land), mounted on his thoroughbred (pure-breed horse). Down came the troopers (predecessors to the police), One! Two! Three! "Whose that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker-bag? "You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!" "Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?" "Whose that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker-bag? "You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!" Up jumped the swagman and sprang into the billabong, "You'll never take me alive," said he... And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong: "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?" "Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?" And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong: "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!" In the end, the swagman chooses to kill himself rather than go to prison (which could be almost a sentence worse than death during the times in which this song is set) for what he sees as a trivial offence in order to provide himself with food. The ending is intended to evoke a sympathetic reaction to the swagman's fate, and to promote the idea that every Australian would rather die than live under oppression. Whether or not you agree with the sentiments expressed is, of course, entirely up to each individual.
@ Jason Masters... most of your description is fine... except that *"troopers"* were mounted police officers as opposed to constables. Also they tended to acquire better uniforms & equipment. Troopers looked down on what they perceived as second class officers & this created some very nasty turf wars... where if a trooper needed assistance he might not be able to rely on the local constable to provide it, and vice versa... If you check the records carefully most of the problems in Victoria's goldfields stemmed from troopers being a bit high handed in their policing of the law in those areas. A swagman accused of theft, whether guilty or not, might be very lucky, (for unusual classifications of luck) to actually reach a judge.
Thanks for the descriptions. I drive a taxi in Las Vegas and get a lot of passengers from Australia. I'm always listening for uniquely Australian expressions and comparing notes with my passengers on Aussie vs American expressions. I especially like the way they abbreviate. This song has many words that I've never heard before. Though it's probably true that the Aussie that I'm hearing is the more well-off city dwellers and not the small town/country dwellers whose language and accent is surely much thicker.
I'm not an Australian [ I'm Scottish ] but this just has to be the finest national song ever composed. God bless Banjo Patterson and Christina Macpherson. Wonderful video of a most beautiful and haunting song.
AB "Banjo" Patterson's parents were Scottish migrants :) His poetry is a marvel - look up The Geebung Polo Club. Australians play polo very differently to the Poms (English) - like a blood sport. In the Banjo's poem, both teams end up killing each other. It's one of the funniest Australian poems every written. The "Banjo" understood us like no one else - an Australian would rather die than submit to servitude (again). That is what Waltzing Matilda is really about. Love to Scotland the Brave, one of my great-great grandpas was from Inverness :)
Dutchman(Like Ríeu)here, even that i'm a liker of different styles of music, this artist has 'forced' me to appreciate the old muscial masterpieces. This being a great example: He's like... a dozen notes into the ouverture, and he's got a 50k-audience on his lips, singing along already. Thats just magnificent, 'goosebumps' to experience. Absolute brilliant performing, not just Rieu, but the entire orchestra. mágnificent execution. Perhaps one of the most beautiful versions ever played.
@@ettiesawcolt5390 You are probably already aware, but for others that might not... Christina Macpherson's parents were Scottish migrants [ like Banjo's.]. It was Miss Macpherson that wrote the music, [ based on an old Scottish tune ] Banjo heard her playing it and wrote the words to go with the music. Without Miss Macpherson there would be no Waltzing Matilda . I also did as you suggested and looked up The Geelong Polo Club, Brilliant poem and so very funny. thanks for putting me on to it 👍🏼
This is a single song that you need to understand to properly feel the Australian values. Every nation has its own song like this. Australia's Waltzing Matilda is just the top one in my list. This is people's anthem of Australia. With respect from Ukraine 🇺🇦🖤 🇦🇺
@इंडो-त्रिनिदाद राष्ट्रवादी He's not my president, why should I support him? But I'd prefer him over my own country's leader. I admire his qualities as a leader.
not even australian but seeing the tears in so many peoples eyes got me choked up too hearing that many people sing the entire song in unison, beautiful truly
"Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!! Oy! Oy! Oy!" 🇦🇺 Am I the only who noticed, André Rieu tearing up as the crowd sang the song? Andre Rieu would always remind me of my late father. Papa would always watch DVDs of his concerts every time before he passed in 2019. After my father passed, I could listen or watch any video of André Rieu because it made me sad and would always remind me of my father. It is just this year, 5 years later that I could watch Rieu's video.
I was in the audience that night! I have to say it's one of the most magical nights of my life! Andre Rieu and his orchestra the best simply fantastic! ❤🎼🎶🎻
Iam not Aussie but lived there with my family for three wonderful years. Waltzing Matilda brings lots of remembrances to me and tears to my eyes. Thanks Australia for having been my home.
anyone who feels something when they hear this song has some part of them that belongs here, either in their blood or their heart, I hope you make it back here some day mate.
@@davoocass I totally agree. I have been there 3 times and that is nowhere enough. I absolutely love it and yes this brings tears to my eyes.... I'll come a......
I so LOVE the way Andre freely lets his tears show through during this piece! He is playing with the full knowledge that he and his team successfully pulled off a HUGE accomplishment here and he is so emotional about it!❤❤❤❤ This one of the MANY MANY THINGS I LOVE❤❤❤ about this exquisite man! What a treasure he is!!!!😊😊😊😊😊
Cheer up James - There is a little bit of Australia still in the USA - While in Australia during World War 2 the 1st Division USMC adopted this tune as their battle hymn - and it remains so to this day - there a some videos on RUclips of the USMC 1st Division band playing this tune on parades.
My father was head of Shore Patrol in W.A. during WWII... He LOVED Australia we heard this a lot...he died just after I heard I was going to be working for the airline industry..I was going to take him back to Perth...but it wasn't to be..This song does me in every time.
Lieutenant Colonel Charles Groves Wright Anderson VC, MC was singing “Waltzing Matilda” while he personally took out two machine gun posts with his pistol and a few grenades as led an attack himself and led his forces in a mad, headlong scramble straight at the enemy in 1942 at the Battle Of Muar, Malaya.
Well actually you did forget us in our time of need and that’s why our closet alliance is now the USA and not the uk. History is not your strong point I’d say. And then you joined the EU and shit on us again via EU trade rules. The British are not our friend.
@@justabloke1806 Indeed. That is why China is now destroying Australia. The CCP certainly moves without feeling. The UK, together with the whole CANZUK movement, will be there for Australia as the Asian tiger really starts to bite... You'll soon enough be reminded of who your friends and your enemies are.
@@ashcross The recent trade embargo by China has not had any impact on the Australian economy because Australian produce is very high quality and other nations have lined up to buy. All China had done is to show that China is an unreliable customer, and now many Australian producers are now cutting ties voluntary with China and taking orders from other nations. China by playing silly games has shot them selves in the foot. And what I should have said is that the British government by its past policies is not our friend but I’ve every respect for British people both in Britain and the many that live in Australia.
Oh, you Aussies! You don't know what you are, or what we see! People are hugging each out there while singing this song! You are all wonderful! Somewhere, somewhere sadly along the way, I fear that we in America have lost much of what you have, and I don't know if it will ever again return, but I dream! -- Bob
Sadly Bob, we are slipping also....it seems to be the way of the western world. Australia is not the country now, that it was 50/60 years back..We are becoming that politically correct, as to think we are now living in a straight jacket....
yeah bob it will return 1 day but i know america is a great place just a little out of kilter at the moment because of snowflakes crying about everything but that great spirit will erupt again soon i hope and always remember that no matter what our govts say as nations we should stick togeather three cheers for the double AA america an australia and if any snowflakes want to comment UPYOURS cheers brother from downunder
Brings me to tears to see HIS tears, while playing his violin and listening to the entire audience sing along. The powerful moment is still felt, but it must have been amazing to be there
Yes totally and the other musicians are happy, many of the other songs I watch teby look nervous and sad or worry, but on these one I think is the Australian feeling
These are tough times for Australia. Hold fast fellow Aussies, stay safe and look after each other. There is no country like Australia and no people like Australians. We will prevail xo
Dad was stationed in Brisbane for most of WW2 with the American Navy he loved the people and the country he sent me the sheet music for this I thought it was their National Anthem
As a Brit who has had the privilege of visiting Australia three times, I think this song should be your National Anthem...everyone of you Aussies seems to be word perfect and can sing the lyrics with real passion. Good on you!😊.
Oh my beautiful AUSTRALIA!!!!!!! How much I love you!!!!! I cry and cry will forever cry tears of joy for everything that you give us oh beautiful AUSTRALIA!!!! I am truly blessed and proud that I was born in this beautiful country. Thank you so much LORD JESUS.
This is one of the most beautiful moments I have ever seen. It was so moving it got Andre Rieu teared up. I am certain he was more grateful to the audience for what they gave him and his musicians then even the audience was to him. It was a moment of true magic.
I have always admired the pluck and humor of the Aussies. There was a story about Australian troops at Gallipoli unloading supplies from boats at the beach wearing only their underwear who were seen by a British General. Orders were promptly issued that Australian troops would be dressed appropriately when engaged in this activity. The next day the General again observed the Australians...dressed appropriately, unloading the boats in hot sun and surf...they were naked!!!
I love when The Seekers did this song. Andre Rieu actually has tears running down his eyes. Very emotional song for the people of Australia 🇦🇺 and when he did it!
I have Aussie cousins as well as those in the Motherland. I can't forget how they came to our assistance in 1914 and 1939 without even questioning. May GOD bless this land and its people now and forever more.
"Waltzing Matilda" narrates the spirit of Australia. We are a Filipino family but our youngest brother who migrated to Australia is now an Australian citizen. Congrats bro! You've got a wonderful second country!!!
I'm American, but I love the Aussies. It brought tears to this big man's eyes. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL piece of music. So wonderful to see the young and old, full of national pride, singing along. God bless you folks "down under". And as they say in Oz... "Mr. Rieu, good onya, mate. Well done"
As an American, I find it refreshing to see people standing and singing in unity and love of their country. I wish that the U.S. could do that, but I am afraid that the divisiveness in our nation will only increase.
Every time I listen to this performance along with his performance of I am Australian, I get chills and tears to my eyes no matter how many times I watch it, as it brings pride and love for my country and people - by a proud Aussie
I've visited Australia three times, and I get more attached to it every time - it takes me about three months to get my head back in the UK when I return - love this song and love Australia.
My brother has lived in the UK for fifteen years - he married an English girl and lives in London. Every now and then he rings out of the blue and says, I dreamed about home last night. It's always the same dream - the Australian sky. There is nothing on this planet more tragic than a chronically homesick Australian - he can't listen to Waltzing Matilda without falling apart the poor sod. Make sure you come back soon John :)
We love people who work hard and enjoy Australia in all its glory I hope once brexit is done there will be free movement of people between commonwealth countries. No visa.
@Fransjansen Andre Rieu is een Limburger, niet een hollander dimwit. He's Limburger, a province in the Dutch country aka the Netherlands. I wish people would stop using holland, it's stupid, wrong, and an insult to the many people living in the Netherlands, NOT holland. holland was mostly a swamp when people living in other parts of the Netherlands already were trading far into the Baltic, with UK, and into the Mediterranean.
When I first heard this song with just coming to Australia, I just thought it was nice, and gradually realized why the Australian people love this song so much, and regard it as the folk Australian national anthem, and at the same time, it was sung on many important occasions. The homeless man in the song who has a difficult life is sympathized by people. Like many Australians, they all have the same gene, that is, "give me freedom or give me death". No matter how hard life is, the free soul always wanders.
Loved this song for over 65 years when I heard it in Jamaica. The swagman moves around looking for work in the outback. Sitting under the coolabah tree, he catches the jumbuck who comes to drink water and puts it in his tucker bag ( food for dinner?). The Squatter (on best crown (govt) land that he did not pay for) comes with 3 troopers to get the jumbuck. Troopers promised to let the swagman go waltzing Matilda ( go to prison or maybe hang from a rope?) for theft. The swagman jumps into the billabong and drowns instead of surrender to punishment. The key for me is that the Squatter is the biggest thief who now has respectability and the authority on his side. The swagman's liberty or life can be taken for "theft of the jumbuck", a mere necessity of life.
In ogni Paese dove il Maestro e la sua Orchestra danno il loro Concerto, sanno cogliere l'essenza della Patria con brani del posto, complimenti, bravissimi, indimenticabili
Eines der schönsten Lieder welches weltweit geliebt wird. Es ist der ungebändigte Drang nach einer besseren Zukunft. Möge diese Zukunft erreichbar sein, für alle Menschen!
I migrated to Australia many years ago, learnt the lyrics of the song after hearing it so many times. It touches my heart every time I hear it and still does.
Andre Rieu is a superb violinist and a master showman who can wring every drop of passion from the most banal tune. This, however, is one of the few 'national' tunes that I actually enjoy listening to. It is a beautiful ballad with stirring lyrics in its own right. A marvellous tune from a marvellous people. I am not Australian but I have always admired our antipodean cousins for their stalwart support in times of trouble. I know that this is not their national anthem but in my opinion it bloody well should be - Way to go Australia!
Waltzing Matilda is about a hobo--hardly the proper subject for a national anthem. The actual national anthem of Australia, of course, is Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport. Now THAT is the proper national anthem of Australia!
the united kingdom has spent her existence in wars and you think she doesn't have "identifiable" songs?.... rule britannia, i vow to thee, land of hope and glory - just to name a few
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Is a Canadian allowed to choke up? My God, look at the love and pride on their faces! Love ya, mates!
I only wish we CANADIANS would show such PRIDE in OUR COUNTRY more then we do,
Wait until you hear us sing ''Bananas In Pyjamas'' ! 😉
Absolutely it certainly gets us emotional. There have been many stories when soldiers we're singing this as they were charging into battle, God help the guy on the other side especially if the Canadians and New Zealanders are charging as well
This American sure did…
As an Englishman from the mother country, I was crying. God bless all of my commonwealth brothers and sisters.
I am almost 40 years old and I've been searching for over 35 years for this song. So happy I found it.
Me too. Google app "Search Song" function finally led me here. I did not know my childhood stuffed wind-up musical skunk "Skunky" was an Australian at heart.
My father was the Chief Medical Officer with 1st Australian Logistic Support Group (1 ALSG), based in Vũng Tàu, Viet Nam during the Viet Nam War. He was from Bendigo, Au. He visited an orphanage in Vung Tau where my mother, a nurse from Appledorn, Holland was working. They fell in love. In the middle of human misery and destruction, love was born. This song will forever be etched in my heart and mind and I cry everytime I hear it. My heart goes out to Andre Rieu for this epic version and the most wonderful people, the Australians. The motto of the Royal Australian Regiment "Duty First" . Diggers forever.
I am Australian 79 years off age love my country
The world should follow them
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Greetings from Russia. Strent an honor. Beautiful SONG. Thanks so much. ❤❤❤
As an American, why do I get tears in my eyes every time I hear this song? It's so beautiful!!
And when Andre and his orchestra play it, its on another level.
Me too as a Chinese.
I agree
Indonesian here, and we love our Australian brothers below us. This song symbolises the strength and resilience of the Australian people. With love from Indonesia 🇮🇩🤝🇦🇺
we love you back.
We love the Indonesian people. Some of the kindest people in the world.
United against China
wow that bought back some memories. I took my Mum to see Andre that night, she was well in her 80’s, she loved every second of the concert. She passed recently aged 102 and she was still a huge Andre fan.
Not Australian but I've listened to this so many times and sends shivers down my spine it's remarkable
I'm Norwegian and tears are streaming 😂
Have you heard the poem.
@ericortega1745 no I haven't to he fair
It makes me weepy with emotions
Americans don’t even respect their official National Anthem
I’m Scottish and can listen to this repeat!! The atmosphere looks tremendous and a nice family atmosphere
At this time when the people of Australia need our thoughts this should be dedicated to Australians in the time of need.
How awesome does it get?!
Thanks Mate .
💖❤️💖 from Texas!
Cheers mate.
great song great country and great people. long live Australia!
As an American, I love our Australian, New Zealander, Canadian, and British brothers ❤️🇺🇸🇦🇺🇳🇿🇨🇦🇬🇧
We are all together.
All our love from the UK 🇬🇧
How about your brothers and sister in Africa and Asia?. LOL.
@@danl.714Yes as long as they embrace Australia and put her first. First before an ideology. That answer your question?
@@danl.714 I love my brothers and sisters more than my 2nd cousins. It's only natural.
U.S. born. I’ve never been to Australia. Why does this song make me cry?
On this planet you all call EARTH only ONE country DOES not have net migration to the USA.
you like it! no questions !
Because the swagman died at the end.
My father emigrated to Australia in 1970 from Turkey, when I visited Turkey 6 years ago and came back I turned to my father almost with tears and said thanks for choosing this country , we truly live in the greatest country on the planet.
I'm very happy & safe by living in Turkey...
From Yankees here in the States, Australia is a great country. God Bless Australia
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This Seppo is proud to call Ausies brother and sister
Avustralyayi begenirim.mesela simon baker hayraniyim fakat Türkiye denince akansular durur...Ülkemizin esi benzeri o yok..
This is so beautiful and powerful. Love and hope to the people of Australia.
In this time of need.God Bless Australia.
Yes
Yes may god bless australia
Ummm your do know what this song is about right?
@@lachlancarter2468 Yes I do. Do you?
As a Marine Corps vet I proudly recall our association with the Aussies and Kiwis in WW2. First Marine Division bands routinely play this song in honor of those days.
bryce courtnay THE 4 FIRES WILL HOOK YOU IMO WW11
from a proud aussie, thanks for your service mate.
Get some! Hoo Rah
I was reading my old great grandfather’s book and found this
Nice
From a Texan, whose has always admired Australians pluck and nerve, this should be your great country's national anthem.
I am a Texan who has been to Australia and they are just like us
@@lestermount3287 As a Vermonter living in Texas who has also been to Australia, y'all are too full of yourselves to compare yourselves to Australians.
The depth of emotion was incredible to see and feel, and yes, I cried along with you dear Andre. I loved seeing the mother and daughter hugging and singing along together. God bless you lovely people in Australia . Your pride in you country is wonderful to see.
Yes pride in a country they took from the natives. Pride in a country that allowd a migrant ship from Iraq a few years ago drown with hundreds of men women and children. You people in the west keep patting yourself on the back, while massacaring millions in the 3rd world, while at the same time calling yourself loving Christians.
@@yaserthe1 Australia is further East than most countries, isn't it? I know Geography was not one of my strongest subjects.. Must get to look at an Atlas.😃😃😃😃
@@yaserthe1 Human rights abuses in the Middle East are at levels not seen in the West since the 1800s and Islam's attitude towards women belongs back in the Stone Age. Preach elsewhere.
@@yaserthe1 You are not in a position to give lessons. Look in your own backyard.👺
@@yaserthe1we have a word in Australia for people like you: “Wanker”
I love how the whole audience spontaneously joins in on the chorus. It's so sweet!
Its absolutely admirable how a musician like André Rieu doesnt only organise the éntire show, ánd plays the lead. The connection with the audience: They spontaneously sing along the chorus... 'just like that'.
Having musical talent is one thing,
Having organisational skills to achieve such perfection is another,
But to charismatically 'own' the entire audience like that, is just a very unique skill
André Rieu can proudly call himself one of thé greatest artists of our time.
Must Make Australians Proud, God Bless Australia from USA.
I wish we Americans were as proud as you Australian. GOD BLESS you all
You are lol. You’re literally one of the most patriotic countries in the world.
bruh most of us are. we have gotta be the most patriotic nation without a doubt
I think people from the USA are proud but that the USA IS NOT the best country in the world!
@@HenriHattarwhich country is?
@@colemancalgary5260 NOT the USA !
Kiwi I am; as An ANZAC relative : I am Proud of my Aussie cousins;
who have stood so-very steadfastly beside us Kiwis for so long, and so often;
during so-very many conflicts and wars since our two Nations were founded.
Hearing "Waltzing Matilda" brings tears to my eyes, just as "Now, is the Hour":
and for the same reasons.
... How many times in how many places has an Aussie stood-to on a battlefield, reached-out and touched his Kiwi cousin on the shoulder and quietly said, in that dead-serious Aussie way:
"It'll be all right, mate;" ? And how many times in how many of those same places has a Kiwi touched his Aussie mate on the shoulder, and said in that same quiet, dead-serious tone: "Mate, it'll be all right;"?
Or words close-enough to those?
-- From the Boer war to Gallipoli, from the Western desert to Viet-Nam. --
And into the present era.
With humble Respect to my Aussie ANZAC cousins:
Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell, Wgtn, NZ.
I salute thee for your great contribution to your beloved country during the different wars. Anyway the ANZAC army did fought in my home country, Malaysia against the Imperial Japanese Army during WW2 , The Malayan Emergency (1948-1960) against the Malayan Communist Terrorists.
same here mate I am proud of my NZ neighbours
And absolutely back at you incredible Kiwi brothers and sisters!
Wherever in the world Andre and all his team go, Andre Rieu steals the hearts of the people who see his concerts. He is out of this world.
I am Canadian but this song makes me want to be Australian, getting shivers all over !
They are our brothers after all
Australia's often say this should be our national anthem but the problem is the song is about a guy preferring suicide over dealing with the Australian police lol
@@James-kv6kb Thats Actually fucked up for A beautiful song
Ever since the 1st. Marine Corps Division was in Australia prior to the invasion of Guadalcanal in 1942 the Marine band always plays Waltzing Matilda when they deploy overseas.
It is the Division's anthem./ 1st Marine Division Marines come to attention for three songs, the National Anthem, the Marines' Hymn and Waltzing Matilda.
I have been to Australia
This is a song
It means nothing to the world
Just another song ?
When you VISIT Australia, you understand.
A beautiful country
A wonderful experience 😘😎
I wish I was younger
with an opportunity to emigrate ❤️
The song Waltzing Matilda is all about the loneliness and desperation of a man driven to walking around looking for any work available during hard times, when work was hard to come by. It is also about the Australian spirit of defiance of authority when that authority is perceived to be unfair or too harsh.
The bits in brackets are not part of the song and are included so that everyone can fully understand the meanings of the sometimes archaic words and expressions used.
Once, a jolly swagman (itinerant worker) camped by a billabong (an oxbow lake or a section of a river or stream cut off when the flow changed),
Under the shade of a Coolibah tree (a variety of eucalyptus tree).
And he sang as he watched and waited 'till his billy boiled (a billy is a tin pot, often used to make tea in),
"Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?"
(Matilda was slang for a bedroll-swag which was often carried at the hip which caused it to sway back and forth as one walked, imitating the movements of a waltz)
"Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
"Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?"
And he sang as he watched and waited 'till his billy boiled,
"Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?"
Down came a jumbuck (male sheep) to drink at that billabong,
Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him, with glee,
And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker-bag (food bag),
"Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?"
"Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
"Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?"
And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker-bag,
"Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?"
Down came the squatter (farmer occupying crown land), mounted on his thoroughbred (pure-breed horse).
Down came the troopers (predecessors to the police), One! Two! Three!
"Whose that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker-bag?
"You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!"
"Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
"Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?"
"Whose that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker-bag?
"You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!"
Up jumped the swagman and sprang into the billabong,
"You'll never take me alive," said he...
And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong:
"Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?"
"Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
"Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?"
And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong:
"Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!"
In the end, the swagman chooses to kill himself rather than go to prison (which could be almost a sentence worse than death during the times in which this song is set) for what he sees as a trivial offence in order to provide himself with food.
The ending is intended to evoke a sympathetic reaction to the swagman's fate, and to promote the idea that every Australian would rather die than live under oppression.
Whether or not you agree with the sentiments expressed is, of course, entirely up to each individual.
@ Jason Masters... most of your description is fine... except that *"troopers"* were mounted police officers as opposed to constables. Also they tended to acquire better uniforms & equipment.
Troopers looked down on what they perceived as second class officers & this created some very nasty turf wars... where if a trooper needed assistance he might not be able to rely on the local constable to provide it, and vice versa...
If you check the records carefully most of the problems in Victoria's goldfields stemmed from troopers being a bit high handed in their policing of the law in those areas. A swagman accused of theft, whether guilty or not, might be very lucky, (for unusual classifications of luck) to actually reach a judge.
Thanks for the descriptions. I drive a taxi in Las Vegas and get a lot of passengers from Australia. I'm always listening for uniquely Australian expressions and comparing notes with my passengers on Aussie vs American expressions. I especially like the way they abbreviate. This song has many words that I've never heard before. Though it's probably true that the Aussie that I'm hearing is the more well-off city dwellers and not the small town/country dwellers whose language and accent is surely much thicker.
It truly is a amazing song..
Thanks so much for this back story
The tune not nessary the lyrics would be a brilliant National Anthem.
I'm not an Australian [ I'm Scottish ] but this just has to be the finest national song ever composed. God bless Banjo Patterson and Christina Macpherson. Wonderful video of a most beautiful and haunting song.
AB "Banjo" Patterson's parents were Scottish migrants :) His poetry is a marvel - look up The Geebung Polo Club. Australians play polo very differently to the Poms (English) - like a blood sport. In the Banjo's poem, both teams end up killing each other. It's one of the funniest Australian poems every written. The "Banjo" understood us like no one else - an Australian would rather die than submit to servitude (again). That is what Waltzing Matilda is really about. Love to Scotland the Brave, one of my great-great grandpas was from Inverness :)
Dutchman(Like Ríeu)here, even that i'm a liker of different styles of music, this artist has 'forced' me to appreciate the old muscial masterpieces. This being a great example: He's like... a dozen notes into the ouverture, and he's got a 50k-audience on his lips, singing along already. Thats just magnificent, 'goosebumps' to experience. Absolute brilliant performing, not just Rieu, but the entire orchestra. mágnificent execution. Perhaps one of the most beautiful versions ever played.
Scotch whisky is preferred over kangaroo meat !!
@@ettiesawcolt5390 You are probably already aware, but for others that might not... Christina Macpherson's parents were Scottish migrants [ like Banjo's.]. It was Miss Macpherson that wrote the music, [ based on an old Scottish tune ] Banjo heard her playing it and wrote the words to go with the music. Without Miss Macpherson there would be no Waltzing Matilda . I also did as you suggested and looked up The Geelong Polo Club, Brilliant poem and so very funny. thanks for putting me on to it 👍🏼
@@sturmgesutz my favourite is the "man from iron bark"
And other classics are "the man from snowy river" and "clancy of the overflow" all woth a look.
0:54 Even Rieu got a tear in his eyes 🥹
This is a single song that you need to understand to properly feel the Australian values. Every nation has its own song like this. Australia's Waltzing Matilda is just the top one in my list. This is people's anthem of Australia. With respect from Ukraine 🇺🇦🖤 🇦🇺
Fabulous - and truly wishing you'll the best in your valiant fight. Wow watch you all with total admiration!!
@@barrylyon6074 Speak for yourself. Not all westerners fall for clown Zelenski.. You go on cheering for that war, I'll be here praying for peace. 🇷🇺🇺🇦
@इंडो-त्रिनिदाद राष्ट्रवादी He's not my president, why should I support him? But I'd prefer him over my own country's leader. I admire his qualities as a leader.
@इंडो-त्रिनिदाद राष्ट्रवादी No, I admire Putin
@@Pietra430 no he a a very big wanka
not even australian but seeing the tears in so many peoples eyes got me choked up too hearing that many people sing the entire song in unison, beautiful truly
"Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!! Oy! Oy! Oy!" 🇦🇺
Am I the only who noticed, André Rieu tearing up as the crowd sang the song?
Andre Rieu would always remind me of my late father. Papa would always watch DVDs of his concerts every time before he passed in 2019. After my father passed, I could listen or watch any video of André Rieu because it made me sad and would always remind me of my father. It is just this year, 5 years later that I could watch Rieu's video.
No sport, You're not the only one
I noticed that too. And also some in the audience.
I saw it too :)
I'm American, but my dad sang it to me as I fell asleep just as my Australian grandpa did to him. I now live in Australia :)
Long live Australia.... GOD bless Australia and GOD Save the Queen!!!! Mabuhay Australia forever....
I've always been in awe of the national pride the Australians have when this song is played. Cheers from the U.S.
dfd277 well you can get patriotic with star spangled banner, yankee doodle dandy and America the beautiful.
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I think ours is a lot more understated - so it catches people out when they see something link this
I was in the audience that night! I have to say it's one of the most magical nights of my life!
Andre Rieu and his orchestra the best simply fantastic! ❤🎼🎶🎻
Fiona Kenndal ,
So was my wife and I and it stay's in my memory as it was the last concert we share together before she passed
Mucke
You can tell André felt the moment with the Aussies, such a proud people .
The songs may be old but when Andre Rieu and his fabulous orchestra plays them, they sound brand new.
Just listening to this song makes me want to move to Australia. I am an American living in Boston, Ma. With many family members living in Australia
Australians are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Much respect from your brothers in the USA
My beautiful country Australia, Andre Rieu and the Waltzing Matilda make a wonderful combination. Tears ran down my eyes, too!
I'm not Australian but I find this beautiful and emotional.
Civ6??
Kinda makes you wish you were Australian.
I was in this Live performance and loved every moment - and playing Waltzing Matilda gave me goosebumps- thank you Andre Rieu 😘👍👏🙏😢🇦🇺
Iam not Aussie but lived there with my family for three wonderful years. Waltzing Matilda brings lots of remembrances to me and tears to my eyes. Thanks Australia for having been my home.
anyone who feels something when they hear this song has some part of them that belongs here,
either in their blood or their heart,
I hope you make it back here some day mate.
@@davoocass I totally agree. I have been there 3 times and that is nowhere enough. I absolutely love it and yes this brings tears to my eyes.... I'll come a......
I so LOVE the way Andre freely lets his tears show through during this piece! He is playing with the full knowledge that he and his team successfully pulled off a HUGE accomplishment here and he is so emotional about it!❤❤❤❤ This one of the MANY MANY THINGS I LOVE❤❤❤ about this exquisite man! What a treasure he is!!!!😊😊😊😊😊
as a Libyan, i get tears every time i hear this song
Why am I tearing up? I'm American. It because it's a great song and you Aussie should be proud
Cheer up James - There is a little bit of Australia still in the USA - While in Australia during World War 2 the 1st Division USMC adopted this tune as their battle hymn - and it remains so to this day - there a some videos on RUclips of the USMC 1st Division band playing this tune on parades.
My father was head of Shore Patrol in W.A. during WWII...
He LOVED Australia we heard this a lot...he died just after I heard I was going to be working for the airline industry..I was going to take him back to Perth...but it wasn't to be..This song does me in every time.
Lieutenant Colonel Charles Groves Wright Anderson VC, MC was singing “Waltzing Matilda” while he personally took out two machine gun posts with his pistol and a few grenades as led an attack himself and led his forces in a mad, headlong scramble straight at the enemy in 1942 at the Battle Of Muar, Malaya.
I think you mean MalaySIA.
Brit coming in peace. Despite the rivalry we love you Australia. You were there when we needed you the most and we won't forget it!
Well actually you did forget us in our time of need and that’s why our closet alliance is now the USA and not the uk.
History is not your strong point I’d say.
And then you joined the EU and shit on us again via EU trade rules.
The British are not our friend.
@@justabloke1806 Disgusting comment.
@@ashcross Truth does not care about feelings.
@@justabloke1806 Indeed. That is why China is now destroying Australia. The CCP certainly moves without feeling. The UK, together with the whole CANZUK movement, will be there for Australia as the Asian tiger really starts to bite... You'll soon enough be reminded of who your friends and your enemies are.
@@ashcross The recent trade embargo by China has not had any impact on the Australian economy because Australian produce is very high quality and other nations have lined up to buy.
All China had done is to show that China is an unreliable customer, and now many Australian producers are now cutting ties voluntary with China and taking orders from other nations.
China by playing silly games has shot them selves in the foot.
And what I should have said is that the British government by its past policies is not our friend but I’ve every respect for British people both in Britain and the many that live in Australia.
Should be our national anthem.
Oh, you Aussies! You don't know what you are, or what we see! People are hugging each out there while singing this song! You are all wonderful! Somewhere, somewhere sadly along the way, I fear that we in America have lost much of what you have, and I don't know if it will ever again return, but I dream! -- Bob
Sadly Bob, we are slipping also....it seems to be the way of the western world. Australia is not the country now, that it was 50/60 years back..We are becoming that politically correct, as to think we are now living in a straight jacket....
yeah bob it will return 1 day but i know america is a great place just a little out of kilter at the moment because of snowflakes crying about everything but that great spirit will erupt again soon i hope and always remember that no matter what our govts say as nations we should stick togeather three cheers for the double AA america an australia and if any snowflakes want to comment UPYOURS cheers brother from downunder
Still 10 times better as here in the states.
Maybe they're just checking their neighbours for firearms
Rajiv Murkejee 😂
Tu emocion me hace llorar!!! Me uno con respeto a esas emociones que me hubiera gustado compartir. ...
Even though I’m an American, I have to admit that you Aussies make fine songs
Waltzing Matilda - Absolutely beautiful, we in Scotland are thinking about our Australia cousins and friends, God bless you all!
Brings me to tears to see HIS tears, while playing his violin and listening to the entire audience sing along. The powerful moment is still felt, but it must have been amazing to be there
Yes totally and the other musicians are happy, many of the other songs I watch teby look nervous and sad or worry, but on these one I think is the Australian feeling
Duplán emlékezetes nap, tehát csodálatos álomszép kiváló zseni romantikus album!!
These are tough times for Australia. Hold fast fellow Aussies, stay safe and look after each other. There is no country like Australia and no people like Australians. We will prevail xo
Aurora Australis exactly right mate
I love AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺❤️
Dad was stationed in Brisbane for most of WW2 with the American Navy he loved the people and the country he sent me the sheet music for this I thought it was their National Anthem
the Australian experience, is unique.
Other folks simply don't "get it" nor understand.
My God, they have a most beautiful country.
(recent visitee 😎)
Greetings from Germany to Australia ❤
모든 관중들의 그윽한 눈빛을 봅니다.마치 한국인들이 아리랑을 함께 부를때의 그 마음과 눈빛 같습니다.
As a Brit who has had the privilege of visiting Australia three times, I think this song should be your National Anthem...everyone of you Aussies seems to be word perfect and can sing the lyrics with real passion. Good on you!😊.
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Absolutely... we need it at the Olympics instead of the awful rubbish no one understands.
Oh my beautiful AUSTRALIA!!!!!!! How much I love you!!!!!
I cry and cry will forever cry tears of joy for everything that you give us oh beautiful AUSTRALIA!!!!
I am truly blessed and proud that I was born in this beautiful country.
Thank you so much LORD JESUS.
In my opinion, André Rieu is the greatest living orchestra leader in the world.
This is one of the most beautiful moments I have ever seen. It was so moving it got Andre Rieu teared up. I am certain he was more grateful to the audience for what they gave him and his musicians then even the audience was to him. It was a moment of true magic.
I have always admired the pluck and humor of the Aussies. There was a story about Australian troops at Gallipoli unloading supplies from boats at the beach wearing only their underwear who were seen by a British General. Orders were promptly issued that Australian troops would be dressed appropriately when engaged in this activity. The next day the General again observed the Australians...dressed appropriately, unloading the boats in hot sun and surf...they were naked!!!
PublicDisgrace2 Ha ha ha ha! Naked soldiers? with their M16s and bazookas too on their shoulders while unloading! What a scene that would be?
Cathy Arrieta Maybe you want to go and read up what war Gallipoli was in
+Visconte Yep their Lithgow SMLE .303 Mk1's.........Cathy thinks Gallipoli was somewhere in Vietnam!
Altogether now;
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE
I an even better Australian...."We love him cos he's a Victorian!!"
Csodálatos előadás, és története, ahol az előadó is ❤elérzékenyül.
I love when The Seekers did this song.
Andre Rieu actually has tears running down his eyes. Very emotional song for the people of Australia 🇦🇺 and when he did it!
I've always admired Australia, and their people plus humour, and have loved Waltzing Matilda for over fifty years now. God Bless Australia.
I have Aussie cousins as well as those in the Motherland. I can't forget how they came to our assistance in 1914 and 1939 without even questioning. May GOD bless this land and its people now and forever more.
@john smith Again, on behalf of the UK, our sincerest gratitude, respect, admiration and best wishes to the "Land Down Under"!
I'm italian , but this song is wonderful and amazing and touch the heart!Lucky Australians !!
Sono italiano, e la canta e bellissimo!
yet there are those, in Australia who dont appreciate the privilage of being Australian.. unlike yours truly..
"Waltzing Matilda" narrates the spirit of Australia. We are a Filipino family but our youngest brother who migrated to Australia is now an Australian citizen. Congrats bro! You've got a wonderful second country!!!
I'm American, but I love the Aussies. It brought tears to this big man's eyes. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL piece of music. So wonderful to see the young and old, full of national pride, singing along. God bless you folks "down under". And as they say in Oz... "Mr. Rieu, good onya, mate. Well done"
Bully bully
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Yes indeed it stirs our soul.
Andre loves Australia and its people and we love Andre.
Pretty song. Love the Aussies.
The mighty spirit of the Aussies.
I am Japanese.
So Beautiful!!!
Gyönyörű zene és dal Amit a közönség is énekel.Köszönöm szépen hogy hallhattam. ❤
As a Yankee who has never been to Australia, this is splendid! The people are so proud and so happy and so unified!
Wonderful!
yes, Andre, you got tears in your eyes - and I too and very much other too
Great song. Andre had tears in his eyes - and so did I.
YOUR ARE RIGHT . I THOUGHT THAT I NOTICED THAT AS WELL !
Very emotional! I was moved
As an American, I find it refreshing to see people standing and singing in unity and love of their country. I wish that the U.S. could do that, but I am afraid that the divisiveness in our nation will only increase.
Every time I listen to this performance along with his performance of I am Australian, I get chills and tears to my eyes no matter how many times I watch it, as it brings pride and love for my country and people - by a proud Aussie
Australia national anthem
I'm Scottish and this is well..'pure dead brillaint'..lol. Fabulous, brilliant and also emotional .....lovely version
I've visited Australia three times, and I get more attached to it every time - it takes me about three months to get my head back in the UK when I return - love this song and love Australia.
My brother has lived in the UK for fifteen years - he married an English girl and lives in London. Every now and then he rings out of the blue and says, I dreamed about home last night. It's always the same dream - the Australian sky. There is nothing on this planet more tragic than a chronically homesick Australian - he can't listen to Waltzing Matilda without falling apart the poor sod. Make sure you come back soon John :)
We love people who work hard and enjoy Australia in all its glory
I hope once brexit is done there will be free movement of people between commonwealth countries. No visa.
@@PunkarellaOG
wow, André himself was shedding a tear
andre jij bent onze grootste ambassadeur ,jij zet holland op de kaart.
mijn dank daarvoor,wat een goodwill.
@Fransjansen Andre Rieu is een Limburger, niet een hollander dimwit. He's Limburger, a province in the Dutch country aka the Netherlands. I wish people would stop using holland, it's stupid, wrong, and an insult to the many people living in the Netherlands, NOT holland.
holland was mostly a swamp when people living in other parts of the Netherlands already were trading far into the Baltic, with UK, and into the Mediterranean.
As an American ... such spirit ... so VERY heartfelt ... by so VERY MANY ... may God bless you Aussies ALL ... from a kindred spirit !!!!
I've lost track of how many times I've watched this, and I get misty eyed every time. Love the ANZACs and this song.
Oh, and I ADORE the lasses at 0:22
Jan 7 2020, watching again
what a beautiful country was their in 2018 and went from sydney to perth on the indian pacific railway and cant wait to come back
When I first heard this song with just coming to Australia, I just thought it was nice, and gradually realized why the Australian people love this song so much, and regard it as the folk Australian national anthem, and at the same time, it was sung on many important occasions. The homeless man in the song who has a difficult life is sympathized by people. Like many Australians, they all have the same gene, that is, "give me freedom or give me death". No matter how hard life is, the free soul always wanders.
Loved this song for over 65 years when I heard it in Jamaica. The swagman moves around looking for work in the outback. Sitting under the coolabah tree, he catches the jumbuck who comes to drink water and puts it in his tucker bag ( food for dinner?). The Squatter (on best crown (govt) land that he did not pay for) comes with 3 troopers to get the jumbuck. Troopers promised to let the swagman go waltzing Matilda ( go to prison or maybe hang from a rope?) for theft. The swagman jumps into the billabong and drowns instead of surrender to punishment. The key for me is that the Squatter is the biggest thief who now has respectability and the authority on his side. The swagman's liberty or life can be taken for "theft of the jumbuck", a mere necessity of life.
In ogni Paese dove il Maestro e la sua Orchestra danno il loro Concerto, sanno cogliere l'essenza della Patria con brani del posto, complimenti, bravissimi, indimenticabili
I am a Spaniard, and I'm crying with this! I love Australia.
Spanish Patriot .m42
This should be Australia national anthem 🇭🇲
1:38 Andre's eyes tearing up says it all. Now my eyes are, too.
Eines der schönsten Lieder welches weltweit geliebt wird. Es ist der ungebändigte Drang nach einer besseren Zukunft. Möge diese Zukunft erreichbar sein, für alle Menschen!
I see tears in Maestro's eyes. Me too!
I migrated to Australia many years ago, learnt the lyrics of the song after hearing it so many times. It touches my heart every time I hear it and still does.
Andre Rieu is a superb violinist and a master showman who can wring every drop of passion from the most banal tune. This, however, is one of the few 'national' tunes that I actually enjoy listening to. It is a beautiful ballad with stirring lyrics in its own right. A marvellous tune from a marvellous people. I am not Australian but I have always admired our antipodean cousins for their stalwart support in times of trouble. I know that this is not their national anthem but in my opinion it bloody well should be - Way to go Australia!
B Very moving, wonderful!i
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Waltzing Matilda is about a hobo--hardly the proper subject for a national anthem. The actual national anthem of Australia, of course, is Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport. Now THAT is the proper national anthem of Australia!
Pedophile much?@@terrybreen4979
I remember the movey " On The Beach " for the fiirst time in my life 60 years ago. Rhnks Andre for rhis fantastic song.
I am Britsh, but I wished we had such an identifiable song to our country as this.
Ken Clifton 2 You have The white cliffs of dover. And We will meet again. You lucky britt.
the united kingdom has spent her existence in wars and you think she doesn't have "identifiable" songs?.... rule britannia, i vow to thee, land of hope and glory - just to name a few
Rule Britannia. Jerusalem. Scotland the Brave. I Bow to Thee Almighty.
How many British songs do you want?
What about Land of Hope and Glory. That song always brings me to tears.
The song still bring fond memories to me.
I'm a Yank of Scottish ancestry and I've loved this song from the first time I heard it!
Angela here... thank you Maestro Andre for sending quite a listing of your musical...enjoying them immensity...sending love ❤ ❤🧡