Waltzing Matilda | 1903 | Australia’s Most Beloved Edwardian Song

Written in 1895 but published in 1903.
The original lyrics were composed in 1895 by Australian poet Banjo Paterson, to a tune played by Christina MacPherson. The first published setting of "Waltzing Matilda" was Harry Nathan's on 20 December 1902. Nathan wrote a new variation of Christina MacPherson's melody and changed some of the words.[3] Sydney tea merchant, James Inglis, wanted to use "Waltzing Matilda" as an advertising jingle for Billy Tea. In early 1903, Inglis purchased the rights to 'Waltzing Matilda' and asked Marie Cowan, the wife of one of his managers, to try her hand at turning it into an advertising jingle.[4] Cowan made some more changes to the words and some very minor changes to Nathan's melody and gave the song a simple, brisk, harmonious accompaniment which made it very catchy.[5] Her song, published in 1903, grew in popularity, and Cowan's arrangement remains the best-known version of "Waltzing Matilda".[6][7]

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Funnily enough I was only thinking of this song a couple of days ago. We used to sing it in primary school.

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I know right lol. Just always been around in the odd thought! It pairs with few tracks of similar mood I love. So thinking of some ideas to combine them for video soon

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G'day from Australia , your voice is so lovely, thank you for bringing back so many memories... so proud of you ..

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Hello absolutely beautifully sung love your vioce and Chanel love from Australia 🇦🇺 Blue Mountains ❤

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Thanks. One not attempted before!

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Rey nice thank you ❤

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Awesome

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