I was a British soldier for 23 years, so In no way am I a pacifist, but this song makes me weep. Wars are started by politicians, fought by soldiers, won by the blood of soldiers and victory claimed by the politicians, who then abandon the soldiers.

@karadanvers6136

Жыл бұрын

What makes it worse is that they profit from it. Blood money. :(

@maxdlewis

Жыл бұрын

you got that right

@damienhunt4264

Жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@harryw9598

Жыл бұрын

sad ,and o so true.

@wyliehigh2108

Жыл бұрын

I heard this for the first time today on my community radio station. It was a different version that I can’t find. When he broke into the actual Waltzing Matilda chorus, I broke down crying in the car. It was as if someone had reached into my chest and ripped my heart out. So unexpected and so powerful.

ERIC BOGLE wrote and sang this song at an Australian music contest. When the judges awarded him 3rd place, the audience rioted. Gotta love those Aussies.

@penhdog2207

4 ай бұрын

I didn't know that. Very interesting.

@georgemacdonell2341

Ай бұрын

Everyone forgets the true power lies with the people united in purpose

@blatherskite9601

Ай бұрын

Currently the same now - over some bloke who stabbed women, and the polce did bugger-all. Are the Aussies the only men left in the world who know what's right?

@ianmarsden6276

Ай бұрын

@@blatherskite9601not sure mate, it seemed to be an Aussie guy who was stabbing women and kids in the mall. Aussie woman shot the bugger though.

I first heard this song while a U.S. Marine, fifty-three years ago. I cried then. I cry now. Semper Fidelis

@stevenshoulder

13 күн бұрын

Me too

Whoever at KZread thought it was appropriate to chuck an ad break into one of the verses of this song should be ashamed of themselves.

@lyndacraig5686

Ай бұрын

So true!

@joeanonimous1105

Ай бұрын

Google KZread Ad Blocker. They have no shame, why should we?

@unclegaz

24 күн бұрын

It’s worth the 22 bucks a month for an ad frre youtube that comes with a great music download thing

@genie674

15 күн бұрын

Absolutely shameful! 😠

@boourns602

13 күн бұрын

Bro thinks someone sits in a office manually splicing videos with ads lmfao

Tears on my face! 😢 When will this Killing will end? I'm a German and I cry for all the soldiers, who gave theyr live. For what? For nothing. Peace for all the people in the world!

War is rich people sending poor people to fight poor people for other rich people.

As a Kiwi l feel this song speaks for us as well and, as Kiwi and Aussies have a long history of borrowing from each other, l'm sure none of my cuzzies across the ditch will really mind. Have listened to it so many times and cannot help but shed a tear every time l hear it. Such a terrible terrible waste of life for an impossible task. RIP brave ANZACs. "Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives... you are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore, rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours... You the mothers who sent their sons from far away countries wipe away your tears. Your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well." Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

@markmcallan973

3 ай бұрын

Thanks bro! Cher! Respect from Australia 👍👌👊👊👊

@gillesbourgeois5348

3 ай бұрын

Kemal really wrote that? I wouldn't expect that from Erdogan.

@lynneburridge9082

2 ай бұрын

Ofcourse this beautiful Anthem refers to New Zealanders as well. It is dedicated to the ANZAC.

@nikiTricoteuse

2 ай бұрын

@@gillesbourgeois5348 Apparently there is now some doubt as to whether it's true, and/or was really written by him but, it's so beautiful and must have been so comforting to the mothers he mentions, that l don't really care if it isn't true. 😊 Interesting article by Paul Daley about it in the Guardian 8 years ago. I can't post a link but if you Google, it should come up. Ataturk's 'Johnnies and Mehmets' words about the Anzacs are shrouded in doubt

@nikiTricoteuse

2 ай бұрын

@@lynneburridge9082 Yeah. Good point Lynne. 🙂

It is an absolute outrage for KZread to allow this sacred song to be interrupted by any advertisement. This song is about the birth of the ANZAC legend and no one has a right to defile it with ads.

@conangaming2156

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking

@simonm1447

Жыл бұрын

It's not just this song, YT does advertising now in longer songs, which is a Nogo, and in this song additionally disrespectful.

@paulcritchley464

Жыл бұрын

Google which own KZread has no respect for nothing. Along with facebook. They are just shitheads. I use to forward fast as it was allowed back then. Now I just ignore them. Cheers

@frankguernier2280

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@MrAlkazal

Жыл бұрын

Correct

"We buried ours and the Turks buried theirs then we started all over again".......Says it all........the futility of War

This has to be one of the most moving songs about the futility of war ever written.

@thomasfisher5742

8 ай бұрын

decisions made by politicians and the sacrifice in blood by ordinary young men and women....and in the final wash up for WWI FOR WHAT....they even sowed the seed in the final ARMISTICE FOR another world war but at least that one had JUSTIFACTION

I enlisted in the Marines in 1966. Deployed to Vietnam in April of 1967. Spent 13 months on the DMZ from Con Thien to Khe Sanh. War is Hell. We accomplished nothing only to hopefully make it back home. This song really hits hard to the futility of war...there are no winners. I cry for friends who took their last breath 10,000 miles from home. And for a childhood friend who took his life from the scars of that damn war. RIP Danny :(

@johnoconnor5029

Жыл бұрын

Love this song...It's almost Irish. I hear you man....I'm an Irish man who are neutral in all wars but what would the world be like without people like you and your mates who fight so we can carry on with the freedom that we have in our daily lives. I just want to express my gratitude for all of you heros who should be so proud of yourselves...I have so much respect for yous....thank you from John

@Angron789

Жыл бұрын

sorry for the loss of your friend Danny.

@Cilia878

Жыл бұрын

..there are no winners. So true. May there be peace. 🙏

@joshuavanderhorst3739

Жыл бұрын

rip danny, thanks lad. and my deepest regrets you went the way you did

@steveparsons6324

Жыл бұрын

Semper Fi

One of the greatest songs ever written.

Not ashamed to say that this song always makes me cry. Bravo!

@nevyn_karres

9 ай бұрын

Yeah - the first time I actually heard it was on my IET (initial employment training) - a corporal played it on his guitar and sung along. I was at the back of the tent with my sergeants and I could not keep myself from crying. It is a painful song to listen to.

If anyone can listen to that without shedding a tear then they don't have a pulse.... Sad yet beautiful xxx

@margaretmolloy257

Жыл бұрын

Ken Norton .oh this song means so much to me,memories not nice ones.tears and tears for everyone affected 😢 💔

@karlheinzvonkroemann2217

Жыл бұрын

They're called politicians and they're doing it again in Ukraine. It's not just Putin!

@missinterpreted4923

Жыл бұрын

Whenever i need a cry, this song (especially this version), does it for me. Please God, no more war.

@susanlaird5154

Жыл бұрын

Such a sad song. Love to watch Eric singing it. So emotional

@winnieellis4305

Жыл бұрын

😢🇨🇦🌹

Hello from the States, my Great Grandfather was a "digger" with the 1st Battalion (Sydney) A.I.F. ANZAC at Gallipoli. Never met him, died from his wounds in 1941, but I am damn proud to be the great grandson of an ANZAC! Mr. Bogle, thank you for writing and performing such a powerful song.

@dartanion0075

4 ай бұрын

On ya mate.

@jodiecostello6356

Ай бұрын

Bless you mate, full respect and thanks to your grandfather 💞🇦🇺

My Uncle served in Galipoli with the Lancashire Regiment. As a cousin says he survived the war because of his leg wounds. The same time my Dad was with the RFA in France, he to was wounded twice but returned to duties. Put this song together with the film Gallipoli to appreciate the hell soldiers endure. As a half mile runner in my day, I identify with the lead characters in the film. Yes, I get tearful listening to the song. Dad 50 when I arrived in the 40's, me 80 +. Thanks, joe

@user-gn2el6vc3y

2 ай бұрын

I am from Lancashire but I was an Australian Army Officer and the Lancs won 5 VC's before breakfast in this appalling campaign. Lions led by donkeys.

I'm an American disabled Army veteran. Thinking this may be our anthem, regardless the flag under which one served, be you friend or former foe. God Bless, and pray for peace unceasingly.

I was lucky enough to see Eric live at a small folk club in Scotland. For me when I hear the song I remember my grandfather who survived the Western Front from Oct 1914 until the end of the war. He was the only one of four brothers to come home. RIP Roderick Campbell Seaforth Highlanders

Heart weary. My husband lost both of his legs in Vietnam. The men that return from war, whole or not, are forever changed and must not be invisible.

@redryderaus

11 ай бұрын

They aren't, they will never be invisible. We don't ever forget them. I thank your husband and all his comrades for their sacrifice. I think of them all the time.

I am an officer of the brazilian Army. I never been not even close to a war. But that was the first song in english I could sing along without the written lyrics to see. And I got my eyes wet, for I could see myself stuck in those beach, fearing for my sorry little life. I salut those who fought and fell in the past so we could live in peace. "A paz queremos com fervor; a guerra só nos causa dor; porém, se a Pátria Amada for um dia ultrajada"!...

@Primaate

Жыл бұрын

Btw Brazil had forces in Vietnam, a very Australian war. Rarely acknowledged.

@barbsmart7373

Жыл бұрын

Kia ora. What a beautiful comment. Thankyou for singing this song. There were other huge challenges at Gallipoli. There was a lack of water. One result of that was the inability to wash. Lice were a maddening problem for Our Boys. They also weren't necessarily able to bury the dead. Consequently, rats knowledge at the faces of the corpses. The rats were very huge due to the food source. Some of our heroes were younger than 19. In New Zealand and Oz, ANZAC day is of profound importance to us. Our national identities are founded on the ANZACs of WW1. The landings and slaughter only began at Gallipoli. A further 4 years away from home followed for our ANZACs, where tens of thousands more died, or were wounded physically and mentally. Of the men who survived, still many more died of influenza in the weeks or months following the war. From my perspective, war also killed these millions of young people also. It touches my heart very much that you have such strong empathy regarding this relatively brief episode in Mankind's appalling history. I hope you never see War up close, Sir.

@seanbayley7452

10 ай бұрын

And I hope u never have to be in a war brother as it is an experience that can really hurt your soul and break it into pieces, it can turn you into something that no longer feels compassion for others who hates before knowing and is just no longer recognised to be the once vibrant person they were and are now just a mere shell who feels cheated for still living.

@barbsmart7373

10 ай бұрын

@@seanbayley7452 Yes, let's hope our Brother doesn't see war. I like your compassion too, Bro, and our Friend's. Have you always been very empathetic? I have, and wouldn't want to lose it. Glad you have elements still in tact. There are so, so many ways war can affect a person. You are a reminder to us all of the human cost of trauma. I have just seen the sun rise and I am wondering if you have something nice, or something horrible where you are today or tonight. Are you okay? I hope there are some good and pleasant things in your life , my camerade. (We might be both fighting against hateful thoughts, grief and sufferings, in very different situations). Pain we can share can make it a little bit easier to bear... Thankyou for your comment.

@barbsmart7373

10 ай бұрын

@joao... how aweso me that you learned the words of this English song first. I always honour our ANZACS who fought there, including our Maori and Pacific heroes. But a lot of English, French, Irish and Scottish also fought there. Deep gratitude and respect for the Irish and them all! This is very very sobering. But I honour the Turks, the good men defending their coast. They lost a lot more than us and are special in our hearts now. We have Memorials ALL over the place here in New Zealand. We have a plaque honouring the Turks and our reconciliation in the Memorial Park that is the closest one to my house.

To put an ad in the middle of this song is unforgivable !

He must have played the song many times in his life and, yet, he still sings with full heart and intensitiy. I heard this song for the first time in a pub in Germany. At some point during the night, a guest rose and sang this song without instrumental accompaniment. I could not hold back my tears.

What a great team Eric Bogle and John Munro - two great Scots that became great Aussies. Eric rightly wears his Member of the Order of Australia lapel pin on his jacket . Please keep on keeping on. RIP John Munro - missed by us all these past 4 years.

@reginaweiner3817

Жыл бұрын

We had one in the White House. You see what the pols have done to him, and what they are pursuing halfway across the world.

"The young people ask, "What are they marching for?", and I ask myself the same question." Veterans and survivors know why they march. I just pray for the day to come when every living generation has known only peace throughout their entire lives.

Proud of Eric, my fellow Scotsman who blossomed when he moved to Australia..a true musical genius.Australia's gain is Scotland's loss

@Primaate

Жыл бұрын

We are one the same friend

@mutualbeard

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Scotland

@genie674

15 күн бұрын

Aussies are so proud to have him with us.

I am ex military, I am a guitarist of sorts and could learn to play this but for the life of me I could not sing it without breaking down in tears....

@paulhansen6496

2 жыл бұрын

Bless you.... please learn the song if only to honor yourself and the tears of us all.

@davegale9088

2 жыл бұрын

...and the young people ask: “what are they marching for?” Right there is the nub of the problem. How quickly the world forgets.

@valleygirl5832

2 жыл бұрын

You are blessed..We are grateful for you sacrificed the most😌

@412bones

Жыл бұрын

Same here

@pgzzz

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing.

Eric and late John. I'm an Australian on the banks of the Murray.I return to this song often. Never before have the conflicts of war been expressed and played so well. I forever thank you.

I first heard Eric Bogle sing this song at the Winnipeg Folk Festival in mid-seventies. It made me cry and it has done so every time I've heard it since.

@brucecollins641

5 ай бұрын

@heatherhenderson4883....am sure he wrote the canadian song...bringing buddy home.

Before Redgum It took a Scotsman turned Australian to make Aussies eyes in tears everytime we hear this Lest We Forget Thank you Eric

Eric, i doubt if you will now remember the very young folksinger from Elderslie who was and still honoured to have met up with you on so.e of your visits home. Keep going old colleague.

I am a vet and this song makes me tear, every time I hear it :(

@etheldingleberry8075

11 күн бұрын

Do you treat only dogs and cats, or also exotics and farm animals?

@stephenoneill1805

10 күн бұрын

@@etheldingleberry8075 A veteran USMC

@etheldingleberry8075

10 күн бұрын

@@stephenoneill1805ah- so ‘vet’ as in “veteran” rather than “veterinarian.” I’m not impressed anymore.

I graduated high school in 1970. One day a diploma and the next a draft card. Many went to Nam, some came home in body bags. It wasn't a real declared war and there were lots of protests. Those of us that came home weren't considered heros or patriots. We were hated and spat on for fighting over there. It wasn't our fault and we only obeyed the law of join the service or go to prison. One class mate and his fiancee had their car packed the night of graduation. After our all night graduation party dispersed at 6am the next morning they drove off to Canada. I did then and I still feel he made the right choice.

@sanseijedi

3 ай бұрын

2 years behind you so Vietnam would've been my war. Went to college with my draft card in my trunk, still have that trunk and my draft card. My dad told me if I had to go, to not volunteer for anything--I'm pretty many fathers over many wars gave that same sage advice. My dad would've known. WWII was his war. 13 years after he died, I discovered a Bronze Star/Valor attachment that I never knew he had. I don't know why I'm writing this. Soldiers of all countries pay the price of wars made by the politicians who rarely pay.

@cherryyyy123

15 күн бұрын

@@sanseijedi how sad but sooo true… others usually pay the price of what people greedy with power and position and wealth do😢

Epic song that had reduced this grown man to tears.... not for the first time - one of the finest songs ever written performed immaculately.

@patttrick

3 жыл бұрын

I like the pouges version

As an American who has served with Aussies overseas - no better "mates" in a tough spot. Honored to serve with them.

@gisborne1847

3 жыл бұрын

thanks Rob. Likewise to America. Good friends are hard to find.

@hopsta5628

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, your words are appreciated.

@SN-xk2rl

3 жыл бұрын

Let's find ways to experience and express our brotherhood without butchering each other. The pain is worse than the connection.

@jonasp6043

3 жыл бұрын

Back at you as well! Serious honour there from you guys as well.

@jonasp6043

3 жыл бұрын

@boris boris Boris, go troll somewhere else. You are depriving some village somewhere out there of an idiot, go find it.

One of the most beautiful, and one of the saddest, songs in the entire catalogue of Australian folk music... written by a Scotsman. 'Onya Eric! 🙂

RIP John Munro, the guitarist, died 2018. Fantastic artist in his own right as well.

@operacat1

Жыл бұрын

May he rest in peace.

@ekting48

Жыл бұрын

The way John watched Eric so carefully during the whole song was so moving. They’ve probably played this a thousand time but he is so attentive to every subtle change.

I am saddened to learn that John passed away in 2018 after a battle with cancer. The world of music has lost a true gem. Thanks for everything!

@olivemcintosh6601

3 жыл бұрын

Sad to hear. He lives on in the music.

This is worth three hundred thumbs !!!

I shed a tear every time I here this beautiful version of Waltzing Matilda. War is a abomination.

One of the best war songs in my opinion and as an Australian, I play it every ANZAC Day. My late father served in Korea and have always been immensely proud of the sacrifices he made to serve for this country. He was English and was trained in both the British and Australian Armies. I would watch him march and look at him in awe with all his medals on. Today is about all wars that should never be forgotten. Lest we forget!

So good to hear this song again. Utterly beautiful and devastatingly sad at the same time. How anyone could not appreciate this tune is beyond me. Thank you Eric Bogle for your magnificent contribution to Australian art and mythology.

I am 17 years old, my parents are immigrants from South America with no prior ties to Australia, I first heard this song when I was 11 years old. I never heard that song until my teacher made us perform it, I knew the story of Gallipoli and the bravery of the ANZAC troops. I have always been interested in wars fought over the world throughout history, I have seen many photos of ANZAC’s and heard many stories, I look at the faces of those young men who fought representing Australia. All the Aussies were volunteers, many men were my aged who lied to go for an adventure, instead the found hell. Whenever I go back to listen to this song, I always sing along, as I sing I begin to cry because many men fought and died in service of their countries and I can not see myself in their shoes. I am proud to be Australian, and this is a bloody ripper of a song, wish I could be this talented at writing songs.

@jimbarber7621

3 жыл бұрын

good luck, live long and prosper.

@iandaniel2153

3 жыл бұрын

That the UK of WW1 declared war on Turkey is not well known. Less well known is that Turkey was in a process of refitting / purchasing ships from the UK for their navy when war broke out and told the UK we're not paying u4true. When armed forces are used in defence of their country it makes sense. What makes greater sense is that if all countries only had armed forces to apply this rule there would be no more wars. My grandfather's brother Edgar died at gallipoli ... here are his postcards held at the AWM to get an idea of what must have they been thinking. It wasn't much, they had no clue what was coming their way invading another nations country defended by men of equal courage. eag.life/Media/albums/gallipoli_postcards/album/index.html Smedley Butler wrote a book abt why we suffer from wars .. he called it >War is a racket kzread.info/dash/bejne/d31nzsWkocS5m5M.html which makes you pensè who engineers and implement these never ending wars ? kzread.info/dash/bejne/haRoypVyoa2xobg.html and behind them are the lading matriarchial families of the sabattean frankist families but that's another story.

@edjacobs6897

3 жыл бұрын

@@iandaniel2153 You will find that the Germans offered the Turks two battleships? after this event, cheers

@iandaniel2153

3 жыл бұрын

@@edjacobs6897 ............. as in the enemy of your enemy is your friend ... makes sense thank you

@edjacobs6897

3 жыл бұрын

@@iandaniel2153 Sorry about your Grand Father's brother, my Great Uncle got shot in the head at Flers in 1917 and was sent back to the lines for a further 12 months until he was sent home discharged unfit for duty, died a tragic in '46 , I think you will find that the British renegged on the sale of the two ships which had been paid for by a public subscription by the Turks, , as war had broken out the Brits decided to keep the two ships, Lest We Forget

My Grandfather fought in Gallipoli, aged 20 with the Royal Scots Fusiliers. Joining up in early 1915, he sailed from Liverpool on board the 'Mauretania' on 21st May and landed in Gallipoli on June 6th. His battalion of almost 900 men was part of the 52nd division which was approx 10900 strong. The 2 battalions of RSF were immediately put into the line where between July 3rd and July 13th, division losses were 4800 men. He survived being shot on 3 separate occasions, was returned to action each time and spent the best part of three and a half years in the front line, first in Gallipoli and then in The Western Front. He returned home traumatised with the condition which in those days was known as 'shell shock', but is now known as PTSD or 'post traumatic stress disorder'. From the accounts I heard as a child which were heavily sanitised, he came back a changed man and although was able to function in his previous job as a local postman for a few years, had to undergo increasingly long periods of hospitalisation and ultimately, complete incapacity. All the years I knew him he was bedridden, shaking constantly and largely unable to speak more than a few words ata time. Like many others he never received any war disability pension or recognition of his condition as being war injury related. He died in 1967 having fought his war for fifty years.

@Primaate

Жыл бұрын

Never forget, and always push this story forward into next generations.

@RobertBlackface

Жыл бұрын

My absolute respect to that fella. Thanks for sharing

@ianhall-dixon9021

8 ай бұрын

Never forget. At the going down of the sun and in the morning such reminiscences must be recalled and ‘remembered’ by those that have never known conflict.

@benjones5819

7 ай бұрын

So so sorry,,,what a waste

@NuwanEks

6 ай бұрын

😭😭

I am an old veteran who served with men now gone. I often think of them as they were when we were all young and proud. I was born before WW2 and will die in the 21st century. I don’t know why I have lived this long, except perhaps to honor their memory.

I was a crew chief on an USA OH 6A helicopter in Vietnam (1968). We went down in Indian Country. I was scared. We radioed for help. Nobody could get us except an Australian crew on an UH Bell helicopter. Thank you Australia. I'll be ever grateful and visited Australia in 1969. Eaglegards...

@terryofford4977

4 жыл бұрын

That's what Ozzies do Mate! I recall from being a small kid in England during WW 2 at Bomber Airfields in Yorkshire (where I lived) and in Lincolnshire where my Aunty lived. The Aussies were easily identified. Different uniforms with AUSTRALIA on the Shoulder Badge. Many never got back to Australia.

@lisamichelle8413

3 жыл бұрын

✊🇦🇺🇺🇸❣️👱🏻‍♀️

@dna4391

2 жыл бұрын

@@lisamichelle8413 michem

@iainstewart9844

2 жыл бұрын

The Royal Australian Navy sent a helicopter detachment to be embedded with the US Army in South Vietnam. They were in country for several years so you may well have been rescued by the RAN.

I am a veteran of the U.S. Navy. I studied songwriting at the Berklee College of Music. This stunningly beautiful song is one of the most poignant and powerful songs about the horrors of war ever written. I brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.

@kathybreakwell847

3 жыл бұрын

@Leila Saleh Thank you for the years you spent in the Navy... Great song, although not the best version... My favorite is The Dubliners or Liam Clancy's version - haven't decided which one I like best... The gentleman singing this does a beautiful version of The Parting Glass (perhaps the best I've ever heard) That is another lovely farewell ballad...

@sysiphuscorinth

3 жыл бұрын

are you familiar with Green Fields of France (Willie McBride) ? kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4ill7uTfKfRgaw.html

@sysiphuscorinth

3 жыл бұрын

@@roostersbays95 thats, like, just, your opinion, man... I still cry over songs to do with my countries history, i think about the blood spilt and the lives wasted. I think about the loss and sacrafice made. how dare you denegrate someones memories or feelings, just because they don't conform to your view.

@MauriceBretzfield

3 жыл бұрын

The Joan Baez version is wonderful too...

@marbo6429

3 жыл бұрын

Hats off to you sister,you have my thanks and my utmost respect ♥

Our son, born Welsh is now an Aussie. He loves his new land and the history behind its creation but like me When Australia play Wales he will cheer for his land of birth. ME I've seen the the Legerwood carved trees and marvel at how the carving conveys what happened to the !8 husbands/boyfriends who were killed in the war. So Australians this old fella love Australia as well.

I'm a proud Australian. 👏 Thank you for writing this song.

In 1971 I served in Vietnam with a combined force of American and Aussie soldiers. The remarkable, upbeat spirit demonstrated by the Australian infantryman remains in my memory 50 years after this event. This beautiful song is a fitting tribute to both forces.

@jennydoyle4828

3 жыл бұрын

AUSTRALIA/AMERICA/IRELAND.............bonded forever!

@gavinhatton8201

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joseph

@lisamichelle8413

3 жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏🏻🇦🇺🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦❣️

@TheOCO8

3 жыл бұрын

I mean it's nothing to do with the USA at all

@g-palloyd3600

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheOCO8 don’t hate….geez.

Seriously, every time I watch this I simply tear up, 74 yrs here..making my way out ..♥️

Im a Royal Australian Air Force veteran, who served for 8 years and discharged as a CPL at 28. I completed 2 trips to the Middle East, and this songs just hits so so hard. My grandfather was an ANZAC, and this just hits the soul. I cant wait for ANZAC day this year to have a few beers with my mates.

@jock-of-ages73

Жыл бұрын

Much respect, Sir. Lest we forget.

My father was a French officer who fought 3wars... Eventhough I am a pacifist I am terribly touched by soldier's lives and songs...

A most stirring song. I’m also a singer and a few years ago I visited Gallipoli on Anzac Day . The song resonated in my head the whole time. I was at a gathering of Australian tourists, and many Turkish people and I sang this song. Tears flowed everywhere . It was probably the most memorable performance I’ve ever given. 😢

@ginocandia5770

2 жыл бұрын

😊😊 I'm very pleased to know I'm not the only one that loves the song but when last did you play it.

I first heard this song many many years ago. I had no idea then that I would one day stand in the Murrays green basin, nor that I would one day serve in the Australian Army, catch a ferry from Circular Quay, wear the slouch hat, march through Sydney on ANZAC day, or stand in uniform in an RSL with men who had landed at Gallipoli. As a young man you never know where life’s twists and turns wil take you.

@alanmcdonald4423

Жыл бұрын

@Rosco 1953 You post says little, but also says a lot when thought about.

Anyone who listens to this piece will most definitely have a tear in his/her eye. Great song great musicians.

My great uncle who I was named after was slaughtered in France. I was named after him. His brother served. My father, my brothers , my uncles, we all served. This song still brings tears to my eyes. Now people thank me for my service. I don't take it well. For so many reasons i can't describe. We did our duty. It was our duty. Thank the crosses and those who never recovered.

As a proud Australian every time I hear this beautiful song I think of my Grandfather who served with the 4th Battalion A.I.F (ANZAC) in Gallipoli, I only hope we don't lose everything they died for , Lest we forget

I don't believe there will ever be a lovelier song written about the sacrifices of men in war than this one. Thank you, Eric, for creating a masterpiece that will live forever.

@mike09871001

4 жыл бұрын

@MusicMadMaurice Here is Noman's Land (aka Fields of France) another Eric Bogle song recorded with his permission. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y5mNqbOAacS8irg.html

@TheRumphumper

4 жыл бұрын

Here here. I agree. It encapsulates the violence and futility of war in a special way.

@dkstarkey7135

4 жыл бұрын

Cameron Smith $

@johnmoloughney4738

3 жыл бұрын

It didnt make him the most popular man in Australia initally, but the song has stood the test of time and proven Eric right. Delighted to have heard him perform the song at the Old Pathe Hotel in Roscrea , the best two man gig ever. Nothing better than the writer and composer singing his own sog, with his interpretation uncomprimised.

@johnhorgan6045

3 жыл бұрын

Unless you hear....The Green Fields Of France 🇫🇷.. stunning

I discovered this song on a charity shop CD of the Dubliners who were singing it, and it would all ways get to me. My Grandfather George was Australian and fortunately left OZ in 1914 with his brother Sam. They were welcomed and settled in Brampton Huntingdon England. I say fortunate because he avoided WW1 and met Emma my Grandmother and when he tried to enlist in the forces in England but was turned down, they said he wasn't fit enough or maybe to dark?. My Dad was born early in 1916 and given the name of Royal which seems a bit over the top. We don't think Dad was told who he was named after but recent research revealed that Joseph, Grandads eldest brother had a son who died in Alexandria Hospital Egypt having been shot in Gallipoli in July 1915 He was named Royal. A wonderful song but I can't take it too often.

It's a shame I can't like this more than once!

I attended the centenary celebration in Gallipoli in 2015. Sleeping on that hallowed ground prior to dawn, most likely atop bones of brave ANZACS, was an experience I’ll never, ever take for granted or forget. Bless those diggers and all service men and women. Proud Aussie.

@ewencameron1548

2 жыл бұрын

At the going down of the sun an in the morning we will remember them I hope we do an will always be grateful for what they gave

As a fellow Scotsman settled now in Melbourne Australia, I have nothing but love and respect for the 62,000 souls who sacrificed to afford us this beautiful country. Thank you for this reminder, LEST WE FORGET......

@williamdonnelly723

3 жыл бұрын

You missed the point.

@reddirtndiesel1

3 жыл бұрын

@@williamdonnelly723 I Guess you did ...

My Great Grandfather, a Londoner in the Royal Hampshire Regiment perished at sea in a troopship off the Greek Island of Kos while en route from Alexandria Egypt to Gallipoli on August 13th. 1915. His ship, the Royal Edward was sunk by a German U-Boat. They were hit at 9:00 a.m. during a lifeboat drill and he and over 900 others were lost when it went down 15 minutes later. He was 31. This song starkly illuminates what was in store for these unsung heroes had they made it to Gallipoli. Getting there was one thing. Getting through it and out of there alive was entirely another.

Watched this again for the umpteenth time and I’m tears again.

Eric Bogle has written two of the most formidable and intelligent anti-war songs ever written. He oozes gentleness, humility and generosity of spirit. The world could use more Eric Bogles. Many many more.

@johnhughes3159

3 жыл бұрын

Hear fucking hear👏👏

@douggodfrey6521

3 жыл бұрын

I can't - I can oniy hear the beating of the war drums - see the lads marching in their bonnie dress uniforms - the crowds are cheering !

@jeffreylemal7432

3 жыл бұрын

My grandfather got mustardgased in france in 1918. He survived but died my age because of bad lungs 😭.

@fo3

3 жыл бұрын

The world is full of them but no one is listening.

@eleanor_daisy

3 жыл бұрын

I actually know Eric personally because my grandparents are good friends with him. A few weeks ago he reserved tickets to a concert of his for my grandparents bc they were all sold out

What a song, it has to be the most powerful Aussie song by a foreigner of all time. RIP to all the Aussie's and all the Turks that lost their lives in the war.

@tonycarey9731

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ashley, Aussies, Turks, Kiwis , Irish, English, Scots, Welsh and many more besides all died there. But I appreciate you probably knew that.

@iandaniel2153

3 жыл бұрын

A walk in the light green by Redgum is right up there. Sometimes known as I was only 19

@davidburrell1816

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone is a foreigner in OZ

@kennethjacobus6541

2 жыл бұрын

@@iandaniel2153 - I sing A Walk in the Light Green at Karaoke, as well as other songs, such as Cohen The Partisan, so that we do not forget.

@denisriordan4548

2 жыл бұрын

Prelim Curran. DUBLIN FUSILIERS. DiedApril 28 1915. Not forgotten phelim. I’m glad today we can celebrate you. On our island of Ireland 🇮🇪.

AWESOME! I am a US Navy veteran and I too was drawn in by your lyrics. A very moving song for sure.

@temporecustos5722

Жыл бұрын

Can you think of any disasters inflicted upon the world [ other than those caused by nature ] that aren't created either directly or indirectly by politicians. I can't!

@cavramau

8 ай бұрын

What did the Romans ever do for us.

On a visit to Gallipoli a few years ago it was so sad to hear about all the Aussies, Irish, Turks and so many others died there...and the futility of it all...so sad

@SandfordSmythe

2 жыл бұрын

When Eisenhower was appointed to be charge of the invasion in WWII. Churchill harassed him and asked him if he had ever planned invasions before. General Eisenhower said he didn't and added he never planned any that failed. Churchill planned Gallipoli.

I landed in Australia a couple of days after Christmas 1977 on my first visit there. Mates picked me up and took me on a guided tour of the pubs of Sydney. In every one I noticed old timers sitting in the dark corners. Whenever it was time for another round I was told by each bartender that mine was taken care of. Even if it was my turn to buy the round it was always, "yours is right mate". Later that evening I was told those old timers were all Returned Soldiers who were signaling the bar tender they were buying mine. That was because they hadn't forgotten the large presence of U.S. military there during World War Two kept the resource-hungry Japanese from landing. It was really put together a few days later when I was taken to the National War Memorials in Canberra. But none of those experiences can match what this song just did to my insides. A deep, respectful Vale to all who served and particularly those who gave all.

@billyboy1441

Жыл бұрын

Well said Jon We thank you

@joestephan1111

Жыл бұрын

@@billyboy1441 Thank you for a great time there. I went for 30 days and it took them a year to get rid of me!😁

@christinaross2554

9 ай бұрын

war is ridiculous, who wins! seriously who does? not you or me but the wealthy who make their millions on war!

@goodshipkaraboudjan

9 ай бұрын

Glad you had a good time here Joe. My Aunt married an American who was on R&R in Sydney during the Vietnam War. He made a life for himself in Australia post war. When it was my turn to go to the sandpit he sat me down for a talk before and then after when I got home. He's no longer with us but a good man, appreciated him looking out for me in that regard.

I first learned of the importance of Anzac day on a Princess Cruise from Barcelona to Istanbul. As we passed Gallipoli, they made an announcement that they would shut down the engines briefly and encouraged us to join with Australians on board for a wreath laying ceremony. It was solemnly done off the coast, looking up at the virtually impenetrable ridge line. As soon as we got underway again, a pod of dolphins surfaced an escorted us onward. Since then, I've educated myself about this overwhelming bit of history. This song makes me cry and feel a deep kinship with Australians.

@glennplumb2313

Жыл бұрын

Sadly this song will water down our history it’s wrong and Waltzing Matilda should not be on it first 3 mistakes Aus all volunteered no one was sent, Australians didn’t land at Suvla we didn’t wear tin hats,

@barbsmart7373

Жыл бұрын

#Mile Mcconnell Thankyou for sharing your experience with the Aussies. It is humbling to read.

@debram5090

8 ай бұрын

Funny about the dolphins ... purportedly the ancient Greeks believed that dolphins had the souls of men lost at sea which was given as the reason why they frequently escort ships and boats. My father was in the Royal Australian Navy prior to and during WWII and he said dolphins often escorted vessels he served on.

@debram5090

8 ай бұрын

Just to add, they're also very curious!

Thanks for this (just after) Anzac day, beautiful reminder of the blood and tears and sacrifice of Australia's recent past. Living abroad it's easy to forget the best parts of Australian culture, and this is a clear representative of that. It also reminds me that even though I'm not there most of the time, my home will always be the "lucky" country, - but a lucky country where the luck is not shared equally. With this song ringing in my ears I'll thank and weep for those who missed out on the luck I've benefited from, and hope for a world where we can all waltz our matildas together - a world where the politics and emotions of power and greed and ideology and tribalism dissipate in the face of individual liberty and universal brotherhood.

I didn’t realise a Scotsman wrote this. Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

197 "dislikes" (at this writing)? How can anyone dislike this song? This along with Bogle's "Green Fields of France" are the two most moving antiwar songs that know.

@koitorob

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe they dislike songs that make them cry? OR, they are just unfeeling arseholes!

@bisleyblackhawk1288

3 жыл бұрын

@John Raymonda...they are heartless bastards!

@liery6565

3 жыл бұрын

May the Dislikes from People who are too stupid to realize that there are no winner at any war at all.

@aussiekempo4536

3 жыл бұрын

I disliked it because Eric Bogle is a Scottish musician, who presumed to critisise Australian veterans for marching on ANZAC Day, without bothering to ask them why they march. ANZAC Day is a commemoration of those died in the service of our country, not a jingoistic celebration of war as that idiot paints it to be. The song is pretty but bloody disrespectful.

@patttrick

3 жыл бұрын

pete segar what did you learn in school today

If ever a song summed up the futility of war, this is it..

@fixit1195

4 жыл бұрын

war with Iran more innocent people die ,,do lives no longer matter ,,,

@hughlawlor6551

4 жыл бұрын

Frank Thomas Eric also wrote them green fields of France’ another beautiful song that highlights the futility of war

@iandaniel2153

3 жыл бұрын

>I was only 19 a walk in the light green< by Redgum does it for me and as Smedley Butler, the highest decorated marine in USA's history wrote his book abt war in the 1930's ... titled "War is a racket" and so it always has been and still is.

@duncanbryson1167

3 жыл бұрын

@@iandaniel2153 I'll look for this. I spent 2 years in the Territorial Army 🇬🇧 at the end of the Cold War so I knew if the proverbial hit the fan I'd be involved. WW1 seemed such a terrible waste of human life though. I think the Nazis had to be stopped though. Hindsight is perfect vision unfortunately.

@SandfordSmythe

2 жыл бұрын

Or stupid planners like Churchill.

I'm not sure it matters where the conflict is or was, there is no better song to capture the horror of war. A masterpiece we all tear up by. Thank you Eric. May the world listen to and heed your message.

As a 16 year old I learned about Gallipoli in history and 2 or 3 years later I first heard this song performed by The Piques. It blew me away then and still does. I have listened to many versions since, but strangely enough this is the first time hearing the original songwriter sing it. It is just as powerful as ever and constantly reminds me of the futility of war and how little politicians thought about the regular army soldiers who then routinely threw into battles that could never be won.

@frankguernier2280

Жыл бұрын

How true. Winston Churchill as a young politician with no experience chose Gallipoli as the location. He was responsible but not accountable. The British treated Australians like convict dogs. Dispensible cannon fodder.

@shanedarcy361

Жыл бұрын

Eric Bogle is absolutely one of the world's bets writers. Thisbl song olis so poignant for ANZ, but his best song was Green Fields of France. A master.

@colindouglas7769

Жыл бұрын

@@shanedarcy361 Listen to Eric's song called "All The Fine Young Men" That's another masterpiece.

@Kev-son_of_kev

8 ай бұрын

The pogues?? Perhaps

@fishheadlemonsnack824

4 ай бұрын

@@Kev-son_of_kev Almost positive that's who he meant. My favorite version for what that's worth.

All I can say, as a proud Aussie, fucking awesome.

@OPsings

3 жыл бұрын

so glad to see the originalartist. such a powerful song! the midsong commercial is illplaced!!! moved me great song

Hi guys ....a Pom here....my utmost respects to all those Diggers to whom we all owe such a huge debt of gratitude....God Bless Ozz...👍🏼👍

I have heard many versions of this very moving song but no one can put this beautiful rendition more emotionally than Eric, for a person to write such moving words surely is a God given talent, thank you Eric.

To all of the veterans who have fought in any war in any place. Love this song...It's almost Irish. I'm an Irish man and we sing this song all the time but what would the world be like without people like you and your mates who fight so we can carry on with the freedom that we enjoy in our daily lives. I just want to express my gratitude for all of you heros who should be so proud of yourselves...a lot of my friends and myself have so much respect for yous....thank you from John

@scorpion19142001

Жыл бұрын

What would the world be like without killing and war? When every human will able to respect each other.

@michaeleastham3868

Жыл бұрын

The Pogues do a bloody brilliant rendition... Eric has another song about WW1 called "the green fields of france" written for the Irish...

@trevorramsay117

Жыл бұрын

@@michaeleastham3868 . It wasn’t written for the Irish. Maybe try Scotland.

@chrisbailey7248

Жыл бұрын

@@trevorramsay117 although Eric is Scottish born he is on record saying he wrote it to counter anti Irish feeling and to remind the English that they Irish fought alongside them in the war. Although 21 not 19 when killed Private William McBride was in 9th battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. He came from Lislea, Armagh and was killed on April 22nd, 1916.

@brucecollins641

7 ай бұрын

@@chrisbailey7248 a was around when this sang first came out...no mans land. he always stated it was written out of respect for all the soldiers in a ww1 cemetery he was visiting. not until the furies got hold of it did the irish media promote it as about an irish soldier. the photograph of the soldiers grave is not the one eric sat down at(that's the photo the irish media put up) . he states quite clearly in his interview with the irish tv crew.....".this is the grave people think a sat down at, it's not" , so who was the original willie mcbride?. aye he states in his interview there's a subtle hint to the anti-irish sentiment..well, it's so subtle it's totally invisible in the sang. he probably said that to keep in favour of the many irish bands /singers who are his biggest money earners (royalties). he registered both titles. you will also hear him explain in detail the scottish pipe lament fleurs o the forest mentioned in the sang. he talks about how scottish soldiers are traditionally buried on the field to this lament. would that no be a more obvious hint he was scottish.......no, because in all his earlier interviews he has never mentioned his nationality. as he again quite clearly states he was walking amangst the graves and noted all the young ages so he wrote it out respect for them all. he also states he used the name mcbride(which is also scottish) because it rhymed with graveside.

Australia such a brave and noble people. God bless you all.

@douggodfrey6521

3 жыл бұрын

Remember what a guy ar work told me about Viet Nam . He said he had to go - his father told him , he had gone in WW2 & it was his turn Also most young men would rather be DEAD , than called a coward. Works out nicely .

I grew up listening to Walzing Mathilda but never knew what it was about. I am almost 70 and live in 🇨🇦 Canada. My parents are British. I love your song and wish Governments knew what it cost to go to war. Thank you.

@LeslieBlennerhassett-dx7rm

4 ай бұрын

A most haunting plaintiff song about the horror and tragedy of futile war

My family has no history of service but I am unable to listen to this song without tearing up.

I've heard this song played many times, but never with so much genuine feeling. This and the iconic Redgum song "I was only 19" are the most moving songs of this genre. May the sacrifice on both sides never be forgotten and may we one day all have the courage to stand up to the war mongers that start these conflicts.

@bryanfinlay9130

Жыл бұрын

That's a Bloody Amazing song about Vietnam: kzread.info/dash/bejne/k52ntI-Fqpi_oLQ.html

@rossgiddens2661

11 ай бұрын

This song & I was only 19, sky pilot, Arkansas grass & I'm still in Saigon all haunting songs. Beautifully tolled true stories.

Many years ago, a friend of mine used to play this song. It effected me so much that I had to leave the room when he played it. This is one of the greatest anti-war songs of all time.

@bradrowe753

2 жыл бұрын

So true mate. I started mist up when I read your reply .....hearts atcha mate.

@wissenschaftenundpraxishan1952

2 жыл бұрын

Along with "The Green Fields of France".

@jdilln

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if they play it in Russia in March 2022? They should.

This song was written by singer-songwriter Eric Bogle himself. He was born in Scotland in 1944 and emigrated to Australia in 1969. Being anti-war over Australians fighting in Vietnam at that time inspired him to write this song in 1971.

What a remarkable song this!! Fills me with sadness, yet I also feel proud of those who fought for peace. ❤ Great ballad. I listen to it every April, lest we forget.....

whenever I feel not well, lonely, sick, feel pity for myself, I watch/listen this video and I think: I am a lucky man and there are so many people in a worse situation than I am in..

Perhaps one of the most powerful songs ever written. The words should be studied by every school student a week before ANZAC day so they will have a very clear understanding what war is all about and the suffering that so many heroes endured. Thank you Eric Bogle for making it as it really was.

@rafhenlow

5 жыл бұрын

This song & the memorial at Monte Casino shows the utter stupidity of war. My dad said that if leaders want a war stick them in a field & let them get on with it. He survived WW11, would fight if needed to protect family, didn't agree with war.

@JaneGiesbrecht

5 жыл бұрын

I so agree. often we listen to the music but pay little attention to the words. This is a most unresting story of pain and suffering. I am sadden with no words to add.

@johngauthier1631

5 жыл бұрын

I will add to a required viewing list "All Quiet on the Western Front"...

@007JHS

4 жыл бұрын

Always played it to my class... along with Willie McBride.

@joereichlin258

4 жыл бұрын

@@007JHS Two of the most powerful anti-war songs I know (tho there are others, for sure.) Written in close chronology by a young, gay man, which I don't think is coincidental. And both draw some of their power by referencing other songs that have power and resonance.

Absolute perfection, in melody, in words, in performance . . .

This is possibly the most powerful song against war I’ve ever heard touched me very much

Mr. Bogle, thank you for this song. Greatings from Slovenia!

I have this song in my repertoire, and it's one I have sung in many places important to me. I sang it to Terry Pratchett at the Discworld Convention. I've sung it in every folk club I've ever been in. I've sung it in my favourite local pub now closed. I learnt it from the singing of the Dubliners who have recorded it. There are a few songs that you can learn by hearing once to get the gist and once for the details. They burn themselves into your memory. This is one of them. Thank you, Mr. Bogle.

@georgewade4600

3 жыл бұрын

Well done sir songs like this need to be heard or they will be lost to the future generations .

This song is timeless, this Scotsman has an Aussie soul.

@iand8365

3 жыл бұрын

He is Irish. The Joan Baez cover is great.

@wehtam4807

3 жыл бұрын

@@iand8365 I'd check your facts on that one! Maybe he had Irish parents but he was born in Scotland.

@iand8365

3 жыл бұрын

My apologies for my confusion. No matter his heritage, he is a talented man.

@iand8365

3 жыл бұрын

I would be interested to hear people's thoughts regarding this incredible song and comparisons with Red Gum's "I Was Only Nineteen".

@wehtam4807

3 жыл бұрын

@@iand8365 I think 19 is better personally but both songs are awesome.

This man is an absolute legend.

Shane MacGown has a strong cover of this with the Pogues. Not as sweetly rendered, but powerful. This song never loses its power to move.

@colrennie5936

5 ай бұрын

I have to disagree sadly. This is the man who wrote the words and this rendition is just beautiful

Brings tears to one's eyes. That said, the music is sensational. Eric's voice is golden and the guitar accompaniment pristine. One of the finest ballads ever written.

@elijahjohnson5045

2 жыл бұрын

one's eyes?

The song everyone wishes they wrote, performed by the fine man who did!

@warrenflanagan5930

4 жыл бұрын

hi Doc, you're most welcome mate. You may like this? kzread.info/dash/bejne/foeIj7OYf7mtYZc.html

My grandfather was lighthorse. This brings tears to my eyes.

The silence and concentration from people when this song is sung is amazing. People listen to every word. I first heard it when my brother sang it and it was so moving.