1998 Qantas TVC-Australia Home II | Reaction

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[@TheIllusiveJohnDoe]

I'm an Aussie living overseas, everytime I hear this song on a Qantas flight leaving or coming home it makes me very emotional. 💕

[@kayelle8005]

I cannot hear it without the tears flowing

[@stefangraf3345]

Me too

[@Jeni10]

Ditto!

[@melissanoyb]

Yep. I cry everytime and I am proud to. 😭

[@natevaG85]

Me too 💕

[@karencramer6491]

In 1998, Qantas took an unprecedented step and flew the children of The Australian Girls Choir and The National Boys Choir around the world to all the major cities Qantas flew to. The choirs were recorded and filmed singing the Peter Allen song 'I Still Call Australia Home' at each location, as you can see from this video. It was a huge undertaking at a cost of approx $3million but as you can see, it has paid off immensely. My son's friend was one of the lucky children and we would eagerly await news updates from his Mum during the time he was away. It has to be one of the most emotional and iconic songs for any Australian to hear either at home or away.

[@Emmahb8]

Wow, I figured it was all greenscreen...

[@karencramer6491]

@@Emmahb8 makes it even more special, doesn't it :)

[@bridgetm2123]

Yeah but the kids still had to pay $3000 each to go. I was asked to go but it was too expensive for my family

[@trevordonohoe3712]

@@bridgetm2123 should of made a ... go funds me page...i would of helped. least your child has talent, all the best

[@18den]

@@trevordonohoe3712 gofundme didn't exist in 1998!

[@davidwarren9204]

I've lived and travelled all over the world and I ALWAYS get goosebumps when I get on the flight back home to OZ. Not always Qantas, but the feeling of being surrounded by happy Aussies heading home is such a rush, it never gets old. This song IS that feeling.

[@AussieGirl235]

Absolutely. I know that feeling so well

[@renlish]

This is perfect. Every time I've travelled and got on that flight back home, the tired but excited comradery always warms my heart.

[@Rottnwoman]

We get that feeling on Hawaiian Airlines every time 😆

[@perla5921]

There's something about the aussie vibe. But you gotta leave in order to appreciate it when you come back

[@phoebec2020]

I have travelled the world and every time I get onto the plane that takes me home and I hear the Aussie accent, I think of this song. No country like Australia

[@Psyciandra]

As an Australian, immigrated to the US, this song always makes me cry. I miss my aussie home, hope to go back to visit soon (finger's crossed) I might live in the US, but Australia will always be my home

[@AussieGirl235]

Same

[@queenslander954]

Yes mate , I was the same when living over there & things like this seem magnified when you’re so far away .. also missed normal Oz toilet water height & upside down light switch’s …

[@AussieGirl235]

Rio Bravo - Haha, that’s what I tell people! And toilet cubicles that don’t have massive gaps around the hinges where you make eye contact with people on the other side and side walls that sit several feet from the floor to where you can see your neighbours feet and underwear

[@jadecawdellsmith4009]

@MSM LIARS FFS. GET A GRIP!

[@Scottie_S]

@MSM LIARS You sound like a crazed lunatic. Please seek help.

[@janetmitchell9980]

Written by Peter Allen in 1980, this song is the “expat’s anthem”. The original song starts with New York and Rio, following his hit “I go to Rio”. Qantas didn’t fly to Rio, so the ads refer to Rome instead.

[@markleon411]

That's interesting. I never knew that. I don't think QANTAS even flies to Rome any more. Maybe they should re-record it and switch Rome to Dallas or maybe Dubai.

[@jodav4631]

Yes a very famous song here

[@stuarthancock571]

@@markleon411 😄😄

[@marissagurney5285]

@@markleon411 Rome flights are coming back this year.

[@nickfarr691]

Centerfield saddler is a great song about his grandfather. I would recommend it strongly.

[@aussiekat6379]

This song holds a special place in Australian hearts The great Peter Allen wrote it and sung it in 1980. It’s has tendency to make us tear up and have so much pride for our homeland no matter where we are in the world as Australia will alway be home for those of us that live aboard, there is another commercial that was done but it starts off with it being sung in our First Nation language it’s so beautiful. Peter would have of been so proud of this version of his song 🇦🇺😊🇦🇺

[@gaijininja]

I’d never heard of the First Nations version, so I went searching. This the one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZycpa2Er86rqc0

[@gottaluvlinda]

Omgosh I would looooove to see the one with the Aboriginal singing. Being Aboriginal myself it would be quite emotional

[@aussiekat6379]

@@gottaluvlinda kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJaZdWBrbsd_jpI it’s so beautiful 😍🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@Artyshell53]

@@gottaluvlinda I found it!! Beautiful xx kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX-tq5xmgMSfepI

[@Artyshell53]

Thanks Aussiekat63 😊 hunted down, found and loved xx

[@johnproudlock1085]

My cousins youngest daughter was in this commercial and the kids actually flew all over the world to the iconic destinations to record the commercial. No CGI .

[@ThatSingerReactions]

I love hearing yalls stories and memories of this. I'm glad because I had no idea it was an ad. I love that ❤

[@ianrobinson6172]

Thanks for reacting to the Qantas song it brought back great memories and O had to hold back a tear. Check out this song many Australians think this should be our national anthem. Hope you like it kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn3Ce6mem7ado9U

[@Phake07]

@@ianrobinson6172 he reviewed that song about a month ago

[@Rottnwoman]

It's something all Australians feel when travelling - we travel a LOT but going home is the biggest thrill!

[@melaniesyron4988]

Was the request actually from Aussie model KATE FISHCER???? 😊🙌🏾

[@trappedbylove77]

@@melaniesyron4988 this is the second request from Kate Fischer I’ve seen him do, and I thought the same thing both times. I was 🤔 I know that name.

[@Mewvision]

This song is played on QANTAS flights when you are landing back home. The song brings tears to most Aussies eyes. Written by Peter Allen. A very talented Aussie who died too soon.

[@jeffarmstrong1308]

I'm glad to hear it is still played on QANTAS flights. I was travelling on Greece with my wife and kids (long story) in 1990. I burst into tears when this came over the plane's PA system on our way home after 4 weeks travel.

[@rachelknight6028]

This song was played as we were leaving London to go back to Sydney... I burst into tears. So did many others. Those that weren't aussie watched us and listened... they shed a tear too.... It had to be the longest 24 hrs I've ever spent on a plane... I just so wanted to be home

[@jano9091]

I’ve been on two flights within NSW and two interstate flights in the last few weeks and they played it on all four flights without me leaving Australia!

[@yorumsfield556]

If you ever do decide to visit Australia, we'd welcome you with open arms. Come on down 🇦🇺👍✌

[@ThatSingerReactions]

I appreciate that 🙏🏾

[@chantellenutes5435]

@@ThatSingerReactions I’ll make sure the beers are cold for you mate

[@PaulRizzo]

I love being Australian. Nothing to do with superiority, just being patriotic. I remember this TV ad very, very well.

[@xymonau2468]

It's being grateful to live here - appreciation, and not superiority. Even though parts of it are paradise. 😋

[@tinfoilhomer909]

Of all the homes to take care of, our own home comes first. It's okay to feel proud for what your country has done.

[@jayceec3178]

I’m grateful every day that I was born and raised in Australia 🇦🇺. I thank God for this beautiful country that is my home. I thank my parents too, my father was Australian, mother was from England and came here to marry my father at the age of 22 after they met in London and would regularly meet at a dance when my father was stationed in England. They were both in the Navy, my father was in the Royal Australian Navy and mother was in the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS). So my mother got on a ship and travelled here. Shortly after arriving, they married. And as they say, “the rest is history “. 😁 I am a proud Australian, I love our country and us Australians are so lucky to always call Australia home.

[@kane29842]

It's a commercial, but it wasn't written as a commercial. It was written and performed by Pete Allan around 1980. Hugh Jackman starred in a Broadway musical about his life - The Boy From Oz.

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Oh wow this was interesting

[@tabithascoot]

@@ThatSingerReactions peter allan was married to Liza Minelli. Judy Garland daughter.

[@damianmalka3834]

I was 18 when I first saw this ad. Many years later flying back to Australia from Asia out of the nothingness I suddenly saw the coast of Australia and this song started to play in my head. It's safe to say I shed a tear. It's great to visit beautiful places around the world but there's nothing like returning home.

[@rodneymcgiveron]

Australia quite literally is the GREATEST country on Earth . Every day I thank the almighty powers for choosing me to be born here ... No real civil unrest , great lifestyle , patriotic but not in your face so , ultra safe and unspeakably beautiful .. We do songs of our country pretty well too...Check out Great Southern Land by Icehouse (several great versions with incredible scenery views among them on YT ... Also Hey , True Blue by John Williamson and It's Raining On The Rock also by Williamson.. There are at least 4-5 other great Aussie anthems too ... Cheers Rod..

[@87xfute]

It was a Qantas ad on the TV, basically saying no matter who you are, or where you are in the world when you come to Australia, you're coming home even though you've never been here before. And 'welcome to Australia'. Qantas took the kids all over the world to film this ad. Seeya Rob

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Oh wow that's beautiful thank you for this back story

[@suemontague3151]

Nah it's about Australians listen to the lyrics " no matter how far I roam I still call Australia home " 🙄 it means no matter where you go Australia is always home 🇭🇲

[@willernst8734]

@@ThatSingerReactions written by an Aussie icon. Peter Allen wrote it to remind him of his grounding when overseas.

[@karlaluhrs6039]

Love this song. Always gives me goosebumps. It was written and preformed by Peter Allen. It’s a song about no matter where an Australian is around the world there’s always a longing for home. (And QANTAS can get you home of course). Peter Allen was a famous Australian singer/songwriter, musician and entertainer. FYI he was married to Liza Minnelli.

[@Semajsenrab72]

@@ThatSingerReactions and shipmate and I would sing this at 0300 or 0400 when on watch at sea when we were away, helped keep us awake.

[@annashort4409]

This song always gives me goosies. Us Aussies love to travel and see amazing places around the world, but there's no place like Australia 🥰

[@FionaEm]

This was a commercial using the classic track I Still Call Australia Home, written by Aussie expatriate entertainer Peter Allen. Sadly, he died of AIDS in 1992. It's a beautiful song, incredibly patriotic and makes me cry every time.

[@neenekinskins6241]

Me too! I get emotional as I love our country so much. We are extremely lucky here.

[@kayelle8005]

Ditto

[@cathbrown215]

Peter Allen was an Aussie singer show man. He wrote “I still call Australia home”. He also wrote an amazing song about his grandfather who made horse saddles for a living. It’s called “Tenterfield Saddler ” he wrote and sang this song out of love and respect for his wonderful Grandad. I think it is by far the best of his songs. 🐎🇦🇺

[@chrisofmelbourne87]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG! Best Australian song and video ever. This brings back so many memories of the 1990s-2000s, and gives me chills still. I think this should be our national anthem!! 😀❤👊🏼 Glad you did this man

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Haha yeah same I'm glad it was requested because I wouldn't of known

[@NetK-J]

Either this or I am Australian for our anthem :)

[@resourcedragon]

I wish we could ditch the current national anthem, it's shit. I'm team "Waltzing Matilda" but I can see arguments for "I still call Australia home."

[@chrisofmelbourne87]

@@resourcedragon I just find Waltzing Matilda very context specific and a bit dated. The Qantas song is more all encompassing and sounds more like an anthem. You know?

[@Friendship1nmillion]

​@ThatSingerReactions I wished I told you this very soon after you uploaded this a year ago . This isn't just a commercial { for Australia's national airline & it's country - my Mum's birthplace and my adopted homeland } . It's for MANY Aussie's is their unofficial national anthem . I'll send you an updated version of the commercial THAT is more emotional and proves even more how lucky we are Not to live in a suppressive resume such as North Korea 🇰🇵 . I don't know why children's choirs work SO WELL at causing emotional reactions . This song was written by the late great Peter Allen ( who died of aids ) . He wrote it as a patriotic salute to his home ~ Australia , when he was away overseas . When Australia becomes a Republic ( ending ties with the British royal family ) THIS song would be great as it's National anthem . Only better would be John Farnham to write a new National anthem for Australia 🇦🇺 with the same vibe as THIS song 👇 .

[@poppyyah8298]

Hearing this played on the aircraft as you come into land, it brings tears to your eyes! I love you are picking up on the Aussie vibe, we look after our mates (the people around us)!

[@terridawson7567]

As an Aussie I can say this song holds a special place in the heart of any Australian. Whenever you hear it you can't help but stop what your doing and really listen and start appreciating everything we have and love about our country and yes it does make many an Aussie very emotional

[@roguishowl3915]

I live in Japan, and no matter when I hear this song, I get emotional. I may live overseas but my heart always remains in Australia.

[@carolynmck6046]

We would all welcome you Nick with open arms 😀

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Awww thank you :)

[@meni8015]

Absolutely 😊

[@stevelayton1271]

Thanks to the music you play from Australia, I'm beginning to get a sense of our warmth as a nation. You are right when you say you would arrive and feel right at home. This country has so many great songs that say so much about who we are.

[@davehocking4091]

Theres not much Australians like more than foreigners that like Australia. It gets us all giddey.

[@emaanlovescrochet1356]

I remember this song played on the plane as I flew over the Sydney opera house after living abroad for a year, and I cried like a baby. It was beautiful. No matter where we go, we come back home to Australia.

[@TheNotedHero]

Early 2000s, flying back into Australia on Qantas and they'd fire this song up as we're landing. Cutting onions.

[@auntymoni8951]

I still remember this ad and still enjoy listening to it. Of course there have been many renditions of this Peter Allen masterpiece. The children were from the Australian Girls Chior and the National Boys Chior. The ad first aired on the 10th of September 1998 during the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games. It has been one of the most successful advertising campaigns for Qantas. Note: The big rock at the end is the Kings Canyon in the Northern Territory. There were 220 chior children flown in by helicopter

[@treadingtheboards2875]

This particular ad did first air in 1998, but there was an earlier one from 1987, and again in 1994 for the Canadian Commonwealth Games. My vocal coach performed for the 1994 one.

[@auntymoni8951]

@@treadingtheboards2875 Absolutely correct, I actually didn't remember the earlier ads until going back through them after watching this, it just brought back memories. I guess this one had the biggest impact in my life due to my age at the time. Thank you for the reminder though

[@hollygranger3734]

Yes it’s a commercial for Qantas. It was written by Peter Allen a famous singer/songwriter who lived overseas (he was married to Liza Minnelli for a bit) and it’s another song every Aussie knows and every time I hear it i feel a surge of love for my country which would welcome you as a mother would her child 💗

[@kristenogilvie7105]

I've been to cities that never close down From New York to Rio and old London town But no matter how far Or how wide I roam I still call Australia home. I'm always travelin' And I love bein' free So I keep leavin' the sun and the sea But my heart lies waiting over the foam I still call Australia home. All the sons and daughters spinning 'round the world Away from their families and friends Ah, but as the world gets older and colder It's good to know where your journey ends. And someday we'll all be together once more When all the ships come back to the shore Then I realize something I've always known I still call Australia home. No matter how far Or how wide I roam I still call Australia home.

[@floralupstart836]

I’m Australian this was released as an ad but quickly became iconic in our culture. I cry ever time I hear it. It’s amazing isn’t it!

[@andreagale6058]

As an Aussie, that Qantas commercial is absolutely iconic! Travelling home from wherever you’ve been, that advert is spine tingling. Love love love it!

[@jjgirl3715]

Hey, Aussie here. That song brings me to tears every time.

[@kcharles8857]

NOTHING! Beats the feeling an Australian feels, flying back home, and hearing this song.

[@sjorchatodman34]

Every Aussie knows this song, brings a tear to our eyes when we hear this song & we're away from home. There's no place Australia.

[@alexanderwarby-cooper3549]

I actually got accepted into this choir in about '91 or '92... We couldn't afford the fees though.. 😩

[@PeterAtkinson]

Same thing happened to me in ‘99. My sister and I got accepted to be on the ad but we also couldn’t afford it. 👍👍

[@tileux]

@@PeterAtkinson what the…? Are you serious? I figured the kids would get paid by Qantas

[@aries898]

@@PeterAtkinson I would have thought at least Qantas footed the travel and accomodation bills? That’s quite shocking if they didn’t 😮

[@PeterAtkinson]

@@tileux just checked with my parents, they can’t remember what was and wasn’t covered by QANTAS. I was only 10 at the time and I guess whatever the cost my parents couldn’t justify them.

[@TjKitch]

@@aries898 I did the Italy, Sth Africa, Thailand, China, NZ and Australian legs of the project. Can confirm we didn't get paid, but there were no costs to the families except for things like vaccinations, suitcases/personal effects and spending money. Incredible experience, and one I'm very grateful for to this day.

[@StarSwarm.]

Yep it’s a commercial and arguably the most epic one ever made. 35 years later and it’s still working. Not just a commercial but an Aussie icon.

[@petercampbell87]

It was a commercial for Qantas Nick. Soon to become a greeting to all from around the world.

[@AndyFNQ84]

"Everybody is related..." we get a bit of that in the regional areas but we try to keep mixing up the gene pool 🤣 Honestly bro though get out here sometime, Jimmy Barnes is still playing concerts... you love so much Australian stuff now, you are made for this place. Like if you think we should crowdfund the man a plane (and concert) ticket 👍

[@LD-kl7hc]

🤣 Everybody is related got me 😂😂😂

[@adrienneclarke3953]

@@LD-kl7hc Tasmania? 🤣😂

[@datwistyman]

Best add ever made I reckon, still love it all these year's later. Just beautiful.

[@NeilBlanco]

"I feel like everybody is just related" - That would be Tasmania...

[@shinkicker404]

Hahaha…😂

[@gottaluvlinda]

Yeah I’ve always LOVED this commercial. It IS a bit of an anthem for us Aussies!

[@daisho13]

Still one of the most awesome advertisements. Edit: nice work requesting this one Kate. 👍

[@noelanderson8915]

definitely one of the best ever commercials ever made about Australia...never get sick of hearing it, unlike a lot of other commercials that just don't stack up.... glad ya liked it..

[@leighcouper4594]

I remember coming into after our first trip to the States.When the plane turned around and lined up the fly into Sydney you get a real swelling up inside.I recall upon landing everyone clapped and cheered at being safely back home.It's such a great feeling that I'll never forget.

[@kfy5518]

Home, another Aussie living overseas and i also cry every time i hear this song

[@lilcazza3838]

Funny story, my aunty was the producer (think it was producer) of this tv commercial. Also my Mum and her cousins used to sing back up for Peter Allen on the radio. Thanks for the blast from the past! ❤

[@smashlieandshmayla]

South Australian here! Every time I hear this song, especially Peter Allen’s I get full body goosebumps and teary 🥲 🇦🇺

[@lesgray8709]

That was so cute - and the production so imaginative and slick. Strange thing is that I fly to Australia in 2 weeks time - flying Qantas from London - Directly to Darwin (16 hours flight) then onto Melbourne. Yes I think that Australia is a welcoming place - the people that I met there were very laid back and easy going - maybe you should try going there one day!

[@stuarthancock571]

I think anyone who's been overseas are always happy to fly QANTAS on the return fare. As soon as you step on that plane you already feel like you're home,......................................................... well nearly home anyway.

[@adriennehutchinson5947]

My sister lives in Europe. She said every time this ad came on she would cry her eyes out…..

[@alliekargar-bafrani1364]

This was my favourite ad when I was a kid! It makes me cry every time!

[@toniwhiteman5791]

Whenever I'm overseas, Qantas ads always make me cry

[@tracey2565]

I’m an Australian and I remember years ago I was leaving Thailand to come home to Sydney onboard a Qantas plane and as I stepped onto the plane to take our seat a stewardess, seeing my Aussie passport, said to me “welcome home”. My friends and I got all emotional and I’ve never forgotten it.

[@calliestephen]

This ad came out while I (an Australian) lived overseas for over a decade, and I managed to catch it on trips home and ads. It never failed to bring me to tears and still does now, even though I am back home again.

[@carolcarol3938]

Love this ad. Qantas = Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services = an airline. Originally done by the late Peter Allen, Australian songwriter, singer, performer ( married to Liza Minelli for a while) This is like an Aussie anthem. Se beautiful Australian scenery too.

[@rljada]

You know you’re an honorary Aussie now, right 😊🐨

[@resourcedragon]

From Wikipedia: ""I Still Call Australia Home" is a song written and performed by Peter Allen in 1980. In it, Allen sings of Australian expatriates' longing for home." Qantas has used it extensively in their advertising and, as you can see in that version, they've used what is essentially a classical cover. As an Australian I can tell you that it's good to see other places but then you come back here and realise that this really is where you belong, where you are at home. That doesn't mean everything about Australia is perfect. I would argue that as we've slid to the right politically we've also gone downhill in regard to human rights. Our record on the environment has not been great. So it's like we're trashing two of our greatest assets recently, our egalitarianism and our natural environment.

[@jeanwilson717]

One of THE BEST commercials ever produced. Brings a tear to my eye whenever I hear it. Peter Allen wrote such a beautiful ode to his homeland.

[@steverenfrew5223]

We will welcome you any time.Your appreciation for australian music,especially Farnsy and Barnesy,don't go unnoticed😁Good love to you and your family 😁Steve

[@Dr_KAP]

Good luck figuring out all those wires Dominic! Yeh it’s a tv commercial for Qantas. This song was also sung by Hugh Jackman, Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman and Russel Crowe when Oprah Winfrey came to Australia! It’s a song every Aussie knows. First performed and written by Peter Allen in 1980.

[@Notric]

Oh yes, now we need some Peter Allen reactions.

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Oh wow that's amazing I was given this without any context lol

[@greensleeves6683]

@@ThatSingerReactions Yeh gottoo do some peter allen, our Elton john in a way

[@bernadettelanders7306]

@@ThatSingerReactions some people overseas I’ve spoken to think it was written for the commercial. It wasn’t. Peter Allen just wrote what was in his head and heart at the time. I still get teary and emotional every time I hear it and I’m home here in Australia.

[@lydiagriffiths]

“That’s a lot of kids… on a mountain” haha. Makes me tear up every time I hear this song. Gorgeous.

[@AussieGirl235]

My African American friend from Cincinnati came with me to Adelaide and she fell in love with it and with our life, culture, diversity and acceptance. She said it was like I pulled back a curtain and showed her a whole new world and way of life she never could’ve imagined and wanted to move here

[@auntieshan7493]

Goosebumps, every time you come home as an Aussie, I think of this song & it tears me up 🥲🇦🇺

[@amuesli5358]

This song holds a special place for any homesick Australian. Can’t lie, brings me to tears every time.

[@clairebear964]

This song always brings a tear to my eye. Remember being on a Qantas flight as a very young 20 year old coming home from Europe and this song playing as we were landing. The flood of tears! Looking around the plane though I realised I wasn't the only one. That was 21 years ago. Look up the original song by Peter Allen, late, great Australian singer and song writer. Also look up other Qantas ads, nowhere near as great as this one, but still very emotional.

[@catherinehunt7693]

This is Anthem from Qantas differently woke me up after a long long flight ✈️ and when I was flying from Germany 🇩🇪. Back home 🏡 too Australia 🇦🇺 then you knew you’re back home . This song just touch’s our hearts 💕 thank you 🙏 for you’re reaction on this beautiful song which Peter Allan actually had written for another great reaction

[@carolynwhetham9514]

The most iconic QANTAS ad ever. They hit a home run with this

[@62aligirl]

We Australians are sentimental about our major airline. We all love this ad because it reminds us of home when we are away, and arouses gratefulness when we are home. Using this song, a tender love letter to Australia, written by the late great Peter Allen brings a tear to the eye.

[@leahmillar8255]

This is one of the greatest commercials australia has ever produced and no matter where I am in the world this song calls me home

[@jasonlogie3863]

Brother please come to Australia you’d be more than welcome. We’d have our arms open mate. You’d really really enjoy yourself here and your right where a very friendly. You could do a KZbin blog showing us your experience here in the country we call 📱 home. Australia

[@lukebursle6139]

This is without question the greatest ad series in Australia. Spine tingles, hair shoots up on the intro before the choir even starts. Everyone associates Qantas with australia before this ad but cemented after, subconsciously everyone picks Qantas flights over anything else if prices are close.

[@tristabella2297]

My daughter was part of the “Australian girls choir” (the girls singing) and they did the Australian boys choir too. As an Australian this song always fills my heart with love. And yes we are welcoming and loving (most of us) xx

[@breeanaflannery]

Aussie that grew up with this ad, but I’ve been living in the US for 10 years. Don’t often get homesick but it’s guaranteed I will cry every time I see this commercial or hear this song

[@KimT1005]

I really like how you genuinely seem to love our beautiful country, and that you seem to ‘know us’, our way of life, and the kind of people we are, even though you’ve never been here. You really would feel “at home” if you came here. I think “I Still Call Australia Home” should be our nation anthem. I get goosebumps, and a bit teary, every time I hear it, especially when I’m overseas. Thankyou for appreciating this amazing country of ours. 🇦🇺🐨🇦🇺🦘🇦🇺

[@klphotographer]

This ad is like, peak nationalism for Australia. No one can watch this without crying.

[@alisonburton4522]

My son in law was one of these kids! It was an amazing experience for him and this ad always gives me goosebumps.

[@wesstkilda]

“That’s a lot of kids on a mountain”. That’s probably the most insightful comment in this whole clip.

[@julzstock]

Omg ... My son was in the Australian Youth Choir here in Perth ... they recorded a CD here with Russel Morris & Daryl Cotton ... Such a memorable experience for all choir members being featured on a CD with such legendary Aussie artists..☺ Thank you for sharing this... xx

[@minwade5436]

That is the best Qantas commercial ever, based on Peter Allen’s song ”I still call Australia home”. Yes, you would be most welcome to come & visit us. Best wishes from Adelaide; South Australia🇦🇺💐

[@biggyziggy5777]

I am sitting in my lounge room in a tiny country Victorian town and this song makes me cry every time l hear it … Thank you Peter Allen for such a beautiful song !!

[@Exploreyourmind24]

This song just gives me shivers. It makes me homesick when I leave. Such an amazing song.

[@megankeil5228]

It was a commercial and it always made me cry! I still call Australia Home, absolutely beautiful song. I think that was the Australian Children’s Choir

[@lynleygilchrist7703]

I was lucky enough to be one of the Australian Girls Choir choristers lucky enough to record the ad in ‘98 and the re-recording in 2003. One of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever had ❤

[@lifeasrini]

It wasn't an anthem when they wrote it, but it most definitely is now. Makes every Aussie eye tear up, that one 💐❣️🇦🇺

[@SarahNolan-or5xe]

My gosh I love your comments about Australia! I am a proud Aussie, and you are so wonderful about our country.

[@Shaz-jl1on]

I lived in New Zealand for a while but eventually came home to Australia. I've always loved this song, gives me goosebumps everytime I hear it

[@IdonthaveatwittersoFoff.]

I love the way you described our vibe…..it is a big family. We fight. We love. We are always loyal, protective and proud.

[@zeroplanet9]

"I feel like Ill go to Australia and I feel like I'll be at home" You are always welcome mate

[@amandajohnson5221]

Such a tear jerker this song. As an Australian this song brings to my eyes, did when Qantas ran it does now

[@lisawhittaker5680]

That was the Australian Youth Choir ! They are the most fantastic ads. The latest ones for 2022 are even better

[@broniex14]

This is one of the most beautiful odes to Australia and as Qantas is the national airline it really tugs at the heartstrings showing some of the highlights but the childrens choir voices are just angelic and yes it does make me teary when I hear it

[@becmorrow9173]

Thankyou so much for sharing, I’d never seen the full length ad here in Aus, I was so moved, & particularly overwhelmed at the host’s honest reaction KEEP IT UP

[@lsjt8924]

As an Australian who lives in Europe, this song makes me cry every time 😭😭😭 I’m so excited to be moving back home.

[@tristanlyons2883]

This song fills me with emotions every time I hear especially if I’m far from home .

[@neilcampbell3212]

It was a tv commercial ,sung by the national children's choir

[@danielwalker7289]

I’m a 36 yo male from Australia that has lived here my whole life and I cry every time I watch these ads it hits me when it get to the someday we’ll all be together once more verse

[@julesmarwell8023]

you have discovered the spirit of our nation. God bless you

[@chookinathunderstorm3446]

This is a sweet and heart tugging version of the late great composer, singer, dancer and showman Peter Allen. A larger than life super energetic talent. His version of this, his own song, is a real banger as is one of his other hit songs ' I Go To Rio. ' He would always set the audience on fire with his zest for live performance. It was contagious and the audiences loved to join in with his firecracker vibe.

[@kayelle8005]

My other favourite song of his is Tenterfield Saddler

[@susanlisson7066]

This song always gives me goosebumps & makes me feel warm & fuzzy inside. Also “You’re the Voice” by John Farnham ❤️🇦🇺

[@matthall113]

This song always hits my heartstrings. Happy to be back home in oz, its always emotional coming home.