1st time reaction to: Aussie Legend Eric Bogle - The Band Played Waltzing Matilda

[@graemekelly]

Lest We Forget all those lives lost by war. Thank you for your service and sacrifices. God Bless

[@DannyLeeOGT]

❤️☮️🎶

[@ChrisBright-qj6yx]

For a Scotsman to get the Australian reaction to war and express it as as one of us is amazing.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

Truly

[@davidsandz2186]

Eric is an Australian legend who was born and brought up in Scotland......he still has his Scottish accent......I've listened to him sing this song so many times and every time the tears flow........I'm 78 now and lucky that I never had to go to war.......but I've so much respect for those that did have to.......my father's older brother John was killed at Ypres, France in early 1914.......my Uncle Jack fought as a Commando in the Far East during WW2.......my father, too young for WW1 too old to fight in WW2 was a Glasgow Special Policeman during the hell that was the Clydebank Blitz and like my uncle, and so many others, never talked about their experiences afterwards.

[@oglschmitt]

Much respect to your family for their service to their country. 🙏 I am glad that you were able to avoid the horrors of war and keep their memories alive. I apologize for the late response, but thank you so much for watching and commenting! ❤

[@kingdomsupes1]

Another magnificent reaction guys. Your love and respect for this track is so very much appreciated. It is a special one for us and the reverence you give it wonderful. ❤

[@oglschmitt]

Thank you so much @KingdomSupes! This track utterly blew me away. From the beautiful fingerpicked guitar accompaniment, to the understated but overwhelming emotion in Eric's voice, to the complex web of emotional dynamics weaved by the lyrics, I will never treat this son with anything other than reverence! 😢 I was crushed to hear that the guitarist passed away a few years ago. It was an honor for me and Danny to do our small part to keep his and Eric's legacy alive, as they had done for the tired old heroes of forgotten wars.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

Well, I hope you're enjoying it from the couch. I won't tell anyone that you have the day off. I mean that you're sick and you had to take the day off!!!! Your secret is safe with me. This is a secured line.

[@Ranis-o1k]

@@oglschmitt totally agree with OP, and so Beautifully led into by Mr. Wordsmith, perfect So thank you mate, Cheers

[@DannyLeeOGT]

@@Ranis-o1k he shines so bright through his words. It matches the glow he projects to the 🌏 🌏 as well ty for watching

[@mikelogan7259]

Our Grandfather was a vet little brother, he had passed b4 you were born. Beautiful ❤ song

[@karenglenn6707]

This means so much to Australians, this song. We will never forget what they did for this country. Lest We Forget.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

Thank you and It's my honor to be even a small part of what this means. ♥ ♥

[@carolynh8866]

Respect to you both for treating this song with the respect it deserves. Especially in this lead up to ANZAC day. There are not too many families in Australia who didn't have a relative who died or was affected by war one time or another. The upside, is the strong relationship between Australia and New Zealand, who are our brothers/sisters in more than just arms, which was forged during these wars and as a result we have always support each other..as brothers and sisters

[@DannyLeeOGT]

Thank you we're definitely gonna do John Farnham & Jimmy Barnes - When The War Is Over Redgum - I Was Only 19 (A Walk in the Light Green

[@its_Today_]

@@DannyLeeOGT 🤗❤️🥳 I adore all 3 versions, the duet, and Jimmy and John each doing it solo Maybe some time in the future you might check them all out Best vid of John is when John’s wearing a white shirt Best vid of Jimmy/Chisels is Ringside 2003 We’re here for it lol

[@its_Today_]

What do you reckon @Carolyn, thought I better double check whether you think white shirt vid of John’s or the later version? You and Dr Kap are the source of final knowledge on the boys (you - John, Kappy -Jimmy) here, hell there may even be another that I don’t know about! 😅🤣

[@DannyLeeOGT]

I'm doing Johns version

[@carolynh8866]

@@its_Today_ the 2003 version of When the War is over is most peoples favourite but my favourite is from 1987 off the Whispering Jack DVD. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3msonydmtNjqK8

[@ChrisBright-qj6yx]

Knowing about my father's upbringing (by his father, aWW1 vet) and my father's way of parenting us through the 70's and 80's has a continuing legacy even today. We are now more than a century beyond WW1 and the whispers of the past can still be heard and felt

[@oglschmitt]

Beautifully said. 😢 Much respect to your family for their service. ❤

[@parvels9573]

As an ex serving solider in the Australian Military, thank you for your reacsion and showing the respect and buy removing your cap. Thank you

[@DannyLeeOGT]

Well, how will kindly take her thank you. But thank you, should Go to you. The only war I've ever went through is inside my own head. And just think, after the war was over, they had their own war inside of their own hand, after being there physically. Make some of our gripes and complain is very, petty. I for one thank you all for what you did. For us all no matter what continent we live on.

[@nevyn_karres]

Thanks mate, we are all in this together, by ourselves.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

That is such an accurate description in such few words. That's beautiful. I'm going to use that from time to time. That's OKAY. If that's OKAY. It just very much illustrates the sadness yet profoundness and pride. Love anguish despair hope that kind of sums it up all up right there.

[@nevyn_karres]

@@DannyLeeOGT Oh I absorbed that quote as my own from someone else who said it before me - the truth is not proprietary information :) It is a really good quote, it reflects our collective society whilst also reminding us that our journey through life is very personal. Thanks for your reaction vid.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

@@nevyn_karres your very welcome but its my honor

[@narellesmith7932]

I cry every time I hear this 😢 I ask what are they marching for ….

[@DannyLeeOGT]

That was a very powerful line. I was gonna wait till this evening when it would be more convenient for the Aussie people. But Anzac Day is coming up quick. And I wasn't sure this song went along with it. Now I know. So I thought I'd get this out to the people now. As we are going to do when the war is over. And battle scars on the 25th

[@oglschmitt]

It's an emotionally crushing song. I cannot ever presume to speak for them, but I believe they are marching to honor their fallen comrades. They are marching in memory of a dream of a safe, free, united world. They are marching to show that they did not endure all of those horrors in vain.

[@carolynh8866]

​@@DannyLeeOGT when the war is over is also a powerful song. Especially John Farnhams version. Although the original version is by Cold Chisel and that is also amazing.

[@ChrisL4034]

Thanks for the heartfelt reaction. FYI. Guy Sebastians 'Battlescars' is about broken relationships and not war. If you want to do something truly unique to the ANZACS, try 'I was only 19' by Redgum. This song was based on the Vietnam war. Just as heartfelt and heartbreaking as Erics song.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

WOW TY that FYI is so greatly appreciated ♥ ♥ So I did them backwards OK. Yeah, I knew one was just a song. That she wanted me to react to. And the other was about war. How to sing battle scars and assumed that was the war zone and the. Dancing or Waltzing, was just the song.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

IS this the correct version kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3inma2MnpaVp7c

[@oglschmitt]

Thank YOU for watching and for your suggestion ma'am! ❤ This was truly an amazing experience, so I can't wait to hear the other songs!

[@DannyLeeOGT]

@@oglschmitt Yeah, I got the songs backwards my friend.

[@ChrisL4034]

@Danny Lee OGT yes thats the song. Its got footage shot in Vietnam during the time of the war. I've always found this song far more relevant simply because the war was my generation and claimed the life of my eldest brother and the emotional wellbeing of my second eldest brother who did two tours in Vietnam after Ron my older brother was killed by a landmine 6 weeks before he was due to return home. Many others lost loved ones in this war also.

[@christinecoombs3536]

Eric Bogle also wrote and performed the hit song “ Whiter Shade of Pale”. ☺️

[@davemcdonald10]

This Song always hits the heart strings

[@DannyLeeOGT]

Yes most good songs do tug on our heartstrings that's what makes them beautiful right even if the subject matter is sad ❤️

[@maryhanrahan]

Have heard this many times over the years around ANZAC Day and still always get emotional

[@DannyLeeOGT]

Yeah, this is a real song. And by that, I mean really real. Punches you in the gut.

[@ant13665]

an honest appraisal. at least he didn't cry, like i always do.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

Don't worry, crying can be therapeutic too!

[@personofearth5076]

You know there was another channel who had me in tears with his reaction to this song but I have to say that I'm so impressed with you two men as well. You read it like a book and I could see the emotions that you attached to this song, you fully understood. It's simply amazing to me when I see humans who have real feelings, honest feelings. The comment in the end about the Government creating wars, making us fight them and then taking credit, is totally "spot on". I'm 65 now so I was too young for war but I remember growing up and seeing men who were missing a leg and the leg of their pants would be folded up. We didn't have the technology that we have these days so they spent their lived walking with crutches. I'm sure that Americans also witnessed this. Thank you for being real, honourable and respectful. God bless you two.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

Thank you so much. That means the world to us ❤️✌️

[@DannyLeeOGT]

Thank you for your service 🙏

[@jamussmyth1612]

Great reaction. Well said guys.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

I truly am still moved and humbled by this! TY

[@oglschmitt]

Much appreciated! 🙂 This was such a beautifully written song.

[@ChrisBright-qj6yx]

Excellent grasp of our history and national identity, not just a protest song but a picture in time

[@DannyLeeOGT]

This was a powerful song and I'll never forget it

[@ChrisBright-qj6yx]

These guys are not trying out for Idol or The Voice, it's storytelling about a significant historical time in the clearest way.

[@oglschmitt]

💯 There is a humanity and reality in Eric's voice that you just can't get when you are trying to show off your pipes to impress judges. I have nothing against the contestants of these shows, they are pursuing dream, but the shows themselves have not been a positive contribution to artistic culture. In my opinion.

[@scomti7057]

Very heartfelt song! Thank you for your appreciation for this song. Great reactions!

[@DannyLeeOGT]

Hey, did I not just talk to you. 😂 Hey, there's nothing better than looking up and seeing someone new to the channel. Well, there is one thing better. Looking at the next comment on a different video and seeing the same person. This makes me smile. This makes my heart warm and my soul shine.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

So now I'm about the song. Yes, I was getting this mixed up with battle scars, which I will do after Anzac Day. So I thought this was a easygoing song about a relationship. So it was a gut punch, for sure. I was just at a loss for any type of analysis. But I think that's the point of the song. So if that's it, I relayed that well.

[@venderstrat]

Thanks. I needed a good cry.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

Some weeks, I cry every day. Some weeks I don't cry at all. When I feel tears coming my eyes, I embrace it, and I cry. This is definitely one of those occasions. I think I cried during this reaction. Ain't it funny how war usually stems from the beautiful things in life? Love, brothership, camaraderie. The enjoyment of the land of the Earth. How the animals they eat each other as far as the food chain goes. But when they're not hungry, they all get along. Yet we are so much smarter than they are, we think, And to me, maybe that's her problem we think. Much no, I don't feel enough. A general who lost four sons in one of these wars might not send any more soldiers overseas. I'm just gonna leave it there.

[@malcolmrayner3480]

Green Fields of France/No man's Land by Eric Bogle is another war song and I was only 19 by Redgum is another. Great reaction

[@DannyLeeOGT]

thank you so much

[@oglschmitt]

Thank you for watching! I am certainly interested in hearing more of Eric's work. 👍

[@malcolmrayner3480]

@@oglschmitt He has a large body of work Now Im Easy is a good one to listen to

[@jacquimott386]

We have Remembrance Day (memorial day) where we have a minute of silence at 11am. ANZAC day is extremely special. It’s a holiday and, until recently shops didn’t open until after 12:00. There are still many businesses that the only days they close are Christmas Day, Good Friday and AZAC day morning. I could be wrong, but I think we (with New Zeland) are probably the only countries that commemorate a lost battle.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

Well, speaking from only an American standpoint, which is all I can, because this is where I was born. I am American, but I am not a part of the American political party. Left or right, I try to get a straight. Seems like common sense to me. But yes, Anzac Day is beyond. Comprehension for me at first. So comprehensible that it's amazingly beautiful sad and inspiring all together. And I do agree. I have done a lot of video since this one. So forgive me, but I believe I say in this video that. You guys celebrate. And commemorate your soldiers more than we do, or ever have. And yet, you were put on the front lines while the Americans stood in the back So humble is not a powerful enough word to describe how I feel about the Aussie people. Which I have labeled,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, The AussieArmy Thank you for your comment, for your time, for your passion, for your good motion. That was supposed to say devotion. But I'm gonna leave good motion 'cause it's funny. LOL Mental health is real. And so are the Australian people. Because y'all are mental and real. And only somebody who understands Aussies as best as I can for American could say that and you get it!!!! Craziest damn bunch of great people I've ever seen. And that's what I love about you all You laugh it off when it's hard. So you don't have to cry about it later. I love that. And you do not get defensive and. And go on the offensive when someone says something that is true. Because the truth hurts But it is necessary. OK, enough philosophy Much love. Peace.

[@ChrisBright-qj6yx]

My grandfather (Harold Griffin Lawson) served in WW1, 1st Light Horse in Palestine. Was there to ride into Damascus after the charge at Beersheba. My dad is still alive and has self published a book about his fathers experiences, using grandfathers diary entries at the time. Diary and other artefacts have been donated to the Australian War Remorial for future generations to appreciate. This music is not a celebration or glorification of war, it's a commemoration of the sacrifice so many young Australian sons made for our lifestyle today.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

That is an amazing way to Honor and highlight the will, fortitude and HEART your Grandfather displayed in such a hellish place. Also shows the sadness, anger and heartbreak of war. Much respect to all 3 generations!

[@oglschmitt]

Thank you for all of your comments, sir. 🤝 We're glad you got so much out of the video. Is there any place that I could purchase a copy of your father's book? I have always been fascinated and moved by war stories.

[@karlennis3642]

Sir... Couple things... The Respect you showed (especially when you removed ya cap) is greatly appreciated. Next, if u like, research 'Ataturk's words to Anzac Mothers'..... For a country invaded,they go beyond in Friendship with us down here! 🇳🇿🇦🇺 PS... Loving the rabbit hole you are enjoying atm. Bless ya! an' ya Fam! 13:03

[@karlennis3642]

Sooo,,,just finished your reaction... From a military family I have a feeling you will revisit this song on the 25th next year... Another Heart "Lest We Forget" Remembering... Much 🇦🇺🇳🇿❤.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

I have a feeling that you're feeling is correct. I have learned so much from the Australian people. I don't think I have also Help the view of the Australian people that I know closely now understand. Understand the. Inward looking part of America. Because I think that is confused. And why I use the word confused is because we are confused, or we are. And we're looking on purpose with. Inward because we are not united. Yes, this is apparent in our states, having lines. And then within our states, we have wines that are called counties. They all have different views and rules from each other. Plus, our government is 1 sided and the other side. So two faced. I am an American, but I am not a part of the American system. Love you. Thank you for your comment.

[@susanpatterson5412]

Today ANZAC Day- a profound Day of serious commemoration for all the dead and wounded in every war, every time. "They turned their faces all away"... Today we gathered at dawn to remember them.

[@kirkgannaway5098]

PTSD is covered in, 'I Was Only 19' ( Redgum) and 'Khe Sanh' (Cold Chisel)

[@DannyLeeOGT]

Yes, it was supposed to premiere at 911 your time. I had some technical difficulties so. It will be premiering at 11:11 now. But yes, PTSD is definitely mentioned.

[@katepearse4784]

This has to be the most powerful war song ever - and as a proud Kiwi I still honour our war veterans every ANZAC Day.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

I agree, this war song has so much power that it could probably start a revolution! But on a serious note, it's great to hear that you're proud to be a Kiwi and honor our war veterans. They truly deserve our appreciation.

[@scottbradly1990]

Thank you 🇦🇺

[@saltyaussie7702]

Nothing worse than burying your brother's 🙏

[@oglschmitt]

I cannot even imagine . . .. I apologize for the late response. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

[@personofearth5076]

The Australian soldiers in WWI apparently saved part of France and in one of the French schools to this very day there is a sign that reads "NEVER FORGET THE AUSTRALIANS". However, to add to that I want to remind the world that we were not alone in this and by our sides were the New Zealanders hence why we are called the ANZAC's. To them I want to say this: I love you brother.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

I do have a small portion of Kiwis on the channel I know a few personally. You see, I've got friends in Brisbane. I've got friends in Perth, got friends over there on the Little Rock of Kiwi. I'm going to bring out in the middle of the Outback. He's missing literally. or at least maybe he wants to be. I miss him dearly. He sent me some Tim Tams. I've been through friends of Sydney. I've got a friend in London. One in the Philippines. And one young lady in Norway. And those are people I've made personal friends with who I connect with every day. Then have my phone number. So my friend, this means a lot to me. You going through all these older videos? No doubt the quality is terrible. But what's in the videos is what it quality is. It shows our growth. It reminds us of a simpler time of a harder time. to a very small degree. What these soldiers go through. I also know why they sit on the porch and watch the parade And do not feel like participating in it and do not want to. And some wish it didn't even happen. I also know that only about half of Australia really celebrates Australia Day. as this is day. the Aboriginals hate the most. which is celebrated. I know the dark side of your culture as well. But that just makes you understand why you guys have such camaraderie. Brotherhood and loyalty. Why you're so proud of your little rock. Let you live on. and how much you've done for America. And now you won't. It's for America to look over there every now and then and recognize you.

[@personofearth5076]

@@DannyLeeOGT What a beautifully written response Danny, I can see why you have friends all over the world.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

@@personofearth5076 So sometimes I get excited and being as I have no teeth. the talk to text, which I should not do all the time, but we do try to respond to every single person that ever leaves a comment on the channel. And one day this may become an impossible task. And I guess I'll have to reconfigure things then. But what I meant to say is a lot of that makes sense because it didn't catch on to what I was saying. The channel MVP or I guess really the first person I connected with personally whom I still do. Jennifer Anderson. I would talk to her a lot, you know, personally just about things I didn't quite understand. And she helped me to understand the culture quite a bit. At least the things that I asked. that may have seemed rude to someone who didn't know that I was just curious. Like the fact that I asked her why do Australians put the word Aussie in front of everything? And when I did the reaction to Footy. everybody in the comments wanted to tell me how they're the first people that had this game. I was thinking to myself, why does that really matter? I mean, I didn't really say that you didn't or, you know, I just didn't make sense to me. Why? They're so passionate about where it came from. And once she gave me one little. analogy, I guess you say. she says kind of like somebody that lives alone on a street. That's. a couple miles away from where everybody hangs out that lives near each other. And that one person is just like, hey, look over here at me. I'm here too. Well, that made me understand it. She did not say it no more. I got it. So now I'm at peace with that. And we still don't make enough money each month to cover the cost of what it takes to run the channel. But we're getting close. And monetary value is great. But the things that people have sent me through the mail. Like I have a little mustang car here. There's probably a $5 $10 car. But my buddy from the Philippines sent it to me because he noticed that I loved Mustangs. And I bet it cost. I don't know how much it cost really to send this car all the way from the Philippines to North Carolina. But I know it wasn't cheap. and my friend because I love Hank Williams junior so much. He sent me the first edition autobiography. Living proof. because Hank Williams junior's father was the iconic Hank Williams senior. And then I found out after I received it that it's like a $400 book. And what I was talking about in the middle of Australia is where my friend Michael, who is still a channel member. and he's still a patron. And me and him and Greg used to connect all the time and watch stuff together and I'd share my screen and he would show me kangaroos outside of his house. But he's went silent, and I don't know why. I know his mental health Wasn't good And the story about him is one of the most touching on the channel. If you'll watch the lose yourself with Kasey Chambers It will tell you the story of how his daughters played Eminem and he broke the CD. Then he went back because it tore their relationship apart and got it. But well, that's when he found out it was broken. And when I got an email from him to do the Casey Chambers, I just thought he was another one of my Subs. cause it had been requested a lot and I hadn't got to it yet. I'll come to find out he didn't know anything about reaction channels at all that he had been emailing everybody that he could. And I was the first person to answer him. And I did it that day cause when he told me that story about his daughters, I felt, no, I don't know if I should say obligated, but my heart told me to go on and do it. So I did. that blew him away. I mean, to me, it was just a good deed. to him, it was a literal life saving deed. So that's why I'm so intense. worried about him. I would give my left arm to be able to go over there and see if he was OK. But I don't know. Anyway, how in the most will go a crowd time I'll have all time. I get angry a lot. Mental health is terrible, but. through the band tool. I have learned to embrace my emotions as they happen and not part of them up her. Try to push them down. cause then they may come out in a way that's greatly unanticipated and may take them out on someone who didn't deserve it. And ruin a relationship. So that's what's so important to me. And it humbles me when people like you find the channel and with them videos or such bad quality. They still watch them. I have some people that watch every kind of different music on the channel. And I know they don't like all the different stuff but they do it anyway. I beg them not to. I'm like look if you don't listen to this kind of stuff then don't watch them all. And then they say, well, I don't like some of them, but I've found pans and songs that I love now that I never would have. So that touched my heart as well.

[@personofearth5076]

@@DannyLeeOGT I'm sorry brother life can be really crappy at times. You sound like an amazing bloke. I wish the world for you.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

@@personofearth5076 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp_FoGiHr8-Sgbc That is the video

[@winsomeblandford1076]

It is a real story. Hard to listen to. We will remember them . Thank you ANZACs

[@terryjohinke8065]

Eric lives 10 miles nort of me. I know him ( as I am a musician). He writes great songs.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

He is an Inspiration for song writers everywhere. His story telling qualities are off the chart as well

[@peterfromgw4615]

Thursday will be yet another commeration of ANZAC Day….. I will be remembering my family members who were part of Australia’s military over the years. Lest we forget. Grüße aus Australien.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

I have a few things planned for this Anzac day as well.

[@EL_Duderino68]

Mate you take care.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

❤️🎸☮️

[@fiona2228]

Just came across. Sunday evening. Tuesday is ANZAC day. Timing.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

Yes, you're 100% right. That's why I'm so late getting back to you right now. I have a lot of editing to do, and we were going to have two premieres coming tomorrow. On your time, I have to do a little figuring on that. Cause it's gonna be like two and 5:00 AM for us. But it's well worth it. Australians well worth it. The people have been so good to us and so humble. And honestly, this day has become important to me as well. Emotionally, So I hope you'll be there. Thank you for your time to comment, your time to watch the video and your time in general, because it's one of the most valuable things we have. And the one thing we can never get back. Much love to the Aussies.

[@philliphamilton4782]

Some great facts about the mighty Anzacs they were the first to stop Germany in the tracks in africa in a small town called tabruk the German called us rats and instead of being insulted we wore it with pride! Later the german general Rommel was quoted saying if i had to storm hell id use the Australians to take it and the new Zealanders to hold it! ❤

[@DannyLeeOGT]

I appreciate you sharing these incredible facts about the Anzacs. It's important to remember and honor their contributions to history. Thank you for reminding us of their bravery!

[@ant13665]

tobruk

[@reddevil3387]

If you can listen to this song without crying,you're a better man than I am Gunga Din.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

I can't

[@simon_wiggle_fan]

The Australian children's music group, the Wiggles did a beautiful version of this song last year for ANZAC Day, but you should listen to their song of the Irish lullaby, Castle Of Dromore. While they are aimed toward preschool/kindergarten, they do some Scottish/Irish folk songs. They're celebrating 30 years this year, Castle Of Dromore would be a good honor to their success, it's a very pretty song so consider it.

[@petermcculloch4933]

My brother in law served in Vietnam.When he was discharged, they flew him into Sydney at 2.00 a.m. and he had to wait in the passenger lounge, until he was able to board a flight to the west of the state, the following morning.Now he has Parkinson's Disease and apparently, Vietnam veterans are 9% more likely to to get Parkinson's than other Australians.Something to do with toxic substances they were exposed to while on active service.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

Yes, I've heard the agent orange done this. Not sure if I spelt that right. Nothing but positive vibes &my honorable thank you goes out to your brother n law.

[@susanpatterson5412]

The incredible poignancy of being carried down the gangplank because you've no legs.....

[@oglschmitt]

Yeah, that was heartbreaking. As a guy who loves to walk, this did hit me pretty hard. The lyrics here are utterly amazing! Thank you for watching Susan! 🤝

[@petefluffy7420]

I adore watching people congratulating themselves.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

Thank you very much for your time and your comment.

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

My grandfather was a bullock driver in ww1, thrown into a puddle of mud by a shell in the back, the guys were sure he was dead. He came back feeble, became more doubled over down the years, died young.

[@oglschmitt]

It is utterly amazing that he survived! 🤯 That is such a tragic story. You and your grandfather have both my sympathy and my respect.

[@Sandgroper_54]

The battle for Gallipoli went on for 8 months and lost just over 8000 troops, the youngest being only 14 years & 9 months. The young bloke lied to get into the army to go away and fight: there were no conscripts, unlike the Vietnam war that Aussies fought in too. Something else to listen to about Aussie troops in Vietnam. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3inma2MnpaVp7c

[@DannyLeeOGT]

Thank you so much for your comment. War is such a sad thing. We did do that on Anzac day. I was only 19. Again. Thank you for the time and the context. 8000 troops is so sad.

[@davidparris7167]

This poignant song certainly supersedes the mundane excitement of playing video games by replacing the notion of immortality and the joys of never-ending digital slaughter with the reality that a man of a certain age at a certain time could participate in the lottery of life or death by storming a beach, lying low in a fox hole, charging with fixed bayonet up a steep hill or being ambushed in a ravine. There are no John Wayne celluloid heroes here, only men doing their duty and hoping to stay alive, repeating over and over again the same actions until injury or death or an almost unthinkable victory rescues them from the nightmare. This lyrical ode to duty, sacrifice, courage, horror, madness and to eventual wisdom that says only the dead have peace and for the living a never-ending dread. War is madness dressed up as glory.......the politicians have no clothes.

[@oglschmitt]

Very well written my friend, and very true. This song hit me hard because of the unflinching reality in its depiction of war. Thank you for watching and for this beautiful comment. 🤝

[@DannyLeeOGT]

I appreciate your insightful comment. It's amazing how this song captures the essence of war and the sacrifices made by those involved. It's a powerful reminder of the reality behind the games we play. Or the games that the governments play with us is a better way to say it. I have. many, many anti war rants on this channel. None of them are worded quite as well as this comment. Thank you very much.

[@adellesmith5412]

john farnham also sings when war over

[@oglschmitt]

❤That is another incredibly moving song. John's vocals on it are amazing! We have also reacted to that song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inm1q3Rrid6hjrs

[@DannyLeeOGT]

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[@its_Today_]

Oh My God! Thank You Both So Much for Doing this!!!! Speechless.. Goosebumps and tears here, goosebumps and so many tears.. From the introduction by Sir Wordsmith Through to Your heartfelt gesture of just removing your cap, Thank You Both ❤️❤️ I’m blown away So beautifully done.. you Danny, just an amazing depth of Heart shining, beautiful soul mate And Sir Wordsmith, somehow giving that a voice, that line of ‘they took his life yet left me alive, floored me You guys are fantastic together Sending Love Love Love from Oz 🤗😘 Thank you both, that’s really all I can say xx

[@r.g.1409]

So many thanks Danny. Allow me to say I have watched many a reaction from elsewhere, on this song and let it be known you are the very first to really undestand the significance of the song and lyrics. You have read between the lines and found the truth. I am a Australian Veteran and almost 76 years old. A veteran of the Malaysian Emergency and then many years back and forth to Vietnam. I do not subscribe to war, yet someone has to do something in order to bring about peace and democracy. Eric Bogle tells it as it is. His song is not about the glory of war. It's all about the individual, the soldier returning home and totally forsaken by all those that sent him there to fight and to be lucky enough to come home, yet discovering he is no longer welcome in his own country and treated as persona-non-grata. Go back to WW1 and then move onward to 2023 and nothing has changed for returning Veterans for theyh are still burried under the carpet. Oh yes! the population in general are happy for us to go do what they won't do and maybe once or twice a year on given Commeration day to show respect and say thank you, that is where it ends. Again, my thanks for your understanding. Ross.

[@oglschmitt]

@@r.g.1409 There is no glory in war. As you said though, sometimes war is a necessary evil. It is unfortunate that the people with the courage to step up are so quickly forsaken by those who benefit the most from their sacrifice. The writing in this song is amazing and really shows the emotional journey of the soldier, which, unfortunately frequently does not have a happy ending. Thank you for your support, and especially for your service. 🙏