American Reacts to I Still Call Australia Home

[@kashbrown14]

I am an Indigenous Australian and am so incredibly proud to live in Australia! We have such an amazing country and the Australian and aboriginal people are just the best. I feel very blessed!

[@caramelkoala2126]

Definitely agree with you

[@jeremykothe2847]

We (the western Aussies, I'm 4th-gen from Europe) have done so many bad things to our native Australians. The worst was many years ago, but we all know it still continues. /salute you for staying positive. You have so much to be proud of! Keep that chin up!

[@76wallabyfan]

Me too

[@KoreyByrne]

What country do you live in? Australia is loaded with racists, aboriginals with dark skin are treated like garbage. And the country has gone backwards 50 years during our last government. Australia for the last 10 years has been all about the rich only.

[@lozyplayz902]

I’m also Aboriginal

[@fredthedodo]

Ok I’m Italian, I don’t know how I came here and I have nothing to do with Australia, never been there, but I’M CRYING LIKE A KID. Why doesn’t anyone know this song in Italy?? Wtf it’s amazing! Cheers to Australia!! 🇦🇺

[@Friendship1nmillion]

Yeah . My dad took me on a once in a lifetime trip to Rome 🏟⚔️🍝 , having stayed with him for most of my holiday in Norway and Sweden ( with his side of the family ) before heading back to Sydney🇦🇺 . I'm sure we're 💯% in agreement that the late great Peter Allen ( who was the songwriter for this song ) was an excellent songwriter . IF every country on earth had their national anthem ( this isn't officially Australia's national anthem sadly by the way ) written by somebody as talented in songwriting as him - then we'd ALL emphasise with each-other's culture and people . Second best option for Australia to get a new anthem with this feeling when it becomes a Republic is it written by singer songwriter John Farnham . ♑️✍️

[@bridgey968]

Come and visit 🇦🇺

[@rossrose1534]

The song is especially for Australia and it was done for QANTAS the Australian Airline. We see it on advertisement here in Australia on TV from time to time 🇦🇺

[@LauraParadis594]

Welcome to visit 🇦🇺

[@lilmissenigma]

@@Friendship1nmillionhow cool would it be for John Farnham to sing our anthem.

[@jacksparrow-yd4ei]

As a proud Aussie I tear up everytime I hear this song. Originally written and performed by an expat Aussie Peter Allen. An amazing and perpetual legacy. Thanks Peter for putting into words and music what every true Aussie, regardless of ethnicity, feels about being part of this wonderful and unique country. RIP Peter Allen. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@jasoncoleman3611]

I'm an Aussie and you hit the nail on the head. This song rivals our national anthem. Every true Aussie will feel their soul glow hearing this song.

[@jamesbanfield8266]

My daughter was in the Australian Children's Choir....On returning home from a European Tour.....The kids sang that song in three part harmony....As they were landing the passengers gave them a standing ovation and the plane did another circle to allow the passengers to applause and sit down....The Cabin Crew and Captain applauded them as they disembarked as a well

[@theaakacrochetbeast]

OH wow that is wonderful what and experience :)

[@karenstrong8887]

James, my daughter got an invitation to join the Victorian State Children’s Choir and the Australian Children’s Choir in the same week. She told me to tell them she was busy at school and I was a bit disappointed but it was always her choice. She already belonged to The Australian Broadway Chorus world touring group in Triple Threat. She wouldn’t go with them either. She did perform with them in Australia. She was such a serious soul who always put school first. I wish she had taught the others to be like her. If I had been asked as child to sing and travel I would have gone but I can’t sing. Your daughter was lucky to have that experience.

[@jamesbanfield8266]

@@karenstrong8887 My daughter spent 7 Years from 11 to 18....In that time she travelled to 5 Countries in Europe, China, and New Zealand all before she was Eighteen....Including singing High Mass at The Cathedral of Vienna with the Vienna Boys... And rehearsing in a room Mozart used to write...

[@Tully_23_32]

@@karenstrong8887 Ur daughter sounds like an extremely mature young lady. I coach/mentor kids between the ages of 12-18 for their national umpiring badges in my association on the NSW Centy Coast. I tell each & everyone of them that joins my program that #1 school is most important & always comes first #2 work always comes next #3 umpiring comes last. Umpiring will always be around & there's no set age limit to get ur national badge, whether ur 12 or 112 years old, school won't be & work is important for social skills but also for a little bit of money. They always think they let me down when they ring me to say they are unavailable at a certain time & apologise profusely, i never allow them to apologise, it's just netball, a social fun comp every Saturday (altho some teams play like they are playing for Straya 🙄). In saying that, the advice i give the kids in year 10, year 11 & year 12 with their HSC studies is that they just can't study 24/7, they need an outlet otherwise the stress will become to enormous on their little shoulders. Ur daughters outlet for singing is perfect as she has something else to concentrate on at that time & not worrying about missing out on studying

[@lissylou7773]

That is wonderful

[@nicholashiggins1645]

As a proud Australian. Doesn’t matter where in the world I am, this song always makes me homesick. Was written by an amazing Australian by the name of Peter Allen.

[@cbisme6414]

It's rare for an Aussie not to be mover to tears and an overwhelming love of home. This beautiful, big, wide, brown land is in every pore. She consumes you. Her magic is undeniable. She is so wild and beautiful. No matter where we are, here or away across the world, she has us in her grip, and there is nothing, absolutely nothing, that can beat heading home. Ian, you'll see, and when you leave, a part of you will always be here. Her pull is powerful.

[@mella8298]

So accurate and beautifully put. I miss her, living over here in the UK. Makes me want to come home immediately. ❤

[@classyasphuck]

Yeah but I've never cried to this song but, cmon. Go quantas

[@thecreightonfamily]

As a proud aboriginal woman, I loved seeing you show so much emotion to this of our beautiful land

[@glenchapman3899]

Well it has taken us long enough but the rest of us new comers are starting to see what you see in this land of ours.

[@thecreightonfamily]

@@glenchapman3899 there is alot of history and things that will probably never be able to be shown or told, as it's due to respect to our elders. 🖤 But I'm so glad some people are starting to realise how beautiful this land really is

[@glenchapman3899]

@@thecreightonfamily completely understand. We have about 50,000 years of catching up to do. It's going to take a while lol

[@thecreightonfamily]

@@glenchapman3899 ahahah totally agree

[@eddykate3700]

@@thecreightonfamily I was born in Australia but I never felt the connection to country that exists here until I visited Uluru in 1974, when I was 15. I think it pulls us all together regardless of our origins, and is the true source of our "Aussie Spirit." In 1993, the International Year of the World's Indigenous People, I attended an International Midwives Conference in Adelaide. Two aboriginal women travelled from near the Alice to share with the females at the conference some of their women's business relating to birth. It was one of the most empowering moments of my life. I still feel tearful and honoured that they shared part of their story with us as midwives.

[@danielkomarov5086]

The song was written by Peter Allen and was inspired by feeling homesick when touring and longing to be back in Australia. It never made me feel emotional until I went overseas for the first time and I heard it at Narita airport in Tokyo of all places and I finally understood. Thanks for sharing this! 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@sarahtodd6050]

I was the same. I spent 3 months in the states working in a summer camp. Arriving in LA from the mid west and seeing the planes with the kangaroo on the tail had me in tears as I was on my way home.

[@loverlyme]

I think that going away from 'home' will always make us reflect on what we miss the most from that home. I'm sure it's a great inspiration for poets and musicians and artists and more. And I love the original version by Peter Allen. I think I saw him and Olivia do a duet of it once. Or maybe that's Tenterfield Saddler. Off to look them up now...

[@spranpsr]

Same here. When you hear it. 🇦🇺

[@Auron710]

I feel the same as a brit. I am not patriotic at all tbh, but when I was also abroad in japan for a long time first i start to miss food etc and silly things like that but eventually I see some vlogger or something walking around british pubs and countryside and small towns and i just miss it lol. I don't even think the uk is the best place or anything but i think part of your heart and culture is always tied to your country and more specifically hometown.

[@kermitHSHS]

i felt the same way when I lived overseas for many years. Also when going on a business trip , getting into a qantas plane on the return flight and taking my seat - they would play this song and i was already home.

[@rachelknight6028]

This beautiful song NEVER fails to make me cry. When us Aussies hear this, we start to swell with pride and a few tears come to our eyes. So proud to be Australian! 🇦🇺🇦🇺❤

[@distant_sounds]

The first time I heard this living here in the US (I'm from Sydney) it really choked me up. I miss Australia a lot but I'm here in California now. I met my now wife way back in 2002, online. We remained friends for 10 years and I visited the US in 2012. We really clicked not long after meeting and fell in love and got married. "But no matter how far or how wide I roam, I still call Australia home." Those lyrics are always how I'll feel. I'll always be an Aussie no matter where I drop my swag.

[@IWrocker]

That’s excellent mate 👍

[@nelsondawson9706]

Once an Aussie always an Aussie mate

[@Peajay007]

we're all still here. and you can come home whenever you want ❤

[@distant_sounds]

@@Peajay007 My wife, she's a born and bred American, told me early on, "Never lose your accent." It meant a lot to me when she said that. I've been here 10 years now and new people I meet know my accent is different straight away which is always good to know.

[@Peajay007]

I remember hearing it at LAX when i was on my way home from 3 months working in Seattle, I felt so excited. I was 18 and my very first solo trip. It was my first Taste of home!

[@seymore1532]

Proud to be an Aussie, there's no place on earth like Australia! 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@bushranger51]

Same here and I couldn't agree more, there IS no place like Australia.

[@zombie-xj7gc]

But every thing is poisonous

[@MichaelSmithAU]

@@zombie-xj7gc We don't bother them and they don't bother us. Plenty of space 😂

[@nipponsuxs]

@@zombie-xj7gc keeps out the weaklings

[@Feral611]

1 million percent, being an Aussie is like winning the life lotto.

[@mickeydooley2230]

Being in the Navy and out of all the countries ive been to, ive never felt more welcomed as an American than Australia....such a beautiful place

[@devonbradley4372]

I'm so glad we made you feel so welcomed, Mickey. Thank you for your kind words.

[@julzhunt7790]

Glad you felt welcomed. Ain’t we lucky to live in Australia.

[@scottbrown7073]

My grandfather was in the navy, and he told me two very moving story's while aboard the HMAS Melbourne R21 One story was during a mid sea collision with a us destroyer ultimately cutting it in half and sinking it within seconds several Australians jumped into the water to help the men still on the aft of the ship. And one American came up to granddad's mate hugged him and said "You are fucking mad, but we owe you one" And the other one was during training runs he got to meet the crew from the USS Canberra a Baltimore class cruiser (edit, that was the WW2 fitting it was during granddads service called a Boston class missile cruiser, learn something new every day haha. Was refitted in the 50s ) that was renamed after our capital ship that you guys had to scuttle at savo island after taking heavy damages And as he said the relationship between the Australian and american navy is that close that the crews just mingle as one and other then the accents you wouldn't know who was who 🤣

[@waynerichardaves5375]

Thanks for your service mate

[@vinboxshall3015]

Thank you for your service Mickey glad you got to see the place i am proud to call home..

[@lishaboo1276]

Just became an Aussie citizen a month ago, and they played this during the ceremony. I tried so hard not to tear up. I have always loved this country, loved the culture, and loved the people. Definitely proud to call Australia home. Another great song, “I Am Australian” by The Seekers.

[@romy4858]

Welcome home.

[@ermesdistefano5322]

What country are you from originally? Just wondering.

[@lisajay9512]

Congratulations on gaining citizenship. Welcome to the club. 🇦🇺🇦🇺😉

[@cobalong]

Great to have you as one of us! 😀

[@lishaboo1276]

@@ermesdistefano5322 Originally from the US. I honestly feel so much more at home here in Australia. I miss family and friends, Australia is my home now.

[@davidhaynes8745]

Wow - Ian - seeing you get emotional over this proves how powerful the imagery and sentiment behind this wonderful advert is. There is NOTHING in the world that moves a lot of Australians more than, after an epic holiday or being away from home for work, getting on a plane for the journey home. If the flight is with Qantas and you hear all the Australian accents after not hearing them for many weeks or months - that's extra special too. Your emotion made me emotional. Hope you and your family can get here in the future.

[@EliasOda]

Thanks Ian for playing that. That song is iconic too all is Susie's Mate. It's always a pleasure hearing that. I also have my Australian flag waving in the wind while my neighbours compliment how great it is to see the Australian flag. I love it.

[@shaz464]

This song was written quite a while back by Aussie icon Peter Allen who travelled the world as an entertainer. It has been associated with Qantas for years. There have been many epic adverts. RIP Peter This video shows more of our Aussie icons, including Kyle Minogue, Hugh Jackman, world no.1 female tennis player Ash Barty and ex AFL legend Adam Goodes. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@fullysick112]

But the best thing is after landing, is hearing in an Aussie Accent, welcome home

[@heathergarnham9555]

I was only away for three weeks, but flying back into Brisbane with the sunrise was so fantastic.

[@adammada511]

It's such a shame that politician scum have ruined our beautiful country, please God set us free from blackmailed pedo politician filth so that we can live happy lives! Smite down the blackmailed "leaders" thus giving back freedom to its citizens

[@ronlucock3702]

The school hall at 2:07 with the name "Longreach" is significant. A little country town in the middle of dusty nowhere. And the birthplace of Qantas. Like a ship displaying the name of it's port of origin, every B747 carried the name on the forward fuselage, just below the cockpit, all around the world.

[@patriciamaclennan5634]

I went to school in Longreach, born in Muttaburra an hour up the road. This video fills me with pride. 🇭🇲💟

[@QueenMonny]

That's cool. I didn't know that. Thanks.

[@ripley6942]

Never knew this. Incredible!

[@xqlusive]

Dude. I'm born here in Aus. And lived in Sydney my whole life. This the first time I've seen this qantas video. Very touching and emotional. My parents came to Australia as a refugee of the Vietnam War. I am born here. Australian is what i consider myself as. Vietnamese as my cultural background. But Australia is my no.1. Much love to you and your family.

[@dianaperry1929]

Beautiful story…Thankyou…

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU]

That’s the way it should be brother. Nice

[@petersinclair3997]

Folk from around the World, welcome here 🇦🇺

[@carokat1111]

It’s newly released.

[@Happytablets]

And you contribute to our Aussie culture...you help make it special.

[@brettdoss2367]

Even as a 44 year old Aussie who has lived in Queensland my entire life, I still shed a tear or three every single time I hear this. Proud Aussie always!

[@nelsondawson9706]

Same even though I'm 26

[@50NewEyes]

Hells yeah, I’m 46

[@xt7144]

Same and I’m 16 we should be proud of our home!

[@procrasin1]

Yep same here 🥲🇦🇺👍……. Aw yeah I’m 49😬

[@gravelsandwich]

@@procrasin1 53......same

[@reoncraig3568]

I’m a kiwi but proud to call Australia our big brother. We battles against them to be the best but will always be protective of our mates across the ditch. ❤

[@GreenDistantStar]

And your Aussie mates will always have your back, brother.

[@peterg219]

Ditto bro! 🤠 Cheers from Sydney!

[@Stockman516]

Life would be very boring if you didn't.

[@KymHaraida]

And us to you too NZ feels like a home away from home Love love ❤️ People countryside generally everything Brings a tear to my eye when I have to leave NZ but I know I will be back

[@potterj09]

The is no sibling hierarchy man. We're brothers to the bone. Besides, the Japanese still think you guys are cannibals :P haha

[@tim_buck_too9126]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say, Ian I think you understand what it means to be Australian. Patriotism is not to a flag, a Political ideology or even a country as that is simply a name. Patriotism is about respect for the land on which you live, your family and your fellow citizens. Respect for the fact we are all brothers and sisters living in one place trying to make the best of it. Though Australia is far from perfect, it is always my hope that we as a people, will continue to work toward making this place we call home, a better place. A place that other people of the world would like to replicate.

[@thespikedmikey]

Totally agree

[@pameladietz1548]

Yes

[@The_Calm_Chaos]

Beautifully said.

[@annieletmewin]

We are a bunch of misfits and criminals that were brought to this country some not by choice others to create a better life, but it became a worse life for our indiginous people, I would say that as a first generation australian, we come a little way but we still have a long way to go, I love that they show respect in public addresses to show respect to this land and the people that walked it, but it almost means nothing now, it is thrown around like the lords prayer, no heart, no intention behind it, just well thats out of the way now we can carry on our business, Most Australians I know are kind, loving people that really care about others and especially others in need, yeah there is dirtbags in our society but they are the minority not the majority, maybe I hang in the wrong circles but while we make jokes, we make jokes about our mates, we make jokes about their wifes and kids, We just pulled a joke on our friends misses tonight, while we were down the street from his house, we told him to text his misses that he was 2 hours away visiting his mum and was too busy too chat. His misses had been calling him alll day are you done when you coming home and after 8 hours of helping my son moove, He sent her that text and she lost it. but we all laughed and thought it was funny

[@annieletmewin]

and she was happy to have him home, it was a cruel prank and one that we wont be pulling again but it was a prank and she got me out of bed on april fools days saying they needed petrol they had broke down and of course my hubby got me out of my nice slumber at 10am in the morning to go with him to give them fuel so they could get home only to be told it was an april fools day prank, so suck it up princess lmao xxx

[@Boomage1979]

You mate, are an honorary Australian in my eyes. The way you showed your emotion and feeling is what we are all about. Proud to be Australian and to have you as a mate and ambassador. Love your work champ

[@illicitshadow]

Hear hear!

[@Revheadrev]

Here here! Agreed

[@rosehill9537]

100% honorary Aussie and we are proud to have you.

[@matthewlindenberg4213]

Agreed!

[@Mrbeast0099]

Think he’s an Aussie stuck in an American body

[@johndavid9418]

Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, it's a massive sandstone formation in the centre of Australia, it's sacred to the Pitjantjatjara, the Aboriginal people of this great land. Water is red from Red algae. The people in the ad are: Firsts Nations Elder- Rene Kulitja Kylie Minogue Troye Silvan Hugh Jackman The kids in the white shirts are the Australian Girls Choir and the National Boys Choir- QANTAS have used them in the ads since 1998 ish The school kids in the maroon school uniforms are from the town of Longreach- where QANTAS was founded. The woman in the FILA was tennis player Ash Barty The man on the edge of the pool is AFL legend Adam Goodes The two women swimming on the reef where Olympian Bronte Campbell and Para Olympian Ellie Cole The first nations dancers are the Bangarra Dance Theatre There is also the Gondwana Choir QANTAS have been using this song for 35 years. "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.

[@sandrachappell6845]

So proud to be an Australian 🇦🇺, thank you Peter Allen for a beautiful beautiful song

[@bluedog1052]

Don't worry about getting emotional, us Aussies generally do when we hear this song too, as Qantas is our only reliable long haul air service to get home, no matter where you are in the world.

[@joannereadman2735]

I will never support that airline again

[@KenshinPhoenix]

@@joannereadman2735 me neither, Quantas has betrayed Australia in the most evil way imaginable.

[@tinfoilhomer909]

I'm old enough to remember flying Ansett to Wonderland :) Never realised how the world would change. It's kinda sad that these days a barking noughtsea, face veil and undercooked chicken qualifies as good air service.

[@daveross1638]

Last time I went overseas I used JapanAir fuck Qantas

[@davidhenderson8023]

Gets me emotional the original from decades ago was awesome glad they redid it, living overseas missing home thank you quantus

[@tamaravanhees1749]

It's considered a classic Australian song now, used by QANTAS for years. Everytime you hear it, it makes me feel proud to be Australian and we have an amazing country and culture 🇭🇲🥰

[@adnamallerom4137]

I don’t know if other Aussies feel the same way as I do when it comes to small things about Australia. The sense of smell is a strong trigger for me. The smell in the air when the first rains come in. The smell of Citronella mixed with loamy soil hanging in the air on a foggy morning. The smell of blue gum eucalyptus trees during a bushfire. It’s the smell of Australia that reminds me I’m home 💚💛💚💛

[@stivi739]

And then along come the politicians to stuff it up

[@juliebird5307]

Absolutely, when I travel overseas the one thing I miss the most is the smell of the bush.

[@roseanne74]

The smell of the salt air when going to the beach for the first time in years (I’m a bushie), the smell of UV sunscreen, Reef tanning oil, freshly mown grass baking in hot summer sunshine.

[@nelsondawson9706]

I'm with you with the gum trees during a bushfire

[@rileyhart7556]

Means you're connected to country, never ignore mother earth, once you lose sense of the small things you tend to lose yourself in stuff that is irrelevant (noongar Aboriginal) :) never lose sight of the land, she shows us things for reasons we are here only to care for her

[@elliotts7006]

This song cuts deep on every Aussie that hears it (even the honorary ones). The video clip and song perfectly shows what separates is from America, and UK cultures. Living here fills you with a sense of pride and good fortune. We're the lucky people, of the sunburnt nation. We always call Australia home.

[@durv13]

100 % i was born in the u.k came here when i was 5 . im 57 now . and im an aussie , and yes , australia is my home . greatest country in the world .

[@jolla9963]

a hard earned thirst, needs a big cold beer, and the best cold beer is VIC, Victiria Bitter. There is another TV Advert for an Aussie product. Does it to bring you to tears?

[@Jayzphoto]

Every bloody time

[@Robrulz666icloud]

@@durv13 ❤️🇦🇺❤️

[@jackiearnold2297]

Thanks Elliott. I was trying to think of the words to describe what the song means to us and I think you summed it well. I think we feel the same about Land down under by Men at work and Your the voice and all those so called Aussie anthems. It seems the whole nation shares the same sentiment which possibly doesn't happen in other cultures as they often seem quite divided. I can't speak for our indigenous people of course as they have reason to view things differently. Sorry if my generalizations offend anyone. It was great to see Ian's raw emotion I think it took him by surprise but it shows what a connection he has created with a bunch of strangers on the other side of the world.

[@Sjjones1977]

That song is iconic to Australia. Every Australian knows that song, and it touches us all. Whether you're indigenous, born here, or immigrated here, Australia is the lucky country, and we all call Australia home.

[@kimarts4226]

No matter how many times I hear that song, I always tear up, it makes me so proud to be an Australian

[@zybch]

How the heck is it not our national anthem yet!

[@KingJoash2002]

To me "we are Australian" by the seeks makes me proud to be Australian, which im generally not. But when I hear that song, I get emotional. Also it should be our national athem

[@EELSGT3]

@@KingJoash2002 me too, mainly because of the commercialisation of this song from qantas

[@essdee1842]

Me too. I’m a sobbing mess.

[@traceyduckett7440]

I am an Wiradjuri woman, I feel , live , breathe, as one to my beautiful Australia. You said it perfectly by your tears of silence. Still waiting on ya mate and I promise you this, there will always be room at Mums gathering with the mob in Parkes NSW

[@rachelknight6028]

Your words were so kind. Bless you. It's people like you that make this country a wonderful place to call home.

[@lindylufromoz5111]

Same here Tracey. I'm a proud Murri-woi wurrung woman. xx

[@eddykate3700]

There is something about this land that uniquely welcomes all who come to share her beauty. I am a 63-year-old woman and I regularly take my dogs and go to our little shack on the Murray River just so I can breathe. We are so fortunate to have areas where we can go to hear the echos of our ancestors calling through the rocks and the trees.

[@mistayuto]

Hard not to tear up when seeing this commercial. I was born in Japan but became an Australian citizen in 2001.

[@devonlord99]

As of today the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is 101 years old making it the second oldest Air Force in the world after the Royal Air Force (RAF). So today holds a lot of significance for The Australian aviation community. It was nice to see some snippets of that history in this video as Qantas has many historical links with the RAAF. It is the third oldest operating airline by date, the oldest continuously-operating airline under the same name and the oldest airline in the English-speaking world.

[@dethvyper3136]

The Aussie Air Force just recently officially unveiled the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, it's a autonomous A.I. jet, developed here in Aussie land.

[@saltyaussie7702]

@@dethvyper3136 the very tech to end those who disagree

[@satisfaction1234567]

Very interesting to know! My dads dad was part of the 64th and 79th spitfire squadron during world war 2.

[@lexington_005]

@@dethvyper3136 and every Digger is laughing at the unfortunate name. Google it along with Urban Dictionary.

[@maddogmorgan1]

@@lexington_005 Had the odd Ghost Bat in my Army days he he

[@mrsaussiewildfire]

As always, by the end of this video clip, I had tears pouring down my face and my heart full. Peter Allen sure knew how to write songs that tugged on the heart strings. And your reaction to this song really added to how I was feeling. I just love the way you and your family have embraced Australia and New Zealand. Thank you so much. It does mean alot. And I have loved visiting my friends in the US too. I have seen some wonderful places and met some truly amazing people on my travels over there. I am descendant from an Irish convict, a first Australian from the Jingilli tribe of the Northern Territory, a digger who was at Gallipoli and my father was a Rat of Tobruk in WW2 so the song I am, you are, we are Australian is the only other song that can make me tear up like I Still Call Australia Home. I would love you to have a listen to it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJvOo52Pntmam6M

[@IWrocker]

Thank you for this heartfelt comment, I appreciate that and cannot wait to learn more and step foot in Australia someday soon.. I’m beyond thankful for all of my beautiful Australian mates and Kiwis too. I will certainly check out the link and it will be on the channel soon. Cheers 👍💕

[@magpiegirl3783]

Wow ... you really do have Aussie credentials. What an interesting familial background.

[@mrsaussiewildfire]

@@IWrocker Hi Ian. There are many videos of the song I am, You are, We are Australian. The one I gave you before is one, but this one is my absolute favourite and my US friends agree that this one is their fave too. I hope you will check it out and let me know what you think. Your emotional reaction to the song I Still Call Australia Home truly moved me to tears and made my heart fill with emotions of love, pride and gratitude that I can always call Australia my 'home'. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIe4hmlujZt5a8k

[@briangill4000]

My grandfather was a rat👍

[@skullandcrossbones65]

G'day, You may need to explain the significance of the "RATS OF TOBRUK" . This often gets overlooked by Gallipoli or the Cavalry charge at Beersheba and then Kokoda Track The ANZAC soldiers are not to be taken lightly.

[@rosiekickett2617]

I'm an Aboriginal woman from Perth Western Australia and my people are the Noongah people of the South West of Western Australia.... proud to be Aboriginal and so proud of our culture...2 very famous Aboriginal people in this clip are Ash Barty (tennis player) & Adam Goodes (Aussie rules legend)...

[@rosiekickett2617]

@@haplesshominid2810 wtf...I suppose you think all Noongah people sell drugs and are aggressive.... which is not the truth... perhaps get to know more Aboriginal people who are good people and aren't aggressive... sorry that you were put by some of the bad ones... but we're all not bad... so please don't paint us with the same brush... bcoz we could say the same about white people as bcoz of white man these drugs and alcohol....

[@rosiekickett2617]

​@@haplesshominid2810 well that's unfortunate for u but to say U get drugs from Noongah people is sumthn I don't agree on but also to say that we're annoying then u don't know too many Noongah people

[@suelynch]

I am glad to see that the song hit the spot. This song always brings a tear to my eye. Peter Allen does a great rendition of this song. This should be our National Anthem.

[@jackjumper9567]

Absa bloody lutely!!🇦🇺🇦🇺❤️

[@cherylrepici3396]

Totally agree

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Coulda been 'cause he wrote it.

[@AUmarcus]

He should do a good rendition....because he wrote it.

[@suelynch]

I know he wrote the song, I am saying his rendition is the best.

[@jasonandbelindajordan5044]

This ad has been around in one form or another for many many years, this is their latest version, but no matter which version I watch they all give me chills and I'm just thankful I'm Aussie born and bred🥰👍

[@stickinsects8347]

We are pretty dam lucky to call Australia home.

[@jasonandbelindajordan5044]

@@stickinsects8347 that is so true, especially with what I is happening around the world today👍

[@stickinsects8347]

@Jason and Belinda Jordan Hell yes.

[@WhitneyUwandu]

me too!!! Every single one has had me tearing up honestly

[@legendofrio3147]

Proud to be an Aussie, there's no place like home! 🇦🇺🇦🇺 Thank you, this was beautiful.

[@donnanegri3186]

It really is a beautiful song. Proud to be Aussie 😃 I’m glad peeps from other countries are loving the song

[@jessicles23]

As an Australian this song makes me tear up Everytime I hear it , I love my country

[@auzziecrunt8538]

there is no place like Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@julzhunt7790]

Me too😊

[@thambec]

Me three

[@Birdies123]

I was born in the UK and been here 49 years, I so Love this song and I am so Proud to call myself an Aussie now cause there is no other place I would ever be ,but in Australia ❤️🇭🇲🇭🇲❤️

[@davidnewby3263]

same I was born in Uk, been here in Aus since around 1967 68ish, Im more Aussie than English but I still love where i came from also

[@RachelShortyRRees]

Same here. I still call Australia home is just the truth.

[@janekellyquinn9226]

Another proud Aussie. Respect for our First Nations People. We love home 🇦🇺🐨🦘

[@justjack4030]

It's magnificent song, always moves me to tears. I'm so lucky to have been born and raised here

[@jackjumper9567]

WE ALL ARE! 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@Teagirl009]

Aww loved seeing you get a little emotional over that! you're definitely one of us. I saw this recently myself and brought a little tear to my eye!l too! Part of their campaign to celebrate being open and flying again after being largely grounded through covid. In case you didn't know the blonde woman singing earlier on is Kylie Minogue, the guy singing after that is Troye Sivan. They're both Australian singers and sometimes actors. And then of course Hugh Jackman. And the kids are all part of choirs.

[@sarahmarshall6008]

Gotta love that cameo from our Ash Barty!! Tennis won’t be the same without her

[@adammada511]

Australia is awesome, but the repugnant politicians and police cult filth RUIN the experience here, politicians and police shit into the cake ruining it for everyone!

[@fugawiaus]

Who is troye Sivan? I’m Aussie, never heard of him

[@kayelle8005]

I would love someone to react to Peter Allen singing it. No one put more emotion into it than him.

[@Teagirl009]

@@fugawiaus Hes a singer songwriter. Started out quite young on KZbin I think. Became more known around 2015. He's had success in the US, quite well known there now. He's worked with some US artists and had a few supporting roles in some films and TV series. I know some of his songs but definitely not a huge follower or source of info on him. m.kzbin.info/door/Wcrr8Q9INGNp-PTCLTzc8Q

[@trueblueimpersonations8949]

Im Australian and I’ve done a bit of travelling especially back in my twenties. A man once asked what my most favourite country was that I’d seen. There’s only one answer, Australia

[@astrofire68]

Every time I travel to the States, a place I love with big-hearted people I adore, I still get emotional when I step back onboard a QANTAS flight to head home. Just hearing the Aussie accents makes me feel I’m already there...but, the most special moment is when I step into the open air after what’s always a long flight - Australia just has a unique smell to it - the ocean, gum trees, cockatoos, etc. a sweet mix that’s totally unique. 🙂

[@beawzonk]

My mate and I were at LAX about to board our flight home and as soon as I saw that Qantas plane, i was like "yes we're home!"

[@jennafer40]

Omg…. You can actually feel Australia when you get on the plane❤️I have been blessed to travel in so many countries around the world, though there is nothing like coming home to Aus. There is truly no other country like us in the world❤️🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺

[@Hufflestitcher87]

Agreed! There is something special about getting on a QANTAS plane with the hopping kangaroo to head home ❤️

[@lodgeeighty-seven5802]

@@beawzonk Exactly, it's like a warm hug.

[@gozzywozzy485]

Buddy I'm sure I am not alone when I say that you and your family would be welcomed here in Aus with open arms. You clearly have our home in your heart, and that makes you one of us, regardless of where you were born. Come home whenever you're ready mate :)

[@ingineindra3385]

Grouse comment

[@Tunza62]

No truer words Bro. You have shown your respect of our home... You seem like a really cool guy. With an attitude like yours, you will be welcomed here with open arms 🤟😎

[@robertjames1324]

Beautiful words mate

[@lodgeeighty-seven5802]

There is an unbelievable sense of warmth and pride that sweeps over many Australian's when they are leaving overseas to return to Australia and they see the tail of a Qantas plane at the airport. It's extremely comforting. 🤗 All homesickness is swept away when you hear the Aussie accents of the crew and finally as you approach the coastline after many hours of pure ocean and you look out the plane window and finally see that vast island/continent and endless coast realising that it is ours and ours alone. Very special.

[@suebroderick5145]

I cried with you too Ian. I love this beautiful song. I sung this song in a choir when I was a teenager. I absolutely love Qantas ads. I’m so proud of my country 🇦🇺

[@danjam888]

This song, and “We are Australian” by The Seekers, are some of the most patriotic songs we have. I personally think “We are Australian” should be our National Anthem. Also, not sure you noticed, they had some famous Aussie cameos in this video, Hugh Jackman and Kylie Minogue and Troye Sivan. Would love for you to check out some Kylie music 😊😊😊

[@redplanet7163]

I love that song...learnt it as a new immigrant..."I are, you is, we am Australian..." 😁😁😁

[@Rubytuesday1569]

I agree about 'We Are Australian', makes me cry everytime. ☮️

[@Morganhain]

and ash barty!!

[@jennybailey3152]

I am you are we are Australian

[@darenholzinger4587]

I still think “Waltzing Matilda” should be the Australian National Anthem, and I’m a Canadian who has done many trips down under

[@ElyseDobson]

Aren’t you an absolute sweetheart! Thankyou for appreciating our amazing country. To see your heartfelt reaction, so raw - us Aussies love people like you ♥️

[@tarshnottrash1483]

Awwww the fact that you felt such emotion from this 1. Proves the heartfelt nature in it 2. Proved your connection to Australia & your love for it. Starting to believe you were definitely an Aussie in a former life!! 😁

[@cherylbauer4419]

This video, I didn't know existed, brought me to tears. This is a re-make. Similar to an older Qantas ad. See if you can find that one. It also had a young choir. This video affected you because of your American, ingrained patriotism. Anybody who holds their country in the same way would be affected. Love from Down Under. 💖

[@heathercraig526]

I think the choir were the young ones from the original..all grown....it only came out last week❤

[@emilyauld8622]

I was wondering the whole time if it was a new version. It's been a while since I've seen the original. Brb looking it up.

[@CM-np4yp]

It’s the new ad.

[@zamnelna]

As beautiful as that was, I adore the original more so.

[@heatherrowles9930]

@@heathercraig526 its the Australian Children's Choir.......the singers change as they age out at 16 but it is always the same choir.

[@pennyp3691]

I love how touched you were. I’m an Australian living in London and that song makes me cry every time. Thanks for sharing that video. I’ve never seen your channel before but I’ve just subscribed. Much love!!

[@jackiemuller813]

It is just a gorgeous piece of work - you'd have to be a real hardass not to be moved by it. I've seen it a few times now, but it still brings tears to my eyes.

[@tonyvaliantis9336]

Mate, your genuine reaction to this really hit me in the feels. You've definitely been infected by the Aussie spirit. QANTAS have been doing this ad since the late 90s, and have remade it a number of times since (this version was released a few days ago. It was actually all filmed pre-COVID but understandably so had to be put on ice for the last two years). I've put the link to the original ad below. It was at the time, and I think still is, the most expensive ad that has ever been made here and amongst the most expensive in the world. QANTAS actually flew the entire Australian Girls chior and National Boys choir, and their families, to all of the locations around the world to film this. But the thing that is really important to me and many others, whenever I travel overseas for work, I always try and fly QANTAS home. They play this ad on the plane as you're flying home, and I can tell you, my eyes are never dry by the end of it, and neither are those of most of the rest of the passengers (and a few crew too that I've seen over the years). The words of the late great Peter Allen in this song just resonate with us so much, and now with you too. Thanks for your reaction, it means a lot to us. Here is (as far as I can tell) the first version of this ad from the late 90s. kzbin.info/www/bejne/npOqpqSjlqmagqM

[@toddleahy8002]

The feels ??

[@bears2604]

@@toddleahy8002 lol defs not a true blue Aussie with that lingo

[@tonyvaliantis9336]

@@toddleahy8002 Common Aussie slang - very emotive

[@toddleahy8002]

@@tonyvaliantis9336 no

[@toddleahy8002]

@@bears2604 yeh lol commonnah don't think so.

[@johnlaccohee-joslin4477]

I am one of those people who did make the bold move to leave my home country, and move to Australia. Yes, i do miss family, and i still think of the old country but if ever there was a good reason to stay in this country and become part of it, this song written by Peter Allen, many years ago, pulls at the heart strings then as it does now, of about everyone i know here, i have been here since 1990, and yes i am an Australian citizen. I feel that this in fact , should be our national athem, it says everything about Australia, the big country.

[@bigt9353]

As an Aussie, I appreciate your genuine reaction to this beautiful song.

[@edithwarria4794]

Hello I’m new to your channel and I love watching your videos on how you and your family opening parcels from someone in Australia. And I’m just like you as soon as the music starts I was tearing it is a wonderful thyme of Australia. It used to be on our tv screen it sounds & sang so beautifully. But anyway this is for you a👍. Take care and stay safe 🌺🦋🌈❤️💖😊😘and a distant hugs and God Bless and your family from Edith in cairns Queensland Australia 🇦🇺. Cheers!!!

[@punkizm]

Welcome 😊 It’s a wonderful KZbin community 💖

[@Warrenatk123]

I just moved back to Australia due to covid after living away for 5--7yrs this made me appreciate my country more that I love, actually bought tears to my eyes

[@TheAnimale]

We need to start a gofundme to fly this guy and his family to Australia already!

[@EvParaPanic]

As an Aussie myself I’ve seen and heard this for many many years knowing it off by heart watching your reaction had me tearing up. I will always call Australia home ❤️🇦🇺

[@Beaver3199]

To be fair, I have never cried to this song, but every time I hear it (especially this variant which was excellently composed) it just gives you that feeling. I'm sure we all know the one, that starts in the belly and moves through the whole body and then of course you're usually singing or humming it by the end if not the start. It definitely makes you want to though, especially being born and raised here. Would never want to live anywhere else. Australia will always be home to me.

[@spacebattlegod]

I haven’t heard this some in so long that I actually almost cried. The nostalgia… 😢😢😢

[@RSLpunk]

It’s amazing how this song always makes me so emotional, even more incredible that it had an impact on u Mr. Rocker. The best thing about this version is that it has Kylie Minogue 😁. Love ur vids Rocker!!

[@bon7572]

Proud Aussie through and through we love you too IWrocker family 😁👍 HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGUS YOUNG AC⚡DC born 31st March 1955

[@vickersonp]

This is such a beautiful video. I’m a proud Aussie and I’d just like to point out a couple of things that most might have missed. First is the kids choir in Longreach. Longreach is a town in outback Queensland where the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service (QANTAS) started business. Towards the end of the video, the early aircraft of QANTAS are shown inside the frame of a large shed (hangar). This represents the hangar that QANTAS started it’s operations in. 3:54

[@shanedorival3177]

One thing Aussies are, is sentimental when it comes to the pride and love of our country. It pulls on the heart strings every time. Qantas have been putting out ads like this for years. They’re truly beautiful and show Australia and Australians as they are. Ian thank you and you’re wonderful family for sharing your lives and your love for everything Australian. What you have witnessed is what kind of people we are. I don’t think too many people out of Australia get to experience that. We always look out for our mates near and far. Your reaction just shows we aren’t that different and how much you care. Keep up the awesome work. I most certainly am proud of you and enjoy the content.

[@Lily....--]

After being overseas travelling, when you fly home and start the decent into Sydney and they are playing this song (on Qantas) you can't help but have a tear in your eye and lump in your throat, EVERYTIME. I love my country and this song was just perfectly written and adopted by Qantas.

[@reneeryan7675]

I'm Australian and very proud. Your reaction bought tears to my eyes!! I climed Uluru as a child, it's majestic!! I encourage anyone to visit this beautiful country im proud to call my home Australia 🇦🇺

[@travelingman2664]

i really love this because it just goes to show how proud that i am to be an Australian born and raised

[@davidbarrett8058]

ME TOO.

[@toby621]

@@davidbarrett8058 me three

[@punkizm]

This video always makes me teary 🥲 I’ve never even left lol Checkout the different versions of “I Am Australian” on the ABC Australia channel on KZbin, during isolation last year they held a zoom singalong, it’s beautiful.

[@johnstone1588]

You need to come to the rock and feel the power of it.

[@punkizm]

@@johnstone1588 I’d love to! Saving up for a camper to make the trip

[@johnstone1588]

@@punkizm don't wait too long,life is short

[@rickyd.989]

You are our kind of person. You have literally embraced the Australian spirit. The fact that you can get emotional about our great country whilst being an American is priceless. In fact I hear-by declare that you are an honorary Australian. Much admiration.

[@_alifeallmine_]

You and yours have been embraced by us, there’s nothing more important to Aussies then when we sense someone is the genuine article, and you guys are. You’re welcome here anytime!

[@Fiona948]

I’m an Australian and this still makes me tear up! ❤

[@stormygayle9388]

This song is about 30 yrs old . Peter Allan wrote it and Qantas made it their theme song!! Idon’t know if they bought the rights. There is a much older vision of it which is also v good.,. I can remember being trapped in the war in Beirut and finally KLM sent in a 747 to get people out.. it took me 36hrs bcoz of the route which the plane had to take ..across Iran and finally Bahrain and into Singapore and then Into Sydney.. when I got off the plane ✈️ and reached the bottom of the stairs... I remember getting down on my knees and kissing what was the tarmac.. but I didn’t care.. I was crying soo much! I had been in the ME for so long working in Embassies . I got a cab to my mums work coz I had no money (I had fingers crossed that mum wld pay the taxi) but I didn’t know the Foreign Affairs Dept and told my mother “I was missing . Presumed dead in the bombs that fell in central Beirut.” The receptionist at my mum’s factory said; OMG .. are you Val’s daughter. She’s been told you are dead but has been praying for your return.” They sent for my mum and My mum burst through the door and I will never forget that hug from my Mum and kissing the ground when I hit Australian soil. This song sums it all up! Every time I hear it., I re-live those moments. I’ve seen so much of the world..but Australia is unique in so many ways. I luv Australia! And I would die for it if I had to!

[@debbiebrammer7798]

I'm proud to be an Australian, and we really are blessed to live in such a beautiful country 🇦🇺 we really do live in the best country here. So much uniqueness in Australia.

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

You should watch all the other versions of still call australia home 😊 thats just their newest one theyre always amazing~

[@madbornstudio]

I love being Australian and of aboriginal decent ❤ PROUD. always was and always will be.

[@figplucker908]

I heard this in the QANTAS terminal in LA after being away for a few years, I cried like a little girl. Not even slightly embarrassed.

[@dwaynenissen1174]

Hi Ian, this is the 1st time watching this version, and I truly love both the old and new versions, but watching you get emotional towards the end, makes me think that you are an Aussie living in an American body. I love your channel mate, and if you do come to Australia 🇦🇺 you can be an honorary Aussie while you are here mate.

[@1958oPaL]

Totally agree Dwayne, he is Now and Aussie living in an American body, that's why he was drawn to things Australian, as this country leaves an 'imprint' on our soul. Lovely to see someone feel like us Aussies do upon hear/seeing this ad for Australia/Qantas. [edited for spello]

[@natalyahatchman2952]

Hey mate. Love this ad. Hits deep as a First Nations Australian. One that makes me cry every time is the ABC ad of little kids singing "We are one" in one of our Aboriginal languages. So beautiful.

[@BeeMcDee]

That was beautiful. Both the song and your reaction to it. I love that you’ve come to feel attachment to Australia just as we do. It really is a fantastic country, even with all its faults, and so, so stunning. One day when you do get here (on Qantas, no doubt 😉), I hope you get to see even a small chunk of the things you’ve seen on KZbin. You have an army of tour guides who would consider it an honour to show you around. ❤️

[@wayneshannon3028]

Coming from a full blooded Aboriginal from Central Australia, I love watching the reactions on your vids, this one was the most emotional even I myself had tears rolling down my eyes, even though I haven't been out of the country or out of the N.T. I still know what it's like to be away from home, like they always say, HOME IS WHERE YOUR HEARTS IS, thanx for the vids, keep'em coming, cheers 👍😁

[@ga4rfc9]

I was born (along with 6 generations of my family) in Scotland. I came to Australia when I was 5 years old. I am currently in Serbia visiting my Serbian girlfriend after 2 years of not being able to "escape" my country and I watch this and it still brings tears to my eyes. For me there is no better country than Australia but family and other commitments often come first.

[@elroyfudbucker6806]

Peter Allen was a brilliant song writer, either by himself or in collaboration with others. "I still call Australia home" would have to be his best; a short song, but full of emotion.

[@jodstar31]

So nice to see someone from the US appreciate our incredible country so much!

[@georgiamathews9901]

Sometimes when you fly with Qantas they play it when you land back in Australia. It never fails to make me cry.

[@Robrulz666icloud]

You are absolutely an Aussie my friend ❤️🇺🇸🇦🇺❤️ tear’s shed emotion shown as I did the 1st time I heard it and it still gives me goosebumps ❤️ thank you IAN..

[@rhysdbooth]

It was the Qantas post covid add that one, been separated from family and friends for so long, it took on a new meaning for us.

[@haydenposnansky968]

Man I love my country & I rarely tear up, but that song gets me every time. Simply beautiful, thx again Ian you've made me feel great in a frankly shitty time in my life that I won't get into here. Love what you do brother you have many a home here my man.

[@jecos1966]

Written By Peter Allen and original singer and was released in June 1980 R.I.P Peter Allen

[@aaronpaterson1615]

And there was Ash Barty the indigenous Wimbledon Tennis Champion to in a motel room talking to her child through a device..... You had a tear, bro, you are Australian too by all appearances.

[@elizabetht9919]

The song gives me chills every time I hear it. Love Australia 🇦🇺🐨

[@diFromOz]

I love this ad and cried from start to finish. Love that you love it too😁💜

[@anna-mariag5376]

As an Australian, everytime I hear this song I tear up. Thankyou x

[@peteryoung4301]

maby a few in our parliament should listn to this and get a sense of what our country is and what it means to us Australians.🇦🇺

[@elisekellett2378]

Can't convert the dead....!

[@berniceanne4959]

Such a heartfelt reaction 🥰 This song is the gel that pulls most Aussies together and no matter how many times you hear it, it still moves you 💕 🇦🇺

[@lilmissenigma]

I’m Aussie and hadn’t seen this! I had goose bumps and tears. I am aooooo proud to be Aussie hence my handle pic! So nice to see you enjoyed it!

[@saskiabowland676]

Proud to be an Australian right here. Proud to call you the same my friend. Australia means unity. Despite your background, your religion, your culture. You embody what Australia truely means.thanks for being awesome Ian xox

[@ChrissyK48]

I’m a proud Aussie and this ad brings a tear to my eyes. We are so lucky!

[@johnlovett6704]

It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. Absolutely beautiful. I live in Adelaide, South Australia. Qantas is always my choice.

[@Shado_wolf]

I'm glad they have kept with this song. I always loved the one from around the 2000's with all the kids singing it. It's definitely a tear jerker this one! Always makes me homesick if I'm not in the country. Thanks for your interest in Aus, it's definitely opened my eyes to different things. Hope you manage to get out here one day.

[@sirblack1120]

Born in Australia My grandmother and ancestors are full blooded aboriginal to this land And I wouldn't live anywhere else My dads a pom from England came over when him and his brother were boys with my grandparents on his side And they never left sadly both of my English grandparents and dad has past leaving the one son my uncle and he has no thought ever to go back to England..I am now 42