American Reacts to Waltzing Matilda Explained

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[@aaronmilburn9693]

" I was only 19" a brilliant song about Vietnam by Australian group Redgum I highly recommend you have a listen.

[@garyp4374]

we might have to translate a few things but I definitely agree it's a song worth listening too .

[@Shooter-hu1he]

"I was only 19" (A walk in the light green) by Redgum, truly a great, emotional song about a soldier who went to Vietnam. While the lyrics are based around the Australian experience I think any who have been thru combat will see truth in the lyrics.

[@sheebathefunnyrescuedog692]

Hasn't he already done that ?

[@garyp4374]

I won't be offended if you tell me there was a spelling error lol or in this case the phone changing words around to irritate me so I will buy a new one

[@briantayler1230]

The song was inspired by a much sadder event. The shearers strike of 1891 was the turning point in industrial relations in Australia It was between the Shearers, who sheared the sheep and the Squatters who owned the sheep and had the support of the Government. This was a long and bitter dispute that had great ramifications for Australia. The famous poet who wrote this song, Banjo Patterson, was staying on a property where one of these striking shearers committed suicide by drowning himself in a billabong on the property a few months earlier.

[@Shooter-hu1he]

And to add to @David Dou s comment Banjo Paterson is an Iconic Australian in his own right. Read the Man From Snowy River or The Loaded Dog for some of his other famous works. From what I know he volunteered for WW2 in the capacity as a horse trainer/lookerafterer.

[@Shooter-hu1he]

Forgot to mention that The Man From Snowy River was made into a movie, with a sequel, and a TV series.

[@flamingfrancis]

@@Shooter-hu1he The Loaded Dog was the work of Henry Lawson and Banjo was a war correspondent / journo in WW1.

[@Shooter-hu1he]

Opps sorry am drunk

[@flamingfrancis]

@@daviddou1408 There were two versions that Banjo's words were set to in music. Christina Macpherson is credited with the music by the Australian Sound and Film Archives. Banjo wrote the poem (as commented here, it relates to the 1891 shearer's strike) while staying at a property in Wilton. It was owned by parents of Christina who was a musician.

[@Dr_KAP]

I’m glad you watched this! Now if you ever want to watch “And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda” (Eric Bogle) which is a song that tells the story of the ANZACs, you’ll understand the song’s reference to Waltzing Matilda! Even if you don’t react to it that’s fine just maybe watch it yourself sometime. The What is Anzac Day was awesome in giving you an intro to the what and why but the song well let’s just say it captures the emotion.

[@carolynh8866]

Yes you definately need to watch...Eric Bogle singing And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda

[@40ofchips]

Please do have a listen to this song Iwrocker. The most powerful and emotional anti war song I know of.

[@richardcoulson7483]

Excellent suggestion and I couldn't think of a better one. 😁👍

[@richardcoulson7483]

@Mischie13 Adams Never knew that? But it really doesn't matter where it was first sung! I'm not trying to be disrespectful and, I apologise if it offends. But it just belongs to all Australians, and not the Banana Benders... HA HA HA HA HA HA Cheers from a Mexican AKA: Victorian mate.👍👍👍😁

[@Rob-fc9wg]

Joan Baez does an excellent version as well.

[@jedjen7473]

Lost my grandfather on Friday at 90 years old, came to Australia at 15 years old from Scotland and went on to be a drover, horse breaker, shearer, ran cattle stations, horse studs, fought in Korea, he loved this song, was the toughest, most caring, least educated most intelligent thirsty for knowledge, least tolerant of fools and most willing to talk for hours with interesting people. I've watched your vids for a while and the timing of this is perfect, if you could have talked to my Pop you would know exactly what Australia used to be and still is to some of us. Vale Jim "Scotty" Galbraith the most Aussie Scott or most Scottish Aussie I have ever known.

[@Erizedd]

I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather's death, and hope he rests well. He sounded like a really good bloke!

[@jedjen7473]

@@Erizedd the best

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

He sounds True Blue! ❤️🇦🇺 a typical knockabout bloke!?. Condolences🌹

[@jedjen7473]

@@sandgroperwookiee65 that he was but not a yob, a genuine tough man and a gentleman at the same time.

[@Chapps1941]

Nicely written

[@erose1710]

I only learnt last year that Waltzing Matilda is the official song of the US 1st Marine Division to commemorate the time they spent in Australia during WW2. If your Granddad had any military connections that might be why he knew the song.

[@Dennis-zr3fb]

I didnt know that, that is amazing.

[@Shooter-hu1he]

WOW that is so cool. This song is so ironically Australian but has been adopted by a US Marine Division. Australia must have made a strong impression.

[@neiljohnson7630]

I believe the US Marines still sing Waltzing Matilda when disembarking from ships

[@aussiekat6379]

@@neiljohnson7630 wow that’s so awesome.

[@aussiekat6379]

Wow that so bloody awesome.

[@shaz464]

In my opinion, this song is far more loved by Aussies than our national anthem. 🇦🇺🦘🇦🇺🦘🇦🇺

[@Chapps1941]

Funny the song's topic seems to carry our ethos and spirit better than the dirge we have.

[@captinkaksparra3381]

Your not wrong...

[@thebristolbruiser]

The national anthem we have now is so soulless and meaningless. If we absolutely had to replace God Save the Queen (we didn’t) it should have been replaced with Waltzing Matilda.

[@ElaaraWylder]

That song was written by Banjo Patterson, an Australian poet. This particular version was introduced, commentated, and sung by the now disgraced Rolf Harris. I wont go into WHY he was disgraced, only that Rolf Harris, the Boy from Bassendean, used to work closely with charity organisations, and children on various projects before moving permanently to the UK in 1952. He spent a lot of his time in Australia over the years and I can remember that he was Patron of a project that my primary (grade) school took part in with Bassendean Primary School to build a mud hut in Bassendean itself. The hut is gone now, as are most of the memorials and honorary items dedicated to Rolf. I highly recommend that you look up "And the Band played Waltzing Matilda" sung by John Williamson. Makes me tear up EVERY time!!!

[@Rob-fc9wg]

The filthy and disgusting oxygen thief spent 5years, 9 months in prison. This version should be taken down.

[@Shooter-hu1he]

Rolf Harris may be a disgrace but John Williamson is gold. Songs like TRUE BLUE, CROCODILE ROLL, RIP RIP WOODCHIP, to name the few that come to my drunken mind, There are so many more. He is an Aussie folk singer. Highly recommend checking him out.

[@Erizedd]

@@Shooter-hu1he We used to have to sing to John Williamson's songs in primary school (80s and 90s). lol. Actually, his songs were far better then most of the other songs we had to sing at school!

[@johnangelico667]

As ElaaraWylder said, the singer Rolf Harris had a sad end but was a great musician/raconteur of Aussie folk songs and rapid painter of large-scale canvasses in his TV show in the UK. He was known for a singing style called "eefing and eifing" sound effects. His most famous song was "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" (eg. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2mxo2aNrNVomqc at an awards night with The Seekers) with "Jake The Peg" a close second.

[@redoz9768]

Rolf was framed. Free Rolf.

[@heatherlane9270]

As a young girl I remember swaggies coming to the house on the farm (Australia) for some tea, sugar, salt and flour. They were happy to be given whatever we could afford - it was in the 10 years just after WW2. Mum always made them a cold meat sandwich - if we had the meat. We would sit on the verandah and talk. Yes they had their billy, Matilda and maybe a dog. Just thought you may be interested.

[@Erizedd]

Thanks for sharing the story, Heather - it really paints a humble and heartwarming picture. :)

[@Zed483]

Thats awesome Heather 👍🏻

[@rossbrumby1957]

Absolutely we're interested! Small stories of daily life still in living memory that connect us to life from 200 years ago are always welcome.

[@heatherlane9270]

@@rossbrumby1957 Thanks. During the depression many people, mainly men, hit the roads for work - these too I was told, were nearly always called swaggies. Some, yes, worked for their tucker - food.

[@petermcculloch4933]

A railway line bordered our farm and that was the route the swaggies took.Like you Heather, I remember them coming to our place.They would offer to chop the wood for some food.My father believed they had set up some sort of bush sign indicating swagmen were jake at our place

[@bobturtlefrog2846]

Actually used as an official song by the US 1st Marine Division. That maybe your fathers connection to it.

[@70chevs]

Like you I miss my Dad, he was a WWII veteran. He loved this song, it's kind of an unofficial national anthem. He obviously survived WWII but sadly his younger brother, my uncle didn't. They sacrificed a lot so we can enjoy our freedoms we have now, something we should never forget.

[@sandramartin467]

If you haven't seen it already I suggest watching the movie The Man From Snowy River based on the poem written by the the same poet who wrote Waltzing Matilda Banjo Patterson Kirk Douglas plays 2 roles in that movie. I love our Aussie made movies but The Man From Snowy River made in 1982 is my favourite Aussie film and brings the poem to life especially at the jump

[@jecos1966]

I once saw an American Pastor speak in my church he talked about when he was in the U.S Army he heard many stories about the Australian Army and said there are one of the most respected Armies in the world

[@kirk5152]

U got to listen to "And the band played Waltzing Matilda", a war song that is guaranteed to make ya shed a tear!!!

[@Dr_KAP]

AGREE !

[@kirk5152]

@@daviddou1408 If Putin was listening to it, it would be a pro war song. Its a song about war. If it's anti or pro is totally up to one's opinion. You know, opinion, that thing your incapable of suppressing!!! But by All means don't stop, YT is running so short of unwanted opinions!!!

[@kirk5152]

@@daviddou1408 War song: A war song is a musical composition that relates to war, or a society's attitudes towards war. They may be pro-war, anti-war, or simply a description of everyday life during war times. Therefore "And the band played Waltzing Matilda" is guess what genius, that's right....a fucking war song. So In other words, your original comment that it's an anti war song, not a "war song" just like yourself has as much merit as the ass hair that I pulled out with the toilet paper when I wiped after I took my morning dump today.

[@dangermouse3619]

This should really be our Anthem as we all love this and also know the words. 😜

[@Streetw1s3r]

It's alright but I vote for "I Am Australian", as it sums up the entire history of Australia and gives you goosebumps down your neck and makes everyone emotional and patriotic. Waltzing Matilda doesn't really have anything to do with the nation itself, it's just about a guy who squats on someones land, steals their sheep and gets shot by troopers, that's why it wasn't chosen and they opted for the one we have now instead. But if I were to change the national anthem today, I would go with I Am Australian.

[@Tully_23_32]

@@Streetw1s3r Yep i agree mate, I am Australian defs as #1 for the national anthem

[@garyp4374]

@@Streetw1s3r he doesn't get shot by the troopers he jumps into the billabong suiciding so that he doesn't have to be arrested by the British police. that's why it wasn't the anthem cos it was against the police and the government

[@rosalierobertson1253]

@@Streetw1s3r I completely agree with you. The title itself, & the song's meaning, from our first nation's people, to all of those, who chose Australia as their home., is much more relevant than Waltziing Matilda, which to me is a fun, sing -a-long, for celebrating our "Aussieness". I also love that song but the words are inappropriate for our nation's anthem. Our current anthem doesn't stir me, & I hope that one day that the one that brings forth our emotions, as it should, will be chosen.

[@Streetw1s3r]

@@rosalierobertson1253 Yeah exactly right. Waltzing Matilda is a fun song but that's all it is, there's nothing really patriotic or nationalistic about it and it'll just make everyone around the world think we are just a bunch of homeless criminals. 🤔 I agree the current anthem does nothing for me either, I get more ramped up by other countries anthems than our own. Like the Italian national anthem is incredible and the way they all chant it loud and proud, it gets me going and I'm not even Italian lol. But that's what a national anthem should be and what ours is missing. Nobody cares to sing ours, most people don't even know the words. Maybe we can petition to change it.

[@kdaddy9229]

A lot of people think this should be the Australian national anthem. Either “Waltzing Matilda” or “We are one” by the Seekers. If you’re ever gonna do another music reaction definitely check out “We are one” by the seekers. It really captures the ideal that we as Australians attempt to live up to as a nation. It’s a beautiful song

[@Quinctili]

Really? Waltzing Matilda is an old German tune, nothing to do with Australia, the altered words are about a total loser and thief who steals sheep and commits suicide in a stagnant pool. Is that your life? It's not mine! We actually have one of the great National Anthems of the world, currently, but there is a problem. 50% of our population MUST be below average intelligence, that's just how averages work. They don't know they're stupid, how can they? Dunning-Kruger describe them as being too stupid to know they're stupid. Even then, only about 34% of the stupids will vote LaborNazis, so how stupid must THEY be! LaborNazis push for change because they've got nothing else. No LaborNazi or Leftstupid has ever innovated, initiated, created or achieved anything for humanity anywhere in the world for the last 170 years. Leftstupids want change because they, themselves, stink of failure, they hate success and successful people, so they vote for a change of EVERYTHING! It's basic childish spite and stupidity, it's only the Leftstupids that want change, but they're so stupid they want a song about a loser thief as an Anthem!. BTW, the USA doesn't have a Left, the Democrats are actually World Financial Conservatives, like the LNP in Aus.

[@hardcorehakon]

Yeah the other popular choice, for replacing our anthem, is still call Australia home from the qantas adverts. This song was actually sung as our national anthem by the Anzacs in ww1, due to at the time not having a national anthem, back then we sung the brittish anthem.

[@kdaddy9229]

@@Quinctili what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

[@Shooter-hu1he]

I agree with your statement but have to put up another choice for National Anthem. You're the Voice by John Farnham. Classic Aussie Anthem regardless.

[@kdaddy9229]

@@Shooter-hu1he ✊

[@justsimplysue9276]

Waltzing Matilda is the song of the 1st Division US Marines. They play it all all ceremonies and parades. The connection with the song began when they were stationed in Australia in WW2. Whenever they go overseas they always name their Basecamp Matilda and have the Southern Cross on display. Maybe your Grandfather had some connection to this.

[@steveos6472]

Wow!

[@Erizedd]

Right!! I'd heard that playing before (at some parade) and wondered why it sounded just like Waltzing Matilda! lol. Very cool!

[@garystrahan4601]

Ian, just wondering with your Grandfathers fondness for the song and talking about the toughness of Australians if he served in the 1st Marine Division? The 1st after a brutal six month campaign in Guadalcanal came to Melbourne in January of 1943 for R&R and were warmly embraced by the population in a tumultuous reception to the extent that locals literally opened their houses to provide accommodation for any Marine who desired his own home with family life instead of being billeted in a barracks. After what the 1st Marine Division experienced in Melbourne they adopted as their colour patch/insignia from the Victorian State Flag the Southern Cross Constellation on the blue background for their diamond and added the Big Red 1with Guadalcanal written on the 1inside of the cross. On George Washington’s birthday in 1943, the Marines marched a parade through Melbourne. During this parade, the 1st Marine Division Band decided to play Waltzing Matilda as one of the songs which was loved by the locals and Marines so they then adopted and now play Waltzing Matilda everyday as their official Marching song.. There is one unmistakably true measure of what Melbourne meant to the 1st division. They shipped out between the August and October of 1943, and for a year after their departure the 1st Marine Division postmaster noted that more outgoing mail was sent to Melbourne than to the United States. Some relationships between Marines and their hosts would endure a lifetime.

[@barryfowler954]

👍And I reckon Ian's grandad was one of them. 😁

[@leandabee]

That's why I thought Ian's Mum might have been talking about Eric Boguls song because his Pop said how Aussies were a tough bunch. Even though that song pertains to Vietnam 🤔

[@superstorby]

@@leandabee I think that you are thinking of Redgums "I was only 19" which is about Vietnam as Eric Bogles song "And the Band played Waltzing Matilda" is about WW1.

[@seanmcwha9325]

Whilst Waltzing Matilda is definitely an iconic Australian song, and after seeing your video of I Still Call Australia Home (and your priceless reaction to it❤️), I’d have to agree with previous comments about The Seekers song, We Are Australian. It’s such a beautiful and telling song of who we are collectively, where we’ve come from, and where we’re going. Cheers Ian 👍🏼😎

[@divusaugstus]

Utterly agree with you about ‘I am Australian’ - should be our national anthem instead of the boring 30’s dirge we currently have.

[@aussielady4]

Thanks mum...🥰🤠✅

[@lyndonmaddison5860]

What you might find interesting Ian is that Waltzing Matilda is the official song of the US 1st Marine Division. They adopted the song after WW2 when returning marines, who had been based in Australia during the war, honoured their fellow soldiers from Australia. It was done as a sign of respect for the friendship, bravery, extreme valour and humour shown by the Aussie soldiers.

[@Reneesillycar74]

👏🏼❤️ Waltzing Matilda embraces the Australian attitude that nobody is above another. The squatter might have caught the swagman but he wasn’t going to give up the jumbuck or his freedom. A bit of the Australian stubbornness there 😉

[@codymorris6189]

The Intro 🥰 I'm sure you're dad is very proud!

[@davidburnett93]

G'day mate, I'm sure your pop would be very proud of you and he has every right to be. You're a good man, a great dad and I'm sure Daniela would say you're a great husband. Love from down under mate

[@Idubb307]

Couple of interesting facts. The original tune was in fact a a Scottish jig or dance brought to Australia by Scottish immigrants. The town of Winton, where the alleged incident occurred and where the song originated, actually has a Waltzing Matilda Museum and well worth a visit!

[@sharky1317]

I think it would have been Interesting to have gone into the American navy’s history with the song. Where is is still used as the theme song for the 1st Marine division. Really interesting story with origins in WW2

[@rerehuia709]

I was 4 in 1963, we had left Aotearoa (NZ) on our way to Holland. We stopped in Sydney. As we left the dock, everyone on the ship and shore sang this song, while throwing toilet paper to our family and friends waving us off. It was amazing. CrankyGranny Western Australia

[@brettt8246]

Banjo Patterson wrote the poem, and song, on his travels along the Matilda Highway, the name of the track, at the time, from Bourke NSW to Karumba QLD. That is where the 'Matilda' reference comes from. Many men looking for work during the shearer's strike walked, or 'waltzed' the Matilda Highway to Karumba, where there were recently discovered goldfields in the ranges nearby

[@ronaldzakoc8121]

G'day Ian mate, your granddad would so proud of you knowing so much about Australia 👍🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘

[@40ofchips]

"And the band played waltzing Matilda " by Eric Bogle is a must listen.Verry moving. Tells the story of an ANZAC. .

[@richardcoulson7483]

So your Grandpa is responsible for planting the seed for your interest in Australia and your affection for this wide brown land, Australia. Your Grandpa must have been a top bloke to know and love listening to Waltzing Matilda and no wonder a lot of Aussies seem to click with your videos. Cheers mate 👍

[@Alberthoward3right9up]

How cool is it finding out your grandfather had a soft spot for Aussies too..

[@timblis7701]

I truly love that this bloke is sincerely intrigued about our beautiful county and culture

[@kevo6190]

No doubt your grandad would be proud of you mate! With love from Australia 🇭🇲

[@elizabeth10392]

That was an upbeat lighthearted version of the truest bluest song ever written. 🙂 There are other versions. The more somber version, which is more suited to the Shearer's strike it was written about still gets my attention 🙂 The "Queensland version " is also well worth a listen.

[@fussyrenovator7551]

I struggled to listen to that version knowing it was Rolf Harris performing.

[@brendonstockdale4437]

A B " banjo " Paterson had such an authentic way of writing poems , especially the long story type . I think you'd and the family would really enjoy reading some . A perfect place to start I believe is " Mulga Bill's Bicycle " . I can still recite it after 45 years .

[@concernedaussie1330]

Thanks mate. I enjoy watching your videos!

[@steveatkins1415]

Great stuff. Thanks. As an Aussie I really appreciated this

[@kingofthejungle3833]

What I love about Waltzing Matilda is that is was the sign off tune (whistled) on my local radio station when I was a kid.

[@theaussieguy3371]

It's not really a great version of the song but I love how he explained the Aussie slang for it at the start 👍

[@madgun2537]

My hat is off to you my friend, to cover the ANZAC's twice on video in one day is truly appreciated 🥰 much love to you and your family from Adelaide! ❤

[@suerobinson844]

Hi Ian, I have been following your chanel for a while. Liked and subscribed. Also commented on many of your posts, you family and extended family are precious. Love watching your reactions to the gifts and your appreciation for our culture, land and flora and fauna. Hi from Queensland Australia 🐨🌴🌺

[@Darryl_Frost]

This is great, but I would love to see you react to the song "And the band played Waltzing Matilda" BY Eric Bogle - look for the live version done by Eric Bogle itself, it is very moving and good.

[@samsta65]

Ian, please don’t get pressured into reacting to music videos! There’s plenty of music reactors out there and I would hate for you to become a “music reactor” if music is not your thing. We love what you react to with your passion and excitement and humble appreciation. I have very little interest in cars aside from them getting me where I want to go, but I still find myself watching your car videos.

[@Teagirl009]

Agreed. There's tonnes of people reacting to Aussie artists and that's their whole thing and that's great. But I actually like that Ian's channel is not that. It's more broad on Ausie topics and reflects his genuine interest in cars and racing. Even if I am not a big car person I still watch because I like Ian and I appreciate his passion for it.

[@edenreeling9390]

This song! Omg this song is so reminiscent for every Australian. We love it

[@benjigray8690]

Thanks for posting this video. Just like so many things that happened a long time ago, the events that lead up to the penning of this song, "might get lost in the mists of time". It depends on who you talk to about what happened that day. I wasn't there that day, so I have to take other folks word for what I'm told. Some folks say that the bloke in the song, referred to as the "Jolly swag man" was a shearer, actually a rather sour individual, that the other shearers jokingly referred to as "The Jolly Swag Man". Incidentally, my Late Father was a shearer, who shore sheep in many of the shearing shed all around that area. I'm told that back around the time that this incident took place, many shearers were "Swag men" They rolled their swag, and walked to where ever the next shearing shed was. I've a swag full of stories about our shearers, but mayhaps another time.

[@MegaAloly]

this song is in the DNA of all true blue aussies

[@liamking8983]

Glad you're enjoying about learning about our country

[@aaroncolbert405]

Great song thanks for sharing Ian. Hi from NSW

[@coreyjohnston9195]

Thank you for sharing your story about your grandad i bet he is very proud that you learning so much about our great country

[@derekclements5682]

US marines 1st division's March is "Waltzing Matilda" and shoulder patch is the Southern Cross

[@TriguredAzAndOthers]

I was writing he’d be proud of you mate before you said you hoped he would be! I’m sure he is mate! Love your channel. Take care mate👊

[@flamingfrancis]

Two points...there was a magnificent presentation of WM done by an Aussie bushie named Noel Watson at the 1988 Grand Final of the VFL (AFL). Really worth a listen / look on YT. For those wanting to get an idea of what it was like for the swaggies / itinerant workers of the era suggest looking at the paintings called "Down on his luck" and "On the Wallaby Track" both by Aussie painter Frederick McCubbin.

[@djgrant8761]

Thank you for playing Rolf Harris’ version. Grew up watching Rolf on television. Loved Rolf in The Little Convict. Great man.

[@beardymcbeardface69]

Waltzing Matilda, somebody killed 'er, laying in the grass with a trumpet up her...

[@jeremypietersen8347]

Hey mate. Was looking forward to watching this. Was getting into it when realised it was Rolf Harris. See you on the next one.

[@garyokeefe2618]

Anzac day today, Please google a video called ( and the band played Waltzing Matilda)

[@Chrisey96.]

There's this song "Waltzing Matilda". And then there's a different song "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda". Which is an anti-war song about the Gallipoli landings which is also worth a lesson.

[@tropicsalt.]

Sounded like a Fred Smith intro. Pity you don't do song reviews, LOL. Thanks for the vid and congrats on 100k in case I blink and miss it.

[@kaafromoz]

I agree with others who have suggested a iconic song about the landings at Gallipoli and the ANZACS "And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" is one ty for doing this for our day mate. Keep Safe Keep Strong Mate💖🦘🦘🦘🦘

[@jenniferharrison8915]

Movies to look up - Sunday too Far Away, Storm Boy, The Sundowners! Classic outback life!! 👍

[@BBA765]

What is not well known here in Australia is that the song Waltzing Matilda (our unoffical anthem) has been adopted by the US 1st Marine Division. It stems from days following the crucial battle of Gaudacanal in 1942 and when the marines were sent to Melbourne for rest and recuperation. The bonds between Australia and America still remain strong.

[@osocool1too]

Remembering also these lyrics were written c. 1898 and some terms are no longer used. A jumbuck is a male sheep, but it's a word I've never heard used. 🤗

[@thebluegreengoose]

I recall seeing a Black & white movie about Australia WW2. They were singing the song so that's how I got the idea the thing was a machine - jeep.

[@Rubytuesday1569]

Ian I love that you have a connection with your grandfather through Australia, he would enjoy our mateship as we all do here in Oz. ☮️

[@skullandcrossbones65]

G'day, The song is said to be written near Winton in North West QLD. Coincidently not so far from "Walkabout Creek pub" from Crocodile Dundee fame, The pub has been relocated to the main road to get those travelling past to stop and visit, (Makinlay)

[@thatrandomaussiechick4107]

i thought rolf harris had been banned everywhere

[@gmans777]

The song “ And the band played Waltzing Matilda” great song about Aussie soldiers

[@TheXxWhiteGamerxX]

much love from Bigga

[@jaymills6091]

The billabong referred to in Waltzing Matilda is the Combo waterhole near Kynuna in Queensland.

[@paulineweigand6121]

I just love how you love Australia!!...you should check out our ANZAC tradition of the game "Two-up".

[@evaadams8298]

Ian, you should watch the Slim Dusty version of Waltzing Matilda when he sang it live at the Sydney Olympics. With all the crowd singing it was incredible!!

[@tamaravanhees1749]

It's sung at a lot of major events it's considered like the equivalent of the National Anthem. It's taught basically at every school and the poet Banjo Patterson who is featured on our $10 note.

[@evewright1102]

Its history in a song, the tune is catchy and its fun

[@Barbzy]

you're a bloody legend mate

[@SirKnight1096]

The 1st Marine Division was formed on February 1, 1941. They fought in the Guadalcanal Campaign in 1942 and were taken in by Australians when they went there to get new Marines from the states, rest, recover, and resupply. "Waltzing Matilda" became their official March.

[@6226superhurricane]

if you're on a battlefield and you hear waltzing matilda, you're done.

[@blueenglishstaffybreeder6956]

Also there are schools in France where every morning they sing waltzing Matilda to honour the Aussies that saved em during the first war

[@pameladyke1462]

words by famous bush poet A.B (Banjo) Patterson, who also 'The Man from Snowy River' made iinto a movie in the eighties. there is history behind the lyrics of Waltzing Matilda, i knew it extensively once, now all i remember is was invovling a shearers' strike in queensland, the burning down of a squatters shearing sheds ( i think)

[@dianneroberts1295]

I can't stop laughing at how he says Australia its quite funny

[@TheGustavFTW]

Hey Iain, former military members still enjoy marching to this song. You releasing this on ANZAC Day is good timing. Thank you for your interest in our culture.

[@orinolsgaard1755]

Waltzing Matilda is the official marching song of the 1st Marine Division, US Marine Corps. It is played on the dock every time a ship carrying Marines leaves or returns to the United States. This came a bout because of how well the 1st Marines were treated by the people of Australia after suffering great losses in the Battle of GuadaCanal.

[@matttora106]

Waltzing Matilda is my all time fav song

[@Shane_O.5158]

a billabong is a bend in a river, that has been cut off from the river when the river shortens the bend/ changes course, leaving behind a banana shaped lake.

[@user-bf8ud9vt5b]

Squatter, in the 19th Century, is a reference to wealthy landowners. So-named because they would stake out a claim on Crown land and sort out the paperwork / legal rights to use or own the land later. It also spawned the concept of the "squattocracy" to refer to this 'landed gentry' class.

[@tracesprite6078]

Thank you for liking our folk song.

[@illuminatikiller8237]

Thank you brother for you kind words

[@kevinblankenburg4816]

My parents both Germans met, married and lived in Australia (1965-70). They sang that song with us as kids. They told us that this song is the unofficial national anthem of Australia. I also had a jumper with koalas dancing and parts of the lyrics printed onto it.

[@MrE001]

I was going to mention a song you definitely needed to hear but noticed that Dr-KAP already mentioned it. It's a must

[@junemcelhinney1791]

G'day Ian, My Husband, John, says there are a number of reasons as to why the song refers to Waltzing Matilda. John, who is in his late 70s, one of his memories from living in the country as a boy was having swagmen call in to the homesteads looking for a hand out of tea, sugar and flour and perhaps a feed. The women on these homesteads would try and get them to do a few jobs such as cut some wood or weed the vegie patch in return for supplies. The swaggies, as we refer to them, would very often come around just on sunset hoping it was too late to do chores. When the swaggie was approaching out of the setting sun with his swag bobbing around on his back it had the appearance from a distance of a couple dancing, or waltzing.

[@acepole3541]

We love ya too mate ❤ sorry to hear of your grandfather no doubt he would be proud of you now 👍

[@pillarofdawn]

The Pogues had a great song titled "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" about ANZACs in Gallipoli.

[@mort8143]

Good on you Ian. You do us proud over here. Try and get to see 'Sunday Too Far Away' for an iconic Australian Shearers story. Sheep made Australia.

[@stuartrapsey9054]

You Definitely need to listen to the song “and the band played Waltzing Matilda” especially on Anzac Day

[@JoJoFisher65]

You should listen to the song by Redgum, I Was Only 19. Very moving and very apt as today is Anzac Day.

[@michaelshore2300]

The tune is an old English Army song from the time of Queen Ann Going down to Rochester

[@annfrancoole34]

Liam Clancy singing " and the band played Waltzing Matilda"

[@BeeMo_Is]

Ooh ooh another one to have a gander at I Was Only 19 by Redgum. Tear jerker for sure.

[@stefangraf3345]

Another teary Song, and the Band played waltzing matilda John Williamson

[@darrylbirt6049]

And we love you bro!

[@robertclothier3597]

G'day Ian great to see you react to our iconic song. Shame that the dude performing this is doing time in the UK at Her Majesties lesure for deviancy atm. Note that there are 2 distinct versions of this song, both similiar but quite different. Also note the swaggie at 3.00 min with the rams head walking stick is carrying his swag in the NZ style not the Aussie style

[@robertclothier3597]

@@Dexter_2105 cool thanks for the clarification, wasn't aware of that

[@robertclothier3597]

@@Dexter_2105 whatever... the filthy prick is/was a rock spider like Jimmy Saville et al. So sad that I used to admire him. Disgusted at myself now. As someone else has said he is now persona non grata in Oz. Poor Ian would have NO idea. Great song, poor choice of "artist", certainly not his bad