And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda - The Lancer Band (Australian Army)

[@11thcavgruntblackhorse33]

She’s standing in front of an M113, a track, I rode in as a US Army soldier supporting 7RAR near Nui Dat. Would love to see Australia again.

[@David_Rafuse]

As a 15 year veteran of the Canadian Forces (both Canadian Army and Royal Canadian Navy), I have to say this: there are few songs of remembrance which can move me to tears as this song can. Strangely, we have few songs in Canada like this; our baptism in fire was the battle of Vimy Ridge but we don't really have many moving songs like this. Advance Australia Fair! God Defend New Zealand! O Canada! Read Rudyard Kipling"s poem "The Parting of the Columns" to feel the camaraderie of the Aussies, Kiwis, and Canadians in combat in times past.

[@lenardmalcolm8800]

I’m ex Australian army 14 years RAE IRR this is my favourite and especially this version I have met her and she is just the best love her voice

[@gregoryluckie1649]

Lest we forget. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

[@HalisÖZTÜRKcom]

Hello Australian friends. İ am from Turkey. This song very sad and very kindfull. Respect from Turkey. Yes we won this battle but many brave man "lost" in here. And our greatest leader Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK wrote a letter for parents and families: "Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives... You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side now here in this country of ours... you, the mothers, who sent their sons from faraway countries wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land. They have become our sons as well." This words maybe a little drop for peoples but it means a lot of things for us. Your grandfathers and our grandfathers still "sleeping" together in the our fields. Because we dont say "they are dead" we say "They are last heroic martrys". Come and see their monuments on the ÇANAKKALE (Gallipoli) You are welcome... "After having lost their lives on this land. They have become our sons as well."

[@Warrenm70]

Thanks mate.

[@orkadian4173]

You did this song, and our veterans, past and present, proud young Lady! Thank you for a beautiful rendition!

[@tonybonnici5920]

I'm sitting here crying my eyes out... Beautiful

[@mikelosban8457]

Respect to the Aussie lads....from a Brit.

[@abruzzobear]

Beautiful, beautiful version of a great song.

[@brendonburgin5250]

Absolutely beautifully sung, I'm a New Zealander and I thank all that are and have served in the Australian & NZ army.

[@aubreyaub]

A Navy, Ran, lass sang, " I am Australian" at an occasion for a small group, just before ANZAC day 2006 on the forecourt of "the House" in Canberra. Blew us all away. tears in the eye. Our Australian Services, must have the best of Aussie Girl Singers. Thanks mates.

[@lassehellstroem]

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[@XEFairmont]

THE BEST VERSION EVER!!! had tears rolling the whole time.

[@henerymag]

Beautifully done. The utmost respect for Australia from Canada.

[@diannelarner3413]

henerymag beautiful version

[@dundonrl]

What an incredible song, sung by a member of one of the army's that I admire the most, from an American veteran of Operation Stabilize.

[@Kennych100]

So emotional. Thanks Eric and the singer Elizabeth.

[@chrismahan]

I just listened to them playing and singing I Was Only 19 and this came up on twitter. Such a wonderful pleasure. Thank you all.

[@Kazen169]

oh man such a beautiful yet sorrow-filled song. can't stop the tears

[@BigPaddyFan]

This a beautiful version of this song with a great voice.

[@dennisgreen3430]

O...M...G! (jaw drops when I hear her voice). Magnificent song, sung by an angel, very touching photos and background....respect!

[@seanlong7872]

Totally awesome......what a great combination....

[@scottlewis417]

What a performance! Fantastic! She has a great voice.

[@tracylarson1935]

She sings like an angle - Cheers from USA

[@uksub78]

Gallipoli, another example of the horror and futility of war. Brave young lads put to the slaughter.

[@johnmcmahon5967]

A beautiful rendition of this song!

[@chemicalmix]

Absolutely extraordinary. Added to my favourites with pride. Chem, Northern Ireland.

[@LakhnBer]

It's a bit odd to hear the character of an old man sung in such a wonderful voice of a young woman -- so simply and so well -- but you also have to respect an armed force which publishes one of the most powerful of antiwar songs.

[@shaunkelly9860]

What a beautiful voice.

[@johnduffy6992]

never back down!

[@warwickeioncampbell4737]

One of my favorite versions of the song. shared today (Anzac day 2020) on my facebook page

[@oscarwildeghost]

She has an absolutely amazing voice. That song brought tears to my eyes. USAF Security Police 1977-2011

[@sherp2u1]

BEAUTIFUL VOICE!

[@trsdos80]

What an absolutely beautiful version

[@Pantherking916]

Real emotion. Real passion. April 25 1915 Lest We Forget

[@nicksteinhardt8844]

amazing just beautiful version. well done

[@josephhlady8072]

This is likely the best version of the song I have ever found. I know it is not complete and is sung a little differently, but I definitely like it the best. The video work is very well done. Great work Lancer's. Capt (R). RCCS.

[@andrewskinner8560]

Thank you for your service.

[@janebaldwin8040]

Too sad, too beautiful, too true. Lovely, simple arrangement. She has an achingly mellow voice . Hits those low notes in a way that few female vocalists can and knows when to let go. Reminds me of Marilyn Monroe. The last few bars of Walzing Matilda are the high point.

[@MANACODANI]

THE BEST "band played waltzing Matilda" I ever heard

[@winddmmy]

love from the states we are always your brother! even though mom loves canada best that snot nosed ginger!

[@simongabrielsson589]

one of the most beutiful songs ever writen

[@baten52]

For my grandfathers and great uncles. Not forgotten,

[@jspee1965]

Beautifully done.

[@mtcc75]

Outstanding !!!!

[@dropbear6740]

Absolutely beautiful version, My pop was at Gallipoli with the 4th Batt AIF, this song gets me thinking of him.

[@saranpatsa-nguanpao6177]

I love your beautiful voice and the video.

[@speedwayfan5910]

makes me feel proud to have such talent. great work guys!!!!

[@BigBatto]

Good on yer, Mates! Lovely voice, great guitar and nice editing. You should never forget Gallipoli or the service and sacrifice of every Australian who has ever served. Your nation does its honors right!

[@TheLancerBand]

Thanks BigBatto!

[@merlintherook]

Wonderful

[@LostInNirvana1]

put tears in me ol eyes

[@montinaladine3264]

wow, awesome song and voice thanks

[@XtremeMMM1]

You guys are unreal, such a great song by Eric Bogle and very well done.

[@juliajames2]

This is maybe my favorite. Elizabeth sings / looks fantastic.:)

[@mandycrouch6941]

You guys are awesome

[@MrAMYJACK]

I still have salty water running down my face.

[@TheCozyCodi]

For I'll go no more waltzing Matilda, all around the green bush far and free To hump tent and pegs, a man needs both legs-no more waltzing Matilda for me. So they gathered the crippled, the wounded, the maimed, and they shipped us back home to Australia. The legless, the armless, the blind, the insane, those proud wounded heroes of Suvla And as our ship pulled into Circular Quay, I looked at the place where me legs used to be. And thanked Christ there was nobody waiting for me, to grieve, to mourn, and to pity. But the band played Waltzing Matilda, as they carried us down the gangway. But nobody cheered, they just stood and stared, then they turned all their faces away And so now every April, I sit on me porch, and I watch the parades pass before me. And I see my old comrades, how proudly they march, reviving old dreams of past glories And the old men march slowly, old bones stiff and sore. They're tired old heroes from a forgotten war And the young people ask, what are they marching for? And I ask myself the same question. But the band plays Waltzing Matilda, and the old men still answer the call, But as year follows year, more old men disappear. Someday no one will march there at all. Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me? And their ghosts may be heard as they march by that billabong, who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?

[@kalandatze]

sie hat die schönsten augen,und die beste stimme.i love this song

[@jeffj318]

Beautiful version. Superb singing and playing. Kudos!

[@billyjones727]

well done i really fell proud as a australian to sit and watch this vide clip i have goose bumps and a little teary but happy at the same time lest we for get

[@Magiceye1955]

Singed excellently. It's fun to listen.

[@jsd9871]

I was looking for this song by Slim Dusty instead I found your version I thought I would listen to it and I like it good work

[@burkey548]

OMG OMG THIS GIRL IS STUNNING JUST STUNNING XXXX

[@w.patterson4413]

How one can sing that without crying is amazing. Heck, I'm s guy twice her age and can't stop my eyes from leaking.

[@garydickinson5327]

Love it, thanks.

[@jasedog5407]

The best voice

[@saltymonkey4889]

They gave me a Kevlar helmet and a F88 we flew to Iraq....

[@andrewrepolusk8806]

Now this I wanna hear in Heaven!😎

[@julianmann215]

Beautiful version

[@nibbles324]

Well its been a long time since I've seen that hat badge. That must be Lancer Barracks at Parramatta. Wow, I feel old as fuck. Is my old vehicle sitting on a pad like a museum piece? Shit, I'm only 35. Excellent work girl. Bravo

[@TheLancerBand]

There's a pretty good chance that vehicle is older than you. Are you referring to the M113 that's now at Lancer Barracks? We did some filming at our barracks and also at the School of Armour.

[@nibbles324]

The Lancer Band Yes I was an M113 crewman. That vehicle was significantly older than me when I drove them. I even had one that had a plate welded inside the engine bay in Nui Dat to patch an RPG hole. An old Drake guy at my unit did it in the early 70's. Hot nights and diesel fumes still smell like Shoalwater to me

[@csnelling4]

Lovely voice the song very well sung and played 👍😞

[@bryanyoung7899]

Should be required listening for all year 10 and up classes every Monday morning.

[@robertquinn8210]

I love the irony. The performance is pretty damn good, too.

[@sety9895]

Lest we forget

[@jesuschrist3678]

Top notch version.

[@henryhawk2904]

Great version.

[@KidIndigo1]

Between this and "I am an Australian," I have to give it to Australia for awesome national songs. USA (my country) has a drinking song for a national anthem, and it's best national song (in my opinion), "This Land Is Your Land," is considered "folk" at best, and "rebellious," at worst. Go Aussies!

[@bryanyoung7899]

KidIndigo1 Thanks, but we don't really believe in ourselves and what we have. Just an old idealistic Aussie!

[@johnduffy6992]

im a pro... waltzing matilda... will never die!

[@eddysuwarno1]

From Indonesia with respects.

[@gracefoss1616]

Lovely!

[@wayneholand3699]

good version

[@bradcubis2001]

Proud Aussie here

[@ike7539]

Came from Halk Arenasi presented by Ugur Dundar (Turkish TV Programmer) shown on Halk TV dated March 23rd 2018... He talked about Eric Bogle and asked the audience to go to KZbin and search for this video. Here I am...

[@TheLancerBand]

Thanks for coming to visit us, @Ike. Do you have a link to the news story or TV program? We'd love to find out more!

[@bryanyoung7899]

Ike Mash Allah I respect you.

[@almathain7864]

What makes Gallipoli even worse than the disaster it was is that in the prior Naval attempt to force the Dardanelles and so capture Constantinople was that the Naval attack was called off when the Turkish shore batteries were down to their last nine shells. All war is senseless and horrific but surely WWI was the most senseless, horrific and purposeless war ever.

[@CraigThomsen]

LEST WE FORGET Brilliant DIGGER !

[@harveyplaygroup6415]

I have been asked to sing at our local memorial and would love to sing this. Are you able to share your lyrics as I'm struggling with the original :)

[@Makolki]

Grat, absolutely great!

[@qwertyTRiG]

Extraordinary to see this song performed by a military band.

[@seanrobertrusted8134]

good backdrop.

[@strahanfeatherston2051]

I am a bit annoyed that it is not the full song. There are certain parts that have been cut.

[@harryf200]

Nice voice.

[@ftargr]

Her voice

[@kazoot8265]

Why did they have to skip the part when the truce happens and when the soldiers leg gets blown off?

[@TheLancerBand]

Hi @SamTheHorseRider25 - we wanted to keep the recording and production brief and still capture the spirit of the song. It was a hard decision to select which verses to keep in.

[@kazoot8265]

Fair enough

[@Anhorish]

@@kazoot8265 LOL, as if 20 seconds would make a difference.

[@Birs_84]

Please, do an uncensored full version of this wonderful anti-war song!

[@liehnej1]

Loved the way you did this song n video.... But, I think you miss out some of the song. Check his website for ALL the lyrics. Normally this song is 8:47 long. Would love you guys to do this one in full and also ' no man's land' in full too #thelancerband thanks heaps

[@TheLancerBand]

Hi @liehnej1, thanks for your thoughts - we decided to abbreviate the full song for the video production as a 9min song is a bit beyond our video capabilities (and the average attention span of the internet). We have performed the full version live when it is more appropriate. :)

[@austinshackles549]

I'm glad you said that - I was about to comment. I don't think the song is too long, to be honest, and I think it hits harder in the full version.

[@lovestory952]

OMG SHE HAS SPCUTCH A BUITIFULL VOICE

[@FrancisChristopher-jw2ng]

I used to be a Cadet at that barracks!

[@tJ9etBxDq5VdSj2]

love the pucka tank museum

[@red07hawk88]

it is such a beautiful version to interprete this song, but why why why ever is she not singing the complete song? Why are there so many important verses missing? What a pity! Please, sing the song once more complete!! Its really touching.

[@perotekku]

Especially poignant and touching to me is the fact that it's a military cover of the song. The song is brilliant in that it's neither anti-war, no jingoistic. It's simply the sad tale of the cost of war for the narrator, and millions like him. "And the young people ask, what are they marching for? And I ask myself the same question"

[@knightlife98]

Ok guys and gals, I have never understood something, maybe someone can help me out here. Why are accents seemingly lost while singing?

[@AntonyMedwinWally]

Well Done, in Naval speak Bravo Zulu, vert stiring