André Rieu - Waltzing Matilda, live in Australia

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André Rieu & his Johann Strauss Orchestra performing 'Waltzing Matilda' live in Melbourne, Australia in front of a record audience of 38,605, the biggest attendance of any Rieu show anywhere in the world. A giant, life-size reproduction of Vienna's cream and orange Schonbrunn Castle dominated the eastern end of the Dome. Giant candelabras flickered over the heads of Rieu and his Johann Strauss orchestra and chorus.
"It was an overwhelming experience. The warmth of the audience was overpowering."
André Rieu billed his show as "a romantic Viennese night" and it was all of this and more. Dancers twirled on two 600m ice rinks and from palace balconies and in a ballroom scene. Fountains cascaded and splashed around classical sculptures on either end of the huge stage.
Taken from the DVD 'André Rieu Live in Australia'.
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Original Waltzing Matilda Lyrics:
Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong,
Under the shade of a Coolibah tree,
And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boil,
You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me.
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me,
And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boil
You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me.
Down came a jumbuck to drink at that billabong
Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee,
And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker bag
You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me.
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me,
And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker bag
You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me.
Up rode the squatter mounted on his thorough-bred
Down came the troopers One Two Three
Whose that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker bag
You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me.
Waltzing Matilda Waltzing Matilda
You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me
Whose that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker-bag
You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me.
Up jumped the swagman sprang in to the billabong
You'll never catch me alive said he,
And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong
You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me.
Waltzing Matilda Waltzing Matilda
You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me
And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong
You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me.
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[@suzanneterrey4499]

As an American, why do I get tears in my eyes every time I hear this song? It's so beautiful!!

[@melsalteraustralia]

And when Andre and his orchestra play it, its on another level.

[@claram4154]

Me too as a Chinese.

[@lindawatkin9667]

I agree

[@coldlakealta4043]

Is a Canadian allowed to choke up? My God, look at the love and pride on their faces! Love ya, mates!

[@PercyCole]

I only wish we CANADIANS would show such PRIDE in OUR COUNTRY more then we do,

[@aussiecoolbananas8609]

Wait until you hear us sing ''Bananas In Pyjamas'' ! 😉

[@James-kv6kb]

Absolutely it certainly gets us emotional. There have been many stories when soldiers we're singing this as they were charging into battle, God help the guy on the other side especially if the Canadians and New Zealanders are charging as well

[@wilsonwo30045]

This American sure did…

[@philshepherd851]

As an Englishman from the mother country, I was crying. God bless all of my commonwealth brothers and sisters.

[@billsanders5067]

Ever since the 1st. Marine Corps Division was in Australia prior to the invasion of Guadalcanal in 1942 the Marine band always plays Waltzing Matilda when they deploy overseas.

[@stevecox7570]

It is the Division's anthem./ 1st Marine Division Marines come to attention for three songs, the National Anthem, the Marines' Hymn and Waltzing Matilda.

[@peterphillips4566]

wow that bought back some memories. I took my Mum to see Andre that night, she was well in her 80’s, she loved every second of the concert. She passed recently aged 102 and she was still a huge Andre fan.

[@imjelo]

"Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!! Oy! Oy! Oy!" 🇦🇺 Am I the only who noticed, André Rieu tearing up as the crowd sang the song? Andre Rieu would always remind me of my late father. Papa would always watch DVDs of his concerts every time before he passed in 2019. After my father passed, I could listen or watch any video of André Rieu because it made me sad and would always remind me of my father. It is just this year, 5 years later that I could watch Rieu's video.

[@johndough9382]

No sport, You're not the only one

[@delavalmilker]

I noticed that too. And also some in the audience.

[@Scottsteaux63]

I saw it too :)

[@serenalim6967]

I was in this Live performance and loved every moment - and playing Waltzing Matilda gave me goosebumps- thank you Andre Rieu 😘👍👏🙏😢🇦🇺

[@Kimpotter-yt4ly]

As a Brit who has had the privilege of visiting Australia three times, I think this song should be your National Anthem...everyone of you Aussies seems to be word perfect and can sing the lyrics with real passion. Good on you!😊.

[@ScratchyBaws]

🤣

[@streaming5332]

Absolutely... we need it at the Olympics instead of the awful rubbish no one understands.

[@andrewanderson7683]

Following the Guadalcanal Campaign in the Pacific, the 1st Marine Division's Marines were sent to Melbourne, Australia for rest and refit. During this time, the division took the traditional Australian folk song "Waltzing Matilda" as its battle hymn. To this day, 1st Division Marines still play Waltzing Matilda whenever they ship out. It is a tribute to how well the Australian people treated the US Marines during their time there.

[@venderstrat]

We will never forget what the US did in The Pacific.

[@missrrjohnson9846]

I love how the whole audience spontaneously joins in on the chorus. It's so sweet!

[@thegreenreaper6660]

Its absolutely admirable how a musician like André Rieu doesnt only organise the éntire show, ánd plays the lead. The connection with the audience: They spontaneously sing along the chorus... 'just like that'. Having musical talent is one thing, Having organisational skills to achieve such perfection is another, But to charismatically 'own' the entire audience like that, is just a very unique skill André Rieu can proudly call himself one of thé greatest artists of our time.

[@claireduncan138]

Not Australian but I've listened to this so many times and sends shivers down my spine it's remarkable

[@kamruddintayabali9070]

I'm Norwegian and tears are streaming 😂

[@ericortega1745]

Have you heard the poem.

[@claireduncan138]

@ericortega1745 no I haven't to he fair

[@TheGecko213]

It makes me weepy with emotions Americans don’t even respect their official National Anthem

[@johncarty5213]

I’m Scottish and can listen to this repeat!! The atmosphere looks tremendous and a nice family atmosphere

[@westonkilgore9652]

not even australian but seeing the tears in so many peoples eyes got me choked up too hearing that many people sing the entire song in unison, beautiful truly

[@patobrien6364]

the Australian experience, is unique. Other folks simply don't "get it" nor understand. My God, they have a most beautiful country. (recent visitee 😎)

[@shumyinghon]

Lieutenant Colonel Charles Groves Wright Anderson VC, MC was singing “Waltzing Matilda” while he personally took out two machine gun posts with his pistol and a few grenades as led an attack himself and led his forces in a mad, headlong scramble straight at the enemy in 1942 at the Battle Of Muar, Malaya.

[@catedennis8241]

I think you mean MalaySIA.

[@skullvader4173]

My father emigrated to Australia in 1970 from Turkey, when I visited Turkey 6 years ago and came back I turned to my father almost with tears and said thanks for choosing this country , we truly live in the greatest country on the planet.

[@omerelkay340]

I'm very happy & safe by living in Turkey...

[@pauladorno2928]

From Yankees here in the States, Australia is a great country. God Bless Australia

[@hotxi1]

❤

[@jeremythen7971]

This Seppo is proud to call Ausies brother and sister

[@ilayda-st6tv]

Avustralyayi begenirim.mesela simon baker hayraniyim fakat Türkiye denince akansular durur...Ülkemizin esi benzeri o yok..

[@rodneyallister9877]

I am Australian 79 years off age love my country The world should follow them 🇭🇲

[@hendrikdukeofedinburgh4888]

Indonesian here, and we love our Australian brothers below us. This song symbolises the strength and resilience of the Australian people. With love from Indonesia 🇮🇩🤝🇦🇺

[@davidbarrett8058]

we love you back.

[@JonasDoherty603]

Keep your heritage Australia, preserve this beautiful tradition amongst all your others. With brotherly love from NH, America.

[@farisdaoud8832]

My beautiful country Australia, Andre Rieu and the Waltzing Matilda make a wonderful combination. Tears ran down my eyes, too!

[@mikecostinas3045]

I am Canadian but this song makes me want to be Australian, getting shivers all over !

[@americaneejit9993]

They are our brothers after all

[@James-kv6kb]

Australia's often say this should be our national anthem but the problem is the song is about a guy preferring suicide over dealing with the Australian police lol

[@coolmanidk]

​@@James-kv6kb Thats Actually fucked up for A beautiful song

[@patrickmccarthy3123]

To see the pride in aussies faces is so so lovely ,i guess everyone loves their countries,i certainly do and im Irish,love the Australia spirit

[@uyraellsensenmann8931]

Kiwi I am; as An ANZAC relative : I am Proud of my Aussie cousins; who have stood so-very steadfastly beside us Kiwis for so long, and so often; during so-very many conflicts and wars since our two Nations were founded. Hearing "Waltzing Matilda" brings tears to my eyes, just as "Now, is the Hour": and for the same reasons. ... How many times in how many places has an Aussie stood-to on a battlefield, reached-out and touched his Kiwi cousin on the shoulder and quietly said, in that dead-serious Aussie way: "It'll be all right, mate;" ? And how many times in how many of those same places has a Kiwi touched his Aussie mate on the shoulder, and said in that same quiet, dead-serious tone: "Mate, it'll be all right;"? Or words close-enough to those? -- From the Boer war to Gallipoli, from the Western desert to Viet-Nam. -- And into the present era. With humble Respect to my Aussie ANZAC cousins: Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell, Wgtn, NZ.

[@DennisLiewDennis]

I salute thee for your great contribution to your beloved country during the different wars. Anyway the ANZAC army did fought in my home country, Malaysia against the Imperial Japanese Army during WW2 , The Malayan Emergency (1948-1960) against the Malayan Communist Terrorists.

[@indominuskangaroo8489]

same here mate I am proud of my NZ neighbours

[@Confettish1]

I am almost 40 years old and I've been searching for over 35 years for this song. So happy I found it.

[@okrafeet]

U.S. born. I’ve never been to Australia. Why does this song make me cry?

[@HenriHattar]

On this planet you all call EARTH only ONE country DOES not have net migration to the USA.

[@steven10271]

Just listening to this song makes me want to move to Australia. I am an American living in Boston, Ma. With many family members living in Australia

[@badger4382]

Wherever in the world Andre and all his team go, Andre Rieu steals the hearts of the people who see his concerts. He is out of this world.

[@sturmgesutz]

I'm not an Australian [ I'm Scottish ] but this just has to be the finest national song ever composed. God bless Banjo Patterson and Christina Macpherson. Wonderful video of a most beautiful and haunting song.

[@ettiesawcolt5390]

AB "Banjo" Patterson's parents were Scottish migrants :) His poetry is a marvel - look up The Geebung Polo Club. Australians play polo very differently to the Poms (English) - like a blood sport. In the Banjo's poem, both teams end up killing each other. It's one of the funniest Australian poems every written. The "Banjo" understood us like no one else - an Australian would rather die than submit to servitude (again). That is what Waltzing Matilda is really about. Love to Scotland the Brave, one of my great-great grandpas was from Inverness :)

[@thegreenreaper6660]

Dutchman(Like Ríeu)here, even that i'm a liker of different styles of music, this artist has 'forced' me to appreciate the old muscial masterpieces. This being a great example: He's like... a dozen notes into the ouverture, and he's got a 50k-audience on his lips, singing along already. Thats just magnificent, 'goosebumps' to experience. Absolute brilliant performing, not just Rieu, but the entire orchestra. mágnificent execution. Perhaps one of the most beautiful versions ever played.

[@fongtony2784]

Scotch whisky is preferred over kangaroo meat !!

[@sturmgesutz]

@@ettiesawcolt5390 You are probably already aware, but for others that might not... Christina Macpherson's parents were Scottish migrants [ like Banjo's.]. It was Miss Macpherson that wrote the music, [ based on an old Scottish tune ] Banjo heard her playing it and wrote the words to go with the music. Without Miss Macpherson there would be no Waltzing Matilda . I also did as you suggested and looked up The Geelong Polo Club, Brilliant poem and so very funny. thanks for putting me on to it 👍🏼

[@vitruvianman7170]

@@sturmgesutz my favourite is the "man from iron bark" And other classics are "the man from snowy river" and "clancy of the overflow" all woth a look.

[@noelm9042]

Must Make Australians Proud, God Bless Australia from USA.

[@Rockpommel78]

Greetings from Germany to Australia ❤

[@GenuineHeather]

This is so beautiful and powerful. Love and hope to the people of Australia.

[@patricklamshear6662]

In this time of need.God Bless Australia.

[@faaizmalik1605]

Yes

[@Faaizer]

Yes may god bless australia

[@lachlancarter2468]

Ummm your do know what this song is about right?

[@GenuineHeather]

@@lachlancarter2468 Yes I do. Do you?

[@robertbraden4478]

From a Texan, whose has always admired Australians pluck and nerve, this should be your great country's national anthem.

[@lestermount3287]

I am a Texan who has been to Australia and they are just like us

[@menadrot.escueta5900]

Long live Australia.... GOD bless Australia and GOD Save the Queen!!!! Mabuhay Australia forever....

[@robertocervieri6556]

Iam not Aussie but lived there with my family for three wonderful years. Waltzing Matilda brings lots of remembrances to me and tears to my eyes. Thanks Australia for having been my home.

[@davoocass]

anyone who feels something when they hear this song has some part of them that belongs here, either in their blood or their heart, I hope you make it back here some day mate.

[@georgemunns7222]

@@davoocass I totally agree. I have been there 3 times and that is nowhere enough. I absolutely love it and yes this brings tears to my eyes.... I'll come a......

[@ЛуизаУчинина-у3ы]

Так здорово!!! Оркестр играет,а люди стоя подпевают!!! Как радуются люди пожилого возраста,у некоторых даже слезы на глазах!!!Это большая заслуга руководителя оркестра,скрипача Andre Rieu Я уже не пишу здесь о его таланте,гениальности!!! Ему уже 71,а сколько в нем энергии,трудолюбия и уважения к зрителям!!! Дай Бог ему долгой жизни !!!

[@fionakenndal3975]

I was in the audience that night! I have to say it's one of the most magical nights of my life! Andre Rieu and his orchestra the best simply fantastic! ❤🎼🎶🎻

[@JE-pz7ix]

Fiona Kenndal ,

[@sandradunbar339]

So was my wife and I and it stay's in my memory as it was the last concert we share together before she passed

[@frankbuse8664]

Mucke

[@jamesberton7947]

Why am I tearing up? I'm American. It because it's a great song and you Aussie should be proud

[@jackeagles1637]

Cheer up James - There is a little bit of Australia still in the USA - While in Australia during World War 2 the 1st Division USMC adopted this tune as their battle hymn - and it remains so to this day - there a some videos on KZbin of the USMC 1st Division band playing this tune on parades.

[@dotsyjmaher]

My father was head of Shore Patrol in W.A. during WWII... He LOVED Australia we heard this a lot...he died just after I heard I was going to be working for the airline industry..I was going to take him back to Perth...but it wasn't to be..This song does me in every time.

[@cindyj.mohler7963]

I so LOVE the way Andre freely lets his tears show through during this piece! He is playing with the full knowledge that he and his team successfully pulled off a HUGE accomplishment here and he is so emotional about it!❤❤❤❤ This one of the MANY MANY THINGS I LOVE❤❤❤ about this exquisite man! What a treasure he is!!!!😊😊😊😊😊

[@rainbowaurora1]

The depth of emotion was incredible to see and feel, and yes, I cried along with you dear Andre. I loved seeing the mother and daughter hugging and singing along together. God bless you lovely people in Australia . Your pride in you country is wonderful to see.

[@yaserthe1]

Yes pride in a country they took from the natives. Pride in a country that allowd a migrant ship from Iraq a few years ago drown with hundreds of men women and children. You people in the west keep patting yourself on the back, while massacaring millions in the 3rd world, while at the same time calling yourself loving Christians.

[@iriscollins7583]

@@yaserthe1 Australia is further East than most countries, isn't it? I know Geography was not one of my strongest subjects.. Must get to look at an Atlas.😃😃😃😃

[@keynesianeconomics4113]

@@yaserthe1 Human rights abuses in the Middle East are at levels not seen in the West since the 1800s and Islam's attitude towards women belongs back in the Stone Age. Preach elsewhere.

[@redblack8414]

@@yaserthe1 You are not in a position to give lessons. Look in your own backyard.👺

[@2035JO]

@@yaserthe1we have a word in Australia for people like you: “Wanker”

[@mrAZcardinal]

I'm American, but my dad sang it to me as I fell asleep just as my Australian grandpa did to him. I now live in Australia :)

[@JasonMasters]

The song Waltzing Matilda is all about the loneliness and desperation of a man driven to walking around looking for any work available during hard times, when work was hard to come by. It is also about the Australian spirit of defiance of authority when that authority is perceived to be unfair or too harsh. The bits in brackets are not part of the song and are included so that everyone can fully understand the meanings of the sometimes archaic words and expressions used. Once, a jolly swagman (itinerant worker) camped by a billabong (an oxbow lake or a section of a river or stream cut off when the flow changed), Under the shade of a Coolibah tree (a variety of eucalyptus tree). And he sang as he watched and waited 'till his billy boiled (a billy is a tin pot, often used to make tea in), "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?" (Matilda was slang for a bedroll-swag which was often carried at the hip which caused it to sway back and forth as one walked, imitating the movements of a waltz) "Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?" And he sang as he watched and waited 'till his billy boiled, "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?" Down came a jumbuck (male sheep) to drink at that billabong, Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him, with glee, And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker-bag (food bag), "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?" "Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?" And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker-bag, "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?" Down came the squatter (farmer occupying crown land), mounted on his thoroughbred (pure-breed horse). Down came the troopers (predecessors to the police), One! Two! Three! "Whose that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker-bag? "You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!" "Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?" "Whose that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker-bag? "You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!" Up jumped the swagman and sprang into the billabong, "You'll never take me alive," said he... And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong: "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?" "Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?" And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong: "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!" In the end, the swagman chooses to kill himself rather than go to prison (which could be almost a sentence worse than death during the times in which this song is set) for what he sees as a trivial offence in order to provide himself with food. The ending is intended to evoke a sympathetic reaction to the swagman's fate, and to promote the idea that every Australian would rather die than live under oppression. Whether or not you agree with the sentiments expressed is, of course, entirely up to each individual.

[@EarlJohn61]

@ Jason Masters... most of your description is fine... except that *"troopers"* were mounted police officers as opposed to constables. Also they tended to acquire better uniforms & equipment. Troopers looked down on what they perceived as second class officers & this created some very nasty turf wars... where if a trooper needed assistance he might not be able to rely on the local constable to provide it, and vice versa... If you check the records carefully most of the problems in Victoria's goldfields stemmed from troopers being a bit high handed in their policing of the law in those areas. A swagman accused of theft, whether guilty or not, might be very lucky, (for unusual classifications of luck) to actually reach a judge.

[@austindarrenor]

Thanks for the descriptions. I drive a taxi in Las Vegas and get a lot of passengers from Australia. I'm always listening for uniquely Australian expressions and comparing notes with my passengers on Aussie vs American expressions. I especially like the way they abbreviate. This song has many words that I've never heard before. Though it's probably true that the Aussie that I'm hearing is the more well-off city dwellers and not the small town/country dwellers whose language and accent is surely much thicker.

[@harukiweebcult1289]

It truly is a amazing song..

[@Rosaninyei]

Thanks so much for this back story

[@williamtoal5309]

The tune not nessary the lyrics would be a brilliant National Anthem.

[@johnmain1000]

Waltzing Matilda - Absolutely beautiful, we in Scotland are thinking about our Australia cousins and friends, God bless you all!

[@derpmeyer5902]

Australians are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Much respect from your brothers in the USA

[@GangreneBallbag]

You can tell André felt the moment with the Aussies, such a proud people .

[@jamesmilne5979]

what a beautiful country was their in 2018 and went from sydney to perth on the indian pacific railway and cant wait to come back

[@eldderkingsmartz2486]

Oh my beautiful AUSTRALIA!!!!!!! How much I love you!!!!! I cry and cry will forever cry tears of joy for everything that you give us oh beautiful AUSTRALIA!!!! I am truly blessed and proud that I was born in this beautiful country. Thank you so much LORD JESUS.

[@dfd277]

I've always been in awe of the national pride the Australians have when this song is played. Cheers from the U.S.

[@andrewskinner8560]

dfd277 well you can get patriotic with star spangled banner, yankee doodle dandy and America the beautiful.

[@mariejosebemelmans8934]

O

[@jpmasters-aus]

I think ours is a lot more understated - so it catches people out when they see something link this

[@donarrington4835]

I must listen to this every few weeks. I'm not Australian, but from Mississippi in the USA. It brings tears to my eyes every time. .....Ann Arrington.

[@Cheese25536]

Even though I’m an American, I have to admit that you Aussies make fine songs

[@NamVetBuck]

As a Marine Corps vet I proudly recall our association with the Aussies and Kiwis in WW2. First Marine Division bands routinely play this song in honor of those days.

[@georgehare2915]

bryce courtnay THE 4 FIRES WILL HOOK YOU IMO WW11

[@mitchellnewell8078]

from a proud aussie, thanks for your service mate.

[@wayfaringoverlander]

Get some! Hoo Rah

[@ride2day270]

I was reading my old great grandfather’s book and found this

[@NellieKAdaba]

Nice

[@streaming5332]

Should be our national anthem.

[@burningblue1254]

My father was the Chief Medical Officer with 1st Australian Logistic Support Group (1 ALSG), based in Vũng Tàu, Viet Nam during the Viet Nam War. He was from Bendigo, Au. He visited an orphanage in Vung Tau where my mother, a nurse from Appledorn, Holland was working. They fell in love. In the middle of human misery and destruction, love was born. This song will forever be etched in my heart and mind and I cry everytime I hear it. My heart goes out to Andre Rieu for this epic version and the most wonderful people, the Australians. The motto of the Royal Australian Regiment "Duty First" . Diggers forever.

[@AndreasScout]

The songs may be old but when Andre Rieu and his fabulous orchestra plays them, they sound brand new.

[@hawkeye4771]

I remember at a very young age watching the old war movie " The Desert Rats " about the Australian 9th Inf. Div. holding out at Tobruk against Rommel's Africa Corp. They held for 242 days with no relief after being asked to hold out a few weeks. At the end after another artillery shelling of their bunkers they came out of their fox holes ready to fight but nothing came, it was then they heard something behind them and it happened to be the Scottish unit " Black Watch " coming to relieve them finally and to honor the Australians they were playing Waltzing Matilda on their bagpipes. To this day bagpipes and this song make the tears in my eyes well up!

[@MAKIMACHINES]

When I first heard this song with just coming to Australia, I just thought it was nice, and gradually realized why the Australian people love this song so much, and regard it as the folk Australian national anthem, and at the same time, it was sung on many important occasions. The homeless man in the song who has a difficult life is sympathized by people. Like many Australians, they all have the same gene, that is, "give me freedom or give me death". No matter how hard life is, the free soul always wanders.

[@karleinegraham446]

Loved this song for over 65 years when I heard it in Jamaica. The swagman moves around looking for work in the outback. Sitting under the coolabah tree, he catches the jumbuck who comes to drink water and puts it in his tucker bag ( food for dinner?). The Squatter (on best crown (govt) land that he did not pay for) comes with 3 troopers to get the jumbuck. Troopers promised to let the swagman go waltzing Matilda ( go to prison or maybe hang from a rope?) for theft. The swagman jumps into the billabong and drowns instead of surrender to punishment. The key for me is that the Squatter is the biggest thief who now has respectability and the authority on his side. The swagman's liberty or life can be taken for "theft of the jumbuck", a mere necessity of life.

[@slavimo]

This is a single song that you need to understand to properly feel the Australian values. Every nation has its own song like this. Australia's Waltzing Matilda is just the top one in my list. This is people's anthem of Australia. With respect from Ukraine 🇺🇦🖤 🇦🇺

[@barrylyon6074]

Fabulous - and truly wishing you'll the best in your valiant fight. Wow watch you all with total admiration!!

[@Pietra430]

@@barrylyon6074 Speak for yourself. Not all westerners fall for clown Zelenski.. You go on cheering for that war, I'll be here praying for peace. 🇷🇺🇺🇦

[@Pietra430]

@इंडो-त्रिनिदाद राष्ट्रवादी He's not my president, why should I support him? But I'd prefer him over my own country's leader. I admire his qualities as a leader.

[@Pietra430]

@इंडो-त्रिनिदाद राष्ट्रवादी No, I admire Putin

[@cole02022]

@@Pietra430 no he a a very big wanka

[@danieleverona9632]

I'm italian , but this song is wonderful and amazing and touch the heart!Lucky Australians !!

[@cody7089]

Sono italiano, e la canta e bellissimo!

[@agatenby41]

yet there are those, in Australia who dont appreciate the privilage of being Australian.. unlike yours truly..

[@МаринаЯковина-ч9е]

Трогательно,с любовью,до слез трогательно!Доброта в каждом сердце!Благодарю Маэстро Андре Рье и Оркестр за это счастье!

[@물-n7y]

I'm not Australian but I find this beautiful and emotional.

[@a.b.c.d.63]

Civ6??

[@jimbarron8688]

Kinda makes you wish you were Australian.

[@James-kv6kb]

So beautiful especially seeing the Greek lady wipe a tear from her eye

[@karenwesley332]

I've always admired Australia, and their people plus humour, and have loved Waltzing Matilda for over fifty years now. God Bless Australia.

[@alwellus]

I have Aussie cousins as well as those in the Motherland. I can't forget how they came to our assistance in 1914 and 1939 without even questioning. May GOD bless this land and its people now and forever more.

[@alwellus]

@john smith Again, on behalf of the UK, our sincerest gratitude, respect, admiration and best wishes to the "Land Down Under"!

[@floralwallpaperenthusiast6631]

Brit coming in peace. Despite the rivalry we love you Australia. You were there when we needed you the most and we won't forget it!

[@justabloke1806]

Well actually you did forget us in our time of need and that’s why our closet alliance is now the USA and not the uk. History is not your strong point I’d say. And then you joined the EU and shit on us again via EU trade rules. The British are not our friend.

[@ashcross]

@@justabloke1806 Disgusting comment.

[@justabloke1806]

@@ashcross Truth does not care about feelings.

[@ashcross]

@@justabloke1806 Indeed. That is why China is now destroying Australia. The CCP certainly moves without feeling. The UK, together with the whole CANZUK movement, will be there for Australia as the Asian tiger really starts to bite... You'll soon enough be reminded of who your friends and your enemies are.

[@justabloke1806]

@@ashcross The recent trade embargo by China has not had any impact on the Australian economy because Australian produce is very high quality and other nations have lined up to buy. All China had done is to show that China is an unreliable customer, and now many Australian producers are now cutting ties voluntary with China and taking orders from other nations. China by playing silly games has shot them selves in the foot. And what I should have said is that the British government by its past policies is not our friend but I’ve every respect for British people both in Britain and the many that live in Australia.

[@TicktakSunny-vz4ux]

I'm Scottish and this is well..'pure dead brillaint'..lol. Fabulous, brilliant and also emotional .....lovely version

[@o.h.3041]

Eines der schönsten Lieder welches weltweit geliebt wird. Es ist der ungebändigte Drang nach einer besseren Zukunft. Möge diese Zukunft erreichbar sein, für alle Menschen!

[@joachimvollmer7466]

n my heart, I'm more Australian than a native German! My heart bleeds - my Love Australia! Regards from Germany!

[@teop7887]

Love this song. So sad to see what's going on in Australia... Much love from 🇮🇹🙏👍

[@fransjansen7809]

andre jij bent onze grootste ambassadeur ,jij zet holland op de kaart. mijn dank daarvoor,wat een goodwill.

[@Denver3344]

As an American, I love our Australian, New Zealander, Canadian, and British brothers ❤️🇺🇸🇦🇺🇳🇿🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@venderstrat]

We are all together.

[@philshepherd851]

All our love from the UK 🇬🇧

[@danl.714]

How about your brothers and sister in Africa and Asia?. LOL.

[@sugarkane4830]

@@danl.714Yes as long as they embrace Australia and put her first. First before an ideology. That answer your question?

[@budg8522]

Here in the American west we know something about wild fires...but we’ve never seen anything like the fire storms scorching and killing so many parts of the beautiful Australian landscape in the past few weeks. It was my privilege to visit there last year and watching this video made me so very sad..but hopeful about the resiliency of the people of that great Nation. God keep the wonderful people ‘down under’ forever.

[@Robinsontheo]

I migrated to Australia many years ago, learnt the lyrics of the song after hearing it so many times. It touches my heart every time I hear it and still does.

[@auroraaustralis2606]

These are tough times for Australia. Hold fast fellow Aussies, stay safe and look after each other. There is no country like Australia and no people like Australians. We will prevail xo

[@sisenorrr]

Aurora Australis exactly right mate

[@hangdogit]

As a Yankee who has never been to Australia, this is splendid! The people are so proud and so happy and so unified! Wonderful!

[@13surya]

Waltzing Mathilda... Australië waar ooit " My roots " wortel schoten. Een lied die mij steevast zal doen recht veren en naar binnen keren... Herinneringen... Wat een lied ! Wat een land ! Aussie, Aussie, Aussie !!!

[@johnriggs4929]

I've visited Australia three times, and I get more attached to it every time - it takes me about three months to get my head back in the UK when I return - love this song and love Australia.

[@ettiesawcolt5390]

My brother has lived in the UK for fifteen years - he married an English girl and lives in London. Every now and then he rings out of the blue and says, I dreamed about home last night. It's always the same dream - the Australian sky. There is nothing on this planet more tragic than a chronically homesick Australian - he can't listen to Waltzing Matilda without falling apart the poor sod. Make sure you come back soon John :)

[@PunkarellaOG]

We love people who work hard and enjoy Australia in all its glory I hope once brexit is done there will be free movement of people between commonwealth countries. No visa.

[@bobdemeo1935]

@@PunkarellaOG

[@fredferd965]

Oh, you Aussies! You don't know what you are, or what we see! People are hugging each out there while singing this song! You are all wonderful! Somewhere, somewhere sadly along the way, I fear that we in America have lost much of what you have, and I don't know if it will ever again return, but I dream! -- Bob

[@grahamcoffey2247]

Sadly Bob, we are slipping also....it seems to be the way of the western world. Australia is not the country now, that it was 50/60 years back..We are becoming that politically correct, as to think we are now living in a straight jacket....

[@RobertJohnson-im6kd]

yeah bob it will return 1 day but i know america is a great place just a little out of kilter at the moment because of snowflakes crying about everything but that great spirit will erupt again soon i hope and always remember that no matter what our govts say as nations we should stick togeather three cheers for the double AA america an australia and if any snowflakes want to comment UPYOURS cheers brother from downunder

[@Lunastar4308]

Still 10 times better as here in the states.

[@rajivmurkejee7498]

Maybe they're just checking their neighbours for firearms

[@YouRemindMeOfTheBabe.]

Rajiv Murkejee 😂

[@maryellenmartin1084]

I love when The Seekers did this song. Andre Rieu actually has tears running down his eyes. Very emotional song for the people of Australia 🇦🇺 and when he did it!

[@EldredTGlass]

Dad was stationed in Brisbane for most of WW2 with the American Navy he loved the people and the country he sent me the sheet music for this I thought it was their National Anthem

[@heidiwoods2399]

Brings me to tears to see HIS tears, while playing his violin and listening to the entire audience sing along. The powerful moment is still felt, but it must have been amazing to be there

[@zippytripi2412]

Yes totally and the other musicians are happy, many of the other songs I watch teby look nervous and sad or worry, but on these one I think is the Australian feeling

[@steven10271]

I wish we Americans were as proud as you Australian. GOD BLESS you all

[@linajurgensen4698]

You are lol. You’re literally one of the most patriotic countries in the world.

[@Noctifern]

bruh most of us are. we have gotta be the most patriotic nation without a doubt

[@HenriHattar]

I think people from the USA are proud but that the USA IS NOT the best country in the world!

[@colemancalgary5260]

@@HenriHattarwhich country is?

[@HenriHattar]

@@colemancalgary5260 NOT the USA !

[@lars-eriklarsson8067]

Andre rieu and his musicans is the best

[@richardray5805]

This is one of the most beautiful moments I have ever seen. It was so moving it got Andre Rieu teared up. I am certain he was more grateful to the audience for what they gave him and his musicians then even the audience was to him. It was a moment of true magic.

[@nickjones6472]

Had an amazing few weeks "Down Under" in 2000 - just before the Sydney 2000 Olympics - I reckoned then it was one of the few countries I could have left Wales for. I have loved this song since my grandma sang it to me as early as I can remember - and due to her Swansea accent I misheard "Billabong" as "Billy-boy."

[@coloriacrilici]

In ogni Paese dove il Maestro e la sua Orchestra danno il loro Concerto, sanno cogliere l'essenza della Patria con brani del posto, complimenti, bravissimi, indimenticabili

[@MichealAngeloArts]

The People, the Words, The Melody, The Tears in his eyes. No words! Happy Anzac Day Australia 🇦🇺

[@brucerestau7716]

Even the Maestro got tears in his eyes. Beautiful song and wonderful rendition of it.

[@abepolintan8966]

"Waltzing Matilda" narrates the spirit of Australia. We are a Filipino family but our youngest brother who migrated to Australia is now an Australian citizen. Congrats bro! You've got a wonderful second country!!!

[@TheMoparman]

I'm American, but I love the Aussies. It brought tears to this big man's eyes. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL piece of music. So wonderful to see the young and old, full of national pride, singing along. God bless you folks "down under". And as they say in Oz... "Mr. Rieu, good onya, mate. Well done"

[@bobbygrissom9772]

Bully bully

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏿

[@louiserawle8999]

Yes indeed it stirs our soul.

[@louiserawle8999]

Andre loves Australia and its people and we love Andre.

[@carolgarabedian01]

Pretty song. Love the Aussies.

[@angelafudge2500]

Angela here... thank you Maestro Andre for sending quite a listing of your musical...enjoying them immensity...sending love ❤ ❤🧡

[@rosiepie2262]

I'm British and we would sing Waltzing Matilda in primary school. It was my favourite song when I was little.

[@VincenzaDiBiase]

Too many years away from aussie land (50 years), but this music is coming up to tears for me. Honoured to be an Australian.❤❤❤❤

[@slavprince608]

May the commonwealth of Australia forever strive. Love Canada

[@bruce8321]

I love the Aussies. I was in a Canadian drum corp for years and our theme song was Matilda. We also wore our hats Aussie style. Look it up if you like at Preston Scout House Drum and Bugle

[@ojofelixnm3608]

Our ally far away who has been with us through thick and thin for decades. Thank you all for being with us through the worst of times. We appreciate that we can call you are friend and ally.

[@SvenDoes]

0:54 Even Rieu got a tear in his eyes 🥹

[@christiangibbs8534]

As an American, I find it refreshing to see people standing and singing in unity and love of their country. I wish that the U.S. could do that, but I am afraid that the divisiveness in our nation will only increase.

[@JonathanVCQ]

I love AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺❤️

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Wünsche ich es Euch allen kleinen + Grösser Einsamkeit an glücklich Weihnachtsgeschenke

[@porgy]

First time I heard this song is when I was a kid. Me and my dad were watching the movie On the Beach with Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner. It's the end of the world and the only people left are in Australia. There's scene where some drunken fishermen are singing Waltzing Matilda and I loved that song ever since.

[@renebrech4849]

I remember the movey " On The Beach " for the fiirst time in my life 60 years ago. Rhnks Andre for rhis fantastic song.

[@paulmacfarland4406]

I'm a Yank of Scottish ancestry and I've loved this song from the first time I heard it!

[@bp39047]

In my opinion, André Rieu is the greatest living orchestra leader in the world.

[@johnbagyan3244]

The mighty spirit of the Aussies.