BOTANY BAY ~ Australian folk song

[@Ispeakdoguk]

Standing on Botany Bay Beach Margate UK listening to this. Missing Oz.

[@TheMichaelseymour]

howdy ...i know the feeling - i spent 2 1/2 yrs in UK ....missed home every day - anyway .... i am an aussie songwriter-and here is a fictional colonial song i wrote a month ago- just trying to drum up a bit of a response - if ya like it- plz feel free to leave a comment -or a like -cheers ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXrUgZyVpt6cpdk

[@HHnikitaHH]

I’m a Greek background born in Australia. I love this country so much. It helped my grandparents make a better life and we assimilated and became a part of the Australian culture. Whilst I understand this song is before my grandparents time. I feel so patriotic and proud to be Australian (with Greek roots) I love this song. Greatest country in the world. Thank you Australia!

[@pattyb6003]

I'm from Convict stock. If you love this country in your heart, then this your country, and it's your song.

[@Rugbymiss]

Aussie Aussie Aussie oi oi oi

[@mulanhowe5454]

I was one of the stranded Australians overseas during the pandemic. This song always made me homesick. I wished I had wings of a turtle dove so I could fly back home to Botany Bay. Finally made it back to Australia after 18 months of being stranded. First thing I did was go to Botany Bay.

[@MrQ12elve]

best rendition of this song i heard so far, we used to sing this in primary school when learning history

[@chilam3430]

Same !

[@markjony9216]

How older u and where u live dear?

[@FarmLifestyle997]

Same here! Im showing my children this song now 😁

[@flagrantlyvivid7195]

Lucky's Dad brought me here! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SONG.

[@billy4734]

Love this song. From an ancient brother to you Aussies, a Cornishman.

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Thankee ~ o' ancient sibling....Graham.

[@Steve-cs8nd]

You’re not so far off pal. A first Generation Australian with a name like Widdecombe? Right next to you in Dartmoor. The Cornish the Welsh and Midlands all spoke Prytyn ( cruithni Q Celt) just like the language the name is. Be well brother.

[@ryllaraevans822]

Listening to this song on Australia Day 2020 drinking XXXX beer.

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Good on ya ! ......

[@TheMichaelseymour]

howdy there ! i am an aussie songwriter-and here is a fictional colonial song i wrote a month ago- just trying to drum up a bit of a response - if ya like it- plz feel free to leave a comment -or a like -cheers ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXrUgZyVpt6cpdk

[@CollapseableInfinity]

I know there hasnt been a comment here for over a year, but I hope you see this. I literally cried to this. What a beautiful song.

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

In appreciation. Graham.

[@nomoremaybes]

This is one of the most beautiful versions of this song I have ever heard, and I've heard a lot of versions. Brought a tear to my eye.

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Thank you for your most kind comment. Graham.

[@sliobutros6664]

Thank you Graham.. Great song.. And you look like one of the great Australian pioneers.... I'm sorry that my English is not so good to express my self, and say all what you deserve Graham.. Thank you again for all songs you sing...🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

You are most kind, Slio. Graham.

[@Whatever_Happy_People]

I love these songs I have just discovered them through reading Australiana books I would love to have a thankyou to our convicts ansestors day if it Could be done with respect to the first Australians. We owe our convicts a debt of gratitude. Thankyou for keeping there spirit alive may we remember them always. Peace.

[@ninavertongen1423]

Beautiful song. I can't help but feel happy every time I listen to it despite the not always very cheerful text 😃 It reminds me of Australia here in Belgium.

[@sliobutros6664]

May God bless you Graham, and give you long life,... The same good test, even if I listen to your songs hundreds of times... Old gold!!!

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

I really appreciate all your kind comments. Graham.

[@mcrobsaccount]

Thanks for singing this mate

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

You are most welcome....Graham.

[@AidanLovesMinecraft]

I remembered this song after almost a year and found your version and loved it

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Thank you....Graham.

[@anvitaverma3418]

Have always loved this song - thank you for sharing your beautiful rendition

[@deathtoming2201]

I learnt this in primary school, my teacher taught us all the old greats funny how I’m only 21 but I absolutely love this kind of music.. my grandfather loved slim and I now I can’t get enough. And once I travelled out west I saw the difference in country and people and it makes me understand these old songs one of my favourite is plains of peppimenarti.

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings.....Graham.

[@romanempire4495]

New favorite version... God bless you mister.

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Most kind.....thank you, Sir......

[@Steve-cs8nd]

Great job Graham. If your looking to form an ensemble with old hand in banjo fiddle and guitar in time for Tamworth write so and I’ll find you. I needed to hear something like this as the good things about the country seem to be in a heart breaking remission.

[@tyme9040]

Love It! The soft music is for sure the best I have ever heard!

[@toyplaytv6367]

Love this song! You do an awesome rendition! Thanks for sharing!

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

You're most welcome. Graham.

[@andymorrison3643]

Beautiful version my friend. Learnt this as a young child at school. A fervent proud 53 Yr old Englishman

[@cowinwatts9025]

Great Work! Thank you for this 👍

[@brandonxu7451]

Best singer even

[@barnsleyman32]

i heard your version of this song on a video called 19th century australia and made it my mission to find it, absolutely gorgeous rendition mate, perfectly understated!

[@BadChimp83]

Was nice to find this, appreciated :)

[@mypetcamera]

Wonderful!

[@marcusbroderick824]

loving this music my friend

[@loyi-kyong]

I learned this song from a nun in my school as a child! Ah! Nostalgia.

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Good to hear from you. Loyi.....Graham...

[@Karibick]

I'm always glad to hear this ..nicely done! Thanks for sharing your talent

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

My pleasure. Graham.

[@MrZePHYRizms]

COBBA THIS ABSOLUTELY GROUSE TOP JOB

[@vernadskystate7010]

Beautiful. Such a good version of this song.

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

I appreciate your comment. Graham.

[@kfoster3616]

Alabamian who loves this and other Aussie folk songs.....Read Fatal Shore before our vacation in Australia. Hope I can return.

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

You must return. Graham.

[@kfoster3616]

MUDWAYUSHKA - Thank you.....I really enjoyed your rendition of this song. Out of all the songs, my fav is Botany Bay and Clip Go the Shears. I will certainly place my return on a bucket list. I saw your video Old Appalachian song ~ 'ACROSS THE BLUE MOUNTAINS'. Really nice. I look forward to viewing more of your videos. You are very talented. Thank you for sharing!

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

In appreciation, Graham.

[@wozzdogger]

Beautiful, from a bushie expat, living in eastern europe. Hope you're doing well mate. You captured the song perfectly.

[@Joe13313]

I am Proud to be a True Blue Born Australian Mate. I was born in Australia. And i will Die in Australia.

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Noble....

[@jamesreynolds9520]

Me too. Born here 91 years ago and still proud of my country

[@Joe13313]

@@jamesreynolds9520 91 Years old and still kicking strong. Hope you have a great life my friend. here's to 20 more years

[@tassieking5716]

@@jamesreynolds9520 been here 14 years hope you make it to 100 years

[@sonofthesoutherncross1836]

Rally behind the flag 🇦🇺🦘

[@janebovary626]

Lovely

[@karloslesta]

Una muy hermosa canción australiana y a la vez muy británica. Gracias por compartirla.

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Thank you. Graham.

[@anshulhandoo4571]

Love Aussie culture n what an ace performance by him👏... respect from India... long live Australia... 🇦🇺🤝🇮🇳...

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Many thanks....Graham.

[@Sfia-tk7pm]

So nice!

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Thank you, Sofia....

[@anthonyroma6520]

Love the song and the performance. It's quite a sad song.

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Thanks, Anthony. Cheers, Graham.

[@trianglearchives5776]

I like how this version of the song is sad but the version by the blue gum band is so happy...lol.

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Horses for Courses......Go Well, Graham.

[@7761864]

Smooth as silk Graham, as always. Keep them coming.

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Thanks Brian, ......I'll just keep on rolling out those ol' cowboy chords......

[@danieltemelkovski9828]

Well done. I stumbled upon this rendition googling around for the lyrics of this song in order to settle a dispute with a friend who insisted on singing "hannity" instead of "addity". If I may, I note that the passage of some 200 years allows to enjoy hearing this sung with gaiety, but I wonder if the early performances weren't more mournful, since at the time the song was written the institution of transportation had existed within living memory. Oh, and I love "light-fingered gentry" - I'd forgotten that. I'll be sure to ironically drop that into a conversation as soon as the opportunity presents itself!

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Thanks, Daniel. You can see by my notes that this was originally a late 19thC English Music Hall parody....so I vouchsafe it would have been performed very much 'tongue in cheek'..

[@goldenstreets777]

These days the "light fingered gentry" get elected to Parliament...

[@michaelstone7972]

Learning in music botany bay

[@VastFlux]

Awesome!

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Most kind. Graham.

[@alongsleep]

Brilliant!

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

With thanks....Graham.

[@alongsleep]

@@MUDWAYUSHKA No, thank you Mr McCarthy

[@alphonsotate2982]

I love this song

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Me too ! Graham.

[@subatomic10]

nice voice & guitar playing ☺

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Thanks....appreciate it. Graham.

[@michaelcarey677]

Fantastic

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Michael ~ ....glad you like it, Graham.

[@michaelcarey677]

clap clap clap once again. thank you for these gems Graham, a lovely sing along while i bottle my brew. cheers

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Good on yer, Cobber.....

[@summerjohnston5606]

i love this

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Thank you....Graham.

[@tonybobay6276]

Smashing!

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Thanks, Mate. Bonzer! Graham.

[@callmetoday12345]

This should be our National Anthem. 🇦🇺 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Given our convict heritage ?

[@Cynidecia]

God Bless Australia should be our national anthem IMO.

[@MrLuckyLegs]

You're so great :)

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Thanks, L2. Graham.

[@davideldred.campingwilder6481]

...1981 Northern Irish Catholic school. On the reading list for Music...

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

..a popular song world-wide....Graham...

[@poyoyo26]

My teacher told me to listen to this

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

I am very glad your teacher put us in touch. Go well, Graham.

[@aynsleymaguire274]

Me to

[@michaelstone7972]

Best singer in the world 🌍

[@michaelmarzano2759]

Love ❤

[@hsvclb5434]

love this song ur true blue mate poor sole's built this country.

[@flowerpower8722]

Farewell to old England forever Farewell to my rum culls as well Farewell to the well known old Bailey Where I used for to cut such a swell. There's the Captain as is our commander There's the bo'sun and all the ship's crew There's the first and the second class passengers Knows what we poor convicts go through.

[@Oscar-yi3vn]

Australia 4 ever Aussie 4 ever

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Too right, Mate....Graham.

[@bennym1326]

Amazing cover! Well done mate. Do you think you could post the chords?

[@rythymhike8477]

finally a decent version

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Most kind......Graham.

[@alveeno6639]

You’re singing “great.

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Thank you....Graham.

[@angus6576]

Ey mate do you mind if I use your rendition for a vinyl for personal use?

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

OK ~ please go ahead....Graham.

[@angus6576]

@@MUDWAYUSHKA thank you so much

[@sonofthesoutherncross1836]

True blue 🇦🇺🦘

[@Jackthesmilingblack]

"Goodbye to old England for ever." I'll drink to that. But why Australia? All about supply and demand. Jack, the Japan Alps Brit

[@juliantrinkl4618]

klasse gejamt bruder

[@mikeclark4416]

Not the same words we used as youngsters

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Do tell, Mike. Graham....

[@bennuballbags2]

We used to sing this in school, really paints a picture of how unfair and harsh life was in colonial days in Australia. Now wankers go on about white privilege, yet Australia was formed on slave prison labour pretty much.

[@MUDWAYUSHKA]

Thank you for your interesting comment....Graham.

[@maxgross4355]

Australia as we know it began as a penal colony, a dumping ground indeed when British prisons were at bursting point and the Brits need a Pacific base from which to thwart French interests., a fine coincidence. Up until the end of WW2 Australia clung to the skirts of old Mother England then swapped to cling to the coat tails of Uncle Sam. Nothing has changed. We are still lackeys and collaborators to foreign interests. And its 2018!

[@thusspakevespasian5587]

Come here and let me rearrange your teeth as I give you a lecture on geography, most notably that the three most populous countries in the world are only a stones throw away fuckwit. When we have a population of a billion we can stop riding coat tails, until then shut up you yob.