Bound For South Australia, John Williamson

[@finnover9781]

This is the first version of the song I've actually heard performed by an Australian. :)

[@mick5397]

Was in Ghent , Belgium in The Troll bar a few years ago and there were about 10 fellas playing tunes , dittys and shantys . I asked if they knew Bound for Botany Bay . They didnt but played this song instead and it was fantastic . I promptly bought them all a beer . The places you fall in love with a song

[@hardyjeric2357]

Now I living in Europe, but I was born in South Australia, great song, thank You!!

[@propertyofranger]

John Williamson always makes me smile :)

[@21_f_aus]

Of all the versions I've heard this is my favourite

[@Black_Sunshine]

I lived in South Australia for 11 years but I'm originally from Victoria and back here now. I might go back and visit one day

[@thepickle5214]

This sort of music reminds why I love Australia and sadly, also what we've lost

[@mottthehoople693]

what have we lost? Life's no different than it was

[@CLOAKSEY]

best song ever heard in 20 yrs

[@PetrD100]

Very nice. Greetings from Czech Republic!

[@kenmaddigan822]

cool. and thanks.

[@1111stories]

Ahoy!! 😁👍

[@margaretbreen6174]

Great song

[@jessesands4099]

Great Version By John!🙂🛥️🎣🇦🇺

[@msntoedison]

I’m learning this song at school for music

[@tractorguy1994]

good

[@runnyhunny786]

South Australia...💃🎶🕺🎶🕺🎶💃 🍺😁

[@mollymillions5438]

South Australia was the only state that convicts weren't sent - that's the significance of the song, if you were heading to SA you were going by choice.

[@StihlmaddArborist]

well yes that - and the facts that Port Adelaide meant the availability of prostitutes and beer , two things practically guaranteed to encourage thirsty sailors to work even harder. By Choice as you said...

[@davidius74]

@@StihlmaddArborist Beer in Port Adelaide? Nah, that is a myth. Just because even up until 20 years ago there were 20 pubs within 2km of "Queen's Wharf" (the main wharf) doesn't mean there was beer, kidding of course. I grew up in the Port Adelaide area for the first 25 years of my life and so many of the buildings that were built in the 1830's and 1840's are still standing, albeit abandoned, because they are heritage listed and the outside cannot be altered. Because of the "Free Settlers" and not convicts if the reason that we have Proclamation Day on the 28th of December as that was when the Settlers first arrived in 1836 and proclaimed us a free settlement. Unfortunately, due to business reasons, it is rarely celebrated on the day anymore as it has been replaced to coincide with the Boxing Day holiday in the eastern states. Such a shame really as it is a unique day for us South Australians.

[@swhite1702]

@@StihlmaddArborist ahh yes Coopers green

[@kingbillycokebottle5484]

It's actually a hauling song for ships bringing wool and wheat but the England. Wasn't written till after the ban on convict transportation.

[@parulgarg8263]

Loved the song

[@lestercrosby2917]

a good tune for south australians

[@marlesimms]

Ahh this is a good version

[@kristinahebdon6598]

I need someone to sing it who was actually from South Australia! I can’t sing but family history includes the Hallett s who suburb I live in and arrived in 1836 , Balfours (yes the frog cake kind) and Muirden (business private college of many years)

[@cammo353]

Anyone know if this version is on spotify?

[@jameslove9696]

💪🤪☝️❤️🙏🤣

[@msntoedison]

And also waltzing Matilda

[@madisonbarrett5067]

my grandpas name is john williamson

[@theskyisblue8979]

Bridgewater-Mylor area anyone?

[@jameslove9696]

Murray River Brother living in Strathalbyn 💪🤪☝️❤️🙏

[@shootingismything4561]

I think I prefer the bushwackers versiom

[@tractorguy1994]

To be honest I agree, They put out a lot of good music Aswell

[@sleepingspider]

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