I still call Australia home- Peter Allen (Video Version 1)

[@eatablealan]

Can't help but have tears every time I hear Peter sing this. So proud of my country.

[@peecee1384]

+revol148 Where do you live mate. We'd all like to discuss the proud history of your country.

[@revol148]

+PeeCee the video above is about Australia and the comment further down was about Australia why would where I live have any relevance? However since you ask I live in an imperfect world and my country of origin is far from perfect. As for feeling pride it's a bit like being proud of having two ears or a pair of operating arms: to be proud of something you had no control of or any part of the decision making process is rather odd. Pride about a country is generally mindless - the flag waving antics of the USA immediately spring to mind.

[@peecee1384]

+revol148 The Australia I know has no sense of superiority over anyone - we happily invite all and sundry here to share our way of life. And if you think England treated the aborigines badly, consider what might have happened to them if the French or Chinese had discovered and settled the country first. Whatever county you are from, I'll bet you have borders, and control who comes in and out.

[@revol148]

+PeeCee have you been reading the historian Niall Ferguson by any chance? - he made that exact (very valid) point - after all if the Japanese got their first there wouldn't be ANY Aborigines left. Contemporary Australia has nothing to apologize for - in much the same way Germans growing up in post 1945 should stop banging on about a war they had no involvement with. I live in the EU and trust me our borders are very porous as the current migration crisis demonstrates.

[@BrickyIsInLoves]

+revol148 Why should I be ashamed for being Australian because of what my ancestors did many decades ago? This is a beautiful song I guess in a way if other Australians do something really nice it shows that I can do something really nice too. You need to lighten up, this is an amazing song and all you want to do is bring up how much of an asshole we are for being proud of where we came from. I am sorry if I am quite happy about where I come from offends you but that's your problem. I know the kind of mentality people like you have, there's a definite pattern I see in people taking stuff out on the human race and I would be hypocritical to say I've never done it. Instead of naming a person and bullying them and saying how bad they are to make yourself feel better, you'll change the words and just add "humans" instead. There's nothing wrong with it because you're not bullying any particular person but it just leaves you with a very miserable mindset to.

[@annetrenholme7368]

I am very proud to say, my father, Martin Erdman, recorded this when he was with Festival records back in 1980. It took Peter and dad 4 days to put down and was released a few weeks later......the rest they say is HISTORY :)

[@sliat1981]

Anne Trenholme that was MY father

[@grahamcoombes7861]

I knew Martin in latter years. He also produced Sr Janet Mead's huge hit in the 70s The Lord's Prayer

[@diannedryden2712]

That is wonderful - a great song. What a honour to be part of that.

[@MrGutfeeling]

Awesome!!!

[@HunterWinchester666]

That's awesome, wow 😎👍

[@archieboyce6843]

Lived in Aussie. Feel blessed that I did. Moved to America then to Scotland where I was born. However Australia is my home and tears come to my eyes with this song

[@janetip1538]

IM SO PROUD TO BE AN AUSSIE ..THIS SHOULD BE OUR ANTHEM

[@HunterWinchester666]

Right?!? EXACTLY what I say too. It's a much better reflection of how we feel about our beautiful country, cheers 🍻 ❤

[@clazza65]

100%

[@awwykane]

This song gives me chills even though I‘m not Australian, it‘s a beautiful country 🇦🇺 Lots of love to Australia, someday I‘ll be there!

[@helenhuang8397]

Ay Que Flirteo! Oficial welcome!

[@DeathBird]

You are always welcome here buddy

[@Elrond_Hubbard_1]

I consider this to be our real national anthem. RIP Peter. You are missed.

[@BlossomFlowerGirl]

Hearing Peter singing this song when I’m on the other side of the world, creates a longing for Vegemite sandwiches, dry paddocks and the aroma of gum trees. Such a heartfelt song, it brings tears to my eyes whenever I hear it. Peter Allen God rest his soul, was a true blue Australian boy who no matter where he travelled or where he went, never forgot where he came from and to him, Australia was home. Which is of course is the meaning of this song, you can hear the yearning in the words and his voice.

[@moneyatslander]

This song makes me cry every time I hear it no matter where I am, or the mood I am in. It IS Australia. Well done, Australia's Boy, we love you.

[@Woah595]

as a British guy, i lived in many counties, Australians are by far the nicest people on the planet, i often share stories of my life there, no one will ever truly understand the beauty of this land until they go there.

[@lyncohn4120]

i'm an aussie. i lived and worked in suffolk for two years and gave birth to my daughter there. i will always remember how kind and funny my colleagues and friends there were - i hope to get back to the UK some day.

[@donaldelley2802]

We're not all nice.

[@revol148]

@@lyncohn4120 Brits like the Aussies - the Aussies feel indifferent to mild dislike towards the Brits.

[@penelopelopeztavera7224]

You are right!

[@SandraEarleRusso]

@@revol148 Not true. Hate is an ugly word and truly even if we disliked the Brits we wouldn't waste our energy on hate. The other thing of course is whatever many of us still have a bit of brit in us.

[@waynesilva3129]

I also get tears in my eyes when I Peter sing, and I live in New Mexico. I'm very lucky to be able to spend lots of time in Australia. Even lucky enough to have ridden my push bike across Australia twice. It's sad to think that there are so many people that have no idea how lucky they truly are to be living in Australia.

[@suzyfarnham3165]

Who thinks that?? No this Aussie?!!!!

[@MrGutfeeling]

@@suzyfarnham3165 A lot of Aussies take it for granted and don't realise what they have.

[@shanedallachy5450]

I love my country 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@JeanLouAix]

I truly share your thoughts. Thank you. Can't wait to go back there and be myself again. Longing...

[@rennysuhood5553]

Being an immigrant who migrated to Australia in 1973 from Sri Lanka, I have seen many Australians rise to stardom over the years, but I consider Peter as one of the best......

[@applemuffin7253]

They should play this more often as a reminder of where we live and to always remember that we are all privileged to be Australian

[@skyning9818]

I am from China and I heard this song in Qantas ad, it’s such a beautiful and emotional song. I love it very much as well, I’ve been to Australia twice and I love the country and its wonderful people. Now I am studying in Canada, when I listen to the song I now can feel its emotion, it reminds me of my home as well, sometimes I cried. Very beautiful song!

[@skyning9818]

Adolf Hitler well, if you think everyone from China is communist, I can only say that you are too naive and have been brainwashed somehow. I am also wondering what you believe, fascist? Do you know that you could be sentenced for years for having that kind of name if you are in Germany? I made this comment is to show my respect and admiration to Mr. Allen and wonderful Australian people and their culture, please don’t ruin this up! This is it.

[@user-xo9zp8xp9g]

When I listen to this song, it reminds me of my late parents, who rest peacefully at Macquarie Park in Sydney. I constantly miss both my parents and Sydney.

[@simonthorpe2838]

Who is listening to this in 2020 covid 19 isolation?

[@hanoitripper1809]

i dont know how i got here but im here 🤣

[@damiencresp1483]

@2:36 absolutely no chance that many people on bondi these days

[@Jadie190183]

I sang this at the top of my lungs in the dark the other night while crying... I’m in Tokyo... I fly home tonight.

[@antoniabeemster7745]

Sure do and I do call Australia home as well . Have been born overseas and after 70 years this is my home too. Real Aussie now.

[@sophiabruem5851]

One day we'll all be together once more, When all of the ships come back to the shore.

[@wasquad7769]

I just moved overseas to Australia, I miss all my friends but whenever I hear this song it brings tears to my eyes and reminds me how lucky I am to live a new life in my home country Australia 🇦🇺

[@christopherparish666]

Still miss you Peter. So lucky your voice is available. Thankyou for everything you gave us.

[@Music4allofU]

R.I.P Peter Allen. A fantastic artist of music and showman of stage.

[@XxkliqxX]

Always proud to be Australian! What a legend you are and always will be Mr. Allen.

[@karenbittner3381]

I was lucky enough to see Peter in concert. He was amazing, so dynamic!

[@supik79]

Greetings from Prague.I just love this song.I love Australia.I had my time down there,i lived in this dream land for 3 years and i will never forget it.I am happy beeing home in czech republic but i found my soul mates and second home down under.A country where the world hasnt gone mad yet.Listening to Peter makes me happy.Thank you.

[@ChemistryAtomistic]

I'm brazilian and love you Australia! You're the best country in the world!

[@ronaldraygun8708]

Just heard this song for the first time on an RCI cruise along the east coast and it quite literally brought a tear to my eye. I’m not Australian, but I know beauty when I encounter it in the form of a people, an island, and a tune.

[@anthonymcnab9784]

Rest in peace Peter, thanks for the heart warming music. Australia will love you forever

[@rachelportus1500]

The most beautiful place on the planet. So proud to be a an Australian.

[@allthingspink2]

Still gives me a chill after all these years. Miss Peter.

[@paulleckner8235]

Me too! I adopted Oz in 1988. I was there from The States to celebrate the bicentennial with my penpals.

[@nicktroisi6347]

Absolutely brilliant. Even all these years later it still sends chills down my spine and makes me tear up and proud to be Australian. RIP and Fly High always Peter

[@TechnoBeehive]

Should be the Australian National Anthem!

[@LuciferXFallen290]

+TechnoBeehive Or I am you are, we are Australian by the Seekers

[@skeelzriz8687]

AGREE

[@skeelzriz8687]

AGREE

[@Spoggers1]

totally yes

[@javierstrudwick5369]

YES!!

[@lovethatallen]

Adored this man and his music- always have and always will. Hard to believe that he's been gone for so long now; won't ever stop missing him.

[@ThePmloc]

One of the best songs about anyplace.

[@adamskyline4500]

The fact that he only ever sang this song once and it's so popular shows just how powerful his voice and life really was

[@tonifitzpatrick3511]

CrazyAss53 , He sang the song more than once if you look on Google you can see it a couple of times..

[@noeljang9087]

Immigrated to Australia back in 1988, I never felt fully Australian despite getting the citizenship status. But whenever I listen to this song I can feel the joy and pride of being an Aussie, and tears rolling down my face.

[@paulleckner8235]

Thanks for sharing!

[@iamahmededo222]

Why haven't you never felt fully Australian?

[@thisissolidsnake97]

@@iamahmededo222 Assuming op originated from a non white country it’s because we’re a bunch of racist fucks unfortunately. If he’s a Pom it’s because we rib them constantly. The only immigrants that don’t really cop it here are Kiwis and Canadians

[@iamahmededo222]

@@thisissolidsnake97 I assume you are joking lol but I don't like Canadians anyway lol

[@korneliasures762]

Yes that is the same with me. I arrived 1989 as a tourist. Now lived here 33 years. This song brings tears to my eyes. I now feel I am an Ozzie .

[@Carlo1234]

Thank you Peter for this song. I got to know this song just today. I feel so blessed to be able to call Australia home. I came to Australia just a little bit more than a year. There are a lot for me to learn. Gratitude to all my Aussie friends bringing me and my wife in.

[@valenciacuttriss4259]

Australia my country l adopted since 1978 and gone on to have 2 generations after me…l am so blessed and count my lucky stars to call Australia Home.I still cry every time l hear this song.

[@swicheroo1]

I enjoy Australians. I like how you all find each other and are so open--invite people to stay on your couches--even the Kiwis. I love it when you guys get drunk and start speaking Australian...because I get maybe a quarter of anything you say...but it's fun to hear!

[@davidmouzayek3764]

My background is not Australian but I definitely call Australia home and myself Australian born and bred!. I love this song so much

[@MultiStumac]

Yes it is the best song to be our national anthem even today nothing comes near it. It's time less and like most of the comments it puts a tear in our eyes.

[@aussiegal6792]

Beautiful tribute to the country, my country, that I love. A country I will protect with my heart and soul. Bless you Peter Allen for writing a wonderful anthem for us all.

[@jaydeparrey8511]

This song always makes me teary. So proud and grateful i live in this beautiful country. Australia will always be HOME to me.

[@gillsaab7285]

I always get goosebumps listening to this song, makes me love Australia more despite being born overseas

[@leadubout1600]

I'm French and lived in Australia for a few years, I'm missing so much this land. I remind me "if one you r lost on your way you can always come to the buffalo land". I LOVE AUSTRALIA, I MISS MY LIFE OVER THER so much. Family and friends are in France but my heart stayed in Aussie

[@johnkoundouzis8677]

As a proud Aussie this brings tears to my eyes. Go Aussie!!

[@danielson1989]

This makes me proud to be Australian. Best country in the world hands down - beautiful weather awesome people. Beautiful Australian cars (Falcon's & Commodores). Cannot wait for Australia Day best day of the year

[@xanthe3412]

+Daniel Triantopoulos And let's not forget Drop Bears and our other wildlife.

[@danielson1989]

+Xanthe Bloody tell ya i almost got taken down by a drop bear

[@xanthe3412]

I have SOOOOO many scars from Drop Bears.

[@katievargo6642]

Today's the day! Happy Australia Day all the way from the U.S.!

[@danielson1989]

+Katie Vargo Cheers mate enjoy a beer for us :)

[@renaekiely]

14 years ago when I was living in London I heard this song and just burst into tears, I didn't realise I was so homesick. To this day I am still travelling but have a real love and appreciation for my home country. I still get a little emotional whenever I hear this song as well. REPLY

[@janinemartin8597]

Should be our national anthem Very Proud Aussie and will always call Australia Home. I always have tears in my eyes when i hear this song and watch the clip R.I.P Peter

[@greghenley3197]

This song make's me proud to be an Aussie .Makes me tear up every time I hear it.

[@epicgo0se]

Who the hell down voted this... Are you soulless...?🤔 🇦🇺 ♥

[@sliat1981]

Go0se American who thought after moving there he considered himself one of them

[@Aviationlord7742]

Trolls

[@anthonyreed480]

Yes, and Chinese.

[@zengdaocao282]

That’s not true. I am a Chinese who immigrated to Australia in 2003. I am full of tears every time when I hear this song. I love Australia and I call Australia home!

[@mdee8784]

You can’t be Australian if you don’t tear up to this song. RIP Peter Allen

[@paulleckner8235]

I visited Oz in 1988 for the Aussie Bicentennial. It was the best! Fair Dinkum.

[@wharfstudios]

Well unless you are empathetic

[@clazza65]

I remember watching this when Peter first performed it on the Mike Walsh show. It is timeless.

[@2009mysha]

RIP PETER, you are missed son. As I am now older than when you died..........I can now see how young you died. I still call Oz home but am now a Brit

[@revol148]

+Michelle Liddell no you are always an Australian - unless you think nationality all comes down to which passport you currently travel with.

[@sliat1981]

Sell out

[@emymummy1]

RIP allen ! I always call Australia home

[@madhurikrishan5529]

The 3/4 timing is wonderful in this and Tenterfield Saddler...lovely.

[@joshs7928]

I love this song so much I cry every time I hear it I’m Proud to call my self an Aussie ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jackspry9736]

RIP Peter Allen (February 10, 1944 - June 18, 1992), aged 48 You will be remembered as a legend.

[@missym7245]

Pure genius. Miss you Peter ❤ Too sad. We've lost far too many iconic aussie musicians so early in their lives.

[@garykrause2396]

I saw him perform on the gold coast in 1987 - Rip to a true Australian to be proud of.

[@penelopelopeztavera7224]

I love this song...No matter how long I have been away from Australia, it will always be my home. Thank you Peter for the beautiful lyrics and music.

[@terriquinlan7683]

I feel that he made this song way before many Australians had a sense of the rest of the world.

[@bartogonzales515]

Good point. He was an international superstar, a young man from Tenterfield. Overseas travel was for the elite in the 70’s

[@eddylidyascully]

I remember, I performed this onstage, and looking back at it with my friends, it's the best performance we've ever done.

[@DC-mm9zo]

Magnificent song and performer.

[@yogirlbb6203]

What a sweet blessing it is to be from this wonderful country I call home.

[@tonifitzpatrick3511]

he died June 18th 1992 which is about 24 years ago almost to the day. I am still sad at his passing. He was so gifted. I was able to see him twice. I love this song, and wish we in America and had a national anthem like this. the Australians should go to make this the national anthem. It's more fitting with people traveling and moving and the world becoming more mobile. You couldn't ask for a more heartfelt national anthem. I'm an American and our national anthem is about a war. Peter Allen was your gift to the world.

[@peterwynn2169]

Thank you. As an Australian (very anti-nationalist and extremely anti-abbott, Dutton and hanson) I do not like Advance Australia Fair. It is nothing more than forelock-tugging from people wanting to be England in the Southern Hemisphere. I embrace multiculturalism and this song presents Australia as a beacon for Australians travelling overseas.

[@sliat1981]

It’s not our anthem. Our one is shit

[@hypnosublover3187]

@@sliat1981 We all know it's not....what we're saying is that it *should be* and that America should have an anthem like this as well, not one about a war.

[@999nile]

27 years ago.

[@pat.2076]

@@peterwynn2169 I totally agree with you. I hate all those politicians too. Especially the racist Pauline Hansen. Even saying her name make me sick.

[@BeautifulVampire123]

So many tears guys!

[@jamesfraser4205]

What a singer what a song the songs we will never hear♥️

[@kingloz36]

so proud to be australian! in such a beautiful diverse multicultural country !

[@fyshi6226]

It was more beautiful when it wasn't.

[@kingloz36]

@@damiencarbury4173 yep, hence a big land of immigrants, more so a history of illegal British immigrants, you are; however, most welcome regardless :)

[@jordanklingsporn763]

​@@fyshi6226It never wasn't. Australia has been multicultural since 1788

[@aidalilo3921]

I still get tears from this

[@JanineMartin-rw6zj]

I get tears in my eyes everytime i here Peter sing this song. I love Australia and proud to be an Australian 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@jaddy11mash]

❤

[@hamishp5715]

This song is so amazing R.I.P Peter Allen you will be missed

[@SuzyTrippa]

No other song can draw so many emotions from me, I can't help but cry when I hear this...Reading the comments it has that effect on many... That shows the magical power this song possesses... ❤

[@rizalukman7982]

I firstly listened to this song while I was in Australia studying my degrees in Melbourne.I watched Qantas advertisement on TV

[@andrewbrowne3171]

Nice tribute. Seriously underrated talent.

[@flumpyhumpy]

You're like fucking 12 years old, aren't you? Because if you were anywhere near the 70s you'd know Peter Allen was far from underrated. Such a bullshit youtube comments meme... UdErrATeD!!!

[@HunterWinchester666]

Gotta be the most iconic Australian song: it perfectly reflects how my deep love for this beautiful paradise makes my heart & soul sing 🎶 I ❤ AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺

[@foggy223334]

Great song, great memories. Still the best country in the world.

[@jimandberniehicks1718]

here , here ,

[@diden3527]

why....???

[@bradandamyproctor6427]

im australian but his song reminds me how beautiful my country is I miss you Peter

[@tomlivanos390]

Songwriter: Peter Allen. Lyricist: Peter Allen. Performer: Peter Allen. Why am I saying so? My "patriotism"/"matriotism" is to Mother Earth but, of all alternatives for the Australian national anthem, 'I Still Call Australia Home' is the only one where the songwriter, lyricist and performer are one and the same person. You like it? You don't like it? Either way, it is one song which comes from the heart i.e. moreso than any other candidate for Australia's national anthem. Peter Allen died way too soon but he was Australian born and lived his life here. From this song, it is not hard to imagine that he was patriotic. I am before my time when it comes to national anthems in general so I won't comment beyond my opening line. As a song though, I like it. It is simple. It can be played on a single piano with as much effect (if not moreso) than being played by an orchestra (which can also be done). Sheesh, it can be sung a-capella. Peter Allen's enunciation is flawless - no need for lyrics websites here. These are just a couple of the points I look at in "assessing" a song. Enjoyable. Thanks for the upload.

[@MissShards]

I am proud to be Australian. I love our home, and lands. I will venture out one day, but like the song goes 'no matter how far or how wide I go' I will always call Australia home

[@JesusisJesus]

When you've just spent 3-5 weeks touring America, and you hear the first Aussie Accent in WEEKS at the QANTAS or VIRGIN check-in counter at LAX, you think of this song and you will lose your shit. I did..... Both times I went to America. Home is where your heart is, My heart is in Australia.

[@louisbj911]

I love you and I love my country. Louis Britten-Jones. I am proud to be Australian. Australia, we love you.

[@narellecox2028]

Always proud to be Australian. We love you Peter.

[@rafikiog5518]

The most beautiful song r.i.p Peter Allen

[@lionsheart4985]

i love peter allen

[@tassietv7530]

+SunnyDayz You loved the movie? It was very special

[@mrdisney1959]

+AwesomeMarshmellowDragon123 Great Broadway musical "Boy from Oz" with Hugh Jackman.

[@imidiy3337]

+Nathan Sawfordtv the movie was sad

[@lionsheart4985]

i didn't get to watch the whole movie but i saw half of it

[@Spoggers1]

every time dought Australia and i'm Australian this song makes me feel proud to be Australian

[@Meg-om3wl]

I am not Oz but I lived there for a few years, and am proud to live there "becoming Oz" while I was there. Loved my Oz fam and always had my heart for Oz. This song wraps up all the feelings I always have until now. Tears roll every time I hear this song. ❤

[@guitarlessons5563]

so sad to see such a legend gone from us

[@colinrichards662]

My heart my beautiful home,just so proud to be a dinkum Aussie,always my home.......

[@gabrielprestwidge7041]

Great song sang by a great and talented man thank you Peter you can’t be Australian and not love this

[@kirkbrotherton4322]

This song always gives me shivers

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

Kirk Brotherton im getting goosebumps

[@kalangroad2080]

My daughter lives in America and dearly wants to visit home in Australia, but sadly she can't. This song made both her and I cry. Beautiful song for Aussies

[@lichtsignale2]

From an Aussie stuck in France, I really hope she made it home safe to you and you're together once more.

[@frankford9744]

Beautiful song and artist my father came here in 1957 he always told us best country in the world we agree and he loved Peter Allen and everything Australian and we agreed with him he brought us up right all the best to all Australians

[@zomboy28]

Brings a tear to the eye but where ever you are still call Australia home

[@terriquinlan7683]

💖 Thank you, Peter, for this finest of legacies. 💖💐

[@beagle7622]

He wrote about his own emotions. A simply amazing man, really underrated , The sounds he wrote were just off the scale brilliant. This gets me in the guts every time I hear it .Qantas was just dumb to

[@DeathBird]

This song is just … beautiful So very beautiful

[@bakso1]

I've been to cities that never close down From New York to Rio and old London town But no matter how far Or how wide I roam I still call Australia home. I'm always travelin' And I love bein' free So I keep leavin' the sun and the sea But my heart lies waiting over the foam I still call Australia home. All the sons and daughters spinning 'round the world Away from their families and friends Ah, but as the world gets older and colder It's good to know where your journey ends. And someday we'll all be together once more When all the ships come back to the shore Then I realize something I've always known I still call Australia home. No matter how far Or how wide I roam I still call Australia home.

[@frankfern-tq7pi]

Thank you for this as an Australian great singer songwriter and especially Australian

[@ded5763]

This Is so sweet! It made me tear up! 😓😘

[@lovestory952]

great Australian r.i.p you are still missed

[@dennisobrien7284]

when i travel and play this song i always get goosebumps

[@annabelcusack8292]

I been to cities that never close down From New York to Rio and Old London Town But no matter how far or how wide I roam I still call Australia home I'm always travelling I love being free And so I keep leaving the sun and the sea But my heart lies waiting over the foam I still call Australia home All the sons and daughters Spinning around the world Away from their family and friends But as the world gets older and colder Its good to know where your journey ends Someday we'll all be together once more When all of the ships come back to the shore I realise something I've always known I still call Australia home But no matter how far or wide I roam I still call Australia I still call Australia I still call Australia home But no matter how far or wide I roam I still call Australia I still call Australia I still call Australia home

[@redmatters9318]

I dedicate this song to dinky di Aussies like Steve and Sal...true Kraragarians. G'day from Australia 🇦🇺 🪃 🪃 🪃 🪃 🪃 🪃 😊😊

[@mistothy636]

Im an Italian guy which spent 4 years in Australia whit a working holiday visa, the best years of my life. I didn't want leave, but my visa ran out. I was so sad leaving. Im still sad. Many nights i dream about Australia. I met lovely people, i have done a lot of inner changes. Always grateful how this land helped me. I feel bad when i think that i cannot decide to be free where to live my life because "visas and stuff". I still call Australia home... Love you people.

[@jaddy11mash]

We love u