I Was Only 19 (ANZAC Day Tribute) - Sydney Watson

[@SydneyWatson]

No, really. I promise I'm not going to try and release music or something. This is one of my favourite songs, and it commemorates Australia's soldiers beautifully this ANZAC Day. Even though a lot of you are saying I'm sounding more and more American, I love Australia more than words could ever explain. :)

[@theodorebutler1758]

tbh you're not a bad singer. I think you got a church type voice.

[@StevieB8363]

That was wonderful!

[@scotthoover1568]

You sound mostly American when you speak, but singing brings out your Aussie. And it's beautiful!

[@Tomeccho]

Damn you for making m cry, but thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@JamieAllen1977]

@@theodorebutler1758 *ethereal

[@anthonyreed3682]

To all of you commenting on Sydney's singing, she's also playing the piano. Very multitalented girl. :-)

[@megnificent9512]

Anthony Reed took me half way through to realise it was Sydney singing. She has a really nice voice. And plays piano? Why yes, she is talented

[@V-V1875-h]

Good lord, that is beyond impressive

[@filmandfirearms]

How do you know it was her? The singing obviously was, but the piano? With modern technology, I could create a track like that in a couple minutes on my computer

[@anthonyreed3682]

@@filmandfirearms I've seen other videos of her singing and playing. Search Sydney Watson Hallelujah Or Sydney Watson Hey there Delilia

[@V-V1875-h]

@@filmandfirearms I read a comment that said that, so I believe it, people that can do that exist, I know some

[@MTC_trade]

"Franky kicked a landmine, God help me, he was going home in June." I felt that. Your voice is better than expected.

[@bobitobob3453]

Are you kidding, she’s amazing!!!

[@stephengalindo6340]

I feel it every time

[@wattjock]

Here in America, we have a saying... “Thank God for Men such as these!”

[@iteststuff1197]

Watt Jock amen brother

[@Venom-du9do]

Wait really god i didnt think Americans wouldn’t recognise us cause you are such a powerful nation

[@roberthill5549]

@@Venom-du9do - America recognizes all men who have fought, and who have died, to protect those who are not strong enough to protect themselves.

[@Hellfirejuddy]

Watt Jock Here in Australia we like to thank the Men involved, personally when possible. No God had anything to do with their actions when their country needed them, THEY stepped up and THEY deserve the recognition.

[@Hellfirejuddy]

Watt Jock Here in Australia we like to thank the Men involved, personally when possible. No God had anything to do with their actions when their country needed them, THEY stepped up and THEY deserve the recognition. Lest We Forget.💪

[@robertlove3164]

I'm an american veteran, that song brought a tear to my eyes. I know your military vets are proud of you

[@markbollinger1343]

I’ll salute any brethren that have bled on the same soil. As said above our friendship is forged in blood.

[@jamesmcgrath1952]

I'm 68 and a disabled Vet. It did me also.

[@sugar87productions26]

You are a legend mate!

[@chrisw3493]

I'm sorry but wars are started by the bankers and the bankers are the only ones who benefit. Soldiers these days aren't fighting for foreign freedom they are killing innocent people because they powerful have lied to you about why we are invading other countries. While you say we are battling terrorists those foreign fighters are saying terrorist have invaded my country and I must stand up and fight. America has let their government become the terrorists because we haven't demanded transparency and accountability. The military should be defence and never offense. Protect not attack.

[@Uhtredrag1080]

@@markbollinger1343 Not just forged in blood, we are blood.

[@philcal]

"It's okay, I'm not going to try to release music or anything." -- Sydney, pleeease, do.

[@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611]

Philip Callender nooooo we want more vids. There are good singers but not many good women you tubers that seal with these topics

[@buckmana]

I love that Sydney performed this song. Would be nice if she did release the song on iTunes. And covered some other songs.

[@jjosephs6521]

"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."

[@JosephMullin]

They shall not die until they are forgotten

[@lukemyers4579]

Lest we forget

[@smally8499234]

@Jessica Josephs Lest we forget

[@Cyclownus]

Lest we forget

[@symbungee]

As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust, Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain; As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness, To the end, to the end, they remain.

[@djepp1261]

I turned 19 during my first deployment to Afghanistan, so this really hit home for me.

[@forestchicken3302]

Same here brother. Kabul Afghanistan 2005, United States Army Infantryman.

[@djepp1261]

@@forestchicken3302 i was at a little outpost next to the city Janda. US army infantry with the 82nd. It was 2005 for me as well

[@forestchicken3302]

@@djepp1261 I didnt realize how young I was until later.... quite a thing being a soldier at war at 19 years old. 1-4 Infantry out of Hohenfels. A guy wrote a book about us later. I was able to contribute a story about my experiences for it.

[@firsteerr]

i turned 19 on board a ship heading for the Falklands

[@sykwookiee]

Thanks...welcome home brother...

[@bard4788]

The thing that I love most about Australia is the fact that we still honour ANZAC Day. Even when times are tough and we may have a lot of things happening in our lives, we still take the time to pay our respects on the day.

[@JwilliamsAssociates]

You, and us here in the United states must learn to pay our respects everyday

[@stevenflynntheghost4845]

100% I stood out the front of my place this year for it

[@stevenflynntheghost4845]

@@JwilliamsAssociates definitely

[@Nightshift10000]

Good lord Sydney your singing voice is like an angel’s kiss

[@oldmanjim2376]

Her voice is beautiful.

[@commentfreely5443]

time for a vegemite sandwich

[@Magmon]

Nightshift10000 ... Yeeeeeeees!

[@kevinthomas7264]

For the fallen. "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." Laurence Binyon

[@tylerhalloran9158]

Lest we Forget

[@thejollygoodrodger8465]

Lest We Forget.

[@kevinthomas7264]

@@thejollygoodrodger8465 Lance Cpl. David Espinoza, 20, Sgt. Nicole Gee, 23, Staff Sgt. Darin Taylor Hoover, 31, Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss, 23, Cpl. Hunter Lopez, 22, Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, 20, Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola, 20, Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, 20, Cpl. Daegan William-Tyeler Page, 23, Sgt. Johanny Rosario, 25, Humberto Sanchez, 22, Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, 20, Corpsman Max Soviak, 22.

[@thejollygoodrodger8465]

@@kevinthomas7264 Thank you to the coalition forces currently in Afghanistan trying to defend and protect civilians. To the Fallen, Lest We Forget. EX LS Royal Australian Navy 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦🇳🇿🇦🇺

[@kevinthomas7264]

@@thejollygoodrodger8465 I've never served but did appreciate my freedom, before Covid ruined everything, and it was down to people like yourself. I won't forget.

[@TritonsGuard]

As an American ex-soldier, your warriors have my respect.

[@sykwookiee]

Ty, welcome home brother! EX? I don't think so...

[@stevenflynntheghost4845]

That means so much to them man thank u so much

[@TheC-O-D-Y-Project]

If you grew up in a normal Australian suburban town with a (fairly) normal Australian family and did every day Australian things, you would get to know this Australian 'mateship' we keep mentioning. Alternatively, you can serve with an Australian military unit for a few weeks and not be a complete arse (or ass) and you'll experience the same 'mateship' thing...

[@theconvictedquokka]

Never an ex soldier you can take the man out of the military but you can't take the military out of the man

[@TritonsGuard]

@@theconvictedquokka Thank you all, but I consider myself a civilian warrior now.

[@foundhope322]

Just clicked, with in seconds a tear came to my eyes. Lest we forget.

[@19reedCharles44]

yes, me too... its amazing how quick and hard Sydney's voice impacts with this tribute.

[@1129DSJ]

Lest we forget, RIP Lads, nation’s finest gone but never forgotten.

[@nettune9980X]

David Jenkins rest in Peace to the soldiers around the world protecting the innocent.

[@filmandfirearms]

@master DOGE What does that mean, exactly?

[@filmandfirearms]

@master DOGE I was struggling to think of how to word my comment so I didn't sound like one of those people who says soldiers can do no wrong. I was genuinely curious

[@jerrymoore8364]

Sydney; I am American 73 . I served with some Aussies in Viet Nam. I watch all of your videos and I am impressed with your intelligence ,and your beauty. This is the first time I heard you sing. You made me weep. More Please.

[@organicmechanic5150]

Thanks for your service mate.

[@Vargas7]

DEAR GOD. Gorgeous, smart, funny, not-feminist, amazing in every way AND she can sing??? dear God I love this woman.

[@Hiraghm]

PLUS... she looks good in sweaters.

[@Vargas7]

@@Hiraghm she could be wearing a sack of potatoes and she'd look amazing.

[@Dan-qd3qb]

Ok simp

[@SwordofLight001]

Mind blown.. Please MOAR!!!!

[@Dan-qd3qb]

Per zoomer definition, being nice to women in any kind is simping, I’ll be in my My Little Pony cave now gentlemen

[@abc6568]

To those who don’t know, ANZAC stands for: Australian & New Zealand Army Corps

[@TheSmurf307]

Thank you for that. Knowledge is best served plain and understandable. I asked myself what ANZAC meant. I'm american so I know my share of history but I'm far from knowing all history. Australian military is very very important and we have many ideals shared. I do wish Australia could become independent from queens rule but I completely love the way Australia has almost walked past the hold a queen from thousands of miles away. I'm sure mr trump would help if the people actually went for independence as long as it was with conservative ideals. Free state free world free people.

[@ScantaniouslyCombust]

@@TheSmurf307 We are connected to the queen in a ceremonial sense, we aren't ruled by the monarch in any way at all. Australia runs indepedently from the monarch, just as must as the UK isn't really ruled by the queen anymore. She's just ceremonial, and only in extreme circumstances would she step in, and that's in the UK. Most of us aussies don't really mind being part of the commonwealth. There are certain benefits. Easier visa applications etc.

[@gorillaau]

@@ScantaniouslyCombust Well said, the Queen approves the Governor General but doesn't have the power to veto the choice. Yes, I agree with what you have said also.

[@MrDogsledder]

@Bealzer Mcgraw We did have. The swamp drained him. We still haven't recovered from Turnbull's lurch to the left.

[@trapper9998]

@Ken Sharp Ken thats because there has for the last couple of years beena leftist led push on the genderize the day away from being all service people, I still remember one of the last andas days my grandmother saw, her statement when she saw one of the articles in the paper about it was basically what is this shit? i don't hold myself above your grandfather, they met in the service, my family have been military at one point or another from soldiers to drivers to nurses. She was disgusted and before thqt i had not in my 30 odd years ever heard her swear

[@arrivingsomewherewithmattj]

A large portion of the NZ and Aus population have seemingly forgotten what people that came before them fought for and sacrificed. We have our countries because of their bravery. The education system has more than let us down. History is to the nation what memory is to the individual. Thanks for this cover Sydney.

[@scoooter78]

How can they have forgotten? I'm barely in my 40s and both my Grandparents were WW2 vets. I knew them for 10-20 years each before they died.

[@davesmith1921]

Marxism is taking over. Better stop it soon.

[@katebet07]

I disagree with this to a point. The young people who have recently been through school seem to have a good understanding of the wars. But, this might be my experience.

[@aaronsanborn4291]

@@katebet07 young people all over the world are ignorant of the real history. I served in Bosnia and Iraq and all 5 of my kids will know the truth not what the leftists liberals want them to know. My family has bled for the United States since 1620.

[@katebet07]

@@aaronsanborn4291 that's a pretty big generalisation.

[@kaptainkiwi]

As an NZ -ex-Army veteran thank you for remembering those that gave the ultimate sacrifice to give us all the choices we have today. I stood at the end of my driveway this morning to remember all those heroes who stayed behind to forever protect the freedoms we have today. " Lest us not forget"

[@markbollinger1343]

As an American vet I would have stood beside you. God bless your fallen comrades. God willing they all came home and got their honors.

[@Undies790]

Thank you for you service mate.

[@gorillaau]

@@markbollinger1343 The Vietnam Vets? They got a raw deal from the public, when the anger should have been aimed at the politicians of the day.

[@markbollinger1343]

gorillaau yeah I know. But your friend above doesn’t look to the old enough. That’s always why I said God willing the dead got their honors.

[@gorillaau]

@@markbollinger1343 ahh. So you did. I glossed over it, Sorry. My grandfather was in the RAAF for world war II, but passed away when I was a little kid. I would have love to have a chat with him about those times from someone that lived the history. Even just the pre-war tension build up in a remote rural setting. Thanks for your service.

[@johnroyston3859]

I think I speak for everyone here when I say: please Sydney, DO release more music. Our ears demand more 😅👍

[@urielmartinez2161]

and our hearts :)

[@authenticallysydney7701]

Agreed! ❤️

[@stevenflynntheghost4845]

Definitely

[@angienorton5577]

Brought me to tears that's for sure and that's not easy to do. Definitely needs to release more music

[@histkontext]

Yes i wish more too

[@captainbear6188]

Gone, but never forgotten. As a US Army Veteran, I salute you Sydney. You have a beautiful voice, and should continue singing. Thank you for this song and video.

[@chrissnyder2091]

As an American veteran, I hope and pray that someday the need for songs like this will pass away......

[@Jon7763]

but hopefully the songs themselves live forever and always remind us of their importance

[@MrsShocoTaco]

🇺🇲

[@voltairedecent255]

From this Canadian, thank you for your service.

[@blakeortner3767]

As an American soldier that has had the honor to serve with ANZAC soldiers, thanks for this. And thanks to them all.

[@patlina59]

And also thanks to you.. old digger

[@MarpenGaming]

@@patlina59 old digger? What does that even mean?

[@patlina59]

@@MarpenGaming It's a term of endearment, mark of respect, giving to the older Australian / NZ veterans. Digging the trenches in WW1 & WW2. The term is still used today to our older serving members in the services, despite which war or conflict you have served, Korea - Vietnam etc.

[@wannaseethevid]

I've read a fair bit about such wars, I have owned many military uniforms of the Japanese as I am an antique dealer. Some of my stuff is displayed in the Shrine of rememberance in Melbourne due to a wonderful Ozzie vet whom bought things off me and has a display there. I am currently reading The Great War by Paul Fussell. Pretty heady stuff I must say but a wonderful insite into the mind set one must have to ......... anyhoo, I live abroad yet my Australia is very much a part of me. Diggers and doughboys will always be mates.

[@brianhowe1982]

Still makes me tear up.

[@MrPig40]

I'd like pay my respects to any Australians reading this. You've always been a great friend to America.

[@Lisalvsjohn]

Well put. Hats off to the fallen heroes. 🇺🇸🇦🇺

[@MajorBunghole]

We'd have probably been invaded many times if it wasn't for our American allies. Thank you 👍

[@aniketjaiswal3147]

What about India. We've also good relationship with America

[@MrPig40]

@@aniketjaiswal3147 Here in America, we love and stand by all freedom-loving people. I've worked with several Indians and they were wonderful people!

[@dragontrainerzero]

This is an incredibly beautiful song for all veterans, Australian, American, British, etc. They're all heroes.

[@rinsnonie9843]

DragonTrainerZero too right. Every soul who fights for our freedom, so we can live a peaceful life is a true hero

[@Nighthawk-m9u]

Hats off to the Anzacs...their courage and sacrifice so often overlooked. Never to be forgotten by the Tommies...proud to fight & die along side you ANYTIME mates !

[@ctsxhp326]

Ya know, as an American this actually opens my eyes to stuff I was culturally unaware of, and frankly, I have to say for all the things I've liked about Sydney this is one I wasn't expecting and it's both beautiful and welcome. Cheers.

[@urchy54]

Hey Sydney, I just caught this and shared it with my family and friends. I was in the 1/19th RNSWR (The ''Bushman's Rifles'' Army Reserve) based in Ingleburn at the time. Your rendering of the piece is very moving. Brought a tear thanks in part to those emotive images accompanying your piece. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@MrDogsledder]

Bloody 1/19. 😉

[@lilaschwarz1236]

This made me cry. At first: You are a great singer and piano player. I sing myself and love your breathing. But what struck me was how I feel the pain for three generations of Germans now who didn't allow themselves and were not allowed to pay tribute to the men and boys who gave their lves for Germany in WW2. Yes, we had the dictator. But it was the fathers and sons of my people who died and left a wound behind. In my granfather's generation everybody knew a Frankie. But they were told to shut up by those who wanted to move on and be better Germans. We need this honest mourning of the young generation, too. You did that wonderfully.

[@shadowdancer3531]

Your comment has really moved me, I’m a historian and I have studied German history and especially WWI and WWII, I am by no means trying to take away from Sydney’s channel, she’s amazing. But I’m going to do a tribute video to the fallen soldiers of both wars, specifically for Germans. You are welcome to subscribe to my channel and if not I’ll come back here and post a link. It’ll take me a couple days but Sydney did such a good job, and your comment... I will do one for the germans

[@shadowdancer3531]

Here is the video, I may not be quite a German tribute but I am a Christian and forgiveness is a powerful thing. I hope you enjoy it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l17Mgnmln7qmh8k

[@robertmills2375]

Dear Sir: soldiers are simply soldiers. Boy’s mostly, embarking on a grand adventure. Governments on the other hand use that same, simple childish lack of experience to convince these guys to do unspeakable acts endure horrible privations and leave their innocence and youth behind them. It happens under every flag and for reasons that are lost in the dreadful circumstances.

[@hb5209]

I spent 28 years as a U.S. Marine, Kuwait, Somalia, Iraq, deployed all over...knew quite a few Aussies and Kiwis along the way. Thanks. This is beautiful.

[@aussie9804]

Iraq and Afghanistan here, loved you marine yanks, fuck I miss working with your boys

[@CavTanker88]

22 years Army. Worked with a few as well. Good folks, and damn did they know how to party and fight!

[@CT-1255]

@@aussie9804 thank you for your service

[@CT-1255]

@@CavTanker88 thank you for your service

[@Doxymeister]

This old WAC says hey, and I'd buy you all a round if I could. Cold War vet. Sons served in the Gulf and on the DMZ Korea. Let's lift a glass to our brothers, past and present!

[@MrMissingnin44]

We support a multi-talented queen tbh...

[@andrewmckay2408]

The leftests, progressives actually hate the ANZACs and hate the patriatism that the ANZAZ story brings out. But most off them are not stupid enough to say it out loud.

[@xdbruhxd1179]

Andrew Mckay I’m Australian and I’ve never heard anyone say that. You can’t assume you know what they think. But yeah, I hate feminists too don’t worry lol.

[@saraross8396]

One of my favorite quotes is from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. "Courage need not be remembered, for it is never forgotten." You gave an excellent rendition.

[@2partyscam531]

I am a American. Tear's in my eyes listening to this. We've all lost loved ones in these war's 😥

[@billburnhope2176]

Time is running out, the pressure to stop such memories being kept alive is continuing to grow, lest we forget!!! Keep remembering!

[@byronnorth5051]

Sydney you did a wonderful job. To honor young men and women that served their country with a song of remembrance. We should all take a moment. Thank you

[@lucasgana1944]

I’ve never heard this song before, I can’t even put to words the emotions it has brought out in me. While serving in the Marine Corps I was in the liberation efforts in East Timor. We worked along side the Aussies down there and I had a great time serving with them. After our missions were complete we went to Darwin for libo. I met a bartender there that I still keep in touch with after all these years. I loved Australia because I was allowed to drink, at the time I was only 19.

[@stevenflynntheghost4845]

The legal age is 18 so yeah u would have had so much fun lol

[@arma3koth290]

I’m 14 and this is deep

[@legbreaker2762]

Brings tears to the eyes when sung right. This is one of those versions.

[@beardedchefau]

4 years on and still gives me chills. Beautiful rendition of an amazing song.

[@leeross3950]

I absolutely love this song. I was 19 when I served in Desert Storm with 1 ID. First time I heard this song was when I watched Danger Close and heard it in the closing credits and of course I believe it was the original Redgum version. As an 80's kid I grew up with a song from Paul Hardcastle called 19. Typical 80's synth stuff but very informative as to what my grandfather's, father and uncles had already experienced. Still I raised my hand and served proudly for 21 years. Desert Storm 90-91 , Balkans 2003-04, Iraq 2008-09. Love your channel, openness, candor, and dry witty humor. Dont ever stop.

[@bazookacantgame]

Lest we forget From the the Boer wars to Afghanistan war we will remember them. Anzac soldiers fought together as one. From Gallipoli to Al alamein. From first light to the end of time itself we will remember them.

[@savannahrae9122]

My Great Grandfather fought along side Australian's in the Boer war. I now live in Australia and give all my love and respect to the Australian troops.

[@phdequipped]

They should be ashamed of their participation in the Boer War. They were mercenaries for a satanic queen stealing the property of the finest Christians on earth. (.. and by the numbers got their asses kicked by the wily Boer). "In the Beginning," by Richard Hoskins. The story of the International Trade Cartel.

[@MrDogsledder]

@@phdequipped Fuck off. This is not the place for uninformed whimpering.

[@Doxymeister]

@@phdequipped MrDogsledder is right. Monday-morning quarter-backing can be done some other time, this is not it. A lot of vets, me included, share the pain and joy of brotherhood with these Aussies while they remember their fallen. You do them and us a disservice.

[@machielluchtmeijer7796]

@@Doxymeister not trying to be disrespectful but the anzac were fighting on the wrong side. Basically stealing land from farmers who where there earlier

[@JohnWeitzel-r7p]

Your voice is the voice of an angel. So many of us 19 year olds that went to war. God Bless you for singing this song.

[@trueblue533]

This was truly moving, and everyone should understand the heart wrenching message of the song. May all soldiers have peace.

[@dylanpye7941]

The soldier who inspired the line “Frankie kicked a mine the day that mankind kicked the moon” had a son named Brett Hunt. He’s and extremely talented musician who devotes a lot of his time into telling his father’s story and the experiences of the ANZAC’s through his emotive and immersive performances. He came to my school last year and I was one of the best experiences I’ve had. I’m unsure of how accessible these shows are but if there’s anyway you could find it or see him live I would highly recommend it. Lest We Forget.

[@willroberts3865]

Yeah dude! He came to ours in 2018 and 2019 and his performance was quite remarkable. Tells his dad's story through his eyes and even how he himself was considering becoming a soldier (like his father and grandfather before him). Father (Frankie) refused to allow his son to be ruined by war like he had. What a story.

[@kennethlanday6157]

Hand Salute, Brothers and Sisters at arms over seas! From yours here in America. You are loved.

[@brettotten6648]

Sydney has a simply beautiful singing voice. I'm at a loss for words. As an American veteran I can only say thank you for this. It means alot to everyone who served.

[@pathfinder9759]

Damn Syd, you brought tears to this old man. Thank you. Never forget our hero's that didn't return. "Our flag does not fly because the wind blows it; it flies with the last breath of every soldier who died defending it."

[@1stbump]

Ya so writing this with tears running down my face, all choked up, throat all tight.... As always THANKS to all the men and women for their service! Thank You also to all their loved ones including wives, girlfriends, children, mothers, fathers, grand parents, extended family members, friends and neighbors of those that have or are or do/will serve! Thank you for all you do Sydney! Your voice is beautiful and it's a shame you don't sing much more! Please rethink that!

[@vern74]

From a American with tears in his eyes.God Bless your fallen and your veterans....Thank You!

[@212caboose]

One of the best foreign military's I've had the honor of serving with were the Australians, by far! Is this you singing? It sounds fantastic!

[@legbreaker2762]

Who you calling "Foreign"! ;)

[@MrMeldarionx]

@@legbreaker2762 I guess compared to himself ....

[@fitzroy_spark3879]

Try the RedGum version my friend it's a bit more intense, either way, I'm happy with both

[@MrMeldarionx]

@@fitzroy_spark3879 Redgum is the original. For sure better but Sydney did it justice.

[@aussie9804]

I deployed with some yanks, bloody legendary blokes and proud to call them brother's in arm's.

[@half-a-man8182]

It made this old man cry and I again got on my knees and thanked God I never had to fight a war.

[@mayflowerlash11]

Amen to that. We are the lucky ones.

[@SWiseBrainiac]

My dear, you have the voice of an Angel. Thank you for taking the time to record this tribute. As a U.S. Navy Submarine Veteran of the Cold War, I've learned to hear the songs written for the more visible veterans as also being supportive of us who served the cause of Freedom in places further than shadows dare to dwell. I've been told that a Submarine Veterans song does exist… unfortunately it can't be heard, and the lyrics, music, and performances can't be seen, but it's out there. Thank you for sharing your breathtakingly beautiful voice and this lovely ode with us. Your birth nation should be proud of their Daughter. God bless you, and keep the remarkable content coming.

[@sobrcelt]

I was on the USS Emory S Land, AS-39, tending fast attack Squadron 8 in Norfolk in the mid 80's, Cold War shipmate. Cheers.

[@RandomDudeFromTheOutback]

Lest we forget, may all who have lost their live Rest In Peace and those who were the family’s of those solider have a great life. From 143rd Australian army cadet unit Mount Isa Queensland.

[@unholyXromance]

that picture at 3:49 really hits me differently to the others. My grandfather was in the Korean war. He died last year in hospital from a chest infection coupled with pneumonia after surviving an operation for a hip replacement at the age of 94. The reason it hits different is because the lock downs stopped any other soldiers coming to his funeral. The Army sent one guy out to read out his medals and a second one to help him fold the flag that covered the coffin, but no soldier he knew were there

[@paulwilliams701]

Dam your pulled tear out of my eyes. This was beautiful

[@gorillaau]

Yes, it was a powerful rendition.

[@cripticgamer2063]

This is now gonna be a Song i play Every Anzac Day From this Moment Forward.

[@ROB-tg5ec]

The original artist is called Red Gum. Its worth looking up on KZbin

[@garthpetch4173]

Part of the lyrics of the song are inscribed on wall of the Vietnam War memorial at the Australian War Memorial

[@andrewdraper8336]

What a beautiful tribute to all veterans. I have never heard this song before. It was really moving

[@anthonyeaton5153]

Quite right All Veterans.

[@tuco5786]

One of the most underrated war songs ever written. Great to hear it again. Beautiful.

[@soldierhelm]

All soldiers are brave! I Thank them for their service, even though I'm American, they deserve more than what they got for fighting

[@JosephMullin]

If you see a Viet Nam vet also welcome them home it means much more to them than thank you for your serviceI know it does me.

[@ermacjones4821]

@@JosephMullinwelcome home brother, there really isn't words for how much I respect anyone who's willing to give literally everything to preserve the freedom of our country.

[@JosephMullin]

@@ermacjones4821 MOst people don't know when we sign up and put our name on that contract it is for a price of up to and including our life. That is a hell of a check. The other part we take an oath to defend and protect the country and the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic. There is no expiration on that oath

[@ermacjones4821]

@@JosephMullin I definitely know what it means, and I definitely appreciate it more than I know how to express. You guys don't do it for money, that's clear, but you all deserve a hell of a lot more. I'm no soldier, but I understand why you'd do it, I'd die for any American if it came down to it. It's not about who the person is, it's about standing your ground for freedom and giving anything it takes to destroy tyranny at any level. It's the principle of it. It's not so much what you're doing that matters the most, it's what you're doing it for. I feel like there's a lot of people who don't understand that these days, and it's a damn shame, but there are, and will always be many who do understand, and those people will be the reason we stand tall forever.

[@soldierhelm]

@@JosephMullin Welcome home, there are no words to express how dear I hold any veteran, fighting for what they believe is right, and the courage it takes, Lord knows, I'll be going into myself at some point in the near future

[@jonminer9891]

Thank you so much, Miss Watson. May our lost treasures never be forgotten. Those who would take away the history of our civilization and its struggle against evil will fail because of the beauty of our achievement lives in the hearts of those who will never forget. Your contribution is a beautiful salute to Australian and New Zealand patriots.

[@youneszreika]

I’m sending this to my grandpa an actual veteran and a Anzac thank you for sharing .

[@Jonty7880]

Speechless.....that was an incredibly beautiful and moving rendition of such an iconic song. Thank you for sharing Sydney.

[@gr8witenorth61]

you sang it well my girl, and you did it justice. i hope all of austraila heard it and loved

[@thetraveler7368]

Anyone else getting all emotional listening to this, ‘Cause Damm if this doesn’t hit me right in the feels in a way the original never has. *I’m not crying, you’re crying.*

[@Alexei2539]

In one of Dan Carlin's podcasts on WWI, he quoted a military historian who was asked who the best troops during that time were. I don't remember the exact quote, but it went something along the lines of: "the British in general, the Australians/NZ in particular." He explained that it had to do with the unflagging morale and bravery of the troops even in the most hopeless of circumstances. Thank you from the USA for your sacrifices.

[@EcclesiastesLeftFoot]

That’s beautiful Alexei. Thank you. I love Dan Carlin. And we thank the USA for being an exceptional ally. May our unity always be strong.

[@Damienggj]

God bless our fore fathers... and yours

[@trapper9998]

I have a really good mate, his background in turkish he is really proud of that but he is just as proud that he served as a pilot for the RAAF (and that his son wants to follow in his footsteps), he always reminds me at this time of year that the Turks and the anzacs are bothers. The turks at the time were then and still are the only enemy nation in history to stand at the end of a conflict and state that your sons that you lost here are now our sons too.

[@Damienggj]

Respect the Turks for that, good fellows

[@rileywheatley7745]

Love that podcast

[@Kai_7901]

I just found this song and can’t help cry every time I hear it for every man and woman that has served. God bless them all.

[@ScrappyXFL]

Screams are the worst, no doubt, they're alive now you have to figure out how to go help even if it's a snatch and drag. He was going home JUN kills me.

[@florida2011]

God bless all of our hero’s, world wide, who have fought for the betterment of the world. We can never thank them enough

[@DarkFox_-zg2hg]

Here here 🍻

[@WTF-cw5cv]

Yes yes ! Very brave men and women. Lest we forget! But your god had nothing to do with. Religion is cancer, its time to grow up humanity. god bless smsh you might as well said gobbledegook it has just as much significance, it means FK all.

[@thetechnocrat4979]

@@WTF-cw5cv Do you really need to bring religion here? These guys are not even preaching a particular religion and/or forcing it on others. You are missing your target. Target people who are actual religious bigots (those who showcase it through words and actions) and that too, in a polite, conversational manner so that you can communicate your thoughts. Your comment just makes people feel that you are an unpleasant, bitter person and they will just stay away from you.

[@blacklambcta4271]

From the U.S I salute all the fallen ANZAC soldiers and any current service men in Australia and New Zealand. And I will admit this got me to tear up a bit....

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

What a beautiful rendition of this amazing song. I'm American, Thank you Aussies for your service in the many wars that we have fought together in and WELCOME HOME to your many veterans. GOD BLESS y'all.

[@jesseking9254]

My god, Sydney can sing?! This is the best thing I've heard all year.

[@MordechaiKNyamekye]

Easily!

[@helensmusings]

It's stunningly beautiful

[@johnnywilk8365]

The very first time I heard this I was driving and had to pull over. Yes, crying again, well done Sydney

[@robertmills2375]

To my cousins down-under from an American 68 year old who was one of those 19 year olds. Be brave my brothers. I’ll tell you now what you’ve already figured out for yourself. It never goes away, it never will. Time softens the edges, blurrs the images. The dreams never stop but the intervals between them is getting wider. A person can never gaze on war and remain unchanged because after all, what does it make you if you are well adjusted to a sick and twisted situation? We carry this with us and Brothers, carry it we do. It colors our every interaction, judgement, and response to the world around us. We became old and bitter children. Cynical adults is the best we can hope for. Sorry to go so. Took another 50 years for me to understand that a 19 yo medic is not going to save everyone. Now instead of stressing over the ones that were beyond help and viewing myself as a failure I try to remember the guys I did manage to save who spend their Christmas mornings with their grandchildren and maybe remember that medic guy who told them “million dollar wound, man, you’re going home!”

[@masterpoe4942]

Thank you for your service good sir...

[@TheWolfElder]

Thank you for your service.

[@katebet07]

you're not a failure by any means. Thank you for your service. My Dad served with the 6RAR in 1968/69. It's strange how I view other Vietnam vets and their families as my family.

[@robertmills2375]

@@katebet07 how nice of you to call me family. Think I’ve always felt that way myself. Be well, Dear Lady, your comments made me smile. Robert from Clovis, California.

[@katebet07]

@@robertmills2375 you too Robert 😊

[@tazzie165]

This year is my last year in India. I've been here for 5 years. Out of everything I could miss. It's waking up at 5am to go to the ceremony. I'm the great grandson of 2 veterans. One in Amiens and one in tubruk.

[@trapper9998]

This is the first year since ww2 one of my family hasn't been at the cenotaph for dawn service on anzac day in our home town. I normally make the drive and I am guessing my social media post about doing so this year and fuck the fine was passed on because i got up get suited up and as i walked to my car coppers pulled in behind it and basically said if you leave you will be fined and charged with disobeying police directions.

[@mattstorey7256]

@@trapper9998 So authorities would let the youth of several generations go out and risk their lives in foreign conflicts or serve at home, with many of them only getting home in body bags or parts of them left on foreign soil. They would be willing to let the cream of the crop of their young men and women risk life, limb and soul to conflict. But a fellow willing to dress up, travel and offer a prayer to those lost youth, doff his hat and say "thank you" in honor of their sacrifices. A fellow that might have risked in small part contracting a virus in doing so, that, yes that is too much for those same authorities! God forbid you take the least risk in appreciation of those that gave everything and their lives..... /sarcasm .....your greed knows no bounds trapper9998 . /sarcasm off Someone needs to send them a fine and of disloyalty to the nation charges. Frak them! *shakes head*

[@flikersprigs5641]

Sydney, you've got a beautiful sinbging voice, normally i dont like it when creators change up the topics of their content too much but if you want to release more songs, go right ahead

[@TheHoodmailbox]

That there’s even one woman out there that shows gratitude for the toil, sweat and tears that men offer up for our countries, goes along way in these days of male bashing. Thanks Sydney.

[@altf4635]

@afootineachworld Australia hasn't been to war for a while, bud. They keep their nose clean of Middle Eastern sand.

[@TheHoodmailbox]

@@altf4635 That’s not what the SASR would tell you if they were inclined to talk about it.

[@redryderaus]

@@altf4635 You are so wrong it's unbelievable. I hope for your sake that you never say that to the family of those that lost their lives in Iraq and Afganistan.

[@leebone1]

Dafuq dude?

[@ronrogers5045]

God bless our great Australian and New Zealand allies. America loves you. Thank you for your sacrifices, we will never forget.

[@lelandclawson1]

This is always a hard day because we lost so many on this day 16 years ago in Iraq. Beautiful song. I needed that even though I’m American and not an ANZAC.

[@lelandclawson1]

Only difference was I was 18 at the time...

[@jasonarcher7268]

Cheers brother. Hard to believe it was that long ago already. I finished my first baghdad vacation about 16 years ago this month. Stay strong man.

[@lelandclawson1]

You to brother! If you can’t be safe, be dangerous 🤙

[@BrokensoulRider]

May they all be proud that someone like you support you.

[@brettkeep9630]

Oh wow, Sydney - just when I thought you couldn't be any more stunning.........brilliant rendition. So proud of you, I am honoured to share the same air as you.

[@how333]

Bloody great.. Redgum would be proud. On behalf of the Vet community: thank you.

[@kiwichris2971]

I've heard this beautiful song so many times and it still brings a tear to my eye. Lest we forget....

[@alanKNKN]

I wish that you would sing a little more often, this is beautiful.

[@jameswest8190]

I was attached with the USMC in Viet Nam, came home, proudly wearing my uniform, and a young woman, holding a baby threw red paint on me as I gathered my duffel bag at San Francisco International. She and her companions, continually yelled “Baby Killer” as they ran away. NOBODY said or did anything! God help me, to this day I am still trying to understand the world and the country that I returned to. Why was I treated so badly? what did I do wrong??? My country called, and I just answered.......As did your fellow Australians, One of the best foreign military's I've had the honor of serving with........ And yes Sydney, I was only 19.......... Thank you Sydney.......

[@Macca6175]

@James West thanks for your service mate. All the best from the land down under... where women glow and men plunder

[@francesbadger3401]

You did nothing wrong to her. She wanted to get the president, but couldn't reach so she got you instead. Her anger shouldn't have been taken out on you, and I'm sorry it was.

[@santabillclaus7150]

Mr West you did nothing wrong. You did a crappy job the best you could. Thank you for your service sir.

[@MrPig40]

In case it was never said to you Sir, Welcome home. Semper Fi

[@mical7430]

Likewise, australian vietnam veterans were not welcome when they got back home

[@DjGambit1]

Listening to this a year later and I still tear up. This is the most heart filled version I've heard to date

[@talosheeg]

This is beautiful Sydney!

[@noelgibson5956]

Young Syd is as easy on the ears as she is on the eyes!😲

[@damianhayden7669]

Goosebumps, watery eyes, with a tinge of guilt at being surprised just how damn good your singing is.

[@malk2o]

i am a pom but have always admired the ANZACS . never complaining and first in and last out!

[@AJHyland63]

This song has always hit the spot ever since I first heard it when I was in the airforce and listened to the stories of Vietnam told by our Warrant Officer. Only pick up is Canungra is pronounced with a hard g as in ‘green‘ , not a soft g.

[@SydneyWatson]

Yeah, realized when I was editing that I'd stuffed up a few lyrics. Whoops. But can't fix them because I abandoned this project last year :( Hopefully nobody else notices :P

[@smally8499234]

Yep, Canungra as in ca (as in kaboom), nung (like dung) and gra (like grass). Done many a bush trip there, it's a holiday destination where they send officer cadets, no where near as bad as My Bundy, Cultana or Tully.

[@legbreaker2762]

Canungra used to be a lovely place back when I went there. Ended up with half the battalion going down with various medical issues, fortunately most only temporary. I myself got heat exhaustion - in the middle of winter.

[@kevinobrien3888]

I was 19 when i went to Desert Storm/Desert Exodus. That was a long time ago.

[@shadowdancer3531]

I was 20 when I was deployed to fallujah, Iraq.

[@uppityglivestockian]

@@shadowdancer3531 O'Brien and Christian, hoist a schooner of your favorite brew soon, some of us mad respect you. Watch your 6.

[@Haveicaruswiljump]

Dear Sydney, When I watched this and heard your beautiful song, I cried. Memories that I thought were dormant, came flooding back. This video and your song are a tribute to every man and women who has served their country during a time of conflict and war. As a 32 year military and combat veteran, I can assure you that no one who serves and has been thrust into those situations comes out unscathed. Personally, my physical scars have healed and faded some, while the mental scars will probably be with me until the end of my life. To my ANZAC Brothers and Sisters past and present, may our Father in Heaven Bless you and keep you always. To Ms. Sydney Watson, God Bless You and Thank You. Sincerely yours, CSM. J.H. Parker, United States Army, 10th Group Special Forces (Retired) Veteran: Grenada( Operation Urgent Fury), Panama (Operation Just Cause), Desert Storm, Battle of Mogadishu (Operation Gothic Serpent), Kosovo (Operation Eagle Eye), Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom - 7 Tours), War in Iraq (4 Tours) and various others forays that the public never gets to hear about.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

I just turned 20 a couple weeks ago and I'm crying my goddamn eyes out and I never cry over songs or much else, like ever. Thank you Sydney. ❤

[@beebee1676]

Beautiful, i haven't heard that song in a long time. The song of my generation, it is nice to see someone of your age showing respect. Something the youth today don't seem to understand.

[@SunRise-ul7ko]

On ANZAC day, I always remember my great grandfather who died at Gallipoli in 1915 aged 22. He had 3 children, one who was born a month after his death.

[@LucasMBoysOurRoy]

Wait, is this you singing? You have a great voice! Great tribute to every Australian veteran today.

[@Testwest78]

I thought the same. Very nice.

[@stephenpeter8350]

Don’t forget the kiwis

[@riko0029]

Happy ANZAC day 2022! For most of my life I haven't really understood or partiularly cared about why we celebrate this holiday. Yes I always knew it was about and respected the ANZACs, but its only in the recent times have I truly come to admire, care and have undying respect for the men and women that put there lives on the line for me, my family and my friends. Thank You so very much to ANZACs passed, present and future.

[@ChaplainMcEntire]

Whether one's an Australian or American veteran, this song makes it hard to hold back tears. Thank you so much for posting it! My Dad and I are both veterans and are thankful for those who care enough to post things like this. My Dad's a disabled Vietnam vet and has spoken highly of the Aussies he knew of who fought there. I served with some RAAF folks when I deployed and they were an excellent lot as well. The two Australian chaplains I got to know were especially good people! With the direction our nations are going socially, I hope the patriots in both nations will be able to continue to support each other through whatever comes our way. May God bless you and yours, and thank you once again!

[@stevenflynntheghost4845]

Wow this really hits deep man and thank u so much for saying that. U don't know how much this means to our vets and people who are still serving. So many people give our guys so much Shit over here. It's Fucked so knowing that an American vet even appreciates us is massive thank u so much. Also just a little insite most Aussie vietnam vets prefer people to say. Thank u for doing what was right. Not thank u for your service as most of the soldiers in Vietnam got drafted and weren't even in the army. One if my uncles was one of them and he is still alive today

[@brianwebber6996_ROADHUNTER]

Let them flow...

[@Doxymeister]

This old WAC was tearing up by the end, Sydney. Haunting music, haunting images. I've read that Australia's men were hella-fine fighters, would have been proud to stand with them. Thank you for sharing this.

[@jtank7107]

And why don't we have more of this??? Sydney is holding out on us.

[@CucharaDeMadera]

This was a gentle punch to the heart

[@jaxthewolf4572]

Clever way of describing it