Pub Choir sings 'Blow Up The Pokies' with Tim Freedman

We’d recommend hydrating before watching this performance of one of the greatest ever songs: Blow Up The Pokies (written by Tim Freedman and Greta Gertler). Love, Pub Choir.
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[@TheRedheadedjen]

I had no idea what a pokie was but I love this song. I do know what pokie is now.

[@transientwanderer533]

Ran a pub back in the day and it as devastating watching folks burn through their earnings every day. Around 8pm we had the school kids come by with no shoes still in their uniform asking if mum and dad are in there cause they are hungry and haven't had dinner. You realize they aren't getting dinner cause it was plugged into the pokies. I'm with you Tim, Blow em up!!!

[@lukehayes360VR]

It's always been a great song but just the same it's always been a sad context relative to a real problem in Australian society for many years. Bravo.

[@Jenna_Miles]

Nah the barely regulated pokies are great and have no downsides! From Definitely-Not-A-Money-Launderer

[@nohandleavails]

The most significant song in Aussie cultural history. IFYYK.

[@MegaGo68]

Really? More than Waltzing Matilda? I wish people would think before they let their emotions of the moment get away with them on KZbin. There are dozens of songs in contention for this category you just made up, dude, but here you are pronouncing in the moment without thinking. Please, think first. It's a good song by Greta, the real writer, but don't legislate universally, please.

[@TheBennedy85]

@@MegaGo68 It was written by Greta and Tim. Words I have heard come out of her mouth.

[@noomihart2100]

I've never heard this pub choir version it sounds amazing. I'm not crying 🥲 His voice is amazing on it's own but it really elevated it with a crowd doing some harmony. I would love to hear him with a professional choir that would sound amazing in person.

[@gillyb3484]

I get goosebumps when I watch this video! Beautiful as always.

[@xxmorancxx]

This song is so full of sadness and so beautiful at the same time 😭

[@paulpaoloni494]

None of these soulless pubs/clubs/casinos/online betting companies can survive without gambling addiction,their business model leeches off misery and the proceeds of crime.i reckon this song has definitely saved lives.bravo tim

[@penrite01]

My dad loved the pokies..... I hated it, I told him if ya wana bet... Bet on something you see... ie the dogs or houses ... but that got worse... well he can't bet now.....

[@andrewd4890]

Tim’s music and voice are unique, this was so lovely to hear again. Well done Pub Choir, well done Tim.

[@sjaanmorrow8317]

Fantastic!

[@roc4014]

Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@mattowens899]

all the feels - so amazing!

[@michaelevangelidis]

Pretty sure that’s the late Peta Murphy MP at the 10 second mark, who was a leading advocate on pokies reform.

[@flatoutt1]

gee that was one of the best combinations between song leader and choir .tim freedman is bloody good .and a great melody and words.he's better here ,than in the original.great sounding voice and piano

[@Arcusinoz]

Fantastic lyrics,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,bought back some time line memories.

[@darrenturner8035]

Tim is a phenomenal musician, a great collaboration of an iconic song well done everyone.

[@paulad4533]

Just what I needed to start the day. Well done.

[@georgiabritton1637]

So lovely! What a beautiful way to deliver those poignant lyrics.

[@jax993]

absolute love it still have jjj 100 wth the on it xx brilliant 🌟just another form addiction really, I'd love 2 b in 1 of theses sessions

[@karen1351]

Back in the day when the J’s was the only station to listen to. 😊

[@kyron42]

Unplugged (almost) + choir. Very nice.

[@lucille5649]

This was such an amazing night, such a beautiful song, Tim is amazing, it sounds wonderful ❤

[@markbrko]

THIS IS AMAZING! one of my all time favourites with this choir just sounds aweseom!

[@ofshaun]

This is an amazing performance!

[@Mel-ps9zx]

AGGHHHHHH I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!! Thank you Astrid and all of the Pub Choir peeps!! Jules and I had SO MUCH FUN at Freo Social and loved the song choice! ❤ This makes me smile so much!! ❤😊🥰 xxx THANK YOU!!

[@smled9256]

Amazing!

[@chrisschneiders6734]

Bummer missed it!! Next time in bris.. fab!

[@kiriakoz]

ironic that a pub choir would say "blow up the pokies" in Australia. Love the message of the song though.

[@RobWVideo]

So sad I missed this one.

[@luisapellegrini9276]

Nonostante non capisco una parola mi sono commossa con questo pezzo eseguito magistralmente complimenti ragazzi ma anche alla vostra insegnante di musica! Un caro saluto 👋 👋 da Verona italia ciao ciao alla prossima ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@noomihart2100]

🥲

[@ctx4241]

audio and video is nt synced, i dont think its on purpose

[@hellisaplayground]

This looks fkn awesome but very cultish at the same time

[@davidbrown4271]

Gambling 🎰 destroyed my life .

[@alfridford8829]

This is why i don't like it when the artist becomes the center of attention and the choir becomes a background!

[@MrJaz8088]

They can do better than that cant they ?, hmm good, but lousy at the same time

[@johnfoster7389]

Too many women's voices spoil the sound!