Slim Dusty - Lights On The Hill

I filmed these clips southbound on the Bruce Highway between Mackay and Rockhampton, although a few maybe south of Rocky. It was late at night and I had been going all day.

[@scrapit4u]

played this at dads funeral last week he played slim on most trips he drove fitting song for dad rip slim and dad

[@venderstrat]

+Steel Rain Well said.

[@SIRJOHNSON33]

+brett pearce GOOD ON U BRETT IM SURE HE WAS ENJOYING IT AT THE SAME TIME MATE

[@michaeltorney2270]

Played this at my dad's funeral 5 years ago to the day.

[@monkeyceo3230]

Played this for dad on his death bed, he was near comatose but his foot started tapping when it came on. RIP old fella.

[@MiguelSanchizal]

My Dad and brother are also truck drivers mate, I know how much Slim meant to both of them. May your dad rest easy.

[@undertheblade1]

dad was a truckie road train driver. every weekend he came home we go out fishing he had to retire due to health problems but he kept working out on the farms. every weekend till the day he passed away we went fishing abd he always had a bottle of beer in one hand the fishing rod in the other and we both just burst out singing lights on the hill cause it was the only song i knew off by heart and well dad's favourite song ever.

[@tkx86]

your old man seemed like a true sir mate. Worked hard for his family and still tried to spend quality time with ya which by the sounds of it he did. Rip old fella.

[@kc-countrycool4544]

undertheblade1 that’s really beautiful, it’s fantastic thing to read. Maybe he’s looking down you with a beer and fishing rod in his hands

[@shootingismything4561]

And waiting

[@kyracomtesse5561]

Hi everyone my pop died last year and it is his brithday seen next week on the 17th of jan two days after mine

[@j.r.5130]

rest in peace

[@bradgillies8894]

My dad was a truck driver and loved this song. We played this as we took the casket out to the hearse at the funeral. R.I.P Dad.

[@1973Washu]

My step father loved Slim's music and we even went to see a concert when Slim passed through Augathella. It was a brilliant concert , showmen like Slim are a rare breed.

[@DEVILTAZ35]

I actually saw him and his daughter play together at the Rocks . It was awesome.

[@helennicholson9530slim]

Yes Been Women Truckie 2oyr This Happens

[@rculver9056]

"The windscreen wipers are a-beatin' in time..." I found this tonight, and I can't stop bloody listening to it.

[@Mick_4591]

And cant get this song outa my head

[@MiamiahRobbie]

Watch it doesn't take over your life, like Mariah Carey AI Bro, regards Dusty Slim..

[@MiamiahRobbie]

Jesus is Lordy, Super Cheap

[@tetanusgc12]

Bloody slim, can make any man tear at the eye. Aussie bloody legend, story teller and guide to very a many country boy. much love from rufus river slim, we will never forget you!

[@michelled107]

Definitely!

[@Mr-Damage]

True story : Slim Dusty and I had a beer in Boydy's hotel in Mt Isa many years ago after he snuck in at 5 45 am and as I was walking past on way to work ( They used to open the pub from 5 30 am to get the indigenous population served with take away's only and out of town before business started on dole day, council by-law ).. long story short, Slim, myself and the barman were pissed as farts by 8 am before we parted ways.. I remember telling Slim my boss is never going to believe why I rocked up late and drunk... he didn't.

[@dant2048]

I used to live in Isa. In Mackay now. I've heard it's gone to shit big time. Is that true?

[@Mr-Damage]

@@dant2048 wouldn't know, I haven't been there in 25 years mate.. it was shit then probably shitter now, it was like 100 blokes to every chick, I was shagging the uglyist bird you ever laid eyes on and even I was lucky lol

[@liltko5303]

I love it

[@liltko5303]

Jgg bk Hz

[@liltko5303]

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[@kerrybatchelor4724]

Slim, will always be in my heart.... When i was 2 yrs i remember sitting in my grandparents lounge room listening only playing Slims records and tapes.... Cause that is all i listen to and helped me sleep... That was 30 yrs ago now and i still have a soft spot for all of Slim Dusty's music... Miss you mate.....

[@redskua]

Kerry Batchelor ,,,a little late, but, onya Kerry!!

[@tjayjay6657]

Miss travelling in the truck with my dad couldn’t think of a better childhood seen a lot of this beautiful country from North Qld to NT some might have thought it was boring but I loved it chatting to my dad listening to music or my favourite thing sleeping nothing beats falling asleep to the sound of the engine.

[@1973Washu]

Slim represented everything that is good about Australia. Much respect. RIP

[@tkx86]

I joined the fraternity of truck drivers years ago but really just stepped up into the HC World and let me tell ya when I am working the highways on graveyard Slim is always a constant on the stereo. God bless you Slim and thankyou for leaving an amazing legacy.

[@user-my8zo8uh3n]

Welcome to the brotherhood hc opens that door its a special bond you wont find anywhere else .

[@junelarkin4598]

we will never have another Slim Dusty with his songs and his voice

[@atrueaustralian5492]

Your right

[@houseandbeyond988]

Aussie icon

[@melissapoulton6904]

Had this song in my head for weeks. Grew up with mum and dad listening to Slim. Never realised how sad this song was as a kid.

[@jdog.73A]

Love Slim.I drive Holden Kingswoods & ride Beezers.Not even a truckie.Peace to you prisoners of the highway.Truckies keep Australia strong!

[@minidriversouthsweden5137]

The man the myth the legend I listened to him amongst others in the cab of the truck he was a true Aussie. His music lives on.

[@karenbradley1701]

A great song for all of the truckers out there or anyone who loves country music I absolutely love slim Dusty’s music it’s brilliant and this song in particular is one of his absolute best

[@zmac8689]

My late husband was a truck driver, and loved Slim Dusty, think this was one of his favourite songs.

[@scrapit4u]

HE WAS A LEGEND AND IS STILL GOD LOVE THE BLOKE

[@jj1.7.7.6]

Love this so much and all the stories in the comments. Long live Australia!!

[@johnnystafford1826]

Wow,,,,what a hidden gem this man is! Slim Dusty, your what I been missing!! Thank you.

[@crazymixture57]

Great song, gotta love Slim. Much love from America!

[@redskua]

Crazy Mixture ,,,good onya Crazy

[@conradquilliam6076]

We love you too Crazy. Australia and America forever, long live our heritage!

[@codzydee1870]

love slim dusty im dark when i was a kid looking at him on tv talking an playing to the aboriginals up top i thought that was awesome i have the utmost respect for him lovely man my uncles adored him too rip slim xox

[@davo5809]

I LOVE YOU SLIM DUSTY 💯

[@DJ-lq9qf]

Old man was the biggest fan - truck driver , wrote honey on mums headstone RIP all of em’

[@ginalapaz5123]

a man with a brilliant talents he pass away but his songs never dies. his a Legend of all times

[@peternicholson233]

Australian Country music owes Slim Dusty a mighty statue. In the seventies all we got in Perth was Earl Reeves on a Tuesday night from 21.15 until midnight. This is one of the icons.

[@rosesorensen5087]

this song was played at my granddads funeral and me and mum played this then cried

[@richarddixon5602]

It was played at my dad's funeral too.I want mykids to play it at mine

[@diongoebel3456]

It was played at my grandads funeral as well

[@danielhookway1108]

Was played at my uncles and it’s almost an exact story about how he died in a truck crash

[@rachaelleeclarke1924]

Slim Dusty what a ledgend,, Tamworth Country Music Fesitival 2011, 2012, 2013 awesome every year, got to be there, Tamworth Country Music

[@gerarddonaghy5076]

I drove this road for a while when my body could still take it. It was a hairy bit of Tar back then and quite a few died while I was around. Imagine looking at Slim's little video for 14 hours a day and you'll get the idea. The 'Dusty' kept me company on many a night- and probably ALIVE on more than a few.

[@ivanolsen8596]

The oneway bridges added to the fun!!

[@margarettrindall5570]

my grandfather used to sing along with slim n specially this song, we used to sit outside around the fire, such beautiful memories, Love my grandfather ❤️

[@repxn-856]

Slim dusty is the only singer me and my dad listen to when I go with him RIP Slim

[@ginalapaz5123]

nothing like slim old times hard times all gone never be without slim from the high country were men were made a legend is gone tip my hat

[@redskua]

Gina La Paz ,,,onya Gina

[@Shaun-b2k]

Rest in paradise mate you had a lot of Respect for my Aboriginal people your a true Aussie through nd through nd we miss you mate rest easy

[@conradquilliam6076]

Best ever of Australia

[@christopherhonor2410]

Everyone is missing you slim. Rip slim dusty. One very talented man, singer and artist. Keep singing mate. Keep singing ur talented music up high mate. Missing you slim.

[@filthyanimal874]

Christopher Honor we here in Horizon City, Texas miss Slim too. God Blessed Mr Slim Dusty the king of country music. God Bless Australia and The Republic of Texas. Rest In Peace Slim. Keep on truckin’!!!!! Thanks Australia for giving the world the treasure that is Mr Slim Dusty!!!!

[@geoffdavis4307]

I put a Kenny over just north of the Byron Bay turnoff at Tyagarah Creek on the old Pacific Hyway, had a caravan coming at me swaying side to side on the skinny bridge, I tried to move over on the shoulder but here wasn't one, I felt the trailer start to go. The old blokes who taught me my trade at Pittmans Transport hat told me if it's going don't fight it & throw it on it's side, when it came to rest all that I think was I've got to get out here before it starts to burn. Anyone who'd seen the wreck couldn't believe that I'd lived as the steering wheel was embedded into the drivers seat, it just wasn't my time I guess. Thank you Joey Moore, Jack Nickleson & the rest of the "pension patrol", what you taught me helped me to stay alive that night

[@stevencundy1314]

Who ever done this clip, thank you, life from truck driver view, thank you again

[@6Patrick.Bateman9]

Much respect to you for being a truckie god bless you

[@darrynberry8124]

Loved seeing the smile on my old mans face as I sang this while we battered down the 68 with the hammer down

[@peterjackson5225]

Love ya slim ...young people today don't realise....Australia

[@daleepworth]

My Father in-law has just passed away on the 22/6/22 and he loved driving he’s trucks and he loved Slim dusty and this song was played at he’s funeral not one dry eye

[@lindmill85]

Absolute gold every time time I go back to listening this.

[@rosiejardine9715]

This is my absolute favourite song & my dream job is driving road trains. Great song written by Joy McKean.

[@nelsondawson9706]

M R Jardine follow your dream and youll get there

[@Isaac-ho8gh]

+M R Jardine Good on ya mate, I'd probably do it in the future.

[@fishingfan1500]

My old man has this on vinyl, the "over the edge and down the mountain side" used creep me out as a kid. Especially him being a truckie, and I would go with him on school holidays 😅

[@Droppedclover]

dad use to play this song in the car when i was 4 years old. still does and im 18 now. glad i was bought up with this great music

[@patsytrigg9427]

This song is truly beautiful in a sad way. My grandfather died in a truck accident.

[@MegaSkitzo666]

I drive this stretch of the bruce every day nearly,, Mackay to Brisvegas and back again and it it is a fairly hairy and rough patch of tarmac they call a bloody highway.. Especially the Marlborough straight.. Love the Life though,, nothing better then burning kays and listening to a bit of slim...

[@jessemiles2327]

It is absolute shit the road especially from Rocky to Biloela. 8 second ride all the way

[@dannyreaper6793]

MegaSkitzo666 so u would know paul aka fat man he died on that road truck drove off the road he had a heart attack behind the wheel

[@mickwallace8282]

I knew both Skitzo^^^ and Fat man.. Near sarina if I believe and remember correctly... Either way MegaSkitzo is also a name on the wall,, Tourist took him on and he rolled over I think near Marlborough,, or he was near sarina and Fat Man near Marlborough.. Either way that stretch of the highway has taken many lives and I too drive it daily at a high risk...

[@oliviamareetarantola9779]

Legend musician, great music. R.I.P Slim..gone never forget you mate.

[@andrewwatts.5523]

I like. Slim dusty good man

[@natalieelliott3425]

Lights on the Hill is my favourite song

[@franzhuth8306]

I loved Slim Dusty and Country Music whilst driving my Semi through Victoria, yes home every night

[@chicagotom1643]

I love blasting this in Yankland, Aussie hearts beat loud

[@hurl780]

Lost music 🎵🎶..this gen has passed them

[@stephensavage8258]

I have traveled that road many times and still driving it

[@ozinusa]

horrible sensation , been there and still here.....keep on truckin

[@peteranthonykapellas1170]

I didn't really appreciate his music much when I was younger but I very much admire it and him now especially the matilda song great

[@stevencundy1314]

Who ever put this on, well done, my big brother is a road train driver, so proud

[@6Patrick.Bateman9]

God bless your brother

[@maryhubble353]

Yes only one Slim but he will never be forgotten but where do miss him they were the best days of all

[@susiehewett3869]

Slim Dusty was a wonderful singer and The Lights On The Hill is the best song he every recorded. R.I.P. Slim.

[@gremlinuk1968]

Love from northern Ireland UK,was a milkman from when I was 16, , 1984, did drive are lorrie , when it was night,

[@jennifercox184]

Love this song because its my Dad's favorite song ❤& miss my Dad 😢😭💔

[@lindamyles7053]

Keith Starr in OZ it's called following the white line, helps keep them awake, also assists in a smoother travel for the drivers and their loads, these guy's go all day and night, thanks for the footage reminds me travelling QLD, NSW, SA with the rello's,, awesome times

[@DEVILTAZ35]

I grew up with this song. Such a feel good tune for such a dark subject matter too lol.

[@leesie1803]

I saw slimbo in concert not long before he passed away, rip slim dusty

[@blokebeershed7651]

Plottin along the long dark roads of rural nsw listening to this makes me drive better😂

[@glendooer6211]

Xmas day we would water under the house due to heat out west QLD dinner was set up and beer flowing, my old man had an inner ear prob. and would wobble after a while and out would come Slim he knew the words to nearly all of Slims songs ..I had no choice but to join in..we were not rich but had a good life the best the world had to offer,,6 2" he would lift fence posts and in the ended up a shell ..sad to see..Love your parents they are like no other.

[@1973Washu]

Slim's music reminds me of better times.

[@johnbourke8362]

I was relieving staff for 18 yrs with NAB .Some nights even though in Sydney where I don’t know night , couldn’t wait till I hit mona vale Road . Going past st Ives I’m on my way home . Me and my car know going home

[@danapidd6013]

Wow, just the best of what Australia has to offer. 🇦🇺

[@stormbouy]

i just did the mackay-rocky stretch thanks for posting, its a mesmerising stretch of road for sure !!

[@graemenevill]

Lovely. Thank you so much

[@zuzusimp99]

This song gives me such Nostalgia. My Dad used to play a mixed tape with it on and tell me about the “Min Min” lights (sorry if I butchered the spelling).

[@prescillaferris4693]

Rest in peace joy McKean ( Kirkpatrick )

[@wayneelliott7011]

I too had this played at my Dad's Funeral in 2009.

[@paulwallace7335]

Great song done some k's to this song. On the Bruce Newell and hume to this song but the Bruce Highway hate that road

[@kristianskytteribergaard]

Lights on the hill by Slim Dusty is absolutely one of my favoritte songs.

[@kahoots1398]

My dad got a new truck today so this song suits it

[@Mish580]

I really love this song

[@mashescutepotatoxxo6082]

This was playing at my uncle and pops funeral😭 I was crying

[@andrewwapi]

Will always be my fav

[@chrisstakos5918]

Great music, Great Southland

[@Present_Being]

This Song reminds me of an old trucker mate Peter Radke who would have done this stretch of road many times.

[@jimcavallaro7690]

My favourite slim dusty song

[@roseanne74]

Different perspective of the Marlborough Strip!! Well filmed and GREAT choice of music!

[@gaz057]

love your clip, although not a slim fan this is my favourite, gaz

[@DanishaUmarie-zx1md]

Your legend always live slim dusty 👍

[@EmeraldAntler]

Never old

[@LuluRosenkrantz]

There is just something about big rigs towing a couple of dogs . Great upload .

[@emmanueldunk8290]

I love Rockhampton. Reminds me of Los Angeles.

[@kdobbinhale]

Emmanuel Dunk 2%population.

[@kimpowley256]

email

[@mrgoat3774]

I dont know how Rocky could remind you of LA lol

[@strineys.957]

How does Rockhampton remind you of L.A? lol

[@shewolfish]

Great video clip - I remember travelling many roads heading to rodeos every weekend - can't do it anymore because of high fuel prices & no prize money...

[@carswithed2946]

Reminds me of the old Albion, the roar of the engine and the green hue of the am radio

[@SuperLaplander]

Great artist and a very good song.

[@masonwalmsley9830]

I wasn't even born and slim was died i hope you are doing alright goodnight slim we all love you cya tears are falling out of my eyes cya

[@Hodaris_Darlin]

My Mum died last Tuesday & her funeral is this Thursday. She specified that this be played. She thought it was by Johnny Cash, but it looks like she had him muddled up with ol' Slim here. 😅

[@MrAxlzero]

i would love to haul in auzzieland but i dont think i could get use to driving on the other side of the road

[@MurrayJoe]

Keith Starr Quite a lot of Aussies go over to America to drive and they get used to driving on the the wrong side, ooops, I meant the opposite side of the road so you'll do alright. I remember a Canadian talking on the CB one night, back in about 1987 or so, the biggest problem he said he had was going to the truck and opening the wrong door.

[@brianrollins3245]

Keith Starr driver is in the middle of the road regardless what side the steering wheel is on so not so difficult ...

[@redskua]

@@4bymad660 ,,,onya mate!!

[@kellyboon766]

Hardest thing to do Keith is reversing on the blind side

[@chicagotom1643]

Get good and liquored up and give it a go

[@andy072pmc]

I get this view five nights a week, (sometimes 6) only it is from a freightliner argosy evolution, great vid tho and love the song, one of slim's better ones I think..well done mate

[@jailhouserock2655]

Slim even he was Australian, he is more Country than Modern American Pop "Country" musicians

[@lindsaykelly2224]

Sends a shiver up my spine

[@francrisp2366]

My friends fav Lawrence s singer a true blue aussie r.i.p slim

[@annehansen7496]

I want to go back to Australia 😁😁😁👍👍👍🇳🇴🇦🇺

[@adam8822]

Every Sunday Morning of my life as a kid the ol man would have five Slim Albums stacked up on the record player :-) He was truckie had a couple of bad ones himself, he went over once how he survived I dont know this was his song

[@Darndiddlyarn]

This song was almost written just for me, lucky I pulled the truck in line and only the trailer went over. This close to going straight through that post and down the side into the river below.