Slim Dusty - Looking Forward Looking Back

[@anthonyalzamora4566]

The truest Australian there has ever been. Slim is now a shining star in the sky.

[@nungurnerjetty4824]

My Dad just died earlier today. It's now late and I'm picking through a few songs. When I was a boy he gave me a Slim Dusty cassette titled 'Australiana' and told me that my Grandad sometimes went fishing with Slim Dusty. I didn't know this song before today but I think I shall play it at his funeral.

[@bennjykerridge1381]

Nungurner Jetty sorry to hear about your old man... I bet you had some good times and beers together no better song to commemorate your dad 🍻🍻

[@caitlinprideaux782]

This was one of my pops funeral songs and as I’m writing this I’m crying I’ve had a few beers but it’s such a beautiful song 💗

[@torunstiernbielke7518]

Hei! I do not know you. I just want to tell you that my friend Bertil listen on Slim Dusty when he lived in Australia picking opals and his wife Birgit "Biggan" were there to. She died last year and now he is fighting for his life because of covid 19 - corona in the hospital. I still have not giving up hope that he will survive. He is over 85 years old.

[@MrAMYJACK]

The thing that worries me is when people don't have the conviction to have a Real Name

[@nungurnerjetty4824]

@@bennjykerridge1381 Thks for your kind words Bennjy, they come from a good heart. And prompt me to recall those good times and beers together... I really appreciate that.

[@grahamduncan8572]

We played this song at dad's funeral. Nearly everyone had tears in their eyes. Dad absolutely loved Slim's songs and when he wasn't playing them he would be playing the mouth organ to his songs. RIP both

[@BeauBum89]

Aboriginal Australia loved this man; we miss him too. This song was played at my Pops funeral and it always makes me cry

[@juliebain2391]

BeauBum89 i am glaf you like my cousin slim dustys music

[@launchpadmcquack8655]

we played it at my pops funeral last year too.

[@JamesSmith-cf3cd]

At my Dads funeral too. 😔

[@Foily534]

We played the It my pops funeral as well aye I miss him so much

[@nathanseabrook3365]

played it at my pops today

[@michaelwebb5678]

1979 and Slim visited my primary school. Insignificant school in a forgettable country town. He sang and then stayed and signed autographs. One for every, single kid that asked for one. A gracious and genuine performer from another time.

[@mtfubigdeezy9350]

id love this if i could

[@philpots]

Lovely memory

[@450hp202turbo]

i am 41 years old male with tears runing down my face for this great aussie legend..

[@JohnDavis-vo2co]

I feel the same way you feel the way you have loads of tears the way you hear this song from a Aussie singing legend slim dusty who left peacefully in 2003 right months after he met the wiggles RIP SLIM the Aussies and me will miss you forever

[@trishellemccosker4230]

I don't blame ya mate

[@glennwode8738]

Same

[@deniseleanneramshaw4234]

My dad past away listening to this song he listened to slim every night while being sick .Thank you 😢

[@Breanna-bp4xt]

My grandmother used to cry while listening to this song. And now I cry listening to this song because it reminds me so much of her 💔🥹

[@Blueyandcandy]

❤ my grandmother too. She had a hard life. Lived through the depression working on a farm, two forced adoptions, divorced single mother who raised my mother and aunty with no support. Booted out of her church for being divorced. Worked every job she could to buy a house. Her home was my home most weekends listening to slim while preserving fruit, cooking , tending to hens and her veggies garden. Miss her❤

[@w_stanky]

We need Slim now more than ever. We’ve lost the fabric of our nation. Slims songs are Australia, brings a tear to your eye in 2022.

[@ronancox7752]

It's no better in 2023 we need old slim back

[@trevorrowe9912]

So bloody true this country is going backwards

[@bgcarter1]

And 2023😢

[@smashthemachine3746]

2024 and beyond..sadly the west has given up on its true foundations. Blame ourselves. Liberalism/Islam/UN

[@andrewdawe8667]

What a true Australian Legend. He highlighted the best in us, family, friends and the true Aussie spirit of your handshake was your bond. He made you proud to be an Aussie.

[@michelled107]

Very true!

[@worland322575269]

I concur! Slim Dusty was a true Australian Legend. He embodied the true Australian Values of Mate-ship, a Fair Go, Ambivalence to Authority and the never - say - die attitude that makes Australia known the world over as "The Lucky Country". Slim Dusty, Farewell! You will be missed!

[@glynsmith4590]

And you were a 'mate', until you proved otherwise!

[@mtfubigdeezy9350]

would have loved this comment if i could, and im a kiwi

[@RML03071958]

As a young girl growing up in a small outback town, I loved it everytime the Slim Dusty Show came to town thank you for the memories

[@kristinburton4953]

I saw Slim Dusty and Joy McKean and their daughter Anne Kirkpatrick at my home town too, in the 70s. Was such as treat.

[@davechrist3134]

I Guess you're a good country MUSIC lover what your favorite song of lee?

[@markc65]

So many memories as this was played at my parents funerals. Miss you mum and dad. You are finally together again.

[@method1167]

same at my dads always come back helps me remember him

[@shanefischer1930]

Same at my grandfather's

[@adamfuckingwright]

❣️❣️

[@samandryan108]

My dear Mum would have the guitar out every morning playing nothing but slim to hear him is to hear mum

[@fairlanewhip79]

What a great song choice. I bet there wasn’t a dry eye in the whole place. Love slim dusty.

[@jessieee_p]

this always makes me cry. what a beautiful man and a true australian.

[@goldenhawk952]

Ten years on. He's still looking on. Up in the great balcony

[@angelsoon8928]

The only king of country music in my eyes. all the others can try but never meet slims standards. R.I.P. slim

[@laurencesnee8362]

He IS the king of country.

[@ronaldfitzgerald3684]

100% agree

[@lindsaykelly2224]

He had a young apprentice who turned out a thorough gentleman like the master he plays a mean guitar

[@sue9151]

All the people ihave met on my journey and life thankyou for the Fun the love and Experience they say People come in your life for lessons or teach them or they you teach them something.Ihave been truly blessed love you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jimbobadg]

The only person to have gold with 78, 45,33 1/3, cassette, 8 track CD and DVD. You bloody champ Slim.

[@glennwoodward6782]

This was my one of my fathers favourite songs. on the 3/3/16 at 9.15 am I played this for him as I sat next to him in hospital. I listened and watched the video with him for my first time. as soon as it finnished he passed. how many people get to end on that note. miss you dad.

[@shootingismything4561]

Wow I am truly touched with your comment Thx for sharing

[@scottryan5644]

It must be sad to hear this song 😭 it makes me think of my stock horse Ozzie

[@Dan-hn1lx]

Yeah lost me old man to cancer and he loved Slim so same effect when i hear it just a great tune with lyrics of wisdom and reflection. To the old boys!

[@ozziepride1973]

Was the last song at my dad funeral last year, he was friends with slim

[@dipayanchakraborty4751]

May God bless your Dad's soul..Your comment touched me sir.

[@cyrilbolt3917]

This was played today at my Aunty Joyce’s funeral she loved slim dusty rip old girl may you fly high

[@mtfubigdeezy9350]

this was my dads song at his funeral, still crying everytime i heart it now, 14 yrs later

[@ivanazupan91]

My dad passed away on Sunday. We used to listen to this song when I was really young when we would drive up to our farm in Kyneton. Miss you dad R.I.P

[@petercarter7089]

RIP Slim you made a lot of people happy with your music and you shall live on RIP Slim Dusty 1927-2003

[@garylewis69]

Slim will live on in our hearts forever with his music, a great man,

[@dandytb]

This was played at the closing of my Dad’s funeral service yesterday. He loved Slim Dusty ❤️❤️

[@georgeaaron3296]

Hello there 👋

[@marcuselliott4309]

He is a great artist, with exceedingly beautiful songs, I can't pick a favorite from all his songs because I love all of his songs.

[@marcuselliott4309]

Hello Terry, what do you think about this song and how are you doing?

[@dandytb]

Thank you for the Likes

[@dandytb]

I love this song. Reminds me of my Dad. And I’m fabulous, thanks. Hope you’re well

[@gizzmo1414]

i was going to high school when slim died, and as you all know crying at high school for a guy is blasphemy but i still shed tears, Like if you did to.

[@tosgem]

I was going to Like until you said the last bit to beg for likes. No.

[@dit4489]

My father-in-law passed away a few days ago and his older brothers were also friends of Slim when Slim very young. We have selected this song for the funeral

[@charmaineballinger6415]

I played this song at my mums funeral back in 2001 she loved Slim Dusty I grew up listening to his music which I have passed down onto my children

[@32055064]

Thanks for songs slim mead over his lifetime and has been greatly missed R.I.P slim

[@jitterstheclown]

They also played this song at my aunt's funeral this morning ❤❤❤❤

[@specialized29er86]

At my dad's funeral we played this song, perfect for any older Australian bushy.

[@traylee1496]

This way played at loving nan funeral today with a. Photo slide show of photos of my nans life with all her loved ones

[@jeanlambert8654]

Oh I was just having a singalon with slim dustie love his music

[@katelyncurrie9416]

I remember my Pop always loved to listen to Slim Dusty, in his last years he slowly died from a brain tumour listening to him, it's something that kept him calm and happy. I miss my Pop so much honestly, I pray all the time that he's okay. He really loved Slim Dusty though. He was such a kind and nice person. I miss you Pop, rip ❤️❤️

[@juliebain2391]

Katelyn Currie i am glad your pop liked my cousin

[@davidharvey321]

I never liked country music, but i had a good meal/drinks/k night with some real good mates, this song seemingly saved me from terrible suicidal thoughts. That was 2 years ago. I now share this song with workmates who are depressed,but and over the last year since sharing/mentioning this song they have become so much brighter. Thanks slim !

[@glennbeavis8732]

Visiting and having a beer with dad today , 17th anniversary of his passing . This song was playwd a dad's funeral. Miss ya Slim. Loves ya DAD.

[@cameronsmith4043]

It's almost haunting. In a beautiful way. It makes you treasure the life you have lived and appreciate those in your life who have made it what it is/was and will be in the future, after we all still have "a long way left to go".

[@dartanion0075]

It has that tone for sure.

[@banannas2300]

😢😢 RIP Slim we all still miss you mate xx

[@Benketchum]

Listen to slim everyday he brings everyone together always will first heard him play at Tamworth in the 90's and cried when he passed was in my room as boy playing my guitar to country mile when my grandmother came and told me slims gone mate and I cried and haven't stopped playing him music still 20 years still no matter where your from and how your raised slim has a story that can make you relate wish more Australia music was like this and our country was like it used to be miss ya slim hope you and my grandmother are up there yarning and having a great time 🙏

[@jimbojones2457]

What an absolute legend! I'm so sad i never got to meet Slim. I was introduced to his music too late. As soon as i heard the first song i was hooked. He tells every aussie's story through poetry in his music. Just about every song brings a tear to my eye. RIP Slim. You live on in so many people's hearts.

[@murrayandbellasmum]

Today is my dads 62nd birthday And ive been going through all the songs that remind me of him hes been gone for 10 years rest easy dad we miss you

[@ToniaRogers-hv5vg]

I’m really sad today 😢😞 I’ll be going to my grandfather’s funeral this Friday. And I currently live in Katherine NT but going to make my way this week to Fitzroy Crossing for his funeral. 😢 He always listens to this song 🎶 ❤

[@karengoodridge369]

Love slim dusty his music is so heart touching. I picked looking forward looking back for my mum's funeral she died so sudden... Barbara goodridge was 54 when she died. Rip mum

[@silondon9010]

God bless your Mum

[@smashthemachine3746]

Your dear mother is in a better place. 🙏

[@Mrdoogz-t8z]

My pa ❤️, this song will always remind me of our times my old friend

[@warrenyoung684]

This bloody iconic AUSSIE..Makes some of us realise..the TRACK is always..Getting Shorter..👍🤣🍻

[@bpartrid]

This was my darling dad's favourite song...we played it at his funeral 2 years ago yesterday....I miss you more than you can know Dad!

[@genuinepenguinproductions4547]

RIP mate. Australia and the world misses you. Sad to think we'll never hear a new album.

[@stevie-lyncorunna5636]

Thank You Mr Slim Dusty for your music and Love for Our Country 😊 God Bless🙏🏽❤️👍🏽

[@andy072pmc]

although I never met this great man, his music makes me feel like I have known him all my life....you will be missed...and you will always be a legend in australian country music, and for that matter the world stage...sleep peacefully slim.

[@Jillianmanganaro]

My husband was a big fan of Silm as am I we p.ayed this at his funeral as we played his life in pictures i miss him every day but I know he's here with in spirit thanks for this beautiful song.😢😢😢😢

[@al05casey82]

I'm sending my dad off to this song an old West Coast drover (Tasmania) ❤

[@aussieoffroader1974]

Love you Slim!! Always have always will. Your are the bush you are Australia

[@milkywhite2939]

Live in uk and only just found this fella randomly on KZbin . Can’t stop listening to him . Total legend

[@kathrynsview]

Played this at my Mothers funeral...heartbreaking

[@aussietrainlover]

My great grand father just passed away he loved slim dusty RIP slim

[@Mozflsh]

R.I.P legend❤ i was never alive to know him😢 Over 20 years since aussie legend passed we all miss you so much R.I.P ❤❤

[@deanelliott3621]

Who doesn't like slim over decades he s been at the pinicle of country music lots of artists have modelled their carers on him troy.cassa ect Lee keen just to name a couple love ya slim beautiful song lookn forwards lookn back lm a rock musician but l have followed his career iconic dean

[@jamespela3287]

Hey Dean.....what’s your favorite song of slim dusty

[@wendynadin3685]

I love this song, I am now 60 years old and lyrics sum up my life, I have had heartaches,and many blessings ,made decisions that I thought were right at the time,and even though I have paid a high price for those decisions I still believe that they were right.

[@chrisb3248]

Miss ya mr dusty 😔ya ol legend you. Thanks so much for the tunes and the Australian inspiration you were and still are to this day. 🙏🏼🇦🇺

[@Holly-od6ej]

Anyone else remember watching this along with all the other slim music vids at their grandparents when they were rlly young, my pop is dying and this and all of slims other songs will forever bring my grandpa back to me🥰

[@patrykmieliwodzki4732]

Love from Australia, and abut of love with a heart full of strings So when that song plays the dusty track I believe in a path thats looking forward lookingback ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@troyreynolds8064]

Rip dad this song I picked for your funeral. I miss you dad 😢

[@prestanpascoe1156]

RIP SLIM DUSTY AND THANKS FOR YOUR LOVLY MUSIC .

[@trevorrowe9912]

To my dad this song brings back so many memories May he rest in peace. Slim your songs will never be forgotten thanks mate

[@Take_youre_head_off]

I'm sorry matey ❤️

[@AllSpace]

This is such a emotional ballad, brought a tear to my eye... love you slim

[@kavmaz]

in Papua new Guinea they loved him dearly and called him Uncle Slim!

[@AdrianHepburn-vz9yr]

That is sweet. 👍👍👍

[@ΠετροςΚυριάκου-μ3μ]

Slim dusty is the most underrated country musician of all time

[@viviennelloyd988]

Great song..very australian.

[@henryspencer2576]

Slim dusty is a very talented Singer and he has this magical voice and lyrics that I love 💕💕❤️ his songs will never be forgotten in this world 🌍. So tell me when have you been listening to Slim Dusty songs?

[@MarkDickfos]

Fears of tomorrow are now here , 40 year's ago we didnt listen

[@PKKPmemberbananamangos2024]

Last slim dusty album I brought my mum rip xx

[@seanturner5838]

This song always brings a tear to my eye it was the song played at my grandads funeral and every time I hear it it’s like I’m with him again and for that I have to thank slim rip slim and mel

[@myeverythingworld8123]

I wonder if another slim is out there up and coming maybe but will there ever be another song writer singer like him I doubt it I really do

[@catieroberts6247]

I haven’t sung this song since I was a kid, it was my grandfather’s favourite song..realising I got my love for violins in music from him.. yeh..wow. Crying cause realising how much I miss him.

[@patriciacarroll910]

I love you very much Dad and Mum. Miss you very much. 🙏🏻♥️

[@ceolnaghra]

a fantastic song by a brilliant singer, Rest in Peace Slim

[@paultobin508]

Just stumbled upon slim Dusty to day kindly feeling it will probably grow on me.

[@darylparker5263]

Been huge fan for 60 years he is the king of country music.

[@harley-raycarstens4058]

R.I.P slim dusty the Aussie legend rest in peace mate

[@jameswoodhouse5499]

Everybody raise a beer to one of the great Australian legends cheers

[@AussieTrucking]

My Grandfather would sing and play on his guitar this song. And he would sound exactly like Slim dusty sings in this. This is the only way I can remember what he sounds like.

[@graemesinclair3762]

slims farewell song......respect,and love from all of us ..RIP Slim

[@aubreyduncan170]

Thanks Uncle slim Dusty a great bush legend who sung it has it is,

[@BishopJones-j1d]

Seen him twice in my home town of coonamble and in Bathurst,he is so humble and kind,he will always be in my memory thank you slim Dusty

[@SoniaShields]

Slim dusty makes me think of my oldest daughter every time.

[@Banastre61]

This song was played at my Father's funeral Friday 2 Dec 2011. Lovely tune, great memories. RIP GR Hill

[@siroussehatpur4675]

Rest and peace mate ❤🎉 Your were a great man 🧍‍♂️ It’s my pleasure to listen to your musics !

[@williamfriday9222]

My old mate James Spyder(r.i.p) loved the collections of this great man called Slim, too me, he's Australia in his blood, THANK YOU.(R.I.P)

[@natejohno20]

I love this song because it bring back memories of my great pop and the funny thing is that my pop hated him but my great nan made them play it at his funeral love you pop 👴🙏l

[@Chad-cameron]

In loving memory of Barry Taggert a man of conviction and resolve, a good man who did good things to help his fellow man

[@isaacjol1096]

slim was a true aussie bloody legend r.i.p slim we all miss him i always grew up with slim and i even got to meet him

[@rozbainbridge9742]

Happy Birthday Slim ...RIP ...We share the love for this country and Birthdays ...

[@RingggoDoom1991]

yep lessening to he music all day

[@mikethatcher77]

Farewell to the old fellar, Australia country lengend to us all young and old true blue, thanks for your music

[@SWSMD]

Slim Dusty was a legend. There will never be anyone like him. A great country singer, who was humble, righteous, and always put others first. I first saw him when I was about 10 years of age, when he used to come every year and sing in the Narrandera RSL hall, with the Slim Dusty Show. I saw other live shows in later years. He was an inspiration to other singers. With the new very good singers today, no one can come up with his style. I know they never will. God bless Slim Dusty in Heaven.

[@ashmorgan4256]

an incredible song, meant to be listened to be incredible people

[@leesie1803]

I went and saw Slim Dusty with my parents and my Granny we loved it in Parkes RSL, we loved it, unfortunately since only my Dad and I are left, but we loved it

[@jitterstheclown]

This song was played at both my Nana's and great aunt's funerals, so it means alot to me and my whole family ❤❤❤❤

[@kez51able]

Slim I know you are up there with my dad having a beer and remembering the good times bless you both

[@robp9241]

10 years since our Australia icon parted this world. God bless him

[@keithschmidt6418]

Slim passed in 2003, same year as my mum and johnny cash, it was a sad sad year.

[@freeagent8225]

I saw him in 1983 in Charters Towers when riding my motorbike around Australia. It still didn't change my mind on country music lol 😆.

[@davidaitken4157]

Played at my fathers graveside service 01 April 2016 . Played to day in rememberance of my Father ...Tom Aitken who passed 8 years back today 28th March 2016 Miss ya heaps Dad

[@breannageordie789]

I love this song ❤💛🖤

[@shirleyohara7602]

Absolutely love all his songs Slim sings he is our National Treasure 🙏💕🙏

[@marklio6134]

Hello 👋 Shirley how are you doing today?

[@Paddycahill-fe7wn]

Love you Slim!!

[@jessefmurray8578]

2019 slim dusty fans.? King of country