Slim Dusty State Funeral Channel 9 Coverage (2003)

Found this on an old VHS tape and thought some others may be interested.
Had to cut out one part with video of one of his clips. Also songs are quietened due to copyright, otherwise enjoy!
Hosting by Ray Martin.
Special Guests include Dick Smith and more.
Please like and comment.
Enjoy!

[@colettegillard]

R.IP Slim Dusty I have 1 of your CDs your a true country music legend! 🍺

[@thecordilleran837]

Glad I found this video. I am a big fan of his songs. It’s a shame I haven’t had enough time to visit Slim Dusty’s museum during my visit to Sydney a couple of weeks ago. However, I will definitely be back and will spend a day or two in Kempsey. Thanks for sharing this video. True legend.

[@jackj.4304]

Thank you for posting this touchy farewell video of Slim Dusty passing. We love his music here in the USA as well. Warm greetings from Texas.

[@olympiasbc]

My family and I lived in the Alice for a couple of years in the 70s. At first it was a real culture shock. Slim's music helped me to understand and deepened my love for Australia. I still have an play his music for others in the US as he truly is/was Fair Dinkum. Thank you for posting this video.

[@jessesands4099]

Wonderful tribute to the King Of Australian Country Music Slim Dusty! Bless him forever got so many of his albums on CD!😂🤠🎙️🎸🎼🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶🐴🐎🐂🐪🦎🐍🏜️⛏️⚒️⚖️🥇🇦🇺

[@cynderfan2233]

When I was younger, I went out traveling with my uncle, who was a bush truck driver. We'd go out to all these remote cattle stations and towns to deliver supplies. So one day we were driving down this random dirt road in the middle of nowhere, and we see a dust cloud coming up behind us. I glanced in the mirror and it was a shitty looking purple sedan that had no business being this far out in the middle of nowhere. I actually had to do a double take because I recognised it. It was the tour car of the famous Australian country singer, Slim Dusty, the man who basically represented everything that Australia is. He tossed us a wave as he passed us. I'll treasure that memory.

[@bentree1122]

+cynderfan2233 Thanks! Wow nice story!

[@Ispinafex]

+cynderfan2233 G'Day Mate, I am copying this comment and posting it to the Slim Dusty Trucking sons Facebook page, I hope that is OK by you? thanks for your memories..

[@bentree1122]

No problem at all. Am a member of that page I think.

[@Ispinafex]

+Ben Tree facebook.com/groups/115499605265451/600801930068547/?ref=notif&notif_t=like

[@regjohnson7032]

Ben Tree ,street d. Re. Acarpet waltz 🌲🌲

[@brucebird133]

I cant stand country music, but this bloke did more for this country than anyone else has... By his songs, the lyrics, and his singing, and by just being himself. I will always admire and respect this man and what he achieved.Couldn't this country really do with a few Slim Dusty's these days.

[@darylparker2609]

I love country the only music i like. I can not work out how you can not like it.

[@jessesands4099]

So many wonderful songs he sang about all aspects of Australian Life!🤠🎙️🎸🎼🎶🎵🍺🍻🐎🐂🏚️🏜️🇦🇺

[@kcc531]

Rest in Peace Slim. You are an Australian legend. And your legacy lives on. He is, and will always, be The King of Country.

[@santosflores1422]

I'am from Mexico but I love the music of Slim dusty. God bless to Slim dusty now you stay with God. Amen.

[@scottm3392]

Thank you for posting this. Even though I Live in states, I admire Slim greatly. I have been to Slims home in Nulla creek, I will never forget

[@treeisman]

Scott Mumaw Appreciate your feedback! No problem in sharing!

[@nopcshere6097]

My dad lived in Australia for about 5 years before I was born, and had 1 of Slim's LPs. I heard it when I was probably about 5 & Slim's music stuck with me ever since. Sadly, I heard about Slim's passing in September '03, less than 2 months before I visited Australia. But Slim's memory lives on through his recordings.

[@ashleyward427]

My Father introduced me to Slim Dusty when I was so little. After all the Years of listening to Slim Dusty, I Cannot think of a Single song that I did not like. He has always brought joy and happiness. I Thank Slim for all that he has done. The Man is gone, may he rest in Peace. He will not be forgotten, His Song Lives on.

[@treeisman]

Ashley Ward Lovely story!

[@peterwest6386]

Hi Ashley, He had humour, insight, humility and an uncanny knack for seeing a story to tell of the underdog. Nashville should long ago taken a leaf from Slim book of how it should be done.

[@kiwibarb23]

Thank you for posting this. I live across the ditch, and went to one of Slim's concerts in Auckland many years ago, and have enjoyed his music ever since. His funeral was a fitting tribute to a great Aussie bloke.

[@bentree1122]

+kiwibarb23 Agreed thanks for your post!

[@jahkyewest3540]

Who ever dislikes this is not a true Australian

[@shellhonkytonk3140]

I was brought up on Slim Dusty's music, loved him, RIP Slim.

[@ralphsteven3283]

Slim, You've Made Us Proud' for all your songs. You are a LEGEND. I love you songs since I had my first 33 record album in the 70'. Even today, I still love your songs. RIP

[@hiiamfromaustralia1929]

I may only be 13, but i love this man so much i cried.

[@josettin]

I lived in Australia in the 50 and I used to like his songs very much RIP

[@lucasb4601]

It’s okay, Slim Dusty memories and songs will never die, they’ll always live.

[@jaigav9689]

Me 2 fly high mate 🇦🇺 🕊

[@edwardprice140]

Threw the magic of KZbin, in 2017 at age 63, today I have discovered Slim Dusty. My God ! What else have I missed ?

[@arquitectostar5714]

*EDWARD PRICE THREW IS SPELLED THROUGH MATE...SORRY I DID NOT DO THIS PUBLIC REPLY TO YOUR PUBLIC COMMENT AT A SOONER TIME. I´M 68 IN 2018.*

[@hiiamfromaustralia1929]

Alot.

[@arquitectostar5714]

*STUPID ADIOT, ALOT WHAT¿? WHAT CITY AND STATE ARE YOU 13 IN?¿*

[@hiiamfromaustralia1929]

ARQUITECTOSTAR as if im telling you. All ill say is australia.

[@arquitectostar5714]

*STUPID IDIOT, I´M ONLY ASKING BECAUSE THE ONLY STATES IN AUSTRALIA I´VE EVER VISITED WHILE WITH U.S. NAVY DEPT WERE WEST AUSTRALIA AND THE STATE YOU PROBABLY NEVER HAVE HEARD OF THAT IS REALLY A COUNTRY----HUTT RIVER PROVINCE. LOL♥*

[@andrewskinner8560]

I will miss you Slim I promise to never let your music die

[@CountryAndClassics]

First herd of Slim when as a teenager, had chance going to Australia with Neighbor Youths, but couldn't afford, so 1 brought back an Album of his called "Aussie Sing Song". After hearing it, esp the Pub With No Beer", became a huge fan. Sadly We are losing All the best Artists that paved the way in Country Music, not just in Australia, but US as well.

[@westaussie965]

He was in Australia already, so how did he have the chance to “go to Australia?”

[@kiarahearn5136]

I have to say, back when I heard that he died, I cried. Rest in peace mate. Forever an Australian king

[@francismcnally]

I have been a fan of Slim Dusty for 60 years, It was nice seeing the video of Slim's Funeral He was the greatest ,May he rest in peace!

[@gerarddoyle7772]

so long old mate,years late,still you showed me how to play Guitar,with no music lesions,just by sound,have most of your old songs and to this day,14-6-2020,still love your music,never forget the Songs you gave us all,

[@1992Maton]

Thank you for posting, have waited many years to view this and thanks to you, I now have, cheers.

[@bentree1122]

+1992Maton No problem, when I found the video and saw that it had never been on youtube I knew there would be people out there that wanted to watch. 20 thousand plus views and counting.

[@peterwest6386]

@@bentree1122 Absolutely right Ben. He was the real deal, lived on the land and saw life through eyes as it happened and changed. He is and always will be the worlds best country music artist ever. Thank you mate for keeping it real.

[@StealthFB22]

What a wonderful service for a legend of music :) Greetings from a Kiwi :)

[@bentree1122]

Shea Te Huia Thanks! Appreciate your comments!

[@pinedelgado4743]

I had no idea that Slim Dusty had passed away--and three years after he performed "Waltzing Matilda" at the closing ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympics!! No idea!! Watching that closing ceremony was how I found out about Slim in the first case. God Bless You, Slim!!! :) :)

[@glenicejones4850]

slim was a legend who will always be in my heart and all Australian's hearts

[@bentree1122]

+Glenice Jones Absolutely!

[@1969cmp]

An Australian Legend and a nice bloke.

[@darylparker2609]

The greatest there will never be another Slim.

[@warrenhennessy7684]

Sadly missed music 🎶 Will live On my heartfelt feeling's are very sad God bless you slim family Warren and Ingrid Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺🦘🦘🧔☹️🙁

[@ToninoSpence]

he is forever missed, a true country music legend

[@bentree1122]

+Tony Spence (TSandthecountrymagic) Very true!

[@petercousins1645]

I still enjoy singing pub with no beer at UK open mic nights, now trying to learn the hangover song.

[@flamingfrancis]

A send off befitting a truly great Aussie...remarkable coincidence that his was the first State Funeral for an entertainer and the first ever State Funeral in NSW was for his idol Henry Lawson.

[@Ispinafex]

Thanks so much for sharing, I knew Slim, had the odd beer or two with him over the years at do's after his shows out bush.

[@peterwest6386]

Wow! Please tell us some of your yarns while sinking a beer or two with Slim.

[@Cunnamulla_Fella]

As an Australian, he's done us proud.

[@foxhound5702]

I just picked up from an antique store today his album Travelling Country Man on vinyl =P listening to it right now as I sit here typing this. Definitely going to round up some other records of his in the near future.

[@MICHAELJONES-kq1yb]

Iwas there on the day ,was very lucky to attend the church service,i sat where the choir normally sings ,its a day i will never forget, a great tribute to slim,i loved the part where we sang a pub with no beer ,rest in peace old mate.

[@fredleonard1547]

WOW, i just found this on youtube and I loved it. pity you softened some music, thanks for addening it to the "tube"

[@treeisman]

Alvin Ferrer KZbin did it as it's copyrighted. I'm surprised this hasn't been taken down. They are fairly strict but obviously channel 9 hasn't lodged a complaint about it fortunately. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sharkymoriarty6242]

Sad but will treasure this...many thanks.

[@treeisman]

Thanks! Glad others are enjoying it.

[@bentree1122]

+Sharky Moriarty Thanks for your comments.

[@SteveMack]

Thank-you. For some reason back then, I missed it. - Guess I was working my arse off in those days.

[@treeisman]

Steve Mack Glad you enjoyed!

[@kevinsullivan9572]

Slim dusty you are a legend RIP

[@NemoDakkar]

Thanks for uploading

[@luvagoodsongyeah]

Gee time goes quickly, it is hard to believe that it is 12-1/2 years since Slim's passing. What an entertainer he was and a huge ambassador for Australia, there will never be another like him. I will never forget the time period of his death. It was Friday Sept 12 2003 when my number one of all time Johnny Cash passed away and I was telling people that it left me just one music hero, that being Slim. I was totally crushed when it was just the following Friday that Slim passed away as well. It was about a year before II played any music whatsoever. For me you could say that was the day that music died. The deaths of my two musical giants was just more than I could bare. I slowly got back into the music that had given me so much pleasure and so many happy memories. I believe life to be so dreary without music in it and each to their own music genre, but I love Country. John and Slim are both gone but they will always be in my heart and of course we can still listen to them any time at will. John and Slim R.I.P.

[@treeisman]

john crane Time does go quickly! Glad you enjoyed!

[@janeanerobertson3300]

Janeanedenis sale please

[@bethie_booxx3494]

Slim your a true Aussie legend, you have inspired so many old and young. I'm 14 and have been bought up with a country music background. My pop bought me a gutair for Christmas a few years back and ever since I have been learning his songs. Your absolute legend slim and definitely a role model

[@westaussie965]

You’re

[@BlazeDarkfang]

May you forever rest in peace Slim you Shall forevermore live on in the hearts of the Australians you Inspired and whose hearts your music touched like mine I hope you are looking down upon us

[@evelynwills3641]

Well Slim you will be dearly missed!

[@arquitectostar5714]

*EVELYN WILLS SLIM AKA DAVID DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE MISSED AS THERE ARE FEW PUBLIC COMMENTS AND NO PUBLIC REPLIES SINCE HE DIED HERE. HARALD.*

[@prestanpascoe1156]

my pop met Slim Dusty when my pop was 15 but this goes to Slim Dusty rest in least and thanks for your music I'm a big fan of your music and my pop is but I wish I got to meat you

[@1proudnativeson]

RIP Slim and may all your travels be smooth and care free.

[@bentree1122]

+1proudnativeson Thanks for your comment.

[@1proudnativeson]

I know that Heaven is a better place now that he is there. I learned his song back a long time ago in a place far far away from where I am today. I am grateful for all the songs that I was taught in school growing up. I have fond memories of everyone that ever tried to give us kids growing up a love for music.I only wish I could thank them and the song masters for those songs I hum tonight. Thanks again Slim.

[@RONDennisWheeler]

Great Country writer / singer.

[@roadwolf2]

I met the man twice at his concerts and both times somehow I managed to get seats up close. My sister told me slim organised it himself. I still don't question her about it.

[@robertdunford6446]

Rip slim miss your singing mate

[@peterbrown1968]

R.I.P slim i will miss you. i was at your funeral i was next to you on the road

[@samuelmckenzie5655]

I seen him when I was kid at Alice Springs back in 80s

[@tonyfranks9551]

Thank you Slim....

[@marleneaoina8881]

Love when you sang Waltzing Matilda.

[@ToninoSpence]

I knew slim Dusty personally through my dad Mike Spence who's a well-known drummer Australia wide

[@TheReg54]

loved it

[@bentree1122]

Thanks Reg! Appreciate your feedback!

[@rsolomon2310]

Is there a statue of LIM in Nulla Nulla Creek?If not there should be!

[@peterwest6386]

Slims place of birth is as sacred as Tupelo is to Elvis.

[@arquitectostar5714]

*MY MOTHER PASSED THE SAME YEAR SLIM DUSTY PASSED. HER PASSING WAS ON THE DAY AFTER XMAS, ON 26 DEC 2003.♥*

[@brodiemillers5211]

Im so sorry for your loss.

[@deedonnerramone4757]

Got to love Australia! A State Funeral for a mate named Slim Dusty! Too tight. What a country!

[@arquitectostar5714]

*DEE DONNER RAMONE GOD DOES LOVE AUSTRALIA. HAVE YA BEEN THERE BEFORE? I VISITED GERALDTON WEST AUSTRALIA AND HUTT RIVER PROVINCE IN 1981 WHILE I WAS IN DOD U.S. NAVY DEPT ABOARD THE USS KIRK FAST FRIGATE. HOOYAH!*

[@westaussie965]

Too tight?🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Ispinafex]

I was doing Leatherwork at the time of Cyclone Tracy and I made a hand engraved stubby holder for him and gave it to him when he and Joy and the Traveling Country Band came to Darwin to do a free show for the Cyclone survivors at Nightcliffe High School not long after the Cyclone.

[@Katwinser1958]

RIP Slim Dusty.

[@jakethecarsandreactorvideo9409]

And Joy Mckean

[@user-en9vx3el2x]

Me comment is NOT his passin BUT his career an i was brought up on his FANTASIC music that WHY he IS AN ALWAYS be KING of ASsie Country ALSWAYS in me heat in face back in the 80's i remember listenin 2a his AWESOME tunes travin from weatern Sydney up 2a the central coast WE ALWAYS listen 2a him on cassette tape way back when HE AN his family WILL ALWAYS be in me heart just like the Anzacs the samething HE WAS AN ALWAYS BE AN AUSSIE LEGEND OXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

[@zentafergiefergie7044]

He was fantastic 🌹rip

[@michellegalea3419]

I will always love and miss you my best friend and mate XOXO

[@clarence8117]

Kind of freaky that my birth year was on the year he died almost like a sacrifice to allow other Aussies to be born RIP SLIM also my dad's dad my grandfather used to love him , and even played one of his songs at my pops funeral in 2015 and now they can sit and have a beer and fish together in heaven rest easy pop and slim ,🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@godfreybbrown4232]

❤ 😢

[@robertmuller3327]

thanks Ben I never seen. slim in concert seen Lee and troy

[@claudorolaz8441]

comment ne peux t'on pas aimer Slim ....... Merci Mr Slim salutations et pensées depuis la suisse

[@bentree1122]

+Claudo Rolaz Thanks for your comment despite not speaking English glad there are fans worldwide.

[@andrewrobinson4119]

Slim is the best

[@robertmuller4999]

nice enjoyed it

[@bentree1122]

+Robert Muller Thanks for your comment.

[@robertmuller4999]

Yvw

[@gerardconti4605]

IN 2023 his widow Joy McKean who was also a country singer also died of cancer at the ripe old age of 93 rip slim dusty 1927 - 2003 age 76 Cancer and Joy McKean 1930 - 2023 age 93 cancer may those Australian country legends both rest in peace

[@jakethecarsandreactorvideo9409]

What are the list of songs at the funeral?

[@bluefeatherlf7992]

Keep on fighting the oppressors. Slim would have too!

[@bentree1122]

Thanks Nemo! Did you find it on the Slim Dusty facebook page or somewhere else?

[@NemoDakkar]

Ben Tree I have Slim Dusty notifications, and yours came up one time.

[@bentree1122]

Nemo Dakkar Good work!

[@NemoDakkar]

No problem, lol

[@JaneHenderson]

By the way his sir name was Kirkpatric not Kilpatric as stated by Sean Taniane .

[@treeisman]

Jane Henderson Thanks for the info!

[@arquitectostar5714]

*MANY HAPPY CAMP FIRES!*

[@mariaalmasi3374]

Rest in peace

[@banannas2300]

😢😢😢😭

[@JaneHenderson]

I thought there was a clip of David sining been cut. Just watch Joy does not here of this because she Had all footage removed of the funeral from you tube a few years back.

[@treeisman]

Jane Henderson Sorry not too sure what you are talking about but thanks for the feedback!

[@arquitectostar5714]

*WISDOM IS FOUND IN ALL KINDS OF PLACES, INCLUDING WISDOM TEETH! LOL*

[@MisterPolitical1]

Without Slim, aussie country music's dead

[@jakethecarsandreactorvideo9409]

I first new slim dusty from the wiggles

[@arquitectostar5714]

*2:05** AUDIO GOES STEREO HERE MATES!*

[@arquitectostar5714]

*30:00** SING n PLAY WALK A COUNTRY MILE.*

[@damienhuxtable1974]

Marrree best late every proud

[@Sainter5538]

The bloke would be turning in the grave giving the state of the country at this point of time2021-2022, but giving the lead in by the filth of the media and government at the beginning of this , MAKES YOU WONDER just what his position was??

[@eddiemusick6553]

I love Slim Dusty an American

[@coralgibson577]

Mom is slim

[@rsolomon2310]

I meant SLIM DUSTY!

[@arquitectostar5714]

*WAS SLIM CREMATED?¿*

[@arquitectostar5714]

*ARQUITECTOSSTAR, HE SURE WAS CREMATED!* en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slim_Dusty#Death

[@elsiemack]

😅

[@MaureenJones-jf1fp]

T0 0

[@westaussie965]

Give it a rest 3:28 aboriginals did not have any written documentation, we do not know the names of the tribes, there are no descendants, because they left no records.

[@westaussie965]

No Ray, you don’t automatically “go to heaven” when you die. It doesn’t work like that. No where in the bible is it written that you go to heaven once you die 2:09

[@ToninoSpence]

I knew slim Dusty personally through my dad Mike Spence who's a well-known drummer Australia wide