The Diamantina Drover - Red Gum With Lyrics (Acoustic Version)

Redgum were an Australian folk and political music group formed in Adelaide in 1975 by singer-songwriter John Schumann, Michael Atkinson on guitars/vocals and Verity Truman on flute/vocals; they were soon joined by Chris Timms on violin.[1] All four had been students at Flinders University and together developed an intensely passionate and outspoken outlook.[2] They are known for their protest song exploring the impact of war in 1983's "I Was Only Nineteen (A Walk in the Light Green)", which peaked at #1 on the National singles charts.[2][3][4][5] The song is in the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) list of Top 30 of All Time Best Australian Songs created in 2001.[6][7]
Redgum also covered Australian consumer influences on surrounding nations in 1984's "I've Been To Bali Too",[2] both hit singles were written by Schumann.[8] "The Diamantina Drover", written by Timms replacement, violinist/vocalist Hugh McDonald and "Poor Ned", written by Trevor Lucas of Fairport Convention, are examples of their bush songs.[2][8] Lucas produced their best performed album, the June 1983 live LP Caught in the Act,[1][2] which peaked at #3 on the National albums chart.[2][3] Schumann left the band and pursued a solo career from 1986, Atkinson left in 1987 and Redgum finally disbanded in 1990.[1][2]
Since 2005 Schumann and McDonald have been performing together again as part of John Schumann and the Vagabond Crew.
Redgum were formed in 1975 when three students at Flinders University, John Schumann, Michael Atkinson (not the future Labor politician of the same name) and Verity Truman, collaborated for a musical assessment piece for their Politics and Art course.[2] The trio quickly gained fame around the University community for their forthright songs, and by 1976 had been joined by violinist Chris Timms who had previously attended Flinders University.[2] The group were soon in demand for parties, pubs and rallies throughout South Australia and Victoria. Initially a part-time band, performing weekends and school holidays (two members were teachers), it was only after they released their second album, Virgin Ground (late 1980), to strong sales and critical acclaim, that the group became full-time and started touring nationally.

[@marlonmartinez9703]

Just heard this song from a long time ago, became my favorite, later I learned its title is Diamantina Drover, great time great music.

[@KawaiiPandaPro]

this reminds me of when i was little me and the family climbing into the big red buss and going driving for what would seem like months and then camping under the stars....... god i miss those days i wont trade those memories for the world. i cant help but cry with tears of happiness.

[@hdconyers]

Hugh McDonald, is an outstanding musician and singer of almost unlimited talent, versatility and passion. He is truly multi talented, and I would love to hear more. Good on you Hugh. harold

[@veryfussy]

Hugh, I saw you at Healesville the weekend of 24th March 2013. I have yet to hear a better guitarist, classical or non classical. Beautiful music. Tears in my eyes.

[@Arcusinoz]

Great song great version.

[@SuperBigkev68]

I am 44 years old and these songs remind me of how good our country was, back when you could leave your house unlocked and not get burged or walk home from the pub without getting bashed by a group of assholes. I was once proud to be Australian but now it is going down the shit chute like most other countries. We are so busy trying to not offend any other race or religion we have lost our own identity as Australians.

[@paddymac5161]

This must be how the abos feel about you lot. Isnt irony and hypocracy hilarious.

[@SusanElliot]

love this acoustic version.

[@tonyhood7812]

A great talent. Saw him play most Friday nights at the Wantirna Hotel, 1992 0r 1993 onwards. Bloody legend. RIP.

[@harveyblazeify]

ganda ng version ng acoustic, refreshing

[@danteVEC725]

way back ng uso pa ang cassette tapes na galing saudi made in indonesia c90 may tapes ako nito still nasa safe na lalagyan pa pwede pa iplay mga collections ng folk songs.....

[@buchananjudith]

Beautiful!

[@svantelindblad7675]

So good......

[@AaShauno]

Thank You

[@tabagakz]

galing ng acoustic version.., :-)

[@lapalad]

So bloody true mate

[@armandodeguzman2099]

Very iconic!!!

[@becarcher1748]

I love this song and it makes me homesick and nostalgic. Has anyone or can anyone upload Clancy of the Overflow by Redgum? Its the best version I have ever heard and it would have been 20 years ago since I heard it.

[@rogelioalunday8791]

Yes really a great song

[@monetsawadan5399]

ilike love this song

[@Rollers123a]

RIP Hugh.

[@jonardjomero7509]

kamanghamangha na kanta ito ilove it realy..

[@TheSpearboy]

This is one of the best fucking songs...

[@declanmcguire857]

Sorry for your lost

[@karlhoch597]

memories....

[@ChaoticButterflyMan]

RIP Hugh McDonald.

[@jontaylor8679]

mantap, bro

[@213546872]

check out my late brother patrick cowman singing this lovely song well worth a listen.

[@213546872]

lovely song if you like this check out my late brother Patrick cowman singing this shortly before he passed

[@gerrydevereux6574]

I like Patricks version. He was very talented.

[@213546872]

Thanks Gerry he had indeed hope you're keeping well

[@lolotbalirockerlolot5080]

like...

[@Yllor80s]

@r0ckheadz mamats sa Like :-)