Warumpi Band - My Island Home (1987)

[@357HFC]

30 odd years later. Still bringing tears to my eyes.

[@DoaDSOLOMON]

I crying now.

[@zooltpool8204]

💯 mate

[@glendamartin4725]

Miss u dad so much & love u heaps u gone but never forgotten from friends family's & fans that love u songs heaps so yeah I would like to say thank for all this nice comments that u wrote to my father:)

[@Blackheathenly]

Your father is an amazing legend! xxx

[@flip1325]

So much integrity & authenticity. Absolutely no artifice. Much respect to your dad. You sound as proud of him as I'd be if he was my dad. RIP.

[@BBrecht]

An absolute legend of Australian music. Rest well George

[@whatwouldbrianwilson]

I'm crying. Beauty.

[@earthalydelights]

Your dad inspired a generation of young white Australians to learn about the First Nations people and the richness of their cultures. I can still recall being 16 years old on the floor of the Hordern Pavilion with thousands of us punching the air and singing along with him "Stand up, stand up and be counted." I don't know when or why so many those others with me that day decided to sit down but the shame of what my generation has become - the selfish, materialistic 3 rental property owning LNP voter base - is with me every day.

[@ZLLi661]

It's sacrilege this song (and band) were not given the airtime on local radio that they deserved. when they were making their rounds. So many kids growing up in Australia not knowing them or hearing their awesome music that has meaning and the 'spirit of Australia'. I first heard them in Atherton in 1992 and I was hooked. Thankyou Warumpi Band.

[@357HFC]

Loads of local music not recognised. Love Nannup Music Festival. Get to see heaps of Indigenous Talent.

[@DoaDSOLOMON]

Yes

[@underbelly]

They don't play any aussie bands only the big commercial ones which sucks

[@troykant]

George was one of the most underrated talents in Oz music…. Left too early 😢

[@edwardbirt7817]

One of the greatest Aussie songs of all time full of yearning, nostalgia and reflection on the paths life takes you down - cracking track thankyou Warumpi Band respect!

[@DoaDSOLOMON]

I love them. Have since their Creation.

[@foxycat8751]

Best Australian Band! It’s a pity they never got enough recognition

[@357HFC]

Shame, yes not their fault they are not as recognised as should be. Bit like Scrap Metal (Pigrams).

[@foxycat8751]

@@357HFC YESSSSS

[@cambr02]

I get home after a night out (Kansas City). I had a yearning to hear and see this classic that was such an impactful song from growing up (Melbourne). Have listened to these guys everywhere I’ve traveled. The fact I’m still seeking out the song, and you’re reading this comment, proves really how strong it is. #warumpis

[@kathrynadamson1839]

❤❤❤RESPECT

[@joelk971]

One of the greatest songs ever written. Period.

[@shayde.tjarah-storm2019]

DEADLY original version... Love listening to it!

[@EdwardPootchemunka-jm6uw]

1987 i was 22 years old wish i could turn back the time❤❤

[@jerrylong6011]

Such a beautiful song!! I love it so much!!! 🙂🎶 Love from an Irish man, who’s living in Japan...singing this beautiful song, while dreaming and yearning for “my island home” so far away in Ireland 😊☘️

[@DennisMook-ky6lx]

I use to live away from my home i had my kids my woman but still it hurt .Every time i listened to this song it break me down to tears because i just wanted to go back home to my people. Powerful

[@TheFaithArtist]

This song makes me cry. I'm back in my hometown today, after living ten years in a dry dusty place.

[@indragebok4949]

Im really miss u mom and dad Thanks my friend from perth tell me about this song❤❤❤❤😢

[@alpacifico2176]

I watch tis in 87 on rage, should have went to number 1,it deserved to,such a cool song on so many levels

[@demelza32]

Yes my island home, I am coming back. 🥺😃❤

[@Dorothy-i6q]

This is the REAL Island Home❤

[@EdwardPootchemunka-jm6uw]

Absolutely True♥️

[@Michelefalzone26]

When i was 16 years old, i listened for first time this wonderful song❤ my Australia!

[@brunoBEGARANI-kx2ey]

What à beautiful song,should be a national anthem

[@andrewwhitbread9362]

The Holy Land of Hope for Humanity.

[@williamdoyle2032]

This a truly a beautiful song, I’ve loved it every since I heard it ? He was a real legend of Australia.

[@maniac2009ify]

A beautiful song for those whose home is far away surrounded by the sea. A top song for all island boys and girls out there far from home.

[@wattle81]

Such a beautiful song and reminds me of my time living in the Northern Territory

[@jayschubert1281]

One of the best Aussie bands ever.

[@Toxicboy533]

Aboriginal band

[@KurtousHart-qb7rz]

​@@Toxicboy533still Aussie mate

[@gemmaparkes7510]

I love love you guys and love love your song N thankyou for your song ❤

[@jasedale7052]

this version (the original) makes so much more sense

[@russellgreet2550]

christine anu's soft soap version just annoys me when i hear it

[@richardhills235]

You fullas are my number one band and song my favorate.no bullashiat just mooditch music.

[@Vanessa-e2d]

Thank you to my friend for introducing me to this music😊❤U

[@ianspencer3551]

Love this song George had a great voice , sadly no longer with us. I think this was a very underrated group. Like the bit at 2.05 - two hands one black one white to me that has a lot of meaning.

[@Shiraimai]

oh my - such a beautiful and soulful song that brought tears to my eyes

[@knockturnal1]

why do i cry, i do not know from mainland and taz to T.I we share longtime ma peeps stay beautiful ;)

[@jaimezuniga2776]

Beautiful song.

[@donnamun1298]

One of Australia's best ❤

[@dranzacspartan8002]

This is Australia's most awesome folksong. Pity that the Warumpi Band was never given the spot light during their time. Shame on us Aussie's. The band consisted of George Burarrwanga on vocals and didgeridoo, Gordon Butcher Tjapanangka on drums, his brother Sammy Butcher Tjapanangka on guitar and bass guitar, and Neil Murray on rhythm guitar and backing vocals.

[@timbo_1978]

great song.making me miss home so much

[@blackpeter70]

Nice one, fellas. :) I can't believe I was in Grade 12 when this came out! Thanks for getting behind the Warumpis, 4ZZZ.

[@adamossg]

This is amazing song ,should be our National anthem

[@dablarts9384]

This band can unite us all on this land! I hope I live to see dream become that reality. We can do it, just need a lotta love!

[@rachkate76]

@@dablarts9384 pipe dream when you whites won't give up your white privileges and white supremacy.

[@jasonbrandis6924]

@@rachkate76 calm your tits mate

[@markmcallan973]

Hell yeah bruz!

[@pezzaboyo4830]

I agreed

[@ThePatrol80]

love this song

[@JonathanMidire]

Big respect to our wantoks down under.

[@paulmullins3280]

The original and the best version. I only saw them once (Southbank, Brisbane). Memorable performance.

[@adanoid]

Fantastic, such a moving song.

[@sylvekglad4840]

Thank You with all my love

[@ChelseaBrims-fh1be]

This is one of my teachers favourite song

[@percyfree9831]

Magic ,Dream time" love yearning 'fine beautiful song ,make into our Nations Anthem ' love love love

[@LunaStargoddess]

George Burarrwanga ♥ bless him

[@Pullous]

This song makes me miss the Tanami... So beautiful and emotive

[@RichardHenry-j1k]

❤ respect Aboriginal land my people.

[@ryanredshaw4341]

My love goes out to the aunties and uncles who see thiss 💙💯

[@j.j.aranda3194]

Awesome.

[@josielymbery1096]

Fucking BEAUTIFUL. Australia 2023 Post Referendum.

[@elliotcoleman27]

So sad this song isn’t as well known

[@gordonjohnson4360]

I listing to this song all the time ?

[@candicefearn]

I love it! From Bella, 7 years old.

[@ComaToast1]

Can’t wait for the Dreamtime… I bet it’s good up there hey, nan.

[@glendamartin4725]

I know my father wrote this song 100% sure

[@markwatjana4727]

I love this song always when I was kid's

[@Aymiikeeganmelb]

Deadly !! Get loud u mob !!

[@andrewwhitbread9362]

"Is there MUCH MORE of AUSTRALIAN MOTHER NATURE LEFT BEHIND THESE DAYS IN MELBOURNE THAN THE YARRA?" - St. HMAJW."

[@brettcollard6297]

Truly beautiful nyuny djuripin

[@andrewwhitbread9362]

"A StoneHenge of AYRES' ROCKS next to ULURU would be a fitting monument to MOTHER NATURE!"! ! ! ! - ( OZ ): St. KeyHawk."

[@renzy5270]

beautiful

[@andrewwhitbread9362]

"I am the sole Sovereign occupant of the person of My Body." - St. Keyhawk."

[@karencarroll8888]

beautiful..sad longing

[@Ivanzzy99]

Beautiful song 💗

[@bilby53]

An underrated band and most think it was Christine Anu had the original version. I have seen these guys in concert and they are fantastic and a credit to Australia.

[@sharonforbes5081]

bilby53 nuh stole it from them

[@lockwoodheavy4234]

Written by Neil Murray

[@lillyfraser7410]

I love this song I'm not at my island home I wish😔😔😔😔

[@jamesl4721]

Beautiful song

[@DwainDwight]

Special piece of music.

[@dionvids]

Holy shit I just learned Christine Anu didn't write this

[@sharonforbes5081]

dionvids she stole it

[@rachkate76]

@@sharonforbes5081 she got permission you stupid disinfo pushing colonizer.

[@satanclaus1285]

@@rachkate76 Pretty face, white fellas like that, not George so much, better shoot em blokes, take their kungka....

[@GenX...MCMLXV]

shes not that talented

[@tektako]

@@sharonforbes5081 she didn’t steal anything she sang BV for Neil Murray and the band who GAVE it to her stop being a feral ignoramus

[@petamiskov-vd5ih]

I wish Christine Anu never sang a version of this.....Georges song

[@3rdalbum]

Much respect for them writing this song. I prefer the Christine Anu version but I like the original too.

[@jasonmarquez7272]

sick as erica bardaux( or how ever its spelt) the yarra is my love!! beautiful beautiful

[@rowandann4325]

Best song ever

[@russellowen6007]

miss ya most

[@blackpinklover4ever]

Proud to be aboriginal 🖤💛❤️

[@aaronmcmurray2629]

love

[@jimmyjams9048]

sick as erica bardaux( or how ever its spelt) the yarra is my love!!

[@markwatjana4727]

You the best

[@andrewwhitbread9362]

"You've gotta Teach Me some ARCHERY Mate!"! !! ! - St. HMAJW."

[@ChelseaBrims]

This song makes me think of Mr b from school who is not there anymore

[@BelikRodysh-lx8hy]

Respect 🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨✊👍

[@brunoBEGARANI-kx2ey]

Peace is the only way in this world,why People don't understand this fact,we could be happy together,d'éducation to all my friends all aronde the world

[@MarkOmara-xq1zb]

Asawhite male I heard this30 years ago and would salute the abo flag justforthos song. Makes me as 61 feel safe as

[@stevecoyle9577]

Brilliant

[@thebootscollective5534]

Too Good.

[@craighardy180]

i am sure he would have been happy to here that

[@danrandlehandle]

Didn’t know this was the original. No wonder the cover sounded so 80s esque

[@dablarts9384]

Love ya's all!

[@andrewwhitbread9362]

Queen Victoria was Responsible 4 a LOT of The TROUBLES of The WORLD so I 'reckon WE should HELP her RESOLVE THEM!!!

[@andrewwhitbread9362]

: - The Reflection of a Shadow in the Water.

[@andrewwhitbread9362]

"Queensland, Victoria, and Truganina?" - St. HMAJW."

[@adilsonalves2015]

ÓTIMA!

[@tracelee7332]

❤💫

[@YeahMcMad]

2:01 ❤

[@geetee4459]

Such a great Blackfella/Whitefella song

[@caitie.emmaline]

🔥

[@helenalexander3656]

As a white woman this song tells the story of my life. I

[@kathrynadamson1839]

HEAR HEAR

[@svelin2874]

Shame the europeans 1:58 annihilated the native australians. This song just reminds me of peoples who've lost it all

[@MarkOMara-v9j]

Thus is our song. Not black or white. Our song

[@Harrygreen111]

Don't look lrish but great song

[@ChelseaBrims-fh1be]

I know someone who loves this song, the band

[@stewartlee8858]

sounds Irish sometimes