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Arnold Rypens
Rozenlaan 65
B-2840 Reet (Rumst)
Artist: John Currie
Author: Eric Bogle
Label: M7
Year: 1975
Belfast born, Australian based. Aussie author Bogle had Scottish roots. Song about Aussie WW I soldiers. Eric was inspired while observing a military parade of mutilated Gallipoli veterans. Not exactly cheerful, so it didn't become part of his regular live canon. The rare occasions he did perform his song, booing (by patriots) was a common reaction. When finally his song was noticed overseas, Eric dared cutting his own version.
Covers:
Tommy Makem & Liam Clancy [n°1 IRE]
Bushwackers Band [Aussies]
Eric Bogle [author for Larrikin Records]
As for the song Waltzing Matilda, see under Thou Bonnie Wood O' Craigielea.
If you noticed blunt omissions, mis-interpretations or even out-and-out errors,
please let me know:
Arnold Rypens
Rozenlaan 65
B-2840 Reet (Rumst)