And the band played Waltzing Matilda

I think I heard Joan Baez’s version of this song a long time ago and found it less than memorable. I found this version by the Australian countrywestern-style singer Slim Dusty very moving. The vintage photos montage looks just like the set pieces for the Movie Galipoli which I saw a second time recently. Its all part of my studying up on Down Under where I will be spending next March.

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