Memorial Day 2016: The Band Played Waltzing Matilda

Ben Gitty sings a sad and beautiful song about the costs of war, by Eric Bogle.

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Comment by Preston J. Laisure on June 5, 2016 at 2:47am

Thank you. A most appropriate song for this holiday and excellent performance too.

Comment by AGP # on June 3, 2016 at 5:17pm

"Yes Well Done Ben", a very poignant song, a big hit in it's day in the Land Down Under, my long departed father, a WW2 Returned Vet enjoyed this song, as I, a Vietnam Vet also do, I also hope and trust that your country's "Memorial Day" gets the same recognition and respect that our "Anzac Day" does in the land of Aus'  

Comment by Anthony Sullivan on June 3, 2016 at 12:40am

Great job Ben, g'

day and thanks for all your work Mackay,Queensland,Australia!!!!! best version of this i have heard in years!!!!

Comment by Don Tucker on June 2, 2016 at 12:03pm

Thanks Ben. A timeless message we should never forget Your poignant version brought a tear.

Comment by Tiny Lewis on June 2, 2016 at 12:57am

as a patriotic Australian whos grand father fort in ww1 and saw the effects on him from it until he died I was very touched seeing and hearing this played thank you Ben, I also have a few American friends that servied in desert storm and the current conflicts and wish them and you all a happy and safe Memorial day

Tiny

Coonamble NSW Australia

Comment by darryl kernaghan on June 1, 2016 at 1:25am

Nice Touch, Ben,bittersweet, a Scotsman's Australian song,sung by an American,emphasises that the waste and futility is universal,well done

Comment by Jim Morris on June 1, 2016 at 12:37am

Excellent!

Comment by Greg Thompson on May 31, 2016 at 9:59am
Perfect!
Thanks for playing and singing such a special song.
Comment by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker on May 30, 2016 at 11:49pm

Thanks guys, I am glad you enjoyed it. Nigel, The Green Fields of France was the other song that I was thinking of doing, but this one won the toss-up.

Comment by Derek Rose on May 30, 2016 at 3:51pm

Great history, sad as war is. Enjoyed your performance!

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