Famous Australian Songs

This time we will talk about the most famous australian songs. Let's start by mentioning True Blue by John Williamson, a 1981 song, full of Aussie slang, which has hidden meanings about companionship and the way of australian life.

Meanwhile down Under Men At Work is an Australian song from the 80s, which not only occupied the top of the Australian charts during that time but also top of the international charts.

Still Call Australia Home by Peter Allen is a ballad from the XNUMXs, which represents the yearning for Australian family life. The versions of the song have been used in many advertising campaigns for Qantas and TasTV.

Khe sanh Chisel Cold is a song from 1978, seen as a symbol of Australian culture. The lyrics center on a bitter and disillusioned Australian veteran, a Vietnam veteran who struggles to fit into society after returning from the war.

Great southern land Icehouse is a rock song from 1982, considered one of the most enduring songs about Australia, which describes the spirituality that the country possesses, without resorting to clichés.

Beds Are Burning Midnight Oil is a 1988 rock song about giving back the land of Australia to the Aborigines.

You're the voice John Farnham's is a 1986 song that cries out for unity and peace in the world.

Finally we have to mention Sounds of Then by GANGgajang, another famous rock song.

Further information:  Aboriginal Australian Music

Source: Australian Geographic


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