A Tribute to the Australian Soldiers Who Fought and Died at Gallipoli in 1915 (Page 2): Absolutely. Churchill at his egotistical worst.

pendennis

Curmudgeon wrote:

Probably the biggest blunder of WW I.

Absolutely. Churchill at his egotistical worst.

Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire

Unbelievably beautiful!

LittleRed

Sadly, hardly what one would call a tribute. Just listen to the words. This was written as a anti-war ballad by Eric in 1972. According to Bogle it was ostensibly about Gallipoli but was in fact intended as a “veiled attack on Australian participation in the Vietnam War (which he strongly opposed)” I don’t think Bogle ever meant it to be considered/known as a tribute song, but rather a warning as to the consequences of war.

LittleRed (Ron)

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

alawry wrote:

I'm in New Zealand. My dad and his best friend wen... (show quote)

Glad they came home, so many didn't

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Manglesphoto wrote:

😢😢

A lot different than what we learned in Jr.High music class, and much more moving!!

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

bw79st wrote:

My only known blood relative to have died in World War 1 was William Kennedy of Dumbartonshire, Scotland, who was shot by a Turkish sniper while preparing his tea on the beach at Gallipoli. That's the story that has been passed down in the family. William was an older cousin to my mother.

May rest in peace in the arms of the Lord

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

joehel2 wrote:

Wow, that was one deeply moving performance. Thanks for posting it.

Thanks for looking and commenting

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Jack47 wrote:

I have a nephew who plays guitar. He can make you cry when he sings this.

I can believe it.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

canonuser25 wrote:

Great song but l prefer the Pogues version

To each his own

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

pendennis wrote:

Absolutely. Churchill at his egotistical worst.

Strategically Churchill, tactically the generals

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Rich2236 wrote:

Unbelievably beautiful!

Thanks

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

LittleRed wrote:

Sadly, hardly what one would call a tribute. Just listen to the words. This was written as a anti-war ballad by Eric in 1972. According to Bogle it was ostensibly about Gallipoli but was in fact intended as a “veiled attack on Australian participation in the Vietnam War (which he strongly opposed)” I don’t think Bogle ever meant it to be considered/known as a tribute song, but rather a warning as to the consequences of war.

LittleRed (Ron)

The words "tribute" and "protest" are not mutually exclusive and trying to put one's self into the mind of another can be a dangerous exercise. It is entirely possible to write a tribute song with a message. Can we say it's a moving song regardless the motives of the writer?

fantom Loc: Colorado

I'd say that The Pogues did a far more emotional and thematic job of rendering this song. I don't mean to create controversy and everyone is welcome to their own tastes, likes and dislikes but the Pogues' version and its attention grabbing photos is truly heartbreaking and attention worthy.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

fantom wrote:

I'd say that The Pogues did a far more emotional and thematic job of rendering this song. I don't mean to create controversy and everyone is welcome to their own tastes, likes and dislikes but the Pogues' version and its attention grabbing photos is truly heartbreaking and attention worthy.

No controversy we all have different tastes

alawry Loc: Timaru New Zealand

Curmudgeon wrote:

No controversy we all have different tastes

That's a nice statement. I'll have to track down the version by pogues and the link you gave us..I am familiar with Tom Waited version, his style is suited to the song and another artist, Joan Baez I think but likely wrong. When I've got time I get onto it. Your post has motivated me to a listening session and that's what uhh is for: to motivate us. Cheers.