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"I Am Australian" (or "We Are Australian") is a popular Australian song written in 1987 by Bruce Woodley of the Seekers and Dobe Newton of the Bushwackers. Its lyrics are filled with many historic and cultural references, such as to the " digger ", Albert Namatjira and Ned Kelly , among others.
Bruce William Woodley [1] AO [2] (born 25 July 1942) is an Australian singer-songwriter and musician. [3] [4] He was a founding member of the successful folk-pop group the Seekers, [3] and co-composer of the songs "I Am Australian," "Red Rubber Ball," and Simon & Garfunkel's "Cloudy."
Dobe Newton OAM (born 14 July 1948) is an Australian musician and member of folk and country music group the Bushwackers from 1973. He co-wrote the patriotic song "I Am Australian" in 1987 with Bruce Woodley. For his service to the performing arts as an entertainer and advocate he was appointed to the Order of Australia in 2013.
Song about Paleface Adios, winner of over 100 races. Harness racing: Little Hondo [21] 1974: Lewis Buchanan (writer), Johnny Tapp (singer) Song about Hondo Grattan, a successful horse in the 1970s. Paralympic Games: Rise to the Moment: 2000: Mike Brady (writer/singer) Official song for the Australian Paralympic Team at the 2000 Sydney ...
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Bruce Eder from AllMusic wrote, "The set is broken up into five volumes, the first (1963–1964) covering the group's early history: their original 12-song demo, coupled with parts of their debut Australian album, Introducing the Seekers. The music is a mix of traditional Australian, English, and American folk songs spiced with American gospel.
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"Australiana" (Spanish for "Australian") is a spoken-word comedy single by Austen Tayshus, written by Billy Birmingham and recorded live at The Comedy Store, Sydney, in 1983. It was only available on 12-inch records.