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Once a Jolly Swagman is a 1949 British film starring Dirk Bogarde, Bonar Colleano, Bill Owen, Thora Hird and Sid James. It is centred on the sport of motorcycle speedway racing, which was at its peak of popularity at the time.
The title was Australian slang for travelling on foot (waltzing) with one's belongings in a "matilda" ( swag) slung over one's back. [2] The song narrates the story of an itinerant worker, or "swagman", making a drink of billy tea at a bush camp and capturing a stray jumbuck (sheep) to eat.
Waltzing Matilda is a poem about a swagman who steals a jumbuck and escapes from the troopers. The phrase "once a jolly swagman" is the first line of the poem and refers to the swagman's cheerful mood before the chase.
Waltzing Matilda Lyrics: Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong / Under the shade of a Coolibah tree / And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boil / You'll come a Waltzing...
Dec 24, 2023 · Originally written by A.B. ‘Banjo’ Paterson and later adapted by Marie Cowan, “Waltzing Matilda” has become an Australian anthem and an enduring symbol of national pride. The Seekers’ powerful interpretation has elevated the song’s popularity, making it a cherished folk classic worldwide.
Music video by Slim Dusty performing Waltzing MatildaStream Slim Dusty here: https://SlimDusty.lnk.to/stream-nowLyrics: Once a jolly swagman camped by a bill...
Waltzing Matilda Lyrics. Once a jolly Swagman, camped by a Billabong. Under the shade of a Coolibah tree. And he sang as he watched and waited till his Billy boiled. You'll come a waltzing...
