War Stories

'War Stories' - The Songs

“Mad For A Fight”: Australia has always answered the call to defend our freedom.

“Birthday Boy”: Vietnam and conscription told through the tale of two best friends born a day apart, one is chosen to serve and the other stays at home.

“Grass & Cement”: A song about our eagerness not to forget the brave young men and women who fought and died for our country.

“Who’s A Koala Now?”: The legendary story of the Kokoda Trail. Despite being out numbered 10 to 1, we held our ground against the Japanese attack.

“Silent Man”: A young boy of 16 enlists in the 12^th Australian Light Horse, a larrikin, the life of the party. He spends six years fighting in WWII and survives the atrocities of the POW camps. He comes home a completely different person, a silent man.

“The Nek”: A soldier’s final prayer as he gathers up the strength to climb out of the trenches.

“My Worry Not Yours”: Celebrates the courage of the familiar ‘Simpson & his Donkey’ legend.

“Different World”: Reflects upon the modern war of terrorism.

“Too Dark For The Light Horse (Too Light For The Clan)”: About our indigenous soldiers and how they fought for a country that would deny them citizenship, then were looked down upon by their own tribes for fighting.

“In The Shadow Of The Bridge”: The true story of a Japanese Mother’s grief as she holds a long, silent vigil on the shores of Sydney Harbour to be with her son who was killed there in a Midget Submarine.

“Cheer Up Mate You’ll Soon Be Dead”: A light-hearted look at the Aussie larrikin sense of humour.

"Waltzing Matilda Still Makes Her Cry”: A song for all the Australian War Brides that married American servicemen.

“Bathurst 1910”: Lord Kitchener who had controversially executed Lt Peter Handcock and his mate Harry “Breaker” Morant is confronted by Hancock’s wife to explain.

“Meet My Mate The Sheila”: A light-hearted look at women invading the traditional ‘Male’ workplaces during WW2.

“War Medley Sing along”: A reflection on some of the memorable war tunes including, “Well meet Again”, “Pack Up Your Troubles”, “Road To Gundagai” and “It’s A Long Way To Tipperary”.