| New Kelly CD on the way!
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Running Wild - Tom Lloyd
2. Bad Blood - Joe Byrne
3. Tell it to the Judge - Ned Kelly
4. Let the War Begin - Ned Kelly Dan Kelly
5. Killing Time - Steve hart Joe Byrne
Vocals:
Dave Gleeson
Mark Gable
Jack Jeffries
Doc Neeson
Richard Clapton
Daryl Melbourne's Kelly Gang CD's.
Daryl has produced a series of CD's inspired by the Kelly story.
They are available only online at his site at
www.thekellygang.com
Once you have read the inspiration behind the songs you realise that
this is not your usual run of the mill 'Ned' CD!
You can see that a lot of work has gone into this production, as his
site
states:
There can be no doubt to his dedication for authenticity, for as
you read
the words Daryl Melbourne has penned you feel that they have been
written
by a man who understands the emotions and hardship experienced during
these difficult times.
There can also be no doubting that this fitting tribute will become an
important record of one of the most incredible events in Australian
history.
Have a look at the line up of vocalists! Fantastic singers indeed.
So as Molly would say, 'do yourself a favour' go visit Daryl's site
today!
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Gerry's O'Beirne's Guitar strings......... 'Burning ground of
Glenrowan'
A
native of Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland, Gerry O'Beirne is a self-taught
master of the 6- and 12-string guitars and an inspired singer and
songwriter. Whether performing solo or with other artists, his unique
musical stylings and poignant original songs coupled with a passionate
love of the music draw his audience into an intimate circle in the
largest concert hall or the smallest pub. Gerry is also much sought
after for his skills as an arranger and producer.
I wrote to Gerry O'Beirne about his Glenrowan song, below is
his reply and the lyrics to his song.......:
Hello Dave, The song is called The
Burning Ground of Glenrowan. I was moved to write it on reading the
stirring Jerilderie Letters, but I also wanted it to be somewhat
impressionistic, drawing on the flavour of Sidney Nolan's Ned Kelly
paintings and also using some of the imagery found in the paintings of
Lin Onus, hence the "stingray" motif. Much is made of Ned's Irish
background and inheritance but he was surely just as well a creature of
the unique energies of Australia. The song also gets its atmosphere from
an unusual guitar tuning - BABEAE. Best wishes, Gerry
Gerry's site:www.gerryobeirne.com
http://www.chivalry.com/gerry/main.html
http://www.chivalry.com/gerry/tunings.html
Dear sir I wish to acquaint you
With occurrences present and
past Once upon a time in Australia
Oh Stingray
A man in armour
Rides today
Down to the burning ground of Glenrowan
Come what may
Across the Murray water
That flows away
Far from the cruel dust of Glenrowan
He comes with eyes of iron
On a bright bay mare
A red storm under Orion
Oh Stingray
A vengeful son of Erin
Rides today
Down to the burning ground of Glenrowan
By the yellow rays of a new moon rising
After the heat wave
On the cruel bloody dust of Glenrowan
You Irish farmers of Victoria
And New South Wales
Deep in your bones you know unfairness
(instrumental)
He comes shrouded in the morning
With a gun through the mist and smoke
The widow's son Mr. Edward Kelly
Oh Stingray
There is no surrender
Though he falls anyway
Down on the burning ground of glenrowan
and thirsts like a flame
For the Murray water
That flows away
Far from the cruel dust of Glenrowan
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A link to many Ned Kelly songs......
http://www.deochandorais.de/misc/nedsong.htm
 
Out on Bail!
Bail Records produced an
Extended Play (EP) vinyl recording in 1980 as part of the Ned Kelly
Centenary. One hundred years after Ned Kelly was hung millions of
Australians rallied to the Campaign to Pardon Ned during 1980. Limited
copies of the vinyl recording can still be obtained. Contact Bail
Records (detail below). Cost for vinyl EP $10 plus $6 p&h. A CD version
is also available for the same price.
The Kelly’s Wouldn’t Run
EP vinyl memorabilia
Discography
· The
Kelly’s Wouldn’t Run
written and
performed by
Carrl Myriad
· Stringybark
Creek
performed by
The Bushwackers Band
· Poor
Ned
performed by
REDGUM
· Ned
Kelly’s Letter
performed by
BlueTongue
See the website @
http://www.ironbark.info/
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The story of Ned Kelly & Glenrowan in music.
DARREN COGGAN.
Aussie Country singer Darren Coggan, from the CD
"Hometown" (ABC-EMI) 1997.
This is a quote from the CD sleeve about the song "Silence and
Me"
followed by the lyrics...
SILENCE AND ME (JOE BYRNE)
Lyrics and music by Ken McBeath (copyright- Control 1988)
quote from sleeve---
Joe Byrne was a well groomed, educated man and will go down in
history
along with Steve Hart, Dan Kelly and Ned Kelly as the most
noted,
celebrated and undeniably ruthless criminal gang in Australian
history.
Joe Byrne was a man loyally dedicated to his mates, a remarkably
gentle
figure, who rose to the sense of the occasion that shifted the
'Kelly
Gang' scenario from a grubby back lot blue into issues of
injustice that
ignited the curiosity of a nation. Joe Byrne laments from the
grave the
dream of freedom that the 'Kelly Gang' were so driven by.
Freedom from
the tyranny of the upper class, freedom from the graft and
corruption of
the judicial system but knowing all along the harsh reality of
their
quest. The Glenrowan Inn where the gang were trapped and
defeated was
set ablaze during their 'last stand' siege. Joe Byrne's corpse
was
dragged from the burning inn by a native tracker and taken to
Benalla
Police Station where they strung him up outside a cell door for
public
view. The only attendants at Byrne's funeral were two policeman
and an
undertaker.
LYRICS-----
They closed my eyes on a Sunday,
To those who once showed me fear,
Strung me up on a Tuesday,
For a handsome souvenir,
But I never was so lonesome without good company,
And when they lay me in my grave that night,
There was just silence and me.
Well here's to a short life and a merry one at that.
Let's ride into the bush me lads, don't get caught out on the
flat,
We'll talk of San Francisco and escape across the sea,
But we all know that a tombstone is the freedom we will meet.
They crushed me underfoot, like a snail or a worm,
Strung me up like nothing,
Is that there Joe Byrne?
Chorus
My opinion, this CD would have to be 'the' best and most
'moving' song I
have ever heard.
This song is about what happened to Joe Byrne, written by a
person who really
understood what happened.
His website is at
http://www.darrencoggan.com/
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ASHLEY DAVIES.
THE SIEGE OF GLENROWAN
“Police reinforcements arrived by train and on horseback,
completely
surrounding the Inn, cutting Ned off from Dan and Steve. So, as
dawn
approached, he armed himself with three revolvers and gathered
strength for one last attempt at rescue.”
THE LAST STAND
“It seemed huge, inhuman, a metal monster with an oilskin
coat draped
over its shoulder. A trooper yelled a warning, fired a shot. No
effect.
The thing drew a revolver, fired back. And all hell broke loose
as Ned Kelly,
all but unconscious from loss of blood, attacked 34 police and
tried to drive
them away from the side of the Inn.”
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PETER HICKS.
Here is a song that might set the cat amongst
the pigeons!
The blurb from the web site of Peter Hicks says
the following: Peter
Hicks
is a folk singer and singer-songwriter very much in the
tradition of the likes
of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger.
His songs have their
roots in the everyday lives and experiences of everyday
people, and in the issues of greatest concern to us all.
From the CD The Times We've Been Through.
Ned Kelly Souvenir Song
by Peter Hicks and Geoff Francis
You should go down to Glenrowan, they've got so much going
And there's heaps for you to see,
You can start your day at the Ned Kelly museum, it's a slice of history.
You can see all them relics and lots of exhibits
And the newspaper cuttings too,
But best of all are the souvenirs you can take away with you.
They've got.... Ned Kelly boomerangs, Ned Kelly billy cans,
Ned Kelly kangaroos,
Ned Kelly toothpicks, Ned Kelly horse whips
And Ned Kelly helmets too.
Ned Kelly pistols, Ned Kelly crystals,
New Age Ned Kellies and more,
With Ned Kelly key rings and Ned Kelly g-strings, made in Singapore.
For a good half hour you can take in the power of
The Ned Kelly theatre show.
They've got illustrations and animations and Ned Kellies on the go.
It's such a thrill that you won't sit still
And you'll find the time has flown.
And you'll sure want to stop at the theatre shop for something to take home.
They've got...Ned Kelly boomerangs, Ned Kelly billy cans,
Ned Kelly kangaroos,
Ned Kelly toothpicks, Ned Kelly horse whips
And Ned Kelly helmets too.
Ned Kelly condoms, Ned Kelly bonbons,
Ned Kelly jams and sauce,
Ned Kelly pencils, Ned Kelly stencils
And Ned Kellies on a horse.
Ned Kelly pistols, Ned Kelly crystals,
New age Ned Kellies and more,
With Ned Kelly key rings and Ned Kelly g-strings made in Singapore.
Be sure not to miss the giant Ned Kelly
I know you'll be impressed.
But of all of the wonders of Glenrowan, the Ned Kelly Inn is best.
You can sit outside in the noon day sun and sip on a Ned Kelly ale,
And while you're there you can pick up your share of the artefacts for sale.
They've got...Ned Kelly boomerangs, Ned Kelly billy cans,
Ned Kelly kangaroos,
Ned Kelly toothpicks, Ned Kelly horse whips
And Ned Kelly helmets too.
Ned Kelly condoms, Ned Kelly bonbons,
Ned Kelly jams and sauce,
Ned Kelly pencils, Ned Kelly stencils
And Ned Kellies on a horse.
Ned Kelly teaspoons, Ned Kelly perfumes,
Ned Kelly bars of soap,
Ned Kelly beer mats, Ned Kelly bush hats,
And Ned Kellies on a rope.
Ned Kelly pistols, Ned Kelly crystals,
New age Ned Kellies and more,
With Ned Kelly key rings and Ned Kelly g-strings made in Singapore.
http://www.trump.net.au/~glazfolk/start.htm
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Also:
Kelly
Gang National Music Muster, Tamworth.    |
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www.nedonthenet.com