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  1. 25th January 2009, 05:10 PM #1
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    Default Special Australia Day treat

    Happy Australia Day
    Monday 26th 2009

    Here's a very special Australia Day treat for everyone.

    In 1988 Hawthorn & Melbourne played off for the AFL Grand Final at the MCG
    Prior to the game a bloke sang what has arguably become known as the greatest ever rendition of Waltzing Matilda.

    That bloke was none other than Woodwork Forums Administrator, Watson.
    Here just for you is the song as it was seen live in 1988.

    Goodonya Noel you're a bloody legend mate.

    [ame="http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=naQThQy3EUQ"]YouTube - 1988 Grand Final, Hawthorn v Melbourne - Pre-game (Part 2)[/ame]

    Cheers - Neil
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    Thanks for the post Ubeaut. I had a deep appreciation of Mr Watson's vocal talents way back then and noted a Watson signing as Noel on the forums when I joined 16 months ago. Met the gent at last years Melbourne WWS and started to wonder. Suspicions now confirmed.
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    Wow! Real singing. So do ya still sing Watson?

    Thanks ubeaut. I'm sure Watson will thank you one day.
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    Good to see the Hawthorn legends in the change room, who did they play again
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    Well done. We have got some fine people on here and very talented in their own field away from woodwork.
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    Well Got-tamn boy. That fella raht there is a mate 'a mahn! Goud onya cobba.


    Finally somebody who isn't just a legend in his OWN mind.
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    Certainly a rendition that had stayed in my mind for all the right reasons.

    Have met Noel at last 2 WWW shows - a man of many talents who modestly admitted to singing that when asked.
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    Thumbs down

    Sorry to be a contrarian.
    While recognising the vocal talents of Mr Watson, I think that that rendition sounds more like an American Country and Western song.It bears no relation to the original tune, or, dare I say it, the original words!!
    HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY!!!!
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    Great Noel. A most enjoyable start to our Australia Day.

    Thanks Neil for posting it.
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    I remember that as if it were yesterday. I was impress and moved by the performance then just as I was when I heard it today. When it finished my two year old daughter just said...
    more music daddy? lovely singing...
    She made me play it again.
    what more can I say. but thanks for sharing some of your talent Noel.
    all the best
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    Beaudy mate. Well done.
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    Thanks U-beaut. Brought back memories. Good blokes rearrange wood.
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    Well done fellas, thats what it's all about!!

    great job on the day Noel - you champion!! (and well done ubeaut for posting)!

    Aussie Aussie Aussie!!! -
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lignin View Post
    Sorry to be a contrarian.
    While recognising the vocal talents of Mr Watson, I think that that rendition sounds more like an American Country and Western song.It bears no relation to the original tune, or, dare I say it, the original words!!
    HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY!!!!


    How can you end a comment like that with "Happy Australia Day!" - The man did an awesome job from the bottom of his heart, and you give him a ribbing for it? Where were you and your amazing vocal abilities on the day? were you at home reciting english poetry when he was singing this? are you up there singing in front of thousands, nervous as hell, but keen all the same cause it is what us aussies do! grow up.

    Great stuff Noel
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lignin View Post
    Sorry to be a contrarian.
    While recognising the vocal talents of Mr Watson, I think that that rendition sounds more like an American Country and Western song.It bears no relation to the original tune, or, dare I say it, the original words!!
    HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY!!!!

    i don't know there has always got to be one hasn't there

    Well done to Neil for the post and Noel for the singing.

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