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Celtic

And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda
1981 - Eric Bogel

 
Scraps of paper

Album: Scraps Of Paper
Label: Flying Fish
Composer: Eric Bogel

Although he is now Australian, I still file this Scotsman's work under Celtic. One of best anti-war songs (aren't all songs about the reality of war, anti-war songs?), this one deals with the terrible consequences of the Gallipoli Campaign in the First World War where over 130, 000 were slain. Told very poignatley from a wounded veteran's point of view.

 

    Last updated, August 22, 2013.