Biography
Eric Bogle (born
September 23,
1944) is a Scottish-born Australian singer and songwriter. He was born in
Peebles,
Scotland, and emigrated to Australia in
1969. He currently resides near
Adelaide,
South Australia. Perhaps his best-known song, written in
1972, is "
And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda", a haunting evocation of the
ANZAC experience fighting in the
Battle of Gallipoli; it has also been interpreted as a reaction to the
Vietnam war. His songs cover a wide range, including bright comic songs, satires ("I Hate Wogs"),
protest songs and other serious considerations...
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