I have previously posted Glen Tomasetti's album of traditional songs mostly from the British Isles.
This particular album "Gold Rush Songs" was commissioned by The Science Museum of Victoria (State of Australia) and published in 1975.
Unsurprisingly, it features many songs penned by that Victorian Goldfields troubador, Charles Thatcher. The liner notes (scan included in the download) identify known authorship of both the lyrics and the original tunes. Somewhat surprisingly, the late Glen Tomasetti claimed the tune to which she has put the words of "I've been to Australia - Oh!" considering that the tune of the chorus is lifted wholesale from the Scottish traditional "The Barnyards of Delgaty". She must have forgotten this.
The tracks are relatively simple performances - just Glen Tomasetti singing to her own guitar playing. On MP3 VBR the tracks came out in the 160's and are of good quality but if someone wants higher or even flac. I will be happy to oblige (flac link now available below).
There are a lot of songs on this one that are rarely heard which makes this album invaluable for Australian folk fans.
Track List
1. The Cabbage Tree Hat
2. The Chinaman
3. Coo-ee
4. Ben Bolt
5. The Crushing Machine
6. Changes on Bendigo
7. The Wild Colonial Boy
8. The Bond Street Swell
9. Licence Hunting
10. Chinese Immigration
11. Shepherding
12. The Jolly Puddlers
13. Laying Information
14. Stephen Cain
15. The Indicating Rock
16. I've Been to Australia - Oh!
Download from MediaFire
Download MP3 50Mb
Download flac (lossless) 164Mb
Thank you for your taking the time to post this album - your efforts are appreciated : )
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Thanks for the post - an interesting choice.
ReplyDeleteI would absolutely love a higher quality such as flac! How can I contact you to get the files?
ReplyDeleteArranging now to put a flac version up as an option.
DeleteGlad to see you back, Paul. Thanks for this one; a wee gem imho.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes.