Music

A wonderful song about Glenrowan.

By multi award winner Norma O'Hara Murphy.

LYRICS – GLENROWAN

There’s a pub in a town called Glenrowan
And it’s in all the history books
For the Kelly’s last stand, and the story is grand
This place where they shot Kelly down

Stood up for their rights, and for freedom
Their tradition of mateship still holds
Ned could have escaped, but he stayed with his
Mates
He was reckless, and fearless, and bold

Oh’ Oh’ Glenrowan, tis the tale of the Glenrowan pub
Fare thee well Glenrowan
Ah you’re flowin’ with Ned Kelly’s blood

And they shared their last drinks there together
And their prayers for the one’sthat they loved
For they knew twas the end of their tether
The end of the tears and the blood

And there in that town called Glenrowan
Where he lay in his blood on the ground
There were some sat and cried, as the legend it died
The day that they shot Ned Kelly down

Oh’ Oh’ Glenrowan, tis the tale of the Glenrowan pub
Fare thee well Glenrowan
Ah you’re flowin’ with Ned Kelly’s blood

And they thought that their battle was over
When they hung him, and cut off his head
But Australia has made him her hero
Ah you’ve won your last battle, young Ned
I reckon he’s still out there somewhere
Free from all sorrow and strife
In the hills near the Strathbogie Ranges
Still sayin’, “such is life”

Oh’ Oh’ Glenrowan, tis the tale of the Glenrowan pub
Fare thee well Glenrowan
Ah you’re flowin’ with Ned Kelly’s blood

http://www.normaoharamurphy.com/pages/norma_index.asp

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New Kelly CD

1. 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 Glenrowan 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/

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.