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C:Jack O'Hagan (1898-1987)
 
C:Jack O'Hagan (1898-1987)
 
Z:arranged by Greg O'Leary (chords)
 
Z:arranged by Greg O'Leary (chords)
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N:This tune can be considered as a 'traditional' Australian folk song.
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N:Published in 1922 it was first performed by Bass-Baritone singer Peter Dawson
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N:in 1924. Recorded in London it sold some 40,000 to 50,000 copies in the first
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N:three months. A popular and iconic tune it found further popularity in 1937
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N:when it was used as the theme to the Dad and Dave radio show.
 
O:Australia, Vic
 
O:Australia, Vic
 
R:Foxtrot
 
R:Foxtrot

Latest revision as of 18:41, 18 August 2025


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T:Along the Road to Gundagai
% NFF Book 2017
C:Jack O'Hagan (1898-1987)
Z:arranged by Greg O'Leary (chords)
N:This tune can be considered as a 'traditional' Australian folk song. 
N:Published in 1922 it was first performed by Bass-Baritone singer Peter Dawson 
N:in 1924. Recorded in London it sold some 40,000 to 50,000 copies in the first 
N:three months. A popular and iconic tune it found further popularity in 1937
N:when it was used as the theme to the Dad and Dave radio show.
O:Australia, Vic
R:Foxtrot
M:2/4
L:1/16
K:G
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Along the Road to Gundagai - played by Greg O'Leary

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| Greg O'Leary |