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My Old Black Billy (1956)
Dick Diamond's classic Aussie bush musical Reedy River, celebrates the birth of the Trade Union movement. Performed by Jock Levy and Ces Grivas vocals.
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| Video information | |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Peter Hamilton |
| Directed by | Keith Gow |
| Contact | write the producer |
| Home page | more info |
| Produced | Mar 12, 2011 |
| Production Company | Wattle Films |
| Distributor | Maritime Union of Australia |
Full Description
Originally commissioned by the Melbourne New Theatre the play is set in the aftermath of the 1890s shearing strike, one of the most monumental labour strikes of our history, which saw the Shearer's Union almost destroyed, its leaders goaled and its membership dazed. Reedy River is full of colourful characters, great songs and high drama as it tells of the Union's struggle and solidarity. The 1953 production at the New Theatre in Sydney saw the inclusion of a group of musicians who were to become the original Bushwackers as well as the participation of the young Shirley Andrews who was to go on to be a significant figure in the promotion of traditional Australian social dancing. Reedy River played a major role in popularising many Australian songs which are considered commonplace today including:
Click go the shears
Lazy Harry's
Banks of the Condamine
My Old Black Billy
Charlie Mopps
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