Tenterfield Saddler
Peter Allen
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The late George Wallno Worked on high street and lived on manners Fifty two years he sat on his verandah, made his saddles And if you had questions about sheep or flowers or doves You just asked the saddler, he lived without sin They're building a library for him Time is a traveller Tenterfield saddler Turn your head Right again jackaroo, think I see kangaroo up ahead The son of George Wallno went off and got married and had a war baby But something was wrong and it's easier to drink than go crazy And if there were questions about why the end was so sad Well George had no answers about why her son ever has need of a gun Time is a traveller Tenterfield saddler Turn your head Right again jackaroo, think I see kangaroo up ahead The grandson of George has been all around the world and lives no special place Changed his last name and he married a girl with an interesting face He'd almost forgotten them both because of the life that he leads There's nowhere for George and his library or the son with his gun to belong Except in this song Time is a traveller Tenterfield saddler Turn your head Right again jackaroo, think I see kangaroo up ahead Time is a meddler Tenterfield saddler Make a bet Fly away cockatoo Down on the ground Emu up ahead Time is a traveler Tenterfield saddler Turn your head Right again jackaroo, think I see kangaroo up ahead Time is a medler Tenterfield saddler Make your bet Fly away cockatoo Down on the ground Emu up ahead oh Time is a traveler Tenterfield saddler Turn your head Right again jackaroo, think I see kangaroo up ahead, oh
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Written by: Peter Woolnough Allen
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10 facts about this song
Origins"Tenterfield Saddler" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Peter Allen, released in 1972.
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Family HistoryThe song is a tribute to Allen’s grandfather, George Woolnough, who was a saddler in the town of Tenterfield, located in New South Wales, Australia.
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LyricsThe song’s lyrics not only tell George Woolnough’s story but also touch upon the suicide of Allen’s father and the singer’s own journey through life. It's considered one of his most personal songs.
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Album"Tenterfield Saddler" is the title track of Peter Allen's 1972 album.
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Cover versionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including Hugh Jackman during his Broadway to Oz concert tour. Jackman, who portrayed Allen in the musical "The Boy from Oz," has often cited "Tenterfield Saddler" as his favorite Peter Allen song.
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LegacyTenterfield Saddlery, the shop where Peter Allen's grandfather worked as a saddler, is regarded as an important historic site, and was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register in 2006. It's often visited by tourists due to its connection with the song.
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Performance"Tenterfield Saddler" is often performed as part of a musical about Peter Allen's life, called "The Boy From Oz."
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Culture RelevanceThe song has become a significant part of Australia's cultural heritage. In 2001, it was selected by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) as one of the Top 30 Australian songs of all time.
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Film AppearanceThe song was also used in the 1997 film "Doing Time for Patsy Cline."
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Song's MessageDespite its catchy melody, "Tenterfield Saddler" carries melancholic undertones and is emblematic of Allen's ability to weave complex emotions into his music. It explores themes of family, heritage and finding your own path despite the weight of your past.
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