Solid Rock
Goanna
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Out here nothin' changes, not in a hurry anyway You feel the endlessness with the comin' of the light o' day We're talkin' about a chosen place You wouldn't sell it in a marketplace, well Well just a minute now Standing on solid rock Standing on sacred ground Living o-on borrowed ti-i-i-ime And the winds of change are blowin' down the line Right down the line Round about the dawn o' time, When dreamin' all began A crowd o' people came Well they were looking for their promised land Were running from the heart of darkness Searching for the heart o' light Well it was their paradise But they were standin' on - solid rock Standing o-on sacred grou-ound Living o-on borrowed ti-i-i-ime And the winds of change were blowing cold that night Oh They were standin' on the shore one day, Saw the white sails in the sun Wasn't long before they felt the sting, white man, white law, white gun Don't tell me that it's justified, 'cause somewhere, someone lied Yeah well someone lied, someone lied, genocide Well someone lied, oh, ahh And now you're standing on - solid rock Standing o-on a sacred grou-ound Living o-on borrowed ti-i-i-ime And the winds of change are blowin' down the li-ine Solid rock, Standing on sacred ground Living o-on borrowed ti-i-i-ime And the winds of change are blowing down the line Solid rock, Standing o-on sacred grou-ound Living o-on borrowed ti-i-i-ime And the winds of change are blowing down the line Oh-oh-oh no, NO-O
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Written by: Shane Howard
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12 facts about this song
Origin"Solid Rock" is a song written by Shane Howard and performed by Australian band Goanna.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1982.
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Theme"Solid Rock" marked one of the first contemporary songs that openly discussed the issue of Aboriginal rights in Australia.
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InspirationShane Howard wrote it after having a 'spiritual' experience at an Aboriginal corroboree in the Northern Territory, Australia.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success and reached number 2 on the Kent Music Report singles chart in Australia.
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Album Inclusion"Solid Rock" was included in the band's debut album "Spirit of Place", which topped Australian albums chart in 1982.
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Vidoe ClipThe video clip for the song featured Aboriginal school children singing along with the song, further emphasizing its message of unity and rights.
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Notable PerformancesIn 2012, the song was performed by Shane Howard and Paul Kelly at the AFL Grand Final, again bringing attention to indigenous rights in Australia.
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RecognitionIn 2014, "Solid Rock" was added to the sounds of Australia registry in the National Film and Sound Archive, confirming its significance in the Australian music industry.
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RenditionsOver the years, the song has been covered by many artists, including the Black Arm Band, a group of indigenous Australian musicians.
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ConsequencesFollowing the song’s controversy and widespread dissemination, its success ultimately led to strained relations within the band, eventually leading to its disbandment.
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LegacyDespite this, however, the song has left a lasting legacy and has been a staple in Australian culture since its release, it has become a rally cry for indigenous Australian rights.
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