Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport
Rolf Harris
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There's an old Australian stockman lying, dying And he gets himself up onto one elbow and he turns to his mates Who are all gathered around and he says Watch me wallabies feed, mate Watch me wallabies feed They're a dangerous breed, mate So watch me wallabies feed Altogether now! Tie me kangaroo down, sport Tie me kangaroo down Tie me kangaroo down, sport Tie me kangaroo down Keep me cockatoo cool, Curl Keep me cockatoo cool Ah, don't go acting the fool, Curl Just keep me cockatoo cool Altogether now! Tie me kangaroo down, sport Tie me kangaroo down Tie me kangaroo down, sport Tie me kangaroo down 'N' take me koala back, Jack Take me koala back He lives somewhere out on the track, Mac So take me koala back Altogether now! Tie me kangaroo down, sport Tie me kangaroo down Tie me kangaroo down, sport Tie me kangaroo down And mind me platypus duck, Bill Mind me platypus duck Ah, don't let 'im go running amok, Bill Just mind me platypus duck Altogether now! Tie me kangaroo down, sport Tie me kangaroo down Tie me kangaroo down, sport Tie me kangaroo down Play your didgeridoo, Blue Play your didgeridoo Ah, like, keep playin' 'til I shoot through, Blue Play your didgeridoo Altogether now! Tie me kangaroo down, sport Tie me kangaroo down Tie me kangaroo down, sport Tie me kangaroo down Tan me hide when I'm dead, Fred Tan me hide when I'm dead So we tanned his hide when he died, Clyde And that's it hangin' on the shed! Altogether now! Tie me kangaroo down, sport Tie me kangaroo down Tie me kangaroo down, sport Tie me kangaroo down
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Written by: ROLF HARRIS
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8 facts about this song
Origins"Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" is a song written by Australian singer Rolf Harris in 1960 during his early years as a musician.
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LyricsThe song is notable for its distinctive vernacular language, reflecting Australia's outback culture with phrases like "Sport" and "Mate."
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Musical StructureThe song is based around the use of a "wobble board," an instrument made and popularized by Harris himself, and features distinct Australian indigenous music styles.
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International Fame"Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" reached significant international success. It peaked at number 3 in the UK Singles Chart in June 1960 and at number 1 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in the same year.
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ControversyThe original version of the song included a verse referring to Aboriginal people that has since been criticized as racist and was subsequently removed by Harris for later performances and recordings.
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Usage in Popular CultureThe song has been used in numerous forms of media and pop culture references, including the opening ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
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Personal HistoryDespite the song's initial popularity and status as a cultural icon, its reputation suffered after Rolf Harris was convicted of sexual offenses in 2014. This has led some radio stations to ban the song.
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AdaptationsThe song has been covered by numerous artists and used in various adaptations, including a version by The Beatles during an early BBC session.
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