I am, you are, we are Australian

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Published 2010-04-22
The lyrics to 'I am Australian' were written in 1987 by Bruce Woodley of 'The Seekers' and Dobe Newton of 'The Bushwackers' and set to music composed by Bruce Woodley.

The Seekers were a group of musicians from Melbourne, Australia who came together in 1962. The recording was made during a Melbourne performance during their 25 Year Silver Jubilee Reunion Celebration tour in 1993.
Lead vocals: Bruce Woodley (guitar) & Judith Durham
Other vocals: Athol Guy (double bass) & Keith Potger (twelve string guitar)

All Comments (21)
  • @BLINKD69
    Should be our national anthem. Has every significant aspect of Australian history. Incredible song. 
  • I’m a first gen Aussie. My parents were born in Lebanon. Whenever I sing along with this song, I break down. We are so lucky to call this place home
  • @tobbiek
    I came to Australia 20 years ago as a Chinese international student, I graduated from university, build my career, married, and have my child. I am very grateful for what Australia gives and I am very proud to be an Australian.
  • @geoguru32
    My family came to Australia 132 years ago. I am proud to be an Australian.
  • @rjayg6575
    im aboriginal and a proud Australian from Alice Springs, I am happy that we are all Australian. 🖤💛❤🇦🇺 (gives me goosebumps everytime)
  • I was born in England and came here as a ten pound pomme with my Mum and Dad when I was 5. I am now 70 and have experienced floods, droughts, heat, flies and bushfires. I have seen Australia grow, and have seen her people struggle to eek out a living, while never giving up. I have seen her young men go off to war too many times. But this song to be epitomizes everything that is Australian. I am proud to call myself an Australian.
  • I migrated in 1988. My tribe has increased with 2 Australian born daughters and 3 grandchildren. 🇦🇺🇵🇭 proud Filipino Australian ❤️ 💙 💖
  • @abuzarov
    I came to live in Australia in 2011. And I one thing that I want to say is that I'm grateful to Australia for accepting me. Really great people here. They are the most sincere and open people in the world. Not the most soft-speaking and a bit rough around the edges at times, but definitely genuine, straight and hard working ones, they are. I'm proud to call myself an Aussie.
  • @CJMusicNZ
    This song makes me proud to be an Australian.
  • I am an Indigenous Australian from New South Wales I love this...should be our National Anthem 🖤💛❤🇦🇺
  • @sekibananasxx
    I'm Samoan but I have been in Australia my entire life, proud Aussie through and through. Blessed to call Australia my home ❤
  • I was born in Chile but have being here for 46 years and I love this country, so proud to call myself AUSTRALIAN. 😘❤️🇦🇺👵🏻
  • @user-ic8wj1be3z
    I'm Japanese, but I learned this song when I was high school studet. I love this song! I always get energy from this song!! Thank you!!
  • @rickyd.989
    I have watched videos of Americans reacting to all things Australian. When I watch them react to this unbelievable song, they admit to having a lump in their throat and on the verge of tears. If you are not moved by this song, you are not human.
  • This should unequivocally be Australia's National Anthem, I saw The Seekers at their final concert and yes unlike John Farnham it really was their final concert and when they played this the audience went absolutely crazy with pride and joy of being proud Australians.
  • Today I have become a full-fledged Australian. I am and forever will be grateful to this beautiful country.