What is the poem I was only 19 about?
What is the poem I was only 19 about?
I Was Only 19 by Redgum is a highly emotive and meaningful song, that caused a great deal of debate when it was released. This song is about the hardships of the Vietnam Veterans when they fought and also when they arrived back home in Australia.
Who sings the song I was only nineteen?
Redgum
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Who wrote the poem I was only 19?
John Schumann’s
John Schumann’s song ‘I was only nineteen’ is a ‘national anthem’ to the Australian veterans who fought in Vietnam.
Is I was only 19 a protest song?
This iconic protest song written by John Schumann was released as a single in March 1983, hitting number one on the Kent Music Report Singles Chart. The song presents a soldier’s experience of war and reflects on Australia’s attitude to involvement in the Vietnam conflict.
What issue is Redgum highlighting by naming the song I was only 19?
By Callum Marshall I was Only 19, the 1983 Redgum song about a soldier’s trauma during and after the Vietnam War, was commemorated on Tuesday by the Australian War Memorial with the handover of the guitar behind it.
When was I was only 19 Redgum released?
March 1983
I was only 19 was released in March 1983 when discussion of the Vietnam War, which had so fiercely divided public opinion a decade earlier, was generally avoided in polite conversation.
What inspired Redgum to write I was only 19?
They were mostly about fond memories about funny experiences. During the mine incident Mick was wounded. He received a tiny bit of shrapnel in his back. And yes – he felt it.
What happened red gum?
Redgum also covered Australian consumer influences on surrounding nations in 1984’s “I’ve Been to Bali Too”, both hit singles were written by Schumann. Schumann left the band and pursued a solo career from 1986, Atkinson left in 1987 and Redgum finally disbanded in 1990.
Who is the lead singer of Redgum?
John Schumann
| John Schumann | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Musician singer songwriter guitarist politician |
| Years active | 1975–current |
| Labels | ABC Music Larrikin CBS Epic Columbia Sony |
| Associated acts | Redgum, John Schumann and the Vagabond Crew, Hugh McDonald |
How old is John Schumann?
68 years (May 18, 1953)
John Schumann/Age
