"Compulsory Hero" Normie Rowe 

Thanks Normie for your service, voice and respect. Cheers cobber.

This song had me in tears. Thanks Normie. You're a hero and Australia should be so proud of you. You can see the pain in your face and i'm sure it's the same pain felt by anyone who went to war, my Dad included. I wish I could turn back time and instead of me thinking he didn't care for us or that his drinking was the cause I would have been more understanding. I would have given him more hugs and kisses when he went quiet for days at a time. If I could turn back the clock I wouldn't change him at all.....I'd change ME and how I dealt with it. PTSD eh? Who knew back then? Anyway, Thanks again.

Respect. Normie. Thank you for your service.

WOW. Hats of to you Normie. Sung from the heart from a guy who’s been there and got the scars to prove it.

From our family to yours. Thank you for your service. Loved the song.

Normie, you have always been a legend to us mere mortal Aussies, and now you have stepped it up to a whole new level. I thought the original had feeling, but then you step up, having lived through this very story, and you can hear every bullet, every guerrilla, every mine, every insult from home, every spit in the face, every cry of a lost mate, every tear of your own. Thank you, and respect. I only see you and other Nam veterans as heroes. To me, there is no politics. You were made to do a job, you did it, you got thrown in a corner when you came home, and you were all made to feel like you were responsible for some pencil pusher’s decisions. To me, you are a veteran, and will always have my total respect.

Normie...... thank you...... for everything.....Australia owes you a debt that it can never repay.......

Thank you to all the Nashos. My brother and two of his mates got called up, my brother didn’t pass the medical but his two mates did. They were both killed in action. When all the men came back from Vietnam they were basically ignored with no thanks for their service. So this song really hits me in the heart

My late dad fought in the Greek civil war in the early 50s . He never wanted to talk about it. I was too young to comprehend exactly what he would have gone through when I’d ask him questions about it … he’d have so much sadness in his eyes and would simply answer “ pray you never experience war … “ Great work Normie you’ve touched a nerve 🙏🏻 Peace and love to you 🙏🏻❤️

Wow Norrie that was amazing - still a great voice - I remember when you were called up 💕

A proud Aussie and no bitterness for injustice well done normie

Love you Normie. You did all of Australia proud. Your voice is still fantastic ❤

Excellent thank you for your service and music

Good on you Normie. You’re a legend along with my dad and my uncle who both served as well ‘67-‘69. Thank you for your service. ❤️❤️❤️

Best version ever, thanks for your service to our country mate,

Why on earth does this not get more - if any - radio play?

Classic song, and Normie has done it justice. Deserves mainstream radio airplay. :)

From one veteran to another, thank you mate. You've done more of our moral, than any Govt, or flag waving ceremony run by politicians. Keep up the good work and see you at the Royal Commission when you get a chance.

Magnificent, Normie Rowe. I'm very happy that you made it home! !! 💟

I saw you on TV this morning and the comments you made about your life.....it made me feel proud to know that Australians like you exist....not just Australia but in the world. No bitterness.....just trying to live your life in a positive way and understanding mate ship in its truest form.

We met a number of years ago at a Vietnam Veterans concert here in Adelaide. Respect mate. Beautiful song.

And thank you for your service Normie, and thank you for the song

A HERO and an Aussie treasure!!!!!!

You’re a true hero and legend, Normie. God bless, mate.

Omg 😭, Normie, sung with such emotion, grit and from raw experience ❤. Brilliant Brilliant 👏 👏👌👌

Always love you Smiley.

You did this song justice digger you’ve been there you can tell we’ll done digger welcome back Much love and respect

First time I really listened to those lyrics, thanks Normie.

you have always been and still are one of my fave Aussies ever. On ya bloke

I love it, Normie still has a pretty damn good voice. The song is quite lovely.

Wonderful Normie, I know just what Vietnam did too you guys first hand. You are a Hero for the work you've done since you come home, only those who've had a loved one return from their tour in Vietnam can really know how it stuffed up you all were.🎼♥️🇦🇺

Thank you Normie you have always been the voice of the veteran and solider a voice much needed for the sacrifice of all our soldiers who have no voice.

Wow! So powerful! We haven't forgotten, Normie.

Great song performed by an Aussie legend, magnificent Normy 👍

You've still got it Normie .... Love this

Wow, just WOW!! Great job, Normie! Sensational rendition of this 1927 classic. Blew me away!

Love Normie- such a beautiful man- so talented! Thankyou for fighting for us all! we love you!!

Absolute powerful song well done normie

Normie still has the voice, and as a Vietnam Veteran who volunteered I love the message. No one should be forced to go to war.

Well done Normie, whatever you did you did it well and with pride and you are still doing it well.

Powerful song & video! Great work Normie, Philip 10 outa 10 x DJB

you nailed it Normie

Normie has still got a great voice! My respect & thanks to all veterans. My dad was also a Vietnam Veteran, who lost his dad in World War II, as a POW. I proudly march with their medals on Anzac Day to honour them.

Great stuff Normie and you don't look a day older.

Wow!

Well done Normie, from an 11th Intaker 5RAR "69

Respect..

Well Done Normie, I can see its from your heart mate, Regards from the past, Speedie S.

so so very good Normie, well done

What a fantastic version of this song and hats off to all of the brave men and women who sacrificed so much so we can live the great lives we live today. The lyrics to this song are amazing and makes me realise how lucky we are now.

Gary Frost wrote this song about Normie Rowe’s life. It was written about him and years later Normie performed it here.

My God. I am at a loss..

Good job Normi....Resolute

well sung

Lovies it! Lovies all who fights an dies for our freedom!

Mate, fantastic cover of the 1927 song. If Johnny Cash can do justice to Hurt, then why not you go for Gold. The Camera never lies, and to sustain the Hero note at your age, Go u Good thing, Go u legend 🤘

On apar with Eric bogle and johnny the schu

Got the Professor off Futurama vibes

yah...for them yanks the diggers shaid. kkkkkkkkkk soom mowers do avem kkkkkkkkk

Congrats normie you have certainly lost it