A simply beautifully written & preformed song ... I am a bit of an old fart but this song gets to me. Every time I travel though Tenterfield I look out for the Saddler's shop ..makes one think.
His song was so sad and so beautiful. I was lucky enough to see him twice. Radio City Music Hall, where he gave the high kicking Rockettes a run for their money. Also at Carnegie Hall. After that concert my girlfriend and I went to the Russian Tea Room. Peter was there and I went over and shook his hand. I simply said, “Thank you. Thank you so much.” He smiled at me and said, “That's so kind of you to say that. I hope you enjoyed the show”. I said it was even better than when you danced with the Rockettes. He really laughed and said, “I really gave them some competition.” I replied, “You were so far ahead of them it wasn't even funny.” He laughed again and said, “I really appreciate your stopping by.” I said “I will remember this as long as I live.” He smiled. I smiled. And though it's been 40+ years since then, I remember every word and feeling.
A GREAT thing just happened to me as I listened to this recording.........it is the ABSOLUTE PERFECT version that I listened to as a teenager in the 1970s.....listening to this concert which must have been broadcast for Australian listeners.....I have not been able to figure out which concert I may have listened to at that time, on that day. As all typical people back then, I had a cassette tape recorder with the old ribbon tapes. I recorded each song as it was played, including ALL the conversation, jokes and patter that Peter Allen gleamingly gave so generously to his audience. I listened to that tape for a thousand times. His patter was unbelievable. So open, humorous and innocently, blatantly, radiantly bold. I could just imagine him as a boy, he would have been the same. So I guess that as an adult he kept his inner child visible for all of us to love. I know that he received terrible discrimination as a young boy for his difference and his unique talents and style. I can only feel so proud that the world came to honour his unique differences and what he shared with us for such a short time. We must respect difference because it's the difference that makes the special and the unique, the bold and the amazing.
So true, and Beautifully put!🥰 He was SUCH an INCREDIBLE Talent! Witty, Quick, and a little cheeky and naughty!🥰 Wish I had have been old enough to see him live before we lost him!😨 Went to Boy From Oz though, and loved it! Todd McKinney was Perfect and Brilliant in it!❤ Brought Peter back to the Stage!🥰👍
At the time he was active I didn’t pay too much notice but after living in the New England area twice over 2 decades and visiting Tenterfield I lament that I never went to see him. A legend in the true sense of the word that I hope won’t slip through the cracks of musical and cultural history.
I was 13 and my brother and sister worked at the regent theatre Sydney . I went 4 times to see him and each time it was emotional and a thrill . He was a fantastic entertainer. My biggest memory as I sat and wait for my brother and sister ,I’d see him head out long after the crowd had gone. He had a bandanna on his head and I remember having goose bumps but to shy to ask for an autograph , the world lost and incredible human being . I also got to see Liza as well and so man6 more entertainers. I was a lucky young girl , love you Peter ❤
Peter Allen an icon would fit in so well even today made it to the top of Hollywood royalty marries Judy garlands daughter, lived next door to the Kennedy's in Hyannis Port and was gay. What a personality and amazing person he was. I hope generations take a look at his life remember him as an Australian always. 'song I still call Australia home's that's him ❤🏆👍🇦🇺
Fantastic composer, musician and performer. Definitely gone too soon. Tim Freedman said in a documentary about Australian music that, despite the time and place of his birth and upbringing, he made it through on talent and force of personality.
Peter Allen always makes me cry and he is not even living. The crying is with such wonderful joy. What a unique perfect talent who left us way too young. Nonetheless he left us with gold. As always thanks to youtube for making this all possible. This presentation is the definition of quality!
I have listened to this song many times as i drive along country roads. It just makes the trip go by much more nicely. The guy was so talented. Thanks for the music. 😊
He sing this in the year I was born. I think this song is one of the saddest and beautiful songs ive ever heard, thank you Peter for the music that formed my childhood.
If Peter Allen can turn the tragic death of his dad into a beautiful song, I think we can all find something good to do with our trauma. Corny, I know, but I believe it.
Years ago I took the New England Highway on a trip because of this song. Seeing the town and remembering Peter Allen at his finest puts the story in perspective. Thanks for posting this.
Wow I feel I have just stepped into a Time Machine and it's taken me back to 1972. When I listen to this song it makes me cry because it reminds me of a time in my life that was less stressful. I miss you Peter Allen you were taken to soon. RIP.
The late George woolnough Worked on High Street And lived on Manners 52 years he sat on his veranda And made his saddles And if you had questions About sheep or flowers or dogs You just ask the saddler He lived without sin They're building a library for him. Time is a traveller Tenterfield saddler turn your head Ride again Jackaroo Think I see kangaroo up ahead The son of George woolnough Went off and got married And had a war baby But something was wrong And it's easier to drink then go crazy And if there were questions about why The end was so sad Well George had no answers about why a son Ever has need of a gun. Time is a traveller Tenterfield saddler turn your head Ride again Jackaroo Think i see kangaroo up ahead The grandson of George Has been all around the world And lives no special place Changed his last name And he married a girl with an interesting face He'd almost forgotten them both Because in this life that he leads There's nowhere for George And his library Or the son with his gun To belong … except in this song. Time is a traveller Tenterfield saddler turn your head Ride again Jackaroo Think I see kangaroo up ahead Time is a medler Tenterfield saddler make your bed Fly away cookatoo Down on the ground emu up ahead Time is a tale teller Tenterfield saddler turn your head Ride again Jackaroo Think I see kangaroo up ahead
[Three generations of "Allens":-Grandfather, George Walnow ;Father,???noname;Son,Peter] The late George Walnow worked on High Street, lived on Manon; For fifty-two years he sat on his verandah, making saddles;and if u had questions about sheep or flowers or dogs, you'd just ask the saddler, he lived without sin They're building a library for him. Chorus:) Time is a traveller TENTERFIELD SADDLER, turn your head;Ride again jackaroo, think i see kangaroos up ahead. V2. Son of George Walnow went off and got married and had a war baby;But something was wrong, & it's easier to drink than go crazy. And if there were questions about why the end was so sad, George had no answers 'bout why his son would ever have need of a gun. Chorus. Grandson of George has been all round the world and lives no special place;He changed his last name (Allen) ... And he married a girl with an interesting face (Liza Minelli) . He'd almost forgotten them both; Because in this life that he lives; There's nowhere George and his library or the son with a gun To belong, except in this song. Chorus. Time is a meddler. .. Make your bed. fly away cockatoo, think i see emu up ahead
Down on the ground emu up ahead. Time is a tale-teller, Tenterfield saddler turn your head. ( Tenterfield is a town on the northern highlands of New South Wales in the New England region of that state;Australia). -
