John Williamson John Williamson i(A75545 works by)
Born: Established: 1945 Quambatook, Quambatook - Sea Lake - Manangatang area, North West Victoria, Victoria, ;
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon Voice of the Sea John Williamson's Voice of the Sea John Williamson , Jonathan Chong (illustrator), Andrea Innocent (illustrator), Melbourne : Puffin , 2024 27048367 2024 single work picture book children's

'From Australia's beloved icon, singer-songwriter, JOHN WILLIAMSON, who brought us the bestselling Old Man Emu and Christmas in Australia, comes a new national anthem of the sea, now a powerful picture book.

'Where did it go?
Where has it gone, your love for me?

'We love our sandy beaches, our jewel seas and reefs brimming with life.
But our precious oceans are in trouble and we all need to become part of the
voice to save them.'(Publication summary)

1 John Williamson John Williamson , 2021 single work correspondence
— Appears in: Dear Mum 2021;
1 y separately published work icon Old Man Emu John Williamson , Simon McLean (illustrator), Melbourne : Puffin , 2020 20542618 2020 single work picture book children's

'A new picture book adaptation of John Williamson's first and now legendary hit song, 'Old Man Emu’, to celebrate John’s 50th year of performing and the song’s 50th anniversary in 2020.

'This iconic Australian song tells the very funny tale of the emu and its many traits – good and bad: He can’t fly, but I’m telling you, he can run the pants off a kangaroo! The story compares the emu to lots of other Australian birds (galah, cockatoo, wedge-tail eagle, kookaburra) and of course to the kangaroo, providing wonderful opportunities for hilarious illustrations.

'It’s the song that launched John Williamson’s career way back in 1970. John performed the song on the TV talent quest of the day, ‘New Faces’ and won first place, which led him to his first recording contract with Fable Records. It still remains one of John Williamson’s most popular songs.' (Publication summary)

1 John Williamson John Williamson , 2019 single work correspondence
— Appears in: Dear Dad 2019;
1 1 y separately published work icon My Dad Snores John Williamson , Peter Carnavas (illustrator), North Sydney : Puffin , 2019 16887367 2019 single work picture book children's

'What are we going to do? 
You dad, does he snore too?

'My dad snores so much that no one else can sleep . . . until we find a really clever solution! ' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Hey True Blue John Williamson , Melbourne : Penguin , 2014 7585941 2014 single work autobiography

'The long-awaited life story of John Williamson: an Australian icon, a much-loved legend of the music industry and man of the land.

'Williamson takes us through his life, from growing up on the land in the Mallee and Moree in a family of five boys, to being the voice of Australia.

'John got a lucky break that kickstarted his music career with 'Old Man Emu', which he wrote and performed on New Faces in 1970. After huge initial success, his music career floundered for a decade until he reinvented himself by chronicling the subjects and issues that are close to his heart.

'John's songs are all about Australia – he expresses his love of our land ('Mallee Boy'), his outrage at environmental destruction ('Rip Rip Woodchip'), his pride in the Australian character and spirit ('True Blue') and captures our sense of humour ('Old Man Emu'). His life story is also all about Australia – his love of the land, the importance of family, and what it really means to be true blue. He has performed at huge public events, ranging from the Sydney Olympics, to the NRL grand finals and Steve Irwin's funeral.

'Beyond the songs, John has revealed barely anything about his private life in his forty-year career. He opens up here, talking about the tough times, the great times and what matters to him. In his distinctive Australian accent, he tells it like it is.

'This is a journey across the breadth of Australia, and beyond.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon John Williamson John Williamson , Epping : Fair Dinkum Road , 2009 Z1571658 2009 website This website contains biographical information about John Williamson together with the lyrics of his most popular songs, a discography, links to touring dates and an archive of previous news.
1 True Blue John Williamson , 2008 single work prose
— Appears in: True Blue? : On Being Australian 2008; (p. 78)
1 1 y separately published work icon John Williamson's Christmas in Australia John Williamson , Glen Singleton (illustrator), Sydney : Scholastic Australia , 1998 Z834931 1998 single work picture book children's

'It's Christmas in Australia and Dad wants that perfect Christmas family photo, but someone is always missing!' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Old Man Emu John Williamson , Rolf Harris (illustrator), Pymble : HarperCollins Australia , 1997 Z834517 1997 single work picture book children's

''Old Man Emu' was John Williamson's first song and a National No. 1 hit for five weeks in 1970. Together with hilarious illustrations by Rolf Harris and accompanied by a CD recording by John Williamson, the story of the emu who can run the pants of a kangaroo can be enjoyed again and again.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon True Blue : Stories and Songs of Australia John Williamson , Pymble : Angus and Robertson , 1995 Z1505439 1995 selected work poetry
1 4 True Blue i "Hey True Blue, don't say you've gone", John Williamson , John Williamson (composer), 1986 single work lyric/song
— Appears in: True Blue : Stories and Songs of Australia 1995; John Williamson 2009;
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