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Waltzing Matilda - Peter Dawson

1938

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Waltzing Matilda - Peter Dawson

1938

  • NFSA IDJ2MZ3KWK
  • TypeMusic and Sound Recordings
  • MediumAudio
  • FormMusic
  • Duration6 mins, 28 secs
  • GenresClassical music, Folk music
  • Year1938

It wasn’t until Peter Dawson’s version in 1938, based on the arrangement by British musical examiner Thomas Wood, that Waltzing Matilda became a hit. Other versions came thick and fast after this one.

It wasn’t until Peter Dawson’s version in 1938, based on the arrangement by British musical examiner Thomas Wood, that Waltzing Matilda became a hit. Other versions came thick and fast after this one.

  • Performer
    Peter Dawson
    Production company
    HMV B8771
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