- Song for Reconciliation
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english_title = Song for reconciliation
comment = Adapted from Paul Kelly'sFrom Little Things Big Things Grow
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lyricist = The Herd
published = 2008 (New Version)
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language = English
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original_artist = Paul Kelly andKev Carmody
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The Herd song was originally composed by Paul Kelly andKev Carmody and told the story of the 1966 Gurindji Strike led by Vincent Lingiari, the new song featuringKelly ,Missy Higgins andUrthboy includes exerts fromAustralian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd 's apology to theAustralian Aboriginal population over theStolen Generation and former Prime MinisterPaul Keating Commentary
The song has been described, in various ways, as an anthem of the reconciliation movement within Australia. Former Midnight Oil frontman and current Minister for the Environment, Peter Garret, referred to the song as "an anthem for all Australians"
Historical Background
Cultural Relationships
The song has drawn considerable support from the media for directing attention towards indigenous issues and promoting "sorry" as the first step of a long road towards Indigenous equality within Australia.
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Motifs
Aboriginal Reconciliation Literature
Art
Television and Movie References
Music
From Little Things Big Things Grow
Recordings
Musical variants
Other songs with the same tune
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Notes
References
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From Little Things Big Things Grow External links
http://www.getup.org.au/campaign/MakeThisAHit&id=329
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