During the four years these recordings were made, Roaring Jack was involved in more than a few political campaigns. Some, like the fight to overturn the Labour Government's de-registration of the Builders Labourers Federation (BLF) and the workers' occupation of the repair yard on Cockatoo island, ended in defeat.
The Complete Works of Roaring Jack CD
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Cover notes written by Alistair Hulett:
During the four years these recordings were made, Roaring Jack was involved in more than a few political campaigns. Some, like the fight to overturn the Labour Government’s de-registration of the Builders Labourers Federation (BLF) and the workers’ occupation of the repair yard on Cockatoo island, ended in defeat.
On the other hand, the victorious campaign exposing the frame-up of Tim Anderson (CEFTA) was one of the sweetest moments in the political life of most of us on the Left in Sydney. It was great to be a part of it all, and listening again to these songs brings back a flood of memories. In particular, it reminds us all of the two band members who can’t be around to enjoy the craic with us anymore. The surviving members of Roaring Jack would like to dedicate this collection to the memory of Steve Thompson and Rod Gilchrist. Sleep on tender comrades.
Track 4 Disc 1, ‘Yuppietown’ as performed by Roaring Jack
Track 10 Disc 1, ‘The Day That the Boys Came Down’ as performed by Roaring Jack
Track 19 Disc 1, ‘Lads of the BLF’ as performed by Roaring Jack
Track 4 Disc 2, ‘Ways of a Rover’ as performed by Roaring Jack
Track Listing Disc 1 (Street Celtabillity, 1987):
- The Old Divide and Rule
- Buy Us a Drink
- Wild Rover Again
- Yuppietown
- Ballad of 1975
- Shell Shocked Crowd
Track Listing Disc 1 (The Cat Among the Pigeons, 1988):
- Uisge Beatha
- Love in the Modern Age
- Lights of Sydney Town
- The Day That the Boys Came Down
- The Lass Behind the Beertaps
- Go, Leave
- Destitution Road
- The Swaggies Have All Waltzed Matilda Away
- Moving On
- Playing for the Traffic
- The Thin Red Line
- The Cat Among the Pigeons
- Lads of the BLF
Track Listing Disc 1 (B Sides, 1988):
- Honky Tonks in Heaven
Track Listing Disc 2 (Through the Smoke of Innocence, 1989):
- Girl on a Gate
- Song of Choice
- Her Latest Affectation
- Ways of a Rover
- Lass From Yarrow
- October Wind
- Polythene Flowers
- Child’s Play
- The Bonny Wee Well
- Take Away Love
- A Stranger and a Friend
- Shot Down in Flames
Track Listing Disc 2 (B Sides, 1989):
- Just Like Cigarettes
- The Ball of Yarn
Track Listing Disc 2 (Benefit Single For the Campaign Exposing the Frame Up of Tim Anderson, CEFTA, 1990):
- Framed
- Criminal Justice
Additional information
| Weight | 150 g |
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| Dimensions | 15 × 15 × 2 cm |
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