Draft:The Ballad Of Camooweal
| Submission declined on 16 April 2024 by SafariScribe (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of music-related topics). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.
Where to get help
How to improve a draft
You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article. Improving your odds of a speedy review To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags. Editor resources
|  |
| "The Ballad Of Camooweal" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Slim Dusty | |
| from the album Songs from the Land I Love | |
| Released | June 1971 |
| Recorded | 1971 |
| Studio | EMI Sydney |
| Genre | Country |
| Length | 4:11 |
| Label | EMI |
| Songwriter(s) | Slim Dusty |
| Producer(s) | Eric Dunn |
"The Ballad Of Camooweal" or "Camooweal" is an Australian country music song written by Alexander Cormack and recorded by Slim Dusty. It has been covered by several other artists including Lee Kernaghan, Johnny Chester and Ed Kuepper with Felicity Urqhart and many more. And is popular as an instrumental amongst Australian Country artists.[1]
About the song
[edit]The ballad was written by Alexander Cormack during one of Slim Dusty's Australian tours in the early 70s or late 60s. Officially released in June 1971.[2] And has been performed live many times since.[3][4][5][6]
Content
[edit]Written about a Queensland town called Camooweal. The songs mentions a love lost in the town and that the teller won't be young on their return but reminisces what was there.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Song: Camooweal written by Mack Cormack, Slim Dusty | SecondHandSongs". SecondHandSongs.
- ^ "Tracks on Songs from the Land I Love - Slim Dusty (June 1971) | SecondHandSongs". SecondHandSongs.
- ^ "Camooweal (Live from Wagga Wagga,Australia/1972 / 1998 Digital Remaster)". YouTube. 18 April 2015.
- ^ "- YouTube". YouTube.
- ^ "Camooweal (Live at the Sydney Opera House 1978)". YouTube. 3 March 2022.
- ^ "Slim Dusty - Camooweal (1998 Remaster)". YouTube. 28 August 2020.
- ^ "Slim Dusty – Camooweal".