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Originally posted by Alex Blair
[B]Derek...
To refresh your memory...
Tra-la-la-la-laaaaaa!!
Rolf wrote this in 1957, inspired by Harry Belafonte's calypsos. The song was number 1 for about four weeks in Australia in 1960; this version was re-recorded in England in 1962.
Tie me kangaroo down sport,
tie me kangaroo down.
Tie me kangaroo down sport,
tie me kangaroo down.
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Of course, Rolf Harris! How could I forget! Great performer. Way back in the day my neighbours were from Oz and I remember they were great fans of Rolf. If memory serves me right, there used to be two ocean liners, the CANBERRA and the ORIANA. They were sister ships and at least one made it's maiden voyage from Vancouver. I believe they sailed to and from Oz, but don't quote me on that. I do know they sailed as far as Fiji because my Australian neighbours took that cruise. They were even kind enough to bring me back a gift from Suva. Anyway, they told me that Rolf Harris performed on board the ship. I do remember the ship sailing with great fanfare...the fireboat was out spraying great sheets of water and there were fireworks galore! A few days later, my pal John and I were beachcombing like we always did and found an unexploded rocket. Being but 6-7 years old, we promptly picked up our prize and took it home. John's dad almost had a coronary when he saw what we had.....it was a signalling rocket from the ship and although the propellant was gone the warhead (for want of a better term) was intact. We caused quite a stir! Police, news reporters, and the Harbourmaster all quizzed us about where we had found it. John and I were extremely disappointed when we couldn't keep it! It would fetch good dollars on ebay now, I bet! LOL!