Folk legend Eric Bogle is opening up and talks about his life, his thoughts about death, friendship and love and why having a deeper message for writing songs is so much more important than money and fame. It's a rare opportunity to share a conversation with one of the best and most prolific songwriters of the last several decades. His songs have become Australian classics – like The Band Played Waltzing Matilda or No Man's Land. And as a very special treat – you'll hear the world premiere of his latest song … finished on the way to this event.A Heartland Conversation presented at the Blue Mountains Music Festival. March 17, 2024Original broadcast on April 15, 2024SpeakersEric BogleScottish-born Australian folk singer-songwriterGregg Borschmann (host)Writer, radio producer and oral historian for the National Library of Australia
Folk legend Eric Bogle is opening up and talks about his life, his thoughts about death, friendship and love and why having a deeper message for writing songs is so much more important than money and fame. It's a rare opportunity to share a conversation with one of the best and most prolific songwriters of the last several decades. His songs have become Australian classics – like The Band Played Waltzing Matilda or No Man's Land. And as a very special treat – you'll hear the world premiere of his latest song … finished on the way to this event. A Heartland Conversation presented at the Blue Mountains Music Festival. March 17, 2024 Original broadcast on April 15, 2024 Speakers Eric Bogle Scottish-born Australian folk singer-songwriter Gregg Borschmann (host) Writer, radio producer and oral historian for the National Library of Australia