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Music Appreciation

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6. There were a few different versions of the song.

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 03:16 PM

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One verse was cancelled because it employed an unflattering term, and context, in referring to aboriginal Australians.

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"Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport" by Rolf Harris [View all] JohnnyRingo Sunday OP

Rolf harris, disgraced POS! OneBlueDotS-Carolina Sunday #1

I didn't and still don't believe it. Doodley Sunday #3

I remember this song! Guess I'm old. Diamond_Dog Sunday #2

They just don't write lyrics like that anymore surfered Sunday #4

Oh, JR... ultralite001 Sunday #5

A couple days ago it was "Life On Mars" by David Bowie. JohnnyRingo Sunday #7

There were a few different versions of the song. John1956PA Sunday #6

Rolf Harris was always a big draw when I was growing up in Vancouver. BobTheSubgenius Monday #8