Bundaberg has inspired many a song from comedy to metal
Some are funny, some are sweet, some are metal. Here are six songs penned about Bundy.
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Bundaberg has inspired many things over the years and songs are no exception. Here’s a selection of six songs to add to your collection.
1. Bundaberg! Bundaberg! Bundaberg! by The Guy Who Sings Songs About Cities and Towns
This track starts off with some deep and moody beats, but quickly gets lighthearted and rocky to lyrics like “Bundaberg! Bundaberg! Bundaberg! Bunda-Bunda-Bunda-Bunda-Bundaberg! What a nice city in Queensland, Australia. Oh yeah! Bundaberg!”
The “guy”, also known as Matt Farley, then sings about the CBD and the friendly faces in town.
The track is available on Spotify.
2. Bundaberg Rum by the Wayfarers
If ever there was a folky song to talk about our most famous tipple then this is it.
“Bundaberg Rum, overproof rum, will tan your inside and grow hair on your bum”... while we not quite sure these claims are scientific fact, they’re pretty funny in song.
The track is available on Spotify.
3. Bundaberg Rum & Coke by Kodey Brims
This is a beautiful song with beautiful vocals, talking about life growing up on sugar farms in the Wide Bay.
Kodey’s vocals are sweet and whimsical as she sings about the nostalgic feeling of a Bundaberg Rum and Coke.
“I’ve travelled many places, it’s all I find, the whiskey can’t replace it, the bottle of wine can’t go and fill my soul like a Bundaberg Rum and Coke” Kodey sings.
Song available on multiple platforms including Spotify and Youtube.
4. Bundaberg, by Stepson
Brisbane band stepson adds a screamo element to tracks about Bundy.
With hardcore sounds reminiscent of the early 2000s, Stepson produces a strong and powerful tune.
The track was released in 2014.
Song available on multiple platforms including Youtube and Spotify.
5. Bundy Drivers Licence, by Oldefellah
We reported on this track back in 2014, but it's always good for a giggle.
Oldefellah makes light of the infamous tropes about poor driving in the region with lines like “Got a Bundy driver’s licence, can’t remember where or when, took a one-hour driving lesson from my great-great Aunty Gwen.
“And I'm easily distracted by the things inside my car.
“I drive, I text, I read a map and use my minibar.”
Pure comedic genius. Listen here.
6. Sounds of Then (This is Australia), by GANGgajang
By far the most famous song on the list, Sounds of Then was penned by Mark Callaghan on the back patio of his Kalkie home.
So while the song doesn't mention Bundaberg, it’s pretty much as local as you can get with tales of cane fields and lightning.
It went on to become one of Australia's most well known pop anthems.
Available on most platforms.
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