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The last surviving man who landed on the first day of the Gallipoli campaign died on Wednesday December 11 1997 - aged 101

Albert Edward (Ted) Matthews
Memories of an ANZAC Legend

Ted Matthews, the last of the original ANZACs, has died 82 years after he landed at Gallipoli and helped forge the greatest Australian legend. He was 101 years old. His death removes the last living link with the most defining moment in Australian history and the last memories of the act that began the entire tradition of ANZAC. Mr Matthews was the last survivor of the men who went ashore in the first Gallipoli landing at dawn on April 25, 1915.

Born in Leichardt in New South Wales, Australia. Ted Matthews was one of six children. A carpenter when war broke out, he had been in the Army cadets and knew how to handle a rifle. He joined the Signals Corp because he was fluent with Morse Code. Ted turned 19 on Gallipoli.

Ted was among the last men evacuated from Gallipoli on the morning of December 20, 1915 and, as he had landed in the first wave almost eight months earlier, he was a witness to the madness that was Gallipoli. He used to say he had never fired a shot at Gallipoli but, in recent years, he recalled firing off one bullet at a fleeing Turk. "I hope I missed the poor bugger," he said.

He thought the idea of the invasion was good. "if we had got through to Russia, we would have shortened the war. But they (the British) mucked it up. The planning was poor." His mind remained sharp towards the end. He recalled accurately how Winston Churchill had refused in 1911 to agree to a Turkish request for an alliance and had confiscated two Turkish ships. Germany replaced the ships and the Turks embraced the Germans.

After Gallipoli, where he was nearly one of the first casualties - having been hit in the chest by Turkish shrapnel when landing (the shrapnel was stopped by a note book in his pocket - a present from his mother) - Ted Matthews went on to fight in France and Belgium and at Villers-Bretonneux, where the Australians beat back the Germans and helped bring the war to a close.

Ted Matthews didn't much like talking about the war. Yet he did, as if talking about it, he could still serve his country and his mates who died. So when this old Australian was asked every ANZAC and Rememberance Day what he thought about war, he put aside his disgust for the subject and did what he thought was his duty.

He spoke about the folly of war, of why Australians and others had marched too quickly to it, and why it should be avoided at all costs. "The whole point of ANZAC Day has been lost," he said on the eve of last ANZAC Day. "It's not for old diggers to remember, it's for survivors to warn the young about the dangers of romanticising war."

The people of Australia honoured the contributions Ted Matthews made to his country by giving him a State Funeral with full military honours.

Good morning, WA2K listeners and contributors.

Dear dj. I do hope that you are feeling better, and that was an inspiring news item, Canada. A most amazing man was Albert Edward Matthews. Thank you for that memory.

edgar, I really think vocalists and performers are subject to the whims of the listening audience as, perhaps, was Kay.

Well, it looks as though it is going to be a lovely day here, so the sun rising, along with a cup of old fashioned coffee, will make this Saturday a good one.

Well, folks. I did a search to find some jazz tunes by Kay Starr and was amazed to find that Lester Young (Prez) was saluted her as the only white woman who could sing the blues. Love it! It seems that Edith Piaff admired her as well, so here is a real swinger by Kay:


Them There Eyes.

Maceo Pinkard / William Tracey / Doris Tauber

I fell in love with you first time I looked into
Them there eyes
You've got a certain lil' cute way of flirtin' with
Them there eyes
They make me feel happy
They make me feel blue
No stallin'
I'm fallin'
Going in a big way for sweet little you
My heart is jumpin'
Sure started somethin with
Them there eyes
You'de better watch them if you're wise
They sparkle
They bubble
They're gonna get you in a whole lot of trouble
You're overworkin' them
There's danger lurkin' in
Them there eyes

Maybe you think I'm just flirtin'
Maybe you think I'm all lies
Just because I get romantic when I gaze in
Them there eyes

here's a nice positive song to start the day

Out of the tree of life I just picked me a plum
You came along and everything's startin' to hum
Still, it's a real good bet, the best is yet to come

Best is yet to come and babe, won't that be fine?
You think you've seen the sun, but you ain't seen it shine

a-Wait till the warm-up's underway
Wait till our lips have met
And wait till you see that sunshine day
You ain't seen nothin' yet

The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
Best is yet to come, come the day you're mine

Come the day you're mine
I'm gonna teach you to fly
We've only tasted the wine
We're gonna drain the cup dry

Wait till your charms are right for these arms to surround
You think you've flown before, but baby, you ain't left the ground

a-Wait till you're locked in my embrace
Wait till I draw you near
a-Wait till you see that sunshine place
Ain't nothin' like it here

The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
The best is yet to come, come the day you're mine

Come the day you're mine
And you're gonna be mine

Hey, Mr. Turtle. Great song, buddy. I do believe The Chairman of the Board did that one.<smile>Thanks, m.d.

Incidentally, Yit and all. I just recalled having read Melville's Typee when I was just a kid. I read that entire book just to see if the protagonist was really living among cannibals. Struggled through to the very end with no resolution and I was furious. Little did I know that Omoo was a sequel that explained all.

Eric Bogle who wrote "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" is currently touring Ireland, Northern England and Scotland.
tour dates and venues

Hey, dadpad. Nice to see you in our little studio. Thanks for that info, because there are those among us that travel quite a bit.

Stick around, buddy, and play or request a song.

no better no worse

i was especially moved by this sentiment

He spoke about the folly of war, of why Australians and others had marched too quickly to it, and why it should be avoided at all costs. "The whole point of ANZAC Day has been lost," he said on the eve of last ANZAC Day. "It's not for old diggers to remember, it's for survivors to warn the young about the dangers of romanticising war."

Good morning on this fine bright day. Do you know that…


I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
As recorded by the Hillside Singers

I'd like to build the world a home
And furnish it with love
Grow apple trees and honey bees
And snow white turtle doves
I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony
I'd like to hold it in my arms
And keep it company.

I'd like to see the world for once
All standing hand in hand
And hear them echo through the hills
For peace throughout the land
(I'd like to teach the world to sing)
Like the world to sing today
(In perfect harmony)
A song of peace that echoes on
And never goes away.

I am especially moved as well, dj. All too often, it's the one's who lead us into battle that sit back and watch.

I always think of this poem when I think of war:

Randall Jarrell
The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner

From my mother's sleep I fell into the State,
And I hunched in its belly till my wet fur froze.
Six miles from earth, loosed from its dream of life,
I woke to black flak and the nightmare fighters.
When I died they washed me out of the turret with a hose.

I especially feel that first line, listeners. What a metaphor and an allusion.

Oops, missed your harmony song, Try. Must have brunch now, buddy. Back later.

Yes, folks, we would all like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony. Unfortunately, there are those on our planet who seem to have a tin ear.

Inspired once again by our satt:

Qkumba Zoo - The Child Inside Lyrics

Who's that calling ?who's that who can show the
way ?the child inside, its the child who lives still in
your eyes ne ho ne ye he hiyo, ne ho ne yehe hane ho
ne ye he hiyo, neho neho nehe hehewho's that
dying,trying for a space in the cage you call your life who's that crying crying out just what it is
you've thrown away it's the. . .the child inside, its the child who lives still in your
eyes ne ho ne ye he hiyo, ne ho ne yehe hane ho
ne ye he hiyo, neho neho nehe hehe who's that
dancing laughing crying living every day by day by day by
day it's the. . .the child inside,
its the child who lives still in your eyes ne ho ne
ye he hiyo, ne ho ne yehe hane ho ne ye he hiyo, neho neho
nehe hehesecret of the sun is in your eyes take
the power from your dreams and fly children know it's
magick that makes the world go round

And, the surprising part is that group is from South Africa.

Good day to all. Lots of notables born today.

Happy 72nd to Louise Fletcher; 67th to Terence Stamp and 69th to Danny Glover.

Well, there's our Raggedy with three famous folks. Thanks, PA. I think we know every one of those celebs. (can't quite recall Terence's movies, however)

Hmmm. BioBob and Francis must have done karaoke last evening and partaken of too much champagne.

Anyway, folks, here's a song from Dylan and it may have been inspired by Lethal Weapon four:

KNOCKING ON HEAVEN'S DOOR
(Dylan)
Bob Dylan


Mama, take this badge up from me
I can't use it any more
It's getting dark, too dark to see
Feels like I'm knocking on heaven's door

Knock, knock, knocking on heaven's door
Knock, knock, knocking on heaven's door
Knock, knock, knocking on heaven's door
Knock, knock, knocking on heaven's door

Mama, wipe the blood from my face
I'm sick and tired of the war
Got that old black feeling and it's out to trace
Feels like I'm knocking on heaven's door

Knock, knock, knocking on heaven's door ...

Mama, put my guns in the ground
I can't shoot them any more
Heaven's old black train is a-pullin' on down
Feels like I'm knocking on heaven's door

Knock, knock, knocking on heaven's door ...

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ...

Mama, take this badge up from me.

Our edgar would probably know for sure.

Goodmorning Miss Letty and WA2K listeners.
I would like to retire to bed with this lovely song on my lips. Dedicated to all my friends in college, whom I am going to meet up with this Monday and also to my school friends, whom I have left behind. A poignant, yet brilliant memory.


Anytime you need a friend by Mariah Carey.
If you're lonely
And need a friend
And troubles seem like
They never end,
Just remember to keep the Faith,
And Love will be there to Light the Way

Anytime you need a friend,
I will be here.
You'll never be alone again,
So don't you fear.
Even if you're miles away,
I'm by your side.
So don't you ever be lonely.
Love will make it alright.


When the shadows are closing in
And your Spirit deminishing,
Just remember you're not alone,
And Love will be there
To Guide you Home.


(Chorus)

If you just believe in me,
I will Love you endlessly.
Take my hand.
Take me into your Heart.
I'll be there forever, baby.
I won't let go.
I'll never let go.

Anytime you need a friend,
I will be here.
You'll never be alone again,
So don't you fear.
Even if your miles away,
I'm by your side.
So don't you ever be lonely.
It's alright.
It's alright.


HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY IN ADVANCE EVERYBODY

For all those times you stood by me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
For all the wrong that you made right
For every dream you made come true
For all the love I found in you
I'll be forever thankful baby
You're the one who held me up
Never let me fall
You're the one who saw me through through it all


You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me


You gave me wings and made me fly
You touched my hand I could touch the sky
I lost my faith, you gave it back to me
You said no star was out of reach
You stood by me and I stood tall
I had your love I had it all
I'm grateful for each day you gave me
Maybe I don't know that much
But I know this much is true
I was blessed because I was loved by you


You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me


You were always there for me
The tender wind that carried me
A light in the dark shining your love into my life
You've been my inspiration
Through the lies you were the truth
My world is a better place because of you

Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion


You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me


I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

Couldn't help posting another one. Such a heart-warming song.

Well, Thank you, Miss India. That was a lovely song my Miss Carey. (hmmm. that didn't sound quite right.)

Let's respond with J.T., shall we?

When you're down and troubled
and you need a helping hand
and nothing, whoa nothing is going right.
Close your eyes and think of me
and soon I will be there
to brighten up even your darkest nights.

You just call out my name,
and you know wherever I am
I'll come running, oh yeah baby
to see you again.
Winter, spring, summer, or fall,
all you got to do is call
and I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah.
You've got a friend.

If the sky above you
should turn dark and full of clouds
and that old north wind should begin to blow
Keep your head together and call my name out loud now
and soon I'll be knocking upon your door.
You just call out my name and you know where ever I am
I'll come running to see you again.
Winter, spring, summer or fall
all you got to do is call
and I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Hey, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend?
People can be so cold.
They'll hurt you and desert you.
Well they'll take your soul if you let them.
Oh yeah, but don't you let them.

You just call out my name and you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again.
Oh babe, don't you know that,
Winter spring summer or fall,
Hey now, all you've got to do is call.
Lord, I'll be there, yes I will.
You've got a friend.
You've got a friend.
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend.
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend.
You've got a friend.

Another one to compensate for my mistake.


(What a ground to post another one! )


Count On Me by Whitney Houston

Count on me through thick and thin
A friendship that will never end
When you are weak
I will be strong
Helping you to carry on
Call on me, I will be there
Don't be afraid
Please believe me when I say
Count on...


I can see it's hurting you
I can feel your pain
It's hard to see the sunshine through the rain
I know sometimes it seems as if
It's never gonna end
But you'll get through it
Just don't give in cuz you can


Chorus:

Count on me (mm) through thick and thin
A friendship that will never end (ah)
When you are weak
I will be strong
Helping you to carry on
Call on me, I will be there
Don't be afraid
Please believe me when I say
Count on...
You can count on me
Oh yes you can (ah)


Oo, I know sometimes it seems as if
We're standing all alone
But we'll get through it
Cuz love won't let us fall


Chorus:

Count on me (count on me, i'll be there) through thick and thin
A friendship that will never end
When you are weak
I will be strong (I'll be strong)
Helping you to carry on (yes, you know)
Call on me, I will be there
Don't be afraid
Please believe me when I say
Count on...
Count on...


There's a place inside all of us
Where our faith in love begins
You should reach to find the truth in love
The answers' there within, oh
I know that life can make you feel
It's much harder than it really is
But we'll get through it (we'll get through it)
(Just) Just (don't) don't give in (oh)


Chorus:

Count on me (count on me) through thick and thin
A friendship that will never end (it'll never end)
When you are weak (you)
I will be strong (I will be strong)
Helping you to carry on
Call on me, I will be there
Don't be afraid (don't be afraid now)
Please believe me when I say
Count on
Count on
Count on
Count on
Count on
Count on me
Oh yes you can
I know I can
Yes you can
Well
So glad I can, count on me

My, my. Our spidergal is on a roll today, listeners. You didn't make the mistake, honey. I did.

How about one by the staff of life:



Artist: Bread

Friends and lovers

Saying goodbye to each other
Their way
Your way
Gathered in garden and parting in doorways
And it's over
Anyway that's what the papers said.
And I wonder
What was going on inside your head
You were there
You were there
I'd like to ask
Did anybody touch you?
Come and go it went so fast
Did anybody touch you?
Friends and lovers
Turning away from the others
Your way
Their way
Closing their doors and then climbing their
Stairways
And it's over
Anyway that's what the people say and I wonder
Does it really have to be this way
You were there
You were there I'd like to ask
Did anybody touch you.
Come and go it went so fast
Did anybody touch you.
Come and go it went so fast
Did anybody touch you?
Or did you stand alone until the darkness came
Just one more room where everybody knew
Your name.
Friends and lovers
Ever apart from others
Endless hallways
Just say goodbye and it's over for always
And it's over
Didn't you believe me when I said and I wonder
What was going on inside your head
You were there
You were there I'd like to ask
Did anybody touch you?
Come and go it went so fast
Did anybody touch you?

er, it's 98 in the shade, and i just washed my car in the sun.

it's martha reeve & the vandellas time

Whenever I'm with him
Something inside
Starts to burnin'
And I'm filled with desire

Could it be the devil in me
Or is this the way love's supposed to be

Just like a heatwave
Burning in my heart
Can't keep from cryin'
It's tearing me apart

Whenever he calls my name
So slow, sweet and plain
I feel, yeah, yeah, well I feel that burning flame

Has my blood pressure got a hold on me
Or is this the way love's supposed to be

Just like a heatwave
Burning in my heart
Can't keep from cryin'
It's tearing me apart

Sometimes I stare in space
Tears all over my face
I can't explain it, don't understand it
I 'ain't never felt like this before

But that doesn't mean it has me amazed
I don't know what to do, my head's in a haze

Just like a heatwave
Burning in my heart
Can't keep from cryin'
It's tearing me apart

Don't pass up this chance
This time it's a true romance

Heatwave