The Responsibility of Songwriting: Emotion vs Accuracy

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 BogleScottish-born Australian folk singer-songwriter

Gregg Borschmann (host)Writer, radio producer and oral historian for the National Library of Australia