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Our Don Bradman by Len Maurice

1930

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Our Don Bradman by Len Maurice

1930

  • NFSA IDHVVQSK4J
  • TypeMusic and Sound Recordings
  • MediumAudio
  • FormMusic
  • GenresPopular music
  • Year1930

An iconic Depression-era popular song, 'Our Don Bradman' pays tribute to one of Australia's greatest cricketers, Sir Donald Bradman.

The song was recorded by radio announcer and singer Len Maurice, using his performance name Art Leonard. Written by Jack O'Hagan just in time for the broadcasting of the 1930 Ashes Test Series between England and Australia, it was an immediate hit, selling 40,000 copies of sheet music within a week.

The song was subsequently recorded by various Australian artists, including Maurie Fields, Jim Haynes and Greg Champion.

CREDITS

Performer Len Maurice Composer Jack O'Hagan

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An iconic Depression-era popular song, 'Our Don Bradman' pays tribute to one of Australia's greatest cricketers, Sir Donald Bradman.

The song was recorded by radio announcer and singer Len Maurice, using his performance name Art Leonard. Written by Jack O'Hagan just in time for the broadcasting of the 1930 Ashes Test Series between England and Australia, it was an immediate hit, selling 40,000 copies of sheet music within a week.

The song was subsequently recorded by various Australian artists, including Maurie Fields, Jim Haynes and Greg Champion.

CREDITS

Performer Len Maurice Composer Jack O'Hagan

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    Len Maurice
    Composer
    Jack O'Hagan
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