This song was written by Utah Phillips and made famous by Steve Young

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'Jerilderie' (Laughing Outlaw Records- 2012)

‘The feeling that pervades is one of loving dedication to songcraft… Think Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and Steve Earle, then add to that pristine production… there’s a higher authenticity and honesty here that can only enrich Australian country-folk music…’(Unpaved.com.au)

‘…it’s his relationship to the land and people in his life that shines through in these songs…this is another beautiful country folk album from a man who should be a household name…’ (Tom Burke – SLOW Magazine)

‘There is a dust on these songs which comes not from the crumbling of dirt clods between the fingers but from the earthiness of the music…. John Stewart would love what Jackson is doing. He would love the music and like the man, there is no doubt in my mind. I wish I could hand him a copy of ‘Jerilderie’ and hear what he would have thought….(Frank Gutch – AcousticMusic.com)

An album of brilliant musicianship and engaging narrative….. (Denise Hylands – 3RRR’s Twang / JB HiFi Magazine)
Bill Jackson’s ‘Jerilderie’ …’you love where you are, miss where you've been, and look forward to the next place… (Jeff Glorfeld – The Age EG)

‘Jackson’s slightly craggy voice is comfortable as a well-worn shirt as he convincingly relates tales like the Vietnam vet-themed “Bitter and Twisted” and ruminative title track’…(Bliss Bowen – Pasadena Weekly)

‘An organic oasis of songs rooted in the Australian bush…’(Dave Dawson – Country Update Magazine)

‘…the excellent lyrical content and melody lines engage you from the very first track…’ (Rob Foenander – The Melbourne Observer)

‘…an undeniably robust collection of impressive songs…’ (Andrew Watt – Rhythms Magazine’

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