A quick preview of the musical "Jacka V.C. Legend of Gallipoli" about the first Australian to win the Victoria Cross in the Great War. Featured songs:
"Into The Guts And Twist" sung by Cpt Albert Jacka, 
"Hot Night In Cairo" sung by Private "Sailor" Day, 
"What Might Have Been" sung by Lt. Harold Wanliss and Jean Campbell
and "Glorious Retreat" sung by Jacka, Ted Rule and the men of the 14th Batallion
(All voices provided by William James Smith)

Jacka V.C. Musical Snaphot

This snippet of songs from "Jacka V.C. Legend of Gallipoli" shows Jacka's troublesome relationships with authority and some of his peers. Jacka's ambition is frustrated by Posh officer Colonel Dare  promoting Lt. Harold Wanliss ahead of him. We then hear the gallant Wanliss give his perpective before leading a trench raid at Poziers. Finally Jacka and Wanliss's differences melt away in the heat of the battle of Bullecourt, a terrible cock-up which Jacka foresees and warns General Brand about in his characteristic direct manner. Song titles:
Lead From The Front - Jacka
To Be An Officer - Dare
That Should Be Me - Jacka
When Duty Calls - Wanliss 
Bullecourt - Brand, Jacka and Wanliss

Jacka VC Drama Demo

My Country

The Lighthorsemen

The Digger With Dark Skin

Going Home (Forever Free)

01 The Lighthorsemen

ANZAC

William James Smith is the composer, pianist and vocalist for Operatic Rock Ensemble H.M.A.S. Vendetta

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