The Last Plane Out Of Sydney’s Almost Gone

I hadn’t heard this song in perhaps 20 years, but got a copy when I was in Australia earlier this year.

It’s so good. So sad. So powerful. It’s about a Vietnam vet who’s not the same after the war and turns to a destructive life, but for me it’s all about memories of going to workers clubs and pubs with friends back in the very late 1980s and early 90’s. Nostalgia I guess. It was always playing, and people would always sing along (especially when drunk). Back in those days I hated the song. Now I love it.

I could listen to it all day.

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One Response to “The Last Plane Out Of Sydney’s Almost Gone”

  1. mycroft says:
    February 26, 2012 at 4:06 am

    Also very, very good –

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILd1O44BDqc

    “Who needs that sentimental bullshit anyway?”

    We do! 🙂