There is no doubt that the harmonica or mouth organ was the singularly most poular instrument in the history of Australian 'home-made' music making. This compilation seeks to present a comprehensive outlook on the harmonica in Australia during the 50's.A double album featuring historic harmonica players including famous names like Percy Spouse, Horrie Dargie and the North Sydney Tramways Mouth Organ Band.Companion to Ray Grieve's fascinating book of the same name.Part of the "Warren Fahey presents Yesterday's Australia" series.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Waltz Medley
2. The Prisoner's Song
3. Medley Of Irish Airs
4. Anvil Chorus
5. Swanee River With Variations
6. Bluebells Of Scotland With Variations
7. March Medley
8. Hornpipe Medley
9. Waltz Memories
10. Medley Of Scotch Reels
11. Dixie Melodies
12. Old Favourites
13. Silver Bell
14. Honey, Stay In Your Own Backyard
15. Estudiantina
16. La Maxixe
17. Medley Of Old Favourites
18. Medley Of Old Favourites
19. Songs That Father Knew
20. A. Hiawatha March/B. The Jolly Coppersmith March
21. Mouth Organ (Medley)
22. Mouth Organ Medley No.2
23. La Paloma
24. Smithy In The Wood/Annie Laurie
25. Home Sweet Home
26. Redwing
27. Listen To The Mocking Bird
28. Cuckoo Waltz
29. Waldmere March

Disc 2:

1. Invercargill
2. Love Time In Hawaii
3. Under The Double-Eagle March
4. Moonlight And Roses
5. Lead Kindly, Light
6. Repazes (Band March)
7. Moonlight And Roses
8. Mouth Organ Medley (Part 1)
9. Mouth Organ Medley (Part 2)
10. Harry Thompson's Mouth Organ Medley No 1 Part 1
11. Harry Thompson's Mouth Organ Medley No 1 Part 2
12. Harry Thompson's Mouth Organ Medley No 2 Part 1
13. Harry Thompson's Mouth Organ Medley No 2 Part 2
14. Harry Thompson's Mouth Organ Medley No 3 Part 1
15. Harry Thompson's Mouth Organ Medley No 3 Part 2
16. Harry Thompson's Mouth Organ Medley No 4 Part 1
17. Harry Thompson's Mouth Organ Medley No 4 Part 2
18. Solitude
19. Especially For You
20. Twilight In Turkey
21. Chinatown My Chinatown
22. Undecided
23. El Rancho Grande/My Prayer
24. Waltzing Matilda
25. On The Road To Gundagai