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about
‘Bush Girl’ is a song written in a collaboration between Aunty Pat Ockwell, Charles Jenkins, and Bones (Pauline) Mackinnon.
The song is based on the extraordinary and significant life of Aunty Pat Ockwell, Senior Elder of the Wurundjeri people, as told in her book, 'Aunty Pat Ockwell tells her story' (2021), written by Patricia Ockwell with Pauline Mackinnon.
It is performed by Bones Mackinnon, Greg Mackinnon, and Douglas Lee Robertson.
‘I just loved your song ‘Bush Girl’! It captured not only the moment, but Aunty Pat as well. Thank you for honouring our Eldest Elder.’ ~ Aunty Di Kerr, Senior Elder, Wurundjeri people.
'It was a pleasure and an honour to have a hand in the writing of this song, especially given its highly significant story.' ~ Charles Jenkins, Melbourne songwriter/musician, producer and performer
‘What a great song!!’ ~ Gretta Ziller, Australian musician
‘This is a great country song! Hits all the marks - great hook, clean guitars, driving rhythm, mesmerising story. Brilliant work! ~ Libby Willems, Gippsland musician
'It's a wonderful song, very nicely produced too, it really lets the song stand on it's own. Very tastefully done.' - John Broughton, 'Retrospectives', Casey Radio
Finally, Gippsland FM announcer, Jennifer Canovan, nailed it when she wrote: 'This song tells a story of a strong and proud Indigenous woman who stands tall. #alwayswasandalwayswillbe'
credits
released January 26, 2022
Vocals: Bones Mackinnon
Guitar and guitalele: Greg Mackinnon
Drums, keys, guitar, bass, and backing vocals: Douglas Lee Robertson
Recorded in December 2021, mixed and engineered in January 2022 by Douglas Lee Robertson, on Wurundjeri country, in Warrandyte.
Bones (Pauline) Mackinnon is an Australian writer, teacher, & vocalist with local band, 'The Swamp Dogs'. Acclaimed
songwriter, Charles Jenkins, began as her mentor in 2019, and they ended up writing a number of songs together.
Engineered and produced by Douglas Lee Robinson, her debut album, 'Goin' Back', features a lovely collection of these songs.
There is no album of Charles Jenkins that doesn't warrant a listen. 'Blue Atlas' with the Zhivagos has exquisite songs that give your spirit wings to dream. Bones Mackinnon
Poetic themes shimmer in this stunning album of songwriting pearls, crafted weekly by Charles Jenkins and fellow musical genius Douglas Lee Robertson for Triple R's 'JVG Radio Method' programme. Bones Mackinnon
The Yearlings' music wraps you up in rich textures: 'Quiet, intimate, raw and powerful - a new strain of acoustic music, distilling Americana through the filter of distinctly Australian life' Bones Mackinnon
Kelsey Waldon’s latest is full of gritty, gutsy country-rock that draws on the genre’s traditions but adds razor-edged attitude. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 20, 2019