Solid Rock
Shane Howard
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Kitto kitto bokutachi wa Ikiru hodo ni shitte yuku Soshite soshite bokutachi wa Ikiru hodo ni wasureteku Hajimari ga aru mono ni wa Itsu no hi ka owari mo aru koto Iki to shi ikeru mono nara Sono subete ni Moshi mo kono sekai ga shousha to haisha to no Futatsu kiri ni wakareru nara Aa boku wa haisha de ii Itsu datte haisha de itain da Kitto kitto bokutachi wa Kanashii hodo ni utsukushiku Yue ni yue ni boku tachi wa Kanashii hodo ni yogoreteku Mamoru beki mono no tame ni Kyou mo mata nani ka wo gisei ni Iki to shi ikeru mono tachi Sono subete ga Moshi mo kono sekai ga shousha to haisha to no Futatsu kiri ni wakareru nara Aa boku wa haisha de ii Itsu datte haisha de itai n da Boku wa kimi ni nani wo tsutaerareru darou Konna chippoke de chiisana boku de shika nai Ima wa kore ijou hanasu no wa yametoku yo Kotoba wa sou amari ni mo Toki ni muryoku da kara
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12 facts about this song
Origin"Solid Rock" is a song written by Shane Howard and performed by Australian band Goanna.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1982.
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Theme"Solid Rock" marked one of the first contemporary songs that openly discussed the issue of Aboriginal rights in Australia.
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InspirationShane Howard wrote it after having a 'spiritual' experience at an Aboriginal corroboree in the Northern Territory, Australia.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success and reached number 2 on the Kent Music Report singles chart in Australia.
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Album Inclusion"Solid Rock" was included in the band's debut album "Spirit of Place", which topped Australian albums chart in 1982.
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Vidoe ClipThe video clip for the song featured Aboriginal school children singing along with the song, further emphasizing its message of unity and rights.
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Notable PerformancesIn 2012, the song was performed by Shane Howard and Paul Kelly at the AFL Grand Final, again bringing attention to indigenous rights in Australia.
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RecognitionIn 2014, "Solid Rock" was added to the sounds of Australia registry in the National Film and Sound Archive, confirming its significance in the Australian music industry.
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RenditionsOver the years, the song has been covered by many artists, including the Black Arm Band, a group of indigenous Australian musicians.
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ConsequencesFollowing the song’s controversy and widespread dissemination, its success ultimately led to strained relations within the band, eventually leading to its disbandment.
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LegacyDespite this, however, the song has left a lasting legacy and has been a staple in Australian culture since its release, it has become a rally cry for indigenous Australian rights.
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