My Country - Jade Hurley [Full Poem Version]

Описание: “MY COUNTRY” — Dorothea Mackellar’s FULL Iconic Poem Set to Music for the First Time in 114 Years
A powerful new interpretation by “Australia’s King of Country Rock” and Piano Man — Jade Hurley OAM.
For the first time in 114 years, Australian poet Dorothea Mackellar’s legendary full poem My Country has been officially set to music — brought to life by Jade Hurley OAM, affectionately known nationwide as “Australia’s King of Country Rock” and Piano Man.
The idea emerged when Rob Deal a close musician friend who lives in Hong Kong gave Jade the impetus to record something “right out of left field.” Despite decades of international touring alongside some of the world’s biggest names in music, Jade’s deep love for his homeland has always remained at the heart of his work. That suggestion sparked a moment of inspiration, leading Jade to compose and record a stirring new musical setting of My Country in his own studio.
Originally written in 1904 when Mackellar was just 19 years old, My Country expresses her enduring love for Australia’s unique landscape. She began the poem while living in London after travelling extensively through Europe with her father as a teenager. After several rewrites, it was published on 5 September 1908 in The Spectator (London) under its original title, Core of My Heart.
Now, more than a century later, Jade Hurley’s musical interpretation gives this timeless Australian classic a new voice — one that resonates powerfully with today’s audiences and speaks to the spirit of unity the nation is crying out for.
“Australia needs to COME TOGETHER … and this magic poem and track is the ‘CORE’ to give our country a full understanding of where we have come from.”
— Jade Hurley OAM
Jade firmly believes this musical adaptation deserves a place in every Australian school curriculum, serving as a vital reminder of our shared history, cultural identity, and national pride.
With this release, Jade Hurley honours one of Australia’s most cherished literary works while offering a fresh, moving anthem for modern Australia.