"Yil Lull" is a song written and performed by

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. It originally appeared on his 1988 album of the same name. Yill Lull means sing in Guugu Yimithirr.Green Left Weekly issue #58 - 3 June 199
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/ref> The colours used in the lyrics are the colours of the Aboriginal flag. "Yil Lull" is considered an aboriginal anthem.

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/ref> It was performed by

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in their murundak concert. It has been covered by Singers For The Red Black & Gold, Paul Kelly and Marcia Howard (ex-

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Singers For The Red Black & Gold

In 1998 "Yil Lull" was released as a single by Singers For The Red Black & Gold. This version was sung by

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, Paul Kelly,

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, Renee Geyer and Tiddas with the music performed by Steve Hadley ( Paul Kelly Band,

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) (bass),

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( Paul Kelly Band,

) (keyboards),

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(guitar),

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(drums), Shane O'Mara ( Paul Kelly Band,

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) (guitar). This version also appeared on a compilation for the 2000 Olympics called ''Our Island Home'' (2000, Festival Mushroom Records).

Track listing

; CD single (MUSH01731.2) # Singers For The Red Black & Gold - "Yil Lull" (

) #

- "

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(The Chant Mix)" ( Neil Murray) # Blackfire - "Got To Be A Chance" (

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)

References

{{Renée Geyer 1998 singles 1988 songs Archie Roach songs