Can you watch without wincing? Seven times Australian politicians burst into song
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<p>Tim Wilson’s take on a Billy Joel classic has triggered cheers and jeers in parliament. We look back at some unforgettable ‘performances’</p><p>One hopes for a calm and dignified demeanour from our leaders but it seems Australia’s politicians just can’t resist the opportunity to break into song.</p><p>The shadow treasurer, Tim Wilson, on Wednesday offered up his satirical version of Billy Joel’s 1989 classic We Didn’t Start the Fire, thus reminding us of some of
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Can you watch without wincing? Seven times Australian politicians burst into song Tim Wilson’s take on a Billy Joel classic has triggered cheers and jeers in parliament. We look back at some unforgettable ‘performances’ One hopes for a calm and dignified demeanour from our leaders but it seems Australia’s politicians just can’t resist the opportunity to break into song. The shadow treasurer, Tim Wilson , on Wednesday offered up his satirical version of Billy Joel’s 1989 classic We Didn’t Start the Fire, thus reminding us of some of Australian politicians’ greatest hits. Craig Emerson wipes out Who could forget witnessing the former Labor minister muttering “no Whyalla wipeout” to the tune of Skyhooks’ 1974 hit Horror Movie? Craig Emerson’s singular vocal stylings came in response to Tony Abbott’s comment that the carbon tax would wipe the South Australian city “off the map”. Bob Katter’s got a feeling The member for Kennedy, Bob Katter , is a master of political stunts. His laconic rendition of the Creedence Clearwater Revival 1969 classic Bad Moon Rising in 2018 came in a video posted to his Facebook page. The long-serving federal MP changed the chorus to “There’s a crossbench on the rise”. Don’t miss the out-of-time hand claps! Bill Shorten’s rap battle When the then federal opposition leader channelled his inner rapper on Fitzy & Wippa’s radio show in 2017, many were caught off guard. Bill Shorten dropped bars including “Our economy is in debt but Malcom’s just chillin’, hey Malcom can you lend us a couple of million?” to the tune of 50 cent’s In Da Club, in what appeared to be a blatant attempt to traumatise – sorry, relate to – younger generations. ScoMo’s ukulele It would be remiss not to mention Scott Morrison singing April Sun in Cuba while strumming his ukulele on 60 Minutes in 2022. He forgot the words halfway through and was out of tune for the duration. The band Dragon was less than impressed by the then prime minister’s cover of their track, calling it ...
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