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   Did Jimmy Sharman use Aboriginal boxers?

   • The Australian rock band Midnight Oil 's 1984 album Red Sails in the Sunset includes the song "Jimmy Sharman's Boxers" whose lyrics assert that Sharman exploited the Aboriginal boxers he employed in his show. The Australian rock band Cold Chisel 's song "Yesterdays" has lyrics which refer to Jimmy Sharman's boxers .

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   What is the meaning of 'the boxing tent' by Jimmy Sharman?

   • With its evocative lyrics and intense musical arrangement, the song resonates strongly with listeners, urging them to reflect on Australia’s history and its impact on marginalized communities. The song takes its name from Jimmy Sharman, a real-life boxing promoter who operated a travelling boxing tent in Australia during the early 20th century.

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   Who is Jimmy Sharman Jr son Jim Sharman?

   • Jimmy Sharman Jr's son Jim Sharman became a theatre and film director known especially for the musicals Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Rocky Horror Show, and the movie version, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. One Paul Kelly track, "Rally Around the Drum", written with Archie Roach, was about an Indigenous tent boxing man.

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   Did Jimmy Sharman enlist in WW1?

   • Stephen McGraths historical fiction novel Jimmy Sharmans Boxers published 1 September 2023 describes Sharman’s touring during World War One when Sharman who was 27 and fit did not enlist and continued to tour his troupe throughout the war. ^ "The Sharman Boxing Troupe".

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   Jimmy Sharman's Boxing Tent. Many famous boxers worked in the Sharman tent, including: Ronald O'Callaghan; The Black Irish Man Aboriginal Frank Burns (middleweight champion) Graham Burns, Jeff Burns, Ted Burns, Charlie Burns; Teddy Green (bantamweight) Harry Mack (featherweight) Mickey Miller (bantam and featherweight)

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   Aug 29, 2023 · The song takes its name from Jimmy Sharman, a real-life boxing promoter who operated a travelling boxing tent in Australia during the early 20th century. Midnight Oil draws upon Sharman’s story to shed light on the broader socio-political context surrounding Indigenous Australians and their resilience in the face of adversity.

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   Midnight Oil. 290K subscribers. 88K views 6 years ago. ...more. Provided to YouTube by Sony BMG Music EntertainmentJimmy Sharman's Boxers (Remastered Version) · Midnight OilRed Sails In The...

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   “Jimmy Sharman’s Boxers” was released as part of Midnight Oil’s album titled “Red Sails in the Sunset” in 1984. Produced by Nick Launay and Midnight Oil, the song was written by Jim Moginie and Rob Hirst. Its powerful message and hard-hitting sound have made it a standout track in Midnight Oil’s discography.

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   Feb 3, 2022 · Midnight Oil perform 'Jimmy Sharman’s Boxers' live from Goat Island, Sydney in 1985, presented by triple j's Live at the Wireless. 'Jimmy Sharman’s Boxers' comes from the band's...

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   Oct 3, 2022 · Jimmy Sharman's Boxers I Midnight Oil 1984 - YouTube. The Making of Midnight Oil. 6.27K subscribers. 48. 2.2K views 2 years ago. In 1984, Midnight Oil released their iconic record Red Sails...

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   5 Contributors. Jimmy Sharman’s Boxers Lyrics. From the red dust north of Dalmore Downs. Sharman's tents roll into town. Twelve will face the auctioneer. Sharman's Boxers stand their...