One Song (Archie Roach song)

2022 single by Archie Roach

"One Song"

Single by Archie Roach
from the album  My Songs: 1989–2021
Released| 11 February 2022 (2022-02-11)
Recorded| 2021
Length| 6:02
Label| Bloodlines
Songwriter(s)| Archie Roach
Archie Roach singles chronology
| "Rally Round the Drum"
(2019)  | "One Song"
(2022)  | "I'm Gonna Fly"
(2023)

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"One Song" is a song written and performed by Australian singer songwriter Archie Roach. The song was released in February 2022 as the lead and only single from his compilation album My Songs: 1989–2021.

In a video message upon release, Roach said the inspiration for the song is similar to that of "a place of fire" saying "that we all come from one place".[1]

At the 2022 ARIA Music Awards, the song won the ARIA Award for Best Independent Release.[2][3] Jessica Mauboy, Budjerah and Thelma Plum performed the song as a tribute to Archie Roach at the ceremony.[4]

At the APRA Music Awards of 2023, the song was shortlisted for Song of the Year.[5]

## Reception

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Greta Brereton from NME said "It's a sparse, yet incredibly moving story of Country and connection, and passing cultures on to future generations. Backed by gentle acoustic guitar, the 66-year-old Gunditjmara and Bundjalung artist lets his warm voice carry the beautiful lyrics, a testament to his status as a music icon."[6]

## References

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1. ^ "Archie Roach discusses the meaning behind 'One Song'". YouTube. February 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
2. ^ Lars Brandle (12 October 2022). "Rüfüs Du Sol Leads 2022 ARIA Awards Nominees (Full List)". The Music Network. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
3. ^ Newstead, Al (24 November 2022). "ARIA Awards 2022 Winners Wrap: Baker Boy Leads First Nations Sweep". Triple J (Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)). Retrieved 25 November 2022.
4. ^ "Jessica Mauboy, Budjerah, and Thelma Plum perform 'One Song' as a tribute to Archie Roach". 9Now. 24 November 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
5. ^ "These 20 songs are up for 2023 APRA Song Of The Year". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
6. ^ "Archie Roach shares stirring new song 'One Song', announces anthology album". NME. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022.

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Archie Roach

Studio albums|

* Charcoal Lane
* Jamu Dreaming
* Looking for Butter Boy
* Sensual Being
* Journey
* Into the Bloodstream
* Let Love Rule
* Dancing with My Spirit
* Tell Me Why
* The Songs of Charcoal Lane

Live and Soundtrack albums|

* The Tracker
* Ruby
* The Concert Collection 2012–2018

Compilation albums|

* The Definitive Collection
* 1988
* Creation
* My Songs: 1989–2021

Singles|

* "Took the Children Away"
* "Down City Streets"
* "Hold On Tight"
* "Yil Lull"
* "Colour of Your Jumper"
* "One Song"

Related articles|

* Archie Roach discography
* Ruby Hunter
* Stolen Generation
* Order of Australia

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