Australian literature Gordon's and Brennan's (but particularly Brennan's) works conformed to traditional styles of poetry, with many classical allusions, and therefore fell within the domain of high culture. However, at the same time Australia was blessed with a competing, vibrant tradition of folk songs and ballads. Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson were two of the chief exponents of these popular ballads, and 'Banjo' himself was responsible for creating what is probably the most famous Australian verse, "Waltzing Matilda". At one point, Lawson and Paterson contributed a series of verses to "The Bulletin" magazine in which they engaged in a literary debate about
Botany Bay (song) find us in Botany Bay.</poem> The song "Toorali" on the 2008 album "Summerland" from Australian band The Herd uses an adapted excerpt from the song "Botany Bay" for its chorus and main verse. A verse and chorus of the song can also be heard sung by Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, Peter Ustinov, and Glynis Johns in the 1960 film "The Sundowners". Kate Rusby covered the song for her 1999 album "Sleepless". Australian singer Mirusia with Dutch violinist André Rieu performed the song on their album "Waltzing Matilda" in 2008. The song can also be heard being sung by itinerant Australian