"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.
| "One Song" | ||||
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| Single by Archie Roach | ||||
| from the album My Songs: 1989–2021 | ||||
| Released | 11 February 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2021 | |||
| Length | 6:02 | |||
| Label | Bloodlines | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Archie Roach | |||
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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
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]