John Schumann is an Australian music artist who is best known as the lead singer and songwriter for the folk group Redgum, which is most noted for their chart-topping hit "I Was Only 19 (A Walk in the Light Green)", a song exploring the medical side-effects of chemical agents used during the the Vietnam War. The song served as the inspiration for a Royal Commission investigation into the effects of Agent Orange and other chemical defoliants employed during the war ^{[citation needed]}. Redgum were an Australian folk and political music group. ... A Walk in the Light Green is the most widely recognised song produced by Australian folk group Redgum. ... Combatants Republic of Vietnam United States Republic of Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand The Philippines National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam People’s Republic of China Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Strength US 1,000,000 South Korea 300,000 Australia 48,000... Vietnam. ...

After 1986, Schumann left Redgum and embarked upon a solo career with CBS, where he released several records, including "Etched in Blue," and a children's record, "Looby Loo." In 1992 he recorded a single for Sony entitled "Eyes on Fire." CBS Broadcasting, Inc. ... Sony Corporation ) is a Japanese multinational corporation and one of the worlds largest media conglomerates with revenue of $66. ...

From 1998-2001 he worked as the Chief of Staff for the Leader of the Australian Democrats at the time, Meg Lees. In 1998 he stood against Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer for the electoral division of Mayo in Adelaide, winning 22.4% of the vote to Downer's 45.6%, taking the vote to preferences. After the distribution of preferences Downer held the seat 51.7% to Schumann's 48.3%. Despite coming close to winning the seat Schumann decided not to contest the seat in the 2001 election citing family reasons and his disapproval with the election of Natasha Stott-Despoja as leader in April 2001.^[1] The Australian Democrats, who are often known simply as The Democrats in Australia, are a progressive social liberal party. ... Meg Lees Meg Heather Lees (born October 19, 1948) has been the founder and sole representative of the Australian Progressive Alliance in the Australian Senate since 2003, representing the state of South Australia. ... Alexander John Gosse Downer, MP (born 9 September 1951), Australian politician, became Foreign Minister of Australia in March 1996. ... Places called Mayo include:hi County Mayo, a county in Ireland Mayo, a settlement in County Mayo, Ireland Mayo, a place in the U.S. state of Florida Mayo, a town in Trinidad and Tobago The Division of Mayo, an Australian Electoral Division in South Australia Mayo, a town in... Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia, with a population of over 1. ... This article deals with elections to the Australian Parliament. ... Natasha Stott Despoja Natasha Stott Despoja (born 1969) is an Australian politician. ...

Schumann currently serves as a registered motivational and corporate speaker with IMG, and represents Schumann & Associates. He is not affiliated with any political party. The abbreviation IMG has several different meanings: IMG, a leading talent agency originally known as the International Management Group A political organisation: International Marxist Group An International Medical Graduate Abbreviation for image Internet Media Guide: an evolving IETF standard . ...

Schumann and Redgum were bought back to public attention in 2005 and 2006 when Australian Hip-Hop group The Herd covered "I Was Only 19 (A Walk in the Light Green)". In 2006 Schumann and other musicians performed in Vung Tau, Vietnam, to mark the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tần. The Herd may be: The Herd (group) a Football firm following Arsenal Football Club The Herd Forum. ... A Walk in the Light Green is the most widely recognised song produced by Australian folk group Redgum. ... Combatants Australia New Zealand United States North Vietnam Commanders Maj Harry Smith Nguyen Thanh Hong Strength 108 (not including supporting personnel/reinforcements) 2,500 (Disputed) Casualties 18 dead 24 wounded At least 245 dead 750 wounded (Captured documents and prisoner interrogations suggest there were 500-800 dead and around 1...

In 2005 Schumann collaborated with a number of other musicians (including ex-Redgum members Hugh McDonald and Michael Atkinson) on "Lawson"", an album consisting of poems by the famous Australian Poet Henry Lawson. In 2006 and 2007 Schumann and The Vagabond Crew provided the music for a stage play, Lawson, starring Max Cullen as Henry Lawson. Redgum were an Australian folk and political music group. ... Henry Lawson, circa 1902 HE LOVED HIS LIFE OF PORN AND RAPED AS MANY WEMEN AS ZEUS Henry Lawson[1] (17 June 1867 - 2 September 1922) was an Australian writer and poet. ...

After never appearing live on the Australian music-TV show Countdown in the 80s, John appeared in the Countdown Spectacular 2 concert series in Australia between late-August and early-September 2007. He sang the hit "I Was Only 19 (A Walk in the Light Green)" only. A countdown is the backward counting to indicate the seconds, days, etc. ... The Countdown Spectacular is a series of concerts reviving the nostalgia of the Australian music television series Countdown. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... A Walk in the Light Green is the most widely recognised song produced by Australian folk group Redgum. ...

Discography

• "Etched in Blue" (1987)
• "Looby Loo" (1989)
• "True Believers" (1993)
• "Portrait - The Very Best of John Schumann" (2002)
• "Lawson" - as John Schumann and the Vagabond Crew (2005)

Footnotes

External links

• John Schumann Official Website
• John Schumann In Vietnam ABC Radio