Smoky Dawson - vocals - 'Bridge of Love' 1994

Smoky Dawson AM MBE 1913-2008

Smoky Dawson AM MBE was an Australian country music performer. Smoky was widely touted as Australia's first singing cowboy, complete with yodel in the style of Gene Autry. Smoky released his first single in 1941, and made his last recording in 2005 at the age of 92 to become the oldest recording artist of the time. Together with his beloved wife Dot, Smoky was a tireless family entertainer and contributor to causes for children including the original 'Bridge of Love' recording.

The Bridge of Love Project is an official Australian awareness-raising endeavour for the 20th Anniversary International Year of the Family, an initiative of the United Nations. Australia celebrates National Families Week 15-21 May 2014. The UN-designated theme for this year's international campaign is: 'Stronger Families, Stronger Communities'.

All proceeds from the Bridge of Love Project are directed towards Barnardos Australia for their continuing work with vulnerable children and young people in our communities.

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Original 'Bridge of Love' illustration by Priscilla Nielsen, used by permission.