Aussie Carol, C'mon, C'mon

Until now, the closest thing Australia has to a Christmas carol is Miss Minogue senior's sexy rendition of Santa, Baby. There is no equivalent local songbook Down Under to the Northern hemisphere, save for the odd local competition and a few humourous offerings. So there's no:

• Once in Ricky Ponting's City;
• While Ockers Watched their Crocs by Night;
• The Holly and the Kylie;
• In the Peak Midsummer;
• Billabong Merrily on High;
• O Little Town of Adelaide; and definitely no
• Good Shane Wenceslas Looked Out, On the Beach of Bondi.

Step forward Susanne Scott, my friend and professional singer, who has stepped into the breach with her festive offering: The Aussie Carol, Come Sing Hosanna (now available as a single). At least now the Australian Carol Songbook has reached pamphlet dimensions.