[Dixielandjazz] What is the tune used in this old Australian TV ad?

[domitype .]

Thanks, Bill!

I figured you would be the one to know all about this.

Dave Richoux

On Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 1:57 PM, Bill Haesler <bhaesler at bigpond.net.au>
wrote:

> domitype . wrote:
> > I am not catching any of the familiar "Dirge Tunes" that are known
> around the world - is it something that was made up by the ad agency, or is
> there some tune in OZ we don't all know about? Serious answers not
> required. ;-)
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noRipRRrapE
>
> Dear Dave,
> "The music and lyrics were written by James Joseph White and the copyright
> of the music and lyrics was held by him until his death. The copyright then
> was inherited by his relatives. The copyright of the jingle is registered
> with A.P.R.A (Australasian Performing Right Association Ltd)."
>
> Here are the words & music regarding "Louie The Fly" - an Australian icon.
> Whether you want them or not.
> <big grin>
>
> http://www.campaignbrief.com/2011/09/mortein-bids-a-final-fond-good.html
>
> http://www.theage.com.au/news/in-depth/mighty-unclean-maybe-but-hes-no-fly-by-night/2007/10/05/1191091363956.html
> Kind regards,
> Bill.