| "Yil Lull" | |
|---|---|
 CD single cover | |
| Single by Singers For The Red Black & Gold | |
| from the album Our Island Home | |
| A-side | "Yiy Lull" |
| Released | 1998 |
| Recorded | Sing Sing Studios, Studios 301 |
| Genre | Pop, World music |
| Label | White Records, Mushroom Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Joe Geia |
"Yil Lull" is a song written and performed by Joe Geia. It originally appeared on his 1988 album of the same name. Yill Lull means sing in Guugu Yimithirr.[1] The colours used in the lyrics are the colours of the Aboriginal flag.[2]
"Yil Lull" is considered an aboriginal anthem.[1][3][4][5] It was performed by The Black Arm Band in their murundak concert. It has been covered by Singers For The Red Black & Gold, Paul Kelly and Marcia Howard (ex-Goanna).
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