John Schumann

John Schumann is a writer and musician, perhaps best known for his Vietnam veterans anthem “I Was Only 19“. He hastens to add that he has written many other songs. He lives in Adelaide, from where he continues to upset the bunyip aristocracy and all those who believe that they are more important than the rest of us.

John Schumann's recent articles

Muted response to Trump's appropriation of Christianity

Muted response to Trump's appropriation of Christianity

“…and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. Therefore be on the alert…” (Acts 20:29–31).

SA’s algal bloom and the big, beautiful, bureaucratic ballet

SA’s algal bloom and the big, beautiful, bureaucratic ballet

The café owner at Edithburgh gave me a wintry smile. We were on Yorke Peninsula to play a concert as part of the opening of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Walk from Coobowie to Edithburgh.

The GST — past, present, future — and always tense

The GST — past, present, future — and always tense

There’s little elegance in the way Australia approaches tax reform. It’s never a highway cruise.