About Don Henderson
Lived 1937 – 1991 (aged 53–54). Don Henderson was an Australian singer.
Don Henderson (1937–1991) was an Australian folk singer and songwriter.
Henderson's songs, which include The Basic Wage Dream, Boonaroo, and Put a Light in Every Country Window, are widely played and sung in the folk music tradition.
He wrote lyrics for the 1976 rock musical Hero presented by the Australian Opera in Sydney.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Don Henderson?
Australian singer (1937–1991)
When was Don Henderson born?
Don Henderson was born in 1937.
When did Don Henderson die?
Don Henderson died in 1991.
What was Don Henderson's occupation?
Don Henderson was a singer.
What nationality was Don Henderson?
Don Henderson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Don Henderson (folk singer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Henderson. https://biography.guide/don-henderson/
MLA: "Don Henderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-henderson/.
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