David Gordon Kirkpatrick , known professionally as Slim Dusty AO , MBE ( 13 June 1927 - 19 September 2003 ) was an Australian country music singer-songwriter and producer , with a career spanning nearly seven decades .
David Gordon `` Slim Dusty '' Kirkpatrick AO , MBE ( 13 June 1927-19 September 2003 ) was an Australian country music singer-songwriter and producer .