Ambitious Beginnings I Midnight Oil 1984

In 1984, Midnight Oil released their iconic record Red Sails in the Sunset. They embarked on a relentless tour around the nation performing raw and electrifying music that reignited the imagination of young Australians. That same year, their lead singer Peter Garrett committed to run for a Senate seat for the Nuclear Disarmament Party. With the mounting pressure of balancing the demands of music and politics this is the year that would make, but nearly break, Australia’s most important rock and roll band. Thirty years in the making and featuring never seen before seen footage of the band on and off the stage, MIDNIGHT OIL 1984 is the untold story of the year Australia’s most iconic rock band inspired the nation to believe in the power of music to change the world.
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[@jeaneudesdelawech5190]

Miss Giffo so much. the best bass player in the long Midnight Oil history.

[@andydavidson6841]

Totally agree. Probably the best Aussie bass player

[@leesydneyharry7958]

That’s how I found this channel. Went looking to find out what happened to Giffo! There’s something extra special about the Oils with Giffo in the band.

[@pellelindbergh4455]

you are so right ,when he left ,the band was never the same

[@sean---the-other-one]

@@leesydneyharry7958 I know it’s not the ‘official story’ to do with the rigorous touring schedule.

[@richblackmusic599]

Have to disagree. Bear was an incredible live and recorded player. The band wasn't the same when he left. Head Injuries is a masterpiece and Is It Now the crowning glory. They went downhill after that.

[@ruffian1868]

Giffo......Australia's greatest bassist ! The band were at their peak when he was in the band !

[@pellelindbergh4455]

you right the band never the same,

[@coopsawright7225]

funny enough tho , he made more money selling bikinis after he left !@@pellelindbergh4455

[@jasmineenvy4650]

Thank's guys for the upload. I have always wondered what Peter looked like with his hair. Smuck Oil would have been an interesting band name.

[@elcasho]

Wow! I could watch this for hours! Bring it out!

[@leokimvideo]

Great footage, I can see Craig Bloxom and just a snippet of Michael Wiley from Spy vs Spy. I'm thinking Jim Moginie would have done better at Ku Ring Gai high School in North Turramurra as it rejoiced in students who are artistic or sensitive. I certainly know Jim was in the catchment

[@leesydneyharry7958]

Hearing this brings it all back, those were wonderful years for me (with a Midnight Oil) sound track. 😂

[@underrated5006]

Giffo is an absolute legend@

[@dieterjones2563]

Random Craig Bloxom appearance mid video ☺️

[@leokimvideo]

You can see Mike right on the edge of frame as well. So yeah a random Spys moment

[@sean---the-other-one]

Martin reminded me of Matt Moffitt in this video.

[@peakAV]

Peter needs to grow a skullet before it's all over.

[@andysmith6218]

Giffo on lead vocal😊