Cold Chisel - Choir Girl [Official Video] | Reaction

[@markwaters3050]

Don't ever apologise for seeking understanding mate... it's why your reactions are appreciated. :)

[@janeblacket-darkroomdivaph5865]

Choir girl is about a man watching his girlfriend being wheeled away to have an abortion.. in her gown she looks angelic like a choir girl. Very moving lyrics

[@janeblacket-darkroomdivaph5865]

This song is from the east album, their greatest album. Their social messages are awesome. Luke midnight oil they are working class and understand how peiple feel.

[@Journeyman_101]

Mother lost her child, she's in an asylum.

[@Dr_KAP]

Yeh that guy pissed me right off, I took the effort to explain vocal growls and vibrato and how Jimmy didn’t scream but he just kept slamming me in the face so I deleted it all and blocked him 😂 Choir girl is about a man watching his girlfriend go off to have an abortion- the white hospital gown makes her look like a choir girl. The band is on the girls side, they’re expressing her loneliness and what the couple are going through, the guilt etc. No one talked of such things back then so it was controversial.

[@cyclops92]

Don't feed the trolls , you just give the lower air Take care

[@neilsmithcreditmanager]

Well summarised @Dr_Kap

[@RhythmicEye]

Dr.Kap I feel ya. I’m certain there is a broad and targeted attack going on at the moment that is directed at Australians online. I’ve noticed over the last two years that when anyone comments on anything that’s good about Australia there are viscous, abusive trolls laying in wait. I believe it’s a concerted effort at demoralising and dividing us and it’s definitely targeted. At first I thought I was just being paranoid but it’s happening so often I don’t anymore. Stay frosty, stay united and above all keep speaking truth to trolls.

[@11manabouttown11]

Considering at times he doesn't use his vocal chords to sing he is astounding. I am confused however that he has never been recognised internationally like he should.

[@carolynh8866]

There's always one dh. Glad you blocked him

[@marcosivis5820]

The hidden magic of Chisel is Don Walker

[@TimTamRipple]

Jimmy is like a box of chocolates, you never lnow which one you gunna get.

[@neilpepper3575]

I'm 59 ..born and bred in Sydney..Chisel were hard rock back then.. all Aussie bands cut their teeth in pubs..with heaps of competition..thats what made Aussie bands good in those days.. looking back,..we were spoilt for choice...

[@luiabbracciavento7788]

Cold Chisel, AC/DC and many other great Australian bands started out in SA at the iconic Pub called the Largs Pier Hotel on the Esplanade of the Beachside Suburb Largs Bay in South Australia. Jimmy Barnes even wrote and recorded a song called ‘The Largs Pier Hotel’

[@jax993]

so sad we've lost that culture

[@yvonnecaldwell6088]

Aaaaaw....Choir Girl. Such a sweet, sad song about someone supporting their friend going through an abortion😢 Suffer little children, send that little child to me....is about the baby going to heaven, being received by God. A twist on a bible verse. One of Chisel's early songs. This...and 'Forever Now' were the songs that put them out there. Reached the masses, so to speak.❤❤❤❤👍👍🇭🇲🇭🇲

[@danwincen1]

For all the subtlety he put into the song, Don Walker is certainly a songwriting genius. Several of Cold Chisel's songs got banned on Australian radio, particularly Khe Sanh for some overt sex and drug references, but Choirgirl sailed right past the censors on radio stations owned and operated by the Australian branch of the Catholic Church, even though the meaning in the song is right there when you take the time to think it through.

[@katea6885]

In case no-one's mentioned it already, the 'Suffer little children / Send that little child to me' is a reference to a Bible verse: 'Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.' It's been used in the past to console parents who have lost children, to convince them that the child has gone to a 'better place'. I think I first heard it at a funeral for one of my schoolmates. Great choice for a first-listener reaction. I was lucky enough to see Chisel live a few times, and they were simply spectacular. Never a note out of place.

[@luiabbracciavento7788]

Simply amazing live on stage!

[@kylielawson6281]

​@@luiabbracciavento7788 It is Chisel Are Amazing Live I would have seen them About 20 times and Jimmy Barnes Solo 10 and Ian Moss Solo Only Once I Even Took My Kids When They Were Little To Jimmy's Kids Band "The Tin Lids" and They Got to Meet Them and Jimmy Every Moment Has Been Awesome Unfortunately Jimmy Hasn't Been Able to Tour Because of His Heart Surgery But He Will Be Back 😊❤

[@JouJouOuiOui]

I believe send the little child to me is about the abortion of the baby and it’s soul going to Jesus. She was an unmarried pregnant young woman who was being forced to terminate the pregnancy as in those days they were given three options 1. Get married 2. Be sent to a convent for 9 months a d forced to adopt out their baby or 3. Be forced to terminate her pregnancy by parents as BF wasn’t prepared to marry her. It was an emotional issue and highly controversial as it wasn’t spoken about back then. Dressed in the white surgical gown she looked innocent as a choir girl and crying like a refugee - she had nowhere else to turn. It’s my all time favourite Chisel song and when you see how gorgeous a young Jimmy Barnes was when he smiled you can TOTALLY understand he was the idol of many young women in Australia during the late seventies early eighties and continues to be adored. Even in his sixties he continues to set hearts a flutter. Thank you for appreciating the brilliance of Jimmy’s voice and Cold Chisel. Without question Australia’s favourite rock band albeit not known in USA. They went there to launch during East but refused to adjust their lyrical content and appearance to meet USA music executives expectations and came home where Jimmy penned You’ve Got Nothing I want. It was his stick it response to them.

[@kdavies3105]

Song is about pregnancy termination 😥 Don Walker is such an amazing songwriter

[@christyzeeaquarianated2600]

Damn, this song never fails to hit me straight in the feels, and get me all teary-eyed. As a woman, I've always appreciated that they put this out, especially in the time that they did. It was fucking amazing then, and it's fucking amazing still - and very much needed. P.S - We love your reactions, bro! I personally really appreciate that you seek to understand the music you react to, as I'm sure the majority of us do. We are, after all, music people, every single one of us here in the beautiful community you've created ❤️

[@RhythmicEye]

You may have just stumbled onto why they never made it big in the states. Then think about the subject matter of some of their other songs and you get some idea of who really controls the music industry in the US. Great reaction as always Nick!

[@manna6618]

Facts. The American and British record companies were terrified of the Australian music scene as they knew full well if they got air play on radio they were gonna lose sales to Aussie record labels and artists... it's been proven in umpteen documentaries from that period on music labels. Absolutely criminal Aussie bands were ignored world wide due to not being owned by American or British labels... but hey we got to watch them down the local for $2 so it's not bad I guess.

[@RhythmicEye]

@@manna6618 Yeah the big record labels didn't control the pubs so bands could reach their audience direct allowing highly political songs to gain popularity. The globalists bought up all the pubs, killed pub rock and put in pokies and ran trivia nights instead. All the while dumbing down the music industry in Australia and OS.

[@jasonaussiemusic7742]

@@manna6618, absolutely. The American music industry were protecting their financial investment by not signing what was the best Rock band in the world at the time. Their loss, our gain.

[@helenmckeetaylor9409]

Hence the lyrics of "You Got Nothin' I Want" giving those record labels & execs the finger😏

[@kylielawson6281]

​@@helenmckeetaylor9409AbsoFuckinglutely Helen 😂 And Now Everyone is Realising What They Missed Out On 😂❤

[@shippy1971]

Man, it’s hard to beat Jimmy. Growing up with Chisel and his music has been a great ride. Strong, versatile and talented, what more could you ask for ? Always had critics/whingers about his voice, that’s their problem not his. He does what he does and does it well !!

[@NeilBlanco]

Totally agree! I was lucky enough to come to Australia in 1972 as a kid and grew up here with this music as my soundtrack. I absolutely love Cold Chisel as well as other great Aussie bands and if we hadn't moved here, I would never have heard of them...

[@shippy1971]

@@NeilBlanco the 70s and 80s was an awesome time for Aussie music. A few more bands deserved to be bigger worldwide but not to be.

[@ianwalker5842]

I'm amazed you've still never reacted to the official video of "Cheap Wine", another absolute classic.

[@CoolCoyote]

absolutely amazing. iv listened to cold chisel since the 90's but yes he was a great performer john farnham too so great

[@blackletter2591]

The lyrics are quoting Jesus "Suffer (allow) the little children to come to me".

[@Naturalhumblewise]

To me it covers the perspective of everyone involved in the abortion. The girl feeling alone and sad even though she has support and has made this decision, the father of the baby feeling helpless in taking away her grief but still tries to support her, the nurse having compassion for her whilst wheeling her to have the procedure and finally the doctor wanting to prevent the suffering of unwanted children by performing this procedure..

[@chookinathunderstorm3446]

I always thought that the line " Send the little child to me. " was what the doctor ( who Jimmy is singing the part of ) was saying regarding the mother being so young as to still practically be a child herself. Also so young as to naturally be expected to, still be too innocent to recognise the dangerous people in the world " Looking like a choir girl." Also the doctor being "..... a man who handles his responsibilities. " and " never, never, never let her down. " as opposed to the man who picked her up and let her down by getting her pregnant then abandoning her. Also the way a young girl coming into womanhood can easily fall into loving a man "...like a sister " or " ...like an only child. " Sometimes it's the wrong irresponsible selfish type of man and sometimes it's the man who shows genuine responsible, caring concern like the doctor here. The " Suffer little children, send the little child to me." is a reminder of the spiritual religious aspect that divides people as to what side they take regarding their own interpretation of " What Jesus would do." Always loved the soaring quality of this song and the vocals by men who obviously care and are not afraid to speak out about those other innocents who suffer and calling upon men to think about their responsibilities toward those vulnerable ones who come into their range of power.

[@jesamindee6783]

Looking like a choirgirl She's crying like a refugee Looking like a choirgirl She's crying like a refugee One nurse to hold her One nurse to wheel her down the corridors of healing Well, I've been trying But she's crying like a refugee Loves me like a sister Loves me like an only child Loves me like a sister She loves me like an only child She's my connection, yeah I'll hold on, and never, never, never let her down 'Cause she's alone And she loves me like an only child Suffer little children (Send that little child to me) Send the little child to me (All day the doctor) all day the doctor He handles his responsibility She's my connection, yeah, I'll hold on And never, never, never let her down 'Cause she's alone And she's crying like a refugee Looking like a choirgirl She's crying like a refugee Looking like a choirgirl She's crying like a refugee Yes, she is

[@cjdunn95]

Outside of Oz, Mr Barnes has played in NZ more than any other country...Not just because of geographical convenience, but because he is loved by kiwis, all kiwis, for decades. Nothing but respect period.

[@robrichards585]

@cj Dunn- that’s awesome to hear, but unfortunately I know about 15 kiwis here in aus who can’t stand him👎🏻👎🏻, they should be deported I say!!🤣🤣

[@jeremykothe2847]

@@robrichards585 oh yeah, deport those kiwis. They'd probably be imprisoned in NZ given the crime.

[@jeremykothe2847]

We'll trade them for the 15 aussies who don't like Slit Enz?

[@jeremykothe2847]

p*

[@seanbarry7378]

First single, third album (plus an EP). You really need to listen to the album, East. It will stun you. From the searing opening of Standing on the Outside, to the bluesy Best Kept Lies, to the explosive My Turn to Cry. Some say Circus Animals is their best, I don't know. It's like choosing from your children. They're all bloody good. But East has that commercial polish, that quality of production, the variety of song styles from members of the band. Yet it still captured the volume, the skill and the power of the live band. I don't know, I was changed forever when the needle hit the album on the turntable in 1980 and Standing on the Outside shattered me for life. Mate that is why I watch your work, because you do care, you do appreciate, you look deeper and you don't sit there like a smiling, bopping zombie like some. Keep it up! 😎

[@ariesred777]

I bought this album when working and living in Townsville Saw them at the Velodrome Great memories Still have the record I think some followers expected Jimmy to continue to sing in that "commercial polish" vein😊Nice review

[@luiabbracciavento7788]

Beautifully expressed. I couldn’t agree more. East was unbelievable and as different as Circus Animals is, to me, it is just as good. No matter how many times I listen to these albums, I’m always taken on this incredible ride of emotions.

[@monsirto]

With you Sean, East is phenomenal.

[@kazz3956]

Next suggestion Breakfast at Sweethearts. Jimmy is gorgeous here! Love his smile ❤❤❤ This is a sad song, but I could listen to this song on repeat and never get bored.

[@christopherwhitney2711]

I zeroed in on the Lyrics too when I first heard this back in the day, and immediately connected

[@farqsideways5679]

Yeah "one of the best singers" that's sir is a bold statement.

[@garrysalis4312]

Don Walker he's the man🔥

[@70chevs]

Don't apologise, we are here for your reaction not just to listen to this song, we can do that elsewhere. I love the way you get into the lyrics, sometimes it opens my eyes to something I never knew about.

[@hollygranger3734]

Oh my goodness I learnt today what this song is about and all I can think about is singing this song at MY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL concert with Sister Pat on the guitar! I’m dying 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Alexander-Bunyip]

Fantastic

[@user-sr1kc6jj2b-p1q]

OMG! I used to listen to this in the car on the way to my Presbyterian school but your story's better.

[@samwest9444]

😂

[@danwincen1]

Khe Sanh got banned from radio play back in the late 1970s, and Choirgirl didn't. That alone should tell you how dense some people are and how clever Don Walker is as a songwriter.

[@aussierando9582]

This is baby jimmys voice. I love love love both

[@Edam-Channel]

Cold Chisel can be more subtle than first appears. Choir Girl was on the "East" album which coincided with their "Youth in Asia" Tour - pronounced as "Euthanasia" .

[@markagerman1223]

Haven't heard that song for years and just reiterates how bloody good Cold Chisel's music was at that time. Absolute world class band.

[@markymark3052]

This song and “forever now” are my favourite cold chisel songs, so glad you finally reacted to them!

[@JouJouOuiOui]

Mine too and Flame Trees is up there too

[@horsefootrot5654]

Flame trees has special place for me as it was filmed in Oberon when I was at high school there. Love forever now, have to giggle that bow river was the B side of that vinyl single. Growing up in the best era of Oz music. The best of times!

[@joshua3331980]

I love watching you enjoying Australian Music. Cold Chisel is my favourite band, and I can see why you enjoy it 🙌🤘

[@FionaEm]

As a Gen Xer, this song wad part of the fabric of my 80s teenage life. It always takes me back to a simpler time, when radio and live music were kings. I've always preferred Jimmy's voice when he holds back a bit, and Choir Girl is a good example.

[@kdavies3105]

Jimmy's voice is so strong & powerful, and it always seems so effortless, but it's the feeling in his voice that makes it special ❤️

[@ryandavis7011]

Maybe back then, but then it was just coke and yelling....

[@redward13]

So true

[@markmccullagh7539]

its interesting watching you diving into our music culture in such a short time, when we have had years. keep going dude we are having a great time watching and listening to you

[@pauldalkie8366]

One of Cold Chisel's best; brilliant singing, and superb lyrics by Don Walker

[@cwegers3]

You might want to check out 'Swanee' , in particular 'If I Were a Carpenter' . John Swan is Jimmy's older brother ..an amazing voice . You will be blown away at the similarity and level of excellence .

[@luiabbracciavento7788]

Swanee also has an incredible voice and as you say, you will be blown away. Sadly he never received the recognition he truly deserved as a singer.

[@stephenformosa1005]

In his day Swanee was a better singer but Jimmy killed it in this video

[@CoolCoyote]

Ian Moss yes magic guitar and singer too

[@mikeparkes7922]

All time instant classic Oz rock song from 1980. Still love it. Cheers from Oz.

[@mikeparkes7922]

Band started in 1973. 7 years and LOTS of songs before this one.

[@kevkoala]

That song was on the East album that came out in 1979/1980. I could be wrong but I think it was their third album. Even though the subject matter of the song was sad, it still brings back memories of Australia at that time...of Peter Brock smashing Bathurst by 6 laps (distance between 1st and 2nd) and the music that was being played on 3XY. (Melbourne radio station)

[@Joshualuv13]

I saw them during this era and this just takes me straight back to 80's and my youth ..He does look amazing and sounds even better ..Just so nostalgic

[@davidgibbins8812]

Whenever the radio stations would do a top 500 or top 100 for Australia Day weekend this song would be Number 1 or top 3 for at least 20 years

[@darrylpatterson1091]

Have always liked the song from when I first heard it as a teenager. Always tugged at the heartstrings, but did not know what it was about, thanks for digging that up, appreciate the song all the more now.

[@jamussmyth1612]

Great reaction mate. I like that you took the time to figure out what he was talking about.

[@johnkav]

100% jamus - its a dark song, and you could almost feel the penny drop eh. Ill watch that one again for sure.

[@NeilBlanco]

Ah such a beautiful song. Between Jimmy's vocals and Mossy's guitar bits, it's a masterpiece...

[@shazzymapatazzie3117]

Sadly, there are some really stupid people in Australia that call Jimmy a screamer because they just don't appreciate his amazing voice. I am a singer and trying to sing a Jimmy song is harder than people think. Jimmy is an underated vocalist, 100%

[@amandaflynn3569]

Don Walker wrote all the lyrics and music.Hes the legend.

[@jasonaoae4731]

"My baby!" was one of favorite hits from Cold Chisel.

[@lyndam67]

Thank you, Nic!! I grew up with this iconic song and never knew what it was actually about. This is classic Chisel 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤟🏻

[@carolynh8866]

One of my favourite vocals from Jimmy. Don't know why anyone would bother bashing someone like Jimmy 's vocal style and ability on a page full of people who appreciate him. Best way to get an ar$@ whooping!!!

[@wren1960]

We Aussie's all know what it's about, so I'm glad you looked up the meaning of the song, it makes you appreciate it more. And as I've said before people who say Jimmy can't sing are just ignorant 🤷 and it's their loss.

[@amandaflynn3569]

You get vocals of the masses.

[@STCred]

He husky and screaming but clean… beat that!

[@nerome619]

YES! Jimmy when he had his pipes!

[@chrismcdermott705]

Your reactions and love of Chisel is appreciated.

[@SirNecro]

I'm sure it has been explained already but just in case he was the boyfriend in the scenario and he didn't want his girlfriend to have an abortion, the song beautifully tells the story of the heartache involved in such a life changing experience and decision.

[@redoz9768]

Jimmy looks so much like his son David in this video.

[@meni8015]

Great song from my favourite Chisel album, East. Don Walker is an amazing songwriter. Mossy also does a great live acoustic version.

[@Miss-Katie]

My absolute fav too. It got a good work out on my turntable in 1980. I was in Year 7.

[@meni8015]

@@Miss-KatieLoved all the songs on East. It has to be Cheap Wine next.

[@plinketharry7469]

Thanks for taking the time to try understand Australian history and culture trough our music man.

[@jackynick9177]

this guy should visit Australia :)

[@velvetandchester]

I would rather you understand than take a wrong guess on such a deep topic. Do you Nic ❤️

[@darrenmurphy6280]

Hi Nick, I have said and will always say that we are only just starting to catch up to where Chisel were all those years ago. This song is so typical of that, no one else was doing songs like this in Oz,: Star Hotel, Four Walls, Breakfast at Sweethearts, Khe Sanh, and Song for Alan. So many of their songs were tackling deep, unpleasant, and unpopular issues of the day and are just as relevant now but Chisel wrapped them up in fantastic music and lyric construction...

[@rottymum9898]

Been hanging for you to do this song. Poor girl, it’s probably the saddest song I know. 😢

[@sallyhickford7994]

Such a stunning song, Jimmy is a very interesting guy, if you wanted to know more about him he’s written a few books about his life.

[@goannaj3243]

Great reaction, love how you dig deeper into the song. Easy to click link and listen uninterrupted after, I learnt a bit too.

[@kimbennett2369]

Listen to 'Flame trees ' fecking beautiful song 🎵 🇭🇲🦜

[@paulsandford3345]

One of my favourite Chisel songs is, Cheap wine!😊

[@dustinstewart9483]

Jimmy performed only last weekend at the rugby league grand final (rugby league’s super bowl) and can still hold it down in his twilight years!

[@dolphinberserk]

Jimmy's true vocal ability is maybe best shown by the track "Just how many times" on the first Chisel album. Especially from 2:20 onward kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWiZioN3iZZ9iJY

[@amandacollins2854]

I dont think the band took a stance either way but were empathetic to the girls situation . Jimmy drank a lot of booze and smoked a lot of cigarettes often on stage ,one in each hand , to get the scratchy voice he has now but it was always what he wanted ,to sound like an old blues singer. The clarity and tone of his old songs is amazing. His newer voice took a lifetime to create. I love both. I also love the way you go for the deeper dive into these songs don't ever apologise for that .

[@danielflack7902]

Man does he look like David in this clip.

[@donellefeltham]

When this song came out abortion was still illegal in Australia. However there were a lot of what we called Back Yard Abortion’s. They were carried out in not the cleanest of places too say the least and they cost a small fortune to get. There were a lot of desperate girls out there who had these so called Backyard Abortions left many women traumatised as they used no form of medicine given to them for the pain they went through. They were just layed on a table and the abortion was performed and then they were quickly sent on their way. There were also a lot of Girls who because of a Botched Abortion, who were left unable to go on and have children. This also was why their were so many unmarried mother’s who either had to give up their Babies for Adoption or if you were lucky your Parents stood by you because the Government did not recognise you in fact they would have Social Workers at all the hospitals who would guilt these girls into giving their babies up. I was one of the lucky ones my parents gave me the choice and I was able to keep my daughter. Yes I had to go back to work, and my Doctor warned me that seeing as how I was keeping my Baby not too even let a Social Worker through my door and he told the Nursing Staff not to let them come near me. Foolishly they did but I didn’t let them in and when my Doctor found out he really raised the roof in the Maternity Ward. That’s just the way it was and I think Choir Girl was written as a sort of Anthem to Young girl’s who found themselves in this predicament. It seems like a whole life time ago now but there is a case before The High Court right now looking into how the Social Worker’s of the day and how they coursed girls into giving up their Baby’s. So it was a very Relevant Song for the day.🎼❤️🇦🇺❤️🇺🇸🕺🏻💃🎸☘️

[@melindatanner5853]

Thank you for taking the time to write that ... God bless xx

[@theghost6412]

There was so much child trafficking as well. Nurses would be there waiting for the birth, and the second the child was born they would grab the baby and bolt. Leaving the mother screaming for their child, if they were with it and not delirious by epidural. Many baby's were taken by force with nothing signed. The baby's were then sold for profit by the church for adoption by unwitting couples that couldn't have children.

[@donellefeltham]

@@melindatanner5853 Your very welcome, when I wrote it it was very cathartic for me, even though I got to keep my baby. However I will never forget those times and this song is just a reminder of how really bad it could be especially if there was no Shotgun Wedding. 🎼❤️🇦🇺❤️🇺🇸🕺🏻🕺🏻💃🎸☘️

[@ingridclare7411]

Hmmm, not sure Donelle. I had 1 at that time and it was legal. It was under the Menhinnet ruling in Vic courts in 1969 which was adopted by NSW and QLD. This song mentions nurses, and doctors. 'Who handles his responsibility'...Few nurses were at backyard jobs. I'm a nurse too btw.

[@theghost6412]

@@ingridclare7411 there was a lot of self righteous and religious nurses back in the day and I don't think they realised it corrupted them and made them the worst kind of evil nurses ever known in the industry. They were not all that way, but there was a lot of really bad nurses. I am also a nurse.

[@angeskye]

One of their great songs. And look at that smile, jimmy was dead sexy then... still is to be honest lol

[@katelucas6574]

Young cold chisel easy to listen to and great to watch.

[@Gymnastics-er3kx]

Now a Cold Chisel waves a good one to catch, enjoy the ride.

[@davidburnett93]

I don't think you've reacted to breakfast at sweethearts yet,I look forward to that one. Love everything you do bro

[@davidmorris2083]

Jimmy and Diesel just rocked the NRL Grand Final on Sunday!

[@veridian79]

1979. what a year.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love jimmy

[@jimlofts5433]

misheard lyric - always thought this was cry girl ? may be like crowded house - Always bring the weber with you ?

[@AndyFNQ84]

Another great song, another great reaction, thanks matey. Still so many left to recommend!

[@kayelle8005]

I love that you listen to the lyrics and try and understand them or put your own interpretation on them. I watch another text channel Alex & Andy and they’re ok but the thing that shears shut me with them is they are much more focused on the sound and don’t pay that much attention to the lyrics, even with a song as poetically stunning as Sounds of Silence. You give equal weight to the music, the lyrics and the performance. That’s what I appreciate.

[@dolphinberserk]

I'd always heard it was about the couple going through a miscarriage. In any case, glad you could hear Jimmy's voice with Chisel.

[@jordenr872]

If you haven't listened to 'cold Chisel - All for you' yet you should!! It's one of my favourite songs from them!!

[@braddriscoll6410]

Ive only just discovered this channel,dude there are so many awesome Australian bands/singer's that you would have content for the next 10 years, my first live band i ever seen was INXS, i think it was about 5 dollars a ticket, AC/DC,cold chisel,the angels,screaming jets and so on,if you like pure vocals then google john farnham or guy sebastian, females ,missy higgins, jessica mauboy,chrisie amphlett,the Australian music scene is unreal,its a shame only us Aussies get to see most of it

[@3scarybunnies211]

After Khe Sanh, Chior Girl is my favourite Cold Chisel song. Brilliant live - even if it was only Jimmy in his solo days!!

[@brettski7432]

You have to react to Cheap Wine and a 3 day growth, it's a great early Chisel song, and has a great film clip

[@horsefootrot5654]

Loving the CC and Barnsey reactions. Look into Goanna amd Shame Howard's solo stuff another amazing aussie artist by any metric.

[@sammy_dog]

for your next Cold Chisel song my I point you to One Long Day

[@Semajsenrab72]

Was the first song about abortion to get air play, late 70's early 80's

[@Darryl_Frost]

Don't be sorry, I have listened to this song for years and years and I never really knew what it was about. You are right, if we didn't like you digging into the song, pausing and commenting we would watch the original video. But instead we watch you.

[@BrettWilliams-n1c]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@robertshields7192]

Any Chisel Song 🎵 Is an Awesome Song 🔥✌🤜🏼🤛🏾 You do what you do mate 👍🏻 Its the Doubtful ones that don't know the back stories that piss people off , by commenting hateful or misleading comments !

[@TimTamRipple]

Im still on the Cold Chisel Wave 😂

[@TimTamRipple]

I dont do well with stupid either 😂

[@sharptalons3474]

I heard a story a while ago which I think was true that they had a US tour planned when they were quite big here in Australia but the US promoter screwed up somehow and it really tilted the band. They could have been just as big around the world as they were here had their tour not get canned.

[@missholly3747]

How I interpret the lyrics: Looking like a choir girl = she looks innocent i.e. she is quite young. Perhaps early-teens Crying like a refugee = she is beside herself with grief. She feels persecuted and alone One nurse to hold her, on nurse to wheel her down the corridor of healing = a nurse needs to hold her down. Perhaps she is resisting the abortion and being forced by parents to go through with it? They wheel her down the corridor to heal after the procedure. I think he (the male character who's thoughts comprise the lyrics) is there, watching her travel down the corridor, or he is not with her, but imagining what must be happening. Well I've been trying. But she's crying like a refugee = he is trying to heal her with his support, but she is still crying. She is struggling to cope with everything that has happened. Loves me like a sister = they were young friends. Very close; maybe family friends or childhood friends. Perhaps a deep lifelong friendship that blossomed into sexual attraction in adolescence. Loves me like an only child = again, their bond was deep, like family. He is clarifying the depth, almost correcting it from like a sister, to even deeper, like that of a child; a part of one another. He is her only baby and he hers, in a romantic sense. There is no one else for her. They are everything to each other. She's my connection = they have a deep bond. She is the one he feels connected to. A soul-mate perhaps. I hold on and never let her down. Cause she's alone = he will hold on and wait for her to heal. He will stand by her and not let her down because he knows she needs him right now. He may even feel responsible for her pain and thus, more determined to support her, not matter what. And she loves me like an only child = he is reminding himself that she would do the same for him if he needed her. He feels he owes her his loyalty and commitment. Suffer little children = A reference to his lost child and the other pregnancies being terminated more broadly. Perhaps even an additional reference to the young mothers (children themselves i.e. choir (innocent) girls) forced to terminate their pregnancies or give their babies away because of society's stigma about sex before marriage. We have to consider the time context around the song. Teen pregnancy was very stigmatised at the time. Girls often had their agency striped away and were forced to terminate or adopt out their babies. The suffering of children reference could be double pronged; referencing both the terminated foetus and the suffering teen mother. Send that little child to me, send the little children = he wishes they had been given the opportunity to raise their child. He is fantasising about being given a second chance; wishing for his child to be there. He then also says "children" (plural); he is taking the thought further, wanting to rescue all the other children. It is redemptive; wishing for a second chance. Perhaps stoping someone else's abortion and raising the child would help him heal from his sense of loss. He couldn't save his child, but he could save the others. He is acknowledging that if someone were to offer to take the child, some other teen mother might not have to go through what his love went through. All day the doctor, handles his responsibilities = all day is saying "all the time" aka very frequently, terminations are happening. The doctor is efficient. He is thinking of the many children that are not to be. However, by using the words "handles his responsibility", he is acknowledging the doctor is just doing his job, following the orders of the forceful parents. His responsibility is to help the girl by yielding to what the parents deem best for her. He is just following orders. Again, the time context is important. This analysis in consistent with the culture of the time. Then just a repeat of the previous words for reiteration... So that is how I read the lyrics, if that helps Nick :) Loving watching your videos. It is heartwarming to see people outside our country, appreciating these criminally underrated, under-appreciated local talents

[@mini_steve]

I was so young when this was released. In and around my home and family, I heard it way too much. For about the next 15 years I thought it was "cry girl". Hey, I was like 7 lol

[@macisback9059]

You are one of the few who actually takes the time to know the song & what its about.. Only takes a couple of minutes.. That's one of the reasons people watch you, you understand the music.. I love the early Jimmy stuff.. There is a difference between his Chisel & solo singing career i think.. Both good but different.. His singing changed when he left Chisel..