Cold Chisel - Forever Now [Official Video] | Reaction

[@ray.shoesmith]

Dude, this is peak Cold Chisel. I'm a 53 year old Australian who lived through this era. Jimmys growl came mostly after Cold Chisel, as a solo artist. And vocal maturity.

[@horsefootrot5654]

Indeed I'm the same age. His grit came after he stopped dropping a bottle or two of Jim Beam or JD during his early years concerts😆😂😂

[@gaildvaz9649]

I swear i havent heard this song in 20yrs ++ and know all the words, Anyone else ?

[@fugawiaus]

Believe it or not but this is more regular cold chisel. Flame trees, breakfast at sweethearts, this was what Aussie pub rock was all about. Pretty much middle of the road rock. All these bands had to play live at the local pub so had to appeal to a wide audience.

[@carolcarol3938]

YES!

[@carrieshakespeare5581]

Absolutely!

[@andoletube]

Was going to say the same thing. This is classic Chisel. Early Jimmy was unlimited, vocally.

[@liamfahey7836]

Well said. Totally agree

[@TheCappaQueen]

Completely agree. They came to my teacher's college for a union night at that time. So cool.

[@wren1960]

This is how I fell in love with Jimmy voice. And why it's so annoying when people say he can't sing. Because this is what I remember of Jimmy knowing how pure his voice was. Before the grit. The harmonies are beautiful, " there be no more turning back" magic.❤️‍🔥💯❤️

[@cathmurphystothard6151]

Me too 🥰

[@kanesanders6669]

If someone tries to tell me that Jimmy can't sing, I put them in the same category as people who think the earth is flat...they're immediately and forever relegated to the idiot box.

[@horsefootrot5654]

​@@kanesanders6669yep they don't know Cold Chisel if they're that dumb.

[@michaelmueller8772]

I can't believe that I've listened to this song hundreds of times, and never picked up on the reggae vibes. Where the heck were my ears!?!? Great reaction. Thank you.

[@davidcruse6589]

This is one of their most famous songs It was on radio multiple times all day every day for years It's one of their signature songs hear the guitar knew instantly what song

[@glennSuperdude]

Just about the only song Jimmy sings with not one note of"grit" as you call it. Amazing vocals. So clean. Mossie's outro is sublime! One of Cold Chisels absolute bests

[@clmac529]

Always expect to hear the start of Taipan next, after that outro by Mossy.

[@ariesred777]

Jimmy sang that way in the early days of Cold Chisel.ALL of East album he sings without the grit Saw them in Townsville at the Velodrome 1980

[@ray.shoesmith]

I like to call Jimmy's grit 'brass'. It only came out live in the early days.

[@QuicknStraight]

I can always recognise Barnesey's voice anywhere!

[@sharonedeau]

One of Australia's most cherished - and still played today - 'radio songs'. A story in a song, too thank you to the late, great Steve Prestwich, who gave us more than one iconic track. Yes, that is definitely a reggae bass line, and Moss's guitar work is sweet.

[@sandbrothersband]

a thrill to hear someone hearing this tune for the first time. Such a great song.

[@maidaursuladawn44glasgow3]

This song has always been my fav Cold Chisel song just love Jimmys tone and voice here.

[@daleireland]

Brings tears to my eyes watching Americans love Australian music. God bless.

[@shanegates678]

Same

[@libyaau]

One of my all time favourite Chisel songs. Speaking of Chisel, I've just spent the most amazing week ever with Jimmy and Mossy (and 200 other people) in the Maldives. 5 sunset concerts ... you can imagine what they were like!

[@ariesred777]

According to climate scientists back in the 80's The Maldives were supposed to be underwater by now😂

[@miamcknight9138]

This was blasted on the airwaves in New Zealand too way back then. Loved it then and love it still!

[@cathmurphystothard6151]

I paused before you started to listen to say this is where my Jimmy Barnes/Cold Chisel fandom began. It’s the first song I remember loving without anyone else’s influence, eg parents, older siblings.

[@LC__15]

THIS is my All Time Fave Chisel song, it's the one that often gets rotated in my Spotify playlist, love that this was requested, Thanks Simon - Great reaction as always Nic!

[@gaildvaz9649]

One of my favourites and the earliest songs i remember

[@calliestephen]

This is still one of my all time favourite Chisel songs. I remember hearing them sing this live and the entire audience w just started singing it along with them.

[@vinsgraphics]

My favorite Chisel track. The guitar throughout, especially the outro, superb.

[@wyldeindigo]

I 💜 that you love Cold Chisel

[@cristiona22]

This is the Cold Chisel sound that I know and love ❤️

[@stephenyates3330]

Well picked with the reggae influence. Chisel have it in another couple of their songs. Steve Prestwich was a great writer and drummer. Has a couple of solo albums where he sings and plays guitar. I ordered one directly from him, arrived signed and followed up with an email from him checking that I got it and if I liked it. A humble and brilliant man.

[@peterhay8961]

That's defiantly something to cherish.

[@shawnkearns9569]

This is the first song that hits the stereo when I am on the highway getting out of Sydney. Gonna be on tomorrow for our first road trip since lockdown!!

[@shaundgb7367]

Take the song "Tomorrow" along with you. That is this song two of my favourites of Cold Chisel when I first heard them.

[@FionaEm]

This is one of my Top 3 Cold Chisel tracks. 40 years old but hasn't aged a day. Classic Aussie rock with Ian Moss' signature guitar and Jimmy holding back a little to deliver a subtle but incredibly well-written song by the late Steve Prestwich. I'd never considered it to have a reggae influence, but you always bring something different to a reaction video!

[@snoozebuttonprofessional]

I hear the reggae now

[@LincolnMaurice]

I love this song. It's a really thoughtfully written, arranged and produced song.

[@RugbyLeaguePassport]

A lot of 80s Aussie music had a reggae feel to it. Men at work, Cold Chisel, Models, Australian Crawl.

[@adriang6259]

Already said it. They're the GOAT.

[@dwaynehiggins595]

This reaction just proves you have so much more Chisel to check out bro, I'm sure everyone will give you plenty to go for but I suggest Four Walls.

[@kazz3956]

Jimmy's the best. Full stop 💕

[@flip1356]

Love early cold chisel. 1980 I think it was released and I was 17 and just getting into the pub rock scene. I'm about to turn 59 and I still love the band, Barnsey And mossy. Love to see them get back together for some shows.

[@billba]

Beautiful 🤩

[@top40researcher31]

try 1982

[@lesliehammond9628]

If you want to have your mind truly blown, you should check out these Cold Chisel recordings to really get a sense of this band's range: - One Long Day (live Swingshift version) - Sing to me - The Party's Over - Four Walls - Showtime - Houndog - Letter to Alan (live Last Stand version) - No Sense - Wild Colonial Boy (Last Stand version) - Teenage Love Affair - Last Wave of Summer - Just How Many Times... ...and you will only have scratched the surface, my friend...😉

[@petertaylor9042]

I love your reaction mate! They had range in their time. Thanks for listening!

[@Sunnygirl01]

Ooooh my one of my favourite Cold Chisel songs. I love singing along to this 😊

[@nbx2au]

Early Chisel was musical and smooth. This was the best Chisel period IMHO.

[@ariesred777]

Every song on EAST album was perfect

[@paniabiddle8007]

My fav cold chisel song

[@BenGamingShorts]

Steve Preston the drummer wrote it along with Flame trees with Don .He died years back.

[@cassandrafox6830]

My favourite Cold Chisel song.

[@toddjames7]

Classic Cold Chisel

[@thegallantsaint2034]

I love this song... and man I love Mossy’s solo. He used a mode.

[@jemxs]

Classic Chisel's, so good!

[@80sOGRE]

You still have these Chisel classics to hit yet - Cheap Wine / Star Hotel. You won't be disappointed

[@andrewtierney5874]

Love Barnsey and CC! I’m really happy you found them and enjoy them as well, mate!

[@tristmas6458]

Just iconic and beautiful this little treasure 😊

[@kevkoala]

This song takes me back to the early 80s in my childhood playing on the radio on 3XY (An old Melbourne AM radio station) in my Grand Dad's car. I miss those days.

[@danielconvery8723]

And EONfm, and 3KZ.

[@kevkoala]

@@danielconvery8723 "3KZ IS football!" With Jack Dyer and Ian Major calling the footy.

[@bluestarblue22]

Imagine how great it was to be a teenager in the 70s & 80s seeing Cold Chisel live!

[@deanbritton7436]

Try "Breakfast at sweethearts", "Choir Girl", "When the war is over" and "Saturday night", they all have similar vocals. There's probably more but can't think of any off the top of my head right now.

[@Raghnaid]

Nearly time for "Breatfast at Sweethearts"?

[@NeilBlanco]

Probably my favourite Cold Chisel song...

[@JouJouOuiOui]

This was before FM radio took over the airwaves. I used to ring Jamie Angel on 2UW every night at 9pm to request this song before it became a huge hit for them. I lived and breathed Cold Chisel and adored Jimmy Barnes at school when other teenage girls loved more pretty boy pop. These days we’re unequivocally the best days and years of my life!!

[@Preachitdude]

My all time favourite Chisel song.

[@samgiacca8408]

Love to you my Brother Loved the way you explained this

[@samgiacca8408]

❤

[@Rockstardust69]

Some of the tastiest guitar ever laid down by the goat Ian MOSS

[@paulrodsted3905]

Finally..... One of the best chisel songs eva.... Awesome

[@mikeparkes7922]

1982 and another instant hit and classic for Chisel. Great stuff. Cheers from Oz.

[@mikeparkes7922]

Bad KZbin audio of low resolution clip of old song.

[@PeterForan-g7m]

My all time favourite Chisel song 👌

[@soopasock]

My fav chisel song

[@spedboy1966]

"Shipping Steel" Cold Chisel

[@lisadelahaye6568]

one of my all time favourite Cold Chisel song.

[@glenthorne5936]

"This sounds like an island vibe" yeah we r an island mate

[@Miss-Katie]

One of my fav Chisel songs.

[@GPEART1]

That first Cold Chisel album is a classic, very, very replayable!

[@kimskelly6116]

My absolute favourite Cold Chisel song x

[@JOVONO]

This is Sunday afternoon music like 1 to 4 The sun is the brightest and warmest before it goes down

[@redward13]

If you want to hear jimmy singing high, check out the track One Long Day. Jimmy and Ian Moss are Amazing on the live version. The whole Band and Guests never disappoint Thanks from NZ🇳🇿

[@iannorth8549]

Not to mention Dave blight

[@iankearns774]

My opinion their best track and off their first album. I play it all the time.

[@Cubesy73]

Under rated song. One of my favourites.

[@sharonedeau]

And 'Thickskinned', off Bodyswerve

[@Mitchlittleacademy]

Thanks for reviewing this song. Cold Chisel has always been my favourite band. Love your work mate.

[@cooperchoo9898]

Finally got to hear you reacting to one of my favorite Cold Chisel songs. Brings back memories of blasting this song with windows down belting along Dandenong Rd in a yellow manaro back in 82. 😊

[@shaunmcclements5778]

One of my favourite Chisel songs

[@6ixConfessions]

The Pub Rock era in Australia was the best. The bands would happily mix it up with the locals. There were bands, big & small playing at almost every pub every weekend everywhere across Australia from the big cities to the smaller towns to the outback watering holes. It was a great time to be young & in love with the music scene, celebrating life.

[@MusiCatsKing]

Yeah, then the pokies came in and ruined everything.

[@6ixConfessions]

@@MusiCatsKing I'm with you on that one. There have been numerous times I've been out at a work dinner only to have half the table vanish leaving one or two of us behind at the table while they went off to waste their money. I honestly thought it was just plain rude that they couldn't refrain from one night of gambling.

[@travelsolo2677]

This song is so much better live, especially Last Stand

[@AndyCan]

I feel sorry for people that didn’t grow up with Australian rock music

[@ginacranbourne]

Pubs in the 80’s was a privilege I was so glad to be part of.

[@lousessssmith9869]

Loved it in NewZealand

[@sammy_dog]

I can never decide which Jimmy I like best young Jimmy or old Jimmy what I do know is I absofuckinlutly love both young and old Jimmy

[@KIRALYW]

Nah mate, this is classic Chisel. Those bar runs on the guitar, they too are classic chisel runs. It’s been a privilege growing up with these grassroot sounds. A bit of cold chisel is definitely a handy tool to have in your musical tool box. 🤙🏽

[@cherylmason9872]

Love this album

[@edwardcatton315]

Loved Chisel since I was a kid in the 70s!, Saw him at the Easter Show in Sydney in the late 80s!, Jimmy Works live Hordan Pavilion!, Two Fires Ent Cent, Early 90s!, but, best of all was Cold Chisel One Night Stand Wollongong, Front row seats, couple of years ago!, R.I.P Steve Prestwich!, Great Band!, & Jimmy, you did Good at Our NRL Grand Final Entertainment!, my EELS lost!, but, felt like the 80s!

[@pateoo6]

Thankyou so much. Forgot how much I loved this song.

[@gholmes4917]

I'm glad you reacted to this song, a classic song. you made you Aussie friends very happy.

[@dagoelius]

My favourite Chisel song. Enjoyed Chisel so much more when Jimmy sang clean.

[@janeofthefamilytaylor7242]

My fave song by cold chisel

[@craigalden9416]

Forever Now … from the Circus Animals LP where Steve Prestwich’s (Drums) songwriting really started to flourish…. This song and When the war is over…. Chisel Classics ….featured also on this Album you got nothing I want…. Bow River…. Other featured videos from this album are Taipan, Houndog …. Wild colonial boy, no good for you, Letter to Alan.

[@gaildvaz5221]

Played at every backyard bbq in the day, so chill...

[@maidaursuladawn44glasgow3]

This was my favourite Cold Chisel song love the style Jimmy used his voice for this.

[@Cabbage62]

Their best song. I love your review of this song. I never looked at that way.

[@leannemayor5755]

One of my favourites of theirs xox

[@maverick2242]

Ian Moss on lead guitar, an Aussie legend, often overlooked by Jimmy Barnes fans, he has an amazing voice as well and a freakin awesome lead guitarist..this song made me a Cold Chisel fan when I was about 13, Cold Chisel one of Aussies best bands ever imo., never heard this song described as Reggae though, but hey everyone to their own. 🤘

[@DaddyDepression]

No Sense is an amazing reggae song by Chisel off 20th century.

[@monicap5071]

Dont care what anyone says. COLD ROCKS!!🤩🤩😍💜

[@mietta11]

I remember singing this in boarding school.

[@kane29842]

Chisel’s highest charting song. Cheap Wine should be next.

[@Ulbre]

This song was written by the late great Cold Chisel drummer, Steve Prestwich. Steve, at that time, couldn't actually write music so he presented this song to rest of the band by humming it!!!!! RIP Steve Prestwich, an integral member of the greatest band that ever was.

[@adriangmcveigh9154]

Lovelight

[@SimonK2376]

Another one of my requests - thanks for doing this one and knew you would enjoy it. By the way it’s Simon (pronounced Sigh-mon) not Simone! Ha. This song was off their Circus Animals album - which in my opinion was their best. It was their highest charting single. Will request some of the other classics soon, you still have a long way to go before you exhaust the Chisel catalogue!

[@jax993]

Listened 2 these guys in high school surfing music back then x loved them seen them & saw the last stand (their final concert tour) I’ve still got the drumstick from it ❤🎉awesome songs from this album 😊

[@Joshualuv13]

Classic Cold Chisel back in the day .

[@PeterForan-g7m]

As a 51yr old man this song take me back like a smell, pushing matchbox cars in the dirt Cold Chisel playing through the kitchen window on my mother's stereo ❤

[@JouJouOuiOui]

These were the best years of my life

[@judyinthevines]

This song is threaded through my soul! 🥰

[@John-f1g1e]

He has a beautiful voice. Sometimes he just seems to scream, but his tone and pitch is totally on point when he just relaxes. You should hear him sing Motown and blues numbers. He is amazing and a lovely person.

[@leepreston4287]

You seriously need to hear jimmy barnes singing love me tender

[@nickmckenzie4417]

I'm so happy you reacted to this, this is my all time favourite song

[@c.s.m.k5737]

Classic Aussie Rock. A thing of beauty.

[@stopbunsen]

I'm like I don't know Forever Now. When it plays I know almost every word lol. Aussie radio for you

[@stevevidovic199]

this is my fav Chisels song