Cold Chisel -Khe Sanh

Classic Australian Rock. Cold Chisel perform Khe Sanh.

[@coade123]

My grandfather called artillery in the worst war of all, Anzac and Somme, and came back with every madal there was. He was part of a whole generation that werent ever again what they should have been - and they really were celebrated as herous. My heart goes out to vets everywhere

[@noofa88]

All rise for the national anthem of Australia.

[@Yutubetopteensingers]

Dont forget Barnesy lived in France and performed there for years when he was looking to pay off his tax debt. They could easily have heard him singing it many times and bought the albums... yeah I found out after I posted the comment that the tractor they talked about in the video was Finnish and the band was Norwegian but too late to bother after I posted it... theres no doubt when you hear the song they copied it, its almost note for note until the chorus.

[@Guevaristas]

'I left my heart to the sappers round Khe Sanh And my soul was sold with my cigarettes to the blackmarket man I've had the Vietnam cold turkey From the ocean to the Silver City And it's only other vets could understand' Vietnam vets deserve NO recognition, none should have been in Vietnam invovled in a war they were bound to lose

[@59771006]

This song was banned from airplay when it first came out because of the line "And there legs were often open" Countdown said they could sing the song on the show if they changed that line but they said no.

[@LouisPetrides]

@Lemon0Tart i'm sorry you feel this way. i can say nothing that will actually convince you of the truth of "what war really is". have a good life, open your mind, research for life

[@Yutubetopteensingers]

Check ou the youtube video titled Too Far gone - Zetor its a total rip off of Khe San from a Finnish Country rock band, I couldnt believe it when I heard it.. lmao

[@BrickUnit]

I love raw music like Piano and Vocals, none of this loud over compacted shit full with 23 guitar tracks

[@Devoted2Clois]

love this song, love what it stands for. Using this song for my VCE History SAC on Vietnam. God Bless the thousands of men who fought in the war. In my eyes, both sides deserve respect, because both were fighting for what they believed in. VIETNAM VETERANS DAY - 18th August. On this day, think of all those who were lost, and our vets who aren't being respected.

[@shakypam]

Its actually quite a feminist lyric - if anyone feels like looking it from that POV - it's a view of how desperate things were for EVERYONE at the time. ie in general round this time there was fuck-all choice for women. I'm liking believing that was the intention, anyways....

[@ozwick14]

n total approximately 60,000 Australians-ground troops, air-force and naval personnel-served in Vietnam between 1962 and 1972. 521 died as a result of the war and over 3,000 were wounded. Yes we fucking were. Even the Kiwis were over there.

[@GlorifiedTruth]

Jimmy Barnes: Clay Guida's long-lost brother...? Terrible posture, but man, could he sing. I love this song. I think it would appeal to anyone who feels lost or aimless in life, regardless of the reason.

[@loswaldo777]

Can anyone tell me what the reference to 'carparks make me jumpy' is about?

[@loswaldo777]

@emmamessenger101 How did you manage to restrain yourself that much?

[@MalllowD]

@LiAmBodYbOaRdS1 LOL Watch out bra!!! Here come the spears,,,, look for a tree bro and chill under it with a XXXX

[@SmellyTriangles]

@blueeyesseto Okay first of all, regardless of whatever you think they do when they get here or by what means, they are still asylum seekers for the mere reason that the are seeking asylum. BOAT PEOPLE= A DEROGATORY TERM FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS. And if they could get here for free do you think they'd choose to pay and risk their lives to get here by boat? What's it to you what cars they're driving? Perhaps they value their life here and work hard for things most aussies probably take for granted.

[@blueeyesseto]

@SmellyTriangles yes because if they went through the Australian Embassy they could get to australia free but instead the chose to come by boat $4000AUD worth then when they get through the processing their off driving $40000 cars sorry but thats not an Asylum seeker oh fogot to mention they burn down the FREE acomodation and riot but sorry if thats how they are going to act then send them back

[@Fizzyskull]

@vapour938 Unfortunately, mate, when most of our Aussie diggers layed down their arms they were ordered to be shot by British military leaders. In Kokoda, General MacArthur had a tendency to dishonorably discharge/fire/etc anyone who wouldn't charge headfirst and kill themselves (including the wounded at certain points in the campaign). While I agree with your sentiment, I would hope you haven't been brainwashed into mindless nationalism like the US. There's more to it than 'freedom'...

[@truculentbelly]

@sabbath5678 awesome? we don't love america for forcing us into an unwinnable, ideological war that killed or harmed patriotic australians for no good reason. world wars 1 & 2, korea and vietnam seem to have made us into a proud but peaceful country that seeks to protect the people brave enough to lay down their lives in it's defense. we'd rather not uselessly send the best of us, our patriotic soldiers, into danger. i wish the same could be said of yr native country.

[@MrGoblin60]

@LoneStriper I was merely pointing out the shameful instances of abuse and neglect of our soldiers by the Whitlam government and influenced public - this is pertinent to there being no V-Day heroes at that time. Returned servicemen were an embarresment to the likes of Dr Jim Cairns who lent his wholehearted support to the pro-Soviet government of the fallen South Vietnam. This treachery rankled then and still does.

[@Apis4]

@gregbakermate Greg, my brother did three tours in Vietnam, he is listed only twice in Australia Remembers, a book listing all active service personel in all enagements from Boer to First Gulf Wars. First, PT Boats, Second a dubious 'Miscellaneous', his third tour happened, the malaria he contracted happened, records of it are the only thing which didnt. I think what you whish to say is Australia and New Zealand forces were not "OFFCIALLY' at Khe Sanh.

[@Lemon0Tart]

@vidic245 he fought for his country, did his duty when it asked for him. I'm sorry, whats not to be proud of? You do not know what he did whilst there, war changes people and when people are put in extreme situations the survalist inside of you kicks in. It IS something to be proud of. Would you prefer to have no one there to protect your country whatever it may be? God Bless the ADF and all other forces.

[@Pannx]

Do you Australins really think you are kidding anyone here? Everybody knows Australins only said they were in war in the 20th century because of our politics. Australins should live in their island and enjoy their kangaroos with their crocodiles and not try to tell real people that they are important. Let us be serious... tell me how many of them won grand slam events after ww2? huh! i bet they didnt even know what tennis was~! Your honor, I hand to the defense! Ask any veteran!!!!!

[@maeldune]

Hey Wettaylor1958, what's a POME? Is it a series of written lines of prose that rhyme? ;-) I thought the derogatory term used by Antipodeans was POMMY or POM or POHM possibly meaning Prisoner Of His/Her Majesty, or, common in both Australia and New Zealand, "Prisoner On Migration", because many of the first British settlers in Australia were convicts and arrived in a prison uniform. So was Australia was built from UK trash? Not really the best start to the formation of a new nation is it?

[@maeldune]

The Battle of Khe Sanh was fought between US Marines and the North Vietnamese Army. The only Australian personnel to be directly involved in the siege were the crews of Canberra bombers operated by 2 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, who flew close air support missions in the area. "Sanh" is often misspelled (even, at times, on official album covers and sleeve notes) as "Sahn".

[@skaxamax]

Errr, we weren't in the battle, hang on we were but only a few. Make up your mind or take some more ritalin. I pick you as a seppo. Americans are the only ones who care about it still and that's just beacuse it's another war (like Iraq) that they lost. In any event, to make a debate out of the meaning of some song, instead of just enjoying a great song, is bizarre to say the least. You're weird mate.

[@darkallegiance666]

Absolutely classic - but what happened to the end of it???

[@sapphire60s]

@emmamessenger101 Just about wet myself laughing at your story. Think I would do the same as you and then some (and I am an old biddy) Love Chisel, Barnsey and Moss they rock. Sad person who cannot find something good about every country. Thanks for the laugh. I'm about to cry that this clip ended so abrubtly.

[@Biggus63]

Of course we Aussies were never near Khe Sanh, which is up near the former demilitarised zone in I Corps area of operations, whereas we were in Phuoc Tuy province well south of that in III Corps area, but it's still a great song, it's just a pity they didn't call it "Long Tan" which still kinda fits. Khe Sanh itself was a U.S. Marines operation .

[@dccar1]

when will you people realize that jimmy barnes wrote this song for the american music market.cold chisel didn't make it in the US so he wrote" you got nothing i want" to say get fucked america i guess.................i think it should be call "long tan" for the aussie soldiers who fought in nam.........thank you all......

[@Antifaith29]

wityana, you're right, kinda ironic i know, we did however have our little war there, battle of long tan was perhaps the major engagement for australia in the vietnam way. that all said, this song, even tho its done by a aussie band, was aimed at vets in general as aposed to just the aussie vets, enjoy it for what its worth. have a good one mate

[@digiviceboy]

If we become a republic, it'll absolutely destroy what little prosperity we have currently. Do you realise just how much it costs to become a republic? Beyond that, good on your dad. What happened when our boys returned home just wasn't right, and if his way to take a stand is not going to the ANZAC marches, then more power to him.

[@digiviceboy]

Is it just me, or has Australia been continuously FOLLOWING in the history books rather than ever LEADING. First the British, and it wasn't up before very recently WW2 that we've begun to break away from them a little, and guess what? We're just brown-nosing America now. I prefered follow the Queen without question, personally.

[@ArneFufkin]

Aussies weren't in Khe Sahn. Period. They fought like warriors in the subsequent Tet ... but don't take credit for this silliness. Great song however. The USMC is historic in this fight. 5000 against 20,000 and they prevailed. My oldest brother was one of them. I'm willing to be shown wrong. Believe me.

[@shaunmullarkey664]

Yep, but i just cant help it. U see there is no need for deflamatory comments and foul language when someone does not agree with other peoples music taste but so many on here do, so i thought id give it a go and it does provoke some interesting replies. Keep an open mind and chill..chilli..peace out.

[@loosekanen]

Look, nationality doesn't matter too much with a song like this. I'm a US Afghan war vet and I identify with this song's message completely. The message transcends nationality. If you've been to war, you just get it. If you haven't you can sympathize. And I appreciate it. But you can't get it.

[@ArneFufkin]

Great song but pure fiction. The Aussies had no combat action in Khe Sanh. That was the heroic sacred battle ground, once again, of the USMC. Semper Fi. Cold Chisel was an outstanding band and Aussie warriors are amongst the best on earth. Just not there ... then.

[@gkc2045]

Sorry about the typing errors in my comment(s) (mainly the one to the fuck wit Pannx) Also im sorry to hear about oohoohigottaknow mates mum, i dont know what ied do without mine (probably loose it and end up being a danger to others) and I love this song.

[@357HFC]

@lonewolfmilitia Hope you enjoy the Song. A real antem in Oz. What a S h 1T of a conflict to be involved in.Trust you are at peace with yourself, you should be. It was the .....ers in 'war' offices that need to be remorseful. I missed conscription by a couple of days. TTFFT !

[@tommy24589]

now this is true music. none of that american rnb rap shit that keeps hitting the top of the charts cos it's got a catchy tune. n young kids these days dont no shit about music. moss n barnes. living proof that we australia's are the lucky country. even though they were both scottish imigrants.

[@shaky145]

we are making another generation of them. dont worry.

[@jacob3800]

And by the way, when you people say you're proud to be Australian, why in the world would you be proud of something you had no part in? Get over yourself, your birthplace doesn't make you awesome, you have to actually achieve something.

[@LouisPetrides]

@2313441john matey, its not something to be proud of

[@dontmesswithsqacky]

are you saying your boy friend is married, because his wifes sister is his sister in law.

[@Devoted2Clois]

@2313441john Thankyou so much for serving - I will be thinking of you on Vietnam Vets day.

[@cookingqueen56]

REST IN PEACE STEVE, STEVE IS THE DRUMMER OF COLD CHISEL ,HE DIE TO DAY FROM A BRAIN BLEED OUR LUV GOES OUT TO ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS,LUV ANNIE,BXXXXXPS HE ALL SO WROTE THIS SONG AND ALL SO WROTE WHEN THE WAR ENDS,XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[@Textra1]

Don Walker is one of Australia's great song writers, yet most Aussies have never heard of him. Say Paul Kelly and everyone knows who you're talking about yet Don Walker shaped Australian music in a way few will ever realise.

[@StevieF8]

love this song, only discovered it when living in Sydney a few years ago - anyone who knows the Sydney Park and was in there in 01/02 would of heard this a million times on the jukebox thanks to me! Go Lonhro you beauty!!!!

[@coade123]

No its "old friend but,.." , not orphan :-) He's on the docks in Sydney Harbour, its an old girlfriend in Sydney. Yes it could definitely be a reference to drug use - though that doesnt sound much like "fast suburban chains"

[@shaunmullarkey664]

no no, i dont think it was a bad experience, by the sound of it he seems to enjoy it. next time im over there i might give it a go so the squealing might just drown out the sound of this fuking record.

[@blueeyesseto]

@MsSloppyseconds we all stand together in war we are and all ways have been allies. Australia went in to assist its allies in war and we are all serving together in battle at this moment we are allies

[@Strassenelefant]

can somebody tell me what this song is about? I really like it. I understand english too. But I don't understand the meaning of this song? Would be nice from you. Greetings from AUSTRIA

[@appraze]

Man - I have been in the States for 15 years now and miss the good old days at the pub with my mates and having a good time. Where have all the good times gone? I think I will have a few more tonight. J

[@ozwick14]

"I left my heart to the sappers round khe san" No mention of the fucking battle at all

[@paulmelville11]

It's ironic humour, they were making fun of your ignorance and, I'm guessing, your American sense of superiority (i.e. the belief that every other country in the world is less developed).

[@blueeyesseto]

@lkmop1 i dont have a problem with actually asulim seekers but boat people arnt asulim seekers they are ileagle imagrents also the 2nd versus of the national anthem is no longer used

[@Fizzyskull]

@jayiceman13 Mate, I know Khe Sahn was in Vietnam. :P Was just referring to Aussie diggers in general, as I'm sure vapour938 was too, otherwise we'd have gone back even further to WWI!

[@kevster1340]

@firstblood132 cold turkey is a withdrawl symptom, so that means he misses the buzz or the vietman war. he is too young to have been there but its a song and a BLOODY good one at that

[@sharks5006]

easy...its a song about a guy living after the war......ive seen a zillion movies of US re writing military history so wouldn't be looking to entertainment sources for your history lessons

[@Jagerfueled]

From the younger generation, representing those who are benefiting from what our soldiers fought and died for, I sincerely thank you for your efforts that kept our country free.

[@stevelewis3]

probably about walking through an area with lots of conceled places the VC could hide.. The next mazda/bush could have a platoon of a'holes with guns in their hands......

[@TheGus619]

@AustroSlav Yes they did. Khe Sanh was a large army base in central nam which was eventually invaded. But he is talking about his post combat stress syndrome back in oz

[@Scoobadoobaa]

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

[@lellbelle]

This came on the radio when I was driving home the other day, I sang my lungs out in true jimmy style, I must have looked like I was having a fit to the other drivers!

[@357HFC]

Today is Vietnam Vets Day in Aus. I could have been one of them, only lottery I did not to win. Great respect for all those who served, or served time cos they refused to go.

[@CAKEWALK72000]

@Gevaristas, Saw your site ! How many Countries Have Cubans Bleed to save the oppressed from Human Suffering at the hands of Thuggs ! Gulf of Sidra rod and reel club 1981

[@12345Tpb]

Barnsey is one of the rare few who really kept improving, he was always known as a bit of a screamer, but he is by far the only one that can do it well and with style

[@brisbanetim]

I don't know - it is not really mainstream and they generally play it safe but I agree so many great australian hits it is a mystery why they aren't hits in the US.

[@timmy71]

@pete45764576 sucks to be you, australia and its ppl its songs, weather, cars, food women, beaches, jobs, houses are the best in the world its a shame u cant see that.

[@SnuTmuS]

the songs arent so alike! the norwegian sings about a tracktor! and the musik is typical Norwegian "country music" but when you try too hear the same, you hear the same:P

[@fwr25]

nah mate, the nxt line 'their lives were empty til they found their chosen one' meant that the women were truly 'living' their life after they had found their true love

[@blueelf4ever]

I had the sound really high when I started it and jumped because it was so loud xD and I love this music :) an Autralian friend tipsed me about the song :)

[@cookingqueen56]

REST IN PEACE STEVE, U WILL B SADLY MISSED ,STEVE DIED TO DAY FROM A BRAIN BLEED,LUV TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ,PLEASE PASS THIS ON ,LUV ANNIE,B, COOKINGQUEEN56.XXX ,

[@scottik187]

@Guevaristas mate - people on both sides do terrible things in war. Unfortunately that is the nature of the beast. When you go to war maybe then you can comment.

[@frognewt]

i agree with sharvie music is NOT history, it is a good song no matter if it is historically incorrect, who gives a shit so long is its a good song

[@shaunmullarkey664]

Not seen afl for many years, never heard of cold chisel, ac/dc been one of my favs for past 30yrs so get u there. Its been fun pal. Take it easy.

[@birrebatman]

A great family friend just passed away and this was basically what reminds me of Chopper. you will always live on through music mate, R.I.P

[@Thanno1995]

My history class just watched this video to learn about Australia's involvement in vietnam. Yes, Aussie history classes are that awesome.

[@thejayman001]

brillient aussie song, unofficial national anthem in my mind BUT i have put 2 stars on this. Reason: Where is the rest of the song? it cut short

[@coade123]

Given the next line "she was like so many more from that time on" - more likely to mean he put her in a line of women that were of no use to him

[@ACDCisMYlyf]

lol true, you said something like good video, haha ive seen all yah comments on the other khe sahn videos lol, where ya from? are you an ausie?

[@KnightOwl2006]

Great song. Always reminds me of Australia.

[@Joshhhdoddd]

Angus Young - Irish Born Malcolm Young - Scottish Born Clifford Williams - British Brian Johnson - English Phil Rudd - Australian ??????

[@DavidJHilt]

@69Bling69 The only reason I can understand for someone to dislike this clip is not because of the song, but because the end cuts out.

[@scottik187]

You're arguing two different things now. It wasn't their choice to go and fight there, they were ordered. That's how the military works.

[@thinkorthwim69]

this is way better than their latest renditions in the past few years still a a great song and as a nam vet myself really special to me

[@kevster1340]

@firstblood132 cold turkey means "withdrawl symptom" he is too young to have been there, but its a song and a bloody good one at that!

[@blueeyesseto]

@sabbath5678 Dear Yanks, Britts, Canadians and Kiwis Australia thanks you for standing beside us in the wars - A grateful Aussie

[@ufofan1980]

No, Cold Chisel Australian. Jimmy Barnes was born in Scotland, like the guys from AC/DC, and moved to Australia as an baby.

[@mattk000]

@olgunbarrel Khe Sanh was a US Marines base. They got beseiged by North Vietnamese forces and eventually abandoned the base.

[@vbvbvb088]

1978....that is my australia..........

[@buddyzzyp]

@2313441john Respect to you, Digger. You fought well in a sick war. You're not forgotten. God bless you all, and thanks.

[@ArneFufkin]

Once again. Khe Sanh involved the III Marines. 780 Americans died and over 2500 were wounded. No Aussies. None. Thanks.

[@LollypopStuffs]

They were kidding :L We have all the same stuff as America, why wouldn't we have dvd players? Were you kidding? Smh

[@stevelewis3]

this is an early version of the song, The Hammond organ kicks in at about 2.28. Ddeleted from later releases. SOO SAD.

[@Tahlexia]

@emmamessenger101 For a civilisation 600 years older than Australia, America lacks a certain...humility and respect.

[@StevieF8]

If anyone knows Sydney Park pub - i always put this on the jukebox in there, best fuckin bar in Sydney - G'day Wayne!

[@gambit123321]

Wasn't debating that fact with you, My point was it's one of those songs that people (Australians) know the words too.

[@dontmesswithsqacky]

@chillimansarmy sounds pretty great, i might go there one day.

[@mondaypride001]

@stealthknifekiller hahaha yeah good one... -___- so um what do you do for a living?? line up at centerlink??