Colin Hay Overkill

Colin Hay performs 'Overkill' live at 93.7 The River in Sacramento

[@scottstewart1778]

Every time I've heard him play this song he plays it different Every time he plays it, it's gold!

[@acreuus_5135]

scott stewart i

[@jeremywade6986]

scott stewart I've heard this song played so many times in so many styles and it always kills.

[@howardsix9708]

its called extemporising.............a term we used in the 40's - 50's.h6uk.....81

[@aaronb483]

I know this may sound strange, but the one I like the best is the Scrubs version.

[@bleddig]

The fact that he can still hit those notes..fuck yes, Colin. One of the best and most underrated vocalist/musicians ever.

[@toyotasupra6731]

One of the best songs he ever wrote, in 30 odd years his voice has hardly changed at all, still brilliant.

[@andrelinard6227]

toyota supra, his voice, although has changed, gets more charming!

[@EadsB7002]

I know right.... pretty amazing to say the least! He was singing these songs in the early 80’s!!😯

[@ralphborat6655]

The safety vest is a very powerful protective device

[@rockfordrocker8971]

Nails that high note EVERY time.

[@adrianram5524]

its 2021....heard this in my teens...I often wonder if the artist could ever understand the impact their art has had...very grateful.

[@justinjackson5656]

Colin Hay singing this song gives me this depressing feeling and at the same time wraps me in this warm beautiful feeling.. man is amazing

[@jasonking4753]

Man I couldn’t agree more… this song takes me down a rough path of sadness but goddamn does it also make me feel better in the same breath. What a beautiful piece of art

[@alinchitown7556]

One of the most underrated song writers, Colin Hay deserves many more accolades than he is given. He went into a dark hole after his initial success but lucky for all of us he came out the other side better than ever. Thank you Colin

[@nickcarranza4687]

I'm 55yrs old, remember this song when I was young in high school, perhaps that's why it's so good to here it again after all these years.

[@johncooper7694]

I'm 56. Saw Men at Work at Norfok Scope in VA in 1983. My first live concert. He has one of the most unique voices.

[@jeanniehelliwell1599]

I am 70 and love him still! Fabulous another Scottish Australian! 🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺

[@PetraKann]

one of the great voices and a very underrated guitarist and song writer. Some gorgeous chord changes in this song

[@banjominer9682]

Petra Kann I never knew how brilliant he was on guitar..wow

[@venderstrat]

McCartney rates him.

[@ericpircher]

Those chords are just so tender and melancholy at the same time! It was a good song in studio form back in the day, but stripped back, it seems so much more powerful..

[@VincentVader]

He is so good, so talented. Huge Colin Hay fan

[@sheldontapp3769]

Great artist . Great song writer. Etc. A true gift to music

[@MatheusReisBio]

One of the Best!!! He remains very popular and full of fans in a land down under called Brazil.

[@tiomarcioexplica2295]

I couldn't agree more!

[@BeefGeneral]

The fact that his vocals always tightened on those high notes and he still nails them is impressive. Like they were always tough in his range. Consistency is massive.

[@jaymueller2418]

Truth, Beef General. Truth.

[@henrylee8510]

Grew up in the late 70s and early 80s. This was a great song from my formative years. Always will be in my top 10. Like fine wine, it's aged well especially in these days of crappy Harry styles, etc

[@4magnels494]

I just came across Colin. I can’t believe I never heard this song before. I knew his band. I recognized his voice. But, I am so happy I did come across him in his slow career. This man is amazingly talented!!!

[@starletohara1631]

One of the best songs of the 80s,by one of the most amazing voices of any decade!Thank you,Colin!

[@loudiquinzio6692]

Still such a great song. Loved it in my 20's and still now in my 50's. Colin hay is a true artist.

[@Local1Laborer]

Colin is a Hall of Famer in my book!

[@Truthbtold2121]

I love this song it make me forget about how messed up our world is..

[@robmorton8188]

Didnt realise that Colin could play the acoustic so well and what piece of gold he wrote with overkill plus his voice still got it loved the orginal but blown away with the Choir in New York Epic Nights Overkill any out there just google it its abosultey Brilliant his vocals the acoustic playing you wont beat it

[@srdjanjapanmusic5817]

If I could I put the million likes at ones !! Thanx Colin..God bless you, my good man ! Reggards from Serbia, East Europe !!

[@jimclemence4405]

He still sounds amazing!

[@sebastianmorales4192]

incredible! He still keeps the same voice!

[@ralphborat6655]

The Colin Hay day continues..keep it rolling

[@davidwebb091370]

awesome on all levels! thanks for sharing!

[@AJFASSA]

Como los buenos vinos Colin con el paso del tiempo se sigue superando. Graciaa por existir en mis tiempos!

[@martron1962]

Colin Hay is a genius! One of the most memorable and recognizable voices of the 80’s in my opinion!

[@ZackDavidMusic]

holy shit what a genius performance of an amazing son. Can't believe how he nailed those high notes 🤯

[@paulpresto7346]

I remember first hearing MAW on mtv back in early early eighties and I was a young man- still gold

[@jaymonnin]

I was in the room that day. so good.

[@chriskinsley4922]

Bollox

[@rvzoest]

Goats appear and fade away.. No really, it's as someone said below, every time different and still moves me every time. Such a great performer, thank you Colin!

[@mcculls83]

My all time favorite vocalist 💕

[@salahtounsaoui9172]

It's amazing how after all these years his voice hasn't changed or altered it's just superb

[@blueplanetforsale1090]

This is brilliant. Got my feet tapping out of control now !!!! Hello from the West of Scotland.

[@gerryradford4812]

What a stunning voice. Love MEN AT WORK ,,,, Colin you are a true true talent. Just sublime. Gxx

[@gerryradford4812]

Just incredible!!!! A band that made so many uplifting tracks. Colin. You are sooooo underrated!!!!! Gx

[@timharris6835]

There is magic live with Colin Hay, great player and a vocal range to match.

[@johnarber3358]

Anyone who has had the misfortune of suffering from metal health knows the comfort that this song brings. Cheers col.

[@IrishAlways8]

Awesome! Love this song & his voice ❤

[@oggettiinteressanti4090]

IrishAlways8 giusto!✌😁

[@killablooz]

New Zealand lyrics: "Alone between the sheep, Only brings exasperation... Goats appear and fade away"

[@octaneartllc]

😂😂😂😕😰😱💀☠

[@jeanniehelliwell1599]

Hahahaha!

[@bridlingtonengland75]

A good human being by the sounds and looks of things. And how he hits those notes at his age. God bless him!

[@johngray9434]

A true creative genius.

[@aureliomendozagarduno9335]

Maravilloso, es una canción que me fascina!, esta versión es genial!

[@trumptorianguard4617]

Bravo Colin! Bravo!

[@lonerwiththecamera]

Such a great tune. No matter how he plays it, it still resonates.

[@jean-marieboucherit4716]

I love him

[@fastfords9072]

I love Colin hay❤❤❤😚

[@charlesford157]

Another awesome version of this literally timeless masterpiece. I keep seeing comments scattered all over the internet saying how underrated Colin is and I don't understand this. I've always rated him pretty highly as does most everyone else.

[@ChrisColeChicago]

Critics underrate him. Not the people doing the listening.

[@bambino100011]

He has such a great singing voice. I love this song.

[@arquitecturacomercial5767]

Una de las canciones más hermosas que he oído saudage nostalgia

[@jeffstewart8627]

Awesome. Colin still has it.

[@Mikey-wg2xu]

I love the story he tells about when the guy says “goats appear and fade away...”

[@pillepalle3614]

Mikey'58 ghosts not goats my man.

[@Podger771]

Pille palle mikey 58 know's he's just referring to a story colin told about a fan who approached colin and told him he loved the song about goats appearing and fading away instead of ghosts it was the fan who got it wrong

[@Mikey-wg2xu]

anthony healy yes, you are correct great story....🤣

[@Mikey-wg2xu]

Pille Palle I know...I actually had that album many years ago. Thanks for your concern. 😂

[@Podger771]

Mikey'58 it is a great story I was watching a live show in Australia although it was a few years ago now on KZbin last night and he told told the story he seems very witty but being Scottish a lot of them are same as the Irish

[@keystone9k51]

This makes me cry because of the passion he has for his music and how he loves even when the band is broken, it makes it harder that we lost Greg, one of the greatest ever it makes this even harder :(

[@mikequail-summer3833]

Absolutely uniquely and respectively killed it in this performance. Hats off to him!

[@Antusj]

I love this song

[@craigbanks9532]

A great Scot from Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Scotland.

[@spiritshunter]

God bless you, straight to the heart.

[@patriciakimes6708]

I really like this beautiful song. It is nice to know that you are still performing it live, Sir. Thank you for providing this performance for me to login and listen to at KZbin. and actual concert venues.

[@barbarawilliamson136]

Old school musicians are my favorite✌🙃🙃🙃🙃

[@Bruttus4377]

O yeah mi all time favorite

[@thomaspick4123]

Good song. I like his guitar playing and voice.

[@jwanda10]

goddamn i love that song

[@tiomarcioexplica2295]

He's voice is very nice and get better everyday

[@loriannstevens5308]

Amazing!

[@fastgokartdude]

love it such a great song thanks colin

[@sharrow2]

I knew it would be good in the first place. Awesome Colin Hay proper MAW shit

[@davow8]

More Colin Hay magic! I guess that's what happens when you're waiting for your real life to begin!

[@henrymichal8522]

this song is best played acoustically, stunning.

[@PyrozPlayground]

So majestic! :')

[@edwinearl4584]

Can still crush the high notes! 🎶🎸

[@claudiourquijo8221]

Es tan tan hemoso escucharlo, su poesía, su voz, su presencia

[@AsgardCV82]

Love it, since I heard it.

[@ANDRIAN-y8z]

Magnific song man

[@emilioschroeder2017]

Bellissima versione

[@beboploo]

that was nice of him he's never lost it

[@JohnPoster]

Been looking for a good version of this. Nailed it! XD. Love this dude!

[@JSB103]

So great!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@roberthendrix1167]

Bravo!

[@negativezero3107]

colin is wonderful

[@lynnfleming6681]

Geezer. Your twin was in Mississippi

[@natestakely1478]

I'll never forget this song (soundtrack to my life) in the club this songs hey day with a girl so beautiful I wouldn't sleep with her as I didn't want to start anything leaving for the USAF. I never did FB. Too old.

[@ceniofire754]

Simplesmente top!!

[@stokefire7]

..still so much in it AND I have the same tuner . Yeah !

[@claudiourquijo8221]

Cada vez mejor

[@lucianaalmeida2935]

Que vocal😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@max-cv1fk]

何だか、涙が溢れ出した

[@sheldontapp3769]

What a voice

[@ddsmusic-doug2469]

Perfect!

[@fastgokartdude]

id love to meet this dude

[@jeanniehelliwell1599]

He was on Who do you think you are. Was fabulous!

[@chrispearce384]

Timeless

[@thierrys4126]

Fantatic performer and great meaningful songs. Unlike several big names like McCartney or Dylan, Colin's voice gets better with age and he still sings Overkill in the key of E which is really difficult when it gets to the octave. I also really like the guitar solo he has transposed for the acoustic.

[@chrismiller6730]

Fabulous x

[@breeze5210]

What s talent👌👌🙏💓

[@tobiasessiger615]

A true bard (our)

[@hollandgeveltechniek]

Perfect super song

[@AlexandreSantos-sp7qe]

Que coroa delicioso se tornou o collin

[@avanti6058]

he's still a monster singer.

[@AlmostProfessional1995]

2:10 HOW?! 😱😱😱😱😱

[@Muzzerie]

I get shivers every time he does that

[@ozzyf3918]

years of practice haha

[@bluekoi455]

Glad that he can tho...

[@Truthmoses]

because we all know time will take that flight up the register away from him. He's held it longer than most. Cherish it. Its precious.

[@charlesford157]

Most singers end up dropping keys over time. Sometimes even dropping the tuning down a half or whole step at this point. Not Colin. Amazing talent. I have 10 liked "Overkill" videos.

[@murnelbabineaux105]

"alone between two sheeps, only brings exasperation

[@davelow7586]

Obviously this song is pulling the wool over your eyes! 😂

[@jeremywade6986]

Murnel Babineaux Sheep is plural without the s.

[@tiny6912]

"Alone between the sheets"..unless your mind is wired differently

[@GogReviews]

Murnel Babineaux don’t take the mick of us Welsh hahaha 😂

[@ryanchase9746]

Goats appear and fade away!

[@leopoldovelicka7879]

Excelente

[@johnholmes6]

Stunning rendition of a truly great song, once you've heard Colin's solo versions the original sounds piss poor unfortunately, would love to see him live, massively underrated singer and songwriter

[@victorbanuelos5963]

Que versión, de lazlo bane. muy buena junto con Collin

[@wheres_bears1378]

If this was the only song I wrote, I’d be very happy with myself