Colin Hay @ The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Show - May 5th, 2011

[@sharkbiteleft2651]

Colin Hay is just way too cool. Gotta love that humble genius.

[@diggitydankenstein3624]

he uses really tasty lyrics. that mind..........................that tone and phrasing has always been special. one of the champs right here.

[@elijahmonn3757]

Agreed , he is an all original singer. His guitar playing goes hand in hand with his singing

[@westerling8436]

he's talented but not a genius, if he's a genius then wtf is paul mccartney or brian wilson?

[@westerling8436]

@The Fireblaster maybe you are the kind of person labelling everyone who's talented as genius

[@intensityintencities9283]

Agree with you sharkbiteleft! Between you and me and the internet.....I think Brad Shitt himself while trying to type and actually he agrees too! Colin Hay is definitely a GENIUS! :-)

[@hankfontaine]

I love how they're bringing out the Scottish-ness in each other

[@patriciakimes9622]

Colin Hay has a unique style and attractive voice. I find his stage performance to be soothing and comforting. Thank you.

[@DrMackSplackem]

His voice is still so sick.

[@enhanced6892]

i like this song

[@ianmacdougall8812]

he’s funny too.

[@christopherdieudonne]

Never seen Colin Hay in interviews before. He''s great !! So much fun !!

[@freeheeler09]

I liked Men at Work back in the day, but I love Colin's solo stuff. His songwriting and storytelling are amazing!

[@bronzjag]

I have seen him live. He is amazing. I cried with joy, his songs are so beautiful.

[@paulajanson8053]

1st- I LOVE LOVE LOVE Colin Hays’ voice above any other. So warm and rich! I could listen to him sing anything! 2nd- I LOVE LOVE LOVE Craig Ferguson. He could interview my mortal enemy and still make me laugh. This was the best 12 minutes I’ve experienced in a long while. ThankYou both!

[@wakajumba]

Colin Hay is such a talent and boy do I miss Craig on late night.

[@joycerichardson1810]

Me too!

[@dahger7]

Good god his voice is amazing. He and his group had a big impact in my life.

[@literallyjackmerridew1047]

Oh my gosh he is so pure. Such a good soul. Absolutely phenomenal

[@ChimeraAZ]

I just love listening to Colin sing. His voice hasnt changed at all through the years. He always makes my belly flip. Dont know why. :}

[@martinpickard6043]

HUGE fan of men at work when in the charts and a long time after. Still got the CD's. One of my all time fave songs/videos...Who can it be now. Never new Colin Hay was Scottish! What a nice guy, and WOW his voice is as good as it ever was. Time to chase up on his CD back releases and invest in some good music/songs. Thanks Colin, for so many good songs and memories😏👍

[@joeherbert7555]

What a beautiful song, and a wonderful interview. Well done, gentlemen!

[@sumatai1]

That’s one great musician that has gotten better with age!! Thank you for sharing

[@kimmitchell7239]

Loved Greg and his flute! Quite a loss. Love you and all the guys Colin!!

[@marc5117]

There is just something about this guy and his voice- LOVE IT!

[@dt1mdlara]

Wow! Keep the music alive, Colin! God bless.

[@bernardevans1]

Met Colin Hay a few times after concerts in Dublin, he’s a great guy, no frills, naturally cool.

[@pcs56]

What a fantastic singer/songwriter...epic

[@bkelly083]

couldn't agree more - have seen him live a few times here in Melbourne and he is an amazing performer. great singer, story teller, and funny as all hell!

[@amandab73]

"You prefer a mouth organ to an awkward pause?" And they just keep going. 😆👏

[@TheBloodcleaner]

Still fucking great onya Collin..... he is a Scott no wonder !!! best people on the planet

[@venderstrat]

Agree. Right behind the Aussies.

[@Drew-ce9ce]

He might even be a Scot.

[@newstreetbridge834]

@@venderstrat no a bad mix

[@us-Bahn]

The two best voices of the 80s (both Scots) : Colin Hay & Sheena Easton. No, sorry. I meant Annie Lennox.

[@panpolypuff]

God, Colin is so naturally funny. He and Craig made a great pair here.

[@tramlad2]

Colin is just a great guy, nothing phases him, love him

[@joe-vz6hx]

Wow what a great song.....so nice to see he's still making great music

[@jean-marieboucherit4716]

One of the great voices

[@bodypoliticmedia]

Love Colin Hay. Legend in my book

[@nickbuakaew]

What a legend.

[@mrsockmonkey1969]

love love love this man and his music.

[@entidadalan4967]

Colin Hay is a true genius. It has beautiful songs ... The guitar gives sounds of inner universes ... My eternal admiration to the first group that I admired in my life! From Chile A hug ...

[@Hanner_Tenry]

That was an amazing performance ❤️

[@TheDaaazer]

What an iconic voice. Amazing performer.

[@gigisdad]

I fond his voice very comforting.

[@jeffbutz2135]

How i miss you at night Craig!!!

[@garethjones1827]

First time I have heard this song.. amazing. What a talent.

[@paulsantamaria2605]

met him a couple of times and he is cool. "Maggie" is his best damn tune.

[@RDubbayah]

Such a great song and lyrical content. They don't make em like you or Knopfler anymore.

[@markdp1983]

Accents are weird things; Colin had a full Australian accent in the big Men At Work years, if you listen to those interviews. I guess if you live away for a long time they can change.. Weird, doesn't matter.. His singing voice is still stellar!!

[@hellovanite]

Bollocks he did

[@venderstrat]

The word for today is 'talent'.

[@jade_roscoe]

If you haven't had a chance to see him live, do it! And bring someone even if they don't know his music. He's a well rounded & naturally gifted entertainer.

[@MicahHarford]

I’m doing exactly that tomorrow night!

[@jade_roscoe]

@@MicahHarford You're going to love it!

[@chriselrod1733]

great sense of humor...I never knew...never heard him speak...now I like him even more...as if that were possible

[@ponrix]

the best interviews are the Scottish guests.

[@paulolsen237]

He’s a champion,and a great storyteller 👏👏👏

[@cakincaid4415]

I like how Craig's accent got thicker the longer he talked to Colin. My wife says my accent does the same thing the further south we drive in Kentucky :).

[@cynthiarees4735]

C A Kincaid i

[@gregorymacdonnell7914]

C A that is very common. I will start to talk with an accent after a few beers in me at the pub. It only happens if I am speaking to one of my Irish or Scottish friends, and I don`t understan why it happens because I was born here in New York, and so were my parents. But uncles and aunts always around during the holidays are from "the old country" and have brogue`s/ accents that get thicker as the night goes on. So, I am guessing that is the reason for it happening to me. Odd thing about the Irish and Scots, is that they take a long time to loosen up around you, for the most part, or the majority of them do anyway. I really don`t understand it...maybe they don`t want to be labeled as foreigners to us, and are for some reason, ashamed. I would never ask someone why he or she keeps to themselves for the most part, or with others over here making a new life for themselves.I think that if they want to tell you why this is, they will do so at an appropriate time.

[@cakincaid4415]

@@gregorymacdonnell7914 I think that some of us are just natural mimics. Without intending to, I have often started talking with a slight accent after only an hour or so talking to someone. I remember this happening with people from Scotland, Ireland, Romania, Israel, India and several southern accents. In my 20's, I worked a couple years for a man from Israel. He had quite a pronounced accent and, within a few months of being around him, people began asking me what country I was from.

[@gregorymacdonnell7914]

@@cakincaid4415 I think you make a valid point man. I do believe that some of us are much more prone to doing it than others. You and I probably have alot in common. I bet you are a musician, and I bet you have been told by family and friends that you should try acting as well. You did not enjoy school, and you question your government at many points. Am I close?

[@cakincaid4415]

@@gregorymacdonnell7914 spot on, my friend. You and I are kindred spirits. 😀

[@jimmycupples]

That voice is so so dam good brliant voice and song writer xxx. And a scotish lad like myself 😍

[@raystheroof]

Songs like this is why I end up buying every album he has :)

[@JoeD60]

I miss that show.

[@TheAggroculture]

He is such a good and talented man

[@zurichgnome6073]

I watch this every time I want to a) miss Craig Ferguson and b) wish I was Scottish. So that's usually around midnight, which is now.

[@JohnSmith-ny9um]

i just fast forward till colin sings!!! awesome song!!!!!

[@sambobellyake8079]

When I first heard men at work in 81 it was like hearing the Beatles. I spent about 2 years listening constantly to his music that doesn't happen much.

[@vidpie]

Then about five years later Colin Hay had a gig and no one came to the show. Interesting film about his career/life here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aV6ynX55os6Vq9k

[@Dunbardoddy]

The mention of Saltcoats takes me back to lunch burgers and coffee at the Melbourne Cafe on Winton Street opposite the Clyde Coast Services office.

[@gentleman2012]

We used to spend the Glasgow Fair at 20 Springvale Street; Granny, Granda, Mum, Dad and brother David We used to pass the Mercury on the way down to the beach - great fish suppers. Amazing to think Colin was still living in Saltcoats then...

[@Kayem967]

No point criticising ferguson for talking over the guests, he makes a point of keeping it light. The guests know what they're getting, and if not, they should have done their homework. Colin Hay is aware of this, they bounce well off each other.

[@neilmarshall3071]

red rum it is pretty annoying but he’s not the only host that has trouble shutting up.

[@thomaselliott573]

you must be kidding

[@tonyefc8423]

Too cool for school is Colin. That voice is soooooooo recognisable. Brings back memories of great times in my life. I was around 20 living in the UK when men at work owned the chats for a few years. Great days.

[@ExUSSailor]

This has to be one of the most Scottish conversations ever.

[@harveylee51]

google the Robert Carlye[ BEGBIE!] interview ! The Karen Gillan is also wonderful Tartan CHARM!!

[@dave1135]

Been cool if they'd had a battle to see who had the thickest brouqe.

[@dadgad68]

Brilliant song writer singer and guitar player

[@brissiegeoff]

dadgad68, Agree big time. Colin doesn’t get the kudos he deserves for being a hell of a guitar player. He gets nods for 2 out of 3, song writing and singing. Some would say 2 out of 3 ain’t bad. Anyone who plays guitar recognises the skill he has. It’s pretty bloody hard to sing and play an instrument at the same time, let alone singing and playing like THAT. He is just an awesome bloke. Would love to have a beer with him.

[@petefoto3143]

Brilliant and gifted gentleman. Looking forward to seeing him in Atlanta in 2022. See you there mate. Cheers.

[@kishosoundandvision]

great song writer

[@hofnerna7743]

Maton guitar! Made in Australia....originally! Sounds awesome and great singing and song!!

[@craighill388]

You won't see this the person who posted the brand of guitar...I was reading the threads solely to find out if anyone mentions the type he plays because it has a very intriguing sound....very bass(y) sounding with a beefy overtone...perfect for this song.

[@charlieranger4598]

@@craighill388 Agree. I noticed that as well. He's an awesome singer and guitar player. One of my favorite musiscians ever!

[@johnny2shoes90]

Fantastic voice

[@bassfingers]

Greg Ham RIP ✌🏻❤️🇬🇧

[@frillylizzard]

Host is awesome,, so is The great Colin Hay!!!

[@tennisbum3686]

I find his demeanor and personality very interesting, the way he creates like a comedy act in between his songs extremely talented, hope he never stops.

[@danielmesery2904]

1 of my fav music. STAR

[@前橋みき]

Would love to see him live!

[@forddriver8827]

Seeing Colin next week in Sydney, Australia. A great singer song writer.

[@angel83119]

2 of my favorite Scotsman!

[@RandomNonsense1985]

Even if one of them is both a Scot and an Aussie?

[@elijahmonn3757]

Second time watching this. This would have to be one of the most natural and funny interviews in history 😃.

[@MyCleverHandle]

Craig Ferguson is always the best interviewer. Any guest, any genre, any time.

[@ga8rielsMsg]

The man is a gift. My goodness

[@pinguinomutante998]

Un extraordinario Colin Hay. Gran artista de los Men at Work. Excelente Voz y creativo.Saludos desde Chile.

[@cbglassiii9362]

Saw Colin a few years ago up in WA State and he was absolutely fabulous. Stole the show, and that included Howard Jones and Barenaked Ladies. Love him.

[@feldspar3858]

CB Glass III - No much competition for Colin.

[@nblackmore]

There are no awkward pauses with these guys, LOL

[@phanselion]

Oh my! I missed Craig's sense of humor! love'im!

[@jean-marieboucherit4716]

I love him

[@tylermorris33]

Great interview! wow i can't wait to learn more about Colin Hay's life from his documentary!

[@sira.scottascot8865]

That's the real shit right there. Voice'll scare the hell out of you and he's only in first gear. Man! What a voice.

[@LisaTiller-qg4vy]

The erratic dancing of the down under video🤣

[@seanfitz79]

I love how he kept his accent.

[@gentleman2012]

I kept mine despite living in England for the last 41 of 63 years so far - I guess it depends how much you feel the need to "fit" in...

[@joycerichardson1810]

Can't take the Scots out of a Scot! Just love Colin--that unmistakable voice!

[@BillWilson-kd2jp]

Great song.

[@yobhsiFehT]

The Vortex of Scottish Charm strikes again ;)

[@Craig-ib7gk]

Colin Hay has oozed talent for 40 years. For how well he does what he does, he is ridiculously overlooked by the industry. In a world of autotune, three chord "songs" and worthless drivel deceptively called 'lyrics', he is so far ahead of that nonsense it's barely a spec in the review mirror. I've watched him since 1983, and like fine wine, he just keeps getting better and better.

[@peterparkingmeter4764]

What a fantastic track,love Men At Work but really getting into his solo stuff.

[@John-cw6yr]

Big Colin fan he was here in Glasgow not long ago had to miss him due to accident at work

[@chrisboyd6032]

So funny! Colin is amazing . Great voice.

[@StatusQuonald]

Song starts at 8:39 What a beautiful tune, great singer/ songwriter.

[@McFlyGuitarsandStuff]

I already knew he had a cool voice but didn't know what a fine guitarist he was....wow

[@andrebonani6752]

Men at Work e Colin Hay for ever

[@danielkelly5151]

I like this song very much.

[@thetarotpirate]

Does anybody notice his use of open tuning? He often employs this during his post- Men At Work days. Nice writing and playing. Something my husband does rather often. Game changer!!

[@leelee71]

i love this so much..

[@alcaldealer8515]

I miss tf out of Craig. Best late night of our era

[@sbrownson6155]

breath taking

[@LisaTiller-qg4vy]

When I get nervous at breakfast. I throw wet cereal🤣😂😅

[@sjhoulihan9934]

Love this man's music. Had a chance to see Colin at the Blues Cafe in Newport, RI many years ago. I didn't go. I feel I missed my one chance to see him live.

[@darrenknight443]

2 kings

[@neil2385]

so well said and sung

[@QBtracksandstuff]

A class act!

[@Morten_Nielsen1979]

Aussie with scottish roots - just like the Young brothers.

[@inonthekilltaker1]

Scottish who moved to Australia just like the young brothers.

[@rachelfield5346]

Coz all the talented people want to be Aussie's, lol!

[@lancekirkaldy8130]

Scottish roots, Hahaaaaa perhaps a bit more than that. Saltcoats finest mate.

[@abhouston1]

Scottish roots? He was 14 mate, that makes him Scottish

[@mikespearwood3914]

Like Jimmy Barnes as well.

[@johnoreilly4940]

I love this man He is giant among smaller people

[@clkxxclkxx3317]

Anybody know what type, make and model, of guitar he is playing here? Not only is Colin amazing, but the timbre of that guitar is quite lovely.

[@TheMisterMonkeyman]

Colin talked about the guitar in an interview once, I don't remember what interview unfortunately. I do recall him saying that he has them custom made. Peace.

[@L1AXYZ]

@@-.-Rob-.-XY Wow. Thanks for giving the exact make/model. You're awesome!

[@KidThomsonMediaProductions]

I'm from Ayrshire too!

[@darrenknight443]

im 6 gen Australian, my ancestors from there, Gemmel,

[@yournamehere7182]

Colin should have used the Glasgow kiss 😁