Colin Hay "Waterloo Sunset" (Acoustic)

[@johnnyjoey]

I saw the the title and said to myself “I bet Colin Hay would do a great job with this song!”. I was right!

[@chrisosti]

Have you ever met someone and thought to yourself, "This guy is so cool and so deep and in general a true, pure, gift to mankind, I'd love to just spend the afternoon shoulder to shoulder, making music"... This is that guy.

[@StrawberryFields67]

One of the things i like about KZbin is how you sometimes come across cover versions that take an already class song and make it sound even better. This is one of those times, i love this!

[@richardhorky9749]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written! I want to experience this.

[@GreenManalishiUSA]

Colin's voice really brings out the emotion in Ray Davies's lyrics. You can feel the narrator's sense of isolation. A brilliant performance of a brilliant song.

[@GuyTunes]

After listening to The Kinks` original recording, I came here to hear this. I don`t usually listen to other folks` renditions. So I said to myself - Let`s see what sort of mess this bloke has made of it . . . I was gobsmacked on my first listen, so I googled Colin Hay . . . he`s only the vocalist from Men At Work, I never knew . . . Lovely rendition of this classic, Colin, I`m glad I ventured in for a listen! My best wishes to you.

[@shizuokaBLUES]

That’s a nice story and I like the way you wrote it. Thanks for relating it

[@GuyTunes]

@@shizuokaBLUES You`re welcome and thank you also.

[@robharris6874]

What are you a world authority !

[@keithmills778]

Years ago (2002, maybe?), I saw Colin Hay do a solo acoustic show at the Ironwood Grill in Calgary. In addition to being a very talented songwriter and performer, he’s also incredibly funny. His commentary between songs had the audience howling with laughter. If you have a chance to see him perform, go!!

[@Babeiloveyouso]

Of course it’s him busy at work

[@pedromiguel3227]

Colin Hay had such a wonderful voice, and it just keeps getting better. The magic really happens when it’s just him and a guitar,

[@panelvanman7671]

exactly how i sound in my head but i was born 70% deaf 😘my aussie youth , thank you collin

[@kevanbrown7620]

Ray Davies wrote the perfect pop song in 1967. I've loved this song from the first time i heard it on the radio, when I must of been about 7 years old. I'm 52 now and I still love it every time I play it on my Something Else cd. How can anyone dislike this song.

[@orchidwave2574]

I've always felt that the 'sha la la's' were an unnecessarily cheesy choice that sort of trivialized the song - but loved everything else about it. Certainly didn't miss them in Colin's rendition, although I miss all the other harmonies. So I'd say the song is nearly perfect minus the sha la la's.

[@John1873--]

I discovered the Kinks when I started learning guitar... they are now, one of my favourite bands of all time.

[@kevanbrown7620]

@@John1873-- I like to play Waterloo Sunset on the acoustic

[@joannebeauchamp1169]

Colin Hay adds such a NICE touch to, “Waterloo Sunset.” Ray Davies would be proud!

[@combatOracle1]

For some reason this Kinks song is a time traveller for me. All the emotions that were happening when youre 15 or 16, the girls you liked, the beach and the future at your feet all come back for a moment.

[@andrewclarke2461]

You make the world a better place Colin, well done mate.

[@zekelucente9702]

I’ve always loved Colin Hay, but I especially like the mature, natural and acoustic Colin. I would love to catch one of his shows.

[@JohnnyCameo]

He’s great in concert. Very funny between song chat as well.

[@chefshap]

At 2:59 Colin giggles and it’s so precious to see him surprised by something he played unexpectedly. 🎉Cheers Colin.. thanks for that unexpected moment..

[@wataboutya9310]

That song makes me cry with joy every time I hear it, and Colin Hay did it real justice here!

[@fantaz963]

Waterloo Sunset is the only song that when I listen to it on my own and eyes closed, I can visualise every line that Ray Davies wrote and is singing about. Colin James hay did a splendid job here. He's Scottish born, but Australia happily claims him :)

[@Bambooken]

Me too.

[@12babyapes59]

@@Bambooken Same here.

[@garyolshan4177]

Men at Work's masterpiece1st album is one of the best debut records in rock n roll history. Colin Hay does a superb job on Waterloo Sunset. But not surprised.

[@popcornic]

As long as I hear Colin’s singing I am in paradise 😊

[@robmarley2565]

You win the Internet today…Rock on!

[@jacquismith3277]

I love your voice, and your rendition of this song. GREAT!!

[@jrv5567]

One of my fave Kinks tunes. You've done a wonderful job with it! Thank you and best wishes!!!! ❤

[@MJC22.03]

Wow his voice is still amazing

[@StevieH1055]

So much talent, just blew me away.

[@dude_moode]

Hey... Colin. Landed here by accident (similar to @Guytunes below), skeptical... but hey, in case he butchers it (alone, and I was looking for the harmony vocals, too), I'll go on to the next version... and then, you just play & sing, nothing fancy, really - and then (I'm just 1 in 7.5billion, right) you capture the essence of one of the greatest tunes of all times, in beatiful simplicity. I guess I just want to say: Thank you. Thank you very much!

[@jennyomalley7634]

Came across Colin Hay by accident , watched him play Wichita linesman , then looked a little more closely "Land down under" when he was younger, Love his sense of humor .

[@jclcrow2621]

Fantastic. First hear this in my sister's 45 collection, I might've been five years old. I loved it so much. I was in the San Fernando Valley so what did I know from Waterloo Station, lol. Then I saw The Kinks Schoolboys in Disgrace tour at CSUN Gymnasium, met Ray and got a pic with him. By then I was about twelve. Excellent cover, Mr. Hay!

[@richardhorky9749]

Beautifully done, Colin! I’ve always loved your voice. ❤

[@kerryannmoor5908]

Wonderful to find you and your music on KZbin Colin!

[@wheatproject3967]

Colin's voice is perfect for Ray Davies!! I love both these guys!! I have nothing but mad respect for both of them!! 😎

[@treeeester]

The combination of both!🙌🎶💓

[@kirktaylor4954]

just saw Col and the band do this in a rocking version at our Birchmere!

[@wheatproject3967]

@@kirktaylor4954 Awesome Kirk! 👍🤘

[@matthewjones8865]

Goosebump material wow. Great version just loved it. THANKS 🙏

[@wooferdoggie]

I can't help but smile. 😊

[@ChristopherCopeland]

My dad just showed me a live version of “I Just Don’t Think I’ll Ever Get Over You” the other night and I sat in rapture. When it was over I said “Why have you never shown this to me?!”. Then I realized you wrote “Down Under” which was my favorite song as a kid. I’ve listened to you probably every day since. Just wanted to let you know that you’ve been inspiring this young musician (with a little strabismus of my own no less!) for most of my life. Thanks for the music and the stories and the smiles. You’re one of a kind, man. ❤️

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

If that is the same version I've seen, it's pure magic.

[@scootpittmantv]

👍🏼 Ditto

[@TheHackman44]

One suggestion - SEE HIM LIVE!!! You will not be disappointed. Pure genius as a story teller....and then there's the music (ahem) to cap of the great stories...... and by the way, he's a pretty fucking decent talent on the guitar. Just sayin'

[@randphillipsmusic]

Saw Men at Work in Austin TX on the Business as Usual tour. Seems like yesterday. Colin Hay is such a great songwriter.

[@scottchoate6987]

Awesome, favorite song by the kinks.

[@50TillIDie]

Ahhhhh... when artists were artists and had voices like this. Beautiful vocals colin.

[@dfisher1000]

Thank you so much Colin , my SCOTTISH Brother . I’ve loved the kinks since my childhood and changed everything , the songs , the melodies and the brilliant lyrics , always with a story behind them

[@gregmiller7123]

So excited about seeing Colin this Sunday (5/8/2023) at the Majestic Theater in Dallas!

[@lolsugar7408]

Beautiful rendition and what a gorgeous guitar sound.

[@spoonerbooner]

Yeah how nice, what does he do to his tuning? Or is just a lot better made instrument rather than my cheap thrapping box

[@vickiwhalan4328]

Yes, the guitar playing is absolute perfection.

[@spoonerbooner]

@@vickiwhalan4328 agreed as well

[@mooner2410]

Indeed..

[@NorfolknStealth]

This is excellent. He sounds great..

[@carlrichards9333]

Pure Absolute Class ... ..

[@thierrys4126]

Colin is great singer and has composed some real gems. His voice is quite incredible since he actually reaches a C#5 in Overkill which is really high for a man using his normal voice (not falsetto). He's also a very decent rythm and lead guitar player and a really entertaining story teller. I actually like him better on his own than with Men At Work. Thierry from France

[@karladkins9142]

Fabulous

[@Vercingitarix]

You are one big grin Colin. Bless you cobber. Top shelf.

[@mikebrady7800]

Naturally Ray n Dave, good laid back version, unforgettable. Still recall the shivers got as a teen.

[@bearbait7405]

Brilliant. Thank you.

[@johnnybrace]

like so many here I could listen to Colin sing and play all day.....

[@nicklyde4361]

A great singer, so underated.....Rock on..Colin.....

[@Zootallures100]

God bless you Colin

[@williampietrefase5593]

Nice job Colin.

[@mickcarlon8147]

Exquisite rendition of an exquisite song.

[@revengefullobster4524]

I love this song and I've been a long time fan of Colin as well. You did it justice sir. ❤

[@thestereoclub6735]

I loved the song long ago, and spent a semester (sort of) studying in London, fall of 1972. London was a great city to walk, and watching the sun set from the Waterloo bridge was always a treat. Colin- thanks for reviving those memories!

[@soozikins]

Thanks Colin. A beautiful English folk song by Ray Davies.

[@alexanderwarren8292]

Hats off Colin, you have nailed it. Your voice has the same timbre as it did in the early 80s when you were the sixth form rage - and to date pitch perfect. I once saw you in the late 90s at the Australian Embassy in Bonn, aptly called the Foster’s Boomerang Bar. Driving from Broome to Darwin in 2001, I had Transcendental Highway on repeat in the car CD. So somehow every decade, I unwittingly keep on bumping into you.

[@fromtheflightdeck252]

Outstanding

[@namanrao8970]

Nice GRAND SIR ❤❤❤

[@randalclarke5487]

Hell yeah!! Great version in Hay's distinctive voice!!!

[@PeteBluesman]

You've every right to be pleased with yourself.

[@Kajpaje]

This guy captured the Australia I grew up in: irrelevant, cheeky, funny, playful. Great musician, great cover, great voice.

[@martyrea79]

Hes one of Scotlands best singer songwriters.

[@Kajpaje]

@@martyrea79 C'mon mate. I agree wholeheartedly. And if by chance I caused any offence by claiming Colin, like some might claim Bon Scott, as one of our own, and you feel an apology is in order. I can tell you good sir, there's one due about the now. Sorry for making a contested claim as one of fact. All the best friend.

[@jacklawer6389]

Gr8 job my friend!!

[@MisterstereoOso]

I arrived in Australia about a year before Colins family ( as a £10 migrant ) I would love to sit in a pub with him and swap stories 🤪🎶🍻 What a legend !!

[@JW75383]

My favorite Kinks song! Great job, Mr. Hay bravo!!

[@ludekkolenaty2209]

I love you Colin since Men at Work emerged on the top scene and I always will!

[@NorCal7477]

I've been only learning guitar for 1yr. You inspire me to keep learning every time I listen to you play.

[@michaelkeymont501]

I’ve been at it for 36 years and he’s still inspiring me too. Keep at it!

[@theselector4733]

Learning from the best. Colin is a master.

[@Baci302]

What a beautiful cover! Thank you Colin. Hope you're well and safe and that we'll get to see you live in concert soon.

[@tmnl8037]

Really good for a one man show singing and playing the guitar with no band at all. He reminds me of Billy Thorpe who did his final ever tour on his own with no other musicians at all.

[@joefeldpausch]

I listened to Colin’s version for the first time this morning. And again tonight. This is one of those songs you wish everyone could hear so you could ask them if they felt like you do when you listen to it.

[@paultippy4765]

Sounds good with my early morning coffee. Ha ha

[@steppingbackfromtheedge3731]

Dear Mr. Hay, I am so grateful that you have navigated the world’s waters to come safely this period of life. The pop star has matured through life’s experiences and evolved into a reflective sage! Bravo! I am thoroughly enjoying your music! Thank you!

[@wolfetom10]

Bravo! One of the most beautiful songs ever written, and a moving performance of it.

[@jackpasquariello4054]

I never realized how beautiful this song was until I heard this cover. Thank you!

[@thomasgatrell2519]

superb ..I dont know what else to say. Colin IS A TRUE INSPIRATION to all of us

[@simonleslie3607]

Stunning guitar work there. The feel…👏🙏

[@richardramsey6625]

Nicely done

[@cliffordmitchell9497]

Ya still got it Mr Hay ........ brilliantly beautiful

[@brianharbut4054]

Beautifully done! What a classic song that is 👍

[@barrybr1]

Colin Hay, you're the best.

[@billyadam8559]

The best love song ever.

[@scottsoloway]

I’m interested to find out how you interpret this to be a love song.

[@billyadam8559]

@@scottsoloway it's a love song to London to Terry and Julie

[@shannonkelty]

Collin truly gets better with age.

[@yerblues86able]

For an old guy his voice had held up well. I love it and by the way Men At Works first album Business as Usual still kicks ass. Rock on Colin.

[@Cicilo1983]

Can you believe I actually didn't know anything about this song ? What an amazing tune... Never heard the original, but this version is simply sublime.

[@frankmachin5438]

No, i can’t believe it….

[@williamwalton583]

Under a rock Or 4and a half?

[@Ian_KH]

Lovely.

[@GhostRider247]

Perfect in everyway Mr Hay !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stvenmini]

One of my favourite songs performed by my favourite artist. Excellent.

[@JJ-ym8bu]

I just smiled.................and gave him a vegemite sandwich. Well not the sandwich bit, but I did smile. THIS WAS BRILLIANT. Good stuff Colin.

[@markmartin3221]

Colin is a great gift. He like Tommy Emmanuel both are extremely talented, have humility and the greatest of humor to go along with it all. I remember learning this tune in an acoustic form. The lyrics and chords as you play and sing, instantly take you to a sweet nostalgic place filled with longing and melancholy but also happiness. Down under is a place of wonder. I’m thinking that the two thumbs down had to be in error, right? Sunsets ahhh😃 then “Here comes the Sun” little darlin 🤙🐋

[@MaurizioMusic]

What a singer he is among other things.

[@DannyBrooks1]

My favorite way to Listen to Colin is him with just an acoustic guitar. The music is so pure!

[@jimmitchell8768]

What a lovely rendition. Thank you for contributing to the world of music with this version. Jim

[@damonhines8187]

Lovely version of a lifelong favourite. Thanks,Colin, all the best. ✌😘🎶🎤💞

[@sstolarik]

Wow. 😳

[@jadelouisetidman7400]

We love ya Colin!

[@williamjohnston889]

Great taste in songs.no gimmicks just real music

[@DavidSilk1956]

One man. One guitar. Lots of talent. And a great song. What could be better? Well done young Colin! Regards, Dave

[@MrGoldenthroat]

Fine job Colin - beautifully executed! I am a longtime vocalist who covers this along with countless other Kinks tunes and other 60's artists.

[@eduardorossi5700]

Espectacular Colin hay !!! Me recuerda mi adolescencia

[@garymclay9885]

You’ve just got to love this guy. I’ve just recently started listening to him. I’ve recently watched the documentary about him. Why isn’t he a megastar? He’s so talented,nice and down to earth.

[@Nautilus1972]

Best version I've ever heard.

[@gkr2424]

Yay!

[@edwardmclaughlin7935]

Uncle Junior's English singing voice is spot on.

[@anthonyciriglo3677]

Got the new CD, and have been enjoying it, great songs with you great voice and style, can’t beat it ✌️👍👍👍👍👍✌️

[@ptklip]

This is awesome!