First Time Hearing Men At Work - Down Under | FIRST TIME REACTION

[@TannerHemmingsen]

Now you need to react to their song “Who Can It Be Now?”. Another classic from this amazing band

[@kestrelle5345]

Yes, please! 😊

[@ML-pf3mf]

Yes!!!! absolutely love that song, my wife has it as her ringtone....always makes everyone laugh when her phone goes off!!!

[@joshuaweatherly662]

Absolutely

[@ommadawn8434]

Best song ever about paranoia!

[@cajunsushi]

Who can it be now…

[@realBkay]

- Who can it be now? - Be Good Johnny - Overkill - Its a Mistake

[@ReviHurricane]

All great songs. I would add "Dr. Heckyll and Mr. Jive" also, in my opinion.

[@FaceEatingOwl]

@@realBkay Johhny B Goode 😁

[@AllMyNicksWereTaken]

@@FaceEatingOwl I think @realBkay is referring to Be Good Johnny by Men At Work and not Johnny B Goode by Chuck Berry.

[@FaceEatingOwl]

@@AllMyNicksWereTaken Thank you, I know. Was just being silly 😋

[@norwegianblue2017]

I really like some of their B-side material: Blue for You Catch a Star Down by the Sea Helpless Automaton I Can See it in Your Eyes Touching the Untouchables Underground

[@Cadinho93]

This song holds the world record for consecutive words without swearing by an Australian. Also, this song is so singable you can totally forget that none of it makes sense, though I do love it when you dip into the '80s.

[@Rystefn]

It makes more sense if you're familiar with 80s Aussie slang. I mean, it's still a fever dream, but at least all the words actually make sense.

[@mckrackin5324]

lol... 🤣🤣

[@TimoDyer]

Kevin bloody Wilson may have the opposite record lol..

[@TimoDyer]

Love to Australia🇦🇺

[@this_andrew]

Can confirm. I had to rewrite this comment 3 times to remove all the swear words I would normally use in place of punctuation.

[@sebastiandittrich2895]

All raise for the australian anthem. And happy birthday Aileen.

[@GranpaMike]

I used to love it when these guys came over the radio (or MTV). They had such a distinctive, fun sound. I sure miss the '80s... anyone else?😎

[@russelljoslinjr4387]

Yes!!

[@EuphoriaDeep]

80's were the peak of civilization. Been a slow roll downhill since.

[@GranpaMike]

@@EuphoriaDeep I wish we could turn around and go back up that hill.

[@dalejohnson2047]

Yeah I was about to say I remember this one on the MTV when it came out great times for music so many different bands

[@Eowyn187]

Plenty of money and fun, fun, fun!! I've seen no other decade like that.

[@Christof742]

Aussie friend here; thank you so much Aileen for choosing this song (*anthem*). We are so happy to witness 5 minutes of your ear-to-ear-grin reaction to this classic, and your reference to "washing the dishes" reinforces how well this track has stood the test of time for us.

[@GuillermoQuezada]

In 1981, I was 10 years old and I loved this song... I still do. You should also react to Men Without Hats - The Safety Dance (1982).

[@FaceEatingOwl]

Yus!

[@mechghost5742]

I played pool with Ivan (singer from Men Without Hats) may nights

[@sgt_slobber.7628]

The Unofficial National Anthem of Australia!!!!! LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤗🤗🤗

[@richardtaylor1652]

‘Any boss who sacks anyone for not turning up today is a bum!’ - Bob Hawle, Prime Minister of Australia

[@RogerBentley-be3mr]

I thought that was the one about Santa and a missing bicycle 🤔 But I'm just a Pom...

[@martinwhite3559]

I am Australian and this is our unofficial national anthem. In the 80s this song and the movie Crocodile Dunndee put Australia on the international map. Men at Work are iconic in my country. Other iconic Aussie songs to check out are Never Tear Us Apart by INXS, Your the voice by John Farnham, Beds are Burning by Midnight Oil, Khe Sanh by Cold Chisel, Working Class Man by Jimmy Barnes, Don't Dream It's Over by Crowded House, April Sun in Cuba by Dragon. Crowded House and Dragon are both part Australian and Part New Zealand. Australia is like the big brother to New Zealand. We might make jokes about them but it is all done in a ligh hearted way. My parents are kiwi but I was born in Australia. Russell Crow is an Australian that was actually born in New Zealand. Not an uncommon thing as there is more work available in the entertainment industry in Australia. AC/DC where originally formed in Sydney Australia by the Young brothers. AC/DC are Scottish born Australians. Mel Gibson in An American who got his start in movies acting in Australia. Mad Max was is break out film in Australia. The Gibb brothers where British born who moved to Australia as young teens and formed The Bee Gees in Queensland Australia. They had their first success on radio and TV in Australia before deciding to move back to England to further their carrer. There are lots of great Aussies in Hollywood today. Maggot Robbie, Cate Blanchet, Huge Jackman, Rose Burn, Toni Collett, Eric Bana, Guy Pearce, Chris Hemsworth, Joel Edgerton, Ben Mendleson. Just to name a few. Australia is such a great country. Please check out more iconic music from my home country. Keep up the great work and I love your precence. So upbeat and joyfully.

[@Kevin-i6t5i]

I think you guys were already on the map with mad max! Great movie

[@ommadawn8434]

This song actually effectively got released twice. It shot back into the charts in 1983 when Australia won the America's Cup yacht race (it was the team's anthem).

[@knytestorme]

Gotta include Australiana in that list :D

[@lakerboy72]

🌏🌏🌏🌏🌏🌏🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘

[@7coltman]

I'm sure she gets this all the time but she has a contagious smile. Love the reactions!!!

[@guanyin19]

Loved your reaction. Life is already too serious to take too seriously. You're wonderful for understanding this Aileen! May yours be filled with joy.

[@ghostfacedkilla2849]

An anthem of my wonderful country.

[@briancarr4607]

G day mate 😊

[@ghostfacedkilla2849]

@@briancarr4607 G'day

[@erickent3557]

Won a bet once guessing where random people in a bar in Hawaii were from. I'd narrowed the choices by their look, but just then Down Under came on, and they sang along... "Australia," I said. 😆

[@jamesanthony5257]

Fairdinkem?

[@Howie-du7ov]

Another forgotten Aussie band is Silver Chair. What ever happened to them?

[@johnseawind9558]

For more pure 80s silliness, you definitely need to check out "The Safety Dance" by Men Without Hats.

[@ItsPhantomReis]

Love the flute in this song 😂

[@FaceEatingOwl]

Also, Men Without Hats - Safety Dance, absolutely slaps. Treat yourself and us 😍

[@AlanKeimig]

Have a happy birthday, Ailene!

[@AlanKeimig]

Sorry that I spelled your name wrong. Aileen!

[@_Shadoh_]

@@AlanKeimig you could've just edited your first comment, just sayin.

[@KevanCorkill]

Good morning Aileen 😊 Happy birthday number 30🎉 Beautiful reaction to Men at Work Down Under 😊👍 This was a monster hit in the early 80s. The song played on the radio it seemed like forever. It also played on MTV it seemed like forever. In 1984, I went with my mother to the World's Fair in New Orleans and at the Australian Pavilion they played this song over and over and over. The theme of the World's Fair was all about water and conservation. As the largest island in the world, water is very important to Australia. The Australian team had just won the America's Cup yachting competition and proudly displayed their winning yacht at the Pavilion. Yes, the song is an absolutely feel good song and I'm so glad that you enjoyed it. I will post another comment later on because I'm very interested to see the other commenters and how they like your reaction. Until then... Always know that we love you and that you are the very best. Have a great day you and Arya with much love 😊👍💪❤️

[@kennethohnemus3192]

The video is hilarious and the song is so dang catchy. Wait until you see The video for Who Can it be Now

[@MelodyMan69]

After 132 Years Australia 2 yatch beat the Americas Cup Team. This Song was their Anthem being played every Day the went into battle. I COME FROM THE LAND DOWN UNDER. 🇦🇺🎶🎶

[@blastingweevil2968]

80's songs may not make much sense but you cannot deny that they sound soo awesome !!!

[@white_tyrone651]

Yes, you've been listening to a lot of bangers recently. I'm really glad I'm subscribed

[@cjzito]

More great, fun songs from that era: Devo "Whip It", Thomas Dolby "She Blinded Me With Science", The Buggles "Video Killed the Radio Star", Talking Heads "Burning Down the House" and "Stay Up Late". Oh yeah, and They Might Be Giants . . . the entire "Flood" album.

[@timkinley1779]

Shock the monkey

[@Scottie_S]

Colin's voice was, and still is, superb!

[@jjh5374]

Hard to articulate just how big this song was when it debuted. Perfect storm of a great song, unusual sound and having a perfect video for MTV, which was also in its infancy.

[@travislwoodward7780]

Loved your reaction and the call to have more fun. We could all use more joy in our lives. Stay happy 🙂

[@TimoDyer]

Aussie anthem. Love to my Aussie cuzins from Pommie land.

[@timmysome]

Who can it be now the video was great and the song will stick in your head .

[@samsonau8205]

I met Colin at a local music festival a couple decades ago. He was just walking around enjoying the scene and we chatted while we were walking the same direction to another venue.

[@tomantipodes]

This was the song that every Aussie who knew an American sent it to them to rub it in that we took the Americas Cup sailing race from them LOL. It got a giant boost in sales when the cup race was held.

[@benedwards6463]

Last week driving home from work in the Adelaide hills a koala attempted to cross the road as I was driving past. I stopped the car and looked at him, he looked at me then using his paw he waved me through....I spend the rest of the drive home welling up in tears of joy.

[@lesgrice4419]

Virtually an Aussie national anthem

[@AdamMPick]

The song is based on the old austalian children's song "Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree". They got sued 28 year after the realease, because no one realized it, until it got mentioned on TV as a "interesting fact".

[@reaver707]

My sister had this... on 8 track lol. Believe it or not, her Sears stereo in her room had an 8track player. '84-'85 ish.

[@AlexanderCalderon-kd6mh]

Hi! Happy Birthday! Love this song! Some more Men At Work songs: Who Can It Be Now?, Overkill, It's A Mistake, Be Good Johnny, Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive, Down By The Sea, Underground. Also could u please react to Mexican Radio by Wall of Voodoo? It's also goofy & fun!

[@KC1976fromDetroit]

She has to listen to Madness now..."Our House" or "House of Fun". Both songs have a similar Ska/Reggae beat to what Men at Work did here with "Down Under". So many good songs in this style from the early to mid 80s

[@mikethej4218]

Thanks, I needed that too!!!...Especially with your reaction!

[@jet07son]

agree , be happy .. you only have one life , great reaction as always , so glad your reacting to different genres , this song i grew up on it came out in about 81 ish and men at work were very popular , so many great songs by them i recomend looking up their greatest hits or just looking up their albums , one of my favorites by them is overkill , great song mysterious and mellow but still a great song of course they have more really good songs , once again great reactions and really enjoyed !!!

[@theodoreschott3293]

I love watching your reactions to all the songs I grew up with. You're so energetic and expressive.

[@86wezza88]

As an Aussie, Its good to see reaction channels getting to some of our classics. So many good songs over the years. Many are listed in the comments below but Hunters and Collectors "Holy Grail" should be right up there with the recommendations. If you like quirky music you should try the band Psychostick. They are a comedy metal band. The song names alone will probably give that away with the likes of Obey The Beard, This Is Not A Song It's a Sandwich, I Can Only Count To Four (parody of Bodies by Drowning Pool) and Because Boobs. Then you have great Songs like Beer! and the very short Dogs Like Socks.

[@enzymewsa3168]

Yes as an Aussie i can confirm most people i know walk around with a stuffed koala tied to them.... Pretty common really....

[@Plastikdoom]

Well much safer that way, no syphillus that way…ahaha.

[@Brykk]

I have loved this song since it first came out. I dont know why but it has always just made me happy.

[@PaulKleynjan]

Some other quirky Aussie song clips: Mental as Anything - Live it Up Mental as Anything - If you leave me can I come too Mental as anything - Rock and Roll music from the movie Young Einstein Hoodoo Gurus - Miss Freelove '69 Hoodoo Gurus - What's My Scene Skyhooks - Jukebox in Siberia The Cat Empire - The Car Song

[@greigclement9081]

This has been a pop-culture anthem for Australia for 40 years and still going strong

[@jamescumbo1928]

Aileen you look like you would be fun to go out dancing. You have such a gorgeous smile. It's a pleasure watching you enjoy this song.

[@purgedome2386]

An unforgettable group with a unique sound and voice. I love the music videos of the 80's and 90's. 'Who can it be now' is another classic.. as you can see in the comment sections.. Hehe.. If you want to see more light hearted songs with humour from the past.. I recommend Huey Lewis and the News.. great songs with funny visuals and a hint of 'romantic'.. 'Stuck with You' and 'Doing It all for my My Baby' come to mind..

[@timengland91]

Great reaction Aileen your smile all the way through the video said it all 🥺 hope you are taking it easy today 🙏

[@richardkint6531]

Hi Aileen !😊 For a fun video from Men At Work I would suggest "Dr. Heckyll and Mr. Jive" & "Who Can It Be Now".

[@DaveMartin-h5o]

Happy Birthday This song is a great gift to all 💯♥️🇦🇺

[@bigtbone4469]

The filmclip for their song Overkill,from an episode of the TV show Scrubs is a lot of fun. It introduced the song to a new crowd 20 odd years later.😃

[@stornowayscotland]

She is absolutely pretty it's unreal thanks for the upload been looking forward to it looking forward to Ur next upload

[@phillipabat8437]

I agree, I love watching her more than the music! 😁

[@jensmaas555]

Happy Birthday Aileen🎉

[@matthewmarcinko9157]

This was the single that really broke Men At Work big in the United States. After this, they became mainstays on MTV and a defining band of the early 80's pop music scene.

[@tallicafan85]

This is great song. First time i heard it was over 25 years ago.

[@CraigMinds]

I think your smile is infectious! I smiled the full video!

[@pookymouse2]

yeah cult from the 80ths music can be so simple and happy

[@Chris_Marrero]

Another fun, light hearted video for a fun song would be Safety Dance by Men Without Hats

[@SydneyEV]

I grew up living about 5 km away from those sand dunes, it was also the film set for Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. it was close to beaches of Cronulla and Botany Bay. beautiful place on the edge of Sydney.

[@billofalltrades2633]

Awesome band ! Great reaction! I saw a list of songs you need to react to, can't wait for these !

[@harryrabbit2870]

Enjoyed your reaction. Fun band, not taking themselves too seriously. Watching your face light up was the best part. Thx.

[@kennywilkus1632]

This is such a fun song!! And so damn catchy! Great reaction! Happy Birthday!🎁🎊🎂

[@s.oliver3687]

Feelgood stuff: The Housemartins - Happy Hour - Sheep - Five Get Over Excited Beautiful South - Everybodys Talking (a cover)

[@jadams72ify]

When music was fun!! Have you heard men without hats.. safety dance.. it’s another fun one. Good job.👍🏼

[@jackdepriest4393]

Had to watch your reactions again to Men at work your hilarious loved it !

[@jyesucevitz]

Colin Hay has so many terrific solo albums. including accustic versions of M.A.W. songs too.

[@scottweetman]

hi aileen I am a huge fan of u and I love ur reactions 2 songs and u r my favourite youtuber

[@theplodfather2866]

Thank you Aileen, whenever I'm having a tough week, your smile and enthusiasm makes everything good.

[@mousemacleod9184]

One of my friends used the chorus to Who Can It Be Now as the ringtone for his phone

[@JoseMorales-nb6nn]

The 80's was the greatest era for music movies and sports, especially fashion!

[@jasonglenner4101]

Koala…Love this song!!! Happy Bday!!!❤️😘

[@floramay7007]

You should watch/listen to some Bjork videos from the 90's ... like Violently Happy ... Bachelorette ... Venus as a Boy She has a very unique voice She also has an amazing MTV Live concert here on YT

[@drusilla3882]

Ohhh yes and Big Time Sensuality

[@drusilla3882]

make sure they are the official videos cause she's known for her videos

[@rhphotocdn]

Fabulous Reaction, yes you’re supposed to take it lighthearted. Such a fun band, seen them in concert back in the 80’s. Yes! Flute and the Koala bear doll tied to his ankle.. So Funny… “Who Can’t It Be Next” for some great SAX action.

[@Mario-it3po]

I always loved the reggae vibe to this song!!!

[@1sdburns]

There was an excellent Australian music show called Spicks and Specks and they pointed out that the lovely flute sounded like the song Kookaburra, written in 1932 as a nursey rhyme (kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpbNfKVtqtadsMU). This ended up with the owners of the Kookaburra song suing Men at Work. The owners of Kookaburra were seeking 60% of the revenue of the song, this was almost 30yrs after Down Under was released. Result was that they ended up with 5% of the revenue. When the Spicks and Specks program finally ended after 11 seasons, at the end of the finale the shows hosts deeply apologized to Men at Work saying they were deeply deeply sorry.

[@stpnwlf9]

A darker side to the story is that the flute player, Greg Ham, became very depressed during all this and eventually passed away after becoming addicted to heroin and some believe he took his own life. Today, this song gets performed by lead singer Colin Hay who tours as part of Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band.

[@mikethetowns]

I miss Spicks and Specks

[@BlueDragon53]

Love seeing you so happy Aileen watching this, quirky,yes! fun yes! Catchy,Yes! It's just a good time. Remember the 80s was all about dance Music/Clubs,and MTV videos were a new thing. Loved your reaction!

[@Stein55Pan]

What a pleasure it is to see you enjoy this fun song! Good Stuff! 👍😉

[@mpete1000]

I remember when this song came out I was I high school, so many memories

[@edtgedtg8397]

California ed ❤ I love this band I used to listen to them all the time when friends and I went surfing 🏄‍♂️ 🌊 ❤ brings up fun 😅 memories of surfing 🏄‍♀️ with my buddies thank you for dewing your reaction and it looked like you enjoyed it ❤ again thank you 😊 ❤

[@TooCool1993]

You definitely need to listen to "Overkill" by Colin Hay, who is the lead singer of Men at work.

[@waggafletcher]

Overkill was recorded by Men at Work. Colin Hay has recorded and performed the track as an acoustic version on his own. The original is truly magnificent. Hay's vocals are a treasure.

[@FritsDriessen]

I always love to hear the national anthem of Australia!

[@moc9893]

This song takes me back to 2002 with my first girlfriend, in Ireland we would get classic CDs free in newspapers back in the 00s and this song was on one of them and me and girlfriend would listen to it, nostalgia right here

[@PHOENIXDARKFIRE5000]

I’m 51 years old and grew up with this song. It was a very iconic Australian song back in the day and you still here from time to time on the radio now men at work were a very Australian band with quite a few great songs ‘who could be now’ one of my favourites’ but the land down under is definitely at the top

[@j_rock80]

I heard this song on the car radio when I was little and have loved it into my middle age of 44. This band always makes me feel good and is probably one of the reasons my whole life I've wanted to visit Australia.

[@jiveturkey2875]

'Overkill' is still their best. Especially when you remember the mystic YT'bers post of hearing the lyrics say "goes to beer and fades away."

[@josephwolfe4361]

Remember watching this on MTV back in the day.. 😅

[@Boa_Omega]

The 80's had the best music. Big airtime on radio and on Much Music (Canada'a answer to MTV ). Yes with the possibilty of WW3 hanging over our heads we did enjoy some wonderful music. The spirit needs it deseprately to find uplifting and enjoyable diversions. The clean and catchy music and lyrics of Men at Work fit the bill. Also Happy Birthday to you Aileen. I hope its a good one and I wish you a great year ahead.

[@kiwi6665]

Happy birthday from down under New Zealand 💯🤘

[@arnodobler1096]

70´s and 80´s omg Men at Work, Midnight Oil from Australia good times great memories

[@Greenytica]

Legally obligated an an Australian to like this. Also - Check out John Farnham - The Voice (I prefer the album vs live but both are good).

[@sr2545]

You mention the leather pants. Very hot to wear in the Australian heat. Gives a new meaning to the word " down under ". Believe me as an aussie, this is our unofficial national anthem. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺.

[@robertpignanello7511]

I really enjoyed watching this, you have a very beautiful smile 😊

[@TED1980]

Unofficial anthem of Australia, skyrocketed to epic status from the Americas cup win of 1983.

[@DennisRabidue]

Grew up with these songs when mtv first came out , expanded my horizons from my roots of Motown, 70's rock and early punk

[@zarkopetrovic7472]

I knew it 😂😂😂 Thanks again Aileen ❤️🖤♠️

[@RicBakar-tm5og]

Aileen...welcome to down under... Oi Oi Oi... lots of love from Australia

[@bonniegoody2shoes933]

Happy birthday Ms. Senpai, now that you enjoyed Men at Work the rabbit hole is waiting for you, and yes sweaty balls is a thing here in Texas, enjoy your birthday and roll through your weekend, many blessings always...

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Fun song for a fun reactor. Thanks Aileen!

[@chrino21]

Lead singer Colin Hay’s “I Just Don’t Think I’ll Ever Get Over You (Live on Etown)” will absolutely BREAK YOUR HEART.

[@marvinsarracino116]

Happy Belated Birthday you Beautiful Birthday girl!❤ Great song, it reminds me of summer! Lots of energy, sun and fun! Thanks for sharing Aileen ❤️💛

[@BigDaddyAlan]

So girl, that was the purest fun, wasn't it? It's always a special kick to watch your reaction to something from way down the Time Tunnel.💓💓💓

[@rodneyhansen6151]

So glad you reviewed - a BANGER from the early days of MTV!