Jimmy Barnes - Working Class Man (Official Video)

[@simonredshaw3386]

Working class shall never die

[@LarsFossen]

Well said, from Norway.

[@patrickjenkins3109]

Maybe

[@sj4300]

😅

[@genalexander790]

A very apt "Australian" song sung by a man is proud to be Australian. Whether you're working the land or in the mines - it's long, hard work and, YES our brothers and husbands and fathers did go to Vietnam. Thank you Jimmy. A fitting song for proud Aussie men who work their guts out every single day.

[@Riversbeachnature-vh2et]

And us Aussie women. We bust our balls everyday and night too.💪🏾👊🏾

[@bigjmal]

He’s Scottish.

[@TheHoodie63]

The irony of this “Aussie“ classic is, it was written by an American and ALL the references relate to America culture. Plus, the singer is Scottish. So much for an Aussie anthem.

[@billbombshiggy9254]

Can we all get along? It has a ton of American references, yes, but every country has working class men who are crapped on by their government. All blue collars from everywhere can relate to this.

[@greekkidshows9373]

Only the aborigines are native to Australia? Everyone else is a visitor till they stay here for long enough. Jimmy was ass ozzi as they come! But it’s not about what country it originated from, it’s about the words!The words are from the Australian way. Although Australians ain’t the only one’s. Work hard, play hard and just take it all in (laidback). It’s the only way to live! We just forgot that! But, it’s not to late!!

[@stargate2002]

Love and respect to all farmers, all workers, all tradies of the world. Especially those farmers in Holland, France and Poland who are fighting for dignity and to be respected.

[@michaelfennell5899]

Jimmy Barnes has one of the best rock voices I've ever heard. I wonder how many people don't know who he is, and don't know what they're missing?

[@jeffreyshuster4482]

Just found out who he is 1 minute ago. By accident. It’s all the undiscovered songs and artists that I love most about you tube.

[@ryanmccomish9026]

@@jeffreyshuster4482 the best of the wiggles karaoke

[@ryanmccomish9026]

H

[@TheRoxyblues]

Word!

[@meridian2000]

@Michael Fennell Totally agree, and considering Jimmy Barnes was born in the United Kingdom, he should've had major success in the UK, instead we had to put up with music from a country that's not part of the commonwealth, and that country is america which the UK doesn't want to have anything to do with that country.

[@armandhuman7700]

The man with the most epic "Ahhhhhhh" in history... you can feel that scream in your soul man...

[@MsBeeCoz]

I can feel his scream in MY soul! ❤

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

Jimmy Barnes when asked if the song was wrote about him: “It was actually written about my audience - staunch, honest people, who work and who care.”

[@JamesAlexanderCarey-xt5pb]

3:31 Amen

[@ewob52h74]

Actually this song was written by Journey’s keyboardist Jonathan Cain about his father who had recently passed away.

[@JK-eg2nv]

This song is a bloody tear jerker for me because it reminds me of my dad, a man who wears steel capped boots every day and goes into a factory to make all ends meet. Love, love, love this song. From someone who was born way after this song was released and is laughed at by my generation for loving these type of songs... good work Jimmy Barnes and a huge thank you mate 👍

[@joannelister]

Iloveyou ;

[@nathanmarquett3671]

What our country lived on true blue Aussie work for the man lived his life for the country and knew how to survive what our country needs man with cracks in their hands not play stations

[@sydneygee]

Go Jimmy, you Aussie Champion.

[@Pebs_dandysworld_781]

Same. Played at my Dad's funeral xoxo

[@bruceli9094]

MAKE AUSTRALIA GREAT AGAIN 🇳🇿👍

[@LachStur05]

The OG of Australian Rock n Roll. One of the best songs ever made

[@starhope9630]

Jimmy is no doubt so awesome and unique...but the real OG of Australian Rock n Roll has just gotta be Johnny O'Keefe!😊

no doubt.....whatsoever

[@albertovasquez1385]

Working hard to make a living Bringing shelter from the rain A father's son left to carry on Blue denim in his veins Oh oh oh he's a working class man Well he's a steel town disciple He's a legend of his kind He's running like a cyclone Across the wild mid western sky Oh oh oh he's a working class man He believes in god and Elvis He gets out when he can He did his time in Vietnam Still mad at Uncle Sam He's a simple man With a heart of gold In a complicated land Oh he's a working class man Well he loves a little woman Someday he'll make his wife Saving all the overtime For the one love of his life He ain't worried about tomorrow Because he just made up his mind Life's too short for burning bridges I take it one day at a time Oh oh oh he's a working class man Oh oh oh he's a working class man Oh yeah Yes he is Well he's a working class man Oh Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma I tell you he's a working class man Working class, working class man Yes he is Working class, working class man I've got to tell you he's a working class man Working class, working class man, oh oh Working class, working class man I tell you he's a working class man Working class, working class man Yes he is Working class, working class...

[@henryverdun7133]

Thank you…this was a trip back to my teenage days back in Sydney

[@Truth4Freedom]

As a struggling dad, this song gives me strength and uplift to keep going..

[@snoozebuttonprofessional]

You got this!

[@Truth4Freedom]

Thanks Mate!

[@Helloearth1983]

Keep on trucking. You got this 👍 💪

[@JustinPiper-dl7wj]

Good luck you will be fine 🤞

[@scottsoltani8389]

This song is on the soundtrack for the 1985 movie “Gung Ho” starring Micheal Keaton. It’s played during the credits. It’s one of my favorite new songs! That line “simple man with heart of gold in a complicated land.” Gets me every time!

[@marywilczynski8305]

Mine to

[@ollieox9181]

Good ol' fashioned, 80s, rock 'n roll. They don't write them like this anymore. Thanks for posting.

[@pantherslair]

And all the ladies have a happy smile on their face when the song mentions them... "Well he loves a little woman, some day he'll make his wife... saving all the over time for the one love of his life..." 😍😍

[@stenbergskij101]

All rise for the anthem of Australia ❤️

[@micahblenks]

It’s literally written to an american audience, listen to the lyrics mate

[@campbellrankin4254]

I would vote for this to be Australia’s national anthem

[@brocklesnar3802]

American lyrics performed by a Scottish singer, not everything is made in Australia bro, give the kangaroo riding a rest once in a while so you can broaden your horizons.

[@bradbroemmer9106]

Thank you Australia. From an American. This has always been one of my favorites. He captured us working class men perfectly.

[@pepsastomna7758]

Listening to this, while doing overtime. This must have been a HUUUUUGE hit when it came out.

[@nimrodlambertsalangat2222]

I'm 90's kid but my Dad make me fall in love with golden oldies. Very time I miss him, I come online just to listen those song. Sadly he pass away in 2021. ❤

[@nimrodlambertsalangat2222]

@@ZackMorrisMyHero Thanks 😊

[@kaylenecory2509]

Jimmy & Cold Chisel came to my school in 1975 for our Year 10 formal!! (Norwood High) He shocked the teachers & I became his greatest fan!! I followed him to The Arkaba, Glenelg Pier, Largs Pier, Marryatville, & the list goes on... I went to every Hot Summer Tour even in Tasmania.Don Walker wrote the songs, but Jimmy gave it all!!! .

[@jimmyBarnesofficial1]

Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here.

[@JimmyBarnes-official]

Thanks for your like, comments and support.your support have brought me this far,thank you all for your endless love .keep supporting.thanks

[@LoneRider1969]

My Dad worked for PMG in the time, then Telacom and then Telstar... Yeap, he was a working class Man.. Miss you more than words can measure..XXX

[@paulstallings6910]

6/2/24. They played this on KSHE 95 St Louis this morning on the Sunday Classics show. The oldest rock station in the US and still kicking ass! I had to hear it again. What a great song!

[@mikekaraoke]

There are certain 80’s songs that give me an overwhelmingly painful and bittersweet sense of nostalgia. This is definitely one of them. Chisel and Jimmy's solo work/ and others like: Noiseworks-were very Kings of Leon/The Killers!

[@timmurphy4688]

How was this not a hit in America?

[@carrykennedy9546]

Not sure, it was for me back in 86 the 1st time I heard it. Still a hit for me today👌

[@LarsFossen]

To close to Springsteen. But Huge in Europe! Still is🤘❤

[@WarlandoOrlando]

It was featured over the closing credits of the Ron Howard movie, Gung Ho, and performed by Jimmy at the closing of the Olympics in Sydney in 2000. Side B was "Ain't no second prize", which to me, is an even more stirring song, and which I adopted as my motor racing theme.(See KZbin for both videos).

[@BWater-yq3jx]

Considering it was written by an American, yeah. 😄

[@WarlandoOrlando]

@@BWater-yq3jx so it should have received plenty of air time in the US!

[@lukeyoung7795]

Steel worker here. Born in Elizabeth SA. Thanks dad for showing me fantastic music that is cold chisel. 🤘🇦🇺🍻

[@sherlockjura]

Gives me the shivers even today

[@wildcampingseamus]

It's cool how Jimmy went 2 Australia so young and he still sounds Scottish A.F, I didn't even know he came from my hometown of Glasgow until very recently! If it wasn't 4 Bonnie Scotland the Oz rock scene would have been a very different vibe indeed.

[@stauffenvanhalen]

man i cried when i heard this song in classroom with my earphone, it reminds me of my dad ❤

[@gunvideorichmond7550]

To my dad, I never said thank you for the life lessons you showed me . Rip Dad 1947-2008. Your son Tim

[@oldschoolstyle4]

This was played at the end of Gung Ho with Michael Keaton. Great movie.

[@WarlandoOrlando]

Great to know that it was used for an American movie. He should have done better there!

[@HopeHatton-ze3wz]

My fiancee played guitar for JB in 2008 in his last NZ tour. Now we are seeing JB in July in Wellington. Looking forward to the concert. My partner still plays guitar qnd talks about his time with JB all the time. 🙌🎸 Amazing voice!!

[@maddiekaye3133]

I can honestly say that reading his book (which has same name as this song.) will give you a greater appreciation for his music.

[@aocmrhydeKING]

Madison Chambers absolutely great books both of them.

[@crazyfrazy1013]

I watched the documentary hard life

[@helenrossiter3215]

Like the song

[@JimmyBarnes-official]

@@helenrossiter3215 Thanks for your like, comments and support.your support have brought me this far,thank you all for your endless love .keep supporting. How are you doing today Helen

[@skipbanks4fun1]

It just doesn't get any better than this...THANK YOU VERY MUCH Mr.Barnes

[@JimmyBarnes-official]

Thanks for your like, comments and support.your support have brought me this far,thank you all for your endless love .keep supporting.thank you for your love too.hope you're all doing great fans.

[@larnettestunt8937]

Australian men are really hard working men alright...Love this song.

[@FATBAZ01]

The voice... The talent. The sound and the noise... Get in there Jimmy... Just watched him at Wembley July 12th 2019... Belted it out at top notch volume, tone and class. Get in there Jimmy... Great stuff...

[@jurgentreue1200]

0:39 Filmed in front of the BOS furnace at Australian Iron & Steel, Port Kembla NSW. At the time I was working as a photographer for AI&S. I was assigned to get pics for AI&S Public Affairs department. After shooting , I had a nice chat with Jimmy. Lovely guy , easy to talk to. We mainly talked about photography because Jimmy liked photography himself. I still have the pics, and are the only still pics available from that part of the music video.

[@meridian2000]

This could've been a massive hit in the UK 🇬🇧, especially as Jimmy came from Glasgow, the UK has no idea some of the Australian music that some of the Australian stars didn't release in the UK have missed out on.

[@m.brownthelma7474]

AHHHHHHHH As a family friend of the Barneses, I have to say this is one of my favorite songs.

[@AmFMv1968]

Still love this one, seen you here live many years ago Jimmy.....sending love from New Zealand 💜

[@thumperjohnson1698]

My friend from New Zealand just introduced me to this and I couldn’t be more glad he did. Chills man.

[@sbgnk7303]

Get well soon Jimmy.Australias finest

[@brocklesnar3802]

Scotland’s finest.

[@kymmiree]

Can anyone confirm if this was filmed in the Mackay sugar region. Looks exactly like the paint job they have. I loved this song even more when I saw that because I used to drive those locos ❤ back in 2005

[@BWater-yq3jx]

Looks like FNQ to me.

[@musicmanfelipe]

As a family friend of the Barneses, I have to say this is one of my favorite songs.

[@champipy]

If you are a "family friend" that ×1000 your comment! I wish I was a family friend too, my comment would get a nice boost.

[@falsealaska]

Like, contractually obligated or did they have a gun to your head 3 years ago?

[@jamesmcdermott9275]

I'm an Australian labor man. This is my anthem.

[@lollipop84858]

Lol

[@Soloinu86]

Lol liberal

[@brocklesnar3802]

There are plenty of labour workers who idolise this song from many different countries.

[@ragnnohab]

So committed to the working class he even set that field ablaze so the fire crew has something to do.

[@denisemcnally9488]

I LOVE this guitar solo! And Jimmy's vocals are awesome.

[@cameroneuler5322]

When I work, I sing this song to myself. It motivates me when getting through a tough day's work outside in the sun and the weather

[@mechamoto6102]

I spray foam insulation and this song motivates me to get in some pretty gnarly places. Detroit crawlspaces fighting rats and crackheads to up north Michigan getting trapped in the attic with a raccoon 😂 all the while trying not to go through the customers drywall ceiling 😂😂😂

[@AnaAngelicaS]

Não conhecia este cantor fantástico ! Vendo e ouvindo os vídeos da magnífica Tina Turner ,descobri esse grande artista .Que belo dueto .

[@JimmyBarnes-official]

Thanks for your like, comments and support.your support have brought me this far,thank you all for your endless love .keep supporting.and how are you doing.

[@FLOOXY00]

Always one of my favourites . Cold Chisel etc n many more. Ty Barnes

[@payperview1758]

Love this song 😍 Jimmy is the Working Class Man Gives me the shivers even today I'm here because of AHHHHHHH

[@jimmybarnes7722]

Hi thanks, comments like this melts my heart. One love ❤️

[@fionanicholson1995]

Saw the chisel in London 1991. Mental! 🎉❤

[@Pebs_dandysworld_781]

So proud of you Jimmy. YOU knew you had it in you and so did Farnsy, I will be at your next show 💝

[@eileannach4350]

Only heard this great song in recent years as it wasn't played on radio stations in Scotland. My intro to Cold Chisel was a recommendation from Aussie pals. I regret i missed out on meeting Jimmy and some of the Chisel lads in Brisbane 1984/85 cos i was the working class man who couldn't abandon the boss's Taxi when i kindly had a backstage pass from Steve Prestwich. Finally got to hear Jimmy live 10 years later at the rockin Glasgow Barrowlands venue in 1995! Jimmy, please come back for more Scots Gigs!

[@josecuervo5394]

As a family friend of the Barneses, I have to say this is one of my favorite songs. Looking forward to see him in germany in december The best THE working class man aaaaaaahhhh!

[@margmiller1785]

This song always gives me goosebumps when I hear it! Jimmy Barnes and cold chisel absolute bloody Aussie legends

[@garethmillard7005]

I saw him support ZZ top at Wembley last time he visited these shores.. he was superb ...get back here soon Barnesy

[@MBACCR]

Classic, earthy '80s rock with some great Australian symbolism of the time Great work, Mr Barnes

[@Hammer6410]

Thxs Jimmy for this song it spokes from me and my soul, I´m a working class man

[@Roy-pl6tz]

Singing is a gift given to few we're blessed when it's shared with us thankyou Jimmy and family 🙏💯

[@gamingkanalis]

This is just amazing..

[@pietromora2297]

I saw Jimmy only 1time live once with cold chisel when I was 20 year old and mate he,s got a great big voice. We use to listen to a lot of his solo albums every weekend through the middle 80,s. And Diesel I seen him in Vietnam on Auustralia day in 2001 Saigon unbelievable great 👍 mate 🍻

[@mikepriluki1963]

Good song, good singer! Like it so much!

[@michaeladam7782]

Einfach ein starker Typ mit einer starken Stimme. Bei uns in Deutschland leider nicht so bekannt und gespielt wie er es verdient hätte . Auch heute noch richtig gut. Bestes Beispiel sein Album 30:30 Hindsight....

[@Skipmunk-ok3le]

noch besseres Beispiel "barnestorming" von 88....live in sydney wo er allen songs nochmal kräftig in den A... tritt ohne auch nur eine spur gefühl und ausdruck zu verlieren..... heute meist entweder - oder : seelenloses geprügel oder schleimiges gesülze..... LG auch n micha....

[@Judy.LoveandLightAlways]

This song is my husband and my song we use to play it all the time in the 80s and still do, my hubby is A working class Man, ❤❤❤ Love and Light Alway's. 🇦🇺 Australian's Anthem

[@billbombshiggy9254]

Damn shame he wasnt big here in the States. Dude is phenomenal with a ton of great, relatable songs.

[@marcelopazo7268]

I don't know if the fire that can be seen at the end of the song was made on purpose for the video or is it something that the workers had to deal with. But if it weren't it feels as if Jimmy Barnes started it with his screaming: AAAAAAAHHHHH!!!! I 'd like to hear from him at the moment. It's good to discover him now.

[@granite6998]

It was lit on purpose to burn old sugar cane

[@rileym4541]

Yeah it's a cane fire, to prepare for a new crop

[@ktwashere5637]

that video was shot in a sugar cane field in Queensland. After the harvest they burn the fields to help the next year's crop. that's my memory of it anyway.

[@JimmyBarnes-official]

@@rileym4541 thanks for your support and your love, hope you're all doing great fans?..

[@OfficialAshArcher]

The one song every true Aussie knows and loves! A masterpiece

[@jsongofficial]

Jonathan Cain, the keyboardist of the iconic rock band Journey, wrote this song! Was shocked but not surprised to find out about it! But Jimmy Barnes' voice carries this song so much!

[@joeyscaniaman6391]

80s music will never die

[@rebeccam.fontenot2325]

AHHHHHHHH AHHHHHHHH Looking forward to see him in germany in december The best

[@JimmyBarnes-official]

Thanks for your like, comments and support.your support have brought me this far,thank you all for your endless love .keep supporting.looking forward to your request dear fan

[@xRGTMx]

Rocking on, from America 🤘

[@chansonfrancaise8518]

Looking forward to see him in germany in december AAAAAAAAA Jimmy is the Working Class Man Love this song 😍

[@robybalde5742]

The Screamin' Barnes!!

[@ISCDesignArchitect]

no. 1. undoubtedly. NUMBER ONE

[@666theninja]

Jimmy is the Working Class Man

[@marinamohidixon2879]

Great singer, great song 🔥🙌🏽

[@becrhodes7378]

Happy fathers day to my foster dad miss u

[@allgood6760]

Timeless music.. On the RADIO in NZ in 2022.. Thanks mate👍🇳🇿

[@Pebs_dandysworld_781]

Get better Barnsy. I know you will you are built of bricks ❤

[@Judy.LoveandLightAlways]

Jimmy Barnes Flame Tree's Also an 80s Australian classic ❤

[@raven-bd5np]

Who sung this song first lacy j Dalton or this legend man

[@patriciahartless2095]

Jimmy Barnes did a fantastic job on singing . Country Class Man . I love all of his songs .❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊

[@rodolfolucas312]

Love this song 😍 Jimmy is the Working Class Man

[@Stephenmackinnontrueblue]

He’s excellent too listen to

[@luciafelipe3828]

Good song, good singer! Like it so much! Gives me the shivers even today

[@inka835]

This song...reality every Young people must listening this song 👍

[@jimmybarnes7722]

Hello Inka, How are you? It’s nice meeting you here

[@inka835]

@@jimmybarnes7722 Hello...thank you.....Your Songs excite me,you have a nice voice and catchy lyrics 👍👍

[@jimmybarnes7722]

Thank you inka, which of my songs is your favorite?

[@inka835]

@@jimmybarnes7722 I started listening to you recently ,I heard a song working class man...got me...☺️favourite this And Flame trees for now

[@jimmybarnes7722]

Well you have great ears for music, I want to know your thoughts on these two song be sincere , I created this chat to be able to connect with my fans and know their thoughts on my songs.

[@rushdiishmail9686]

Great song.👌🏾

[@Freedom_Now_2024]

Never old

[@cheary3549]

It was 1986. A hard time. Struggling to get a chance. This song was featured on a film -Gun Ho- which portrayed what It meant to be a working class man.And still I am a working class man.

[@leeharland5628]

Very awesome song

[@gdaym8635]

Barnsey is the best

[@LarsFossen]

Cant forget this workig Hero Im 57 from Norway Still love it Tnx

[@odettedubois9526]

Je vous avais adoré avec Tina ❤

[@JimmyBarnes-official]

Thanks for your like, comments and support.your support have brought me this far,thank you all for your endless love .keep supporting.and how are you dear fan

[@RaWnE09BoY]

Looking forward to see him in germany in december The best

[@billyharden9316]

Did you live in Glasgow jimmy? I used to work with bands .?

[@MaraLansdowne]

Jimmy Barnes LEGEND

[@mikelthemechanic9025]

Looking forward to see him in germany in december

[@cheriemcleod-cv8hu]

Love this song so much xxxx Jimmy you still sound amazing

[@GayFoxie]

Remember, we are the majority.

[@jamesmcdermott9275]

I'm 68, takes me back, mate. To the Australia I once loved.

[@jimmybarnes7722]

Hi thanks mate. One love ❤️

[@micahblenks]

you do know this isn’t an australian written song? It’s American

[@jamesmcdermott9275]

@@micahblenks Read this moron. It's on the web if you have your precious BS time to read it. Working Class Man" is a song performed and made famous by Australian singer Jimmy Barnes. It was written by Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain. "Working Class Man" is generally considered Barnes' signature song as a solo artist. 1986 (U.S.)

[@SpectreOZ]

@@micahblenks The OP is clearly talking about the theme or symbolism of the song

[@alexandroskatsis8649]

This song needs to heard more now then ever, when a generation of true men are getting instict, we need more true influence then ever...

[@djentlover]

He really just mastered yelling to music

[@noisepollution6761]

Authorized or delusional? 💅

[@WarlandoOrlando]

(For all you non-Australians), Jimmy is now part of the establishment in Australia, has a lot less hair and has put on just a little weight!