Jimmy Barnes - Working Class Man (Official Video)

[@simonredshaw3386]

Working class shall never die

[@LarsFossen]

Well said, from Norway.

[@patrickjenkins3109]

Maybe

[@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.

[@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! ❤

[@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

[@stenbergskij101]

All rise for the anthem of Australia ❤️

[@micahblenks]

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

[@lukeMichael-pz6kd]

You wish 😂

[@campbellrankin4254]

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

[@ollieox9181]

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

[@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.

[@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..." 😍😍

[@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.

[@pepsastomna7758]

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

[@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.

[@ANXIETY_SLAYY_781]

Same. Played at my Dad's funeral xoxo

[@bruceli9094]

MAKE AUSTRALIA GREAT AGAIN 🇳🇿👍

[@lukeyoung7795]

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

[@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]

He is my favourite singer ❤

[@Truth4Freedom]

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

[@snoozebuttonprofessional]

You got this!

[@Truth4Freedom]

Thanks Mate!

[@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 😊

[@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!

[@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?

[@sbgnk7303]

Get well soon Jimmy.Australias finest

[@sherlockjura]

Gives me the shivers even today

[@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

[@jamesmcdermott9275]

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

[@lollipop84858]

Lol

[@Soloinu86]

Lol liberal

[@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!

[@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

[@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...

[@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!!

[@FLOOXY00]

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

[@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🤘❤

[@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.

[@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 💜

[@ragnnohab]

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

[@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 ❤️

[@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.

[@mikepriluki1963]

Good song, good singer! Like it so much!

[@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

[@xRGTMx]

Rocking on, from America 🤘

[@thumperjohnson1698]

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

[@denisemcnally9488]

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

[@billbombshiggy9254]

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

[@ANXIETY_SLAYY_781]

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

[@luciafelipe3828]

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

[@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

[@joeyscaniaman6391]

80s music will never die

[@robybalde5742]

The Screamin' Barnes!!

[@fionanicholson1995]

Saw the chisel in London 1991. Mental! 🎉❤

[@stauffenvanhalen]

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

[@margmiller1785]

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

[@MBACCR]

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

[@marinamohidixon2879]

Great singer, great song 🔥🙌🏽

[@patriciahartless2095]

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

[@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 😂😂😂

[@Roy-pl6tz]

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

[@ISCDesignArchitect]

no. 1. undoubtedly. NUMBER ONE

[@allgood6760]

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

[@becrhodes7378]

Happy fathers day to my foster dad miss u

[@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 🍻

[@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.

[@garethmillard7005]

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

[@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!

[@OfficialAshArcher]

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

[@666theninja]

Jimmy is the Working Class Man

[@ANXIETY_SLAYY_781]

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

[@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!

[@rodolfolucas312]

Love this song 😍 Jimmy is the Working Class Man

[@MaraLansdowne]

Jimmy Barnes LEGEND

[@Freedom_Now_2024]

Never old

[@leeharland5628]

Very awesome song

[@gamingkanalis]

This is just amazing..

[@Truth4Freedom]

Always made sure the cassette tape was rewinded to the start before commencing my road trips back then..

[@rushdiishmail9686]

Great song.👌🏾

[@Stephenmackinnontrueblue]

He’s excellent too listen to

[@chansonfrancaise8518]

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

[@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

[@Judy.LoveandLightAlways]

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

[@dottorkrystaltrevisti1319]

Happy Working Class Day to everybody

[@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.

[@MikeKinard-sj3vy]

Yeah I got Jimmy going to watch around South on the front porch almost 9. Classic? Night neighbors got 11.

[@marywilczynski8305]

Jimmy Barnes is Australian rock royalty!! Bring on July 5th!!!!!!

[@mikelthemechanic9025]

Looking forward to see him in germany in december

[@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

[@bayoosborn3429]

♥️Ozzy 💯my country 💯watch em like TRUTH NO IM POLITICS 💯

[@LarsFossen]

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

[@christinemiley]

Jimmy Barnes. LEGEND!!!

[@djentlover]

He really just mastered yelling to music

[@noisepollution6761]

Authorized or delusional? 💅

[@pointwalter]

Love this

[@averageaussie6632]

I work in the steel plant in the first half of the video, this song plays in my head every day I got to work.

[@cheriemcleod-cv8hu]

You are a legend Jimmy ❤

[@outbackjack9911]

I feel like the entirety of the working class use this as their theme song

[@RaWnE09BoY]

Looking forward to see him in germany in december The best

[@gdaym8635]

Barnsey is the best

[@sensta]

Still will never forget the first day on the bricks , cheers Australia for this bloody classic, now grab a beer for me everyone In these comments

[@glennanthony6757]

this is just bloody brilliant eh?

[@cheriemcleod-cv8hu]

Love this song so much xxxx Jimmy you still sound amazing

[@johnny5764]

Love this song 😍

[@GayFoxie]

Remember, we are the majority.

[@motofreedomnz1491]

Absolute Gold

[@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...