Jimmy Barnes - Working Class Man (REACTION) with my wife

[@shellyweiers121]

I am from America and I think Jimmy Barnes is the greatest rock n roller in the world great songs and a awesome band behind him I just love working class man I am so glad I discovered him a few years ago

[@kennethbell6912]

The story of the common man and what he’s prepared to sacrifice in order to provide for his family.

[@alandoherty1332]

I m an Aussie and this song puts a smile on my face😊😊😂 coz its me, and so many others. The fire is part of sugar cane harvest, to kill the snakes...before cutting.

[@rickyhart4715]

I'm a 40 year old Aussie and I used to have a CD of working songs I would listen to in the car on the way to my apprenticeship as an aluminium window fabricator, and working class man was number 1. It got me through the 12 hour day. I discovered you guys through a different artist, but I have to say I absolutely love your channel. You're both so genuine and honest and I can't get enough of your videos. Much love from Australia.💖

[@daniellesymons1569]

I loved how when he said the one love of his life you looked at your wife 🙂

[@abekane7038]

I think the 'feeling' of the music, singing and video, is the same as enjoying a beautiful painting

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Well said! 😍

[@johnstewart6746]

I am glad you are likeing jimmy barnes and the music as he puts everything into his songs

[@dalewyatt1321]

"People were happier with the little things." The most correct comment I've heard in years.

[@ingridclare7411]

'He's a simple man with a heart of gold'......Just true lyrics. Working people help everyone...you have a cute pooch!. I have an Aussie Blue Heeler. Famous Aussie breed. Stunningly beautiful dogs. Check them out. Dominika, ( spelt wrong I think, sorry!) Jimmy is really gorgeous here. White T shirt and all.

[@jnagtube]

I am Australian living in Switzerland.. it's really just great to see people on this side of the world enjoy my home music.

[@toddjames7]

My mum is 80 years old and she loves Jimmy Barnes. When she puts Jimmy Barnes on the neighbours listen as well lol.

[@gugula11]

Jimmy is singing about the Working class man. The video Is set during a Sugar Can burn off. This is what the farmers would do to kill the bugs vermin, before harvesting. I grew in North Queensland on a Sugar cane farming areas which were all around us, & this was a common seen, as kids we called the ashes & soot our black snow it was fun to catch & play as kids!

[@morganrussell8150]

We appreciate you guys too, Jimmy picks us up in dark times, sad times and in happy times too.

[@MrLittlelud4]

They are burning the sugar cane , part of the process , most Aussies loved this song in the day . Am enjoying your reactions .

[@aussiekat6379]

We still do lol

[@helenpreisig6617]

You two are so gorgeous! We love this song in Oz 🥰 and Jimmy and Cold Chisel. 👍👍

[@MerchantOfAlba]

And we love Jimmy! 😍😁

[@sean---the-other-one]

Many decades ago my cousins had a business where they needed assistance to look after their kids, so they hired a Swedish nanny. I took her to a benefit concert that featured many Australian artists. She of course knew none of them, and had no idea as to what to expect. There was of course typical cheering, applause, whistling, etc. for many of the bands and songs. But when Jimmy took the stage as the final artist of the day, the stadium erupted with a noise from the crowd that scared the wits out of her. She looked at me, wide eyed and stunned at the level of adulation that just his appearance got from the crowd.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Wow! That is an amazing story! Thank you so much for sharing! 😍

[@darylquirk1992]

The voice of my late teens & 20s Just a shame the world ignored a classic

[@ingridclare7411]

Jimmy keeps looking back at the flames because all the snakes, toads, bandicoots came rushing out to get away from the flames. At the film crew as well. Hahaha. We Aussies can handle snakes mostly though. This is one of our anthems.

[@wren1960]

This is probably Jimmy anthem song here, and then when he was in Cold Chisel there are 2 songs that are Khe Sanh, Flame Trees. He can't do a concert without doing these three songs. The crowd would not leave if he didn't sing them. Great reaction 🎵👍🇦🇺💯

[@carolynh8866]

Totally agree. Must try Khe San Next

[@Dr_KAP]

@@carolynh8866 they did Khe Sanh 10 days ago 😉

[@wren1960]

@@Dr_KAP yeah at Red Hot Summer in January as well, with 2 separate guitar and 1 piano solo best version I've ever heard was amazing. ❤👍💯

[@Dr_KAP]

@@wren1960 no I meant these guys already reacted to Khe Sanh 10 days ago 😉

[@wren1960]

@@Dr_KAP oh ok, must watch it. Thanks.

[@raydillon1638]

Hi Andrei and Dominika. The fire in the field is a sugar cane burn off. Not so much done these days. Jimmy is actually standing not to far from a cane fire in Queensland Australia. You can see him looking over his shoulder often to keep an eye on it, you can see the wind generated by the fire on Jimmy's hair and shirt and the sweat is real. Not only is he a great Australian singer but he put the effort into his music videos, all real cane fields and steel foundry. Love your reactions

[@kaafromoz]

Jimmy is not just loved he is idolised here in Australia, he is such a humble open man who can sit down with the average man just as easy as a King. That is why he is loved he and his band Cold Chisel gave us timeless hits but his solo work is equally loved. This one in particular as it talk about the average hard working man who does it because he must for those he loves and cares for and looks at life and faces it as it comes. The fire is a cane field fire set to get rid of pests and vermin and snakes before harvesting begins. Jimmy said he was really hot standing there and constantly watching the fire build. Keep safe Keep Strong

[@georgeibrahim7945]

What a track, what an artist. One of my favourites growing up

[@kaseyparker5494]

He’s a legend.

[@dianathompson833]

Another lovely reaction video. Thank you both. The fire in this video is the burning sugar cane fields. The farmers burn the fields before harvesting to remove the leaves and tops of the plant, leaving only the cane which is then easier to harvest - it's a dated practice which is bad for the environment and many argue that it's completely unnecessary.

[@garyrowlands2334]

Pure nostalgia. I, as many Australians can attest, takes us back to our youth. I grew up in a small sugar cane farming community and I have worked in the industry for many years. The lyrics are so relatable. Hard work but an honest living. In many ways it is a song that could easily symbolise the character of Australia.(although today it could be argued that is changing)

[@iankearns774]

No argument mate its changed for the worse. Too many people ashamed of a past we played no part in and in turn hate our flag and hate Australia. We were one of the first countries to adopt multiculturalism under Al Grassby and by extension many people from many lands came here and got a better life. To hear kids today condemn our way of life sickens me to the core.I am a Chisel/Barnsey fan since about 1979, first heard Choir Girl while doing work experience at a Retravision. Been hooked on them ever since.

[@garyrowlands2334]

@@iankearns774 Agree with what you're saying. I too think things have changed for the worse. Could say that about a lot of countries. I'm generalising, but I think a lot of young people are into instant gratification and the need to have everything now rather than work for it. God I sound old!😩

[@iankearns774]

@@garyrowlands2334 I do too but wisdom comes with age, you cant get instant wisdom which is what the young think they have because they can google something. Reading and memorizing something does not mean you understand it. Understanding comes over time and experiences..

[@KitKat-wt6ed]

One of the best Aussie songs and from a brilliant album "working class man". Several great songs on this album. I'd die to be with you tonight. I always loved the song Daylight as well. The next album - Freight Train Heart was brilliant as well. Love the song "driving wheels".

[@kaseyparker5494]

Great album. Love it.

[@robrichards585]

I have to confess I have been fascinated by an American reactor recently introduced to the man jimmy but u both r coming a very close second to him!! So glad u both appreciate our legend, love u both👏👏👏

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 💖😍💖

[@carmelmcshanag8144]

Jimmy is the son of Scottish migrants and he knows what it's like to make your way in the world ... like an everyday man who understands everyday people ... I knew you would love this. Your eyes lit up a few seconds in and the smile never left your face. This was huge in Australia. It was also used for a US movie of the same name.

[@mitchellbeston1033]

We have a phrase for what you were saying about Jimmy and why he is so popular. In Australia, we say someone is "fair dinkum" which essentially means they are genuine, honest, down to earth. A couple of other great Jimmy songs are "No Second Prize", "I'd Die to be With you tonight" and "Ride the Night Away". The fire is the burning of the sugar cane before they harvest it.

[@shaz464]

I have seen Jimmy and Cold Chisel live recently. Believe me, he still has his “oomph”. They still have that same energy. You are right about the song. I think most Aussies have sung along to it.

[@davidhandson2429]

The fire in the field's is to burn the sugar cane which they have to do to produce sugar. Im glad you're dog was back to hear Jimmy sing.

[@garyrowlands2334]

The leaves of the sugar cane were burnt so that it was easier for the harvestors to cut the cane sticks and that the full bins going to the mills were cleaner. Where I live in Mackay Queensland they generally no longer burn the crops. It used to be quite common and as a kid it was great to watch these huge fires everyday during the harvest season.

[@travelsolo2677]

A great Aussie rock anthem, at the end of the clip in front of the cane field fire Jimmy was really concerned he was going to be burnt to death lol , you can see him dripping in sweat from the heat and constantly looking behind in concern 🤣🤣

[@kippergc1]

Jimmy singing. WHEN YOUR LOVE IS GONE. I think youd like it, as well as his song. TO MUCH AINT ENOUGH LOVE.. WG-C 🙂

[@Denise-lk9zk]

Love your comments, yes this band and their songs were very relatable. Life was not so complicated back then, people worked hard and when they had time off they really enjoyed life. 🙂❤️

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you! Well said - Life was not complicated back then! 😍💖

[@kelloneill74]

You two are so cute - I think the word you were looking for is passionate - Jimmy was authentic and passionate. And even though you were saying you cant relate but loved it anyway - I think that's because you empathised and imagined what it must have been like for the hardworking people. Great reaction.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you kindly! 😍

[@randomkoala7665]

I've heard this song come on the radio many times while working in factories - It always energized me and made me feel proud of the work I did.

[@jemxs]

Such a big hit back in the day! Think of Jimmy, you think this song!!

[@fosjam6421]

Even the dog liked it, and wanted a piece!!

[@Chapsikan2801]

He sings with so much emotion that you can’t help but feel it and the lyrics makes it relatable to the every man 😎🇦🇺

[@randomkoala7665]

ahhhhhhh - nothing like the smell of burning cane in the evening - love it

[@Dr_KAP]

Loved this reaction ! I think you’re ready to see Jimmy belting out serious OOMPH as you call it. If you’re ready for it you need to watch Wild Thing or You Got Nothin I want.

[@ozbrizzie8869]

The fire is the sugar cane burning so they can harvest the cane. It was hot, hard, migratory work and often done by immigrants. When Jimmy sang this live he was renowned for usually smashed numerous guitars on stage. It was wild.

[@roberthendershott8972]

ABSOLUTE MUST, JIMMY BARNES & JOE BONNAMASSA, STONE COLD. ABSOLUTELY A BANGER 🔥💯

[@davidhandson2429]

They've already reacted to That one it was one of their first ones.

[@davidhandson2429]

They haven't reacted to Jimmy and Joe Bonamassa doing Mustang Sally yet.

[@clarkbarryj]

Great song, great reaction..nice guys.

[@Reneesillycar74]

Jimmy! 🙌🏼 Epic song! I grew up on a cattle & sheep property in western NSW & this song embodied everything. It doesn’t matter where you were from, this song embraces all hard working Australians. I think any Australian knows this song as soon as the opening bars start, no matter their age. So good. Thanks for your reaction ✌🏼

[@choos6919]

Cold Chisel pianist Don Walker wrote this. He was born in Ayr, North Queensland, Australia, which is sugarcane country; sugarcane is featured on the farm in the video; sugarcane is burnt before harvesting. Walker also spent some of his childhood in Grafton, NSW, which is famous for its Jacaranda and Flame trees ... hence the song Flame Trees.

[@Oracle550]

I work in the sugar cane industry in queensland,that part in the clip at about 5.43 when the guy gets off the tractor and releases the cane bin and it rolls down the line and hitches up to the other bins on the line still happens today at several cane farms lol some things never change

[@helenpreisig6617]

In the day they would burn the cane fields (sugar cane) because it was manual labour to get rid of the snakes and rodents before they went in. We loooove Jimmy Barnes (and Cold Chisel) .... and I love his screeching! My mum couldn’t understand it 🤣 You guys are so great and sweet 🥰💕

[@archcollie5708]

Hi Andrei, Dominika and Arnold. Great reaction and thoughtful analysis. This is so quintessential Australian. The scenery, the cane burn, the working of the land, it represents the hard work of those who built Australia. Can I suggest Midnight Oil, Beds are Burning. similar vibes, great message and oomph. And Arnold could never be naughty. To cute.

[@archcollie5708]

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[@MerchantOfAlba]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching! 😍

[@briangill4000]

Come on Dominica... I think you would LOVE anything that Jimmy sings 😍😍. Your eyes light up when he starts belting it out.🤔 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@baskervillebee6097]

Johnny Cash singing "Hurt." This was a Nine Inch Nails song, but when Kurt heard Johnny sing it he said, " It's your song now." The song about a man facing the end of his life recorded shortly before Johnny's death. You cannot hear it and not be touched. It's more than just a song. It is a life evaluation.

[@David-mm7ju]

The burning field is a sugar cane crop so farmers burn it before they harvest it. That part of the video was filmed near Cairns in Queensland.

[@caro.k2958]

Jimmy Barnes has always been so down to earth and one of the boys. Throughout the pandemic he and his wife and family have kept us sane opening their home live on face book singing and chatting and filming every day activities cooking gardening.He is so warm and caring such a legend

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

love your work. even though English is not your first language, you get what the song is about. not like many other reactors (from the USA) who have no idea.

[@murrayguitarpickups9545]

To learn more about Jimmy Barnes Ì highly recommend the documentary "working class boy" all about his upbringing

[@JoSedunary]

Jimmy is still a humble and down to Earth guy - he has been married to his wife Jane for many years (1981) they have four children (Jim has an older son from a previous relationship who is also part of the family) they are all musical and a very tight knit family. Just a normal everyday but extremely talented guy ! Thank you once again for showcasing our talent - we appreciate it so much and absolutely love your reactions !

[@MerchantOfAlba]

It's our pleasure! We enjoy it so much! 😍

[@christophernicola9293]

Jimmy grew up in one of the most working class suburbs in Australia, Elizabeth in Adelaide, home of General Motors Holden .

[@leighrussell4625]

Hello from the land down under. Hope you guys are all well as im so enjoy your chanel. Especially your reactions to Aussie music and your choice of words for each and every song your playing thank you so so very much for playing my requests with The Tesky Brothers Rain.⚘

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thanks so much for your comment! We so enjoying discover these great artists!💖😍

[@tommyau2006]

you guys always give a genuine reaction. Most reactionaries I see on KZbin are just so fake. You two rock .........................

[@blackie75]

This is my favorite reaction video to this song. Having a female perspective from someone who grew up in that time absolutely makes it. (Also could you please react to Ride the Night Away. It's one of Jimmy's best songs and nobody has reacted to it ❤)

[@Lothian55]

My father was born in Murazzano and came to Australia after world war 2. I now have a lot of family close to that area including a few in Alba. It's so wonderful to see you appreciating our music as much as I appreciate the beauty of that part of Torino. I've only visited them 3 times but the fond memories I have will stay with me forever. Much love from Newcastle

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you for sharing! Andrei's City is a different Alba, Alba Iulia in Romania. We leave you the link below if you would like to check it out. It's from our trip last year where we visited Andrei's family. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5SWepekhtWCn5Y Hope you'll enjoy it! 😍

[@thegoldenbandicoot]

A couple of other great songs from his early years as a solo artist are I'd Die to Be With You Tonight and Lay Down Your Guns. Both are worth checking out on your Barnsey journey.

[@donnastapleton7812]

So glad your checking out some older stuff from jimmy. 👏👏

[@785boats]

"Happy with the little things" Absolutely we were. Now, todays people seem to be "Unhappy with the big things", But can't even see or feel, the little things. Re-living my youth with these reactions is so cathartic. Thank you guys so much. this song became a sort of anthem in the pubs & clubs at the time. Especially the ones that had a Juke Box in the corner. It resonated with me because I was an Electrician working in the heavy construction industry. The song was all about me. Ha! Ha! I''m 63yo now & have just recently retired from the industry. Working class man to the end. God bless you both. Please react to Jimmy Barnes with Joe Bonamassa performing 'Stone Cold'.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you for sharing! It makes us happy knowing people enjoy our video! We are having so much fun discovering good old Aussie classics! 💚💖💚😍

[@user-mg5sp5fd9y]

i think one of the words you seeking is: "sincerity". in the song background, the fires burning could be related to sugarcane field burnings or backburning is a fire suppression technique used in the control of bushfires.

[@deanwimbridge9318]

So passionate 👏

[@hudsonsled454]

You are correct when saying he is very relatable. He is from a working class background, doing pub gigs. This is more Australian scene back in the 70's and 80s. No big hair glam bands. This what makes cold chisel and Jimmy timeless. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@lovemyrainydays]

Nostalgia - definitely, what makes it even moreso with this clip is watching the canefires - coming from a cane region, it's something I really quite miss seeing as they don't burn cane anymore when harvesting (thanks to new plant strains and technology advances). Next Jimmy one should definitely be Driving Wheels - I think you'll love it.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Driving Wheels coming soon! 😍😀

[@thisearththeonlyheaven]

Still occasional fires, and they are pretty awesome, but I am happy there are less. I lived on a cane farm for a while, and saw too much scorched wildlife after burn night. I didn’t know what a bandicoot was back then until I saw those poor burnt animals, not a great way to go.

[@warrandewar9593]

The fire is the burning sugar cane. In the very early 70s I and a friend worked in the Queensland Cane Fields. We burnt them every adternoon and cut them the next morning

[@gregmcstravick4310]

Seen Chisel live 1981 ,at the Old Melbourne hotel Perth Western Australia.✌

[@sean---the-other-one]

You’re correct about how the lyrics speak to you. The magic of Cold Chisel was the combination of talents and people. The majority of Cold Chisel songs were written by their keyboardist Don Walker, who had a real knack for creating emotions in songs, but he himself was not the singer that was best poised to present those songs. In Jimmy and Ian he had fantastically believable guys in the scenes Don painted. Don continued to contribute some material to Ian and Jimmy’s solo careers, but Working Class Man was actually written by the keyboard player from Journey. Many of Jimmy’s best songs were written by others, but they were definitely better being sung by Jimmy than by many other potential performers.

[@Katrinagaming-en1os]

I think back in ‘85 we all had that album (as a matter of fact, I sill have mine 😀). Classic album, great songs. If you guys google it, you will see Jimmy and the field fire is the cover of the album.

[@rodairs1575]

Jimmy started his working life as an Apprentice Moulder in a foundry in Adelaide. For those of you who don't know what a foundry is? Look it up it probably explains the film of molten metal in the background

[@vickimouat8092]

The fire is part of harvesting the cane in the fields - so a hot, dirty and somewhat dangerous job. Definitely an anthem for the working classes.

[@kelvinherbener4639]

Bloody oath mate great anthem from back in the day of hard working class Australians. men like my dad and many more before him and like himself just trying to make honest living back when Australia had lots work and a bloke didn't mind rolling up their sleeves and having a go same goes for all the hard working women here in Australia too. good on ya mate

[@johninguanti2051]

The fire in the background are of the Sugar fields in Queensland been burnt before harvest and the factory pictures are from the Steel factory from Newcastle in NSW.

[@macman1469]

The fire is a controlled sugar cane burn off. 70s 80s was the hey day of Aussie Pub Rock . It's a less polished sound . You're doing great . Thanks.

[@karenb4816]

I absolutely love your reactions! So genuine! Keep up the wonderful journey of discovery. 👍🏼😊

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😍

[@crazycalves1]

He is in far North Queensland in the Cane Fields , they used to put fire through the fields Before Harvesting

[@larissahorne9991]

My Late Dad used to Cut Sugar Cane by hand. After the Machinery came in He became a Carpenter for Queensland Rail. My Brother met a Pretty English Tourist and Followed Her Home. Her Dad was a Board Member of The Bank Of England. She was definitely a West End Girl, She can be a bit Clueless about life sometimes but We Love ❤ Her. They got Married the following year and now They live in Devon with their Teenage Daughter. My Neice Married a Lovely German Gentleman who immigrated to Australia as a Teenager. We Love Him ❤ because He's a Sweet, Kind, Cuddly Teddy Bear of a Gentleman. But also happens to be from a wealthy Old German Family, but that's not what matters to Us. My Niece still chooses to work though. A few years ago We couldn't help but be a bit Envious when He took Her to Germany and Austria for a visit.

[@matthewgreer7735]

Merry Christmas guys❤ Jimmy just had open heart surgery he's doing well🇭🇲🙏🇭🇲

[@davidhandson2429]

This is a great song hope you enjoy.

[@jennymark7403]

Great channel us Aussies I think will adopt you both honourary Aussies, look at another called stone cold in love with you

[@MerchantOfAlba]

That would be cool😀😍

[@frankiesullivan6015]

Ty for reacting to Jimmy’s working class man it’s an anthem here in Australia also the fire behind Jimmy is on a sugarcane farm he was a little bit to close as you could see from all the perspiration dripping off of him. I love your channel keep digging into Jimmy there is so much more to discover Xx

[@terryritchie4169]

Loved the comments

[@leighchinnery4162]

His song "Daylight" live is fantastic

[@leighchinnery4162]

1984

[@grantkeenan9014]

At the last video reaction I suggested this when you asked for screaming Jimmy and I'm really glad it hit the mark for you. I really enjoy your reviews as you both so often hit the nail right on the head. Australian's love Jimmy so much as he is so raw and honest. He's always been open about his own failings and vulnerabilities, whether it be alcohol and substance abuse or failings within his own relationship with his wife Jane who he absolutely adores. (He has some beautiful love songs dedicated to his relationship with her - "I'd die to be with you tonight", "Little Darlin" just to name a couple. We've seen the handsome young Jimmy in songs such as "Choir Girl", young brash Jimmy in "Saturday Night", raw Jimmy in "Working Class Man", soulful Jimmy in "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby" or older Jimmy in "Stone Cold". Whichever Jimmy you see, it's an honest man who leaves the pizazz behind and just the honest performance. Looking forward to seeing some more of your reviews on him! And regarding the fires, that's Jimmy standing in front of the burning sugar cane fields.

[@jonathanhopton7817]

In that clip in the steel refinery isn't a green screen he actually shot it at the mill thats live him singing infront of the massive furnace

[@garrysalis4312]

It's the piano for me.

[@julianaFinn]

They legit filmed this while burning the sugar cane, and the amount of snakes and lizards running past Jimmy had him really edgy through the whole filming lol

[@nadinerichings4259]

Firstly, HELLO Dominica (Dominique?) and Andre! So good to know your names. So glad you've done this song - I knew you'd love it! It's a Jimmy anthem. Fun fact: the real Australian National anthem can be sung to this music - HaHa!!

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Wow! Good to know! Hello back Nadine 😁😍

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

It relatable for us

[@jayjayjase9796]

The fire is burning sugar cane. Jimmy said you'll notice he turns around a few times during the video because when the fire is lit, everything that is living in there is trying to get out and he was nervous about what might come out

[@RolandDeschain1]

This is an anthem for all Australian men.

[@tgward313]

'where the cane fires burn'

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

That is a field of sugar cane, on fire to burn the trash. Mechanical harvesters were invented in this country, there is one working in this clip. They make cane fires almost unnecessary. My dad and his brothers were "hand" cane cutters, the season was short, but they worked so hard they always got very thin, then needed to find other work for the rest of the year. The cane is fired to get bugs, snakes and excess leaves off it to make it easier to cut with a cane knife, which is a bit like a machete.

[@jughtful]

blue collar soul

[@dee-smart]

Excerpt about the song in Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Working_Class_Man The song was released in November 1985 as the second single released from the 1985 album For the Working Class Man. The single spent 14 weeks in the Australian charts, entering at #21 and peaking at #5.[4] It also spent seven weeks in the New Zealand charts, peaking at #34. It was later played over the credits of the 1986 Ron Howard film Gung Ho, where in some countries, including Australia, the film was released as Working Class Man. Barnes also performed "Working Class Man" at the closing ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Barnes has said of the song, "I went to America just after Bodyswerve and met Jonathan Cain, who was in The Babys and Journey. It means a lot to me. Most people thought it was written about me, but it was actually written about my audience - staunch, honest people, who work and who care."[5] Barnes said that, due to the "great band" he had, the recording was done in about 5 takes. "It was fun to sing, so I was really pleased. I didn't realise how much of an impact it would have as an image centre for the next five years."[6] The music video was filmed in Australia at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Wollongong, New South Wales, and in cane fields near Cairns in Queensland. The Director/DOP of the clip was Chris Frazer and the Producer/2nd unit Camera was Mark Lovick.[

[@jennymark7403]

The fire is after cutting the sugar cane , they burn the stalks gets rid of pests snakes etc

[@woka19]

Love your reactions, have you seen Jimmy with Tina Turner? The song is called, simply the best. Well worth checking out.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you! Jimmy and Tina on our list! 😍

[@toddjames7]

Burning the sugarcane before they harvest it. That's the fire in the background.