Men At Work Mondays #15 "Down By The Sea"

Let's go "Down By The Sea" for episode #15 of #MenAtWorkMondays!
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[@markkarpinski1460]

For my money, this was the best song MAW produced. I love the driving beat, the changes of tempo and the strong, almost angry tones. Very underrated and complex masterpiece. This is when I thought to myself, boy, this guy can write a song. Great work Colin and gang,

[@FUKITOL-z7y]

They made many great songs, the original crew, but this was the one , forever , that caught my heart, I'm Lucky that have so many similar experiences.

[@colindeer4908]

Spot on there !!!

[@WilliamKinsey-dx2dn]

Couldn't agree more This their masterpiece!

[@WilliamKinsey-dx2dn]

Every time I hear this song it makes me want walk out the door and head for the harbour. You can have your icy peaks give me the evocative magical mysterious sea any day!

[@glenstuart7823]

That sax player is gold

[@williamevans2484]

This song gets better and BETTER ever time I hear it....nicely done !

[@bradleyburns1959]

I'm back in the Student Union at university with my Walkman turned up way, way too high. Best times.

[@fprintf]

What?!? I can't hear you.

[@digitalperson108]

Ahhhh walkman…simpler times…we just didn’t know it.

[@davidcastaldi8886]

I met Colin Hay in 2007 after his concert in Jacksonville, Florida. I had my picture taken with him, a highlight of my life! I have it framed in my house. People always ask me "When did you meet Ed O'Neil (Al Bundy/Jay Pritchet)?". 😂 I have to let them know it's Colin from 'Men at Work'.

[@TIMSANDYSURF]

Truly honoured to have access to this on KZbin. A musical gift to my life.

[@bennetpeter1968]

totally underrated this man voice never changed brilliant

[@jimevert7099]

I actually think it's better

[@garethharrison5797]

It's not normal. It's suspicious. At best it's steroids. At worst its the blackest of majick.

[@WilliamKinsey-dx2dn]

An absolute genuis

[@jamesr5443]

I adore this song. It transports me to the beaches, the holidays and the romantic fantasies of my youth. Poetry in song, I thank you Colin for the many theme songs of my life you have provided. With great affection to you :-)

[@leslievaughan1952]

"Thee applause is deaffining" 🤣🤣 if I was there Colin I would be making a massive amount of applause 👍👍👍👍👍 WHOOWHOOO

[@johnpbh]

What an absolutely fantastic version of this song. My eyes are wet with the way it brings back so many memories. It was my favourite track from the first album (and it had a lot very stiff competition). It was the highlight of the live Men at Work concert that I saw during the eighties at the Glasgow Apollo and when I was lucky enough to go to Australia as a tourist many, many years later we spent our last day visiting Bondi beach. We stopped at a coffee shop there and the waiters bought out rugs to cover our legs because it was windy and quite chilly. That immediately bought back the line, "rugging up for winter". This song and all of Colin's have been with me ever since I heard that first album. Ah, happy, happy memories..!!

[@MorGuitarz]

Saw you last night in Charlotte and MY GOD the sound was PERRRRFECT! You and your fantastic band blew my doors off! Every note, chord, sax groan, bassline...and SWEET MOSES, your drummer. HOLY CRAP COLIN. PLEASE COME BACK! I haven't stopped talking about it since. Exploring your solo work now too... Growing up in NY...I've seen so many dozens of amazing shows...McCartney @ MSG...The Who MSG, Shea, Pink Floyd @ Yankee Stadium... Your show was in my top 10, no BS...GO CATCH THEM FOLKS. YOULL BE BLOWN AWAY and you're a treasure, Colin❤🙏 Your voice hasn't aged in 40 years!

[@MrToddy31]

Belfast, we salute you Colin.

[@TerryTomlin]

Colin Hay has one of my all-time favourite voices.

[@chrisfoster3349]

5:27 WOW!!!!!!!!

[@DarrinCarlson]

I live in Hawaii and this song has always resonated with me. Goddamn it, Colin..you can still hit those high notes. So good.

[@65alphonso]

Technically such a brilliant piece of music.

[@WilliamKinsey-dx2dn]

Stop analysing just shut your eyes and enjoy

[@thecocktailoasis1849]

The subconscious memories this provokes in me brings tears to my eyes.

[@WilliamKinsey-dx2dn]

Me too 🥺

[@MyargonautsJason]

over 15 tracks now in this series, Colin's band for these songs is just so good! The bassist, drummer, guitarist and keyboardist/saxophone player all need a shout out in a video coming up - they have been so very good on these classic MAW tracks!!

[@MyargonautsJason]

haha - then, at the end of this video, Colin does indeed give the whole band an introduction. Bravo guys and gals - can't wait to see more!

[@Cicilo1983]

What an epic song. Brings tears to my eyes, memories of salt water, misty beaches, smell of seaweed and feeling bith minuscule and infinite at the same time. Will I ever walk the shores of Maine again ?

[@leesimeone]

Ah, that boy can sing 🌹

[@colindeer4908]

Hauntingly beautiful !! A masterpiece !

[@ChristinaEngstrom-vy8di]

Wow oh wow that empathetic final lyric "WHYYYYYYYY"

[@whitneyandrew5883]

Colin and the band really knocked this one out of the park! What an amazing performance!

[@R377R0]

Thanks so much! Always loved Colin and MAW. Takes me back. Lord.

[@LucindaRhiannon]

Colin your voice sounds just as if I 10 years old again and was sitting in front of the tv watching the video Land Down Under on MTV. 40 years later and your voice still sounds great!

[@mulliedog1]

South Florida salutes you!!

[@levnik7739]

dude this is another level i cant even begin to understand the depth of this music,,, all so synchronizeed.......

[@rudyramirezjr2309]

I'm loving all of these Men at Work performances! Colin's voice is still so awesome, even after all of these years. This band is tight as well. I remember my childhood, when I started to sing. I would lock myself in the bathroom (the only private place in the apartment unit) and put on Men at Work - Business as Usual and sing along with Colin Hay. He helped me developed the vocal range I have now. Thanks Colin!

[@Capitalstationauto]

I love watching him perform in concert. His a great story teller. A proud Scottish🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Cannot wait to see him again in Sacramento.💚🇿🇦🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☘️👍

[@rimfire2642]

I grew up in the 80s and BUSINESS AS USUAL CD was one of my earlier purchases (I still have it) when I got old enough to buy music. There were the popular released songs getting airplay , Down Under, Be Good Johnny, Who Can It Be Now?, and a couple others. Listening to the entire album, I was blown away by this absolute GEM of a song. Awesome to hear some live renditions of it, that are faithful to the album version but that little bit of added pizzazz.

[@grep67]

The best song on this album.... period... I drift away......

[@onyx2626]

I was in high school when this album came out. I always liked this song. It's kinda special.

[@salahtounsaoui9172]

Colin Hay is a virtuoso Everytime I hear this song I have chills

[@helmsmns]

I wore out my first vinyl copy of this album , and Down by the Sea is one of my favorite songs of all time. I'll never get tired of listening to it.

[@MikeUIibarri]

I bought this album when it came out; I am just discovering this tune. Different times then, I wasn't ready. It's today!

[@britisley9921]

Business As Usual is just loaded with great songs. This one being my personal favorite. I had always heard Who Can It Be Now and Down Under and never really looked into the full catalogue of MAW tracks. We’ll I did just that a couple of weeks ago, and I’ve been obsessed ever since. It’s truly a shame they weren’t a good fit long term and only put out a couple of albums. Cargo admittedly only being half completed by the original band members. Add in the egregious plagiarism lawsuit and the resulting death of Greg… it’s not the happiest of stories. Thank you Men At Work for one of the most influential albums of my life, and thank you Colin for keeping the band in the public eye all these years! This rendition was beautiful and well played. Especially the saxophone playing!

[@bathvanityexperts]

Bringing my 14 year old niece to see you for the first time tomorrow at The Crest in Sacramento. Hope you guys play Down By The Sea. It’s far and away my favorite Men At Work song. 🤞🏻

[@veggie928]

I believe this was the first Men at Work song I've heard. This was an amazing rendition if what I think to be their best song!

[@mattraino3274]

Still got the pipes! You the man CH.

[@Jair_DLM]

THIS IS MAGIC

[@jamesmackmurdie4683]

My favourite men at work song, Colin still smashes it to this day! In my opinion he’s in the top 5 front men of all time.

[@mb010273]

This song always reminded me of the harbour and the fisherman and the beaches and the sound of the tide and waves and the sea-water smell, having lived not that far from the coast as a kid. So evocative.

[@thedrumdon2485]

Excellent performance and so appreciated!!!! Drummer!!!

[@tomdillistone1828]

Yes - everyone, GREAT job! Cool finish on the solo. Chops! WoW!

[@tomdillistone1828]

... the more I listen to this, the way more I like it! Thankyou all.

[@jeanniehelliwell1599]

Brilliant!

[@mmaweekly]

Still killing it!!! Great voice

[@toddbaker1818]

Always a pleasure mate!

[@nilssona2158]

Awesome!- stayed true to the original, thank you Colin and co. My fave MAW song- 1981/82 all over again. So many bands screw up their classics into unrecognisable forms, but not here.

[@WeAreColorOfWater]

No sign of Yesterday and this one will always be the highlight of the early ‘80’s New Wave music for me. No silly lyrics or less than accomplished musicianship, just pure genius in song writing and performance. Good Onya Mate! ❤

[@richardmartin1519]

I never tire of this song. If you're chilling out....put this on.

[@GregKemp-t2z]

The Sax player nailed it!! Greg Ham would be proud...

[@digitalperson108]

This man and his band…amazing really!

[@Guitarzzzzzzz173]

By far their best song ever❤

[@adamweston4152]

Thanks for your excellent performance,top notch and great to hear this song again! ❤️🎷😉👍🌞

[@iangriffith5471]

My God. Speechless.

[@naturalmystery]

The band are one tight outfit! It's an absolute pleasure to hear these gems every week. Thank you so much for entertaining us. Greetings from Glasgow. xxx

[@stevemcelvaney5534]

Brilliant song. Makes my eyes water.

[@neilshepherd1904]

Killed it :)! Have always felt an eerie but endearing vibe from this song, and still do. Thanks for introducing the band - music really is a global language. Peace. ☮

[@duckdodger3080]

Im literally in tears this is Awesome. The band is Tight .

[@tommylerenard]

Fantastic rendition. One of your best songs imho.

[@pianoabsoluto]

Always Amazing, Always the Best, I Love this music, best 80's!💯👏🏆

[@colinmacgregor8718]

I think for 5 minutes or so I was 17 again driving around Sydney with my mates and girlfriend listening to this on the radio.

[@bertiew7499]

SUPERB as always 🥳

[@charlieranger4598]

Wow, wow, wow! I loved that! Thank you Colin, thank you band and Cecilia! I can't await "Who Can It Be Now" next Monday but first the Tuesday talk. I am curious about the story you will tell us, Colin. Cheers!

[@starletohara1631]

I quite agree,Sir Charles!😎

[@charlieranger4598]

@@starletohara1631 With this glasses it looks like Ray Charles. 😎

[@starletohara1631]

@@charlieranger4598 Ha ha!Good point!Let's make that Sir Ray Charles,lol.;D

[@jjoosneaphh]

One, of my favorite songs... sounds incredible still...even better in some ways!

[@thesociableloner6165]

best Men At Work Song ever

[@Kim_Jong_Un_2023]

Goose bumps.... What a song ❤

[@Mujcanal]

Thank you Mr.Hay, its so good to listen to these classics.

[@65alphonso]

This is the best Men at Work song!

[@チョコパフェ-r4r]

懐かしくて懐かしくて、遠い昔を思い出します、ありがとうColin😭

[@2096db]

Thank you for this song. So well done by all playing. I loose myself in it every time.

[@CulotteShalott]

Colin, you ARE the hidden treasure!! So glad I found your sounds so many years ago. It’s better than anything Black Beard ever dug up, for sure! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ricdegroot9532]

nice to hear again!

[@rogerhampton9614]

Beautiful! Always was my favorite MAW song. Colin’s voice is crazy good.

[@williamevans2484]

I love to see a musical collaboration with Colin and Richard Thompson the scottish guitarist.

[@dane3938]

That would be great but Richard is from England

[@jeanniehelliwell1599]

Just spotted. Colin in. Movie “Jack Irish” with Guy Pearce. Playing. Bent cop. Lucky we know you as a fine musician. Xxxxx🥰🇦🇺❤️🤣

[@pablodolcini4681]

An excellent version! what a perfomamce Scheila! Love this band a lot ! Thankz guys!🙏🙏👍👍👊👊🤙🤙🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷

[@frasermartin4621]

I can't think of a greater artisitc evocation of early 80's Australia, and I say that as someone who only heard this song on the casette player in my dad's mkI Astra in Glasgow. Beautiful, windswept, elegaic and mesmerising. And you nailed the vocal wonderfully Colin :)

[@thiagowsk]

Great voice... great sax.. and great drums in the end

[@Yankeedant]

Excellent as always. My favorite Men at Work song.

[@VanilsonCastrodeAssis]

Como é bom ver que o Colin Hai está cheio de saúde!!!! Vida longa a este maravilhoso artista,te amamos aqui no Brasil e em Curitiba Forever Men At Work

[@herbcraven7146]

Fantastic rendition of a great song, Colin! So pleased to see that your band is so diverse as well as talented. Hats off to all of you!

[@SoberIrishman]

5:30.....ya still got it!!!! 🍀🍀

[@johnchristopher3955]

Hey hey well worth the wait, my favourite off business as usual, I hammered this til the groves went flat...thanks Colin and Band so much...x

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

Of all the vids on youtube for this song this one is the best. Clean crisp clear sound and video. ❤👍👏 Damn Colins voice is awesome. DON'T YOU WONDER WHYYYYYYYYY ???

[@levnik7739]

these musicians are amazing, and sheila....wuau beautiful and talented

[@SoberIrishman]

Each week I am loving it. Thx yet again many times over. 🍀🍀

[@cryinheart39]

That was badass! Amazing band. So much talent. Thank you!

[@k.s.jyothimanohar.manohar2156]

Tremendous music ,along with beautiful singing

[@SolVocalist]

Apart from the fantastic rendition of this song you and your band put up today, Mr Hay, this song is linked to so many memories of my first "teen days" that I can't refrain from lettin' go some teardrops when I listen to it. Many many thanks for this great concert you put up and distributed every monday. Truly a great gift in these particular hard times.

[@gregwinter8503]

Love the band! Great drummer. The song is genius…of course…

[@Jader_Coelho]

Um grande abraço e parabéns a todos vocês ... Colin Hay também é Brasil ...

[@TheDaaazer]

One of my favorite songs ever. Love this live version. Wow.

[@NachoDimari]

Great version! Great band!

[@aeroringordmngr8739]

Bravo. Good stuff Mate.

[@burgs17]

Greetings from Melbourne. Fantastic performance! Thanks Colin and band.

[@neilprague]

Brilliant and timeless been listening to Business as usual since 1982, Colin's voice still spot bollock on! Superlative backing band to boot .. 🎵🎶🎵❤❤

[@chevelleranch7481]

Awesome!

[@karrot101]

what a great live sound they are awesome

[@rickalexanderguitar]

Really great!!!

[@starletohara1631]

Smashing job,guys!Saluting Captain Colin!😁

[@simoneboutin3689]

Still as awesome as the first time I heard all those years ago😎💖⛵💖