Men At Work Mondays #9 "I Can See It In Your Eyes"

[@markjamesmeli2520]

💖 Colin - I'm nearly in tears here. For a little over four minutes, you made me 18 again. How did you DO that? Love you brother.

[@LMTino]

What a sweet note to send. When Colin gets out on this tour, I may just burst...I've never held a ticket for 2 years - oh the joy it will bring!

[@reparateurcroisement6848]

I wonder why this song wasn’t released as a single. It would be No. 1 on the chart. This is one of my best MAW songs. Anyway, today is my birthday and what a big present from Colin! Thank you for posting! From Japan.

[@jisi1446]

The beginning of this song is legendary 🎵

[@ferminatort8597]

Aquí en el Perú se te recuerda mucho querido Colin y Men at Work!

[@iangriffith5471]

This was always my favorite MAW song.

[@SoberIrishman]

Hands down....agreed! 🍀😎🍀

[@justabean1455]

Yes and it always will be 😀😥

[@William_Afton_AFTONROBOTICS]

Real

[@laurencegoedar462]

Man, it looks like this man's voice is getting better and better every day!

[@l.f.1414]

There are not that many songs that can give you a feeling of nostalgia with it's first few notes. This is the perfect example.

[@チョコパフェ-r4r]

1982 …that's a long long time ago… But I still ❤️you, Colin.

[@angie6649]

You are still wonderful, after all this years!!!

[@CulotteShalott]

My favorite favorite favorite of alllll favorites!! And let’s be clear: every song of yours is my favorite. But THIS one = my whole heart. Thank you! Love you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Surge92]

I'm glad to see this song getting some love. It's probably my second favorite Men At Work song, right behind "Overkill".

[@PetraKann]

Brings back memories of seeing them live in the 1980s. Fun band that played fun songs which on the surface appeared to be simple but were actually very cleverly created musical compositions. Colin Hay’s vocal skills are incredible - in my top 5 male rock and roll vocalists.

[@seamusburke639]

This is my favorite Men At Work song by a wide margin. So so good and melancholy.

[@Azetay67]

The best Men At Work song

[@KCODacey]

Now my week can start. Thank you Colin for helping me start out on the right foot.

[@anonuser1]

Oh man, oh man, oh man. My favorite Men at Work song and likely top 10 favorite songs ever. I've been hoping Colin would include this track as part of these amazing Monday series episodes. "Winter kisses when your lips were blue.. like chasing wild geese in the snow..." What a perfectly beautiful/melancholy song. Not to mention the melody and musicianship truly capturing the band on top of their game. It goes without saying that Colin's vocal performance really lends grace and atmosphere to lyrics like "I used to look at your school photographs..." and "I dream of the ships at sea on a stormy night." The guitar interplay between the wide chorus ghost-like hanging arpeggios and Ron's fabulous dixie-esque licks is my favorite guitar work on a record full of brilliant and tasteful guitar playing. Jerry's driving, locomotive beat masterfully gives way to a uniquely timed crescendo of high tom fills during the bridge finale. And love always to the genius Greg Ham (who, even in a relatively subtle turn on this tune, manages to cement his presence with that classic opening and outro.) But with all of that, to me, John Rees' pulsing, off-beat bass work is what especially holds the whole magic together on this track. Thanks Colin and band for the gift of this song and for including it as part of this awesome series, absolutely looking forward to tomorrow!

[@robf6105]

This song should have been a single back in the day. This and "Overkill" have always been my favorite Men at Work songs. "I Can See It In Your Eyes"-favorite on Business as Usual. "Overkill"-favorite on Cargo.

[@charlieranger4598]

@P Pan - You are a real Men at Work fan, bro or sis!

[@starletohara1631]

@@charlieranger4598 Me too!The only thing I would disagree with is that,as my above comment states,my personal favorite part of the song is Greg's sweet keyboards,but other than that I'm right with you!

[@xxstormbringerxx]

I listened to this song over and over. My sister would get so mad at me. 🤣🤣

[@ustheserfs]

Colin is a songwriter of epic proportions and he's become legendary in my book.

[@TheRagingPlatypus]

This was always my favorite Men at Work song. My son is nowa huge Men at Work fan. His favorite is Who Can It Be Now.

[@newwavepop]

always thought this was the most under appreciated song on the fist album.

[@iooog1]

favorite MAW song by FAR!!!

[@carfimorales]

Para mi es la mejor canción del grupos con overkill, Dios pero este hombre es increíble, es una maravilla verlo, quiero llorar de Alegría 😢

[@jerryjones8513]

This stuff passed me by almost 40 years ago as I was a metal head and that was all I listened to. To discover these fantastic songs firms up my belief that there is always great music out there to be discovered. Great playing by the band and nice to see Colin doing some lead guitar!

[@skythemusic]

Business as Usual was the 2nd record I ever bought. This is the most underrated gem. The intro guitar delay was a huge influence on me. Thanks for this series, it’s fantastic in the now and nostalgia.

[@sash7551]

Same here Was Huey Lewis Sports the other one?

[@juancarlosgutierrezmoragut2392]

Excellent music from the 80s, you made me tear up, but remembering is living again.

[@gracegeek4678]

Colin should have had huge success after MAW. Great songwriter!

[@OurFamilyInMotion]

I Can See It In Your Eyes and Blue For You are probably my two favorite Men At Work songs. So underrated and so magical.

[@robf6105]

Those first 2 Men at Work albums don't have a single bad song on them. Even "I Like To", which is a silly song, has some great guitar work.

[@veggie928]

Dude, I totally agree with you there. Every song off of those albums is great. Hey, even Two Hearts is pretty good, I haven't gotten all the way through it though.

[@starletohara1631]

Personally,I love all three albums!Yes,"Two Hearts" is missing John's bass and Jerry's drums,but it still has some amazing songs on it."Still Life" is a masterpiece, written and sung by Greg;"Man With Two Hearts" is a solid rocker;"Maria" is a gorgeous song that includes Renee Geyer on vocals with Colin and some nice accordion from Greg; "Everything I Need" is a nice,lyrical love song...there's even a great song for the pandemic ,called " Stay At Home" !😎

[@veggie928]

@@starletohara1631 I personally like Sail to You for it's energy

[@starletohara1631]

@@veggie928 Yeah,That's a good one too!The video is fun to watch,as well!

[@NotOrdinaryInGames]

People Just Like to Play With Words

[@bertiew7499]

Monday’s just get better and better

[@starletohara1631]

I loved this sweet,wistful little song the first time I ever heard it,the first time I put my brand-new Business As Usual album on the turntable in 1983.Everything about it was and is just beautiful:the melody,C olin's vocals and the glorious harmonies between him and Greg,the intricate guitar playing during the bridge...but what really makes the song for me are those sweet,sad notes that Greg played on they keyboards.This is 80s pop perfection at its finest!😁

[@charlieranger4598]

Affirmative, Captain, Frost! :) I would add that it's the 80s pop perfection and one of these Beatles-songs, that had never been written or sung by John, Paul, George, or Ringo but by Colin, Greg, Ron, Jerry and John. ;)

[@starletohara1631]

@@charlieranger4598 Agreed,Captain Ranger!I can't think of a bad thing to say about this song,except that I wouldn't mind a couple more verses...but I've always said that the best songs leave you wanting more!Notice that next week they will be playing "Blue For You",another beautiful but sad song by Colin and the boys!I wonder if they will sing it with the original lyrics or the new ones that Colin wrote when he dedicated it to Greg after he passed away...

[@charlieranger4598]

@@starletohara1631 Well that's an interesting question - the version for Greg, Colin wrote, I mean. But I think, due to the expections of the majority of his fans, he'll decide for the conventional version. Actually I cannot know what the majority thinks, but I presume. Not everyone has had such a crush on Greggy and, frankly speaking, though the folks are terribly sorry for Greg's passing, they'd rather prefer to hear the version they are used to. By the way, what are the lines Colin wrote in memoriam of Greg? Can you tell me?

[@starletohara1631]

@@charlieranger4598 I don't know,actually.I was going to look that up a while back but I got sidetracked.I will make a point of looking it up tomorrow;It's a little too close to bedtime to do it now.But,I'm sure you are probably right;even though Greggy was such a cute little pipsqueak,there are most likely those who prefer the taller members of the band.☺Either way,I am looking forward to hearing " Blue For You";I love that one almost as much as "I Can See It In Your Eyes",and it has that nice reggae feel to it.I'm also anxious to hear tomorrow's "Tuesday's Talk" .I'll let you know tomorrow if I am able to find the new lyrics to "Blue For You."

[@charlieranger4598]

@@starletohara1631 OK, then..no need to be in haste. I can wait. And yes, I'm also anxious to hear the Tuesday's Talk. Gotta go now. My pillow is calling. :)

[@leesimeone]

Those backing vocals really shine, love it.

[@LMTino]

I always look for that moment in any song you sing when you look to the heavens. Cannot help but smile each time. Thank you for your rare combo of melancholy + joy!

[@TheAuzzie13]

best song ever made. period.

[@TIMSANDYSURF]

Bring on Monday ❤️

[@hoochrocks]

This may be the best sounding of these live songs.

[@GISAVT1]

My heart jumps literally with this song. The sound is iconic! Eddie is the best rock guitar player of all times. (There are many up there) His sound blew everybody’s mind! What a band, what’s gonna happen to rock now? 😢

[@tomburchfield690]

Instant time machine song. So good

[@diannamclaughlin3241]

This makes my Mondays... thanks a lot.

[@marshalllancaster2314]

Amazing song and album. I can see an ‘82-83 version of myself going for a driver’s license. Then the second album was rolled out. Great youth!

[@jaimecorro7809]

This song brings back so many memories...one of their best gems for sure..... Those times when you had to listen to every single song in the LP or tape.......miss them 80's....

[@JakeKokinsMusic]

Mr. Hay playing lead, love it

[@rosaliegardner8441]

One of my most favourite song of Men at Work . ❤

[@coolnegative]

So many great songs. Men At Work was really one of the very first bands that I claimed to be "mine." My first experience at being a fanboy.

[@starletohara1631]

They made me a fangirl,too!MAW is "my'band and after almost 40 years I still love them to death!😁

[@coolnegative]

@@starletohara1631 sweet! So glad to meet another fan. They have such a unique style and sound to their song writing.....and Collin's voice.......just amazing. No one else has ever sounded like them. Thanx for your reply! Blessings my friend for a beautiful rest of your life.........

[@j-bone7strble687]

Wow!! Unbelievable! He sounds as good as the day they recoded it!

[@colinbail1725]

Outstanding , Colin voice is still perfect great band too

[@DJ-Hazza]

Colin's great at lead guitar 😊

[@veggie928]

This is one of my absolute favorites and this has to be the best version of the song.

[@toms4442]

Songs like these are the reason why I tune in every Monday.

[@JasonMarshburn]

Keep it up, Colin! You are in great voice and I've so enjoyed hearing these songs from my youth again..."I just don't think i'll ever get over you" is a song that recently helped me get through the break up of a 25 year relationship. Thanks for being there, man.

[@frasermartin4621]

what a super pop song, top work big man!

[@herbcraven7146]

Absolute gem from the first album! I love this song!

[@entidadalan4967]

Entrañable melodía, letra, recuerdo. Gracias Colin por "Men & Women at Work" 02.08.2021

[@philippebenas5721]

One of my favorite song from M'en At Work ! ❤️❤️👍👍

[@charlienorton2337]

How has this mans voice not aged a single day in 40 years

[@mikebast]

This was my favorite from the album!. And just came across it again watching Colin Haye "Waiting for my real life" on youtube! Wow...its been so long since I've heard it!...a different life ago .brought back a lot of memories! You still sound great!

[@josephflamm2262]

Wow! Really! This is great!

[@zack7241]

This is my favorite songs ❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@draelyc]

One of my all time favorite M@W tracks, beautifully written, beautifully arranged, beautifully recorded. And performed here just as beautifully! Great to see Colin playing electric here, too. Sounds fantastic, y’all!

[@dpatterson1489]

One of my faves.

[@andrewshackleford832]

This just has me weeping for how I lost my first love.

[@martinsargeant8197]

Absolutely brilliant

[@ptangyangkipperbang3295]

Utter class

[@francesconadig5969]

Wonterful song!

[@necrosdragosani2782]

I adore this song.

[@wolf762x51]

Lovely Colin, lovely. I really enjoy these Monday morning releases. I wish you all well.

[@johnchristopher3955]

Ah love this, one of my favourites, so enjoying this trip you are taking me on Colin...👍

[@nolen454]

Loving these videos.. Like fine wine- you only get better with time, Mr Hay. Thank you for posting these. Music is ❤️ Cannot wait to see you next year in Dallas... After all- we all are next year people 🙃

[@davidstewart4310]

Still my favourite song on BAU. Brilliant!

[@jerrybien9210]

So brilliant Colin this is just like u can't switch off and stay on 24 h and just listen yours work .Stay on for another 100 yrs x

[@SonamD.Bhutia]

Whts the name of Colin's 🎸? Looks n sounds great.

[@vohpoh383]

My favorite MAW song, have been listening to it a lot lately. Thanks!

[@Mimultimundo]

Ones of my fav👏👏👏👏👏 ❤

[@mrmedallis]

Fantastic

[@CliffMcLarnon]

Awesomeness!👏Thank you for bringing back so many wonderful memories..What a wonderful song!👏✌

[@paulgeorgia8013]

Brilliant. The whole band is stellar, Colin. ❤️

[@garyolshan4177]

Australia has produced a plethora of great bands over the past 40 years.

[@jorgecruz1988]

Hermosa canción 😢

[@pablodolcini4681]

Wow! perfect version! I love this song! love your voice Colin! love the band! Thankz soooo much!👍👍🤙🤙👊👊👏👏❤❤

[@danielguimaraes8705]

Fantastic!❤️

[@allmotivation3827]

So freaking good.

[@charlieranger4598]

Hey Colin, thank you bro! You made an...ahm....not any more so much young man happy! :) I'm looking forward to listening to "Blue for You" next week. Love this song too. 😍

[@rjbishop6128]

Fantastic, thanks:D

[@garyolshan4177]

Great tune. Great album. Great singer. It's all fucking great!

[@geofflewis6914]

By your leave, I think that I'll be going now I think I've stayed a little long I looked up all my mother's recipes I can't think what I did wrong We go to a restaurant, but you don't like wine You say it's love you want, but there is no time I realize, I can see it in your eyes You keep staring at the floor I used to look at your school photographs But I don't have them anymore I wonder who's in my old college rooms Or stuck on my old locker door I dream of the ships at sea, on a stormy night I wish that it was me, but I wake in fright I realize, I can see it in your eyes I've only got myself to blame Winter kisses when your lips were blue Like chasing wild geese in the snow Pressing faces on the window panes But that's a long long time ago We go to a restaurant You say it's love you want I realize, I can see it in your eyes You're moving on to something more

[@dallasbarkman1261]

I went w/ daughter to see you in South Bend w/ Ringo's All Star Band . Learned some songs from you that I didn't know about My niece is now in Australia w/ her boyfriend The ships at sea line reminds me of my time in Panama & Costs Rica & helps me fall asleep 😎

[@francrisp6614]

Great song

[@rolandwillems1]

Love this song!

[@Yankeedant]

Great as always!!

[@SoberIrishman]

Thanks again! 🍀🍀

[@ricardokool1]

GREAT CLASSIC COLLECTION

[@maccampbell8359]

Superb. Thanks guys.

[@billrobson5078]

Thanks for brightening up another Monday Colin, I really enjoy these.

[@miltonpmendozabasurto4024]

Perfect

[@guilhermemartins8734]

Pressin faces on the window pane But that was long long time ago...

[@NotOrdinaryInGames]

If this does not get released on Blu-Ray at the end of the year it will be a colossal opportunity lost.

[@JuanCarlosChumbes]

Great song!!❤

[@EXE4098]

Wonderfull Stuff !!!!

[@ruready4adventure743]

Oooh yeah! Jeremiah 29:11

[@joseantoniodiazb.3933]

Fabulous theme. Wonderfull

[@losviejosvinagrestv8302]

hermoso! saludos desde Perú!