Midnight Oil - In The Valley (Official Video)

[@michaelmartin4552]

For those not aware, this song is actually based on truth as the grandfather of lead singer Peter Garrett really did die in the sinking of the Montevideo Maru while he was a Japanese POW in WWII. And prayers to those on that ship, was finally rediscovered in April 2023. So hopefully Peter and others now have some closure on their losses.

[@fransbuijs808]

Thanks, I didn't know that.

[@a1176789]

Just discovered this today. My great uncle (dads uncle) died there with Peters grandpa.

[@pamphish]

Peter is a beautiful human being.

[@jasonbarbush4991]

everyone is special in their own way in God.

[@rabbig01]

One of the best songs ever written - its simplicity is its soul

[@111cheyanne]

I got front row tickets for Montreal show this morning and I am so happy... the Oils changed my life and I Followed through to make a difference in this messed up world..... so excited to see them...

[@dwblurb]

👍

[@Spirit0f]

The line about the mother who always welcomes the spring and a stranger seems to get me in the old cockles every time.

[@PenaSJC]

I cry every time I hear this song. It touches my soul deeply!!!

[@lapalad]

Me too mate

[@jorgeno-remix679]

This video makes me cry for showing the simple things of life, that are the most important!

[@stevenlawrence3614]

I HAVE TO ADMIT THIS IS MY FAVORITE BAND FROM AUSTRALIA, OUT OF ALL THE OTHER ONES! I JUST LOVE THEIR MUSIC, PERIOD.

[@kimbaldunsmore4633]

This is a most beautiful ballad that I have just rediscovered. It is also a wonderful poem about one's parents and grandparents. I can place every word here - it speaks so perfectly to my own recollections and experiences of my family elders. And the chorus is clearly around the 23rd psalm - I'm not really religious but it is just bloody perfect. Loves the Oils forever.

[@roman2soiko2]

family si far more important hten money gold diamonds and all that bs I have htis beautiful Malawian model wife and thank god Igot an A on tehmaputo protocol and my rpfeossor franz viljoen teaches a masters level understanding of the african human rights system african charter ofhumanand peoples rihgt,s maputo protocol, afircan youth charter, african disability protocol african commisison ofhumanand people srights, african court of human and peoples, afthe afircan ommitte on teh rights of wlefareof hte hcild

[@thyczko2]

when i pass i want this song to play at my wake!! Midnight Oil a band that never sold out !

[@fransbuijs808]

Their concerts did...

[@mattmid7012]

@@fransbuijs808 I swear I heard the cymbal crash then 😂

[@joellewhite912]

My Grandad died on the Montevideo leaving a wife and 3 kids behind. Thanks Pete.

[@peterruxton3890]

Same here

[@Steeltowner]

One of my two favorite bands that still played during my teens and 20's that I never got to see live...the other was Big Country. I hope they reunite and tour the US

[@chesterogilvie1393]

Steeltowner hope you caught them last year

[@MrThistlethwaite]

My two favorite bands as well. Steeltown also my favorite album.

[@gutodurigan]

Bands like that should never end.

[@frankeager]

Great band.. Love to see them live again.

[@shearwaterblue]

this song confirms that Midnight Oil is simply one of the most talented artists ever. There is no arguing about the incredible musical talent of this band. And the passion and emotion in every song, well there is pretty much no comparison. So sad that this band will always be known for only one song...

[@heathjohnson5335]

shearwaterblue one song...what a load of crap...they have many, many well known songs!!!

[@michaelm7116]

248 songs,mate

[@DarwinNorth]

The line about his mother summed up my mother to a tee. She would always "Welcome the spring always welcome the stranger" miss you so much Mum 😢

[@ianjordan5532]

Takes me back to my youth. Loved the oils .I reckon I've seen midnight oil at least 30 times live.

[@AnastacioSanchez-vp1ku]

Great song Indeed!

[@leoedson1989]

Sounds as beautiful and relevant, maybe even more, to me as the day I first heard it years ago.

[@chetnakada1563]

Lost my mom this year. A stiff arm for sure. Thanks Oils for this awesome song.

[@MaccaThePacker]

Chet Nakada The "stiff arm from Hades" lyric was an intensely personal, autobiographical lyric from Peter Garrett given his mother died in a house fire. I think he was studying at uni at the time. :-(

[@NoName-xr2ek]

My great great grandfather went down on the Montevideo Maru, (Leslie Pattle) this song brings it all to bear

[@awetaiwan]

their best song, hands down..

[@valeriaferreira6263]

Essa música uma mistura de sentimentos e uma nostalgia.... Eu ouvia quando era adolescente.... Hoje com 43 anos coloco bem alto e saio dançando feito louca igual a Peter Garret... Amo essa música... Peter sempre te amei....

[@mickperkinton5971]

Sad to hear about bones today - I met him very briefly at Manchester airport the last time they played the u.k. r.i.p.

[@AshArcher]

My favourite Oils song, and one of my favourite songs full stop. Truly personal and breathtaking!

[@johndeehan3729]

One of their greatest songs. A rare very sentimental one from the Oils which, as others have said, brings a tear to the eye!

[@pdg7480]

Love this Song!

[@vanianeves3740]

Que música linda, dentre tantas outras deles... Amo essa banda! ❤

[@rafaelollarves6329]

Amazing song, Amazing video, one of the greatest rock band.

[@mschyf58]

my grand uncle Albert Carr was also lost on the Montevideo Maru, had no idea about this song and found a link on wikipedia!

[@Nsan]

mschyf58 wow I have to learn about this

[@jasonbarbush4991]

love the names. i want to write like this even while in the valley.

[@PrinceOfLillies]

My great uncle was also on this boat. After they took Rabaul, he was stationed at the hospital. I’ve often wondered if any other descendants were interested. His enlistment and subsequent disappearance and death rocked our family, so much so the ripples are seen today 😩😭❤️🇦🇺

[@petergarrett2751]

Am overwhelmed

[@lisamanic4822]

I simply love this band!

[@petergarrett2751]

Thank you

[@bobblakey1246]

ANOTHER BRILLIANT SONG

[@colinyork5064]

The live version of this song is awesome on the album The Real Thing.

[@michaelm7116]

he cried in the mtv unplugged version

[@davidgaul572]

How can this video not make you feel good?

[@kimbaldunsmore4633]

The lyrics are about loss of loved ones but the visuals are about love for family and community. This song out of all the Oils' many tunes just makes me cry every time with both sadness and joy. Loves these blokes forever, lucky to have seen them live many times - last ever in Sydney a couple of months ago. Bless 'em forever

Se trata del bote "Montevideo Maru" que se hundió en la Segunda Guerra Mundial. En la canción se narra que "su abuelo se hundió con el Montevideo". Esa Nave hacía la ruta entre Tokyo y el Río de la Plata, antes de la Guerra.

[@edcool77]

i love the Oils

[@renown16]

now the Montevideo's wreck has been found.

[@ausgaze]

LWFG!

[@davidgaul572]

What a fantastic band!

[@blairdawson9506]

Great thanks again

[@steveclifford1239]

Them little kiddies, they are our future.

[@bellisaevans]

awesome, as always

[@petergarrett2751]

Thanks fan

[@Paloma31867]

Os caras são muito bons heim!!!

[@petergarrett2751]

Nice reply

[@jimmyfigueras4476]

Great, i also loved the unplugged version

[@adm1819]

I still really love this song!!!!

[@andresoares8240]

linda musica! saudade de quando o rock ostentava bandeiras das causas humanistas

[@beatriceboulianne3854]

Belle pièce.

[@valeriaferreira6263]

Com certeza

[@TheNazaretrh]

os caras sao de mas boa banda

[@dahger7]

Class band.

[@Witch_Box]

@Spirit0f I once saw midnight oil at a concert in California when I was 4. I wish they re-unite to make more awesome songs with their talent.

[@galeriarossmore2057]

Breathe it in!

[@jasonbarbush4991]

sober 8 1/2 years but i still smoke.

[@giancarlobezerravieira2274]

The perfect Oil.

[@gregoryrovira7219]

I love this song...

[@Schmoople]

Pete Garrett, quit politics and start singing again with your one of a kind band...I miss you and your music, you ol' bean pole you!

[@andrewfarrent2199]

It's happening brother........2017...... YES!

[@Riaakiller]

He can do both just keep focus on the prize. So glad they are coming back together. The world needs them bad right now.

[@pyreneeamour]

President Trump > Pete Garrett

[@douglasschnabel4480]

Hey, it's not nice to make fun of Trump's weight like that.

[@TmRnBn]

You can't take politics out of the oils--in any era.

[@nightfrailer]

Best concert ever.

[@estebanfischy1927]

Amo este tema.. una vez mas 30/10/2024

[@crossbones2776]

There one of the most talented artist when they have the right frame of mind. I guess you can say like all of us without the music part though

[@DukeofAuerstadt77]

Such an underrated song.

[@antonboludo8886]

Lovely! :D

[@larryloose22]

Broome WA......Oils, perfect!

[@ryanmshepard92]

I've always wanted to visit Australia.

[@gustavorodriguessanchez6163]

una muy buena banda australiana

[@euskadita]

New CD comes on 2th november, it comes with 36 song of their career, and T-shirt!

[@lachlanharris6001]

The MTV unplugged gig did true justice to this great Aussie song. Check it out for a real buzz.

[@kiwimaverick4126]

Good slow rock song

[@DanielFreitas-lb4fo]

Música linda

[@andrenewcomb3708]

I remember washing machines like that. Can't help but remember. Got a finger caught in the wringer when I was 6 years old in 1959. Still can see the scar. Took me to the hospital for an overnight. Was given a quart of Coke. They didn't give it back to me the next day when I was to go home. Dang!

[@TheRealForrestGeorge]

My grandfather went down with the Montevideo The rising sun sent him floating to his rest And his wife fled south to Sydney seeking out safe harbour A North Shore matron she became with some paying guests My father went down with the curse of big cities Traffic tolls and deadlines took him to his peace Now Bob Dyer glued us to our seats And lawns were always Victa neat Whilst Menzies fawned at royal fleet do you remember? In the valley I walk, I took some comfort there In the valley I walk, cold comfort I can hear you talk In the valley I walk, who will take me there? When my mother went down it was a stiff arm from Hades Life surprises and tears you like the southerly She always welcomed the spring always welcomed the stranger I don't see too many around like this Oh no, that's what I'm looking for, yeah, what we're looking for In the valley I walk - who will take me there In the valley I walk - cold comfort I can hear you talk In the valley I walk - I took some comfort there In the valley I walk - oh rough justice I hear you talk In the valley I walk - to meet my watershed I hpoe virtue brings it's own reward And I hope the pen is mightier than any sword I hpoe the kids will take it slow I hope my country claims it's own In the valley I walk - I cried yes I cried I was down then I crawled Mercy's arms all around me when I was down there In the valley I walk - do you read me they can hear me in the valley

[@bryanmeaker1557]

Not the correct lyrics. Listen to the song.

[@raresaturn]

His mother died in a house fire :(

[@steveclifford1239]

Help me Peter, should I give it back?

[@jasonbarbush4991]

Who will take me there! as an exclamation not a question.

[@vellotrol]

Well in America brother cause they are pretty big in South America and couple places in Europe and obviously all over Down Under.

[@pedrohenriquemedeiros8996]

idolos

[@jasonbarbush4991]

God wants for us to live more abundantly. prosper!

[@Cleanandgood]

"the curse of big cities"

[@jasonbarbush4991]

According to Shakespeare blessing of Hamlets.

[@martinmiura]

Is that Virgen de Guadalupe down there in Australia ? I used to think she was known in México only

[@elorejano57]

La letra al comienzo, nombra a Montevideo, alguien sabe traducirla?

[@ericskeen8124]

el orejano en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Montevideo_Maru

[@jasonbarbush4991]

Justus is a name in the bible. rip on that!

[@pauliejay4161]

Goodbye Bones :-(

[@MrRharris334]

@tetrischemistt You're thinking about Crowded House... Rob Hirst the Midnight Oil dummer is well and truly alive

[@jasonbozme3228]

I'm old

[@Sean-me4fv]

Life was simpler

[@Merlin97]

@vaikasas17 Never lost my interest in the Oil mate!

[@rudolfsikorski3010]

Maximum Uluru

[@vendassuperconfort3196]

Quem veio aqui por conta do navio encontrado dá um like!

[@kimbennett2369]

Rob Hurst

[@DelDuio]

@mikeellerbeck1 Yeah I know, sickening ain't it? There's no accounting for taste sometimes. If it makes you feel better there's like 400k on the Truganini video I believe. And I knew I saw Rob's Rickenbacker on the New York, New York video! He was trying to go incognito on it but the guitar's a dead giveaway. Love it!

[@aaronskylark8818]

Kool songs sings see just 1skndd see sed4stoofa

[@TetrisChemist]

@Steeltowner but the drummer killed himself =[

[@jasonbarbush4991]

still he is alive somewhere.

[@jeroldperkins3627]

have i already stated.... dingo ate muh baby

[@Forest760]

"I hope my country pays its loan." words to live by

[@meavid]

“I hope my country claims its own” is the lyric

[@crisbueno3583]

I lilr

[@donaldbadowski6048]

Love this song. But the lead singer looks like he could be an extra in a zombie movie.

[@MaccaThePacker]

Donald Badowski Peter Garrett studied to become a lawyer before committing to the Oils and later become a Federal Minister in the Australian government. As for his musical career, watching him perform live was quite an experience- an amazing front man!