Oils on Water - 16. Stand In Line - Midnight Oil

[@andysmith6218]

I swear I wake up EVERY SINGLE DAY and give thanks to sweet baby Jesus for someone having decided that it would be a good idea to record this gig.

[@zugzug9969]

Bru.. streight up... time to listen to this again.. thank me later

[@ejomo11]

Ok, so let's do some quick math... This is the 16th song into their set... If you average each song at 6 minutes per (which is conservative given how live performances can extend each song)... We have this equation... 16 X 6 = 96 Minutes... So that is an hour and a half of Midnight Oil level intensity... And then watch them play this song with the kind of energy and precision as if it's the first song of the night... Seriously?!?! Just f-ing unreal! I saw them 3 times in the mid 80s. Still to this day, by FAR the best live performances I have ever experienced! And why Rob Hirst isn't ever mentioned in any list of the top 10 drummers of all time is a friggin CRIME!!

[@dmcguire70]

I think one of the main reasons why they had so much energy was because none of them were into drugs or drink .

[@gafas_]

@@dmcguire70 and passionate about what they stood for. It's much less of an effort then.

[@wadebloggs42]

@@dmcguire70 well, almost none of them :)

[@CheshireMoonBand]

Surfing builds muscle and endurance.

[@INC-ob4be]

Agreed. And Rob Hirst is the reason why I am the best garage drummer in my house. I wanted to be Rob.

[@rages65]

Rob Hirst has no equal!! This whole band was so freakin tight and seamless. Brilliant musos!

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

Yep my fave drummer👍👍👍🇦🇺

[@heytys]

Possibly the greatest ever rock n roll performance. This track boils through my body every time I hear it. Blistering, frenetic and powerful. What a capture of a band in full flight.

[@ricjames3158]

Giffo is such a brilliant bass player !

[@fransbuijs808]

Nah. He uses a pick and just goes dum dum dum dumdum...

[@Rhythmattica]

@@fransbuijs808 Chapman stick on other songs says Hold my Beer

[@vinaskth]

This concert is a MASTERPIECE. One of the best performances EVER. In the gloomy days, the world need this energy and powerful words. Thanks Midnight Oil for everything.

[@timcuneen3964]

I always loved Midnight Oil but I only recently discovered this concert. You are correct - absolutely brilliant. The sound engineer deserves a lot of credit, too for the crystal clear sound.

[@yaelwass]

Great guest appearance from the audience. Adds to the performance and doesn't overstay his welcome on stage.

[@komradepistoff6584]

Garrett was always an accommodating host.

[@KG84C]

Must be in his mid 50's now, wonder if he reads this, shout out to him, who were you mate?

[@naj70]

@@komradepistoff6584 to a point. He knew when people were in his way - and so quickly he’d deposited them away. I’ve seen him get pissed off by two many stage invaders. When you do play with that intensity - drunken fools falling about - well, they just gum up the show…

[@komradepistoff6584]

Very true. One needs to earn their place up there, and Garrett certainly did.

[@DeeBees76]

​@@KG84Cwas thinking the exact same thing. I've watched this concert a billion times and keep going. And always look forward to seeing him.(The same stage invader) Because both my older brothers loved the oils and one of them had coke bottle glasses built like a brick shit house just like stage guy. Even down to the sprint hand printed singlet. Miss ya forever Steve

[@SVR1968]

Epic live performances like these, just reinforces my view that Australia produces some of the best rock musicians in the world.

[@mwhearn1]

Rob Hirst on the drums is so central to the oils sound. He is brutal on this song.

[@terrybrady3689]

Ive had the pleasure of watching Midnight oil live all around Australia, always awesome, most memorable was in Hobart, not many people attended the concert, so Midnight Oil played for free, so then the place was full , awesome music, awesome people, always brings a smile to my face when their iconic music is played!!! Thank you midnight oil.

[@Rhythmattica]

Remember , 85' This whole concert was what made SIMULCAST legendary in my eyes... I mean Ears.. It set the highest of standards. And Keith Walker , what a killa broadcast mix.....I salute you.

[@pvkoz8698]

I think Keith also did The Oils at the Capitol in '82. Great sound. That was one of the things was to capture this band's live sound which is more intense than studio material though they're awesome too. I just think The Oils live was something to behold. Been seeing them live since 1978. Go boys.

[@simonburns1055]

Many Simulcasts back in the day forgotten now days

[@zugzug9969]

2024 and still loving it Thanks for coming to South Africa twice... i was there for both..❤❤❤

[@NigelGrab]

This ranks among my favourite live performances ever.

[@jamesandersen5438]

This is one of the greatest ever live songs Peter Clifford’s bass,PGs singing,Rob’s drumming,Jimmy and Martin on those axes The Oils were at the peak of their power in this one

[@markboppa6187]

Peter Gifford even

[@DonaldWebber-o9v]

Most underrated band of all time. The urgency and power of hard rock few bands can match

[@elcasho]

I'm not crying, you're crying! Possibly the last night of Oils playing in Sydney Oct 3 2022. But this one from 1985 best concert ever!

[@carlottamatuschanskayasky2839]

Wow. I thought I already knew how great the Oils were. Now I really know. Mindblasting.

[@brucelahood9976]

saw them 32 years ago in Auckland, then 16 years later in Sydney, and last month (16 years on) wth my 11 yr old son in Atlanta - still the best live band and still as great as ever.

[@SmugSuspenders]

That's just awesome! :D

[@SmugSuspenders]

The oils were the greatest artistic inspiration on me as I grew up, and I can almost say they've colored my life :)

[@denisvalente6844]

Saw them in April 2022. 15,000 fans rocking out to the Oils in Sydney. They still rock hard

[@dmcguire70]

This i one of the best live performances i've ever seen from any band in the world!!

[@adorward68]

Giffo was such an amazing bass player

[@johnball3634]

Ah yes, the Oils flat-chat, a force to be reckoned with - and playing one of their early powerhouse pub-rock classics. I wasn't amongst the lucky ones to have attended this historic gig, but we watched it on the telly in Brisbane, and my brother taped it on a Beta VCR.

[@duncanbuchanan7458]

Watching this clip reminds me of just how good this band really was. Not just Peter Garrett as the singer. I saw them several times in the 80’s and 90’s.

[@snm1973]

yeah!!!, im from Argentina and I saw Midnight alive in 1993 in my country, they are one of the best bands in the world playing alive. Powerfull. Aguante Midnight!!!!

[@smythe0001]

You just have to keep coming back to this, what a band! What way to close a show....Keith Walker's sound is incredible as always.

[@Denis-gd8yq]

Hirst was the generator, Garrett was the sparks and Gifford was the roaring engine !

[@haydenwittig8877]

A CONCERT TO BE CEMENTED IN HISTORY NOTHING COMPARES TOTAL BRUTALITY DONE WITH A QUIET HONESTY.

[@jasonbarbush1794]

i, these days hate waiting in line for food trying to hold my plate with trembling hands. at least i can admit that.

[@SmugSuspenders]

QUIET HONESTY DONE IN ALL CAPS (just joking ;P)

[@SmugSuspenders]

@@jasonbarbush1794 Everything's set, everything's fine, you're gonna get your dinner

[@haydenwittig8877]

@@SmugSuspenders The leftists prefer the simplist communication style.

[@coslifehurts]

Stil remember watching this on that historical Saturday night, and having our minds blown that we could listen to it in stereo hi-fi in simulcast on JJJ radio.

[@Rhythmattica]

Me and my mates had a Oils party that night...a few car toon's of beer , this turned up mighty high on my fk off Hifi was something to behold......

[@jasonbarbush1794]

Saturday nights used to be o, so simple then.

[@5184rob]

The energy on the last song of a concert .. WOW

[@staceykazakis8953]

Rob van Woudenberg I have to get leave

[@maroualchicon1426]

so incredible song in live ! we just can realize they all 5 are "live beast". each member is a musical and rythm monster ! and it's so amazing...

[@Gavin84w]

40 years next year.......and still amazing...always will be

[@binalongberrico4808]

What a bassist!!!

[@elcasho]

RIP Bones

[@brettpiesse8137]

In my opinion the best song of the greatest band in history.The sum of the brilliant individual parts is without peer.

[@GodsOnlyGospel]

There is such an immediately noticeable energy which Midnight Oil had from the first note to the last. An instantly recognizeable sound, unique and stimulating. An amazing live band and most assuredly in the top ten Australian bands of all time.

[@Slave1969]

And that's how the greates band of all time does it. There are no comparisons!

[@gafas_]

I was 15 then and I'm still jumping up and down like a lunatic to this.

[@fizzicister]

33 years later and this gig still fkn rocks. I was born the same year.

[@jamesandersen5438]

The energy produced by the Oils in this performance was beyond belief .the guys were in sync. One of the best live songs…ever

[@NevadaJohnny]

Midnight oil deserves to be in the rock and roll hall of fame. So sad to see some of these other hollow acts in the hall of fame and midnight oil isn't. They've more than earned it.

[@markw4148]

They are not free masons, and they will never never stand in line..

[@wadebloggs42]

Just kind of unbelievable that they were never the biggest rock band on the planet.

[@HenryFamilyTheFirst]

They are and always will be.

[@michaelmorschett5043]

can't wait seeing the Oils in my hometown 19.06.2019 Trier...very big fan since 1985...oils on water maybe the very best live gig of all times

[@noturbo]

wore the T-Shirt from the EP till it fell apart now they are worth a fortune, one of the best songs ever!

[@rodlock3023]

Saw the in Brissie 2 nights ago.... dragged the EP out this morning. Sadly no original t shirt😁

[@bignose6508]

I reckon that was the fate for most of those t shirts

[@maxlizzo9703]

will always be a gem 💎

[@OfficialAshArcher]

Peter Gifford is an animal here… OUTSTANDING bass work

[@Denis-gd8yq]

One more time : HIRST & GIFFORD !

[@pierretaulet5918]

This is just incredible. I dearly miss them.

[@Reidelicious]

Influencers get 10m views in a day and this has 163k in 10 years is what's wrong with the world. Moginie's shirt tho....brilliant.

[@serjtakian3294]

my god what energy

[@jasonbarbush1794]

I spell it with a capital G personally

[@masteryoda498]

Australian music at its finest.

[@gabriel222]

100,000 of these views are mine.

[@jasehagen]

Still outstanding

[@musicmaniac2855]

Giffo was the best bass player!

[@SmugSuspenders]

Yes, it's a bit funny that he left the band to start producing erotic beach wear xP Why did he leave the music? He was awesome

[@SmugSuspenders]

I love that Rotsey just kinda tags along; he's pretty anonymous to me in a way :)

[@stevebon985]

I'm going to see them again at the end of the month and can't wait, although, if I could be transported back in time, it would be to this concert in Sydney!

[@hanahaji]

every time I see the Oils I cant help but feeling Dustin Hoffman is not only a brilliant actor but one of the best drummers in the world. :)

[@rarebee3743]

Now that's a band bloody beautiful magic

[@rubenmartinezhernandez6916]

MIDNIGHT OIL. THE NUMBER 1 FOREVER. THIS IS THE GREAT FORMATION. FOR ME, THE BEST. GREAT CONCERT😄🎵🎸🥁

[@coldacre]

good gig. but the Capital Theatre in 1982 was better! watch Lucky Country if you dare!

[@bemorebulldog3680]

One of the Greatest Of All Time

[@wilks6]

@71hazy Man that's what they sounded like, every time. I saw 'em maybe 12 times, just like that, no matter what venue. Kooyong was fucking staggering.

[@darrenreed3257]

Gorgeous XXXXXX

[@duncanyourmate2433]

no , its pure , I was there ,frosty you talking about best bass player in world , ok amongst the best

[@jasonbarbush1794]

Frosty the snowman? Ha!

[@BrianSquiers]

Fantastic mix!

[@aussie8114]

Such a great band 👍🏼

[@MrScottiej23]

Never fear friends, it's since been remastered and available on DVD.

[@stephenlancaster7038]

Thats amazing

[@xx3868]

You really see the diff between a garage bass player and Gifford. He plays little rhythmic patterns and actually plays "music" instead of just plucking the basic bass notes. You notice that in bands that have a great backing sound that the bass player knows his stuff . Listen to Back on the borderline and hes pulsing all the step notes between main ones and that and Martins and Jim's forceful and melodic playing parts and you get a complete sound. Not quite the same since Giffo.....

[@Bad__Scooter]

best single live performance ever? fuck yeah

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

the guitar and bass are awesome

[@garycheshire900]

I was a massive fan of Andrew James way back when, but there's no denying Peter Gifford took it up a level.

[@THSMinersBasketball-]

for the bass playing folks, playing along to James' Head Injuries tracks are a blast, especially this one. the tempo moves just fast enough to keep the song pumpin' (just like the tempo that Bones played it this last go 'round)...however....playing along with Giffo is more than a notch up (same blistering pace at wanda, parmatta park as well). love the outro improv he puts on each 4th measure on this one....beast for sure!

[@SkiRacingOz]

@@THSMinersBasketball- cold cold change has some great bass work too

[@shorebreak69]

I taped it on video,,,, watched it nightly for the next ten years ,,,lost it when I left the ex,,, damn,,,,, same tape I taped the Hunters Rage special on,,,double damn!!!!!!!

[@mwhearn1]

My fav song. So much power. And then their is the scream. I used to imagine as a kid that the scream in the songs... was the album cover.

[@MichaelBrown-pp1cy]

Lord I was at this Gig and many many other oils gigs up and down east coast of Australia

[@GlennFrost321]

I did similar on VHS, until many years later the tape got wrecked..... pure brilliance!

[@wilks6]

@dmcguire70 I'm lucky enough to say I reckon every Oils gig I saw was as powerful as this. Absolutely blew me away every time.

[@bodhi9464]

Love the oils

[@lpms5973]

incredible

[@arevalsmith]

bloody amazing

[@Gosford4ever]

@yaelwass I have always thought the same thing, had a dance with pete a bit of a sing and left the stage, not too many bands would allow that either, it's a classic moment.

[@Gosford4ever]

This just enhances my regretts of not seeing this band live, the closest I will ever get was when the 2 guitarists from the oils joined cold chisel for a song at the chisel concert last week at Brissy, it was brilliant.

[@bluecloudrevs6383]

👽👽❤

[@robotcitizen101]

F'n AWESOME!

[@jasonbarbush1794]

used to have issues with robots but came to terms with it

[@douglasosullivan4512]

I wonder what Midnight oil will look like in the next 65+ years? They will still sound like the best band ever!

[@oldmategmate]

lovely song garett brother

[@clutch2827]

Had this recorded from Night Flight or something like that on VHS years ago. This live version kicks all manner of ass.

[@timcuneen3964]

I might be repeating myself (sorry) but in 1985 there were not many more brilliant or compelling live bands in the world than Midnight Oil.

[@apd8339]

good concert.

[@garrysalis4312]

Oil's live is a must check out Oils on water Sydney Harbour, Stand in line . Unbelievable

[@Tharg]

Fucking awesome performance. I remember the Goat Island concert well. To this day I wish I'd been invited. Seminal Oils.

[@elcasho]

RIP Bones

[@steveparker8579]

The Best!!!

[@Lochbalken]

my love!

[@l.e.k.v4094]

Wow!!!

[@jeromebesqueut9268]

the bests!... in their style

[@Mexxx65]

Are the Oil's really coming BACK????? PINCH me, i've must have died and gone to heaven or somewhere!!!! thank god or whoever!!! there is NO aussie band better to see live than the Oil's in FULL FLIGHT!!!!!!!!

[@marksullivan4111]

Mac Sixtyfive oils chisel n angels in full flight I always enjoyed lived. Great times

[@PeteLX]

Yep!

[@stephenlancaster7038]

Might be their second best song they ever played

[@kidztruthproductions]

Their first being?

[@stephenlancaster7038]

@@kidztruthproductions know your product

[@kidztruthproductions]

@@stephenlancaster7038 solid choice

[@percytheslice]

good dancin dude

[@elcasho]

Can someone tell me who the number 1 fan is who gets on stage and is front and centre?

[@patwhite9575]

awwwesome

[@komradepistoff6584]

Some wonderful bass guitar underpinning this song...

[@thefakedoctorphil]

I was at the newcastle earthquake gig and all the bands were there... But everyone was waiting for the Oils who came on last of course... Garret up on the scaffolding.. a big jump off the stage left Bin... guerrilla music.. but the fighting stopped I think Rob is still stirrin the pot though..

[@susanstacey4569]

EPIC

[@popgun5247]

Fucking yeah!