Men At Work • “Who Can It Be Now/Overkill/Down Under” • LIVE 1983 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]

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[@joseelupien1835]

Look at people's hands. No phone. Just clapping and enjoying the music, dancing. Someone take us back in time plz.

[@yessidlugo5225]

Totalmente

[@Cl4rendon]

Had the same thought.

[@juanjosehandalraheb9157]

Create a time machine and give me a ride to that time pls!

[@michellerene951]

Back in the late 90s my boyfriend at the time worked for a glass company. He was sent to install stained glass at Colin's house in Topanga Canyon. I tagged along that day to help. I remember Colin as very kind, down to earth, and funny. He showed us his Grammy he had sitting on top of his fireplace mantle. We spent several hours there. Definitely something I'll never forget.

[@garrychivers4807]

Colin a native of saltcoats scotland and what a talent

[@josephkulkpc9878]

One of the best saxophonists and flutists ever. Rest in Peace Greg Ham

[@artvandelay8090]

As compared to whom? First-year flutists and saxophonists can play the easy sax parts in Men At Work's simple pop music. Ever hear of Michael Brecker, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Charlie Parker, George Howard, Tom Scott, or David Sanborn? You oughta listen to all of those guys and many more before you shoot your mouth off with a hilarious comment like that. Greg Ham is not even on the radar as saxophonists go.

[@norbertruiz5110]

​@@artvandelay8090cry cry cry 😂😂😂

[@PresenceUponMe]

@@artvandelay8090 Music isn't a competion, it's an art that means feelings to each individual, take your jock mentality elsewhere.

[@artvandelay8090]

@@PresenceUponMe You take it elsewhere. I'll call out ignorant and stupid comments whenever I feel like it. People like you hate to hear how ignorant you are, to the point of resisting learning. Why don't you shut up and learn something for a change? Too impatient? Too busy with your face buried in your phone?

[@santiagoordonez5090]

@@artvandelay8090 Men at Work´s musician could play many instruments like in this video. Maybe the other saxophonists played different and more difficult genders, but Greg Ham could make history and gain fame with his own style.

[@timczifrik7715]

this band was far better than people thought..!!!

[@deanl0]

Yeah but they were on Top of the world for a little while💫

[@ozzyozcorn]

Men at work saved me from a dark time in my mental health, LOVE THEM WITH ALL MY HEART

[@angrytater2456]

Amazing band. Stay with us, buddy. A new day is awaiting you.

[@ColonoRizzo007]

That's the power of good music!

[@DaniloBarbosa-pc7gs]

❤

[@gregphillips.1312]

Since I was a boy of 12 in 1983 and listening to Cargo and Business as usual LPs through dustbin like headphones played on and powered by my Uncle's Music Centre, Sir Hay has been a huge influence as to live life! Not trying to compare you to Jesus Colin but you are a secret modern day prophet to us mature generation 🙏

[@angrytater2456]

@@gregphillips.1312 Colin is a cool cat.

[@JohnnyCardinale]

Totally forgot how GREAT this band was.

[@user-kx3sv3xw1x]

I hear ya...

[@williamdrijver4141]

Their music still holds up, now 40 years later!

[@adjustableWench]

real musicians right here - u know they arent lip synching to any track - absolutely awesome

[@Cl4rendon]

"Overkill" is such a beautiful song - My favorite from the band. ♥

[@waltdarr5735]

Its a mistake was and still is 40 years later my favorite song!thank God for XM radio and Utube!

[@charlesbull6188]

Who can it be such an underrated song

[@William_Afton_AFTONROBOTICS]

Overkill is.

[@gfgranja]

All the songs on the vídeo were huge hits , not underrated at all

[@Averseinsomniac]

@@gfgranja I know right, still on the radio everyday, maybe not overkill but...

[@titogarriga364]

Who rates them? Back-to-back hits until they had the bullshit lawsuit that killed the band.

[@4Funzzies]

Overkill burns a part of my soul with a fiery passion I cannot explain. A mix of emotions from brokenness, loneliness, anxiety, paranoia, and absolute ecstasy. Maybe its ’s just Overkill of emotions.

[@cuddzilla]

In 83 I was an aspiring teen drummer. My family got cable TV for the first time. MTV brought these bands from all over the world to my living room. I was in love with Heavy Metal. But there was such talent in bands like this. I was like a sponge, learning everything I could from bands like this. Colin's voice is amazing.

[@liquidbraino]

That was one year before I started playing drums.

[@dhurley8522]

I saw Colin Hay’s solo concert in 2016. He was incredible! So funny, and a wonderful storyteller. He got very emotional talking about Greg passing away, the sax player from Men at Work. They were very close friends. If you ever have the opportunity to see him live, you must go. You won’t regret it 😊

[@decioplacido7]

What a great story man, If I have the chance to see him live I will. Does he still doing concerts yet?!

[@dhurley8522]

@@decioplacido7 yes, sometimes solo and sometimes with a full band and his wife joins the band .

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Who can it be now is always stuck in my head, Such a classic

[@aqua-rian]

Overkill was on the airwaves at a time when my life was turned upside down on every single angle. Song was reassuring to me. That dreamy "ghosts appear and fade away" always made me weepy. I was right at that point where childhood is over and facing the future with a destructing and shattered family was so hard.

[@scotth1992]

❤

[@TaniaSchmidt-pk3cf]

Desejo que você fique bem. Um abraço.

[@richardmiller191]

I'm so sorry for what you went through. I can totally relate. At certain times in your life you re-evaluate life itself and it's not easy. I hope you are doing well now. God bless you.

[@aqua-rian]

@@richardmiller191 Life went on and all is good :-) God Bless you also!

[@davidcalabuig8874]

What a voice!!

[@josetrejo1801]

83 was without a doubt the best year for music in the 80's! U just had to be there to fully understand how wonderful the 80's were

[@wizzard5442]

Likewise the 70's

[@davidhatton1966]

80 to 83 were amazing so miss the 1980s

[@BillWilson-kd2jp]

What I was listening to a lot in the early 80s on my cassette tape playing sony walkman. Men at Work

[@MultiSweener]

I saw them live in 83 in nyc. Afterwards, Colin Hay solo twice. Hes an unbelievable guitarist who really never misses a note. Just watch him.

[@georgeloveless4176]

These guys were all over the radio during the 80's. Great memories.

[@ZarrahDoesVoices1444]

In 83 my grandpa had 31, in 82 he had my mom, he always played these songs to her, and when I was born, he did the same thing, even tho we don't get allong very well, we LOVE men at work

[@garrychivers4807]

great band

[@William_Afton_AFTONROBOTICS]

great band

[@scotth1992]

One of the best debut albums of all time! Overkill, from Cargo, a deep tune that touches the soul …

[@FOH3663]

It's very good ... I remember claiming the same thing. When it came out it was so fresh, so good, so catchy. But now, 40yrs later? I recognize how incredibly competitive "Best Debut Album" is. Boston The Cars Van Halen Led Zeppelin Hendrix Sade Plus more recent examples; Lorde Billie Eilish Hip Hop NWA Punk The Clash

[@GreySky-s1m]

One of my favorite song from the 80s.

[@stephenroman9015]

Saw them in 1981, they owned the radio 📻 airwaves at that time. Great memories of my youth.

[@magneto7930]

Awesome! I assume that you are from Australia since we did not get them here in the US until 1982. I wish I had the pleasure of seeing them in concert back in the day.

[@dwaynesmith7070]

This brings me such great memories of my senior year-1982. The early 80’s was the best in music.

[@rapman5791]

If you weren’t alive in ‘82-‘83 it’s extremely hard to emphasize just how HUGE Men At Work were!!! These blokes exploded onto the scene from the land down under and took the world by storm. The death knell came at the 1983 Grammy Awards when Men At Work took home the Best New Artist award. An award that has jinxed many new bands over years including Milli Vanilli Shelby Lynne, Evanescence , Amy Winehouse , Sam Smith and Meghan Trainor. The award is said to send even the most talented into obscurity. There are many new artists who have won the new artist awards and gone onto greatness such as Beyoncé, Nora Jones, Christina Aguilera. But who knows?

[@adjustableWench]

to be fair milli vanilly doomed themselves

[@GreatBowlsAfire]

@@adjustableWench i love your name

[@adjustableWench]

@@GreatBowlsAfire haha sometimes i will go by universalWench or crescentWench - depends on my mood lol

[@juanlespin]

Greg Ham R.I.P best mate ever..

[@kevinosorioayala648]

Con Collins , los líderes de Men at work!

[@Silversmith70]

I guess I just always thought music would stay this great. I am thankful I grew up in the 80's, I salute all of you!

[@tomberry5517]

For some reason Colin Hay makes me imagine a blend of David Byrne and Bon Scott. Much respect to a great, uplifting band.

[@georgeslecarboulec2325]

Also he resembles actor Ralph Fiennes.

[@robertogomez5979]

Only uane😮😅

[@robertogomez5979]

Tres joyas de canciones, bellos los 80' gracias a hombres trabajando.😂😂😮

[@seanmcnulty3249]

I got to see them open for Fleetwood Mac back in the day. Great show!

[@MostlyBuicks]

Same here. Then almost a year later Mental As Anything opened for THEM! But after a year of touring, they were exhausted.

[@danscheckler5357]

Woah, flute for flute

[@JorgeGarcia-dz5jy]

Como se puede tocar 3 Obras Maestras tan seguidas... hasta emocionarse, tal vez una de las bamdas mas Infravaloradas de la Musica 80 s

[@buzztrucker]

Timeless group. Always a favorite for the crowd.

[@keyneroz]

Grandes Artistas Que Marcaron Mi Juventud...😅

[@SomboonCM]

Overkill saved my life.

[@felipepaiva2099]

Quanta riqueza, quanta originalidade! Saudosos anos em que havia um banquete musical para nossa apreciação!

[@digidrum2003]

I have Overkill on my workout playlist.....pumps me up every time!!

[@sergiodasilva4376]

Men at Work a loved band in Brazil.

[@KlausBeckEwerhardy]

Still great music.

[@user-ji4qq6hy7h]

Good shit grew up on this music it doesn't get any better Darwin Australia 😂😂

[@ralffescobar5107]

All great ! I listen this Beauty music in 2024 ..never dead

[@jamesconnolly1201]

When "Cargo" their 2nd album came out THEY WERE SO FREAKING HUGE !!! MTV played the shit outta them and all the videos. They made what I thought Australia and Crocodile Dundee was.

[@josephalberta1145]

I never realized the tenor sax player was the organ player was the flute player was the soprano sax player. Very talented.

Impressionante a qualidade do som que os caras faziam ao vivo!

[@bah-bah29hinks7]

I really think a movie about this band would do amazingly well.

[@danny88dh]

I love this song

[@user-cp4sd7zi4j]

名曲盛りだくさんでイイ時代でしたねぇ

[@ccocoi9583]

Overkill et celle ci mes préférées 🎶💖

[@OdanRoman]

Gracias MEN AT WORK...🎸🎸🎸🎷🥁🎤👍❤️

[@user-qz3go1ft3p]

アルト、ソプラノ、そしてフルート！グレッグハムすごいな あと何気にオーバーキルのギターソロも素晴らしい出来。

[@jasonbrowne7057]

Was at an outdoor free concert that featured Collin Hay. Passers by going about their business in the city had a passage way created between the stage and the crowd gathered to see Collin perform. An intoxicated indigenous woman gave Colin an piece of verbal advice as she walked by. Colin immediately stopped the performance and absolutely sprayed the grub of a woman. It was a sight to see.

[@samsnead1824]

What did she say to Colin?

[@charlie-hk2ei]

sprayed her with what

[@Samantha-vlly]

Love these songs!!

[@carlosalejandrosovero9177]

It is listening to classical music in Rock rhythm....the best....❤❤❤

[@gregwright7183]

Having seen many performances over the years, MAW maintained accuracy in their shows. Us novices know that it must be hard to do it the same way show after show and yet they stay true to the masterpieces they created.

[@rickcamacho9079]

Men at work business as usual is one of my moat favorite albums. My son and I would toodle around in my Ranger truck, dreaming of going to the sea to find treasure. Priceless.

[@AntonioTorres-mo8bp]

I love this folks, so down to earth people

[@daniel1212ification]

I’m 25 yrd old from Queensland, Australia. Sad I will never be apart of a crowd like this with no phones, what a great connection between artist and crowd

[@SirCraig-yp6ds]

I love my life and this song is part of it.

[@ugaais]

Was born in 1970 the 80’s were amazing..so great to see people living in the moment enjoying a performance and not documenting it to show everyone..

[@shaungray4643]

Brilliant band. Men at Work.Went to listen to Colin Hay a few years ago in Munich.Fkin Fantastic.

[@0067pete]

Got all the albums, brilliant band😁

[@johnniecameron8829]

Amazing group of greatness

[@carlmorris1959]

This song was a huge hit in 80s. !!!!

[@billheuber5884]

Oh my god, is this absolutely amazing!! I truly love you kids!!

[@user-ti7le2rs5c]

Saw them on this very World tour, Manchester UK and they were fantastic

[@granttravis6744]

Can't imagine going from primary to high school without these guys, and girls. I'm so glad I (allegedly) grew up when I did, when music was music, just 4/5 muso's pumping out amazing original Aussie rock.

[@sergiorodrigues942]

Adoro ouvir essa banda...🎷

[@juliomilla6888]

Thanks for sharing greetings from Veracruz, México.

[@sandrapowell4166]

You simply can't beat the music and experience of the 80s

[@jamesgeno-kila1409]

My favorite band in my youth ❤️ 💕

[@Dave-lr2wo]

One of the great voices, one of the great bands

[@mehboobali9639]

Nice song🎉

[@user-ze5sg2rw3s]

Австралия привет из Перми. Слушаю вашу группу лет20

[@veroniquewolff3691]

Toutes ma jeunesse ,ce groupe m a tout de suite emporté particulierement cette chansons merci pour ce bon moments qui me ramène à une époque où il fallait sortir en boîte (Disco)ou jukebox ,y mettre 1Franc pour avoir 3chansons ou dans les voitures des potes ,pour écouter toutes ces musiques et oui pas de téléphone pas internet fallait acheter les 33tours ou 45 tours et écouter ça dans sa chambre enfin nostalgie ,nostalgie quand tu nous tiens bonne écoute vero 1968

[@alanoliver11]

Just loved this! Thanks for posting.

[@stonemonk549]

My favourite crowd, I love the show of hands and no phones so much

[@ScottPrincePhoto1]

A perfect band ! Thank You

[@ericpolk747]

Love this song. Love MEN AT WORK.😊

[@saxon1177]

A sound all their own. Love those guys!

[@rosemaryhricko7697]

♥️forever love this group, pulled out some great songs

[@petroniloparedes8019]

La mejor música Excelente Canción 1983 Hombre tradanjado 🎶🎵👍

[@tonyfigueroa6691]

Espectacular!!!

[@barryscott230]

Absolutely brilliant

[@constanceandrew8429]

I remember listening to men at work since the get go when they first came out they are absolutely class 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@djalmafreire9783]

❤ show de banda 🎸🥰

[@KomradeKrusher]

Besides their undeniable musical talent and musicianship, what always stood out about Men At Work to me was the way quite some of their songs did not treat topics concerning mental health and existential dread not allegorically or in sarcastic or cynical ways (as was the norm), but in a very personal and vulnerable fashion. Them being "Aussie blokes" always made it all the more special.

[@davekat4680]

Always loved these guys. Many fond memories watching this lovely video tonight 06/23/24. Overkill in particular was so nice 🍻 cheers

[@Plan9-3127]

Got to see Collin here in Grand Rapids MI a few years back... He hasn't lost a thing! His voice is still so iconic and his voice sounded as great as if it were 1984 again... If you ever get the chance, it's worth the ticket!

[@johnfrancisco7286]

Very nice!from 80's band,Men at work!

[@andyarmstrong1493]

So brill, love it!

[@kurthandrews6206]

80’s ❤❤❤

[@user-ft6og5vl6n]

They were definitely the biggest thing going, back in 1983. They had that album, Business As Usual, and I played that album literally every day gor about 6 months

[@ralphmorris7781]

Brilliant blend piped music and state of top Aussie museos ❤

[@jimilove7773]

Thanks!

[@josueoliveiradasilva1405]

Exccelent musical group! Congratulations!👏

[@TheCountofToulouse]

Wow! Excellent live!

[@johnfrancisco7286]

Very nice!from 80s!

[@berndgruner8510]

Danke fürs Senden ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Danke 😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉

[@walterbalieiro4302]

Ment At Work, só músicas de Qualidade!!!!!

[@ImpartiallySpeaking]

I still can’t believe the world lost Greg over copyright issues which could have been avoided if the band had bought the copyright themselves for a few thousand dollars which would have avoided the horrendous and hugely expensive court cases. All because of a few thousand dollars which could have been wisely invested to protect them and ensure they stayed in complete control

[@allisonpayne2097]

Super cool guys from back in the day,from another country,they sure can play😎