Oils on Water - 9. Jimmy Sharmans Boxers - Midnight Oil

[@brettgarsed]

What a fuc$%ng powerhouse of a song and a band!!

[@markwilliams7712]

One of the greatest sets in Australia's history.

[@fatsolutions]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@benwinter2420]

Had it simulcast on Triple J radio those commie lick spittle NWO at same time watched it Darwin CRT . pretty cool . . going through the stereo complicated affair

[@danielharvey507]

Just telling me mum AC/DC shoulda done a concert at Sydney Harbour somewhere imagine a beach & boat was only way 2see em small pleasurecraft

[@soniabradley2169]

Yes sir! Banger! Ooooooo!

[@andysmith6218]

Absolutely agree!

[@silentdogfart4892]

Greatest song in Aussie history. Bar none

[@PatrickCSheehy]

they put so many other bands to FUCKING shame.... thats how good they are and have always been

[@danielharvey507]

40yrs I've worshiped em like a lot of Australians black or white

[@pmR32red]

Oils on Water... one of the greatest live recording ever...

[@cheapchirpy]

Yeah seen them 78 times live in80-90s but missed this it was fantastic prob watched 70-80 times

[@simmow485]

Indisputable. Analogue brilliance. The sound deck mixer was on point!

[@darrenferber5019]

What a band for that particular time great to see live reminds me of my youth 😀😀😀

[@daniels1975]

The power in this is phenomenal.

[@bririch]

This band is so tight...such great musicians.

[@sspbrazil]

One of the greatest bands to see live.

[@andrewstarman7485]

Yes mate, you're correct there. A personal favorite is an outdoor concert by them at Portarlington in southern Victoria in the summer of '83. The "warmup" band was Painters & Dockers !!!! 😄😁😜

[@ShenanHawkins]

The coincidental juxtaposition of the setting sun and the increasing intensity of this song - that's something else. By the end of the song we're in a different universe, and it all happens to subtly.

[@sharynbailey4235]

Having attended the state funeral for Uncle Jack Charles two days ago I haven't been able to get this song out of my head since. PG actually looks like he's in physical pain at many points perfectly reflecting the deep grief I feel when I watch/hear it.

[@anthonyranieri8598]

What I would do to go back in time and be in the live audience of this amazing act. Probably the best performance ever by a Aussie band.

[@LandofU2]

The sections in this song where the guitars roar together literally bring tears to my eyes. The guitar tones are incredible.

[@denisvalente6844]

the guitar tones are sooooo great aren't they

[@dmcguire70]

Yeah and those AC30 Vox amps sound amazing!

[@mattgilbert7347]

I see a Marshall...? AC30s roar, no doubt.

[@masteryoda498]

@@mattgilbert7347 The amplifier behind Martin Rotsey looks like a Marshall JMP 2203 (I think AC/DC used them as well).

[@mattgilbert7347]

@@masteryoda498 right you are! :)

[@andysmith6218]

This, kids, is how you build a song to a crescendo. Fucking spine tingling.

[@shakeyquant]

Just discovered this song and I was BLOWN away. Wow

[@markbillingsley4414]

I still listen to Red Sails In The Sunset. Great stuff.

[@demelza32]

I remember enjoying watching the whole concert on TV with my brother. We no longer talk to each other any more, funny how life goes.

[@tuffmustang430]

PG was such a physical performer. Unique combination of art, intellect and physicality.

[@richlancaster8336]

And soul!

[@S.Innuendo]

Incredible..🖤 The seconds between 1:36 and 1:46 are so beautiful, that i get goosebombs all over my body and sometimes tears in my eyes everytime i hear them

[@STOKEOZ1967]

i remember watching "oils on the water" on the abc back in 1985, i was living in queensland at the time, its the best live show of all time!, i went on holiday to sydney in jan 85, and got the 2 JJJ oils on the water gig shirt. I saw them live for the first time in nov 85 in rockhampton, then a month later in sydney for the "save our rain forest" gig, with spy v spy, do re mi, warumpi band, awsome!!, i still have gig shirts 4 both shows!, i last saw oils at the n.e.c in birmingham, uk in 1990.

[@jeffstern8021]

The song is so much better live than on the record.

[@pattyanderson9671]

still the best in 2022 , great gig , the world stopped to watched this live simulcast in Port Macquarie , got the dvd and still a fave from start to finish

[@OfficialAshArcher]

One of the best live acts in the world and such good music with great meaning

[@Conchobhar]

His voice is awesome I don't care who hates it.

[@chrisnewman7281]

1980s were definitely the decade of the music band spectacular this song which was filmed in Sydney Harbour. What a great backdrop for a concert

[@melomane2010]

First time seeing this. I’m a mess right now. Huge fan of this song. And this band.

[@chrisgrova7658]

Holy crap this is GREAT - that's the way you build a song from a spark to explosion. Good on ya Oils!

[@jasonbarbush1794]

due to alcohol it's been since 2009 my final stay at the holiday inn on 17th street in that i developed a phobia.

[@archabull71]

My favourite song...from my favourite aussie band...from the GREATEST live gig EVER played that I have seen....live or video....doesnt matter...I wish I was there ........UFF!!!!!!!

[@chrisnewman7281]

What an amazing time the mid 80s was for Australian performing atrs. So many things to be proud of in the lead up to the bi-Centenary. And Sydney harbour was and still is a amazing backdrop.

[@fossie32]

Awesome performance. They did so many great songs but the drama and passion stand out so much in this

[@ianjordan5532]

Legend Band😊

[@elcasho]

My fave concert ever!

[@steviejohn9502]

This is my fave oils song so powerful drums base guitar brass brilliant !

[@paulanderson6309]

this gig is the best , brings back so many memories as a teen when it happened ,the east coast surfing community stopped like Melbourne cup day .... 2023 and still relevant

[@trapezoidspangle934]

The change…..from 1:35. These are the perfect moments that keep me alive.

[@flatoutt1]

i just fell in love with the oils even more.what an electrifying rift.it's hauntingly beutiful saluting/honouring/respecting a part of our precious cultural heritage /history. as a young kid ,jimmy sharman's tent was always a wonderous highlight of our local annual show

[@r11j21s71]

Just amazine!!! Simple as that... sends chills up my spine!! Go Oils!!

[@frankmorris2603]

Pure Aussie passion. Magic.

[@AllAhabNoMoby]

They must be one of the best live bands ever. Thx for posting.

[@ItsBazzaM8]

Saw them on Saturday at Hope Estate Hunter Valley.... absolutely amazing!

[@ericlebrun1640]

peter gifford best bassman of oils!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@psibri1]

I have had the pleasure of being in that location in New South Wales, Sydney, and I also had the pleasure of seeing this insightful group live, but that was in Orange County, CA. Both of them are on the top of my list!

[@MrJulianralstin]

Magical......great band, great performance. ....oh to have been there in the flesh. What a privilege that would've been. Mesmerising.....The Oils were a big part of my formative years. Shame how it all faded away for them, oh well.

[@richardjohnson3665]

Peter Garrett just lays it out on this one like only he can!

[@rages65]

It's about how Sharman exploited Aboriginal boxers in his traveling boxing troupe. Didn't matter who won or lost, it was only about beating each other up, sometimes day after day. It went out of business in '71 when the law stated boxers could only fight once a week.

[@jasonbarbush1794]

don't mean to be funny but it sounds like they're talking about undergarments remembering the days of Christmas gift boxes containing things undesirable.

[@pellelindbergh4455]

Didn't know that😮

[@TheMichaelseymour]

....maybe you might dig my aussie bands new song - and ...our political stuff " BAD UNC SAM " ....the oils have lost the STING - we still have it ! -gives a thumbs up - or down .!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3OadmWomJiVrck

[@Nemo-qh7jx]

@@TheMichaelseymour thanks for the info

[@Mumscup]

My partner,who I hadn’t met yet was south oz listening to this. I was in new south wishing I was at concert live.He died 3 yrs ago. Thanks for the memories ...

[@vinto34]

I like how at the beginning there is more light in the back round and at the end it's dark as the sun went down...great band the oils.

[@bobmorane3989]

Best Oils' song !

[@SFDoucette]

My 14 year old son saw Peter Garrett and said "Is that the Rock?". :-). I told him this video is about 36 years old.

[@bunkenskirts]

ohhh those guitars !!!!

[@tedbvs60]

Que c'est bon d entendre ce son si particulier...35 ans après c'est toujours du Bonheur voir plus..

[@jorgeno-remix679]

Just like the studio recording,,, Perfect!!!!

[@dmcguire70]

Gifford's bass playing from 5.00 to 6.00 is sensational. I think the Oil's lost a hell of a lot ,when he left the band.

[@ClearDirectionManage]

Agree

[@andysmith6218]

Absolutely agree! Their hard edge was lost and the music was more commercial and mainstream sounding.

[@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns]

When they hired him they said they wanted an animal on bass and an animal is what they got.

[@scottwhittaker1615]

100%

[@sean---the-other-one]

Greatest rock bass player Australia has ever produced, in my opinion. Someone Else To Blame? That bassline is off tap. Incredible.

[@Frankentaru]

Phenomenal song! Phenomenal Band! Phenomenal decade! Only regret is never being able to see the lads live! Thanks for both the concert footage and for finally getting this, one of my favourite songs, on the 'tube. Frank.

[@fallibledescending6671]

"From the red dust north of Dalmore Downs Sharman's tents roll into town Twelve will face the auctioneer Sharman's Boxers stand their ground Their days are darker than your nights But they won't be the first to fall Children broken from their dreams But they won't be the first to fall Fighting in the spotlight Eye's turn blacker than their skin For Jimmy Sharman's boxers It's no better if you win Standing in the darkness Lined up waiting for the bell The days are wasted drinking At the first and last hotel Why are we fighting for this? Why are you paying for this? You pay to see me fall like shrapnel To the floor What is the reason for this? There is a reason for this? What is the reason they keep coming back for more? The blows now bring him to his knees But still the crowd calls out for more The drums are burning in his ears The man keeps counting out the score"

[@aaronmellross498]

Copyright...

[@psibri1]

I stayed in that large building in the background in New South Wales in 1997. Beautiful country.

[@paddy7812]

Saw these guy's about a dozen times, they NEVER disappointed!!! Some of the best shows I ever saw!!! Where are the bands like this today??

[@psibri1]

Saw them live in Irvine about 1989. Love Midnight Oil!

[@trapezoidspangle934]

Just gets more relevant.

[@erplier]

Remember getting this on cassette in 1988 in a $2.99 bargain bin. I had just discovered Midnight Oil from 120 Minutes - my first exposure with "Beds Are Burning" -- sure I'm not the first. Anyway, I was completely blown away with this album -- especially this song. Still amazed by it today

[@mikeosborne3778]

Another classic from the Oils....roll on October 2017, tickets done, bring it on !!

[@jasbowen5145]

I watched this as a 13 yr ol with my older brother, Great memories Awesome band!

[@dirtymuleracing5321]

i was 14 in 1985, best music time ever, had the late seventies, eighties and nineties, love the Oils

[@christiancheetham9650]

Fantastic - what a spectacle!

[@brunoBEGARANI-kx2ey]

❤HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM MOGINIE ❤

[@gimmeshelter72]

Thanks so much for putting all these Goat Island tracks up! great footage and great audio! you legend mate.

[@mahjer]

Thanks for this... Gold then, Gold now.

[@p.a.lionski4407]

My biggest idol in the worl .. Peter Garrett with Midnight Oil is back again! Finally .... after 21 years later

[@kvintner1700]

The emotion, the empathy a primal cry.

[@chriswright2568]

1980's Scotland: Big Country, The Waterboys, Simple Minds, etc. ; 1908's Australia: INXS, Midnight Oil, Men at Work. All anti-militaristic, anti-racist, liberatory, post-punk GENIUS. So amazing, and each with their own voice, Midnight Oil was absolutely briliant.

[@peterparcoeur1]

Quel morceau ... c'est vraiment excellent !!!

[@michaellaffey3542]

One of the greats .

[@lachlang683]

An anthem from my youth!

[@albertdib928]

if only we took more seriously the words in this song, its so powerful, 'why are we fighting for this........' Petes passion is amazing, the brutal truth of war and fighting is so demonstrated in this song, the oils forever

[@gleen7953]

+ albert dib, you are spot on mate, this song should be taught in all australian high schools, every sentence explored, teach the children about compassion to fellow humans, not this dog eat dog , lets scapegoat refugees, unemployed,greenies,unions, etc, spewed out by a heartless liberal party and labour are no better. After they finish jimmy sharmans, the kids can learn , U.S forces then, power and passion (" gough was tough till he hit the rough, uncle sam and johnny quite enough). the kids today are taught a whitewashed version of history.

[@pellelindbergh4455]

The bass$$$!!!!!! Gifford,is god!

[@brunoBEGARANI-kx2ey]

❤One of their best ❤

[@NMMojavePoet]

My friend, her Grandfather was one of Jimmy Sharman's Boxers! Prize fighting for pennies.

[@fossie32]

Great comment :) Great performance of one of their best songs. Love this concert - it's hard to believe it was 27 years ago!

[@daleviker5884]

Even harder to believe it's now 39 years ago.

[@brunoBEGARANI-kx2ey]

Love the guitars...and the rest❤

[@jerryfalwellsociety]

I saw the Oils many times (ex. London, Sydney, Alice) but they never played this song. Thanks for posting. 'Love RSITS.

[@lafrutose]

thanks for this ....I love that song !

[@danielharvey507]

Need to do another concert on the harbour

[@KMKster]

Thanks so much for this Skitizen. It's been my favourite Oils song since I borrowed "Red Sails in the Sunset" on cassette from my local library (*ahem*, many, many years ago). I bought my own copy and wore it out :)

[@fossie32]

Grea -t one of my fave Oils songs

[@duffernandes]

Awesome 🤘

[@TaUncFester]

This is much, much better than the Red Sails recording.

[@sfaster]

With a little work his soul will return to us. His message is way more effective behind the microphone than sitting in Canberra.

[@djmarshall411]

the band is getting back together!!!

[@axelgschaider3227]

let us hope they bring the pink jumpsuit too!

[@mustardtiger5080]

far out thats good....

[@vinaskth]

FUCKING AMAZING! Love it

[@davidgaul572]

Epic!

[@YankeesInLove]

Wow, how great it was!

[@casparoberts1282]

Hi , from vic,❤️🙏This song👍😊

[@tjmiller74]

Then Your Dad Is Nothing Short of Legendary Cause this Concert is etched in Time Forever Mate

[@altomic73]

this is how Peter Garrett should give speeches in parliament

[@AdamSandaver]

He did, thats why he wasn't accepted...Truth...they just don't want to hear it.

[@MotoXplor]

So moody and powerful. Better than the album version in my opinion. Awesome song!

[@TheDazza1969]

@SuperHingis Never a more truer word spoken my friend!!

[@hervelebrun9950]

rien a dire vraiment quelle mise en place c est fort super morceau

[@STOKEOZ1967]

any chance of a 30 year anniversary gig!...what a tune !

[@traceythomson8045]

Looks like you get your wish!!!

[@STOKEOZ1967]

@@traceythomson8045 going to see the oils up in Manchester in june

[@STOKEOZ1967]

Didnt think I'd get the chance again with living in the UK!

[@downunderMAW]

Saw the oils back in the day. Reminds me of Australia

[@rickypetrie2725]

Rip brother ❤