Midnight Oil on American T.V. 1984 part 2

[@danielscott1749]

In so Many way Midnight Oil Reminds Me of Johnny Clegg's Bands. The Physical Movement and the Message. Seen them Play on Vancouver Island in the Middle of NO WHERE Once. It was the middle of the Forest 60 miles of dirt road from the near the nearest town. These guys Put their Money where their Mouth were.

[@jetaistranquiljetaispeinard]

must be the best live version ever of this song. Brilliant.

[@johnspooner1403]

Might only be live vocals…

[@demelza32]

Used to see Midnight Oil when I was much younger in Oz, every year in various locations around Melbourne and even in Ballarat :) Thanks for the memories. Rob Hirst is a phenomenal drummer!! Would be interesting to see how they were received in America, especially in that era, as Midnight Oil were 100% sending a political message.....?

[@HamptonGuitars]

They really didn't try much of a US tour until after Diesel & Dust, just a few shows on either coast, I believe I have read. They were big in Europe well before the US. I didn't have a chance to see them until the tour for Blue Sky Mining. They sure kick some ass live, thanks in large part to Rob. But no, never very big in the US, maybe considered a little quirky and preachy. Lots of people sure respected their guerilla show in front of Exxon HQ.