Powderfinger | These Days ( Final Live Performance ) | Reaction

[@nycot107]

In Australia, Powderfinger had 5 number 1 albums, 18 ARIA Awards (the Australian equivalent of the Grammy), and sold 2.5 million albums.

[@drunkpaulocosta]

2.5 million albums in australia is equivalent to 200 million in america

[@freshiephotography1872]

@@drunkpaulocosta 1 in 35 Australians owned a CD copy of Odyssey Number Five....truly bonkers at a time when music piracy was rife.

[@drunkpaulocosta]

@@freshiephotography1872 yeah we all had that stack of discs back in the day.but the great thing about that era is it pushed the middle man between real music and the fans further aeay from the hands of record producers. While ot was dark times. It fostered the need and market required for artists to be entirely independent and make money as directly as possible. Most youtube stars with over 100k followere make more money from their music than someonr with a fairly decent record deal from back then. I remember Jay and The Doctor going on Kyle and Jackie-O's show and tearing the whole industry apart and talking about this very issue and record labels literally dropping bands like You Am I for acts they can pay nothing and make more from like the losers of Australian Idol. So while it was causing issues for artists at the time. (As if people were paying for You Am I's album i am sure they wouldnt get dropped) but it also allowed for people like today to exist without a single drop of Record company funding. Record companies knew this at the time. Hence why Podwerfinger pre pandemic had 7.2k subscribers. They literally were one of the only bands in australia that wete making enough money for youtube to not be the same as their albums being stolen. I dunno plenty of reasons the aussie music industry used to cannibalise its own artists. But that whole music piracy thing really did free all of our artists from the chains of poverty the Record industry here created. This is why i love that Powderfinger are actually growing their YT Fan base now days with live music and interviews ect. Because thats where the money is. And their record company have clearly wised up to the digital space.

[@mcdoogledutch2994]

stuff of legends

[@RichardOliver]

​@@drunkpaulocostaI couldn't follow that, but I appreciate your enthusiasm.

[@littleflick]

Would love to see you react to more Aussie rock bands from the 90’s and 00’s. More Powderfinger, Silverchair, Augie March, Eskimo Joe, Something for Kate, Little Birdy, Grinspoon. They all get me in the feels.

[@ike8236]

Yes he needs some GRINSPOON in his life, was just thinking it was recent I seen them live again but it's bloody 3 or 4 years ago now, so awesome still.

[@MrsWishieWashy]

Annnnd, some Birds of tokyo, the jezabels, dan kelly, josh pyke, claire bowditch… its an endless supply.

[@MrsWishieWashy]

Blue king brown, john butler trio, hilltop hoods, gotye, tash sultana, meg mac, seth sentry, George

[@jadeitegray3531]

Oh man grinspoon started out in my town I love those guys

[@christopheryoung3850]

You forgot "Spiderbait"...their version of "Black Betty" is awesome...😄🤟🤘

[@mifanarellanazeena]

This song was played recently at one of my friend’s funerals as his family walked in his casket. He was only 35 years old and had a very aggressive and rapid cancer. His battle was short and clearly his life didn’t turn out like any of us planned. Forever young ❤️

[@lyalminchinton8825]

Sorry for your loss, R.I.P.🙏🏼

[@shannondavis3338]

Sorry for your loss, this track can get to me too.

[@smashleafinch8733]

We played it at my brothers it's so hard losesing some one suddenly at a young age

[@jimmyjones2426]

This song was playing when I asked my wife to marry me. It’s amazing how one song can mean so many different things to so many different people. I’m sorry for your loss brother 🙏🏼

[@brolly414]

I’m so sorry, man ❤️

[@caro.k2958]

Yes a goodly portion of the crowd were crying as this was their farewell concert an none of us wanted to say farewell everyone was devastated to be losing such an awesome band! Powderfinger were stunningly powerful band🔥💕🤩

[@annew8888]

I always get goosebumps when I hear/watch this performance. I was able to go to two shows of their farewell tour (in Ballarat and Melbourne) after seeing them over many years since 1996/97 and they were emotional enough so I can only imagine what this final show was like.

[@FionaEm]

Yep, Powderfinger was a much beloved Aussie band from Brisbane. Very successful here in the 90s and 00s. Great song 🎵

[@bowriverblues8445]

yes something for Kate are an underrated band.

[@berniefynn6623]

TOTAL CRAP/

[@Minchya]

"Baby I got you on my mind", is a great song, dynamite film clip. These guys were much loved.

[@paulrodsted3905]

I think all the one night lonely versions are better than the originals

[@m0nm0n]

Yes that album was my favorite, but specifically that song

[@kingkiplar]

True, but I'll raise you "Sunsets"

[@oscarsusan3834]

Def that# the best song

[@andrew-zr1pf]

@@kingkiplar I'll raise you again. Anything on Odyssey Number 5. That was their prime. Also Passenger from their first album which blew up and put them on the map

[@macisback9059]

She was crying because this was their last performance before they broke up.. She wasnt the only one.. Powderfinger are/were much loved..

[@littleflick]

I’m crying watching this now. Ugh love them

[@macisback9059]

@@littleflick I hear ya.. Maybe just maybe due to covid & not being able to perform they might just get back together.. They never said they wouldn't & Bernards solo career has kinda dropped off.. We can only hope anyway..

[@littleflick]

@@macisback9059 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@scattysafari7742]

@@littleflick This & 'My Happiness' are just the perfect bookends of human emotion.

[@js2188]

Probably not the only reason. This song has that effect

[@neilmountstephen786]

This song was played in the final scene of the Australian movie called Two Hands staring Heath Ledger and Brian Brown. Aussie classic

[@sambowles9746]

A bloody good movie, and an amazing scene. Still gives me goosebumps.

[@nitahepa7106]

Hi .... I was at this concert in Brisbane & it was bittersweet .... it was sooo amazing but yep, when they played "These Days" as their last song in the set, I cried & cried .... end of a remarkable era .... nearly the entire crowd of thousands & thousands were crying .... Powderfinger firstly started in Brisbane in a sound studio in Vulture Street, so us Brisbanites are proud to claim them as their band- which made this last ever performance even more impacting- they saved Brisbane for their last ever concert- Powderfinger are proud of where they came from .... but, they are revered all over Australia .... such an amazing band .... check out more of their stuff, it's all so amazing .... 💯💯💯💯💯💯 .... XOXO

[@jspettifer]

Hard to explain how big Powderfinger were in Australia in their day. They had 7 albums - the second hit no 2 and the last 5 all topped the charts. At festivals, they’d be sharing top billing with overseas acts like Oasis.

[@TroyPudney]

A great band coming out of the Australian Pub scene. Powerfinger helped get my wife through my deployment to Iraq in 2003 with 'My Happiness'. The lyric "If you're over there when I need you here" can still make her tear up.

[@L-K-Jellyfish]

My Happiness will be a classic for generations.

[@TransformNatch4U]

"These Days" It's coming 'round again The slowly creeping hand Of time and its command Soon enough it comes And settles in its place Its shadow in my face Puts pressure in my day This life, well, it's slipping right through my hands These days turned out nothing like I had planned It's coming 'round again The slowly creeping hand Of time and its command It settles in its place Its shadow in my face Puts pressure in my day Soon enough it comes Here it is again The slowly creeping hand Of time and its command Soon enough it comes It settles in its place Its shadow in my face Undignified and lame This life, well, it's slipping right through my hands These days turned out nothing like I had planned Control, well, it's slipping right through my hands These days turned out nothing like I had planned Soon enough it comes Soon enough it comes to tie us down It's coming 'round again Slow, slowly creeping hand This life, well, it's slipping right through my hand These days turned out nothing like I had planned Control, well, it's slipping right through my hand These days turned out nothing like I had planned.

[@Antfansuper3]

One of my all time favourite Bands. These days always leaves me tearful and reflecting. Here is a bit of background on the song; "‘These Days’ is a melancholic yet passionate description of the challenges that we face during our lives. Powderfinger lead singer Bernard Fanning, whose brother was dying of cancer at the time of writing, examines the anguish of loss and futility while still holding a dignified sense of resilience."

[@WilliamConnors]

They wrote songs that connect. When you sing, you're singing like you wrote it. :) Was there that night. Still gives me goosebumps. Sad to say goodbye.

[@jimmywrangles]

Australian bands nearly always get overlooked and Powderfinger were no exception. One of the greatest Aussie bands ever, the deserved to be super famous worldwide.

[@gwalters83]

I know this video is old as f***, but just hearing this song, and seeing this video again bought tears to my eyes. Bernard Fanning is a brilliant songwriter, and it was sad to see Powderfinger part ways.But it is a very meaningful song. Miss the group.

[@starlightshimmery]

We wore out the Powderfinger CDs in the car, used to play them all the way to the city and back every day!

[@lesjohnson7183]

Great song, featured in the film Two Hands with another Aussie legend Heath Ledger. All about addiction... Luvky to have grown up with great aussie music....

[@theremstar]

Legends. Saw these guys live so many times in the 2000's. All their songs are great. My Kind of Scene, My Happiness, Bless My Soul, Whatever Makes You Happy, Love Your Way, Sunsets, Burn Your Name, Baby I've Got You on my Mind, How Far Have We Really Come?, Sail The Widest Stretch (acoustic one's best). They used to to do a brilliant live performance of Inner City Blues during their concerts, but I haven't found a video of it. The singer Bernard Fanning solo is also amazing!

[@nikkolia]

They released an album last year which was a collection of unreleased songs from their career, and did a one off online concert as well. They were offered the opportunity to play at the AFL grand final, but turned it down as they were not making a comeback as a band and wanted other artists who are up and coming to have the spotlight.

[@allisterdavidson9805]

Oh man you'd have wet your pants last night here in Aus on New Years Eve. Our national TV station (ABC) shows a NYE party in Sydney each year and they have live acts. Last night not only Jimmy Barnes live but also Tina Arena Live. Awesome. I think Isaha Firebrace was also on early. Tina stole the show I have to say with her song Church (wow! powerful) and then Chains and finally finishing of with ACDC Back in Black. Man that lady can belt out any tune, even hard rock! Even Casey Donovan who did an awesome Lady Gaga song just smashed it.

[@stub011]

One of the most underrated bands ever. Huge in Australia but never made it big globally but widely respected by musicians♥️

[@danielbeotich1664]

The studio version of this song is also in the end scene of a great Aussie movie called two hands which features a young Heath Ledger and great Aussie actor Bill Brown and heaps more. Highly recommend you watch the movie😎🇦🇺

[@melissaellis8796]

“My Happiness “ was my favourite 😍

[@georgiamathews9901]

Me too. I don’t think I will ever get sick of that song. “Click of your heels on the concrete 😢”

[@iamgrooty9821]

You won't be disappointed deep diving through Powderfinger now that you found them

[@andrewbartlett269]

One of Australia’s best bands for over 20 years

[@RolandDeschain1]

One thing I always really respected about Powderfinger is that they were an Australian band who STAYED in Australia, and built their legend here. There have been Aussie artists over the years who got big here, then at the first sniff of international attention they go overseas to hit it big. Often it doesn't really work, and they come back and have to rebuild their local audience. Missy Higgins is an obvious example of that. Her debut album was so massive she could have played 2000 seat theatres in Australia for the rest of her life just on those songs. But she went to the US and spent years just trudging along on the lesbian folk festival circuit. Powderfinger just seemed to devote their time and energy to Australia, and as such they became a local arena-filling act. Much like John Farnham before them.

[@MrsBazzy]

They did try to hit it in the US and Canada, I saw them in Vancouver in 2001 touring for Odyssey No 5 but sadly the tastes were different....our show was full of expat Aussies including me 😊

[@ccpljager424]

i always loved thier song called My kind of scene

[@wendellburkhart8297]

These Aussie Bands are some of the best bands I've ever heard. This was there final show and I watched it a while back. They are so good.

[@neumanmachine3781]

A very emotional night when they finished- I was there and the amount of love from the crowd in their home city of Brisbane was huge. Used to see them play as the lunchtime band at University of Queensland back in the early’90’s, before they had a record out- they were good but not outstanding at that time and they suddenly switched it up over a couple of years and became something special. A few years after they split, the lead guitarist Ian Haug joined my favourite Australian band of all time The Church and has released two albums with them. A new Church album is due for release in March 2022 with Ian on guitar.

[@annpulbrook9033]

Brilliant band, one of the best ever. They have so many good songs. Every member of the band, as subtle as they can be, has charisma. Amazing musicians.

[@chrisparr7476]

Love this band. Never got bored of going to see them live or listening to the music 🎶.

[@littleflick]

They were so loved. The performance of My Happiness from this last concert is also great. All the crowd sings the chorus together. Beautiful. You are right too, they are great guys. Really friendly with fans, and always would perform for charity events.

[@flatandsplat]

This song is fabulous. It really means a lot to me. Love Powderfinger. When I lived in the UK you could never get tickets to their concerts, they were booked out instantly. Then they played in a small night club in Birmingham UK and I got to stand front and centre in a very intimate concert. Was the best thing ever! Check out Songbird by Bernard Fanning - the lead singer

[@maxharris2555]

I was here. It was my 24th birthday. As a life long Powderfinger fan, this was emotional for so many reasons - I had a connection to the band from growing up with their music, and a connection to the venue through working there doing bump-in bump-out jobs, and it really is a great venue for a band like these guys. Watching it now makes me cry, cos these days turned out nothing like I had planned.

[@miboogaroo]

Liked before I watched cause ...Powderfinger!

[@sirslaythelot6018]

After PowderFinger parted the lead singer went solo , look out for Bernard Fanning 👍🔥

[@deanbritton7436]

Love Powderfinger. Went and saw the "Vulture Street" concert in Melbourne in 2003. One of my all time favorite bands and very popular here in Oz.

[@56music64]

2 of the band members have interests in different venues in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. Fortitude Valley some years back was voted the performance capital of the world. Lots of excellent bands and artists have come out of Brisbane. Love Powderfinger, always have

[@artistickevful]

I nearly forgot this song. I cried again. Just beautiful! Thank you.

[@julianlee4803]

Ahh Powderfinger. Such a great Australian band!! Was so sad when they broke up in 2010. The video was taken on their farewell tour called sunsets farewell tour and was one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to!!

[@alinacruz8115]

Was at that concert and just get tears seeing it again- great Brissy band and was sad to see them end….. Side note: This song could be written for our current times.

[@gummical2138]

Powderfinger have been uploading a lot of their old songs to KZbin recently, which is why you're seeing the recent timestamps on their channel. They broke up years ago, but did a special 'One Night Lonely' online only concert in May 2021 because of Covid. And yes, so many fans cried during this final performance of These Days because we didn't want them to go.

[@hollygranger3734]

Wow I’ve never really listened to the lyrics of that song until now, it’s really powerful and quite fitting for a final performance

[@kdavies3105]

I remember first hearing this on the soundtrack to the Heath Ledger movie "Two Hands" and it immediately reached out & grabbed me. I think it was a slightly different version from what was on Odyssey No 5, but I love both versions 😍

[@smashleafinch8733]

Such an amazing movie and a heart wrenching song. We played this at my brother funeral it was very fitting.

[@yorumsfield556]

Love Powderfinger. Great Australian band. The lead singer Bernard Fanning is a fantastic song writer. His song " Songbird" is phenomenal. Thankyou so much for this. You made my day. ✌ "Bless my Soul" live from their final concert is a must see too.

[@Rubytuesday1569]

Tears everytime I hear this song about the fragility & nostalgia of being human. Jump on this band Singer, their songwriting & musicianship is extraordinary. Happy New Year🎉

[@gc2uc]

Livid 97 or 98 in Brissie.. can't remember... but seeing Powerfinger perform Better Days live changed my life and relationship with music forever :D

[@aileenedwards9198]

They are a band from my City of Brisbane, one of biggest Aussie bands of all time. Thanks for reacting hope you enjoyed.

[@BobarissGish]

Bris Vegas represents here.

[@alisonholland7531]

Go Brizzie !

[@lucasanstice8183]

Was fortunate enough to work at this show (you see my big head in the security barrier toward the end) this was an amazing, emotional show in there hometown of Brisbane. 13,000 fans singing and celebrating every lyric of every song all show (this was the final of 5 farewell shows). When this song started, the raw emotion took over most people as they realised that was it, the final time to see them live. Not a dry eye at the Riverstage that night. Will never forget it. Come back Powderfinger, we miss you

[@cheromans]

Bernard Fanning's vocals live are unbelievable

[@scottjohnstone5551]

I know exactly what this song is about, after a long health struggle that continues today this song hits home everytime.... didn't plan for this and had no control over it happening.

[@ozzyalchemist8806]

Bernard Fanning, lead singer ....went solo after break up, released "Tea & Symphony" album. 👍😊✌🇦🇺

[@devilsadvocate2548]

I always struggle listening to this specific 'final song' of theirs without tears welling in my eyes. You can definitely feel the emotion of this being their last song as a band in front of an audience. In some ways though I guess it's better to finish on top than trying to hang on too long!

[@michaelr6345]

Me Too

[@thecryptobureau6738]

Powderfinger are an amazing Aussie band. This song hits a raw nerve for so many people for so many scenarios. This song came out when my Pop started getting dementia and always brings tears to my eyes as he slowly disappeared as the man I once knew.

[@robertmccance1280]

One of the finest Aussie Groups here Nick… their music massively underated in my opinion… Look up their catalog, they’re amazing!! Glad you got the gist of this song. Cheers Australia!!🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@TransformNatch4U]

Wow, Joel, I have listened to exactly this version of These Days about 20 times this month, it just busts your heart open! Thanks for suggesting it ❤️‍🔥🙏🏼☮️

[@joellay3645]

No worries

[@franglover9540]

Watched this last performance live.... this group were with me during late teens and my 20's.... my happiness one of the best

[@samdiego1046]

They were so adored here. Instead of just parting ways with no warning, they announced they would and their loyal fans had a chance to say goodbye. They also came back together (virtually) for one night only to do a show for us all online while most of Australia was in COVID lockdown/socially distancing. They truly gave a sh*t about their fans.

[@samdiego1046]

The show they did in May 2020 was called ‘One Night Lonely’. It’s so nice to see you appreciate them and especially the lyrics. ❤️

[@jody-annesullivan4547]

Have watched a few of your reactions, all in the rabbit hole you have found here of Aussie music. songs I have forgotten, or haven’t heard in years. Thank you, xx

[@georgeibrahim7945]

When I hear this song kind of reminds me of a mix between cold play and crowded house

[@mikhailv67tv]

I hope you channel explodes bros. I have recently become glued to your content as you discover Aussie music. You give such deep professional respect. Here’s to you finding more and more Australian hits and forgotten masterpieces

[@ep9869]

One of my favourite powderfinger songs! It definitely from my favourite powderfinger album. I was at the Adelaide concert of this tour (their final tour). From memory this was the final song of the night, but it's been years.

[@dannispencer4002]

Best band I have ever seen live ! Love them

[@errolgrierson430]

You should see there recent One night Only version of the same song,which was recorded with each band member in different states of Australia

[@scattysafari7742]

Powderfinger are from my hometown of Brisbane,Australia. They are/were rock royalty. The lead singer is Bernard Fanning, who has had some big hits of his own.

[@mrmoppet]

They are rock royalty here. They played a virtual gig last year and it was awesome.

[@dabblebrook]

Powderfinger are one of my all time favourites amazing collection of albums

[@aliquinn2474]

Powder Finger - Lost and Running is one of their best songs!

[@gamera3000]

I think you reacted to Crowded House's final concert at the Sydney Opera house. Powderfinger were one of the support bands that day

[@aussie_tim3477]

Powderfinger was the soundtrack to summer in Australia in the mid 90s early 2000s

[@phunkmonkeycookiegarage7773]

Some great groups come out of Brisbane and the Finger is one of the very best. Very much loved local band.

[@ainsliedenton539]

Bernand Fanning and band also started Young care in mt ommeney in Brisbane. Caring for young adults who obviously don't want to be in an old people's home when they are 20 or so. Love this band and everything they have done for Brisbane , Australia and Qld 💕💕💕

[@elthamborn5411]

This still gives me goosebumps. So powerful.

[@aaronsomething79aa]

Man I loved listening to powderfinger in the 90s an onwards,they were our little secret here in Australia, amazing band an great memories

[@Jdpetrass]

Love love love this song! Powderfinger are amazing

[@Kate_Blake23]

Neil Young had a song called Powderfinger which is where they got the idea to name their band. That’s why you saw that video Neil Young Powderfinger.

[@tamarstanford8064]

I'm so glad you did Powderfinger....a truly wonderful, deep and talented band ...

[@beermanproductions1329]

No words can describe how good this band were, live or in the studio. They did 7 sold out farewell concerts in Brisbane and I got to the 4th of these. The Base player JC was a neighbour of mine for ~10 years. A very special band for me.

[@jeffreykennedy1266]

‘My Happiness’ was another big hit of their’s. Probably my favourite…

[@emmak7776]

Love, love, love Powderfinger! They are from the same place as me (Brisbane). Their music really resonates with me. Odyssey Number Five is a great album and won lots of ARIA awards. If you like songs with meaningful lyrics, I think you will really enjoy that album.

[@FieryWings01]

I grew up just down the road from their recording studio in Samford most of my life.

[@Greg-r5h]

We all take the time, at some time, to reflect on our life, choices and results. It ALWAYS sounds just like this !

[@ronjackman6614]

Dam that made me tear up so bad. I saw the Finger 6 times over the years from small gigs to the Big Day Out. So many memories.

[@jessicahudswell14]

This was an anthem for me back in the day!! Love your reaction 👏🏻👏🏻

[@jackiebarry9328]

Yay!! So glad Powderfinger finally came up. Such a great band. I was lucky enough to catch them in the farewell tour, so good.

[@ellenwilson1888]

I saw Powderfinger live as an opening act for Silverchair when they first came out when I was just a teenager. A truly amazing Australian band.

[@desireecrossing]

I’m so excited for anyone getting to hear Powderfinger for the first time 😍😍😍

[@prodigalson5965]

Oh wow... one of my favorite songs... you just hit the awesomeness tiime after time. Thank you.

[@andreamorris6778]

Not a dry eye in the house after These Days. Such an emotionally charging song

[@paulrodsted3905]

Powderfinger is one of my favourite Aussie bands...... ❤

[@geekswithfeet9137]

As a Brisbane boy, it’s absolutely fantastic watching you falling in love with powder finger on the fly. They built their own state of the art music hall in the fortitude valley (entertainment district of Brisbane) as a pure incubator for local music. You should come visit.

[@s_bee]

Was at this gig. Tickets were limited to 10000 for this final concert. A month prior, I was in a coma. These songs took on a whole new meaning for me.

[@deboraheden6418]

Oh man, Powderfinger are my favourite Australian Band that gave me goosebumps seeing your reaction to them!

[@brolly414]

Aussie girl sitting here too late on a Thursday night thinking this is more meaningful than you could know. Thanks for this ❤️

[@andrewstrongman305]

Powderfinger had a 20 year career and were Australia's biggest band for most of that time. They chose to end while they were still at their best. We've have many wonderful artists but Powderfinger will always have a special place in Australian music history.

[@katetownsend-crisp4432]

My most favourite Aussie band. Was devastated when they broke up.

[@TheHungarianHustler]

I attended this concert @ Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. Was amazing 😍🔥

[@michaelr6345]

Thank you for reminding me. Wow. The memories come flooding back. This hit me real hard. Not like it did when I was a kid.

[@elthamborn5411]

The bass player is a former bosses cousin. They used to visit our restaurant. Great bunch of Aussie guys.

[@Rand1er]

These Days, written for the movie Two Hands. Both absolute classics.