Cold Chisel: Bow River: WHAT WHAT WHAT!!!: Reaction

[@bob2shred894]

I'm a Boston boy that now lives in Oz. I will never understand how Chisel didn't make it big world wide. Australia has some of the best musician's

[@holymoly9120]

They had a chance however Barnsy didn't like one of the record company bigwigs and told him what he thought of him. They were on the next plane back to Australia and that was that

[@vitruvianman7170]

You got nothing I want, you got nothing I need.

[@MelodyMan69]

Record companies in US and UK suffer from a major human affliction HERO COMPLEX. When you add GREED then your work has little value to their mindset.

[@ajfamilyaustralia8834]

The world's loss was Australia's gain.😊❤

[@Oliver_Cumberland]

We know that. The rest of the world doesn't.

[@malnix1134]

While the USA was doing disco and the UK was doing Rick Astley or Duran Duran (ugh) we in all corners of Australia were doing what I believe was the best pub rock scene in History

[@noone6559]

not just pub rock.... best music.... and still holds today.... no fucking auto-tune... no Divas....

[@markdavey8809]

Oh yeah!

[@infernaloz6486]

Chilling outin the beer garden with your mates while chisel played is some of the best memories I have of the 90's

[@squidjames7735]

lol … while I have grown to love Aussie music, don’t sell yasself too much. Wham, Aha, Motown, Elton, were all good music.

[@malnix1134]

@@squidjames7735I’ll give you Elton but cmon seriously you can’t compare great Aussie pub rock with Wham and Aha. Bite your tongue.

[@RGP0503]

O M G! What have you guys got me into? This is my first time hearing this band. It was phenomenal. I looked on Spotify and this particular song is number 5 in their most played songs and they have tons of live stuff on there. They are going on my playlist. Thank you for introducing me to this band. I’m going back in both Aussie Weeks and find more great bands. George, happy you enjoyed live Nightwish in LA. So sorry Alex couldn’t make it. Robert.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Robert. Thanks for set list was spot on. Show was better than I imagined. Just waking up now and taking it in

[@airbrushpower]

You could do a lot worse than going down a Cold Chisel rabbit hole. I have been a fan since 1984 when I was 10 years old. One of the benefits of growing up in Australia is knowing Cold Chisel exist! :)

[@saucyempress9803]

My aunty was married to the drumers brother . We grew upon cold chisel. Jimmy barnes also has lots of great singles and so does Ian moss .lots of great music to check out

[@davidburne9477]

Dave Bligh on harmonica was never part of the band, per se, but he toured extensively with them. Saw them many many times in the 80s, and still have the tinnitus to prove it, courtesy of a gig at the Thebarton Town Hall where Jimmy was 15 feet above the stage standing on the huge stacks, and Mossy got some wild feedback. As for people who talk through sets, I wanna kill ‘em all…

[@matthewlay9221]

You also need to listen to the solo stuff that Ian Moss and Jimmy Barnes did.

[@metallewd3472]

Bow River. Khe Sahn. Cheap Wine. Flame Trees. Breakfast At Sweethearts. These songs are imprinted on most Australians eardrums. Cold Chisel are a very very important Australian band. In a way having them the best kept secret in the history of rock n roll feels nice. But they are truly a gift for all to enjoy.

[@TheThamesmen]

Well we are glad we are there now even if a little late to the party!

[@Bill13012013]

All of Swingshift. I prefer the version from Barking Spiders live.

[@tileux]

Hey! You left out Forever Now, and When the War is Over.

[@ray.shoesmith]

@@tileux Forever now is their best track imo 👍

[@donna25871]

Cold Chisel are doing an Australian tour late 2024 to celebrate their 50 years since formation. I can’t wait to see them.

[@petersmith4943]

I missed the Perth tickets..both nights….. I was logged in 15 minutes late. ALL GONE. Very disappointed. Anyone Got a spare?

[@jax993]

me either I saw them on the Goldie man it'd have 2 be * yrs or so ago? still got the vid on my phone, I knew the guy that does the sound & lighting so got to be in that section man unbelievable

[@meganey2263]

Mossy comes in with that gorgeous voice: “I’m about to tell you a story” Harmonica guy: “Oh yeah? Well check this out!” Mossy’s guitar solo: “But wait…” Barnesy: “Hold my beer” It’s all just perfect 🤌🏼

[@TheThamesmen]

Yup exactly!

[@petersmith4943]

Perfect summary

[@professornuke7562]

The unsung hero of this band is that nerd at the piano....Don Walker. He wrote nearly ALL of the music Chisel did. AND......was a rocket scientist. I shit you not. An actual one.

[@TheThamesmen]

Rocket scientist and Rock royalty. Talk about all your boyhood dreams coming true!

[@davejensen7922]

I was so spoiled for class musicians growing up in Australia in the seventies and eighties the list is enormous

[@kittycatcage]

I would be happy to die tomorrow, knowing that, as an Australian growing up in the 70's, 80's and 90's, I experienced this incredible music first hand in large concerts and small pub gigs. Bow River is almost an Anthem to my generation, thanks guys for sharing on your channel!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@Eskay1206]

oh yes, 60's 70's and 80's for me, the cream of aussie music

[@marionthompson3365]

Me too!

[@carolcarol3938]

@@marionthompson3365 me three

[@Barnie104]

I concur my all time favourite love it

[@travisgotch161]

Finally a channel that does reaction videos without interruptions. Well done. Thanks for picking Chisel with Dave Blight on harp. Outstanding choice

[@TheThamesmen]

Our pleasure!

[@travisgotch161]

@@TheThamesmen next Aussie list should have the Hoodoo Guru’s “I was a kamikaze pilot”😃

[@TheThamesmen]

@@travisgotch161 love that track

[@peterdubois65]

People online discover Jimmy first then Chisel but remember Barnsey exists because of Cold chisel. He's a brilliant frontman but he's backed by a couple of our greatest songwriters

[@davidhandson2429]

I think Cold Chisel exists because of Jimmy Barnes. They would have been good without Jimmy but were great because of him.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@mattmunn71]

"When the war is over" from the same show is probably peak Chisel, but we all have our own favorites.

[@TheThamesmen]

Will check... Thanks Matt! Now go enjoy your Sunday!!!

[@fifik6317]

I’m in the music video.random shoulder surfing

[@jspettifer]

Anything where Missy starts and Jimmy comes over the top is awesome. When the War is Over is amazing. But I also love Janelle

[@TheThamesmen]

@@fifik6317 how cool!

[@unclereeko8447]

Letter to Alan is great but there are so many

[@duanehirini2078]

Aussie Pub Rock. It's good for your health.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@Dr_KAP]

Talk about going out with a bang!! I knew this was coming! Look I know we had AC/DC and INXS and they were absolutely awesome but I honestly feel that Chisel is the best Aussie rock band we’ve seen. Combine two incredible soul singers (Barnsey and Mossy) with a lyricist like Don Walker and then the rest of the band.. it just works. Thank you guys!!

[@Eskay1206]

Best I grew up with since the 70's, used to be able to see them at the local pub for $2. great music scene in Australia in the 70' and 80's

[@peterdubois65]

I always say we gave the world ACDC as a distraction and kept the best for ourselves

[@eclecticapoetica]

Totally agree Doc! 👍🏼

[@cyclops92]

You're preaching to the converted ❤

[@Mrmikey0909]

It is brilliant. Every member of the band are. Being a bass player myself I have to mention Phil Small, he is a phenomenal player and certainly more than holds this together. Thanks for thus week, it has been awesome.

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

Ian Moss singing "GEORGIA" is phenomenal.

[@maxxuman9915]

It's cool to see the live version and I know that's a lot of what the band was about. But the way the original Bow River single builds in intensity is pure fire.

[@gavinnoyfb2666]

Agree, the album track is perfection.

[@BassMatt1972]

Great Aussie "Pub Rock" Band.. Founded in my home town, Adelaide, South Australia.. Harp player is David Blight, a wonderful player and gentleman. Plays around blues gigs around town still.. (and with these guys). And Mossy's voice is amazing, him and Barnsey together is magic. And this is a great version.. good pick.. But personally, "Saturday Night" is the epitome of Cold Chisel for me, World Class song with World Class production and sound.

[@your_local_dummy4137]

Barnsey of course is also an Adelaide local from Elizbeth. I remember years ago seeing a sign fence near my home "Cold Chisel for Parliament". We had some great Pub bands in those days.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@choos6919]

Flame Trees for me, because it is so evocative of a place and time. But Saturday Night has the same vibe.

[@officialWWM]

I was lucky enough to work with Mossy on a tour once and I asked why he didn’t just take on the lead singers role in the band. His answer “ stand next to Jimmy when he’s screaming his lungs out in full flight, and you know why” 😂

[@BoyleZ28]

Guys you have to listen to Chisels song.. Astrid goodbye from the last stand concert. Balls out rockin roll.

[@glendawatson331]

Mossy also has a solo career respected as 1 of Australia’s iconic Musicians been around since the early 70’s Ian’s distinctive voice is the signature of his soulful bluesy muse

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Glenda..... Be well and stay safe

[@neilf1059]

Ian Moss - Tucker's Daughter , just have a listen

[@peterireland4344]

My son's tele was borrowed for a couple of gigs in Newcastle once (he inherited it from his mentor, who did the lending)

[@smeghead61]

Imagine finding out about something like this in 2022, that Australian have taken for granted for 40 years as part of the fabric of our lives back into the 80's

[@jacsMC]

Listen to the CC album “ Breakfast at Sweethearts” from start to finish LOUD….🤯. Just to start with ✌🏻🇦🇺

[@-jacinta-]

I've rediscovered and been obsessed with this song lately. Mossy remains a legend here! Great job, Chris - you have my nomination for Australian of the year 2023 😆

[@TheThamesmen]

Alex here - CHRIS - Great Job.... Now get back to work on Week 3.

[@Laraine3]

@@TheThamesmen 🤣😂

[@theread59]

I'm going to see Mossy in Wagga in November. I can hardly wait.

[@kevinbalfour1728]

They went to The States to meet some Studio bigwig and he kept them waiting for four hours while he attended a birthday party for his dog so they wrote the song "You got nothing I want" about him.

[@shaz464]

Have seen Cold Chisel, Barnsey and Mossy a few times live on stage over the years. Most recently in the last 2 years. Believe me, they still put on one hell of a show. Bow River is one of my favourite Chisel songs. You could devote a whole week to Chisel and only scratch the surface. Same with John Farnham. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@TheThamesmen]

Very cool..... Thanks Sharyn. Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@joanneo5013]

Of course you should do week 3! You haven’t really touched the women singers. You need more Divinyls. Then there’s Marcia Hines, Vika and Linda, Renee Geyer just for starters.

[@TheThamesmen]

Wow we have so many choices. I love the fact that Australia has a completely self-sufficient music scene

[@trevc7017]

The Bull sisters can sing....Amplett had one of the world's most unquie voices, I also love Kasey Chambers voice though know plenty who don't...

[@maiak846]

Vika and Linda are kiwis though (EDIT: I stand corrected, they ain't!) Need to add to the list, george (Katie Noonan), Kate Ceberano, Jessica Mauboy, Delta Goodrem, Kate Miller-Hiedke, Karise Eden, Vera Blue, Diana Rouvas, Vanessa Amorosi, Tina Arena...

[@stopbunsen]

@@maiak846 Hmm no Vika and Linda have a Tongan background on their mother's side, but they were both born in Australia with an Aussie dad

[@maiak846]

@@stopbunsen oh, lol. Someone told me they were kiwis and I believed them. Thanks for putting me straight!!!

[@stephenwalton1234]

Stevie Wright...Evie Pts 1, 2, 3...one of the best songs ever.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for this and also checking our channel out. More soon!! Thanks G&A

[@donnachatterton1639]

Absolutely do week 3. Can I again request Vanessa Amorosi singing Natural Woman with Dave Stewart from Eurythmics. She can really belt out a song. Amazing range!! What about Aussie women’s week? Vanessa, Karise Eden…it’s a man’s world from the Voice, Renee Geyer, Kate Ceberano, more Divinyls with Christie Amphlett, Marcia Hines and so many more.

[@adamannesley5794]

Vicka and Linda belting out Never Let Me Go 😊

[@donnachatterton1639]

@@adamannesley5794 yesssss!!!!

[@adamannesley5794]

@@donnachatterton1639 the tone through that whole damn song just chills me to the bone and rattles my soul lol

[@donnachatterton1639]

@@adamannesley5794 they are just sooooo good!

[@alliegal45]

No to delta tyvm!

[@johnfranke9655]

If you want more of Mossey, listen to Tucker's daughter and telephone booth are two classic Ian Moss tracks

[@yoluko4750]

Alex, you unknowingly channeled Aussie music icon Ian "Molly" Meldrum when you said "do yourself a favour", check out Aussie music. Molly was the host of Countdown (think Aussie Top of the Pops), and would promote the latest band with the phrase, "do yourself a favour". The phrase originated because he couldn't tell people to go buy the album (due to the channel's advertising rules). Aussie week 3 is a must. There's plenty more, and so many groups you haven't touched. Skyhooks, Sherbet, Hunters and Collectors, Crowded House, so many more I can't think of right now. If I was to suggest a list, it would be: 1. Horses - Daryl Braithwaite 2. My Island Home - Warrumpi Band 3. Throw your arms around me - Crowded House (the live version from the farewell concert at Sydney Opera House) 4. Horror Movie - Skyhooks 5. You're the Voice - John Farnham (the unofficial national anthem) 6. Good Times - Jimmy Barnes and INXS (Australia Live version)

[@TheThamesmen]

Many thanks and Do Yourself a Favor!! Will pass the list to Chris! Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@karenglenn6707]

@@TheThamesmen When the River Runs Dry By Hunters and Collectors!! Stuff by The Angels!! So much brilliant live music in my teens and 20’s.

[@aussiedadreviews]

Well picked about Molly

[@theghost6412]

To me the song, When The War Is Over, is still far bigger and better than this. But there are plenty of other equally high impact hits like this by them.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@nickatkinson5692]

Welcome to my youth and Aussie rock pub bands that got huge.

[@jamesstubbs2228]

This has been a fantastic week, hearing bands I would never have come across and all of it just brilliant. Boy did we ( in uk ) miss a trick in the 80s. As for a week 3 ? that goes without question. A huge thank you to Chris for putting in the work and likewise to George and Alex.

[@TheThamesmen]

Our pleasure and we could not of done it without the guidance of all the subscribers their recommendations and Chris keeping us on the right track

[@tigerwarsaw99]

Thanks for reacting to our national anthem guys 🇦🇺

[@carolinejane8145]

Brilliant song. Seeing it live showcases how brilliant it is and how talented the band is.

[@MRDARKTURKEY]

Believe you me, you are only scratching the surface of Cold Chisel.. They are Australia’s greatest band the world doesn’t know about.. There are at least 30 more this good..

[@GatorScribe726]

I'm in the U.S. Thanks to The Thamesmen and hearing Khe Sanh, I bought the self-titled album and am now hooked. I'm looking forward to delving into all of their work.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Cliff :)

[@robrichards585]

Cliff trust me!! Every album after the first titled album make that one sound boring, enjoy ur journey with the best unknown band in the world 👍🏻👍🏻👏

[@acidm0nkey]

High water mark for Chisel? Not even close mate. They have a lot of great songs, some are rocking, some are smooth and mellow. Definitely an Aussie Week 3 is needed. \m/\m/

[@TheThamesmen]

Cool!!!!

[@melindatanner5853]

Astrid You got nothing I want

[@phillipburton4294]

Hi try Cold chisels, When the war is over. Have a week 3 still only just scratching the surface.Other bands like Mondo rock, Skyhooks, Australian crawl, Midnight Oil and of course you could spend 3 weeks just on John Farnham. And don't let me get started on Guy Sebastian fantastic singer.

[@TheThamesmen]

It is a daunting task to try and keep up with all the great suggestions. Thank you for your help

[@Reneesillycar74]

Damn I love the tone of Ian Moss’ voice. And Barnsey, well we know he’s awesome. The whole band is legendary. Saw Barnsey a few times & Chisel once when they reformed. Best freak’n concerts & I’ve seen lots, both local & international. Love your work guys, thank you. Bring on Week 3! ✌🏼

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@stephenwalton1234]

You need to watch Tommy Emmanuel. Classical gas or initiation...you will see the greatest acoustic guitarist of all time...you won't be disappointed..

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for being here and checking our channel out. More soon!! Thanks G&A

[@Ulbre]

This live version of this song is brilliant. But the studio version is so so so much better. The moment that Jimmy Barnes vocals joins in...in the studio version is absolutely AWESOME.... I'm not detracting from this version because I simply love this live recording. I am just thinking of folk that may be hearing this for the first time.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for supporting us, and more Aussie music soon!!

[@darrenshanahan1777]

The harmonica is outstanding in this song!

[@TheThamesmen]

It’s like a happy meal

[@garrybuckley1503]

As a young man around 1980 I really thought they would take the world by storm especially with two lead vocalists so blessed to see them on the local pub and club circuit

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for the note. More soon and hope you have a fab weekend. Cheers G&A

[@queenslander954]

It took a couple of interesting, funny English chaps to tell us what we’ve always known about Chisel’s talent , during that time 70’s 80’s we used to shake our heads at the success of hairspray bands from America .. thinking , really ?

[@TheThamesmen]

We love you. Thanks. Alex and g

[@rickfairman5640]

The best so far for me. This is classic rocking blues that is just straight forward great music. Love the harmonica. Also no gimmicks just great musicianship and great vocals.

[@TheThamesmen]

I thought this might be right up your street. Classic rocking blues for sure

[@msduckie2384]

100% Spot on! 👍

[@glennrandall7468]

week 3 is a absolute must.It was a great joy to see many live bands around the Newcastle pub scene in the 80s.one song you really have to listen to is I'm Stranded by the Saints, punk before punk Australian classic

[@lisacraig5235]

I totally agree.

[@TheThamesmen]

HA HA..... CHRIS?

[@paulrichardson5892]

harmonica and ian moss own this tune.

[@paulrichardson5892]

its not just musicianship, everything here has an edge.

[@brucesmith1798]

If you do a week 3 do Saturday night by cold chisel, it's short but good

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@trevorbentley8834]

Hey Guys, great reaction as always. Nah, the Cold Chisel high water mark is 'Ita', 'When The War Is Over', 'Saturday Night', 'Cheap Wine', 'Breakfast At Sweethearts'...and probably another half dozen I can't quite remember atm. Bring on week 3 man. Oh also, Barnsey had a great solo career as well, 'Working Class Man' has him screaming his lungs out. A huge cheers to Chris for compiling these 2 week's worth of Aussie hits...well done mate.

[@TheThamesmen]

Cool!!! Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@JeremyCockle]

@@TheThamesmen I agree with the above comment. You could and should do a Cold Chisel week! They will all blow you away!!!

[@zebedeedoodaah6454]

My sister Jasmine does security here Down Undah for the current Aussie rock scene and has Jimmy Barnes, Johnny Diesel and others on her speed dial because she is a true Aussie music loving fan who they trust to be watch over them and take care of business behind the scenes in the "family room" while having a good bloody laugh too!. Go sis!. Cold Chisel define the grit, gumption and sound of th is Big "rough as guts" heart of this Great Southern Land!!!!!.👍 Pure Gold Chaps!. Zebedee from Oz. 👌👍

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@jamieclifford3537]

You’ve got to check out cold chisel singing “wild thing “ and also jimmy Barnes singing “ working class man” both live versions!! You’ll love it 👍

[@TheThamesmen]

That does sound interesting for sure. Thank you for suggestions

[@donnam5891]

Bloody awesome. Great reaction. Love this version. I think When the War is Over from this concert is up there as a peak performance. If I had a TARDIS this is where I'd be. Here with Ian Moss & JB & Cold Chisel & with John Farnham and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra & Live Aid with Queen. That's all I'd do travel around see all the great music I grew up with but missed live. Thanks for weeks 1 & 2 . We are all up for #3💕

[@TheThamesmen]

Absolutely on the Time Machine and while we are on the subject when do we get flying cars?

[@debmccudden242]

Just reminds me how blessed we are to have a plethora of talented musos here in australia. Yes week 3 so many more for you to discover

[@TheThamesmen]

Great - I'm proud for you guys

[@NoApologiesTeam]

That is an orchestrated roller coaster

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

Ohhhhhh, yeah! Bring. It. On! Chisels delivered time and again. This has been a staple in my playlist for decades.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@deanwimbridge9318]

Just scratched the surface 👏legends

[@SpartanGuy83]

This was so damn good. Loving all these bands that are new to me, guys! I kind of feel guilty for never hearing of them, to be honest. Thanks again and be well!

[@TheThamesmen]

Hi G..... The more you listen to it the better it gets.

[@megsybond]

The genre is called "Aussie Pub Rock" that you're looking for there. Cold Chisel was the band who created this specific genre. Legends.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for the comment and also thanks for being here and more soon. Thanks G&A

[@Twitfilteron]

I remember the Aussie pub rock scene in Melbourne from the early seventies….1973 onwards. Great groups like Madder Lake, Chain, Mondo Rock with Ross Wilson, The Strangers, Spectrum. Croxton Park Hotel, etc.. Rock At The Crock. Village Green. The Waltzing Matilda. In 1976 I was incredibly lucky to see the early genesis of the Oils when they were playing a lunchtime gig at a Perth pub and hardly anyone there in the audience with Peter Garrett up front. You just knew they were going places. What an exciting time!

[@TheThamesmen]

@@Twitfilteron lucky you!

[@holymoly9120]

Australian pub rock was around well before Chisel

[@barnowl5774]

NO! NO! NO! You can't stop now! Oz has far too many musical performers for you still to experience! WHAT? WHAT? WHAT? about all the other great suggestions? You could go on with our music for a l-o-n-g time ! My three artist suggestions for another time: *The Teskey Brothers - 'Hold Me', LIVE at the Forum in Melbourne, "Man of The Universe', 'Let Me Let You Down'. * Vanessa Amorosi - 'Take a Look', LIVE, 'Heroes Live Forever 'at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, 'Shine'. *Hunters And Collectors - 'Holy Grail', 'Throw Your Arms Around Me', 'When The River Runs Dry.' All can be seen in concert. And isn't Ian Moss fantastic on vocals and guitar? He and Jimmy shared the vocals in Cold Chisel. I have thoroughly loved you reactions in Weeks1&2 of Aussie music. MORE! MORE! MORE! P-L-E-A-S-E !!!

[@TheThamesmen]

Ssshh seems like week three will be planned.

[@cosmicrooster65]

This was the B-Side of Forever Now, not bad for a B side. Shoulda been a single in it's own right, has become a classic.

[@MrHolmgren194]

Hi fellas! Yoy should listen to, and react to, their album "East", one of my favourite albums all categories, all bands, and performers. Songs like "Tomorrow", "My turn to cry", "Standing on the outside", "Four walls", and the rest of them :))

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@mattking1437]

You could easily do a week of Chisel and just scratch the surface. The world missed one of the truly great bands becasue of idiotic record execs. Checkout 'You've got nothing I want' to find out what Jimmy thinks of them. On another note, you mentioned the wiggles earlier in the week. I saw them as a pop band supporting the Hoodoo Gurus back in the 80's. Maybe you should do a reaction to them when they were called the Cockroaches kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWLaq3mbeK9lmsU or live a few years ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/h33MgXyFrs98pJY

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for the links and the support. We very much appreciate the help and guidance

[@toddjames7]

That's a great song. Have a look at Cold Chisel (Wild Thing) Last Stand. When you got time. Or something different from Jimmy Barnes and Joe Bonamassa ( Stone Cold)

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@edgechange]

UK based but through Aus connections have known this song for so many years - your reactions a great watch! Cold Chisel not just one of the greatest bands from Australia, but from anywhere!

[@kevintopliff4995]

COLD CHISEL - greatest pub band playing in stadiums with 100,000 people and knocking it for "6"

[@TheThamesmen]

They knocked it out of the park!

[@jennifermason9557]

This is my theory on Cold Chisel: The two 'front men' were two great looking guys, one the loveable nice guy and one the loveable bad boy each with extraordinary vocal talent that sounded even better together.... Plus Don Walker's incredible songwriting... and the whole band are tight forged from endless pub gigs. They were always going to be a success.

[@TheThamesmen]

It is a great combo they have and yes they seem to be incredibly tight as a band. Thanks for the support

[@Paul-pl6dl]

Hi guy's you need to do a week 3 Bow River an anthem of the 80's but you missed 1 of the biggest songs an anthem of the 70's with Evie Parts 1,2&3 by (Stevie Wright of the Easybeats) it goes for like 8 minutes and so fantastic. Plus Living in the seventies (Skyhooks) then there is Renee Geyer ( Like A Natural Woman) and more Divinyls (Pleasure & Pain) then there is Wolfmother ,Jet, SpiderBait most recently from the 90's and 00's I'm sure there are another 5 fantastic songs you could get from Chris before you move on to Bowie week and the others you have in mind. Again great channel keep up the good work you both are doing so as IB would say F**k You To The Moon Cheers Guy's

[@scanspeak00]

The only problem - there might be copyright restrictions with Evie .

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@emilymcpaul4204]

Yes to all three Evie's. Rocktober at the Sydney Opera House is the one to watch!

[@triffidgrower]

I worked at WEA Records during the 'Chisel era. They were their premier Oz act at the time, no disrespect to the other local acts, who were forces in their own right. We got the tip one afternoon to be a certain pub that night, about the time of the Circus Animals album being released. It turned out that Cold Chisel, as "the Barking Spiders", were performing the album in public for the first time, Bow River included. We were pretty good disciples, seeing them play as often as possible around the traps, but the new material was a knockout, very strong and well played, supported of course, by their long list of established classics. As a bonus, the crowd being drawn last minute by word of mouth was comfortably sparse for a change, whereas the bar was fully staffed on the night. 😜 (Special mention to support band on the night, "Torchy and the Battery Boys", {Mental As Anything} who absolutely cooked with a strong set of their own material.) Great time to be a punter... Just reading some other comments, an unsubstantiated rumour that did the rounds at work when the band went to the US, was that the American execs. would like them to be more towards the direction of Foreigner, another company act. To draw a Titanic comparison, if Foreigner were the "Cold as Ice"berg, 'Chisel in performance were the boiler room at full steam ahead, hell bent on destruction. It was never gonna happen. Like I said, just a rumour at the time... Loving your reviews, thanks guys.

[@craigalden9416]

Oh Boy you guys ain’t seen nothing yet…. You could do Cold Chisel for weeks…. 40 years of great music…. Breakfast at Sweethearts, You got Nothing I Want, Saturday night, Killing Time, Forever Now, Everybody ( Aka Idiot Free, Wild Colonial Boy , Houndog…..some many tracks and diversity…. Rock, Ballads… etc and everyone writes Barnes, Moss, Prestwich ( Drums) Small ( Bass) and main Songwriter Walker ( Piano)…..ie…Dave Blight (Harmonica) isn’t a permanent member but always performs on Stage with them….. Looking forward to seeing and hearing Aussie week 3….. Oz Music Rocks…🇦🇺👍.

[@TheThamesmen]

Ha ha. Ok!!

[@yorumsfield556]

That is one hell of a song. Very close to being my favourite Chisel song, but as for it being at the high water mark, definitely not. Gents, this will be a massive rabbit hole for you. They have so so so much more greatness. You'll just have to listen to some more. May I suggest Rising Sun and You got nothing I want to start with. Enjoy 😉

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@1970GenXer]

Check out Jimmy Barnes song " Working class man" . His band was our Bon Jovi.

[@LikkieAU]

What a frickin’ stonker to go out on! Thanks once again guys. Perfect!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@michellelogan7796]

I saw them recently. Jimmy Barnes daughter can sing with big voic

[@your_local_dummy4137]

What a way to finish up. Another Cold Chisel classic. They started as a Pub rock band in Adelaide became popular locally and then moved onto the Aussie scene. But their roots are well and truly in Pub music so great drinking, dancing, fun and party music. I am sure that live pub music scene gave Aussie music that different twist both of you noticed.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@TheFinnola]

Well said. Because Australia is so small, pub bands would be quickly turfed out, so you had to be good to last the limited gigs. That’s why we got used to hearing top level on a Saturday night. Sorry to say ( not really😂) but so many UK pub bands wouldn’t even get one gig on the tight number of live venues. So Cold Chisel guys all had to pay their dues in a small and demanding fire pit.

[@TheThamesmen]

@@TheFinnola suddenly paid off and you are right I have seen a lot of rubbish pub bands in England!!

[@orlielf]

Hope you do a week 3! Would love to see some Skyhooks, Renee Geyer and Little River Band to name but a few. In the meantime looking forward to Bowie ⚡️

[@TheThamesmen]

Thats the plan :) Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@choos6919]

Skyhooks! Now there was a larrikin band. Mental as Anything, the Sports, the Black Sorrows (featuring Vika and Linda Bull), Powderfinger ... a huge list of talent to dive into.

[@Notric]

Another favourite, thanks for that. Guitarist Ian Moss has also had a fantastic solo career. Check out "Telephone Booth".

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@hypatia4754]

As an Australian whose father was a working class steel worker, there´s nothing more working class than Cold Chisel. And they never lost sight of that fact. That´s integrity. Love them.

[@Nuggettfaz]

We really were spoiled in the 80's with so many world class (pub rock) bands. They did their apprenticeships working hard, working often and experimenting to crowds of drunken Aussies all across the country. My 23 year old daughter and her friends went to a Cold Chisel concert 2 years ago and were so excited it was like going back in time when I was that age and being just as stoked to be going to a Cold Chisel concert. I reckon most young Aussies today would know the words to every CC song right now, even though they were written before any of them were born. I went to a Jimmy Barnes concert in Darwin about 10 years ago and over 1000 millennials knew every word of every song he sang. It gobsmacked me and he was bloody good too. Also you mentioned Oxbow Lakes...... when I was in high school we had a geography test and every kid in the class answered one question with 'BILLABONG'. Every kid got the answer wrong. The teacher said the answer was 'OXBOW LAKE. "What's an Oxbow Lake we cried? A billabong!! she says. WTF?? Apparently a billabong is not the correct geographical answer. "So once a jolly swagman camped by an Oxbow Lake". Great lyrics NOT. Anyway loved that you two loved Australia Week 2 we have a multitude of incredible bands and artists to discover. Cheers from Oz.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@k.martinez1203]

Amazing! thank you both, I've never heard this version of Bow River loved it. We all love Barnesy but my fave is Ian Moss he's album "Let's all get together" is also one of my faves. Great way to finish Aus week 👏

[@TheThamesmen]

Brilliant. Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Awesome reaction guys we were enjoying it along with you guys. Cold Chisel are amazing and should be more recognised world wide. Check out their song “when the war is over” from this same concert it’s amazing

[@TheThamesmen]

Ok. Thanks

[@eleonoragiacomazzi5775]

Should you do a week 3? Bloody oath you should!! 😉 There is so, SO much more to discover...these last 2 weeks have barely scratched the surface..Thanks to Chris..for this spectacular finale. Thankyou you gentlemen in advance for week 3. 😉 Take care!

[@TheThamesmen]

That's the plan! Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@gusdrivinginaustralia6168]

Ian Moss is great in his own right, so is Jimmy, but throw them in the band with one of the best song writers in the world and you have gold.

[@TheThamesmen]

Ian Moss was an absolute revelation

[@gusdrivinginaustralia6168]

@@TheThamesmen highly recommend watching some of his solo stuff. Matchbook was a great first solo album after Cold Chisel.

[@gaztrooper]

"7 minutes of perfection" ... probably the best way to describe this song. Ever. 🤘

[@TheThamesmen]

:)

[@lieselmcgregor4263]

Please please please do week 3 you haven’t even scratched the surface yet!

[@TheThamesmen]

MMMm OK!

[@alandoherty1332]

Conduder this lads??. This was 40 years ago!!!! I thank god i was born and grew up in Australia ..and this wss regular stuff 💯👍😎👏👏...🇦🇺 ian moss" mossy" was great solo also.

[@TheThamesmen]

Classic

[@MrSadsack56]

such a brilliantly written and played song!! Have you done Jeff st john`s teach me how to fly!! in my top 5 aussie songs ever!! along with eleanor rigby by Zoot!!

[@davidhandson2429]

Awesome reaction lived it. Would absolutely love a third week you haven't heard Guy Sebastion Battle Scars acoustic version (home front). Delta Goodrem ( Heavy ). Of course Jimmy Barnes has just released two song's on or after his 66th birthday the first is Soothe Me with Sam Moore who is an American legend the second song is a cover of Do You Love Me, with Josh Teskey. Josh Teskey is another Australian singer from the group The Teskey brothers.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@choos6919]

@@TheThamesmen Check out Soothe Me ... a new version of a soul classic with the original singer Sam Moore, of Sam and Dave. The clip with knock your socks off.

[@TheThamesmen]

@@choos6919 Sounds interesting thank you

[@davidhandson2429]

@@TheThamesmen sorry guy's someone I forgot you will love Jimmy's daughter Mahalia Barnes singing Riding with the Kings or Nasty Girl O yeah.

[@darrenshanahan1777]

My Mt Rushmore of Chisel songs is arguably “Khe Sanh”,, “Bow River”, “Choir Girl” and “Rising Sun”! I think without a doubt 90% of fans would have the first two but the last two up for debate with so many great songs in their catalogue.

[@julianaFinn]

Like below comment: as much as I love Bow River, "When the War is Over" from the same concert is simply phenomenal. They also did a song, "Saturday Night " which remains my favourite CC song, like EVER. Great reaction, fellas. Had me dancing in the kitchen at 5am lol

[@ThePiquet888]

what band has a harmonica solo?? and its really good?? I'm not really sure you guys like Cold Chisel though.. maybe you could do a few more

[@ceedeekaytee1961]

I am extremely fortunate to have grown up in this era when we used to see Cold Chisel, AC/DC, INXS, The Angles, Midnight Oil, LRB and others in the pubs around Sydney We were spoilt rotten with tallented bands and as a result we were a pretty tough audience so if you didn't have your sh*t together the crowd would let you know. I was leaving a Cold Chisel gig one night in '81 and saw a poster for INXS and thought "Who the hell are the Inkses" Derrrr. Akka Dakka, LRB & The Inkses went on to enjoy world wide fame but there was no topping Cold Chisel for me and to this day i can't believe they didn't get the world wide fame they deserved.

[@dalewyatt1321]

One week 2 weeks maybe even more, pissing all my money up against the damn wall. POETRY. Have a look at Vanessa Amorosi singing Natural Woman on your countryman Dave Stewart's show. Just to get a taste of AU female singers.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@paulrichardson5892]

watch jo jo zep and the falcons . hit and run..

[@pn546]

Barnes and Moss if you didnt hear them together there is no way you would believe they could harmonise so perfectly.. Both genius.

[@zebedeedoodaah6454]

This was "Fair Dinkum" Effing "Dead set" "You Bloody Biyuudie" Pure Bloody GOLD!!. LUVITT!. GO YOU GOOD THING!. Zebedee from Oz!😆👍

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@starlightshimmery]

Oh wow we really have only scratched the surface. Bring on Aussie Week 3 🥳

[@starlightshimmery]

Just on audiences - yes there’s no patience with pretentious bs in Australia, we’re here to enjoy the gig and show it. And we want you blokes to come and enjoy it with us! Get on that plane Thamesmen!! Oh - and you might want to check out Working Class Man by Cold Chisel also, was funny how you mentioned the vibe in your reaction not realising it’s one of their song titles and a great song. Thanks for these awesome videos - it’s great to hear from people who know what they’re talking about and really love the music!!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@choos6919]

@@starlightshimmery Working Class Man is Barnes's iconic song as a solo artist. But great, so great.

[@starlightshimmery]

@@choos6919 oh yes of course!!! All the memories are blending into one lol!

[@adamannesley5794]

What a way to send out the week Chris that was fantastic and guys honestly you could do a whole week alone based on Cold Chisel hits there catalogue has depth. Please could we have a Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs banger included in Aussie Week 3 or at least Rose Tattoo.Cheers

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A

[@choos6919]

Most People I Know Think that I'm Crazyyyyyyy. And Max Merriott and the Meteors, Slippin' Away. Breakup song to end all breakups ...

[@peaked_aussie]

Saturday Night and Shipping Steel, 2 good songs from Chisel (both really different)

[@TheThamesmen]

Perfect thank you for suggestions we very much appreciate the help

[@peaked_aussie]

@@TheThamesmen Very welcome, enjoying your reactions.

[@aussiekat6379]

Yes!! It’s good isn’t it!! Thankyou best way to end week 2 of Australia week. You can’t stop now there’s so much more you need to hear of Australian music & artists 🧐😊🇦🇺👍

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and supporting us. Be well and have a fab day. G&A