FIRST TIME HEARING Men At Work - Down Under REACTION

[@murri7329]

A lot of people are explaining the colloquialisms used in the song. So, as an Australian, I thought I'd share the deeper meaning behind the song itself. See, Down Under is specifically a song which explores the commercialisation of Australia and Australian Culture. The song follows the adventures of a Australian man touring the world, as each verse starts, the man finds himself in a different place; first along a "Hippie Trail"(a weed-smoking pilgrimage) most likely somewhere in Asia, then the Belgian Capital of Brussels in Europe, and finally in an Opium Den in Bombay(Modern Mumbai) in India. As he travels he finds that no matter where he goes, people recognise him as an Australian, and they all take joy in attempting to get him to open up about Australia, and about many of our cultural practices that may seem odd to non-Australians, they talk about Australia as it's been advertised and sold to them; As a land of Well off people, beautiful Beach Women, and strong working men. Each person they met along the way represents different foreign understandings of Australia. The lady, who lives along the hippie trail, most likely deeply connected to the counter-culture movements of the times, still finds herself sold on the idea of Australia as itself advertised, she's incredibly curious about Australia, and wants to know if it meets the expectations tourism boards make it out to be. The Belgian Man, who lives in Brussel, believes himself to be Australian, either by birth or culturally, he revels in his misunderstanding of Australia, "I come from a land down under" he proclaims, "Where beer does flow and men chunder!". and finally, the Indian man in Bombay, wishes to know more about Australia and perhaps wishes to move there one day, he wishes to know more about Australia as he has been told it is a land of wealth and opportunity, almost like an America in Asia. All these people have been sold an image of Australia, as a land of curiosity, as a land of familiarity, and as a land of opportunity, this image has been sold to them by not only private tourism companies, but the Australian Government itself.

[@jessicastormshell2786]

Wow, a lifetime of hearing this song and just now getting the full picture from this comment.

[@samovilatx7522]

Murri love this! Thanks for enlightening us!

[@tinadacruzify]

Very interesting. Thanks!

[@VanessaLeavitt]

I love this info!! I got to see Colin Hay live once, and he is actually from Scotland originally. He told the story about when Men at Work opened for the Rolling Stones and Keith Richards used to tease him about this song...saying to him, "Go on. Go sing that song about that place that you're not from." lol

[@jpeopolis]

@@VanessaLeavitt Did he perform "Who Can It Be Now?" and dart his eyes back and forth? 'Cause that gave me nightmares for eons. lol

[@beatlesgirl2782]

They are an Australian band. Check out ‘Who Can it be now’

[@ElectroAnnie]

The introvert's anthem 😂

[@dloughy]

Claire Beaulieu And they may not realize that “down under” is a reference to Australia.

[@dipsydoodle7988]

They thought this video was funny? That one is hilarious.

[@vbvermont]

Yes, and Australia is often referred to as "the land down under" because it's in the southern hemisphere.

[@KissMyBiscuits]

Yes, that’s a much better song than this one.

[@bellafaye27]

Listen to “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” by Tears For Fears!!!!! My favorite from the 80’s!!!🙌🙌🙌💕

[@gilgameshj8175]

INXS & REM also had some dang good music too!

[@bellafaye27]

Jason Sublett And Depeche Mode!

[@rarabarak825]

OMG! I love that song!

[@brandyewine]

I just said the same thing! I love that song!!

[@granabiss_]

Tizz my next fave after “mad world”

[@johnniedillard4316]

Twins Let me tell ya'll ...ya'll give me life I'm a 64 year old Black woman...and I LOVE MUSIC...OF ALL KINDS...and let me tell you...ya'll reaction to the Phil Collins song "In the air tonight was priceless. I totally agree wit ya'll...MUSIC HAS NO COLOR. I wanna say ya'll have touched on some great hits, and another thing...ya'll have a good ear for music! I die everytime ya'll say back in the day and it's only the 80s! I wanna say the "white boy bands are something to be reckoned with...check out "Van Halen...Jump...I'll holler

[@mizhelen4373]

Heeeyyyy, I'm a 64 year old Latina woman. I love your post!! 🤗 I to enjoy watching these young men. And your right... MUSIC HAS NO COLOR. I've been requesting "Fire & Desire" by Teena Marie & Rick James. I'd really love to see their reaction to that.

[@mizhelen4373]

But for now I agree with the suggestion "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3imlX-BjbN5adk

[@moniquemurphy4851]

Johnnie Dillard ❤️

[@bdlimea7018]

Music has no color. Love that

[@secretbillionaire463]

"Dont dream its over" by Crowded House. Its one of the best songs of all time.👍🏼

[@oduets5440]

I'm not a Miley Cyrus fan, but her cover with Ariana Grande is good too.

[@angelagygi]

true story. beautiful song.

[@BenDover-wc8jr]

Classic

[@irisfromohio]

Oh YESSS! CROWDED HOUSE IS A REAL FAVORITE!

[@soniaward3426]

As an Aussie I can confirm that this is an iconic song that is still played regularly today! 😂👍🏼

[@abnergenece4307]

BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE, by Talking Heads (from the film Stop Making Sense)

[@smushie75]

Good one... they will like the drums in that.

[@JudithRodriguez_74]

Or maybe the Genesis video, "Land of Confusion".

[@nicolehinsey1293]

Yes good song

[@cteal2018]

"Once in a lifetime"

[@msoileau83]

@@cteal2018 Ooh! The video.

[@benjamincoyle6494]

"JUMP AROUND" BY HOUSE OF PAIN!!!! Ya'll sleepin' on this for real...

[@RandyColby]

YES!!!!

[@pthesmith]

The *truest* of facts!

[@jamiehouston7875]

Yes yes yes !!

[@heartsamessgaultier8562]

Yes!!!

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Agreed!

[@robincampbell3447]

Have y’all checked out Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer”? I’m pretty sure you’ll love it.

[@wendystarbuckbrune2058]

Robin Campbell ........In Your Eyes....my fave PG song!

[@TheAnnAdcock]

Big Time too.

[@henateme]

That song bangsssss

[@marycorcoran5301]

Sledgehammer - Best music video ever

[@sherristar89]

The video too!!

[@sanatahalexander3880]

You should listen to "Rock the Casbah" by the Clash next!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@gloriaricarte1622]

Yes for sure this is a great song and band!!!!

[@eleven-hopper]

YES!

[@dragnetterg8383]

*rock the

[@sanatahalexander3880]

@@dragnetterg8383 thank you...I swear that's what I had put lol... thanks for the correction!

[@dawggirl]

OH YES!!!!!!!!

[@bertrandletemps1983]

Still blasting this song while driving a convertible.

[@MarybethIUHoosiers]

Bertrand Letemps classic

[@carolinavelasquez2872]

Me too buddy.

[@commentfreely5443]

kookaburra sits in the old gum tree

[@lisafolmar5321]

Yep, they got sued over that.

[@AnEnquiringMind]

Damn straight we do!!!

[@maisiesmommy6031]

My 5 yr old daughter “reacts” to you both reacting to songs. Maisie: Mommy, Tim doesn’t have a cap on today? I wonder why? I like his chains. Mommy, what’s Freddy’s shirt say? (Before I can answer) Mommy, I just love our “Banger Boys!” Do you think they know Ellen? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jenniferr.1999]

“Beds are Burning” by Midnight Oil “Radar Love” by Golden Earring

[@stephaniejarrach1844]

BEDS ARE BURNING is the perfect bookend

[@dloughy]

Jennifer Ray Another vote for “beds are burning”.

[@jazazzz]

forgotten years by midnight oil is a good one too!

[@kakiegrace]

Agree on both

[@anncoleman]

They’d like Midnight oil for the sound but also the message if they got it.

[@marikka9347]

You should check out Men at Work: Who Can It Be Now? and It's a Mistake.

[@Friendship1nmillion]

"Who can it be now" *IS* the better of your two suggestions. 👨‍💻🦘🏖🏊‍♂️

[@adc2327]

Sorry, not bangers!

[@tonyhughes110]

@@Friendship1nmillion "Who Can It Be Now?" is definitely a banger. I like that song better than "Down Under." The sax alone is worth listening to.

[@Tes7000]

The latter portion of It's a Mistake always gets to me. The singer just hits a special spot in his voice that really conveys the message of the song.

[@jeraldbennett9289]

Overkill too

[@poppinincolumbus5027]

Y'all seriously need to do the song "Safety Dance". Talk about trippy shit. 😂😂😂😢😢😢

[@cwbrownCaroline]

PoppinInColumbus 😂👍👍👍👍👍😂😂😂👍👍👍👍🇨🇦

[@missq3989]

Men with out hats. Extended mix

[@mycropht]

Yes this. Song is my jam.

[@taragreenetarotastro]

Safety Dance By Men Without Hats s a Canadian group yes great song, trippy video One hit wonder group.

[@joannasherman3651]

Good one!

[@msmrsro]

You should also check out “Who Can it Be Now” by this group. This lead singer, Colin Hay, has some great solo songs more recently. Such a great, unique voice.

[@laurakali6522]

Michelle A. Mersereau his solo stuff is great....

[@cdigdawg]

Word

[@mitze888]

Yes, definitely! He has a fantastic voice!

[@carson9359]

Yes I agree! I also really like the song Overkill. It's one of my favorites by them!

[@simplyme922]

These twins make me feel hope. Thank you guys.

[@amberamlie7568]

The best feeling 🥰❤️

[@brandyewine]

Hall should listen to “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” by Tears for Fears

[@jeannielaplatney333]

They already did that one.

[@jb5880]

I love watching the twins smile, dance and have fun! Tim and Fred make me so happy.

[@moremahalo9574]

Next Aussie tune? Midnight Oil’s “Beds Are Burning”

[@kerryhamilton4032]

Anything by chisel should be next!

[@themercurialmoxie]

Yes!

[@velvetandchester]

So many options!! Midnight Oil, Divinyls, Air Supply,LRB, Paul Kelly, Icehouse, Cold Chisel, John Farnham, INXS, Powderfinger, Kasey Chambers, Hunters and Collectors, Yothu Yindi Jessica Mauboy, Kate Cebrano and on and on but this is probably their token song to Australia. They probably don't realise AC/DC and Bee Gees are Australian.

[@fatchick2004]

YESSSSSS!!!

[@fatchick2004]

Midnight Oil’s ‘the power and the passion’!! You will love this!!

[@noone6559]

If you ever meet any Australians and ask them if they know this song, they will start belting it out :D Also you should check out John Farnhams The Voice - it was an anthem of a generation.....

[@archie1299]

Yes!! Down Under, Sounds of Then and The Voice are Australia's national treasures.

[@mariettew-b9629]

They did "The Voice" and LOVED it ....

[@crystaldawnstarr]

I just heard it for the first time Wonderful song. I'm so glad I saw your recommendation :)

[@schmedrakevonschmedrake7195]

"Down Under" is another name for Australia. Your mom needs to know she has raised such terrific men. Your dad too. You are truly comforting many in this difficult time. You give us hope.

[@only2peas]

Their "dad" is not in the picture. There was an article about them in People Magazine The NY Times, and a few others.

[@spring8521]

You are giving all of us some hope and love through a language we all speak, music. Believe it when I say when we look back at this year, you will be remembered ❤️✌🏾Believe It...

[@cathytaylor1571]

The Land Down Under references Australia and Vegemite is like American version of peanut butter and jelly. It was a song that made everybody happy!

[@bethl2189]

Cathy Taylor Yes, as popular as PBJ here, but tastes really salty and kind of malty like beer.. Think you have to grow up with it to have a taste for it😃👍

[@dougs7367]

Yeah this song just makes you feel good.. it's like Shiney Happy People by REM and ROAM by the B-52's. Hi energy feel-good dance around the room songs haha

[@leslier.919]

Vegemite tastes like a spread made out of beef bouillon. 😝

[@julieholland9639]

Nah vegemite is not like peanut butter, we have peanut butter, vegemite is a strong meaty flavour spread

[@ChirumboloFilm]

Well, maybe if you just mean how popular it is down there, then it’s comparable to a PB&J. If you ever tasted it you wouldn’t say that. It tastes so bad to me that if I ever wanted to break up with someone I’d spread a thick layer of Vegemite on their toast in the morning. But what do I know? I can’t stand eggplant either and tons of people like that.

[@chjofar]

That era? Try "Big Country" by the band Big Country. "Come on Eileen" is a song you'll have in your head for days.

[@taraangel6102]

Omg yes Big Country ❤️

[@ephemera...]

That's a great song!

[@moraster]

In your head for days? More like years. Decades in my case

[@susmith6380]

Yes... "Come on Eileen" - And " Come Up and See Me & Make Me Smile" - Steve Harley and The Cockney Rebels

[@andyskurna1407]

"Eileen" has to be in the Top Five Ear Worms of All Time!!! Just reading your post has planted another! Now, I must look for it --- or suffer for days!

[@suzannecorona6098]

React to Duran Duran's Hungry Like The Wolf

[@AJR-go1it]

That’s what I’m waiting for

[@naomiwilcox5748]

Reflex!!😊

[@rpgadventurer3167]

Yes Yes Yes

[@KaraDK]

Yassssss!

[@socalnana7438]

Yes to Duran Duran!

[@CptSlow89]

The "Land Down Under" is Australia, where the group is from. The lyrics were written by lead singer Colin Hay, who explained in his Songfacts interview: "The chorus is really about the selling of Australia in many ways, the overdevelopment of the country. It was a song about the loss of spirit in that country. It's really about the plundering of the country by greedy people. It is ultimately about celebrating the country, but not in a nationalistic way and not in a flag-waving sense. It's really more than that."

[@bethbucci4208]

Cpt Slow Well said.

[@DForSpiD]

Maybe more relevant now than it's ever been

[@MrBarbjhix]

Thanks for the knowledge. As a teen I just thought that it was an innuendo for oral sex. I am officially corrected, thank you.

[@jill8037]

Thank you, I'm going to listen to it again. In 6th grade I went to my first concert, Men At Work opened for Fleetwood Mac. Good times!!!

[@jill8037]

@@MrBarbjhix I just read your reply to my husband, who is now laughing like crazy!!!

[@joannagreen1020]

"The Land Down Under" is Australia.

[@dawggirl]

Some 80's New Wave suggestions: I Ran - A Flock of Seagulls Don't You Want Me - The Human League You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) - Dead or Alive People Are People - Depeche Mode

[@Cat11629]

Dead or Alive yesss!

[@laurakali6522]

dawggirl psychedelic furs, Adam Ant, Howard Jones....

[@nicepunk00]

I wonder how they would react to Oingo Boingo - Little Girls. Excellent melody/rhythm but awful cringey lyrics

[@isalegangan6770]

"Come on, Eileen!"

[@laurabailey1054]

And Forever Young by Alphaville

[@kathyjam2482]

The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats

[@pamcurtis2717]

Kathy Jam oh hell, I remember doing the Safety Dance!

[@kathyjam2482]

@@pamcurtis2717 Such fun times.

[@Me-zm7cr]

This.

[@debbiel4194]

@@pamcurtis2717 When I hear this I'm back in 9th grade! 😂

[@samovilatx7522]

I’d love to see what you think of Tears for Fears “Mad World” and Duran Duran “Ordinary World” Sending much love to y’all!

[@rebeccachurch1836]

Tears for Fears - everybody wants to rule the world Genesis - land of confusion

[@hiplobonoxa]

the “land of confusion” music video is crazy!

[@robyn5859]

Both excellent! Although I probably prefer Shout by Tears for Fears.

[@BenDover-wc8jr]

Both great 80s hits, and still great today!

[@mizhelen4373]

Yes please. I requested that last week (I believe).

[@captainknuckles9919]

Classics

[@seranarobertson3094]

You should listen to Corey Hart “Sunglasses at Night” for another 80s banger.

[@phylliskumi4355]

@Serana Robertson. Yes a Canadian classic. Also PlatinumBlonde it doesnt really matter (album version)

[@charlievisiontops]

Absolutely awesome song

[@jamieflowers534]

I just heard a song again that I love. I'm going with "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole.

[@ejukes10]

I'm a middle aged weird white woman in country New South Wales in Australia and I think your videos are a pure joy to watch! Thank you for sharing with the world x

[@idb6673]

I'm a woman. I'm Black & I'm 🇺🇸American... Can't authentically say, "Afro-Am," b/c It's not on the map; but... Just want to say, You 'Aussie' folk seem like a lot of fun! Loving the 'Aussie' pride! 💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿🤸♀️ 🤸♀️ 🤸

[@commentfreely5443]

I'm a middle aged white man in country New South Wales in Australia

[@alainnarobles4781]

Should do Men Without Hats "Safety Dance"

[@katerycho14]

Yes! I just posted this before seeing your comment. The Safety Dance is amazing!

[@fil12x]

Oh hellllll yeah, the trippiest video of them all!!!

[@rbffbvs]

LOL

[@wgolden3]

Pretty much the best song from the 80s.

[@lb6253]

Yes!!!

[@SirRaugheim]

If you're going 80s and Aussie, check out Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the World

[@lizmccarthy-edwards2115]

Tears for Fears aren't Australian. What the hell. They're English.

[@SirRaugheim]

@@lizmccarthy-edwards2115 yup. You're right. I always get them and INXS mixed up as far as where they're from.

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

They are BRITISH‼️

[@siriusorion5679]

Hereʻs a few 80s songs to try: Terence Trent DʻArby "Wishing Well" The Cure "Lovesong" Peter Gabriel "Sledgehammer" Madness "Night Boat to Cairo" New Order "Blue Monday" Haircut 100 "Love Plus One" Tears for Fears "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" Violent Femmes "Gone Daddy Gone" B-52s "Loveshack" English Beat "Mirror In The Bathroom" and "Save It For Later" The Clash "London Calling" The Ramones "I Wanna Be Sedated" (1978) The Cult "She Sells Sanctuary" INXS "The One Thing" David Bowie "Blue Jean" Bow Wow Wow "I Want Candy" The Pretenders "Message of Love" "Brass In Pocket" "Back on the Chain Gang" Elvis Costello "Pump It Up" The Cars "Just What I Needed"

[@lavondadebrito1178]

siriusorion Sledgehammer!! Yesssss!!

[@lavondadebrito1178]

...and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World"😊

[@blackholesun3152]

You have excellent taste! Yes to all of it.

[@camillebradshaw4303]

This is a A list! Great choices.

[@brendagriffith5145]

I remember seeing the video for sledge hammer for the first time. Seeing those special effects.... Mi mind was blown🤯

[@helgatina]

I didn’t have a convertible but I most definitely blasted this back in the day!!!

[@barracuda6817]

I used to have a red Mercedes convertible, and ironically this song was always played in it.

[@nicepunk00]

I still blast it

[@ericag.2348]

Watching you two is like rediscovering music. Y’all fill me with mirth & happiness & joy.

[@jrwsaranac]

This was early MTV era. This group had such a cool vibe. Colin Hay remains a wonderfully talented performer.

[@brendagriffith5145]

They're from Australia and when you hear him say "head full of zombie" he's talking about weed! 😆

[@brendabrumfield7742]

Ahhh, "head full of zombie!" All these years I never new that. Makes so much sense now. Thank you from one Brenda to another.

[@brendagriffith5145]

You're very welcome Brenda 😃

[@BenDover-wc8jr]

Yes, and “fried up Combi” is the broken down bus.

[@nataliehunt8332]

kiwi here, do they know what 'chunder' is?

[@BenDover-wc8jr]

Natalie Hunt probably not, but seeing as I’ve heard Colin Hay break this entire video down, I can tell you it’s puke. 😁

[@myherrona]

Going to a totally different direction, try Dee-Lite "Groove is in the heart". From the 90's.

[@kateb-melbourne579]

You just made 25 million Australian souls happier!!!! Thank you so much! You know that Down Under means Australia 🇦🇺 right!!!?? Love you 🐨🐨🇦🇺🇦🇺🥰🥰💜💜

[@viviansamuel2722]

Hey there Melbourne 🙋 sending 💜

[@10caba]

I think they don’t know that 😞

[@jademusic1211]

@@10caba It's ok. There's a lot that they're just getting acquainted with musically, and there's slang that they're not gonna know. I'm sure at their age I didn't know what "Down Under" meant, either. It's nothing personal, hon'. We all learn about things at different rates. 🙂♥️

[@howardshotz4616]

So what does vegemite really taste like?

[@ALscience]

@@howardshotz4616 You don't want to know..lol

[@moraster]

This is when you’ll learn what a vegemite sandwich is.

[@wolfgangengel4835]

I'm not sure if anyone needs that knowledge 😂

[@DarcieGlam]

hahaha had a jar of Vegemite in my kitchen forever - would NOT eat it though. LOL

[@wolfgangengel4835]

@@DarcieGlam To be fair, I never ate it. No idea where to get it in germany. Guess I have to import it. But even here people say it must be one of the worst things to eat, you could find on planet earth. 😂

[@chascywy]

It’s awful. My friend, who is Australian, gave me some once. She swore I’d love it. She was wrong; however, we are still friends. lol

[@Synchronicety]

i guess sex with two trunken sheilas?

[@benjamindavis2310]

So funny ! When they listened to Toto “Africa “ I told my wife they should do men at work “ down under “! And it was awesome ! Thanks guys !

[@kyliegray7188]

I’m Australian and this song is an Aussie classic and often referred to as our unofficial anthem. And yes Australia is the land down under.

[@davicious2136]

I’m from the Netherlands and I learned that song the flute plays in school! It’s about the kookaburra! Still know the lyrics 😊

[@aprilc.3697]

The “land down under “ is Australia. Highly recommend their song “Overkill”

[@LibraKing3121]

"It's a Mistake!!" Such a poignant song. Even today.

[@jill7111]

“Who Can It Be Now” too!

[@shackattack9248]

I think its.a metaphor for places such as austraila africa ireland and all the places that were colanised i love them

[@judithrunyon186]

Acoustic Overkill 💯

[@sandrapelaez6113]

I agree. The acoustic inversion is just as good.

[@swim4scofield]

I’m so glad you guys enjoyed this one! I love this song. It was fun listening to it with a critical ear. Made me appreciate it even more.

[@waterfallsandrain]

Possibly the most Australian thing of the 80s. “Overkill” is really worth a listen.

[@vapoet]

Most Australian??? The 80's also had The Road Warrior and Crocodile Dundee. (It also had Yahoo Serious, but best we forget him.)

[@jai0540]

Overkill by chillinit

[@scarlettdemasson8171]

to anyone who was alive in 1983, it means winning a yacht race.....and the prime minister saying 'bum' ;)

[@glyjack]

Apart from the fact that the singer is Scottish, he moved to Australia at 14

[@dmanchief2860]

I can't get to sleep...

[@staciemichalak8752]

Omg you’ve gotta hear Eddy Grant, “Electric Avenue”!!

[@pthesmith]

Shabba Ranks "Mr. Loverman"

[@PHILPOP2]

This

[@UmAlum1990]

oh my God. If they heard that one, I can only imagine their reaction. That song is da bomb. BOING.. also Caribbean Queen. Billy ocean.

[@BenDover-wc8jr]

Hell yes, Electric Avenue!

[@sanatahalexander3880]

We're gonna rock down to electric avenue... and then we'll take it higher! Love that song!

[@nessaj4185]

React to “Jessie’s Girl” by Rick Springfield

[@lynej2011]

Nessa J And don’t talk to strangers.

[@joannasherman3651]

God, I was in love with Rick Springfield when I was maybe 9 or 10?! I still have my original Working Class Dog on vinyl. Ah, the good ole’ days of “feathered” hair and blue eyeliner. 😊

[@crin28]

One of the most fun 80’s songs of all time. We love you, Australia. 🙌🏽❤️

[@shannonhart9476]

John Mellencamp's Jack & Diane is one of the most iconic songs from the 80's (possibly all time). It'd make a great reaction vid

[@pthesmith]

"Suckin'on a'chillidog behind the Tasty Freeze." One of my favorite lines. 😄

[@banker1313]

That and BORN IN THE USA by Bruce Springsteen!

[@pthesmith]

"Hurt So Good"

[@ireneborecky5607]

If you are fans of the sitcom Blackish, this is the song the twins were named after. It's funny because this song is so white! He might have been going by the name John Cougar at the time of the release of this song.

[@anytimejammin-eva]

Or what about Cherry Bomb?

[@Lindor106]

Suggestions: Barenaked ladies “One Week”, The Killers “somebody told me”, Kelis “Milkshake”

[@MKMMiami]

"Love is a battlefield_". I want to see there expressions when they watch the video

[@sheryleddins6239]

Anything by Pat Benatar! Got the pipes. also Dusty Springfield.

[@robyn5859]

That's a good one for Women Wednesday.

[@sjbauthor]

the angry boob shake...

[@degeneral1]

Song Requests: Fine Young Cannibals- 'She Drives Me Crazy' and Eddie Grant - 'Electric Avenue'

[@ApteryxRex]

Excellent suggestions!

[@sheepcushionpringle.]

Also - ever fallen in love with someone for fine young cannibals I love that song and the vid in particular lol

[@paznewis107]

Fo sho!

[@laura_ann1583]

Quality suggestion!

[@jill8037]

Both good ones!!!

[@fourbypete]

If you're in Sydney Australia around New Years Eve you're guaranteed to hear that song.

[@r.p.3490]

It's not only fun to watch your reactions, but in doing so, I get to hear songs I know with fresh ears myself. Even better, I'm getting more exposure to music that I never knew all that well, so thanks! I have to suggest my own favorite band, R.E.M., and a song fit for this year, "It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)". In a completely different direction, Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville could be fun. Good luck!

[@pthesmith]

REM has a song called "The Crush"?

[@omnibus4157]

The video for it is kind of boring, though. A kid on a skateboard in a shack. Eh.

[@filmsensei]

Loved this song back in the day. Women on Wednesday: Janet Jackson’s “Nasty”. Pat Benatar “We Belong” or “Love is a Battlefield”🙏🏻

[@jill8037]

Love is a Battlefield, one of my absolute favorites!!! Thanks for bringing that up.

[@katylitjes4252]

@@jill8037 and it is a great video as well!!

[@SpaceCattttt]

Manners, dear boy. So greedy and you didn't even say please...

[@operatogo]

Yes!

[@TheAchillesShield]

I want to see you guys hit up some Les Miserables, like “I Dreamed A Dream” or “One Day More”!

[@kirstynweinberg]

Watching them react to broadway, especially Les Mis and Phantom and then Hamilton. There's so much more of a plethora or myriad of possibilities.

[@mamamajestic9872]

OMG Yesssssss!!! Les Mis always gives me goosebumps!!! IMO, they must listen to the original 1985 London cast recording. Greatest vocals ever.

[@annesyer9133]

I am 79 years old and you guys make me so happy!thanks for all the music and your wonderful energy. Xxxxx!

[@ongie9736]

..😀🇦🇺 We still blust it when it comes onthe radio

[@chayheretoday9890]

Oh yeah we do

[@RavenMacy]

😁✌🇦🇺

[@jackrobertson7192]

What about icehouse great southern land

[@sailor1266]

that right

[@meeganbowie1009]

Yeah we do ❤

[@lizinha2005]

Depeche Mode, "People are People" or "Blasphemous Rumors" or "Somebody"

[@mirandawells6669]

Own personal Jesus!

[@siriusorion5679]

More fun 80s videos: Thomas Dolby "She Blinded Me With Science" Prince "Kiss" U2 "I Still Havenʻt Found What Iʻm Looking For" The Clash "Rock The Casbah" REM "Radio Free Europe" Dead Or Alive "You Spin Me Round" (look up the side by side Paul Rudd/Jimmy Fallon video :) Flock of Seagulls "I Ran" Big Country "In A Big Country" David Bowie "Ashes to Ashes" and "China Girl" Falco "Der Kommisar" The Police "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" Sade "Smooth Operator" Duran Duran "Hungry Like The Wolf" Sheila E "The Glamorous Life" Madonna "Like A Virgin" Billy Idol "White Wedding" Adam and the Ants "Stand and Deliver" and "Prince Charming" Devo "Girl U Want" or "Freedom Of Choice" or "Whip It" B-52s "Roam" Talking Heads "And She Was" Dire Straits "Walk of Life" ZZ Top "Gimme All Your Lovin" Joan Jett and the Blackhearts "I Love Rock n Roll" Tom Petty & Stevie Nicks "Stop Draggin My Heart Around" and "Runninʻ Down A Dream"

[@swampfaye]

The keys to your Ferrari is Dolbys best hit, imo, but I love my brain is like a sieve

[@KaosOwners]

You can call me al - Paul Simon

[@shirleyann3344]

I remember talking to someone once who thought the words to "Rock the Casbah" was actually 'Rock the Cat Box' 🤣🤣🤣

[@gabrielzuniga6815]

Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie

[@hooleyqueen]

U2 yes Big Country Yes Yes!

[@katydidtheeastsidesquirrel5859]

"Come on Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners is another great 80's hit

[@hennyb6979]

Absolutely! I left them another comment after I read this 😊

[@hooleyqueen]

YES YE, YES! My name is Eileen and I have been to Ireland 3 times. Last time I spent 3 weeks. This was a "One Hit Wonder" by Dexie and his runners, but it was so popular. It is played a lot on Internet stations cuz I hear it played in stores a lot. It is fun to dance to, and it is autobiographical: yes a true story which actually happened to Dexie, real name is Kevin Rowland. He is from Ireland and the video of the song was filmed in Ireland in the street. Watch it cuz it is so cute.

[@shooterjam]

This is my childhood! Please react!

[@geordiegirl10]

Oh he'll yes

[@topofthemornintoya]

🤘👍🤘👍🤘

[@whiterabbit75]

Dunno if you've done it yet, but Cameo's "Word Up" is an amazing piece of funk.

[@amyfnsuezq8710]

Yes. I was thinking the same!!

[@jnta68]

“WORD!!!”

[@whiterabbit75]

@@jnta68 [funk intensifies]

[@Rose-ln4sd]

This is about Australia but written by a scot who lives in Australia as well.

[@mich3131]

Can you guys react to "she drives me crazy" by Fine Young Cannibals?

[@ArtsyPhartsy123]

Omg I love that song !!!!!

[@FancyFerbies]

Ugh. Lol

[@annak2575]

Thanks for Sharing the Aussie Love!!

[@justinhoskins5458]

If you like Colin Hay’s voice in this one, try Overkill, also by Men at Work!

[@bruh8955]

no that song sucks balls

[@blackcatt24]

Overkill is my favorite!

[@logibleek5549]

Overkill is still hands down such a banger

[@Stefanie2530]

After they listen to Overkill, they can watch all 3 episodes of Scrubs that Colin was in! lol.

[@lb6253]

Hell yes!!!

[@CatherineR1971]

Hi from Australia :-) love this!

[@amygifford7844]

You should do Midnight Oil: Beds are burning

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Foreigners “Jukebox Hero” and “Urgent.” That’s just a couple greats- they’re a huge rabbit hole!!’ 🧡✌️✨

[@kristensmith6042]

YES!!! Definitely!!

[@robintrueblood3781]

Yes! YEs!! YES!!!both are Must hear!! This from a 61, yr old grandma that is a closet Rocker!!!!😂😂

[@samuelzeller4239]

If you’re doing Foreigner, you really need to do “I want to know what love is”.

[@puppetsnob]

Foreigners "Cold as Ice"

[@ericcarr8955]

I think that they would appreciate Foreigner's "That Was Yesterday" as well !!!!!

[@jodigregory]

I was a teenager when this came out back in the 80’s. And, yes, we played it loud. Men At Work was the very first concert I went to down in Jacksonville, FL. 😂👍😂

[@christopherchandler2570]

My 1st concert was Men At Work also. NYC 8/1/83. I ran so fast and got us front row at Colin Hay's feet. My 2nd was The Police. Great days

[@rachelb6153]

Me too. I think I was like 15

[@vapoet]

My first concert was Queen during The Game Tour in 1980. But I definitely owned this song's album.

[@dpj1]

“Down Under” the song so popular they made a country about it

[@magnumopus5661]

totally correct!!! :)

[@susmith6380]

Hahahaahahaha ... as an Aussie I appreciate your comment ...

[@dawnsmith9012]

Listen to “Who can it be now” by Men At Work.

[@SarahManley]

Women Wednesday-Nasty by Janet Jackson, You Outta Know-Alannis Morisette, Sheryl Crow-Steve McQueen

[@Stefanie2530]

You Oughta Know...EXCELLENT suggestion!!!!

[@jennifermartin9787]

Ooh, loved “Steve McQueen”!

[@lace84]

My mom and I both just said last week they should react to You Oughta Know.

[@KissMyBiscuits]

Another vote for “You oughtta Know.”

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yes!

[@robertmorris-tech-1555]

I just love you guys. I am an old guy and I get to re-live the first time I heard all of this songs through you. Keep it up!

[@kerryhamilton4032]

As an Aussie, I'm glad you've listened to an Aussie classic. Another top Aussie band and in my opinion the best Aussie band is Cold Chisel.... Give them a bash!

[@idb6673]

Hi from USA🇺🇸

[@shazmel1]

Definitely give cold chisel a try! 🇦🇺

[@gwillis01]

Australians often refer to their country as "The Land Down Under"

[@rachelwilder6501]

It's challenging to not reply with a sarcastic remark when you state something so 100% obvious.

[@DeGuerre]

Strictly speaking, "Down Under" includes New Zealand.

[@karennunn7934]

we sure do :-)

[@Eskay1206]

No that was label by Americans, we called them "Up Over"

[@mf7900]

Eskay1206 💙

[@phoenixfire83]

One of my favorite 80’s songs. Released about two years before I was born

[@KimStogner1]

If you like the flute, listen to Jethro Tull “Aqua Lung”!

[@lindsaygarcia9279]

Yaaaaaaaaas!

[@LynnThompsonAuthor]

That entire album, really. "Locomotive Breath" is another banger!

[@sharimuller-ho8597]

Ian Anderson is amazing on the flute, especially considering he was self-taught. People often still call him by the group's name (Jethro Tull). Check out his "Life is a long song." He sings, plays guitar, then ends with the flute. Great stuff.

[@rivermarco3740]

Just Tull!

[@karena5641]

AquaLung and Locomotive Breath. Both bangers!

[@patriciavolgamore1104]

Check out “Crowded House” I believe they are from New Zealand. Great Band.

[@jpcs3237]

Crowded house=Australian split-enz=new zealand

[@viviansamuel2722]

or "Weather with you" or "It's only natural" or just about anything else they did

[@mattp422]

Agree! "Don’t Dream It’s Over". Great, great song.

[@kathleenmcdonald8657]

Traffic..."Low Spark of the High Heel Boys".

[@NeilNadelman]

"I can really see, like, a guy in a convertible just blasting this, back in the day." Yeah. Once again, you totally called it. This was a total summer song, back when I was 13.

[@amymaddux3819]

You have to see the very first video on MTV- “Video killed the radio star” by the Buggles!!

[@redmaiden7899]

This is the unofficial Australian anthem, every aussie knows this song 😃

[@adriennefarrelly6607]

Yep. Sure is. (we have a few but I reckon this one's tps) Sung hundreds of times but first time I actually NOTICED it's got kinda a Jamaican sound to it. Good pick up boys!! BTW, can you put subtitles on as can't catch half your comments. But your reactions are priceless. When you coming DOWNUNDER???

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

No, it is “A Pub With No Beer”.

[@sarahv6762]

Play it in any country and all the Aussies come running and yelling the lyrics 😂👍

[@adriennefarrelly6607]

@@user-ky6vw5up9m Mate. You might want to cover up as your age is showing. Lol. 😜❤🇦🇺

[@lrtaralte]

Always dancing when listening this song

[@caw7007]

Hey after the convertible comment. You have to do Radar Love by Golden Earring. That is what we rocked down the highway in the 70s 💖

[@1991windsor]

Twilight Zone by Golden Earring is one of my favorite 🎵 songs in the 🚗

[@JeffKelm1981]

@@1991windsor this. It is a mainstay on my Spotify Playlist that I listen to in my truck.

[@janettallison-wickwire420]

Yes!!!

[@dloughy]

Cathy Wickern Not just “in the 70s”. 😂 It’s still my all-time favorite driving song! I’d love to see them rocking out to that one - they’ll definitely need their seatbelts fastened.

[@dipsydoodle7988]

Omg both of these songs, please

[@oya6870]

Another suggestion from the 80s - Band: Bow Wow Wow, Song: I Want Candy Would love to see if you like it!

[@Happyheretic2308]

Adam and the Ants ...

[@dolphinbear661]

Also, from Now-wow-wow C30, C60, C90 go!

[@dolphinbear661]

Bow

[@KingRoper]

You NEED to watch Robbie Williams' "Let Me Entertain You" Live at Knebworth 2003. Watch how one man can work a crowd of 125,000 people. You won't believe it.

[@retiredmanager510]

For Ladies day on Wednesday consider The Bangles - in your room, Susanna Hoffs is great on guitar, singing and beautiful

[@DarcieGlam]

YESSS anything by Susanna Hoffs - so talented and gorgeous.

[@dipsydoodle7988]

Third this

[@lb6253]

And Aimee Mann!

[@davereynolds5376]

Appreciate you guys so much you don't know

[@amberamlie7568]

This is the truth 🙌🏻❤️

[@rinchenpema8]

They are Australian! Definitely also listen to Midnight Oil -- either "Power and Passion" or "Beds are Burning."

[@lostheartslostminds]

Yall all over the place lately genre wise, and I love it. Keep the surprises coming fam ❤👍

[@denysecoop7356]

This was my favorite song when I was younger, and I had to research what all of the words in this song meant, which was no small feat back in the day with no internet. Thanks for the walk down memory lane!

[@tsch38301]

I love your spirit. I was from back when this came out. A convertible was for wealthy folks. We all aspired, eventually got there, but not when we were young. Great time for music, great memories, keep digging into "old man music" as my 16 yr old daughter says.....God bless and keep rrockin!

[@samuelzeller4239]

Foreigner “I want to know what love is”. Seriously need to do it!

[@only2peas]

I've been suggesting them as well! Double Vision and I want to Know What Love Is!

[@BenDover-wc8jr]

Jukebox Hero 💯

[@anytimejammin-eva]

Also cold as ice is another good jam!

[@PiccGirl1]

Absolutely! Also Foreigner's "I've been waiting for a girl like you." kzbin.info/www/bejne/moaxe5ZoZ7J0mJo

[@srys_]

not "Urgent"? ^^

[@carolinacarolina7793]

Joleeeeen some guys play airguitar, my dudes play air flute.

[@virginiaperkins2252]

Yay! Aussie rock. You made me remember being young and pumping this out in the car with my friends - that’s exactly how we sang this song ! 🙏 5:58

[@jepizzo2]

It seems they haven’t realized yet “the land down under” is Australia. They mentioned thinking it was Jamaica. :-)

[@laurapowell9337]

It does have a slight reggae sound to it, I can hear it and I'm aussie 🙂

[@Tophergr8]

@@laurapowell9337 Slight? Sounds like some heavy skanking to me. Of course, reggae blew up in the late seventies and early eighties. A lot of punk and new wave bands were influenced by and adopted the riddims.

[@laurapowell9337]

@@Tophergr8 yes I agree, I'm just not too familiar with reggae music, so wasn't sure just how much influence it had on this song. It does sound quite reggae to me though, I never realised just how much until now. I think I've always focused more on the lyrics which are so Aussie 😂

[@waynealtmanstorytime4867]

They said the SONG had a Jamaican vibe to it. They are not wrong.