80s classic! I’m loving all of these early to mid 80s songs you’re going through! With each passing song, you’re liking the decade more, I can tell
@christopherdeguilio63752 жыл бұрын
I agree about this song...my least favorite of their hits. Y'all gotta go to "Down Under," "Overkill," and especially "It's a Mistake."
@thecentralscrutinizer57302 жыл бұрын
I remember this as a kid when it came out lol I'm 47 now and still love it
@tylerhackner97312 жыл бұрын
@@christopherdeguilio6375 down under is their best imo, followed by its a mistake, a Cold War song
@TheFlowNetwork2 жыл бұрын
Do not underestimate Men At Work. These guys were HUGE in 1983. Their Debut album "Business As Usual" was #1 for 15 weeks (a world record for a debut album)...Just behind "Synchronicity" (#1 for 17 weeks) and "Thriller" (22 weeks). MTV was still new and Men At Work had great videos...thanks to the charisma and humor of Colin Hay...which definitely helped their popularity. "Down Under" was #1 for 4 weeks. There were 5 hit singles on the album and they won the Grammy for Best New Artist. They achieved a lot in a very short time.
@Deborahtunes2 жыл бұрын
Actually "Business As Usual" was released in April of 1982 in the US, (1981 for Australia)...
@TheFlowNetwork2 жыл бұрын
@@Deborahtunes True, but it became #1 in the US in late 1982 and into 1983. "Down Under" was #1 in 1983, all the singles except "Who Can It Be Now?" were released in 1983 and they won their Grammy in 1983. Plus they toured the US and did the US Festival in 83. So 83 was their big year.
@Dr_Bombay2 жыл бұрын
they were so huge, and i think they were savvy to jump on the video as a promotional art form, and to play up their humorous side. i think their humor really helped their broad appeal, especially during that early 80s period when New Wave and New Romanticism was rather serious-feeling.
@DreamsSketcher2 жыл бұрын
Remember this band well. Back then the sax / other instruments were common in our music. Great musicianship in the bands. More variety. Reminds me of Huey Lewis and the News, which i recall had big hits just a few years later.
@tristramcoffin9262 жыл бұрын
ah yes...the kiss of death that is that best new artist grammy...other casualties of which were Jody Watley, Christopher Cross, Toni Braxton and most cringingly, Milli Vanilli which was later rescinded.
@toddb32262 жыл бұрын
This song blew in and blew up SO fast. It was SO refreshing when it hit the scene. Overkill is one you MUST listen to if you do more from them. It is still relevant today.
@philiphatterman53352 жыл бұрын
Yes, if you listen to nothing else from MAW, you must listen to Overkill.
@carinahenson42332 жыл бұрын
I agree. Love this song ❤️
@josephself26102 жыл бұрын
@@philiphatterman5335 That's the one I came here to suggest.
@andyman582 жыл бұрын
As someone who suffers from depression, Overkill is so relatable.
@peterwalsh24702 жыл бұрын
Overkill is up there with their best. (On a side note to post Gen X'ers, observe of the correct use of "there" and "their" in the previous sentence).
@zebra3stripes2 жыл бұрын
"Overkill" would have been a good one to include in your Halloween poll. Great tune.
@dancingmachine472 жыл бұрын
There’s an acoustic version of Overkill that’s amazing!
@rickdeckard62942 жыл бұрын
That’s my favorite Men At Work song!
@FloridaManRacer2 жыл бұрын
@@dancingmachine47 Yup, from SCRUBS. I remember it VERY well... so much so I learned how to play it.
@amyk91752 жыл бұрын
That is an outstanding MAW song. The melody always takes me back mentally to that time period.
@redarmysoja2 жыл бұрын
@@dancingmachine47 This one, I always loved Colin Hays voice, very underrated. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6bdi5SAfpmVZ6M
@merlinsclaw2 жыл бұрын
Men at Work was HUGE. Their videos were excellent. Rest in Peace, Greg Ham (saxophone)
@fleurdelis29762 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you finally got to Men At Work. Their music still makes me happy to this day. My favorite by them is “Overkill”. “Down Under” has fun lyrics and “It’s a Mistake” is great too. Big Country was another band from the early 80s with the song “In A Big Country” that used a bagpipe type sound that was really good. I still remember all of the videos from these songs. It really takes me back to good times.
@sirhoopalot12 жыл бұрын
Overkill is probably my favorite song of theirs!
@thesalmondean2 жыл бұрын
Agreed on 'In A Big Country'! Also, it was one of my favorite songs to play on Rock Band (2?).
@fleurdelis29762 жыл бұрын
@@sirhoopalot1 It’s so good isn’t it? I love it when it comes up on my playlist.
@chrisw25462 жыл бұрын
I think the instrument Big Country used was called an ebow. I could be spelling that wrong.
@harriotteworthington31472 жыл бұрын
The bagpipe sound was achieved using an MXR M-129 Pitch Transposer
@MaddyN9992 жыл бұрын
Definitely need to hit INXS, love “Never Tear us apart”, plus they have a pretty deep catalog. I second Midnight Oil “ Beds are burning “
@DM-kc5du2 жыл бұрын
Definitely second "Never Tear us apart."
@johndef50752 жыл бұрын
I remember watching them live in concert on Mtv and they were just tearing it up! Big fan!
@matthewdrake43852 жыл бұрын
Love INXS. third vote for Never Tear us Apart. What you need, need you tonight,new sensation, beautiful girl all worth a listen. Beds are burning by midnight oil is a good call.
@Rufus65402 жыл бұрын
Also love Overkill and It's a Mistake from them. Good tunes both.
@bluecalix2 жыл бұрын
Colin Hay (Men At Work lead) is a great songwriter and is still going strong. In Men At Work, the track Overkill from their second album Cargo is probably the standout. If you're curious, he's got some great solo material. The record "Going Somewhere" from 2000 is absolutely brilliant and highly recommended.
@BrianBell72 жыл бұрын
The solo, slowed-down, acoustic version of their song "Overkill" done by their lead singer / writer Colin Hay is for sure worth a listen. Incredible song.
@MissAstorDancer2 жыл бұрын
YES!!!
@CorePathway Жыл бұрын
Watch the ‘Scrubs’ montage. Brilliant
@msoileau83 Жыл бұрын
Definitely.
@burmajones8032 жыл бұрын
INXS. Another Aussie band from the 80s. They became HUGE in 1987 but I love their early stuff and I think you would too. The song Don't Change broke them into the States. A minor hit at the time but it has become better known over the years.
@allisonreed76822 жыл бұрын
"Don't Change" would be an outstanding intro to INXS.
@amyk91752 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see an introduction to INXS with something earlier like that! Other reactors hit their later hits, but Don’t Change, Burn For You, and The One Thing were my introduction to them and I fell in love with their sound.
@allisonreed76822 жыл бұрын
@@amyk9175 absolutely agree! Those early songs really hooked me and stay with me today.
@Meandmymirror2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been begging
@fleurdelis29762 жыл бұрын
INXS is a deep dive. They never had a bad song. “Never Tear Us Apart” would be my favorite if I were forced to pick.
@scottboswell64062 жыл бұрын
I was predicting a B+ rating, so I'm happy with that. It is a purely pop song, and it fulfills that role. I miss all those sax solos from the 80's!!
@dannycasson15512 жыл бұрын
Watching the music video is a must. The song stands on its own but the lead singer in the video is all in for this one. His mannerisms and facial expressions are perfect for playing the part of a recluse who’s paranoid about visitors, especially ones who come over without knocking! I can relate. “Overkill,” is my favorite of theirs. The music video is also great.
@krpurple26782 жыл бұрын
Yes Colin is definitely an animated artist, it's better watching him live.
@howiedavis23162 жыл бұрын
The element of this song that always tickled me was how the drums mimicked " knocking " when Colin Hay would sing " who can it be knocking at my door ? ... " and the drumbs would echo this with the three more pronounced " bang-bang-band "
@patrickquinn25394 ай бұрын
Their song "Overkill" is on a completely different level. Really, really good. Super tasteful.
@surlechapeau2 жыл бұрын
A&A, their other big hit was "Down Under"!! Very catchy and unique sound of the vocals and music. Colin Hay on lead vocals.
@David-iv6je2 жыл бұрын
"Overkill" and "Be Good Johnny" are also really good songs by them. Such a big and refreshing arrival by them. Too bad they didn't have more legs. IMHO, in this period there were a lot of 70s rock bands do bad reimaginings that were probably driven by record company execs, and also a lot of 80s pop that was utterly sterile, from simpler arrangements but also the newish digital recordings. Men at Work were a refreshing element in this time. They also had some nice staying power in pop culture. I like this version in "Scrubs" more than I like the original! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKOqnparn5lnerM&ab_channel=HugeScrubsFan
@jgsrhythm1002 жыл бұрын
Andy mentioned he has heard Down Under. Overkill. But I saw them in Australia and they far better live!
@surlechapeau2 жыл бұрын
@@jgsrhythm100 and Alex has not heard Down Under.
@jgsrhythm1002 жыл бұрын
@@surlechapeau True, music share Monday
@TheHighestGood2 жыл бұрын
Colin Hay's solo work is nice, too. His acoustic version of "Overkill" and "Waiting for My Real Life to Begin" are notable.
@pennyanderson34752 жыл бұрын
This is a must see video. The crazy eyes that go with it will stay with you forever.
@HeatherErin2 жыл бұрын
OVERKILL is their best. A gem!!! 🧡🧡🧡
@msmrsro2 жыл бұрын
The singer, Colin Haye, has a fantastic, unique voice. His solo work is pretty cool. He had cameos in the show “Scrubs”.
@albertsmith93152 жыл бұрын
That Scrubs cameo was great! I actually bought the show's soundtrack on CD back in the day just to have that stripped down version of Overkill. Good stuff!
@msmrsro2 жыл бұрын
@@albertsmith9315 He also had a great song on the “Garden State” movie soundtrack, another Zach Braff project.
@irishgrl2 жыл бұрын
If you’re going to do Aussie bands, I’d love to see you do Midnight Oil’s “Beds are Burning”
@caravanrose2 жыл бұрын
I second that!
@robland68042 жыл бұрын
Can't agree, I tried liking Midnight Oil, but their in-your-face politics are the very definition of "jejune"
@Reani712 жыл бұрын
I think they actually had a lot of great songs with "Beds Are Burning" just being the best-known. "The Dead Heart" on that same record is even better IMHO. And when we're diving into Aussie bands then there's no way around INXS, I'd say. Certainly one of the best 80s bands in general. Oh, and Crowded House, of course, another Aussie gem from that era.
@jeanniea34372 жыл бұрын
Some INXS!!
@johndef50752 жыл бұрын
That whole album kicks ass!
@bigwillie57172 жыл бұрын
I was in 6th grade when this dropped in the early 80’s…and for all you younger folk, this album was HUGE in its time…this was everywhere on pop radio stations and MTV (when they actually played videos).
@funkster0072 жыл бұрын
These guys were churning out hits right out of the gate. You may have had to experience that era first hand to really appreciate their music though. Very unique and refreshing. Their album Cargo had my personal faves "It's A Mistake" and "Overkill".
@guyandahalf78442 жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for you guys to do this song; you have to hit Down Under by them next!
@dagmar.69542 жыл бұрын
Men At Work are an Australian rock band formed in1978. Their biggest hits were "Who Can It Be Now?" & "Down Under". They had some other songs such as "Be Good Johnny", "Overkill", "Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive", "It's A Mistake", "Everything I Need", "Maria", "The Longest Night". Men At Work performed "Down Under" at the closing ceremony of the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, alongside Paul Hogan of "Crocodile" Dundee.
@Meandmymirror2 жыл бұрын
Be good is great!
@jjsdad49522 жыл бұрын
Loving you guys hitting the 80’s and 90’s more. Really, there’s soooo much for you to get to and I will certainly be here for it.
@actuariallurker96502 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you explore the 80s- there is a lot of good stuff to hear from multiple genres
@fredinaz2 жыл бұрын
I hadn’t connected this to the Outfield like Andy did, but that’s really true. I think Men at Work was a much better band, but those songs have similarities. It’s fun to see A&A build such extensive reference points - part of the reason this is the best reaction channel on YT. Feel like a proud older brother, lol. 🙂
@TehFrenchy292 жыл бұрын
Hay's voice on this track especially always makes me think of Huey Lewis, especially from stuff like "The Heart of Rock and Roll". An Australian Huey Lewis singing for The Outfield definitely comes pretty close to describing at least this particular Men at Work song I think.
@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra2 жыл бұрын
Outfield were much later in the '80s and, lucky, one-hit wonder pop-blather. They are '80s boredom while Men At Work are genius. Relating the 2 is: not acceptable nor viable. No.
@geneferguson74082 жыл бұрын
Man, I had (and wore out...lol) all of the cassettes of both the Outfield and Men at Work. I liked both bands very much, but in NO way shape or form were Men at Work "better" than The Outfield! They both had many good songs that I liked, but overall, Cover to Cover of all albums added, The Outfield were much better songwriters and moved me more with their songs. But don't get me wrong they Both influenced me much because I listened to them a LOT. A lot of it is timing probably...I was only 11/12 when this album came out, and the outfield stuff came out just a few years later really after the men at work were on the backside of their huge success! But cheers to the listen!
@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra2 жыл бұрын
@@geneferguson7408 I fear, sir, that you may be using the term "good songs" in the commonized fashion: i.e.: "...I like them... ...so, they're 'really good'..." However: what I was referring to (and, likely, should have been more specific about) was: actual song-writing (and arrangement). The Outfield had "attractive head-boppers" which were" earworms and made girls shake & bounce ... ...they weren't terrible, or anything, however: they, also, were: pretty basic and unspectacular. ...from a song-writing standpoint. Also: much poppier and "flood the radio - years later: the elevator..."🤪 ...I mean name me ONE Outfield track that has the mood or texture or nuance of, say: "Down By The Sea"; the GORGEOUS "Catch A Star" or, even "Touching The Untouchables". ...or a song like: "It's A Mistake" (which may be the finest pop-rock song of the '80s!) ... Colin Hay and Ron Strykert were geniuses ...and even after Men At Work came apart, Colin was giving solo performances, in rooms; sometimes with 20 people in them (sometimes 200🤷🤷), at the same level of excellence, intimacy and strength, night-after-night. -It's ...whatever. You came out preferring The Outfield (for whatever reasons). I cannot, nor would ever want to, "fight with" your memories or the pleasing sense of nostalgia that their music offers you. As I believe I, already, stated: they didn't "suck," outright ...but: I see little to compare these 2 bands and ...if we are going to start breaking-down songs: MEN AT WORK wins. Easily. (...which is why I recommend their music to those who have an interest in learning about/pursuing the craft.). 👍
@msoileau83 Жыл бұрын
Stewart Copeland's drum tracks are always amazing. It's like, they sound live. It doesn't sound like a recording.
@alanhynd78862 жыл бұрын
Next up: INXS & New sensation. If anyone appreciated an Orange Slice, it was Michael Hutchence
@athos19742 жыл бұрын
Agree 💯 %
@MagravatorMag2 жыл бұрын
So the next Aussie band you have to hit is INXS. Must listen for 80's.
@varsitycamplife2 жыл бұрын
The introvert’s anthem! Their song Overkill is top shelf for them to men.
@markmaioli42 жыл бұрын
This song got its huge popularity through the video on MTV. I never thought about it but it IS kinda sterile without the video, but it's playing in my head cause I saw it hundreds of times 😁
@CryptikConstruct2 жыл бұрын
Not in Australia.
@allanjuhl95742 жыл бұрын
Definitely, MTV drove this song’s popularity.
@franklerma37542 жыл бұрын
This was a great band from Down Under and heavily influenced by the Police Their song It's a mistake was my favorite.
@brianmiller10772 жыл бұрын
When this first came out I thought it was The Police.
@jgsrhythm1002 жыл бұрын
I saw Men At Work in Australia mid 90's at Peter Gabriel's Womad Fest. They were far better than I expected improvising a lot. Much better live!
@laurakali65222 жыл бұрын
Overkill is a great one by them. Colin Hay guest starred in Scrubs and performed an awesome solo acoustic version of the song, which is on one of his solo albums. He’s on tour with Ringo’s All Starr Band. He’s a great story teller and his shows are great.
@MissAstorDancer2 жыл бұрын
I totally loved the MAW version, but Colin's solo version is just beautiful!
@laurakali65222 жыл бұрын
@@MissAstorDancer and his song from Garden State is awesome. I Just Don’t Think I’ll Ever Get Over You.
@danbrett72462 жыл бұрын
You need to hit Big Country.....In a Big Country...Hearing Men at work queued up Big Country in my mind..Hit It...will not disappoint!
@christopherpohl87432 жыл бұрын
Colin Hay did an acoustic version of Overkill 10-15 years ago, it went big, and he’s toured ever since. Great show.
@jasonremy16272 жыл бұрын
He did it for an episode of Scrubs. It really reinvigorated his career.
@AjaxCaper2 жыл бұрын
This band's music is so fun. So cheerful. The bass adds so much. I can't imagine it minus the bass.
@Cheryl_Haydon2 жыл бұрын
As an introvert, I can identify with this song, LOL.
@dougman232 жыл бұрын
Overkill and It's a Mistake are the two moderate hits that need explored. Overkill before Mistake
@michaelmorrow90482 жыл бұрын
MY FIRST CONCERT!! August 83 INXS OPENED!
@bradparnell6142 жыл бұрын
You should also do "It's a Mistake", "I Come From A Land Down Under" (gave Americans their introduction to Vegemite), "Be Good Johnny" and "Overkill" by them.
@JKM3952 жыл бұрын
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Whoever decided we don’t need saxophone music anymore should be flogged.
@fuchsiaswing85452 жыл бұрын
You mean saxophone in popular music, correct?
@JKM3952 жыл бұрын
@@fuchsiaswing8545 I do indeed. It’s disappeared in recent years.
@fuchsiaswing85452 жыл бұрын
@@JKM395 It is truly saddening. It was a rock-and-roll staple from the Stones’ “Brown Sugar” to Lou Reed’s “Walk on the Wild Side.” We need more brass.
@loosilu2 жыл бұрын
Colin Hay (the singer) is current a member of Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band (though they had to cancel because Ringo has COVID).
@dereklasker53502 жыл бұрын
You guys gotta hit Overkill as well, that one bangs
@DonII19802 жыл бұрын
Business as Usual is SOLID GOLD!!! Gotta listen to entire album!!!
@andresilva84442 жыл бұрын
I can relate to this song so much.
@dbowers12702 жыл бұрын
"It's a Mistake" was another big one for them.
@kimmycook26982 жыл бұрын
Down By The Sea, Overkill, Dr. Heckyll and Mr. Jive, It's A Mistake...gods I loved these guys...
@robland68042 жыл бұрын
I've noticed other reaction vids on Prince not being taken down. As a Gen Xer, the American party record of the mid-80s was 1999, hands down. Maybe you guys could try hitting that? Little Red Corvette might be THE quintessential New Wave song, so effin' good.
@tylerhackner97312 жыл бұрын
Either one would be great. I wish the Prince estate wasn’t so stingy with copyright. Could introduce a lot of younger people my age (I’m 20) to his stuff
@charlesstuart80092 жыл бұрын
Another great 1983 band was Aztec Camera.!
@landonmealer3482 жыл бұрын
For 80s definitely need to cover inxs
@jimled50jl492 жыл бұрын
Men At Work ... Brilliant track > " Overkill " My favourite and one of their best.
@chuckmeyers11532 жыл бұрын
Agreed...maybe because the lyrics hit too close to home...
@jimled50jl492 жыл бұрын
@@chuckmeyers1153 It's not a jolly pop song. It brings underlying emotions to the surface. So true for so many people.
@terryhuwe21842 жыл бұрын
I saw Men at Work in concert with their backup band INXS. I WENT TO SEE MEN AT WORK BUT I'LL TELL YOU WHAT INXS WAS GREAT! I HAD NEVER HEARD OF THEM BEFORE.
@gpxo112 жыл бұрын
Men At Work's popularity was due to MTV airing their videos non-stop (Who Can It Be Now, Down Under and Be good Johnny) in 1982/1983. Colin Hay lead singer was magnetic on screen-he had weird google eyes.. My younger sister liked them-they were slightly teenybopperish for me but better than most of the bands that came out of the 80s.
@nationaltrails95852 жыл бұрын
#1 in U.S. in October 1982, younger co-workers liked it (yeah, they were at work too).
@langlsd16042 жыл бұрын
Colin Hayes' voice is amazing. I would recommend "Overkill". His voice is incredible in that song.
@kmach10002 жыл бұрын
It's my ringtone! I love "Overkill" too!
@felixsafire2 жыл бұрын
“Overkill” is the next song you must hear of Men at Work. It’s much more complex and interesting musically
@miaelisabeth2687 Жыл бұрын
i saw men at work in concert and this song live is absolutely amazing!!
@lindab19452 жыл бұрын
Welcome to quirky Australian bands!
@tomasgonzalezmarin61182 жыл бұрын
This song was so catchy you hear it and smile instantly 🙂Love it!!!!! Love Men at work. Regards from Chile!!
@Sharkman19632 жыл бұрын
Fun, goofy little band. Part of what made the 80s so fun.
@Mattrh242 жыл бұрын
In high school when this was out. Remember being in study hall and they played the radio ove rather intercom and this came and every ome knocked on the tables in tune with the song. Fun memory.
@allisonreed76822 жыл бұрын
The 80's saw a bit of an invasion of music from Australia and New Zealand with artists entering the scene such as Split Enz (and later Crowded House), INXS, Men at Work, Nick Cave, The Church, Midnight Oil, The Go-Betweens, and many others. Your next Men at Work song should be "Overkill." The chorus is a total earworm. But I hope you'll get around to the other artists, too. INXS released some of the biggest songs of the '80s. And in '88 The Church, who are still recording great music today, released one of my favorite songs of all time -- "Under the Milky Way." It is atmospheric, dreamy, and completely intoxicating.
@Xman1562 жыл бұрын
Absolute YES to The Church !!
@allisonreed76822 жыл бұрын
@@Xman156 preach! 🙌🌌
@hongchen25542 жыл бұрын
Yes to the Church, Midnight Oil, and especially, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds!!
@WilliamTheMovieFan2 жыл бұрын
This was the first cassette I ever bought! Be Good Johnny and Underground are fun songs.
@Guy_de_Loimbard2 жыл бұрын
Fun band, fun album, high nostalgic value, nothing ground-breaking. A Solid B+
@Kraffff2 жыл бұрын
y'all need to hit INXS before I pass out because you haven't.
@Kraffff2 жыл бұрын
New Sensation, Need You Tonight, What You Need, and Never Tear Us Apart are all great songs by them.
@hhollyd662 жыл бұрын
Suicide Blond, too.
@MarcusWerner132 жыл бұрын
@@Kraffff Suicide Blond
@burmajones8032 жыл бұрын
Start with Don't Change.
@cjprince12 жыл бұрын
Listen Like Thieves Devil Inside Disappear
@fesquemonkey97842 жыл бұрын
INXS INXS INXS🎤🥁🎻🎸🎙️
@StatsJedi2 жыл бұрын
Acceptable. Alex needs to hear "Down Under" ASAP. This plays a lot in the grocery store, lol.
@ckayuha23512 жыл бұрын
Their music was very much of its time. Overkill is their best and most timeless
@aliwantizu2 жыл бұрын
This morning I heared Overkill by Men At Work and thought it would be a great song for A&a, and then they do this, lol!
@pamnicklas55362 жыл бұрын
I saw Men At Work twice in the early 80's....once in the front row. They really were good in concert!
@Steffe2 жыл бұрын
Must be fun living under a rock for so long and hearing this fun band today!
@redarmysoja2 жыл бұрын
You have to remember these are two kids here.
@Steffe2 жыл бұрын
@@redarmysoja Ha, no worries, I was just joking.
@emmettervin Жыл бұрын
Excellent harmonies.
@MyargonautsJason2 жыл бұрын
Men at Work were my #1 favorite group growing up... their debut album, Business as Usual, came out when I was 12 years old and their follow up album, Cargo, just a year later. I wore those two records out I played them so much. But even more than recommending other great MaW songs, I would recommend the many fantastic songs by lead singer Colin Hay from his solo career. Colin is an amazing talent and so great to see live. His solo work is thoughtful with gorgeous melodies. Highly recommended!
@kathygray73562 жыл бұрын
Great song guys! "Overkill" is another good song they did back in the 80's.
@ednicholson78392 жыл бұрын
This song set the stage for MTV becoming the dominant taste maker for pop in the US. It was all over MTV, and I'm pretty sure only on pop radio afterward. MTV really changed American taste for pop music, and Men at Work was the quintessential band MTV made a star in its early days.
@jgsrhythm1002 жыл бұрын
Singer Colin Hay has consistently been recording and performing to this day.
@marksimpson19912 жыл бұрын
PLEASE dig into Colin Hay. Incredible talent and a voice like no other.
@Shadowrider18722 жыл бұрын
I've always said that Down Under has a KILLER sax solo 🤣
@Shadowrider18722 жыл бұрын
And ya, this one is the killer solo 😂
@allisonreed76822 жыл бұрын
Hey @John H!
@murraybozinsky70672 жыл бұрын
Overkill is one of my favourites, though Alex has to listen to Down Under, it's a cultural landmark.
@ikept_the_jethryk24212 жыл бұрын
Great, great album. Listen to the whole thing! Great vocals. Beautiful arrangements.
@bazzer1242 жыл бұрын
Business as Usual is a GREAT album. I was in the Navy on a 7-month West Pac/IO cruise when this came out. When I came back, my 4-year old daughter introduced me to this album by playing "Down Under" for me. She loved it and I did, too Hit "Be Good Johnny" next. Cheers....
@thomasmarthinussen89782 жыл бұрын
Ah, Be Good Johnny is a gem!
@billsantospianomore6782 жыл бұрын
In the early 2000s, I attended a Ringo Starr concert with band members Colin Hay, lead singer/guitarist for Men At Work, as well as Paul Carrack, John Waite, Sheila E., and Mark Rivera. Starr, Hay, Carrack, and Waite each sang/performed their own hits.
@lmb412 жыл бұрын
These guys were a phenomenon in the very early 80s. KROQ in So Cal played them a lot!! I have soooo many fun memories with their music in the background 😊🤘😝
@danaholloway71502 жыл бұрын
WOW!! I remember seeing Men At Work in Ottawa, Ontario when this album was tearing up the charts. INXS was the opening act. Oh, to be a teenager again!
@cspaikido2 жыл бұрын
Overkill is my personal favorite.
@paulbeatham65302 жыл бұрын
Always loved Men at Work. This song Who Can it be Now was foreshadowing society change in attitude of isolation. Prior to mid-90s, everyone would race to the door when someone would knock. Now, we (I) hide if someone unexpectedly come over. 😂😂😂
@happymethehappyone83002 жыл бұрын
MUST HEAR Classics,, Men At Work "Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive",, "Overkill" & "It's A Mistake"
@christopherleonard2472 жыл бұрын
Overkill is THE song of theirs.
@AP-gb3eh2 жыл бұрын
They were a great band that was sooo much fun to go see. I can remember everyone in the dance club bouncing of the walls with a happy vibe.
@davidvsr4 ай бұрын
such an underated song! what a vibe...and the SAX...always gets me
@ursulaturner79802 жыл бұрын
Love this!! I'm an 80s kid,this is my jam. Nice reaction 👌
@whatsuphotdog2 жыл бұрын
Check out their second album. Bangers throughout. Colin Hay rules.
@Joshuadgog2 жыл бұрын
overkill is their best song hands down and is a must must. Also down under is a banger!
@jamesbird54142 жыл бұрын
If you listen to "Overkill" - and you should! - you have to listen to the album version, and then the acoustic version done by lead singer Colin Haye, years later. You'll understand how the delivery can change your perception of the song. My favorite song of theirs.
@jeffrobb66602 жыл бұрын
Colin Hay from this band is currently touring in Ringo's All Start Band
@DreamsSketcher2 жыл бұрын
I remember this band and song well. We were so spoiled for the musicianship that was in our music back then. The saxophone was quite prominent through the 80s, when a larger variety of instruments were commonplace in rock and pop music. Something we just don’t hear much of now. It’s a much richer experience. Same goes for real back up singers. Richer sound. Of course it reminds me of Huey Lewis & the News who would have big hits just a few years after this. OK now you HAVE to react to Men At Work’s, Land Down Under. You got a tidbit! It is their signature song and it’s a good one. I think it was their biggest hit. It has its own unique sound.