I thought the same thing. Most singers like Elton John and even Freddie Mercury would hit lower notes. Now I know in a concert they have to stretch their voices for the duration of the show and I'm sure they could still hit those notes but they go low instead of high.
Yeah people kept asking him to cover "Norwegian Wood" and other songs and he was getting a little annoyed with it. This version of Overkill is just beautiful. I think it shut them up! :-)
I remember seeing him ages ago, probably around the time he started doing solo tours, at the Bardentreffen open-air festival in Nuremberg. Small stage, very intimate, good crowd, and somewhere way into his gig, he said "here's an old song. Paid me a lot of money... spent most of it!", and the he played "Down Under". Wonderful.
Such a great vocalist, guitarist, and entertainer. Men at Work was my first concert, 12 years old. My sister Mary Alice took me to see them at the Salt Palace. She just passed away two weeks ago and I am going to perform this song at her funeral. Rest in peace dear sister. Thank you for the gift of this concert. I still love Men at Work and think Colin Hay is amazing.
@@xxstormbringerxx much love brother i wish you well and my condolences go out to you and your family. Men at work is a great band and one of my favs aswell ❤️
'Looks for the 80's Time Machine' lol if I could find it I wold never leave and i miss all the fan freaking tastic music that came out then and sooo glad i was able to grow up in the 80's thanks to being a 70's kid ;)
I love the tone in his voice when he goes to the higher octave of the verse (@ 2:14). It's so distinctive. It always reminds me of his appearance in an episode of "Scrubs".
The look on everyone's face in the studio is the same as everyone watching, and it's saying .... "wow, I didn't really realise how amazing this man is !!!! He's incredible "
I heard this the other night and just had to come back and listen again. What a perfect, live performance. No special lighting, no auto-tune, no backing musicians or vocals. Just a supremely talented artist and his gifts. I didn't appreciate this song enough when I played it on the radio as a DJ back in the 1980's. In fact, I'd forgotten all about "Overkill" until about a week ago. Now, with the fullness of time, age and I'd like to think, a little wisdom, I've gained a whole new perspective and appreciation for the soul in this song. The way he sings "ghosts appear and fade away" is as haunting as witnessing the actual event.
Please check out "choir! choir! choir! with Colin Hay doing this song ... amazing and moving. I never expected the way it got to me. From there I was led to another of his performances, recent, a video entitled, called "Colin Hay - I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You (Live on eTown)." Or if you're cruising his songs, for this one, choose the thumbnail where he looks the oldest and it is phenomenal. His voice sounds better than ever. Stunning.
Sound is everything. The sound of the guitar is superb, and his voice mixes with it very well. He can still sing so well also, and even hit that high note. Everyone likes it. 🙂
Please check out "choir! choir! choir! with Colin Hay doing this song ... amazing and moving. I never expected the way it got to me. From there I was led to another of his performances, recent, a video entitled, called "Colin Hay - I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You (Live on eTown)." Or if you're cruising his songs, for this one, choose the thumbnail where he looks the oldest and it is phenomenal. His voice sounds better than ever. Stunning. Cheers.
@@thegroovyhead yep. I did the same, cried listening to the choir choir choir performance and am absolutely obsessed with his talent and loving presence. Also, if you look up his name + interview, the first one is so entertaining and hilarious. I am now following him on twitter
Goddamn, Colin Hay is a blessing to this world. Overkill is probably the most dynamic song in my mind. Most songs are just recorded version and not-recorded version, but I've heard Overkill in so many different forms that it just feels natural, and yet a brand new experience every time. It's amazing, really.
40 years after I first heard this song, Men at Work and Colins voice it still has the same thought provoking, memory recalling, melodic affect it did to me as a younger man! Thank you Colin! THANK YOU
Never ages. Class artist. Acoustic is definitely great. Colin is a really nice person too. I first met him in Canberra, Australia around 1990-91 - after Men at Work had split. He was solo at Tilley Devine's Cafe (Lyneham). Only a small audience - perhaps 30. I am sure he walked around and spoke to every patron during the breaks and after. I have seen him a couple of times since in DC. He just gets better. I regret never seeing Men at Work.
THATS what makes him Colin Hay... not just the song.... the ability.... the performance.... the story telling..... its just brilliant.... other level... ty 4 posting peace
Please check out "choir! choir! choir! with Colin Hay doing this song ... amazing and moving. I never expected the way it got to me. From there I was led to another of his performances, recent, a video entitled, called "Colin Hay - I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You (Live on eTown)." Or if you're cruising his songs, for this one, choose the thumbnail where he looks the oldest and it is phenomenal. His voice sounds better than ever. Stunning.
“Ghosts appear and fade away…” such a beautiful lyric. Colin has never gotten the praise he truly deserves as an outstanding songwriter and a great performer.
I've never in my life seen one man and a guitar make such a a powerful and atmospheric statement, he doesn't just play the guitar he brings it to life like its some sort of living breathing, at times snarling yet majestic beast, capable of hitting you straight in the heart while taking you on an emotional roller coaster ride and that key change is almost inhuman for anyone without having to hit falsetto, I take my hat off to Colin Hay, he is indeed a bona fide legend who in my opinion is up there with Marley, Elton, Clapton, Stewart and Lennon
At an age when many singers are mumbling their way through old songs, it's great that Colin still has the range to nail that octave shift. It makes most of today's "artists" look like the second rate, glorified karaoke singers they really are.
People didn't suddenly get worse at singing. There has just been a shift in sound, but also in availability of music. There were some absolutely terrible sounding musicians back in the days, many of which still went on to make hit songs because they had the right sound. Likewise there are tons (probably more than before in fact, because the bar is actually higher) of great sounding artists today with incredible vocal ranges. But chances are if you don't like the artist or the sound, then you're going to judge them unfairly. I'd never listen to Charlie Puth, but the guy has perfect pitch for god sake. Technically he could sing better than most artists, yet do I think he sounds great or makes great music? No. It's subjective at the end of the day. Colin Hay isn't a very technically great artist. He just sings in a way I like and makes music i'd listen to.
@@TheCooderix I agree, and that's partly my point. Many artists today make it into the mainstream via a deliberate search for a very generic sound. Those with, let's say, a more interesting voice or vocal style are facing a much bigger challenge to get noticed
The man and his songs are timeless...like Sting,his voice has got better with age. Would kill for a ticket to see him....especially back in his homeland of SCOTLAND. Lang may his lum reek...
So I m 43. I ve been hearing this song on the radio my whole life. I’ve always liked it. But in this version, it just grips me to the point I can’t do anything but listen to it over and over again. Much respect Sir!
Big fan in the 80's and then I heard Collin doin' his thang on the second season of "Scrubs" on NBC and was completely blown away at his voice singing his hits. Sounded BETTER than the original recordings from the 80's, more powerful and dead on! Such an underrated talent. Probably because he's not a sell-out. More power to you bro!!!
Saw the same episode when it aired but couldn't figure it out right away lol, didn't have the ability to just "Google it"..... man I miss the simpler days. 😢 good luck 👍🏼
Colin Hay is the man, he's a great song writer and a very underrated artist. Men at work were one of the best bands of the 80s, i grew up listening to them and they are always on my playlist. Greetings from San tan valley Arizona USA and Merry Christmas to all the 80s fans.
68 yrs old and still sings like he’s 20. Unbelievable! A big part of it is he quit drinking and smoking cause he knew they were destroying him. When he sings “waiting for my real life to begin” he holds out a note near the end of the song that I can’t do to save my life, and I’m a pretty decent singer. Colin is incredible. He should be playing in front of 50,000 people instead of 50.
Thanks for your incredible support and love towards my music for a long ago. I really appreciate it all, you have been a great fans and May God bless all my lovely fan’s ❤ how long have you been my fan?
Guy on the desk-totally gone and lost-in the moment! One of the best songs ever written, period. Mr.Hay, you most certainly nailed it, writing this masterpiece.....👍
Colin's a Scotsman. And he is appreciated here--along with Finn--in the US by people that enjoy real music made by actual talented people. Colin is a musical treasure.
You must not have lived in America in the eighties. They ruled MTV and the airwaves as much as MJ and Madonna. Any American kid that was alive then knows the words to all their hits.
Hi guys, Only a true star can sing live without any band and still sound great later on in life. Love Men At Work and saved a few on my favourite play list's. Hope that Colin announces some concert's in Britain . Regards to all fan's of Colin Hay
JustAnotherGamer And do you realize I was spinning this when you were in Nutsville? On a 45, no less. When it came on Solid Gold back in 1982, it was considered pop. Call it whatever you wish, Colin is a real talent. Thanks for posting this, whoever you are.
after all these years is nice to hear his phrasing at the end of each verse still intact, can’t fake it when it’s just you and the guitar. Love this song, their best imo…
I heard this at the gym tonight. To my pleasant surprise and amazement, A 22 year old kid had it on his playlist. I am 47. I was just a pup when Colin Hay wrote this. I love that voice.... bravo
Thank you so much for this. It's great to hear Mr Hay belt out this stunner of a song from my teen years. If you turned on a radio in the 80s in Australia you'd hear some of the best rock and pop ever - and so much of it made by Aussie bands. They wrote songs that were uniquely Australian but could be enjoyed anywhere in the World. It made me proud as an Aussie teenager that our small country could produce so much great music; music that still stands up, decades after it was recorded...🙂
I know this was 11 years ago and me just be in my 20's, I love the sounds of classic rock and this guy and the band men at work was just one i listen to alot.
From the first time I saw men at work they went straight to the top of my favorite bands. If I had a chance to see Colin in concert nearly all my concert dreams would be fulfilled
I can't get to sleep I think about the implications Of diving in too deep And possibly the complications Especially at night I worry over situations I know we'll be alright Perhaps it's just imagination Day after day it reappears Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear Ghosts appear and fade away Come back another day Alone between the sheets Only brings exasperation It's time to walk the streets Smell the desperation At least there's pretty lights And though there's little variation It nullifies the night from overkill Day after day it reappears Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear Ghosts appear and fade away Come back another day I can't get to sleep I think about the implications Of diving in too deep And possibly the complications Especially at night I worry over situations that I know will be alright It's just overkill Day after day it reappears Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear Ghosts appear and fade away Ghosts appear and fade away Ghosts appear and fade away
You think "there's just no way he's going to pull off that octave shift" and then Colin goes and absolutely nails it. Fantastic performance.
exactly!! the most powerful moment of the song and a big surprise in this version...he did it the same way as 38 years ago!!
I thought "he's not getting to that note and then...nailed it!
Yeah. No kidding. Wow. I loved this song as a punk high school kid. I love it even more now after hearing this version.
I thought the same thing. Most singers like Elton John and even Freddie Mercury would hit lower notes. Now I know in a concert they have to stretch their voices for the duration of the show and I'm sure they could still hit those notes but they go low instead of high.
It’s ridiculous, how large and powerful his range is, after all these years. I’d be falsetto-ing that mess….he’s not.
In younger days, I was a fan of Men At Work. This version of "Overkill" is seasoned and absolutely beautiful 🌹
"Seasoned". Yes, perfect description. I would say all of his music has this....feel. And it is beautiful.
Much better for us older Folks to listen to him acoustically. He's only 7 years older than me.
Colin Hay is not given enough credit!! This man is a legend! Thumbs up if you agree! I can't wait to see the movie about him!
What??? When? I love him and MAW! Such an underrated group.
Thumbs up hell! I'll give two hands up! LOL
We saw him last month in new Jersey. His voice and melodic sound along with his witty personality are awesome ! We love him
Seeing him in a few weeks with Ringo Starr's band. Can't wait!
Indeed, he's a legend and should be much more worshiped by more people.
I love this guy.
“I know most of my songs!” Love this guy
Yeah people kept asking him to cover "Norwegian Wood" and other songs and he was getting a little annoyed with it. This version of Overkill is just beautiful. I think it shut them up! :-)
I remember seeing him ages ago, probably around the time he started doing solo tours, at the Bardentreffen open-air festival in Nuremberg. Small stage, very intimate, good crowd, and somewhere way into his gig, he said "here's an old song. Paid me a lot of money... spent most of it!", and the he played "Down Under". Wonderful.
Love his deadpan sense of humor. A regular guy along with a gift from God and endless practicing..
Colin Hay is such an under-appreciated musician.
Agreed!
Not by me. Very appreciated. He keeps it up and he's gonna be good some day.
Why don’t you appreciate him?
There’s at least an entire continent that loves him - Australia.
The Roman Catholic Church is such an under disassembled intercontinental banco cartellio pedophile ring....with love...💀
A Beatle appreciates him...
Such a great vocalist, guitarist, and entertainer. Men at Work was my first concert, 12 years old. My sister Mary Alice took me to see them at the Salt Palace. She just passed away two weeks ago and I am going to perform this song at her funeral. Rest in peace dear sister. Thank you for the gift of this concert. I still love Men at Work and think Colin Hay is amazing.
@@xxstormbringerxx much love brother i wish you well and my condolences go out to you and your family. Men at work is a great band and one of my favs aswell ❤️
What a great memory you have
Utmost condolences to you and yours on your Loss Mate, that's a golden memory to share for a life's journey, Godspeed to your Sis👍🏻🫂
Colin Hay...thirty years later and the song is even more powerful now.
This song has stood the test of time. Well done
I never paid attention to these lyrics when I was young and this was a new song. Man, It makes so much sense now.
I saw him last night in concert in Sacramento, he was awesome
Yes, I heard it they are busted. Thank you
AND, Colin Hay has stood the test of time as well. lol.
Song really gets to me. God, can I ever relate
Who else misses the 80s so much that it just makes you sigh...................
I miss the 80's so much that I sometimes would give anything to go back. But I cant go back I know. Eddie Money
'Looks for the 80's Time Machine' lol if I could find it I wold never leave and i miss all the fan freaking tastic music that came out then and sooo glad i was able to grow up in the 80's thanks to being a 70's kid ;)
@@darkshad0wz69 True Facts man
@@cyclepowered8799 100% The world is taken over by the evil insane.
@@cyclepowered8799 10000%
This one of the best songs ever written in my humble opinion
I agree. ;)
Neil i agree
Theres a psrt thst reminds me of "barely breathing" hmmm where he says "and fade away"
Well in my highly opinionated opinion.... I agree.
@@jonathanngaira1072 super highly agree. Lol
I love the tone in his voice when he goes to the higher octave of the verse (@ 2:14). It's so distinctive. It always reminds me of his appearance in an episode of "Scrubs".
The look on everyone's face in the studio is the same as everyone watching, and it's saying .... "wow, I didn't really realise how amazing this man is !!!! He's incredible "
I heard this the other night and just had to come back and listen again. What a perfect, live performance. No special lighting, no auto-tune, no backing musicians or vocals. Just a supremely talented artist and his gifts. I didn't appreciate this song enough when I played it on the radio as a DJ back in the 1980's. In fact, I'd forgotten all about "Overkill" until about a week ago. Now, with the fullness of time, age and I'd like to think, a little wisdom, I've gained a whole new perspective and appreciation for the soul in this song. The way he sings "ghosts appear and fade away" is as haunting as witnessing the actual event.
Please check out "choir! choir! choir! with Colin Hay doing this song ... amazing and moving. I never expected the way it got to me.
From there I was led to another of his performances, recent, a video entitled, called
"Colin Hay - I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You (Live on eTown)."
Or if you're cruising his songs, for this one, choose the thumbnail where he looks the oldest and it is phenomenal. His voice sounds better than ever. Stunning.
@@thegroovyhead omg incredible. thank you ❤❤
This is one of the most amazing live recordings
I've seen. The emotion literally jumps out of the speakers.
Sound is everything. The sound of the guitar is superb, and his voice mixes with it very well. He can still sing so well also, and even hit that high note. Everyone likes it. 🙂
Please check out "choir! choir! choir! with Colin Hay doing this song ... amazing and moving. I never expected the way it got to me.
From there I was led to another of his performances, recent, a video entitled, called
"Colin Hay - I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You (Live on eTown)."
Or if you're cruising his songs, for this one, choose the thumbnail where he looks the oldest and it is phenomenal. His voice sounds better than ever. Stunning.
Cheers.
@@thegroovyhead I absolutely will. Thank you for these!
@@thegroovyhead yep. I did the same, cried listening to the choir choir choir performance and am absolutely obsessed with his talent and loving presence. Also, if you look up his name + interview, the first one is so entertaining and hilarious. I am now following him on twitter
@@thegroovyheadIt is another lovely version, the choir singing to perfection 😀
Better than the original. Voice got sharper. Bravo Colin.
I know, right. better than the original
For sure!
Yeah ; completely changes the whole feel of the song. Quite beautiful...
jaw dropping control on his vocals!!!
Totally
Yes he does
Hell, yeah! Especially in a setting that intimate where you can't get away with any slop at all, that was an absolutely stellar performance.
Killer performance!
Seriously! The man has such perfect pitch and strength after all these years.
Met Colin in OZ while deployed. This man is so down to earth and gave me a harmonica. Still have and still playing.
He still plays in local pubs in Melbourne Aus. Very clever funny man .
The general consensus seems to be that he's a very funny man in real life. He can sing AND be funny, what a great dude :)
Where!? Would love to see him play.
Yeah where??
Was already considering visiting Melbourne. Makes even more sense now !
Frosty very cool song
His voice reminds me a bit of Sting, especially when he goes into the higher registers. Fantastic acoustic version ~
It's the Anglo accent. Lovely
Yeah..
better vocalist. let's all hope he get's with the guys. sting is no bueno
I thought the same just now.
@@JL-eo1bv He's Scottish!! Not English.
the guy at the mix table says it out of all, jaw hanging out. He knows he has just had a fucking amazing experience.
So surprised.
Genius + guitar skills + voice = This perfect masterpiece.
Goddamn, Colin Hay is a blessing to this world. Overkill is probably the most dynamic song in my mind. Most songs are just recorded version and not-recorded version, but I've heard Overkill in so many different forms that it just feels natural, and yet a brand new experience every time. It's amazing, really.
yes. this one blows my mind!
yes, genius
i agree, hes wondeerful, and overkill , every form is genius, the accustic is my fav, and maggie, is sooo good! i love this guy, so underrated,a shame
totally Overkill is one of the best songs ever written! i'm so stoked he's coming out with a documentary about his life as a musician!
for sure. all of those things you said.
Scrubs TV show has this song and Colin playing it... It's great, no matter where you find it...
Holy moly he still has the pipes. Bravo.
Amen!
40 years after I first heard this song, Men at Work and Colins voice it still has the same thought provoking, memory recalling, melodic affect it did to me as a younger man! Thank you Colin! THANK YOU
No auto tune, just great lyrics, vocal, and guitar
I've had this song stuck my mind for days for some reason. It's a lovely song, makes me feel very emotional.
Never ages. Class artist.
Acoustic is definitely great.
Colin is a really nice person too. I first met him in Canberra, Australia around 1990-91 - after Men at Work had split. He was solo at Tilley Devine's Cafe (Lyneham). Only a small audience - perhaps 30. I am sure he walked around and spoke to every patron during the breaks and after. I have seen him a couple of times since in DC. He just gets better. I regret never seeing Men at Work.
THATS what makes him Colin Hay... not just the song.... the ability.... the performance.... the story telling..... its just brilliant.... other level... ty 4 posting peace
Please check out "choir! choir! choir! with Colin Hay doing this song ... amazing and moving. I never expected the way it got to me.
From there I was led to another of his performances, recent, a video entitled, called
"Colin Hay - I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You (Live on eTown)."
Or if you're cruising his songs, for this one, choose the thumbnail where he looks the oldest and it is phenomenal. His voice sounds better than ever. Stunning.
“Ghosts appear and fade away…” such a beautiful lyric. Colin has never gotten the praise he truly deserves as an outstanding songwriter and a great performer.
Always liked this guy's voice & he still sounds as good as ever.
I've never in my life seen one man and a guitar make such a a powerful and atmospheric statement, he doesn't just play the guitar he brings it to life like its some sort of living breathing, at times snarling yet majestic beast, capable of hitting you straight in the heart while taking you on an emotional roller coaster ride and that key change is almost inhuman for anyone without having to hit falsetto, I take my hat off to Colin Hay, he is indeed a bona fide legend who in my opinion is up there with Marley, Elton, Clapton, Stewart and Lennon
I think this one will stand the test of time.
Imagine Colin Hay, Sting, and Peter Gabriel singing in harmony
replace sting with phill collins and you got yourself a great dream team
Add Steve Winwood too that combo.
Ya man!
Kinda cringey
Beck
At an age when many singers are mumbling their way through old songs, it's great that Colin still has the range to nail that octave shift. It makes most of today's "artists" look like the second rate, glorified karaoke singers they really are.
I was too. I couldn't believe he could hit those high notes the way he did. It was awesome!
Daryll Hall (of Hall and Oates) is the same. He can still sing Sara Smiles. It's very impressive at their ages. Clean living I suspect!
People didn't suddenly get worse at singing. There has just been a shift in sound, but also in availability of music. There were some absolutely terrible sounding musicians back in the days, many of which still went on to make hit songs because they had the right sound. Likewise there are tons (probably more than before in fact, because the bar is actually higher) of great sounding artists today with incredible vocal ranges.
But chances are if you don't like the artist or the sound, then you're going to judge them unfairly. I'd never listen to Charlie Puth, but the guy has perfect pitch for god sake. Technically he could sing better than most artists, yet do I think he sounds great or makes great music? No. It's subjective at the end of the day.
Colin Hay isn't a very technically great artist. He just sings in a way I like and makes music i'd listen to.
@@TheCooderix I agree, and that's partly my point. Many artists today make it into the mainstream via a deliberate search for a very generic sound. Those with, let's say, a more interesting voice or vocal style are facing a much bigger challenge to get noticed
@@migsyt That's very true. Also, I just realised I was replying to a 6 year old comment. Hope you're doing well o/
A perfect song delivered flawlessly by a great music artist.
The man and his songs are timeless...like Sting,his voice has got better with age. Would kill for a ticket to see him....especially back in his homeland of SCOTLAND.
Lang may his lum reek...
Pure brilliance. The edge on his voice now visited by age is like a fine wine. Truly perfect.
Thanks for the upload
So I m 43. I ve been hearing this song on the radio my whole life. I’ve always liked it. But in this version, it just grips me to the point I can’t do anything but listen to it over and over again. Much respect Sir!
And just like that, I was sent straight back to my childhood. In one of the coolest ways possible. Always loved Colin's voice and musical talents.
First time I heard this song was on Scrubs show and it fit perfectly with the emotions of the episode. So great Colin Hay!
man i love that song. This acoustic version is beautiful.
Great acoustic version.
Other than the 77 tone-deaf oxygen thieving fucktards, who disagree with you...
Even better when he does it
Stunning! Seriously, one of the best acoustic/vocal performances Ive ever heard. He's magic.
Gives me chills..... SO beautifully done. Artistry at its FINEST!
God Colin is an amazing musician. This performace hits so hard on the last verse hes pulls out the record vocals damn. Aussie National Treasure
That would be a Scottish National Treasure
Yeah, Colin made his name “Doon Under” but he’s an expatriate Scot from Kilwinning, Ayrshire. Proud to share him with Aus…
That’s the reason the romans built Hadrian’s wall
@@gcros45w theres always one,,,,ok, hes both
Another Great Scottish singer/musician, he's got soul
Thumbs up if you are listening to this full blast... living the dream and in lockdown 2020.
Reactions are priceless, as this video.
When the world seems impossible at times, music like Colin's brings peace and tranquility. Outstanding!!
Big fan in the 80's and then I heard Collin doin' his thang on the second season of "Scrubs" on NBC and was completely blown away at his voice singing his hits. Sounded BETTER than the original recordings from the 80's, more powerful and dead on! Such an underrated talent. Probably because he's not a sell-out. More power to you bro!!!
Saw the same episode when it aired but couldn't figure it out right away lol, didn't have the ability to just "Google it"..... man I miss the simpler days. 😢 good luck 👍🏼
I don't listen to Colin all that often, but there always comes a time when it's exactly what I need to hear. Cheers, man.
2021 I was in the Plainville , MA LOWES. And this song comes on the music… I had chuckle. GREAT BAND.
Colin Hay is the man, he's a great song writer and a very underrated artist. Men at work were one of the best bands of the 80s, i grew up listening to them and they are always on my playlist. Greetings from San tan valley Arizona USA and Merry Christmas to all the 80s fans.
Nothing liked a stripped down to highlight the sheer brilliance of the performer. Simply beyond words. Bravo!!
That Scottish Australian accent with that heavenly voice, beautiful dropped tuning, and such a hypnotic song.
68 yrs old and still sings like he’s 20. Unbelievable! A big part of it is he quit drinking and smoking cause he knew they were destroying him. When he sings “waiting for my real life to begin” he holds out a note near the end of the song that I can’t do to save my life, and I’m a pretty decent singer. Colin is incredible. He should be playing in front of 50,000 people instead of 50.
Wow he still sounds fantastic,,,,,,,,
Reminds me of Scrubs, Loved Colins little cameos 😀
Omg there's that lovely voice! Sounds just as lovely as it ever did. Better in some ways ❤️
Hello dear friend, nice to meet you.
Nice meeting you
Thanks for your incredible support and love towards my music for a long ago. I really appreciate it all, you have been a great fans and May God bless all my lovely fan’s ❤ how long have you been my fan?
Me: "No way he's gonna hit that top note...Colin Hay: "Hold my beer!"
"Ghost appear and fade away" or "goes to be and fade away" ??? ROFL
@@samc4383 ghosts
Hold my Foster's
He is a master!
Lol no doubt with Colin 👍
That's the best version. Soulful and deliberate with ever so slightly magically delayed lyrics. Masterful.
Guy on the desk-totally gone and lost-in the moment! One of the best songs ever written, period. Mr.Hay, you most certainly nailed it, writing this masterpiece.....👍
Yuup ❤
I have loved this song since the day it came out and this version just takes it to another level. Wow.
"I know most of my songs." Gotta love him haha
I’ll say one thing, he’s aged like fine wine, his voice is as good as it’s ever been and I’ve been listening to him all my life. Amazing talent.
Great singing voice.
wonderful!!
Thommus Eddard He has always sounded like Dave Weikling from English Beat
Neil Finn and Colin Hay get no credit in America for how wonderful they are. Love the down under boys who made great music in the 80's and 90's.
They did win a Grammy for album of the year. I know, I watched it.
Colin's a Scotsman. And he is appreciated here--along with Finn--in the US by people that enjoy real music made by actual talented people. Colin is a musical treasure.
@@thedevilinthecircuit1414 Scot-Australian!
You must not have lived in America in the eighties. They ruled MTV and the airwaves as much as MJ and Madonna.
Any American kid that was alive then knows the words to all their hits.
@@thedevilinthecircuit1414 Finn is a Kiwi..a New Zealander.
That voice has not changed all these years. ♡
Hello dear friend, nice to meet you.
💯💎💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜....still sounds great!!..love this song!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Hi guys, Only a true star can sing live without any band and still sound great later on in life.
Love Men At Work and saved a few on my favourite play list's.
Hope that Colin announces some concert's in Britain .
Regards to all fan's of Colin Hay
I still love this man... so much.
One of my favorites from M.A.W.
This is proof that pop music used to have talent. Amazing.
Adolph Oliver Bush You realize that this is rock, right?
JustAnotherGamer
And do you realize I was spinning this when you were in Nutsville? On a 45, no less. When it came on Solid Gold back in 1982, it was considered pop.
Call it whatever you wish, Colin is a real talent. Thanks for posting this, whoever you are.
Adolph Oliver Bush lol ur both sad
Thanks to both of you, Toasty and Marly, for sullying a great tune with your unnecessary blather.
Is it just pop? It seems deeper
Always loved Colin Hay and Men At Work, I saw them live in Miami 1983.
Brilliant Mr. Hay !!! You belong in The RnR Hall of Fame(Shame).
Hell yeah he does!
I wish I could like it more than once
Colin Hay is pure genius. His song writing is unparalleled.
after all these years is nice to hear his phrasing at the end of each verse still intact, can’t fake it when it’s just you and the guitar.
Love this song, their best imo…
Can we all collectively thank scrubs for introducing a bunch of us to great artist.
That’s why I learned it!!! Saw the show and loved this song…
I loved it in the 80's but then watched "Scrubs" with the kids, as an adult, and enjoyed it again!
I’m glad I wasn’t the only one that first heard this song from scrubs
@@jackyjonesy123 Thank you Scrubs!
What a powerful rendition of a great classic song from my childhood. I was/am a HUGE fan of these guys. Colin Hay is legendary.
One the best songs of the 80's (and of all-time in my opinion). Always love his final verses!
I've heard this song a thousand times and I'd gladly hear it a thousand more times!
What a song to write still love it....... Dec2019
I had the pleasure of seeing him do this live in a small bar in LA. It was incredible.
This song is so very beautiful. He is such an underrated lyricist. AMAZING and I am very excited to see him in 2021, in Philadelphia.
Absolute Aussie legend, Mr Hay!
Born in Scotland!
Definitely Scottish, just listen to his beautiful accent.
This video is getting some traction. So good. They’re like holy crap that was good
‘Ghosts appear and fade away’...killer lyric. Colin and MAW, so underrated
After all these years
" Overkill " has stood the test of time, absolutely.
William Percival
New Zealand
Kia Orana.
I heard this at the gym tonight. To my pleasant surprise and amazement, A 22 year old kid had it on his playlist. I am 47. I was just a pup when Colin Hay wrote this. I love that voice.... bravo
Thank you so much for this. It's great to hear Mr Hay belt out this stunner of a song from my teen years. If you turned on a radio in the 80s in Australia you'd hear some of the best rock and pop ever - and so much of it made by Aussie bands. They wrote songs that were uniquely Australian but could be enjoyed anywhere in the World. It made me proud as an Aussie teenager that our small country could produce so much great music; music that still stands up, decades after it was recorded...🙂
Good lord this is great.
This song blew me away when I first heard it many years ago, and it does still. Just gets better with age. What a talent.
Man. This is amazing
My favorite Men at Work song. His voice is like no other.
Very true, and his voice is one you could listen to on and on.
Underrated as a unique vocalist, with an instantly recognizable pitch along with the intelligent lyrics he wrote. An original.
I know this was 11 years ago and me just be in my 20's, I love the sounds of classic rock and this guy and the band men at work was just one i listen to alot.
There's absolutely no substitute for talent.
From the first time I saw men at work they went straight to the top of my favorite bands. If I had a chance to see Colin in concert nearly all my concert dreams would be fulfilled
I can't get to sleep
I think about the implications
Of diving in too deep
And possibly the complications
Especially at night
I worry over situations
I know we'll be alright
Perhaps it's just imagination
Day after day it reappears
Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear
Ghosts appear and fade away
Come back another day
Alone between the sheets
Only brings exasperation
It's time to walk the streets
Smell the desperation
At least there's pretty lights
And though there's little variation
It nullifies the night from overkill
Day after day it reappears
Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear
Ghosts appear and fade away
Come back another day
I can't get to sleep
I think about the implications
Of diving in too deep
And possibly the complications
Especially at night
I worry over situations that
I know will be alright
It's just overkill
Day after day it reappears
Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear
Ghosts appear and fade away
Ghosts appear and fade away
Ghosts appear and fade away
Amazingly poignant and picturesque lyrics, hauntingly realistic.
Obrigado
The song builds and you can't think it can reach higher and then he gets to the top at the end - what a song about overcoming!
This is just plain COOL !