This is one of my favourite Men at Work tunes, although there are many others. My dad bought Business as Usual and Cargo when they came out on cassette and the whole family listened to them on countless car journeys. Every song from those albums was etched on my 6 year old mind, and I still love all of them to this day.
This track has haunted me since the first time I heard it, so long, long ago. And now, we are here. And yes, Colin hits the notes. He's like McCartney.
I do! Please Colin, perform more than "just 20 songs" from Men at Work. I would be so unbelievable grateful if you would play and sing ALL songs from Business As Usual, Cargo and Two Hearts. All of them!!!!!!! Pleeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaase!!!!!!!!!!! 🙏🥺💓
A beatiful song that just captures the desolation of really seeing that you have been cut off from something gone by, and for now at least, are truly alone. My go-to song when I feel that way....
Colin has always had this spiritual undertone to his music, so It's nice to see that he picked up a George Harrison Rosewood Tele. I imagine Ringo finds that in him as well and that's why they get along so well
I miss Jerry Speiser's drumming but Colin's vocals are great as usual, and his wife harmonizes well with him. This is Men at Work's "Stairway to Heaven." I love songs that crescendo.
Although his new band, and of course his wife are doing well, more than that, I terribly miss the former band members. Especially Greg Ham is particularly missed. R.I.P. (It might sound unfair, because the girl on the sax and keyboards is wow...
Just a general consideration, no criticism: I wonder why in popular music, unlike in classical music, the re-performance of musical works, whether as a cover or by some of the original performers with the support of new band members, is always a little critical is looked at. Above all, comparing the artists or the versions is, in my opinion, unnecessary. We must finally come to the point where the revival of an oeuvre in popular music has its own charm and is absolutely justified. Nobody expects Paganini himself on stage when an orchestra plays his works these days. And nobody would call the Berliner Symphoniker a cover band. To make my point clear, I'll give an example: Watch the performances of the Pink Tones at the Segóbriga Roman Amphitheater. This is interpretation of the works of great artists by other great artists. Some practice absolute fidelity to the work, others add a personal touch. Both are good and valuable.
I'm becoming reaquainted with this brilliant music I loved back in the 80's. Got my oldest son hooked on it too. Really enjoying these virtual concerts. Please keep doing what you're doing.
This song takes me straight to Australia, and that translates in my little pixie language to: it takes me straight to the most heavenly locale on all the Earth! ☺️✨🇦🇺❤️
You really should go back there before you leave this planet. I was born and raised on the west coast of Florida near the beaches and feel the same way about that locale. Always say I'll go back there before I die. You should too.
Someone said: "What's the 80's music?" - Go and listen Men at Work!! There are A LOT OF SIGNS OF YESTERDAY!! : An amazing songwriter and singer, bassist , drumer, saxophonist, and more! Thanks Colin and the band!! You know that you make us sooo happy since the '80s!. You are a huge part of our lives!
I've never been able to find the words to describe what this song does for me....but the best description I can come up with is - each time I've listened to it over the years, I get covered in goosebumps! Colin's voice has def stood the test of time and this band did an outstanding job with staying true to form with the sound! So awesome!
Back in the summer of 1983 Men at Work played the Montreal Forum on August 11th, I was 15 years old I had tickets but had a serious accident playing baseball and ended up in the hospital and missed the show...I'll be 55 this year and still listen to Men at Work and the work of Colin Hay...love the music, love the writing...hope to see you back in Montreal soon.
Love listning to you brings back good memories.The band is tight and awsome.Dig the sax solo brilliant. Thank you from the land down under. Cheers Stephen and Helen Australia. 👍🇦🇺💜🎸
@@iangriffith5471 Ooh, I guess so. I think the non-deep cuts would be like Who Can It Be Now, Overkill, Down Under, It's a Mistake, but I guess Dr. Jekyll could be considered one too.
I look forward to these every week. Business as Usual was the second record I ever bought and I absolutely wore it out. This is such a joy to hear these songs in this format. Kudos to the engineer.
Brilliant music - I saw Colin and crew in Nottingham UK when they toured there in the 80’s - now part of my Spotify playlist 37’ish years on. Who can it be, Overkill, Upstairs at my house and Be Good Johnny are just a few of my favourites of the band. Colin Hay, what a talent. 👍
¡Bravo! Una interpretación de lujo. En 1999, en Santiago de Chile en el Teatro Caupolicán, encendí junto a mi hermano y mi ex novia un encendedor e iluminé mis lágrimas que nacieron con esta canción, cuando "Men At Work" tocó este temazo... Muchas gracias Colin.
One of my favorite Men at Work songs.... if I ever see you live Colin, this is my request :) Cargo was the first album I bought as a poor kid growing up, and this song still is on my top 10 list.
I've always loved this song, but I've only now realized it was about 15 years ahead of its time. This would have topped the charts in the mid-90s if it had been re-released.
The best Men at Work song honestly, you guys absolutely killed it and you guys clearly had fun doing it! Mad props to you guys! If this was the last Men At Work Monday, I would not be mad!
Possibly a favorite of mine of your catalog, at least tied for top...5 (can't pick just one). But I love the extended version, just keeping the sublime atmosphere going.
That was absolutely great, Colin! It's not easy for me to highlight something because I do love all the Men at Work songs, expecially from the albums Business As Usual, Cargo and also Two Hearts. So I hope and hope and HOPE, that you won't stop after 20 songs. Please do all the songs from the 3 albums!
@@starletohara1631 If we are lucky, our whine will be heard by Colin Hay. I hope, he shows mercy and is the golden boy he is being regarded as and will obey every golden rule (Performing all songs from the first 3 MAW album) ;)
@@charlieranger4598 He'd better!Otherwise we will have to start screaming "Be Good be good,be good be good be good,be good be good be good,be good Coooooooo-linnnn!"Seriously,though,I'm sure we are not the only ones who would like to hear him do all the songs from the albums,and I wouldn't mind if he threw in a few b-sides,as well!;D
@@charlieranger4598 Yeah,Me too!It's incredible how well C olin's voice has aged;hard to believe it's been almost 40 years since Business As Usual came out!He's still an outstanding vocalist.Wonder what he will say about this song tomorrow;do you suppose it is about the same nightmarish breakup that he wrote about on "Blue For You"?
This is one of my favourite Men at Work tunes, although there are many others. My dad bought Business as Usual and Cargo when they came out on cassette and the whole family listened to them on countless car journeys. Every song from those albums was etched on my 6 year old mind, and I still love all of them to this day.
Me too!! I was in 1st grade when they first came out and my whole family loved them!!
I used to mow the yard when i was 12 and listen on my walkman and head phones
This track has haunted me since the first time I heard it, so long, long ago. And now, we are here. And yes, Colin hits the notes. He's like McCartney.
Colin still hitting those notes. Great rendition. Loved the sax too.
His voice hasn't changed in 40 years. I am very impressed.
So true it's amazing
The band.... what a treat! Bass and sax.... awesome!
Another heartbreakingly beautiful song from the Men at Work songbook!Somewhere Greg is smiling his approval at that amazing sax solo!
Far out. All I can really say is thank you and it was a privilege to be in the 'audience' for this. Cheers.
My favorite Men at Work song. Just awesome.
Ahh, my favorite Men at Work song.
oh man, oh man, oh man. "i can see it in yours eyes" and now "no sign of yesterday." thank you, i won't ask for anythimg more.
I do! Please Colin, perform more than "just 20 songs" from Men at Work. I would be so unbelievable grateful if you would play and sing ALL songs from Business As Usual, Cargo and Two Hearts. All of them!!!!!!! Pleeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaase!!!!!!!!!!! 🙏🥺💓
I will...live forever,never die. That's my request,Colin
Oh come on he has to do 'Down by the sea...
@@johnchristopher3955 Totally!And he's better do "Be Good Johnny" or I'm gonna throw a tantrum!!😎
@@starletohara1631 oh yes, my Anthem, although I love Cricket and football 🏏⚽️😂
A beatiful song that just captures the desolation of really seeing that you have been cut off from something gone by, and for now at least, are truly alone. My go-to song when I feel that way....
Exactly
Colin has always had this spiritual undertone to his music, so It's nice to see that he picked up a George Harrison Rosewood Tele. I imagine Ringo finds that in him as well and that's why they get along so well
I miss Jerry Speiser's drumming but Colin's vocals are great as usual, and his wife harmonizes well with him. This is Men at Work's "Stairway to Heaven." I love songs that crescendo.
Although his new band, and of course his wife are doing well, more than that, I terribly miss the former band members. Especially Greg Ham is particularly missed. R.I.P. (It might sound unfair, because the girl on the sax and keyboards is wow...
@@charlieranger4598 Many of us second that thought…
Me too!!! Loved that guys playing.
Just a general consideration, no criticism: I wonder why in popular music, unlike in classical music, the re-performance of musical works, whether as a cover or by some of the original performers with the support of new band members, is always a little critical is looked at. Above all, comparing the artists or the versions is, in my opinion, unnecessary. We must finally come to the point where the revival of an oeuvre in popular music has its own charm and is absolutely justified. Nobody expects Paganini himself on stage when an orchestra plays his works these days. And nobody would call the Berliner Symphoniker a cover band. To make my point clear, I'll give an example: Watch the performances of the Pink Tones at the Segóbriga Roman Amphitheater. This is interpretation of the works of great artists by other great artists. Some practice absolute fidelity to the work, others add a personal touch. Both are good and valuable.
I'm becoming reaquainted with this brilliant music I loved back in the 80's. Got my oldest son hooked on it too. Really enjoying these virtual concerts. Please keep doing what you're doing.
That...was....BADASS!
I am reliving one of the greatest periods of my life. One Monday at a time. Thank you Colin!
What wonderful memories this song brings back. Thank you Colin!
This song takes me straight to Australia, and that translates in my little pixie language to: it takes me straight to the most heavenly locale on all the Earth! ☺️✨🇦🇺❤️
You really should go back there before you leave this planet. I was born and raised on the west coast of Florida near the beaches and feel the same way about that locale. Always say I'll go back there before I die. You should too.
You guys really look like your having so much fun. That’s what it is supposed to look like! Makes me want to pick up my guitar and jam.
Classic🎉🎉 yes
The final jam with bass and sax... Amazing!
Someone said: "What's the 80's music?" - Go and listen Men at Work!! There are A LOT OF SIGNS OF YESTERDAY!! : An amazing songwriter and singer, bassist , drumer, saxophonist, and more!
Thanks Colin and the band!! You know that you make us sooo happy since the '80s!. You are a huge part of our lives!
you can feel where he's at very deep
I've never been able to find the words to describe what this song does for me....but the best description I can come up with is - each time I've listened to it over the years, I get covered in goosebumps! Colin's voice has def stood the test of time and this band did an outstanding job with staying true to form with the sound! So awesome!
Back in the summer of 1983 Men at Work played the Montreal Forum on August 11th, I was 15 years old I had tickets but had a serious accident playing baseball and ended up in the hospital and missed the show...I'll be 55 this year and still listen to Men at Work and the work of Colin Hay...love the music, love the writing...hope to see you back in Montreal soon.
Love listning to you brings back good memories.The band is tight and awsome.Dig the sax solo brilliant. Thank you from the land down under. Cheers Stephen and Helen Australia. 👍🇦🇺💜🎸
The bass solo is beyond words...altough he looks to have plenty of them also, love to hear them one day...
Colin plays a Great range of guitars.
The whole series has been deep cuts with one exception.
Wait, what was the exception?
@@veggie928 Dr heckyl. I think it was week 3
@@iangriffith5471 Ooh, I guess so. I think the non-deep cuts would be like Who Can It Be Now, Overkill, Down Under, It's a Mistake, but I guess Dr. Jekyll could be considered one too.
@@veggie928 Excuse me,guys,it's Dr.HEKYLL!Two L's,one H!
@@starletohara1631 I obviously confuse the names since they're so similar.
Wow! This just plain rocks!
Each week i keep saying...oh, this is my fave, that one is my fave. But...honestly, pretty much every song off the 3 albums is my fave! 😎
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That's exactly what I'm trying to tell for 10 weeks. :-)
@@charlieranger4598 😎😁🍀🍀
A shout-out to whoever did the sound engineering for this series of videos. They sound superb!
Absoluut fantastic musicians all of you! love the bassline, drums, sax voacals, lead guitar.
Share this song. All of you!
Beautiful track. Relate it to my dad who died in 2007 and is missed so much.
One of my favorite Men At Work songs and you still sound so amazing on it. Love this so much - Thanks for sharing!!! :)
1st. This is my favorite MAW song 2nd that F#$king bass and sax - WOW 👌 👏 😍
I look forward to these every week. Business as Usual was the second record I ever bought and I absolutely wore it out. This is such a joy to hear these songs in this format. Kudos to the engineer.
Underrated song of 80's
Brilliant music - I saw Colin and crew in Nottingham UK when they toured there in the 80’s - now part of my Spotify playlist 37’ish years on.
Who can it be, Overkill, Upstairs at my house and Be Good Johnny are just a few of my favourites of the band. Colin Hay, what a talent. 👍
¡Bravo! Una interpretación de lujo. En 1999, en Santiago de Chile en el Teatro Caupolicán, encendí junto a mi hermano y mi ex novia un encendedor e iluminé mis lágrimas que nacieron con esta canción, cuando "Men At Work" tocó este temazo... Muchas gracias Colin.
To the man from Saltcoats, from another from St Andrews ... that was just 'Pure Dead Brilliant', so it was! :)
One of my favorite Men at Work songs.... if I ever see you live Colin, this is my request :) Cargo was the first album I bought as a poor kid growing up, and this song still is on my top 10 list.
Awesome, One of my favorites!✌👏😍Happy Monday!
He’s just so good,, so much better than most of the garbage being recorded today
So true...
I just love hearing new life breathed into the amazing songs!! And I love that rosewood Tele Colin!!
Genius at Work.
Love this song, it is one of my favourite Men at Work songs.
Days of my youth.... Thank you colin and your men at work.
Wow !!!
En el 6:00...ese redoble de la batería es muy sencillo. Jerry Speiser lo hacía mejor intercalando un sonido de tarola. Viva Jerry Speiser.
This is one of my favorite song!
Great stuff, the band is top....
Quel monstre !!!.... quel magnifique cru 2022 !!!.... est-ce qu'il passera en France bientôt ??.....
I've always loved this song, but I've only now realized it was about 15 years ahead of its time. This would have topped the charts in the mid-90s if it had been re-released.
Can't beat Ron strykerts solo guitar using bottleneck at Berkeley in 83
What an amazing number, this is so groovy and intense this is a real killer performance of fine musicians !
Amazing🏆
The best Men at Work song honestly, you guys absolutely killed it and you guys clearly had fun doing it! Mad props to you guys! If this was the last Men At Work Monday, I would not be mad!
Sorry, pal! But if this was the last Men at Work Monday I would definitely be mad. 🥺
@@charlieranger4598 I mean of course I'd be mad and sad but like if it were the end then I'm glad it ended on a high note. You know what I'm saying?
@@veggie928 Sure, I know. :)
Forty years later this version has bettered the original album song .....How cool is that ❤
Really tasty. Took me on a roller-coaster mind trip. Thank you
Men at Work were brilliant musicians and songwriters
Rosewood tele with a Bigsby. It would weigh a bit, but it sounds excellent.
Possibly a favorite of mine of your catalog, at least tied for top...5 (can't pick just one). But I love the extended version, just keeping the sublime atmosphere going.
Top Top Men at Work....
Que tema! y que tal performance!. Saludos desde el Perú.
fantastica
Just saw them last night in Dallas they were Great
That was absolutely great, Colin!
It's not easy for me to highlight something because I do love all the Men at Work songs, expecially from the albums Business As Usual, Cargo and also Two Hearts. So I hope and hope and HOPE, that you won't stop after 20 songs. Please do all the songs from the 3 albums!
Yeah,what he said!We who love your music would absolutely love to hear the FULL MAW catalog,please!😁😁😁
@@starletohara1631 If we are lucky, our whine will be heard by Colin Hay. I hope, he shows mercy and is the golden boy he is being regarded as and will obey every golden rule (Performing all songs from the first 3 MAW album) ;)
@@charlieranger4598 He'd better!Otherwise we will have to start screaming "Be Good be good,be good be good be good,be good be good be good,be good Coooooooo-linnnn!"Seriously,though,I'm sure we are not the only ones who would like to hear him do all the songs from the albums,and I wouldn't mind if he threw in a few b-sides,as well!;D
@@starletohara1631 Anyway, I would apreciate that....ok....I would raise him a statue!!! 😂
@@charlieranger4598 Yeah,Me too!It's incredible how well C olin's voice has aged;hard to believe it's been almost 40 years since Business As Usual came out!He's still an outstanding vocalist.Wonder what he will say about this song tomorrow;do you suppose it is about the same nightmarish breakup that he wrote about on "Blue For You"?
Estupendo el música que toca el bajo!
That was badass🔥💥
Sensacional !!!!!
Nice song
I can hear you Colin.
I can hear you Colin.
I can hear you evermore.
(New refrain)
Ace bass and everyone
just WOW
Excelente armonía!
I wish Colin would move a little bit to his left so I can see the drummer
Great bass jam! Sorry I'm 3 years late
vixi hello from Brasil
Nice 😊
Colin Hay: "Do what you want, but feel it out."
IDK. Maybe he never said that, but it sounds like it. Sounds noice.
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I love that beautiful girl who's playing sax... ❤️❤️❤️
She is Scheila Gonzalez, one helluva musician. She has also toured with Zappa plays Zappa among others.
@@MPPelli Thank you for the info. Now I just need her cell phone number ! 🤣🤣😉
@@philippebenas5721 lol...Word! 🤣
@@charlieranger4598 Indeed. I'm a little too far from California... So wie Du... 😉
@@MPPelli she is performing really well...
missing Greg Ham.... RIP mate
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Who says Men at work can't write a great prog song John m Bristol CT
This is Colin Hay. Not Men at Work.
Ron Strykert come back mate and you to John Rees and of course jerry Speiser.
They are vital components of all men at work songs - and not to forget Greg of course
@@charlienorton2337 Sadly Greg Ham passed away afew yrs ago, much missed.
@@haydenwittig8877 Yeah - let’s hope that the others can reform before it’s too late
@@charlienorton2337 As an Australian the reformation would be like 1982 again.
@@charlienorton2337 Charlie google men at Work live San Francisco 1983.
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