The riot shots are from an actual riot that occurred when the Star Hotel was closed. The song was written by Don Walker after seeing news reports of what happened. The Star Hotel was due to be shut and demolished and on its last night apparently some sections of the crowd attending didn't like the idea that the hotel was closing at the normal time and wanted it to stay open until all the alcohol was drunk. Things escalated from there. Cold Chisel have always been my favourite Australian Band since I first saw them in the 70's. Great sons, and great live performances.
It wasn’t the crowd reaction like that. What happened was the cops came in and told the band to unplug and finish, then punched the lead singer in the face…. That is what started the unrest and then when the cops put the crowd offside by doing that is when it started to get rough . If they’d just let the band finish as planned and then called last drinks it wouldn’t have happened. Blame the cops for what took place….
@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Yea - that's what I was told by two older friends. Not sure how King St would look nowadays without the Star Hotel. It would be weird without it.
All started before the band was turned off. It was that crowded on the street that the Newcastle workers club set up a stand selling beer on the footpath across the road from the star. This caused the crowd to cover king street. An old bloke drove through the crowd telling them to get out the road and someone banged their hand on his boot. He got scared and called the cops
"Star Hotel" (1980) captures the mood and events of September 19, 1979, when, in the working-class steel-town of Newcastle, police came to close down the city's main pub-rock venue, The Star Hotel. The police found themselves confronted by an angry crowd spoiling for a fight. Police cars were overturned and set alight in the course of a civil disturbance that echoed convict rebellions of two centuries earlier. The hotel was finally closed down, but the punters had made their point - and Chisel weren't going to let the police forget it. Peace out.
You got it right Nic, whilst there are some great bands from down under, there have not been any like Chisel. Their musicianship, their great diversity. Their soul and blues rock sound is fire. And now I hear the reggae mixed in to their sound because of your reaction. There may be people who don’t appreciate Jimmy, but he has so so many more people like me who think he’s the bees knees. He will always be my number 1.
I was very fortunate to see Chisel many times in the 80's .. Sweethearts, Selena's, The Hordern, The Ent Cent... Being an 80's teen in Sydney was excellent...👍
And now you have CHEAP WINE to go - a beautiful melodic number in a similar vein to Flame trees and Forever now. It evokes a nostalgic story thats bitter sweet in it's chord changes, like flame trees
Wow! This is really a song I have been dreaming of you reacting to for ages. As others have posted, the song was inspired by news reports about a riot that happened the night they closed down the Star Hotel (a working person's pub/bar). But the vocals are ridiculous, as you said. There are a bunch of songs from the same album that also highlight Jimmy's clean, very high voice, including Standing On the Outside and Tomorrow. If you want a ballad, Four Walls also fits the bill.
The Star Hotel in Newcastle is making a comeback. Its been re-opened for a couple of years now and my best mate is the Publican. Different vibe than what it used to be from it's dark old days when the riot happened. Getting some live music back in there too now. Worth dropping in for a beer, music and some great food. He's hoping to get Jimmy to make a guest appearance one day.
It was filmed in my home town of Newcastle, NSW, Australia. My cousin was there, I was too young. The hotel never got demolished, it was always changing hands and trying to rebrand itself. It was a great place to go to, the last time I went there was in 1998. I don't go out anymore.
My uncle lived with us then. He snuck in late one night with a brick under his arm. He had been to bloody newcastle to the last night of the Star, and drove back to sydney ( he was from the central coast so). It was cool i was a kid n knew exactly what this song was about when i heard.
Another Don Walker classic… Star Hotel…. Written in response to bureaucrats shutting down a local hotel in Newcastle NSW …. And the riot that broke out…. And as seen by the footage…. An uncontrolled crowd went crazy …. Don’s songwriting always taps into the Australian psyche and the feelings of that particular moment.
I went to TAFE with the owner of the Star Hotel in the '90's and more recently, played music trivia there. I am also friends with two people who were there on the night of the riot. - but the riot was before I ever moved to Newy.
As an Australian boy, Cold Chisel is in my veins. In some way they are a band in touch with the Aussie heart and soul. They're all great musicians, made better by combining talents, and the result is a unique rock band with diverse influences. I think the reggae stuff comes from the drummer Steve. His style has been called "Australian Reggae".
You have to listen to "Four Walls" beautiful ballad about being locked up, ends all arguments if Jimmy sings, Brilliant. try the albums "East" Circus Animal" and swingshift to mention a few, (in that order)
About Newcastle’s Star Hotel ( now closed down ) Star Hotel was getting rough and rowdy backing the late 70s early 80s police closed it down one night then a riot broke out . Cold Chisel was nowhere near Newcastle at that time , Chisel’s main songwriter keyboardist Don Walker was influenced by the event . Another legendary Australian band Australian Crawl was performing a gig that night in Newcastle not that far from The Star Hotel they was told to leave Newcastle before their gig was finished apparently .
The Star is still going, at least it was last time i was there a year or so ago though it was shut for a long time. I used to know the bass player from Heroes, the band that played the night of the riots, lovely guy
a local band call heroes was playing on the night of the riot . it was the last night that the hotel was to trade. the police entered the building and grabbed the mic and closed the pub early. that was what cause the start of the trouble. the band heroes later released a song called The star and the slaughter.
What amazes me is Jimmy is now up their in age and can still belt out that range like no time has passed. Compare Axl Rose who is a little younger and not been actively singing for as long.. his vocal range just isn’t there anymore and he’s about to embark on a world tour ...
That's why so many people get sooooo frustrated with other people who keep insisting that Jimmy can't and could never sing he just screams. And then say that Bon Scott is a great singer and Brian Johnson which I agree. But they can't see the hypocrisy in what they are saying.😠 Great reaction. Love Cold Chisel, love Jimmy ❤️
Man you need to get the album 'Swing Shift.' This live song is off it and it in many ways is an early 'best of Cold Chisel' performed live. It's a double album and if you play enough times you will be another Cold Chisel devotee! Thanks for sharing!
I stayed at the Star Hotel back in my teens - they had drag queens changing the bed linen. Bit of an eyeopener for my at the that time sheltered self. Awesome place.
My old man was there at The Star Hotel the night shit went down. It's five minutes from my house. Still there (at least I think it is) it's just not what it used to be, gentrification and all.
Interesting you picked up on the reggae beats: there was a bit of that in the late 70s early 80s when Bob Marley was on the go. Jimmy Barnes voice is great too.
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I used to walk past the Star Hotel on my way to work every day. It's a little embarrassing how long it took me to connect this song and the burnt-out building.
Cold Chisel are as good as ACDC and INXS but the so called American record people missed the boat with there music so America's loss was our gain because we got to see more of there music and Australia could never get enough of them
To be honest, I find it strange that you keep on commenting on Jimmy's voice during clips about what he's singing about. This is a reggae song about a riot by white working class kids. Jimmy was from a super underprivileged Glaswegian family that became a super-underpriveleged family from the suburb of Elizabeth in Adelaide. His dad was an alcoholic and abusive amateur boxer. Jimmy learned how to fight from his Dad and one story about Cold Chisel relates how, during one gig, when the band were playing, Jimmy noticed some of his friends being hassled by some bikies dring a performance. Jimmy took the opportunity of a guitar solo to jump into the crowd and punch out the bikies before returning to the stage to complete the song.
Apparently, you as a 'singer' would/could/should know how, when, where, why to break into a song for your opinion. Once again, (pause - i need to talk about ????) no 'ear', no 'feel' for the music/artist you are reacting to.
There was another Australian band that were pretty iconic too, still going to this day.. You may have heard of AC/DC lol.. Only kidding.. Chisel are definitely Australia's most iconic Australian sounding band.. AC/DC kinda went commercial.. Chisel just did Chisel..
Another Don Walker classic… Star Hotel…. Written in response to bureaucrats shutting down a local hotel in Newcastle NSW …. And the riot that broke out…. And as seen by the footage…. An uncontrolled crowd went crazy …. Don’s songwriting always taps into the Australian psyche and the feelings of that particular moment.
Another Don Walker classic… Star Hotel…. Written in response to bureaucrats shutting down a local hotel in Newcastle NSW …. And the riot that broke out…. And as seen by the footage…. An uncontrolled crowd went crazy …. Don’s songwriting always taps into the Australian psyche and the feelings of that particular moment.
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The riot shots are from an actual riot that occurred when the Star Hotel was closed. The song was written by Don Walker after seeing news reports of what happened. The Star Hotel was due to be shut and demolished and on its last night apparently some sections of the crowd attending didn't like the idea that the hotel was closing at the normal time and wanted it to stay open until all the alcohol was drunk. Things escalated from there. Cold Chisel have always been my favourite Australian Band since I first saw them in the 70's. Great sons, and great live performances.
It wasn’t the crowd reaction like that. What happened was the cops came in and told the band to unplug and finish, then punched the lead singer in the face…. That is what started the unrest and then when the cops put the crowd offside by doing that is when it started to get rough . If they’d just let the band finish as planned and then called last drinks it wouldn’t have happened. Blame the cops for what took place….
@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Yea - that's what I was told by two older friends. Not sure how King St would look nowadays without the Star Hotel. It would be weird without it.
All started before the band was turned off. It was that crowded on the street that the Newcastle workers club set up a stand selling beer on the footpath across the road from the star. This caused the crowd to cover king street. An old bloke drove through the crowd telling them to get out the road and someone banged their hand on his boot. He got scared and called the cops
"Star Hotel" (1980) captures the mood and events of September 19, 1979, when, in the working-class steel-town of Newcastle, police came to close down the city's main pub-rock venue, The Star Hotel. The police found themselves confronted by an angry crowd spoiling for a fight. Police cars were overturned and set alight in the course of a civil disturbance that echoed convict rebellions of two centuries earlier. The hotel was finally closed down, but the punters had made their point - and Chisel weren't going to let the police forget it. Peace out.
Find the documentary on the last night the band that was playing and how it came about
This is ska rock at its finest.
Jimmy's headband days were wild, he often played the gig with a bottle of vodka in his hand
it was a bottle of water in a gin bottle because he was so dry from cocaine.
Wow! This was freaking amazing, the iconic Star Hotel!
Anyone who criticises Jimmy has no clue obviously, he’s amazing
I live about 10 minutes walk to where the Star Hotel used to be, and I know people who were there when it happened.
You're cool. Thanks for featuring and learning about Cold Chisel. We love them, national treasures. But your reviews are better than others. 🙏
This whole album....
In fact all cold chisels early albums until the initial breakup are amazing....
🤘🤘
You got it right Nic, whilst there are some great bands from down under, there have not been any like Chisel. Their musicianship, their great diversity. Their soul and blues rock sound is fire. And now I hear the reggae mixed in to their sound because of your reaction. There may be people who don’t appreciate Jimmy, but he has so so many more people like me who think he’s the bees knees. He will always be my number 1.
I was seeing these bands at their best in my twenties for $10,, in a pub.great times that sadly we will never see again.
You slipped Diversity in their like a libt4rd robot. Stop it!
I was very fortunate to see Chisel many times in the 80's .. Sweethearts, Selena's, The Hordern, The Ent Cent... Being an 80's teen in Sydney was excellent...👍
And now you have CHEAP WINE to go - a beautiful melodic number in a similar vein to Flame trees and Forever now.
It evokes a nostalgic story thats bitter sweet in it's chord changes, like flame trees
My Baby?
Wow! This is really a song I have been dreaming of you reacting to for ages. As others have posted, the song was inspired by news reports about a riot that happened the night they closed down the Star Hotel (a working person's pub/bar). But the vocals are ridiculous, as you said. There are a bunch of songs from the same album that also highlight Jimmy's clean, very high voice, including Standing On the Outside and Tomorrow. If you want a ballad, Four Walls also fits the bill.
The Star Hotel in Newcastle is making a comeback. Its been re-opened for a couple of years now and my best mate is the Publican. Different vibe than what it used to be from it's dark old days when the riot happened. Getting some live music back in there too now. Worth dropping in for a beer, music and some great food. He's hoping to get Jimmy to make a guest appearance one day.
a song for anyone whose not really happy with what went down.
There was a bit of a riot
I am so glad you played this song, one of my favorites and, yes, another side to Cold Chisel.
my Mum always said Jimmy just shouts!, had to reply!, well, least he made me feel happy!, when he shouts!.
This song is written about a pub in my home town Newcastle.
Love your reactions! Especially Cold Chisel!!
Always been my favourite chisel track
About the closure of an iconic pub
Can't wait for the reaction to The Radiators "Gimme Head" 😂
😂
They are the best
Hard to believe your only hearing this now I grew up on this music
Good old Newcastle.
The Heroes were played at the Star that night before the cops shut it down.
Best Aussie band ever imo.
It was filmed in my home town of Newcastle, NSW, Australia. My cousin was there, I was too young. The hotel never got demolished, it was always changing hands and trying to rebrand itself. It was a great place to go to, the last time I went there was in 1998. I don't go out anymore.
This happened just a few blocks from where I lived, I still remember it. My eldest sister witnessed it, probably threw a can or 2 as well.
My uncle lived with us then.
He snuck in late one night with a brick under his arm.
He had been to bloody newcastle to the last night of the Star, and drove back to sydney ( he was from the central coast so).
It was cool i was a kid n knew exactly what this song was about when i heard.
Love this song and 4 walls great album East
Legends 👏
Doctors cannot understand how Jimmy sings like he does. We just thank Jimmy!!!!
But iconic...? try Midnight Oil!!!
Chisel yeah.
The Star was the beginning of the demise. So many have followed since.
This was another song that had to grow on me. But it did, I love it now
Great review mate of my favourite Chisel song
Another Don Walker classic… Star Hotel…. Written in response to bureaucrats shutting down a local hotel in Newcastle NSW …. And the riot that broke out…. And as seen by the footage…. An uncontrolled crowd went crazy …. Don’s songwriting always taps into the Australian psyche and the feelings of that particular moment.
I went to TAFE with the owner of the Star Hotel in the '90's and more recently, played music trivia there. I am also friends with two people who were there on the night of the riot. - but the riot was before I ever moved to Newy.
I live about 5km from what used to be the Star Hotel. The riot has gone down as part of Newcastles history. Wild times
As an Australian boy, Cold Chisel is in my veins. In some way they are a band in touch with the Aussie heart and soul. They're all great musicians, made better by combining talents, and the result is a unique rock band with diverse influences. I think the reggae stuff comes from the drummer Steve. His style has been called "Australian Reggae".
Reggae, yes. I never realised this until you pointed it out. Specifically it sounds like a song from The Police. I can even imagine Sting singing it!
You have to listen to "Four Walls" beautiful ballad about being locked up, ends all arguments if Jimmy sings, Brilliant. try the albums "East" Circus Animal" and swingshift to mention a few, (in that order)
Yes! Definitely, "Four Walls" - one of the best! Please do it Nic
number 1
Do you think that Cold Chisel would of made it big in The States if people heard them?
Great review, i saw there live way way back in the 1980s here in new zealand, that tracks a good one apparently about a riot
About Newcastle’s Star Hotel ( now closed down ) Star Hotel was getting rough and rowdy backing the late 70s early 80s police closed it down one night then a riot broke out .
Cold Chisel was nowhere near Newcastle at that time , Chisel’s main songwriter keyboardist Don Walker was influenced by the event .
Another legendary Australian band Australian Crawl was performing a gig that night in Newcastle not that far from The Star Hotel they was told to leave Newcastle before their gig was finished apparently .
The Star is still going, at least it was last time i was there a year or so ago though it was shut for a long time. I used to know the bass player from Heroes, the band that played the night of the riots, lovely guy
@@richardkenna149 walked passed it last week it’s up market cafe
a local band call heroes was playing on the night of the riot . it was the last night that the hotel was to trade. the police entered the building and grabbed the mic and closed the pub early. that was what cause the start of the trouble. the band heroes later released a song called The star and the slaughter.
@@markjames3522 licensed i believe?
What amazes me is Jimmy is now up their in age and can still belt out that range like no time has passed. Compare Axl Rose who is a little younger and not been actively singing for as long.. his vocal range just isn’t there anymore and he’s about to embark on a world tour ...
for a long time now GnR have loved Chisel
That's why so many people get sooooo frustrated with other people who keep insisting that Jimmy can't and could never sing he just screams. And then say that Bon Scott is a great singer and Brian Johnson which I agree. But they can't see the hypocrisy in what they are saying.😠 Great reaction. Love Cold Chisel, love Jimmy ❤️
Jimmy could sing.
Its gone tho. I think thats what theyre hearing.
@@sugarnads clearly you have been to see his lastest concert. Jimmy can sing. But everyone has their own opinion and I appreciate yours. Cheers 👍
Jimmy's young tone was so sweet and juicy before he turned whiskey 40
I listen to them every day. Them and maybe the Smiths.
There is a vid on utube documentary from the band that Was playing and the people who were there that night
Man you need to get the album 'Swing Shift.' This live song is off it and it in many ways is an early 'best of Cold Chisel' performed live. It's a double album and if you play enough times you will be another Cold Chisel devotee! Thanks for sharing!
Still have my vinyl
@@coreenavenn4235 same.
There is a cool mini doco about the Star Hotel riot
I stayed at the Star Hotel back in my teens - they had drag queens changing the bed linen. Bit of an eyeopener for my at the that time sheltered self. Awesome place.
Developers were knocking down a very popular hotel in Newcastle to build units and people went off after the last night of trading at the Star Hotel
Tell me who said it's unbearable? I'll take care of it... lol.
F🔥 Category !
Australian crawl we’re playing in a pub down the road that night
My old man was there at The Star Hotel the night shit went down.
It's five minutes from my house.
Still there (at least I think it is) it's just not what it used to be, gentrification and all.
I always thought he was saying ''here's one who's not very happy with Rock n Roll''... but I am sure I am wrong.
Please listen to the studio version.
Bro jimmy could sing. Back then.
But its gone.
how about some blues from Cold Chisel "Metho Blues" that is you will love it
its a hard song but needed
You need to check out Living Loud. One album. Super Group. Jimmy Barnes singer.
1/2 album is Ozzy covers. The rest new.
Talk about diverse.
There's a documentary about the riot you can find on UA-cam. Yes was police's fault as others have said.
I was at The Star on the night of the riots. The mood there was great until the police got involved.
When the cop punched the singer in the face and said unplug was the turning point I believe….
I was not in that particular bar at the time, I saw the cops go in and then all hell broke loose. I went home a few minutes after that.
Interesting you picked up on the reggae beats: there was a bit of that in the late 70s early 80s when Bob Marley was on the go. Jimmy Barnes voice is great too.
Do 'when the war is over'
And The Angels 'mr damage' (not the italian surf band) you wanna hear some arse kicking aussie pub rock
Just Aussies having a drink mate.
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I used to walk past the Star Hotel on my way to work every day. It's a little embarrassing how long it took me to connect this song and the burnt-out building.
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Cold Chisel are as good as ACDC and INXS but the so called American record people missed the boat with there music so America's loss was our gain because we got to see more of there music and Australia could never get enough of them
To be honest, I find it strange that you keep on commenting on Jimmy's voice during clips about what he's singing about. This is a reggae song about a riot by white working class kids. Jimmy was from a super underprivileged Glaswegian family that became a super-underpriveleged family from the suburb of Elizabeth in Adelaide. His dad was an alcoholic and abusive amateur boxer. Jimmy learned how to fight from his Dad and one story about Cold Chisel relates how, during one gig, when the band were playing, Jimmy noticed some of his friends being hassled by some bikies dring a performance. Jimmy took the opportunity of a guitar solo to jump into the crowd and punch out the bikies before returning to the stage to complete the song.
Apparently, you as a 'singer' would/could/should know how, when, where, why to break into a song for your opinion. Once again, (pause - i need to talk about ????) no 'ear', no 'feel' for the music/artist you are reacting to.
Unbearable only in the last 10 years
There was another Australian band that were pretty iconic too, still going to this day.. You may have heard of AC/DC lol.. Only kidding.. Chisel are definitely Australia's most iconic Australian sounding band.. AC/DC kinda went commercial.. Chisel just did Chisel..
Bon Scott AC-DC is Aussie AF.. Briam era not so much
how true is that WOW well said......
Another Don Walker classic… Star Hotel…. Written in response to bureaucrats shutting down a local hotel in Newcastle NSW …. And the riot that broke out…. And as seen by the footage…. An uncontrolled crowd went crazy …. Don’s songwriting always taps into the Australian psyche and the feelings of that particular moment.
Another Don Walker classic… Star Hotel…. Written in response to bureaucrats shutting down a local hotel in Newcastle NSW …. And the riot that broke out…. And as seen by the footage…. An uncontrolled crowd went crazy …. Don’s songwriting always taps into the Australian psyche and the feelings of that particular moment.