Most certainly. One of their best. London bombs is another underrated song of Eskimo Joes. Ìts on the New york CD single....i bought that one years ago back when it came out and that is a great one too x
CHART-toppers Eskimo Joe have written a tribute to tragic star Heath Ledger. "And this young man dying in a foreign land - we felt the loneliness of the situation.'' Eskimo Joe - Temperley, Joel Quartermain and Stuart McLeod - are from Ledger's hometown, Perth. "We came from the same town, we were the same age and we were in New York when he died,'' Temperley said. A powerful lyric in the song - "I smell the blood of an Australian'' - is about the US media bloodlust following Ledger's death.
I'm a tad late to the conversation here but going by the time frame he'd heard announced, Temperley was walking just a block away from Heath's apartment when he took his last breath. He'd only met him once or twice but felt saddened by the fact he'd died alone...many miles away from loved ones and the home he knew
This song is just brilliant. Brilliant. The composition is great. The lyrics are completely profound. The guitar sound is just perfect. When it breaks out at 2:46 is just completely growls. It's a shame Eskimo Joe are under-rated. This song has got the lot.
Wow! Totally blown away by these guys! Was looking for 90s/00s Aussie music by lesser-known bands and came across awesome acts like Silverchair, Noiseworks, Screaming Jets, Powderfinger, Baby Animals and Eskimo Joe all deserving greater recognition elsewhere. Keep on rocking Aussie music! 👍
the song begins with a very traditional turkish beat. foreign land (turkey) i watched an interview eskimoe joe gave on video hits and they were talking about the song and the insipiration was obiviously turkey. the beat,the sounds even the dancers (inspired by twirling dervishes) in the lyrics they say "i smell the blood of an australian" of course many aussie soldiers lay beneath 'canakkale' (galippoli) this song is awesome
I played this song when i went to Dawn service in 2010. It just felt righ, and a Australian homage to a country that has agreed to allow us to pay our respects to our fallen soldiers ON THEIR LAND.
We do produce talent, just not necessarily in the genres you may listen to. I know all the dads are upset that we don't have any modern day ACDC or INXS, but take a look at artists like Tame Impala and Flume, they're absolutely killing it on the world stage.
Australia and New Zealand had some of the best music in the world in the 60's 70's, 80's and early 90's. Music from those both these countries in these eras was on fire. This particular hit after that era is bloody fantastic this really rocks it really kicks arse! Play this hit loud! I just wish both countries could produce kick arse hits like this and from those past years again.
Today would have been Heath Ledger's birthday and yes this is a nice dedication to Heath from the Eskies... Being a fellow West Australian it makes me feel all good inside that we have produced alot of great bands and a good actor......
Us West Aussies have definitely had some epic talent brought out. Karnivool were always one of Perth's greatest aswell IMO. Heath, Bon Scott and Temperley were from Freo and made it big yet stayed humble. Not sure what Temperley's doing these days but he's made a name for himself in the music industry for sure
foreign land and setting sun still remain as my favourite songs by this band. eskimo joe are my favourite band. ever (: aussie aussie aussie, oi oi oi.
I lived 5 years in Australia, and many times I felt like him(Heath Ledger)... It's not just about being an Australian... It's about how you feel when it's not your home country, your people, your family. " This was what it feels the love that I couldn't feel when I was in a foreign land" (Australia).
Another great Aussie band! Us Saffers may have the more gutsy rugby and cricket teams[wink-wink], but Australia has always produced the most fantastic music and film!
did you know guys.. --- " ...song inspired by the death of Australian actor Heath Ledger. Temperly told Triple J that he had felt an empathy with the actor as …they both shared the home town of Perth, stating: "We were in New York, this big foreign city, and I felt this immense loneliness of this kid from my home town dying by himself there.""
just two days ago i saw these guys live and it was deffinitly one of the best performances i have ever seen it deffinitly was one of the best thing to happen to this island ( i live on an island called kangaroo island in south australia) so much fun and this song expecialy went off !
I've LOVED this song for years and knowing the back story and how it's a tribute to Heath Ledger made me love it more. Dying in a Foreign Land....So try to understand it.💜 I think I speak for most Aussies when I say I'm proud to have greats such as Heath, Bon Scott, EJ, Karnivool and Helmet (and MANY more) come from our beautiful Country. Freo's produced some legendary talent👌🏻
Im a straight up death metal dude play in my own death metal band but as perth muso i alwas respect the bands that have come out of p city and really made it, metal or not eskimko joe always take me back to my high school days, every great momemt their music was in the background, whether it was the radio in the car on the drive home from school, playing from my phone hanging out with my mates, or my ipod riding my bike around neighbourhood looking for adventure, everytime I hear them they just take me back to better days when things were a little easier.
hey this is Turkish zurna amd davul playing from the start till the end of the song. interesting. gratings from Turkey. we are all borthers and sisters.
world class strong band. and this is one awesome song. i`m not an aussie. but i live in here.all i know about ozzie music was ac dc. but i just loved them. they`re very addictive
I live half an hour away from a town they’re performing at next month? I think. Kinda wanting to go and expand my music horizons and support a great Aussie band.
Steady my shaky hands Shut off the world's demands Just get the facts down Do you understand? This is a foreign land So try to understand me Do you understand? So you understand? If this is what it feels to love Then l can feel that If this is what it feels to love Then l can feel that If this is what it feels to love Then l can feel that If this is what it feels to love Then l can feel that Even when you're all alone Even when it's not your home Take a little look around Melting as it hits the ground I touch my hand Up to the air Dying in the foreign land So do you understand me Do you understand? Do you understand? If this is what it feels to love Then l can feel that If this is what it feels to love Then l can feel that If this is what it feels to love Then l can feel…
I can’t help myself to comment: I used to have their CD before. I’ve lost it but man this song though... so nostalgic I almost have tears :( I just want to escape from my dull life
I don't understand why Eskimo Joe hasn't become a world icon. They have such few views, and yet they are on of the most incredible bands I've ever heard. It's sad to see all the popularity going to shitty bands with repetitive music.
Well I Used That Song the Kite Flying At Sunday. I'm Taking Kites To My Henley High Kids. Today marks 14 years since the release of Eskimo Joe's 'Foreign Land' music video, dedicated to the memory of Heath Ledger, who left us far too soon in January 2008, 15 years ago. 0:06
Love This Song Since 2009 Anyone Else Still Listen In 2024? 😎
Why shld I forgot this song, that's the year when I arrive in Australia as a foreign worker. "when all alone and it's not your home"
Best Aussie Band
Ho scoperto questa canzone adesso.
Davvero un bel gruppo. :)
This band deserves more recognition.
Agreed
Agree I saw them live in a pub few years ago the singers voice is something elsw
agreed
100%
Very true, very very underrated band.
Australia's best kept secret.
Grossly underrated Aussie band, saw Eskimo Joe live as a support act back in 2001, they were phenomenal live.
Soooooo jealous
Not as underrated as Cloudrun
I saw them as the Main act in Busselton. That was sick
one of the best australian bands..
They're kiwi aren't they?
@@leedonald6725 Aussie.
TheVase, I agree ❤🦘🐨
@@leedonald6725 aussie
@@leedonald6725from Fremantle, Western Australia
Most underrated Aussie Rock Song of all time
this is one of the most underrated songs i've heard in my life
Nailed it Imertia.
Correct Thanks Guys
Most certainly.
One of their best.
London bombs is another underrated song of Eskimo Joes. Ìts on the New york CD single....i bought that one years ago back when it came out and that is a great one too x
Oh yes. It's a pity EJ aren't getting any worldwide recognition but I spread their music to any of my friends 'cause they deserve to be heard ❤
Very underrated band
Aussie rock with a turkish flare.........a risk taken by a great band who needs international exposure. Asia and Europe are calling!
i could never agree more than this
the mixture of Asia/western music is there in the video
U know that they are talking about war
"try to understand it if you can"...
@@dollarking9641They're talking about the media. It was written about Heath Ledger. They were in America when he died.
What a great song, what a great band! They deserve being internationally recognised!
CHART-toppers Eskimo Joe have written a tribute to tragic star Heath Ledger.
"And this young man dying in a foreign land - we felt the loneliness of the situation.'' Eskimo Joe - Temperley, Joel Quartermain and Stuart McLeod - are from Ledger's hometown, Perth. "We came from the same town, we were the same age and we were in New York when he died,'' Temperley said.
A powerful lyric in the song - "I smell the blood of an Australian'' - is about the US media bloodlust following Ledger's death.
I'm a tad late to the conversation here but going by the time frame he'd heard announced, Temperley was walking just a block away from Heath's apartment when he took his last breath. He'd only met him once or twice but felt saddened by the fact he'd died alone...many miles away from loved ones and the home he knew
22nd Jan 2008 :(
I'm here in 2024 !!! This is an Eskimo Joe anthem as far as I'm concerned
Aint wrong there mate!😎👌🏽🤘🏼
OMG I HAVEN'T HEARD THIS SONG IN ABOUT 10 YEARS I FINALLY FOUND IT
i feel the same way
I heard this song on triple m years ago and I've been searching for it for ages now, so glad I finally found it! This song is literally my childhood.
Dude same😂
I used to love this song but as i got older it totally faded from me, but i found it while catching an uber and now im back in love with it
Bruh same
This song is just brilliant. Brilliant. The composition is great. The lyrics are completely profound. The guitar sound is just perfect. When it breaks out at 2:46 is just completely growls. It's a shame Eskimo Joe are under-rated. This song has got the lot.
I remember this on the radio along with jet and powder finger
Wow! Totally blown away by these guys! Was looking for 90s/00s Aussie music by lesser-known bands and came across awesome acts like Silverchair, Noiseworks, Screaming Jets, Powderfinger, Baby Animals and Eskimo Joe all deserving greater recognition elsewhere. Keep on rocking Aussie music! 👍
You should try Custard and Regurgitator, two of our best alternative bands
Cheers mate - l sure will! 👍 Been listening to Triple M radio out of the Gold Coast and Adelaide and their support of Aussie acts is fantastic! 👍
the song begins with a very traditional turkish beat. foreign land (turkey) i watched an interview eskimoe joe gave on video hits and they were talking about the song and the insipiration was obiviously turkey. the beat,the sounds even the dancers (inspired by twirling dervishes) in the lyrics they say "i smell the blood of an australian" of course many aussie soldiers lay beneath 'canakkale' (galippoli) this song is awesome
I played this song when i went to Dawn service in 2010. It just felt righ, and a Australian homage to a country that has agreed to allow us to pay our respects to our fallen soldiers ON THEIR LAND.
It makes me incredibly sad that Australia no longer produces talent like this for the world stage.
No. We just import it now. Like everything important. Because our dollar is stupid high against the US.
We do produce talent, just not necessarily in the genres you may listen to. I know all the dads are upset that we don't have any modern day ACDC or INXS, but take a look at artists like Tame Impala and Flume, they're absolutely killing it on the world stage.
i like tame impala a hooker recommended it to during a strip tease but then it's drug addled stuff the general public would dismiss it ay? lol
Listen to Hiatus Kaiyote they're wonderfully chaotic
Straight Cap. In fact, just in the small South West region of WA we pump out more talent yearly than every other single square inch of the globe.
Every time I listen to this fantastic tribute to Heath ledger it gets me deep down in my gut with sadness.
I have to rock SO DAMN HARD when I hear this song. The guitar work is just FULL ON!
OH HELL YEAH
Australia and New Zealand had some of the best music in the world in the 60's 70's, 80's and early 90's. Music from those both these countries in these eras was on fire. This particular hit after that era is bloody fantastic this really rocks it really kicks arse! Play this hit loud! I just wish both countries could produce kick arse hits like this and from those past years again.
How awesome is this heard them last night still friggin fantastic!!!!!!!
The legend did the last song for ice house. Was a fantastic exit, loved it.
Eskimo Joe deserve every success. By far the brightest shining light in Australian music is from the West in the form of these talented men.
Most underrated band in my books🤘❤️👍
Today would have been Heath Ledger's birthday and yes this is a nice dedication to Heath from the Eskies... Being a fellow West Australian it makes me feel all good inside that we have produced alot of great bands and a good actor......
Us West Aussies have definitely had some epic talent brought out. Karnivool were always one of Perth's greatest aswell IMO. Heath, Bon Scott and Temperley were from Freo and made it big yet stayed humble. Not sure what Temperley's doing these days but he's made a name for himself in the music industry for sure
This Perth band is excellent too. Gyroscope - Some of the Places I Know
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One of my favorite songs of all time. I come back again and again to listen to this masterpiece!
Thank you Spotify for this gem ! So underrated but brilliant !
Excellent jam I grew up on AC/DC and Sabbath Judas priest Zeppelin and this Eskimo Joe is some good stuff
LOVE!
foreign land and setting sun still remain as my favourite songs by this band.
eskimo joe are my favourite band. ever (:
aussie aussie aussie, oi oi oi.
Listening to this after 9yrs ❤️
Awesome band! Seen them live many times and they are amazing!
To all the people who 'Dislike'
Why bother watching something if you don't like it?
I really love this song (and Eskimo Joe) this is the sound of universality
WoW I just heard this song in the radio today and i haven't know that it is a song from Eskimo Joe. Great Band !
My fav!!!! Love it
Geez… these guys Blew it out of the park… classic
I lived 5 years in Australia, and many times I felt like him(Heath Ledger)... It's not just about being an Australian... It's about how you feel when it's not your home country, your people, your family. " This was what it feels the love that I couldn't feel when I was in a foreign land" (Australia).
i love Perth music so much, two of my favorite bands are Eskimo Joe and End of Fashion
RIP Heath Ledger. What a tribute from the Perth lads
This Perth band is excellent too. Gyroscope - Some of the Places I Know
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Another great Aussie band! Us Saffers may have the more gutsy rugby and cricket teams[wink-wink], but Australia has always produced the most fantastic music and film!
I think I can hear a jealous person talking. Btw, didn't I just see you in another comment.
'Chris' only ever uses half his real name because - in his words - he thinks it sounds "cooler" and not as "crapptistic" as 'Christopher'.
Music yeah but not film
This Perth band is excellent too. Gyroscope - Some of the Places I Know
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Brilliant band! Really wish they make it big in the UK
Seriously underappreciated music.
I drove around Paris listening to this over and over last week! Proud expat.....
did you know guys..
---
" ...song inspired by the death of Australian actor Heath Ledger.
Temperly told Triple J that he had felt an empathy with the actor as
…they both shared the home town of Perth, stating: "We were in New York,
this big foreign city, and I felt this immense loneliness of this kid from my home town dying by himself there.""
just two days ago i saw these guys live and it was deffinitly one of the best performances i have ever seen it deffinitly was one of the best thing to happen to this island ( i live on an island called kangaroo island in south australia) so much fun and this song expecialy went off !
Love it. Great song for a great actor...
Epic track!!!!!!
The way everyone looks at each other at the end ... wasn't that epic?
Yes, it was fucking epic.
Why is it that these guys didn’t get the international recondition that they deserved such a brilliant band ..
I've LOVED this song for years and knowing the back story and how it's a tribute to Heath Ledger made me love it more. Dying in a Foreign Land....So try to understand it.💜 I think I speak for most Aussies when I say I'm proud to have greats such as Heath, Bon Scott, EJ, Karnivool and Helmet (and MANY more) come from our beautiful Country. Freo's produced some legendary talent👌🏻
Who was there when Eskimo Joe played at the MCG for a footy final? I was and now Eskimo Joe is my fav band
Ayy böyle güzel bir grubun türkiyeyle ilgili böyle bir şey yapması gurur verici bir şey :)
Me encanta esta canción 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽😎😎🇧🇴🇧🇴🇧🇴🇧🇴 aquí escuchándola en estos últimos meses de este año 2021 se estan perdiendo este tipo de canciónes
Ive been looking for this for like 3 years. Only remembered the horn sound lol
Escuche esta buenisima banda en la que era Triple M Modern Rock, hasta ahora extraño esa radio, joyas que sonaban ahí. :(
I always liked the percussion part in EJ a good drumming groove
Im a straight up death metal dude play in my own death metal band but as perth muso i alwas respect the bands that have come out of p city and really made it, metal or not eskimko joe always take me back to my high school days, every great momemt their music was in the background, whether it was the radio in the car on the drive home from school, playing from my phone hanging out with my mates, or my ipod riding my bike around neighbourhood looking for adventure, everytime I hear them they just take me back to better days when things were a little easier.
ahhh mann!!! there outsaucing everything
hey this is Turkish zurna amd davul playing from the start till the end of the song. interesting. gratings from Turkey. we are all borthers and sisters.
I saw them in Brussels last night. One of the best gigs I have ever seen. Unreal band.
world class strong band. and this is one awesome song. i`m not an aussie. but i live in here.all i know about ozzie music was ac dc. but i just loved them. they`re very addictive
Great!! Muito bom!! Muy bueno!!!
Great Sound, under rated band !!
This hit seriously kicks arse! The riffs in this are so damn awesome!
I live half an hour away from a town they’re performing at next month? I think. Kinda wanting to go and expand my music horizons and support a great Aussie band.
See you there Asha!
@@EskimoJoeMusic can you perform in or near Orange NSW? Would love to see this song live, and of course From The Sea xx
THIS IS WORLD CLASS!!!!! Definitely.
The best yet
Another great Australian band, with another huge and sucessfull song.
Steady my shaky hands
Shut off the world's demands
Just get the facts down
Do you understand?
This is a foreign land
So try to understand me
Do you understand?
So you understand?
If this is what it feels to love
Then l can feel that
If this is what it feels to love
Then l can feel that
If this is what it feels to love
Then l can feel that
If this is what it feels to love
Then l can feel that
Even when you're all alone
Even when it's not your home
Take a little look around
Melting as it hits the ground
I touch my hand
Up to the air
Dying in the foreign land
So do you understand me
Do you understand?
Do you understand?
If this is what it feels to love
Then l can feel that
If this is what it feels to love
Then l can feel that
If this is what it feels to love
Then l can feel…
Thankyou
Yeah! Tomorrow they are coming to Erfurt/Thuringia. Great song!
I play this song quite often
I some how remember a lot of Eskimo joes music from the radio back in 2006 2010 and I am only fourteen but I wish the radio gave them more exposure
This song deserves all thumbs up. I don't understand why there are thumbs down. Come on people.
Did not give in to corporate pressure...they are great! But...
I'm soo excited I get to go to his concert in a couple days eep I love his music
such an underrated song.. some great riffs
good song i have not listen to this in a long time
What a great Aussie song
I can’t help myself to comment:
I used to have their CD before. I’ve lost it but man this song though... so nostalgic I almost have tears :( I just want to escape from my dull life
Awesome. Definitely worth the like I gave it.
In fact I've been trying to find this for ages...
man i was the exact same but i was trying to look for sarah by eskimo joe so happy when i found the song
It's 2018...and I am still listening this song....love it... awesome music...
i think theres definitely a bit of zeppelins "kashmir" in this song...great composition and licks...love it!
What a tune!
I don't understand why Eskimo Joe hasn't become a world icon. They have such few views, and yet they are on of the most incredible bands I've ever heard.
It's sad to see all the popularity going to shitty bands with repetitive music.
Omg I knowww
this song...is sooo good!
I love the Turkish influence in this song
Summy Way Bagpipes Scottish, but I certainly can hear some Turkish influjence too
Good on you Chris...NOT sad man you are
I think you are very ill, from what you have shared, so I won't go into a rant ...just go asnd get some help :) x
+Chris Langridge said the American... You do realise that your country is even in a deeper state of political problem and poverty then Australia.
Bet you don't now it's a song about ww1 and the sacrifices made
love this song, it would be on my top 10 aussie songs of all time
Holy crap... this song is awesome!!!!!!
Glad to see someone with a good music taste nowadays! :)
awesome beat! awesome band!
Welcome to OZ a diverse country of indegious and immigrants that makes who we are this song is us.
Heath knew ❤️✌️
just saw them live again last night at homebake in sydney. sound just as awesome if not more awesome live. big sound
Phenom
Just so moving
Well I Used That Song the Kite Flying At Sunday. I'm Taking Kites To My Henley High Kids. Today marks 14 years since the release of Eskimo Joe's 'Foreign Land' music video, dedicated to the memory of Heath Ledger, who left us far too soon in January 2008, 15 years ago. 0:06
My dad loves this song sooo much, and so do I it's amazing how has this not got more views?
Great Song !!
As if Eskimo Joe wasn´t cool enogh now they got dervishes dancing on a video. Just simply love them.!!!
How has this band not been noticed.
these guys rock
saw these guys at big day out! loved it!
such a great song