I was at a concert in the early '80s. A gentleman offered to put me up on his shoulders whenever I wanted. I heard the drum beats of this song and I said, "Now!" Both Greg and Colin saw me and smiled at each other. Best night of my life.
Men at Work were one of the highlights in the 80s. No 80s without Men at Work. RIP Greg Ham. Colin Hay is one of the most underestimated singers and musicians ever!
***** By all means, he was and is underrated. Men At Work didn't have a characteristic fanbase so their fame unfortunately vanished within a few years. That was the only mishap. ;)
***** Thank you but I know that. :) Since I wrote in the thread opening "underestimated" and wondered if it probably caused such confusion, I thought that "underrated" might have been the better word. I suppose that it's not necessary to mention that I'm not a native English speaker. ;)
Colin Hay rarely seems to get mentioned in discussions about the truly great singers in history but he so obviously is. The guy's effortless power and range is ridiculous. He was, and, suspiciously, still is, an absolute phenomenon.
Though he wasn't specially gifted or technically talented, his great sense of humor and charisma more than made up for it. In the official video of this song you can see his fun personality at its best
@@ivangibaja4070 He wasn't gifted? His range is insane. He can hit notes that put him in the tiniest of company even now in his 70s. The guy is an utter phenomenon. That IS gifted. There are very few people born with that kind of power and ability. You simply can't teach it. You either have it or you don't, and he is one of the only people that has never lost it. It is very odd to hear a man of his age hitting notes that are beyond all but a tiny fraction of singers.
@@garethharrison5797 I said "specially" gifted. Generally speaking, of course he was, but in comparison to other famous artists from his era, I feel like he thrived more on his charisma and presence. Which I find just as commendable.
@@ivangibaja4070 I think as a songwriter, he was very good but not great. He didn't really get the chance to develop because MAW got too big, too quickly. He doesn't have as many great songs as someone like Sting, who developed and also had five albums under his belt before becoming a global star. As a singer, he was, in terms of white men singing guitar music, absolutely peerless. Personality and humour are one thing, and he had them in abundance, but his performances on those songs when he is in his highest range, like at the end of 'It's a Mistake' for example, are pure shock and awe. The guy was absolutely unbelievable.
@garethharrison5797 yes, I couldn't explain it any better than that. They're one of my favorite bands of all time, but I have to admit they always relied on scattered bangers rather than solid albums. (Which is no crime at all, most '80s bands suffer from that) Business as Usual is their best album by a long shot and it still isn't a 10/10, yes, it has the bangers we all know like Who can it Be Now, Down Under, Catch a Star or People Just Like to Play with Words, but I always thought it loses some points towards the second half (I never liked Be Good Johnny, I just find the chorus too annoying and ineffective to the point I always skip it). Cargo has its moments, but from there on, I just think their discography is all very enjoyable while not particularly great besides a few exceptions. But they're one of the most fun and charming bands ever, I cannot help but love them.
The sax is almost the lead vocal too... Colin sings Who Can It Be Now and Greg plays the lyrics back on sax... Amazing stuff. So much talent. RIP Greg Ham, if it wasn't for a silly court case you would be still with us sending tingles down our spines with that incredible sound and your passion...
Men At Work was such a breath of fresh air back in the 1980's, and along with Crocodile Dundee, were awesome ambassadors from Australia to the world...Their debut album was an instant classic.
Most likely Germany or some other European country. German fans were and probably still are notorious for clapping on the 1 and 3. God knows why, but it's really a thing there.
Incrível como a voz deles era verdadeira, não passava por nenhum programa de afinação, a voz de estúdio era a mesma. Isso sim era vocalistas. Sem falar que Men At Work é um dos deuses das musicas dos anos 80. Ouço desde criança !
These guys are so awesome and underrated. Ten to one if they had been from England instead of Australia they would have been widely accepted as one of the greatest bands in history.
They were essentially a bar band who became the biggest band in the world for about a year, when 'Thriller' was rewriting history, and numerous legendary artists were at or approaching their commercial peak. Look at the albums that were released between 1982 and 1984. Men at Work were enormous and competing very favourably during one of the biggest commercial spikes in the entire history of popular music. The best artists ever released more than a couple of albums of decent material which is why they are not 'underrated' in that regard. Nonetheless, they are remembered very fondly and they got absolutely to the top of the mountain, in a way that only The Police, U2 and a small handful of bands of their ilk ever managed, and they did it without having a poster-boy like Sting or Bono. They came along in an era when image was becoming pretty much everything due to the rise of MTV; they essentially played entirely by their own rules and won. There is no injustice here at all.
Rest In Peace Greg Ham. Thanks for leaving us the wonderful music you made, Not only is it ours to cherish, but your unique stamp on Men At Work's sound will continue to inspire and influence future generations for hundreds of years.
This one of the most under rated bands and lead singers (Colin Hay) in history! I never get tired of listening to Men at Work. Thanks guys for the great music and the memories.
Unless your mom (parents) played this song for you in the late 90's early 2000's ...Seems like You were born waaay after this song was written and performed, now I'm no psychologist but, whatever you're feeling while hearing this song it ain't nostalgia, at least not in the traditional sense.
The first thing I can remember hearing from Men At Work was that sax riff on the radio, bouncing off the brick walls behind my high school gym. Jesus Christ Almighty... I am very sad today, but happy for Greg. He is free.
Mh R yes indeed. I heard he died. luckily I saw men at work perform in San Diego about 17 years ago and only original members left were the sax player and lead singer.
completamente sensacional!!!! hj tenho 37 anos cresci na melhor época do século 80,90 cresci ouvindo esses sons majestosos nas rádios indo para praia com meu pai na sua Fiat 147 com teto solar show!!!!
Fabio Mota Mota coutinho Eu tbm .. Peguei final dos anos 80 e td anos 90 e sou feliz por isso.. daria td dinheiro do mundo pra poder voltar no tempo .. hoje mais velhos damos valor a td que vivemos, eramos felizes e nao sabiamos .. Essa geração é uma Droga ...
I`m a sax player with many years of playing and my band play this song and Overkill- I tried to emulate Greg`s sound in the Who can it be now and it is hard to match, his tone was unique, R.I.Power Greg!
They lasted from '79-'86 and again from '96-'02. Greg Ham was obviously an integral part of the band's sound, but the creative genius of the band was Colin Hay, and his longevity can't be doubted, he's still creating great music as a solo artist with songs like 'Beautiful World', 'I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You', and 'Waiting For My Real Life To Begin' (featured in 8 TV series and the movie 'Garden State'). I just saw Colin last night at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. Great show!
30 years ago at 16 years old Edinburgh playhouse , this was my first live gig and I fell in love with the saxophone, will never forget it ! Totally amazing
Saw those amazing guys in Brighton in the summer 1983. Me and my pal from Denmark was on a language-school for 3 weeks and was offered tickets to a concert with a band from "down under" called "Men at Work". WHO ? we said..But after that concert we have been fans ever since..!
AMAZING live performance!! What talent! Bring these guys back! They're better than wannabes, like all those "entertainers" that can't sing at all without the assistance of electronics! Bring back actual singers!!!!
The sax player is totally awsome The sax player is totally awsome The coolest lazy eye in music history. "Go 'way, don't come 'round here no more." The sax player is totally awsome
Absolutely marvellous performance eve after two decades ..music that touch ones chords .. the instrumentals in the video version is a gem of a performance where several instruments mesh in at critical junctures to elevate the experience to sublime levels .. lucky to hear such music still ... was a rage during the 1980s ..
The first time I Heard this song Was On French Radio In Avignon Studying French In My Room.. It still Reminds Me Of That room.. Happy Memories.. What Instruments They Played.. Thanks To The Men At Work :)
En estos comentarios me enteré que el FORMIDABLE saxofonista falleció y créanme QUE ESO ME DOLIÓ HASTA EN EL ALMA. Siempre admiré esa creatividad con que tocaba el sax tenor.
Yeah he was. Greg was a brilliant multi instrument guy who played with soul and passion. The music world took a hell of a loss when he commited suicide.
I wish I lived in the 70s and 80s to hear this music live. What made the 80s so different than today was how their live performances where better than their recordings. Nowadays all songs voice edited and full of hate lyrics.
"Go 'way, don't come 'round here no more." The sax player is totally awsome The coolest lazy eye in music history. They had a great sound but were gone way too soon. Great band.
Wow...real musicians playing real instruments. That's why music like this lasts forever...feel sorry for current artists who don't play anything but yell and dance around:(
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I was at a concert in the early '80s. A gentleman offered to put me up on his shoulders whenever I wanted. I heard the drum beats of this song and I said, "Now!" Both Greg and Colin saw me and smiled at each other. Best night of my life.
You are the luckiest girl ever :)
How old were u ? :-o
Awwww that’s lovely
You from
They were like who can this be now
R I P ...Greg Ham..the legendary saxofon-player from Men At Work...
amen to that we will miss him
Larry Dockery Rest In Peace
R.I.P.
he was talented! rip
yes yes he was
Men at Work were one of the highlights in the 80s. No 80s without Men at Work.
RIP Greg Ham.
Colin Hay is one of the most underestimated singers and musicians ever!
Underestimated fuck you he rocks jerk off
Nunya Bizzness Clueless moron
*****
By all means, he was and is underrated.
Men At Work didn't have a characteristic fanbase so their fame unfortunately vanished within a few years.
That was the only mishap. ;)
***** Thank you but I know that. :)
Since I wrote in the thread opening "underestimated" and wondered if it probably caused such confusion, I thought that "underrated" might have been the better word.
I suppose that it's not necessary to mention that I'm not a native English speaker. ;)
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Colin Hay rarely seems to get mentioned in discussions about the truly great singers in history but he so obviously is. The guy's effortless power and range is ridiculous. He was, and, suspiciously, still is, an absolute phenomenon.
Though he wasn't specially gifted or technically talented, his great sense of humor and charisma more than made up for it. In the official video of this song you can see his fun personality at its best
@@ivangibaja4070 He wasn't gifted? His range is insane. He can hit notes that put him in the tiniest of company even now in his 70s. The guy is an utter phenomenon. That IS gifted. There are very few people born with that kind of power and ability. You simply can't teach it. You either have it or you don't, and he is one of the only people that has never lost it. It is very odd to hear a man of his age hitting notes that are beyond all but a tiny fraction of singers.
@@garethharrison5797 I said "specially" gifted. Generally speaking, of course he was, but in comparison to other famous artists from his era, I feel like he thrived more on his charisma and presence. Which I find just as commendable.
@@ivangibaja4070 I think as a songwriter, he was very good but not great. He didn't really get the chance to develop because MAW got too big, too quickly. He doesn't have as many great songs as someone like Sting, who developed and also had five albums under his belt before becoming a global star. As a singer, he was, in terms of white men singing guitar music, absolutely peerless. Personality and humour are one thing, and he had them in abundance, but his performances on those songs when he is in his highest range, like at the end of 'It's a Mistake' for example, are pure shock and awe. The guy was absolutely unbelievable.
@garethharrison5797 yes, I couldn't explain it any better than that. They're one of my favorite bands of all time, but I have to admit they always relied on scattered bangers rather than solid albums. (Which is no crime at all, most '80s bands suffer from that) Business as Usual is their best album by a long shot and it still isn't a 10/10, yes, it has the bangers we all know like Who can it Be Now, Down Under, Catch a Star or People Just Like to Play with Words, but I always thought it loses some points towards the second half (I never liked Be Good Johnny, I just find the chorus too annoying and ineffective to the point I always skip it). Cargo has its moments, but from there on, I just think their discography is all very enjoyable while not particularly great besides a few exceptions. But they're one of the most fun and charming bands ever, I cannot help but love them.
The sax is almost the lead vocal too... Colin sings Who Can It Be Now and Greg plays the lyrics back on sax... Amazing stuff. So much talent. RIP Greg Ham, if it wasn't for a silly court case you would be still with us sending tingles down our spines with that incredible sound and your passion...
Its 2022, this song still feels as fresh as when it came out
I can't say I know the feeling of when it came out but this never gets old and ive been hearing it my whole life.
Rest easy poppy. Fly high
hermosa cancion
Even in 2023
Men At Work was such a breath of fresh air back in the 1980's, and along with Crocodile Dundee, were awesome ambassadors from Australia to the world...Their debut album was an instant classic.
This is officially the most lit crowd I've ever seen... Men At Work had Star Power activated literally the entire song 😂😂😂
Lol guitar hero reference
That's a hell of a way to look at it! Not that it's wrong... ;)
Most likely Germany or some other European country. German fans were and probably still are notorious for clapping on the 1 and 3. God knows why, but it's really a thing there.
The sax player is totally awsome
Becky Adams his name is Greg ham he passed away in 2012
I just want his solo to last forever!!
Correct .
Nicely said
Incrível como a voz deles era verdadeira, não passava por nenhum programa de afinação, a voz de estúdio era a mesma. Isso sim era vocalistas. Sem falar que Men At Work é um dos deuses das musicas dos anos 80. Ouço desde criança !
canta muito
Colin Hay é o cara. Grandioso vocalista.
FALOU TUDO 👏👏👏
assim mesmo é
O Collin ainda está na ativa, a voz do cara não mudou nada.
The coolest lazy eye in music history.
Robert Stephenson u
@@Erik_Montesinos LOL .
true
lmao
my thoughts are how his eyes not like that now lol
This one is one of the best live performance Ive ever seen.
These guys are so awesome and underrated. Ten to one if they had been from England instead of Australia they would have been widely accepted as one of the greatest bands in history.
Replying to a comment from 8 years ago.......Hopefully you're still around. They were. They are. Evidently, you've never heard of AC/DC........
@@craniostomy overrated
They were essentially a bar band who became the biggest band in the world for about a year, when 'Thriller' was rewriting history, and numerous legendary artists were at or approaching their commercial peak. Look at the albums that were released between 1982 and 1984. Men at Work were enormous and competing very favourably during one of the biggest commercial spikes in the entire history of popular music.
The best artists ever released more than a couple of albums of decent material which is why they are not 'underrated' in that regard. Nonetheless, they are remembered very fondly and they got absolutely to the top of the mountain, in a way that only The Police, U2 and a small handful of bands of their ilk ever managed, and they did it without having a poster-boy like Sting or Bono. They came along in an era when image was becoming pretty much everything due to the rise of MTV; they essentially played entirely by their own rules and won. There is no injustice here at all.
Rest In Peace Greg Ham. Thanks for leaving us the wonderful music you made, Not only is it ours to cherish, but your unique stamp on Men At Work's sound will continue to inspire and influence future generations for hundreds of years.
This one of the most under rated bands and lead singers (Colin Hay) in history! I never get tired of listening to Men at Work. Thanks guys for the great music and the memories.
Colin James, for me, is one of the best singer/ songwriter ever!!!!!!!! God bless you!!!!!!!!!!
My favorite group as a child, Greg Ham very talented, plays sax, obo, flute, key board you name it. ....
Anthony Foreman he played oboe
He played the Flute, keyboards, saxophone, synthesizer, piano (of course), harmonica and even the guitar. But he could play any wind instrument
The harp too. He played the opening bit in 'Dr Hekyl and Mr Jive'. 'Till this day I'm wondering what key his harp was!
Singing back up vocals and immediately hitting that sax line. Epic.
I've heard this song so many times in high-school days.About 38 years ago.
Yes...school socials...snogs....
RIP Greg
Awesome and inspiring tenor sax performance here. :)
I'm an italian boy of 22 years old. Sometimes I hear this song, and i feel an unreasonable nostalgia.
Great band!
Giuseppe Sapienza I feel ya bro 🙏
Unless your mom (parents) played this song for you in the late 90's early 2000's ...Seems like You were born waaay after this song was written and performed, now I'm no psychologist but, whatever you're feeling while hearing this song it ain't nostalgia, at least not in the traditional sense.
One of the few bands that sound even better live
A song so good should be on everybodys number 1 to listen to almost everyday
1:11 RIP GREG HAM
The first thing I can remember hearing from Men At Work was that sax riff on the radio, bouncing off the brick walls behind my high school gym. Jesus Christ Almighty... I am very sad today, but happy for Greg. He is free.
Ah yes,my favourite band.This is much better than most of todays music.
Rash Banddicuut I'm with u on that
Rash Banddicuut
Cu
true that all auto tuned junk these days classics are always the best (hehe we both got Crash Woah memes as avatars too )
Finally someone agrees with what I say, the new music is just trash.
Angelita Pintado what
The horn player was so darn talented. Rare talent.
Mh R
yes indeed. I heard he died.
luckily I saw men at work perform in San Diego about 17 years ago and only original members left were the sax player and lead singer.
PS
I can't believe how years have flown by. it feels like just a few years ago...
greg ham was his name R.I.P greg 2012
he supposedly died because of heroin. when i hear i was sad to he isnt with us anymore R.I.P
completamente sensacional!!!! hj tenho 37 anos cresci na melhor época do século 80,90 cresci ouvindo esses sons majestosos nas rádios indo para praia com meu pai na sua Fiat 147 com teto solar show!!!!
Fabio Mota Mota coutinho Eu tbm .. Peguei final dos anos 80 e td anos 90 e sou feliz por isso.. daria td dinheiro do mundo pra poder voltar no tempo ..
hoje mais velhos damos valor a td que vivemos, eramos felizes e nao sabiamos ..
Essa geração é uma Droga ...
Colin Hay just sounds so much like Sting !! What a voice !
I`m a sax player with many years of playing and my band play this song and Overkill- I tried to emulate Greg`s sound in the Who can it be now and it is hard to match, his tone was unique, R.I.Power Greg!
They lasted from '79-'86 and again from '96-'02. Greg Ham was obviously an integral part of the band's sound, but the creative genius of the band was Colin Hay, and his longevity can't be doubted, he's still creating great music as a solo artist with songs like 'Beautiful World', 'I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You', and 'Waiting For My Real Life To Begin' (featured in 8 TV series and the movie 'Garden State'). I just saw Colin last night at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. Great show!
Yes rest in peace Greg Ham he was a legend you will be missed by his fans and his bandmates
Por qué ya no hay bandas como esta? Esta si es música
They had a great sound but were gone way too soon. Great band.
30 years ago at 16 years old Edinburgh playhouse , this was my first live gig and I fell in love with the saxophone, will never forget it ! Totally amazing
Sounds Amazing Live. Without that Sax I don't think the song would be alive.
Always love the opening.
Saw those amazing guys in Brighton in the summer 1983. Me and my pal from Denmark was on a language-school for 3 weeks and was offered tickets to a concert with a band from "down under" called "Men at Work". WHO ? we said..But after that concert we have been fans ever since..!
I agree w/ captsouth. You're spot on. That sax solo is the whole reason I took up saxophone in the 5th grade!
Las Vegas Fremont Street Live.... Happy 70th Birthday Colin!
Greg Ham should replace that Epic Sax Guy thingy. The sax is LEGENDARY. Rest In Peace Greg Ham.
Rain The Budgie How he died if I may ask ?
He was murdered.
no he wasnt, he died due to a heart attack
AMAZING live performance!! What talent! Bring these guys back! They're better than wannabes, like all those "entertainers" that can't sing at all without the assistance of electronics! Bring back actual singers!!!!
You do realize the horn player passed away? Although Colin Hay, the lead singer does perform solo.
Fantástica versión ❤️
his voice is awesome
The sax player is totally awsome
The sax player is totally awsome
The coolest lazy eye in music history.
"Go 'way, don't come 'round here no more."
The sax player is totally awsome
saw colin hay live at Jazz Cafe 1995 - awesome voice and musician
greg ham . great sax vocals ,guitars . rip mate.
con ese inicio, pense que era your love de "the outfield" :D
eu tb kkkkk
AWESOME!
Rest easy Greg Ham! No one rocks the saxophone like you.
amazing music ,the voice perfect
I didn't know Colin was Scottish , and that sax sound I will carry forever
This my most favorite song ever!!
Memo Pony with u on that
Muito boa essa música.a postura e a seriedade e incrível.. Salve são Paulo salve Brasil.
Absolutely marvellous performance eve after two decades ..music that touch ones chords .. the instrumentals in the video version is a gem of a performance where several instruments mesh in at critical junctures to elevate the experience to sublime levels .. lucky to hear such music still ... was a rage during the 1980s ..
That transition In the beginning was smooth... Like whiskey, or the oceans when Poseidon is in a benevolent mood.
WHO CAN IT BE NOW ? WHO CAN IT BE KNOCKING AT MY DOOR ? YES YES YES !!!!! meilleur groupe australien lol !!!!!
Perfeição de música!
Watching this in 2020! Feels like it was prophetic with the current scenario of social distancing!!!
A great moving with Robin Williams: Hudson on the river !
That saxophone’ just wow 😳. Some great instrumentals back in the day .
Un placer ver los millenians buscando esta musica!!!
Man, who had this sound first: Men at Work or The Police w Sting ?? l love both of there music !
RIP Greg and this sax tune will never die! amazing..
Nice vídeo
Fantastic song 🎵 wow ♥️ love the sax ! Baby ! Amen ❤️ ✝️
Great music.... they don't make it like this anymore!
The first time I Heard this song Was On French Radio In Avignon Studying French In My Room.. It still Reminds Me Of That room.. Happy Memories.. What Instruments They Played.. Thanks To The Men At Work :)
He is singing my thoughts
Great job Gentlemen reproducing this track, salutations from Texas...
iv always wanted to see men at work I done think they tour in the us at all which is a bummer oh well they are still a good band ROCK ON
Sad to here the passing of Greg grew up on these guys in Canada, miss u mate. Cheers
En estos comentarios me enteré que el FORMIDABLE saxofonista falleció y créanme QUE ESO ME DOLIÓ HASTA EN EL ALMA. Siempre admiré esa creatividad con que tocaba el sax tenor.
The saxaphobne at the beginning is absolutely epic
+ RIP Greg ham not even the epic sax guy can beat that
This is a perfect performance! Just like the studio version!
Wow!@ Now THESE guys have some happy energetic fans! Lucky band
Yeah he was. Greg was a brilliant multi instrument guy who played with soul and passion. The music world took a hell of a loss when he commited suicide.
I wish I lived in the 70s and 80s to hear this music live. What made the 80s so different than today was how their live performances where better than their recordings.
Nowadays all songs voice edited and full of hate lyrics.
Now we have the tech to enjoy the best.
@@otherssingpuree1779 or to make fakers look good.
One of the greatest live performances ever.
very good
Colin Hay hits notes with a sound us mortals only dream of
"Go 'way, don't come 'round here no more."
The sax player is totally awsome
The coolest lazy eye in music history.
They had a great sound but were gone way too soon. Great band.
The SAX!! i love hearing it while im high!! :D
Who Can It Be Now?
Sad to here the passing of Greg grew up on these guys in Canada, miss u mate. Cheers
I saw these guys in concert in 1983. Guess who opened for them but INXS! I thought they were better.
완벽한 실황곡 Perfect Live...
Thanks...
Fantastic live version...spot on!
Makes me want to cry this song, but I still love it!!!!
Wow...real musicians playing real instruments. That's why music like this lasts forever...feel sorry for current artists who don't play anything but yell and dance around:(
Unique voice.
MARAVILHOSO!!!
greg ham . great sax vocals ,guitars . rip mate.
Great music.... they don't make it like this anymore!
MAGIQUE NUMBER ONE AUSTRALIEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VIVE L AUSTRALIE !!!!!
Colin Hay, He has an amazing voice. I really like his singing!
Great voice and beautiful Music ..
fantastic band,spetacular crowd!R.i.p greg ham!!
Love this band !!!
Incredible live performance. Blown away! Thanks
mon tube préféré australien rock trés rock men at work the best !!!!
Real music😎🤘💓