Mate the reason Aussies watch your reactions is for a couple of reasons, 1 - the Aussie content, we are loyal & support our own 2- We have a pretty good Bullshit metre and tune out when someone is not genuine. Buck your reactions are from the heart with no bullshit added. That’s is why Aussies are following and watching.
Gday Buck. Jimmy Barnes was taken into hospital last night for emergency surgery on his hip. He had a hip replacement back in 2022 and last night his pain was so excruciating they had to rush him in and operate- we call it revision surgery which means either adjusting or sometimes even replacing the prosthesis. He’s had to cancel his current tour but he’ll hopefully be back and well enough for Cold Chisels 50th anniversary tour later in the year. Jimmy also had major heart surgery this year to replace a faulty valve and so this hip surgery had me nervous for that reason but I’ve just heard tonight he’s out of ICU, eating chocolate chip cookies and so far so good. Get will Jimmy ❤ EDIT- there’s a link on my community posts to sign a get well card which I’ll send to him in 4-5 days. Please go sign.
@@raffisekzenian2746 He's Scottish. I'm Irish and 35 years frontline health. I have a ticket and will push his wheel chair and hold his microphone. I can even sing some of it for him if I have to.
Cold Chisel did go to the US. The music execs wanted to run the show and change the way Cold Chisel performed. The boys were having none of it and came back to Oz where they were loved just the way they were. They then released “you’ve got nothing I want” which was sticking it to the Music Execs in the US. All I can say is thank you USA because we got to enjoy them here 😂🤣😂🤣 BTW if you react to Flame Trees make sure you watch the official video. It’s old but it’s a great piece of story telling. Cheers from Down Under 😄
@@baymanaustralia I totally agree but my recommendation was more about understanding an Australian country town - timeless, slow paced, only two pubs, nothing changes like a busy city does, etc 😀
Also, Jimmy said their American promoter missed their first show because he had to go to a birthday party for one of his other client's dog. (Yes, dog's b'day party). If you're an Ozzie you'd understand we can't accept that kind of vanity. Now when you listen to "You've Got Nothing I Want", pay attention to the line about 'stupid alibis'.
The thing is because we are an island that looks we are going to fall off it at any minute, a lot of people find it hard to believe that we have and have always had the best music in the world and mostly live.🇦🇺😘
Another great review Buck. For a beginner you are doing brilliantly, honestly. Some put on fake smiles, go overboard with 😱OMG’s. You are just natural, just be who u are, that’s the most honest and best way to review - just be yourself😊
Redgum's song "I Was Only 19" will get you in the feels, fair warning. For something more cheerful and epic levels of rocking out from an Aussie band, check out the band INXS (pronounced "in excess") and their live performance of their song "What You Need" from their concert at Wembley Stadium in 1991. It was a massive crowd!
The first time I saw Chisel was in a pub in Brisbane, probably late seventies. It was a very small room and Jimmy's voice, amplified, actually hurt the ears. Even then he was climbing the speaker stacks and jumping off, a real wild show.
You will watch a lot of Jimmy Barnes singing and roaring out his lungs. He did a quiet interview with Marcia Hines (American born, Aussie Citizen and Legend) and they did a quiet duet in the studio singing *Fire And Rain* . It is a must because it shows an entirely different side to that powerful voice he has. Also his duet he did with his adult son David Campbell when they performed *"You'll Never Walk Alone"* at an annual christmas event called Carols By Candlelight. When you look at the two David is a spitting image of his father. And his voice is equally as powerful. Talent runs rampant through all his adult children.
Here in Australia we had what is called Pub Rock this was a crucible that forged acts that could play live and hold an audience a fair few Australian acts went to America as support for one of Americas acts but they where often sent home after the first or second gig as the crowd was not digging the main act after the support act
Thank you for your heartfelt reaction, Mike. My brother was a commander in intelligence in the peace keeping forces in Cyprus and East Timor under the auspices of of the UN and he said the finest forces in the world are the boys from down south in the US (meaning Texans etc), and the Australians. We have a special bond like no other. We apparently think outside the square, our bravery Is unparalleled, we are loyal to each other… and we get each other. This is in both our Police Forces and Armed services.
Buck, have you listened to the song “I Was Only 19” by the Australian band Red Gum? It was released in the 1980s and is specifically about PTSD suffered by Australian War Vets who served in Vietnam? I think you would love it. It hits you hard. I’m pretty sure it made number 1 on the Aussie charts but not sure how it went overseas,
Someone get this man a T shirt!. For me, the line was "And the Telex writers clattered where the gunships once had been". It really got the feel of a man out of place, who the world had gone past. If you are enjoying these sounds, the other great pub rock band was probably the Angels, they also have a bunch of hits. A bit louder and rougher than Chisel but very very good. Loving your channel matey, happy to sub :)
Hi Mike, Cold Chisel did try to back into America but you guys didn't take to them so they where back home in 5 weeks. Sorry they remained here. Lovin your channel.🇦🇺🦘
Australian and American troops have been fighting side by side since July 4th 1918 at the Battle of Hamel which maybe something of interest to you in your own time
The rabbit hole goes all the way downunder. You gonna have to visit us. And react to Sydney. Better still, react to the REAL Australia out in "the sticks" as we say. The sticks are a kind of dry witted way of talking about trees by the way! Out in the sticks is half way to the outback. There's lots of little towns in the sticks, but the outback is mainly empty if you get that far - not even a single tree for miles in some parts.
Thanks for reacting to the lyrics video. Thats the way it goes - sometimes the live videos are best, sometimes the offical video, sometimes the lyrics vid. You listened to the comments. Well done!
If you'd like another great Australian pub rock band then check out The Angels, sometimes known as Angel City in the U.S., they have some great tracks After the Rain, Am I ever Gonna See Your Face Again or Mr Damage are all good places to start - fair warning that Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face normally has some crowd interaction that comes with a bad language notice but it is very Australian...
I'm really digging your channel mate.. this is a song that is played so many times on Australian radio, to the point you forget.. your reaction reminds me of how great this song is. Rock and roll brother!! ✌️
We try to commemorate war rather than celebrate it but Long Tan was incredible. The movie Danger Close made in 2019 is about that battle, 200 ANZACs ambushed by 2000 VC and kicked their butts. The soldiers though were given nothing but PTSD for it.
Another really good Aussie band from that era is The Angels. Take a long line, After the rain and Marseilles are my personal favourites but they had a lot of great songs. If you like hard driving rock you will probably like them. .. Love your channel. You come across as a good genuine bloke and I've got nothing but respect for your line of work. Cheers.
Gee Mike if you wanted to listen to the lyrics of this song you only had to find an Aussie expat BBQ and put it on..theyll belt it out at the top of their lungs...pretty strong anthem song..hohoho
Great song! Thought it would appeal to you. Don Walker was (probably still is) a great lyricist. A lot of Australian music that I would normally recommend, I don't think would appeal to you. But s band that probably won't get pushed your way is Weddings Parties Anything. They have a folk rock sound, so maybe they would appeal to you. Wedding Parties Anything (WPA) Hungry Years: Based on a true story (c 1940s during the depression) about a train load of itinerant workers who are heading to the fruit picking area, but in a small country town they get kicked off the train. Then comes the problem of a small town with hundreds of down and out itinerant workers with nowhere to stay. Scorn of the Women: about the difficulties faced by someone who was rejected during conscription in the 2nd WW. A Tale They Won't Believe: (if you want something more upbeat musically) Again, based on a true story about convicts back in the day. Father's Day: Will tug at the heart strings of any divorced dad. BTW what the story of the hat on the wall behind you, and the ornament on the wall. (sorry for my ignorance, if you think I should know.)
Sooooo greatful to a Texan Uncle for taking the time to back your '57 truck up to get the lyrics to this song. "I'm goin' nowhere and I'm in a hurry!". You just started your channel Uncle Mate!. You now got your first au thentic idea to kick-off your merch T -shirt line!. (Merchandise). Us Aussies down undah (Pronounced Ozzies!) did not miss you sayin' your John Farnham vid of "Help" by the Beatles may have been blocked!. It's algud mate,but one way or anuzzer......"Gettr dunn!". Also stayin' up for "how to make gravy" mate. I know how to make gravy,but it's only 'cos of Paul Kelly that I add that extra dollop of tomato sause for that extra tang!.😋 Cheers big ears, Luvya work mate!. S'work mate.(nice work). More please Uncle.👍 By the way........,I'm also an Angel!. Angelina Jordan is a generational voice!. Please react to the subtitle versions of her "Norway's got talent" journey. Thanks again Uncle!. Zebedee from Oz 👍
Hey...if you are enjoying these you might like Mossy (Ian Moss) on his own too. One of my favourite late 80s songs is Tuckers Daughter and I think you might enjoy that too!!! Another not so upbeat from a Veterans perspective is Redgum "I was only 19". There is one where he talks a lot about the PSTD support this song created.
People love pushing live versions of songs but I much prefer the studio version because it is clearer and sounds better overall. Lots of great Jimmy Barnes to listen to when he later went solo too. Thanks for the reaction we appreciate it.
Hi Mate, I just subscribed to your channel. Glad you are enjoying our Aussie bands. Please can you react to my favorite Cold Chisel songs when you get time. They are, "Build this love", "Painted Doll" and 20th century. All off the 20th century album. There are no actual videos of them just the album cover showing as Aussie bands were not that well off at the time. Thanks very much. Cheers.
Khe Sahn was an American battle, not an Australian one, but Australian pilots were often seconded to fly American helicopter gun ships. It took a certain kind of crazy to fly close support for ground troops, where you could see the faces of the Viet Cong as you were firing guns and missiles into them while they were firing back. Australians seemed to be good at it. It was similar with Australian Canberra bombers. Before the F-111 the Americans didn't have low level bombers, and the American version of the Canberra was designed to bomb from high altitude and it wasn't accurate enough for close ground support. Australian Canberras had first flown bombing missions in Vietnam in 1958, and flew out of the Australian base at Butterworth in Malaya, and from the American base at Phan Rang where #2 Squadron was integrated into the 35th Tactical Fighter wing. The Canberras flew 11,900 missions over Vietnam and Laos. They lost only two aircraft, one flew into a mountain on the Laos border, and were only discovered in recent years. There was not enough of the aircraft left to know if it had been hit by an enemy missile, but it was a night mission so could have been an accident. The other was brought down by an anti aircraft missile over the DMZ. The Australian Canberras specialized in night missions and close ground support. They would come in just above tree tops, release bombs, then climb sharply to try and avoid fragments from their own bombs. It was normal for aircraft to return from mission full of holes from their own bombs. Because of this tactic, however they had high accuracy of just a few meters and thus could bomb in very close proximity to infantry on the ground. The aircraft were flown in shifts, landing, repairing holes, refueling and new crew enabling a record of 97% availability in the air with a 7 day 24 hour bombing schedule. The Australian Canberra squadrons received an American Presidential Citation. In 1968 Australian Canberras were flying close ground support to American troops at Khe Sahn.
It's hard to impart the importance of this song. Unfortunately, when Vietnam vets returned home Australia, they didn't get the respect or support they deserved & needed due to the war being unpopular. This track shined a different & real light on what vets from the Vietnam war had been experiencing & went a long way to changing public opinion & gaining vets some understanding & respect. Most Australians can now sing this track word for word.
Bloody love your idea about a T-shirt with "I'm going nowhere in a Hurry" If you get one made up, it could be the fist item in your store, I for one would buy a few. And digger just so you know, your blood is worth bottling🍻
You should try the Hey Hey it’s Saturday live Jimmy Barnes ( Cold Chisels lead singer) and John Farnham singing When Something is Wrong With My Baby with Jimmys brother in law Deisel on guitar and singing harmony at the end of the song, they sound so good together.
Awesome, the lyrics do help on this song!! Cold Chisel and Jimmy and all Aussie artists are always best LIVE!! Exceptions: Cild Chisel Khe Sanh - official lyrics, and Cold Chisel Flame Trees - official video. But we got to see Khe Sanh twice so lucky us!!!😂 Edit: oh its not because the live is not awesome, just important lyrics that can be difficult live for first listens!
We have real talent here in Oz. This is a live clip of Jimmy's daughter Mahalia singing a song by Lachy Doley from a live studio concert. Jackie Barnes (Jimmy's son) is on the drums, Lachy has just been touring the US (August 2024) Mahalia: ruclips.net/video/3oTLR3_KKmo/видео.html Whole concert: ruclips.net/video/5KNVtLrtHeI/видео.html Oh yeah to answer your question, some made a cross-over to the US (INXS, Crowded House, ACDC, Air Supply etc) but (to put it bluntly) Chisel were basically pi$$ed on by an arrogant up themselves yank music industry. Nice to see some appreciation for their talent now. Thanks.
Hi Mate, also one of my favorite bands is a Texan band called "38 Special". If you can find the time, please react to them for me. From their Album "Special Forces" which I have, they had a few hits in Australia with back around 1975. Please play "Take em' out", "You keep running" and "Back on track". If you have any early history about the group that is not on you Tube, please tell. It would be deeply appreciated.
Hey Mike, you should check out another Aus band from the 80s & 90s called Icehouse song 'Nothing too Serious'; their style is kinda similar to David Bowie or Roxy Music, Brian Ferry. Think you might like them.
Live is great with chisel, but it’s good especially for you to have lyrics videos, because of the difference in accents. It’s a great track, showing the feelings of returned vets. Chisel are great. And Barnesy solo stuff is great.
I’m glad RUclips recommended your channel to me. Another song that references the Vietnam War is “I was only 19” and I doubt you could find an Aussie who doesn’t know the words to both. I’ve no doubt you’ll end up watching it at some point but I suggest you pair it with this video which gives some background and context from the songwriter/performer, it’s a few minutes well spent discussing PTSD in a very sympathetic yet blunt way. ruclips.net/video/Zu4GqqWsGj8/видео.html Of note is how many conflicts he mentions, we tend to end up with soldiers in quite a few conflicts, as well as peace keeping missions. You’re right that there’s a bond between our nations, there’s not much we don’t do side by side both in Vietnam and everywhere else. Another interesting video (not a song) but very much on topic is this one featuring a speech from a US Marine honouring some Aussies who came to the aid of the Marines after a peacetime training tragedy. If you ever decide to react to things other than music please keep it in mind, perhaps for Memorial Day or ANZAC Day (originally an acronym for Australian New Zealand Army Corps during WWI). Otherwise perhaps just have a watch in your own time. ruclips.net/video/afspOKV4rT8/видео.html
Hi Mate, I just wanted to inform you of one of the reasons why Aussies consider Americans as close friends. I'll give you and other Aussies a quick History Lesson. In WW2 the Japanese carried out around 50 bombing raids on one of our capital cities called Darwin. Also, our 8th. Army had been captured in Singapore because of stupid British leadership. You guys came and saved our arses. Nimitz sent the newly formed 1st. Marines to "Guadalcanal" and into the "Battle of the Coral Sea", next to Queensland, Australia. And Mc Carther sent his troops to help us fight the Japanese in the battles of "Milne Bay" and "New Guinea". All the information about the battles can be found on You Tube. If the USA didn't do THIS, we would now be run by Japan!
Is there any place more lonely than the international terminal with all the check in counters closed and its just you in that linolium floored hall, after the last plane out has taken off with your loved one?
No hard feelings on not understanding what Jimmy's singing when he goes full throttle. I felt like I was being yelled at by an angry Scot when I first heard him.
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Mate the reason Aussies watch your reactions is for a couple of reasons, 1 - the Aussie content, we are loyal & support our own 2- We have a pretty good Bullshit metre and tune out when someone is not genuine. Buck your reactions are from the heart with no bullshit added. That’s is why Aussies are following and watching.
Yep...Definately😊
spot on great honest reactions.
Well said mate.
We? I'm Australian and can think for myself thanks.
@@shaynewest8757 you do you champ
Australian Army reserve in late 80. We had to stop work and stand to attention when this song came on.
Back in the 80's the whole pub would stop and sing this when it came on the jukebox.
Gday Buck. Jimmy Barnes was taken into hospital last night for emergency surgery on his hip. He had a hip replacement back in 2022 and last night his pain was so excruciating they had to rush him in and operate- we call it revision surgery which means either adjusting or sometimes even replacing the prosthesis. He’s had to cancel his current tour but he’ll hopefully be back and well enough for Cold Chisels 50th anniversary tour later in the year. Jimmy also had major heart surgery this year to replace a faulty valve and so this hip surgery had me nervous for that reason but I’ve just heard tonight he’s out of ICU, eating chocolate chip cookies and so far so good. Get will Jimmy ❤
EDIT- there’s a link on my community posts to sign a get well card which I’ll send to him in 4-5 days. Please go sign.
Hopefully Jimmy is ok I actually wish he will call it a rap and retire, he doesn't know when t stop,
@@eded1713 He’s as old as dirt and as tough as nails.
Fancy seeing you here. I will head over to your channel ❤❤
@@eded1713 Like the Stones, he will never stop. Why stop doing what you love.
@@raffisekzenian2746 He's Scottish. I'm Irish and 35 years frontline health. I have a ticket and will push his wheel chair and hold his microphone. I can even sing some of it for him if I have to.
Cold Chisel did go to the US. The music execs wanted to run the show and change the way Cold Chisel performed. The boys were having none of it and came back to Oz where they were loved just the way they were. They then released “you’ve got nothing I want” which was sticking it to the Music Execs in the US. All I can say is thank you USA because we got to enjoy them here 😂🤣😂🤣
BTW if you react to Flame Trees make sure you watch the official video. It’s old but it’s a great piece of story telling. Cheers from Down Under 😄
Agree!
The official video of Flame Trees is good but I much prefer the live version from Last Stand, a really great performance.
@@baymanaustralia I totally agree but my recommendation was more about understanding an Australian country town - timeless, slow paced, only two pubs, nothing changes like a busy city does, etc 😀
@@Katrinagaming-en1os fair enough. Have a good night.
Also, Jimmy said their American promoter missed their first show because he had to go to a birthday party for one of his other client's dog. (Yes, dog's b'day party). If you're an Ozzie you'd understand we can't accept that kind of vanity.
Now when you listen to "You've Got Nothing I Want", pay attention to the line about 'stupid alibis'.
Oz artists had to do the grind. Pubs, clubs etc. No auto-tune. Just talent.
@@royferntorp Those were the days 😀
Leg always open and their minds always closed classic line
Love your reactions, you are genuine and no bullshit.
Thank you brother
The thing is because we are an island that looks we are going to fall off it at any minute, a lot of people find it hard to believe that we have and have always had the best music in the world and mostly live.🇦🇺😘
This song wouldn't be played on mainstream radio when released. How times have changed........
Another great review Buck. For a beginner you are doing brilliantly, honestly. Some put on fake smiles, go overboard with 😱OMG’s. You are just natural, just be who u are, that’s the most honest and best way to review - just be yourself😊
Thanks, will do!
The “babble” is what we tune in for, lol !
Try Redgum's I was only 19, this song changed the way PTSD was viewed by veterans in Australia and worldwide.
Redgum's song "I Was Only 19" will get you in the feels, fair warning.
For something more cheerful and epic levels of rocking out from an Aussie band, check out the band INXS (pronounced "in excess") and their live performance of their song "What You Need" from their concert at Wembley Stadium in 1991. It was a massive crowd!
Buck this Song Brings Back Alot of Feels to Any Vietnam Vet ( Very Moving Tribute and Storyline 👌 )
The first time I saw Chisel was in a pub in Brisbane, probably late seventies. It was a very small room and Jimmy's voice, amplified, actually hurt the ears. Even then he was climbing the speaker stacks and jumping off, a real wild show.
You will watch a lot of Jimmy Barnes singing and roaring out his lungs.
He did a quiet interview with Marcia Hines (American born, Aussie Citizen and Legend) and they did a quiet duet in the studio singing *Fire And Rain* .
It is a must because it shows an entirely different side to that powerful voice he has.
Also his duet he did with his adult son David Campbell when they performed *"You'll Never Walk Alone"* at an annual christmas event called Carols By Candlelight.
When you look at the two David is a spitting image of his father. And his voice is equally as powerful. Talent runs rampant through all his adult children.
"Flame Trees "and "When the war is over" are remarkable songs by Cold Chisel.
epic
We are with you and our American brothers.
Get well Jimmy ❤
Adelaide South Australia 🌏🌏🦘🦘
Here in Australia we had what is called Pub Rock this was a crucible that forged acts that could play live and hold an audience a fair few Australian acts went to America as support for one of Americas acts but they where often sent home after the first or second gig as the crowd was not digging the main act after the support act
Cold chisel great story tellers thank you for this
The sad part, like in the song, too many vets self medicate. We are losing too many vets, in both countries.
Thank you for your heartfelt reaction, Mike. My brother was a commander in intelligence in the peace keeping forces in Cyprus and East Timor under the auspices of of the UN and he said the finest forces in the world are the boys from down south in the US (meaning Texans etc), and the Australians. We have a special bond like no other. We apparently think outside the square, our bravery Is unparalleled, we are loyal to each other… and we get each other. This is in both our Police Forces and Armed services.
Buck, have you listened to the song “I Was Only 19” by the Australian band Red Gum? It was released in the 1980s and is specifically about PTSD suffered by Australian War Vets who served in Vietnam? I think you would love it. It hits you hard. I’m pretty sure it made number 1 on the Aussie charts but not sure how it went overseas,
Someone get this man a T shirt!. For me, the line was "And the Telex writers clattered where the gunships once had been". It really got the feel of a man out of place, who the world had gone past. If you are enjoying these sounds, the other great pub rock band was probably the Angels, they also have a bunch of hits. A bit louder and rougher than Chisel but very very good. Loving your channel matey, happy to sub :)
I noticed Buck had a bit of a reaction to the telex writers/gunships line.
Tesky brothers" Hold "Me live at the Forum in Melbourne is awesome .
I did it, its on my channel
Hi Mike, Cold Chisel did try to back into America but you guys didn't take to them so they where back home in 5 weeks. Sorry they remained here. Lovin your channel.🇦🇺🦘
G'day Jimmy Barnes is a "Working Class Man".
Mate we're loving your video's brother merican 😂💯
We are so blessed here in oz to have so much talent
This band is from decades ago but I don't think it could be more relevant. not just this song. Great reaction!
Australian and American troops have been fighting side by side since July 4th 1918 at the Battle of Hamel which maybe something of interest to you in your own time
The rabbit hole goes all the way downunder. You gonna have to visit us. And react to Sydney. Better still, react to the REAL Australia out in "the sticks" as we say. The sticks are a kind of dry witted way of talking about trees by the way! Out in the sticks is half way to the outback. There's lots of little towns in the sticks, but the outback is mainly empty if you get that far - not even a single tree for miles in some parts.
yeah, i see from maps that your country is huge. quite a bit of nothingness too...
Thanks for reacting to the lyrics video. Thats the way it goes - sometimes the live videos are best, sometimes the offical video, sometimes the lyrics vid. You listened to the comments. Well done!
Us Aussie will always back America in any conflict
If you'd like another great Australian pub rock band then check out The Angels, sometimes known as Angel City in the U.S., they have some great tracks After the Rain, Am I ever Gonna See Your Face Again or Mr Damage are all good places to start - fair warning that Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face normally has some crowd interaction that comes with a bad language notice but it is very Australian...
This was their first single release way back in the day
Hi Mic .I've seen this band quite a few times live in concert.They always deliver.Great band .shout out from Australia 🎉
Cant wait to see Paul Kelly!!
I'm really digging your channel mate.. this is a song that is played so many times on Australian radio, to the point you forget.. your reaction reminds me of how great this song is. Rock and roll brother!! ✌️
We try to commemorate war rather than celebrate it but Long Tan was incredible.
The movie Danger Close made in 2019 is about that battle, 200 ANZACs ambushed by 2000 VC and kicked their butts.
The soldiers though were given nothing but PTSD for it.
Khe Sanh is only mentioned at the beginning, and there is NO chorus, just telling the story. Great song.
Another really good Aussie band from that era is The Angels. Take a long line, After the rain and Marseilles are my personal favourites but they had a lot of great songs. If you like hard driving rock you will probably like them. .. Love your channel. You come across as a good genuine bloke and I've got nothing but respect for your line of work. Cheers.
Australia & New Zealand were the only other 'western nations' to join the US in this conflict. Bare is back, without brother behind.
Love it.
I always thumbs-up a Cold Chisel video
have a look at music from the angels. true aussie rock n roll legends.
Gee Mike if you wanted to listen to the lyrics of this song you only had to find an Aussie expat BBQ and put it on..theyll belt it out at the top of their lungs...pretty strong anthem song..hohoho
Great song! Thought it would appeal to you.
Don Walker was (probably still is) a great lyricist.
A lot of Australian music that I would normally recommend, I don't think would appeal to you. But s band that probably won't get pushed your way is Weddings Parties Anything. They have a folk rock sound, so maybe they would appeal to you.
Wedding Parties Anything (WPA)
Hungry Years: Based on a true story (c 1940s during the depression) about a train load of itinerant workers who are heading to the fruit picking area, but in a small country town they get kicked off the train. Then comes the problem of a small town with hundreds of down and out itinerant workers with nowhere to stay.
Scorn of the Women: about the difficulties faced by someone who was rejected during conscription in the 2nd WW.
A Tale They Won't Believe: (if you want something more upbeat musically) Again, based on a true story about convicts back in the day.
Father's Day: Will tug at the heart strings of any divorced dad.
BTW what the story of the hat on the wall behind you, and the ornament on the wall. (sorry for my ignorance, if you think I should know.)
Welcome to the rabbit hole, Buck. I note the Marine's badge and Marine's hat on the back wall there.
Ex - Marine? Semper Fe.
Like your authenticity :)))
That clearly moved you, my friend - as it did me. God bless you, you've got something good going here. Subscribed.
Whenever you do John Farnham please, do him live with the Melbourne Orchestra.. Thankyou
NO dramas
Sooooo greatful to a Texan Uncle for taking the time to back your '57 truck up to get the lyrics to this song.
"I'm goin' nowhere and I'm in a hurry!".
You just started your channel Uncle Mate!.
You now got your first au thentic idea to kick-off your merch T -shirt line!.
(Merchandise).
Us Aussies down undah
(Pronounced Ozzies!) did not miss you sayin' your John Farnham vid of "Help" by the Beatles may have been blocked!.
It's algud mate,but one way or anuzzer......"Gettr dunn!".
Also stayin' up for "how to make gravy" mate.
I know how to make gravy,but it's only 'cos of Paul Kelly that I add that extra dollop of tomato sause for that extra tang!.😋
Cheers big ears,
Luvya work mate!.
S'work mate.(nice work).
More please Uncle.👍
By the way........,I'm also an Angel!.
Angelina Jordan is a generational voice!.
Please react to the subtitle versions of her "Norway's got talent" journey.
Thanks again Uncle!.
Zebedee from Oz 👍
You are a legend keep up your posts Aussies love you guys
WOOT!
Another great band is Dragon.
Yeah, I was going to suggest April Sun
Cold Chisle made a called you got nothing I want, you got nothing I need. Written to the big US record company that wanted them to be more American.
Hey...if you are enjoying these you might like Mossy (Ian Moss) on his own too. One of my favourite late 80s songs is Tuckers Daughter and I think you might enjoy that too!!! Another not so upbeat from a Veterans perspective is Redgum "I was only 19". There is one where he talks a lot about the PSTD support this song created.
People love pushing live versions of songs but I much prefer the studio version because it is clearer and sounds better overall. Lots of great Jimmy Barnes to listen to when he later went solo too. Thanks for the reaction we appreciate it.
I totally agree!
Hi Mate, I just subscribed to your channel. Glad you are enjoying our Aussie bands.
Please can you react to my favorite Cold Chisel songs when you get time.
They are, "Build this love", "Painted Doll" and 20th century.
All off the 20th century album. There are no actual videos of them just the album cover showing as Aussie bands were not that well off at the time.
Thanks very much. Cheers.
Yeah, this is an anthem here. The live version is a faster tempo, I prefer this one much more. Same with Bow River
Only a week mate? Welcome to oz 😎
Australian Crawl is another band you should check out. Mabe start with Boys Light up and Reckless.
Khe Sahn was an American battle, not an Australian one, but Australian pilots were often seconded to fly American helicopter gun ships. It took a certain kind of crazy to fly close support for ground troops, where you could see the faces of the Viet Cong as you were firing guns and missiles into them while they were firing back. Australians seemed to be good at it.
It was similar with Australian Canberra bombers. Before the F-111 the Americans didn't have low level bombers, and the American version of the Canberra was designed to bomb from high altitude and it wasn't accurate enough for close ground support. Australian Canberras had first flown bombing missions in Vietnam in 1958, and flew out of the Australian base at Butterworth in Malaya, and from the American base at Phan Rang where #2 Squadron was integrated into the 35th Tactical Fighter wing. The Canberras flew 11,900 missions over Vietnam and Laos. They lost only two aircraft, one flew into a mountain on the Laos border, and were only discovered in recent years. There was not enough of the aircraft left to know if it had been hit by an enemy missile, but it was a night mission so could have been an accident. The other was brought down by an anti aircraft missile over the DMZ.
The Australian Canberras specialized in night missions and close ground support. They would come in just above tree tops, release bombs, then climb sharply to try and avoid fragments from their own bombs. It was normal for aircraft to return from mission full of holes from their own bombs. Because of this tactic, however they had high accuracy of just a few meters and thus could bomb in very close proximity to infantry on the ground. The aircraft were flown in shifts, landing, repairing holes, refueling and new crew enabling a record of 97% availability in the air with a 7 day 24 hour bombing schedule.
The Australian Canberra squadrons received an American Presidential Citation.
In 1968 Australian Canberras were flying close ground support to American troops at Khe Sahn.
You understood it that time I could tell and you could relate to it, mate. See you again soon.
It's hard to impart the importance of this song. Unfortunately, when Vietnam vets returned home Australia, they didn't get the respect or support they deserved & needed due to the war being unpopular. This track shined a different & real light on what vets from the Vietnam war had been experiencing & went a long way to changing public opinion & gaining vets some understanding & respect. Most Australians can now sing this track word for word.
It's time to say thank you to our Viet Nam Veterans. Thanks for the comment
Great stuff mate, 59 year old from Melbourne.
Have you heard Redgum's song about Vietnam called, I Was Only 19(A Walk in the Light Green)?
Another great reaction do Flame Trees by Cold Chisel and again the official video version so you get an idea of what the story is about.
When the Barman calls last drinks, quick get Khe Sanh on the Jukebox and watch the Punter lift the roof.
One of the few songs without any chorus.
My suggestion for you is "Janelle" from the 1983 Last Stand concerts. Really enjoying your reactions.
Nice work mate!
Bloody love your idea about a T-shirt with "I'm going nowhere in a Hurry"
If you get one made up, it could be the fist item in your store, I for one would buy a few.
And digger just so you know, your blood is worth bottling🍻
You should try the Hey Hey it’s Saturday live Jimmy Barnes ( Cold Chisels lead singer) and John Farnham singing When Something is Wrong With My Baby with Jimmys brother in law Deisel on guitar and singing harmony at the end of the song, they sound so good together.
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Awesome, the lyrics do help on this song!! Cold Chisel and Jimmy and all Aussie artists are always best LIVE!!
Exceptions:
Cild Chisel Khe Sanh - official lyrics, and
Cold Chisel Flame Trees - official video.
But we got to see Khe Sanh twice so lucky us!!!😂
Edit: oh its not because the live is not awesome, just important lyrics that can be difficult live for first listens!
we forget not everyone knows the lyrics I still remember them cheers
Australian's believe we are the best in the world (subjectively) just like our US mates also claim of America, just fam
We have real talent here in Oz. This is a live clip of Jimmy's daughter Mahalia singing a song by Lachy Doley from a live studio concert. Jackie Barnes (Jimmy's son) is on the drums, Lachy has just been touring the US (August 2024) Mahalia: ruclips.net/video/3oTLR3_KKmo/видео.html Whole concert: ruclips.net/video/5KNVtLrtHeI/видео.html Oh yeah to answer your question, some made a cross-over to the US (INXS, Crowded House, ACDC, Air Supply etc) but (to put it bluntly) Chisel were basically pi$$ed on by an arrogant up themselves yank music industry. Nice to see some appreciation for their talent now. Thanks.
Hi Mate, also one of my favorite bands is a Texan band called "38 Special".
If you can find the time, please react to them for me. From their Album "Special Forces" which I have, they had a few hits in Australia with back around 1975.
Please play "Take em' out", "You keep running" and "Back on track".
If you have any early history about the group that is not on you Tube, please tell.
It would be deeply appreciated.
Aahhh.... the Rabbit Hole. You are welcome to wallow in it with the rest of us !
Another Aussie along for the ride... ;) If you haven't already, 'I was only 19' by Redgum
Hey Mike, you should check out another Aus band from the 80s & 90s called Icehouse song 'Nothing too Serious'; their style is kinda similar to David Bowie or Roxy Music, Brian Ferry. Think you might like them.
Live is great with chisel, but it’s good especially for you to have lyrics videos, because of the difference in accents. It’s a great track, showing the feelings of returned vets. Chisel are great. And Barnesy solo stuff is great.
🙃💕 THE BEST...Tina Turner and Jimmy Barnes duet is Simply the best! Pls check Simply the best.
You should listen to east by Jimmy Barnes great album
Good man…get yourself &the family down here for a break…
Thanks brother. You never know. Lol
You got nothing I want, next? shock him!
Must Check out "The Wrights" Singing EVIE 123
How many here turn this up to 11 when it comes on any media ?
I’m glad RUclips recommended your channel to me. Another song that references the Vietnam War is “I was only 19” and I doubt you could find an Aussie who doesn’t know the words to both. I’ve no doubt you’ll end up watching it at some point but I suggest you pair it with this video which gives some background and context from the songwriter/performer, it’s a few minutes well spent discussing PTSD in a very sympathetic yet blunt way. ruclips.net/video/Zu4GqqWsGj8/видео.html
Of note is how many conflicts he mentions, we tend to end up with soldiers in quite a few conflicts, as well as peace keeping missions. You’re right that there’s a bond between our nations, there’s not much we don’t do side by side both in Vietnam and everywhere else. Another interesting video (not a song) but very much on topic is this one featuring a speech from a US Marine honouring some Aussies who came to the aid of the Marines after a peacetime training tragedy. If you ever decide to react to things other than music please keep it in mind, perhaps for Memorial Day or ANZAC Day (originally an acronym for Australian New Zealand Army Corps during WWI). Otherwise perhaps just have a watch in your own time. ruclips.net/video/afspOKV4rT8/видео.html
Hi Mate, I just wanted to inform you of one of the reasons why Aussies consider Americans as close friends. I'll give you and other Aussies a quick History Lesson.
In WW2 the Japanese carried out around 50 bombing raids on one of our capital cities called Darwin.
Also, our 8th. Army had been captured in Singapore because of stupid British leadership.
You guys came and saved our arses.
Nimitz sent the newly formed 1st. Marines to "Guadalcanal" and into the "Battle of the Coral Sea", next to Queensland, Australia. And Mc Carther sent his troops to help us fight the Japanese in the battles of "Milne Bay" and "New Guinea".
All the information about the battles can be found on You Tube.
If the USA didn't do THIS, we would now be run by Japan!
LOST! You HAVE to review LOST!...Plea by a Former Cavalry Soldier "Prince of Wales Cavalry Division".. "Light-Horse"...
Is there any place more lonely than the international terminal with all the check in counters closed and its just you in that linolium floored hall, after the last plane out has taken off with your loved one?
watch "I was only 19"
No hard feelings on not understanding what Jimmy's singing when he goes full throttle. I felt like I was being yelled at by an angry Scot when I first heard him.
Listen to Sky Hook's
Paul Kelly, Dumb Things
Dr KAP?
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You on night call doc? Can u make me a cuppa tea, and a TimTam would be lovely too thanks Doc 👩⚕️😊😂