The consummate rock outfit: world class song composition matched with excellent musicianship, powerful vocal delivery, a matchless rhythm section; not one, but TWO great lead guitarists (Rotsey at 2:03-2:30 & Moginie at 3:34-4:06), and outstanding group performance. You don't get any better than this.
Australian s of the year. Free speech bravery and freedom. The cultural void between Australia and China is never more stark than listening to the oils.
He didn't have to leave, he wanted to. From Wikipedia: After leaving the band, he started Wicked Weasel,[1] a direct marketing business specialising in micro bikinis. The company has built an international reputation for female swimwear and underwear.On 25 February 2016 (settlement scheduled for 24 March 2016) he sold all interests in Wicked Weasel and related entities. [
@@dalediamond I think his place in Midnight Oil was not simple to handle. Really a lot of work on bass and vocals. And don't forget the band's tourings in those days. This is a not a easy kind of life when you're on the road, this is a lot of pressure. Every person has a different health. Maybe it was too much for him after 6 or 7 years with the Oils. And the early years were surely less comfortables in tour than after their worldwide famous and sellable record "Diesel and Dust" on which the bass is played by Giffo for the last time. Shame he had to left.
Is the lyric “South Pacific [aircraft] carrier” or “carry on”? (1:03). I have always heard the first but I read it differently on a lyrics website. Great song and performance.
Deserves every one of those bucks. A legend and a man of true conviction. Had the stones to follow those convictions with the best of intentions, only to become a victim of the rotten, corrupt Australian political system.
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The Oils in full flight was like a Freight Train going at full speed hauling 100 wagons - UNSTOPPABLE
Without doubt the best live band in history - a big call I know but if you have never seen them live, then you have no case!
Difficulty to refute!
there's also a band called AC/DC. if you saw them in the 70's.... just saying
Indisputable for anyone who' saw them live
ive seen them like 7 times and they are just as amazing every freaking time! The best without a doubt
Most exciting live band of their generation.
Nope.
The consummate rock outfit: world class song composition matched with excellent musicianship, powerful vocal delivery, a matchless rhythm section; not one, but TWO great lead guitarists (Rotsey at 2:03-2:30 & Moginie at 3:34-4:06), and outstanding group performance. You don't get any better than this.
id say as well as being great lead players both Rotsey and Moginie are brilliant rhythm players too
Pure Rock Energy. Greatest live band of their time.
So you must have not been there then. LOL. Who is YOUR Generation's "greatest live bunch of noisy bastards"?
Love this version of Hercules!
Rob Hirst giving a master class on the drums- just amazing🥁
I find him rather one dimensional to be honest.
Who in your opinion is a good drummer, Ivan?
@@ivanjulian2532He’s perfect for midnight oil though and he plays with a great energy 😁
Peter is not the best front man in rock, but he is unique, authentic, memorable and utterly electric when in full flight
One of their best from one of the best.
Never gets old!
Welcome back Oils!!!
"This is something I Will remenber " ....Thanks the OIls for ever !
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Best Australian band
And easily one of the best in the world
@@Sean-me4fv agreed awesome energy and the strength of their lyrics about the worlds injustices
Angels were better 👍🏼
@Michael Halloway fair enough, i think they were both awesome 👍🏻
Angels were average compared to the Oils. dont even @@australien6611
Australian s of the year. Free speech bravery and freedom. The cultural void between Australia and China is never more stark than listening to the oils.
Definitely in my Top 5 fave Oils songs !!!!!!
Oils forever!!!
Great memories of this song and the force that was the Oils
Great one ! Nice solid rock sound with Peter Gifford on bass/vox
Denis what's he been doing all this time ya think since he had to leave?
He didn't have to leave, he wanted to. From Wikipedia: After leaving the band, he started Wicked Weasel,[1] a direct marketing business specialising in micro bikinis. The company has built an international reputation for female swimwear and underwear.On 25 February 2016 (settlement scheduled for 24 March 2016) he sold all interests in Wicked Weasel and related entities. [
Nancy Dryden I thought he was ill that what lead him to leave in first place like original yellow wiggle ! Hahahha
Jim told me this week he was getting ill and having blackouts and left.
@@dalediamond I think his place in Midnight Oil was not simple to handle. Really a lot of work on bass and vocals. And don't forget the band's tourings in those days. This is a not a easy kind of life when you're on the road, this is a lot of pressure. Every person has a different health. Maybe it was too much for him after 6 or 7 years with the Oils. And the early years were surely less comfortables in tour than after their worldwide famous and sellable record "Diesel and Dust" on which the bass is played by Giffo for the last time. Shame he had to left.
Always loved these guys
Fantastic
They are so relevant now!! Come on Peter Garrett, please do a album of current events 🤩🙏😷🎸🥁🎤
Peter Gifford last tour with Midnight Oil
Brilliant
I remember the gear really makin me sweat too in the 80s
Is the lyric “South Pacific [aircraft] carrier” or “carry on”? (1:03).
I have always heard the first but I read it differently on a lyrics website. Great song and performance.
Awesome! Thx for posting!
Here come the Submarines....
Oh fuck yes!!!
i will remember the Antler
Epic
Where is about is this performance?
Montreal 1985
I'm gay and love these guys
You really mean happy
when was this recorded?
1987
who cares about a few word changes, not hercules
This song is like a frog in a sock.
The big git is worth 10 million bucks. Australian money, of course... that's the funny part.
Deserves every one of those bucks. A legend and a man of true conviction. Had the stones to follow those convictions with the best of intentions, only to become a victim of the rotten, corrupt Australian political system.
Mad song great times back then 🎉🎉🎉