All this AND the song being a response to the forced migration of the Pintupi people from Western Desert to Northern Territory. After watching the movie "The Sapphires," I realized that the Aborigines in Australia and my Native American people have more in common than I ever thought. A great song and reaction, Shawn.
Loved this reaction! Thanks so much Shawn😊 I should have also mentioned...Midnight Oil had refused to play in South Africa during apartheid...this was the first time they ever played there. The video description says this concert was a celebration of Nelson Mandela's inauguration. I have sweet memories of the places I've seen them play this song too, including a festival in the Swiss Alps (which was headlined by Midnight Oil one night and The Cure another night!) when I was seventeen. It was magical, and I will never forget the energy of the crowd during all of their songs, especially this one.
It sounds like you have an amazing history of concerts as well as some stunning venues! That is so awesome. My concert-going life is so boring in comparison, but the highs live music bring are just so worth it!
@@User_vjp_92753 Oh, take care! And thank you--same to you! You always make great requests😊(Thank you for introducing me to Little River Band, among others!) Hope you feel better soon!
@@ShawnSalvadori I agree about live music😊 I think I haven't seen many concerts compared to a lot of people, but I've been very lucky with the ones I have seen!
Having only ever seen the official "Beds Are Burning" video, which is really great, it was amazing to see Midnight Oil live on stage in South Africa, and getting the audience totally involved. Peter Garrett, all 6'6", or so, of him dancing, singing and pulling folks from the crowd was completely involving and it looked like a big vibe. Mr. Garrett was later elected to the Australian Parliament, not sure if he is still there or not, but his energy would suggest he is.
They were just a beast live - so glad we have plenty of footage of them playing. Check out one of the greatest live concerts ever recorded. 'Oils on Water' - live 1985 from Goat Island - every track is brilliant but maybe start with 'Stand in Line' or 'Only the Strong' The power and passion of the performance is just off the charts.
He's had an impressive career...he was President of the Australian Conservation Foundation for ten years (while in the band), then was elected to Australia's House of Representatives...then appointed as Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, and later Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth😊
I loved this reaction. I've never seen them do this live, and 1994 in Ellis Park in Johannesburg makes it more relevant. BTW, I like your hat. I work at White Cap in Guelph, Ontario.
Saw them in a small nightclub in Orlando when this song became a hit. They were fantastic, and wow I’m feeling so old. lmao. 😮I suggest to watch the VEMO video.
😊They have tons of great songs...if you want a suggestion for where to start, the whole album this song is from, 'Diesel and Dust,' is fantastic...and their album 'Blue Sky Mining' is a masterpiece IMO.
Thanks to the one that requested this fabulous song and shawn thanks for the reaction. The first time I heard it I loved it. The beat, his voice and the meaning. Great live performance❤
Have you done their "Forgotten Years"? It's about the foot soldiers of the Great War (first world war). Hit the official video. Part is filmed in one of those cemetaries in northern France with thousands upon thousands of white crosses/gravestones. Powerful as a freight train.
I thought I'd leave another suggestion for a new female artist to give a listen, if interested. "Sarah McLachlan - Angel (Video)" (by the channel: The Official Sarah Mclachlan) --This song is by Canadian singer and songwriter Sarah McLachlan, and it is from her fourth studio album called "Surfacing" released in 1997.
LIVE music sucks for the purpose of reaction videos. The lyrics are hard to decipher. I know this song, but you didn't. And you really still dont because you chose the live version. There is a reason that 99.9% of "official" versions of songs are studio versions.
All this AND the song being a response to the forced migration of the Pintupi people from Western Desert to Northern Territory. After watching the movie "The Sapphires," I realized that the Aborigines in Australia and my Native American people have more in common than I ever thought. A great song and reaction, Shawn.
Loved this reaction! Thanks so much Shawn😊 I should have also mentioned...Midnight Oil had refused to play in South Africa during apartheid...this was the first time they ever played there. The video description says this concert was a celebration of Nelson Mandela's inauguration. I have sweet memories of the places I've seen them play this song too, including a festival in the Swiss Alps (which was headlined by Midnight Oil one night and The Cure another night!) when I was seventeen. It was magical, and I will never forget the energy of the crowd during all of their songs, especially this one.
@@User_vjp_92753 My pleasure Ginny!😊
It sounds like you have an amazing history of concerts as well as some stunning venues! That is so awesome. My concert-going life is so boring in comparison, but the highs live music bring are just so worth it!
@@User_vjp_92753 Oh, take care! And thank you--same to you! You always make great requests😊(Thank you for introducing me to Little River Band, among others!) Hope you feel better soon!
@@ShawnSalvadori I agree about live music😊 I think I haven't seen many concerts compared to a lot of people, but I've been very lucky with the ones I have seen!
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U know they once shut down ny 😅
Live at the Capitol Theater 1982. The whole concert is on RUclips. Prepare to be totally blown away. You're welcome.
Having only ever seen the official "Beds Are Burning" video, which is really great, it was amazing to see Midnight Oil live on stage in South Africa, and getting the audience totally involved. Peter Garrett, all 6'6", or so, of him dancing, singing and pulling folks from the crowd was completely involving and it looked like a big vibe. Mr. Garrett was later elected to the Australian Parliament, not sure if he is still there or not, but his energy would suggest he is.
He retired from government in 2013...and went back to being lead singer of Midnight Oil😊
Good to know. Thank You.@@intothesunset3
They were just a beast live - so glad we have plenty of footage of them playing.
Check out one of the greatest live concerts ever recorded.
'Oils on Water' - live 1985 from Goat Island - every track is brilliant but maybe start with 'Stand in Line' or 'Only the Strong'
The power and passion of the performance is just off the charts.
What you really want to check out live is Midnight Oil, Stand In Line, from the Oils in Water show. Blow your mind.
This is an old favorite of mine. Thank you do much for reading the history, I didn't know it! This particular performance is out-f**king-standing!!!!
One of the best from Midnight Oil...great job Shawn 👍🎤
Easy Beats member George Young is older brother to Angus and Malcolm Young of ACDC. Friday On My Mind is a good song. Don't know the other song.
😊the lead singer ran for Magistrate in a Provence and Won
He's had an impressive career...he was President of the Australian Conservation Foundation for ten years (while in the band), then was elected to Australia's House of Representatives...then appointed as Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, and later Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth😊
This was the first time seeing this! What a show! Incredible & fantastic! One of the best, ever...So, intelligent too!
Peter is the possibly the best front man in Australian history but my boy Rob on the drums is an absolute goddamned legend!
I loved this reaction. I've never seen them do this live, and 1994 in Ellis Park in Johannesburg makes it more relevant. BTW, I like your hat. I work at White Cap in Guelph, Ontario.
wow a excellent choice , there is a long version video here on RUclips that is very creative it's 7 minute long
A huge fave, thank you Shawn. Great review Bud!!!
Had never seen this video or a live version❤lord that bass❤ love this song. Thanks.
Saw them in a small nightclub in Orlando when this song became a hit. They were fantastic, and wow I’m feeling so old. lmao. 😮I suggest to watch the VEMO video.
Oh man, never heard of this band! Love the performance, the song and its background. Great video! Excellent reaction.
😊They have tons of great songs...if you want a suggestion for where to start, the whole album this song is from, 'Diesel and Dust,' is fantastic...and their album 'Blue Sky Mining' is a masterpiece IMO.
@@intothesunset3 thanks!
@@amierikke6225 you're welcome!
Thanks, Shawn! Great version of a great song... appreciate your reaction...
the lead singer was really great in the classic horror movie "The Hills Have Eyes"
Thanks to the one that requested this fabulous song and shawn thanks for the reaction. The first time I heard it I loved it. The beat, his voice and the meaning. Great live performance❤
An awesome MTV one-hit-wonder and I'm not mad about that.😎
These guys are like the Australian version of R.E.M.
Iconic, legendary, passionate. Great live version though the Sinaed studio version and video will be the marker for this song in 100 years.
I assume you meant to post this under "Nothing Compares 2 U"...and I agree!
the movie by Tom Selleck Quigley Down Under is about a rancher that wanted to kill all of the aborigines, I would recommend watching it.
Have you done their "Forgotten Years"? It's about the foot soldiers of the Great War (first world war). Hit the official video. Part is filmed in one of those cemetaries in northern France with thousands upon thousands of white crosses/gravestones. Powerful as a freight train.
Great suggestion.
I think the official video/studio recording is also awfully good, in its own way it's nearly as special as this.
Even though I requested this one, I absolutely agree with you😊
Seems like the US and our aboriginals.
I thought I'd leave another suggestion for a new female artist to give a listen, if interested. "Sarah McLachlan - Angel (Video)" (by the channel: The Official Sarah Mclachlan) --This song is by Canadian singer and songwriter Sarah McLachlan, and it is from her fourth studio album called "Surfacing" released in 1997.
Great reaction but studio version first
Only thing kissing was the horns/brass.
Probably the most god-awful vocal I have ever heard! That accent just crucifies what might have been an OK song! Best forgotten IMHO!
LIVE music sucks for the purpose of reaction videos. The lyrics are hard to decipher. I know this song, but you didn't. And you really still dont because you chose the live version. There is a reason that 99.9% of "official" versions of songs are studio versions.