One of the most underrated songs. The original version with full 80's orchestration didn't do it justice. Once Colin started doing an acoustic version, post-Men At Work, it blossomed. Hauntingly beautiful.
I disagree that one is better than the other - I will listen to either quite happily - most of my memories are of the original version anyway, since I was there at the time. The original was a cut above everything else in the mid-80s soundscape; and the latter day acoustic direction brings out different qualities in the song which just to me accentuates the fact that a great song is a great song. Now for a rockabilly version....
Colin has played this song literally thousands of times. I’ve heard every acoustic version imaginable, starting with the one from scrubs. when he plays, live at the lab with Telefunken acoustic, it’s the culmination of everything…..including arrangements, and the maturation of his voice. That makes this the best version of overkill, IMHO.
I do not understand how someone can click on "I do not like" if this is wonderful, the interpretation, the composition, plus the incredible sound of the Telefunken microphones, a really wonderful
I know its an overused phrase, but Colin truly is one of the most under-rated talents out there. Every version he does of this song is unique and speaks to me in a different way. How the hell does he do it? Amazing.
This song is too beautiful,,,it hurts me and makes me joyful too,and I still don't really understand how to explain my love for it in mere words,,,it must be a blessing then.
Lovely - today's kid only want Electronic music - this is lovely - His voice is as sharp as it was in the 80's - Musicians from that era are masters of their work. Love it
As a former recoding engineer (late '60s - early 70s), I am also impressed with the microphone. It sounds elegantly natural. Telefunken may have a real competitor to Neumann Microphones.
Duuuuuude, I've always loved the melancholy of this song. This acoustic version emphasizes the loneliness of insomnia and the thoughts we have. Beautiful.
Colin, eres el mejor!! Crecí con tus canciones, con tu voz, vienen a mi muchos recuerdos de infancia... Disfruto hoy más que nunca tu música! Que seas eterno!!! 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱
Masterful songwriter, master class in acoustic playing. As a kid of he 80's and loving Men at Work as an MTV act, to see the depth of these songs arranged this way, Colin is a force and should be a highly respected songwriter.
It s been enuff to write Just This song, and nothing more (beside, he already have diamonds songs like It s a mistake, Down under, Down by the sea, I can see it in your eyes, etc), well.. Just this song is enuff to deserve Greatest Music Awards ever !! Tremendous soul he have , and voice and guitar artistic craft..Colin.
First time I heard this I did not know the artist but at the same time I absolutely knew I knew who it was. Looked it up and went, YEP! I knew it. Great band and great lead vocals
This is where we built our microphones at the time. We have now expanded and this space has been refitted as the soundstage that you see in our new videos
A criminally underrated singer and songwriter , the guy is pure class.
*I've met Colin Hay 3 times. A little stand-offish... but a very nice (extremely talented) guy never-the-less!*
Why is that?
I absolutely agree with your comment. Colin is a wonderful songwriter, singer, and guitar player.
One of the most underrated songs. The original version with full 80's orchestration didn't do it justice. Once Colin started doing an acoustic version, post-Men At Work, it blossomed. Hauntingly beautiful.
Well said.
Completely agree
I disagree that one is better than the other - I will listen to either quite happily - most of my memories are of the original version anyway, since I was there at the time. The original was a cut above everything else in the mid-80s soundscape; and the latter day acoustic direction brings out different qualities in the song which just to me accentuates the fact that a great song is a great song. Now for a rockabilly version....
Agreed
Probably one of the most well written songs all time…
Song is king. To all the kiddies watching this. SONG SONG SONG. Thats what todays music is severely lacking. Melody and harmony.
Holy tits this guy's voice has aged like wine!!! What a performance!!!
"Nullifies" - can think of NO other song that has ever used that word. The man is a genius...
I know right. He's an awesome poet, plus he can sing and play. Dang.
Love this song! Colin's voice sounding as good or better than 25yrs ago!
it really is!
Really!!!
Yes! I attended a Men At Work concert in Berkeley 37 years ago.... wow.
Better than the original
That signature voice gets better every year. May u live long Colin Hay.
Stands the test of time. Speaks for itself. Beautiful.
I just heard some random dude singing this song at the streat, and after all this years, im grateful that he remind me how great this song is.
Colin has played this song literally thousands of times. I’ve heard every acoustic version imaginable, starting with the one from scrubs. when he plays, live at the lab with Telefunken acoustic, it’s the culmination of everything…..including arrangements, and the maturation of his voice. That makes this the best version of overkill, IMHO.
This is one of those strong compositions where the implied meanings can change just by stripping it down and changing the tempo. Amazing.
I do not understand how someone can click on "I do not like" if this is wonderful, the interpretation, the composition, plus the incredible sound of the Telefunken microphones, a really wonderful
I like this song, but this one sounds a bit artificial/forced. I miss the driving beat of the original.
analizalo a el pablooo!! 👌🙏
@@anutosho1 it's not surpose to have a driving beat it's not techno musik your .....
If you were to stand next to those people, you would only smell hatred.
I agree.
I know its an overused phrase, but Colin truly is one of the most under-rated talents out there. Every version he does of this song is unique and speaks to me in a different way. How the hell does he do it? Amazing.
Colin Hay IS INSANELY TALENTED!!! A true treasure!!
my insomnia song. I remember when this came out. No clue. Now in my 50's, it has new meaning. Great performance. Thanks TELEFUNKEN.
A 67 ans Colin Hay nous chante dans la même tonalité qu'en 1982. Sa voix n'a quasi pas baissé après presque 40 ans. Chapeau !!!
Something about this song is hauntingly beautiful... ❤️
Most likely it's Colin Hay
I can listen to this song forevermore. Every time i here a most recent performance colin never disappoints. Love your songs your voice love you colin.
Right with you Kevin
His voice hardly changed. Love Men at work😊
One of the true gems of the 1980s; pop song writing don't meet this standard nowadays.
In the end he added a little more in his vocal. Love it.
This song is too beautiful,,,it hurts me and makes me joyful too,and I still don't really understand how to explain my love for it in mere words,,,it must be a blessing then.
Lovely - today's kid only want Electronic music - this is lovely - His voice is as sharp as it was in the 80's - Musicians from that era are masters of their work. Love it
I was a bar that never has bands but it was the owners birthday and I just happened to be there. I was floored when they opened with this song.
Colin Hay, is absolutely brilliant, great voice, song writer, and of course a great musician. Thanks for your music Colin. 🙏🏻
And a great storyteller as well, with sense of humor
3 thumbs down????. Realy??? Man is a genius. one of the best.
Agree
you're surprised? this is youtube, the world under the bridge. trolls rule here.
Just people in Australia giving a thumbs up
Love this song ..... those lyrics, that voice absolute class
God,never take him out of this world,please!!!
My compliments to the recording engineers who preserved this terrific performance.
this guy is just everything you want in an artist , i love colin hay
As a former recoding engineer (late '60s - early 70s), I am also impressed with the microphone. It sounds elegantly natural. Telefunken may have a real competitor to Neumann Microphones.
GODDAMN masterful
My favorite singer. Period.
Definitely one of my favorite also
Prolly a very important song now, moreso than even the 80
s. Beautiful.
Hauntingly beautiful. Love this acoustic version, and his voice is as strongly characteristic as ever. Chills in the best way!!
Story telling at its best. One of the best at the craft. Thank You for letting us in. Cheers.
one of the few guys whose voice doesn't change as he gets older.
He’s amazingly gifted, I can’t get enough Hay!
Beautiful, unique, deep. What a versión.
Gracias Colin.
I Will always love that song ! Thanks Colin Hay ! 😀
Sums up the early '80s like they were yesterday. I wanna go back. Great solo in this song. ❤️
Beautiful. I remember when this was first released. Saw you years ago at the fair, as well... Was like it was just yesterday. Bravo.
even today this exciting song like in the 80's great song!!!!!
I've never heard the lyrics before in such an honest way. What an incredible song
Pure magic
Sounds nice the accousitic...one of my favorite songs...
Duuuuuude, I've always loved the melancholy of this song. This acoustic version emphasizes the loneliness of insomnia and the thoughts we have. Beautiful.
Vocal acrobatics. Respect.
This is probably the closest I'll ever get to being in the studio with Colin Hay. Thank you, Telefunken.
This song hits so deep it turns me inside out.
One of my favorite voices of all time
Colin, eres el mejor!! Crecí con tus canciones, con tu voz, vienen a mi muchos recuerdos de infancia... Disfruto hoy más que nunca tu música! Que seas eterno!!! 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱
Wow what an artist. Can't understand the lack of views but sometimes what's popular, well, sucks.
It's amazing how he still sounds as good as he used to.
Feeling that some moment in life we face ... and manage to overcome and survive. Thank you!
Been listening to several live versions of, this is his nicest so far.
Grateful I got to see him in concert! :)
Top level musician. Extraordinary song. Good guy.
Hypnotic and gorgeous. I'm not sure I breathed until it was over...
Masterful songwriter, master class in acoustic playing. As a kid of he 80's and loving Men at Work as an MTV act, to see the depth of these songs arranged this way, Colin is a force and should be a highly respected songwriter.
I grew up listening to their songs. Brings back memories of the 80’s-90’s! Thanks Colin... you still have it in Spades, mate! God bless.
It s been enuff to write Just This song, and nothing more (beside, he already have diamonds songs like It s a mistake, Down under, Down by the sea, I can see it in your eyes, etc), well.. Just this song is enuff to deserve Greatest Music Awards ever !! Tremendous soul he have , and voice and guitar artistic craft..Colin.
What a version!!! 🔝🔝🔝
So #Hammer schön der Song.
Colin é gênio! Linda apresentação, linda música!
Great song and what a vocal delivery. A joy to listen to.
Never forget
This song is amazing
Keep doing what you do. I’m so thankful for what you do!
We as normal day to day we only dream of doing what you do
Thank you for being our voice!
This a perfect match of a pretty nice voice with a beatiful melody
First time I heard this I did not know the artist but at the same time I absolutely knew I knew who it was. Looked it up and went, YEP! I knew it. Great band and great lead vocals
What a wonderful song.
My husband's favorite song!! Even better older!
Love this version I feel like M@W were so under appreciated way ahead of there time
I love the suspended chords in this. Beautiful.
Fantastic!!!! Wohoooo!!!!
In my top 3 favorite lyricists and guitar players by far...if not my favorite. Wish he played in the US more often 🙂
What a great talent and great song. Thanks for posting this.
honestly the best version I have heard😊
I love this song, from the first time I heard it decades ago. It explains to me allot about my self! Bravo Colin Hay ~ genius talent
I grew up in the 80s. This song was on heavy rotation on radio and MTV (when they actually played actual music videos).
Such a great song! And such a powerful and sensitiv voice.
What a moving performance. 👏 absolutely inspiring. 💯
Fantastic song and so underrated and not played enough
Colin has such a beauty voice. You are a memorable kind Mr.Hay ✌❤
Very classy luv this🎤🎹🎸🎹🎸🎹🎸🎼🎸🎹🎤👍👍👍👍
I always loved this song. ❤
Quality artist playing in a store room , no respect. Fabulous.
This is where we built our microphones at the time. We have now expanded and this space has been refitted as the soundstage that you see in our new videos
Apologies. Thanks for clearing that up.
BEAUTIFUL!!
Great version, sir 👏
Thankful for this. ❤❤❤
beautiful thank you
colin hay its amazing i love him and i love his songs !!!! HE MUST BE HONORED LIKE HE DESERVES!!!!❤👏👏👏👏👏 overkill tremendous song!!!
Amazing song, moving performance, silky-sounding mic!
I love you Colin Hay
Colin tantos años escuchando tu música mis respetos a esta leyenda aún me sigue sacando lágrimas y removiendo el alma tus canciones
Colin this one is my favorite ❤️
Love this song! Colin Hay is such a great singer-songwriter!
Moving, Sir... You have the divine gift, Thanks for sharing.