The early version of down under has a slightly different tempo and arrangement. Celebrate the 30th anniversary down under with this rerecording from colin hay. Colin hay was born on june 29, 1953 in kilwinning, scotland as colin james hay. Download on amazon down under play on apple music down under download on itunes down under play on spotify. Unlike going somewhere, the tracks of american sunshine are backed by hay s band. Jul 20, 2012 colin hay is to rerelease the men at work song down under without its contentious flute riff.
Hay s music has been frequently used by actor and director zach braff in his work, which helped a career rebirth in the mid2000s. Colin hay reads robert burns poetry in video 08042020 missed a spot. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. He came to prominence as the lead vocalist of the band men at work and later also as a solo artist. Colin james hay is a scottishborn australian musician and actor who made his mark during the 1980s as lead vocalist of the band men at work and subsequently as a solo artist. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described.
Down under 2011 expanded release 2017 you may also like see all. Check out down under acoustic version by colin hay on amazon music. May 31, 2005 check out going somewhere by colin hay on amazon music. As the singer, guitarist, and main songwriter of australias men at work, colin hay was responsible for penning several of the quirkiest pop hits of the early 80s. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Colin hay to celebrate down under 30th anniversary with global rerelease by colin hay, july 24, 2012. Summer olympics period, the song was available through itunes on 31 july. The lyrics were written by lead singer colin hay, who explained in his songfacts interview. Men at work were one of the more surprising success stories of the new wave era, rocketing out of australia in 1982 to become the most successful artist of the year.
C g am f g6 cant you hear, cant you hear the thunder. Also available in itunes more by colin hay see all. However, hay performs a great many of these tracks solo at his live appearances. Waiting for my real life to begin was positively riveting. Feb 16, 2015 as the singer, guitarist, and main songwriter of australias men at work, colin hay was responsible for penning several of the quirkiest pop hits of the early 80s. It was originally released in 1980 as the bside to their first local single titled keypunch operator, released before the band signed with columbia records. Also available in itunes more by men at work see all. Traveling in a friedout kombie on a hippie trail, head full of zombie i met a strange lady, she made me nervous she took me in and gave me breakfast. Download on amazon down under play on apple music down under download on itunes down under play on spotify down under play on youtube down under. Down under front man, puts out a reworked collection of popular maw tunes and some of his personal faves from his post maw solo career. At the ending ceremonies of the 2000 olympics sydney, men at work played down under live. Join and never miss out on special news, tutorials and more direct from colin, as well as special store discounts. Although he and his former band will forever be associated with the land down under. Colin hays songs stream online music songs listen free.
Men at work down underkeypunch operator 1980 join colins email newsletter join and never miss out on special news, tutorials and more direct from colin, as well as special store discounts. Traveling in a friedout kombi on a hippie trail, head full of zombie i met a strange lady, she made me nervous she took me in and gave me breakfast. Singersongwriter colin hay is the former frontman of the classic australian band men at work. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Colin hay of men at work down under 2012 colin hay. With its policestyled rhythms, catchy guitar hooks, wailing saxophones, and offkilter sense of humor, the bands debut album, busine. Colin hay download high quality complete mp3 albums.
Singer dinah jane releases song inspired by down under 06042020. Both early songs were written by the groups cofounders, colin hay and ron. Traveling in a friedout kombie on a hippie trail, head full of zombie i met a strange lady, she made me nervous she took me in and gave me breakfast and she said do you. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. Highlights are of course overkill, the acoustic versions of down under, who can it be now. In 2003 colin hay toured with ringo starrs all starr band. The single is available on itunes with a bonus musicvideo tribute to best. Greg ham died in 2012 but surviving original band members continue to work in the music business. Down under acoustic version by colin hay on amazon music. Land down under by colin hay from men at work youtube.
You saved me from myself new colin hay song on the. C g am f g6 cause we are livin in a land down under oh yeah, yeah c g am f g6 where women glow and men plunder. Colin hay born 29 june 1953, saltcoats, north ayrshire, scotland is a scottishaustralian musician and actor, who made his mark during the 1980s as lead vocalist of the australian band men at work, and later as a solo artist. American sunshine is the tenth solo album by scottishborn australianbased singer colin hay, released on 18 august 2009. Colin hay bands bassist yosmel montejo releases new album of latin music 02042020. Colin james hay born 29 june 1953 is a scottishaustralian musician, singer, songwriter. Colin hay to celebrate down under 30th anniversary with. Business as usual 1981 cargo 1982 the essential men at work 2003 two hearts 1984 down under remixes 2011 down under 2011 expanded release 2017 you may also like see all.
Hay brings subtle charm and even humor to his lyrical observations which helps catch and place these tunes not just in our ears but in our minds. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. The best of men at work men at work always be jeffrey gaines itunes originals. Colin hay performs down under men at work at the santa cruz guitar 40th anniversary concert duration. Colin hays albums stream online music albums myspace. Colin hay down under david b edit by constantin bauer 01. The three track ep will be released exclusively through itunes with the single down under 2012 available through other digital outlets including. Colin hay biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. The chorus is really about the selling of australia in many ways, the overdevelopment of the country. Lyrics to down under acoustic version by colin hay. Colin hay down under chords ultimate guitar archive. Down under is a song recorded by australian rock band men at work. Rob thomas rob thomas black sheep martin sexton do the collapse. It was a song about the loss of spirit in that country.
Colin james hay born 29 june 1953 is a scottishaustralian musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. Although he and his former band will forever be associated with the land down under, hay originally hailed from scotland, where he was born in the town of kilwinning on june 29, 1953. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. C g am f g6 cause we are livin in a land down under oh yeah, yeah c g am f g6 where women glow and men. I had the honor of performing the legendary flute solo on land down under with the incredible colin hay of men at work. Colin hay lyrics 148 song lyrics sorted by album, including love dont mean enough, dont believe you anymore, my brilliant feat.
Digital single released by colin hay via itunes with three new versions of down under, celebrating its 30th anniversary, after the courtcase related with the. Colin, cecelia, and scheila sat down with bright antenna records for their cocktails with bright antenna records series. Colin hay from men at work performing his classic down under with ringo starrs all starr band, during a show at the greek theatre in 2008. Not only was colin incredibly talented, he was also so down to earth and the. Colin hay performing land down under live on channel ten.
Colin hay s first solo album, looking for jack, is now available for streaming and download on digital platforms. Men at work down under keypunch operator 1980 join colin s email newsletter. Complete list of colin hay music featured in tv shows and movies. Choose from colin hay sheet music for such popular songs as down under, 4 chords a choral medley, and 4 chords. Traveling in a friedout combie on a hippie trail, head full of zombie i met a strange lad. Although he and his former band will forever be associated with the land down under, hay originally hailed from scotland, where he wa. Hays music has been frequently used by actor and director zach braff in his work, which helped a career rebirth in the mid2000s. During the episode, colin reflects on his writing partnership with michael giorgiades and tells the stories behind a cornucopia of stunning songs from his back catalogue like down under, who can it be now. Colin hay is going to be at ringo starrs all starr band tour postponed for 2021 27032020. Colin hay is to rerelease the men at work song down under without its contentious flute riff. Multitalented singersongwriter and former men at work frontman colin hay talks with simon and brian about the writing of his excellent recent album fierce mercy. Singer colin hay went solo, and eventually reformed the band, but never.
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