@@ganbatmunkhtur9048 a ridicolus claim that they copied the flute melody from some other tune. Now they cant play the song live using that melody. something like that
@@davidtm98 It was a ridiculous claim really - nobody knew that the 'Kookaburra' song was copyright, the woman who wrote it was long dead and the case was brought 28 years after 'Down Under' was released. Basically some shit of a lawyer got in touch with the company who owned the publishing rights and suggested they sue because they (and him of course) might make a lot of money. They tried to get 60% of the royalties on the song, but were awrded only 5% by the court - but that was still a lot as the song sold millions. I don't think it's true that they are not allowed to play the flute riff live - can't find any mention of that anywhere; whether they do or not, I've no idea.
@@davidtm98 The copy write holders of "Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree" who weren't even born when that song was written sued the band for theft of intellectual property. The bastards didn't even get the point of the song. Why didn't vegemite sue them as well? There is a whole bunch of Aussie iconic motifs in the song and that riff was one of them and I'LL NEVER FORGIVE the pricks that lead to Greg Ham's death.
The US festival in California back in 1983 was a 3 day "who's who" of some of the greatest acts ever...I was lucky enough to see all three days and will never forget it.
@@miamitten1123 This we just what we talked about. This year at Novarock we could not see the half of the show, because everyone was recording above their heads. They try to capture the experiences they could have, but because they are watching it on the screen, they don't experience it.
Ive been loving this song all my life ! Started singing and dancing it before I spoke English! It is my pre-teen time. Loved this song always. I think I am getting very emotional ... it's more than 40 years and still a fantastic song creating a very special feeling
My cockatiel (An Aussy) loses his mind when he hears Land Down Under. Sings, screams "men plunder! take cover!' dances, spins... definitely the best song ever sung according to Mr. BirdieBoy.
Men at work is one my also favorite bands.even if they are from the land wonder the land down under Australia.when I first heard Down under the song reminds of a children t.v. show called the house of the clock in Madrid,Spain.sad that band broke up.my colondences to Greg Ham the keyboard and flute player.R.I.P. Greg.
Went to a concert at Mud Island Amphitheater in the 80's in their prime. Great Show...…..small venue, and couldn't hear for 2 days after the show. Very heavy on the drums (loved it) Great show!!
40 Years old Masterpiece of Song, and still Timeless ... Thank you to all at "Men at Work", and now give me my fu***ng Sandwitch, because iam very hungry after so many years... 'own 'own oh there is cheese and beacon... mampf thx
I hope by "interesting" you mean "interesting to the public" or smth like that! Because c'mon we all have interesting relatives! Whether they're "celebrities" or not!!
Me acuerdo de esta cancion era muy bella. No sabia ni Quien la cantaba. Yo era muy joven. Pero cuando la escuchaba me sentia.muy bien. Les mando un cariñoso saludo hoy tengo 61años mis saludos desde chile 🇨🇱🇨🇱
Just saw them live a week ago, crazy how much of an influence they were at one point and how big the audience was. Made me sad to see how much less people were at the show last week
Please note, I am no longer taking requests from this show. Not only do I not want to provoke the rights holders by uploading too much, but each upload also completely locks up my slow internet for several hours. Hopefully, an official release will happen some day...
@@paulogarcia7095 sim, teve overdose devido ao uso de drogas, aumentou o consumo depois da crise financeira que teve depois que acusaram a banda de plágio.
como que no tienes oído..!!! terriblemente horrible canto mal, el de la flauta toco mal, que horrible presentación si así son todos los conciertos que fatal ..!!! que decepción tan grande.
Si llegue a Estados Unidos en la primavera de 1979 pero nunca fui fan de la musica en ingles lo mio era la musica en espanol pues en esa epoca habia buena musica de cantantes espanoles , pero ya hoy que me retire mis gustos por la musica han cambiado y escuchaba esta cancion en la radio y un dia le pregunte a mi hijo que como se titulaba y quienes la cantaban y a mi siempre senti deseos de ir a Australia porque muchos Salvadorenos se fueron para alla y hoy con este virus ya nada es igual como para hacer un largo viaje asi que me quedare con los deseos de conocer esa isla continente .
Cresci ouvindo ment at work amo muito esses vídeos. As músicas desses australianos e incrível,Cory (collin hay)hey até hj aí muito carisma é muito humor
New Wave...what a memory...loved these guys does anyone remember the little pieces of paper with the US Festival logo...beat waiting in the long beer lines...
