Down Under – Men At Work

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Down Under – Men At Work



I have great memories of visiting Australia, so this song will always be special as it reminds me of those fun times. It's about the singers travels around the world, all the Ozzie references conjure up some great images. It was always a big party song before I ever set foot Down Under, it plays like a soundtrack to one of the best holidays I ever had.
 
I found it funny when I visited back in 2001 when I got chatting to the locals, it was very much like this song in reverse. As much as you would expect we know lots about each others culture through TV shows and the like. It was amazing how many different sayings we had for things and how we would even phrase stuff in our own ways. They picked me up a lot on my British accent and it made for some very funny conversations as we explored the silly differences between us. Lovely people, very welcoming and I made some good friends.
 
Men At Work is a cool name for a band, I think this was the only time they troubled the UK charts. It's a strange quirky tune and is more of an ear worm than what might be called a classic. But what a clever pop hit, it has all the elements present, catchy backing, tongue twister words, familiarity and easy to sing along with chorus. Yes, I can hear the Thunder.

Favourite lyric : I said, "Do you speak-a my language?" / He just smiled and gave me a vegemite sandwich

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