"Anytime you want to find me, I don't have a telephone" - one of the great lyrics written by the incredible Don Walker. More relevant than ever today!!

Australian 80s music is very distinctive. as an Aussie I could be anywhere in the world a recognize Australian bands of that era instantly.

This is what we have tried tell the haters. Listen to the pure Jimmy voice when was young. How can anyone say the man can't sing. If only I couldn't sing like that. ❤️🎼🎵👍😁 Good to see Jimmy up and walking.

The excellence of Don Walker's songwriting shines through yet again in this Cold Chisel classic. I've heard it hundreds (thousands?) of times over the years but never get sick of it.

Phil Small's bass lines are criminally underrated. They go where you don't expect them to go and are always perfect for the song and add so much colour/emotion. Unsung hero imo.

You don’t play 6 nights a week in Aussie pubs in the 70s and 80s and come out of it pure as driven snow. Jimmy survived and adapted and we love him all the more for it. Live - cold chisel we’re something else.

I totally took Chisel for granted when I was younger. It took a lot of decades of music exposure for me to start realising what they'd built, and all the music genres and artists that had influenced them

Once jimmy hit 40 his whisky voice was in full throttle

COUNTDOWN was an Australian music show running from the mid 70's to the late 80's that highlighted and introduced both local and overseas musical artists and groups. A lot of foreign artists appeared on this live show ( though there was a lot of miming unless a particular act insisted on performing live) some established, some up and coming. Many built their reputation through Countdown's live and TV viewers hearing them and boosting their reputations back home through buying their records in Oz and requesting radio airplay, raising their record sales overall numbers. Madonna and ABBA were two favourites that were struggling with sales back in their homelands who admit Countdown audiences and Molly saved them.. It was hilarious to watch sometimes because the live audiences consisted mostly of teenybopper 12 yr olds and sometimes their even younger siblings. Iggy Pop performed while drugged out of his head on one of his visits and didn't even realise he was raunching it up in front of mostly 12 yr olds. Some stricter guidelines were put on performers after that shocker. So many famous, and later famous, foreign artists knew about the great variety of the hidden Oz talent over those decades and some were even , just quietly, influenced by it. Some artists like Mark Knopfler lived here or escaped to here as Michael Jackson used to ( one of his brothers lived in Perth for some years) from time to time. Many top world famous bands and performers were interviewed by Ian (Molly) Meldrum, the host and genius engine behind the show and often stayed at his place for good relaxing and wild ( apparently) times. So many are grateful to Molly around the world, but especially here at home. Some though, did get into fist fights with him. It was such a real life raw show, very unlike the slick production of MTV. Guests felt relaxed and said whatever came to them when interviewed. Lots of laughter lots of clangers too. That brilliant show was a staple of so many years of every Aussie's toddlerhood to adulthood and the talented performances that came out of it kept us going well into middle and older age with such classics being played in our lives over and over. I remember being 11 and my little 2 year old neighbour rushing to the TV everytime Russell Morris appeared. She would be fangirling and yelling out " Look it's Wussell Mowis !" and be joyously dancing inbetween kissing his close ups. Plenty of Countdown and Molly Meldrum interview clips on you tube but the quality can be fairly ragged. I'd also like to mention that (in my opinion) many of the Oz artists were influenced by the long enduring TV and live performances of ' Brian May and the ABC Showband ' while growing up. That is why there is so much brass and other orchestral musical influence in a few or more Aussie bands. Wishing Molly the best of health BTW.

OMG Nick I've just seen you on Aussie National TV. They showed Paul Kelly a clip of you reacting to him on "The Project". I had it playing in the background so I missed it, hopefully someone can pass you the clip. Paul Kelly complemented your voice 😁

Jimmy is certainly not cheap wine these days, he has matured like high dollar wine, not that he was ever cheap wine. The whole Cold Chisel band are so talented.

When the band went to America they were not looked after and only stayed for 5/6 weeks. I’m so glad that you are show casing their music as you all missed out the first time. 40 years later they are now finally being appreciated for the amazing musicians they are. You can read about their time in America in Jimmys book Working Class Man.

The Jimmy I remember from the late seventies early eighties drank two bottles of vodka on stage during each gig

Seriously one of my favourite Chisel songs. Have to listen to it whenever it comes on

This is classic Cold Chisel ...it's timeless rock 🙌💜

Excellent. I'm always (and I can't emphasise that enough), in the mood for Chisel and Jimmy. Wishing Jimmy a very quick recovery from hip surgery. My Hubby has just passed the 6 month mark following a partial knee replacement. Tough at the start but so worth it, now he is not waking up every night in pain. Sending Jimmy healing thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery. Thanks for your reaction Nick. PS Chisel and Countdown did clash over not being able to perform live.....I've seen interviews of Jimmy many years later saying that he does realise the contribution that this Show made towards our musicians. Imagine asking Jimmy to mime when he can sing that well!!!!

I love the way Nick pulls things apart musically ... totally on point. !

Cold Chisel - one of the greatest bands in the world ❤️

The news said this morning that Jimmy had hip surgery yesterday but all went well apparently so he's all good.

I always get goose bumps at the start of this song, it is great song.

Cold chisel was the soundtrack to my youth. I have just spent a very pleasant afternoon binging your KZfaq vids. So nice to hear your breakdowns and reactions.

Choir girl is another great song with a young Jimmy

Australia is unique in that the bands and singers have a small audience to capture, and they had to do it in pubs. That means they had to appeal to everyone so they either mixed genres in the songs, or at least across their sets. If you weren't keen on one song on the night, you used that time to go and grab a drink and by the time you came back 'your' music was playing again. If you didn't like the start of a song, you could probably still hum the tune or sing the chorus, if not ignore it and tune back in again in a couple of minutes.

Australian Rock was so unique and special. Still my favourite kind of music and makes me proud to be Aussie

Lol, people are either a Jimmy Barnes fan or they’re wrong 🤷‍♀️ I think reggae influenced music was fashionable in Australia in the late 70s early 80s (Cheap Wine was 1980) ‘Hit and Run’ by Jo Jo Zep, ‘Land Down Under’ by Men At Work, and ‘Concrete and Clay’ by Mental as Anything come immediately to mind. 🤔

You had your 15 seconds of fame in Australia last night when one of the TV programs called "The Project" were interviewing Aussie singer Paul Kelly and they showed him a clip of you commenting on one of his video clips.

Cheap Wine....the song. Countdown was a music show. We all tuned in to it in the 70's and 80's. It put Aussie music out there. MANY great Aussie bands got their start on Countdown. ACDC, Hush, Skyhooks, Divinyls, heaps. All the international artists wanted to be on countdown as well. Even Prince Charles was on Countdown!!!😂😂 Started up and hosted by Ian 'Molly' Meldrum. He was a legend in his time too. Had a dream and followed it through.

One of Chisel's early hits from the East album, I think 1980. Still have it rockin me on my playlist in the car.

my theme song when I chucked in work.. chucked in marriage and traveled the world...

The show they were on was a music show in Australia back then called "Countdown".. That's the reference to Countdown, it ran from 1971 to 1988 & was a staple in every Australian household.. They lip synced in that show so it wasn't live, was the studio version of the song Nick but yes barnesy has always had a great voice..

He was a heavy drinker from memory like most other musso’s jimmy sure could fire up the audience .I was luck to see them a few times . He is more mature now love him still

Hi there how r u? My name is Lisa & I live in the Barossa Valley South Australia. Thank you for introducing new generations to awesome Classic Aussie Rock like Cold Chisel, Jimmy Barnes & John Farnham. The first line in the lyrics for the chorus in this song is 'cheap wine and a three day growth'! Other brilliant Aussie Rock Bands I would highly recommend are INXS (Michael Hutchence lead singer), Powerfinger, Hunters & Collectors, Screaming Jets & Noiseworks! I hope you enjoy their music as much us Australians do, all of these bands represent the soundtrack of our lives Cheers Lisa

Sir Jimmy Barnes…love it! 😅

I think you might be the top analysis bloke on Jimmy. Well done.

Love Jimmy and love your reactions 🔥💯👍🇦🇺

Don Walker's day job was literally - rocket scientist! He worked at Aeronautical Research Laboratory at Fisherman's Bend Melbourne as a scientist specialising in advanced airframes!

Some of the vocals come from Ian Moss who is the lead guitarist as well.

Chisel with their relatable lyrics ..was a banger back than and still a banger now..

Another classic of Australian pub rock. On my driving playlist. Walkers lyrics are a view into those times. Incredible.

the japanese head band he wore on the album cover of 'East" and on the 'Countdown' show became a staple worn by fans at many Cold Chisel shows

Another classic Chisel's song! Love it!

Yeah, just yet another great Chisel song. Seemingly never ending. Love this.

Shout out to Jimmy who's recovering from hip surgery and doing very well.

Howdy 🇦🇺🙋 .... That's One of the greatest verses in Aussie music... sitting on the beach drinking rocket fuels oh yeah

Nothing is better than seeing Jimmy Barnes live...he's legendary

One of my first memories of a music video when I was young

You still have to hear another song of theirs called 'Shipping Steel" another great pub song from Chisel!

Seriously, you are my favourite reactor!🇦🇺

70 now! My favourite band back then, still a Jimmy fan

Its "Cheap wine and a three day growth"

I watch all these videos just to hear and watch you say "come on Jimmy?" love it!

Best thing about Aussie rock over American rock. It was pub rock. A grade pub rock Every Friday or saturday, slide down to the local and see who was on. Hard drinking, having a blast.

Or cheap wine and a 3 legged goat as my husband sings 😂

Love you man. Honoured Australian now!

This is one of the first singles I ever bought.

🎶 cheap wine and a teenage 🐐🎶

New Year’s Day song🥳

I suppose Lucky me to have been in Nightclub Mode when i was growing up & having the likes of Cold Chisel, INXS, The Angels, Midnight Oil, Mental as Anything, Hoodo Gurus, BOOM CRASH OPERA, & so many more. We didn't need any other music from anywhere else we had the BEST bands & music already here. I remember going to the Homestead Hotel & picking up a discarded ticket on the ground outside & went & watched INXS live at the HOMMY.

Remember what i said long ago, Jimmy with his early voice before the alcohol and smokes gave him the legendary rasp. Put him side by side with his son David Campbell and they sound almost identical.

My thoughts an prayers are with your family on the loss of your beloved Nan sending love from your Aussie fans ❤️ 💙 🙏

Cheep Wine on Count Down. Countdown was a music show here in Australia played over weekends late 70s 80s ...bit like RAGE :) hope that helps ...

Sydney born and bred. Randomly saw your channel when i couldnt sleep from too many espresso martinis in fiji. 9 months later and i literally rediscovered this song on Sunday night. And here you are!!

Jimmy almost looks like a sweet faced baby in the Choir Girl film clip heh

Hollywood Seven - a set of cheap units . Jon English. Born in England but considered an Australian. Was in two versions of " Jesus's Christ Superstar", was the Pirate King in " Pirates of Penzance ". Also, did wrote a musical called " Paris" a Greek tale. Was star of stage, screen and TV. Long Live Ol' Dark Eyes aka Purple Pants .

This feels like tonight ☺️🤣 Thanks for the reaction 💖🦋

classic (old) chisel and Barnes were very melodic. This is a classic chisel thing and Countdown was a regular pop TV program that featured bands and pop acts.

Nothing is more Aussie than THIS song 4:20

im just surprised you havent done this song before. then i just realised you havent done Last Frontier either. saving the best for last maybe

" Gimmie me Ricky the Dragon Steamboat "

I love your guitar/ cello? picture

Love this song

Ah yes, cheap wine and a 3 legged goat good times.

Been waiting for you to find this one, I love it! Love his grit too though!

Fits me down to the ground right now, Good one Chisel 👍

I saw jimmy just after chisel split up the first time...maybe 86 or 87... supported by divinyls at homebush Sydney

reality

australian's all grew up listening to jimmy so many of cold chisel's songs were australian anthems for the time and getting pissed and singing them was the norm now imagine this song in a korean karaoke bar probably would never happen

Fav Chisel song. Just something about it sticks out more than the others. Ps just bumping my request as well ;)

Chisel - not to be confused with Cheezels - very tasty indeed.

This may have been recorded when he was young but even after all the alcohol and drug abuse over the years, with the subsequent damage to his vocals, Jimmy can still sing anything and blow you away with his voice.

Australia has a lot of reggae undertones… drums etc

Great song for all the alcoholics out there- lol 😂

Bass player (Phil Small) has a great off beat groove, gives it a slightly reggae feel.. possibly the best middle 8 in rock music..

Cheap wine and a three day growth!

Jimmy was offered the Van Halen gig .

Its Jimmy's early 20's voice. Different from his 40's voice.

Their name Karpe comes from the phrase Carpe Diem.

Another song that is a part of the memory of youth of a generation of Aussies. Mat UI suggest you listen to Aussie Crawl's Sons of Beaches and Oh No Not You Again, James Reyne's Hammerhead and Goanna's Razor's Edge along with Moving Picture's Come Said the Boy to get a sense of the generation.

Great reaction like always Nick... can you tell us more about the tattoo? Couldn't read the writing on it

You don’t know many rock bands that have sound. I think they were doing because the police were doing. Love Chisel by the way.

What..a..singer..

sittin on the beach drinkin "rocket fuels" ohh yeah ,rocket fuel is a drink made up of a mixture of top shelf

Actually it was a bottle of vodka a night for Jimmy.

DUDE.... couldn't believe it when you were on the 6 o'clock news in Australia tonight talking about your Aussie man crush (Farnsy). How bizarre... hope you get a sub boost from it... PS, who is your PR team? 🤔😜

It is easier to count the not so brilliant song in their catalogue than the brilliant songs because there is so many brilliant songs....

You were on one of our tv current affair program tonight

The background of my young life...

CHEAP WINE AND A TEENAGE GOAT

Really early Chisel, before cheap wine, you can Really hear the underlying blues influences. Give it a go

If you just clapped a fly at 2:23, whilst listening to Cold Chisel, then I'm sorry Nic, your actually now an Aussie..