GOT US SPEECHLESS!| FIRST TIME HEARING Midnight Oil

GOT US SPEECHLESS!| FIRST TIME HEARING Midnight Oil - Beds Are Burning REACTION

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GOT US SPEECHLESS!| FIRST TIME HEARING Midnight Oil - Beds Are Burning REACTION
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@aussiepie4865 Жыл бұрын

You’ve made all your Australian subscribers very happy with this reaction. Midnight oil are one of our finest bands. The lead singer is Peter Garret, they were very political with their music but extremely entertaining and popular. You need to do more of them.

@bernardsalvatore1929 Жыл бұрын

Great band, MATE!!!

@onionhead5780 Жыл бұрын

Made some American subscribers very happy with this song reaction also my friend. ✌️

@csn10 Жыл бұрын

Blue Sky MIne should be next, also very political. Garret went on to serve in the House of Representatives. Other great Australian bands: THE CHURCH: aura (same topic as Beds are Burning), and DEAD CAN DANCE: desert song...

@simontemplar3359 Жыл бұрын

Midnight Oil are so amazing and powerful. To this day, I think Blue Sky Mining is one of the greatest albums that was ever recorded. The line "pack your bags full of guns and ammunition, bills fall due for the industrial revolution, scorch the earth til the earth surrenders" is bleak but so beautifully constructed. And of course the song Forgotten Years hits me in the guts every time.

@johnchrysostomon6284 Жыл бұрын

Not all. It's a highly contentious issue that we are not one sovereign nation, but there's another - native one

@73mooch Жыл бұрын

As a proud indigenous Australian man this song means so much so thank you

@williamh4172 Жыл бұрын

It may mean a lot, but words alone don't much. As long as the same psychopath bloodlines are running the show, the bloodshed and suffering continues.

@pastorofmuppets22 Жыл бұрын

Well Robert...As an American...I stumbled upon a band you probably know about by chance....X ray specks. That lead me to the Drunk Mums and Amyl and the sniffers. I couldn't be more thrilled about it! Amy Taylor is a bona fide Icon ! People here in the states just don't know about her yet.

@MsDesiree39 Жыл бұрын

@@williamh4172 what era are you stuck in? pretty sure the soing refers to shit that happened a long time ago

@arexyouxepicxenough Жыл бұрын

@@MsDesiree39 song refers to nuclear testing that happened to people who are currently still alive you fucking psycho

@MsDesiree39 Жыл бұрын

@@arexyouxepicxenough u r da psycho

@clareeeeee1 Жыл бұрын

As an Australian this song means a lot to me. Means even more to our indigenous community . The lead singer is also a prominent politician here

@pastorofmuppets22 Жыл бұрын

We here in the states have always accepted Australian bands with open arms. We have a lot in common. We both have nations that are vast. We both kicked the riff raff out of our respective countries (English). We're both a bombastic,bold,brash, people. Nobody tells either of us what to do. Don't let the news fool you...we share a common sense of optimism and zest for life that no other people in the world have. Ever since Acca Dacca,the transition has been pretty seamless for your bands touring here. We're digging your new scene as well. The Drunk Mums,Amyl and the sniffers, Coffin,ect...

@Travlla Жыл бұрын

@@pastorofmuppets22 Mate we didn't kick the British out at all, there was no revolutionary war in Australia, not even a threat of revolution, it was all done with ink , paper, words and votes, The idea was raised in 1889 and 6 colonies became a nation in 1901, Britian did not object, But your war of independence is the main reason the Brits started a penal colony here in 1788,

@pastorofmuppets22 Жыл бұрын

@@Travlla I realize there was no war,but the end result was similar.

@heatherrowles9930 Жыл бұрын

@@pastorofmuppets22 not even close to being similar. The, now, king is still our head of state, our king as much as he is the British king........there was no war or even argument when it came to Australia becoming an independent nation, we had already proved to be FAR too difficult for the Brits to effectively rule from so far away......Aussies do, and pretty much always have, done things our own way.

@garyrumsby3330 Жыл бұрын

Thank @uck we we left the rif raf in America I don’t see how you could be so proud of being a cockhead

@catboxvideo Жыл бұрын

as a north american first nation person , this song has always meant a lot to me. -- I mean it is not like my ancestors wanted to live in Oklahoma, but hell the 'invaders' wanted our land took it and never gave it back. When I first heard this track i investigated the meaning the history and the plight of others... thank you for truly listening to this song and feeling it.

@ireallyreallyhategoogle Жыл бұрын

It's the same everywhere. Colonialism and imperialism has reached all corners of the world, and indigenous people are STILL being killed and expropriated by people that want the land and natural resources.

@ashh1657 Жыл бұрын

If you like this song you should listen to dead heart by midnight oil the lyrics cut even deeper.

@martinconnors5195 Жыл бұрын

I'm a native of Essex in the UK; and even though I was born here, my Ancestors left the Republic of Ireland (Famine) and Scandinavia. The soil in my home country is sacred to me, so whenever I come home from another country (I have to cuddle it)

@catboxvideo Жыл бұрын

@@ashh1657 i have, i have the album on wax ... i am a bit of an audiofile, and spent my teens in the eughtues so started hounding out sounds then and never stopped. I always liked Midnight Oil's sound stance and convictions..

@markv1274 Жыл бұрын

@@catboxvideo Sadly, they threw those convictions into the garbage.

@AndyJa83 Жыл бұрын

Not just an Aussie classic. This song is legendary world-wide.

@EvelineUK Жыл бұрын

I grew up in Holland where it was a massive hit at the time.

@AndyJa83 Жыл бұрын

@@EvelineUK That's so cool. 🤘👍

@wibjorn Жыл бұрын

Same here in Sweden

@diakojim1977 Жыл бұрын

@@wibjorn And in Greece too

@ursusbavaricus4761 Жыл бұрын

In Germany as well.

@Nigel_The_Crab Жыл бұрын

This track is legit epic. It has not aged badly at all, it’s so good!

@willasacco9898 Жыл бұрын

Word, brother👍

@sarahthompson8702 Жыл бұрын

This is for all the first nation peoples. This song fires up us Australians and others from around the world for equality and peace and to make things right for past generations mistakes. Awesome reaction and the fact you got the meaning straight away is amazing.

@adrenalinmyride5634 Жыл бұрын

No it's not It's a specific protest song about the Uranium Mine in Kakadu It wasn't stolen by the government It was conquered by the British before Australia was even a nation The government were the ones who have it back under the conditions that the land be preserved as national Park and visitors allowed to explore Also, this song was specifically about the uranium mine in Kakadu The Pininjara own Kakadu on conservation conditions (which is a traditional part of their culture anyway) But the mine is still there and for good reason It is, among other things the source of all Australian ability to run MRIs and X-Rays and radiation treatment for cancer saving lives each year

@glenchapman3899 Жыл бұрын

@@adrenalinmyride5634 You probably need to take that up with Peter Garret. He does not seem to agree with your pronouncement

@happyolddude Жыл бұрын

What a laugh to say First Nations. The aboriginals were never a first nation as they were continually at war with each other and could not understand a word each tribe said. There is only one First Nation and they are in Canada. Please learn your history. My mate in Victoria says he is a blackfella!

@glenchapman3899 Жыл бұрын

@@happyolddude So by this bizarre logic most of the nations of Europe are not nations because they fought each other and dont all speak the same language.

@mattrennie6876 Жыл бұрын

@@glenchapman3899 Yes, and the US isn't a nation either, it's blue vs red.

@christinaholliday9886 Жыл бұрын

Years ago I recorded this from a satellite, I'm native American Indian and this touched my heart and made me cry ! Thank you for playing a friend borrowed said tape and never gave back !

@mishigirl72 Жыл бұрын

Christina, as a first nations Australian I’d be more than happy to send you a copy of this album.

@missq3989 Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLadd6-DxLOZYIE.html If you like this Christina I will gladly send you an album or tape . Whatever you wish

@markv1274 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone else see the humour in a Native American loaning something to a friend, particularly a record based on indigenous land rights, and not having it returned?

@robertshields7192 Жыл бұрын

🇦🇺 Australian Classic 🥁🎸🔥 The lead singer use too be our Environmental Officer in Parliament !

@scottsotan9951 Жыл бұрын

Did not know that - that is just awewome! In music and deed he was true to his ideals then.

@macman1469 Жыл бұрын

Minister for the Environment . Former Federal member of parliament, first for the GREENS and then as a minister in the ALP ( Australian Labor Party ).

@nzlemming Жыл бұрын

Sadly, no he was not. He tried for it, and made a lot of noise about it, but Rudd refused to allow him to be that, instead giving that responsibility to Treasurer Wayne Swan. Even though Garret was made Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, the climate change responsibility was hived off to Penny Wong. Rudd did not like people who were more popular than him. Rudd was a cunt. Better than Abbott but that's a damn low bar.

@allieren Жыл бұрын

American here-I read that a while ago and had even more respect for him. Peter Garrett is so cool. The whole band is, imo.

@j0hnn13K Жыл бұрын

pretty sure he was/is a lawyer as well

@surlechapeau Жыл бұрын

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Blue Sky Mine", "Power and the Passion" and "Forgotten Years"!!

@mkmstillstackin Жыл бұрын

Great recommendations. Love both those songs!

@surlechapeau Жыл бұрын

@@mkmstillstackin thank you! added one, sorry

@trenchy1990 Жыл бұрын

Power and the Passion is very relevant today.

@goldboy150 Жыл бұрын

Blue sky mine is an absolute banger

@jeffpawlinski3210 Жыл бұрын

"Forgotten Years" in phenomenal!

@lxlthr4058 Жыл бұрын

I was 20 when this album was released in the US. Had a 6'8" lanky best friend who shaved his head and did his best to be Peter Garett. He is currently active in indigenous rights in the US and it all goes back to this song.

@brookemcgilvray3781 7 ай бұрын

That's really cool! 😎

@Nessevan Ай бұрын

Such a great anecdote! Thanks for sharing

@bakercarl8518 9 күн бұрын

A great choice. A unique band. Singing one of their most popular songs. The music has a great groove but the words are more significant.. Iam sure you all will enjoy.

@dvdknight1 Жыл бұрын

This was such a special song from 1987. It has such an important message for Australia and the world. So happy you guys got it right away, love you guys!

@wandameadows5736 Жыл бұрын

The message is Leftist contradiction where they apply different rules for Europeans who migrated to Australia. The irony is Aboriginal's didn't recognize "Land Ownership" like Europeans. So its comparing apples to oranges with outrageous hypocrisy & contradiction's to boot. If "Honesty" something people value they'd not take the message serious.

@epoh8698 Жыл бұрын

I got the tape around 1992 :)

@phildodson6141 Жыл бұрын

1987...but I remember 1988 it was all over mtv

@jasondonati5523 Жыл бұрын

Definitely 1987. Midnight Oil were great, Australia had a few great bands that had very political messages. Not to mention lots of great bands in general with some awesome songs.

@cinedelasestrellas Жыл бұрын

@@jasondonati5523...And when it comes to 80s bands from Australia, who can forget Men at Work?

@Nifty-at-50 Жыл бұрын

I loved this song and I didn’t even realize it was about the indigenous people- that’s another reason I love you guys, you get to the true meaning behind the music❤️🥰

@elainekiskis2001 Жыл бұрын

I've listened to this song hundreds of times since the 80's and I didn't realize it either Celeste.

@thabudmaster Жыл бұрын

you never listened to the lyrics?

@QueuePea Жыл бұрын

This song resonated for a lot of us in Canada too. That album was huge worldwide, in fact, and brought the Oils music to a larger audience than they had before. I've been an Oils fan since I first heard them in 1982, and I was fortunate in that I was able to see them on their last 2 tours, most recently in June 2022. Happy I got to see them one last time before they retired from touring.

@DrStephanieMillerWilliams Жыл бұрын

Yes honey! My song! I was in the military when I first heard this and I cried like a baby when I heard it I ran out and bought it! 😢 This is a political song about giving native Australian lands back to the Pintupi, who were among the very last people to come in from the desert. These "last contact" people began moving from the Gibson Desert to settlements and missions in the 1930s. More were forcibly moved during the 1950s and 1960s to the Papunya settlement. In 1981 they left to return to their own country and established the Kintore community which is nestled in the picturesque Kintore Ranges, surrounded by Mulga and Spinifex country. It is now a thriving little community with a population of about 400. It can go for the Native Indians too! Lyrics: Verse 1] Out where the river broke The bloodwood and the desert oak Holden wrecks and boilin' diesels Steam in forty-five degrees [Pre-Chorus] The time has come to say fair's fair To pay the rent, to pay our share The time has come, a fact's a fact It belongs to them, let's give it back Chorus] How can we dance when our earth is turnin'? How do we sleep while our beds are burnin'? How can we dance when our earth is turnin'? How do we sleep while our beds are burnin'? [Post-Chorus] The time has come to say fair's fair To pay the rent now, to pay our share [Verse 2] Four wheels scare the cockatoos From Kintore, east to Yuendemu The Western Desert lives and breathes In forty-five degrees [Pre-Chorus] The time has come to say fair's fair To pay the rent, to pay our share The time has come, a fact's a fact It belongs to them, let's give it back [Chorus] How can we dance when our earth is turnin'? How do we sleep while our beds are burnin'? How can we dance when our earth is turnin'? How do we sleep while our beds are burnin'? Pre-Chorus] The time has come to say fair's fair To pay the rent now, to pay our share The time has come, a fact's a fact It belongs to them, we're gonna give it back [Outro] How can we dance when our earth is turnin'? How do we sleep while our beds are burnin'? That’s right??? ❤

@sherrihimes7357 Жыл бұрын

My ❤goes out to y’all we’re all in deep 🙏

@jonathanlocke6404 Жыл бұрын

Always thought of them as Australia's R.E.M.: Socially conscious, politically active, charismatic lead vocalist, original music...

@dannford-premiersothebysin9057 Жыл бұрын

Wow, didn't think about that! I can see it. LOVE REM, one of my top favorite bands!!

@Retroearthling Жыл бұрын

An American tells you I agree. Fantastic.

@maxcat06 Жыл бұрын

Perfect comparison!

@whatdaro Жыл бұрын

more like R.E.M is like the Oils

@screwyootube1 Жыл бұрын

Very astute comparison!

@MrEvenStranger Жыл бұрын

For us Americans, 45 degrees (celsius) is 113 degrees Fahrenheit. Excellent tune, I'm so glad you've reacted to it.

@jacebronson2305 Жыл бұрын

Except it means 45 degrees latitude, not temperature.

@CombinatorialImplosi Жыл бұрын

@@jacebronson2305 Except that Australia doesn't get "down" to 45 degrees South Latitude, about 40 is as far south as it goes, and the desert part is more like in the 20s to 30s, closer to the equator. Check it out yourself with Google Earth (as I did) or with a globe. Which makes it quite clear they were talking temperature, not latitude.

@thabudmaster Жыл бұрын

@@jacebronson2305 errr nope sorry

@robertbrenneman5367 Жыл бұрын

He means 45 degrees latitude. Geographically speaking

@Tassiefarmlife Жыл бұрын

I am in Tasmania the most southern state in Australia. 45 deg is in the Great Southern Ocean. Peter Garret is talking 45C temp in the desert. That temperature is a real thing and often in am Australian summer.

@brehojojordan7259 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t appreciate this song in my youth. Too young to get it. It’s such an absolutely beautiful and powerful song.

@razzo086 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I remember blasting on rage just enjoying it but at 5-6 years old, you really don’t understand anything in the world let alone this song lol

@mariafantasia1191 Жыл бұрын

So great that you got it! You got it! From an Aussie who loves Midnight Oil and their strong statements about our First Nation People = thank you! 💕

@caseymoe816 Жыл бұрын

So many people loved this song at the time bc it was such a catchy tune. Many of them had no idea what the song was really saying or what it was about. So glad you two recognized it immediately and heard what the rest of us already knew. Great job! Great reaction! 🔥🤙

@rocketward Жыл бұрын

Absolutely…I’ve watched so many reactions to this where the reactors don’t get it..shows how smart this young couple are 👍

@IWantToSmashLiberalsWithHammer Жыл бұрын

@@rocketward With all due respect ,Jay thought it was about native Americans which he pointed out by saying it and telling us about the Indian feathers hanging on the wall.. Maybe he didn't know that the band is Australian and singing about the Aborigines natives over there...

@kathyastrom1315 Жыл бұрын

The entire album this song is on is fantastic.

@laurabryannan Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Dreamworld is my fav on this album.

@davidwoolbright3675 Жыл бұрын

Diesel and Dust

@falchoon Жыл бұрын

Dead Heart is the best track on that album, Sometimes is a banger too.

@kellypedersen6590 Жыл бұрын

"Diesel And Dust" was one of 1987's absolute high points.

@richardsteiner8992 Жыл бұрын

@@falchoon Nice to see I'm not the only person who loves Dead Heart.

@danieldunlavey6901 Жыл бұрын

Midnight Oil and Public Enemy are the 2 bands that politicised me when I was a kid, Midnight Oil have always been one of my all time favourite groups, just such an incredible body of work under their belts. Fabulous

@danno1974ify Жыл бұрын

Went to a Oils concert in 1991 for $10 in Perth, Blue Sky Mining tour, they were incredible live.

@neilsgross Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Australian Band with a message that still resonates today, maybe even more. Try Power and the Passion

@ForbiddTV Жыл бұрын

The drum solo is killer unlike any other on that song.

@John-nr6gg Жыл бұрын

@@ForbiddTV Yes, Power and the Passion really moves along and has a GREAT message.

@mellowyellowvision Жыл бұрын

OMG, forgot how amazing that song is! Made me cry. The lead singer, Peter Garrett, " served as President of the Australian Conservation Foundation for ten years before being elected for the Labor Party as the Member of the House of Representatives for the seat of Kingsford Smith in the 2004 election. " Thanks for reacting to this!

@cosmicnomad8319 Жыл бұрын

The lead singer, Peter Garrett, was a lawyer in Australia who became a politician. He retired from politics in 2013. What a full life! I absolutely loved this band when I first heard them in college.

@stevensansone7502 Жыл бұрын

I saw them in concert in 1990, and it is STILL the best concert I've ever seen. There wasn't a dip in energy the whole time. A 6'4" bald man dancing, singing, and flailing around the stage with the band playing full-power for nearly 3 hours. It was, and still is, incredible.

@carlmarks8170 Жыл бұрын

They always were a phenomenal live band. I wish more people knew about their earlier material: Head Injuries... Bird Noises [EP]... Place Without a Postcard... 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.... Red Sails in the Sunset... Species Deceases [EP] All great and worth a listen, but "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" was their undisputed masterpiece.

@donnam5891 Жыл бұрын

Oh, I'm jealous. Wish I'd seen them live. I love Peter's voice.

@GlitterGlamGal Жыл бұрын

Pete’s dance moves were iconic! 🇦🇺

@tdearsan 9 ай бұрын

they're great live!

@alexandervasel6845 Жыл бұрын

This song was fire back in the day (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)⁠❤

@geetee4459 Жыл бұрын

and still is!

@kathyastrom1315 Жыл бұрын

Songs like this made this 80s college kid first aware of aboriginal rights. Another song that made me really think about another country’s fight for freedom is Johnny Clegg and Savuka’s “One Man, One Vote.”

@Bluesbabesrv Жыл бұрын

Oh I would love to hear a reaction to the late, great Johnny Clegg. I was lucky to have seen him perform a couple of times.

@nzlemming Жыл бұрын

OMG yes! Clegg/Savuka were huge. Scatterlings of Africa was my first introduction.

@kathyastrom1315 Жыл бұрын

@@nzlemming Mine was Cool Crazy Beautiful World-Warsaw 1943 is one of the few songs guaranteed to make me sob every time I hear it.

@xJRx77 Жыл бұрын

Exactly right

@bjdefilippo447 Жыл бұрын

Fell in love with Johnny Clegg and Savuka. One of the few albums I hated getting "borrowed".

@guymartin6514 9 ай бұрын

As our recent "Voice Referendum" showed the divide is still very wide and we Australians have a long way to go. Treaty yea! ❤

@hanyandme Жыл бұрын

So glad you loved it. Yes, Peter Garrett is a character that's for sure. A politician no less. To this day, this song moves me deeply, that base rhythm, the vocals and my go those lyrics. They have an awesome drummer too who features more in other songs. Thanks for listening.

@jamesguidry6669 Жыл бұрын

"The Dead Heart" by Midnight Oil is my favorite by them! It is the flip side of "Beds" and it became a single for them as well as a video! Y'all are the best! ❤️

@eddunn4121 Жыл бұрын

I love this song so much, but it makes me tear up that when I listened to it as a 14-15 year old in 1987, I thought we were moving towards a better place, the reconciliation and honesty that they were singing about, in a short time. We’re still not there. We all need to keep on struggling on.

@susanconstable2113 Жыл бұрын

I feel ya! We really thought the world would be a better place back then. We had hopes and dreams of that.

@joumasepoes88 Жыл бұрын

As a white South African we did our part, but peace and reconciliation was not the plan of the tribes. Still in 2023 we hear the singing of kill the Boere (whites) one bullet one farmer. There is no place safe for us here now.

@garyneilson3075 Жыл бұрын

An end to this failed system is on the way with far far better times ahead. see God's personal promise at Revelation 21 :1& check out Matthew 24 :3,14, in the Bible and expect good things from God

@susanconstable2113 Жыл бұрын

Omg there is just something about this song! I’m mostly an 80s metalhead but this song will forever be in my playlist!

@rigelmoon9030 Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you chose this official version. Just love watching all the dancing throughout the entire video. Thanks, folks.

@jeffpawlinski3210 Жыл бұрын

The band 10,000 Maniacs, from that same late 80's early 90s era, also put out some incredible songs with deeply meaningful lyrics. ("What's The Matter Here?" or "Happy Puppet" are two excellent song choices) Perfect for Female Friday!

@deanarjones9114 Жыл бұрын

I love 10,000 Maniacs. Natalie Merchant is a treasure. Her song writing is beautiful. Her voice is underrated

@jeffpawlinski3210 Жыл бұрын

@@deanarjones9114 We need to start a Rob Squad Reactions petition to ask Jay and Amber to finally react to 10,000 Maniacs and/or Natalie Merchant for the first time EVER! Both 10,000 Maniacs and Natalie's solo material deserve a listen. I'm convinced we'd open the flood gates and create lifelong fans of the band and Natalie for Jay and Amber!

@willfromyadkinville Жыл бұрын

yes sir! 10'000 Maniacs are incredible!

@3DJapan Жыл бұрын

@@jeffpawlinski3210 I've brought them up in the comments several times.

@stephenulmer3781 Жыл бұрын

Love them ☺

@91bigrick11 Жыл бұрын

As a first time commenter and long time subscriber from Australia, I am so impressed that you understood the meaning the song from the very first reaction. This band have so many hard hitting songs, The Dead Heart, US Forces, Blue Sky Mine, and even recent songs like First Nation and Rising Seas. There live performances are truly epic.

@91bigrick11 Жыл бұрын

Given your a fan of rap, check out indigenous rap group A B Original, some of their lyrics are very deep, with a sick beat. January 26, is a deep but incredible song.

@ballyastrocade5672 Жыл бұрын

It's funny -- I remember some Aussie acquaintances of mine being surprised that we'd even *heard* of Midnight Oil up here in the States, much less that they were actually popular for a time in the 80s... We "get it" because, even though Oil's songs are explicitly about the issues between the Aussie government and the Aborigines down where you are, there *are* more than a few historical parallels between that and our own unfortunate histories between our own government and the Native American (a.k.a "Indian") tribes that the themes still resonate, even if the specific situations and players are different.

@markv1274 Жыл бұрын

Do you *really* believe this was a genuine "first listen"? You don't say "the lyrics stick with you" less than a minute after hearing a song for the first time. Big giveaway that these videos aren't genuine. At the very least, they screen and research these songs before recording the episode. These are the same people who would have you believe that they never heard 'California Girls' by The Beach Boys until just a few months ago.

@saiyamanGXT Жыл бұрын

The best version of this song was performed live by Midnight Oil at the 2000 Summer Olympics closing ceremonies in Sydney.

@christabell-zc9rn Жыл бұрын

Touche

@deltapunk Жыл бұрын

A very deep song, and you can dance to it ! All time classic This song will live forever

@2210courtney Жыл бұрын

Such an underrated band, they are from Australia, the album “Blue Sky Mine” is a deep album full of bangers. The singer was even a member of Parliament for a period if time.

@michaelparsons5299 Жыл бұрын

That's right. He oversaw the pink bats debacle that killed young people. What a talent! 😬

@nzlemming Жыл бұрын

Diesel and Dust, also.

@katkonces5651 Жыл бұрын

LOVE Blue Sky Mine!

@patverum9051 Жыл бұрын

@@michaelparsons5299 The deaths had nothing to do with the Pink Batts, but workers who stapled trough live wire when installing them. The practise of laying cable unprotected on ceiling framing just clipped in place here and there was the reason for the electrocutions. BTW they use the same "system"in NZ and they had accidents too.

@Mark-xx3gh Жыл бұрын

Yes! I was trying to remember one of the other songs of theirs. Love that one too.

@hitekrednek66 Жыл бұрын

Being a Native American....born and bred Okie....it does have some deeper lyrics than even I realized when I was a kid jamming this tune! Thanks for breaking it down and showing great respect and helping me find it as well!!

@andreadeamon6419 Жыл бұрын

Same. Cherokee and blackfoot here

@TwoBitWriter Жыл бұрын

My mother's heritage is Chickasaw. I'm also an Okie. Wishing you well, friend!

@macmcgee5116 Жыл бұрын

As an American... With possibly a tiny bit of Crow blood... depending on which relative you ask. I didn't realize that this group was Australian and always assumed this song was about the plight of Native Americans. I mean the sentiments would be the same so I guess I am not that far off.

@sarahpagett9191 Жыл бұрын

But let's be honest we are all immigrants even native Americans came from somewhere else first and I heard they was people in America before the natives came

@Glaaki13 Жыл бұрын

@@macmcgee5116 Sadly yes and they face a lot of the same.

@IN2BEATS1 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the world of Midnight Oil. IMHO the best musical export from all of Australia. Want more songs. "King of the Mountain", "Sometimes", "Forgotten Years", "Blue Sky Mine". Absolutely one of the best bands, ever. Shame their songs of truth, fairness and peace aren't more recognized and celebrated. Thanks for exposing a new generation to the Oils.

@kevindonachie1593 8 ай бұрын

Another one of their great songs is The Dead Heart

@kevinmiller1121 Жыл бұрын

This song put Midnight Oil on the map in the US, and I for one bought every record they ever made and fell in love. Politically outspoken, musically brilliant, they are one-of-a-kind. I'm glad Rob pointed out the backing vocals as I have long felt this band has some of the best BGVs I have ever heard. Check out Sleep, Power and the Passion, Dreamworld, and River Runs Red. I was so happy to finally get to see them live a few years ago.

@P.Galore Жыл бұрын

One of the greatest social advocate bands of all time with a genius drummer, Robert Hirst

@mattmid7012 Жыл бұрын

and a genius songwriter in Jim Mogine too.

@dionysus1016 Жыл бұрын

Midnight Oil's 'Short Memory' one of the darkest most powerful statement songs ever made, universal not limited to Australia. The live version is great!

@matthewrandom4523 Жыл бұрын

How much I loved this band's music back in the 1980ies! "The dead heart" is an iconic song👍

@Nightrelic 3 ай бұрын

One of the r more unique bands to come out of the 80’s, an era full of unique bands, so that is saying a lot. Their lyrics are brilliant and so are their performances. Glad you listened to them.

@jackieknows9129 Жыл бұрын

Love Amber's kindness when she said the voice "was very different"....

@cathierockey5123 Жыл бұрын

I feel she said it that way for the same reason I would have and have said it that way. When you first look at the lead singer, he looks like one of the actors in the movie The Hills Have Eyes. To most people you expect more of a thrash/death metal voice. He does not sound like that at all.

@sungal1956 Жыл бұрын

Love y’all! ❤

@RisingTidesAC Жыл бұрын

To Jay and Amber, I just want you to know that I love watching your reaction videos not only because I love the songs that you react to but mostly because you are such good people and when I am alone and a bit lonely, you make me feel like I am listening to music with dear friends. God Bless you and your family from Atlantic City, NJ.

@Alan-mj5ms Ай бұрын

'Forgotten Years' So proud when l saw The Killers cover this. Great song, great band

@elainelee7250 10 ай бұрын

This song applies to the USA too. Look how our government treats the native Indians. They lost all there homelands.

@shicrapt 4 ай бұрын

First off, if you really want to respect them, stop calling them Indians. They're Native Americans. People from India are Indians, not East Indians.

@rienkhoek4169 2 ай бұрын

@@shicrapt They call themselves Indians.

@FAITHandLOGIC 2 ай бұрын

Too fucking bad. You don't defend your territory, you lose it.

@hedgewitchherbarium Жыл бұрын

OMG!! You guys have me so excited! So glad you discovered one of my fave bands (especially since they're Aussies like me!) As has been mentioned, the whole album is awesome (Diesel and Dust) - check out "Bullroarer" and "The Dead Heart." Also other songs like "Blue Sky Mining" (great harmonica), "Power and the Passion" and "Back on the Borderline". I'm Indigenous (Koorie) and grew up with Midnight Oil. So thrilled to see you guys like it - even if his voice can throw you off! The songwriting with this band is awesome and the music is amazing. Lotsa luv!

@kazheadrest3626 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful comment.

@Sisallaboutthelove Жыл бұрын

"The Dead Heart" is a banger!

@pastorofmuppets22 Жыл бұрын

As an Aussie...you probably know Amyl and the sniffers,the Drunk Mums, Coffin and X ray specks....As an American, I stumbled upon these bands by chance,and couldn't be more thrilled! People don't have to listen to the same songs over and over if they're fans of the classic sound. Outside of X ray specks who are an older band... there's a great music scene happening in Australia now,and people need to be made aware of it! I do my best to put the word out to my fellow Americans,they deserve the praise,but I'm only one person. Amy Taylor from Amyl and the sniffers is a huge star....she was born one. But people just don't know it yet

@howardhales6325 Жыл бұрын

Love this band. Love this song. I couldn't believe it when they played it at the opening ceremonies for the Olympics when they were held in Australia. Can you even imagine such an angry protest song being played at an American Olympics? Please play "Blue Sky Mine" next.

@dedebones1967 Жыл бұрын

I 💯% agree

@Objectified Жыл бұрын

I was wondering which anti-American bigot would derp something about the U.S. in response to this song about Australia. And they didn't play it at the opening ceremonies, they played it at the closing ceremony. Never mind that protest and sociopolitical activism music is wildly popular in the U.S., or the number of U.S. athletes that have protested during the games and their own medal ceremonies against injustices in the U.S. and other countries and received overwhelming support from the American media and public for doing so. Nope, just "herpa derpa America bad!"

@nzlemming Жыл бұрын

@@Objectified And when have the Olympics been an American deal? Isn't the point that it's an international event??

@robhamilton4373 11 күн бұрын

I love the way you guys deconstruct the music and the themes. It respects the music and also the important messages it often contains. Its also fun watching you appreciate the music and I always take away something - either the way the music is put together or interpretation. I am an Aussie but you found aspects of this song (which I grew up with) that I had never thought of. Keep em' coming. BTW the way loved the reaction Baker Street (amongst many others).

@rayarmy222 Жыл бұрын

I remember this being everywhere when I was backpacking in oz in 1990. I loved it❤❤

@Kuesel68 Жыл бұрын

A very big song also here in Switzerland - we are still singing it today, it's a classic. Even though most of the people worldwide never got the message. It's about giving the Natives in Australia back their land and honour. A problem that still occurs. And it is soooo fantastic, that you got that within 2 minutes into the song!

@tgranny3547 Жыл бұрын

Natives everywhere are treated poorly still

@Hftr_232dhs Жыл бұрын

TRUEE!🇨🇭

@johnmaynardable Жыл бұрын

This is a great song from a great band. Yes they are Australian, but the message is true all over the world.

@jamesmackay8034 4 ай бұрын

Another Great Classic icon song with Great Meaning to it. Well Done Midnight Oil

@karacobb5605 8 ай бұрын

Great music! The Dead Heart from the same album is another favorite.

@sean_b_drummer Жыл бұрын

Such an iconic Australian song! 🤩😍🔥 Yup, Aboriginal Reparations. 👍🏽

@garyarnett1220 Жыл бұрын

At least OZ starting making Reparations. Like to see that in the US.

@justpassingthrough3657 Жыл бұрын

@@garyarnett1220 . Reparations have been made. Read up on the US and Liberia under President Monroe

@sparkyth67 Жыл бұрын

@@garyarnett1220 To who? For what?

@danieljohnson2005 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, right. Hypocrites like you would be screaming to the heavens if it actually happened and you saw your taxes multiplied by 500%. Who do you think is going to pay for it, knucklehead?

@btgiv6009 Жыл бұрын

@@garyarnett1220 Give me a break. Sure, let's pay reparations... as soon as the Cheyenne pay the Crow, the Comanche pay the Apache, the Ojibwa pay the Lakota, etc., etc., etc. And while we're at it, let's make sure the French and Scandinavians pay the British (for their successive invasions), the Arabs pay the Berbers and Byzantines... gosh, sounds like pretty much everyone should pay everyone reparations. Or, you know, maybe we could just accept that fact that every square inch of inhabitable land on the planet has been conquered many times and move on.

@jedicid Жыл бұрын

I love this song, amazing lyrics.

@hypercomms2001 Жыл бұрын

"Oils"... they were my favourite band... and I remember when this song came out in ...1987!

@jurgentreue1200 4 ай бұрын

Rob Hurst, Midnight Oil's drummer, is a phenomenal song writer. Beds Are Burning is one of his best.

@kimmycook2698 Жыл бұрын

Such a great album...and a worthy message. Loved it back then...love it now

@matthewmarcinko9157 Жыл бұрын

You know, between these guys, and AC/DC, and Little River Band and of course Men At Work, Australia has been a veritable GOLD MINE for some of the best music ever made!

@peterandjunko Жыл бұрын

Hello?…. (INXS raising their hand in the back)

@Shellgrit Жыл бұрын

@@peterandjunko And also John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes

@SLOPPEWALL Жыл бұрын

The Models, The DiVinyles, The Angels ( Angel City in North America) raises hand as well.

@trevorbozzer4562 Жыл бұрын

How about Hunters and Collectors or maybe a band you might have also heard of…Crowded House. And this is from a Canadian 😂

@Shellgrit Жыл бұрын

And of course Crowded House/Split Enz and Dragon (we'll take them as,Aussies 😁

@dusty4502 Ай бұрын

This song has a very special meaning. It's all about what we call Native Land Title. Our indigenous peoples rights to their land Big debate in the 80s Superb, superb band

@scottshaw3625 5 ай бұрын

I waited 40 years until i finally saw them live, at The Palladium in Hollywood. It was worth the wait. WOW is not a big enough word. Again………Wow!

@markgulbranson7518 Жыл бұрын

Musically, it's great. Lyrically, it's deep. Together, it's memorable.

@martinscott-reed5379 Жыл бұрын

Fantastically well written song with a powerful message. It been a minute since I last heard it. Thanks for reacting to it.

@TeamBlockstars Жыл бұрын

Amazing Band - Midnight Oil is one of the greatest human right's influential bands of all time. Exceptional music - strong lyrics & messaging. Their song "THE DEAD HEART," is an absolute must listen.

@alfavan31 Жыл бұрын

OMG I friggin LOVE this song and the uniqueness of the lead singer's voice!!!

@robbpeden5489 Жыл бұрын

Still love this tune! Great band and song!

@Jordy120 Жыл бұрын

I forgot how much I love the trumpet in Aussie bands. Midnight Oil and Hunters and Collectors are what pops in my head when thinking of trumpets.

@MindsetMom 9 ай бұрын

Such an awesome song with a powerful message. They were truly ahead of their time. Helps me to connect with my ancestors. Thanks for reacting to this song.

@timdyer5903 Жыл бұрын

Midnight Oil were and are an awesome band. 'Dreamworld' 'the dead heart' 'read about it' and 'truganini' must be reacted to. The 'diesel and dust' album is one of Australia's best ever. They weren't afraid to shout about subjects others ignored.

@arthurplane9682 Жыл бұрын

Truganini.... my absolute fav!

@hosehead58 Жыл бұрын

diesel and dust one of THE best ever, anywhere..

@merlynthecat Жыл бұрын

Ditto on everything you said especially "Truganini". Such a powerful song!

@dionwilliams6874 Жыл бұрын

Good one guys, you definitely got the message 👍 it's in reference to Australian first nations people but can be used to refer to any indigenous peoples....

@MIKA3056 Жыл бұрын

There is so much to this Band ... For Me at their peak the Most Ferocious Live Band in the World but like this little later stuff ... always with a message

@kenlawton1531 Жыл бұрын

"The Oils " have rocked Aussies for generations. Now they're gonna rock you!

@robclark8889 Жыл бұрын

There are only four words for Midnight Oil. Such an underrated band.

@InTheOuter Жыл бұрын

Underrated outside of Australia, not within

@seanlowe4785 Жыл бұрын

When have they been underrated?

@happyolddude Жыл бұрын

Actually I think they are very overrated. Just one decent song.

@seanlowe4785 Жыл бұрын

@@happyolddude surely kidding.

@lesquon4152 Жыл бұрын

Great reaction, I'm an American living in Australia which this song is a product from. Such an amazing one of a kind sound. I recommend Solid Rock from Goanna, it also tells the story of the British invading a new land they found and took over similar to how the British landed and took over North America. Another recommendation that's more upbeat We can get together by Icehouse, a great 80's vibe. Peace be with you.

@DUKECITYCREW Жыл бұрын

Another Long awaited Request I’ve been waiting on for well over a year Thank You

@TDOTMUSICNERD Жыл бұрын

I saw Midnight Oil 2x on tour in Toronto.. really good live

@carltonbakerii8274 Жыл бұрын

Next should be "Power And The Passion". This group is amazing. So much great music comes out of Australia!

@flatandsplat Жыл бұрын

My fave midnight oil song. The horns!!!

@adamkreymborg3464 Жыл бұрын

"Power and the passion " THE VIDEO HAS SO MUCH IN IT. YOU WILL NEED TO WATCH IT 10 TIMES TO GET IT ALL

@jesselobo3213 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this album and I played it endlessly for months when it came out. Music about Australian aboriginal rights was especially appreciated by their fans.

@kazwilson425 Жыл бұрын

At their best when seen live. The Dead Heart (Ellis Park Concert -1994) that one is a beaut. Power & the Passion live (1985) also a ripper.

@007ndc 5 ай бұрын

The horn section played towards the end ups this song to another level

@jussinamortl6832 Жыл бұрын

I just suggested blue sky mine yesterday. I was contemplating between that song and this one. I’m so happy you two got a chance to listen to this one and were able to perceive the message of fixing a wrong. Blue sky mine is another great song with a very deep story behind it. Smiling big and letting it spread. Big hug robsquad family 😊❤

@LMmccallL57 Жыл бұрын

They're an Australian band, and if you research some history of the Indigenous people of Australia, it may touch you even deeper. Once again, I suggest the true story movie, "Rabbit Proof Fence", about three Aboriginal girls about the age of yours, who walked thousands of miles in Australia to find their family. Heartbreaking and inspiring.

@user-bb1fl2vt6e 6 ай бұрын

I am a bass player and man is this a fun song to play. I love the message I love the lead singer dancing to their music its just an awesome song and an anthem to Australia and to us in Canada.

@res10cue Жыл бұрын

He hears the music. She feels music. Keep it going. Awesome.

@RandyforRoyals Жыл бұрын

Your next Midnight Oil song should be "Blue Sky Mine." Great Australian group.

@waltw4537 Жыл бұрын

Another tune that doesn't get played enough anymore. Thanks.

@shanebrown4146 Жыл бұрын

Am I the only one who loves Blue Sky Mine? I have it on cassette,CD & Blue Vinyl - I consider the disc flawless

@Bluegrass_Sparky Жыл бұрын

Dreamworld is another great song by Midnight Oil.

@andrewawakened628 Жыл бұрын

Great song - and it was a big hit back in the day. As you figured out it's about their desire to see the indigenous people of Australia treated fairly. The lead singer became active in politics and served in the Australian parliament for a number of years.

@debbee0867 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! you've found Midnight Oil! One of my favourite groups, saw them in concert back in the day here in the UK, stood at the front, a Brit surrounded by Aussies 😁 they were fantastic. I love this track, it is so good, you need to do more, Blue Sky Mine and Forgotten Years are a couple of others.