Jimmy Barnes - Shutting Down Our Town (Official Video)

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The official video for Jimmy Barnes - Shutting Down Our Town.
Shutting Down Our Town’ is taken from Jimmy Barnes’ album My Criminal Record, available here: JimmyBarnes.lnk.to/MyCriminal...
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Lyrics:
This used to be a place
Where a man could find some work
Put together Holdens or a foundry job at worst
I can hear the noises coming
From the Karawara deep into the night
The roads were filled with kids playing after dark
Sent to get their fathers who were sitting at the bar
Eat, sleep, work, drink, that's all they ever did
They’re shutting down our town
They’re cutting down our town
No more production line blue collar can be found
They’ll tear it to the ground
They’re shutting down our town
Oh, they’re shutting down our town
I started raising hell before I came of age
Running from my past with clenched fists of rage
And I fought my way through, every other day
Never looking back
Everything I knew was back there on those streets
Every lesson learned kept me on my feet
But I can’t help thinking of the ones I left behind
They’re shutting down our town
They’re cutting down our town
No more production line blue collar can be found
They’ll tear it to the ground
They’re shutting down our town
Oh, they’re shutting down our town
Oh, they’re shutting down our town
They’re tearing out its heart
It wasn’t much to look at from the very start
Herded all together
From many different lands
The old folks stand around
While they’re shutting down our town
Woah, oh-oh
Yeah they’re shutting down our town
Woah, oh-oh
They’re shutting down our town
And I finally came back home
Found some peace at last
Was time to stop running from the demons of my past
Some that I remember
But the rest are changing way too fast
Yeah they’re shutting down our town
They’re cutting down our town
No more production line blue collar can be found
They’ll tear it to the ground
They’re shutting down our town
Oh they’re shutting down our town
They’re shutting down our town
You know they’ll tear it to the ground
Yeah they’re shutting down our town
Woah, oh-oh
They’ll tear it to the ground
Woah, oh-oh
They’re shutting down our town
Yeah they’re shutting down our town

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@vicmurray6583 2 жыл бұрын

Makes you sick when nothing is made in our own country anymore. Thanks Jimmy for making the point, you’re always my favourite Aussie

@samftr Жыл бұрын

Maybe not an awful lot of cars, but we do make stuff still man

@mr-and-misses-smith 11 ай бұрын

Grinds my gears

@georgereaperkambosos4029 9 ай бұрын

Australian sold itself out to the 3rd rubbish…..the union and government are scum

@JollyRancherGeno 2 жыл бұрын

The line "No more production line blue collars can be found" is one of the most well-crafted lines I've ever heard. This song is gut-wrenching and beautiful

@benmccann2180 Жыл бұрын

this is awful, on triple m for 2 weeks subsequently. they're shuttin down the town because the rich are gettin richer and you can't afford the arts in oz

@paddyd8936 4 жыл бұрын

I’m Irish , I was in Australia for ten months , worked with a chap called crazy Dave , he had a 5 litre v 8 Holden ute , at work he used blare out Stevie Ray Vaughan and cold chisel . Wow , once you hear jimmy Barnes it really doesn’t get any better. That was fifteen years ago. I’m in ireland now sniffling with emotion watching this video cause people have lost their jobs . How can Barnesy convey what these employees and his home town are going through so well ? Thanks to Troy Cassar Daly for writing this song but Jimmy how do you get better with every song and every note . I’ve read both working class boy and Man . Although Jimmy went the long way about making his life work for him and his family he really is such a great role model. Such a character and gentleman . A privilege to listen to . I hope him and his family have a great life . Thanks to crazy Dave for teaching me more about plumbing and introducing me to great music

@Silhuet_Barra 2 жыл бұрын

Jimmys home town is in Scotland. He grew up in Australia though.

@terryforbes1368 2 жыл бұрын

What town was this I also know a crazy dave

@mick00000000002 Жыл бұрын

Wow should get more then 75. Just shows Australia trully don't care. ( just a young word that don't care about there past. Come on Australia. Disscusting. True blue ? Cry

@bullterror5 Жыл бұрын

Those people deserve to lose their jobs, they were financing Terrorism! #Holden were financing the Assad and Putin regimes, getting the Axe is the natural consequence of starting wars & slaughtering hundreds of thousands of people & creating millions of refugees for everyone else on the Planet to rescue & take care of, is it not #Holden? Only drive a Holden if you support Terrorism!

@Awakeninghumanzombies247 Жыл бұрын

🌈🕊️

@sluethysquatch4091 5 жыл бұрын

Even though I’m a Ford person, I was still sad when I heard this because it was an end to an era. RIP FORD AND HOLDEN

@nathansheehan9930 5 жыл бұрын

Also toyota and mitsubishi

@fh276 5 жыл бұрын

I am a Ford man, as well. It fucking hurts, no locally built cars to love, or hate. Sorry, Holden guys. But I reckon, you feel the same.

@JohnClarkGaming 5 жыл бұрын

The AU will live forever if i meme hard enough.

@leededomenico 5 жыл бұрын

Seth Squatch well im a holden fan i hate fords

@thewangster123 4 жыл бұрын

@@leededomenico Idiot. You have no idea

@mikevk4qs 5 жыл бұрын

If ever there was a Barnesy Ballad written by the amazing Troy Cassar-Daley,for the People of Australia in the 21st Century, THIS IS IT!!!! This tragedy is a National Disgrace across all Australian Industries. We've Been SOLD OUT!!!. Scream it from the Roof Tops!!! We Deserve Better.

@rocketrod1444 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah mate its brilliant .... sad to see the so called Aussies buying rice cookers.

@jasoncarpp7742 5 жыл бұрын

Although I'm not from Australia, I agree. This could apply *anywhere* in the world that relies on manufacturing for the economy.

@michaelhart2925 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed...we are breeding a society of leftist idiot's who are complicit in the demise of this once fine country

@jasoncarpp7742 5 жыл бұрын

@@michaelhart2925 I don't know how *"Left"* or *"Right"* plays a part. We *all* need to get off our asses and start building stuff. And instead of blaming *other* people for *our* demise, we need to pick ourselves up, and start doing things for ourselves. I'm from the *United States of America,* and unfortunately, I've seen much of our manufacturing go to other countries. What a load of bullshit! Who the hell is the govt. to tell car makers and other industry that they're no longer needed, and that they're going to need to shut down production?

@perdbeer6713 5 жыл бұрын

We deserve who we vote into power.

@nidzdotnet76 5 жыл бұрын

I've had nothing but Holdens growing up.. It's a shame that none of my kids will probably get to enjoy the same. Another nail in Australia's pride and history. Soon we will have no global identity.

@MrClemmo13 5 жыл бұрын

Nidz Blah well said!

@southaussiegarbo2054 5 жыл бұрын

Just another nail in our coffin

@thebiz5942 5 жыл бұрын

The liberal party does this better then anybody

@Daniel-fo2qf 5 жыл бұрын

They probably wont own cars anyway

@the_real_d1pper500 4 жыл бұрын

@@Daniel-fo2qf why's that?

@robertcamp9724 5 жыл бұрын

I thought i was over the sad feeling when I left the place. This song and footage made me realised I really missed working there. Thanks jimmy.

@daver5863 3 жыл бұрын

I started at Mitsubishi then moved to Holden. Best 12 years of my life. This song brings back all the emotions. Proud to have played a part within this Australian icon

@antisycophant6496 3 жыл бұрын

@@daver5863 you flog picky backing off this guys comment bum

@michaelgiglio1571 Жыл бұрын

Was the best day since 1770 DUMB DUMB

@paulpaddison4115 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant, best Barnesy has done in 20 years... goosebumps

@357HFC 5 жыл бұрын

For me, I think this and Largs Pier Hotel.

@danielmcgrath9369 5 жыл бұрын

Goosebumps and Tears,we won the dam wars,Now They Own US...AUSTRALIA AND BARNES FOREVER.

@stewartmcjinnon6034 4 жыл бұрын

Troy Casser Daly wrote it. A great team effort.

@Mockerofscoffers 4 жыл бұрын

Amen to that

@Surfyorange1899 4 жыл бұрын

Live version of when the war is over, starts with Ian Moss on guitar/vocals after an organ?

@redoz9768 5 жыл бұрын

The shutting down of the Australian car manufacturing industry should never have been allowed to happen. Great song.

@cpolk68 5 жыл бұрын

I got goosebumps watching that. This is when music is at its most powerful, as it encapsulates how many Australians feel watching our manufacturing heart die.

@paulfrost436 5 жыл бұрын

written by troy cassar daley..performed by jimmy barnes..a true classic that you both should be proud of

@angelarkcosplay4046 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a ford man and even I teared up. We may not drive the same car but we both Aussie and Holden is as Aussie as it gets

@auzzie_time1796 3 жыл бұрын

True

@readie10145 3 жыл бұрын

@@auzzie_time1796 They really did shut down everything. No more production. No more work. No Australia cars. No land right's. No more small business. No more Australia. We are being controlled by China who are head of UN with USA. They are using covid to trick the world so they can transfer all wealth for a one world government... It's called (Global governance or agenda 21)😡 you only have to look it up. Wake up Australian brothers and sisters and stand together please.

@noelwebb6843 3 жыл бұрын

Both Commodores & Falcons had become world class vehicles & we've lost both

@tracygoodrick8413 2 жыл бұрын

Mate im a south aussie and this has torn my home apart and sorry im a holden girl but im grateful to jimmy for writing a song about adelaide my home town

@iankearns774 2 жыл бұрын

@@tracygoodrick8413 I have always owned Fords and now they are made in Thailand. Its corporate greed, plain and simple.Ruining working class lives in the betterment of their own elite arses..

@sandihill 5 жыл бұрын

O Wow Jimmy, had to fight backs tears. Two generations in my family the longest was 37yrs, it truly is hard to put in words the profound loss I think this closure is for this state. Holden’s linked to many many other jobs that I wonder if some people realise how much is lost

@stewartmcjinnon6034 4 жыл бұрын

A small victory for climate change hehe.

@iankearns774 2 жыл бұрын

@@stewartmcjinnon6034 Ya think? You people have no idea what puts food on your table, what turns your lights on, what keeps you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. No renewables are capable of doing any of that at a rate that the ordinary citizen can pay. I bet you are on the dole and a professional sign waver. Get a job.

@bullterror5 Жыл бұрын

#Holden were financing the Assad and Putin regimes, getting the Axe is the natural consequence of starting wars & slaughtering hundreds of thousands of people & creating millions of refugees for everyone else on the Planet to rescue & take care of, is it not #Holden? Only drive a Holden if you support Terrorism!

@bullterror5 Жыл бұрын

The family who started Holden were Nazis Sandi - go fuck yourself!

@bullterror5 Жыл бұрын

Learn your fkn History Sandi and you won't get caught in the Cross Fire without a defence anywhere in sight

@macatchya1 5 жыл бұрын

Wow I just shed a tear watching this. I was there for 7 years, still the best job I've ever had I miss working there so much. Thanks for the song jimmy

@michaelgiglio1571 Жыл бұрын

CRYING DUMB DUMB

@mmazz30 5 жыл бұрын

Praise to Jimmy for putting into perspective what this country has lost for generations to come. Also a big shout out to Troy Cassar-Daley for writing this moving song. This country is going backwards fast.

@bullterror5 Жыл бұрын

Everyone who supports that Car Manufacturer is a War Criminal and a Terrorist, end of story

@benedwards7173 5 жыл бұрын

My Farther, 2 uncles, Grandfarther and Grandmother built our family by working at this factory after moving from the slums of Wales. God bless Elizabeth! So proud to be from this amazing part of the world.

@lukeyoung7795 3 жыл бұрын

Born in the "downs" kentish Rd 1986

@davidhyland2765 5 жыл бұрын

Barnsey hugely respected in New Zealand. Legend.

@nathanbloomfield3093 5 жыл бұрын

RIP to the NZ car manufacturing industry which while often forgotten about has been dead for awhile now

@theshire1485 5 жыл бұрын

As usual Barnsey has captured the loss and heartbreak of the good people who have worked hard for their families but have lost their jobs due to government greed and negligence.

@christopherhays4187 5 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree anymore the day holdens in Elizabeth closed there doors forever broke me no I didn't work there but I had family an friends who worked at holdens for many years an seeing the pain it caused them absolutely killed me it broke my heart as they worked so hard to provide for there families there friends an so on I'm ashamed of our government an what this place is slowly becoming the government just don't care who they hurt or the businesses that are affected by there decision making we deserve to say who gets voted in

@williammartin5448 4 жыл бұрын

This used to be a place where a man could find some work Put together Holdens or a foundry job at worst I can hear the noises coming from the Karawara deep into the night The roads were filled with kids playing after dark Sent to get their fathers who were sitting at the bar Eat, sleep, work, drink, that's all they ever did Oh, they're shutting down our town They're cutting down our town No more production line blue collar can be found They'll tear it to the ground They're shutting down our town Oh, they're shutting down our town I started raising hell before I came of age Running from my past with clenched fists of rage And I fought my way through every other day, never looking back And everything I knew was back there on those streets Every lesson learned kept me on my feet But I can't help thinking of the ones I left behind Oh, they're shutting down our town They're cutting down our town No more production line blue collar can be found They'll tear it to the ground They're shutting down our town Oh, they're shutting down our town Oh they're shutting down our town They're tearing out its heart It wasn't much to look at from the very start Herded all together From many different lands The old folks stand around While they're shutting down our town Yeah, they're shutting down our town They're shutting down our town And I finally came back home, found some peace at last Was time to stop running from the demons of my past Some that I remember but the rest are changing way too fast Yeah, they're shutting down our town They're cutting down our town No more production line blue collar can be found They'll tear it to the ground They're shutting down our town Oh, they're shutting down our town They're shutting down our town You know they'll tear it to the ground Yeah they're shutting down our town They'll tear it to the ground They're shutting down our town Yeah they're shutting down our town

@MATTSCHLAM 5 жыл бұрын

I’m still getting goosebumps Brilliant song Brilliant execution Brilliant Video Absolute top shelf Uncle Jim ❤️

@mikkoturunen1893 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful album and delivery! Seeing him next week in Glasgow 1/4 mile from his birthplace.

@357HFC 5 жыл бұрын

Could not have put it better myself. Is this now in Your repertoire?

@paulfrost436 5 жыл бұрын

The Elizabeth plant opened in 1963 and at its peak, between June 2003 and July 2005, produced 780 vehicles per day, including the VY Commodore, the Adventra, Crewman, Caprice and Statesman. In its final year it produced 175 cars a day.

@davidgoodwin5676 4 жыл бұрын

I believe that a lot of the various VY/VZ models variations can be put down to Peter Hanenberger who was GM in the late '90's and early 2000's. He may have been German but he loved Holden and from what I've read he fought very hard to ensure Holden had lots of models off the Commodore platform _ Commodore sedan, wagon, coupe, ute, one tonner, Adventura, Crewman and the AWD system as well. He worked so hard for Holden, in fact, that apparently GM hated the sight of him, because he was so tenacious and didn't let up about getting a fair go for Holden and he kept going until he got what he wanted. Once the VE came and Hanenberger was gone all the variations stopped (except (sedan, wagon and ute). I read the following about him recently..."It’s not my General Motors any more, It’s [now] a very short-sighted company. For me General Motors was a global player. Today General Motors is shrinking to an American company with no foresight, which is in very bad shape, which has missed the market. I believe we now have a management in place with General Motors that has no foresight"

@kingey71 5 жыл бұрын

Great song Jimmy. More than just our car industry. I'm from an electronics background and we used to do almost EVERYTHING here in Australia. TV's, Radios, you name it. All gone. This country is truly stuffed.

@71DJL 5 жыл бұрын

yep Aussie brands of whitegoods like Westinghouse/Kelvinator/Electrolux now all made overseas, even the iconic Hills hoists now made overseas..

@christineivins9625 5 жыл бұрын

This is the Jimmy Barnes I remember and love, not the one who sang River Deep Mountain High (not to disparage that song but ... ). And you know, we've been sold out since the 80's when John Williamson sang True Blue. Or even prior to that. This song by Jimmy (written by Troy Cassar-Daley) is another sad reminder of how far this great country of ours has bent over backwards at the expense of our integrity. We once were the lucky country. We once were the free country. We were AUSTRALIA. But we aren't anymore. Hats off to you Jimmy for turning out something that makes us all realise what a sad plight this country is in. Let's not live under rocks anymore! We need to fix the mess that has been made of Australia, but the question is HOW? How, when we are lead by governments that are too ready to sell us down the river; governments that have been too ready to back off, bow down, forget what we stand for. How? This now brings to my mind an old classic song: To Dream the Impossible Dream...

@GregWilson635 5 жыл бұрын

Spent 20 years at Holdens. Song really got too me. Fantastic Jimmy

@mountainconstructions 5 жыл бұрын

Where is Holdens?

@clifflee7461 5 жыл бұрын

@@mountainconstructions There left on the road Ain't any left in the town built no more this country going down

@mmazz30 5 жыл бұрын

Cliff Lee I think Hugh was trying to take the piss out of Greg saying holdens...As an internal wording it was known as General Motors Holdens as a company. Greg is correct whether it was worded right or wrong.

@michaelgiglio1571 Жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR MAKING SHIT CARS BEER DRINKERS. 👎👎👎 GO TO HELL 💀

@sway_zeek7330 5 жыл бұрын

Always remembering Brock 05 💚

@scrotrot1595 3 жыл бұрын

Hammering over Skyline like an absolute boss!!!

@gregorynorman5059 5 жыл бұрын

A great tribute to the all the now defunct Australian manufacturing industries.Shame on all those that sold us out!!!

@andrewthomas695 5 жыл бұрын

We sold ourselves out. I know it's hard to hear, but you know it's true.

@gregorynorman5059 5 жыл бұрын

@@andrewthomas695Agreed, I personally have driven Holdens for over 40 years.My comment applies to those that have bought imports and sold the country out!!!!

@thebiz5942 5 жыл бұрын

The liberal party of Australia if u want facts, they're dogs

@thebiz5942 5 жыл бұрын

@Merv Stent liberals are far, far worse... they've even broken international laws in numerous occasions... and they're supporters are fucking dumb cunts

@71DJL 5 жыл бұрын

even though the song refers specifically to the Holden plant, it really represents the entire Australian car industry. It certainly was a sad sign of the times to see all car manufacturing go offshore. Great song Barnesy

@twilightroach4274 3 жыл бұрын

It’s also about his life as well, I think it’s the best song he’s done in years. RIP all manufacturing in Australia! Australia, we’ve all been sold out.

@bullterror5 Жыл бұрын

Fuck off it does! #Holden were financing the Assad and Putin regimes, getting the Axe is the natural consequence of starting wars & slaughtering hundreds of thousands of people & creating millions of refugees for everyone else on the Planet to rescue & take care of, is it not #Holden? Only drive a Holden if you support Terrorism!

@MrParksies 5 жыл бұрын

21 years at the Fisherman's Bend plant make this one really hurt. It may be about Elizabeth but we saw the same thing happen....and it was sad. Great, relatable song Jimmy. Thanks man.

@leigh6629 5 жыл бұрын

I did my apprenticeship at Neilson Holden in Vic, then worked for HSV after that. Such a sad time. I spent many days at Fishermans Bend. Hope you're doin' well.

@chepachii 5 жыл бұрын

The songs for you my friend, everyone involved was family, Elizabeth, Fisherman's bend, the whole country.

@HKSMan05 4 жыл бұрын

Mate this is for every holden employer, owner, lover and for every australian affected :)

@nickychereda1225 5 жыл бұрын

Bloody brilliant song and video JB, awesome tribute, so sad we lost our car industry due to Government and people buying cheap imported cars, RIP Holden Elizabeth

@wendymcgrath7561 5 жыл бұрын

A friend was Holden tester for new cars from Lang Lang proving ground. Certainly not the case. Cars were imported for pre testing and quality .... OPAL is the main thing. Most of the cars are opal. Look at the facts. Yes assembled in Australia with some Aussie products.. But that was the main thing.

@carlgillespie2336 4 жыл бұрын

This song gets me every time, I worked at Fisherman's Bend for 23 years and also a decent stint at Elizabeth (Final inspection & validation) back in the early 2000's. Of course all things do come to an end eventually. But not as early as they need to through successive weak kneed governments that have consistently worked against Australian industry & interests by kowtowing to overseas interests.

@David-lr2vi 3 жыл бұрын

@@wendymcgrath7561 The VE and VF Commodores were entirely Australian made and designed. Holden hadn’t sold Opels for over a decade. GM made Holden start importing Daewoo crap and rebadging it as Holden in the last ten years or so. Crap cars too that trashed the Holden name. They should have kept importing Opels, at least they were decent cars.

@cornishhh 5 ай бұрын

Did Fisherman's Bend close before Elizabeth?

@stephenhill1680 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic song to trigger the heartstrings. The reality is life goes on. Australia only has itself to blame for buying cheap imported vehicles. You don't buy the product of course a company cannot survive. If you have a Holden made here, hang on to it. God bless Australia

@markheaton5431 7 ай бұрын

Well said. The public are as much to blame for the loss of Australian car making as the various Governments over the years.

@robheathcote3879 5 жыл бұрын

It's the end of an era and the end of the best car manufacturer, still proud to call our land down under home. RIP Holden, may you live forever.

@andrewstark3074 4 жыл бұрын

What a legend. Im in tears watching this. The heart has just been ripped out of everything Australia. Its disgraceful. But this man is the ONLY 1 to sing and put his heart into everthing we,ve lost. Love ya Jimmy...xx....Rip Australia...😭😭

@thunderlips350 4 жыл бұрын

The Big Three.... Holden, Ford and Chrysler. They were great times for Australia.

@mattlennoxhyde2837 Жыл бұрын

😢

@SqueakyLouiseClean 5 жыл бұрын

goosebumps!

@mattcecil6692 5 жыл бұрын

I would say Australia won't keeping taking this, but who am I kidding. The country has been spineless enough to take it for the last 12 years and will keep taking it until we have nothing left but our bare skin

@thebiz5942 5 жыл бұрын

And we voted in the liberals at the last election, fucking disgrace

@stivi739 4 жыл бұрын

we keep voting for these f..wits in power..we are to blame

@MrDeano-eu9rg 3 жыл бұрын

@@stivi739 damn straight, these weak traitors don't care and most Aussies are too short sited to make any change. Boycot Chinese products as much as possible. Look into' Sustainable Australia Party'.

@stivi739 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrDeano-eu9rg i agree but when 90% of the crap is made in china..its gonna be hard to change to somewhere else

@MrDeano-eu9rg 3 жыл бұрын

@@stivi739 yea I know but as much as you can. Look into the party, the flooding of Chinese into Australia is a major problem aswell.

@amp279 4 жыл бұрын

I grew up a Holden girl, & it's pobably the first time i feel Holden & Ford heads feel a solidarity, at the end of the day, what Holden fan didn't feel a grudging respect for the mighty GTHO, end of an era folks, a sad sad day.

@CS-ud3hk 2 жыл бұрын

Far out the good old days are long gone. I am a ford fan and as much as I hate holden for our on track rivalry between the falcon and commodore I still respect them for the history, memories and even making this rivalry possible. I am so sad our country came to this. Stopping ford falcons and Holden commodore/Holden as a whole was the worst and saddest thing this country could have done. All those memories I will remember. Hot summer afternoons watching the v8 supercars on tv with my dad so eager to see the ford falcons beat the holden commodores, attending the sydney olympic park races and the eastern creek races, gonna miss it all. It just ain't the same anymore. Thank you Holden and thank you Ford for all the memories and hopefully one day we can see the return of these beautiful glorious Australian cares that I call family and hold a special place in my childhood. Love you ford and Holden!!!

@shirraleerigby8110 3 жыл бұрын

I love Jimmy been my idol for 30+yrs . Still gives me goosebumps 😍

@omnitrixian 5 жыл бұрын

This hits home for me as well. Even as a 90’s kid this song means a lot to me. I can see so much of my local areas changing, getting replaced or just plain shutting down altogether. It’s almost heartbreaking.

@timstring344 5 жыл бұрын

Great song from a great singer. The older he gets the better he becomes.

@shellyweiers4247 5 жыл бұрын

I couldnt agree more tom i just love jimmy barnes iam from the states and i am so glad i discoverd him

@bradmodd7856 4 жыл бұрын

more miserable too...getting lost in the night, whining about change...it comes to us all

@jimgiblet 5 жыл бұрын

So good, and written by Troy Cassar-Daley, one of the best Australian songwriters ever.

@emilyatkinson7557 3 жыл бұрын

written by one of Australia's best rock stars sung by one of Australia's beat rock stars

@58biggles 5 жыл бұрын

The best new song for Barnsey in years.

@robheathcote8561 5 жыл бұрын

Its he end of an era and the end of the best car manufacturer, still proud to call our land down under home. R.I.P Holden, May You Live Forever.

@utemann96 Ай бұрын

Jimmy I have watched this music video many times but today I teared up for the first time in years. The reason being my 1 year old son watching it with me. He will never get to experience what we did with Australians producing their own car and Australian manufacturing in general. I’m going to do my best to show him “what we could do”

@matthewgibb2640 4 жыл бұрын

I was there the day of the closing and even though I am a Ford man first, this is so sad as Holden made some great cars over the years. Thank you many governments for steadily cutting tariffs down from 25% to bugger all and then none. Was a priviledge to hang out with my friend from the Club VF group in Canberra and NSW to at the plant and see the last day come and go. RIP Holden and Australian manufacturing

@czr7j9 4 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing them crushing the factory machinery at Fisherman's Bend and it was depressing. The best thing I ever saw was when they were building the Holden 5 lt V8, there was a bloke who had been there for ever and would rev the engine and listen for any faults, just his ears no tools.

@wadebarron7212 5 жыл бұрын

It is a crying shame that we have lost our manufacturing industries here in Australia. But when the wages in Australia got to a point that it wasn’t financially viable to continue against the global market, it had to be expected.

@TheBlkhwkcrew 5 жыл бұрын

I came here after hearing this man go off on Big Enough. To my surprise what an excellent song, and video. I'm reading all the comments and seeing the history of this factory. I feel for you all that have been impacted by this.

@angelaocallaghan3417 2 жыл бұрын

Although I am a kiwi ford supporter. No matter how many times that I have watched this video and listened to the song it still hits me hard.

@jaydenritchie1992 9 ай бұрын

ford/holden both Australian Icons mates, we used to muck around holden vs ford etc, mean while we never thought we would lose either of them

@rocketrod1444 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding......The enlightened ones will shed a tear.

@stevenhughes712 4 жыл бұрын

the enlightened ones will know Troy was listening to a lot of Springsteen when he wrote this

@djandycornish 5 жыл бұрын

great work jimmy its a crying shame what happened to Holdens and Elizabeth ...thanks for the memories

@skaard103 4 жыл бұрын

RIP Holden

@OzzysRadioHalfHour 5 жыл бұрын

Holden and Ford. Australian made and proud. Blue collars unite. We made the best. Better than the rest.

@m050181 5 жыл бұрын

Ford Is American. Has been since it started in 1903. It's never been Australian

@puddinwk 5 жыл бұрын

Haha what you think The GM stands for.

@m050181 5 жыл бұрын

@@puddinwk Holden has been owned by GM since the 30s

@leigh6629 5 жыл бұрын

@2:19 breaks my heart. Good luck to you all. I worked for GMH for nearly 25 years, including the production line at HSV.

@user-kw5nw5mf4m Жыл бұрын

This is just an inspirational song... There are simply no words!!! These songs never get old.

@OzzysRadioHalfHour 4 жыл бұрын

RIP Holden.

@tonypartridge4505 5 жыл бұрын

Love it bro. It moving and sad. All Holden worker should stand proud for all the work they have done for the last 70 years Jimmy it was well put together you done a good job on this song. It was totally awesome :-) :-)

@anthonyramalhoso2609 5 жыл бұрын

A part of Australian history gone 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@wmahomet 5 жыл бұрын

All but one job I had supplied Holden. My apprenticeship and most of my career. I even had the chance to work in the plant building the best production line in the southern hemisphere. Now I'm unemployed and depressed and don't see a future in this city... I'm so sad and mad but what can I do?

@restoblast1387 5 жыл бұрын

All the best Wayne, i hope you find work, really soon, the Australian car manufacturing workers, should all be proud, hold your heads up high. I have a few holdens and I'm proud of the Australia we were ! 🇦🇺👍😎

@Khonnell66 11 ай бұрын

As a Brit and im sure with many others, this song hits hard. I'm from an old mining and steelworks town where the young men were guaranteed a good wage and pension when they left school if they weren't necessarily the most academic and it was a part of the culture, as a result all the other local businesses like grocers, pubs, restaurants did well. Now all our trade has been sold off for cheap labour overseas and it's fucking criminal how men in suits are killing countries built by real men in overalls. God bless ya, Jimmy Barnes.

@spazkillin7101 5 жыл бұрын

This song is the best song

@rodneybrown4951 5 жыл бұрын

That song hit the core of my guts.

@dancarey7204 5 жыл бұрын

After slagging him off for the past 30 years as a bogan relic, I now have nothing other than absolute respect and admiration.

@Kelsv8s 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds as good as a Aussie 308 with a set of Genie extractors and duel exhausts

@perksperky3812 4 жыл бұрын

Went to youre latest concert in Dunedin Jimmy . So good ! Still got it . Come back soon

@russell821 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent song.... sounds very Springsteen in both music and themes.

@davidgoodwin5676 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Euro Sydney, you are right! I didn't pick it up until I read your comment. Don't know if you're a Springsteen fan but it instantly makes me think of his song about the closing of the Steel Mill in Youngstown. Its called "Youngstown". Good call on the similarities between the two.

@davidr4332 5 жыл бұрын

I own three HOLDEN's a 74 Statesman a 94 HSV Senator and a 06 Adventra .

@David-lr2vi 3 жыл бұрын

Ve commodore SV6 and VE commodore SSV.

@tobetone6367 3 жыл бұрын

Hey brother iv 2 87 vl fuck yes the holden charge on the holden will never die, from whangarei NZ🇦🇺🍺🇳🇿cheers the anzacs 💯💯

@andrewdytofficial1 3 жыл бұрын

2 holdens; one broken af and one with 100k on the clock

@shaunstephen5007 3 жыл бұрын

08 VE calais and a 2005 LX6 VZ Adventra.

@braithganter1817 3 жыл бұрын

That's the way mate don't let em go

@xeqinn 5 жыл бұрын

Nice song. They really mean something

@djwrox94 4 жыл бұрын

Ford or Holden it did not matter Deep down inside we all loved Australia and as a result Holden even if you hated the cars always won your heart RIP Australian Industry

@michaellockwood3437 4 жыл бұрын

Hi name Michael can you help me out with some songs thanks you

@djwrox94 4 жыл бұрын

@@michaellockwood3437 the fess song - the radiators

@davidr4332 5 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Barnes owns a LH TORANA SLR5000 it great to hear he wrote a song about HOLDEN Together ..

@DeepseaSteve 5 жыл бұрын

David R TroyCasserDaley wrote the song but who better to sing it

@paulfrost436 5 жыл бұрын

slr 4500

@rodger7541 5 жыл бұрын

Barnesy is and will always be the voice of the working class man

@scrotrot1595 3 жыл бұрын

Troy Casser Daley wrote it👍. But Barnsey sure did deliver it!!

@andyjarvis3007 4 жыл бұрын

Strayla to its core.. Blue in its veins!!!

@danishaussie63 5 жыл бұрын

I got quite sad watching this. :( :( :( Great song Jimmy xox

@stivi739 5 жыл бұрын

we should sack the entire gov and start again

@ryantate4493 3 жыл бұрын

Love ya jimmy

@jimmybarnes4633 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all the support you’ve shown me throughout my career, You’ve always been someone I could call my “biggest fan.” What means the most to me is that you do more than tell me I’m “great” at what I do, or that I’m a shoe-in for an opportunity. You take it a few steps beyond and share the reasons why you think so. Sometimes it seems like you remember my achievements even better than I do myself. I always appreciate your ability to see how my talents can make a difference and you’ve made me a believer too! After a chat with you, I always feel more confident, and for that I will always be grateful. Kindly message me on hangouts email. therealjimmybarnes.connect@gmail.com

@RussAimz 5 жыл бұрын

From 1st listen, an instant classic song, if that's technically possible, fantastic chorus.

@markaustin1849 5 жыл бұрын

I get so emotional when i hear this. It brings tears to my eyes. HOLDEN G.M.H GO BROCK.FORD ALSO.

@markg4238 5 жыл бұрын

It was a sad day in history, just when we started making the best cars in the world. You should all be proud. Great tribute song JB.

@sandyh502 5 жыл бұрын

Our Jim at his best! Sadly Elizabeth’s best days are gone.

@92yearoldneighbour62 5 жыл бұрын

yeah its a complete shithole now haha

@leededomenico 5 жыл бұрын

2 great singers. Troy Cassar Dayley wrote this beautiful song Jimmy Barnes sung this beautiful song. R.I.P my favourite car, Holden

@petermontgomery7378 5 жыл бұрын

Best song Best film clip Best years gone !!!

@SpAceProductions100 4 жыл бұрын

2:20 famous last words there my friend Who’s here after the announcement

@leededomenico 5 жыл бұрын

When they said Holden is officially over in my country Australia, I was Heartbroken. All the cars in my family where Holdens

@jimmybarnes4633 3 жыл бұрын

@controloz3310 4 жыл бұрын

I honestly thought when I heard this on the radio that it was just a hokey barnsy cliche for a quick money grab. Now with the context of this video I have completely changed my mind. I absolutely love this song. Genuine goosebumps with all the old Holden factory footage and I felt a kinship with all other Aussies doing it tough in this day and age.

@hzraptor3008 5 жыл бұрын

RIP GMH 1948-2017

@michellegeorgeson8522 3 жыл бұрын

Tell me who didn't own a Holden ??? Aussie History....Where legends were born......HOLDEN...., Sadly missed..

@jimmybarnes4633 3 жыл бұрын

@mitmac007 5 жыл бұрын

wow, emotional song, great stuff.

@grahamjackaholden285 5 жыл бұрын

Always excited abut a new Jimmy Barnes song!! Must admit I have mixed emotions about this one... Love the song, miss our beloved plant too. Great tribute to our great brand though - even Brockie gets a look-in! Thankfully Holden is still the biggest automotive employer in Australia with our global design and development creating more exciting vehicles for our Aussie roads and for my sensational Working Class Man!

@damiandodd8306 5 жыл бұрын

A piece of our national history was lost that day, I may of rooted for fords in Bathurst but I always felt pride in saying Holden was Australian

@nathanielmckechnie3018 3 жыл бұрын

Did this song make any other Holden man cry?

@winkwink6478 5 жыл бұрын

I'll return when it's over 💙

@pattybeecham3929 5 жыл бұрын

As a car dealer, my family are holding our head up high, as we know we have some great products to sell, so thanks for the love. It's been tough, having Australia kick you in the guts, daily. Thanks Jimmy, much appreciated. Bless. #HoldenForever

@mattcecil6692 5 жыл бұрын

It wouldn't be easy. I blame the general public just as much as the people in Canberra. Anyone who didn't buy locally contributed to the death of this nation's identity. I'll say it, I've got a falcon sitting in my driveway and proud of it. If owning one means your a bogan, so be it. Bogans can't afford Ford or Holden usually

@HKSMan05 4 жыл бұрын

We feel that pain here in NZ too mate, the old man built his company up from the ground around holden and ford parts and now the future looks different to how we thought it would 5 years ago... I hope you guys can adapt to the change, it isnt easy but holden was more than a car it was a attitude and I wont lose my holden attitude :)

@petercallow9804 4 жыл бұрын

I love my SSV. Holden, sold only crap after that.

@MrAussiebrad 5 жыл бұрын

I can see myself driving on the highway, cranking this song right up. Brilliant!!

@OzzysRadioHalfHour 4 күн бұрын

B R O C K Y ❤️

@gavinp1938 3 жыл бұрын

I know we had events to celebrate Holden but the heart of Holden is Adelaide and the state taking away Clipsal we need to give Holden the send off it deserves that it didn’t get in 2020 by getting all commodore models at the royal Adelaide show 2021 for a show and shine with jimmy barns performing that song in front of all those Holden’s

@raychinery9774 5 жыл бұрын

I grew up with you in Elizabeth this was our life and they took it from us so very sad but thanx for a brilliant song and even more brilliant the execution love ya always Jimmy xx Cathy