Beloved in Australia, the Odyssey number five album went 8 times platinum, the re-release 20th anniversary edition went platinum, 5 consecutive number 1 albums, 18 ARIA awards (australias grammy's) third only to John Farnham and Silverchair.
Sorry for 3 comments in a row, but just so much joy here. In the late 90's early 2000's, I used to have to drive 2 hours every morning and 2 hours every evening to and from Sydney. Powderfinger, Silverchair, and the Eels kept me sane in those dark days. These bands mean a lot to me. :)
I was the old bloke at these gigs, but I loved them, and loved seeing a yonger generation of Australians appreciating these great young musicians. I grew up in the heyday of great Aussie pub rock bands in the Eighties- like Cold Chisel, Midnight Oil snd The Saints. But these young fellas well deserve their place in the Pantheon of Oz Rock music history.
I seriously love and miss this band.. I love my rock music, but .. your point about the crowd singing the song. I was actually at a John Denver gig and he stopped singing and the audience just took over. At the end of the song, he spoke to us saying that it is a shame that for most of us we will never know the feeling of sitting up at 2 am writing a song and wondering if it is good enough, and then years later to be playing that song in a different country and the audience ... just sing your words back to you. It must really be something.
This song means a lot to me. I was living across the country from my partner for several years. I think when I sang this it was like a real defining point of where we decided we couldn't do it anymore. I wasn't going to move back, he wouldn't move to me so yeah we called it quits. Still best mates though. I like "Sunsets" also
The sound of the M.C.G.s roof blowing has to be up there, probably my favourite sound....oh wait.....it doesn't have a roof....it probably got blown off at the first Grand Final haha.
I'm in their hometown at the moment and drove onto Vulture Street last night (in Brisbane). I didn't realise I was there until I saw the sign and had a little moment
In early 2000’s someone asked robert Deleon of stp how does it feel he the best bass player and he goes ask bass player for powderfinger in Australia, he’s the best ❤
People pulling togetherness on the same groove is a powerful thing. The one that got me was seeing U2 in the LA coliseum. To me it was like all the tension had left the building and we were all truly a family . Great experience, Woo! Thanks wolf gang. ☮️
I don't know why they are playing LIVE versions of this song and earlier I saw Hunters and Collectors LIVE as well. Neither versions would I play to someone if I was trying to impress them. I love both Bands with an intense passion.
Top 3 sounds 1) my kids running around laughing/ going crazy on Christmas morning 2) a tuned V8 engine at full noise with the throttle wide open 3) any live music at the pub (bar) on a Fri or Sat night
Was a huge hit for them but I certainly wasn't a huge fan of this song. I think the sad slinky film clip had a lot to do with it. This live version is honestly pretty ordinary. Big Powderfinger fan, but this is maybe a 3/10 for them.
Bernard is criminally underrated as a vocalist. His voice is a once in a generation voice
I’m loving how many people love them and know the lyrics. Not many people in the States really gave this band a chance. This performance was fire.
Beloved in Australia, the Odyssey number five album went 8 times platinum, the re-release 20th anniversary edition went platinum, 5 consecutive number 1 albums, 18 ARIA awards (australias grammy's) third only to John Farnham and Silverchair.
I did should have been huge in america
Sorry for 3 comments in a row, but just so much joy here. In the late 90's early 2000's, I used to have to drive 2 hours every morning and 2 hours every evening to and from Sydney. Powderfinger, Silverchair, and the Eels kept me sane in those dark days. These bands mean a lot to me. :)
When you got the right music, the drive is easy. Come on the other Eels (Parra)!
No need to apologise. Multiple comments is great for their TH-cam algorithm.
Im only joking mate but how did the eels keep you sane in the late 90s early 2ks haha
I was the old bloke at these gigs, but I loved them, and loved seeing a yonger generation of Australians appreciating these great young musicians. I grew up in the heyday of great Aussie pub rock bands in the Eighties- like Cold Chisel, Midnight Oil snd The Saints. But these young fellas well deserve their place in the Pantheon of Oz Rock music history.
Dei here... Oh hell yes... yes. yes... My happiness is complete! Thank you Joel. PURE JOY!
No worries mate! You started it!
Thank you for appreciating Aussie music. I think you’d like The Angels or Rose Tattoo
Love this brilliant song. And Powderfinger. My Happiness really hits my heart ❤ hard. Thanks lovely people x
Powderfinger is such a cool band. They are brilliant live. "Bless my Soul" is one to listen to, from the same concert. ✌
One my biggest disappointments in life, was not being able to see them live before they split.
Me too wish I could have seen them
I seriously love and miss this band.. I love my rock music, but .. your point about the crowd singing the song. I was actually at a John Denver gig and he stopped singing and the audience just took over. At the end of the song, he spoke to us saying that it is a shame that for most of us we will never know the feeling of sitting up at 2 am writing a song and wondering if it is good enough, and then years later to be playing that song in a different country and the audience ... just sing your words back to you. It must really be something.
Bloody brilliant!😃😃 Love Powderfinger❤️🌏🪐🌕🙏🌸🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🦋🏡🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
This song means a lot to me. I was living across the country from my partner for several years. I think when I sang this it was like a real defining point of where we decided we couldn't do it anymore. I wasn't going to move back, he wouldn't move to me so yeah we called it quits.
Still best mates though.
I like "Sunsets" also
Sunsets is a way better song than this.
These Guys were just Phenomenal . Right up there with the best Aussie bands . To see them live & have everyone singing along . Just the best .
Top 3 sounds
1. The ocean
2. A great guitar riff
3. A footy crowd going off
The roar of a V8 ;)
@@Stu-Bo sorry you will hate me but a 13B ported rotary!!🤣
The sound of the M.C.G.s roof blowing has to be up there, probably my favourite sound....oh wait.....it doesn't have a roof....it probably got blown off at the first Grand Final haha.
My top 3'
1. An audience singing my lyrics back to me
2. An audience singing my lyrics back to me
4. An audien....no, wait - slide guitar!
@@Stu-BoI'm going with a V12 Merlin at full noise
You are underestimating this song. ALL OF US AUSSIES sing this with them, we,are just not at this gig.
OMG Travis I'm crying with laughter you new it to half way through saying it could see it on your face
Lost and running is another top song by the band
I'm in their hometown at the moment and drove onto Vulture Street last night (in Brisbane). I didn't realise I was there until I saw the sign and had a little moment
PS yeah giggling kids ❤
JC's bassline in this is off tap 🔥
In early 2000’s someone asked robert Deleon of stp how does it feel he the best bass player and he goes ask bass player for powderfinger in Australia, he’s the best ❤
Great reaction.Awesome audience participation 🎉
This takes me back, I was listening to this when it came out in High School. It's been 20+ yrs ago now, still as good as it was then.
My favourite Powderfinger song! 💕💕💕
Top 3 sounds? Mud squishing under foot? Cracking a tinnie? the last couple of corn kernels popping?
About time you guys started covering some Aussie bands. You love ém.
Top of the wazza mate
Yeah wow guys great reaction,...these guys are legends in OZ lol!
"I will powderfinger your happiness" is the sexiest sentence I've heard in years...
Lotta Aussie music here must be something in the water in a good way
People pulling togetherness on the same groove is a powerful thing.
The one that got me was seeing U2 in the LA coliseum. To me it was like all the tension had left the building and we were all truly a family . Great experience, Woo! Thanks wolf gang. ☮️
Had the same experience seeing U2 with BB King.
Freaking phenomenal!
I don't know why they are playing LIVE versions of this song and earlier I saw Hunters and Collectors LIVE as well.
Neither versions would I play to someone if I was trying to impress them.
I love both Bands with an intense passion.
Top 3 sounds
1) my kids running around laughing/ going crazy on Christmas morning
2) a tuned V8 engine at full noise with the throttle wide open
3) any live music at the pub (bar) on a Fri or Sat night
Suzi's look @1:32 is priceless 😂
Queen no doubt!
1st Class Aussie Rockers🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🤘🤘🤘
Howgood are Aussie concerts
ps I love Powderfinger!!
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Joel L. The secret half-brother of Kal-El.
🤟 nice amici nice
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Hi all. You need to pass comment on "painkiller" by none other than judas priest . Prepare for an eargasm.
Opera House steps
Do you guys ever dislike music? or you do but don’t post it??
Great Australian bands have always had great lead singers,unfortunately now most are rubbish all based around record label bullsh*t.
Stay off the gear when u tape.
Beta's critiquing Alpha's
Was a huge hit for them but I certainly wasn't a huge fan of this song. I think the sad slinky film clip had a lot to do with it.
This live version is honestly pretty ordinary.
Big Powderfinger fan, but this is maybe a 3/10 for them.
Powder finger suck and I'm Aussie 😆
100% agree. 👍
Not suck, very talented and great song writing, just a bit too nice!
Probably grinspoon fans