Love Greg Ham on the sax! Sadly, we lost him in April 2012. He was a great saxophonist and flutist. All around great musician. Gone but never forgotten! Rest in Peace Greg Ham.
In the '80s I was stationed in the Philippines and use to go to the bars in the city. The first time this song played I was startled when every table in the bar erupted during the "Who can it be knocking at my door?" line when every girl grabbed a heavy bottle or ash tray and mimicked the "knock" sound with perfectly timed impacts on the tables. I had a bad startle reflex back then and I almost hit the floor. Over time I realized this happened every time and in every bar when this song played... they loved Men At Work.
I was 11, I had this, and Cargo on vinyl and listened to both along with Duran Duran, the Rio album all night every night I would wake up to flip or replay the side and fall back to sleep, drove my mom nuts 😂
One of their biggest hits, released in Australia 1981, as a single, this great tune went to Number 2. The beautiful saxophone hook at the beginning, was moved from its original spot in the middle of the song. The lyrics were written by Colin Hay, after people looking for drugs, mistakenly knocked at his door continually. It was released in 1982, on the album, "Business As Usual", making it to Number 1 in the US, Canada Number 8, and Number 45 in the UK. Just a fabulous beat from the drums, the continuing sax through out and chiming guitars made for a enjoyable listen. Great reaction Harri, so enjoyable. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
When I very first heard this one I called up my bestie and told him "mark my words, this song will be #1" and they were totally unknown. This was also before it climbed the charts. I was right...the "hook" and the sax part, just completely infectious. It HAD TO BE A HUGE HIT.
topped at #8 here in Canada, always loved their sound. I'm sure there's an old radio-recorded mixed tape in my mom's basement that I made with this on it
Lead singer Colin Hay has been performing in Ringo Starr's All Starr band for years now. If you were to see them in concert, you will be guaranteed to hear this song live.
One of their big radio hits here in the States along with my favorite Down Under. Overkill and Be Good Johnny are a couple other notables. Thanks for the reaction!✌
Funnily enough, Colin Hay and Sting were born quite close to each other in time and place - early fifties, SW Scotland and NE England. And I agree about the similarities to Madness, both the overall sound and the sax. Another entertaining reaction of another hidden gem!
I am still pissed because I would have met the lead singer and drink and chat with him if I hadn't got sick 2 weeks before. And by sick I mean I have been disabled for the rest of m y life due to an autoimmune illness! He played the nightclub I worked at and afterward he got all the staff together and hung out with them for like 2 hours!
Mental issues handled with integrity before it became a thing...."Who can it be now," "Overkill," "Be good Johnny," all tackled tough subject matter all sounded fantastic Colin Hay deserves a bit of credit...Sax as always awesome!
Easily one of the Top 10 best 80's albums along with Synchronicity, Brothers in Arms, Purple Rain, Welcome to the Pleasuredome, Perfect Strangers, Joshua Tree, Moving Pictures, Back in Black, Master of Puppets
We've heard of Madness. "Our House" did pretty well, in the states. Men at Work was huge, for a few years. I saw them open for Fleetwood Mac at a moment when Men at Work's debut album sat atop the Billboard charts, and FM's Mirage was right behind, at No. 2.
I see earlier reactions sort of explained the gist of the group Madness (which I personally liked a lot) here in the U.S. Also they mentioned the Australia aspect of Men at Work .. I think Men at Work were absolutely a GREAT band!! Many hits and then disappeared, I do agree the styles and/or sounds of the two groups could be similar ..The MAJOR difference to me is Colin Hay's vocals were .. well .. he is SUCH a good singer and has a unique voice and range! If you have not listened to them much I would suggest you check out more!
Men at Work were often compared to the Police when they came out, not often favorably by critics, but I love them and still listen to Business As Usual and Cargo all the time!
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Love Greg Ham on the sax! Sadly, we lost him in April 2012. He was a great saxophonist and flutist. All around great musician. Gone but never forgotten! Rest in Peace Greg Ham.
In the '80s I was stationed in the Philippines and use to go to the bars in the city. The first time this song played I was startled when every table in the bar erupted during the "Who can it be knocking at my door?" line when every girl grabbed a heavy bottle or ash tray and mimicked the "knock" sound with perfectly timed impacts on the tables.
I had a bad startle reflex back then and I almost hit the floor. Over time I realized this happened every time and in every bar when this song played... they loved Men At Work.
Oh madness. Our house. In the middle of our street. Loved them back in the 80s
I was 11, I had this, and Cargo on vinyl and listened to both along with Duran Duran, the Rio album all night every night I would wake up to flip or replay the side and fall back to sleep, drove my mom nuts 😂
One of their biggest hits, released in Australia 1981, as a single, this great tune went to Number 2.
The beautiful saxophone hook at the beginning, was moved from its original spot in the middle of the song. The lyrics were written by Colin Hay, after people looking for drugs, mistakenly knocked at his door continually. It was released in 1982, on the album, "Business As Usual", making it to Number 1 in the US, Canada Number 8, and Number 45 in the UK. Just a fabulous beat from the drums, the continuing sax through out and chiming guitars made for a enjoyable listen. Great reaction Harri, so enjoyable. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
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When I very first heard this one I called up my bestie and told him "mark my words, this song will be #1" and they were totally unknown. This was also before it climbed the charts. I was right...the "hook" and the sax part, just completely infectious. It HAD TO BE A HUGE HIT.
topped at #8 here in Canada, always loved their sound. I'm sure there's an old radio-recorded mixed tape in my mom's basement that I made with this on it
In their prime, Madness was very popular in the US. However it was mostly for their song Our House.
I still have this album on cassette tape lol. Yep I'm that old lol. Love my vinyl record collection even more.
I still have this album on vinyl. 😀
Madness played with them. The Police, Thompson Twins also played at a festival in Los Angeles in 82 or 83. I'm old!!! Lol
Hi Mr. Harri, Love this group, leader is very funny without trying.. ♠W.G.
Lead singer Colin Hay has been performing in Ringo Starr's All Starr band for years now. If you were to see them in concert, you will be guaranteed to hear this song live.
One of their big radio hits here in the States along with my favorite Down Under. Overkill and Be Good Johnny are a couple other notables. Thanks for the reaction!✌
You usually have the book for this song behind you: "Great Sax"!
I grew up in the 80's with MTV playing all weekend. I always perked up when this video came on.
Super popular, hit song, for sure, but also one that's about fear, paranoia and most likely some form of mental illness...made me feel less alone
I've seen many people using that chorus as a ringtone 😅
Madness and Men at Work hit the US around the same time. It was also the beginning of MTV so both were popular for a few years in the early 80's
I love this song by Men at Work. Nice choice Harri.
Funnily enough, Colin Hay and Sting were born quite close to each other in time and place - early fifties, SW Scotland and NE England. And I agree about the similarities to Madness, both the overall sound and the sax. Another entertaining reaction of another hidden gem!
I am still pissed because I would have met the lead singer and drink and chat with him if I hadn't got sick 2 weeks before. And by sick I mean I have been disabled for the rest of m y life due to an autoimmune illness! He played the nightclub I worked at and afterward he got all the staff together and hung out with them for like 2 hours!
Thanks for listening to an Aussie band; Madness is good too
Love, love, love madness. Ska rules🤘❤️
Big fan of Men at Work and Madness!! Great opening joke.
I holler "who can it be now" all the time when my phone rings or someone knocks on the door. So catchy
Big radio hit in Denver back in the day
Now that's a summer tune for me! Love it.
Madness has/had a following here. Ska was never really huge here, but it definitely had a niche on this side of the pond. I am definitely a fan.
Mental issues handled with integrity before it became a thing...."Who can it be now," "Overkill," "Be good Johnny," all tackled tough subject matter all sounded fantastic Colin Hay deserves a bit of credit...Sax as always awesome!
This used to be one of my ringtones.
I use the chorus as my unknown caller ringtone. 💓
A little update to this could be _”It’s not the future that I can see, it’s just my caller ID”_ 😄
This is so catchy and is another exception to my usual proclamation that “I hate 80’s music”! 😂😂 It’s just great. 🌺✌️
Great new sound. Bought the album after hearing this song on the radio. Lots of other great songs on the album. And then, poof, they were gone.
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Both Madness and Men at Work were fairly popular in the US in their day.
I actually think he sounds like a saxophone when he goes on his high register.
Great Australian band
The Madness link is interesting, this album was '81 in Aus, wide release in '82, and the Madness album with their huge hit "Our House" was '82
Easily one of the Top 10 best 80's albums along with Synchronicity, Brothers in Arms, Purple Rain, Welcome to the Pleasuredome, Perfect Strangers, Joshua Tree, Moving Pictures, Back in Black, Master of Puppets
This one is very well known!
One of the first videos on the then new MTV. The video enhanced the song, in this case.
Harri, Men At Work > Madness 🍻
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We've heard of Madness. "Our House" did pretty well, in the states. Men at Work was huge, for a few years. I saw them open for Fleetwood Mac at a moment when Men at Work's debut album sat atop the Billboard charts, and FM's Mirage was right behind, at No. 2.
I see earlier reactions sort of explained the gist of the group Madness (which I personally liked a lot) here in the U.S. Also they mentioned the Australia aspect of Men at Work .. I think Men at Work were absolutely a GREAT band!! Many hits and then disappeared, I do agree the styles and/or sounds of the two groups could be similar ..The MAJOR difference to me is Colin Hay's vocals were .. well .. he is SUCH a good singer and has a unique voice and range! If you have not listened to them much I would suggest you check out more!
Didn't care for this song in the beginning but I eventually liked it
Sadly their sax player Greg Ham passed away a number of years ago
My theme song 😂
Harri…do I need to make a $ contribution to request a song reaction?
Yes, the song is not bad, it reminds more of Madness, who can it be now? 😅
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They met on set and had immediate chemistry then ended up having a 2 year love affair.
Men at Work were often compared to the Police when they came out, not often favorably by critics, but I love them and still listen to Business As Usual and Cargo all the time!
You could say the guy was either a paranoid personality or had anthropophobia or social anxiety disorder. 😉