On second watch, I’m not sure if you noticed the voice that came in at 3:00 in the background singing falsetto was indeed Jimmy Barnes. He was singing these ridiculously high notes very early on in the song!
Great song, great band. Ok, some background info on Cold Chisel: They started as a heavy metal band also doing Led Zeppelin covers in Adelaide, South Australia. It’s a five-piece, Steve Prestwich on drums (he wrote When The War Is Over and Forever Now, a couple of their biggest hits), Phill Small on bass (who wrote My Baby, a basic but very popular rock hit for them), Don Walker on keyboards (Don was their primary songwriter, and he is almost Bruce Springsteen-like in terms of being able to capture the essence of a simple working-class existence in Australia. He wrote anywhere from 50-95% of the songs on their albums), Ian Moss on lead vocals and guitar (Like The Beatles, Cold Chisel had two main vocalists, and Ian is the more soulful of the two. Ian also Bow River, one of their biggest hits and very much a quintessential Cold Chisel song), and of course Jimmy Barnes on lead vocals (Jimmy also wrote a couple of their big hits such as Rising Sun, You Got Nothing I Want and Goodbye (Astrid, Goodbye) (co-written with Don Walker). They only made five proper studio albums over the first 11 years before they split up. In the end tension between Jimmy and Steve became too much, they used to have physical fights with each other, and Steve left partway through recording of their last album, although he played on their Last Stand concerts after their breakup. The first album Cold Chisel was pretty raw, the second album Breakfast At Sweethearts was similar and suffered from a bit of an odd mix. Still, they had some great tunes, and showed diversity from blues rock to reggae to jazz-laden material. Then they put out their third album East, which was the first to feature songs contributed from all members of the band. It’s arguably their strongest album. The fourth album Circus Animals was also extremely good, with lots of songs from different members. Finally they put out Twentieth Century, their fifth studio album. It as some very strong songs, very big hits, but probably a bit less cohesive as an album than East or Circus Animals. One thing worth noting is the quality of Jimmy’s vocals. I know a lot of people love his screams, but I think he’s better when he’s got a touch more soul than when he’s in full belt mode. I think by their fifth album the years of touring had taken their toll on his voice. His peak vocals are also around East and Circus Animals. There’s great performances by him before and after, but it can be a little saturated with scream tones. I have numerous songs I’d recommend of theirs, mostly studio versions (for instance I far prefer their studio version of When The War Is Over - the live version is excellent, but it’s better when you can contrast it to the original). So, my Cold Chisel suggestions are: Saturday Night Bow River Standing On The Outside Forever Now Flame Trees When The War Is Over As for Little River Band, songs I’d recommend are Reminiscing, lonesome Loser, Help Is On It’s Way. Just a little side note, Steve Prestwich from Cold Chisel had a short stint in Little River Band for a year or so. Final note, another famous Australian singer songwriter back in the 70-80s era was Richard Clapton, and he did some work with Jimmy Barnes and Ian Moss (and some members of INXS) resulting in a song called I Am An Island, which is a great rock track (although if you see the video it has a different guitarist miking to Ian’s awesome guitar-work). That’s about all I’ve got to say.
No, the original singer wasn't Jimmy Barnes, it was Ian Moss, absolute legend, considered one of the greatest guitarists in Australian Rock history, and such a wonderful singer. Saw him live a month ago doing a solo acoustic show ... absolutely amazing!
I love how the young woman is totally getting into it, to her friends amusement, even though she probably wasn't born when the song was first released. Something like three generations of Australians in the audience.
Don Walker is probably Australia's best song writers. Never received the recognition he deserved. Australia has an ocean of great artists. Where in Germany are you?
Yep, thumbs up. Another underrated band (in Europe and the US), but really big in Australia. The list of my favourite Aussie Bands/Singers: 1. AC/DC 2. Bee Gees (born in the UK) 3. INXS 4. Midnight OIL 5. Rose Tattoo 6. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds + Kylie Minogue ("Where The Wild Roses Grow" made her immortal) 7. Little River Band 8. Easybeats 9. Silverchair 10. Cold Chisel ...as always just my 2cents...
Oh they unblocked it at last? Great one Toby this is an awesome song! Cold chisel were a fantastic band right ?! A lot of Cold Chisel songs take on this format of Ian Moss starting out and Jimmy Barnes coming in with his all powerful voice later in the song. Bow river is one of their most iconic songs together.
Jimmy Barnes is Australian Rock Royalty first with cold chisel then a solo career that is still going , check out Jimmy Barnes and Joe Barrommossa STONE COLD
Was hoping they would unblock it for, one of my favourite performances by Jimmy with his band including Ian Moss who also has an amazing distinct voice
If your going to put this on playlist get the original releasel Cold Chisel When the War is Over. Jimmy's voice is more pure back then, and I only say it for this song. I think you'll like it better. Cheers 👍🇦🇺
Just a comment..... Jimmy doesn't scream. He has vibrato in his voice. Listen more closely. He has had a singing career since the late 70s . He has always sung like this. If he was just screaming he would have blown his voice out long ago. He has a huge vocal range and belting power....not screaming. JS,,🤷
Cold Chisel one of my favorites, "Bow River" th-cam.com/video/TdVRNDnTKTU/w-d-xo.html & breakfast at sweethearts th-cam.com/video/45pGlE2W_ts/w-d-xo.html check them out !!!
Can I suggest Shawn Phillips "Woman" ; th-cam.com/video/hYKyFoMtlv8/w-d-xo.html And yes the intro is Concierto de Aranjuez , by Joaquin Rodrigo , 2nd movement , Adagio .
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Original upload was blocked, so I had to edit the video. Sorry for that.
On second watch, I’m not sure if you noticed the voice that came in at 3:00 in the background singing falsetto was indeed Jimmy Barnes. He was singing these ridiculously high notes very early on in the song!
Great song, great band.
Ok, some background info on Cold Chisel:
They started as a heavy metal band also doing Led Zeppelin covers in Adelaide, South Australia. It’s a five-piece, Steve Prestwich on drums (he wrote When The War Is Over and Forever Now, a couple of their biggest hits), Phill Small on bass (who wrote My Baby, a basic but very popular rock hit for them), Don Walker on keyboards (Don was their primary songwriter, and he is almost Bruce Springsteen-like in terms of being able to capture the essence of a simple working-class existence in Australia. He wrote anywhere from 50-95% of the songs on their albums), Ian Moss on lead vocals and guitar (Like The Beatles, Cold Chisel had two main vocalists, and Ian is the more soulful of the two. Ian also Bow River, one of their biggest hits and very much a quintessential Cold Chisel song), and of course Jimmy Barnes on lead vocals (Jimmy also wrote a couple of their big hits such as Rising Sun, You Got Nothing I Want and Goodbye (Astrid, Goodbye) (co-written with Don Walker).
They only made five proper studio albums over the first 11 years before they split up. In the end tension between Jimmy and Steve became too much, they used to have physical fights with each other, and Steve left partway through recording of their last album, although he played on their Last Stand concerts after their breakup.
The first album Cold Chisel was pretty raw, the second album Breakfast At Sweethearts was similar and suffered from a bit of an odd mix. Still, they had some great tunes, and showed diversity from blues rock to reggae to jazz-laden material. Then they put out their third album East, which was the first to feature songs contributed from all members of the band. It’s arguably their strongest album. The fourth album Circus Animals was also extremely good, with lots of songs from different members. Finally they put out Twentieth Century, their fifth studio album. It as some very strong songs, very big hits, but probably a bit less cohesive as an album than East or Circus Animals.
One thing worth noting is the quality of Jimmy’s vocals. I know a lot of people love his screams, but I think he’s better when he’s got a touch more soul than when he’s in full belt mode. I think by their fifth album the years of touring had taken their toll on his voice. His peak vocals are also around East and Circus Animals. There’s great performances by him before and after, but it can be a little saturated with scream tones.
I have numerous songs I’d recommend of theirs, mostly studio versions (for instance I far prefer their studio version of When The War Is Over - the live version is excellent, but it’s better when you can contrast it to the original). So, my Cold Chisel suggestions are:
Saturday Night
Bow River
Standing On The Outside
Forever Now
Flame Trees
When The War Is Over
As for Little River Band, songs I’d recommend are Reminiscing, lonesome Loser, Help Is On It’s Way.
Just a little side note, Steve Prestwich from Cold Chisel had a short stint in Little River Band for a year or so.
Final note, another famous Australian singer songwriter back in the 70-80s era was Richard Clapton, and he did some work with Jimmy Barnes and Ian Moss (and some members of INXS) resulting in a song called I Am An Island, which is a great rock track (although if you see the video it has a different guitarist miking to Ian’s awesome guitar-work).
That’s about all I’ve got to say.
Don’t forget It’s a long way there by LRB. Richard Clapton has some outstanding songs, so glad you mentioned him. Great summary of CC.
Thanks for that history. Their live albums are pretty fantastic. Swingshift and The Barking Spiders Live.
Ian Moss has a beautiful voice and works so well with Jimmys. Also world class guitar player.
You know it 😉
Are you German can you teach me German words please
No, the original singer wasn't Jimmy Barnes, it was Ian Moss, absolute legend, considered one of the greatest guitarists in Australian Rock history, and such a wonderful singer. Saw him live a month ago doing a solo acoustic show ... absolutely amazing!
I love how the young woman is totally getting into it, to her friends amusement, even though she probably wasn't born when the song was first released. Something like three generations of Australians in the audience.
Love it when Jimmy kicks the afterburner in. Try Bow River Cold Chisel from the same concert.
Cold Chisel are Seriously a Special Band !
Don Walker is probably Australia's best song writers.
Never received the recognition he deserved.
Australia has an ocean of great artists.
Where in Germany are you?
Lead guitarist of Cold Chisel is Ian Moss, a brilliant guitarist and vocalist in his own right.
Yep, thumbs up. Another underrated band (in Europe and the US), but really big in Australia. The list of my favourite Aussie Bands/Singers:
1. AC/DC
2. Bee Gees (born in the UK)
3. INXS
4. Midnight OIL
5. Rose Tattoo
6. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds + Kylie Minogue ("Where The Wild Roses Grow" made her immortal)
7. Little River Band
8. Easybeats
9. Silverchair
10. Cold Chisel
...as always just my 2cents...
a couple of glaring omissions, Divinyls , sunny boys , the Sports. The list is endless really if u think about it.
@@westnblu I agree with YOU 💯 percent I liked Aussie crawl, Mental as anything, Hoodoo gurus, Screaming Jets, Dragon, Mondo Rock
@@stevenguegens7047 Icehouse, Goanna, continue the list? haha
Powderfinger!
I’d swap out Rose Tattoo for The Angels
You can watch John Farnham singing this : with Jimmy or then on his own when he’s older . Great homage to Jimmy / chisel
Already reacted to John singing it. That's how I got in this trace 😁
this song was written by there drummer steve prestwich who has since pasted away, amazng song really hits you hard
an Aussie classic and it is actually Ian Moss who sings it - Jimmy is in the background
Oh they unblocked it at last? Great one Toby this is an awesome song! Cold chisel were a fantastic band right ?! A lot of Cold Chisel songs take on this format of Ian Moss starting out and Jimmy Barnes coming in with his all powerful voice later in the song. Bow river is one of their most iconic songs together.
Agree, really enjoyed this song!!! Well, I had to reedit and upload 2 times, but I finally made it !!!😁
@@jokerreactions7077 worth it
Ian Moss, legend.
Check out his version of Georgia on my Mind from Cold Chisel's Las Stand concert in '83.
Listen to the studio version it’s unbelievable and a real anthem here in Aus.
Anthem?
Dresden Blues...Chisel ...live ...1978
Jimmy Barnes is Australian Rock Royalty first with cold chisel then a solo career that is still going , check out Jimmy Barnes and Joe Barrommossa STONE COLD
Already did ;-). Was one of my very early videos a few weeks ago, so might not be the best quality, though 😔
Was hoping they would unblock it for, one of my favourite performances by Jimmy with his band including Ian Moss who also has an amazing distinct voice
Well, I reedited and reupload it. Two times. That's why it took a while, but finally got it!! And I really liked the song, it's definitely one for me😁
If your going to put this on playlist get the original releasel Cold Chisel When the War is Over. Jimmy's voice is more pure back then, and I only say it for this song. I think you'll like it better. Cheers 👍🇦🇺
Just a comment..... Jimmy doesn't scream. He has vibrato in his voice. Listen more closely. He has had a singing career since the late 70s . He has always sung like this. If he was just screaming he would have blown his voice out long ago. He has a huge vocal range and belting power....not screaming. JS,,🤷
What I meant was the song Wild Thing cover version by Cold Chisel, then you will know how good Jimmy is at screaming and how good Cold Chisel is.
Jimmy Barnes is a good back up singer to Mossy
Wild Thing
Ian Moss singer and songwriter for the band and muso extrordinaire
Hey welcome to Oz music, Mate. Background? Well Chisel are the greatest band in the world, full stop. (Freut Mich)
The other singer is Ian Moss, you sould check out Bow River by Cold Chisel
Bow River is actually on my list fot his week
This is great song. Give Bow River a listen.
If you get a chance listen to Cold Chisel’s One Long Day awesome vocals from Jimmy Barnes and Ian Moss and also try Killing Time
Try bow River live 2003 cold chisel
ian moss on guitar, legend song in australia
its just Cold Chisel
Jimmy doesn’t scream.. 😊👍
I agree with you 100% he is just singing out loud
Any JON ENGLISH SONGS BRILLIANT SINGER and ACTOR he WAS
Cold Chisel one of my favorites, "Bow River" th-cam.com/video/TdVRNDnTKTU/w-d-xo.html & breakfast at sweethearts
th-cam.com/video/45pGlE2W_ts/w-d-xo.html check them out !!!
Great version, but probably not the best to hear first.. Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss and Cold Chisel are legends ❤️
i'd like to see and hear what you've got .i've got a feeling it would be pretty impressive .how about playing something for us
Can I suggest Shawn Phillips "Woman" ; th-cam.com/video/hYKyFoMtlv8/w-d-xo.html And yes the intro is Concierto de Aranjuez , by Joaquin Rodrigo , 2nd movement , Adagio .