WCT: You have mentioned in the past that Men at Work was not built to last. It has become another song but is still 'Down Under' but called something else. It is because a man many years ago stole the music and wrote new lyrics to it. WCT: Where is the strangest place you have heard 'Down Under?'ĬH: Apart from my own head? I think the strangest was in LA at a Jewish wedding.
I am from there but originally from Scotland. Windy City Times: To start off, people must assume you are from Australia.Ĭolin Hay: Well, you would, wouldn't you? When you become successful being known for a certain place the logical assumption is to be from there. Hay's new album, Fierce Mercy, is released on March 3 and he sat down to talk about it at City Winery. His documentary Colin Hay: Waiting For My Real Life has had him making appearances at venues around the world. He contributed to the Garden State soundtrack in 2004 with the song 'I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You.' Eventually, he started is own record label, Lazy Eye Records. Lead singer Colin Hay released several solo albums after Men at Work broke up in 1985.
In 1983, the band won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Songs such as 'Down Under,' 'Who Can It Be Now?' and 'Overkill' brought the group commercial success. This article shared 4463 times since Tue Feb 14, 2017īy selling more than 30 millions records worldwide, Men at Work left a mark on the music scene.
