Men At Work ~ Down Under 1981 Extended Meow Mix

I'm trying out a new kind of remix and decided that naming them Meow Mixes might be fun. I'm using the music stems to make these remixes instead of the original extended versions I usually use to do Purrfection versions with. We'll see how it goes, I have to expand into the 80's at times when inspiration isn't coming along with the 70's disco purrfection versions....Australia. Who knew? Who knows? Well, Australia's original inhabitants were about 250 tribes of aborigines. Then, a penal colony was built there by Britain who sent prisoners who were skilled in trades and not violent offenders. Put to work to develop land, the prisoners served their terms and were often rewarded with a parcel of land. Australia has provided the pop charts with artists as diverse as Rick Springfield, Olivia Newton-John, Helen Reddy, John Paul Young, Sia, Kylie Minogue, Natalie Imbruglia Bee Gees, INXS, Air Supply, Little River Band and Men At Work. The band got its start when lead singer Colin Hay, Ron Strykert and Jerry Speiser formed a trio, then Greg Ham and John Rees rounded out the band. Recorded in 1981, "Down Under" came about to tell the story of an Australian travelling abroad and his encounters with people during his trip. The original version lacked punch as it was simply flute and guitar. Producer Peter McIan brought the reggae feel to the song and completed the track with the band. The second single released, it spent three weeks at #1 pop in the US, dropping to #2 for one week as Toto's "Africa" snatched the top spot, then retook the throne for one more week for a total of 4 weeks. The album and single were #1 in the UK and the US simultaneously, and joined the Barbra Streisand/Barry Gibb powerhouse who were the first to do so with "Woman In Love". Men At Work were not able to repeat this success with two more LP's and then members began to desert the band.

[klausg.]

Beautiful song, even in 2024.

Am I the only one who loves Men
at Work?
Greetings from Germany ...

[ericrojasvelez]

The 80s will never die in any music style....best decade in human history and to grow up in it ....

[heffy]

As an Aussie i never really cared for this song that much as it was played every second hour of the day... BUT THIS VERSION!! WOW.

[MarkEdwardMarkCanioI]

No matter I could listen to this song from Men at work Over and Over!❤❤❤😂BOYEEEE

[Somnivore]

honestly one of the greatest songs to come out of the 80s. Its such a vibe.

[eganspengler]

This was the very 1st 45 single record I bought! Brings back wonderful memories! How I miss the 80's!!! A simpler, & happier time!!! The BEST music, & movies back then!!!😍

[Leth.almeida]

Feliz em saber que tem pessoas como eu...
Que sabem o que é o melhor da música nos dias de hoje...
Hoje... Amanhã e Sempre 👍👏🙏🌹👍✌️👏🙏

[christophepigne]

Les moins de 20 ans ne connaissent pas est pourtant c'est trop bien. Nos belles années de jeunesse des années 80. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[zedheadful]

The production, the melody, the performances, the vibe, this is a true masterpiece.

It enhances the Aussie mystique... Gawd, i love this tune!!!

And this comment from a full on blues rocker, biker type...

God bless Australia, and the boys that delivered this magnum opus!!!!

[josejaramillo]

Vivan aquellos años 80s más vigente que nunca un clásico un éxito cuantos hoy mañana y siempre en plena pandemia escuchando lo mejor de lo mejor música 80s forever 🕺💃🕺🕺💃💃💃🕺🕺🙌🙌🙌🙌

[antonioquepasa]

Pongámonos a trabajar escuchando esta música señores. 😌🇪🇦

[Rippleeffect-ismr]

Fantastic song!! So proud to be an Aussie!! Could listen to this over and over again! 🎉❤

[aureliodias]

Saudades dos meus 20 se foram 41, , , , mas essa musica, continua muito atual....

[jjOnesmine]

I've always loved this song...Great vocals and outstanding lyrics from an underrated group.

[patycamilo]

Som dessa banda é maravilhoso. Ouço até hj. Na vdd diariamente! 😍

[OliviaDI]

This song will always rock my world! From fantasy to destiny I met my Aussie And we are 18 years strong! I hear this song daily on the radio station outdoors where I live and it is on four of my playlists!

[robertocesarmendoza]

que recuerdos inolvidables de los años 80 hoy en cuarentena qien esta escuchando saludos desde buenos aires argentina

[normansanchez]

Sin duda alguna la mejor época y la mejor musica que pudo haber existido ❤❤❤

[lucasvieira]

Nunca mais teremos músicas boas como essa, que fazem viajar no tempo!

[craigreveley]

I'M NEVER RUNNIN FROM FUN...!!! YES...!!! "THE WOMEN GLOW"...!!! "DEMELZA" ReV eLeY...~~~!!!~~~GO GIRL!!!, YOUR LONG-LOST RELATIVE FROM ACROSS THE POND...!!GREAT REPRESENTATION OF THE NAME...!!! LOTS OF US OVER HERE, ReV eLeY's....!!!~~~I'M SLACK JAWED, HAVE LOTS TA SAY...!!!~~~!!! RING Me SOMETIME, ??? TENNESEE, U.S.A. IS A COOL PLACE TO GET HER DONE (party MUSIC...!!!) BEEN A BLAST, GREATEST BAND FOR THIE TIME ...I STILL, PICK AROUND WITH E'M..., !!!~~~!!! Who Dosen't Know thier Work>>>??? LOVE IT...!!!