Colin Hay: How To Play Overkill Tutorial

Have you ever wondered how to play one of Colin's most recognizable songs? Of course you have! Colin's fans have been asking for years on how to achieve the sound of Overkill at home.

And now Colin gives you a step-by-step tutorial in this EXCLUSIVE video (available exclusively first to subscribers of Colin's email list). Enjoy, and let us know what other songs you'd like to see in the future.

[primaskateboutique]

Did anybody born in the 1970s ever think they would see a world where we could see Colin Hay teaching his songs like this? 🇦🇺

[travesham]

"I don't know what that chord is, but it sounds pretty." That's pretty much the essence of music that I like.

[christophschae]

A pity that this is such an exeption: The artist himself showing the fans how to play his song properly. I so wish other artists would follow his path. Thank you so much Colin for the insight!

[barriekluver]

Only a true legend would do this for his fans, thanks Colin for being that legend.

[jeremy]

My 5 year old daughter is obsessed with Men At Work. Watches their old videos all time. So, Colin just know there’s a 5 year old little girl in Asheville NC that loves your music and thinks you’re the best.

[LucasTheUltimate]

The fact that Colin took the time to explain and teach one of his masterpiece songs with all of us...
He's just a LEGEND.

[marioskbar]

Scrubs man. Scrubs introduced me to this guys beautiful music.

[anonuser]

"There you go, hope that helps.." Indeed.

One of a kind class act, besides authoring some of the most iconic pop records of the 80s and masterfully re-inventing himself and his music long since and beyond.. Armed with his acoustic, a mic and that signature Scot brogue, he's put on some of the most intimate, hilarious, melancholy and human performances over the course of the past few decades. Sea Dogs, Into the Corn Fields, Water Song, Wayfaring Sons, Send Somebody. The list goes on.

Thank you, Colin. You planted the seed in my head as a boy in the 80s to want to write and play and songs, and you gave me a gift of a lifetime as a result.

[vcp]

"Overkill" is a brilliant song; one of my favorites. Colin's voice is nothing shy of amazing. If you haven't seen the "Choir, Choir" video of him playing this song, you have to check it out. It might be the best version of this song I've ever heard.

[DSZ]

I love this. My dad would listen to this a lot when I was a kid. I knew he was going through something but he never showed it. Just through his headphones after I was put to bed 🛌. Supposed to be in bed at least, but I don’t think he knew I saw him so vulnerable. Great song

[DoaJohn]

I've hopefully just overcome alcoholism, and this is one of the greatest songs I've heard. Will endeavour to learn guitar and hopefully this will be first song learn Mr Hay. All the best from Glasgow Sir.

[CC-tezf]

Thank you Colin. I was an aimless young man when this song came out and it gave me comfort as I knew those thoughts were not exclusive to me. Now, all these years later, I face my own mortality as I age and this song still holds so much meaning to the uncertainties in life I thought would have long since been behind me. All good though - it puts a smile on my face and humbles me. Thank you for a lifetime of honest, heartfelt music that speaks to one's soul. Thank God for you!

[ronniejdio]

They had great songs. I loved both albums. But Overkill is a masterpiece

[rick]

Colin, if you ever read this. Your song helped save my life in 1983. I won't bore you with details.

Thank you

-Rick from PA

[HumanbeingonfloatingEarth]

thanks Colin. i love the accoustic version of this song ...its so pretty.
its very unselfish of u to share the 'how - to' with us all.
cheers. : )

[gsolo]

men at work hit it big in 1983....what a great summer that was for music and falling in love❤️

[mediumrick]

Wow! Straight from the horse's mouth! It's great to have a lesson firsthand rather than someone else's interpretation of it. Thanks for that, Colin.

[lionfitx]

What a legend ❤
It’s unfortunately rare that artists take the time to show the fans how to properly play their songs. Thanks Colin!

[Magik]

Colin is a true artist. It takes a big man, secure in his own skin to teach his fans how to play one of his own songs. That's selflessness. Thank you Colin.

[Puppyplay]

What a great guy. Not many stars would take the time to do that. Thank you