My dad worked harvesting sugar cane in Queensland, Australia, in the early 70s. It was a hard, horrible job in the tropical heat and humidity. He was always prone to put on weight, but after working there my Mum says he became rail thin. This reminds me so much of him. He was very proud of being a working class man. He passed last year. RIP Dad. You are missed.

@carolinegodden4364

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear of your Dad passing. Interesting to hear of his background. I lived in Port Douglas in the late 80s and I love FAR North Queensland. They used to burn the cane in Mossman. Which part did your Dad work in? I've been all over FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND. Great place with loads of interesting characters. All the best. Caroline

@samuelmmmk181

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about losing your ol' man. He sounds like a legendary fella doing what he had to in order to provide 🤙🏼

@danejensen2119

Жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. My Great Grandfather was a cane cutter too. He earned a house out of it. I now live in his house.

@chamberpot969

Жыл бұрын

To an 18 year old pom on a student work visa NQ was a magical place in 1980. Tully was a great place.

@fredjones554

Жыл бұрын

God bless your Dad.

This song is so memorable to me for one reason. After my parents split I lived with my Dad during my teens. My Dad is a diesel mechanic, a hardcore Cold Chisel fan and a total Working Class Man. One day I got home from school and found him watching this film clip, perched on the edge of his seat, pumping his fist, yelling "yeah, yeah, I'M A WORKING CLASS MAN!!" He didn't see me til it was too late. It remains one of my fondest memories of my Dad.

@iLoveQueenandBeatles

8 жыл бұрын

wow that is really sweet.

@katequinlivan9013

7 жыл бұрын

mandaamando wow inspiring!!! tGHIS IS A GREAT STORY

@findvoltage

6 жыл бұрын

haha, busted Dad!

@gutstallion

6 жыл бұрын

Well I once busted my dad when he's beating he's meat...

@nickathos7428

6 жыл бұрын

Graceful Stallion 😂😂😂

My dad Charles came to Australia in the fifties as a migrant teenager he worked at prospect quarry for 42 years before retiring after health issues..i worked with him in 1989 for 3 months i got to watch him in his element.. he made me so proud watching him jump out of his earth mover caterpillar and he brushed himself off with a dusty job he had after that day I never not thought he never worked hard ... I was only 20yrs old... i miss him so much love you dad ... that’s why I love Aussie music....thanks jimmy

@meccanomechanic3668

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome mate. I have very similar memories. All the best

I don't always listen to Jimmy Barnes, but when I do, so do my neighbours.

@doc2b77

2 жыл бұрын

If the people in the next territory can’t hear, then it’s not loud enough!

@123468483

2 жыл бұрын

HAHHAHA Good one! I wish I was your neighbour. Greetings from The Netherlands Miss Survivor ;-)

@steviewondek

2 жыл бұрын

How horrible for them.

@davidball9578

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha.. 👍 😉 Turn it up..

@Hellwyck

Жыл бұрын

I don't always see this worn-out meme ... oh wait, yes I do on every single video I watch.

Barnes has said of the song, "I went to America just after Bodyswerve and met Jonathan Cain, who was in The Babys and Journey. It means a lot to me. Most people thought it was written about me, but it was actually written about my audience - staunch, honest people, who work and who care"

The song was written by an American "Jonathan Cain" and sung by a Scotsman "Jimmy Barnes". Jimmy Barnes moved to Adelaide when he was 4. The fact that people of all countries can relate to it shows what a great song it is. It doesn't matter who wrote it or who sings it, it's the music and the message that's important.

@sumitshresth

Жыл бұрын

coz this is celebration of real men that crosses boundaries

@BradleyPaulValentine

Жыл бұрын

@Matt y ...you can buy a house over seas but you don't own it any more than you own the fucking moon. You die. The land goes on without you. Just like you don't own art because it's real estate of ideas. So blow me.

@BradleyPaulValentine

Жыл бұрын

I guess you can call us all renters, if it makes you feel better. I'm not Mel Gibson, but you still blow me. (look it up if you don't get it.)

@democlips1

Жыл бұрын

Jimmy might have Scottish blood, but he’s the quintessential Aussie

@fredjones554

Жыл бұрын

This is the update to "my way" by Sinatra

This song is a bloody tear jerker for me because it reminds me of my dad, a man who wears steel capped boots every day and goes into a factory to make all ends meet. Love, love, love this song. From someone who was born way after this song was released and is laughed at by my generation for loving these type of songs... good work Jimmy Barnes and a huge thank you mate 👍

@Patrick-ig4nd

4 жыл бұрын

Just shows you have great taste. My best friend is 19 years younger than me and he bloody loves '80's music.

@tomac8551

4 жыл бұрын

The song reminds me of how great Australia used to be.

@Patrick-ig4nd

4 жыл бұрын

@@tomac8551 Agree, amigo. Look at what we have become: a nation of greedy, selfish, compliant sheep.

@TrubbleMaker

4 жыл бұрын

@JK 47 I'm an immigrant from Bangladesh and I'd be the first to salute your dad and people like him. 🙂

@jodebekker4473

3 жыл бұрын

Why do you care what people think about your music choices? Fuck it. Listen to what you want to listen to.

30 years later he ascended into the sky as a screaming cowboy

As an Aussie living overseas this song makes me so proud of our working class roots and our fighting spirit. Barnsey, you're a legend.

@ancientanomalies

Ай бұрын

He's Scottish not Australian

This is basically Australia's "Born In The U.S.A". God, I love the 80s.

@pdenn1s

3 жыл бұрын

Except Springsteen complained about working class life while Barnsie celebrated it.

@shaneebz5292

3 жыл бұрын

And born in the USA is racist as all hell.

@johnm3180

3 жыл бұрын

Im a tunneler I listen to this song all the time and it motivates me to work and support my family

@happyfrankyhungaryyoutube5191

3 жыл бұрын

1980s♥️♥️🎸🎹❗Love those great years😀Greetings from Hungary🇭🇺 I put this cool song on my lists📒👍 ( HAPPY FRANKY FROM HUNGARY KARAOKE RELAXATION with 5,000 Best Songs on 35 lists....😀Pop in please❗

@beavis4play

3 жыл бұрын

@@shaneebz5292 - i'm not a springsteen fan but how do you get "born in the usa" to be racist? that's nuts.

Barnesy a true Australian Rock Legend...

@garyeasson8956

6 жыл бұрын

Bloody oath he is.he is a legend.never be another Barnsy.how Aussie are the cane fields where he is singing

@Garrysullivanjones

5 жыл бұрын

Gary Easson Glasgow Elizabeth pub raised

@jackvantent2560

5 жыл бұрын

He’s Scottish

@jackvantent2560

5 жыл бұрын

But grew up in Australia

@SuperShitforbrains

4 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of my stepdad(Robbo 5 Life Real Dad) i real get in toch of working class areas.Work hard and you go up in the world

Aussie music peaked in the 70s and 80s without a doubt. Amazing artists and music

@jondunmore4268

2 жыл бұрын

I think ALL music peaked in the 70s and 80s.

@professorsip7242

2 жыл бұрын

@@jondunmore4268 they did, but slippery slope after that, among other things

@LordChesalot

2 жыл бұрын

I have you heard of Tommy cardy

@seanh4841

10 ай бұрын

True, spent 20 years in Melbourne 80's and 90's, I'd never give that memory back

AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

@santerisalminen

6 жыл бұрын

came looking for this

@rayake322

6 жыл бұрын

l El Escondite Del Gamer l AAAAAAAAYYYYYAAAAAAAAYYYYYAAAAAYYYAAAAAAHHHHHHHH

@vongherinho

6 жыл бұрын

👏

@natashagreen8147

6 жыл бұрын

lmmfaoooooooooo

@Ranadegominola

6 жыл бұрын

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIAAAAAIIIIIIAIAIAIAIIAH

Barnesy got us young guys through our working days in 86 with this inspiring song. A champion Aussie.

@ethansalmon1079

8 жыл бұрын

+Mana Brown hes a kiwi fuckface

@brendanryan8439

8 жыл бұрын

+Ethan Salmon he's not kiwi you blithering idiot he was born in Scotland and raised in Australia

@711ROWDY

8 жыл бұрын

Why does this Fuckface keep saying Jimmy is a Kiwi... for fuck sake listen to his accent...I suppose you think Billy Connelley is a Kiwi too..

@-----itsaspear4322

6 жыл бұрын

he's still getting me thru my working days in 2018 mate

@ashleycooper7395

5 жыл бұрын

Still powers me through and im a 93 born kid Everyday ill play it at work

I let my dog listen to this song, he went outside and built himself a dog house.

@benjaminrosen5342

3 жыл бұрын

working class dog

@KathRyan

3 жыл бұрын

hahahaha

@PfalzD3

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@ClamHam

2 жыл бұрын

Uuuuy is just trying your get going you just fix the same problem lol I think I have a look sick and then I’ll leave my damn thing in my room you know the sun is out on lol lol yeah lol 😆 I just got kicked out eyeing some more stuff on the right middle lol I think 🧐 might get a new one lol 😆 yeah I

@maxamillion3437

2 жыл бұрын

Oahoah he's a working class dog

Remind me so much of my dad. Working his guts out for everything we had, been working since 14, registered builder by 20. Did his time now he’s been injured working for council. I had a job on a high rise and he told me just hit the ground running girl. Like he always did. Bless him.

@guillermohoffmann8417

3 жыл бұрын

beautiful history.... I'm an aussie by adoption and I love this beautiful land...

@kelvinherbener4639

3 жыл бұрын

Elsie ward it sounds like your dad is a fair dinkem true blue hard working fella like me and I hope he's doing okay mate

I went to my dads funeral and at the end this song was playing my dad was a true working class man he had a heart of gold :,)

@Univocal

6 жыл бұрын

4 years ago... wow

@aussiedirtbikers4774

3 жыл бұрын

@@Univocal WOW SOOO LONG

@Univocal

3 жыл бұрын

@@aussiedirtbikers4774 7 whole years ago. Nice BMX tricks.

@aussiedirtbikers4774

3 жыл бұрын

@@Univocal thanks means a lot

@jadevictorsen3874

Жыл бұрын

Same same a month ago

i wish i had a job! Barnesy a true Australian Rock Legend... The screaming sky cowboy brought me here.

One of the best pub/hard rock voices ever to come out of South Australia. And the man can sing soul with the best of them. I have always loved Barnsey since back in the Cold Chisel days. I remember buying "East" with one of my first pay packets...damn near wore the groove off it...copied it onto a cassette for the car - back in the days before CD's. I don't know why, but the sight of pouring molten steel and the cane aflame always makes me feel very proud to be an Aussie. :))

@zoricazorica5752

2 жыл бұрын

From Scotland you mean

@drrd4127

Жыл бұрын

He came out of Scotland. Have you heard him speak? It's a Scottish accent with some Australian.

@grandy2875

Жыл бұрын

@@drrd4127 he may have been born in Scotland but he was raised in Elizabeth South Australia were he was briefly part of Fraternity with Vince Lovejoy, he took over from Bon Scott for a short time, then when he was about 15/16 he became a member of the band Orange, which changed its name to Cold Chisel in the early to mid 70s, can't remember the exact year... so yes, I am aware of his Scottish heritage, he is however, very much Australian, and we are thusly very proud of all he has achieved.

Love this. My father was a locomotive fireman back in the 60s and 70s. Then worked in the steelworks. This song epitomizes and celebrates all those guys out there, past and present. I work in construction. Great video!

Jimmy Barnes for Eurovison!

@gregknoll3407

3 жыл бұрын

The Speorg Note!!!

A father, son left to carry on ... Blue denim in his veins 👊👊❤️Aussie Aussie Aussie OiOiOi 👊❤️

@The4cp

3 жыл бұрын

America too. At least in the 80's. People had pride then. Unlike now.

I worked as a parcel sorter for three weeks back in 2011. I'm something of a working class man myself.

Jimmy's record company asked Jonathan Cain from Journey to write a song for Jimmy's upcoming album. In Jonathan's book he wrote that no song ideas were coming to him. Then one day he went outside with his dog and started throwing a tennis ball. His dog would run after it and bring back to him. As they did this over and over, Jonathan started thinking about his father and how hard he worked to support his family. The title "Working Class Man" came to him. He said to his dog, " Okay, I have an idea for a song now. I have to go inside and work on it."

Please stand for the Australian National anthem

@dangelnut

8 жыл бұрын

+kohkaeable barnsey was the legend

@bigorsetomatoesauce6403

8 жыл бұрын

+Ayden Gamer no fucking shit its not but hey what was said flew straight over your head..

@NagoyaHouseHead

8 жыл бұрын

+R1Bayside He came to Aussie when he was five, give it a rest, he's true blue.

@NagoyaHouseHead

8 жыл бұрын

R1Bayside That don't mean shit, he's been in Aussie since he was 5. That makes him an Aussie. You wouldn't happen to be racist by any chance ?

@bigorsetomatoesauce6403

8 жыл бұрын

R1Bayside stfu

I tried singing this song at karaoke once. I nearly fucking died.

@theflyingdropbear2009

9 жыл бұрын

superchief86 one does not try to sing this classic, unless they have a powerful set of lungs.

@DCahenzli

9 жыл бұрын

superchief86 hahahahaha i know that feel

@OutOfFocusWot

9 жыл бұрын

superchief86 ha ha why?

@addison_wade1373

9 жыл бұрын

superchief86 Good\

@littletiger40

9 жыл бұрын

superchief86 Haha...Oh my goodness...that is too funny!!!!....That has made my day!!!!

Jimmy Barnes an absolute Australian legend. I buried my dad to this song in 2005 and it’s like every single word/lyric was written for him, my dad a true blue Aussie did everything for his family worked every day of his life for his family. I love this song and it takes me back to that day and reminds me of every day before his passing word for word of who he was. Thank you so much for being the musical artist, songwriter you are for your capabilities of capturing a moment in time as you are. My kids know and rock out to your songs new and old but they know who and what their pop was because of this song. Thank you Jimmy Barnes.

Keep it up all those firefighters in Australia, may God bless you for your service.

I grew up in the streets with a group of street kids, Timmy was the oldest, He looked after us all.. I never knew how Timmy provided everything until one day I saw him and an elderly man walk into the bathroom together, all of a sudden it clicked... RIP Tim, I'll never forget you..

@Late2Serenity1

5 жыл бұрын

Um, what does this have to do with Jimmy Barnes or this song?

@Misty8097

3 жыл бұрын

This is fucking hysterical.

@lepanhman

6 ай бұрын

Man that’s pretty damn upsetting if true

Don’t you just wish music still had this type of passion! Ah Jimmy... 💖

@jimmybarnes4633

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your love and support all your kind wishes and encouragement for I have seen a handful of your comments on my post. Am so fortunate to have you as one of my fan here I want to use this special opportunity to say a very big thanks to you for been a fan here, And always make sure you support my career kindly message me via Hangouts endeavor with your name so I can know it's you cause I don't answer unnecessy messages. Hangouts mail therealjimmybarnes.connect@gmail.com

@steviewondek

2 жыл бұрын

No thanks.

Just imagine Jimmy Barnes, Bob Seger, and John Mellencamp in the same band. Heartland Rock supergroup.

@Ya_Boy_Roy

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah and this music video reminds me of a factory worker version of Mellencamp's Rain on the Scarecrow. Another great tune to say the least

@loganmohler737

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ya_Boy_Roy oh yeah

@Osssssss666

3 жыл бұрын

Call them the working class BAND!!!!

I'm from Japan. He is the national treasure

@jimmybarnes7722

Жыл бұрын

Hello Yoshiki, How are you? Merry Christmas 🎄

This song reminds me of my dad who worked his life for his family. Still alive in our hearts. R.I.P!

@sabrinacummings2404

2 жыл бұрын

So sorry about your dad

@sacpac8480

Жыл бұрын

A true legend my friend, he must have loved you so much to do that.

I don’t know why but this song makes me proud to be an Australian! 🙂

@simonwhitworth6872

5 жыл бұрын

You should be,best country in the world,Jimmy Barnes,Goanna Band,Angus,Manly Beach 1982-84,never forget how lucky you Australians are x

@cont4961

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Oli. You're a very pretty woman!

@adolfopacey1042

4 жыл бұрын

Thank your stars you don't live here in America what a dump this place is!

@craig28535

Жыл бұрын

I like australia it my favorite

2:37 and so the legend begins

Riding an almost-empty bus one night, this song came on the radio. Coming from a forever working class family, I always loved this song and wished the bus driver would turn it up but was too shy to ask. Suddenly, from the back of the bus, someone called, "Excuse me, would you mind turning that up, please?" It was a small group of apprentice tradies who were also on their way home. The bus driver turned the song up loud, and for the rest of the trip we were all lost in the magic of this awesome song, a moment I will never forget.

Best song ever from a great rock singer and entertainer keep rockin

when you dream of being a rich businessman but your heart actually belongs as an average Aussie working class man

so, i have just been introduced to Jimmy Barnes, funny part is that i was at work... this song makes the grind alot more fun!

jimmy came from the working class we will never have another treasure who understands our way of life. if u get a chance go see him kids!!

I'm a teenager who obsessed with 'old' music like dis. Don't judge meh!!

@tsavaridisarchives

8 жыл бұрын

I love this type of music dude and I'm only 16!

@AussieGirl235

6 жыл бұрын

Don't matter your age, good music is good music.

AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Barnesy a true Australian Rock Legend... Anybody here because of the meme They should play this at every center link lol

@jimmyBarnesofficial1

Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here

Dad was a working class man in the automotive industry just like the movie Gung Ho which brought me here! Great flick!

This song makes me think of two things 1. The last scene in the movie Gung Ho 2. When America had factories

The screaming sky cowboy brought me here. AHHHHHHHHH EEEEEAAAHHHHH Barnesy a true Australian Rock Legend...

I love his voice.. also great on the song Too much love ain’t enough to satisfy me

Barnes opened up for ZZ Top in 1986 in Richmond Coliseum, Va. One of my first concerts.

@Officialjimmybarnes1

Жыл бұрын

Hello Lynn, how're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

Thank you too all the working class men and woman making Australia special thank you

@anthonyramalhoso2609

4 жыл бұрын

We would be fucked with out u

Still love when Advance Australia Fair was sung to the tune of this... if they change our national anthem at all they should do that!!!

@sophieroche

8 жыл бұрын

when Adam Hills sung it?

When I was little I when to the snow like all kids want to and I met this guy I though was pretty nice and fun to hang around we had a snow ball fight together and little did I know it was Jimmy Barnes.

Little did he know that my generation will always remember him because of the most epic scream ever put into a song...

Once a Scotsman, always a Scotsman. You can see he has the passion

Like TheBiasedBloodAngel here has said, Australians also fought in Vietnam, along with the US, Millions of protests happened around Australia in response to the Vietnam war, and A lot of the Anger was Directed to the US for Going in there, especially when a lot of the public claimed it was a war they could not win, and They didn't, and consequently Australia was dragged in with it. Hence 'He did his time in Vietnam, still mad at Uncle Sam'

as a kiwi I'm jealeious u have this awesome musician…..shipping steel forever good on ya jimmy

I saved up for 8 months on minimum wage working every overtime doing nights and day shifts averaging 80-90 hour weeks. I took my savings and stuck to my plan...OZ! next thing I brought a 89 Pajero 3.0 V6 and lived on the seafront in Adelaide with my best mate. We then moved to Tas and lived in the woods with fire for light, cooking n heat working 100 hour weeks. After this we drove to Darwin via Adelaide. This song is just fucking awesome and after to much grog it brings a tear to my eye lol. Oz people are good folk, I went on to live in NZ, Thailand and now reside in Canada. God bless the bush, sunshine and the open road. I have never been so poor and yet so happy. Jimmy mate you have no idea how awesome your music is mate. Top fella. Too easy.

A simple man with a heart of gold

One "KICK~ASS" tune and Barnes does an outstanding performance at it!!!

@leonaforde4471

3 жыл бұрын

Barnes kicks ass

This American loves Aussie R & R and has for thirty years since I visited The Oz in 83. I never understood why they were never given the credit for their influence like the English or New York bands were when they produced some of the best music of the time. Cold Chisel, Midnight Oil, AC/DC, The Angels, Aussie Crawl, Radio Birdman, The Saints, etc....You can't be a true R & R fan if you dont appreciate the Aussies influence.

I was watching a documentary last night on Jimmy Barnes, he was talking about when he first met Cold Chisel band members for audition to be in the band. It was very interesting. He is a great person. Very loving family man. Talking about his parents seperation when they were kids. ❤

I cant believe this is the aaaahhaaaa guy. I have so much more respect for him knowing hes legit talented and did the whole thing as ridiculous as it is with such passion. Fucking legend

This is quite a catchy song. I didn't know Jimmy could sing so good. I came here because of the ahhhh meme

AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Barnesy a true Australian Rock Legend... The screaming sky cowboy brought me here.

@kennyt4849

5 жыл бұрын

richie barcena that meme isn’t funny

Working hard to make a living Bringing shelter from the rain A father's son left to carry on Blue denim in his vein Oh oh oh, he's a working class man Well he's a steel town disciple He's a legend of his kind He's running like a cyclone Across the wild mid western sky Oh oh oh, he's a working class man He believes in god and Elvis He gets out when he can He did his time in Vietnam Still mad at Uncle Sam He's a simple man With a heart of gold In a complicated land Oh he's a working class man Well he loves a little woman Someday he'll make his wife Saving all the overtime For the one love of his life He ain't worried about tomorrow 'Cause he just made up his mind Life's too short for burning bridges Take it one day at a time Oh oh oh, he's a working class man Oh oh oh, he's a working class man Oh yeah Yes he is Well he's a working class man Oh Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma I tell you he's a working class man Working class Working class man Yes he is Working class Working class man I want to tell you he's a working class man Working class Working class man Ma ma ma Working class Working class man I got to tell you he's a working class man Working class Working class man Working class Working class man I tell you he's a working class man Working class Working class man Working class Working class man I tell you he's a working class man Working class Working class man (know he is) Working class Working class man I tell you he's a working class man Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Jonathan Cain

"Well he loves a little woman, some day he'll make his wife, Saving all the overtime for the one love of his life" - one of the greatest lines in rock history. SO TRUE! on ya, barnzey!

Working hard to make a living Bringing shelter from the rain A father's son left to carry on Blue denim in his veins Oh oh oh he's a working class man Well he's a steel town disciple He's a legend of his kind He's running like a cyclone Across the wild mid western sky Oh oh oh he's a working class man He believes in god and Elvis He gets out when he can He did his time in Vietnam Still mad at Uncle Sam He's a simple man With a heart of gold In a complicated land Oh he's a working class man Well he loves a little woman Someday he'll make his wife Saving all the overtime For the one love of his life He ain't worried about tomorrow Cause he just made up his mind Life's too short for burning bridges Take it one day at a time Oh oh oh he's a working class man Oh oh oh he's a working class man Oh yeah Yes he is Well he's a working class man Oh Ma ma . . . . . . . I tell you he's a working class man Working class Working class man Yes he is Working class Working class man I wanna tell you he's a working class man Working class Working class man Ma ma ma Working class Working class man I tell you he's a working class man Working class Working class man Working class Working class man I tell you he's a working class man Working class Working class man

Barnesy a true Australian Rock Legend... The screaming sky cowboy brought me here.

In memory of my beloved companion and husband John Rose 13th June 1937 -28th May 2012.

I remember being a pipe line welder when this song was made use to be inspiring. The screaming sky cowboy brought me here.

Why does Jimmy Barnes always look like he's screaming in every thumbnail of every song he does?

@brookek279

6 жыл бұрын

Because most likely, he is

@TREVORVADER

6 жыл бұрын

CaptainAlliance because AAAAHHHHH

@sinmir501

6 жыл бұрын

Because he's known as a screamer

@65elke

6 жыл бұрын

cause he is mate..:)

@kseustis

6 жыл бұрын

because he always is lol

legendary song from the 80s. Aussie rock music at its best. Best era for rock music the 80s mate!

@ethansalmon1079

8 жыл бұрын

+Bavinh Pham hes a kiwi fuckface

@robertturnip7850

8 жыл бұрын

Hes actually from the UK

@jamesshepherd8322

8 жыл бұрын

Onya Pham

@steviewondek

2 жыл бұрын

Bollocks.

"Life's too short for burning bridges, he'll take it one day at a time." Says all you need to know. Btw, this was the closing song on an 80s movie with Michael Keaton called Gung-Ho...decent movie...that ended with a great song.

@kevynhansyn2902

5 жыл бұрын

Thats how i remembered this song. Thanks, i slightly remember that movie, but from what i did, i liked it.

@brendendesimone9278

3 жыл бұрын

Watching this video because I just saw Gung Ho. Great movie, my 2nd favorite Michael Keaton film after Dream Team

@AVResonater

3 жыл бұрын

@@brendendesimone9278 With all that's going on...seems alot of us are having that bury our heads in the war cannon moment...if you know what I mean. 80's had its issues too...but compared to now, man i sure do miss them right about now...

So true. Politicians are toys and we fund for their strings to be pulled, but have no say in how they are pulled.

Wtf not enough veiws to be honest, its a classic no doubt💪

When my mum passed away my old man worked two jobs while raising myself and my two sisters on his own. I have respect for him and many others like him. You just don't understand their struggle until you get older. Much love

This is makes me think of my Dad ..Daddy rest in Peace until we meet again .

The greatest Australian rock song ever made! Captures the true essence of what it is to be Australian. A remarkable performer and a true giant of the Music Industry. Well done Jimmy! Regards, Roger

FYI and to add a little fuel to the "This song is about America" fire, Barnsey did write a song about the good ole US of A, It's called "You got nothin I want" and if you like "Working class man" look it up, you will hear a reflection of his experiences in the land of the free, Oh dear...

@Late2Serenity1

5 жыл бұрын

Well you learn something new everyday. I had thought that "You Got Nothing I Want" was before they/he tried to break into the US market. I was wrong. (why the "oh dear", why do you think that we would have a problem with that?)

The auto-generated captions on this are so amazingly accurate!

I grew up with this song when I was a teenager in 58 years old it's still with us Darren Millane

A great salute to all Working Class folk out there. Thanks Jimmy Barnes for all your talent, time and effort to bless us with memorable songs and performances as one of Australia's foremost success stories in rock music! Keep on Rocking. CHEERS from another Working Class Man, Paul Geno.

This song makes me destroy and rebuild my house

@missSzkodny

6 жыл бұрын

neonkoalamusic I just died laughing 😂😂

@skeletor6874

6 жыл бұрын

Are you alive?

@regmccormack3157

6 жыл бұрын

That is classic I can just visualize that happening with Barnsey blearing.

@roseisabelle3439

5 жыл бұрын

OH shit sucks for u

@Secretlyanothername

5 жыл бұрын

You're a working class man.

He is fucking legend this song was one of my father's favorites when he worked his ass off when we were kids

I some how stumbled on this album when I was 14 back in 86. In fact I still have the cassette. Love the entire tape. I would listen to it all day mixing clay in an old factory dough mixer. These rang close to my heart as a blue collar American farm boy. The words connected with mine and families history. Never forget what really matters and where you came from. It's the working class men and women that are the backbone where ever you come from. Embrace your roots.

what a machine! I can only imagine the size of the veins on the side of this dudes neck in the recording studio when making this song! What a Legend, im a kiwi and i turn this song up to full bore when it comes on the radio at work! Love Barnsey

Such a classic. I think if this was rereleased into the US right now about 50% of the country would adopt it as their national anthem.

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From a Working Class Woman , Hats off and with respect 🙏 to those Working Class People who keep the Country financial, running and legitimate, thank you with much love. This is for working class people and a lesson for those people who rely on them to live... ❤️ I love that Chisel and Jimmy respected them and attributed songs about and towards them ❤❤️

I remember being a pipe line welder when this song was made use to be inspiring.

@163pete

8 жыл бұрын

+Alan Hughes I was working at Beth Steel ship building, talk about being hot as hell.

@alanhughes1262

8 жыл бұрын

A big shame most metal fab places are closing down these days .

@163pete

8 жыл бұрын

+Alan Hughes Yes 20 years with retirement, lost & gone everyone had to start over.

@alanhughes1262

8 жыл бұрын

+163pete I also worked as as ship builder on the Australian navy ship construction we use to have the radio going to keep mood going cold chisel flat out.

@dangelnut

8 жыл бұрын

+Alan Hughes they still do from time to time

Gotta love this song

I'm an Aussie and to me so was Bon Scott and Jimmy Barnes is ! All I can say is, thank god these bloody Scotts were here.

AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! The screaming sky cowboy brought me here. Barnesy a true Australian Rock Legend...

wow...it make you feel that there's nothing bad about being a working class man, even you cannot be a middle -class or high-class man!

@allegedly_steve

9 жыл бұрын

What are the other classes without working class?

@robdogs3641

9 жыл бұрын

its the most honest class to belong to

I’m a Jimmy Barnes fan of many years. The film clip of burning and harvesting the sugar cane, where was it filmed? I spent years in QLD in the sugar cane. I have quite a number of Jimmy’s and Cold Chisel CDs. He’s the best

@marlenesullivan3113

2 жыл бұрын

GREAT TO COME BACK TOO

@jimmybarnes7722

Жыл бұрын

Hello Magdalinnie, How are you doing? It’s nice meeting you here.

@Magdalinnie

Жыл бұрын

@@jimmybarnes7722 I’ve got a signed framed vinyl of Working Class Man and it’s also my ring tone. I have quite a few Barnsey and Chisel CDs. I bought Driving Wheels when I was younger. My EX husband smashed it. Now you know why he’s my ex. Thanks to you and your family keeping us entertained during Covid

@jimmybarnes7722

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the love, comments like this hits me differently and I’m sorry you had to go through all that, I’m sure the universe has plans to give you the best man of your dreams. One love ❤️

@Magdalinnie

Жыл бұрын

@@jimmybarnes7722 I have him now xx

That fire scene always gets me

The part on the cane fields was filmed on my grandparents cane farm just south of Edmonton, Cairns Queensland on Mount Peter Road. The big mango tree in the background behind Barnesy as he is walking beside the full cane bins was a common drinking spot at Christmas time for the family and friends of the family in Edmonton.

How can over 100 people not like this!

@realmusicnj

9 жыл бұрын

True. Who looks up a song on KZread to NOT like it???

Michael gudinski, thanks for the music, rest in peace.

@nicksamontwo8434

3 жыл бұрын

I just heard it on the radio!

@damienosullivan193

3 жыл бұрын

@@nicksamontwo8434 big shock eh. One of a kind. Cheers mate.

Listening to this helps get me through, god bless you, Jimmy.

straight up mood changer in this covid 19 struggles

Never heard the song before watching a good movie from the 80's by Ron Howard called Gung Ho with Michael Keaton, and could tell it was a hit.

@ryanegan2934

4 жыл бұрын

Gung Ho was not a good movie. Gung Ho is a GREAT movie.

@life1042

4 жыл бұрын

Gung ho movie title is WORKING CLASS MAN in Australia