Colin Hay: Guitar/Vocals, Cecilia Noël: Harmony Vocals, Simon Hosford: Guitar, Charlie Paxson: Drums, Kaveh Rastegar: Bass, Kiki Ebsen: Keyboards,
Influences
The Beatles, The Kinks, The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Troggs, The Byrds, Bob Dylan, Booker T & The MGs, Sam & Dave, John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, The Animals, Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix, Tom Jones, John Martyn, Cat Stevens, Peter Cook & Dudley Moore, Joe Cocker, Free, The Faces, Van Morrison, James Taylor, Otis Redding, Jeff Beck, Traffic, The Pretenders, The Police, Bruce Springsteen, Chris Whitley, Jimmy Webb, Tommy Cooper, Billy Connolly, Francie & Josie, Johnny Cash, Mitch Hedberg, Jose Feliciano, Burt Bacharach, Frank Sinatra, Monty Python, Spectrum, Chain, Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, The Shuttleworths, Denis Law, George Best, Jim Baxter, Cold Chisel, ACDC, Barry Humphries, Gough Whitlam, Cecilia Noël, Bob Franklin, Kim Gyngell, Gate, Greg Ham, Chad Fischer
Colin Hay’s upcoming release American Sunshine finds Hay reaching a new pinnacle in his storied career -- his songwriting honed by discipline and experience, his unmistakable voice sharpened by a seemingly unending run of sold-out performances both solo and with his band. Noticeably reinvigorated, American Sunshine is a collection of new songs boasting the timeless melodic grace and lyrical wit long associated with Hay, magnified by dynamic, uncluttered performances. For old and new fans alike, American Sunshine marks the welcomed return of an iconic pop underdog, in peak form.
While Colin Hay’s voice and visage are still familiar to millions from his tenure as the charismatic frontman, principal songwriter, and lead vocalist of pop sensation Men at Work (“Down Under,” “Overkill,” “Who Can It Be Now?”), the past ten years have found him quietly re-introducing himself to new generations of fans. The frequent use of his music on soundtracks – including the hit NBC show Scrubs (on which he has also had several cameos) and the sleeper-hit soundtrack to the film Garden State – has proven the timeless appeal of his songs’ personae: quizzical, curious, cynical yet open-hearted.
hi colin i was there at manchester this time wow you are the man it has been 25 years since i last seen you you was fantastic thanks for your autograth and picture i will remain your fan till i die .
Colin and your good woman thanks for the gig of the year on the ferry in glasgow anyone that has not seen this man live should make you laugh more than billy connelly with the voice of an angle and the face of, well go and see for yourself.
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Hello! saw you play at the caves the other day, just wanted to say thanks for a fab night, you are well good!, hope all is well xoxox good luck with the rest of the tour
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Wishing you a Great Week, Have a Ton of Fun Pamela Jean
Thanks for the add !!! Please listen to the new song on my site "The Warning" written in "77" but still relevant to the state of our planet today, I’ve recently re-recorded it. Also check out the 1979 underground classic album “WITHIN RIECH” in its entirety for your listening pleasure. M.A. Riech
The Last Waltz I just want that thing When voices join in harmony And in that fleeting moment, Meaning coalesces on the ear, All dark, dissolving, clouds the alleyways no more And fresh bread scent of home pervades the air No sandal soles In dust of broken homes Nor callused toes peep bloody from the garment hem, And all the big parades And shock and awe And swagger on the carrier decks and medals Jangle helpless in the face of what is fair I just want that thing When friends draw in, some living some begone, Some brittle, none forgotten All beloved everyone. Then dash the glass into the fire Then well up unashamed my heart Beyond the reach of fear Of faith, blind, bigoted and drear And then across the great divide Rise men and women unafraid To dash in loss their bracelets at the wall, And hearing them Hope holds me in its thrall. I just want that thing When empathy prevails When man evolves beyond the crass And reason comes of age When dogma, cant, and witchcraft All are banished to the past When voices join in harmony at last.
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After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
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