Letter to Alan is a definate favorite for me but at 3:09 through to 4:02 and 4:27 to the end.......sends a shiver down my spine...Mossy and Steve are in another place...Fucking awesome then, now, and forever...Thanks Chisels for being there for the greatest memories of my youth.
I remember goin to the Old Melbourne hotel in Perth, when this was released in 1981. Sneaking in as underage as some mates said Chisel were playin. Well They opened with Taipain that rocked my guts, and then Letter to Alan. The intensity, tightness and take no prisoners style, made me play my own music, the way I wanted to. I still listen to em everyday and mimic their riffs, as to copy them is to tread in the company of angels. Thank God for Chisel .
Circus Animals..fuckme what another amazing album by this amazingly talented group..they are a rock ikon..im proud to say i luv this band and all the wicked music you have given us..thankyou
not many bands can play like Cold Chisel. they are an honest band that gave us amazing songs. easily one of the most talented band in Australian history. Australian rock at its finest
I can remember just falling asleep in my bed at boarding school in Yeppoon back in 82 with headphones on. That slow thing (war is over) finished and there was a longer than normal gap. Album over. Sleep. Then this came on bright and sharp and like a knife in the ribs. And I always remember jumping to awake with a huge start - then another gap ("from later times.....) Ok, back to sleep - then the guitar and drums REALLY started. If you're serious about things, this a good song to drink it to.
Chisel will live forever in our souls. They are beyond corporate greed and populism. They speak to us.....the people who lived the lives they sing about.
this fucking smokes!!! Mossy is unstoppable, jimmy is is totally in control, and the band is just swingin!! and ohh,..that tone....fuck me dead!!!! This country will never witness a band like this in our lifetimes breaks my fuckin heart...
never get honest songs anymore god bless Barnsie and Slim Dusty told it how it is,I bought East at Hurstville in nsw ordered it and waited for it,now I found out later that Edels music was owned by Edelstons Dr Edelston of the new wife Bryn in vic?
this song and When the war is over are 2 of my favourite songs from the Circus animals album. the lyrics amazing the album fucking brilliant. there aren't too many words i can say that discribes the album and the on it including this one. except for fucking brilliant
I think in barnesy's new song titled LArgs pier hotel, you uncle gets a mention.... i just love this song, they just dont write songs like this anywhere in the world anymore
such an emotional opening to a beautiful song and then mossy with a bit of a country twang develops into a strange but amazing rock song so full of chops n changes. love it and always will be a huge chisel moss barnes fan but as a drummer myself,phill small is a bass player i would be proud to jam with. his style developed superbly over the years,think goodbye astrid to sat nite and you will im sure all agree. cant forget steve and don.
INXS got some of their beat to this song. It meant a different thing to everybody weho heard it. Im sorry about Uncle Alan but what a life he would have left. :Never trust "The wayside chapel" crowd on Christmas eve". What a great SYDNEY LINE.
Barnsey's whole crew was a very tight group and really treated everyone like family, we did 3 shows in NZ, double header with Iggy Pop...it was insane, the crowd was made up of family groups to see Barnesy mixed with hard nuts who came to see Iggy...what a crowd..Iggy kept complainig about the stage coverings...rugs....we all stayed in the same hotels..the Air NZ flight from Wellington to Christ Church was a blast..we took over the plane..does anyone know whatever happened to "Sneaky Pete"?
This is my favorite Chisel track, and has been for a very long time. Your uncle Alan is a part of Australian history.......Don Walker has done him proud.
Which nuffy gave this the thumbs down? Cut your ears off mate, they're not worthy.
bullshitumpire 1 month ago
does anyone know what key this song is in??
TheAussieHumour 2 months ago
Letter to Alan is a definate favorite for me but at 3:09 through to 4:02 and 4:27 to the end.......sends a shiver down my spine...Mossy and Steve are in another place...Fucking awesome then, now, and forever...Thanks Chisels for being there for the greatest memories of my youth.
motorcycledude1000 5 months ago
I remember goin to the Old Melbourne hotel in Perth, when this was released in 1981. Sneaking in as underage as some mates said Chisel were playin. Well They opened with Taipain that rocked my guts, and then Letter to Alan. The intensity, tightness and take no prisoners style, made me play my own music, the way I wanted to. I still listen to em everyday and mimic their riffs, as to copy them is to tread in the company of angels. Thank God for Chisel .
MrTomwoodford 6 months ago
@MrTomwoodford afuckingmen man..beautifully said...!
Liveleadplayer70 1 week ago
We believed and I still do
samsuzza 6 months ago
Circus Animals..fuckme what another amazing album by this amazingly talented group..they are a rock ikon..im proud to say i luv this band and all the wicked music you have given us..thankyou
donbrashsux 6 months ago
Love the Aussie bands ~ yet this song is hurting my tender lil ears *Yikes*
JukeBoxHero991 6 months ago
not many bands can play like Cold Chisel. they are an honest band that gave us amazing songs. easily one of the most talented band in Australian history. Australian rock at its finest
ipsilon160 6 months ago
I can remember just falling asleep in my bed at boarding school in Yeppoon back in 82 with headphones on. That slow thing (war is over) finished and there was a longer than normal gap. Album over. Sleep. Then this came on bright and sharp and like a knife in the ribs. And I always remember jumping to awake with a huge start - then another gap ("from later times.....) Ok, back to sleep - then the guitar and drums REALLY started. If you're serious about things, this a good song to drink it to.
PeterHBne1 6 months ago
Chisel will live forever in our souls. They are beyond corporate greed and populism. They speak to us.....the people who lived the lives they sing about.
skybalon73 7 months ago
The best fuckin Chisel song ever.Been 20 years since i heard this and im back in 83 and crying,Epic,tight,slick fucking song.Thanks for the memories.
fionaflapps 8 months ago
this fucking smokes!!! Mossy is unstoppable, jimmy is is totally in control, and the band is just swingin!! and ohh,..that tone....fuck me dead!!!! This country will never witness a band like this in our lifetimes breaks my fuckin heart...
zepsoomph 8 months ago
world class
paulsharyn 8 months ago
The guitar tone at the tail end of that middle guitar solo gets me every time...around 3:50. Just beautiful...
jatzjatz 9 months ago
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motorcycledude1000 9 months ago
never get honest songs anymore god bless Barnsie and Slim Dusty told it how it is,I bought East at Hurstville in nsw ordered it and waited for it,now I found out later that Edels music was owned by Edelstons Dr Edelston of the new wife Bryn in vic?
missmonaro 1 year ago
RIP Steve
ethicomm 1 year ago
This is the best Chisel song ever!
jetstuuby 1 year ago
this song and When the war is over are 2 of my favourite songs from the Circus animals album. the lyrics amazing the album fucking brilliant. there aren't too many words i can say that discribes the album and the on it including this one. except for fucking brilliant
ipsilon160 1 year ago
I think in barnesy's new song titled LArgs pier hotel, you uncle gets a mention.... i just love this song, they just dont write songs like this anywhere in the world anymore
budrock01 1 year ago
the first few lines is what really sets the tone for the song then that eerie silence.
ipsilon160 1 year ago
@Hector3251 Exactly mate
TheTrailerbuilder 1 year ago
@Hector3251 Fuckin' oath mate
TheTrailerbuilder 1 year ago
@Hector3251 too right there my friend. i agree with you totally you don't need fancy shit to rock the place down
ipsilon160 1 year ago
fantastic song from an amazing album which i just brought from the ute muster in deniliquin
ipsilon160 1 year ago
Greatest chisel song ever! closely followed by one long day...
Mossy just rips your head off.
Dicko28 1 year ago
kaitlyn - I remember Alan Darrow, been a Chisel punter since I was 9
RIP... a truly gutsy, heart wrenching song... your uncle would be proud
God bless you
wolffund 1 year ago
such an emotional opening to a beautiful song and then mossy with a bit of a country twang develops into a strange but amazing rock song so full of chops n changes. love it and always will be a huge chisel moss barnes fan but as a drummer myself,phill small is a bass player i would be proud to jam with. his style developed superbly over the years,think goodbye astrid to sat nite and you will im sure all agree. cant forget steve and don.
bluespig1 1 year ago
as good as it gets chisel rockin the house
snaggletooth1351 1 year ago
mossy fuckin kills it with the solos in this song plus barnesy is on fire. awseome song love chisel
bluespig1 1 year ago 4
INXS got some of their beat to this song. It meant a different thing to everybody weho heard it. Im sorry about Uncle Alan but what a life he would have left. :Never trust "The wayside chapel" crowd on Christmas eve". What a great SYDNEY LINE.
matonmagic 2 years ago
Barnsey's whole crew was a very tight group and really treated everyone like family, we did 3 shows in NZ, double header with Iggy Pop...it was insane, the crowd was made up of family groups to see Barnesy mixed with hard nuts who came to see Iggy...what a crowd..Iggy kept complainig about the stage coverings...rugs....we all stayed in the same hotels..the Air NZ flight from Wellington to Christ Church was a blast..we took over the plane..does anyone know whatever happened to "Sneaky Pete"?
phoenix3215 2 years ago
Barnesy's songs touch my heart to this day...Kaitlynjade , I'msorry about your uncle and his mate, tragic, but he'll never be forgotten.
I worked for Barnsey a few years later, I think it was in 88, we did the Barnstorming tour of Oz & NZ,
phoenix3215 2 years ago
kaitlyn jade - god bless - Alan Darrow was a long time Chisel roadie, mate and punter... always will be missed
still the most haunting song of Don
wolffund 2 years ago
this song is written about my uncle
R.I.P. Uncle Alan
kaitlynjade13 2 years ago 12
@kaitlynjade13 Really that's awesome in a way sorry bout your uncle, but he is immortalised now that's a good thing.
12badmired 2 years ago
@12badmired Yeah really..Thanks.. Sometimes i just sit and listen to this song for hours thanks for posting it :)
kaitlynjade13 2 years ago
@kaitlynjade13 i got an Uncle Alan who died aswell :( alan turner R.I.P
VOLTAGE28 5 months ago
@kaitlynjade13
This is my favorite Chisel track, and has been for a very long time. Your uncle Alan is a part of Australian history.......Don Walker has done him proud.
samsuzza 4 months ago
bloody awesome
ppickup54 2 years ago
Havnt heard this since i was a kid... fuckin great song
dzlk78 2 years ago
blazing guitar from Mossy. Awesome song.
jshellshear 2 years ago 2