M/ Oils Pete Garett & Jim Barnes sing Dreams of ordinary men

[Dutchy69]

From a Pom... Both men - Brilliant!

[desembrey]

Rob Hirst is without doubt the finest drummer (and songwriter) in this country.

[AsinineComment]

Was this Midnight Oil or just Garrett and Hirst? That is Mark McEntee on geetar, from Divinyls and Rick Grossman on bass, from Hoodoo Gurus, Persian Carpets and Ghostwriters.

[tcbpronto]

Heartfelt, real, awesome.

[JIMMYF4N]

this cunt needs a bullet i know mad cow disease when i see it

[Hawkman1116]

This song kicks my ass. Seriously, I couldn't sit down for 3 days! PG and JB are awesome!

[Warthogfan]

@Hawkman1116 Here what really happened.

Garret found this song was a little high for him, but was committed to do the song as it was a tribute concert. Barnesy came out half way through the song to help out as he could see Peter was struggling. Have a look at his face when Barnes comes out. A look of pure relief. Props to both of them for their professionalism.

[RedDwarf0707]

@Warthogfan Yeah, I think you're on the money!! Garrett was drowning out there 'til Barnesy came to the rescue. Not the ideal song for Garrett's voice. He showed more energy to the end of the song when he was sharing the vocal's with Jim.

[ColdChiselRox]

This needs more Jimmy. Peter seems to be hogging the song and he doesn't have the voice for a song like this.

[Woronora66]

hogging the song? Peter is the lead singer! Jimmy was backing

[woohooyeeha]

That was fantastic! Midnight Oil, Barnsey and half of Divinyls all on stage ... brilliant!

[Riffharder]

good to see someone smart enough to appreciate the music and what it was about....all egos along with the 'cool' were left in the cupboard that night...well done Peacedawg!!!....and aint that Divinyls guitarist a rock legend

[steeledge1]

Those are some high notes but who gives a shite if they are a little out of his range! The performance as a whole still kicks alot of ass and as a MO fan, introduced me to JB, which I am most grateful for!

[Andowce]

Strugglin with those high notes Peter!

Thank god Jimmy was there to bail you out..

Barnesy should have sung the entire song!

[ekdeb]

nice touch!! great catchy riff

[tiana881]

sorry not a mark on marc

[tcbpronto]

I remember watching this live and thinking it was a powerful performance.

Sure, it stretched him in the upper register, but it added to the emotion - you gotta admit this is straight from the heart.

[bionicbrainbutt]

Garret cant sing dragon and mark hunter cant sing oils. But at least he had a go, stick to politics pete

[GitarStu]

I wish he'd stick to singing personally.

[aaadogman]

pretty typical of garret it seems these days , maybe he payed of the mixer , as barnsey may as well of sang without a mic has showed him up no doubt, pull the finger out peter!

[2beeoarknot2bee]

Watching that, shows how great Marc Hunter was, he was a genius!!

[unirover]

Thanks so much for posting this. I love the Dragon original -- saw Marc sing this many times in the late 1980s. Can we get the original on Youtube some time??

[Warthogfan]

Seeing Garret struggling with the upper register stuff Barnes came out to help. It was nice to see. This was done shortly before Marc Hunter died to help raise funds for his cancer fight. RIP Marc.

[jgayfer8]

Nothing like seeing a good Garrett dance in your night. This is a fab video, two of my all time fave Oz rockers and singing a legendary NZ band song sadly on the passing of Marc Hunter. Dragon a truly understated group.

[ilsy74]

Would you have the original version of this song you can post? I would love to see it after all these years. Cheers.

[ilsy74]

Would make a great political campaign for Garret. Garret 4 Prime Minister!!!

[peteralbury]

good cover but not as good as the original Dragon much much better

[123thebird]

agree good but not a patch on the great marc hunter

[jsf1905]

RIP Marc, i listened to this tribute concert alot after it was released, dragon were (IMO) too under rated, good to see someone posted it

[123thebird]

do you know where i can get a copy of the trobute show it would be much appreciated

[jaydenboy22]

Long live Oz Rock....

[jimbler]

Does anyone have the original clip i.e. Dragon.

[1greyute]

I also would love to see it.

[dingopinguino]

where can i find this song to download?

[crackers95]

Nice song crew , I went to the Melbourne gig

[dagrov]

thanks for the posting. It is an awesome concert all up. Can anyone help where i might get a full copy??

[hirstey]

Looks like Rick Grossman on bass too.

Cheers

[catsknackers]

Is that rick grossman on bass as well?

[b1akjak]

Thanx muchly for posting this, I was at this concert at Coogee Bay Hotel, it was awesome, sad that Marc passed away not too long after.

Have you got any more, plz post.

[camska]

Also noted Rob Hirst on drums.

[steeledge1]

LOVE IT...thank you. :)

[steeledge1]

Great stuff!

Thank you