Redgum. Maybe one of those bands that you have to grow with to fully appreciate. For me they formed the basis of many of my social views about what is right and wrong. As much as Chisel and Oils made the night, these guys had an everlasting impression. You either feel it or you don't and either way, that's fine. I am sure everybody has had, or at least will have, such an influential band on their outlook and lives - well mine was Redgum. Simple. Full stop,
I was lucky enough to see Redgum live in Rockhampton 1983 . Then saw John doin kids gigs at Westfields in Liverpool about 1987.The 3 year old daughter I had with me is about to have my first grandchild.Shit im gettin old ,but kids of today will never get to see the likes of Redgum .Us lucky enough to be born in the late 50s early 60s had the best of live bands,this being one of them.
I first visited Oz in '86, although I was in hospital with some diggers in Da Nang in '67. Since my intro to Red Gum, I've barracked for them with all my Yank friends, but they don't get it, much like your young Aussies today. Heard The Herd try to do "I Was Only 19" and they were terrible. I only regret never getting to hear them live in a pub with my mates back in the day and now it'll never be. I'll be coming "Home" in 2012 and I'll kiss the ground when I hit Melbourne. Good on ya', Red Gum.
The young fellas definitely have taste in their arses mate. Went to Redgum's tour in '85 and they were happy to have a beer with us after the concert. Great people and great songs.
what a band i grew up listining to their music i love their caught in the act alburm awsome live cd wish i was there on the night tried a coupla times on the building site with the boys on the comunial cd player but got laughed off they reckon its shit music im 40 years old i dont work with many young fellas so they all must just have taste in their arses i wont bring it to site again wouldnt want to scatch it they rock
aussie music has somewhat lost the social insight...everyone looks at it as boring to comment properly on todays society...abos immigrants environment blah blah i have an ipod.
I seem to recall someone relatively famous saying they thought this was one of the best songs they'd ever heard. I cant remember who but I do recall it surprised me when I heard it.
Fully agree, this is the best Redgum song. I saw them in Denmark in 1984 at a music festival. They played as the last band saturday night and completely blew people away. At 1 am it started raining heavily but nobody left, not until the rain screwed up the equipment and they had to stop. Awesome concert. Is that video available somewhere???
Redgum. Maybe one of those bands that you have to grow with to fully appreciate. For me they formed the basis of many of my social views about what is right and wrong. As much as Chisel and Oils made the night, these guys had an everlasting impression. You either feel it or you don't and either way, that's fine. I am sure everybody has had, or at least will have, such an influential band on their outlook and lives - well mine was Redgum. Simple. Full stop,
harringtonsmythe 4 months ago
2:42 check out that sick mullet
lukefromdownunder 5 months ago
Redgum.... Thumbs up.. Say no more!!!
bigeags1 6 months ago
I was lucky enough to see Redgum live in Rockhampton 1983 . Then saw John doin kids gigs at Westfields in Liverpool about 1987.The 3 year old daughter I had with me is about to have my first grandchild.Shit im gettin old ,but kids of today will never get to see the likes of Redgum .Us lucky enough to be born in the late 50s early 60s had the best of live bands,this being one of them.
davesanga 7 months ago
@davesanga hell yes i wish my daughter had as much
lalicatafamily 5 months ago
@lalicatafamily your daughters a cunt :O)
TheNYBOMBER 1 week ago
@davesanga I was in the theatre at Rocky that night they played.....small world eh?
forkdriver500 2 months ago
@davesanga I am 17 and whilst I have never seen Schumann live, I absolutely love this band, and especially this song.
shnunk1 1 month ago
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rorygman 8 months ago
Thanks a lot for sharing, mate.
Got some of their albums, never had the chance to see them live, though.
rorygman 8 months ago
I saw Regum after John had left, they still rocked for a folk band, but wished i had caught them with John.
Tango55555Tango 10 months ago
I first visited Oz in '86, although I was in hospital with some diggers in Da Nang in '67. Since my intro to Red Gum, I've barracked for them with all my Yank friends, but they don't get it, much like your young Aussies today. Heard The Herd try to do "I Was Only 19" and they were terrible. I only regret never getting to hear them live in a pub with my mates back in the day and now it'll never be. I'll be coming "Home" in 2012 and I'll kiss the ground when I hit Melbourne. Good on ya', Red Gum.
bigkahuna4826 1 year ago 5
This song means alot to me and I wanted to say thank you for posting it her. This would be one of best songs EVA
Trykeen 1 year ago 4
This song never fails to give me goosebumps. <3
sandy2172 1 year ago 2
Agree with hoppy3194, saw them in Kalg, they drank with the crowd and "mingled".
saint5367 2 years ago
pre digital music and post production tuning
jamiethart 2 years ago
Absolutely!
hoppy3194 2 years ago
The young fellas definitely have taste in their arses mate. Went to Redgum's tour in '85 and they were happy to have a beer with us after the concert. Great people and great songs.
hoppy3194 2 years ago 4
what a band i grew up listining to their music i love their caught in the act alburm awsome live cd wish i was there on the night tried a coupla times on the building site with the boys on the comunial cd player but got laughed off they reckon its shit music im 40 years old i dont work with many young fellas so they all must just have taste in their arses i wont bring it to site again wouldnt want to scatch it they rock
cumborah 2 years ago 2
@cumborah I'm in my 20's and people my age don't get it. They definitely have their taste in music up their U.S.Anuses
Gurrier 1 year ago 6
@Gurrier gday mate good to hear there are younger people that appeciate this music i guess not everyones gifted with taste lol love aussie music
cumborah 1 year ago 3
Ahh Redgum , one of Australia's best pub bands
purtz 2 years ago 12
Never get sick of this song. An Aussie classic. Why it wasn't put out as a single is madness
RowieOutthere 2 years ago 5
aussie music has somewhat lost the social insight...everyone looks at it as boring to comment properly on todays society...abos immigrants environment blah blah i have an ipod.
Dyzm 2 years ago 4
word up dude i dont have an ipod
jamiethart 2 years ago
got to love the old school solo's hay!
we need more bands like this nowadays
promisciousboy08 2 years ago 11
a lyrical giant.
what a great achievement to write a song of this calibre....
i feel the hair and goose bumps rise with every stanza.
truly a great song.
rouncer74 2 years ago 3
pity the sound is only on one side....
brainselbongo 2 years ago 2
I seem to recall someone relatively famous saying they thought this was one of the best songs they'd ever heard. I cant remember who but I do recall it surprised me when I heard it.
Agree with you all, this is Redgum at their best.
RickFortune 3 years ago 4
Fully agree, this is the best Redgum song. I saw them in Denmark in 1984 at a music festival. They played as the last band saturday night and completely blew people away. At 1 am it started raining heavily but nobody left, not until the rain screwed up the equipment and they had to stop. Awesome concert. Is that video available somewhere???
repsak2005 3 years ago 3
They're from a video called On The Frontline.
Wish I had it :(
dragzo0o0 3 years ago
This is THE best Redgum song. Where did you get all these great videos of Redgum???
transmissionends64 3 years ago