My grandfather went down on the Montevideo is a reference to PeterGarrett's grandfather (a prisoner of war) being killed on the Montevideo Maru which was sunk by the USS Sturgeon during WW11. It was the biggest loss of Australian lives with over 1000 dead.
A beautiful reflective song from Pete - unusual for the time. If you get a chance, have a look at this song 'unplugged' in NY at the time - wonderfully emotional.
This is a good track. I've only found a handful of songs by them I really liked, but this one os really good. Still think The Church is my fave Aussie band though.
After a thousend times listening to them and so much years their songs still not loose any emotion or any depth. Just awesome!! Thanks for hosting and 5 reds.
this song always hits the spot when im driving in the car. I also think the video is amazing as well im mean you cant beat the look of peter on video!
Martin's got the fastest flicking plectrum in the business. I'm surprised he doesn't drop his pics all the time. I don't know how he does it. Midnight Oil are a lot of things: charismatic Frankenstein singer, incredibly adventurous music theory, show stopping arrangements - but also 'precision'. And many remark on the staggering precision of this group. And that's Martin's bag. Has anyone else ever done this? Listen to his work on D&D. No one else can do that. And what a heartwarming clip!
yep, dude, midnight oil... everybody is alive, but peter garret, the singer, left the band 2002 and started his political career in australia for the rights of the nature and the native australiens!
i know i only have three of there albums myself i am in search of all of them... man i have been listening to the oils since 5th grade i love this band GO OILS
I looooove this band and song and Video! I am pretty young but I've always listened to my mom's music...I have ne request for someone...anyone out there....Is there a video for the song "Earth and Sun and Moon?" That is one of my most favorite songs ever...Please post it!
Peter Garrett and Midnight Oil may be one of the most powerful and moving bands of our time. They are a true example of using music for the good of humanity and the world. Notice how they always have Aboriginal peoples in their video- they champion the cause of the weaker and oppressed in our societies and make them true equals!! Love Garrett like a brother man!! Wish they were still playing around the world but their message lives on!
I always loved this song. I never knew it was about his mother. What a powerful blessing his story and outlook is. a mighty, gentle giant of a man, he is.
Great vid, did you know this song is about Pete's mum and dad. Check out the scene where he's in front of the burnt down house (his mum was burnt to death in Sydney when Pete was a teenager), listen to the songs lyrics again, it'll make ya cry!!!
êê coisa boa.... essa musica me leva até a Australia!!! Show!!
Surferrao 7 months ago
esse video é d+
claudiovitor29 1 year ago
sinto saudades dessa banda que sempre esteve no meu coração
fernando43997 1 year ago
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RodrigoYamane10 1 year ago
I always thought at 4:15 to 4:20 he sounds like Bono
asvmulch 2 years ago
My grandfather went down on the Montevideo is a reference to PeterGarrett's grandfather (a prisoner of war) being killed on the Montevideo Maru which was sunk by the USS Sturgeon during WW11. It was the biggest loss of Australian lives with over 1000 dead.
petepjs 2 years ago 5
Thanks petepjs for the explanation! Since years I'm asking people but nobody could help me. Great job!
Nigella72 2 years ago
Earth Sun Sky and Moon and 10-1 are my 2 fav oil albums
envaneo 2 years ago
THANK YOU!!!
leapinlizzardz 2 years ago
The video really makes me want to visit Australia! Beautiful landscapes to a beautiful song!
cashmere2873 2 years ago 4
south to sydney; seeking out safe harbour... long live midnight oil poetree !! ty 4 australians! from quebec canada1!
babapoopoo 2 years ago 2
A beautiful reflective song from Pete - unusual for the time. If you get a chance, have a look at this song 'unplugged' in NY at the time - wonderfully emotional.
dutynow64 2 years ago
@dutynow64 yeah I remember that - we have our moments of emotional truth, he says
kbjhaines 1 year ago
Nice song, beautiful people!
anne241163 3 years ago
not my favorite song
deepwise 3 years ago
In my english book (new red line 5) is a song
from Midnight Oil:
The Australien band Midnight Oil have written a lot of songs about the environment. Here is one of them:
Earth and sun and moon^^
is the song in youtube???
Kaesekrieger 3 years ago
it is not a song. its the name of the album "in the valley" is in
molonona 3 years ago
earth and sun and moon is a song, its the title track from the album "Earth and Sun and Moon"
generalvicinity 3 years ago 2
fantastic !
dawac2007 3 years ago
this "OIL" i dont mind to spend my money on!!!
wildboys24 3 years ago 7
@wildboys24 é não é atoa que essa banda sempre seteve no meu coração para se ter uma ideia esta até tatuada no peito
fernando43997 1 year ago
This is a good track. I've only found a handful of songs by them I really liked, but this one os really good. Still think The Church is my fave Aussie band though.
VernianProcess 3 years ago
Listen to their earlier music,
lapalad 3 years ago
One of my favorite tracks of all time.. Mercy's arms, she held me when I was down there
pundek123 3 years ago
exceptional oil.
lostnotefoundation 3 years ago
Great song! Great band! I really miss going to see them live!
oils21 3 years ago
I hear midnight across the world :) nice song!!! From Brazil!!!
sandertull 3 years ago
After a thousend times listening to them and so much years their songs still not loose any emotion or any depth. Just awesome!! Thanks for hosting and 5 reds.
Grayson242 3 years ago
in the valley, eh pete, you and I will walk.
s4099274 3 years ago
Great number and wonderful video 5*,..Barbara
Rumpep 3 years ago
Beautiful song
bruusie 3 years ago
this song always hits the spot when im driving in the car. I also think the video is amazing as well im mean you cant beat the look of peter on video!
funtommy 3 years ago
Fantastic song one of the best!
oafc4life 3 years ago
que bonito video
antiespanol 3 years ago
By far Midnight Oils best song OILS OILS OILS
lapalad 3 years ago
Martin's got the fastest flicking plectrum in the business. I'm surprised he doesn't drop his pics all the time. I don't know how he does it. Midnight Oil are a lot of things: charismatic Frankenstein singer, incredibly adventurous music theory, show stopping arrangements - but also 'precision'. And many remark on the staggering precision of this group. And that's Martin's bag. Has anyone else ever done this? Listen to his work on D&D. No one else can do that. And what a heartwarming clip!
SumnerMurrayRedstone 3 years ago 4
'charismatic Frankenstein singer'
You're so right! ;)
neavampire13 3 years ago
very relaxing and peaceful , 1 of my favorites
mozartcontinuation 4 years ago
God bless you! God bless Australia!
aggmester69 4 years ago
Yep, it don't get much better than this, do it
kbjhaines 4 years ago
superb song!!!!!!!!!
great band! are they still alive?
greetings from a chilean fan
alexandergreat1969 4 years ago
yep, dude, midnight oil... everybody is alive, but peter garret, the singer, left the band 2002 and started his political career in australia for the rights of the nature and the native australiens!
wolfydaniel 4 years ago
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get off the drugs you fool, Peter the sell out stooge more like it
downo14 3 years ago
I don't see how, in order to climb the political ladder you need to very cunning. You get to call him a sell out on what he does not what he says.
b0b0maj0 3 years ago
quit your blind jingoism, nothing he's done yet has harked back to his activist days & nor wlll it as long as he has to pander to the party line
rabbitoh14 3 years ago
i know i only have three of there albums myself i am in search of all of them... man i have been listening to the oils since 5th grade i love this band GO OILS
funtommy 4 years ago
what a beautiful places
rumalo 4 years ago
Good old earth sun moon
crackers95 4 years ago
Love It!
MidnightChimes 4 years ago
I looooove this band and song and Video! I am pretty young but I've always listened to my mom's music...I have ne request for someone...anyone out there....Is there a video for the song "Earth and Sun and Moon?" That is one of my most favorite songs ever...Please post it!
d4rks0und 4 years ago 3
The whole ESM CD is still around. I've had two copies by now. It's worth getting.
SumnerMurrayRedstone 3 years ago 2
great song great band love from Brazil.......
betodobermann 4 years ago
Peter Garrett and Midnight Oil may be one of the most powerful and moving bands of our time. They are a true example of using music for the good of humanity and the world. Notice how they always have Aboriginal peoples in their video- they champion the cause of the weaker and oppressed in our societies and make them true equals!! Love Garrett like a brother man!! Wish they were still playing around the world but their message lives on!
pittmed 4 years ago 2
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Respawnkiller 4 years ago
I always loved this song. I never knew it was about his mother. What a powerful blessing his story and outlook is. a mighty, gentle giant of a man, he is.
Love from Georgia.
asvmulch 4 years ago
Beautiful video. Thanks, CatSlayer
RushFlyByMidnightOil 4 years ago
great melody i love this gotta pick up the album
GibsonL65 4 years ago
Great song from a great album "Earth and sun and Moon"
UPSIZErocks 4 years ago
Great vid, did you know this song is about Pete's mum and dad. Check out the scene where he's in front of the burnt down house (his mum was burnt to death in Sydney when Pete was a teenager), listen to the songs lyrics again, it'll make ya cry!!!
uwantit88 5 years ago 2
I never knew there was a video for this song. One of my favourites from "Earth & Sun & Moon". Thanks for the upload!
cashmere2873 5 years ago