Australian Crawl - Shut Down (1982)

Music from Australia and New Zealand in the year 1982:

Australian Crawl's promo-video for the hit single 'Shut Down' (June, 1982), taken from the 1982 album 'Sons Of Beaches'.

Band Location: Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Track: Shut Down
Album: Sons Of Beaches
Composed By:
Produced By:
Label: EMI
Chart Position: # 17 (Australia)
Release Date: June, 1982
Footage Information: A Chris Löfvén Production
Links:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_crawl
- http://www.australianmusichistory.com/australian-crawl/
- www.howlspace.com.au/en/australiancrawl/australiancrawl.htm

Line-up:

Simon Binks - Lead Guitar
[ Australian Crawl (1978-1986) ]

James Reyne - Vocals
[ Australian Crawl (1978-1986) -- solo (1987-present) -- Company Of Strangers (1993) ]

Brad Robinson -- Guitar

Paul Williams -- Bass

Bill McDonough -- Drums

Guy McDonough -- Guitar, Vocals

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NZOZ NZOZ1982 1982 Australia Early Eighties 1980's 1980s 80's 80s

Extended Tags: James Reyne

Musical Terms: New Wave, Rock, Aussie, Old Australian Band

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Australian
• Crawl
• 1982
• Australia
• Early
• Eighties

[rupertthebrave]

Poor Aussie Crawl- they really should have made it big throughout the world, but looking at this video and you see why. It's not the fact that James Reyne has poor diction, but more the fact he lacked intensity. Here is a song that could have been intense, but the front man decides to act like a walk in the park. I hope the newer Australian bands watch and learn from this; Don't let your front man go off on an ego trip!

[nzoz1982]

@rupertthebrave

That's an interesting observation... I just saw it was a group of guys playing in a warehouse back in 1982. You are right - it does need a little more boost and intensity. I also don't get why Guy didn't sing on more tracks, seeing as he did so well with 'Oh No Not You Again' and 'Errol'... I wish they made it worldwide... perhaps your comment reveals a little as to why it wasn't the case.

[DixieFlatline78]

@nzoz1982

I actually think that the video clip is perfect for the song. IMHO, it suits the song perfectly. The clip lets the song speak for itself, by allowing us to focus on what Reynes is singing. It shows the band as having a great time just jamming.

[nzoz1982]

@DixieFlatline78 I also enjoy watching the video... infact, I think band performance videos are quite often the best. Who needs models, scripts, famous actors, special effects, etc? I think this clip pretty much captures a moment that will no longer be...

Chris Lofven made this clip.

[retrogirl6661]

@nzoz1982 I love all your clips etc.. many happy memories. Also oz crawl did pretty darn good considering that many of them are no longer with us :(

[nzoz1982]

@retrogirl6661 very true... RIP Brad and Guy.

[5150VanAlien]

Almost 30 years have passed and this track stands the test of time...forget talent quest shows, this is how good music sounds like.

Up the Aussies...from a Maroubra bloke living in London

[tzador10]

iwas barely 3 years old when this was released but i love it.. I get looks from P platers when im at the lights but fuck them.. its better than the shit coming from the radio

[NewWaver80014]

@laiosto He's Simon Binks, and you're right. :)

[GaryDenverShaw]

Love it!

[MrMarcoc74]

Onya James -  Wot a top song!@

[5150VanAlien]

@nrith Yasoo Levendi! After 9 years in London, this Maroubra boy has come back (actually now in Hurstville!) Hope you're enjoying Athens and listening to this great track at the same time. The Greek economy maybe shite but at least 80s home grown music is there for us to enjoy and reminisce.

[nrith]

@5150VanAlien HEY!! Agree totally! I was 13 when this came out - I LOVED this band - I wish this music was appreciated more but alas.... btw, i'm a Maroubra bloke living in Athens ;-)

[NewYearsDayUT]

Alright we have "Shut Down", now is missing "HIbernate", "Restart" and "Stand By". I think Australlian Crawl should complete the series. ;-)

[TheNatasha66]

@TheNatasha66 Thanx!

[caz4777]

@TheNatasha66 Try the website: JustLyrics. com. You will see the words there.

[mauriciopassosmeneze]

MARAVILHOSA BANDA. MÚSICAS ETERNAS.

[laiosto]

I don't know the lead guitarists name but him and the Chisel's guitarist are absolute legends.Hell,nearly every song in the 80's featured brilliant guitar work.