Iconic songs from your Country.

[Darkstone]

I'd be interested to hear popular songs from other Countries that are considered iconic. Songs that people from other Countries may not be aware of. Whether in English or not. The sort of song that everyone in your Country knows and loves. Here's five Aussie tracks, although this only scratches the surface. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Doggy]

Men At Work - Down Under

John Farnham - You're The Voice

Cold Chisel - Khe Sahn

Shaddap Your Face - Joe Dolce

Edited September 11, 2020 by Doggy

[Darkstone]

On 9/11/2020 at 9:30 AM, Doggy said:

Men At Work - Down Under

John Farnham - You're The Voice

Cold Chisel - Khe Sahn

Shaddap Your Face - Joe Dolce

Yeah, they're probably more appropriate than the ones I chose.

[Doggy]

To add

We Can't Be Beaten - Rose Tattoo

Let There Be Rock - AC/DC

[KarpetRydOFunk]

Bryan Adams - Summer of 69

This is probably the song of Canada. Everyone knows it. Even all of you. 

[zacharyamelie]

On 9/13/2020 at 11:58 AM, KarpetRydOFunk said:

Bryan Adams - Summer of 69

This is probably the song of Canada. Everyone knows it. Even all of you. 

Agreed!

[The Rocker]

Born In The USA - The Boss

[Kristian]

Oh the horror, but:

Aqua - Barbie Girl

Would be more interesting, to hear about songs that everyone in your country knows, but only few foreigners know about.

[Darkstone]

This is a big one down here.

 

 

[Darkstone]

10 hours ago, Kristian said:

Oh the horror, but:

Aqua - Barbie Girl

Would be more interesting, to hear about songs that everyone in your country knows, but only few foreigners know about.

"Turn Back Time" is a great track.

[Doggy]

2 hours ago, Darkstone said:

This is a big one down here.

 

 

Thinking you love the Shannon Noll's version.

[Darkstone]

3 minutes ago, Doggy said:

Thinking you love the Shannon Noll's version.

I made a conscious effort not to mention that abomination. 

[martinsane]

I was going to say this for Merkins' (Maybe its more for me being on the west coast):

 

[Doggy]

For you, Darkstone

Woah, He Working Class Man !!

[Darkstone]

Back in 1979 the "Victorian Football League", now the "Australian Football League", released a promotional song called "Up There Cazaly". At the time this was huge! and is still probably the Aussie Rules anthem. Roy Cazaly was a Footballer from the 1920's who was renowned for taking high marks (catches). There's a very famous photo down here of him taking a spectacular one handed grab. This is borderline Australian National Anthem material. 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 8, 2020 by Darkstone

[Doggy]

13 hours ago, Darkstone said:

Back in 1979 the "Victorian Football League", now the "Australian Football League", released a promotional song called "Up There Cazaly". At the time this was huge! and is still probably the Aussie Rules anthem. Roy Cazaly was a Footballer from the 1920's who was renowned for taking high marks (catches). There's a very famous photo down here of him taking a spectacular one handed grab. This is borderline Australian National Anthem material. 

 

 

 

 

It's going be haunting when Mike Brady be singing it  in a empty at Melbourne Cricket Ground at Grand Final.

[Darkstone]

Divinyls - Boys in Town

The "Divinyls" are definitely an iconic Aussie band and this track is as good as it gets.

From 1981, timeless Hard Rock.

If you're not familiar with their early stuff, then do yourself a favour and check it out.

 

 

[Doggy]

Angels " Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again."

[Darkstone]

This one is another unofficial Australian Anthem.

 

 

[Darkstone]

This is an interesting one. It's iconic apparently, but only in Sydney.

In Melbourne we've always been led to believe that for whatever reason Sydneysiders love this track.

Can you confirm this Geoff? 

 

 

[martinsane]

For sporting events in Merka, you hear Queens We Are The Champions and Gary Glitter's Rock N Roll Part 2 (before he got into jail trouble that is).

 

 

[Darkstone]

The "Models" are an iconic 80s Aussie band. When they first started in the early 80s they were full on "New Wave", but as the decade progressed, they became more of a Pop/Rock band. It's interesting that these clips are very, very different in style, but all three encompass the 80s. "Out of Mind, Out of Sight" is still played very regularly on commercial radio down here.

In 1989 their lead singer "James Freud" released a solo album, this time going for a more Hard Rock vibe.

I've always loved the single "Hurricane".