For those of you who know my blog, I do tributes to recently departed musicians. As of this posting, I will be integrating these tributes into the Song Of The Day format that I have been using. This should reduce some of my spamming in your in-boxes.
As most of you now know, one of the original members of Men At Work, Greg Ham, passed away on April 19. Exceptionally talented, he played saxophone, flute, organ, synthesizer and piano. He also contributed with his songwriting skills to the success of 80’s favorite, Men At Work. One of their most enduring songs is “Who Can It Be Now“, which featured Greg Ham on saxophone.
“Who Can It Be Now”
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You might have not noticed, but I don’t know a lot about music. I do recognize this song though. Catchy. 😉
I think it came out around 1982. I always liked the sax lines in the song.
Um, yeah, me too…what you said.
lol
Hey John, this is unrelated, but when you said that you usually get a feeling for people, were you saying that about people in general, or Africa specifically?
People in general
Okay
Why?
Just wondering
My radar says you are a good person, wasn’t quite sure where that convo was going. Like I said, hard to figure if people are playing when they type
I am a good person sometimes. Aren’t we all? I like him. He’s fun, but I trust you more than I trust him, and definitely more than I trust myself, which was why I asked what your radar was telling you
It is all good. Thanks for asking.
Thanks for listening, and answering.
Great tune, good band. Fortunately, the song still gets airplay, so Greg will be remembered by his music, if not by name.
I love the sax in that song, simple, but clean and very easy to remember
You two are boring when I’m not around…just saying…
Its a serious blog?? No, that’s not it. I’ll think of something
No, it’s okay. I was actually going to apologize for that comment. The guy died after all. If that isn’t a good reason to be boring, I don’t know what is, so sorry.
Want me to delete it
That is sweet of you to ask. It is up to you though.
I think it’s ok.
Goodnight John.
Good night
Hi,
A fantastic band and he will definitely be missed. But I will always remember him with Men at Work for their song: “The Land Downunder” still love it even though they were sued over a bit of the tune, it will stay a favourite with a lot of Aussies.
That it will!
They were sued? I had a time with picking a song and could just as easily picked that one. Went with the distinctive sax though.