One Hit Wonders Nov 20, 2009
" Ooh, the scandal. Subliminal messaging in music? It's like playing Chicago backwards and the devil is speaking to you. Riiiiight. Anyway, Eiffel 65 got us all a little blue with this track, and while they tried to recreate the success, they never quite managed it. 'Macarena' - Los Del Rio "Da da da da da da da da HEY MACARENA (iAfrica.com)
Lawyers sue, men plunder Nov 3, 2009
Video:Was Men at Work's Land Down Under ripped off children's classic 'Kookaburra Sits in an Old Gumtree ... If successful, it would take some of the shine off Men At Work's achievement in creating a No.1 song in Australia, the US and Britain, and reallocate some of the lucre it still generates through record sales, radio play, Qantas advertisements and films such as Finding Nemo and Kangaroo Jack ... Richard Lancaster, SC, asked Men at Work's lead singer Colin Hay. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Down Under musician says he's dinkum Oct 30, 2009
Ham, a member of the world-famous Australian band Men At Work from 1979 to 1985, plays a flute in a mangrove tree next to a fake koala in the music video of Down Under, which went to No. 1 in Australia, the US and Britain. He said he wanted to inject an Australian flavour into the song written a year earlier by band members Colin Hay and Ron Strykert. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Down Under riff not important, singer tells court Oct 28, 2009
Do you think Men at Work song Down Under really sound like Kookaburra Sits In The Old Gum Tree ... Men at Work's lead singer Colin Hay has denied that the famous flute riff in the band's 1981 hit Down Under is the most important element of the song and that he was aware at the time of its similarities to a children's folk tune ... Hay told the court that he wrote the song about 1978 without the flute, and that Men at Work's Greg Ham later improvised the flute part for the 1981 recording, which... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Tower to the people Oct 28, 2009
Larrikin Music, which owns the copyright to the 1934 song Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree, alleges Men At Work pinched their famous flute ''hook'' from its children's folk tune and wants backdated royalties - including licence fees from Qantas ads and the film Finding Nemo - and a share of future profits. Andrew Ford, the composer and ABC broadcaster, sang parts of his evidence and played others on a keyboard, and a Men At Work video clip featuring the aforementioned Belgian was played to... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Down Under riff based on folk song, court hears Oct 27, 2009
Do you think Men at Work song Down Under really sound like Kookaburra Sits In The Old Gum Tree ... Larrikin Music - which owns the rights to the 1930s song Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree - is suing the band Men at Work and their record publisher EMI, alleging copyright infringement and breaches of the Trade Practices and Fair Trading acts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Marmite, Parwill, but iSnack 2.0 won't Oct 3, 2009
The product got a further boost in 1983 when the Men At Work song Down Under, with its ''vegemite sandwich'' lyric, was used as the battle anthem for Australia's successful challenge for the Americas Cup. As for iSnack 2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'Akshay hot air, Sallu, SRK better' Oct 1, 2009
Its happened before with another director Madhur (Bhandarkar) made a film called Aan Men At Work with Akshay. That flopped too. (India Times, India)
Celebrity birthdays for Sept. 27-Oct. 3 Sep 24, 2009
Sax player Greg Ham of Men at Work is 56. Singer-actor-director Shaun Cassidy is 51. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Diverse group get ARIA nods Aug 27, 2009
1988 2008 (no inductees in 2000) 1988: Dame Joan Sutherland, Johnny O'Keefe, Slim Dusty, Col Joye, Vanda & Young, AC/DC 1989: Dame Nellie Melba, Ross Wilson 1990: Percy Grainger, Sherbet 1991: Billy Thorpe, Glenn Shorrock, Don Burrows, Pete Dawson 1992: Skyhooks 1993: Cold Chisel, Peter Allen 1994: Men At Work 1995: The Seekers 1996: Australian Crawl, Horrie Dargie 1997: The Bee Gees, Paul Kelly, Graeme Bell 1998: The Masters Apprentices, The Angels 1999: Richard Clapton, Jimmy Little 2001:... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Colin Hay to play Showcase Live Aug 24, 2009
Men at Work made him famous, Scrubs gave his solo music and acting careers a boost, and American Sunshine sheds light on his musings about the American dream. Colin Hay s new release also gives a nod to the power of love and the passing of time. (Boston Globe)
Golden throw: Aug 22, 2009
Afterwards, she celebrated with her arms held high and holding an Australian flag while the stadium PA burst into Down Under by Men At Work. She had ridden her luck to get into the second stage. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Surround sounds that ring true blue Aug 19, 2009
Then came Dad and Dave, Aeroplane Jelly, the ABC news fanfare and, ultimately, Men at Work. Give or take two dozen more sounds harking back to 1896, that was as much as the National Film and Sound Archive had officially decided. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A tribute to hot August playoff races, and some Travelin Music Aug 15, 2009
Men At Work: Who Can It Be ... Men At Work: Who Can It Be ... I have no idea what Men At Work s sexual preference is, and why would it matter if you liked the song. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Parish Gap covers the classics Aug 14, 2009
The band plays everything from classic rock to easy listening, jazz to folk and blues to country covering popular tunes by artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Men at Work, The Doors, Aerosmith, Van Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Journey. In a pinch, Parish Gap can play more than six continuous hours of songs, about 70 of which are on their standard playlist. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Roots Perform Surprise Times Square Show Aug 7, 2009
" The short set ended like it started, with Thought going to work. This time he covered Kool G Rap's "Men at Work" with an Uzi-pellet flow. "My rhymes keep me fresh like a container," Thought rapped. "Some rappers said my rap is dead/ Shake your head to my bass like a basehead/ There'll be bloodshed, enemies shot/ Those who beef get sliced into pork chops/ Until your fork stops stabbing my rhymes. " The surprise show was in promotion of . This report is provided by Services: Popular Links:... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Den in Bombay? Aug 1, 2009
Men At Work's biggest hit is in the news following a court battle over its flute riff ... Men at Work including song writer Colin Hay, left ... Barring the odd reunion, Men At Work are no more - it was legal unpleasantness that troubled them back in 1984, too. (BBC News -- UK)
Peas break Billboard chart record Aug 1, 2009
Men At Work face plagiarism case. Cameron sorry for radio swearing. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Victory for Whiter Shade organist Aug 1, 2009
Page last updated at 16:46 GMT, Thursday, 30 July 2009 17:46 UK. Matthew Fisher had been accused of 'excessive delay' in bringing the case. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Men at Work Suffer Blow in Court Over `Down Under' Song Copyright Battle Aug 1, 2009
Men at Work Suffer Blow in Down Under Song Battle (Update1) - Bloomberg ... Men at Work Suffer Blow in Down Under Song Battle (Update1) ... July 31 (Bloomberg) -- Australian rock band Men at Work suffered a blow in a copyright battle over their hit song , a favorite in pubs and clubs across the world. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Live Nation ex-boss rues merger Aug 1, 2009
Page last updated at 12:42 GMT, Friday, 31 July 2009 13:42 UK. By Georgie Rogers 6 Music News reporter. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Andre accepts damages from paper Aug 1, 2009
Page last updated at 14:03 GMT, Friday, 31 July 2009 15:03 UK. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Sounds familiar? Aussie band face plagiarism claim over 80s hit Jul 31, 2009
Men At Work face plagiarism case. Men At Work had two number one singles in the US ... A music publisher that says Australian band Men At Work stole a melody from a children's song in hit Down Under has won the first stage of a court battle. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Kookaburra defence won’t fly Jul 31, 2009
A MUSIC publisher has won the first round in a legal fight over the Men at Work rock anthem Down Under ... Further hearings are now needed to determine whether Men At Work reproduced a ;;substantial part;; of Kookaburra without permission, and payment of royalties to Larrikin and Sinclair;s estate. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Valley music scene Jul 31, 2009
Colin Hey (Men at Work) - Friday, Aug. 31; Last Day Saloon - Santa Rosa. 545-2343. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Men at Work loses first stage of copyright lawsuit Jul 30, 2009
SYDNEY (AP): A music publisher that has accused Australian band Men at Work of stealing the melody to their 1980s smash hit "Down Under" from a campfire song won the first stage of its lawsuit on Thursday seeking royalties from the Aussie anthem ... The judge's ruling clears the way for a further hearing about whether Men at Work is guilty of copyright infringement ... Lawyers for Men at Work's recording companies - Sony BMG Music Entertainment and EMI Songs Australia - reject that claim. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Men at Work one step closer to losing royalties Jul 30, 2009
Aussie pop icons Men At Work are one step closer to being stripped of thousands of dollars in royalties from their 1980s smash hit, Down Under ... Sony and EMI deny the allegation that Men At Work copied the distinctive riff and had argued that, anyway, Larrikin did not own the copyright ... Whether or not Men at Work did plagiarise the riff is yet to be determined, but the ruling brings Larrikin one step closer to the bands royalties. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Setback for Men at Work in court wrangle Jul 30, 2009
A music publisher claiming Australian band Men at Work ripped off a popular children's song has been given a boost in the Federal Court today after a judge ruled against one of the bands key arguments. Larrikin Music claims the flute riff in Men at Works iconic 1981 song Down Under copied the childrens classic Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree, which was written in 1934 by music teacher Marion Sinclair for a Girl Guides competition ... Did Men at Work's Down Under rip off the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Lincecum, duckwalks, and an NL All-Star win. Jul 16, 2009
Lincecum, duckwalks, and an NL All-Star win. Atlanta Braves with David O'Brien. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The Starting Point: Madoff's punishment and the generation gap Jun 30, 2009
Singer Colin Hay (Men at Work), 56. Singer Don Dokken (Dokken), 56. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Men At Work wait on riff copyright decision Jun 28, 2009
Video:Was Men at Work's Land Down Under ripped off children's classic 'Kookaburra Sits in an Old Gumtree ... AUSTRALIAN pop icons Men At Work face an anxious wait to find out if they will be stripped of thousands of dollars in royalties from their 1980s smash hit Down Under ... Riff row leaves Men at Work up a legal gum tree. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Off of Classic Children's Song? Jun 27, 2009
Now, as unlikely as it seems, the classic children's song, "Kookaburra," and the Men At Work hit, "Down Under," are set to go head-to-head in court amid accusations part of the rock anthem is a rip-off, the Daily Telegraph reports. Music publishing company Larrikin owns the "Kookaburra" song and claims the melody that accompanies the line "Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree" is reproduced in "Down Under." The case is due to start in full within days. (Fox News)
Australian band Men at Work accused of stealing melody from children's song Jun 27, 2009
SYDNEY (AP) Australian rock band Men at Work are fighting accusations that the melody of their 1980s international hit, "Down Under," was stolen from a popular children's song about a bird. Publisher Larrikin Music is suing for compensation from royalties earned by Men at Work ... If he decides Larrikin holds the "Kookaburra" copyright, that clears the way for a further hearing about whether the song's refrain was copied in the Men At Work song. (FOX61, CT)
Riff row leaves Men at Work up a legal gum tree Jun 26, 2009
Video:Was Men at Work's Land Down Under ripped off children's classic 'Kookaburra Sits in an Old Gumtree ... A MUSIC publisher claiming the Australian band Men at Work stole a riff from a popular children's song may not be entitled to sue for breach of copyright because it may not own the rights, a court has heard. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Spicks & Specks sparks lawsuit Jun 25, 2009
Riff row leaves Men at Work up a legal gum tree - Music - Entertainment ... Riff row leaves Men at Work up a legal gum tree ... Men At Work's Land Down Under riff is being questioned. (The Age, Australia)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 28-July 4 Jun 25, 2009
Singer Colin Hay of Men At Work is 56. Actress Maria Conchita Alonso is 52. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Best bets: Can America find a Susan Boyle? Jun 22, 2009
Time magazines Richard Corliss called the film a near-perfect movie about men in war, men at work, and Hollywood Elsewheres Jeffrey Wells described the film as an existential nerve ride about the risk and uncertainty of everything and anything. (Opens June 26). (MSNBC -- News)
Can fans of Vegemite stomach a makeover of the spread? Jun 16, 2009
It has entered the cultural life of Australia, meriting a mention in the song Down Under by Men at Work. When stores ran out of stock in Hong Kong, expatriates were so upset that the shortage made headlines in local newspapers. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
* World News Quick Take Jun 16, 2009
Vegemite X a salty, slightly bitter spread made from brewers yeast X is such a part of the lifestyle that it even made mention as a sandwich in the 1980s hit song Down Under by Men at Work. People spread it on toast or crackers, top it with tomatoes or avocados, use it to flavor soups and gravies, pack a jar when traveling and write home for more when living abroad. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Critic's corner Jun 5, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Aussie jokes 'a bit of a compliment' May 9, 2009
Jemaine realises the mistake he's made on waking in a room covered in posters of a koala, Uluru and Men at Work, not to mention the Foster's empties and Australian flag doona cover. Keitha, played by actress Sarah Wynter, produces lines like "I've got a tongue like a badger's arsehole" and exclaims that she'd rather "root" than talk. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
What Should 'American Idol' Top Eight Sing This Week? Apr 8, 2009
" What He Should Stay Away From: Flash-in-the-pan Grammy fluke Christopher Cross ("Ride Like the Wind," "Sailing") What We'd Like to Hear: Gary Numan's "Cars" or M's "Pop Muzik," either of which would take Gokey out of his gospel-shoutin' comfort zone and show some range. , 1982 That Year's Big Songs: Olivia Newton-John's "Physical," Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger," John Cougar (Mellencamp)'s, "Jack and Diane" What He Might Pick: Joan Jett's "I Love Rock N' Roll," Human League's "Don't You Want... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Put me in, Coach! I’m ready to play …. today! Apr 4, 2009
May I recommend Men at Work by George Will. A wonderful book on the history/strategy of baseball. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Managers sacked after China blast Feb 23, 2009
There were 436 men at work when the explosion ripped through the mine at about 0220 local time on Sunday - but most managed to escape, Xinhua reported. CHINA'S WORST MINE DISASTERS Feb 1950: Yiluo mine, Henan province - 174 dead May 1960: Laobaidong mine, Shanxi province - 684 dead Sept 2000: Muchonggou mine, Guizhou province - 162 dead Nov 2004: Chenjiashan mine, Shaanxi province - 166 dead Feb 2005: Sunjiawan mine, Liaoning province - 210 dead Nov 2005: Dongfeng mine, Heilongjiang - 171 dead... (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
David O'Brien's Blog Feb 18, 2009
Men at Work or Midnight Oil. MiamiBrave. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Men At Work guitarist Ron Strykert jailed for threats Feb 18, 2009
EIGHTIES Aussie rock stars, Men At Work, are back in the headlines but for the wrong reasons ... Men At Work founding member, guitarist Ron Strykert (circled second from right). (Daily Telegraph)
Sony announces 'Bushfire Aid' album Feb 14, 2009
Artists on the album include international stars like Bruce Springsteen, Bill Withers and Beyonc alongside Men At Work, Pete Murray and other Australian artists. The compilation, which features 35 tracks over two CDs, will be released next week. (Digital Spy)
Victorian Bushfires Appeals Feb 12, 2009
The Living End, Jessica Mauboy, Colin Hay from Men At Work, Jimmy Barnes, Lee Kernaghan, Shannon Noll, Kate Ceberano, John Williamson and Angry Anderson are just some of the well known Australian musicians that have donated their time to the Channel Nine Victorian Bushfires Appeal. Other Benefit gigs. (Suite101.com)
The Veronicas' Untouched cracks US top 20 Feb 7, 2009
"There's only a handful of Australian acts who have been able to do it Men at Work and INXS are amongst the few," Mengel said. "The Veronicas have worked really hard and spent a lot of the year getting exposure in the US.". (Courier Mail)
