Men At Work

Men At Work were an Australian reggae-influenced rock band of the early 1980s. They were best known for their 1982 hit [Down Under]?, a joyful, comic song about Australians travelling the world with confidence in the virtues of their country. The song was commercially successful in many countries - it was re-released as an unofficial theme song during Australia's successful 1983 [Americas Cup]? challenge and has become an unofficial national anthem for many under 40.

Their first album, Business As Usual, set a record for the most weeks at number one on the US charts for a debut album. As well as Down Under, the hit Who Can It Be Now? was made into a successful and popular video.

The band's second album, 1983's Cargo, was somewhat less succesful, reaching number three on the US charts. Two hit singles emerged from that album, It's a Mistake and Overkill. When their third album, Two Hearts, was released in 1985 to little success, the band broke up.

Band members:

[Colin Hay]?, lead vocals and guitar

[Ron Strykert]?, guitar, vocals

[John Rees]?, bass

[Greg Ham]?, saxophone, flute, keyboards

[Jerry Speiser]?, drums