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Label: Men at Work, Black Box Records/ MGM Distribution; Major compilations. Title Album details Chart peak positions Certifications; AUS [4] NZ [5] '81–'85:
The nucleus of Men at Work formed in Melbourne around June 1979 with Colin Hay on lead vocals and guitar, Ron Strykert on bass guitar, and Jerry Speiser on drums. They were soon joined by Greg Ham on flute, sax and keyboards, and then John Rees on bass guitar, with Strykert switching to lead guitar. [7]
The best-known version was then released on Columbia in 1981 as the second single from Men at Work's debut studio album Business as Usual. The hit song went to number one in their home country Australia in December 1981, and then topped the New Zealand charts in February 1982. The song topped the Canadian charts in October 1982. [11]
Cargo is the second studio album by the Australian pop rock band Men at Work, which was released in April 1983.It peaked at No. 1 on the Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart, No. 2 in New Zealand, No. 3 on the United States Billboard 200, and No. 8 on the United Kingdom Albums Chart.
The Essential Men at Work is the eighth compilation album by Australian band Men at Work, released in 2003. [1] It was released by Sony BMG , as part of The Essential series. The album includes 14 tracks from Men at Work three studio albums.
"Overkill" is a song by the Australian new wave band Men at Work. It was released in March 1983 as the second single from their second album Cargo.Written by lead singer Colin Hay, the song peaked at No. 3 on the American Billboard Hot 100; No. 5 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart; and reached the top 10 in Canada, Ireland, and Norway.
Contraband: The Best of Men at Work is the third compilation album by Australian pop rock band Men at Work. It was released in 1996. The album includes 16 tracks from the band's three studio albums. The album reached number 36 on the Official New Zealand Music Chart.
Two Hearts is the third and final studio album by Australian rock group Men at Work, released on 23 April 1985. [1] Drummer Jerry Speiser and bassist John Rees had left the band prior to the album's production, while guitarist Ron Strykert left the band during recording sessions.