The Oils, as they are known to their fans, began as a progressive rock band called Farm in the early 1970s, then under the Midnight Oilname developed a reputation as an impressive and hard-working live act associated with the surfing community of Sydney. They became one of Australia's most respected bands, known for their live performances, and also for their activism and support for community groups and causes. Midnight Oil's first two albums Midnight Oiland Head Injurieswere originally released on an independent label, followed by the EP Bird Noisesin 1980. Their third album, Place Without a Postcard, was recorded in Great Britain with the respected producer Glyn Johns( Led Zeppelin, The Who) on the back of a brief tour of the UK. Their fourth album, 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1, marked both the Oil's major Australian breakthrough and the beginning of their successful association with producer Nick Launay.
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Im a snow plough, I must now plow on, Im a snow plough, Im a settlers son
Im a storm cloud, rain myself all over the place
Im a storm cloud, gonna wipe that smile right off your face
There must be one place left in the world
Where the mountains meet the sea
There must be one place left in the world
Where the waters real and clean
Im a landslide, Im a downhill run, Im a landslide, open seasons just begun
There must be one place left in the world
Where the skin says it can breathe
There gotta be one place left in the world
Its a solitude of distance and relief
There gotta be one place left in the world
Im a short fuse, Im a slow blues
Im a landslide humming, Im a downhill running
There must be one place left in the world, where we can be
(moginie/hirst/rotsey/garrett)