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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People Of Australia Lyrics
Midnight Oil
Yeah, people of australia, sing this song
See many faces from many places, yeah
We all live in one country
But we all come from many others you see
United we dearly hold
The principles of equality
And dignity
And sanctity
People of australia
We live in a very, very old place
The aboriginal people have lived here for 40,000 50,000 60,000 years
They didnt sell it to anybody
They didnt give it away for toys
They didnt trade it in for houses up the coast
They had it stolen off of them, they had it nicked off them
People of australia
People of australia
Our continent is immense
It is unique in the world
But it needs our r.e.s.p.e.c.t.
Our devotionality
Our continent, our home it needs wise management
Some wise management
Your wise management