Colin Hay played the Taft Theater on Opening Day (March 28th 2024.) as part of his 'Evening With Colin Hay - 2024 Solo Tour.' Before starting his first song, Colin nodded to opening day by swinging at an invisible bat.
Originally from Scotland, his family moved to Melbourne when he was young. He has lived in Los Angeles since 1989. He is most globally known as part of the band ‘Men at Work.’ As well as the song ‘Down Under.' Last year, he received The Ted Albert award for his services to Australian music. Today, along with performing around the world, he is also part of Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band.
Colin Hay
Colin Hay
Colin Hay
Colin Hay
Colin Hay
Colin Hay
Colin Hay
Tonight, it was a mix of covers, his solo work, and Men at Work songs – all on guitar. First, was ‘Going Somewhere.’ The title track from his 2000 solo album. After the song was finished, he discussed his covers album recorded during the pandemic “I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself.”A Burt Bacharach cover famously sung by Dusty Springfield. Which, traveled with him when taking the boat/moving to Melbourne with his family. He also discussed two beatles – Paul and Ringo. Discussing the time Paul visited his house. As well as showing Ringo his covers album (I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself.)' and their shared love of the song. Then he went straight into ‘Beautiful World’ also from the ‘Going Somewhere’ album. After, a few more stores such as scattering his mother’s ashes near Port Philip. Which led to the song ‘Starfish and Unicorns.’ As well as meeting Jack Nicholson backstage long ago – the inspiration for Jack in ‘Looking for Jack.’ Ending the show with his most famous song ‘Down Under.’ It was a lovely night from a wonderful songwriter.
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