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Down Under

"Down Under" is a song by Australian rock band Men at Work, written by co-founders Colin Hay and Ron Strykert. Originally self-released in 1980 as a B-side, it was later re-recorded and released in 1981 on Columbia Records as a single from their debut album, Business as Usual. The track is a rewarding learn for electric guitar players, featuring distinctive riff work and a rhythm-driven arrangement that showcases accessible yet characterful playing.

  • The song was originally released in 1980 as a B-side before being re-recorded with a different arrangement for its Columbia release.
  • Colin Hay and Ron Strykert, the band's co-founders, wrote 'Down Under' together, a useful fact when studying its songwriting structure.
  • The early 1980 version features a slightly slower tempo than the well-known Columbia Records release from 1981.
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Ron Strykert used Stratocasters for clean lead passages that cut through Men at Work's pop arrangements with bright, articulate single-coil tones. The guitar's natural clarity paired perfectly with Fender tube amps, allowing his finger-picked melodies and rhythmic precision to remain transparent without any distortion muddying the band's sophisticated sound.

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