Colin Hay

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Colin Hay, the charismatic singer/songwriter of Australian new wave giants Men at Work, transitioned into a successful troubadour and actor. Although his 1987 solo debut "Looking for Jack" initially faltered, Hay's career took root by the late 1990s. Shifting away from major labels, he founded indie Lazy Eye, embraced folk-pop, and found creative synergy with Peruvian singer Cecilia Noël. Hits like "Who Can It Be Now," "Down Under," and "Overkill" saw a resurgence, fueled by Zach Braff featuring Hay's music in "Garden State" and "Scrubs." Hay's global association with "Down Under" and Men at Work's MTV exposure cemented his Australian link. Despite solo successes, he remains a captivating performer with the 2022 release "Now and the Evermore."

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Songs

Down Under

Overkill

Who Can It Be Now? 

Down By The Sea

It's a Mistake

Be Good Johnny 

Catch a Star

Beautiful World 

I Just Don't Think I'll Get Over You 

Notable

  • Men at Work: Lead vocalist, global success with albums like "Business as Usual" (1981).
  • Hits "Down Under" and "Who Can It Be Now?".
  • Solo debut "Looking for Jack" (1987), "Wayfaring Sons" (1990).
  • Music featured in Zach Braff's works.
  • Member of Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band.
  • Appeared in films and TV shows, including Scrubs.
  • Performed "Overkill" acoustic version in Scrubs.
  • Men at Work inducted into ARIA Hall of Fame (1994).
  • Featured in films like "The Wild" (2006), "The Uninvited" (2008).
  • 2021–Present: "Down Under" Remix Success:
  • Released 15th studio album, "Now and the Evermore" (2022).
  • APRA Awards: Distinguished Services Award (2020), Ted Albert Award (2023).
  • ARIA Music Awards: Hall of Fame (1994), nominations for solo works.
  • "Down Under" remix won Best Dance/Electronic Release (2022).
  • Country Music Awards of Australia: Nominated for Vocal Collaboration (2020).
  • Countdown Australian Music Awards: Nominated for Best Songwriter (1982, 1983).
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