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Song Of The Day – Remembering Greg Ham

Yamaha YAS-25 Alto Saxophone

 

For those of you who know my blog, I do tributes to recently departed musicians.  As of this posting, I will be integrating these tributes into the Song Of The Day format that I have been using.  This should reduce some of my spamming in your in-boxes.

As most of you now know, one of the original members of Men At Work, Greg Ham, passed away on April 19.  Exceptionally talented, he played saxophone, flute, organ, synthesizer and piano.  He also contributed with his songwriting skills to the success of 80’s favorite, Men At Work.  One of their most enduring songs is “Who Can It Be Now“, which featured Greg Ham on saxophone.

“Who Can It Be Now”

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26 responses to “Song Of The Day – Remembering Greg Ham”

  1. The Hobbler Avatar
    The Hobbler

    You might have not noticed, but I don’t know a lot about music. I do recognize this song though. Catchy. 😉

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    1. John Phillips Avatar
      John Phillips

      I think it came out around 1982. I always liked the sax lines in the song.

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      1. The Hobbler Avatar
        The Hobbler

        Um, yeah, me too…what you said.

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        1. John Phillips Avatar
          John Phillips

          lol

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      2. The Hobbler Avatar
        The Hobbler

        Hey John, this is unrelated, but when you said that you usually get a feeling for people, were you saying that about people in general, or Africa specifically?

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        1. John Phillips Avatar
          John Phillips

          People in general

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          1. The Hobbler Avatar
            The Hobbler

            Okay

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            1. John Phillips Avatar
              John Phillips

              Why?

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              1. The Hobbler Avatar
                The Hobbler

                Just wondering

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                1. John Phillips Avatar
                  John Phillips

                  My radar says you are a good person, wasn’t quite sure where that convo was going. Like I said, hard to figure if people are playing when they type

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                  1. The Hobbler Avatar
                    The Hobbler

                    I am a good person sometimes. Aren’t we all? I like him. He’s fun, but I trust you more than I trust him, and definitely more than I trust myself, which was why I asked what your radar was telling you

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                    1. John Phillips Avatar
                      John Phillips

                      It is all good. Thanks for asking.

                    2. The Hobbler Avatar
                      The Hobbler

                      Thanks for listening, and answering.

  2. El Guapo Avatar
    El Guapo

    Great tune, good band. Fortunately, the song still gets airplay, so Greg will be remembered by his music, if not by name.

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    1. John Phillips Avatar
      John Phillips

      I love the sax in that song, simple, but clean and very easy to remember

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      1. The Hobbler Avatar
        The Hobbler

        You two are boring when I’m not around…just saying…

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        1. John Phillips Avatar
          John Phillips

          Its a serious blog?? No, that’s not it. I’ll think of something

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          1. The Hobbler Avatar
            The Hobbler

            No, it’s okay. I was actually going to apologize for that comment. The guy died after all. If that isn’t a good reason to be boring, I don’t know what is, so sorry.

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            1. John Phillips Avatar
              John Phillips

              Want me to delete it

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              1. The Hobbler Avatar
                The Hobbler

                That is sweet of you to ask. It is up to you though.

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                1. John Phillips Avatar
                  John Phillips

                  I think it’s ok.

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                  1. The Hobbler Avatar
                    The Hobbler

                    Goodnight John.

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                    1. John Phillips Avatar
                      John Phillips

                      Good night

  3. magsx2 Avatar
    magsx2

    Hi,
    A fantastic band and he will definitely be missed. But I will always remember him with Men at Work for their song: “The Land Downunder” still love it even though they were sued over a bit of the tune, it will stay a favourite with a lot of Aussies.

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    1. John the Aussie Avatar
      John the Aussie

      That it will!

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    2. John Phillips Avatar
      John Phillips

      They were sued? I had a time with picking a song and could just as easily picked that one. Went with the distinctive sax though.

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