"Down Under" by Men At Work is an iconic 1980s pop-rock anthem celebrating Australian culture. It won the 1983 Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group. In 2009, a copyright dispute arose over similarities between its flute riff and the children's song "Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree."
Iconic 1980s anthem celebrating Australian culture, known for its distinctive flute riff. The song later became subject of a copyright dispute over similarity to "Kookaburra" folk tune.
This synth-driven new wave track famously references Vegemite and the "land down under", becoming Australia's unofficial anthem and first US #1 hit by an Australian band.
"Down Under" by Men at Work is a globally recognized anthem of Australian culture. The song's flute melody later became the subject of a high-profile plagiarism lawsuit related to its similarity to the folk tune "Kookaburra."
"Down Under" by Men at Work is a quintessential 1980s anthem celebrating Australian culture,
featuring references to Vegemite, koalas, and the laid-back Aussie lifestyle.
It topped charts worldwide and became synonymous with Australia's identity.
