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Sydney: We're Dreaming Of A White (Sand) Christmas Down UnderWe're Dreaming Of A White (Sand) Christmas Down Under Think a white, sandy Christmas might be better than a white snowy one? All you northern hemisphere people can be guaranteed a very different experience if you decide to celebrate... In this article: Down Under, Sydney, New Year's Eve, Australia, and Sydney Harbour Bridge |
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Goal.com | November 17, 2009
Oz Blog: New Zealand And Australia - We Come From Lands Down Under
...in the process, we'll be watching-and very likely cheering on-both teams in 2010. Best stock up on sleep and anti-anxiety medication now, because it'll be twice the agony and twice the ecstasy as we follow the teams from the lands down under.
In this article: New Zealand, Australia, World Cup, World Cup, Zeljko Kalac, London, and Japan
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EveryJoe | November 15, 2009
Tiger Wows Down Under En Route to Victory
Browse > Home / Golf / Tiger Wows Down Under En Route to Victory Tiger Wows Down Under En Route to Victory When it was all said and done, the government of Australia really didn't mind paying half of Tiger Woods' $3 million appearance...
In this article: Tiger Woods, Hiccup, Australian Masters, and Australia
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Kansas City Star | November 15, 2009
Australian Masters Woods' first win Down Under
Ames finished with an 8-under 64. </p><p></div> Posted on Sun, Nov. 15, 2009 10:50 PM Australian Masters Woods' first win Down Under Tiger Woods gave the record crowds at the Australian Masters in Melbourne everything they could...
In this article: Tiger Woods, Lorena Ochoa Invitational, LPGA, Michelle Wie, Australia, Presidents Cup, Australian Masters, and Guadalajara, Mexico
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Telegraph.co.uk - Golf | November 15, 2009
Tiger Woods keen to return Down Under after victory in Australian Masters
...Heath Golf Club Photo: GETTY IMAGES The world No 1 was paid a reported $3 million (GBP1.8 million) to make his first visit Down Under since 1998 - and the consensus was that it was money well spent. Woods carried off the winner's...
In this article: Tiger Woods, Australian Masters, Greg Norman, Australia, Melbourne, Antarctica, and Thousand Oaks, California
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ITN Headline News - Sports News | November 15, 2009
Tiger wins Down Under
Tiger Woods celebrated his first visit Down Under in 11 years with a win at the Australian Masters. The world number one, joint leader overnight with Australia's James Nitties and Greg Chalmers, carded a four-under 68 to finish with a...
In this article: Tiger Woods, Australian Masters, and Australia
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AP Online | November 14, 2009
Tiger puts on a show to win Down Under
...shots and a closing round of 4-under 68 to win the Australian Masters on Sunday for his seventh victory of the year. In his first trip Down Under in 11 years, Woods put on quite a show for his $3 million appearance fee. Woods pulled away...
In this article: Tiger Woods, Australia, Adam Scott, and Australian Masters
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Cincinnati Enquirer | November 14, 2009
Tiger puts on a show Down Under
...s security settings are preventing some features from appearing. See instructions for fixing the problem. Tiger puts on a show Down Under His 82nd victory as a pro world worldwide By Doug Ferguson The Associated Press November 14,...
In this article: Tiger Woods, Australia, Adam Scott, and Australian Masters
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USATODAY.com | November 14, 2009
Tiger puts on a show Down Under, wins Australian Masters
...victory of the year, closing with a 4-under 68 for a victory that record crowds at Kingston Heath came to see. In his first trip Down Under in 11 years, Woods put on quite a show for his $3 million appearance fee. He pulled away from...
In this article: Tiger Woods, Australian Masters, All rights reserved, USA Today, and Australia
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washingtonpost.com | November 14, 2009
Woods trying to close out victory Down Under
In this article: Tiger Woods, Greg Chalmers, Australian Masters, PGA Tour, Phil Mickelson, Australia, and Presidents Cup
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"Down Under" is the title of a pop song of reggae flavour, written by Colin Hay and Ron Strykert, recorded in 1981 by the Australian rock group Men at Work and featured on their debut album Business as Usual. This song went to #1 on American as well as international charts, including their native Australia and the UK. It was reissued in 1982 and is the only Men at Work song that went to number 1 in the UK.
It has become a popular and patriotic song in Australia. This song is played during the end credits of the Paul Hogan movie Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. The song is also partially played in the documentary television series, The Adventure of English, to help illustrate Australia's newfound confidence in its linguistic identity in the late 20th Century.
The lyrics are about an Australian traveller circling the globe, proud of his nationality and about his interactions with people he meets on his travels who are interested in his home country.
One of the verses refers to Vegemite sandwiches, among other things, and this particular lyric has become a well-known phrase. The flute part in the song is based around the tune of "Kookaburra", a well-known Australian children's rhyme. Originally, "Down Under" was released as the B-side to "Keypunch Operator", a rare custom-pressed single by Men at Work - some of the guitar melodies from that version were further developed into flute parts on the later release. The video also features several litre-size cans of what appear to be Foster's Lager (although the brand is removed), a beer native to Australia.
In May 2001, Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA) celebrated its 75th anniversary by naming the Best Australian Songs of all time, as decided by a 100 strong industry panel, "Down Under" was ranked as the fourth song on the list.
- Name:
- Down Under
- Genre:
- Pop
- Release Date:
- January 01, 1981
- Preceded By:
- "Who Can It Be Now?"
- Written By:
- Colin Hay, Ron Strykert
- Recorded By:
- Men at Work
- Length:
- 3:42
- Record Label:
- CBS
- Recording Dates:
- October 1981
- B Side:
- "Crazy"
- Audio Format:
- 7"
- From Album:
- Business as Usual
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