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Men at Work
"Cargo"

Released in 1983

Men at Work was a band from Australia led by Colin Hay. They formed in 1978 and released their first record in 1981. That record brought them hits around the world. Cargo was the followup release and it had several top 10 tracks. They were another band who arrived at the perfect time to take advantage of MTV.

Here are two more tracks to check out






 

COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Endless Drool" by The NEW Bardots

From The NEW Bardots' newest full-length album, "Endless Drool," comes the new single and title track, a hard-edge rocker with all the toppings! It's the Makin Waves Song of the Week.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...7/24/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 22-28, 2025




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "We’re All Alone" by The Beagles with Joy








 

MORE NEWS

On July 25th, Tift Merritt shared "Last Day I Knew What To Do," a previously unreleased song from the original Tambourine recording sessions. Tracked with a full band and produced by George Drakoulias over two decades ago, the song was recorded for the album but was ultimately left off the final release. Now, 20 years later, it sees the light of day as part of Merritt's forthcoming collection Time and Patience, out August 29, 2025 via One Riot Records.


City Winery Philadelphia presents Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' Band




Joker's Republic to release "The Hand You've Been Dealt" via Punkerton Records




John Fogerty Celebrates His Legacy With New Recordings Of "Travelin' Band" And "Long As I Can See The Light"




Wellmont Theater presents The Revivalists








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Sounds of a Summer Night: Music, Nature, and Community in Concert at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to Reeves-Reed Arboretum and celebrate summer with their 2025 concert series, Sounds of a Summer Night! All performances will be held on select Wednesday evenings on the grounds of this non-profit public garden located in Summit.


2025 Horizon Sounds of the City at NJPAC




South Orange Summer Nights to Offer Free Concerts Every Wednesday Night In July




Middlesex County's Free Concert Series Returns for 2025