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Colin Hay On Mountain Stage

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Colin Hay On Mountain Stage

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Hay sang at stadiums in the 1980s with Men at Work. These days, he doesn't attract the same mainstream attention, but he does have plenty of new music. He plays from his new album, American Sunshine, which pays tribute to his adopted home of California.

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A Kookaburra Causes Trouble 'Down Under'

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A Kookaburra Causes Trouble 'Down Under'

When you think of Australian music, both "The Kookaburra Song" and Men at Work's "Down Under" probably come to mind. The songs now reside at the center of a fierce intellectual-property battle raging in the country. The copyright holder of "The Kookaburra Song" says it's unlawfully sampled in "Down Under."

A Kookaburra Causes Trouble 'Down Under'

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California Showers Colin Hay With 'Sunshine'

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California Showers Colin Hay With 'Sunshine'

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Maybe it's the accent, but Hay doesn't want for charm. The former Men at Work founder makes his home in California nowadays, which gave him plenty of fodder for his compelling new album, American Sunshine. He performs some of his hits alongside new songs.

Session Spotlight: Colin Hay Performs 'Oh California'

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