The debut single from Men at Work, "Who Can It Be Now?" announced the band's arrival with a distinctive blend of nervy synth-pop and wry social commentary, capturing the anxiety of the era. It became a surprise global smash, topping charts in the US and Canada and defining the sound of their blockbuster debut album.
- The saxophone solo on the track was performed by guest musician Ben Schröeder, not a band member.
- "Who Can It Be Now?" reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
- The song's distinctive spoken-word intro was inspired by a recurring nightmare of frontman Colin Hay's.
Men at Work were an Australian rock band who achieved massive international success in the early 1980s, known for their distinctive blend of new wave and pop with reggae and ska influences. At the time of "Who Can It Be Now?", they were on the cusp of worldwide fame, with their debut album "Business as Usual" about to be released and explode onto the charts.
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