Music
One day the wind blows hot and cold
Life can be sweet and sour, but I am in control
One day the wind blows hot and cold
Everything is sweet and sour, but I am in control
Every chill in me to the bone
Give me wings to fly on my own
I am in control
Super
Oh Carol, look I don't want to hassle you but I just wondered how you were going
and whether my little hundred dollar investment in you was being useful
Sure
Okay, but pop in with the designs
Bye
You're just looking are you?
Yes
Hmm, hmm, it suits you
I don't know
Let's see how this looks
Oh yes, fabulous, that looks great
Hmm
I am going to put up those posters
and we are going to pull a crowd and we are going to do the gig
Good
Carol, please don't tie up the phone, I've got a few important calls coming
Daryl, I'll take you through it one more time
We're not ready musically, we don't have a PA, we don't have a sound mixer
and I can't help you put the posters up
because the Doll Office has won its battle
and I've got to take a night cleaner's job
Otherwise everything's terrific
Look, if it's all so hard why don't you just give it away?
Well you can't do that, what about the band?
Everything, everything you have said was great
Everything you have said we can handle, it's just practical problems
Sure, that's all it is
Like a hole in the pan
It's like a hole in the head
PA's can be hired and I can do a sound mix
You can't
Why not?
It's a skilled job
I'm a very skilled operator
We've noticed
Do you know someone Martin?
Well I do know people
Well can't you talk to them?
Maybe Johnny
The drummer guy
Talk to him
If we pull the money from our pockets we can manage a PA system
Listen, who's got money? I haven't even got pockets
Well I'm bright
Carol?
Not over me
Twenty bucks
That's it
Fantastic, thank you very much
George, you got any money?
Thanks mate
Obviously we hired a PA from the door takings
I'll be on the door so nobody gets in for nothing, right?
Then I'll be our front watching so I can give you a critique afterwards
That'll make it all worthwhile
You need that, you need my creative checks and balances
What we need is just to go along and do the gig or we'll never get out of the garage
George, I always said you're a man of vision
Martin, you go do your cleaning job
I'll get the posters up but after this gig that's it
No more cleaning, no more used tea bags and a million dollars by Christmas
Right Daryl, I've seen it happen so often before
And the fact that we're not together musically?
You will never admit that you're ready
It's only a pub Carol, it's nothing big anyway
Doesn't matter, we've got to be good
I reckon you've got to be better in pubs anyway
It's easy to fake it in a big place, now you lit off smoke bombs
And you shine 400 lights in the people's eyes
The fact is we should be practising
Right George?
That's it, that's it, alright, come on you guys
Get it together after all it is my neck on the line you realize
Daryl
Right
Nice melon George
Shroud, it's all set, we've got to do the gig at...
Hi Chrissie, Carrie
What's all set?
We're going to play the gig at the pub
Are you?
Oh yeah, why not?
We've got to get serious sometime
We really are serious
Yeah we are
Yeah well I thought...
You don't want to go in half cocked
What?
What's that dodgy sort of business?
What is?
Being in a band
What's your life?
Look at it's done for me
Stopped you from turning into a dead edge Shroud
Has she always called you Shroud?
Yeah, it comes from the way a
Spend when I'm playing sax you know
Everyone's called me Shroud for years and years
Funny sort of name Shroud
Well I'm off then
I'm sorry
Watch your hands Maestro, he's golden and there are fingers
More like arthritis
Listen, someone has to generate the wealth of the nation
What?
Cleaning offices didn't you know?
That's generating the wealth of the nation
That's what they reckon of the doll office
Don't worry mate, you're paying your dues
You're walking down life's highway
I mean, it's a far far better thing that you do now
Than you have ever done before
Or something like that
Okay
You alright man?
You alright?
Minding my business
Yeah, you're doing it well
Just thought you might be uncomfortable
Uncomfortable?
Who wants to know?
If you go inside my mates will fix you up with a cup of tea
I'm no beggar
I should hope not
Go on, tell them Martin said to give you a cup of tea
Martin?
Yeah
Hey, you some sort of musician are you?
Heard you playing
Not what I'd call music though
I too
Did you?
Yeah
What you'd call a crooner
Oh, not what you'd call a crooner
I mean you flaming young people you don't know nothing
But I was
Bit of a dancer to end on
She'll be there
Under the gun tree
That's me, my love will be waiting for me
Da da da da da da da da
I was well known
I bet you were
I'll have that cup of tea
But only so as you'll know I'm being sociable
Hey, hey, hey, give me my flower maybe
Show me
Martin said to come in
Yeah, of course, no come on in actually I need a hand
What?
No, no, don't be shy
Look, if you wouldn't mind just stirring that
I'll get the posters together
Because George is going to pick us up in a while
Martin said a cup of tea
Certainly, Carol
I'll get the posters together
I'll get the posters together
I'll get the posters together
Martin said a cup of tea
Certainly, Carol
You're a musician too
What?
I was telling your pal I used to play the halls
Why am I doing this?
You're helping out
You wonder how a man ends up like this
No
Fine, hard times and bad luck
Wrong?
Wrong there
You young people think you know it all
How can you know everything when you've seen nothing?
Seen it all heavy, Dad
Oh, I've seen a bit
No, no, no one nothing
No rent, no insurance, no nothing
And I don't have to bogle nothing
Because I'm not registered for anything
And I'm not on anybody's computer, pal
Think about that
Are you going to keep stirring?
Maybe because I want to
Mind you, this will be worth more than a cup of tea
And it'll be worth at least a thick slice of bread
Oh, yes, sir
Coming right up
Okay?
I think so
The trick is let the machine do the work
Don't try and push it around
Why?
Well, I'm off the floor above
Executive officers need a special touch
You've got a special touch, have you?
Well, I've got standing ironing
Oh, it suits you
Do you want to hear the rules?
I didn't know there were any
Everything's got rules
One, I'm the boss cocky
Two, no Smut Alec Wisecracks
And three, do the job
When the job's done we all meet up in the boardroom
Where I'm able to provide a little liquid refreshment
From the boardroom buffet
Everyone here likes the system
And any turkey that comes low in blood is at that last
Any questions?
What will you be doing on the floor above?
I'll be enjoying the fruits of my superior status
Like the real bosses during the day, I do nothing
One day, pal, if you work real hard
You'll be under nothing
I'll enjoy that
Off you go, then
Hurry up!
What pace?
Last time I did this I was your age
And the paces said, solidarity with the Spanish nation
Really? I think you're Spanish
Really? But the pace goes high
Hurry up!
Thanks
Oh, sorry
March north, march in all the marches since 1943
And my tomorrow will change nothing
I'm ready
March north, march in all the marches since 1943
I want you to look at this as protecting your business investment.
Now when the band makes its professional debut, believe me, Nick, the doors will open and
you will recoup that investment with interest.
But there is one small thing, and it is only a very small thing, that we ask of you to
ensure that the gig goes smoothly.
Now naturally, I wouldn't ask if I thought that it would get in the way.
You want my truck?
In a word, yes.
You got it.
$25 a night.
I really am, and I must say this, disappointed, Nick.
Not only at how short-sighted you're being in terms of your investment, but at what a
short memory you have concerning certain doles I managed to dispose of.
You're quite right, Daryl.
Thank you.
$20.
$10.
$20.
And don't keep him up all night, will you?
It doesn't agree with him.
Hi.
Oh, hi.
Have a look at these.
I've taken your money.
I thought I should check with you before spending it.
If you like.
Oh, they're great.
Oh, good.
What are you doing tonight?
Oh, nothing planned.
It's my band's first gig at the Gary Owens.
I have to go.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Oh, let me speak at the Gary Owens.
I spread the word.
Oh, okay.
I want a dress.
For my wife.
Yes?
I've never bought her clothes before.
Well, what size is she?
What?
Is she my size or her size?
Oh!
Her size?
I'll go.
I'll get these two in a couple of weeks.
Fine.
I wanted to be really lurid and plunging and tight and bold and all that.
Celebrating, are we?
Yes, she gets out of prison today.
Congratulations.
Oh, good day, mate.
I didn't hear you come in.
No, I didn't bother knocking.
Right.
How's things?
Good.
Good.
Just passing, eh?
No, not exactly.
No?
No.
What can I do for you?
Well, Johnny, how...
Oh, how about doing some mixing for us?
Oh, yeah?
This is your new band, is it?
Yeah, first gig at the Gary Owen.
Oh, yeah?
What sort of P.O. you got?
Oh, crappy ones.
Yeah, well, maybe I owe you one.
It'll be good, Johnny.
Yeah, well, I've got my professional reputation to consider.
Oh, yeah?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Good band, is it?
Rough as guts.
Well, that's all right.
You're gonna be a big star, George.
Oh, not big, Nina.
Well, how big?
Ever heard of the Gunk Brothers?
No.
About that big.
Oh.
Well, still have fun, George.
Are you nervous?
Oh, not really.
Oh, I will be, having to stand in front of all those people,
playing and singing, especially when they're paid and everything.
I'd be so nervous they wouldn't like me, they'd want their money back.
Right, thanks for your words of comfort, Nina.
That's okay.
Ha, ha, ha.
See you.
Don't worry, I'll come after.
Right, no worries.
Yeah.
Don't forget, breathing.
Yeah, have a nice time.
Are you sure you wouldn't fancy coming?
Ah, no, I'd only stick out, you know.
You don't want your dad hanging around the gig.
I would.
That's why I asked.
I'm not sure I'd be nervous.
Probably not my sort of music.
How would you know?
Just have a good time.
That's the main thing.
Bye, see you later.
Would you like a cup of tea?
I would.
You all know Johnny, don't you?
Johnny, how are you?
Welcome to the band.
Great, you see the roadie?
Ah, he's our roadie.
Hi.
Looks experienced.
Johnny's a drummer.
Ah, me too.
Yeah, right.
Who with?
Band of the Second Military District.
Oh, they're great, those masking bands.
I used to be in the cadets.
Yeah?
You know the Inbrick, that who?
No, no, I knew a sailor with all that Glasgow on his chest, but...
You know, sorry I'm late.
See you later.
I know, I'll pack the truck.
Black down to Bondi, surfing on a train, come on till I see my mind at a game, black down to Bondi, surfing on a train.
Come on, now!
Come on, come on, come on!
Why don't you go, Shrug?
Huh?
Why don't you go? Christine would like it.
Oh, I feel like a Chagana rocker.
So, she's your daughter?
Yeah, I know.
Well, she's nervous.
I think she'd like you to look out for her a little more than you do.
Well, I worry about her.
What she's gonna do with herself, isn't that?
Don't end up like me.
So why don't you just go?
Hey, uh...
I might just pop across the road and see how they go.
Okay?
Good evening, you can buy $2 a head of this in tonight.
Thank you.
Oh, sorry very much.
Thank you sir.
Before you go anywhere, I'm going to give you a token of our appreciation for coming here tonight.
Thank you.
Thanks a lot.
Good evening, good evening.
Of course you realize how hip this makes you.
I'm going to tell you right, bulk mega hip.
I mean you'll be able to say Takeaway is great bands, saw their first gig, right?
Break the ice at avant-garde parties.
It's more price to pay really.
It's only $2 a head.
Oh, jinx, I don't seem to have enough change.
Look, trust me, I'll give it to you later.
All right, can I give you a stamp, sir?
Thank you very much and you, ma'am.
Yes, indeedy.
Thank you very much.
Enjoy yourselves.
Good night.
I'll bring the change to you.
Where'd you get the PA from, mate?
Contacts, mate, just contacts.
Yeah, well forget them.
It's a heap of junk.
Hi, where the takeaway?
I can hear the cyborg breaking.
I can hear the customers.
Everything is delivered.
Everyone's called in a day.
There's a dog checking in his pocket.
But it's weakly paid.
And from this window, I can see the street below.
I can hear the hit parade on the radio.
There's dirty dishes filing up in the sink.
But it's too hard to move.
And it's too hard to clean.
Outside the dog is growling.
Hear dogs and hollow toll.
They've been going out tonight.
There's nothing here to make him stay home.
I can hear the baby crying.
Listen, mom's crying too.
No one gets much sleeper done.
Till they've been crying through the roof.
And from this window, I can see the street below.
I can hear the hit parade on the radio.
There's dirty dishes filing up in the sink.
But it's too hard to move.
And from this window, I can see the street below.
I can hear the hit parade on the radio.
There's dirty dishes filing up in the sink.
But it's too hard to move.