Who Can It Be Now?

Who Can It Be Now? is a Men at Work recording from their 1981 debut album, Business as Usual. The original recording credits Colin Hay as songwriter and lead vocalist, with Greg Ham on saxophone.

The saxophone’s short recurring phrase is a central part of the arrangement. Hay’s uneasy vocal account of an unwanted visitor sits above clipped guitar and a steady beat, making the tension in the story work inside a concise pop structure.

This is the original studio recording. Explore more Men at Work songs for the contrast between its enclosed, nervous mood and Down Under’s outward-looking storytelling.