Good Times
INXS; Jimmy Barnes Lyrics

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Everybody shake
Everybody groove
Everybody shake

Mary, Mary, you're on my mind
The folks are gone and the place'll be mine
Mary, Mary, wanna be with you

And this is what I'm gonna do
I'm gonna put a call to you
'Cause I feel good tonight
And everything's gonna be right, right, right

I'm gonna have a good time tonight
Rock and roll music gonna play all night
Come on, baby, it won't take long
Only take a minute just to sing my song

Boney Moroney's gonna be with him
I said, Long Tall Sally's gonna be with Slim
And Short Fat Fanny's gonna, she's gonna be there too

And this is what I'm gonna do
Well, I've got to put a call to you
'Cause I feel good tonight
And everything's gonna be right, right, right

I'm gonna have a good time tonight
Rock and roll music gonna play all night
Come on, baby, it won't take long
Only take a minute just to sing my song

Boney Moroney's gonna be with Jimmy
Long Tall Sally's gonna be with him
And Short Fat Fanny's gonna be there too

And this is what I'm gonna do
I've got to put the call to you
'Cause I feel good tonight
And everything's gonna be right, right, right

I'm gonna have a good time tonight
Rock and roll music gonna play all night

Come on, baby, it won't take long
Only take a minute just to sing my song

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Good Times" by INXS and Jimmy Barnes are an upbeat and lively tribute to the joy of rock and roll music, and the freedom and happiness that it can bring. The song urges listeners to let themselves go, to shake and groove to the music and let their cares fall away. The lyrics express a deep desire for connection, specifically with Mary, as the singer longs to be with her and wants to share the excitement and energy of the evening with her.

The song is driven by a powerful rock and roll beat and features references to classic songs from the early days of rock and roll. The lyrics mention Boney Maroney, Long Tall Sally, and Short Fat Fanny, all of whom were characters in popular rock and roll songs from the 1950s and 60s. These references serve to connect the song to the history of rock and roll, honoring the genre's roots and paying tribute to the artists who came before.

Ultimately, the song is an anthem to the transformative power of rock and roll music, and to the joy that can come from letting go and embracing the moment. The lyrics are a call to action, urging listeners to join in the fun and experience the thrill of rock and roll music for themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

Everybody shake
Let's all dance and move to the music

Everybody groove
Let's all find our rhythm and feel the music

Everybody shake
Let's keep dancing and enjoying ourselves

Mary, Mary, you're on my mind
I can't stop thinking about you, Mary

The folks are gone and the place'll be mine
I have the house to myself and we can be alone

Mary, Mary, wanna be with you
I want to spend time with you, Mary

And this is what I'm gonna do
Here is my plan of action

I'm gonna put a call to you
I'm going to call you on the phone

'Cause I feel good tonight
I am happy and excited tonight

And everything's gonna be right, right, right
Everything is going to be great tonight

I'm gonna have a good time tonight
I am going to enjoy myself tonight

Rock and roll music gonna play all night
We are going to listen to rock and roll music all night

Come on, baby, it won't take long
Let's get started with the fun, it won't take much time

Only take a minute just to sing my song
I only need a minute to sing this song

Boney Moroney's gonna be with him
Boney Moroney, a cool person, will be with us tonight

I said, Long Tall Sally's gonna be with Slim
Long Tall Sally, another cool person, will be with Slim

And Short Fat Fanny's gonna, she's gonna be there too
Short Fat Fanny, yet another cool person, will be there too

I've got to put the call to you
I have to call you

'Cause I feel good tonight
I am feeling great tonight

And everything's gonna be right, right, right
Everything will be perfectly fine tonight

I'm gonna have a good time tonight
I am going to enjoy myself tonight

Rock and roll music gonna play all night
We are going to listen to rock and roll music all night long

Come on, baby, it won't take long
Let's start having fun, it won't take much time

Only take a minute just to sing my song
It will only take a minute for me to sing my song

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: George Young, Johannes Vandenberg

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@joewitt6639

3y↑23

Everybody shake
Everybody groove
Everybody shake

Mary, Mary, you're on my mind
Folks are gone and
The place will be mine
Aw, Mary, Mary, wanna be with you

And this is what I'm gonna do
I'm gonna put a call to you
Cause I feel good tonight
And everything's gonna
Be right, right, right, yeah

I'm gonna have a good time tonight
Rock and roll music gonna play all night
Come on, baby, it won't take long
Only take a minute just to sing my song

Boney Maroney's gonna be with him
I said long tall Sally gonna be with Slim
Short fat Fanny's is gonna
Gonna be there too

And this is what I'm gonna do
I've got to put a call to you
Cause I feel good tonight
And everything's gonna
Be right, right, right

I'm gonna have a good time tonight
Rock and roll music gonna play all night
Come on, baby, it won't take long
Only take a minute just to sing my song

I gotta talk to you

Boney Maroney's gonna be with J-J-Jimmy
Wow, long tall Sally gonna be with him
Short fat Fanny's gonna be there too

And this is what I'm gonna do
I've got to put a call to you
Cause I feel good tonight
And everything's gonna
Be right, right, right

I'm gonna have a good time tonight
Rock and roll music gonna play all night
Come on, baby, it won't take long
Only take a minute just to sing my song
I'm gonna have a good time tonight
Rock and roll music gonna play all night
Come on, baby, it won't take long
Only take a minute just to sing my song

Listen, waaaah

I'm gonna have a good time tonight
Rock and roll music gonna play all night
Come on, baby, it won't take long
Only take a minute just to sing my song
I'm gonna have a good time tonight
Rock and roll music gonna play all night
Come on, baby, it won't take long
Only take a minute just to sing my song
I'm gonna have a good time tonight
Rock and roll music gonna play all night
Come on, baby, it won't take long
Only take a minute just to sing my song...

All comments from YouTube:

@imtweetydiva29

13w↑41

I'm listening to this in 2024!❤

@queenoflight6033

7w↑1

Me too

@hashmiyoosuf7252

6w↑1

Me three . Lost boys

@kimrileymusic

Yep same!!🙋‍♀️

@mel16474

1y↑139

One of the best rock song duets EVER - whoever had the idea to get Jimmy & Michael together was a genius! Thank God for Rock'n Roll, incredible songwriters & musicians who just know what will stand the test of time. RIP Michael, you're sadly missed by so many.

@Mephistaufeles

1y↑9

Couldn’t agree more with this comment. I was 17 when this song came out. I hear it and I’m transported back to a much simpler time. Miss Michael - gone from us far, far too soon.

@mattdigweed3262

34w↑1

Yep, it’s total chaos 🤙

@swann747

34w

Easybeats did it better

@ThiefOfNavarre

30w↑2

@@Mephistaufeles Think I was only about 8 but it was my favorite film back then and still holds a place now.

@LuvsAutumn8467

23w↑1

Yes such an energetic song their voices meshed so well together. They should have done a whole album together.

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@victorbarac4838

3y↑160

Jimmy's part in this song is one of the most powerful vocal performances in the history of the hard rock music genre.

@p4blodiabl0

2y↑6

Absolutely agreed

@astonmartin4360

2y↑8

He should have replaced Bon Scott.🤔

@SilentHotdog28

1y↑8

But.....the person singing next to him was no sliuch eithet haha, monster pairing

@randalscandal1588

1y↑3

@@astonmartin4360 He's great but no one is Brian Johnson. He should have blown up huge though.

@daynasmum529

1y↑3

@@randalscandal1588 200% agreed, we have the great black soul singers, US & British rock with all their greats & so on. Jimmys full bore Scottish/Australian vocal celebration of Aussie rock is their equal any day of the week. Second to none.

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@jackspry9736

2y↑49

RIP Michael Hutchence (January 22, 1960 – November 22, 1997), aged 37
You will be remembered as a legend.

@SherryAnne979

29w↑2

So he was 27 when he only took a minute just to sing his song. If he was still alive, he would be 63.

@leftcoaster67

4y↑81

Back when music was simple. Instruments, singers, good songwriting. The basics.

@penhdog2207

2y↑1

What are they?

@johnmccarthy1984

2y↑2

And a great performance and chemistry. They're having fun

@officialkingdougie8201

@@penhdog2207inxs

@denisegalipeau8622

1y↑16

From the Lost Boys movie. Electrocuted a vampire during this song. Death by stereo. Awesome duet. Rock and roll.

@JorgeCanela

2y↑45

Never heard of Jimmy Barnes until half an hour ago. I've heard 4 songs and I have to give it to him: what an amazing voice and performances. One of the true hard rock voices of the 80's. It's a shame he isn't well known in Europe. Will listen to rest of his stuff for sure.

@CourtWatchAustralia

26w

flames Trees(when he was in cold chisel) and Working class(written by JOurney keybaordist Caine) are too very good songs

@llewvirtue861

23w↑1

The group he was in was called cold chisel, insane

@CourtWatchAustralia

23w

@@llewvirtue861 yeah great band

@Russian420

28w↑13

Even after all these years I still love this video. It always makes me smile. Looks like they had a lot of fun filming it.

Jimmy is still rockin’ us. I miss Michael. 😔

@barbaramita3886

1y↑47

So true! Micheal's voice opened the way for Jimmy's voice to smash through like a steam train. Both complemented each other in this Jam 💯

@filmgirlLisa

2y↑16

I've never heard of Jimmy Barnes until tonight. Holy crap!!!

@Jpeterson7

2y↑3

Movies will do that (The Lost Boys)

@Mrmikey0909

Hope you survived the deep dive. 😂

@MrMonikerjay

2y↑36

Jon's drumming made me want to become a drummer at 14. Then I moved to California and bought this the same day in 1987.

@christiandady2581

2y↑4

Highly underrated drummer.

@ddelaney712

1y↑27

Love the fact Jimmy and Michael went toe to toe on the vocals without one taking from the other. Feel like this was an extremely friendly duel.
And that is another reason we, the listeners, love this song so much, just two amazing vocalists having the best time ever.

@jordengladue4803

2y↑83

Loved this song on the lost boys and all these years later i still love it just as much

@seanswinton6242

2y↑4

Same here! A party anthem for the ages!!! 🍺

@filmgirlLisa

2y↑1

The Lost Boys movie??!

@JorgeAlvarez-me9dg

39w

First track of many great on that OST, I still have my cassette, still working, but colors faded, could be because is over 35 years?

@kimberlym.3007

9w↑3

I absolutely love this duet! Two vocalists who are very experienced and awesome in their genres come together to create a ripping song!!!!!!!!

@1967musicjunky

2y↑34

Two of the best singers from the 80's, right here!

@jazrose1286

2y↑29

Loved dancing 💃 to this song. 😍 Jimmy and Michael did this so justice! Loved Jimmy's voice, so overly powerful and straight to the core! Both are Australian rock legend s. 💕💕💕💕

@angusthunder3152

1y↑1

Page 305 of his book working class man tells the story

@J_S209

3y↑41

Between 1982 & about 1992 INXS were the greatest band in the whole world, just magic live. Another Vander and Young classic.

RIP Michael 😥

@bestvalet70

I would have to say in those years U2 was maybe the best..

@elizabethhann4028

4y↑32

[14 August 2020]: How blissfully happy Michael looked, in this video...he must have been so proud to record a song with Jimmy Barnes.

@rowanparmiter7622

2y↑4

Everyone liked MH

@allisonlange1767

1y↑6

I am old enough to remember when this gem was released.
I still have...and play...the 45.

@bigrob1887

46w↑3

why doesn't this have 2 million likes?!?!?......

@1Raxxed

2y↑6

Had to buy the soundtrack Lost Boys after hearing this great memories good kick ass rock n roll!

@elijahrobinson2362

45w

Jimmy was featured on the two best songs from that solid soundtrack.

@MrWho007

2y↑10

I used to play this every Friday night after work. It was a shitty job and I hated it. This song was a celebration of Friday night freedom 😎

@bernardoalvarado6627

Por ésto amo los 80'S.... musica pura.... musica de verdad.... aún estamos t... somos los herederos de una bella década...y no somos viejos.... somos clásicos.

@tomfooleryx517x2

1y↑6

Great song.. listening in 2023.. remembering my teenage years..

@alexandroskatsis8649

2y↑26

How hasn't this song hit World stage. I get goosebumps every time I hear it....

@KahlessTheUnforgettable

2y↑4

It was on the ‘Lost Boys’ soundtrack. How much more ‘world’ can you get?

@ralphshaw9758

2y↑1

This song hit the world stage when the Easybeats released it in 1968.

@deborahvogle9482

2y↑2

Love this song and you Jommy!!

@paddygeoghegan6509

2y↑6

Absolutely fantastic, just watching the lost Boys the other day! Takes me back!!! 🤣

@designedforlifecoaching4007

2y↑15

A hidden gem of a song

@bane1240

Always loved this song. Huge INXS fan. Great R&R song and fantastic meshing of Michael's and Jimmy's voices.

@antmer3954

1y↑3

One of those songs where a collaboration between two noted musicians succeeds. The group INXS combined with then establishing solo artist Jim "Jimmy" Barnes, to perform this tune, which is just as great to me now a middle aged man, as it was when I first heard it on Radio as a 17 year old male in 1987 here in Melbourne, Australia.
And for anyone who's followed the career of both Jim Barnes and Michael Hutchence, Mr Barnes also featured with John Diesel as Backing Singers on "Marvellous", a song from then Australian Satire Comedian Billy Birmingham, aka, The 12th Man, on his 1992 album "Still The 12th Man", whilst Mr Hutchence briefly fronted a band "Max Q" in 1989/90. So it's no surprise these two singers and the other members of INXS would successfully combine to perform this song. And for those who also remember, this song appeared on the Soundtrack to the 1987 movie "The Lost Boys". Just as great a song now as back then.

@amsedelm

2y↑7

Rock n roll at it's finest! I go crazy when I hear this song!!!!

@officialjimmybarnes9540

1y↑1

Thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far. Keep Supporting

@zk1479

2y↑3

My favorite uni days young lad full of life, self confident, full of energy young man. Days of youth. Thank oz boys you were fun.

@Gary-ij1bg

50w↑1

Every few months somebody please stop by this thread to remind the world that this is one of the best rock n roll performances ever…. I got today. See you back here in July🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

@maljohn1414

17w↑1

Bloody awesome best ever ever duet, cheers from New Zealand.

@tetsuoishiki4677

1y↑2

Death by Stereo!
The Lost Boys Rocks!

@louiseleaper7659

5y↑11

Probs the best song ever, such joy fills my heart.

@sid2112

40w↑2

This song tok the absolute best of old school rock, metal, and that pop feel that defined three genres.

@tulaysinmaz9664

1y↑3

Excellent performances wonderful music thank you for the best performances💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯bravo!

@lauratrees2405

37w↑1

Jimmy Barnes has such a powerful voice and his children inherited it. His wife is a very good singer as well

@technodazed

2y↑2

I remember this being the only song on the LoSt BoYs soundtrack that was ever played on the radio

@andyberridge6455

48w↑3

First track of the the Lost boys movie soundtrack, brilliant album. Inxs, kick album is another classic, well worth the listen, if you like this, you'll like kick.

@marianoordonez4292

1y↑2

This song was on a TV commercial from the '80s: surfers jumping off a pier that had a big crane at the end, at a beach called Cerro Azul.

@user-nn8tc7qu8e

30w

Only take minute to smoke this bong.👍👍👍 two Aussie legends doing their thing 👍👍👍👍 fucken legend’s 👍

@Jodyrides

11w↑1

I love his voice.. there are so few male great voices in rock ‘n’ roll. Burton Cummings.. Eric Burton.. .. Joe Cocker.. Tom Jones wasn’t really a hard rocker,but, what a voice.. John Mellencamp… these guys actually have voices.
i’m not talking about who has the most hit records or who can scream the loudest.. there are lots of rock and rollers that can carry a tune. But, like playing an instrument, like the guitar, you can learn to do that, you may not have natural talent for playing an instrument, you can get by if you practice. But voice is something you can’t fake, you can’t learn to have a beautiful voice. That’s one thing, you either got it or you don’t.

@JB0528

45w↑2

One of the greatest rock n roll songs ever.

@Ryatracom

5y↑9

Probs the best song ever, such joy fills my heart.
Preffered the version that had clips from The Lost Boys in it.

@SilentBob731

42w↑2

A Rock N' Roll Classic.
That is all. 🤘

@joewitt6639

3y↑23

@jfkfanclub

3y↑2

Thanks Joe

@chriskennedy-young8430

Mary didn't walk for a week

@lilianreyes7973

3y↑11

Amo ésta canción!🖤❤

@officialjimmybarnes9540

1y↑1

For how long have you been following and I guess my music has added to your life

@jasonsoares-dn5sx

36w

I met INXS in Toronto, it blew my young self away. Generous bunch of guys.

@fnkgnoza3640

1y↑2

Buena, saludos desde Perú 🇵🇪

@rupertsmedley4210

1y↑2

Brilliant collaboration - 25 years ago today Michael Hutchence died, only three years later would Paula Yates last without him. Very sad loss to music and fans all over the World.

@swaniawskikhsryanycu6645

4y↑4

Preffered the version that had clips from The Lost Boys in it.
Great recording
Probs the best song ever, such joy fills my heart.
finally!!!!!!.... in HD

@jeanatkinson8907

1y↑2

Still love watching this two legends together

@sanuka384

12w

Their Voices go so well together and it looks like they had so much fun.

@tweehoney3273

5y↑19

Who’s playing that piano?
Great recording
Who’s playing that piano?
finally!!!!!!.... in HD
Probs the best song ever, such joy fills my heart.
Great recording

@TimothyATaylor

4y↑3

Tim Farriss

@trk1973

2y↑2

@@TimothyATaylor Tim went fishing (according to the record sleeve credits)

@rowanparmiter7622

2y↑1

Looks like Tim on Piano and Garry B on Bass.... I wonder why Andrew was on Guitar and Tim was on piano?? Roles reversed for the day? I know that Andrew is quite a capable guitarist and Tim can play keyboard (Rocking the Royals)

@Melbelster

21w

what I love most about this, is the pure joy that just vibes from everyone involved.

@johnoksys7713

25w↑1

Years ago when this was a hit me& a coworker had this song blasting on 8 speakers

@tfunk6077

Great rock and roll ‼️‼️🤪👍pure and simple to the point awesome vocals 👍👍🤪👏👏😚

@ahilleary1

13w

First heard it on Lost Boys but did not know the name. THX for posting😀

@winloseordrawwithelegance1266

1y↑4

This puts me in a good mood 👍🙂

@randalscandal1588

1y↑1

Great song. Funny, I just saw Garry Beers today, nice guy.

@madams6198

2y↑2

See kids? These are people that can actually sing and play real instruments.

@JoeyBroncos

These days it’s just sad 😔music has ended

@halinatantau1506

19w

Michael was so good and Jimmy . What a shame that Michael is gone. I’m sure he is in heaven now with Paula

@eloisapetermann6810

26w↑1

THAT is rock & roll 🥰👅🔥

@paulmorris1624

2y↑6

Came across this a couple of years ago, absolutely love it. Vaguely remember it when i was a kid watching the lost boys. Hutchence has got a decent set of pipes but Jimmy Barnes wipes the floor with him. Always gives me a kick up the arse this tune.

@rowanparmiter7622

2y↑3

JB wipes the floor??... LOL MH did fine, but JB is rare

@joshx2117

1y↑1

A beautiful duet, a perfect pairing

@kelhimacmillan5675

2y↑2

This reminds me of "The lost boys".... RIP to Corey Haim... RIP to Michael Hutchence... 💖👿🤟😎😘👌

@officialjimmybarnes9540

Thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far. Keep Supporting

@letsbefrankcanadasforemost7818

25w

Incredible duo. It doesn't get any better.

@johnchua9387

48w↑1

Wow!!! just fabulous collaboration!!!

@glenn6307

5y↑16

Good on micheal and jimmy singing this wonderful song
and I can’t believe that it was 21 years ago that we lost a beautiful soul of Micheal and my girlfriend talks about him all the time both at home and at work. If micheal was still alive she would ask for autograph and cut his hair to keep .

@stonedcrow5821

4y↑1

That's a bit weird tbh. Never understood "fandom". Creepy stuff. Hutchence was just a man, like any other......

@officialjimmybarnes9540

1y↑1

For how long have you been following and I guess my music has added to your life

@BAM1968a

Michael

@schlonzschuppe4516

1y↑1

this my friends is rock ‚n roll

@_pbt_5965

2y↑2

I would have never paired these two but it so fing works!

@van1976

2y↑2

That's FUN!!! Great composition. I've broken a number of picks playing this song. Hard playing. Awesome!
5 STARS!
--Van

@anjiharrell6175

2y↑1

Damn! They weren’t lying about Good times. I wanna be at this party. Lol! 😆😜

@officialjimmybarnes9540

Thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far. Keep Supporting

@tomfooleryx517x2

1y↑1

Rest in peace Michael..

@massimilianoizzi9324

2y↑2

Magic music magic sound magic sound magic groove top feeling top BAND

@bobosmodernlife

26w

Such a fantastic rock song. Absolutely love it. I love Laying Down the Law too.

@kenblair8268

24w

Amazing Talent Thanks for sharing g early days

@alfredjimenez8423

Déjense de j** esta canción es inconcebible alguien que me pueda negar que comienza como un blues y termina como rock and roll!!!!! La ptm !!!!! Que vicio!!!

@chadgamber6208

1y↑1

Such good memorys,with this Song 🎵An So many others!! If this Song Don't make You,feel something Good!! An Dancing!! Something Wrong with You!!

@CuriousRose

3y↑2

Aussies Finest🔥🔥

@seththomas9105

34w

Saw Jimmy open for ZZ TOP on 02/14/86 at Ames, Iowa. Blew the roof off Hilton Colosseum.

@fatimacaldas8861

2y↑1

I listen to this vídeo , but I look at Michael’s mouth all the time , what a beautiful mouth 🫦! My God..mmmm . I love this sound and the clip! ❤️❤️

@krisscanlon4051

2y↑5

Jimmy doing Steve Marriotts part...which is big props...BTW Jimmy sounds more ACDC than they did at this point.

@davidrose1847

Great Song from Great Movie The Lost Boys Happy 66th Jimmy

@ZIMsar10

19w

Incredible song! Absolutely Blinder!

@joshx2117

This whole set is one of the best ever

@Dan-vt3nk

1y↑2

Awesome!

@Mr-mopar

18w

One of my favorite party songs of all time..I bet I listen to this track a couple times per month altleast..

@frankyrubful

10w↑2

For those who don’t know, this is an Easybeats song written by Harry Vanda & George Young the older brother of Malcolm & Angus Young of AC/DC. Stevie Wright sang it and Steve Marriott did the backing vocals and Nicky Hopkins played the piano !!! Below is the link to the original version.

https://youtu.be/8yMswt56fvQ?si=yEJRi7aHGOwfw9y9

@user-fk9eu5kw6v

38w

😎👍 legendary 🤜🤛

@chadgamber6208

1y↑2

One of the Best Tunes!! Like many Others!!🎶🎵

@zanegravenall9522

21w

Love ya jimmy

@sashas8168

2y↑1

Just love this song Barnesy.

@user-ym5nk9cd2r

2y↑1

これ聴くと元気出る。

@matthewvalencic4217

38w

The Men From My Favourite Australian Tv Show Hey Hey It’s Saturday Did This Track Live On Hey Hey It’s Saturday Finale 1999.

@rodgerjeffries6622

Great Song

@MorishkO

1y↑2

PEDAZO DE TEMAAA !!

@Ckom-Tunes

48w↑1

Good times indeed!

@jorgemendez933

10w

Amazing

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