Forgotten Years - Midnight Oil - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Forgotten Years" is a track by Australian rock band Midnight Oil, featured on their 1990 seventh studio album, Blue Sky Mining. Written by Rob Hirst and Jim Moginie, the song was a success for the band, peaking at number 26 on the Australian Singles Chart, number 1 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Chart, and number 11 on the Billboard Album Rock Chart. Inspired by the experiences of war shared by drummer Rob Hirst's grandfather and father, "Forgotten Years" is a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and a call to future generations to avoid such conflicts. Musically, "Forgotten Years" is characterized by its upbeat tempo and a blend of new wave, power pop, and punk elements. The track is driven by an acoustic rhythm guitar, which lays the foundation for the song's pulsing bassline and intense drumming. "Forgotten Years" reached number 26 on the Australian ARIA charts and topped the Alternative Airplay chart in the US.