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Back in the ’80s, before the internet, Spinal Tap fans could only speculate at the real-life inspirations for the many unforgettable scenes and set pieces in the film. Now, at last, we can reveal the truth. Here are the stories behind some of the finest moments in Spinal Tap.

Here’s part two of AllMusic’s conversation with Colin Hay around the release of his latest solo release, Man @ Work: Volume 2, which like its successful predecessor, contains “re-imagined favorites from across Hay’s rich catalog, including Men at Work classics, solo album highlights, and new material.”

The clearest way for a band to kick down the door, stride into the room and announce “Here we are, motherscratchers! Take Note!”? is by naming not only an album, but also a song after their own band name. The hubris! The gall! The self-importance! The trinity! The triumvirate! The trifecta! Let’s celebrate those songs by that band off of that album (all with the same name).

The legendary drummer spoke with AllMusic before the launch of the upcoming Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening tour, and selected his 5 favorite tracks off Physical Graffiti, celebrating it’s 50th anniversary this year.