Hands Up in the Air

"Hands Up in the Air" is a song by Australian rock band Boom Crash Opera. It was released in 1986 as the second single from their self-titled studio album.
The song reached number 16 in Australia.

Background

Co-author Farnan said the song was inspired by the Smiths' "How Soon is Now?" and written about Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay.

Reception

Jane Gazzo said the song, "continues the tradition of tight, funky rock and anthemic song chants from the chorus."

Track listing

7" single

Hands Up in the Air – 4:47
Leave – 3:44
Hands Up in the Air – 3:47

Personnel

Peter Maslen – drums, vocals
Greg O'Connor – keyboards
Dale Ryder – lead vocals
Richard Pleasance – guitar, bass, vocals
Peter Farnan – guitar, vocals