JIMMY BARNES - I'D DIE TO BE WITH YOU TONIGHT

Released in 1985, “I’d Die to Be with You Tonight” was the lead single from Jimmy Barnes’ second solo album, For the Working Class Man, and marked a major step in his international ambitions. Featuring a guest harmony vocal by American singer Kim Carnes, the song blends Barnes’ gritty rock delivery with a more polished, radio-friendly sound. Lyrically, it captures the desperation and longing of love separated by distance, themes that resonated widely with audiences. The track became a commercial hit, reaching number 7 on the Australian Kent Music Report and helping to cement Barnes’ status as a solo star. Its success also contributed to the broader appeal of For the Working Class Man, an album that would go on to define Barnes’ career and become one of the most iconic Australian rock records of the 1980s.