Hi a while ago I asked if you could react to tangerine by Led Zeppelin and Mona Lisa’s and mad hatters. You hearted the comment. Are you planning on doing that video??
Thanks Jamel for playing my request, the song came out in 1987. Please check out some of their other classic songs too. I love the song 'better be home soon' too
You cant underestimate the nostalgia this song produces in all Australians and Kiwis around the world :) Shout out to my peeps across the Tasman lol. We'll see you again soon!
So true, this is why I am often disappointed when people doing reactions don't look up the info about bands and where they come from or where they were formed. That feeling of nostalgia and pride (plus a little sadness) is "something so strong". Thanks for your comment! From an Aussie
Every time I hear this song, I can't help but think of Crowded House's drummer, Paul Hester and his long, futile fight against the black dog of depression. RIP Paul
Neil Finn and Crowded House have provided the soundtrack to my life for over 30 years. Beautiful, joyful, inspiring, heartfelt... I'm so glad you liked it, and I hope you check out more of their songs.
One the greatest love songs ever written. Lucky enough to have seen them live 3 times. Gifted musicians all yet self deprecating and funny! Neil Finn is one the greatest ever
RIP Paul Hester. If you feel like life is getting too much for you, reach out, talk to someone, don't try to carry it all by yourself. You are loved. You'd be surprised by how much you are loved.
Sadly, there are many out here who get left on read and whose phone calls are ignored, whose pain is dismissed as "playing the victim," who do not have supportive family or friends. Life can really hand you your a$$. But yours is a nice comment for sure. Namaste
Still remember Neil Finn's incredible tribute to him at the 2005 Aria awards where he came on stage and sang better be home soon in his memory. Still brings a tear to the eye.
Neil Finn is the main songwriter for Crowded House. Years ago an interviewer asked Paul McCartney what it was like to be the best songwriter of all time and he said "I'm not. Neil Finn is". Gave me goosebumps. Better Be Home Soon is my favorite.
@@geekchick4859 - maybe you dreamt it then because no such interview exists! If it did, you’d be able to find some evidence via our friends at Google. If you check out any of the Crowded House/Finn forums, such as Frenz.com, you’ll find this has come up plenty of times and been comprehensively debunked. Macca’s even been asked about it. Edit: Maybe you need to hear it directly from Macca? ruclips.net/video/6tjAo3v4Fis/видео.html
Neil, was asked, before COVID, of all the artists in the world, to join Fleetwood Mac, which he agreed to. Would also like to send a shout out to Crowded House's drummer, Paul Hester, who sadly took his own life. R.I.P. Paul
Seeing Neil play with Fleetwood Mac was incredible - one of the best gigs I’ve ever seen. RIP Paul, such a light with such a troubled soul gone far to soon
Yes! If you need help with Aussie suggestions I'm a minefield of randomness from Easybeats through to the tea party. Love our music scene. And yes NZ ain't no slouch. Headless Chickens Gascrankin station still is a car karaoke fave
Every time I hear that song I get the exact feelings I had at the time, during a turbulent relationship with the love of my life. It didn’t work out, in the end. Not everyone gets to live happily ever after. But I’ve had a good fulfilling life, in any case and I’m content. But this song gave me such strength in the day. It still does. But I can’t listen to it too often.
I was on a tour for ANZAC Day. On the way back from the Dawn Service at Gallipoli one of the Kiwis pulled out the Best Of album. Perfect end to a sombre and reflective day with our cross Tasman brethren.
I had no idea that this band was Australian! I grew up hearing this song and just automatically assumed they were British (because they sound British in the song which was always being played in the UK). Still learning new things every day!
A few months ago, I was going through a really bad depression and I was on the point of giving up. Suddenly, my MP3 player kept playing this song. It gave me enough hope to keep going.
Glad to see you Didn’t Give Up!!! There is a REASON your MP3 player kept playing this song over and over. You have someone watching over you and didn’t even realize it!!! Trust me, I’ve dealt with depression for over 20 years now.Your still here because your needed!! Always remember that:)🙏🙏
Neil Finn is such an amazing singer. I’ve loved him since he was with Split Enz through his solo career and now he’s with Fleetwood Mac. This song came out around the time my uncle died, a Vietnam vet. It always reminds me that despite it all people stay with us. Thank you Jamal. ❤️
That's coincidental because I also lost an uncle around that time who also was a Vietnam veteran. Cancer caused by agent orange exposure took its toll.
Paul Stanley once said that someone isn't a songwriter if a song doesn't rhyme. I wish someone would tell him that Paul McCartney and Neil Finn are the 2 greatest songwriters alive. There are rhymes in this song, and there aren't and it's one of the greatest songs ever written. This opinion comes from a heavy metal lover. My favorite bands are AIC and Megadeth. Crowded House is one of the greatest bands of all time!
@@dannybaldridge3529 I’m sorry for your loss. The agent orange caused heart damage to my uncle. He sought help from the VA so many times and didn’t receive it in time. I’m not badmouthing the VA as every male member of my paternal side has served this great country.
This song means home to me, I legitimately get just a bit choked up whenever I sit to really listen to it. Aussies and Kiwis completely unite over this band, they made so much incredible music.
They're still making it! There's a different lineup now (Neil Finn, Nick Seymour the original bassist, Mitchell Froom on keyboards - he produced the first 3 Crowded House albums & played keyboards on them, and Neil's sons Liam on guitar & backing vocs & Elroy on drums. And their NEW ALBUM called Dreamers Are Waiting comes out JUNE 4: depending where you live that's either TOMORROW or THE NEXT DAY! They toured New Zealand a couple months ago. They were also scheduled to tour more countries but those were postponed due to coronavirus. If you want to hear some really fantastic (aka finntastic) music, Neil did a lot of livestreams (for a while he did them every day!) during coronavirus - his songs, covers, answering listener questions, once he took a call from Mick Fleetwood (I'm not a fan of FM but it's cool for their fans), botany/gardening, his 4 yr old grandson Buddy making appearances talking & playing trumpet - sometimes Neil alone (those were my favorite) sometimes assisted by his sons, and post-quarantine Nick & Mitchell (Nick is wonderful). They're archived on neilfinn.com: click on FANGRADIO.
"There's a battle ahead.. many battles are lost.. but you'll never see the end of the road while you're traveling with me" This has always struck me so deep~ what an amazing way to tell someone you're there for them #gotyour6
American here, saw these guys live in San Francisco, 1987, in a small club, with a girl who ended up being my girlfriend for almost 7 years. A lot of nostalgia for this song, and the whole album. Amazing concert
New Zealander here, that song is iconic in New Zealand. I watched your face the whole time, with a huge smile on mine!!! I love how you appreciated it the way we do :D If I can recommend another Neil Finn song, Message to my girl. This was written while he was in Split Enz with his brother, Tim. Its possibly the perfect song :D
@@thomasm195 I stumbled onto "don't dream it's over" with Neil Finn on acoustic guitar accompanied by a string section and it got me through the lockdowns of last year. That rendition of this song is just so beautiful.
Now I’m walking again, to the beat of a drum, and I’m counting the steps to the door of your heart....just a great lyric. One of my favorite songs from the 80s
@@scottboswell6406 Even though I'd heard this song probably hundreds of times, I never picked up that that line was a nod to Across the Universe ("words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup...") An interviewer mentioned it in conversation with Neil. Definite Doh! moment for me ha ha. Neil said Across the Universe is the song he most wishes he'd written.
I can't think of any bands I dislike more than FM. I hope they decide to retire so he's done with that. I'd be happy if he stayed with Crowdies, or did more solo albums, or Finn Bros, or 7 Worlds Collide, or something he hasn't done yet - a duo with Don McGlashan.
Here's another one. Imagine someone writing this for you, and singing it to you. "Tie my hands behind my back Put a gag on top of my mouth But I won't give you up Till silverware's covered in dust And my shoes fall apart And the tumbleweed runs Over my desert heart So turn and run You cold killers of innocence Against us there's no defence Your flash and your wickedness Will surely bring you down again Somehow we must stay afloat Won't give in to the undertow Something's you will never know You can't break our love You can pull us down But you can't break our love" (Turn and Run by Neil Finn)
Neil wrote this for his wife when they were struggling in life. One of my life flexes is the Finns are my cousins and ive heard covers of their songs from around the world and its so nice to see. Thanks for show casing this
I saw Crowded House a couple of weeks ago at their concert in Auckland, New Zealand. Fantastic, and the magic is still here after 30+ years of their music. Thanks for playing this.
I saw their "Farewell to the World" concert on November 24, 1996 on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House. One of the best concerts I've ever experienced.
Brothers Tim and Neil Finn are incredible song writers/musicians. Neil is currently a touring member of Fleetwood Mac. He took over from Lindsey. ❤️Four Seasons In One Day is another beauty from Crowded House.
Fleetwood Mac has gone thru numerous changes while I was growing up. They were all good...at the time, but the original is my favorite, this many years later. My first ever experience getting caught up in a riot is when the police pulled the plug on them, right in the middle of a song.! NOT COOL, TEAR GAS IS UNPLEASANT!! C'mon man, let there be rock 😎 or we will voice our grievances ! 1972 Stockton, Ca
My dad played bass in local bands for fifty years. One of his favorites. Glad you mentioned that bass line. Something inside me expands when I hear this one. 💗
It kinda hurts now, we all thought Paul was the joker, happy guy.... and well, he was overcompensating. Still a fave, but like better be home soon, so different now
A real tear jerker is Neil Finn performing “Better Be Home Soon” at the 2005 Aria Awards in memory of Crowded House drummer Paul Hester, who took his own life on 26 March 2005.
@@DreamsSketcher I understand that because the lyrics are hopeful but the tone of the song and pace always made me sad as a kid. The song reminds me when a bad period of time is brand new and thats when uncertainty, change is at its highest and you have no hope at the time so you say "don't dreams it over." to keep you going in a era of your life. The Beach Boy's "Wouldn't it be nice." Is actually one of the saddest songs around even though it sounds like a light hearted love song. It's about how he could wish he was in a long lasting and loving relationship that's probably never going to happen. Songs of hopefulness can carry sadness to it as well but I love "Don't dream its over." for the emotions it triggers in me.
R.I.P Paul Hester!! Don't Dream It's Over still gives me goosebumps whenever I hear it now just like when I was child, and the inspirational message in the lyrics helped me get through a lot of tough times.
I just love the absolute joy on your face when you hear these songs for the first time. As we have just grown up hearing artists like Crowded House and John Farnham we dont really appreciate how deep their messages were. Keep up the great work and the positive vibes you are bringing to people. Don't under estimate the joy you are bringing to people and opening up their minds.
Agreed. I'm a huge fan of Neil & Crowded House and this song never fails to move me no matter how many times I hear it, BUT watching this video made me feel even more emotional about it than I usually do. I was very choked up. Plus I LOVED his reaction to Nick on bass because to me he's kind of an unsung hero of the band. I love his personality and I think he brings out some wonderful qualities in Neil on stage. :D
Neil did a solo performance of Better be Home soon at the ARIA awards dedicated to Paul after he died. The video is on you tube just search Paul Hester tribute. So sad. You could tell on his face he as trying so hard not to cry.
I totally agree Depression is hideous disease RIP Paul. The concert they had on the opera house steps was their best ever live performance without a doubt.
definite second on ALL of those: WEATHER WITH YOU, IT'S ONLY NATURAL i have to be in the right mood for Four Seasons in One Day--it tends to get to me--but it is a great song
FSIOD is my favorite song. DDIO & Weather are up there too. I like It's Only Natural a lot too but there are so many great and good songs by NF they can't all be favorites! :D
Man, more classic 80's memories...miss those days! I think the saying was, "you've got to go through 'hell' before you get to 'heaven' ". Steve Miller on "Jet Airliner" references this!
Neil Finn is from my hometown. I remember being a kid maybe 8 or 9 sitting in my bedroom window listening to them play their farwell tour as Split Enz at Albert Park before going on to form Crowded House. Needless to say their music has always had a special place in my life, formative even. Te Awamutu, NZ's Rosetown, in Waipa Distlrict, The Home Of Champions.
I’m a bass player and I learned this song about a year ago for my cover band. It blew me away how powerful the bass was underneath such a beautiful melody. First comment by Jamel; “that bass!”
My favourite group of all time, singing my favourite song of all time, this song saved me from a very dark place once upon a time, glad you enjoyed it too..
Couldn’t agree more. Though they only had one other big hit with “Something So Strong” from the same album. Having lived in New Zealand in the early 90’s I was exposed to all of their music. It’s all great! My personal favorite album is Together Alone.
Neil Finn is a master song writer. Better Be Home Soon is a unofficial anthem here in NZ. Split Enz and Crowded House were my first concerts. The CH were always fun and emotional. Rip Paul Hester, you gave teenage me a love of not just music but especially live music. The Finns are kiwi music royalty. Both have sons who have music out, Liam had a band Betchadupa and Harper has a song getting a lot of radio play at the moment.
Their farewell concert was one of the most special moments of my teens. Such a wonderful vibe, so bittersweet and such a community feeling. The love was huge.
Truly one of the finest pop songs ever recorded. Contains one of my all-time favorite lyrics: "In the paper today, tales of war and of waste... but you turn right over to the TV page." Great choice, Jamel.
Their farewell and return concerts at the Sydney Opera House were second to none. Absolute perfection. Bass player is Nick Seymour, brother of Mark Seymour, lead singer of Hunters & Collectors. Another criminally underrated Aussie band.
Thanks for mentioning H&C. I met Mark and John Archer briefly, after a gig in a small club here in Hollywood around the time of The Jaws of Life. After that, I'd see them play in small clubs. I wore a black chauffeur's cap and stood in the front row. Mark Seymour would grab it off my head and wear it for about three songs, then put it back. This happened at two different shows. Lots of fun. It was insane to be interacting with Hunters and Collectors while they were playing, but I realized he is one of those guys who always looks soooo serious, but is actually quite funny. When they did Say Goodbye, Mark leaned over and screamed the line "You don't make me feel like a woman anymore!" right in my face. I think he was wearing my hat at the time. Those were the days.
The precursor to Crowded House was Split Enz, another worthy band with the Finn Brothers. Ghost Girl, I Got You, or One Step Ahead are good songs to react to.
Crowded House have been one of my favorites forever, I would see them in concert whenever possible and Neil Finn on his own as well......absolutely love their music!
They just toured NZ this spring and will be touring more countries when coronavirus permits. Their new album called Dreamers Are Waiting comes out JUNE 4!
The first time I've clicked 'like' before I watched the video. How many other Kiwis here? Lots more amazing songs by Crowded House. Hope you'll do some more. Weather With You, Better Be Home Soon, Four Seasons in One Day...
actually saw that lead singer of crowded house playing with Fleetwood Mac in New Orleans in place of Lindsay Buckingham in 2018, it was amazing, he even played this song which was a nice touch
I'm a die-hard metal guy through and through, but man I gotta tell ya this is one of the best songs ever written and recorded. Absolutely love everything about it, and it has a great message behind it. Great choice and great job with the channel. Cheers!
National treasures for us New Zealanders! Brilliant musicians and Neil Finn is an outstanding songwriter. Thanks for appreciating this and bringing back soo many memories for me. Peace.
What a great song! Thank you Jamel, you have such a great spirit to you, we are all brothers in music. Music is the lubricant of Humanity. Merci from Canada
FINALLY!!! My absolute favorite band of all time (if the Beatles never existed, of course). Neil Finn is a god. And yes, Nick Seymour is a criminally underrated bassist.
So glad you did this! TONS of good stuff from these guys - Better Be Home Soon, Something So Strong, It's Only Natural.....could go on for a while. Neil has quite a way with words.
Met these guys back in 85 or 86 and spent the day with them in a water park , where they played a night time concert . All 3 were just damn good dudes to hang with the staff , not to mention share the catered backstage with hungry lifeguards . A day I will always remember.
I saw Neil Finn perform this song at a Fleetwood Mac concert a few years ago - it was one of the best moments of a concert I have ever experienced. It's a song I've loved since it came out in the 1980s.
Bro - you should hear this song live. It literally fills your heart with joy and you can see the smiles on the faces on the people around you. Lyrically, an absolute masterpiece and what music should be.
With darn good reason. They invaded the music scene with their fresh sound and beautiful lyrics. I saw them twice, once in a stadium and once in an acoustically perfect theater. Still one of my favourite performances of all time because of their pure, intimate stage presence.
Things ain't cookin', in my kitchen Strange affliction wash over me Julius Caesar, and the Roman Empire Couldn't conquer the blue sky Well, there's a small boat made of china It's going nowhere on the mantlepiece Well, do I lie like a loungeroom lizard Or do I sing like a bird released?
One of my top ten bands. Their lyrics are poetry and the music is amazing. "Weather with You", "Sister Madly", "Better Be Home Soon", "Pineapple Head" just to name a few.
Considering they transitioned from their Split Enz identity days into Crowded House...for me it fascinates and so powerful and I love both. Thanks for experiencing this heart deep power ballad💕"hey now" forever💗
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Hi a while ago I asked if you could react to tangerine by Led Zeppelin and Mona Lisa’s and mad hatters. You hearted the comment. Are you planning on doing that video??
It’s a good song but I prefer “Fall at your feet”
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Thanks Jamel for playing my request, the song came out in 1987. Please check out some of their other classic songs too. I love the song 'better be home soon' too
If you haven't heard it yet, here's great old one: Harry Nillson "Put the Lime in the Coconut" : ruclips.net/video/VQ0hrHx4Zkc/видео.html
I used to consider this one of the best songs of the 80s. Now I just think of it as one of the best of all-time.
Yesss! 👍🏼👌🏼
80s had the best songs but the 60s had the best singers
Same here!
Someone remarked about a month after it came out that we would be listening to this song the rest of our lives. Yep.
Indeed! A masterpiece!
Finally, someone recognizes the great bass work on this song.
Never paid attention to it until he mentioned it.
Neil Finn is one of the best songwriters on this big blue marble. He is also criminally underrated.
For sure and dare I say he’s up there with Lennon and McCartney. Guy knows how to write memorable pop tunes.
@@joe34012 Definitely is.
Paul McCartney was once asked what it was like to be the greatest living songwriter...his response was "I dont know, ask Neil Finn"
Lol. Big blue marble... Bro. Earth is a stationary plane.
Agreed. Just 100%
You cant underestimate the nostalgia this song produces in all Australians and Kiwis around the world :) Shout out to my peeps across the Tasman lol. We'll see you again soon!
So true, this is why I am often disappointed when people doing reactions don't look up the info about bands and where they come from or where they were formed. That feeling of nostalgia and pride (plus a little sadness) is "something so strong". Thanks for your comment! From an Aussie
Aussies and Kiwis together again. Don’t dream it’s over.
yep 100% said this Kiwi
Oh yes! From a Kiwi living in Melbourne Australia. 🇳🇿🇭🇲
Fall at your feet is better
Every time I hear this song, I can't help but think of Crowded House's drummer, Paul Hester and his long, futile fight against the black dog of depression. RIP Paul
I date the girl who is one of the guitar player's daughter. Her dad is the one who found him in a park after he took his own life. Crazy
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When Paul McCartney says he wished he had written your song, you know you’ve done a pretty good job.
Absobloodylutely!👍
would love to hear a McCartney cover of this
**citation needed*
@@MattSingh1 get your googs on, easy find.
Hey now hey now .... “don’t dream it’s over”....!
Neil Finn and Crowded House have provided the soundtrack to my life for over 30 years. Beautiful, joyful, inspiring, heartfelt...
I'm so glad you liked it, and I hope you check out more of their songs.
I got you 😉
Don’t forget fall at your feet, and something so strong 👍
Weather with you BESTOFBEST
He needs to do some dave dobbin too.
Me too.
Crowded House “Fall at your feet” is beauty personified ♥️
Is it ever , that and others . I love Woodface. I need to listen to it , now
One the greatest love songs ever written. Lucky enough to have seen them live 3 times. Gifted musicians all yet self deprecating and funny! Neil Finn is one the greatest ever
I agree, it’s sublime. 🥰🥰🥰
This right here
It’s my personal favourite. Love it.
RIP Paul Hester. If you feel like life is getting too much for you, reach out, talk to someone, don't try to carry it all by yourself. You are loved. You'd be surprised by how much you are loved.
Sadly, there are many out here who get left on read and whose phone calls are ignored, whose pain is dismissed as "playing the victim," who do not have supportive family or friends. Life can really hand you your a$$.
But yours is a nice comment for sure. Namaste
Still remember Neil Finn's incredible tribute to him at the 2005 Aria awards where he came on stage and sang better be home soon in his memory. Still brings a tear to the eye.
You are a super cool dude, your reactions are awesome 🖤
Also the drummer for Lush, gone by his own hand at a very young age. Rest in eternal peace.
Neil Finn is the main songwriter for Crowded House. Years ago an interviewer asked Paul McCartney what it was like to be the best songwriter of all time and he said "I'm not. Neil Finn is".
Gave me goosebumps. Better Be Home Soon is my favorite.
This is an urban myth, unfortunately. Neil’s a fantastic writer, but McCartney didn’t say any such thing.
@@RichardHartley65 garbage. I’ve seen the interview.
@@geekchick4859 - maybe you dreamt it then because no such interview exists! If it did, you’d be able to find some evidence via our friends at Google. If you check out any of the Crowded House/Finn forums, such as Frenz.com, you’ll find this has come up plenty of times and been comprehensively debunked. Macca’s even been asked about it.
Edit: Maybe you need to hear it directly from Macca?
ruclips.net/video/6tjAo3v4Fis/видео.html
He was at that time.
@@geekchick4859 Nice of you to apologise.🤪
Neil, was asked, before COVID, of all the artists in the world, to join Fleetwood Mac, which he agreed to. Would also like to send a shout out to Crowded House's drummer, Paul Hester, who sadly took his own life. R.I.P. Paul
Very sad when I heard about that 😞
I never knew. Is that him at 05:32 ? When did this happen?
Seeing Neil play with Fleetwood Mac was incredible - one of the best gigs I’ve ever seen.
RIP Paul, such a light with such a troubled soul gone far to soon
Yup that's him
@@mikeshoe74 yes 2.53 and 5.32 - date was: March 2005
Keeping New Zealand / Australian music alive.....
The reunited group just completed a short NZ tour last month.
Spilt Enz were So damned good.
All these years and I never knew that....👍🏻🇨🇦
Sad that barely any content creators react to any of Maisey Rika music and videos
Yes! If you need help with Aussie suggestions I'm a minefield of randomness from Easybeats through to the tea party. Love our music scene.
And yes NZ ain't no slouch. Headless Chickens Gascrankin station still is a car karaoke fave
"You Better Be Home Soon" is another great Crowded House song.
Every time I hear that song I get the exact feelings I had at the time, during a turbulent relationship with the love of my life. It didn’t work out, in the end. Not everyone gets to live happily ever after. But I’ve had a good fulfilling life, in any case and I’m content. But this song gave me such strength in the day. It still does. But I can’t listen to it too often.
THISSSS
@@trishgrant2715 100% the same for me.
LOVE THAT SONG!
My favourite of crowded house
Australian and Nz classic. If this played in a pub everyone would sing this together, its just one of those songs
Classic in the UK too.
I was on a tour for ANZAC Day. On the way back from the Dawn Service at Gallipoli one of the Kiwis pulled out the Best Of album. Perfect end to a sombre and reflective day with our cross Tasman brethren.
@@wickdwitchowest Brilliant comment, cheers for sharing that 👍. My grandpa was a digger …he is truly missed.
I had no idea that this band was Australian! I grew up hearing this song and just automatically assumed they were British (because they sound British in the song which was always being played in the UK).
Still learning new things every day!
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A few months ago, I was going through a really bad depression and I was on the point of giving up. Suddenly, my MP3 player kept playing this song. It gave me enough hope to keep going.
It sounds hopeful to me too ☺️
Best wishes to you.. From Dublin Irl ☘️
DONT GIVE UP
DON'T GIVE UP
DON'T GIVE UP
ALWAYS STAY STRONG ❤❤❤❤❤
Stay strong Helen, Kia Kaha. ❤️
Glad to see you Didn’t Give Up!!! There is a REASON your MP3 player kept playing this song over and over. You have someone watching over you and didn’t even realize it!!! Trust me, I’ve dealt with depression for over 20 years now.Your still here because your needed!! Always remember that:)🙏🙏
This songs reminds me of being an 80’s kid. Great song. Shout out to all the GEN X’ers.
GenX for the win... we're the bridge who understand the whole thing...
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Everyone thinks their generation is the best. But I know we are. 😊
This song was on every one of my mix tapes.
Gen X represent!
Neil Finn is such an amazing singer. I’ve loved him since he was with Split Enz through his solo career and now he’s with Fleetwood Mac. This song came out around the time my uncle died, a Vietnam vet. It always reminds me that despite it all people stay with us. Thank you Jamal. ❤️
I knew he looked familiar to me from that split enz video. Realized it was the same guy. Great voice.
That's coincidental because I also lost an uncle around that time who also was a Vietnam veteran. Cancer caused by agent orange exposure took its toll.
Paul Stanley once said that someone isn't a songwriter if a song doesn't rhyme. I wish someone would tell him that Paul McCartney and Neil Finn are the 2 greatest songwriters alive.
There are rhymes in this song, and there aren't and it's one of the greatest songs ever written.
This opinion comes from a heavy metal lover. My favorite bands are AIC and Megadeth.
Crowded House is one of the greatest bands of all time!
@@dannybaldridge3529 I’m sorry for your loss. The agent orange caused heart damage to my uncle. He sought help from the VA so many times and didn’t receive it in time. I’m not badmouthing the VA as every male member of my paternal side has served this great country.
@@roxannemoser totally agree with you. The fluidity of their verses and sound are so distinct. Neil just doesn’t get enough credit.
"They come to build a wall between us... We know they won't win"
This song means home to me, I legitimately get just a bit choked up whenever I sit to really listen to it. Aussies and Kiwis completely unite over this band, they made so much incredible music.
Brandon; I hear you; I feel the same way! ✌️💕
They're still making it! There's a different lineup now (Neil Finn, Nick Seymour the original bassist, Mitchell Froom on keyboards - he produced the first 3 Crowded House albums & played keyboards on them, and Neil's sons Liam on guitar & backing vocs & Elroy on drums. And their NEW ALBUM called Dreamers Are Waiting comes out JUNE 4: depending where you live that's either TOMORROW or THE NEXT DAY! They toured New Zealand a couple months ago. They were also scheduled to tour more countries but those were postponed due to coronavirus.
If you want to hear some really fantastic (aka finntastic) music, Neil did a lot of livestreams (for a while he did them every day!) during coronavirus - his songs, covers, answering listener questions, once he took a call from Mick Fleetwood (I'm not a fan of FM but it's cool for their fans), botany/gardening, his 4 yr old grandson Buddy making appearances talking & playing trumpet - sometimes Neil alone (those were my favorite) sometimes assisted by his sons, and post-quarantine Nick & Mitchell (Nick is wonderful). They're archived on neilfinn.com: click on FANGRADIO.
"There's a battle ahead.. many battles are lost.. but you'll never see the end of the road while you're traveling with me" This has always struck me so deep~ what an amazing way to tell someone you're there for them #gotyour6
Crowded House - Four seasons in one day. Fall at your feet. Distant Sun. Its Only Natural.
Those are some awesome songs
Love "Fall at Your Feet". Had it on a cassette single, when those were still a thing!
Mean to me
Along with those great songs, "Not the Girl You Think You Are" is one of my favorites.
It's Only Natural, for sure! They don't really write bad songs, so he could pick just about anything, and I'd be happy. 😊
Literally one of the greatest songs ever written. Thanks for the reaction!!
One of the best ever collaborations between Australian and New Zealand recording artists..a truly awesome and unique band. RIP Paul Hester.
Absolutely great personality and a great drummer. Sadly missed
@@grandadneal8114 And also a great singer. He has a couple of songs here on RUclips. One called Happyland and one called Pain
@@annieberry4008 thanks I will give them a listen
I love that you're reacting to Australian/NZ music. Mad respect mate.
They are Kiwi's but we Aussies say we own them!!!
This guy is a mad lad
American here, saw these guys live in San Francisco, 1987, in a small club, with a girl who ended up being my girlfriend for almost 7 years. A lot of nostalgia for this song, and the whole album. Amazing concert
Like Crowded House, but love Split Enz!
be better if it was TISM
New Zealander here, that song is iconic in New Zealand. I watched your face the whole time, with a huge smile on mine!!! I love how you appreciated it the way we do :D If I can recommend another Neil Finn song, Message to my girl. This was written while he was in Split Enz with his brother, Tim. Its possibly the perfect song :D
Love Split Enz!
Message to my Girl is the most amazing song. Split Enz truly were phenomenal!
Split Enz rocked
This song is different and tugs at the heart stings.
1986
The version of him with an orchestra is even better 🥲
@@thomasm195 I stumbled onto "don't dream it's over" with Neil Finn on acoustic guitar accompanied by a string section and it got me through the lockdowns of last year. That rendition of this song is just so beautiful.
💜
Yes!!!
Now I’m walking again, to the beat of a drum, and I’m counting the steps to the door of your heart....just a great lyric. One of my favorite songs from the 80s
"My possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proof" is great to me - owning to much stuff can control your life.
@@NPC-fl3gq Just bout every line is poetry! "Catch the deluge in a paper cup"!
I love that awesome line! ❤
@@NPC-fl3gq I always think of his guitars and other musical instruments sticking out of his car roof when I hear this line! 🎸😆
@@scottboswell6406 Even though I'd heard this song probably hundreds of times, I never picked up that that line was a nod to Across the Universe ("words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup...") An interviewer mentioned it in conversation with Neil. Definite Doh! moment for me ha ha. Neil said Across the Universe is the song he most wishes he'd written.
Neil is super talented. From “Split Enz” to “Crowded House” to “Fleetwood Mac”! All his work is outstanding!
I saw split endz in townsville in 82. Great show
@@patrickcoreilly fantastic!! I remember how their record album disc had a type of laser surface effect!
@@patrickcoreilly I saw my first concert in Townsville in the 70's! Joe Cocker. I couldn't have been any older than 4. 😀
I can't think of any bands I dislike more than FM. I hope they decide to retire so he's done with that. I'd be happy if he stayed with Crowdies, or did more solo albums, or Finn Bros, or 7 Worlds Collide, or something he hasn't done yet - a duo with Don McGlashan.
"Now I'm walking again, To the beat of a drum, And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart" is just about the most romantic set of lyrics ...
Here's another one.
Imagine someone writing this for you, and singing it to you.
"Tie my hands behind my back
Put a gag on top of my mouth
But I won't give you up
Till silverware's covered in dust
And my shoes fall apart
And the tumbleweed runs
Over my desert heart
So turn and run
You cold killers of innocence
Against us there's no defence
Your flash and your wickedness
Will surely bring you down again
Somehow we must stay afloat
Won't give in to the undertow
Something's you will never know
You can't break our love
You can pull us down
But you can't break our love"
(Turn and Run by Neil Finn)
Neil wrote this for his wife when they were struggling in life. One of my life flexes is the Finns are my cousins and ive heard covers of their songs from around the world and its so nice to see. Thanks for show casing this
The nurse that gave me my Covid vaccine in Denver today, was wearing one of your "Be a Good Human" shirts...😀
That is so cool....a nurse giving a vaccine while wearing a shirt of the coolest guy throughout COVID!
How awesome is that?
small world haha
The irony
The irony
I saw Crowded House a couple of weeks ago at their concert in Auckland, New Zealand. Fantastic, and the magic is still here after 30+ years of their music. Thanks for playing this.
Amazing concert huh? Took my kids to the Friday night concert in Auckland.
I’m completely jealous! Can’t wait till we can come and visit you cousin!
I saw their "Farewell to the World" concert on November 24, 1996 on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House. One of the best concerts I've ever experienced.
YOU'RE SO LUCKY! :D
@@TheBTG88 Wow! That must have been incredible. Exciting yet sad.
Brothers Tim and Neil Finn are incredible song writers/musicians. Neil is currently a touring member of Fleetwood Mac. He took over from Lindsey. ❤️Four Seasons In One Day is another beauty from Crowded House.
Bought Tim’s ‘Before and After’ album in ‘93. Brilliant Album.
Crowded house just released a new album this year, so I think he has put the Fleetwood Mac stuff on hold for a bit.
To be precise both Neil and Mike Campbell together replaced Lindsey Buckingham. It took 2 guitarists to replace one Buckingham.
Fleetwood Mac has gone thru numerous changes while I was growing up. They were all good...at the time, but the original is my favorite, this many years later.
My first ever experience getting caught up in a riot is when the police pulled the plug on them, right in the middle of a song.! NOT COOL, TEAR GAS IS UNPLEASANT!! C'mon man, let there be rock 😎 or we will voice our grievances !
1972 Stockton, Ca
Don’t forget ‘Weather With You’!
My dad played bass in local bands for fifty years. One of his favorites. Glad you mentioned that bass line. Something inside me expands when I hear this one. 💗
This song always took me to a place of peace that i cant describe... especially the way he sings each verse
Their "Something So Strong" is just a quick, fun jaunt. It'll make you feel good! 🙂
It kinda hurts now, we all thought Paul was the joker, happy guy.... and well, he was overcompensating. Still a fave, but like better be home soon, so different now
Something so strong ....love that one
yesssssss
"Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results."
- Willie Nelson
And a thousand gurus! Unfortunately, the human mind is more complex than that.
Willie Rules! Watch the Video for "It's All Going to. Pot" with Merle Haggard.
Whoah! That's basically Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which is for depression & anxiety . Clever guy.
Some songs are timeless.
A real tear jerker is Neil Finn performing “Better Be Home Soon” at the 2005 Aria Awards in memory of Crowded House drummer Paul Hester, who took his own life on 26 March 2005.
I remember the first time I heard this. I was driving to a friend's house and I was instantly just hypnotized by it. Haunting melancholy.
I grew up listening to this song. It was ok at the time, I was young. It’s only as you get older you realise & understand what a brilliant song it is.
I was a little older, actually a lot older, 21, when it came out in 1986. I caught it right then, as a keeper, not just for the 80s but for all time.
One of my favorite 80's songs and such a sad one and I love it. Just one of those tracks that you hear ever so often and it just hits deep.
I always found it ultimately hopeful....
@@DreamsSketcher I understand that because the lyrics are hopeful but the tone of the song and pace always made me sad as a kid. The song reminds me when a bad period of time is brand new and thats when uncertainty, change is at its highest and you have no hope at the time so you say "don't dreams it over." to keep you going in a era of your life.
The Beach Boy's "Wouldn't it be nice." Is actually one of the saddest songs around even though it sounds like a light hearted love song. It's about how he could wish he was in a long lasting and loving relationship that's probably never going to happen. Songs of hopefulness can carry sadness to it as well but I love "Don't dream its over." for the emotions it triggers in me.
One of the best songs ever written - an absolute stone classic.
R.I.P Paul Hester!! Don't Dream It's Over still gives me goosebumps whenever I hear it now just like when I was child, and the inspirational message in the lyrics helped me get through a lot of tough times.
I just love the absolute joy on your face when you hear these songs for the first time. As we have just grown up hearing artists like Crowded House and John Farnham we dont really appreciate how deep their messages were. Keep up the great work and the positive vibes you are bringing to people. Don't under estimate the joy you are bringing to people and opening up their minds.
Agreed. I'm a huge fan of Neil & Crowded House and this song never fails to move me no matter how many times I hear it, BUT watching this video made me feel even more emotional about it than I usually do. I was very choked up. Plus I LOVED his reaction to Nick on bass because to me he's kind of an unsung hero of the band. I love his personality and I think he brings out some wonderful qualities in Neil on stage. :D
The two saddest days, Paul Hester’s suicide and Crowded House’s last concert xx
Luckily, only one of them was permanent.
Paul made everyone else laugh while hiding his pain. RIP Paul.
Neil did a solo performance of Better be Home soon at the ARIA awards dedicated to Paul after he died. The video is on you tube just search Paul Hester tribute. So sad. You could tell on his face he as trying so hard not to cry.
I totally agree Depression is hideous disease RIP Paul. The concert they had on the opera house steps was their best ever live performance without a doubt.
yea his suicide was sad for sure. But the band is still up and playing they even have new music
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I've always loved this song. A couple my other favourites by Crowded House are 'Weather with you', 'Four Seasons in one day' and 'It's only natural'.
definite second on ALL of those: WEATHER WITH YOU, IT'S ONLY NATURAL
i have to be in the right mood for Four Seasons in One Day--it tends to get to me--but it is a great song
FSIOD is my favorite song. DDIO & Weather are up there too. I like It's Only Natural a lot too but there are so many great and good songs by NF they can't all be favorites! :D
Man, more classic 80's memories...miss those days! I think the saying was, "you've got to go through 'hell' before you get to 'heaven' ". Steve Miller on "Jet Airliner" references this!
Or the Ozark Mountain Daredevils song "If You Want to Get to Heaven (You Got to Raise a Little Hell)."
Neil Finn is from my hometown. I remember being a kid maybe 8 or 9 sitting in my bedroom window listening to them play their farwell tour as Split Enz at Albert Park before going on to form Crowded House. Needless to say their music has always had a special place in my life, formative even.
Te Awamutu, NZ's Rosetown, in Waipa Distlrict, The Home Of Champions.
And the sound of Te Awamutu
Had a truly sacred ring
WOW, you're from Te Awamutu too (if you run that together it sounds like Te Awamu Tutu.)! I wish I could visit NZ, better yet live there!
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Hessys beautiful smile.... still so sad he's gone
I’m a bass player and I learned this song about a year ago for my cover band. It blew me away how powerful the bass was underneath such a beautiful melody. First comment by Jamel; “that bass!”
me (white): the bass?.......(listens closer)........... oh yeh there IS bass in this
XD
Fall at your feet. Brilliant songwriting
My favourite group of all time, singing my favourite song of all time, this song saved me from a very dark place once upon a time, glad you enjoyed it too..
Is that Dan the man in Switzerland
Glad you’re still here.
i've been listening to this for years ,and it just opens up more and gets better with time . it's just magnificent .
Such a great song, still resonates in my 80's ears!
If you’re going to do Crowded House, you HAVE TO do some Split Enz too! “Six Months on a Leaky Boat” or “Dirty Creature”.
My thoughts exactly 👍
The "Pioneer" intro to Six Months on a Leaky Boat MAKES the song, and is a must! It's not the same without it.
Dave, dude-“Dirty Creature”!
I See Red!
Excellent choices 👍
If you enjoyed that there is a huge catalogue of great songs to enjoy from Crowded House. BTW the song came out in 1986.
Couldn’t agree more. Though they only had one other big hit with “Something So Strong” from the same album. Having lived in New Zealand in the early 90’s I was exposed to all of their music. It’s all great! My personal favorite album is Together Alone.
@@davedurbz7762 Woodface was huge in Australia at a time when Alternative Rock was dominating the charts.
@@davedurbz7762 I love that song 😀
Neil Finn is a master song writer. Better Be Home Soon is a unofficial anthem here in NZ. Split Enz and Crowded House were my first concerts. The CH were always fun and emotional. Rip Paul Hester, you gave teenage me a love of not just music but especially live music. The Finns are kiwi music royalty. Both have sons who have music out, Liam had a band Betchadupa and Harper has a song getting a lot of radio play at the moment.
My personal anthem is "Weather With You" All about creating your own environment around, you no matter where you are. Powerful stuff!!!
Their farewell concert was one of the most special moments of my teens. Such a wonderful vibe, so bittersweet and such a community feeling. The love was huge.
Timeless track.. never gets old for me , just love it ..such a talented group of musicians
Truly one of the finest pop songs ever recorded. Contains one of my all-time favorite lyrics: "In the paper today, tales of war and of waste... but you turn right over to the TV page." Great choice, Jamel.
Their farewell and return concerts at the Sydney Opera House were second to none. Absolute perfection. Bass player is Nick Seymour, brother of Mark Seymour, lead singer of Hunters & Collectors. Another criminally underrated Aussie band.
Thanks for mentioning H&C.
I met Mark and John Archer briefly, after a gig in a small club here in Hollywood around the time of The Jaws of Life. After that, I'd see them play in small clubs.
I wore a black chauffeur's cap and stood in the front row. Mark Seymour would grab it off my head and wear it for about three songs, then put it back. This happened at two different shows. Lots of fun.
It was insane to be interacting with Hunters and Collectors while they were playing, but I realized he is one of those guys who always looks soooo serious, but is actually quite funny.
When they did Say Goodbye, Mark leaned over and screamed the line "You don't make me feel like a woman anymore!" right in my face. I think he was wearing my hat at the time.
Those were the days.
Mark and Nick were born in my home town. H&C have come back on multiple occasions to play free concerts at our local festival.
NZ not Aussie though.
Neil is a kiwi. Crowded House is Australian. Even Neil calls the Crowdies an Australian band.
Hunters & Collectors Say Goodbye has one of the most awesome Bass parts of that era in Aussie music
The precursor to Crowded House was Split Enz, another worthy band with the Finn Brothers. Ghost Girl, I Got You, or One Step Ahead are good songs to react to.
Absolutely iconic 80s song. I get a little nostalgic when I hear it, and I get a bit melancholy.
This was an instant hit for Crowded House, it was released in 1986 and it was their biggest hit! I love this song!! The eighties were great!❤️❤️
One of those perfect songs. Nothing is out of place, everything is where it should and needs to be. Never fails to give me goosebumps.
It's a rare gem 💎💕
Crowded House has so many great songs.
“And I’m counting the steps to the door of your heart”
This song 🔥
My fave line in the song
“There is freedom without trying to catch the deluge in a paper cup.”
(My favourite line)
I am so glad that I am already in my 60's. I got to listen to this sort of music all my life.
Crowded House have been one of my favorites forever, I would see them in concert whenever possible and Neil Finn on his own as well......absolutely love their music!
They just toured NZ this spring and will be touring more countries when coronavirus permits. Their new album called Dreamers Are Waiting comes out JUNE 4!
The first time I've clicked 'like' before I watched the video. How many other Kiwis here? Lots more amazing songs by Crowded House. Hope you'll do some more. Weather With You, Better Be Home Soon, Four Seasons in One Day...
Heaps of us bro. Tu meke!
Chur bro!
Gidday mate
actually saw that lead singer of crowded house playing with Fleetwood Mac in New Orleans in place of Lindsay Buckingham in 2018, it was amazing, he even played this song which was a nice touch
I'm a die-hard metal guy through and through, but man I gotta tell ya this is one of the best songs ever written and recorded. Absolutely love everything about it, and it has a great message behind it. Great choice and great job with the channel. Cheers!
National treasures for us New Zealanders! Brilliant musicians and Neil Finn is an outstanding songwriter. Thanks for appreciating this and bringing back soo many memories for me. Peace.
What a great song! Thank you Jamel, you have such a great spirit to you, we are all brothers in music. Music is the lubricant of Humanity. Merci from Canada
FINALLY!!! My absolute favorite band of all time (if the Beatles never existed, of course). Neil Finn is a god. And yes, Nick Seymour is a criminally underrated bassist.
So glad you did this! TONS of good stuff from these guys - Better Be Home Soon, Something So Strong, It's Only Natural.....could go on for a while. Neil has quite a way with words.
Yessss!!! My FAVORITE 80’s song. Thank you!! “And I’m counting the steps to the door of your heart..”. That voice!!! 💕
I’ve always loved this song, even though it came out during a bittersweet time in my life.
The Finn brothers are just musical geniuses. Split Enz, Crowded House .... loved their music.
The boys from Te Awamutu - the family house on Teasdale St is now a rest home.
Dave Mustaine , of Megadeth , once describe this song as perfect !
Lol, never heard that
@@NPC-fl3gq yes...in Guitar Player magazine if I remember well. The article was 60 minutes of music by...Dave Mustaine !
Nice!
Not saying I don't believe ya, just saying bout to research it
@@timholbrook7250 Google Dave Mustaine Crowded House ! ;-)
Met these guys back in 85 or 86 and spent the day with them in a water park , where they played a night time concert . All 3 were just damn good dudes to hang with the staff , not to mention share the catered backstage with hungry lifeguards . A day I will always remember.
My favorite songs of theirs is “Four Seasons In One Day”, “Mansion In The Slums”, “Better Be Home Soon,” and this one.
FSIOD is my favorite too.
I love seeing someone instantly connect to a song I have loved and connected with so many years. Thanks Jamel.
Crowded House are such a criminally underated band- especially live. RIP Paul Hester always in our hearts
One of my favorites! Giving me sweet late-80s flashbacks.
I saw Neil Finn perform this song at a Fleetwood Mac concert a few years ago - it was one of the best moments of a concert I have ever experienced. It's a song I've loved since it came out in the 1980s.
Hearing Stevie Nicks sing this when Neil Finn toured with Fleetwood Mac was awesome.
You are so blessed. Wow.
I wish I had been at one of the shows, but the video has been posted a few times on RUclips.
Saw the concert in Auckland, New Zealand. When this song came on, the roof almost came off - was unbelievable
I hope I'm never forced to hear that version. Not a FM fan.
Bro - you should hear this song live. It literally fills your heart with joy and you can see the smiles on the faces on the people around you. Lyrically, an absolute masterpiece and what music should be.
One of my all time favorite songs.
We are so proud of these boys here in NZ
Why was I positive that this was a Scottish band until just now?
With darn good reason. They invaded the music scene with their fresh sound and beautiful lyrics. I saw them twice, once in a stadium and once in an acoustically perfect theater. Still one of my favourite performances of all time because of their pure, intimate stage presence.
Proud kiwi. Neil all the way from Te Awamutu to Fleetwood Mac. Tu meke!
And us across the ditch too!!
@@Manup2day I flew to Te awamutu for a wedding.. yes they knew the Finn family.
This group slips under so many radars but their lyrics are fantastic.
Try “fall at your feet” or “it’s only natural” or “weather with you” .
Woodface is a classic album. ❤️
Things ain't cookin', in my kitchen
Strange affliction wash over me
Julius Caesar, and the Roman Empire
Couldn't conquer the blue sky
Well, there's a small boat made of china
It's going nowhere on the mantlepiece
Well, do I lie like a loungeroom lizard
Or do I sing like a bird released?
Distant Sun ☀️
Hail Neil Finn!
One of my top ten bands. Their lyrics are poetry and the music is amazing. "Weather with You", "Sister Madly", "Better Be Home Soon", "Pineapple Head" just to name a few.
Yes! There's lyrics and then there's lyricism. Neil Finn breathes lyricism.
When l see Hessies face,can't help but smile♡ And cry a bit ♡
Considering they transitioned from their Split Enz identity days into Crowded House...for me it fascinates and so powerful and I love both. Thanks for experiencing this heart deep power ballad💕"hey now" forever💗
Saw Crowded House live last week, the bassist is still going and the singer’s sons has joined them on guitar and drums...great show.
Surely one of the most beautiful songs ever.
This song has helped lift me out of depression on more than one occasion. Beautiful song with a timely inspirational message
this is one of those songs that just gets you every time.