Am an American, but this band should have been MUCH bigger here. We are so fickle when it comes to music. Crowded house was a GREAT band.
@t7plus3 жыл бұрын
Too true, too true. Luckily you're not spoiling for good bands there!
@tstruffel2413 жыл бұрын
It still is a great band.💗
@Coowallsky2 жыл бұрын
That was a result of their label’s bad distribution and promotion. Had nothing to do with whether the US market had much of an opinion either way.
@mobycat2 жыл бұрын
Saw them on the Woodface tour in Cincinnati. To this day, that was the most enjoyable concert I've ever been to. It's rare that the artist themselves seem to be having a great time. They definitely were that night.
@garethbowes32872 жыл бұрын
IS a GREAT band.
@10whin13 жыл бұрын
"The finger of blame has turned upon itself...". Such a brilliant line.
@mobycat Жыл бұрын
Right up there with "trying to catch a deluge in a paper cup."
@ktwashere5637 Жыл бұрын
I think its one of my favourite lyrics of any song ever.
@DavidAnderson-gp6gi Жыл бұрын
There are just some lyrics that grab you by the nose and kick you right in the a$$…that’s one of them. As one who has tried to write songs and lyrics, you see and hear a lyric like that and immediately ask, “How am I supposed to do that?” And then, “Why can’t I think of something just a smidgeon close to that brilliant to write and sing?”
@mvstow5 ай бұрын
They came from the clouds. Dylan style
@markbridle93294 жыл бұрын
One of the world's truly iconic love songs.
@shawnuel4 жыл бұрын
mark bridle I think this is Neil's very best song...and considering this is the man who wrote "Don't Dream It's Over", "Better Be Home Soon", "Weather With You", "Distant Sun" and so many other stunning songs, that is really saying something. And your description is picture perfect.
@deborahmerkerson11454 жыл бұрын
@Shawn McLaughlin My favorite artists are those who wrote powerful poetry and then put it to music. As such, Neil Finn is my favorite poet. I’m so grateful that I found his music. There were only two really successful songs of Crowded House in the US, the first being Don’t Dream It’s Over. That’s all it took for me to find them and consequently, Neil Finn. I was so glad to find videos of them on YT because I had never seen them perform.
@shawnuel4 жыл бұрын
Deborah Merkerson I already had each Split Enz album from True Colours on but did not know right away that CH was Neil’s new band. I am from the U.S. also and it seemed like the first 2 albums did very well. Woodface is their finest, IMO, but leading off with a single that sends up some of the worst parts of American culture probably wasn’t a great career move. They stopped selling in America at that point. But they are extremely popular in Europe, Australia and NZ, of course. I miss the days when the best art was also the thing that sold the most.
@KorrineH3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. One of my favorite songs ever. Brings a tear to my eye all the time. Emotions rush through. I have an affinity to sad love songs for some reason.
@golfbbqandwatches Жыл бұрын
I worked with Neil on some shows in 2013/2014. They played an evening slot at Falls Festival. I vividly recall the Lorne show. The ENTIRE crowd sang along to this song. There were plenty in the crowd that weren’t even born when this song was released but still belted it out. There are rare moments in life that you recall and make the hairs on the back of neck instantly stand on end, and this is one of them. Neil is a one of a kind talent who strikes a chord with every generation.
@jasmineb71063 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful love songs ever written. Neil Finn is a such brilliant songwriter and musician 🌹
@mandymaree94304 жыл бұрын
I miss songs like this; songs with real emotion that make you truly feel something. Beautiful. Possibly my favorite song ever but EVERY Crowded House song is a masterpiece. 💜
@BHH-lf8vi9 ай бұрын
To see the diverse ages in the crowd all filled with smiles demonstrates the connection between this great, historic and underrated band and its audience.
@deborahmerkerson11454 жыл бұрын
I wonder what it feels like to have thousands of voices singing your lyrics to you?! As someone who loves poetry but cannot write a poem and someone who loves music and cannot sing a lick, I’ve always been in awe of the people who can. And no one does it better than Neil Finn and Crowded House!!! Thanks so much for posting this video.
@andrenapatterson97823 жыл бұрын
Perfectly said.
@denisbacic24493 жыл бұрын
Deborah ,you have put it nicely and emotionally just right as it is ,they are great performers.regards from croatia from crowded house fun
@alisonflynn15463 жыл бұрын
Word! 🙌🏼 you summed up exactly how I feel.
@stu10023 ай бұрын
As someone who has had hundreds - (not thousands! ) do all most exactly this...take on your song and sing it back at you with passion and fervour - it is the strangest feeling. You would think it would be very ego boosting, but it is strangely, very very humbling. Although you write the song, when you hear it sung by others, and taken on by others, the effect is to make the song feel bigger than you, make the meaning of it to others feel bigger than its meaning to you when you wrote it, and to see yourself as a sort of very small thing that was allowed to play a part in a thing that's bigger than you. It's hard to explain. Afterward I felt sort of exhausted and drained and just needed to go and sit and be quiet for a while on my own and process it.
@scottrobertson55543 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song. Neil Finn has always been such a talented guy. This is just timeless.
@MyCordoba13 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@laurayounge2 ай бұрын
Verging on the sacred here. Amazing connection with the audience. Beautiful.
@klarakrass9160Ай бұрын
🙏
@modgiemodge2616 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest voices and artists in R&R history
@mjg123mg4 жыл бұрын
That crowd singing was fantastic.
@thomasdolan51982 жыл бұрын
To me Neil Finn is by far one of the most TALENTED Musicians in every aspect of the Craft. Hope Paul H. Was looking down with a smile as this Concert was performed. Those folks there were exposed to greatness and when they left they most likely said that's the greatest concert I've ever seen!
@bree-arnaharris24377 жыл бұрын
This moves me so much it makes me cry, it's so beautiful full of such bittersweet love. Neil you have only gotten better with age.wish I could have been there.
@ronnie62037 жыл бұрын
So agree. Get the Kleenex.....
@jacobosilvaarq.14237 жыл бұрын
Bree-Arna Harris nice comment
@youbutactuallyme21856 жыл бұрын
I was there it was beautiful
@lawriemanc6 жыл бұрын
Cannot express how much I’d love to have been there. Once in a lifetime
@bethhaines63405 жыл бұрын
Love you crowded house.
@janicemaree1233 жыл бұрын
We need more emotion & music like this in our lives now...No iPhones just pure joy & happiness..Music heals...💞💞💞
@garethrobinson56034 жыл бұрын
Spellbinding - maybe the greatest songwriter of the last 50 years, and not many more to touch him before that.
@michaelharvey94683 жыл бұрын
Spellbinding. The nail bang on the head.
@markwarnes20773 жыл бұрын
I love the Finn's (I adore them) .. I really do.... However, Lennon & McCartney are THE best ever... there is no comparison. We are on the same side.. be nice x
@richardthurston21713 жыл бұрын
Terrific. Thanks.
@denisvalente68443 жыл бұрын
@@markwarnes2077 you're right. Lennon and McCartney occupy a different space time continuum to any other song writer. But Neil is one of the greatest to live in our reality. Paul Simon would be up there with him, maybe a handful of others
@westham0713 жыл бұрын
@@denisvalente6844 we are on the same page Denis... thanks mate
@purelight66635 жыл бұрын
Truly genuine musician.
@anthonysmith27142 жыл бұрын
Beautiful with the crowd singing along.
@RICHNEL1002 жыл бұрын
Neil’s smile @5:13 is clearly his recognition of .. “wow - that was awesome. Nailed it”.
@leighrogers4263 Жыл бұрын
There’s a tiny little emotional shoulder drop at around 4.30 while the crowd sing back. That knowing it was all worth it kinda moment. 👌
@christyper97575 жыл бұрын
Keep returing to this...reminiscently. Fantastic performance.
@brysimm4044 ай бұрын
Neil Finn is a genius - full stop 👍 And hearing thousands of voices singing this song back to Neil is beyond moving 😊
@walkingbetweenshadows Жыл бұрын
I have always been in love with this song! Brilliant and beautiful! 💜👌
@asburystan2 жыл бұрын
Saw them last night in London -they've still got it! And seeing them again Sat 25th at Hampton Court. One very happy CH fan.
@everettkalafatis10056 жыл бұрын
The finger of blame has turned upon itself and I more than willing to offer myself. Have you ever heard a more beautiful song lyric than that? The look on the young woman's face at the 5:00 minute mark is priceless.
@colinpoitras87694 жыл бұрын
Incredible artist, incredible songwriter. Neil Finn is hugely under-appreciated. he wrote "Fall at Your Feet" and " Don't Dream it's Over", which qualify him as a genius. Name one artist today who is writing songs like these? No one. Add all his other stuff plus the great split Enz stuff, who is better? Pop music fame is fleeting. Flavor of the week, then quickly forgotten. Neil's songs will be remembered forever.
@jimmy65014 жыл бұрын
Colin, all I can say is right on!!!! Today's "pop" music is simplistic, tuneless, lacks harmony, and soul - in fact so much of it is just plain harsh. And don't get me going on rap..... As a musician myself, I can appreciate the fact that the beautiful melodies and harmonies Neil writes are no accident. He understands all the scales, every key, how they all relate to each other, and the complexities of music theory. Just like Bach, Beethoven, the Beatles, and so many folks from the 60's and 70's. It takes hard work and pure drudgery to learn that stuff. But when you do go through all that work, you have the foundation from which you can create magic and beauty that really touches folks. I worry about young folks today, mesmerized by their phones, thinking that that phone is the all they need to acquire the knowledge they need to get by. Sadly, wisdom and a true sense of what is beautiful seems to have been left in a dust heap somewhere.
@shawnuel4 жыл бұрын
Amen brother! I FIRMLY believe Neil is the best songwriter of the past 40 years. Hell, even before The Mullanes and Crowded House, how many guys can say they have an "I Got You" or a "What's the Matter With You", amongst 5-7 other mini-masterpieces, in their catalogue?
@frenchwah27504 жыл бұрын
He is a musical genius...no doubt.
@cottawalla3 жыл бұрын
I'd put Sia Furler in this category.
@berniewilson3713 жыл бұрын
@@shawnuel Message To My Girl - another achingly beautiful love song
@Wielekes7 жыл бұрын
All those shining faces, such a positive energy. Please go on tour again and come to the Netherlands.
@julierogers89387 жыл бұрын
England too! xx
@dwightfry66987 жыл бұрын
How about a US tour? I've loved these guys for 37 years!
@foederica7 жыл бұрын
and Northern Italy!!!
@edwinvanderkooij87134 жыл бұрын
They are living legends, not bound by time and distance. Pure emotional energy...
@annauna6282 жыл бұрын
Yes, to the Netherlands, please!
@xyzlmnop52065 ай бұрын
Neil has always engaged the audience to sing along...and usually allows them to sing the last line. Ahhh, yes. You are singing this Neil...up to the mic!!
@fernandefournier4110 Жыл бұрын
Fall at your Feet: Absolutly beautiful. One of the best bands.
@jackworth2981 Жыл бұрын
Watching and listening how this kind beautiful crowd is singing together is SIMPLY BEAUTFUL. I am into live performances for over 35 years now. Live rich sound, crowd singing, what else could be better?... :-)
@robertlea64802 жыл бұрын
Very true, the greatest song ever written
@robgill57653 жыл бұрын
Just like that I'm 19 again. A truly incredible band with so much talent. Notice that no one has an earpiece...and they sound perfect!
@denisbacic24493 жыл бұрын
It does make you feel young again doesn,t it.
@fionamcfadden86325 жыл бұрын
Just gorgeous...that voice is just absolutely tear jerkingly, amazingly,beautiful...and distant sun,,,wow X love you crowded House 😍😊
@garyw19713 жыл бұрын
Music doesnt get any better than this ❤
@benchasinghorizons94285 жыл бұрын
Wow amazing. I just love how they let the crowd sing it out. They let them fall on there feet.
@garyking92305 жыл бұрын
Magical moment when they continued and let the fans be a part of the song.
@dkrt86644 ай бұрын
Chills listening to the entire audience sing along!
@spk1969 Жыл бұрын
A song of total love surrender. One of my all-time fav's. Oh, and the crowd singing along. Chills.
@glennray19013 жыл бұрын
If we ever get out of COVID alive and Crowded House performs in Sydney again.. I'm there.
@Jaymz875 жыл бұрын
They still sound amazing what a great song, they absolutely killed it.
@simoncardie93714 жыл бұрын
I saw Crowded House in the UK on the Together Alone tour. Still one of the best gigs I've ever seen.
@Getyabootsoffskinny5 жыл бұрын
A band that always held a magic. Not many bands have that.i can think of 2 more. Beatles. Free. Love Crowded House
@dimiperera2973 жыл бұрын
U2 and R.E.M
@L33woods20 күн бұрын
For me, this is the most complete song of all time. Lyrically, it’s a masterpiece. Musically, it’s mesmerising, and vocally it’s just beautiful. Delivered with so much feeling and emotion. Whoever this song is about, she tore out a piece of Neil’s heart.
@markrahim18423 жыл бұрын
Singing from the heart.. that's what it is!
@jaystudio69705 жыл бұрын
beautiful crowd...such a moving moment
@audreyaitken10374 жыл бұрын
You Sydneyers are dam great singers!!! This was wow! Amazing! This 🇨🇦❤️s 🇦🇺!!!
@EchoBravo3703 жыл бұрын
Sydney-siders
@shermcat18 ай бұрын
I only knew this band for their hit "Don't Dream It's Over", and after watching a few live versions of them doing that song, I checked out a few more (live) performances - and I realize I have been missing out on their good music. They might be a one hit wonder in the USA, but it seems clear they're very popular in Australia - and for good reason.
@diannegoodwin65617 ай бұрын
Neil Finn is a proud kiwi and we love him and his music
@MichelleNardiArt7 жыл бұрын
Love this band so much. Love to have these artists as constants in my life. Love growing up with them.
@kimmieess61717 жыл бұрын
Simply beautiful.
@kevinlowe52727 жыл бұрын
I love this so much, so good to see them play here again.....As always , such great musicians.....
@richyf81225 жыл бұрын
Truly one of the most underrated bands..masterful song writing and musicians. Not many can reach in and grab a' hold of you like these guys. Saw them twice in the 90's, once in the UK and once in Ireland. I hope one day I might see them again, wherever they play i will make it my mission to get there.. R.I.P. Paul
@jonfromtheuk4674 жыл бұрын
playing next year at the Roundhouse in London - 3 nights
@ian35406 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this. Must of watched it 20 times now. Awsome
@benchasinghorizons94285 жыл бұрын
I'm at about 50
@JohnDoe-ee7hn4 жыл бұрын
Супер!!!!!!
@mixhaelamikovich5 жыл бұрын
i want to go to Australia and see a great band like in front of the one most iconic buildings in the world in such a beautiful city
@feebeedoc785 жыл бұрын
mike mikovich Neill Finn is a Kiwi.
@mixhaelamikovich5 жыл бұрын
Rose S I know but half the band was aussie
@robharris68744 жыл бұрын
@@feebeedoc78 I think Kiwis must suffer from a inferiority complex seriously who cares...
@michaelsteven10904 жыл бұрын
Rose S we know genius..that wasn’t the point..duh..
@Misrabelle4 жыл бұрын
I went to this gig, and it was every bit as amazing as you think it would be.
@bernardthebearbaiter9498 Жыл бұрын
just the "who know's where that might lead" is enough , such good lyrics, to put that on the end of "do you want my presence or need my help" is truly romantic
@richardtruesdail70157 жыл бұрын
absolute genius Neil keep writing and don't ever stop inspiring, I know I'll never stop being inspired, thank you
@johnmansueto6165 Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful song makes me cry eventide xx
@kristeninthedirtysouth7 жыл бұрын
Ah Neil Finn. He is pretty much perfect. Love his voice. Love the emotion he sings with, especially in this song.
@denisbacic24493 жыл бұрын
Very emotional,just great,regards
@tarynpulley57144 жыл бұрын
💜 2020 has me listening to Finn daily! 🙌
@shawnuel3 жыл бұрын
Fangradio has been an oasis of peace and respite to me during this SUCKTASTIC year.
@YourComedyMinute Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite things
@maryperrott11 ай бұрын
Beautiful...harmony is fantastic.
@DD-os1ri7 жыл бұрын
Nothing really changes, still kicking and the best .
@hughgadishaw40864 жыл бұрын
Just brilliant
@larrydeaves16457 жыл бұрын
The best band in the world.
@benchasinghorizons94284 жыл бұрын
Dam right
@jensjuetten81184 жыл бұрын
Great one, NZ style ... so unforgettable and therefore always remember Paul Hester!
@finneyoconnor80273 жыл бұрын
Love this song, love this group,great songs and great memories
@twowordsmadeinamerica8 ай бұрын
I was an eighties kid, I loved the Scorpions, Journey, Triumph, etc.. but when I hear crowded house it takes me back everytime. I'm just now realizing what a gem they are.
@laidback92493 жыл бұрын
This band is sheer class. I hope to see them one day.
@danielnicoara8968 Жыл бұрын
I wish you would live forever! ❤
@tamacotamaco7 жыл бұрын
4:00 ....Then we all melt together as one 😍🎼😉
@nxnwboy4 жыл бұрын
what a find! sad and lovely.
@reallytan7 жыл бұрын
Wish you could tour America. You are the greatest band that most Americans have never heard about ! Timeless and classic and right on ! Thank you for your totally awesome music even if we may never see you in person !
@justineandandrewroberts50156 жыл бұрын
dale u
@tkconnell5 жыл бұрын
He is too authentic to appeal to Americans.. doh!
@cianye8555 жыл бұрын
That ending though!! TEARS!!!
@guntorofoto75305 жыл бұрын
This one of the band i like it..especially when live..love his voice..
@davorkosec66744 жыл бұрын
And than heaven open his door... Beautiful love song, remaind me on firs love in 1989.
@mixhaelamikovich5 жыл бұрын
amazing song from amazing band
@julierogers89385 жыл бұрын
So so utterly a welcomed and attended concert in Bristol, England. Neil, you encouraged all that could'tn see up on stage with you. A night to be remembered. My heart with NZ and all peace xxx
@justbrowsing19685 жыл бұрын
Super song. 4:09 on brilliant moment for crowed house.
@helbenshcfam90643 жыл бұрын
It's like a communion! Makes you feel just great about all the good stuff in the world!
@johnjoyce3412 жыл бұрын
These music legends never lose it.Its God given talent.
@andeegreen2 жыл бұрын
Weird, I find myself here exactly 5 years on [28.11.21]. I'll be back in another 5 too - Crowded House are timeless.
@younowhythatis63813 жыл бұрын
Just........sublime.im in absolute awe.
@wannabe3067 жыл бұрын
I have seen Crowded House Live in Christchurch Hagley Park many years ago. And also the Farewell concert at the Opera house. Hope to see you in the near future in Holland where I now live.
@davidstelter61544 жыл бұрын
Still the best band ever!
@TamaraSt247 жыл бұрын
Wonderful performance!
@jmlio27534 жыл бұрын
La pucha no me canso de oir esta cancion.. great!!!
@louisevans88389 ай бұрын
Mitchell can never replace Mark’s legacy in Crowded House neither can Liam, even how hard Neil tries to it won’t work as Mark is incredible!
@raebean60183 жыл бұрын
That's so beautiful!
@ProfittNoel774 жыл бұрын
Just the best band of my eternal youth
@user-eo7yh6cg4q3 жыл бұрын
My truly favorite group.♡
@nigeljackson50646 жыл бұрын
Make's me think of my first and only love.
@JohnDoe-ee7hn4 жыл бұрын
Да)
@PNH632 жыл бұрын
Awesome truly just awesome
@DanielDeRudder7 жыл бұрын
I feel a lot of love in this video. Sure wished I could have been there.
@Julie7010007 жыл бұрын
Without doubt, one of the most amazing things I have ever been to in my life. The whole vibe was incredible. I cried at the end. I wished it could have gone on all night.
@davidtan60847 жыл бұрын
Welcome back Crowded House, I was there at your farewell gig, have not forgotten that nite.
@BennettsShed5 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@Mo-rm5um6 жыл бұрын
Oh man how great is that love you Neil Finn
@simoncawsey40284 ай бұрын
Such Beaut music Best ever
@MyCordoba13 жыл бұрын
Just pure talent and songwriting genius 👏👏👌
@nicoxsi42145 жыл бұрын
Hermoso tema, hermosa letra y lo bien que suena. Un regalo a los oídos.
@ramassist28 ай бұрын
“The hard things are the gatekeeper of the treasure”. Holding on and letting go That’s all there is, Gratefulness and appreciation Best seen from afar, Or in the reflection of a quiet wind. Roger Alan Monk
@ste24422 жыл бұрын
Listening in Liverpool England
@angellucass4 жыл бұрын
right there @ 4:00 I could not help but allow tears choke up my old weary heart... It's been forever and a twist of fate, since i said goodbye to my soulmate. :(