Crowded House on Letterman 1987 - Now We're Getting Somewhere

Just as the title says!

[@orbyfan]

This was released in North America as the single after "World Where You Live." I bought the 45 when it appeared in the record stores in November 1987, but I never heard it on the radio, and it deserved better.

[@mathewkirk1748]

I seriously doubt Dave’s house band ever had this much fun before or ever after….

[@shanefraser7764]

Loving itttttttttt🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿❤️🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲

[@shawnuel]

Knowing Paul's love for Rock history, I'd guess he and the boys (with Hiram and Steve rather than Sid and Anton) had the most fun with James Brown when he came on in '82 or 3.

[@tonycoz2309]

A poet and a wonderful song writer.....Paul Hester is missed

[@Quackamagooska]

I love this deep album cut. They always were so full of joy when they played. Watching Paul Hester play that stand up snare with such gusto breaks my heart knowing he suffered from depression that, eventually, led to suicide. I was lucky enough to see the original lineup twice before then.

[@starshake8998]

I think I only caught them once as the original trio (but I was in the front row and Paul did give me and about 5 others a sloppy, zany, high-five before exiting at the end 🤗 ). Upon finding out his girlfriend was pregnant, Paul left a later tour just 3 days before my college friends and I were scheduled to see them play in Portland, OR. The drummer for Sheryl Crowe (their opening act) had to fill in. I felt so bad when I found out about his suicide, because I never even realized he suffered from depression. Such is often the case, I've learned. 😔 I do remember an MTV interview in which Neil said something about Paul having a lot of "demons" inside him, but it was too cryptic. I wasn't sure what he meant. I was also only 16, so not too savvy about the deep internal struggles so many people grapple with their entire lives. 😥

[@shawnuel]

@@starshake8998 I saw that same tour a night before or later in Seattle! Also saw them in '91 (maybe '92?) with Richard Thompson!

[@danozism]

RIP Hessie, 1959 -2005

[@TheBTG88]

One of my favorite concerts ever was their Farewell To The World on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House. Magical.

[@inlikeflnt]

Love love love , Crowded house , Split Enz and anything Neil Finn writes

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

Absolutely! The best performance by anyone on Letterman.

[@jokerswildio]

Wow!! One classic and fun band...Paul Hester at 3:08 is amazing, shows us the natural rhythm and energu he added to this magical element called Crowded House.

[@leproboscis8767]

Brilliant performance by a great band. Neil Finn amazes me with his song writing.

[@Jazz_Tamatea]

Wow, look at Paul just absolutely loving it!

[@OttoPaert]

Lovely melding of Neil, Nick, and Paul with Paul, Will, Sid, and Anton. Good old days.

[@Tom_Roberts]

Neil Finn - never had the recognition he deserved

[@trashleigh87]

He's still alive and gigging!

[@stevejager8088]

Wrong, sings with Fleetwood Mac now!

[@jipangoo]

Error....

[@shawnuel]

@@stevejager8088 And their fans constantly bitch that he isn't Lindsey.😉

[@shawnuel]

Not from the American public, no. Other artists and much of Europe recognize his genius in a big way as do, obviously, Australia and New Zealand.

[@dorissmith2576]

He is the best I never want to stop listening to this angel

[@tankhalffull]

Paul Shaeffer and his band were simply incredible.., they laid down amazing backup for so many greats acts over the years.., and Crowded House.. damn! what can you say other than amazing!

[@pwoessner4478]

Just saw them last night in NYC. Magical ✨. So many Aussies and NZers there ❤️

[@christineb.1599]

Thank you MUCHO MUCHO MUCHO for my fave Crowded House song. Never got to see them live in the 80's. I regret that. This is very valuable to me.

[@flatoutt1]

as an aussie i have to thank dave for being smart and kind enough to give them a go. and their energy just sparks the house band up. a bloody good time had by all, which is what it's really about .

[@dandunkle6400]

They were such a ridiculously good band

[@e8412561]

...there was a period from 87 till 94 that Neil Finn pissed genius...

[@chantalfinn6173]

What about pre Split Enz and post CH solo, plus 2 CH albums after Paul's death

[@e8412561]

@@chantalfinn6173 ...why have a dabble at me...??...I was pointing out what a fucking genius he was during that time period...no need to get the arse...

[@chantalfinn6173]

@@e8412561 didn't mean to offend, I love all his songs. His talent came out during SE and he's is still making music.

[@e8412561]

Chantal Finn ...sorry if I came across as a twat...we cool...??...Neil is fucking smashing...and Tim’s ‘Before And After’ album is amazing...

[@misslorre2949]

I Vividly remember this! I was living in Tisdale Saskatchewan, 16 years old & miserably Homesick for Alberta, & this album was my Wonderwall... I taped this off Letterman & watched it a Ga-zillion times!

[@KellyPettit]

I know I'm getting old but I can never get enough of these guys!

[@Erin-uz2gf]

me either still one of my faves for sure!

[@chantalfinn6173]

@@Erin-uz2gf have all their CDs

[@baronsalis7595]

Gosh, real music is amazing.

[@vazmo14850]

always loved Split Enz and equally Love this line-up!!! great version

[@caramason56]

All smiles here 😊😊😊😊😊😊 Love this band so much

[@scneese64]

I saw this when it initially aired..genius song...miss you Paul Hester...RIP.

[@declanjohn8517]

I had a friend working for Capitol/EMI when C.H. released its first album and when the band first played my town (at a small club), they invited the reps (including my friend) to hang out after the show at the hotel. The band was watching Dave's show with much interest and Paul said, "oh we have to go on this show some day! We'll do Stupid Band Tricks!" - anyway, he got half of his wish!

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

The first time it aired the show abruptly cut off.

[@astrobat87]

3 geniuses. Best gift ever.

[@robincorrigan8903]

Great interview

[@archo0518]

A drummers personality can have a big influence on a bands success.

[@sbdan2421]

Paul was essential to this band.

[@truthlifefishing1730]

It never used to be that bad But neither was it great Somewhere in the middle then Content and much too safe Oh tell me please Why it takes so long To realise when there's something wrong Lay me out with your heart Now we're getting somewhere Push me back to the start Now we're getting somewhere Take me out let me breathe Now we're getting somewhere When I'm with you I don't care Where it is I'm falling There's money in the Bible Belt Hugs for daddy too Three wishes for eternity We've got some work to do Oh tell me please, tell me what went wrong Cos I believe there is something wrong When you took me to your room I swear I said surrender When you opened up your mouth I saw the words fall out Though nothing much has changed I swear I will surrender There is pain in me heart We can choose what we choose to believe

[@sash7551]

Rip Paul 😔🙏

[@simfaithguitar1]

...and a good time was had by one and all!

[@C.Chandler_May]

Great Song, Great fcking performance!

[@ray3920]

What a great song….best wishes to Toad and I hope they come to Greenville, Asheville, Charlotte??????

[@jamesmason4323]

Curt cobain was once asked in an interview how it feels to be the best songwriter in the world. He said 'I dont know - you'll have to ask Neil fin'.

[@carmenpascual2383]

It was actually Paul McCartney

[@andocobo]

@@carmenpascual2383and the story about Paul McCartney isn’t true

[@tonycoz2309]

Neil Finn is a master composer, lyricist and poet. I have long wondered where the inspiration for melodies and cords which seem as though they were meant to be together come from. Paul Hester is missed.

[@ramadarose41]

hands up for all here, oh we're out of time good night everyone! wtf?? sorry Dave, you missed the mark on that one! what kind of b.s. interview was that?? those talented musicians deserved a lot more than a hello/goodbye interview!!

[@Erin-uz2gf]

I think 'interview' might be a bit of a stretch unfortunately for us.

[@Mikeasian]

Been looking for this performance...thanks for posting!

[@lforster2]

Really amazing

[@SunnBurn]

What a blast! Looks like they had a heck of a lot of fun. Look at Paul Hester around 3:10. Love it.

[@LinNoOne]

what a great band they were

[@teresamichelangeli5620]

Interesting to see Nick playing rhythm guitar here. And this is better than the album cut by the way.

[@AussieTVMusic]

Genius

[@tstruffel241]

Wow that was fun😁

[@vazmo14850]

thanks declan!

[@darrenspence2516]

Paul Hester owned this...

[@jonathanmaunder1637]

Antipowhatnow? Crickey, that's a big word for us croc wrestlers & sheep farmers!

[@stephenscholes4758]

Even Lettermen didn't want to wade into the New Zealand or Australian? claims, staying on safe ground with "Antipodean"

[@hohaia01]

Fair enough too. A real Anzac lineup.

[@madarab37]

great performance but they really got the shaft on the introduction at the end. I guess they were outta time.

[@BabblingBooby]

where was Tim Fuun?

[@GoodMrDawes]

Ain't half been some clever bastards

[@MarkWhippy]

All the way from where???

[@aussiedadreviews]

Mark Whippy - seriously? I can clarify if you’re serious :-)

[@SimonHallMelbs]

Jeff Daniels on bass ? 😜

[@andyinoregon]

Neil Finn does his best John Lennon here, and Sid McGinnis contributes a ringing guitar solo at 2:55. Sounds like a classic pub sing-along song.

[@ppodism]

Nick is playing rhythm guitar.......? What strange world is this?

[@tonycoz2309]

Who are those other dudes playing????

[@declanjohn8517]

Letterman's house band, as was the custom on the show.

[@Mo-rm5um]

Tony Coz Paul and his guys.

[@silvercordmusic]

now i wonder "who's Tommy?"

[@ramadarose41]

dave letterman sucks... what a terrible "interview", but a great song the boys played!! :-)

[@mikedeveau7075]

Neil and Nick with the two uncoolest guitars of all time. Good version of the song though. It fleshes out the busker like vibe of the original.

[@jlr8451]

Ha! I bought one of those because of Neil Finn. They had one in the Hard Rock Cafe in Honolulu. And right, it was not a great guitar.

[@mikedeveau7075]

What was the main issue with it, as far as playing?

[@jlr8451]

@@mikedeveau7075Don't get me wrong, it wasn't terrible. It played ok, more like an electric and sounded small, kind of like one of those travel guitars. Your comment cracked me up though!

[@jlr8451]

It's great to see these old videos. One of my favorite groups ever but sadly I never got to see them live.

[@mikedeveau7075]

James L Roberts Same here. Love them and Split Enz. Wish I saw them live. Small is sort of what imagined with the guitar. They were regrouping pre covid, might get a chance to see a version of them. The original three would have been so cool.