Don't Dream it's Over - Crowded House | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@Maxmulham]

For me, this will always be an S tier song. Doesn't matter how many times I hear it, I never get sick of it. Great music video to accompany it as well.

[@adamhansen5022]

This song will be played at my funeral. My favorite song ever.

[@scottyyz]

One of the greatest songs ever written.

[@aldo34]

Crowded House are essentially a masterclass in songwriting and arrangement. Neil Finn is a hugely underrated songwriter.

[@indierockyhockey]

Agreed!!!

[@1957PLATO]

I don’t think he is underrated. Everybody with ears knows Neil is a legend. He brought back melodies to pop songs.

[@marshaterongomau8759]

True. Fleetwood Mac heard it, say no more.

[@stratplayr6997]

Neil Finn is my favorite songwriter of all time. Listen to his entire CH catalog as well as his solo stuff, he is so gifted.

[@GregClarke]

Personalopinion, this isn't even the best song on the album. "Something So Strong" and "Mean to Me".

[@darrenrouselle180]

Trying to catch a deluge in a paper cup is one of the best lines in a song ever. Great song thanks for reviewing it.

[@John_Locke_108]

Such a fun lyric to say and sing. Like the rest of the song it's perfection.

[@marktubeie07]

_"My possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proof"_ another superb lyric.

[@ingrid8994]

Yes! 💯

[@ingrid8994]

@@marktubeie07 Love! 💯

[@craigriley1075]

Heard Neil Finn say in an interview recently that this line was paying homage to John Lennon’s ‘Across the Universe’ and the line: “Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup.”

[@jamesstarks3676]

There's a song by Crowded House that is brilliantly haunting and magnificently arranged. "FALL AT YOUR FEET" hits me in the feels every time. Something melancholy and saddening stirs within and it shows just how music and the human experience can evoke so much out of a person.

[@seonaidhamilton7905]

Agree!

[@kayelle8005]

One of my all time favourite Crowded House songs

[@Minervathree]

I also so love 'into temptation' !

[@jamesstarks3676]

@@Minervathree a beautiful song 🎵 and thoughtfully written... his voice conveys galaxies of emotion....

[@jamesstarks3676]

@@kayelle8005 exactly right ✅️

[@libbylulu148]

"Under the Milky Way" by the Church, 1988. This is another great 80s song you'd guys love.

[@cryptique23]

Or "Reptile"!

[@marinamartinez6886]

Yes, great song and album! 👍

[@davidranney8723]

Antenna

[@ronaldlambert85]

I wanted to recommend "Under The Milkyway Tonite"! I'm glad to see I'm not the only one!

[@EllakGr]

@@ronaldlambert85 Same here!

[@Hippychic723]

“You’ll never see the end of the road while you’re traveling with me”. Best love line ever!

[@pax61]

Careful there, Alex, you're getting close to finding you are an 80s fan after all. Yeah, the 80s were much bigger and more diverse than the stereotypical elements they've become known for. There was a LOT of really good stuff coming out in that decade, all of it fresh and new and different-sounding. This tune is a good example; it has withstood the test of time and will remain with us, fondly-regarded well into the future.

[@SteveMenardDesignDXM]

Yes, they're from the 80s, but they came out during the 'transition period' (1986 onwards) which was less electronic and more folk-oriented (see Tracy Chapman, Suzanne Vega, John Mellencamp, REM, The Dream Academy). Crowded House's earlier incarnation was Split Enz, which definitely had a prototypical early 80s sound, as they were part of the 'New Wave'.

[@joelliebler5690]

Yes diverse to a degree though no where near as diverse as the wide open and quality musicianship of the 1970’s!

[@Renkk17]

All the 80’s stuff they really like is from the UK and Australia

[@Slipperydither]

I came up in the late 60s and 70s, but the 80s had some amazing stuff. Early Los Lobos, the Cure, Oingo Boingo's Dead Man's Party, early U2, Prince, Van Halen, Springsteen's Born In The USA and Nebraska albums, Bruce Hornsby, Huey Lewis, Men at Work, Midnight Oil, early Bryan Adams, the Greg Kihn Band, Guns n Roses, Motley Cue, and so many more. I forgot how spoiled we were. We used to hear Hot for Teacher or Dancing in the Dark and think "God, not this s*** again." These boys have helped me hear this stuff through new ears. It really is pretty cool.

[@Slipperydither]

@@Renkk17 I keep waiting for them to crack open some early Los Lobos (Will the Wolf Survive, One Time One Night In America, Shakin' Shakes) or 80s Springsteen or Siouxsie and the Banshees. Lots of stuff to hit in the 80s from the good ol USA.

[@tkcurtis1725]

Neil Finn (Crowded House) and Mike Campbell (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers) were hired to replace Lindsey Buckingham on the most recent "Fleetwood Mac" tour. The band liked this song so much, they included it in their setlist every night!

[@zilam98]

saw Neil with Fleetwood Mac in austin, tx a few years ago. i regretted only buying a ticket that was on the floor instead of being up in the bleachers for someone as "tall" as me hehehehehe

[@patrickbateman5088]

Two guys to replace Lindsey :/

[@richardanderson2820]

I saw an interview in which they said they weren’t sure about Neil’s guitar skills but when he joined they realised he was a great guitarist

[@Etatdesiege1979]

His songs are all amazing.

[@JustMe-ks8qc]

You could close your eyes and put a pin in Crowded House's back catalogue, and you would find yourself listening to something as immaculate as this. They have no duds, no space fillers, and they all have the kind of sublime lyrics that most songwriters can only dream of creating. Well worth going back for seconds, lads.

[@Fuzcapp]

Totally agree. Neil Finn is a supreme songwriter.

[@ndav5677]

Not to mention his solo albums and those with his brother Tim..........all brilliant stuff.

[@saraphinn]

@@Fuzcapp They are young, and totally getting around to the playbook!

[@kayelle8005]

Neil Finn is definitely a top ten songwriter

[@Johnmtankard]

You sold me. Going to dive in!

[@yorumsfield556]

Before crowded House there was Split Enz. "I got you" is a Gem. Yes Crowded House is an Australian band. Neil Finn is New Zealand born. Split Enz were a New Zealand band too. Definitely worth a listen to. Cheers fellas. Great reaction.

[@lindascott6902]

Yeah, nah. Neil Finn is a Kiwi, not just born in NZ. Crowded House is his creation, and is a NZ band.

[@danielurwand4738]

They're a band with members from both countries, and were embraced by both countries. No need to get too patriotic, just enjoy the music 😃

[@yorumsfield556]

I don't mean any disrespect. Both of the bands are remarkable.

[@drewwin794]

Yes cool song!

[@drewwin794]

Fun fact, Neil Finn toured as part of Fleetwood Mac on their last tour.

[@westsouthcentral]

Another great song and great band from Down Under is “Under the Milky Way” by The Church. Came out in 87 or 88, but they put out lots of great music before then.

[@gregsager2062]

The song by The Church that A&A should hit is "Reptile". I can guarantee that Alex will push his mic away and hold his head in his hands in mid-song, and Andy will go full-on stankface, because "Reptile" is so freakishly good and so right up their alley.

[@hongchen2554]

Fantastic song!

[@b00jen81]

@@gregsager2062 Haha, I love this! And yeah, agree that's a likely reaction. But they should do both songs imo (I know, I know - them getting around to both is the problem lol)

[@johndef5075]

Great album too!

[@kathynicholson103]

@@gregsager2062 I love Under the Milky Way and Reptile

[@BillPenny]

Gotta throw in their single "Better Be Home Soon". Gets me everytime. "Something So Strong" is also very worthy.

[@John_Locke_108]

This song makes me feel so many things. Joy, nostalgia, sadness that I'm no longer a kid in 80's. I guess it's all melancholy.

[@soul4saken]

I feel that exact same way. Interestingly, the vocals in the chorus have a yearning manner about them, which matches my own insatiable melancholy at being a one-time 80s kid, now hearing this song once again deep into my adult years.

[@TheCybertiger9]

We all have those feelings no matter what decade you're from

[@christikirk7265]

Agree John!

[@Kim-dm4yb]

Feel the same! ❤

[@ArtbyPaulClark]

‘Four seasons in one day’ is another wonderful song by this underrated band

[@afoolandhiscameras7658]

"Fall At Your Feet" is another amazing song you need to give a listen. One of my favorite all-time bands!

[@galvinklatt5273]

Agreed. Perfection!

[@TrashWerewolf]

Great track! Also, Better Be Home Soon!

[@sometimesboy]

Also Better Be Home Soon.

[@jeffrogers2180]

That's from woodface, the only CD they did with Neil's brother Tim, which takes the harmony to a new level.

[@annereidy7981]

yes, 'Fall at Your Feet', absolutely!

[@steviekc9057]

I think you would love The Dream Academy's "Life in a Northern Town" or The Church "Under the Milky Way" - both feel in the same vein to me

[@zilam98]

YES to Life In a Northern Town!

[@CG-vn8iy]

I would add Echo and the Bunnymen "The Killing Moon" to that list.

[@doug_sports_collector]

A & A, these two, yes please.

[@bonniealbo3324]

@@CG-vn8iy another one of my favourites!

[@mattjohn4731]

Oh yeah! That's interesting, because The Church has been called "goth". But the Dream Academy, I have no idea. I just know the Northern town song, and it's good!

[@kcronin7211]

I unabashedly love this song and sing it at the top of my lungs whenever it comes on. Neil Finn is an incredible, incredible songwriter, so.....great stuff to come from their back catalog, for sure. Glad you liked it! I personally love "Pineapple Head", "When You Come", "Weather With You", .....etc.

[@ontheroad5317]

Totally agree, and I love Weather With You.

[@MrWalkingguy]

Let's not overlook the root band, Split Enz!! Also, excellent!

[@paulharrison6490]

@@MrWalkingguy absolutely. Great band.

[@brettsmolski2661]

+1 on Weather With You, it's my wife and I's song and has the best lyrics you'll ever come across.

[@jml-rj5re]

Pineapple Head and Four Seasons in One Day are both Beatles Level. S city.

[@jemxs]

One of the best lyricists of all time, full of imagery and just the right amount of quirkiness. Such a vulnerable voice as well with perfect inflections and subtle rasp.

[@jonrosenberg4324]

Neil Finn is NZ's answer to Paul McCartney in terms of just how good his melodic out put was. So many just ridiculously pretty tunes. My personal favourite is probably Distant Sun, but hell there are at least twenty you put in contention.

[@barryshepherd1533]

I loved Neil Finns Straight Old Line from when he was with Split Enz

[@danielurwand4738]

Distant sun was always my favourite as well. It's only natural is great too

[@jonrosenberg4324]

@@barryshepherd1533 Good call, a lot people forget Split Enz but it was a damn good band. Loved Six Months in a Leaky Boat and I See Red and well, yeah could be doing this for a while.

[@jonrosenberg4324]

@@danielurwand4738 Another nice one. I'm also a big fan of Private Universe.

[@nzlemming]

@@jonrosenberg4324 Saw them many times here in NZ. Huge fan of all their incarnations.

[@lindylufromoz5111]

When you spoke of the great drumming in this track, I was reminded of how much we miss that drummer (Paul Hester) who decided it was his time to leave this planet more than a decade ago. Crowded House, Split Enz fans, his family, friends & fans were devastated to lose this hilarious talented & super-friendly man.He co-created & hosted his brilliant live television production titled "Hessie's Shed. He seemed like such a happy funny little bugger who made a friend of everyone he met, and then all of a sudden he was gone & will be be forever missed.

[@laughinggravyuk]

OK fellas, brace yourselves. There's going to be an absolute avalanche of Kiwis shouting that Crowded House were a New Zealand and Australian band. Neil Finn and Paul Hester (drummer) are/were Kiwis, bassist Nick Seymour is an Aussie. Neil Finn crafts these impeccable little songs, perfect from every angle, immaculate but not flashy, precise and perfectly fitted together.

[@howardkip99]

Paul Hester was Australian

[@laughinggravyuk]

@@howardkip99 I knew it was a split 😀

[@hiturbine]

@@laughinggravyuk As in "Split Enz"? 😉

[@sopyleecrypt6899]

@@hiturbine lol

[@lours6993]

Neil may be from NZ originally, but the band was born, bred and lived its life out of Melbourne, Australia. Many of the lyrics in their songs reference places in Melbourne.

[@KeiPalace]

One of the most important songwriters of the last thirty years, Neil Finn, amazing, complex, spiritual, unique

[@Joshuadgog]

this is their biggest hit but their other song "something so strong" is also great.

[@TehFrenchy29]

I'm also a big fan of "Weather With You", "Locked Out", and "Chocolate Cake"

[@gmaqwert]

I think Something So Strong is better

[@bobmcdougall8981]

“Their other song????” These guys had about a dozen big hits and albums. This was a consistently productive band.

[@EllakGr]

@@bobmcdougall8981 I agree. ”Weather With You” and ”Fall at Your Feet” and the ones above are only a few examples of their hits.

[@deborahenger5101]

1987. I had lost my twins at 5 1/2 months, due to going into early labor. This song came on, and I cried, and cried, I was so devastated. The dr told me I’d probably never be able to carry a baby. But I got pregnant the next month, and ended up having 3 beautiful kids. But every time I hear this song, it beings me back to the worst day of my life. But I can listen to it and not be sad. Beautiful song!

[@jokerswildio]

Awesomely touching real life story. Thanks for sharing!!

[@nancywiggermans]

❤

[@georux6783]

❤

[@Etatdesiege1979]

😢 hug In my case was my parents separating when I was a kid. I can’t tire of listening to this song. It’s so well written and executed. I remember watching the video and loving it too.

[@43cjd]

I lost five babies out of seven pregnancies. I know you know the heartache that brings with it. Even my own mother could not show any empathy. I will never forget when she said I had to "get over it." It killed me that she said that to me. As I said, I now have two beautiful sons and one precious granddaughter so I count myself lucky. So glad you are blessed with your three beautiful children. God bless them all and you as well.

[@johnhughes3214]

This song has such a wonderful smooth yet melancholic vibe. There were a few songs all released in the same period with a similar vibe that got airplay, including: "Life in a Northern Town" by Dream Academy and "The Captain of her Heart" by Double. Both really good songs. I think you'd both appreciate them.

[@geoffreybonham3802]

Totally agreed. Plus all of your 80s movies are also classics ;-)

[@jonahpedersen5429]

That was my senior year of high school right there

[@hongchen2554]

That Dream Academy song is SO good!

[@mikeymckinnon5778]

Two great suggestions. Throw in The Adventures, Broken Land and you’ve got the hat trick

[@OscarInAsia]

Those are two great picks! Someone in another thread mentioned "Under the Milky Way" by the Church, which would fit with these songs nicely.

[@lauriemartin490]

For me, this is just the perfect 80s song. The melody is beautiful, the lyrics are poignant, and Neil Finn's vocal delivery is perfection. I agree with your assessment, and as much as I love the song, you are correct that it is not S tier. But it is a lovely song and sometimes that's just what you need to listen to.

[@terrencetimihou618]

It indeed is a S catergory because very few songs if ANY can take you back to YOUR CHILDHOOD and you remember fondly when you hear the song come on like this song can.

[@hongchen2554]

"Weather with You" and "Four Seasons in One Day" are two more [of many] very good Crowded House songs. Recommend a live stream of Australia/New Zealand music at some point. So much great music from Down Under.

[@Redundant_underscore]

Nearly everything from "Woodface" is a masterpiece.

[@fionamacleod5537]

Totally agree the boys need to hear more from the Crowdy’s… Weather with you is a fantastic suggestion.

[@61hink]

If this song doesn't deserve an S, I don't know what does. It's in the canon of timeless classics. No matter what era you grew up in, you love this song, and no matter how many times you hear it.

[@neilford8580]

S for me too but I wasn't sure they'd like it at all, so I was pleasantly surprised to see A being thrown about

[@danielurwand4738]

What does s stand for?

[@61hink]

@@danielurwand4738 I'm not exactly sure what it stands for, but "S" is their highest rating. It's higher than A+ and is reserved for really classic songs. IMO this song a classic that never gets old.

[@umbluegray1]

So many cool 80s bands... The Fixx, the Furs, The Cure, The Smiths, Echo & the Bunnymen... I hate to stop because I'm missing so many.

[@Joshuadgog]

classic song. You have to check out the singers band he was in before. Hit "I got you" by split enz. Great banger. A+ song for this crowded house song.

[@reallymysterious4520]

YES - I Got You by Split Enz is AMAZING !!!

[@surlechapeau]

Good one Josh, Neil Finn!

[@Joshuadgog]

@@surlechapeau yes he is such a great songwriter!

[@richardnanian6075]

@@surlechapeau And his brother Tim.

[@drs2328]

Six months in a leaky boat -split enz.Great song also!

[@aliwantizu]

I personally consider this to be one of the greatest songs of all time. I understand what Alex is saying about this being for "the common folk" which is why he didn't make it A+, but if a song is elite quality but intended for everyone...shouldn't that alone make it A+ as opposed to preventing that rating? During lockdown, the band performed a live version of this song via video conference and it's awesome. As others have mentioned, the Finn brothers were previously in a band called Split Enz which also had a huge hit song. Very different, but high quality. Thanx guys! ~Be Blessed

[@richardctaylor79]

Weather With You or Fall At Your Feet are legendary tracks... and the 1991 Album Woodface is a masterpiece...

[@RandyHall324]

Woodface makes my "desert island disc" collection every time the topic comes up!

[@jeffrogers2180]

Because Tim was singing harmony with his brother.

[@mkmstillstackin]

Andy's comment regarding the chorus, at 9:09, is just priceless!! "it feels like it had to have been written before it was written, but it wasn't, and he was the one who did." Right-on, man!

[@trevortamboline279]

Great reaction guys. Another quality '80s song is "Don't You Forget About Me" by Simple Minds.

[@julieheath9507]

I agree! Simple minds has lots of great songs.

[@5oclockhero542]

Other than I travel, they are absolute guff

[@doug_sports_collector]

A & A, gotta hit this one!

[@ontheroad5317]

It was very wise of them to title the song “Don’t dream it’s over” and resist calling it “Hey now”. It puts the focus of the song in the right place.

[@sj6546]

Neil Finn, what a great voice! I love his first band even more - Split Enz. “I Got You” is a great song. His brother was in the band and his son is also a singer/musician.

[@kevindanehy6374]

I totally agree that you should hit I Got You from his former group Spit Enz. It has more of a new wave sound, and the chorus is a banger.

[@peak_flow]

Neil Finn's two sons are now both in Crowded House.

[@jameslindberg8608]

Black Coffee in Bed

[@sj6546]

@@jameslindberg8608 From Squeeze? That’s one of my other favorite bands - best time for me was early when Jools was in the band.

[@lisasmithline1386]

@@jameslindberg8608 That was Squeeze.

[@methos3135]

Among my favorite songs of all time. The drummer is Paul Hester. Besides being a great drummer, he was also the funny goofball in the band. Sadly he took his own life in 2005. It seems it's always the funny goofballs who are privately in a lot of pain. RIP Paul Hester.

[@blairholben6297]

Thx for that…I met Paulo in Melbourne..around 27 years ago. R.I.P.

[@user-lg2jm9zg6l]

Awesome song. If you're going to continue the 80's kick, check out some INXS. "Never Tear Us Apart" would be a good listen.

[@Meandmymirror]

INXS pleeeeeze

[@artharrison9586]

Almost anything by INXS…

[@sibkiss2009]

Yes we turned them on to INXS a while back if I recall correctly

[@Meandmymirror]

@@sibkiss2009 what Do you mean? They never played any of their songs

[@joannemoyer5525]

If you're gonna do INXS it should be Need You Tonight

[@stupeters8409]

The Neil Finn Brilliance knows no boundary, Crowded House, Split Enz, Even Fleetwood Mac he is always one of the all time greats and should be recognized as such,

[@patrickmichaelrosser6287]

So good! Neil and Tim Finn were evolutionary musicians. Split Enz were one of the biggest New Wave bands in the late 70s and early 80s. When new age died out they became Crowded House and were big again with completely different style music! Saw them with the Payolas twice (once w/ each band) and Neil w/ Fleetwood Mac in 2006? these guys deserve more love from the mainstream

[@RandyHall324]

Crowded House was founded by Neil Finn. Tim didn't join the band until their 3rd album, Woodface, which for me was their best. They've also recorded a couple of albums as just The Finn Brothers. Great songwriting, and great harmonies.

[@keithevans9544]

Glad someone mentioned Split enz!,"I got you" is still one of my favourite pop tunes of all time.

[@evilroyca]

Would love to hear a reaction to a Split Enz song likely I Got You maybe Shark Attack . Might want to look at the I think first time "laser-etching” playing with colours on the vinyl. I wonder if I still have that.

[@alexjbennett1017]

@@keithevans9544 couldn't agree more!

[@funkster007]

This is one of those 80's tunes that never wears thin for me. It's just so well crafted and emotional. Neil Finn is amazing for sure. He cut his teeth with the band Split Enz in the late 70's with his older brother Tim, whos also a great singer and musician. Crowded House is actually (for the most part) Split Enz with a new name. This song also features some LA session musicians adding extra parts, including the incredible Tim Pierce on guitar.

[@sjcaraga]

very cool,never realized the split endz connection.

[@09penny1]

Not exactly. Tim Finn and Phil Judd started Split Enz in 1972. They had little international success until younger brother Neil Finn replaced Phil Judd and Split Enz began to get international success largely due to Neil's songs. In 1983, frontman and co founder, Tim Finn left the band to pursue a solo career and left Neil to head the band which Neil didn't feel comfortable with because he felt it was still his brother's band and the look and style of Split Enz was not his taste so he formed a new band with his best friend and former Split Enz drummer, Paul Hester. Nick Seymour was added and that became Crowded House. In 1990, with his solo career failing, Tim Finn was invited by Neil to join Crowded House and they released a hugely popular album called Woodface, thanks to the additional talent of Tim Finn. Tim Finn quit Crowded House for reasons only known to the group about a year later and returned to his solo career.

[@SteveMenardDesignDXM]

Yes, they're from the 80s, but they came out during the 'transition period' (1986 onwards) which was less electronic and more folk-oriented (see Tracy Chapman, Suzanne Vega, John Mellencamp, REM, The Dream Academy). Crowded House's earlier incarnation was Split Enz, which definitely had a prototypical early 80s sound, as they were part of the 'New Wave'.

[@piratekitten]

Neil Joined the Enz when he was 18 it was started by his brother Tim and his friend Phil Judd in 1972 and Neil replace Judd in 1977, he wrote many songs for the band (I got you) being their biggest hit in america, he left the band in 1986 and formed Crowded House in 1986 with Enz's drummer Paul Hester. Split Enz song worth a listen; History Never repeatskzbin.info/www/bejne/qqvYe4unnNicia8, What's the matter with you kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpTHcohmh9GgkLs, I hope I never kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqacaXWJbLqefq8, I see red kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHzNZaimjpaJj6s, One step ahead kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHyQZXZ5q82MmdE.

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

Def

[@kevinbraiden9142]

Split Enz has gems as well. I Got You, One Step Ahead, Six Months In Leaky Boat are all worth a listen.

[@ApteryxRex]

@@kevinbraiden9142 Message to my girl is a timeless classic

[@jeffpawlinski3210]

I could argue that Neil Finn is the world's most underappreciated, underrated songwriter of the last 40 years. He's an amazing talent and still going strong well into his mid-60s doing both Crowded House tours with new songs and his incredible solo career. Check out "Pony Ride" live from Neil Finn solo (Live USA, 2014) Awesome stuff! Enjoy!

[@ddiamondr1]

I was lucky enough to see crowded house twice in concert. I absolutely love them! ‘Hole in the River’ is a little known but haunting, tragic and beautiful ballad by them. Opposite end is the joyous ‘Now We’re Getting Somewhere’. ‘place Where You Live’ big hit - harmonies on the chorus: Gorgeous!

[@ddiamondr1]

Correction: WORLD where you live lol

[@kayelle8005]

LOVE Hole in the river

[@kevinpolito1529]

I grew up in the '60s, but I like music up through the '90s. The '80s was a KILLER decade for music, and Crowded House was one of the high points.

[@antarcticorb9197]

She Blinded Me With Science, 19, Rockit...all these songs are pure 80's, among others.

[@evillemike2009]

"They come to build a wall between us, but we know that they won't win." Lotta weird shit goin' on, but we can figure it all out if we can figure out how stick to together. Good work today, guys. Keep 'em comin'.

[@glenndespres5317]

Props for not overlooking these really great lyrics. That’s the main reason I love this song.

[@spidertoes26]

The best kind of song to me. It's all about the message. ❤🔥

[@Muckylittleme]

It is like the 80's and 90's were the party, the 2,000's the end of the night and the long journey home and the last decade or so the morning hangover. Hope we find the cure.

[@jonnno243]

I cound listen to this song 10,000 times more and it would still sound as fresh as it did 10,000 times ago.

[@topgazza]

Just a classy group who make songs that are so well crafted and produced. A real gem

[@xli-36912]

This is my favourite song of all time… and I completely forgot about it for a decade only remembered the melody

[@happymethehappyone8300]

An ABSOLUTE MUST HEAR,, Tears For Fears "Sowing The Seeds Of Love"

[@kristenwaskie9189]

LEGIT. I'm going to see Crowded House in Philly in less than 2 weeks, I CANNOT WAIT! One of my fave bands of all time. EVERY song on their first three albums are absolute perfection. Even their new stuff is really engaging! Neil Finn has been a God since his beginnings w/Split Enz and thru his side projects w/his brother Tim FInn. Just magical.

[@tylerhackner9731]

One of the best songs of the decade imo and one of the greatest songs ever written. Weather with you (1991) is another great one. My relatives listened to that one in college a lot. They have a great highly underrated catalog

[@VersinKettorix]

"Weather with you" is a great song. I first heard it 20 years after all of the other stuff I loved from Crowded House. I'll never know how I missed it all of those years.

[@danomalley2473]

This is such a well-crafted song. Love that tone on the guitar, tasteful lyrics. A classic.

[@FawzySimon]

When this record came out I told my friend Norm that the song "Something So Strong" was one of the best songs I'd heard because it was just good basic straightforward rock and roll. He said this song was the best for the same reason.

[@barbarabrafford7102]

Neil Finn is my favorite song writer of all time! You can't go wrong with any of his songs. He's also done some great work with his brother, Tim.

[@kevindohn6776]

The drummer doing the snare rim click for two thirds of the song, then switches to the full snare hit halfway through the solo, and that snare drum just sounds so amazing, brilliant !!!!!

[@junietunes2148]

Great reaction Gents! The 80's had a lot of variety and experimentation and it's great to see you two opening up those neural pathways to new sounds. INXS, Midnight Oil and Men at Work are some other must-hear Australian bands.

[@robland6804]

INXS yes, but Hoodoo Gurus and the Go-Betweens are the other best 80s Aussie bands

[@gregsager2062]

@@robland6804 The Lime Spiders, the Stems, and the Someloves were right up there, too. Oh, and the Triffids as well.

[@gregsager2062]

Oh, and if A&A should react to any other Aussie song from the '80s, apart from The Church's "Reptile" (1988), it should be "Just Like Fire Would" (1986) by The Saints. But it's gotta be the original version by The Saints, *not* the highly inferior cover version by Bruce Springsteen.

[@robland6804]

@@gregsager2062 Alex, I'll take "Bands I've Never Heard of" for $1000 But I forgot Little River Band, masters of 80s soft rock

[@burmajones803]

@@robland6804 you already won the category with yr suggestions. Aussie bands with no US hits that nobody's ever heard of. Congrats!

[@davidnelson6874]

“They come to build a wall between us, you know that they won’t win.” Perfection.

[@robertcartier5088]

And easy A... At the risk of sounding corny, I gotta say, I really enjoy the respect y'all have for each other. Sorta like brothers who didn't get to grow up together, and so never fell into that sibling rivalry bullshit. Real friendship is a beautiful thing. Great reaction as always! Cheers! ;-]

[@philrob1978]

A sublime, beautiful song - so glad you both felt this as was intended. Andy's almost ecstatic face during the chorus tells us everything,

[@terryp4164]

Oh Neil Finn and his dreamy vocal delivery. His "Out of Silence" solo album is such an amazing example of his vocal and piano skills, along with a 10 piece choir.

[@noheamike5036]

And a small orchestra, too, all recorded live in one night, which was broadcast live on the Internet (KZbin and Facebook).

[@bridgethegapreactions]

Yes! INCREDIBLE album, so overlooked. Wow, I need to listen to that again

[@jml-rj5re]

@@noheamike5036 Second Nature in the 4th session is unbelievably good.

[@noheamike5036]

@@jml-rj5re which take?

[@tims7077]

So true. I was going to suggest "Terrorise Me" from that album.

[@bjs301]

Every decade had its great music. It's still being made. It's cool that you guys are always willing to give old classics a chance to shine.

[@michaelt.b264]

Alex: if you like this you guys should listen to some Squeeze. Up the junction: pulling muscles, Black Coffee in Bed.

[@ontarioyamon]

OH OH OH!!! I've got a good one! INXS - Need You Tonight!! What a classic!! ... I've got to let you know Andy & Alex!!

[@michaelakkerman407]

Niel Finn is just a musical genius. Loved his stuff in The Split Endz. Try Hoodoo Gurus : Let's all Turn On!

*Split Enz, no The

[@djmc3815]

And Yes to Hoodoo Gurus, one of my favorite bands. And I'm not from Australia

[@privatename123]

The day anyone reacts to Lelaini would make that day Day of the Month. Such a fun album, too. Love the little-known awesome songs over the years, like Lelaini: Rita Matsouko’s c’est comme ca (long version), House of Pancake by The Swirlies, Shimmy & Shake by Ledernacken, Lava by The B-52’s (long version), Go! by Tones On Tail, etc.

[@michaelakkerman407]

@ my quick typing always gets me in trouble. Yes...Split Enz...one of my favorites from my highschool life in the 80's.

[@michaelakkerman407]

@@privatename123 went out and got a Stoneage Romeos t-shirt and everyone asks who they are. I'm dumbfounded. In my circle of friends they were big, so were The Smithereens and no one knows them either...this is what needs to be played.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

While Founded In 1979 In London England,, This Group Had MANY Classic Hits Throughout The 80's & Are Well Worth Your Time Exploring,, The Fixx "One Thing Leads To Another"

[@glenn2145]

They were formed in 1985. Split Enz was still going strong in 1979, with Neil just getting prominent.

[@brianmoon1058]

y'all found that good 80's jam today. next up Tears for Fears "Sowing the Seeds of Love" (very Beatles like) or "Shout" underrated tune from the 80's Escape Club "Wild Wild West" is a banger

[@backtoweedin4375]

Man this takes me back in such a good way.

[@Lightmane]

The 80's did have some good music. Glad you guys are discovering it.

[@daftfish99]

As appreciated as they are they’re still the most underrated band ever imo.

[@otisdylan9532]

I wouldn't have connected this song with "Everybody Wants to Rule the World", but I guess they're both '80s songs with very good melodies that aren't too loud or intense but still hold your attention. Three other good songs that I think fit that description are "Fall on Me" by R.E.M., "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper, and "Breaking Us in Two" by Joe Jackson. BTW, I think the camera worked very well today - the video looks great.

[@JayyeStone]

It's hard to find comments that contain '"Breaking Us in Two" by Joe Jackson.!' My ex and I kinda claimed it as our song. Anyhow, great suggestions Otis!

[@marcbla]

Rule...not change....

[@otisdylan9532]

@@marcbla You're right. I'll correct that.

[@strqrt70]

Yes, excellent R.E.M. song. They need to do more R.E.M. in general, especially that era.

[@laurawalkerJD]

"Fall on Me" R.E.M. or even "So. Central Rain" - they are on the right road for those. Great suggestion!

[@bobrpc1884]

Happy you chose to hear this band. Been a big fan for years. Great song, beautiful melody. Highly recommend “Fall at Your Feet” next. Another Finn masterpiece.

[@Joshuadgog]

its about time you hit inxs. "Dont change" and "the one thing" are their two best songs. Their absolute 80s bangers.

[@allisonreed7682]

Couldn't agree more...

[@NoCanDu]

I’ll second (third?) that!

[@morgananderson9647]

Saw these guys in Seattle in at a yearly weekend festival called "Bumbershoot". That combined with Robert Cray later that day made for stellar Saturday. It was a great day.

[@surlechapeau]

A&A, "Something So Strong" and "Better Be Home Soon" were their other big hits

[@Joshuadgog]

yeah the radio always only plays dont dream but sometimes they play something so strong.

[@moniphil]

But these songs just barely touch on their genius.

[@markghughes]

"Weather With You" was their biggest hit in the UK, and has the second highest amount of listens on Spotify, but I don't think was released in North America.

[@moniphil]

@@markghughes A great song among a lot of great songs.

[@moniphil]

Don’t Stop Now World Where You Live Distant Sun Into Temptation Fall At Your Feet Better Be Home Soon Four Seasons in One Day It’s Only Natural Chocolate Cake Mean to Me Locked Out Any many more….

[@meadish]

Neil Finn is quietly, understatedly amazing. Great songwriter, lyricist and overall musician.

[@theplanetruth]

Another lyrical classic.

[@gesundheit602]

That entire album is incredible. Every single song. Every one…

[@burmajones803]

This is another example of a song that never gets old or sounds dated. I never turn this song off when I hear it, no matter how many times I've heard it. This is top shelf stuff.

[@allisonreed7682]

This ^^^

[@hiturbine]

This song is major league nostalgia for me. Finn's lyrics are in a class by themselves. Great guitar licks - and the Hammond organ absolutely seals the deal.

[@matthewlee6168]

This was such a huge hit back in the day. It is still one of my favourite songs from the 80's--heck, one of my favourites of all time.

[@joehebert789]

I will add Four Seasons In One Day to the list of great recommendations. While the band is considered an Aussie band, Neil Finn is a proud New Zealander. Kiwis go to Australia to help their band break big.

[@jeffmorse645]

Neil Finn is an incredible songwriter and musician (he's actually from New Zealand). He's one of the few who can bring me to tears with his writing. Its so damned good. If you delve into Crowded House's catalog you'll find so many examples of melodies and hooks that you just don't find anymore. There's a simple song called "Better Be Home Soon" from the early 90s that just incredible. Plus another from the 90s that is one of my favorite songs of all time from any artist- "Distant Sun". So glad you're reacting to them now.

[@bigpapavee]

Being an OG 80's denier, I can feel what Alex is talking about in re: to the 80's sound but i suspect he'll find there are plenty of 80's tunes of great quality, as i did in around the late 90's when i started giving it more of a listen. I missed the boat back then, but we all have our journey. Peace and Love.

[@robbarton2391]

nzs finest song writer. proud to be a kiwi

[@nizmollusk]

Love crowded house, such a great group, many of their songs are amazing that people have suggested. My own personal fave is "Mean to me". Keep up the great work lads.

[@Tanzadog1]

What d'ya know What d'ya know ....... (Neil's retort ... not much :) )

[@patrickdiverpd]

When it comes to the 80s, the Alt Rock, New Wave sound is probably some of my favorite pieces of music just cuz of the calm, but somewhat lurking mystery that's behind it all

[@EchoBravo370]

Both Crowded House and Neil's Finn's previous band, Split Enz are in the ARIA Hall of Fame. (ARIA being the Australian Record Industry Awards). Both their catalogues are DEEP and WONDERFUL.

[@teresac3964]

Now I know what was happening when I used to hear this song, I was "getting lost in the sauce". It finally has a name.

[@mpkny]

Glad to see you hitting Crowded House, we have a lot of great music down here in the Antipodes, especially from the 80s! Lucky enough to grow up listening to this band and taking them a bit for granted then but now I realise how lucky I am that they were weaved into the sonic fabric of my life so seamlessly. One of my favourite Crowded House tracks is another one from their self-titled album, 'Mean To Me'. Neil Finn is a timeless poet!

[@hellodenise9612]

This song just takes me back to being young in the 80's! Driving and feeling great! Singing at a red light with the windows down!

[@vanessakilgore9891]

My late husband and I would sing this song to each other, great memories tysm ❤❤

[@HeatherErin]

2 other 80's songs U HAVE to hit - OVERKILL by Men At Work and HEAD OVER HEELS by Tears for Fears ( which is arguably one of the best songs of the '80s as far as I'm concerned 😊).

[@johnmcconnell9979]

There are a bunch of Met At Work songs that they should hit.

[@richardburch1061]

Totally agree with both recommendations 👌

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

Down Under by Men at Work also from down under. The biggest song of the 80s can't be overlooked, Physical by Olivia also from down under. Rolling Stone called it the sexiest song ever. Have they heard the 17 minute version of Love to Love Ya Baby by Donna Summer? Or Je taime by Jane Birken and some guy?

[@christikirk7265]

Love HEAD OVER HEELS!

[@toniboydston2744]

They are still touring. Awesome live. Thanks guys for listening we love Crowded House.

[@thomasallison3063]

“The World Where You Live” off the same album is another underrated song since this one was a little too commercialized.

[@leannerwin342]

This song from their final concert in Sydney is a must see. It is so bittersweet knowing it is the final time they are playing together and you can see how emotional they are, especially tears from the drummer, who sadly is with us no longer.

[@Liofa73]

Yeah that’s the best version.

[@hankamania]

From Neil Finn and Paul Hester's prior band, Split Enz, the best love song ever written is "Message To My Girl." Check it out.

[@EchoBravo370]

YOU are speaking my language.

[@ronaldrivas2241]

It has to be "Better Be Home Soon", another one guaranteed to make crowds sing/scream the chorus with the band for as long as they play it.

[@narellesmith7932]

Live farewell at sydney opera house…. Classic and emotional

[@aileenturrietta7553]

This is a great song no doubt. But, but you can't do the '80s without doing Mellancamp if you want real instruments. Violins, dulcimer's, accordion, steel guitar and Johns voice and more. He owned the '80s . "Paper in Fire" Check it Out " "Cherry Bomb".🎵❤️🎶🎼

[@roberthughes2402]

The Authority Song and Crumblin' Down are must listens as well.

[@aileenturrietta7553]

@@roberthughes2402 There's too many to mention. I love Crumbling Down because he's channeling his inner James Brown.

[@Live2swim]

I saw him in the oughts. Maybe 2007. A fantastic concert.

[@anthonyfoster6742]

I agree "Paper in Fire" is a must

[@heathermackinnon9527]

"Pink Houses" & "Ain't Even Done With The Night" rock!

[@stuckinmyhead8557]

Yes, Fall at your Feet. Lyrics, vocals, everything- so sublime!