FIRST TIME HEARING || Split Enz - I Got You || REACTION

[@alexandermenzies7610]

Split Enz formed in 1972 down here in New Zealand. Song release was 1980. Lead singer Neil Finn became lead singer for Crowded House that formed in Melbourne AU 1985. Inwhich they had great success. Both great bands. Enjoy your content. Cheers.

[@BobWobbles]

Yeah, very 80's. No shame in liking this song. these guys are pretty good muso's.

[@MrDarkwing78]

Split Enz is a criminally underrated band. Their sound was definitely a product of the times, but probably isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Regardless, they had a heap of hits, with songs like “Message to my girl”, “Straight Old Line”, “I see Red”, “Poor Boy”, “I Hope I Never” and “Dirty Creature” (my personal favourite) among others filling out their catalogue. Now, the greatest compilation of their music, IMHO, was done with Neil Finn and various other New Zealand vocalists covering some of their greatest songs with the backing of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) on the appropriately named album, ENZSO. It is hard to overstate the quality of the album, so choosing what to hear is difficult, but I recommend all the aforementioned songs, especially “Message to my Girl” and “Dirty Creature”. Unfortunately there are no music video’s for the ENZSO album, but the music is simply superb.

[@lawrencekelli]

Great songs. Don't forget ''Shark Attack!''

[@trevorfolker3665]

@@lawrencekelli Not many songs that can get away with sneaking in the work "amputee" as a rhyme.......

[@trevorfolker3665]

I'd agree - back in the day (early 80s) I saw them in London. Seeing Noel Crombie in a Harlequin costume deadpanning across the stage playing the spoons is a moment I will treasure forever.....

[@lawrencekelli]

@@trevorfolker3665 Lol..true true!

[@AndyFNQ84]

Love your reactions. More Splt Enz and Crowded House please! Neo-Punk in "I see red", perfect description of anxiety in a young relationship in "One step ahead". Thanks again matey :)

[@briangill4000]

Hey Andy 👋 👋

[@arconeagain]

@@AndyFNQ84 my favourites in order.

[@bodybalanceU2]

split enz a great kiwi band from the 70s and 80s

[@CoolCoyote]

yeah so from my country New Zealand Split Enz were pretty much doing their own thing but within this artsy rock new wave style. remember peter gabriel and Genesis, Bowie were doing the same thing dressing up with make up etc it wasnt cos they were gay , it was avant garde but actually more artsy. Neil Finn who came in later on in the group later formed crowded house, but became one of the most premier song writers world renowned and respected by most musicians.

[@lawrencekelli]

This whole Album is Fantastic!!!! ''True colours'' listen to it every week or two.

[@brendonstockdale4437]

Enz of an era . The first album I ever bought $3:98 back in 1980 . Devo's , Freedom of Choice was the second.

[@TheSparky62]

The True Colours album is one of my all-time favourites. So many good songs on it. Tim Finn is a brilliant writer and was also in Crowded House.

[@antheabrouwer3258]

Hi Mike!! I forgot to add that this band and Mother Goose were both New Zealand Bands. I got the cassette tape True Colours by Split Enz for my birthday and played it several times a night at bedtime!!For years!! This song was number one as well as other songs on the album. Great band!!

[@annetownsend5888]

My favourite Split Enz song is I See Red! 😊

[@jenniferharrison8915]

They are so crazy in that one! 😂

[@arconeagain]

@@annetownsend5888 same.

[@shanegooding4839]

Great song from the Finn brothers and band.😊

[@jenniferanderson1499]

Great song, great band - Split Enz were glam rock royalty, and the Brothers Finn were and still are incredibly prolific song writers and performers who earned the respect of musicians worldwide. In fact Neil Finn was a member of Fleetwood Mac for several years - you can't get more royal than that.

[@briangill4000]

Morning Mike..wow.4.99k 6am 2nov

[@turdferguson400]

I’m waiting!!! ❤💜💙💚🧡

[@kazz3956]

5K as I’m watching this on Sunday arvo, 3 November 2024. WooHoo!

[@MrDarkwing78]

@@kazz3956 Damn, I missed my opportunity! I just unsubscribed and resubscribed to see… I really wanted to watch the number click from 4.99 to 5 and back again!

[@royferntorp]

When I was young in the AF I never judged anyone. Until they were disrespectful.

[@timwilmot6433]

Split enz were a geat band. Check out their Time and Tide Cd.

[@arconeagain]

Hit the 5K mark.

[@56music64]

SE's had a hit with their song, Six Months in a Leaky Boat, the song however, was unexpectedly banned from release in the UK at the time as the British government viewed the lyrics as a threat to the moral of it's navy during the Falkland War. True!

[@turdferguson400]

Mike has reacted to ‘Leaky Boat’. Check it out! ❤️👍🇦🇺🇳🇿

[@skullandcrossbones65]

G'day. You are only a few cliks away from 5k subs now brother. This KZbin is a wild ride for our generation that is for sure.

[@jessicamason7726]

Great to see a Kiwi band. New Zealand produce a lot of talent. Many come to Australia to help build their name first. Then we claim them as Aussies when they are great.Split Enz are Aussies 😅

[@briangill4000]

👍😂🤣😂🤣

[@jessicamason7726]

@briangill4000 So was Dragon 😉

[@jenniferharrison8915]

I believe this was very unique and cool at the time, they went further with the costumes and faces in other videos! I really prefer Crowded House, their later metamorphosis! 😄

[@turdferguson400]

Their early make up and costumes reminded me a bit of Peter Gabriel in his Genesis days. Not quite as ‘out there’ though. 😅❤🇦🇺👍

[@briangill4000]

​@turdferguson400. Morning 👋👋

[@turdferguson400]

@@briangill4000Morning Gilly!!! ❤️🇦🇺👍

[@wayback479]

Hey Mike. Nothing wrong with being a goober 😂 . We all like Split Enz . Brothers Tim and Neil Finn from NZ were prolific song writers and were huge in Oz . Neil went on to form Crowded House . I wonder if your mate still wears eye liner these days ?😉😊

[@briangill4000]

Morning Greg

[@wayback479]

@ hey Gilly , hope you’re well . Exciting about picking up ya van . Welcome to the Grey Nomads 😂😂

[@jenniferharrison8915]

News is that a hundred thousand US marines will be stationed in Darwin now! Serious stuff! 🤔

[@briangill4000]

@@wayback479 counting the sleeps. I might take off on a trip and not come back..... did a 17.5hr day last week. Plus 30min each way.

[@turdferguson400]

@@jenniferharrison8915😮

[@arconeagain]

You're giving the odd chuckle, so you get it. And it started on seeing Tim 😂 Wait til you listen to I See Red!

[@michaelmayo9048]

Yeah l never wore eye liner...but a band l worked for did and foundation that Brown stuff on there face even lipstick l think.early 80s l just shook my head seeing them getting ready ...a marine wearing eye-liner?😅 hope he can fight.

[@karekerry4362]

Just came across your reaction videos..Liking them! Aussie here .I suggest you React to great Australian band .The Loved Ones 60' song The Loved One.All the band members except the lead singer are Australian.Gerry Humphreys family moved to Australia when he was 15 .Sadly Gerry passed away.He had such a unique voice .

[@richardmcmanus2087]

Latest band maybe LAB check it out another NZ group

[@greghart4216]

This tune post punk pop new wave cars type feel

[@leandabee]

Back in the day, I was like who are these weird looking blokes, make up, costumes, with great tunes 😳, however, it only took a minute to become a happy fan 👌👏👏🥰

[@it-really-hurts2092]

Neil Finn and Pearl Jams Eddie Vedder, who is a huge Split Enz fan, do a Great version of this song

[@top40researcher31]

You should check out My Mistake its a classic

[@brettwilkie3833]

Quirky gimmicky band but some great innovative songs.

[@antrimlariot2386]

First up - excuse my foreign expectations, but for a guy from Texas you're taking a good take on Australia with your selections. I GOT YOU hit Australia in 1980 like Abba did 5 years before. This song is now part of Australian DNA. That's a big compliment to NZ & the Finns.

[@rodpope7838]

Kiwi Band - in their early days they were big on looking different. Eventually they went main stream but it was an interesting look for the day. Much the same as Mother Goose. Fantastic band for sure and worth looking at further. My Mistake and Late Last Night are even more out there. There were a ton of great Kiwi bands - Dragon, Swingers, Max Merritt just to name a few.

[@turdferguson400]

Omg, Rod! ‘My Mistake’! I’m gonna have to hear that again now. Brilliant song! ❤️👍🇦🇺🇳🇿

[@briangill4000]

That was my mistaa ake, that was my mistake​. .. got my foot tappin' .@turdferguson400

[@rodpope7838]

@turdferguson400 - awesome! I often hear people talk about songs I have long forgotten.

[@jenniferharrison8915]

​​​​@@turdferguson400That was your mistake! 😂 Mike has taken us back to more fun times now, keep requesting there's so much more to see! 👍

[@jenniferharrison8915]

Dragon was an exciting pub band and did some good recordings too! 😄

[@Zygon13]

Try split enz in the 70s. MUCH more makeup.

[@urizen7613]

Old music? I hope you listen to Blue Oyster Cult!

[@Wolfie_Rankin]

Don't play the single of "I See Red" if you're a DJ, because the end

[@coopsnz1]

alternative metal band shihad cover of this songs great