INXS: Searching | 1996 ARIA Awards

[@geebeck]

So soulful..what a terrible loss we suffered in 1997...

[@banger181]

"Right up until we walked on stage, Michael was in tears," Tim Farriss recalled years later. "Paula had just left the country quickly, something to do with custody of the children. "All of a sudden, it was showtime. Michael had to wipe his eyes and go out there and sing Searching. "It is one of the greatest performances we ever gave on television," he continued. "It was totally live, and Michael sang with such emotion: 'I am searching, I am not alone.' It's still too heavy for me to look at, even today."

[@Guinevere99]

Thanks for sharing this story

[@beverleythompson909]

We all miss him and the band ❤

[@martinmabry5460]

😢

[@remigiuszromanowski1623]

He broke my heart ❤️‍🩹

[@josienearaujo4743]

Acho que já estava deprimido, homem lindo,te amarei eternamente ❤❤❤❤

[@cheriesummers5297]

This is quite possibly Michael's greatest vocal performance. Just gives me goosebumps. Elegantly Wasted is a brilliant album that doesn't get enough praise.

[@hoover2501]

I could not agree more with your statement. If I could personally bring this album back for everyone to reevaluate and reappreciate, I would. I truly believe that he was tortured in his final years. And like many people who become suicidal, there is a bipolar effect. The side that wants to live, and the side that wants to die. Beside that wants to die wins the battle permanently sometimes. Rest his soul and I will always keep him alive in my heart, mind ,and soul.

[@МаргаритаГригорьева-ц3у]

​@@hoover2501 Я понимаю, что Вы умный! А я русская. Нет он умер от многих вещей

[@hoover2501]

@@МаргаритаГригорьева-ц3у Ma che cosa...?

[@sandrapresciti6517]

Agree

[@rossbuchan6593]

Same my friend

[@bronwendavies9356]

Absolutely beautiful voice, one of the most beautiful looking men of all time.

[@josienearaujo4743]

Vdd❤❤

[@raygunromance772]

This has over time aged as one of the band's finest moments...

[@johnnyprec]

Every now and then my life doesn’t feel complete without an INXS fix

[@coco_yro]

This performance is a testament to the talent that was Michael Hutchence. A unique singer, he did more than simply sing a song - he felt the words and gave his all...and this performance at the '96 ARIAs will surely keep viewers transfixed by his spell for years to come. Love you & miss you, Hutch. Peace.

[@kelly317_]

Agréed

[@billywood8870]

he had just a razing row with Geldoff about not being allowed to have the kids for Xmas, yet he came on stage and delivered. Australia in the mid 90s didn't realise how lucky we were to have him until it was too late

[@arlenegonzalez9214]

Totally Agree 💜

[@nucanataliepaun876]

I agree. I watched The ARIA on TV. I was memorised by his performance. RIP Michael there will never be anyone like you. I wished you had never met Paula Yates as I do think it was her that made you more depressed.

[@elsablair-salerno2962]

Love him so much ❤️🎶🥺

[@brendajenkins9490]

10 months after this performance the next year he was dead. He probably felt his transition coming and sung this song searching.He was such a beautiful soul.....

[@nucapaun3849]

If he didn't meet or have a relationship with Paula Yates & falling into her traps with telling journalists where she was and whom she was seeing. Journalists - magazines had a field day with . Uk hated him with Princess Diana one week and then Michael H the other . Paula Yates loved to be married or in a relationship with a famous rock singer. She even wore her wedding dress that she dyed black on Michael hutchence funeral. Paulas husband Bob Geldof wasn't even filling up Cafe. Michael H hated the paparazzi. I guess it all went down hill when he had his accident in Denmark & blamed his girlfriend - Helena.? I read the book

[@nancydenion911]

Shut up!

[@colleenshea2293]

A much darker song then INXS usually performed - a testimony to MH darker experiences during the years after his brain injury and persecution in England, etc. Suffering = art.

[@Guinevere99]

Incredibly moving. The heart wrenching voice of a tortured soul, but still beautiful...

[@gtamediaproductions1]

The sound of a perfect singer. Never have I ever heard a better singer and seen a better front man for a band in music recording history and live performances than MH. ✌🏻Still missing you brother! Even in 2022.

[@Sami-ArtAus]

Totally agree, my first crush, miss him so much it STILL HURTS 😔 😢

[@canaldafamilia1380]

Com certeza,o único

[@29zuzzla]

You are right, there was no better singer than Michael...

[@nucapaun3849]

Let's nominate them in the rock and roll of hall of fame. They deserve it. Depeche mode , got inducted, janet jackson, foo fighters,the Go-Gos,and jay z. Why not them. They have around for more than 25 years.

[@ishhodcollins5220]

Agreed!!!!

[@nucapaun3849]

How do u do it. I'm in . But im not sure how or what to do.

[@andre_bispo]

Michael looked sad and angry this day and his voice was absolutly brilhant

[@VIOLETTAVLACHOU]

Απίστευτα εκφραστικός.Ζει κάθε στίχο κάθε λέξη.Ειναι ο ίδιος ένα ποίημα.Πολλοι προσπάθησαν να μιμηθούν μέχρι και τον τρόπο που κινούνταν επάνω στη σκηνή.Υπεροχα θεατρικός!Σε ευχαριστούμε Μάικλ...είσαι μαζί μας

[@NadiaCaille]

I love you ❤

[@Fusion0603]

Akribws simfono apolita.. he was truly something ethereal and other world.. RIP Michael.. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️

[@stephenwolfgram8948]

I'm still left speechless....I've watched this performance dozens of times...I really just don't know what to say. I'm missing him more these days than when we lost him...I'm in my forties now. It's so insane to think I was still in my teens when they performed this. I cry every time I watch this..EVERY TIME. It will be clear tomorrow. But will it start again?

[@peaceofiona9198]

Elegantly Wasted is their best album IMO.I loved this track from first listen but this performance blew my mind

[@tterpsichore]

@@peaceofiona9198 i agree

[@kurtphillips6799]

He was in a dark place when they performed this song. Lots of people were putting him down at that time and expected him to flop but he turned that pain around n showed them who was boss with this stella performance!! RIP you Michael you legend!!

[@SXI96]

Who was putting him down and expected him to flop?

[@Taai-]

@@SXI96 everyone, he was dating Paula Yates who was married to Bob Geldof and left Geldof to be with the hutch. Geldof is a very respected guy in England

[@tylerskiss]

I remember Oasis used to constantly put him down… though they did that to everyone, but it did seem around EW era that Liam really dug into MH.

[@GillFisher-ny4do]

WOW

[@brentj.peterson6070]

Liam sucks as a singer compared to Hutch. Its not even CLOSE. They're just jealous.

[@oanacarp1462]

The band that sounded better live than on records ❤️Michael u will be forever missed

[@pumpkinwood7085]

The most gorgeous performance from a talented, sensitive, funny, sensual soul.

[@septam]

He was just so DAMN GOOD. His vocal performance here is first class. He feels every word and it just oozes out of him. I MISS HIM 💔

[@avrilcarson7308]

Such a lovely laid back man when met him at Edinburgh Playhouse in 1986 when was 16. Photo,hugs and a kiss! So talented. Xx

[@zoeduggan3148]

me too😢

[@carolgale]

I think this song is about what Paula is going through

[@nucapaun3849]

Michael had a gift 🎁 he never even had a singing coach.

[@nucapaun3849]

Michael was seeing someone else. He is not the marrying type. His mother hated Paula Yates . Michael was seeing an American named Caroline

[@karenmichael686]

Who's with me in 2022?. Love you Michael and the boys❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@manuela-6998]

Io sempreee inxs( michael stupendo grande talento lo adoro lo amoooo

[@ElanorSinner-uz7ud]

I’m here in 2024! This footage will never get old. Love you Michael, rest in peace love and power

[@susieoaks5606]

2024

[@clivethomas1140]

Love Michael's vocal here Gary's bass playing is superb

[@2561mandy]

I can feel the pain in him every time I hear this song 😞

[@arlenegonzalez9214]

Total Pain😔

[@chrissimpson6701]

Me too.

[@CherylHShannon]

Me too, brings on the tears.

[@swimlaps1]

Yes. After '95, noticed (on tv..) he did not seem or look at ease, a bit down.

[@JMc-mj1dy]

@@swimlaps1 That's because he was seeing Paula Yates. She dragged him down while he thought she was making him happy.

[@petraholscher2833]

Michael Hutchence was the best singer all over the world and INXS the best Band. I miss new songs from INXS!

[@brasstacks7181]

This is my favorite INXS song. The way he sings this has such depth and soul. I believe Michael had so much more beautiful music in him and may have even branched out on his own at some point. He was such a gift! There is no one like him, not even close! I will listen to his beautiful voice until the day I die. Yup, even if I live to be in my 80's...57 now.

[@markdavidson9100]

Inxs were atomic yeah

[@MarcosCintra11]

i have 23 years and i fell this energy in my heart

[@jsubrady]

Cherie, check out Max Q, Michael sang with them for a whole album. I believe it wad before kick.

[@zoeduggan3148]

me too

[@manuela-6998]

Pure iooooo

[@reneestevez7193]

The best Australian Band ever and quite possibly the best of ALL times!

[@bigmaxy07]

Whenever he was in full flight vocally it was incredible to watch and hear.

[@joyfulchild2003]

There has never been any other singer who could move with such grace and sensuality and vocalise pain and longing like Michael! Watching him is hard because we know this kind of gift is dead in this country . Raw and deep talent!

[@normtrigg2974]

Just found this clip after watching the excellent bbc documentary on Michael. A tortured soul in the end,another great taken too early. I LOVE this performance.

[@jaredmardant7027]

Best version of this song. Michael Hutchence was the best vocalist ever he had so much more to give I wish we could of listened to him in his 60s

[@jeanconnolly5154]

My heart breaks for him.. He was a force of nature, a genius an imigma. We will never see a talent like him.i wish he was still here, a mop if shiny grey hair..a chain bracelet and a life of memories.. He was an open book when performing. You could read his mood.. To those of you who saw him live I do envy you.. All I have is videos .. Miss you, love you, cry for you...💔💖🎁

[@arlenegonzalez9214]

Very well stated Jean.Totally agree with you also.

[@nucanataliepaun876]

Me too

[@jaynekittycat9252]

Well said. Heartbraking. RIP. Michael 💖

[@jeanconnolly5154]

💔

[@elzbietatomaszewska1884]

Ja też

[@chrislara2961]

Never heard this song of theirs until I saw the documentary just now. And wow! I am floored. What an amazingly beautiful song. You are so missed Michael.

[@janawebb6490]

One of my favorite performers he was such a poet and sensitive soul. I truly miss him forgot to mention a great songwriter and sexy too

[@peterbozich4433]

This song is one of the best, and this performance was great. Their last album has this song on it, Elegantly Wasted. Was a very underrated album, but all these years later when you listen to it, it was probably one of their best considering what the band was going through during that period.

[@healthhelperz629]

what were they going through???

[@EML462]

I'm ashamed to say that I've only just discovered the album, Elegantly Wasted. How I missed it, I will never know! One of the best rock albums I've ever heard! What a very sad ending to an amazing talent and you can 'feel' what MH was going through in this song and performance. An amazing singer with an amazing band.

[@patriciawright8786]

@@EML462 I don't know how I missed this band & Michael Hutchence myself? I saw every big band of the late 1970s, 1980s & 1990s. I would love to had seen M.H. I can remember seeing them on MTV once. But I stopped watching MTV completely after high school.

[@horse4you]

Heartbreakingly brilliant. RIP Michael. You are missed.

[@andreagiglmaier4508]

what a voice, what an aura.....there will be never again someone like him - simply excellent❤️ rest easy, michael🖤

[@EML462]

Our beloved Michael looks broken, empty. This is an amazing performance given what he was going through that day. Forever missed, forever loved. Miss you MH. xxx

[@mandymarshall9220]

Incredible band.....no one could get close to their talent! MH a true superstar! ❤

[@elzbietatomaszewska1884]

Rewelacja najlepszy cudowny

[@susannewilliamsson8339]

You were searching Michael....you´r not alone! A beautiful, hypnotizing song, the lyrics talks to your inner soul, grabbing it in it´s loneliness, despair and this hope all of us clings on to....Michael, incredibly gifted artist, lyricist and his dazzling charisma, sensual attraction and gorgeous looks, just as his phenomenal voice could never hide his emotional, vulnerable and introspective soul. It still hurts me that you died alone...no one there to hold your hand, give you the love and comfort to know that you will be forever loved, forever missed, by all of us ....

[@arlenegonzalez9214]

Wonderfully Stated.

[@susannewilliamsson8339]

@@arlenegonzalez9214 thank you, it´s exactly what I´m feeling watching this heartbreaking performance....

[@arlenegonzalez9214]

@@susannewilliamsson8339 My heart just hurts to watch some of these performances to this day. Maybe because we are all human and have felt this way sometime in are lives.💜

[@susannewilliamsson8339]

@@arlenegonzalez9214 very true, sometimes I feel that people underestimated his incredibly talent just because of his gorgeous looks...

[@arlenegonzalez9214]

@@susannewilliamsson8339 I agree with you.Plus his fame also.🌻

[@jaynekittycat9252]

And to think one year later this man left us. RIP MICHAEL HUTCHENCE 💖

[@EML462]

Absolutely heartbreaking......

[@jaynekittycat9252]

@@EML462 Very heartbraking. Man had so much talent ellilu. So very very sad.

[@barbaraschain9260]

Michael just got better. He definitely perfected his artistic talent and was at his pinnacle before he left us. 👍😁🇦🇺👍😁❤🇦🇺👍😁🇦🇺

[@bsneed58]

I believe he was just getting started. He had so much left to give. Heartbroken.

[@remigiuszromanowski1623]

💪💪💪💪🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱❤️‍🩹🥲😘👌

[@henrylawson430]

INXS played each lsong almost identical to the album in quality, they were a very tight band.

[@gtamediaproductions1]

You are so right

[@lynnecartier9740]

I absolutely love this song

[@celestiahZ]

The power in his voice. What an incredible performance. Michael could really sing anything. He sounds like he's at the top of his game here. There will never be another 🖤🖤🖤🥀🥀

[@Javas_Dream]

I often wonder what Michael Hutchence would look like and sound like as a 60 year old. RIP MKH. ❤️❤️

[@marjol3in]

Still beautiful i'm sure. He had it all.

[@naeru5810]

Timeless...his sexy will never go away.

[@SM-cs4bn]

was thinking the same thing today😭

[@arlenegonzalez9214]

I always wonder that to😔

[@mojojojojuniper6122]

Still sexy as hell trust me

[@SM-cs4bn]

He was crying right before going on stage. I feel it and see it. Painstakingly beautiful performance. Amazing vocals. Live for his voice and stage presence

[@SXI96]

How do you know he was crying?

[@haydnmccollin9433]

@@SXI96 lol

[@byelosergore6436]

Con el mayor respeto que se merece un de los mejores cantantes de los 80 y 90...se estaba fumando un porrito..papá..Michael x siempre

[@gabygonzalez9693]

@@byelosergore6436 tenía una adicción,y es triste saber lo que estaba sufriendo por su lesión cerebral,las drogas fueron una insana y hasta egoísta elección en su vida y más sabiendo que tenía una hija por la cual preocuparse, él la amaba,pero las cosas se salieron de lugar,y creo que no estaba preparado para ser padre,más allá de que disfrutaba serlo y ahí por más que duela decirlo Bob Geldof se lleva todo el crédito como padre de TigerLily,esos dos brillantes hombres enfrentados terminaron unidos por el corazón de una inocente niña que tiene dos padres,el que le dió la vida y el otro que le dió su vida y su crianza, ojalá Michael nunca hubiera partido tan joven, ojalá se hubiera dado cuenta de que su adicción era gravísima y hubiera pedido ayuda a tiempo,fue una gran pérdida

[@gtamediaproductions1]

My God that voice!! By this time he had perfected it!

[@arianejongenelen2134]

there will be never another great singer, man, frontmen then michael..

[@МаринаКовалик-ь1б]

Я не слышала ничего прекрасней. Невозможно остановиться...

[@jazshas]

He was in pain. So sad that those around him could not have reached out more, but they were going through as well.

[@lauraypabloArt]

how much I miss him! the best frontman ever, the best singer ever, I love you Michael Hutchence, you live in my soul...

[@barbaraschain9260]

Stunningly powerful performance. Utterley mezmerising. SUPER talent.

[@7thWardCreole]

The best, if not THEE best of the best of wildly non-traditional blues singers ever. Much love Michael, Godspeed.

[@gtamediaproductions1]

I agree, totally!

[@rockfan3033]

Gosh, what a performance. His voice is everything, so beautiful. You were born to be on stage Michael 💙. Nothing else matters when he sings, so gifted. Pure talent right here.

[@claudiopisa4249]

He was singing so emotional deeply….

[@renataconzon173]

Sì da brividi

[@kevandfrank1]

Wow...Michaels vocals are superb here. Its obvious his torment and pain he is suffering with his delivery. Shame those close to him including Bandmates had him touring in 97 when obviously unwell.

[@patriciaivonnezunigacelis581]

No ponen mis mensaje Saben que es asolutamente La verda que digo pero no Inporta mi jasus sabe todo de Mi amen

[@FabioMatosEzequiel]

INXS THE BEST!!!!

[@SarkaHnilicova-um1yy]

Such a beautiful boy..

[@martinmabry5460]

God have mercy. What a performer.

[@achilleulisseepersefonethe5969]

Such a voice Such a Loss I miss you HUTCH

[@michellerosoff9089]

What a performance. Its the most amazing song. I miss him very much.

[@SM-cs4bn]

I'm still searching too, Micheal😔💖 The way he moves around the stage is incredible and goes right through me, even the hand and arm movements and the way he works the microphone and stand..✌💖

[@rudiboeckxstaens995]

Thé greatest male artist in music history Sorry Elvis

[@ellagarza5346]

I can listen to nxcess to the day I die every day every second every moment love love love Michael Hutchence

[@chiararocci8322]

This video is the tangible testimony of his exceptional charisma,his exceptional talent,his strong erotic and sensual charge,his amazing energy.My love you are absolutely unrepeatable,unparalleled,unique and comparable to anyone else!!!A precious divine creature !!!

[@marjol3in]

Amen

[@arlenegonzalez9214]

I wish Saint Michael would have watched over him and helped him thru his hard times of life.Amen

[@troymasters3315]

A great soul performance from all of INXS & backing singers. Awesome.

[@emilianzaharia5471]

Michael was a different breed! Came her to serve his music and charisma from a different dimension.....plus many other rock stars.

[@user-dn4rx8ev3j]

Wow!!! The phenomenal Micheal Hutchence!! Be at peace Michael - fly baby fly

[@nimaakhtarkhavari8766]

Best frontman ever

[@diegobuzzato7291]

Thanks for uploading this historical document and making it available in high quality.

[@emmas1734]

From the good old days when music was quality unlike modern times

[@dustyterranova6869]

Brilliant song. You are missed Michael

[@VasileiosAsimacopoulos]

👏👏👏👏 Brilliant!!

[@XavierCoolDude]

I vaguely remember this song in 96 but the doc Mystify made me come here. I grew up listening to INXS in the 80s before falling in love with hiphop and rnb in late 80s. Sad when he passed. RIP Michael Hutchence-thank for the blessing us with your talent .

[@nihalpehlivan1418]

So ein schöner Song !!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@yoroto9054]

Невероятен! ❤😢

[@hardtohandle740]

He’s my Guardian Angel 👼! Peace ✌️ and love MH! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@talearingo248]

Don’t care what people say about his hair color he looks fine as fuck here STILL albeit saddened, still sensual as ever though. God I love and miss this man

[@billywood8870]

he had just a razing row with Geldoff about not being allowed to have the kids for Xmas, yet he came on stage and delivered. Australia in the mid 90s didn't realise how lucky we were to have him until it was too late

[@thefirstchampster]

You're off by one year bud.

[@billywood8870]

@@thefirstchampster lol good call

[@CarinaCrash]

That same month INXS performed the as-yet-unreleased song Searching at the ARIA Awards. The song's lyrics, penned by Hutchence, include the lines: "Saw a mother screaming, she had lost control of what she once believed in, and she was not alone." Given his situation, it was an emotional performance. "Right up until we walked on stage, Michael was in tears," Tim Farriss recalled years later. "Paula had just left the country quickly, something to do with custody of the children. "All of a sudden, it was showtime. Michael had to wipe his eyes and go out there and sing Searching. "It is one of the greatest performances we ever gave on television," he continued. "It was totally live, and Michael sang with such emotion: 'I am searching, I am not alone.' It's still too heavy for me to look at, even today."

[@billywood8870]

@@CarinaCrash yep very sad and very emotional, delivering a brilliant performance. I remember Kieren Perkins introduced them. Disappointed the song was pulled from sales because it deserved to be a huge hit

[@gabygonzalez9693]

@@billywood8870 its a beautiful Master piece,so sad that his wrong choices killed him,his worst mistake that trágic night was phoned to Bob Geldof when he was drunk, Paula and him had hard problems with drugs,and they were irresponsuble with the kids,Bob never left to his children with them,its a sad truth,but I love Michael he was unique and legendary

[@michelepfaff5363]

His heart was breaking from news he got just before they went on & it poured out in this performance!!

[@aliarobinson6617]

this is the most perfect, amazing, astounding performance I have ever seen. my poor michael going through so much pain and able to pour it out onstage. how could someone not know he needed help. my poor michael.

[@nolasway878]

God he was beautiful.

[@marjol3in]

He surely was, although i miss his curly hair. But still stunning.

[@arlenegonzalez9214]

Beautiful Man

[@summer65]

Yes , he was ❤

[@sabinatavcar4769]

It gets me every time i look at it- watching such a stunning performance of Michael pouring his heart out - it just breaks your heart. If just life could have picked another path for you...

[@Sami-ArtAus]

I miss Hutchence more than any other singer. He was ours. Australian music died with Michael. 😢 🇦🇺

[@paulverbakel7813]

What a beautiful performance 😍

[@potterforpeace7906]

Wow. Incredible.

[@queengahan]

Merci ! 🙏Toujours un immense plaisir de voir INXS et Michael Hutchence. Quelle voix 😇🤩

[@horse4you]

Heart wrenchingly wonderful.

[@Jacqueline-h3i]

That voice ❤

[@mancunian7011]

What a beautiful man

[@debragarner4884]

He delivered this song,with such passion! He was going through a lot with Paula, just before he took the stage,he had words with Paula. Michael was in despair. . Miss him so. So sad how things turned out for them both.

[@JorgeTT.]

Love this song and the way he sings.

[@ozzyc2477]

What made Michael great was he could convey all emotions on stage - and the band tight as! Another classic by Michael & Andrew.

[@canaldafamilia1380]

Esse foi único , talento esplêndido!!! Ele era o cara ! Amo muito , mesmo sabendo que não irei mais vê mesmo assim eu amo muito , ele cativa ele tem talento , tem presença , enfim uma jóia rara

[@lisakelbley8703]

Beautiful ❤his vocals are 🔥!

[@peterryan6497]

What a performance, from the aussie rock God

[@ЮлияКу-у2т]

it is a masterpiece! Michael genius rock god❤️

[@AnnaLujza82]

I grew up on his music, had his poster on the wall. Was always excited to hear new songs and to watch new video clips on MTV. Good old days, when MTV was really about MUSIC, what the M suppose to stands for... He was one of a kind, still miss him after so many years. Let's remember him on the day when he would have turned to 60...

[@yeseniagomez1518]

Este hombre hermoso era la pasión andando sus letras su voz derramaba sensibilidad y sensualidad sus movimientos y actuación en el escenario no podías dejar de verlo carismático auque su vida fue rápida muy buen legado un beso donde quiera que estes tu música siempre me acompañada

[@bluechels]

Inxs debió estar muy orgulloso de tener a Michael como cantante 😢🥺 de los mejores frontman ❤

[@jennybarcrg]

An amazing man, singer performer all around great human being. Singing with such passion even though the home he shared with Paula Yates had been raided and he had just received the news. Michael you are missed

[@missher883]

OMG ...This is so fuckin great performance!!!