Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over Live (HQ)

Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over. A very emotional last song from their farewell tour. So sad, Paul Hester is in tears. One of the best songs ever written. Thought I'd upload a decent quality version because the other videos on here don't do the song or the performance justice. Go and buy the DVD folks, you won't regret it! Recorded November 24th 1996
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[@aragusea]

One of my favorite live performances ever captured.

[@dannie2712]

@jsong_music22 Man has 2.3M subscribers 😯

[@conniedoan6917]

Other great live performances of the 80's . Last performace of Simply Red , George Michael- Brothercan you spare a dime Live in Argentina? Benny Mardones tribute to Roy Orbison. You'll listen to these more than once. 👍🎶

[@samkelokey4656]

It's 2022 and this song is better than 99 %of what's in the Billboard today.

[@MRAMX390]

Amen, no argument from me.

[@bereal1959]

Always on my top 10 favorite songs. 2024

[@samkelokey4656]

Definitely one of the Greatest Songs ever written/sang. 2024 anyone????

[@ottawangel]

2023

[@piatuling3041]

My best ❤

[@piatuling3041]

My best song ever.

[@kogtevae]

Hey you)

[@patriciaoliveira2428]

2024

[@TheBTG88]

I was there, about 25 feet from the front of the stage. It was my birthday. A magical night.

[@mogadeet6857]

Envy 😅👍

[@taniagarcia3964]

Wow! This song makes me feel nostalgic. I assume you felt the same way 🙂

[@melaniem8893]

My dad, the most stable person in my life and my best friend, died yesterday in corona. He was by himself in the hospital. I could not say goodbye to him. Listening to this song and crying, how can I live without him...

[@MarreFrusciante]

That's heartbreaking, I'm so sorry for your loss :( All the love to you

[@goldustwoman4077]

all the love of you . sorry for da loss

[@EAP7708]

I`m very sorry for your loss Melanie. I have been through it too, so I know the pain that you are in right now. I know that it may not help right now, but always remember.....I`m sure that your Dad knew how much he was loved when he left this earth. My blessings and prayers go out to you Melanie.

[@changingworld5397]

It's a crime to separate you like that. Don't let THEM win.

[@ChaChaGigi]

I am so sorry for your loss. My family lives in Corona and I will be traveling there for Thanksgiving dinner, regardless of those idiotic lockdowns. We always have a circle of prayer before our meal. I will say a prayer for y’all. Please be strong. Peace and Love.

[@atruefaith6498]

Really love how many people come back to this song. There's something fundamental about it.

[@gregoriotumananjr.820]

• Among the greatest songs of the 1980s is this one. In April 1987, it peaked at No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it the band's biggest hit internationally. • Guitarist and frontman NEIL FINN is the author of this track. He said: "I wrote that on my brother's piano. I'm not sure if I remember what the context was, exactly, but it was just about on the one hand feeling kind of lost, and on the other hand sort of urging myself on: 'Don't dream it's over.' That one actually fell out literally, without me thinking about it too much."

[@dieselfeesul4928]

things like that make me happy to be a human being and share amongst other human beings. I mean that sounds like divine intervention

[@clairerobinson7658]

Thanks so much for sharing that quote.

[@cerysjstanden27]

I am still listening in 2024. I went to their concert in Brighton, 🇬🇧 It was 4 June 94'. It was lashing it down with huge waves. I felt bad for them as it was our summer. They made huge fun of it and it was such a fantastic concert. I had my advanced maths the next day. I didn't care. I was having a blast. I passed! I put down to Crowded House that I loved before double digits. 😁❤️🙏🏻

[@juliansegovia9517]

This song takes my breath away. since I was 18 years old, when I heard it for the first time, it marked my life. Today, over 50 years old, I still suffer from it...

[@MlSack]

My husband of 43 years died 3 months ago and I feel like a crushing weight is sitting on my chest waiting for my heart to finish breaking. Music is a balm to my soul.

[@kalitaylor9064]

Deepest condolences 🙏 ❤ from New Zealand

[@MlSack]

He liked all kinds of different music. Some songs just hit and bring back memories.

[@imbluesage]

Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Indeed music is a balm. Take care.

[@Ron1112Gaming]

I lost my wife of 32 years on June 7. We loved this song

[@Mark.H.9192]

Sending you lots of love and a huge hug.

[@psychodogstudios]

Neil's voice is so effortlessly amazing. Everything about it, his tone, control and pitch, just so good.

[@Steven-gn8cc]

100 percent agree

[@joekamleh6049]

I’ve got friends who finished high school and flew to Sydney for this concert straight after graduation, they were such die hard fans that they were in the first few rows and you can see them in various songs in this concert as the camera pans to the audience, immortalised in video, and forever young. After 27 years sometimes you just go through life with questions, and memories…

[@virginiaknighten4687]

Loved your comment!

[@chrisnee8727]

Its May 2022 and this is still the greatest concert I have been at and will ever go to. Damn the black dog, Paul Hester, you were taken too soon.

[@Motoko1134]

lucky bastard to have been at this concert

[@Yes-ln1yi]

@@Motoko1134 I see them in November, only down fall is no Hester on drums

[@blimeyitsswell]

The world got darker when we lost Paul Hester. Sparkly on the outside and battling demons within. RIP Paul

[@ColorNerdChris]

Truth. My heart aches for him every time I see this video. I am sad that these are demons that he could not overcome, but rejoice that he he could join us for the part of the journey of life that he could bear and share with us.

[@monicawalser7266]

Listening in August of 2024 and crying my eyes out! Don't know why, maybe cause the debate and the struggle with the wall and all. Life is a miracle no matter what side your on. Togetherness brings me to tears! I love seeing it!

[@mikepeters1319]

One of the big reasons I love this song besides it being a good song, everybody in the audience is on the same page. It's beautiful❤

[@c5back9]

This performance was close to 30 years ago. My oh my, how time and life do fly so quickly by!

[@joshlynn683]

2:52 Brother breaks my heart seeing the pain behind your eyes and knowing you’re gone and never got the help you deserved. Having Chronic Depression and I can tell you I wish it on no one but hope that all of you who may or may not be fighting to know we are all in this together. Talk to friends or family don’t try to fight it alone. Stay safe and stay strong.

[@pescadordealmas77]

I am so sorry for your loss

[@pescadordealmas77]

God Bless you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@roadrunnerruud61]

Exacte what I was thinking 😢. Stay save Josh

[@joshlynn683]

Thanks everyone still fighting to find meanings for this world we live in good to know there are caring people didn’t expect anyone to write. Much love.

[@knockitofff]

@@joshlynn683 hang in there bro, the world needs you more than you'll ever understand

[@31145_]

I have listened more this song in the last 3 months than I did since the song was written and I do not know why but it brings me to tears

[@robertdillon9989]

It completely speaks to the human condition!

[@CharliePasquine]

In my opinion, this is one of the best songs ever written.

[@teresawilliams4356]

Who's still listening in September 2024?

[@barryrahn5957]

Me. I absolutely love this song. So sad about Paul Hester.

[@kvmalley]

Me too, my band is running this song for the first time this weekend!

[@mush1077]

Me!

[@mush1077]

@@kvmalleyAWESOME! How’d it go?

[@rodiricmendoza1920]

Me from Philippines!

[@Jolly_Roger_Overland]

R. I. P. Paul Hester. And thank you for being a part of so many great memories.

[@jimmycricket7385]

This is heart breaking. To know that the drummer ended his own life soon after this final performance.

[@dirkmattes3878]

Nine years later, 2005. This concert was 1996.

[@Jasons_Arcade_PLUS]

So nice to see no cell phones in hands, just soaking in the music and feeling the moment

[@dks13827]

yes

[@colinrogerson6463]

The 1980's were so so good and songs like this always bring back great memories

[@gregc8627]

Paul cried through the whole song. It was the end. He never recovered. RIP sweet soul. This song was for you.

[@felipegonzalezrojas892]

Why is he cryng?

[@conan5885]

Breaks my heart every time i watch it. He was already crying before the song starts. His eyes are noticeably swollen. He looks completely crushed. They all look sad, but Paul really looks crushed. I've always wondered the extent of the impact this had on his depression and subsequent death years later.

[@joelestrella1920]

My ex-wife just passed away Monday September 24 2018 She was only 52 years. She was the light in any function,we were good friends until the end. She loveed this song so very very much!

[@markwilliamcosens7997]

Very sorry to hear this news. Sincere condolences.

[@wygakyl]

May her memory be as a Blessing.....

[@drakelaurie7762]

listened to this song and cried reading this. I hope you're doing well.

[@joelestrella1920]

Thank you all, now all I try to remember are the good and happy time we shared together and when I look at my beautiful daughter we had I just smile!

[@stephenhuskins920]

Ian sorry for your loss hurts

[@NoName-nb9qi]

Oh Yeah 1996! Nobody holding their stupid cellphone recording this, just enjoying the moment. Jesus, life was so much better!

[@geminikb]

We are lucky to remember what it was like, aren’t we?

[@NoName-nb9qi]

@@geminikb Yes Definitely! Sure miss those days!

[@melaniehenson6583]

Yeah no stupid people playing games or social media just enjoyijg the moment holy cow life was alot better without games and internet

[@ComputerLearning0]

Good memories from a decade when life seemed much better than it is today, and the music was an integral part of what made those times as great as they were.

[@TakersMissy]

+Mike Hawk It's as Meatloaf vamped at the end of Paradise by the Dashboard Light: "It was long ago, and it was far away, and it was so much better than it is today". :-(

[@christelledelabroy4772]

+Mike Hawk I agree with you

[@carlosvelez3556]

+Eduardo Cardoso "There is freedom within there is freedom without Try to catch a deluge in a paper cup" Yes, Perfect.

[@geralddutcher1191]

+Mike Hawk Couldn't have said it any better Brother !!!

[@Firefliesatcamp]

+Mike Hawk Love it!!!! My generation. Things I love in life. Thanks!

[@SuperStar-1-]

RIP, Paul Hester. The sadness is noticeable even at the onset of this song ... you're hopefully at peace now, mate, and I'm glad your friends all hugged you at the end of the show. A great song from a talented band.

[@yayacortes3400]

This song was one of my daddy’s favorite... he died two days ago... I listen to this song and I remember my dad, when this song came out to the radio he put up the volume. This song take me back to that time. Music is a time machine, no doubt about it.

[@Michael-rl5ki]

Yaya Cortes I’m so sorry to hear that. God bless. The music is really great. Sorry for your loss, again

[@yayacortes3400]

Michael Washa thanks 🙏🏻

[@Michael-rl5ki]

Yaya Cortes Yea, no prob, this song brings back good memories for me too. Such a classic. Where are you from?

[@yayacortes3400]

Michael Washa I’m from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@Michael-rl5ki]

Yaya Cortes Ok cool, I’m from Minnesota

[@PlanetCliffe]

Without doubt, one of the best songs ever written, Truly wonderful.

[@debbiefabro887]

Monsters on Netflix made me seek this song out. Hadn't heard it in yrs. Beautiful.

[@carlamariish]

Close my eyes. Its 1984 again. Still listing to it 40 years later.

[@jeremy28135]

Amazing song

[@serinaleslie6222]

I was a freshman in 1984. Great years to be a teenager I was right in the middle of it

[@Lylo-mj8ek]

Most Amazing show I ever attended in my 63 years... So Far. RIP Paul ❤😢

[@henram36]

A timeless song that holds more meaning as the days and months roll by.

[@ErikAnbessa]

Great song. If you think this a love song, then YOU MISSED THE GIST. Its a UNITY song and coming together as a humanity song....

[@elenamorozovskaya]

I couldn't agree with you more.

[@fromthehaven94]

There's someone in the comments who has forgotten about that, supporting an individual who tears people apart.

[@bellaangel2860]

This song is truly beautiful. There are hardly any songs these days with worthwhile lyrics that MEAN something! Feel the walls between us; we know that they won't win! Love, Light, and Peace to all here! xx

[@RICREYNOLDSMUSIC]

Very symbolic of those who try to interfear with a loving relationship, sanity, lies about our nature, and anything to try to pull us apart.

[@RICREYNOLDSMUSIC]

This also gives hope to our Queens in our life that we should sacrifice every fiber of our being to make the safe, happy, and feel loved at every moment. And when the hard times come, let us be anchor`s in their lives until we build them up and make them feel loved and cherished again.

[@joznnerandle8838]

[@marsstubblefield]

I never get tired of watching Aussies/New Zealanders rock out live to this Crowded House masterpiece - truly one of the greatest all-time pop songs ever !!!

[@txprospector]

This song is such a bittersweet memory for me. The song is just beautiful. I danced in my momma's kitchen to this song in 1987 with my then girlfriend who later became my wife. Sadly we broke up and it was a bitter end. But I wouldn't trade that dance with her back when we were so in love for anything. Makes me cry every time I hear it.

[@toumbinsouthavilay9694]

The past is yesterday, the future is tomorrow, enjoy the “present” bc its a “gift”

[@toumbinsouthavilay9694]

Sorry about the divorce

[@PooleyX]

Seeing Hester looking so emotional and hearing the crowd sing 'don't dream it's over' is one of the most moving things ever.

[@thomasnelson5758]

RIP Paul Hester, always get chills when he pops up in this video

[@baecane]

I keep repeating and repeating that moment. So magic

[@fordsrestorations970]

The song should be a universal anthem , I know he had a big encouragement on me when I was going through down time... in the song is permanently in the top 10 list of my favorites

[@ecmcsorley2011]

I play this as a tribute to my beautiful niece who passed away at age 46. She once sang with Randy California and Spirit. I miss her so much.

[@robwhiteley6823]

Eileen McSorley hey EILEEN MAY SHE REST IN PEACE ✌️

[@ecmcsorley2011]

Thank you.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYfPcqOehLennJY

[@2wheelnutt]

Eileen McSorley I know the feeling. Hang on to your love for her and memory’s of her but look for happiness head. I just lost a girl I loved but could never have and all I have are a few pictures.

[@batchjs]

As a youngster just moved to NYC I saw Crowded House LIVE in early Spring 1987 with a group of friends at The Bottom Line in The Village in NYC. It was toward then end of Crowded House first live American tour. This tune was climbing the music charts in the USA at the time. When Crowded House performed this tune the place went wild. EVERYONE knew the lyrics and the sing-along was AMAZING!! Just like then, the spirit of this tune lives on STRONG today! Thank you Neil Finn for introducing the World to your musical brilliance!

[@mikec2988]

This song is a song of hope that will lift you up as the world grows colder so stay strong and never give up.

[@livmarlin4259]

You're an incel.

[@mikec2988]

@@livmarlin4259 the meaning of that is you

[@brunnowolf8151]

I've got chronic depression. I lived the best of life when this song was released, the year after I started to have episodes. Melancholia and nostalgia in a deep sense. This is what this wonderful song brings. The time I was really alive. I believed my life would be full of achievements. I sense this in the song, the sounds. Now I can function, work and earn a living. But things were never the same. Today I slept all day cause I had not to go working. I found no reason to stand and live my day as it happens every weekend. I am beat. The dream is over after fighting decades. 💔 But the song refreshes my soul. It is something notably amazing. The way it touches within is pure magic. 🙂

[@mattgilbert7347]

Same. Hey.

[@mattgilbert7347]

It's not over until it's *over*

[@brunnowolf8151]

@@mattgilbert7347 yeah, let's see if life can surprise me yet.

[@mattgilbert7347]

@@brunnowolf8151 Thanks mate

[@thebritishbushman6753]

Somewhere in that crowd was me. I was in Australia on my own aged 19, and this was not to be missed. I am now living Australia and this band are just musics icons in this corner of the South Pacific. 26th March 2005 we lost Paul. Time really is flying. RIP Paul Hester.

[@KieranDiverUK]

A very emotional performance from the band and brilliant lead vocals from Neil as always. Each time Paul the drummer cries it gets me deep down, especially as he took his own life a few years later and he had two young daughters. I can't begin to imagine what losing a dad as a kid would feel like. Such a troubled soul, suffered with depression for many years but his fans loved him to pieces and his legacy lives on. We still love you Paul. RIP brother! ❤ Edit: wow didn't expect so many likes for this comment. Thanks guys. Hessie will always be in his fan's hearts and I know he's watching over his family everyday ❤ this live performance always moves me xx

[@julieangelena]

If you pause the video at 4:30, you'll see Paul with his angelic smile....so beautiful!

[@Top10Archive]

In case anyone was wondering, this concert was on November 24th, 1996, called the "Farewell to the World". This was the last song they played, which is why the drummer, Paul Hester, was a little tearful at 2:53. In 2005, Paul committed suicide from depression - Crowded House went on to start the band back up in 2006. So this was Paul's last song he ever played with them.. RIP.

[@THEODSTKING117]

damn that made me bummed as fuck

[@heisarincon]

+Top10Archive Oh, God!! I did not know that, I feel stunned!!

[@jaxbus3000]

+Top10Archive That is so sad, especially how much I loved this band, and all their songs mean so much to me.

[@TakersMissy]

+Top10Archive Oh, how horrible!! So very, very sad to hear. Poor Paul; wish he'd have gotten some help (or maybe better help). How ironic, also, they're sing "Don't Dream It's Over" (one of my favorite songs) - a song of hope and encouragement. Depression is a HORRIBLE, painful disease, and is still greatly misunderstood and disrespected to this very day. :-(

[@denysgill]

So sad he committed suicide. Rip Paul.

[@carlwoodley630]

One of the best performances of all time . Not many bands would get a send off like that .

[@marcalmedeiros1223]

Cadê os brasileiros de bom gosto em . Quando cheguei aqui em 86 esse sucesso estava em todos as boate da cidade como curte isso aí . até hoje curtindo essa maravilha de música . será que tem algum brasileiro pra curtir até hoje ...

[@Fernandosantos-dh9hq]

Tem um aqui !

[@FreakyBit]

Sempre!

[@gegalvezge]

This song takes me back to the days of my youth. Why do we cry when we remember Such Beautiful times and Beautiful music? Nostalgia gets us all.

[@rachallen]

I know just what you mean!

[@eduardgrigoryan8369]

Yes!!!... it was a sweet time full of dreams and hopes....Wherever we were....

[@ARCOFJUPITER]

This was an example of the time it came from....beautiful, full of hope, serious stories of love....an explosion of talent and gifted music to all of us....time stands still with this song.

[@williammatthews2948]

This song never gets old.

[@controloz3310]

Why am I in floods of tears right now? Because I’m watching Paul Hester hugging his brothers as the crowd applauds them and he’s smiling. He looks so happy and it just breaks my heart.

[@dmd911disp]

So incredibly sad what depression can do. He looked so happy here and unfortunately it caught up with him. RIP Paul!

[@grandmatheresareadsbooks4655]

He definitely was a sweetheart, Missed dearly. Possibly he could not deal with heartbreak, in his life, we do not know, but we do know he was precious! tears when I think of Him.

[@rccup71]

One of the most beautifully written songs. So simplistic and touching...

[@christianfrueh7600]

😎👍

[@4985boo]

There are lots and lots of beautifully written songs. Step out of your cave.

[@mattcmason73]

I keep coming back to this video again, over and over... there will be a gap and I'll remember and come back and it's the same set of emotions each and every time. Put simply, this is one of the greatest songs ever written. Lyrically. Musically. Emotionally. While we are all mortal people, and we cannot last forever, some things are too beautiful to not. This song is one of those things... Don't dream, it's over... don't dream it's over... two ways to hear the same words, meaning two entirely different things. What I love in particular about this video is that when the song ends, they partially open it up, get the crowd singing it, and then end it again. You can feel the energy pass from the band to the crowd... It's as if Neil and Crowded House are "giving" this song to the world. It is an acknowledgment that they know they won't be here forever... but that the powerful, sublime song will live forever.

[@_-_._-.]

Who are you writing this to? Are you really this lonely?

[@mattcmason73]

Well... not to trolls, at least...

[@LMJordan-o1u]

Great takeaway from the lyrics. Amazing how music can express the same feelings, in different languages, from people all around the world. Greetings from São Paulo

[@RobertJamesChinneryH]

54 Million views...quality-unlike any music today.

[@lhdollbaby]

This brings tears to my eyes, and l find myself having to hear this song it gets me through all this hatred and killing, and yes it's a battle ahead, but.... DON'T LET THEM WIN!!!!!!

[@sybilshaver1651]

This is the best, absolute best performance of all time. Don't dream it's over

[@56karlei]

I've loved this song since it was first released. I'm also thrilled to hear them sing the original song that most of us love... and not change a verse, the beat of the drums.

[@russellrainwater]

I started playing guitar, way b4 this song came out...and I love it...but it took me 3 months to learn the opening chords..duh.. Freedom within and Freedom without....

[@Gareth-up4rq]

It's sad that the industry can no longer create and produce such kind of music. this is way better than the music nowadays.

[@PescaitoFrito]

Master Gareth Yeah bro i feel ver sad about music nowadays :/

[@rokcieronica]

Master Gareth Listen to miley and Arriana Grande's version of this song. BEAUTIFUL

[@pegster6]

Master Gareth It's true. And they were true magic.

[@Gareth-up4rq]

Roni Ralph Sorry, not into both. thanks anyways..

[@benitocamela2553]

+Master Gareth True man today music is crap.

[@bitmaxim]

Wow, this brings back so many wonderful memories, and also some sadness. I wish I could go back in time and tell my friend David (who unexpectedly passed away) that he made the world a better place. He loved this song.

[@mkel1979]

That iconic shot of Hessy at 4.28 and the little head tilt and smile through the tears - whenever I hear his name, that is the picture I see in my minds eye. RIP Paul Hester, a truly loveable Aussie larrikin :(

[@josephlackey6809]

I know what it's like to lose a father without saying goodbye. It's gutwrenching. You never want to say goodbye. Feel your pain

[@danieldsantos94]

There is freedom within There is freedom without Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup There's a battle ahead Many battles are lost But you'll never see the end of the road While you're travelling with me … Hey now, hey now Don't dream it's over Hey now, hey now When the world comes in They come, they come To build a wall between us We know they won't win … Now I'm towing my car There's a hole in the roof My possessions are causing me suspicion But there's no proof In the paper today Tales of war and of waste But you turn right over to the TV page … Hey now, hey now Don't dream it's over Hey now, hey now When the world comes in They come, they come To build a wall between us We know they won't win … Now I'm walking again To the beat of a drum And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart Only shadows ahead Barely clearing the roof Get to know the feeling of liberation and release … Hey now, hey now Don't dream it's over Hey now, hey now When the world comes in They come, they come To build a wall between us You know they won't win … Don't let them win (Hey now, hey now) Hey now, hey now Hey now, hey now Don't let them win (They come, they come) Don't let them win (Hey now, hey now), yeah Hey now, hey now

[@m118lr]

..”Thanks!”

[@DeniseBates-c4t]

Evil never wins. It only takes souls. Thats so sad. Never let Evil win because in the end it never does. Keep your Faith in God. 😔🙏💙❤️✝️

[@ninalee8625]

You know a song is truly a classic when those lyrics mean more today than when they were originally written.

[@hankbridges5055]

Nina Lee It's because now we have the Mexican Wall and illegal immigrants.

[@ninalee8625]

@@hankbridges5055 I fail to understand what illegal immigrants have to do with classic songs. Please enlighten me.

[@theprincess74000]

these groups are Icons....im so glad ive live 70 years to be around these amazing songs

[@BaByLaStrAnGe]

2nd best part of this Concert. NO CELL PHONES!! people enjoying the moment.and the Music!

[@gregbains9608]

agree!

[@calensansom]

It was 1996.... No cell phones with cameras so...

[@naeeanvideos]

+Calen Sansom lol right

[@DoctorKnowDoctorKnow]

Cell phones from then were about the size of a brick...Motorola had probably just introduced one of the first flip phones.. but only the mouthpiece would fold out...and the phones had antennas the size of a drum stick..(not the chicken kind either)....

[@Lisammifsud]

I think my old Motorola flip phone is in a drawer at my parents house still lol

[@manuelrivas9141]

2019 and I'm listening to this song and my mind went back to mid 80's my days in high school, the song sounds really good,his voice sound just like it did back then,thank you guys.

[@cebuboy1976]

I'm 45 now. I was just a boy when I first heard this song in 6th grade if I'm not mistaken. It's one of my all time favorites.

[@tomjoad3868]

Was 8 yrs old in '86 when this song came out. Even at that young age something about this song latched on to my psyche and has never left. One of the most beautiful emotional songs EVER.

[@Fernando01030-j]

when i heard this song for the first time...we had just move from canada to paraguay (south america) and we lived on a ranch in a very remote area: no phone, no radio or tv (1970's). We depended on tape recorders (for music in the 80´s). Many years later and having forgoten this song, i stumbled on this song again: it was so heat warming and nostalgic ... its such a great song. It brings back to many memories!

[@WriterandPhotographer]

Neil Finn did a great job with this timeless song that is as relevant today as it was in the 80s.

[@mikewoodson6930]

The band knew this would be the last time they played this song together, the song that gave them so much. Couldn’t have done it any better!

[@cryptidandparanormalkingdo347]

There will never be a better Decade than the 80s! GenX rules 🤟🏽

[@xyzlmnop5206]

Too bad you missed the 70's, it's what made the 80's what it was.

[@tomfilipiak690]

Put it on loop and never turn it off. Sad to know that one of these musicians is no longer with us.

[@ShayJ777]

And sadly usually the drummer

[@2012mindmaster]

Not a single cellphone, best crowd ever

[@stevenhernandez8966]

When MTV was about music, and music was about music. People cared about the lyrics, melody, telling a story about life. Beautiful.

[@Charleybones]

Music was about music long before MTV showed up in 1981. MTV was about using video images to sell music. This little group from down under has certainly provided the world with a handful of great songs...

[@davidg.9932]

03/26/05, Paul Hester 46, drummer in this video, committed suicide by hanging in Elsternwick Park near his home. If you are worried about a loved one or just a friend. Please try and persuade them to get help. You may be their life saving rock.

[@gooders7366]

😭😭😭 What is the word? “Don’t dream its over”! Then it follows that on 03/26/05 he went to be with The Word in paradise. As they say in Oz, “He’ll be right” xxx

[@leoniea138]

So sad . Wonder why . Such a nice young lad

[@wendideleoncampbell4174]

@@leoniea138 yeah I know? So sad 😞 😢

[@wendideleoncampbell4174]

Zind

[@tomedy_official]

And to think this is the last time these 4 where together

[@weswilkins2513]

I watch this video often. My wife introduced me to Crowded House over 30 years ago and we're still together to this day and we both love them still. I cannot imagine being with anyone else ever.

[@carmenhanna7867]

That is beautiful! With me it is all the contrary, my husband and I are no longer together, but I always remember him with this song, because I met him when I fell in love with this song in the 80s.

[@livmarlin4259]

I sent a message to your wife!

[@33freddyt]

No one makes good music like this anymore

[@johnlipscombe1955]

im 64 and i love them ..............they came into my life when i was having a bad time ....every song has meaning for me

[@obedvasquez6185]

john Lipscombe good man you are & yes music stays forever

[@PLAYGIRLWORDONDASTREETCOM]

john Lipscombe 🤗

[@kellicook6705]

john Lipscombe Music speaks to our hearts.

[@chrislittle1074]

Often the internet taketh away but man...sometime it giveth. I completely stumbled into this vid and it my day. One of the 80s best pop tracks and one great live version of it. Cheers.

[@Barrelsmoke]

I was a metal head in the days of this songs release, but it has always been a part of my high school memories. Love it still

[@johnkrauser9870]

He sounds EXACTLY like the studio recording. True talent here

[@Alex-jd9oc]

Exactly. So good voice.

[@darrellleazer2394]

Just sharing my thoughts threw music

[@lolah3838]

True. His voice is lovely & soothing.

[@randomname4726]

@Julian Reddington Lol, no.

[@arielvedoya6581]

@@Alex-jd9oc bbb

[@mcivherman.888]

It's nostalgic song...Thanks for the nice lyrics... RIP sir Paul

[@riccocool]

My possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proof is my favorite lyric ever. I try to live up to it.

[@kickfox7693]

One of the most beautiful song ever!

[@haroldoperez8968]

One of the best song in the world

[@ronfreeman5857]

My son survived a brain tumor... this was his song.. went on to marry...and this song was played at his wedding, when he danced with his mother..never forget it..

[@theprincess74000]

thats amazing and so touching ....i have tears

[@billybob-vy4sw]

thats awesome Ron

[@billybob-vy4sw]

Thanks for sharing that Ron

[@billhill4929]

Any song or musical melody that hits the spot is magical!!!

[@jamescreavin1893]

love it

[@trilbywilby7826]

So beautifully done. That's how you know somebody has real talent - when the live version sounds as good as the studio version. It's so painful to watch them say goodbye. This was heart-wrenching. God bless you guys wherever you are.

[@Justnik05]

This song brings me so much comfort. It just takes me back to simpler times, my childhood. I love it so, so much. I always have. Such a sweet melody. The guitar. Everything.

[@craigwallace7051]

One of those few videos that I can say “I was there” still gives me chills at the end with that guitar lick…..

[@totosilaban8743]

I am listening to this song again. This song is magical. Never get bored of listening this again and again.

[@johnsturges3139]

No phones, just good people enjoying great music

[@beachside1]

john Sturges Yeah notice that? Phones are such a distraction now. Even parent seem to care about playing games or texting istead of enjoying life with their kids. Such a shame.

[@teychannel]

… There is freedom within There is freedom without Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup There's a battle ahead Many battles are lost But you'll never see the end of the road While you're travelling with me … Hey now, hey now Don't dream it's over Hey now, hey now When the world comes in They come, they come To build a wall between us We know they won't win … Now I'm towing my car There's a hole in the roof My possessions are causing me suspicion But there's no proof In the paper today Tales of war and of waste But you turn right over to the TV page … Hey now, hey now Don't dream it's over Hey now, hey now When the world comes in They come, they come To build a wall between us We know they won't win … Now I'm walking again To the beat of a drum And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart Only shadows ahead Barely clearing the roof Get to know the feeling of liberation and release … Hey now, hey now Don't dream it's over Hey now, hey now When the world comes in They come, they come To build a wall between us You know they won't win … Don't let them win (Hey now, hey now) Hey now, hey now Hey now, hey now Don't let them win (They come, they come) Don't let them win (Hey now, hey now), yeah Hey now, hey now

[@robertdillon9989]

Priceless !

[@Singl3andHappy]

Thanks ❤️

[@joeburch6754]

It's hard not to love it when the crowd chimes in and starts singing too

[@09beegee]

This song was so over the top that anyone who appreciated music had to listen again. The offbeat intro, the lead in vocals, the beautiful cadence in the progression of the song. A real music gem. Thank you for putting this up.

[@zzvannie]

I had the pleasure of seeing these guys live in concert.

[@raggeragnar]

THIS is why KZbin is one of my favourite sites.