Neil Finn - Try Whistling This

[@vladscastle]

Neil Finn is an unbelieveable songwriter.

[@EsfixLock]

I truly love the ending of this song i listen through all of it just to get to that moment..pure beauty.

[@anythingfinn]

And if someone tried to hurt you I would put myself in your place. Beautiful song Neil. Thank you

[@kaiburr77]

"And if the gods desert us now i'll turn this chapel into flames and if someone tries to hurt you I will put myself in your place." Brilliant as can be. Throat lumps!

[@Annie_N33333]

And my words are ringing in your ears...

[@gavinthurston8345]

Beautiful.

[@TCasey]

This song is soooo good and this performance makes me so moved, I can't but cry when hearing it. Neil Finn is amazing!

[@janpage817]

EXCELLENCE..... What more can I say?

[@AbbyJasmine-xu1kg]

This song is one of my most favourite songs in the whole world 🌎

[@teacherlady66]

Neil Finn is amazing. Another amazing Kiwi got me hooked onto Neil and his bro.

[@truemansparks]

the most beautiful music ever made takes me to another place

[@hopitopia]

lyrically brilliant and with others great all around musician. I love this guy.

[@neofit0]

i listen this song and instantly im in another world. amazing tune my favourite pop composer

[@olivethis]

Such a genius. A simple, fluid poet and songwriter, so satisfying listening to him.

[@bobwise1977]

my favourite neil finn song!! i love it

[@rikschnabel]

What an emotive song in the Neil Finn catalogue. Can you really understand the emotions and messages in the music?

[@dewinterist]

Magical as always, yet another masterpiece from the man :)

[@goldbugnz]

stunning version of a stunning song

[@Gelsyviolet]

Grande artista! Lunga vita a Neil Finn.

[@69dolls]

unbelievable...especially the last couple of lines. breathtaking

[@janpage817]

I love the piano, sounds so hauntingly beautiful.

[@koubl]

great voice, love the ending!

[@MrAlexhollins]

Check out the album. Sublime and timeless.

[@whyohwhy999]

It's definitely older son Liam! Liam toured with dad Neil on this 1998 tour. Today's Liam is 10 years older and looks much different today. I agree Liam's music is great and he's a true talent. Neil will always be my fave :)

[@ackbarization]

this whole album rocked and i hope neil finn keeps turning this calibre of music out

[@himbysc]

Makes me cry and vibrate with joy at the same time.

[@stratmad]

Massively underrated song in his catalogue.

[@davidoneill913]

Must find the dvd soon 😅

[@crwdfwtx]

He is known here, some of us loved him since the Split Enz days ... For me, this record is up there as the greatest of the 90's along with Under the Pink and Teenager of the Year

[@xlouhx]

Best love song ever written. Done. Selfless...never appears verbally....like this. The result is only years.

[@watsuoasis]

Gorgeous. Thanks for posting.

[@obunkystaind]

THE END is the best!!! the rhythm just shifts :) "...if I could never be w/ you, I'd rather have a different face... ...& if I could never be w/ you, I'd rather be a drift in space..."

[@baranyandi]

Beautiful live version.

[@happy_camper]

Indeed, it truly is the best...

[@mishkaberesford8024]

Miss you, G of E

[@wildsmiley]

@TrashcanBoogie Yes. Tim Finn and Neil Finn are brothers. Tim is the older one.

[@charlie_bravo4]

not sure why myself? But i'm from the u.s. and think he's a amazing and his lyrics are genius. Only have his One All album and love it. He has a very distinct voice. I always know its him even if i've never hard the song before.

[@tnewellmusic]

Just an absolute genius with lyrics. paul McCartney sites him as his favorite song writer.

[@luizrogeriosantos]

Linda canção...

[@AngieEnz84]

*Melts into a puddle* Beautiful.

[@psychobollox]

another proper love song....

[@sparkykink]

Yep, It's definitely Liam.I saw him in the band on the "whistle" tour 'bout 1997

[@markkeogh18]

Is that his son Liam on acoustic guitar?

[@Helterskelter4]

@rarelyzippo It's Liam. Cover art for the album sleeve was a picture by Elroy that Neil used. No idea who the other guys in the band here are but seen them on a few of the clips on here for the Try whistling this tour

[@thijsderoo]

It's from 2001... from the DVD 'live at 54 west sessions"

[@wenders78]

this album is simply amazing. qual dropped off after one nil but wow this is simply amazing.

[@ebz92]

the "He said come here, and he pushed me down, impossible to do" comes from an argument Neil had with Crowded House member Paul Hester in Italy. Paul was purposely annoying Neil on stage so Neil put his guitar through Pauls drum. Paul cracked it as they went off stage and pushed Neil through a wire door. As Paul pushed down Neil, he said "COME HERE" hence the "impossible to do"

[@AmandaLpz]

i ESPECIALLY love the last stanza

[@froasssca]

genius....

[@neilfunn]

Genius.

[@crowjr2]

Dammit I wanted whistling!

[@asdfavfa]

oh my god lol i was borned on the day this album was released

[@ulsterman1980]

Neil, I salute you. Pop/Rock seem almost pejorative when defining this among other magnum opi (please excuse my appalling Latin) you have conducted/performed. Be sure to include Belfast on your next CH/solo/SE tour! Don't forget to bring Sharon, Liam, Elroy et al as well! You won't regret I promise!

[@wildsmiley]

@ErnieDanzigYEAH I don't know the reason. I mean, so many other bands from down under have done great in the US, like AC/DC and INXS. Makes no sense. BUT I can guarantee you this: you're not the only American Finnfan that hangs on every song he writes. I just love him.

[@IanGorton]

@ErnieDanzigYEAH or that Bad Bad Leroy Brown wasn't Jim Croce's only song

[@rarelyzippo]

@Helterskelter4 Isn't that Elroy on guitar?

[@Helterskelter4]

Who are the other guys in the band aside from Liam?

[@Nerilee27]

@ErnieDanzigYEAH NZ is made of Neil and Tim Finn!!!Remember Split Enz!!

[@RobertJohnM]

Hey Bro.

[@newberry58]

great I say ..

[@daxio14]

if you are still listening to this try the vinyl version - sign up at petitionsonline hifinn

[@Helterskelter4]

Neil cannot write a bad song

[@obunkystaind]

@YOUrmypal68 i know, right. the scene she's in the car & she makes a u-turn because she realizes tht she finally knows the guy she wants. lol & she headed to the mall.

[@BeetleMama]

So who can tell me about it? it's a bit stalkery at the beginning there: "But you'll succumb now as I stroke your back, I'm the best that you know...And every time you want to leave/You give us both another chance" And then I thought he may be gay "He said come here as he pushed me down" and then someone was wearing high heels...so what's the story?

[@madman3891]

@Key300 Music is not part of our DNA just to let you know, also music does not have to include anything to do with angels (lol) or god, a universal definition to music or any of the other arts is that, its a personal expression by using natural sounds or images.

[@Key300]

troll, trolling (angling by drawing a baited line through the water) or troll (sing loudly and without inhibition) or troll (praise or celebrate in song)

[@crwdfwtx]

This kid is what would happen if Lennon and McCartney actually conceived and created a new songwriter.

[@madman3891]

@x0shade0x Also in a very odd way music is very primitive, because by using the definition that music and other arts are an expression of a human, it therefore is highly primitive because mankind is primitive when comparing to the time that planet earth has held and nurtured other life.

[@madman3891]

@x0shade0x Music is an expression by a person so its not possible to have music before mankind.

[@cheloise]

Co written by the main songwriter from Midnight Oil - who would've of thought?

[@steviemax147]

@ErnieDanzigYEAH I don't know for sure but i would guess it's because he only wants true music lovers people like yourself to spread the word!

[@WannaGoToSuckFest]

@Key300 If you're trolling me, I've been trolled. :(

[@waysilentbob6976]

“Do you ever wonder if your here at all”. Yep, but I don’t care

[@madman3891]

@Key300 lol so many wrong things with this comment.

[@WEOT62]

@ErnieDanzigYEAH Because the state of what gets played on mainstream radio these days--esp. in the US is underwhelming and sad and driven by corporate suits. TG for internet and a few remaining independent stations.

[@xnonsuchx]

5 people can't whistle

[@WannaGoToSuckFest]

@Key300 Religion is the most primitive thing still existing in this world. Without it, we'd be at-least two times more advanced. Tell me one good thing that any religion has done, without decimating another idea that would've made more sense. In every religion, besides philosophic ideas without god, something has been destroyed just because it would be non-beneficiary to them/it right at the moment. Tell me one scientific thing or machine that has birthed out of any god? It's a persons idea.

[@WannaGoToSuckFest]

All music is primitive, including this one. I don not lower myself to this type of entertainment.

[@RobertJohnM]

Genius.