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

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

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

One of my favorite live performances ever captured.

one of the best songs ever written

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

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.

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.

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

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...

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.

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

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

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

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…

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...

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

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.

Paul Hester....miss you bro😞

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

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.

Don't dream the time it's over....in meddle of war in 2022.....we continue listen this amazing music😢😢

This song never gets old.

You can tell Paul Hester was hurting in this video. RIH brother.😢

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!

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

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

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

0 drogas 0 deliciensia 0 groserias 0 autone 100% talento

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....

This song plays over and over in my head thinking of the loss in Texas, I feel old and sad all over today...then I think 'don't think it's over'

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

He sounds EXACTLY like the studio recording. True talent here

No phones, just good people enjoying great music

This song was popular when I was a teenage girl vacationing in Florida with my parents. I fell hardcore for a local boy. Surfer... Shoulder length sun bleached hair, deep sun tanned skin tinged with a hint of red, lips that tasted like Carmex and skin that had the most intoxicating scent of salt water and Coppertone sun tan oil. It was very much like every coming of age movie that had ever been filmed on the beach. It was also the hardest "goodbye" of my life at the time. We spent 10 fun filled, magical days just hanging out at the arcades playing pinball, swimming in the ocean, floating for what seemed like hours on his surf board and stealing kisses whenever we wanted. I can still close my eyes and smell the ocean, feel the heat of the afternoon sun on my skin, hear the intensely loud sounds of people laughing and carrying on without a care in the world. Then just like that, it ended as quickly as it had begun. I can picture that goodbye as if it happened just yesterday. I could feel the breeze on my face as I closed my eyes and he kissed my forehead, my cheeks, my lips. My parents, so understanding and patient, sat waiting in our car in the hotel parking lot. I only looked back once after I walked away from him. I left him standing with tears in his eyes on that beach. My own tears fell as I stopped at the top of the wooden staircase that gave access to the beach, turned that one last time and waved goodbye. As my parents drove us away from the beach over that beautiful bridge that leads to and from Daytona, I knew I would never see him again. For me, this song is a sweet reminder of how innocent and equally brutal teenage crushes can be. But it IS a wonderful memory of young love found and lost. I can only hope that if he ever reminisces about that summer, he smiles and thinks of me fondly.

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. 🙂

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.

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

Still listening to this beautiful song March 3, 2023

How fitting that this was the last song that Hessie ever played with his mates❤️ RIP Paul.

All this time. I keep coming back. So wonderful to see this performance.

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.

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

Best song ever. They don't make them like this now.

You come here when you‘re feeling sad and you find a litte healing. I bless you all.

One of the best beautiful pop ballads of the all times

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.

Should be an anthem for all of humanity

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

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

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

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. 😔🙏💙❤️✝️

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

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

No one makes good music like this anymore

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

1. Crowd shouts 2. The hand in the air clapping 3. Drummers shots 4. Bassist face 5. Keyboardist face 6. Guitar solo Cool super cool stuff

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..

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

Great song RIP our dear Paul Hester. Gone but not forgotten

wow i love this song when it came out fk 1986 . wish it was 86 again lol 😀

So beautiful, it’s nice when people at concerts didn’t have all of their phones out .

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one of the best songs ever

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

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.

No other song in the world as easily recognizable by the first two guitar notes.

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

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.

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

Oh fuck.... I really miss Paul Hester 😫

Paul Hester his Depression I feel, you can see it in his eyes 2:54 😢💔💔🙏☮️. Good drummer RIP. 2005. 🌈.

THIS is why RU-vid is one of my favourite sites.

Paul Hester. A great drummer who suffered by Depression. He choose a tree.. I will always hsve him in my heart. Its hard to live with Depression. Very hard...

I just love that moment at 4:30 when everyone is ready for Neil to signal the last chord......and he can't let the song go, he thinks it over ....and just goes one last time. The band are not expecting it. Hester goes with it first, then Mark adds some keys. Nick lets it go and removes his bass before Neil and Paul share that final send-off. It's poetry.

My wife and I were just dating when this came out. Everytime I hear it, it takes me right back to 1987 in Austin Texas. Good days with her.

I fucking LOVE this part of RU-vid. I can get trapped in it forever.

i am 60 and it still brings a tear to my eye

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.

One of the best pop songs ever

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!!!!!!

RIP Paul Hester

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

The best last performance in history

Definately one of the Greatest songs of all time❤❤❤ 2020 RIP Paul

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.

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.

80's music is the best...

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!

Hard to believe how long ago this recording was made. And no surprise at all that this is the best version of this song and has withstood the test of time.

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

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.

One of the best song's ever Recorded

As a kid I'd sleep with the radio on and anytime this song would play no matter what time it did my ass would wake up. Lol Can't believe it's been 30 yrs ago

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.

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