I saw him live (he was with Fleetwood Mac) and they did a couple of his songs. Everyone sang along and lit up their phones when they played this, it was magical.
@@Fitzroyfallz I saw him with FM too. Saw Crowded House several years ago. Neil was CH. And he had such incredible energy. "Together Alone" has to one of the finest albums ever.
Neil said he wrote this in a afternoon. Some people had come over to his and his wife's house to hang out and he was just in one of those moods where he wanted to be alone...so he left them in one room and went into another by himself....and this song flowed out of nowhere. He's so fantastic.
I remember the 80s pretty well my friend. It was my childhood but it was a reality. Things were different, calmer and more fun. The world seemed so relaxed and people weren't so displeased with everything. We actually didn't survive by keeping our phones in our pockets, we wrote letters and had pen pals. We walked miles to go see friends and stayed out till the sun went completely down. Neighbors got along in most neighborhoods and we even had occasional neighborhood parties. I think about the 80s often. I'm blessed I was a part of it.
Bruh.. RU-vid needs to king you the best RU-vid reactor ever. Your reaction was so deep and genuine it made me cry. I can't even get enough of your reaction, esp while your traveling my 80's and 90's lane. I appreciate you.
Lol I was thinking the same thing! I believe it was first aired in 93 or 94 (Molly Ringwald somehow played it on a record player, even though there was no electricity in the house lol)
Michael Lynch there were so many genres in the 70s it was a great time in music ,glam rock ,rock,disco,straight on pop and even some folk music popped in
Totally agree - I grew up in the 80's and it had good music but I always listened to 70's music because it was the most creative and diverse decade of music.
Oh James, I adore this song!!! So glad you’re reacting to it. ❤️ Check out more of their music - they’re fantastic!!! Neil Finn, the singer, wrote this.❤️ Could you react to Fall at Your Feet? I think because you have a tender heart, you would love it.
A beautiful song, one of my all time favourites. Always loved that instrumental break, so concise and perfect. Crowded House were a great live band, and the inter- band banter and the wonderful rapport with their audience was always great fun. It was so sad when the original drummer, Paul Hester, committed suicide in 2005, he was always clowning about on stage, but it clearly masked a recurring depression. I wish he could have taken this song to his heart, and not let his demons win.
Neil Finn write the most beautiful, haunting melodies. I[d recommend 'I Feel Posessed', Distant Sun, and' One step ahead' and 'message to my girl' (both by split enz....neil's group before this'
Now that was my favorite track from the early 90s!! That falls in one of about 5 songs that were outstanding, since the 80s ended that I could listen to forever!!
I am so happy to see the joy music brings you. I am 67 years old and I have heard a lot of music in my time.it is so much fun watching and listening with you. You really have to listen to Into theMystic by Van Morrison. It will blow you awAy
Yay for awesome Kiwi songwriter Neil Finn. He and his brother, Tim, wrote so many great songs as both Crowded House, and my favourite, Split Enz. So much great music from the Finn brothers Crowded House: Into Temptation, Better Be Home Soon, World Were You Live, Four Seasons in One Day, Weather With You, Distant Sun, Something So Strong, It's Only Natural, Mean to Me Split Enz: I Hope I Never, I Got You, History Never Repeats, I Walk Away, My Mistake, Shark Attack, I See Red, One Step Ahead, Six Months in a Leaky Boat, Message to My Girl, Poor Boy, Dirty Creature, Give It A Whirl. No one ever reacts to Split Enz. I find that a tragedy.
The next logical progression, imho, after this is “Whiter Shade of Pale” by Procol Harem. The Hammond organ is why. If you decide to please listen to the original studio version first. It’s a life changer.
Another amazing song like this one that was around the same time is from Simply Red-Holding back the years.A beautiful yet haunting song that will give you chills.Please react to it.
I always loved this song but it wasn't until I was in my 30's (I'm almost 50 now) that I really listened to the lyrics and really took them to heart. The line: 'In the paper to-day, tales of war and of waste/ But you turn right over to the t.v. page' is especially poignant to me now.
Fleetwood Mac thought so much of Neil that they have recently asked him to join their group for touring. He adds a rich layer. Yes he was and is a genius from NZ
@@jodavey7709 Yes - some of the group were Australian. Tim and Neil grew up in Te Awamutu, the other end of the country from me. Crowded House are iconic here. And we love that Neil's abilities have allowed him to find greater fame, working with Fleetwood Mac.
Yes! As soon as I saw you start to react to REM the other day, my first reaction was that I knew you would love Crowded House, too. Both bands seem to have more songs that are extraordinary than ones that are simply good.
It's funny - I grew up in the 1970s/1980s and I talked about the *1960s* the way you talk about the 80s! I became obsessed with the music and culture of the 60s and wished I hadn't missed them.
Yes indeed JB. 😊 the lead singer is from New Zealand which is where I live. He and his brother Tim Finn are musical geniuses. They were in a band called Split End who wrote some very cool stuff. JB would live you to react to Dream Academy - life in a northern town. Probably my favourite video and song of the 80s 😊
Neil Finn is a genius singer/songwriter - he and his brother Tim formed Split Enz before neil went off and formed Crowded House, with some guest appearances from his brother. You MUST Listen to Tim and Neil sing "Won't Give In", you will LOVE the lyrics and harmonies.
Hi from England. Crowded House has always been one of my favourite bands and this is definitely one of their best songs, but there are lots of great ones. Try reacting to Distant Sun or Four Seasons in One Day.
The 80s was THE BEST music without a doubt.And i am happy i was in my late teens and early twenties back then. So much more joy and feeling in the music back then.
When im feeling down, unhappy & lose confidence in myself This song makes me feel like everything's going to be ok, All my worries & doubts disappear. 1 of the best songs in life ❤
80’s music is wonderful. People really reacted So varied People were truly alive and thinking I was a child and a teen in the 80’s I was born in 1974 It was a fun time, all the classic movies that i saw for the first time around in the cinema. Great days
My life as a child was dark. Music was the only thing that got me through. It took me away & allowed me to dream. I grew up on this music. And you remember the feeling too. Your reactions are Great.
I'm smiling because I'm a very old woman...and it takes a Mama's heart to recognize a young man who's growing up. Hey now... Great song... Thanks for this timeless song...
80s music truly was the best, I loved this song when it came out. I was just a kid but it really spoke to me even then. Today’s music has nothing on the 80s, when singers could really sing and play, and lyrics in many songs were so amazing.
One of the most unappreciated songwriters ever! I started when he was in the band Split Enz with his brother Tim. His work after Crowded House is mind blowing. His album Try Whistling This is on my top 10 of all time. Like nothing you've ever heard. Late night chilling with a cocktail....simply timeless.
Kia ora(hello) I subscribed about a month ago....loving your reactions brah all the way from Aotearoa (New Zealand) ....so keep being you my bro & you will have more followers 👍
That song is fantastic! I agree 80s music is the best music that was ever made. It was honored to be a teenager growing up with that music. In the 80s they were so many bands from around the world that were on the charts in the United States. You just don't see that anymore.
I got to meet and hang out with these guys on tour. All three were kind , friendly , and sharing with the entire staff. They welcomed us backstage and shared craft services with the whole gang. Great memories thanks to these guys.
One of the Greatest Bands Ever Worldwide❤& One of the Greatest Everlasting Songs Graced Upon Us❤🎵🎶🎼. Love, Love, Love Crowded House & Neil Finn whose is one of the Greatest Song Writer Ever!!! & Their Whole Catalogue of Gems & Records!! They are Fabulous Legends with Countless Hits!! #Lovethis. Check out their Catalogue as You'll Love it❤. Love You Paul Hester > One of the Greatest Drummer Ever & #NeverForgotten❤
Neil and Tim Finn are kiwi brothers, and formed Crowded House after ending a fantastic decade or two with their NZ band, Split Enz.... we are so proud of them here in NZ!!! Neil wrote and performs this song...a classic!
Whilst the Finn brothers were originally from New Zealand, Crowded House started in my city of Melbourne, Australia, in the mid 80's. I still remember watching their farewell concert on tv on the steps of the Sydney Opera House. There were over 100,000 people there. It was a proud moment to be an Aussie. But when the drummer, Paul Hester, took his own life about 10 years later, it was a very sad day.
Totally agree!! The 80s music was the absolute best of all the decades! I'm 58 years old, so I remembef the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90, 2000s, etc. But the 80s were the best (both in music and in life & partys).
One of my favorite songs of all time. I may have been one of the ones who requested it. It came out when I graduated high school and that summer I went through that huge transformation of losing contact with so many people I grew up with. It was a hard time & this song was comforting. Thanks to social media change hasn’t lasted forever. I agree with u about 80’s music. I so love the 80’s.
Neil Finn, and his brother Tim Finn had a band before this that had tons of great songs, called Split Enz. They started as a quirky performance art type band, but with serious musical chops. They transitioned into new wave when Neil was old enough to start really contributing writing and took over most of the lead singing duties. Try " I Got You" and " Six Months in a Leaky Boat."
Hey James - one of the best songs of the 80's, totally agree with you. Neil Finn's former band, Split Enz, had some great songs too - feel free to check out "Dirty Creature", or "I Got You" Keep em coming, so much great music to find in the 80s.
Something so strong by them is fun too I love Crowded House don’t dream it’s over I still have my 45 sing along all the time I was totally 80’s and still am always be I cherished it then and now ❤️
I saw Crowded House at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, 1988. They performed "Better Be Home Soon" and they presented for Best New Artist In A Video. Guns N' Roses won for "Welcome To The Jungle." They walked right by me when they were going to the stage. I was so happy.
Neil Finn is, in my opinion, the greatest lyricists ever in our modern age. I'm mainly a metal guy, but Crowded House songs transport me immediately to me and my Dad crooning away in the car going here and there. I saw their (1st) Farewell to the World concert at the Opera House and it was utterly amazing. For those of you interested, it's on youtube - search for 'crowded house farewell to the world'. They played this song as the closer, and it absolutely brought the house down.
I am a child of the 80s and I have to agree! SO much good music in ALL genres - pop, r&b, rock, country, soul - everything. And it was pre-Internet, which was also AMAZING. People actually talked to each other and weren't taking 10,000 pictures of themselves. Try "Luka" by Suzanne Vega from 1987.
This is my all time favorite song. My music is wide spread and I have more 80's lyrics in my memory than useful knowledge. I believe this song is timeless. I don't have the words to explain how this song affects me. ♥️ you!
JBL, I am one of those people. I was a kid in the 80's growing up. I didn't appreciate or even like a lot of music at the time. I now appreciate it and enjoy it as well as your reactions. Thank you.
You made me cry like a baby with this one. I remember the day I heard that Paul Hester, the drummer from Crowded House had lost his battle with depression the previous night. We lost a great musician and a true gentleman that night :(
I can be at Walmart’s and hear this song (if I’m lucky) and the lighter goes up...not a real lighter, but still. The hand is raised, the swaying commences...great memories! Thank you!
