Crowded House | Don't Dream It's Over | Reaction 

Neil Finn is simply one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Even Paul McCartney is a fan.

As an Aussie - listening to you listen to our classics across the channel - well, hearing the enjoyment again fresh through your ears - it's great, man ;-) Love the channel.

RIP to the drummer Paul Hester. As the funniest drummer out there you will always be missed and never forgotten.

Crowded House were NZ's Neil Finn and Aussies Nick Seymour and Paul Hester. They performed a farewell concert in 1996 on the steps of the Sydney Opera House. That concert is so widely loved in Australia that they reunited 20 years later in 2016 for another concert at the same spot. Sadly though Paul Hester (drummer) died in 2005. Both these concerts are very much worth watching. If you search Crowded House Sydney Opera House you'll find all the songs.

Crowded House is a great band!! Original band made up of New Zealanders and Australian's...started out in Melbourne Australia 😊😊 I love how you spotted the vegemite!!🤣🤣

This is Crowded House’s original song. Massively popular song in the 80’s. Neil Finn is one of the most amazing songsmiths around. Songs like Better be home soon, Help is coming, Weather with you, Catherine Wheels.. incredible.

Crowded House is definately up there with INXS and AC/DC as one of biggest groups from Australia. Neil Finn is from NZ and one of the greatest Kiwi artists of all time.

This one was my request! One of my favourite bands, Neil Finn is a Kiwi but they founded the band in Melbourne. Still making music today, although they did break up in 1996 with a free concert for some 100,000 Sydneysiders on the steps of the Opera house, and reformed in 2006. They released an album this year, and won the ARIA award (more or less Aussie Grammies) for Best Album. Neil Finn recently did a stint replacing Lindsay Buckingham in Fleetwood Mac as has already been mentioned in a few other comments. Glad you enjoyed it!

“Now I’m walking again, to the beat the drum and I’m counting the steps to the door of your heart.” SWOON!

Crowded House sang this song on the steps of the Sydney Opera House when the band retired. It was so beautiful, thousands of people in the crowd and so many tears!

"Don't Dream It's Over" became the band's biggest international hit, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in April 1987.

I have to say that no one can cover this this song it’s Neil’s voice is very distinct and sung with perfection.

Even better live. RIP Paul Hester gone but not forgotten 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

That white boy can sing. Love this song especially when he say paper❤️❤️

When you're happy it's infectious!

Neil Finns voice ahhhhh so beautiful, smooth and sultry.

Easily one of the greatest songs ever written.

Crowded House were MASSIVELY popular in Australia in 80’s and 90’s. One of those bands you like every song on their albums. Some of their hugest hits besides don’t dream it’s over : - something so strong - better be home soon - four seasons in one day - distant sun One of my favs was “Fall at your feet”

Neil Finn had a band with his brother Tim Finn called Splitz Enz. Mix of really quirky and interesting songs. Personally I love their ultimate break up song, I Hope I Never. Hauntingly beautiful and sung by Tim I think.

Haven't even started the reaction and I am HYPED for the Crowded House rabbit hole!

Crowded House started with 1 New Zealander (Lead singer and songwriter Neil Finn and previously in a band called Split Enz. Also excellent. You should check them out) and 2 Aussies here in Australia. The bass player is Nick Seymour who is the brother of Mark Seymour from a band called Hunters and Collectors. The drummer here Paul Hester took his own life a few years ago from depression (RIP). I saw them a couple of times live and they were always amazing. You should learn and sing this song! It's a beatiful song. Peace... ✌️

Another of my all time favorite singers is Neil Finn! Go right back into the vault and listen to some of his stuff with Split Enz - Message To My Girl is a big standout!

Possibly the most beautiful song ever written.

They're so beloved here in Australia that we like to call them our own, even if they are technically kiwis. I saw Miley and Ariana cover it too and pictured Miley's then husband Liam Hemsworth, introducing her to some music that was popular in his country. I'm so glad you loved this :)

This is one of my favorite songs of the 80s, and in general. It was a massive hit at the time. It's one of those songs that give me that rush of nostalgic happiness every time I hear it.

Yes beautiful song. Neil was also in a band split enz with his brother. Message to my girl is another beautiful song... knock yourself out listening to all their stuff

Remember this was recorded 35 years ago....and the Finn brothers wrote lots of music, 25 years before Ariana and Miley.

“Better be Home Soon” & “Distant Sun” are my favourites, out of a lot of other favourites! ❤️

Haha I love how he recognises Vegemite

They were a wonderful band, the Finn brothers are so talented.

I love that you knew they were Australian by spotting the Vegemite on toast! I almost spat out my dinner laughing when you said, “The devil is alive for me!”

This is one of the top 3-4 songs of the 1980’s. It’s a time transport song. He wrote this song in his bedroom during a house party he wasn’t into.

I didn’t know Miley and Ariana covered this! This song has been so huge here in Australia and New Zealand. Great road trip singalong, takes me back to my childhood! 🎶 🚙 🎤

One of the best ever Australian / New Zealand bands ever! Started in Melbourne with 1 NZer Neil Finn the singer, and 2 Aussies Drums and Bass. Neil's brother Tim joined for a short while a couple of albums in. They did 2 of the greatest concerts here , both at the Sydney Opera House forecourt. Once - a farewell -when they were splitting up, and then about 20 years later as an Anniversary. Superb.

If this sounds familiar to you there is a good reason- this song was featured in the soundtrack of the first version of the TV miniseries of Stephen King's novel "The Stand." The choice of this song was perfect for that show. Great song!

Neil Finn was originally in a band with his brother called Split Enz (NZ). Then formed Crowded House with others band members in Oz. So loved ❤ Another great Aussie Group to listen to is the Screaming Jets, Better

That reaction when you noticed the Vegemite :) Hilarious You're getting recommended all the good stuff

Neil most recently played with Fleetwood Mac, awesome song writer.

One of my favourite songs ever RIP Paul Hester

The Bassists brother is lead singer for another great Aussie band, Hunters and Collectors.

The Finn brothers from New Zealand are always No.1 in Australia too. Both classically trained by their parents with a wealth of talent. "I hope I never" is a wonderful song with a piano section that is pure Mozart. Both of them were part of "Crouded House" and "Split Endz". So many stars around the world do covers of their songs because they are wonderful songwriters.

As Australians we wish Crowded House was ours but it's from our New Zealand brothers. One of the best bands ever

We like to claim them as Aussies but they're originally from NZ (look into Split Enz). They did become very famous in Australia though. I grew up on this music, it is linked with the best memories of childhood. Love'em

Crowded House are Aussie music royalty and icons. Neil Finn's songwriting of this track alone, proves how amazingly talented he is. Four decades on and the lyrics and song are timeless and collecting new, younger audiences. Amazing.

Oh ny goodness Nick, you have to hear Crowded House live they're incredible.

One of my all time favourite songs and bands. Crowded House are an iconic Australian and New Zealand band. One of the finest collaborations accross the ditch hehe. I was lucky enough to see their special anniversary concert a few years ago. It was outdoors in front of the opera House. We sat on the steps. Magical night. Can't explain but the energy and vibe was incredible. They televised/streamed one of the shows too. So there's some good footage out there. The crowd was incredible. "Fall at your feet" is another beautiful song, and the version from that anniversary concert in 2016 was stunning. Especially the encore at the end of the song with just the crowd singing 😍.

Neil Finn "Don't Dream It's Over" is a song by rock band Crowded House, recorded for their 1986 self-titled debut studio album. The song was composed and written by New Zealand frontman Neil Finn and released in October 1986 as the fourth single from the album.

Crowded House is legendary! Most covers of their songs do not come close to the real thing, but I know you like Stan Walker also, look up the cover He and Isaiah did of this song in English, Indigenous NZ Māori and Indigenous Australian an Aboroginal dialect. It is so passionate.

Crowded House have USA fans. There were people who travelled from all over, to attend the farewell concert. 😊

Beautiful, beautiful song by one of the most underrated song writer of our generation ❤

Crowded house is a group of three people. Neil Finn the singer is from nz and was previously in n a band from his birth country with his brother.but crowded house are Australian. They’re having a reunion soon. Miles would have heard when staying with the Hemsworth s in Australia

Fun Fact: Fleetwood Mac invited Neil to lead for them on their tour 2019/20 something like that. That's how good he is and how well he is admired. Wilco also collaborated with him.

This song is also featured in a lot of Hollywood movies👍. The song went to #2 in the US. Neil has Brother Tim. Back in the 70s/80s they had a band called Split Enz. That band were very flamboyant, makeup, costumes, hair. At the time, I remember when I first saw them, I thought wtf 🤣. 6 months in a leaky boat was a great song they had. Check them out in your spare time if you have any 🤔

I’ve lived in Australia for 18 years, but grew up in Canada 🇨🇦- this song was huge over there when I was young. Brings back such great memories

Into Temptation is another great song from Crowded House, so haunting

They began by playing at festivals in Australia and New Zealand and released their debut album, Crowded House, in August 1986. ... The next single, "Don't Dream It's Over", was released in October 1986 and proved an international hit, reaching number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one in Canada.

Neil Finn just finished being part of Fleetwood Mack taking over from Lindsay Buckingham

I think most of Australia cried when they sung that song live at Sydney Opera house on Nov 24th 1996 for their " farewell" tour. It's such a beautiful song. 100K people turned up at the concert. Search it up live! Going to go listen to Miley & Ariana now

Crowded House are one of the greatest bands ever. They still tour, including last year, and it was one of the best concerts I've been to (and I've been to a few of theirs, and MANY of John Farnham's). So so so good.

Neil Finn lead singer wrote this song from New Zealand originally the band formed in 1985 in Australia released in 1986 in 1996 they had a concert at the Sydney Opera House in the for court to a crowd of 150,000 he returned to New Zealand In 2020 peace out.

Miley and Arianna covered this song. Neil Finn is a very talented songwriter as is his brother Tim Finn. Expat New Zealanders who made it in Oz. Check out more Crowded House .. beautiful songs. He also played with Fleetwood Mac recently during the their last world tour.

I have listened to this song by Crowded House SO many times. Each time it makes me feel SO good

I love that u love us Aussies.

He's a fabulous singer. Check out 'Better Be Home Soon" or "Fall at Your Feet."

Crowded House is one of my favourite all time bands and they are a band from down under. Neil Finn (the lead singer and song writer) was in a group with his brother Tim called Split Enz, another group you should check out.

💚 Unchained Melody 💚 💚 Righteous Brothers 💚🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

This band just sounds like my childhood in the 80s. Good times. I remember finding an old magazine in one of my classes in high school and it was from around....1988 and it featured this band. These guys were a huge global success. Not just in Australia and NZ but in the US too

These guys were so saucy. Loved this band. You brought back some good memories mate💪👍

Crowded House were a 3-piece band with two Aussies and one New Zealander, Neil Finn. Finn is a master songwriter! This is one of his best known songs, though I prefer Better Be Home Soon. It's one of my all-time favourite top 10 songs!

Not unlike the interview with Angus Young from AC/DC where he was asked what it was like to be the best guitarist on the planet and he replied ... ‘mate I’m not even the best guitarist in my family...’ RIP Mal💖

Crowed House was huge in the 80’s and was formed after Neil Finn left his previous legendary band Split Endz. I remember the industry anticipation for this album and as a A&R trainee I was lucky enough to attend a showcase for radio & club dj’s at The Diamond Club in Toronto just before the official release. Amazing show and I loved this song from first listen and made sure I got it into every club that mattered.

Great song

Crowded house had a greatest hits album with 18 songs on it, and every one of them is awesome! You know how sometimes you might skip a track or 2 on any album… not that one 👍🏻😊they just released a new album after quite a few years, Neil Finn the singer was actually touring and singing with Fleetwood Mac the last couple years.

I got goosebumps before the song started in anticipation..... Love this song....

One of the all time great bands

RIP Paul Hester. I was devastated when I’d heard he’d tragically passed away.

Aussie band because when ya really good we claim em.🇦🇺💯🙄😅

Crowed Houses we’re crowned best new band in America awards with this song.

This was their 2nd ever single. Mean To Me was their first and it was a fun pop song.

Dave Mustaine, the leads singer/guitarist from Megadeath said Crowed House are one of the bands he's influenced by, and that he listens to this song a lot, especially when hes down, it lifts him right up. He has become good friends with Neil. If you get accolades from a legendary metal musician, then you must have something special. Especially when you aren't a metal band.

The greatest songwriter in my lifetime. Paul McCartney said something similar, so that says something.

This song was HUGE in New Zealand and Australia when it was released. Neil Finn is a NZ'er, he moved to Melbourne and formed Crowded House after the original Finn brothers band - Split Enz - split up. There's a lot of debate whether it's a Kiwi or Aussie band, even the cbd tram tour in Melbourne mentions Crowded House.

Crowded House is a group. Theyve been together forever. This is one of their wonderful songs. They come from New Zealand. Hugely talentedguys, Tim and Neil Finn are the spine and guts of the group, I think both brothers wriite and perform. Beautiful lyrics and harmonies. Fabulous !

Crowded House were big but the greatest Aussie export band was and still is, ACDC- Their song Thunderstruck has over 1 BILLION views {yep, with a B} on RU-vid

My absolute favourite band in the whole world! Neil Finn is an amazing songwriter and vocalist and just overall musician. Listen to the words in his songs, they are so memorable. I'm so glad you've discovered them! Neil recently (pre-covid) was a part of Fleetwood Mac and CH have just announced a new tour here! RIP Paul Hester 💔

Was the perfect song for that scene between Harold and Frannie in The Stand, as the world dies around them....

One of the Greatest Bands Ever Worldwide & They were inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame❤️. So yes, they're one of the biggest & greatest bands from Australia & This is One of the Greatest Everlasting Songs of ALL Time #Owww❤️. Love, Love, Love Crowded House❤️ & Their Whole Catalogue of Gem Records!! They're Fabulous!! #Lovethis. Check Out their Catalogue, You'll Love it❤️. Love You Paul Hester, One of the Greatest Drummer Ever #NeverForgotten❤️

Crowded house are one of our awesome Australian bands from Melbourne. Their songs are incredible, weather with you and better be home soon are also big hits from this band 🇦🇺

Yes they're the original artists who wrote and sang this song 👌 Super popular Aussie band, so many amazing songs 🎶 🇦🇺 Seeing as you love this song so much, you should check out their 1996 Farewell Concert at the Sydney Opera House where 150,000 attended. I was in the crowd and I'll never forget it, goosebumps all night! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I52eefwAKDE.html

Another thing, my former husband, Tim - who is a Kiwi (from New Zealand) - used to watch them playing at his varsity pub. They played at Otago University…they will eternally remind me of him. When we first started dating, he told me there was song that reminded him of me…it was Distant son - that sons and others were the soundtrack of our relationship. Always hits me in very sentimental places. ❤️

And this beautiful song gets stuck in my head everytime I here it, love it.

If you want to hear some brilliant covers of Crowded House and Split Enz songs, seek out the albums called "She Will Have Her Way", "He Will Have His Way" or for a compilation of both ... "They Will Have Their Way". Covers are performed by Australian and New Zealand artists. Claire Bowditch singing "Fall At Your Feet" is luscious. Sara Blasko singing "Don't Dream It's Over is beautifully done.

Wow man hadn't heard this song in soo long. It is a great song loved it back when lol. Your reaction was wonderful as always and thank you for the memories that this song brings with it. 😘☺️

Yeah, this was a MASSIVE hit back in 1986. It used to play on MTV and most radio stations constantly for several months that year.

Ah, Crowded House. Neil Finn is a musical genius! LOVE LOVE LOVE them!

Please, please, please listen to almost anything done live by Neil Finn, I enjoy Crowded House as a band but Neil's voice live gives me chills even if the band isn't with him, the best is if he's by himself with just an acoustic guitar.

If you like Crowded House and Neil Finn, you have to watch the live version of Better Be Home Soon at the Sydney Opera House. It's inspiring.

I like New Zealand music from that period. They had a certain way of doing base which puts you at ease. Another great example of that is a song called "Juice" by "Headless Chickens".

Dude, glad you love this song, everyone in NZ and Aus knows this off by heart, great, great band.

Started out as Split Enz and then created Crowded House. They had many good songs. Neil Finn still performs