First time hearing Crowded House "Don't Dream Its Over" Reaction | Asia and BJ 

Hi Asia & BJ from Liverpool UK. This was my younger brother's favourite song. Unfortunately he passed away 8years ago from a brain tumour but he had prepared his music list to be played at his funeral & this was played as the final song. It makes me cry when I hear it play but I love it because he did. Thanks.

Asia’s face lit up like a Christmas tree. How lovely 😊

the music in the 80’s was just fantastic, so many great bands with so many different styles . i’m very fortunate to have been part of that decade. glad you guys are finding all the great music we had to listen to. keep on with your journey . 🥂

Arguably one of the very best songs ever written.

Crowded House were twice voted best live band. There 1st hit "something so strong" is another great song.

As a Black woman my peers used to say I have universal ears. Because I liked all genres of music. This here was my jam. Still on heavy rotation in my house.

one of the most uplifting songs ever written,sheer brilliance

Love Asia’s reaction. Just a wonderful song. Brings back so many memories

As a fellow New Zealander i'm very proud of Neil Finn's contribution to world music.For a period of time Neil's older brother Tim was also a member of the band.

Your girl's smile is 1000 suns brilliant and warming. You guys are so great. Keep it up as long as you can,.

Great song. You can never go wrong with a sing-along chorus. If folks are singing along with the chorus the first time they hear the song, you have a hit.

This is what I hope for in reactions. Reactors discover a song they really love or realize they're hearing a song they already somewhat know and love and finally put a title, band and face to it. Asia's reconnection to this song is just wonderful!

This is just a tremendous 80's classic. Neil Finn is a monster songwriter, much respected in the industry. Cool to see him with Fleetwood Mac as of late.

One of THE most perfect songs ever written and recorded. A Masterpeice.

This song was everything when it came out. We were dancing to New Wave, so we needed a perfect ballad and Crowded House delivered. 😁❤️

When she lights up....when BJ notices and smiles. 😊

Crowded House are legends 🙌. A byproduct of the 80s New Wave movement but went beyond the synth and flash to create real, genuine and soul searching music. This is their biggest hit off their 1986 debut album titled "Crowded House"...like their band name. I highly advise giving the entire album listen as its high quality like this song and I would love to watch a first listen to it.

just loooooove her reaction during the first chorus. that moment of rediscovering a song that you once loved. always a pleasure when that happens

Crowded House is still an incredible band. Neil Finn is a masterful song writer!

Check out their live performance of this song, in Australia, on their final tour/show, the crowd sings it back to them, it's quite amazing.

Asia, BJ… Crowded House are an incredible group formed in 1985 in Melbourne, Australia, & their founding members were Neil Finn (from New Zealand) & Australians Paul Hester & Nick Seymour. They were huge back in the day & if anyone can remember the Stephen King telemovie “The Stand”, you’ll recognise the song from the soundtrack. They were hugely successful in New Zealand & of course, here in Australia as well. Their tours were almost always sold out & their shows are awesome & they are still playing & touring now.

Aww YES!!!❤ loving Crowded House for sure. Such childhood memories listening to this song again...love it❤

Before there was Crowded House, there was Split Enz - may I suggest 'I Got You' from 1980. Mind you, there are so many great Crowded House tracks, Weather With You and Four Seasons In One Day are personal favourites.

It was great seeing Asia rediscover this song from her childhood. Much love to y’all!

Crowded House is a great New Zealand/Australian band! You should check out more from them, like Chocolate Cake or Better Be Home Soon.

There are a LOT of beautiful songs out there. But this one is special and stands above the rest.

Neil Finn has performed this unplugged in recent years- soooo incredible, even after all the decades!

Beautiful, timeless song. It has a Paul McCartney vibe to it melody wise.

I can honestly say I grew up through the greatest times in music history and for that I am Eternally greatful. Im now 60 years old. Great reaction you two.

Love this song. Timeless, gives me chills.

Crowded House is a phenomenal band. So much talent! I would suggest "Fall at your feet" and "Better be home soon". Neil Finn has an amazing voice and both of these songs really highlight it.

Agreed. Great song. I remember watching MTV with my baby sister crying in the background. She’s 37 now.

I'd recommend "Better Be Home Soon", "Fall at Your Feet" and "World Where You Live"---they're a great band.

Asia, don't you just love re-discovering a song this way?! I've had that happen too many times to count! I've known and loved this track since it first came out in 1986, and have followed Crowded House ever since!! Such a wonderful band. That chorus is so, so infectious and singable! They have a deep, deep well to go down, and I highly recommend doing so: Private Universe, Fingers Of Love, World Where You Live, Something So Strong, Into Temptation, Better Be Home Soon, Fall At Your Feet, Four Seasons In One Day, Distant Sun, Mean To Me, Don't Stop Now...just for starters!! I guarantee you'll enjoy what they have to offer! Cheers.

Well, that just made me smile! Crowded House has been one of my favorite bands for over thirty years, and to see a song that's been such a big part of my life bring smiles and happiness to the two of you just made me happy. Welcome to the Crowded House family! Enjoy more! Their first two albums are simply magical.

This song was used very effectively in the 1994 miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s massive novel The Stand, where a deadly virus sweeps the earth, killing most of the world’s population, and leaving scattered pockets of humanity to struggle in the aftermath. It’s both uplifting and yet melancholy at the same time. A truly remarkable song.

One of the best songs from the 80's. His voice!! The Hammond B-3 is immense.

I have been blessed to enjoy Crowded House in person multiple times as they soared in Canada early on so they spent considerble time here. Leader Neil Finn for me is one of rocks most glorious talents whether performing live or writing. Perhaps a in person performance drives that conclusion home best. I'll thoroughly enjoy his talent if he's still with us at 100 every bit as much as did so first concert. Thats exactly how rich the experiences have been.

I remember the first time I heard this song I loved it so much I rang up the radio station and asked what was the name of the group. Listed to all their stuff and fell in love with many of their songs.

We always remember the hooks if nothing else and then it’s like hearing all over again. I’ve done that many times myself. What a beautiful song.

So excited to hear the "music of my youth"😁this is an excellent song. Great reaction ❤️

I've experienced what Asia went through in this one. Hearing a familiar tune years later & having that light bulb come on is like running into an old friend. That feeling is so cool. 💙 from a couple hours south.

My mam has their album recurring dream. We listened to it over and over on a 5 hour car journey. One of my favourite is distant sun from that album. Love your reaction 😂😂

Oh that's a priceless reaction finding a song you loved from your childhood and didn't know who sang it! So awesome, they have so many great songs I can't even recommend any, too many to pick from!

The chorus of this song is one of the best ever.

Once again, you light up my day. This is one of my favourite songs of all-time. Love your smiles and banter. Appreciate and love you both.

Asia! So cute that you remember this song from when you were little! I adore this song and it NEVER gets OLD! Members of Crowded House were previously in an early 80's band called Split Enz - if you like this song you will Love MESSAGE TO MY GIRL by Split Enz.

I love you guys!! One of my favorite songs EVER. My dad is 81 and has played bass and been in local bands since he was a teenager. When I found out he got his band to do this one I was thrilled to know he loved it too. Great bass line. The vocals? Well, you hear it guys. Keep up the good work. You're one of my go tos.😊

My favourites are “Better be home soon” , “Distant sun” , “Fall at your feet” & “Into Temptation” - I love Crowded House…very much! Someone deceived them as singing with a “hopeful melancholy” - how lovely! 💛

they had some truly great albums! Crowded House, Wood Face, Together a Lone, Temple of Low Men! were some of my favorites! i am willing to go out on a limb and say these albums will amaze you!

The 80’s had the best music and movies!!!

Before they formed Crowded House, Neil, was in another band with his brother Tim, called Split Enz Formed in 1972, with Neil joining in 1977. They had a lot of great songs as well, I got you, one step ahead, and 6 months in a leaky boat are just a few .

For those of us here in Australia (Sydney to be precise), who can ever forget their last show on the forecourt of the iconic Opera House on November 24th, 1996 ???

Nick Seymour is the bass player. His brother, (Mark), was the lead singer for a great Australian band named Hunters and Collectors. Check them out." Holy Grail" and "Throw Your Arms Around Me" just to name 2 songs.

By far one of my favorite songs just ever. RIP Paul ❤️

Saw them live the week before last, still sound amazing.

What I always find amazing is whenever Asia just riffs and hums a few bars of any song - doesn’t matter what song - she’s always pitch perfect. Like she had sung it a million times.

I lived in Te Awamutu back in New Zealand where Lead singer Neil Finn, his amazing singer brother Tim, who was in Crowded House for a little while, and the family grew up. Met Neil and Tim a few times. They started a group called Split Enz, then Neil and 2 of the members from Australia including the late Paul Hester, drummer for Split Enz and Crowded House formed Crowded House out of Split Enz. Awesome group with equally awesome songs. This was the last song played at their very last concert. Never ever Dream It's Over. Love your reaction to them Asia and BJ and this beautiful song. ❤️ I think Neil is still with Fleetwood Mac.

Some songs are timeless. This is one of them for sure

I had crowded house on repeat, when I lived in Australia in '89. Better be home soon is another great song from them👍

the bliss she felt to find a old song that she forgot and enjoy this so much is wonderful to watch ...Ya'll

This tune definitely takes me back to a good place, but the message is just as important as its ever been.

Great group… and individually they’ve got some great albums - Neill Finn especially. Asia brought a chuckle and big smile out of me when she pretty much levitated out out her chair when the chorus of the song hit. Great to see how music gets in our heads and becomes part of our lives!

This was the last song they played at their farewell concert. It was very emotional for all.

One of the greatest songs out of the eclectic sounds of the 80s. Loved it then, still love it now--what a groove😊

HA , This one got me too ..When i used to hear it i never made out all the lyrics but it is a well written song and still applies in current times with regard to the division out there.

Her smile at the chorus SAYS IT ALL. Music magic.

Neil Finn sang this with a string section in New Zealand which is great.

Singer Neil Finn was in the group Split Enz who had a great song "I Got You" in 1980. I played that song on the radio station.

Definitely fall at your feet. Neil Finn is a genius great reaction 😀

In the 1980s, I was in my late 30s to early 40s and living in Northern California. There was so much good music, like this great song.

My favourite song in 80s, plus with Sowing seeds of Love, Head over heels

This hit is so time appropriate. They come to build a wall between us..don’t let them win! I rediscovered this song about 3 wks ago, can’t get it out of my head! The look on Asia’s face was priceless..I gotta watch it again. PEACE!

The song that Neil Finn will probably be remembered for the most. Crowded house was a very similar group to Creedence Clearwater revival in a way. Both were a group of four at one time, the older brother left, but I think the difference is that crowded house handled the situation better. Both groups had the younger brother as the front man of each group, both of them were the songwriters, and both of them had their older brother in the group that was not quite at the level of themselves. I'm talking about Neil Finn and John Fogerty, the front men of each of their groups. I believe that this is one of the greatest songs ever written, it has been redone by several different artists, my favorite being by Paul Young, that is my second favorite version of this song next to the original by Crowded House. Neil Finn is definitely a great musician and songwriter, great guitar player. My brother and I met him at amoeba records in San Francisco, he was doing a preliminary concert there before he went to the war field theater to do the official concert that night. He was sick that evening, he had a cold I recall, but he insisted on doing the concert.

The 70s and 80s was a wonderful time for Music and Bands, i am Happy to grow up in this aera! 🎸🎸🎸👍🤘

I imagine this is quite an archetype of that song everyone has heard before but only a few know the artist. Crowded House represents to me the purity of good songwriting, songs that sound simple even if they're not, and always straight to the heart. My personal favorite and a good next recommendation would be 'Private Universe'.

Wife here..Takes me right back to my cheerleading days.,.school dances..,Ahhhh the 80's!!..Amazing decade of music!!..Great inspirational reaction as always!!..

Great reaction. Such a beautiful song.

I loved Asia's reaction to this 😊...it's an absolute classic✌️💜

I love Asia's reaction. Her realization

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❤

Loved them from the first single I heard from them. I remember they performed it on TV (hey hey it’s Saturday) they just grabbed attention from the first chord strum of that song. It is “Mean to Me”. Give it a go.

Watching Asia’s face light up when the course came in was wonderful…it’s so nice when you have such memories.

Asia's smile and joy uplifted my heart. thank you both for 'reacting' to this wonderful song. sending love, Thomas

Just one of the all-time Great Songs. It'll be known a century from now.

I hope you guys watch the official video, too. Crowded House is just the best.

This song was a favorite at the Friday night dances after the football game. Play a hard game and then go and hold your girlfriend tight. Lol!! Thanks for the memories. Y'all keep it up.

So many great songs from this band. Something So Strong; Mean to Me; Four Seasons in One Day; World Where You Live; Better Be Home Soon; Fall At Your Feet; Weather With You...

Wow, lots of memories associated with this one. Something So Strong was another popular song from their debut album, if you're looking for another one to hit.

Love them. More songs: "Weather With You" "Private Universe" "Fall At Your Feet" "Something So Strong" Lots more....

Crowded House has been my favorite band since I was 15 years old (so 36 years now). I'm glad you guys were feeling it AND enjoyed the lyrics. 😊 There's a lot more where that came from (though not all of their songs are this mellow -- not by a long shot! 😉) I recommend "Recurring Dream" from the Tequila Sunrise soundtrack. That one is so uplifting and has amazing lyrics!! ❤️

Paul Hester, great drummer! RIP! Cool part of the actual music video is when he smiles at Neil Finn

I love how Asia suddenly recognized this song. Had many similar experiences back in my 20’s and 30’s. Such a classic track, Thank again you two!

One of my alltime favorites ♥ so many fond memories of school dances! Thank you for reminding me...

That first smile of recognition when Asia hears the chorus is surpassed only by the continuing smiles as the song progresses. Asia's face lights up with those long-forgotten childhood memories.

Haha, loved Asia's reaction to her realization he had heard the song (and loved it)! That's what I call "hearing it again for the first time". I've had that happen, too - it's really like finding $20 in your coat pocket that you forgot (or never knew) you had in there.

I get goosebumps seeing other people enjoy music I have a deep connection with

Now you know this one went STRAIGHT on Asia’s playlist! 😀

Lots of good songs -> Split Enz - Message To My Girl Split Enz - I Got You Split Enz - One Step Ahead Split Enz - I Hope I Never Split Enz - My Mistake Split Enz - Six Months In A Leaky Boat Split Enz - I See Red Split Enz - History Never Repeats Split Enz - Dirty Creature Split Enz - Things Split Enz - Poor Boy Split Enz - Bold As Brass Split Enz - What's The Matter With You Tim Finn - Fraction Too Much Friction Tim Finn - Made My Day Crowded House - It's Only Natural Crowded House - Weather With You Crowded House - Pineapple Head Crowded House - Four Seasons In One Day Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over Crowded House - Something So Strong Crowded House - Fall At Your Feet

Was probably the first time you heard power in to that falsetto done in that way! Lots of things like that when I was finding my singing voice as a child!