It took me many years to fully appreciate this song. It's as haunting and it's catchy and took this band to a whole new level. It was flogged to death on the radio in the 80's, Molly Meldrum said back then this song was one of the greatest. You know what he was correct.
It is indeed impressive that so many years later he is able to sing in the original key. Most of yesteryear's artists need to tune down half a step or lower. His vocal melodies aren't super high like most the artists in the 70s and 80s. But still... it's nice not to hear a key that is slightly off from the original one. Even those with "tin ears" can often tell that something's not quite right when an artist sings in a lower key than the original.
@@redlabel69 Which 'key', major or minor ? I think you mean 'register', no? I you can sing a half between 3 and 4 and 7 and 8 then you can sing a major 'key' and same for 2 and 3 and between 5 and 6 then you can sing in a minor key. Unless you want to get into more exotic keys, thats about it -the major and minor keys. OK, no doubt you've figured out that I'm kinda messin' with ya. I'm just pointing out how people say that they can sing in this and that key - meaning register or how far up the keyboard they can handle rather than 'key' which just tells ya where the 1/2 steps are. Get it ? And like I said,its not just you, just about EVERYBODY says it but its technically wrong and I like pointing it out from time to time. 🙂
I just feel privileged to have lived in an era with the likes of these Kiwis - Spit Enz - they are at that creative level with the best - even the on the lets love the Beatles list
I was there..sound relief 2009 to raise money for Black Saturday bushfire victims many famous bands played at this event..hunters and collectors played here too
Saw Crowded House last night (5/15/23) in downtown Minneapolis. Neil Finn sounded as good on this song as when it came out. Don't Dream its Over, sounded better last night, than any recorded versions. His voice was amazing for a straight hour and a half!
Grazie per le Emozioni a Noi Concesse....con rispetto e gratitudine oltre al mio plauso alla Vostra Bravura e Professionalità unità a una Tecnica Superlativa! Siete Fantastici! Grazie !
Hard to believe that was over 8 years ago, and I do not believe they have performed as Split Enz since. This despite sounding good and playing very well.
Time flies by and yes true, last performance- there was a "possible" recently but it didn't eventuate, saying that request to reunite come in at a regular rate. Lets hope it's not another 8 years till they reform.
Wow! Excellent rendition! Proof that you can get old and still deliver, unlike a lot of bands that reform just for the nostalgia dollar and don't deliver. Great look, great mix, great vocals! Very touching to see the two brothers onstage again after all these years (although I know this is 12 years ago - I haven't kept up with their fortunes since I left Aus in 1992)...
I watched the first videos on the first day of MTV. I was 17. I'm sure this one was probably played in the first hour. Such a catchy tune, but I would never admit at the time that I loved that video and song. I was a hard rock kind of guy. But now as I'm in my sixties i freely admit that these guys were the shit. Good to see Tim back on stage with his brother Neil.
love this,tyvm for posting xx The first time I saw Spilt Enz was on the 80's show Friday's, they had me hooked from the start! Cool sound. Still remember this. Great sound back than..
This is the coolest. Most people aren’t fortunate enough to be in one good band. Neil is in Split Enz, Crowded House, Fleetwood Mac. There music reminds me of The Rembrandts quirky chords.
I got you, that's all I want I won't forget, that's a whole lot I don't go out, now that you're in Sometimes we shout, but that's no problem I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes, you can tell that I'm not lyin' Look at you, you're a pageant You're everything, that I've imagined Something's wrong, I feel uneasy You show me, tell me you're not teasin' I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes, you can tell that I'm not lyin' There's no doubt, not when I'm with you When I'm without, I stay in my room Where do you go, I get no answer You're always out, it gets on my nerves I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes you can tell that I'm not lying I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes, you can tell that I'm not lyin' I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes, you can tell that I'm not lying
I was 19 in my 69 Mach 1 in 1980 w my gorgeous Girlfriend when this came on and remember even the street. We loved it and it was a wonderful time in my life... Takes me back every time I hear it..
First saw them at a free street concert by 2JJ radio at The Rocks in the shadow of The Sydney Harbor Bridge. I was impressed by their stage antics and knocked out by their musical ability. Still knocked out by their music about 45 years on. Keep Rockin'!
This takes me way back 2 a girl I've lost beautiful song 😥 Awesome bang that ever hit the charts 💙 Awesome bang that ever hit the charts 💙 love this,tyvm for posting xx
When you examine the lyrics dispassionately this song is a little weird. But when you inject the emotions involved in a relationship it makes perfect sense. Cool and fascinating song. And just downright awesome!
I, Love it raw It's how kids learn I love my turntable, equaluzer, studio sound better than digital We won't get better than hard work and sacrifice Peace and love from south Australia xo
I have the laser etched vinyl record of "True Colors". Got it at a garage sale for $4. I thought it was the coolest looking album ever when I was a kid.
