Neil Finn: The Legacy of Crowded House and Their Greatest Hits | Essentials

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  • In this episode of Apple Music Essentials, Neil Finn of Crowded House connects with Zane Lowe to discuss the bands eclectic sound and the stories behind their greatest hits. From “Don’t Dream It’s Over,” “Something So Strong,” “Better Be Home Soon,” and “Weather with You,” these are rock classics that will live on forever. Listen to Crowded House on Apple Music: apple.co/_CrowdedHouseEssentials
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  • @benjibradshaw69
    @benjibradshaw69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Don’t Dream It’s Over was the first single I bought with my pocket money as a kid. On vinyl, from Woolworths. I still remember that day getting the bus into Lincoln town centre with my mum. Couldn’t wait to get home and play it. I still have it to this day.

  • @christineryan6564
    @christineryan6564 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Such a talent. I've loved him since 7th grade. There is no better songwriter. He is gifted.

  • @andreameyer7124
    @andreameyer7124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    A true class act and a talent treasure -- a musical wonder of the world.

  • @akiuliano
    @akiuliano 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Saw him about a dozen years ago at the Electric Factory in Philly. He had just recorded a Conan episode earlier in the day where LL Cool J was also a guest. Before he started the show he told the crowd that he hasn’t been at this hall in 20 years when CH opened up for Squeeze and then said they were all still alive. In the middle of the show he and his band broke into LL Cool J’s “momma said knock you out”. Classic!! Such a talent.

  • @christinefitzpatrick7092
    @christinefitzpatrick7092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Great interview , such a humble man , you can see how much he still misses Paul 😢

    • @stopbunsen
      @stopbunsen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah you sure can. I think it's been about 15 years, but it was clearly a huge loss

  • @mindbomb2000
    @mindbomb2000 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dreamers Are Waiting is fantastic. It just gets better and better upon repeat listens.
    "When I see red, I put a handgun under my pillow. When I see blue, I put a blanket over my window."
    "There were six of us, but somehow, now there’s 17."
    "Never my intention, to create a legend."
    "The air is alive. There’s a mob set on violence. There must be a way to escape from the follies of men."
    Etc.....

  • @wclaurence
    @wclaurence 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I was lucky to see Split Enz live, in the early 1980s, before they ended their run. I rank Neil Finn with John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

    • @suemich2319
      @suemich2319 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I always have, too.

  • @Shikta-poobah67
    @Shikta-poobah67 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As a longtime American fan since 1980, I think Neil hit on something very important when asked why Split Enz’ sound and look were so “weird”, and that’s that being from NZ they weren’t locked into some regimented notion of what pop/rock music was supposed to look and sound like. Especially back in the 70’s. They were able to develop in an almost hermetic way, and like he said the eclectic influences brought out a very unique and quirky style that to me was such a breath of fresh air at the time. Their particular brand of new wave was quite different from so many of their peers.

  • @illiapenrosa5016
    @illiapenrosa5016 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really can't choose a favourite, not when all the work is flawless, but I do enjoy instinct, I just came across a box of cds and it was like opening a box of wonderful memories, recurring dream was there and I was YES!! Straight into the stereo and I'm back where it took me yrs ago, when IT rises and hits the reset button, I will be good with my vinyl tapes and cds,

  • @iant4862
    @iant4862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Distant Sun still has the greatest chord change of all time

  • @kimbakke2914
    @kimbakke2914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The Finns are quite amazing and I’m blessed to be alive and witness their careers.

  • @andrewhyde4708
    @andrewhyde4708 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Neil mentions that it’s his favourite album, but Together Alone often seems quite passed over in these retrospectives of his career - but it is a uniquely atmospheric album, a real peak.

  • @GavinLangOfficial
    @GavinLangOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Beautifully articulated as always Neil. Thanks for the insightful questions Zane.... and yes, Together Alone, also my favourite...and yes, something magically elemental about wandering around Kare Kare Beach and the house the album was recorded at.

  • @rl3977
    @rl3977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    A true treasure. Love Neil Finn.

  • @DamGreek
    @DamGreek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love how he mentions his "restless nature" and how this seems to be one of the things that keeps him moving. Wow, he's given us such an incredible ride through all the moods and emotions of his songwriting and continually continues to impress us with his amazing songs. Can't believe I've followed his career from when he first joined the Split Enz. And it's been so worth it. It's made my life so much fuller. Thanks Mr. Finn!

  • @ejw726
    @ejw726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I remember seeing Crowded House at Massey Hall in Toronto with Sheryl Crow opening up for them. Great concert. Great memories. Favourite song is Private Universe.

    • @thehammerxnail
      @thehammerxnail 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah saw that tour in Roseland NYC

  • @jasonring5231
    @jasonring5231 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Wow, cool. My favorite Crowded House album is Together Alone as well (Neil says it's his favorite). I just think the writing, the music composition are his very best collective work. I really love all their albums but Together Alone is top TOP. Loved when Tim joined for Woodface. The music was fantastic and the brothers singing together and collaborating on the music is just something really special. Neil's lyric......… Well, there's a small boat made of china
    It's going nowhere on the mantlepiece........sums up the depth of the writing. Neil Finn is definitely my favorite songwriter of the last generation.

    • @scrambaba
      @scrambaba ปีที่แล้ว

      My thoughts exactly. I got into Split Enz through True Colours and Waiata. I was greatly disappointed by Time and Tide and gave up on them in about ‘81. I didn’t discover Crowded House until 2000!

  • @Getyabootsoffskinny
    @Getyabootsoffskinny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Crowded House were a magic band , the imagery their songs conjured up in my mind when i listened to them took me to places id never be able to go to physically. Not many bands can do that. They were and are more than everything ❤

  • @cosmicgoddess5085
    @cosmicgoddess5085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was blessed to see the man with Fleetwood Mac two & a half years ago, performed Don’t Dream It’s Over. I had chills. Pure magic. It was a transcendent experience, and I can die happy.

    • @Creaulx
      @Creaulx ปีที่แล้ว

      Jealous! He's a musical hero of mine and that song is evergreen. Tim Pierce's guitar fill coming into the third verse still gives me goosebumps!

  • @dougreed2257
    @dougreed2257 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    A true songwriting genius!!

  • @danfire2004
    @danfire2004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Saw them last night in with Liam Finn, Elroy Finn and Mitchell Froon added to the band along with Nick... brilliant 👏 . Still can rock, brood and have fun.

    • @christinefitzpatrick7092
      @christinefitzpatrick7092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So jealous
      2020 Glasgow gig has now been postponed again until 2022 😫 cannot wait , but will at least have the new album to look forward to this summer 😀

  • @nmart1n
    @nmart1n 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love Crowded House. I can’t wait to see them live in 2022, all things being good!

    • @mikaelaseabourne4557
      @mikaelaseabourne4557 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope you got to see them and they were amazing, I got to see them a couple of weeks ago and hands down the best live music I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying.

  • @jmanson3310
    @jmanson3310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm so glad to hear that Together Alone is Neil's favourite too!

  • @robertgiaraffa6928
    @robertgiaraffa6928 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Neil is a world treasure of course, but also major kudos to the interviewer; those were some of the best questions I've ever heard.

  • @hollyanne6554
    @hollyanne6554 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Time on Earth was a beautiful and much needed album for all of us that were grieving for Paul. ❤️Together Alone is my favorite. Played Private Universe way too many times and still love it.

  • @craigcraigster5605
    @craigcraigster5605 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just saw them in Toronto. So glad they made it and it felt so warm like we were hanging out listing to a friend play their guitar in front of a camp fire. Hard to describe really. A special night as it was Neil's birthday. Please keep touring!

  • @tazloon
    @tazloon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Message To My Girl is my fave Split Enz song and Better Be Home Soon is my fave Crowded House song, both of them, even after all these years, still grip my heart like few songs do.

  • @thedappercook
    @thedappercook 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For me its the Finn Brothers ALbums, some of the best music you will ever hear. Great to hear two kiwis speaking to eachother.

  • @matthewhoult7641
    @matthewhoult7641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Together alone is not just my favourite album of theirs but also in my top 2 of all time👌

  • @hoisin75
    @hoisin75 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    watched them live a couple of nights ago and am pleased to reoprt in 2022, Neil and the current members of CH are still a phenomenol touring band

  • @helbenshcfam9064
    @helbenshcfam9064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a musical family dynasty that is almost unnoticeably creeping up on the world. A great bunch of very talented family members!!

  • @chrisneyman
    @chrisneyman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love this man so deeply.

  • @julio_scissors
    @julio_scissors 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Neil Finn belongs on the "Mount Rushmore" of melody writers. For me it's Neil Finn, Neal Morse, Paul McCartney and Matthew Sweet.

  • @GembaDocs
    @GembaDocs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Neil Finn. In my top 2 GOAT list.

    • @bbeacom74
      @bbeacom74 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who's the other?

  • @musicmann1967
    @musicmann1967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I had seen Spilt Enz!! I was lucky to see Crowded House a few times, but I always missed seeing Split Enz! Neil is a songwriting genius in my book.

  • @venderstrat
    @venderstrat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm Australian and love the place dearly, but if I ever had to choose another homeland, it would be New Zealand.

    • @stopbunsen
      @stopbunsen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      same

    • @haydengoodall6767
      @haydengoodall6767 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Frank n Tim, plenty room over here.. Pop over for a cuppa or a grown ups lemonade.

  • @NiueanHoney
    @NiueanHoney 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love these guys and all they done. So glad i got to see them live. This is a brilliant idea interviewing and recording info about classics...

    • @christinefitzpatrick7092
      @christinefitzpatrick7092 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you checked out the Fangradio podcasts where each album is played and discussed ?

    • @NiueanHoney
      @NiueanHoney 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@christinefitzpatrick7092 not yet no... I will thanks

  • @timothyclaffey9138
    @timothyclaffey9138 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This interviewer is really fantastic. Great conversation.

  • @drewgeraci8434
    @drewgeraci8434 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One very unique aspect of Neil's writing is that he can make pop songs with minor chords. There's a delightful spooky quality to it, quite moody,

  • @TheGreatConstantini
    @TheGreatConstantini 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The tracks out so far for the new record are incredible. Can’t wait for the release .

  • @tonykehoe123
    @tonykehoe123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brilliant . Loved him in Annie hall....

  • @jimlal1467
    @jimlal1467 ปีที่แล้ว

    May 13th 2023. Just saw CW for the 5th time. I so appreciate you taking the time to speak with this ICON. My dad is from Suva City. And when you mentioned on of your podcast how important he is, is said Shaka (Carmel, CA boy). He music is important. And yes, together alone is my fav. Bula!

  • @symmie666
    @symmie666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing man. Together alone is my favorite album but some time on earth has just some amazing lyrics and lines. English trees is incredible. Defo my biggest musical influence

  • @johnaleixo9070
    @johnaleixo9070 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love Crowded House. So glad to see Neil and the boys back making music

  • @amyturner6275
    @amyturner6275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool to see Zane Lowe a kiwi interview a fellow kiwi, Zane would be the best guy to do it as he grew up listening to it on the radio :)

  • @SydneyDrums
    @SydneyDrums 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most people know Liam’s solo work & his 00’s band Betchadupa .. and Elroy was the drummer for the incredible Neil Finn & Paul Kelly tour & live album, Goin’ Your Way.

  • @doh4828
    @doh4828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sir Neil Finn

    • @thrusta100
      @thrusta100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes , would b about time! Plenty less talented been knighted!...

  • @macrovigilance
    @macrovigilance 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a superb music career and body of work!

  • @leolee723
    @leolee723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great interview

  • @a6rnh
    @a6rnh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    'don't dream it's over' is perfect.

  • @sarahleach9997
    @sarahleach9997 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great musican/songwriter and a great interviewer.

  • @thomaslippiatt7107
    @thomaslippiatt7107 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Neil Finn a genius songwriter

  • @zoxman3
    @zoxman3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great to see two Kiwis at the top of the music game!

    • @cosmicgoddess5085
      @cosmicgoddess5085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wait, Zane Lowe is a Kiwi?

    • @zoxman3
      @zoxman3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cosmicgoddess5085 Yep he is!

  • @lesleyfollington9119
    @lesleyfollington9119 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just Wonderful, Sir Neil of Finn, and Together Alone is my favourite CH album, maybe....

  • @miatfitz
    @miatfitz ปีที่แล้ว

    Pure Gold...

  • @j.m.221
    @j.m.221 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Together Alone is on my top 5 lists of albums I"d take with me on a deserted island.

  • @ProfittNoel77
    @ProfittNoel77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i literally cant stop crying

    • @ProfittNoel77
      @ProfittNoel77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Time on earth is amazingly sad and reminds me of my sister. Woodface was the happiest time of my fife at school

  • @Linz6302
    @Linz6302 ปีที่แล้ว

    Snap! Together Alone is my favourite CH album too.

  • @dorizdiaz9456
    @dorizdiaz9456 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're so cool...very humble man.

  • @capo3rdfret
    @capo3rdfret 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    its 2024 and I'm hearing Neil Finn reference Boyz II Men. wow

  • @michaelscoots
    @michaelscoots 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wow, skipped right over Temple of Low Men - my all time favorite CH album. If Something So Strong is a sweet 50’s innocent high school sweet heart love song. Then I Feel Possessed is it’s mature and wiser older brother.

    • @michaelscoots
      @michaelscoots 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Together Alone is my second favorite CH album.

    • @phishbill
      @phishbill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wait-what? Did they not talk about Better Be Home Soon?!

  • @hookywookywithmalarkyman704
    @hookywookywithmalarkyman704 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Six months in a leaky boat video cracks me up to this day, & you ????

  • @benos4x4adventures49
    @benos4x4adventures49 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the hair Neil lol 😆 👍

  • @louisevans8838
    @louisevans8838 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Neil’s eyes, are like please don’t ask me about why Matt and Mark are not in the band anymore or any Mark Hart questions 😂

  • @jletalu685
    @jletalu685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He needs a movie about him

    • @bbeacom74
      @bbeacom74 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jason Bateman could play him?

    • @thrusta100
      @thrusta100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bbeacom74 Kane Williamson???

    • @haydengoodall6767
      @haydengoodall6767 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bbeacom74 ol Bateman is deffo a likeable chap, but can he do an actual kiwi accent?. Have you considered Martin Henderson?.

  • @fuzzy1237
    @fuzzy1237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Genius

  • @damianmcwilliams8352
    @damianmcwilliams8352 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm Australian.He is one of the great kiwis and there are lots of them.

  • @RickDelmonico
    @RickDelmonico ปีที่แล้ว

    Saw them twice in 87.

  • @tastemaker_87
    @tastemaker_87 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Zane knows his stuff

  • @ottoinct
    @ottoinct 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    FANGRADIO!

  • @rudyblankert1269
    @rudyblankert1269 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @hellovanite
    @hellovanite ปีที่แล้ว

    New Zealand national treasure

  • @holskitchenCanada
    @holskitchenCanada 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about Boyz II Men? :)

  • @liquidstarz4lyfe
    @liquidstarz4lyfe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whoever disliked this needs to do better in life..

  • @jacksongreer2953
    @jacksongreer2953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "What about beethoven? What about boyz II men?"

  • @tribeshift
    @tribeshift 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’d have chosen “Catherine Wheels” from Together Alone.

  • @NagoyaHouseHead
    @NagoyaHouseHead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love all his stuff but for me Woodface was a high point

  • @eagleeyeproductions2317
    @eagleeyeproductions2317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow man, you totally ignored the Intriguer album, which is arguably the best modern Crowded House album and maybe one of, if not the best ever.

  • @hardtohandleweddingbandent8653
    @hardtohandleweddingbandent8653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Have there been better songs than "She will have her way"?
    Not many, if any (Kiwi joke).

    • @lizlawley6680
      @lizlawley6680 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's my daughter's special song! 🤗

  • @weston407
    @weston407 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what’s the song at like 1:08?

    • @mixmastermootree
      @mixmastermootree 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dirty creature... Best split enz song

    • @weston407
      @weston407 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mixmastermootree thanks!!!

  • @hohaia01
    @hohaia01 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Paul Hester's death was tragic.

  • @hohaia01
    @hohaia01 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Behoven?

  • @tonyrutherford6755
    @tonyrutherford6755 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Crowded House and Neil Finn’s music but don’t really like “Don’t Dream”..maybe coz it’s been overplayed on the radio. For me Distant Sun and Fall at your feet take the cake (chocolate cake)…😊

  • @barneymiller5488
    @barneymiller5488 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Where does that come from?" I love Crowded House. I love Don't Dream It's Over. But it's not MAGIC. It's....mostly......luck. Obviously it has to be a good song. But you need access, radio play, some people at radio or today Tik Tok and social media who likes it. Then hard work. But you need ALL this perfectly together. Beatles, Stones, Who. Anyone. It's.....luck. Not magic.

  • @johnhetherington8830
    @johnhetherington8830 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reuben only good song he wrote rest pap..just saying