Paul Mccartney was once asked what it was like to be known as the best song writer on the planet. He responded with, "I have no idea, you would have to ask Neil Finn from Crowded House".

@zimjun7

2 жыл бұрын

What a nice thing for Paul to say!!

@Coowallsky

Жыл бұрын

Nobody has ever produced proof to back up that claim.

@themooreclan1220

Жыл бұрын

Paul Mccartney said in a interview that its not true "Live Q&A Paul McCartney with Tim Minchin announcing new OneOnOne tour" thats the video 2:05

@MrBfg586

Жыл бұрын

Bull

@Gypsy1940

Жыл бұрын

​@@themooreclan1220 0

There was a lot of emotion and some hurt feelings in the hearts of all of these musicians as they performed this song for the last time together as a group and they knew it would be the last time. They were all trying not to cry and the bass player and keyboardist were angry with Neil Finn, the lead singer and founder because he had made the decision to end the group after 13 yrs. of nonstop touring with both Crowded House and his former group, Split Enz. Interpersonal relationships were breaking down within the group and without the group. Neil Finn was exhausted and wanted to pursue his own solo career. The drummer didn't survive after Crowded House broke up. He committed suicide in 2005. He was Neil Finn's best friend.

Jeez guy's, you've made my Aussie heart ache again! Ditto everything l said about Powderfinger. Just wanted to add that the Australian music industry is quite insular in a lot of ways because not a lot of our artists get recognition overseas. It all adds meaning to how emotionally connected we are to them. Thanks for the great reaction. R.I.P. Paul Hester. We all miss you.❤️🌹

@kanedobson7086

2 жыл бұрын

Crowded House is from New Zealand 🇳🇿 Aussie's need to stop trying to steal all are Kiwi Stars

@DebraBing

2 жыл бұрын

@@kanedobson7086 yeah guilty, we do have a bit of habit of doing that. However, only Neil Finn is from NZ and Crowded House was formed in Melbourne, with Australian musicians Nick Seymour and Paul Hester. So, l think in this case it's only fair that we claim them.

@noelroberts8199

2 жыл бұрын

I'm echoing thoughts of Paul Hester, Gone too soon, R.I.P........

@johnl6176

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah...Paul...That hurt.

@noelroberts8199

2 жыл бұрын

@@kanedobson7086 NZ bands need to leave your shores to gain more recognition, by the way aren't there Aussies in this band........

I am so glad you posted this, but if you want to see an unbelievably moving performance, watch Neil Finn's tribute to Paul Hester. He performed "Better Be Home Soon" at the Aria Awards - and I have no idea how he managed to make it all the way through to the end. RIP Hessie. 💔

@kayot4947

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, it was the hardest, most emotional moment to watch Neil perform at the Arias. Still brings a lump to my throat.

Thanks for playing the incredible Crowded House, I’ve been lucky seeing the band couple of times as well as Neil Finn solo shows. Neil is also the current member with Fleetwood Mac. Good news Crowded House have reformed with a new lineup & Neil’s 2 sons will play guitar & drums & the band will start touring in 2022 in the UK & around Europe

Crowded House are brilliant. For me, nothing in their library beats Fall At Your Feet.

@janreznak881

Жыл бұрын

Distant Sun. Live and acoustic.

They're new Zealand band actually. But they broke in Australia and we adopted them

This band is so underrated imo. They were (are) frickin' awesome 🎶🎵 Neil Finn, one of the best vocalists/songwriters out there RIP Hessie 💚

The band formed originally as Split Ends (an NZ band) back in the 70's and had hits like I see red (my fave), Late last night and Poor boy. They moved to Oz and became Split enz, they then broke up and later Crowded House was born with a whole pile of other history in between. I grew up with the Enz and This is a long serving australia/New Zealand band and so incredibly beloved.

Neil Finn is NZ royalty (lives in NZ and has his own recording studio- saw him solo a few years back - did 2 duets with his support act before doing 2 hour set with his own band then took requests from audience for another hour own his own till midnight when stage manager told him he had to finish up - he's a legend, even Fleetwood Mac enlisted him to replace Lindsay Buckingham. During covid lockdown him and his sons played us all livestreamed songs from home.

@bendover1525

Жыл бұрын

The band is called Crowded House not Neil Ninn 😂

@euphorichaggis8486

Жыл бұрын

To that smart ass Ben Dover & Phil MaCrackin who commented below, we know the band is called Crowded House mate (BUT) You can thank Neil Finn & Paul Hester for Crowded House. Finn & Hester, both from the NZ band Split Enz were the founding members of Crowded House. Finn and Hester decided to form the new band (Crowded House) during the first Split Enz farewell tour, "Enz with a Bang", in late 1984. Neil Finn and Paul Hester were former members of New Zealand band Split Enz (A Kiwi NZ band) The fact is without those two there would have been NO Crowded House. No need for being a smart ass on informative comments which gives a little history. No need for it! Darcy, keep up the good comments. You were just stating good, interesting facts which would interest most people including me. There is always one dickhead in da house. You were the bigger man and ignored his smart assed comment. I couldn't!

The requester put an emphasis on "Aussie Band" because they were formed in Melbourne Australia but the singer Neil Finn is a Kiwi (New Zealander) that we have adopted as our own. The Kiwis try and claim Crowded House because of that. Neil Finn cut his teeth in Kiwi band Split Enz a few years before Crowded House formed. Us Aussies are happy to claim Split Enz as out own as well because that's where they became successful but they are a New Zealand band. We have a bit of a friendly rivalry with our cousins across the ditch in the land of the long white cloud just as you guys have with Canada.

@kjdavis1

2 жыл бұрын

This is the correct comment.

@nem447

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah stop claiming our stuff...you can keep Russel Crow though.

@kjdavis1

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't have to claim them, just ask Neil. The Crowdies are an Aussie band. Be happy with Dragon, Dave Dobbyn and Margaret Urlich

@nem447

2 жыл бұрын

@@kjdavis1 the talent is the kiwi

@ericmorgan204

2 жыл бұрын

I’m a Kiwi, and I couldn’t have summed it up any better mate.

Neil Finn is a Kiwi Icon!!! His son Liam Finn is a wicked musician and drummed on Eddie Vedders solo tour a few years back.

What a band. I've always thought their melodies were beautifully incidental because this is poetry. Thanks Crowded House. RIP Paul☮️ Australia's isolation breeds amazing creativity which manifests in our music industry.

@newzealandraider739

Жыл бұрын

not Australian band

@JudeAussie

Жыл бұрын

@@newzealandraider739 yes they are. The band was formed in Melbourne.

@Coconautify

11 ай бұрын

@@JudeAussie No they are not - its a Kiwi/Oz band. Song writer and lead singer is as Kiwi as they come. There is no CH without him. Stop being a typical Aussie and give some credit where it due for once aye?

Oh Paul, RIP u beautiful soul. Another song that breaks my heart and makes me smile.

They are a combination of New Zealanders and Australians. I saw them in concert in in Melbourne in 2022. Absolutely brilliant concert

Their album "Woodface" is one of my all time favorites, and of course I was a big fan of Split Enz.

Gotta be one of the most beautiful songs ever! Always gives me goosies. 🥰😎😇

Boom Crash Opera another great Aussie band. DANCING IN THE STORM and THE BEST THING are great hits 👌 👍👍Midnight Oil BLUE SKY MINE is one you'll love harmonica!!

@yorumsfield556

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely.

I love this track. However I would argue the most emotional song in their catalogue would have to be Fall At Your Feet (gets me every time).

Crowded House were formed in Australia in 1985 by New Zealander Neil Finn (ex Split Enz,one of New Zealand's finest bands ever),along with Australians Paul Hester (ex Split Enz) and Nick Seymour. They briefly had Neil's brother Tim Finn (ex Split Enz) in the band as well. The band has split a few times,the first time after drummer Paul Hester passed away,and have reformed a few times since with Neil Finn and bassist Nick Seymour being the nucleus of the band. Neil Finn joined Fleetwood Mac a few years back after Lindsey Buckingham was sacked,but recently reformed Crowded House with Nick and 2 of Neil's sons,thus making Crowded House more of a Kiwi band now.

@bendover1525

Жыл бұрын

Formed in Australia 🇦🇺 sweet an Australian band 🎉

@robhaunui3343

Жыл бұрын

@@bendover1525 back then I would've said and always did - that Crowded House were an Australian band,but,these days there's only 1 Aussie (Nick Seymour) and 1 American (Mitchell Froom) and 3 Kiwis (Neil and his sons Liam and Elroy) making it more of a Kiwi band now. Still,I'm not too much a fan of theirs - prefer Split Enz way more.

The Angels are a great Australian band. Have a crack at "Take a long line" and "Marseilles". I believe you'll become an instant fan. Hungry for more. Cheers!

@peterdubois65

2 жыл бұрын

And of course the live version of am I ever gonna see your face again

@michaelnolan1963

2 жыл бұрын

Dogs are talking 🎸🥁😎😉👍

@martinmckowen1588

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely The Angels are definitely worth it

@JudeAussie

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterdubois65 🤣🤣

CH Neil Finn are the bomb …. Didn’t think You guys would Cover them But KUDOS for doing So . Again RIP Mr Hester ( Your missed Sir )

I love the way Travis is all like "I KNOW THIS SONG AND YOU DON'T!" jiving away lol

Saw them live in front of 500 people in Pomona California great band

Guys you NEED to check out John Butler - Ocean. A classic 12 string by an incredible Blues and Roots artist from Australia with a hint of America. You won't regret it.

@rippedup1931

2 жыл бұрын

11 string*

@antmac2545

2 жыл бұрын

@@rippedup1931 you are correct!! I forgot about that. Great tune never gets old.

This was the very first gig I took my daughter to when she was 12. Powderfinger, whose last gig you have already reacted to were one of the supports. The sale proceeds of the dvd of this concert went to charity

I'm a Kiwi, spent 2 1/2 years in Aussie from 2007. Was the best time of my life, the 2 best days were Australia Day and ANZAC day. Still have fond memories. Thanks Aussies..

That was so hard to watch . Still feel sad seeing footage of Paul Hester what a great guy he was. I think Neil Finn has joined Fleetwood Mac now. Super memories 🥰

Neil Finn is amazing at creating such hunting melodies...whether it's with CH, Split Enz or solo stuff. just amazing. Check out 'One Step Ahead' or 'Message to my girl' from Split Enz or 'I feel Posessed' , 'Distant Sun' or 'workd where you live' from crowded house. hell...thier whole catalog is fantastic

Love these guys, very popular back in the day. Another great Australian band from about the same period are the Hoodoo Gurus, check out "What's My Scene."

Another iconic band is Hunters and Collectors.

Ahh guys ty for doing this reaction, one of the best Aussie 80s/90s bands.. this moment still makes me tear up🥺💔 Unfortunately the drummer Paul Hester died 17yrs ago.. we miss him...

My heart just broke a little because I saw the drummer and I had completely forgot he killed him self. RIP

I am from the uk I have always loved this song

Neil Finn is an absolute master song writer and super decent guy.

Better Be Home Soon and Four Seasons In One Day were also big hits for Crowded House.

Could you imagine 100,000 people singing your song back to you 😲

need to watch same concert but" Better Be Home soon" crowd is amazing

Neil Finn is an incredible song writer. They broke up, their drummer Paul Hester died tragically, then they reunited with Neil’s sons playing with them. Their body of work is awesome. Songs like Better be home soon, Hold in the River, Not the girl you think you are, When you come, Help is coming, all phenomenal.

Aussie legends making us emote till the end of time xxx

I think the 'Australian band' was emphasised, was because Neil is a kiwi, but they actually formed in Australia in '85.

I'm 50+, I've seen a LOT of shows. I've seen Bowie play with NIN, I've seen Nirvana and Pearl Jam open for RHCP when "Nevermind" and "10" were new records. I've seen so many Crowded House shows... they are so good live. What I'm not really getting from this video is all of the people singing along, it gets really loud in a "Crowded House" show. Ok, so I posted before the end, that was just a taste.

Didn’t know Crowded House is from down under. This song is a classic from the 80’s, and a song I never get tired of.

When I saw them in Portland in 2010 they closed with Better Be Home Soon. They were performing in an outdoor amphitheater and the moon was rising behind them as the performance came to a close. It was just too perfect. But zoning laws wouldn’t permit them to play on past eleven p.m.. Neil responded, “F*cking zoning laws!” I’d see them again if I got the chance.

Nick Seymour (Bass Guitar) is the brother of Mark Seymour (Lead Singer of Hunters And Collectors). You did a reaction video to "Throw Your Arms Around Me".

Paul Hester was one of the funniest, most charismatic rock drummers of all time. He was a hilarious guest on anything he appeared on, especially his regular appearances on the legendary 'Martin/Molloy' radio show. It was always a cause for celebration when Hessie was a guest that day. His suicide really shook me, as it did anyone who loved the guy.

This is a fantastic performance

Watched this live on the telly, one of my biggest regrets is that I didn’t get my arse down to Sydney for this!

This was from one of a series of farewell concerts by CH on the steps of the Sydney Opera House and this concert was live on Oz TV and it was a truly magical night. One hell of a concert.....the crowd involvement was insane.

@susanab7

2 жыл бұрын

This one in '96 was the only one, it was scheduled the previous night but postponed due to rain. In 2016 when they came back there was more than one concert.

@stevemurrell6167

2 жыл бұрын

@@susanab7 Fair enough....my memory is a bit hazy from '96. :)

Neil Finn (the kiwi) was Crowed House.

Technically they are an Australian New Zealand band…the singer is a New Zealander (honorary Australian) and the drummer and bass player are Australian….fun fact, the bass players brother is the singer for another great Australian band called the hunters and collectors, they have a great song called throw your arms around me. Eddie Vedder covers that song and has sung it with Neil Finn many times.

To be fair, the talent in the band, the lyricist and songwriter, Neil Finn, is a New Zealander. As already mentioned Split Enz is also worth a listen. "I see Red" is a rockin' banger I am sure you would appreciate.

@TrojBlu

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Peter. Do a search of the Wolf Hunterz channel. Jon did a reaction to I see Red and History Never Repeats from the Seven Worlds Collide concert in Auckland. I think you might enjoy it. :)

@peterwalsh2470

2 жыл бұрын

@@TrojBlu cool : )

The part about Australian Band a lot of New Zealand (NZ) people get popular and move to Australia as there is a much bigger audience. Tim and Neil Finn from NZ had a band formed in Auckland NZ called Split Enz from 1972 to 1984 in which Paul Hester was a member. The band was hugely successful and they move to Australia. They also did a successful tour of the US. Once Split Enz had broken up in 1985 Neil and Paul formed Crowded House in Melbourne Australia, in 1985. Tim Joined later. So there is always a rivalry between NZ and Australia who own them. Don't Dream it's Over was covered by Miley Cyprus performed it with Arianna Grande at a benefit concert. Fleetwood Mac Covered it as well when Neil Finn joined them. Is it a cover if the person who wrote it performs it with another band?

I was there, I'm so glad my friend dragged me there. I had just finished high school forever. Great night. Everyone sang lyrics to every song.

Neil Finn was a New Zealander so the band is only partly Australian. Without Neil there would have been no songs to play. Neil is currently a member of Fleetwood Mac.

Paul Hester on drums...tragically took his life after this...so missed.... R.I.P.

Oh Paul Hester (drummer) sadly took his life at my local park a while ago now but it still stings! So at the Opera house to give you perspective of the enormity of this show this is where people go to watch the new year's fireworks & they get a million people in that space. It's bloody epic

The bass player is Nic Seymour brother of mark who is the lead singer of hunters and collectors another great aussie band

They released a greatest hits album in the UK about this time. Some greatest hits albums will have a couple of songs you think shouldn’t be on there, but their one “reoccurring dream” has 19 songs on it and all of them are bangers! One of my favourite albums.

A trio, 2 thirds Australian, 1 third New Zealand. All brilliant. Love the blue lips!!!!!!

Love this. Yeah most poeple from other countries know this song even if they don't know exactly who it's sung by. I was lucky enough to see their reunion concert in 2016 at the same setting as this show. The energy and crowd at that show was incredible too. They've also recorded new music in recent years and been touring again recently. On and off In between covid postponements. Still an amazing band and amazing catalogue of music. 🎶

Crowded House were “retiring” that night while they were at the top of their game and popularity. By Choice. The love of music got them to re-form a few years down the track.

We can see a classic scene with this song, on the TV show "Miami Vice" in the 1980's, (in last scene of the episode: 'Rock and a Hard Place')

G'day champions, so great to see you reacting to great Aussie artists, please react to Spiderbait- Buy Me A Pony and Regurgitator- ! (The song formerly known as) Just a couple of my favourite Australian bands from the 90s

@clairash2004

2 жыл бұрын

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@shmick6079

2 жыл бұрын

The Bait!!

@shirazzza

2 жыл бұрын

Mate I could roll out a year worth of reactions from our wonderful Aussie bands

i am shocked! you guys doing Crowded House! and i love it! i hope you like it!

I’m from NZ - you guys nailed the emotion and reality 👏

one of my favorite tracks ever. its timeless.

They are New Zealanders!!

@peterdubois65

2 жыл бұрын

Well Neil is lol

This song has been covered by many artists but there is nothing as excellent as Crowded House performing their beautiful song 🙏❤️ I've heard Eddie Vedder perform this and Coldplay, Ariana Grande w. Miley Cyrus etc. 🌏🪐🍀🌕🙏🦋🌸🇦🇺🇦🇺👣🦉🏡🌹🌹🌹

Have no fear Aussies. There is a 12 year old guitar prodigy named Taj Farrant from Long Jetty...check him out.

@785boats

2 жыл бұрын

An absolute must. One of my favorite guitarists in these times.

@velvetandchester

2 жыл бұрын

🤘hell yeah Taj is a rockin lil dude, to be what 9 or 10 and have a set on stage with Santana....kid is going places!!🤘

You guys are really cool Americans. Love your work

In true Aussie fashion the Finn brothers are from New Zealand... Lol.... But it's only a small bit of ocean ... I was at this concert... Brilliant ...

I was in Melbourne when the drummer died,I worked in the same park cafe that he hung himself ,lots of trees

Great Reaction and Thanks for showing the whole video:)

They're from New Zealand , Australia & the U.S.A. but considered based out of Melbourne Australia.

when this band moved to USA with their families. They struggled to make ends meet so they ALL moved into the same house. They also struggled for a new name and finally decided to call themselves Crowded House after their living situation.

Maybe …. Australian band lead by a brilliant Kiwi, Neil Finn. No matter, such a good good band. The bass player is the brother of the lead singer of Hunters & Collectors, they have the song Holy Grail that you may know.

They are Kwi and were in a band called Split Endz legends and we will claim them 100%

Thanks Aussie guy you know the Finn brothers who started this band are New Zealanders but yes some members like the sad departed drummer is an Australian more people know them as a Kiwi band lol. But where happy to share. Also before they become Crowded house they where called Split Enz Do check them out the where very different and creative for that time. I enjoyed this one Thank you.

Beautiful!!!

The band is made up of 2 members from Australia and 2 from New Zealand. The lead singer and song writer Neil Finn is now a member of Fleetwood Mac.

Crowded house bassist nick Seymour is brother of Mark Seymour lead singer of hunters & collectors.

Australia’s most loved band, another one from the “Great Oz Song Book”

You guys should definitely watch rain by dragon

@TrojBlu

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite songs. :)

@yorumsfield556

2 жыл бұрын

Dragon are great. And that's a pearla of a song.

@karowilson7465

2 жыл бұрын

That song is a classic. It’s not a night out if I haven’t belted that out at some point!

Paul Hester the drummer and the mist beautiful man sadly suffered from depression and took his own life in 2005. It was after an incredible free farewell gig they did on the steps of the Sydney Opera house, if you can find any of that footage its awesome. I was there, just incredible. Paul's suicide really effected the band, but the news that they are back and touring Australia this summer at festivals is wonderful.

New Zealand band thank you very much.

"Neil Finn" the dude Paul McCartney called, " the great greatest song writer in the word!" 👑😼

@Coowallsky

3 ай бұрын

BWAHAHAHA! Paul didn't do that.

this concert is streaming on STAN..so great,

Update they are going to tour Australia next year sadly without the drummer RIP Paul

Crowded House was one of my favorite artists to see live. They really know how to enjoy themselves onstage and Neil Finn is great at getting the audience involved.

I did not think that this would be in your wheelhouse but they have a catalogue of great songs and really catchy melodies. Neil Finn the singer and primary writer had a decent set of solo albums and a further great album with his brother to add to the Crowded House albums. He eventually wound up singing with Fleetwood Mac. Great career, great songwriter.

😃 Love your channel.

Great song! Appreciate the reaction as well.

I was on a train back to a friend's place after this concert. Someone further up in the carriage sang out 'Hey now, hey now' and the whole carriage burst into song.

one of my fav songs

I was there. Can still see myself in the videos from this gig. Totally awesome concert.

Chills, mate. Chills.

Crowded House are my favourite band of all time. Pretty much all of their songs are legendary. This song was always played at the end of their concerts and when they played this in 1996 it was super emotional as we all knew it was the end....😢

Neil Finn the lead singer of Crowded House has been playing with Fleetwood Mac

Oh my gosh more Aussie gold! Unfortunately the lead singer is from New Zealand but us meanies in Australia like to claim Crowded House as Australian. Aussies and Kiwis have an intense rivalry 😂