Paul McCartney once said that Neil Finn was his favourite song writer, praise indeed. For me his songs are emotional excellence, hitting all the right heart beating moments. Neil your genius. X
I agree with many hear that the writing is some of the best ever - poetic yet at the same time so insightful and of course the songs just add to the emotional power of them. I have to be in "the mood" to listen to them as when I do, I usually listen to 30 songs straight...love 'em.
i feel exactly the same way, climbon74. i'm an 80s teen, and their music means more to me now than it ever did. i listen to one of their songs or another before i go to work several times a week, and it helps reduce my stress level. lol who woulda thought back then?
been a crowded house fan for a while now but never really a fan of this song after seeing neil finn and paul kelly play in melbourne and hearing this song its now one of my favourites!!!!
not only relieving the stress in life, but giving joy to my life! meeting them was amazing, and it came full circle for me. they played this song live, among others, and i was floored, amazed, and well... perhaps even orgasmic (LOL). i love CH so much, and i hope that they return to Texas soon! maybe to Houston next time, fellas? if not, another road trip is not a problem. :-)
never knew there was a video for this song. it's really weird. i remember the first time i heard this song - struck me as beautiful, sad, dark and powerful. still does. neil finn at the height of his powers.
+fletchertristian And a testament to the songwriting of the Finn brothers is that hardly any of the videos do their songs justice. Their videos tend to distract from the power of the song and lyrics
the acoustic version of this is just as sublime. i've seen someone upload it years ago to a montage of beach scenes and it was just heaven. i've never heard of that version here on youtube since. i hope someone would be kind enough to upload it here.
It's a pleasure that i have known (in abundance)....Split Enz/Crowded house have contributed to the soundtrack to my life. I don't give a shit where the Finn brothers originate from.
No time no place to talk about the weather The promise of love is hard to ignore You said the chance wasn't getting any better Labour of love is ours to endure The highest branch on the apple tree It was my favourite place to be I could hear them breaking free But they could not see me I will run for shelter Endless summer lift the curse It feels like nothing matters In our private universe I have all I want is that simple enough There's a whole lot more I'm thinking of Every night about six o'clock The birds come back to the palm to talk They talk to me, birds talk to me If I go down on my knees I will run for shelter Endless summer lift the curse It feels like nothing matters In our private universe And it's a pleasure that I have known And it's a treasure that I have gained And it's a pleasure that I have known It's a tight squeeze but I won't let go Love is on the table and the dinner's cold I will run for shelter Endless summer lift the curse Feels like nothing matters In our private universe
this domicile debate is ridiculous. Neil & Tim Finn are KIWIS. They esp Neil wrote all the songs , sang them etc etc. As an Aussie, PLEASE, let's recognise Crowded House for what they were - the greatest Kiwi Band of all time.
i will run for shelter endless summer lift the curse it feels like nothing matters,in our private universe McCartney was asked about decent songwriters,he named Neil Finn,that's good for me,anyone elses opinions?
@gutworm1 i totally agree with you even though this must have been a "fantastic video" as there are really "challenging animations for the time it was made".
@kerryeffingyoder Peace, joy, meaning, enlightenment. Whatever you want to call it it's true. Some claim that CH is just another pop band, but to make that claim is to flatly ignore the music they write. It's not manufactured folks. Listen to what they have to freakin say before you talk about "worthless" pop music.
Neil Finn is my musical hero and the greatest songwriter to walk the Earth. But do yourself a favor, put the headphones on, close your eyes, and let this song just consume you. This lousy visual does not adequately reveal its genius.
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Paul McCartney once said that Neil Finn was his favourite song writer, praise indeed. For me his songs are emotional excellence, hitting all the right heart beating moments. Neil your genius. X
I agree with many hear that the writing is some of the best ever - poetic yet at the same time so insightful and of course the songs just add to the emotional power of them. I have to be in "the mood" to listen to them as when I do, I usually listen to 30 songs straight...love 'em.
I would have to say this is my favourite Crowdies song. Listened to this song as I was touching down at Auckland Airport when I went to NZ
What an outstanding love song.. so spot on, it grips to your soul, simply love in words.
This song really doesn't need a music video, all you need to do is close your eyes and let your imagination flow...
Yep. I'm stuck in a Crowded House you tube loop again.
such a dreamy, mystical song! the vocals and music are from another galaxy Love Crowded House and Split Enz- some of the most original music!
I wasn't that familiar with all the work of Crowded House, but i heard this song and it stays in my head. Beautifull song...
I have always loved crowded house! such a great band! god bless them!
Such a beautiful song-sums up the world perfectly!
i feel exactly the same way, climbon74. i'm an 80s teen, and their music means more to me now than it ever did. i listen to one of their songs or another before i go to work several times a week, and it helps reduce my stress level. lol who woulda thought back then?
They were a superb group! Great to see this video again. Many thanks ManicBaby xx
Crowded House is a treasure I've seen live in Paris in October 2007 when they played this gem!
Wonderful song, sometimes brings a tear to your eye....
time is on the table and the dinners cold .... powerful words ...
My favorite song by Crowded!!
My favourite band ever...no doubt about it...
I agree and I do exactly that. Headphones on, crank it up and close my eyes...I love it!
been a crowded house fan for a while now but never really a fan of this song after seeing neil finn and paul kelly play in melbourne and hearing this song its now one of my favourites!!!!
Loved listening to crowded house when i was down there music always cheered me up grear song private universe
this has to be the best ever crowded house song!!!
This is crowded house' best song and their most underated.
One of my biggest wishes is to see Crowded House live :)
You make me cry when I hear that song
not only relieving the stress in life, but giving joy to my life! meeting them was amazing, and it came full circle for me. they played this song live, among others, and i was floored, amazed, and well... perhaps even orgasmic (LOL). i love CH so much, and i hope that they return to Texas soon! maybe to Houston next time, fellas? if not, another road trip is not a problem. :-)
very underatated band
this is the first time i've seen this video. what a surreal trip! those boys could really mess with the mind!
You Legend i have been looking for this video for months what a tune!
Favorite song on this album.
I know exactly how u feel, thank you for your words they were appreciated
when a song drifts into you and then becomes part of you, well you look forward to sharing her with the next full moon.
Awesome band and song 😊👏👏👏👏
Hahaha, love 'em both. Been a MASSIVE fan of Madness since 1980, they are my heroes :-)
As for Neil Finn, he is a GOD! lol
THis is a great song, thanks for posting! I love it!
Well said. I too have done the headphones listen and you are so totally spot on. magnificently beautiful :-)
I love Crowded House! I love this song! Thank you :)
fantastic song.
Beautiful
this song breaks my heart, it really does
never knew there was a video for this song. it's really weird.
i remember the first time i heard this song - struck me as beautiful, sad, dark and powerful. still does.
neil finn at the height of his powers.
+fletchertristian And a testament to the songwriting of the Finn brothers is that hardly any of the videos do their songs justice. Their videos tend to distract from the power of the song and lyrics
In an interview, Neil named it as his favourite song too
the acoustic version of this is just as sublime. i've seen someone upload it years ago to a montage of beach scenes and it was just heaven. i've never heard of that version here on youtube since. i hope someone would be kind enough to upload it here.
It's a great song!
neil finn and paul kelly in concert at the sydney opera house last week they play this song and others very much worth a look
psychedelic and surreal video! love this!! :-)
this is the best ch tune.... so far that is
I know what you mean, this song I really started like listening lying on the bed in the dark, it just sweeps over you.
man i love this song
best band ever
my favourite song of crowded house
Love it....
I would love to even have the slightest idea what this video is about. For such a beautiful song it seems odd to be so randomly weird!
i love how crowded house's videos have always been random--weird or not ;)
It's a pleasure that i have known (in abundance)....Split Enz/Crowded house have contributed to the soundtrack to my life. I don't give a shit where the Finn brothers originate from.
I really like this video!
has anyone uploaded the acoustic version of this? just as lovely!!!
Very nice song =)
ahahah neil looks like eric foreman...of the "that 70s show".......
I liked listening to this song in the dark with my eyes closed.
I see by your profile pic that you, like me, have excellent taste, in the two best bands on Earth! :-)
Maddies and Crowdies unite! lol
If Crowded House's music isn't one-of-a-kind, I don't know what is,
Probably the best song , I like the mix of Rotorua mud pools and multiculturalism - the best ever New Zealand band..
-Maddies and Crowdies,i like that!
my fav CH song
@ooOraindropOoo I just saw Neil Finn solo. Amazing. Very happy night!
AMEN could not agree more!
together alone wonderful album, neil n tim rule x
I think this video's pretty cool.
No time no place to talk about the weather
The promise of love is hard to ignore
You said the chance wasn't getting any better
Labour of love is ours to endure
The highest branch on the apple tree
It was my favourite place to be
I could hear them breaking free
But they could not see me
I will run for shelter
Endless summer lift the curse
It feels like nothing matters
In our private universe
I have all I want is that simple enough
There's a whole lot more I'm thinking of
Every night about six o'clock
The birds come back to the palm to talk
They talk to me, birds talk to me
If I go down on my knees
I will run for shelter
Endless summer lift the curse
It feels like nothing matters
In our private universe
And it's a pleasure that I have known
And it's a treasure that I have gained
And it's a pleasure that I have known
It's a tight squeeze but I won't let go
Love is on the table and the dinner's cold
I will run for shelter
Endless summer lift the curse
Feels like nothing matters
In our private universe
fkn love this song !!!!!!!111
Oh, you've made my day! Hahaha
some nice images of NZ in this video
this domicile debate is ridiculous. Neil & Tim Finn are KIWIS. They esp Neil wrote all the songs , sang them etc etc. As an Aussie, PLEASE, let's recognise Crowded House for what they were - the greatest Kiwi Band of all time.
Agreed
I forgot this song of Crowded House... A very nice one indeed!!! Thanks for posting ;-)
However why the end is cut? About 1'30" is missing :-(
The Tabla sound makes this song so ethnically influenced... this the era wher Ravi Shankar possessed George Harrison of The Beatles.
i will run for shelter
endless summer lift the curse
it feels like nothing matters,in our
private universe
McCartney was asked about decent songwriters,he named Neil Finn,that's good for me,anyone elses opinions?
@ooOraindropOoo I've seen them twice, fantastic memories.
@gutworm1 i totally agree with you even though this must have been a "fantastic video" as there are really "challenging animations for the time it was made".
@ady10001
hahahahhaha I love your succinct analysis
Me too!!!
Cool vid!
@climbon74 AMEN to that! :-) wonder if they know how much they relieve the stress of normal life.
buckshot: I'm sensitive to light even a little bit.
Play this one LOUD to get the full effect!
still rips me up
ever tried that with one of those dyson hand dryers?
Classeh ^^
@andreabaer1 well, most late '80s - early '90s videos are pretty abstract anyway.
R.I.P. Hessie....
High as fuck.
Crowded house is heavier than any so-called hard rock band could hope to be today.
Video just dated...background volocano shots are from Whakaari / White Island in New Zealand. Great music!
Neil Finn - Monster Talent
such a perfect song...ok the video`s dated but no-one can deny the song is totally fuckin awesome
I love that song but the vid is creeepy!!!
@kerryeffingyoder Peace, joy, meaning, enlightenment. Whatever you want to call it it's true. Some claim that CH is just another pop band, but to make that claim is to flatly ignore the music they write. It's not manufactured folks. Listen to what they have to freakin say before you talk about "worthless" pop music.
what a song ,i cant wait too go to new zealand ,long way from my scotland but fuck it
Neil Finn is my musical hero and the greatest songwriter to walk the Earth. But do yourself a favor, put the headphones on, close your eyes, and let this song just consume you. This lousy visual does not adequately reveal its genius.
It is isn't! But he also said "Fall at your feet" was up there too
Did you recognize that Neil Finn was prisoner before he started to sing? New Zealand prisoner.
touche' Patrick!