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appalachiablue

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Wed Aug 28, 2024, 06:59 PM Aug 28

Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House 🏡 🌤


Crowded House are a rock band, formed in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in 1985. Founding members were New Zealander Neil Finn (vocalist, guitarist, primary songwriter) and Australians Paul Hester (drums) and Nick Seymour (bass).

Later band members included Finn's brother Tim, who was in their former band Split Enz; sons Liam and Elroy; as well as Americans Mark Hart and Matt Sherrod. Neil Finn and Seymour are the sole constant members.

Originally active from 1985 to 1996, Crowded House had consistent commercial and critical success in Australia and New Zealand. They achieved success in the U.S. with their self-titled debut album, which provided the Top 10 hits "Don't Dream It's Over," and "Something So Strong".

Further international success came in the UK, Europe, and South Africa in the early 1990s with their 3rd and 4th albums (Woodface and Together Alone) and the compilation album Recurring Dream, which included the hits "Fall at Your Feet", "Weather with You", "Distant Sun", "Locked Out", "Instinct", and "Not the Girl You Think You Are". Neil and Tim Finn were each awarded an OBE in June 1993 for their contributions to the music of New Zealand...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crowded_House
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Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House 🏡 🌤 (Original Post) appalachiablue Aug 28 OP
Pretty Song ProfessorGAC Aug 28 #1
Neil Finn is such an excellent songwriter. ZZenith Aug 28 #2

ZZenith

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2. Neil Finn is such an excellent songwriter.
Wed Aug 28, 2024, 08:13 PM
Aug 28

His solo stuff is also great and every song a masterclass in the craft. Thanks for the post!

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