Crowded House

Template:Infobox musical artist 2 Crowded House is a rock group formed in Melbourne, Australia, and led by New Zealand musician and singer-songwriter Neil Finn. Originally active between 1985 and 1996, their notable hits from this period include "Don't Dream It's Over," "Something So Strong," "Better Be Home Soon," "Fall At Your Feet," and "Weather With You."

Neil Finn is widely recognised as the primary songwriter and creative direction of the band having lead the group through several incarnations, drawing members from New Zealand (Tim Finn, Eddie Rayner), Australia (Paul Hester, Nick Seymour, Peter Jones) and recently America (Mark Hart, Matt Sherrod).

Though the band owe their original success to the Australian live music scene (particularly Melbourne where the band was formed), the common references to New Zealand people and places (Auckland, Kare Kare, Te Awamutu) in several songs pay homage to the band's roots. Indeed the success of the Woodface album prompted the Queen in June 1993 to bestow the OBE on Tim and Neil for their contribution to the music of New Zealand.

History

Beginning

The group had important connections in the Australian and New Zealand rock scenes. Neil Finn and Paul Hester were former members of the New Zealand rock band Split Enz; Neil is the younger brother of Split Enz founding member, Tim Finn. Nick Seymour is the younger brother of singer-songwriter-guitarist Mark Seymour, leader of the now defunct Australian rock group, Hunters & Collectors.

The first incarnation of the band, The Mullanes, formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 1985; it included guitarist Craig Hooper, formerly of The Reels. They secured a record contract with Capitol Records and moved to Los Angeles, at which time Hooper left the band. At the label's behest, the band changed their name to "Crowded House," which alluded to the cramped quarters the three members shared at 1902 North Sycamore Street in Los Angeles during the recording of the album. They also invited former Split Enz keyboard player, Eddie Rayner, to join, and he produced the track "Can't Carry On" for the first, self-titled album. He initially joined them on tour in 1988 on keyboards, but had to leave for family reasons before he could be made a full member. Crowded House were later nicknamed The Crowdies by their Australian fans.

Crowded House

Main article: Crowded House (album)

The band had a built-in NZ/Australian audience waiting to see what was next for the Split Enz alumni. 1986 saw Crowded House play a few festival shows in Australia and New Zealand. They released their eponymous debut, Crowded House, in the northern summer. Capitol Records did not see any immediate promise for the band, and promotion for the album was lacking. Faced with an uphill battle to get the word out for their efforts, the band played small venues to vie for attention. The album's first single, "Mean to Me" failed to chart in the US, but word slowly got out, and the song "Don't Dream It's Over" was released as the album's second single in December; it became a massive international hit. The video for the single was mostly autobiographical, showing the houses which the band members occupied on their way to the "crowded house" that they rented in Los Angeles during their album's production. "Don't Dream It's Over" reached #2 in the United States, and the video earned the group the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist in 1987. The song has since been rerecorded by artists such as Paul Young (1991) and Sixpence None the Richer (2003).

On the strength of the single, their album wound up selling well. "Something So Strong" was the next single from the album, and it peaked at #7 in the US. "World Where You Live" was issued as the third single in the US where it reached #65 in the late summer of 1987, and "Now We're Getting Somewhere" charted in other countries.

"Don't Dream It's Over" was later used prominently in the made-for-TV movie "The Stand," based on Stephen King's, The Stand. It is also now used in the advertisement for New Zealand Tourism Board in its "100% Pure New Zealand" worldwide promotion.

Temple of Low Men

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Crowded House 1988

Main article: Temple of Low Men

As primary songwriter for the group, Neil was now under pressure to create a second album that matched the success of his band's debut (the band joked that one potential title for the new release was Mediocre Follow-Up). Temple of Low Men was released to great fanfare in 1988 along with the single "Better Be Home Soon," which reached #42 in the US. Other highlights of this album were "I Feel Possessed" and "Sister Madly," the latter a raucous singalong when played in concert. Although critics were impressed, the album was not as accessible as their debut. Specifically, the public was not expecting the first single to be an acoustic song with country roots, and it set the stage for disappointing album sales. The label quickly pulled promotion for the album yet again, and Crowded House had effectively disbanded in frustration after a short tour of Australia and Canada. Mark Hart accompanied the band from January 1989 as a tour performer. Nick Seymour was temporarily "fired" from the band for a month in early 1989.

Woodface

Main article: Woodface

Faced with some time off, Neil began writing some songs with his brother Tim for an album they were considering to release under the name "Finn." The sessions yielded enough songs for an album and both brothers were happy with the result, but Neil was also faced with the task of writing a 3rd Crowded House album. After a rejection by the record company of the material he had composed for this album, Neil asked his brother if they could use some of the Finn songs for the next album. Tim agreed, jokingly saying that it was on the proviso that he be made a member. Neil took this literally and the band soon wound up in the studio again recording the new songs.

Woodface was released in July 1991, and it featured seven songs written jointly by "Finn/Finn." The other tracks were primarily Neil compositions – with the exception of the exuberantly dark Paul Hester gem "Italian Plastic," a live staple of a band at their best on tour – mostly songs that were from the original rejected album. "Chocolate Cake" was released as the first single, and it sealed the fate of the band in America. The song was a scathing comment on American excesses. It was not taken well by critics or the public in the country and failed to make the US singles chart. The album's second single, "Fall At Your Feet" fared a little better, but with lost momenteum for the band it only reached #75.

The album sold well internationally, especially in the UK. The band was at the pinnacle of its creative output, and the songs "Weather With You" and "Fall At Your Feet" became signature songs for the band. During the first supporting tour for Woodface, Tim Finn was asked to leave part way through the UK leg (which was projected as the final leg but the success of the album dictated more dates be added). Mark Hart was flown in to play keyboards for the remaining dates. The final date of this first tour at the Town and Country Club in London was recorded and given a limited release in Australia and excerpts were released as single 'B' sides in other territories.

Together Alone

Main article: Together Alone

For their next album, Together Alone, Crowded House recruited multi-instrumentalist Mark Hart of Supertramp to join the band as part of the studio lineup in addition to touring duties. Producer Youth helmed the sessions in Karekare Beach, New Zealand. The opening song of the album is a jam session by the band that was then named "Karekare" after the beach. The album sold well internationally upon release in October 1993 (except in the US) on the strength of "Distant Sun" and the haunting "Private Universe." The song "Locked Out" was the album's first single in the US, receiving a modest amount of exposure on MTV and VH-1. "Locked Out" was also included on the soundtrack for 1994 US film Reality Bites which also featured the song "My Sharona" by The Knack. The two songs were released together as a promotional jukebox single.

The band toured Europe and had begun a series of dates in the United States when drummer Paul Hester left the band, requesting more time with his family. Although they finished the tour with session drummer Peter Jones, Neil's heart was not in the work. Following the tour, he decided to work with Tim on their joint album and plan for a solo career. The band officially dissolved shortly after the release of Finn in 1995.

Recurring Dream

Main article: Recurring Dream

A career-spanning collection of greatest hits and a few new songs, the compilation was released in June 1996 and went straight to #1 on the Australian and UK record charts. By this time their success in the UK was comparable to their success in Australia with some of the singles making it to a higher chart placing. Early copies of the album came with a second CD of live material that captured a few moments of the band's undeniable ability to please a crowd, with varying locations from England, New Zealand and Australia. The comedic aspects of the banter between the songs or impromptu spontaneity is evident on this offering.

Though no longer being credited as a band member, founding member Paul Hester returned to the skins for the Crowded House Greatest Hits Collection to record three new songs, the funky "Instinct," the Beatlesque "Not The Girl You Think You Are" and the optimistic anthem "Everything Is Good For You".

On the strength of Recurring Dream, it was decided that the band should have a proper send-off, with one final concert on November 24, 1996. All original members, including Paul Hester, were on board. This concert was later released on CD and DVD, see Farewell To The World below.

Afterglow

Main article: Afterglow (Crowded House album)

Afterglow is an album released in 1999 featuring a collection of (formerly) rare and unreleased recordings. It featured the single release "Anyone Can Tell" and also live favourite "Recurring Dream" that had previously only been available on the soundtracks of the movies Tequila Sunrise and Rikky And Pete as well as single B-sides. In the same vein of the Recurring Dream album, there was a short history published in the album's sleeve detailing information about the collection of songs and their history. Some limited release versions of the album included a second CD of spoken-word commentary about the songs from Neil Finn. Many fans were dismayed to find that this would –once again –confirm that Crowded House was no longer. However they would reform in 2007.

Farewell to the World

Main article: Farewell to the World

On November 24, 1996, supported by Custard, Powderfinger and You Am I, Crowded House played its last show (prior to the 2007 reunion) on the steps of the Sydney Opera House in front of a crowd of between 120,000 and 250,000 one of the biggest concerts in Australian history. It was postponed by one day due to inclement weather but the band played a "warm up" gig for the overseas fans who were unable to stay in Sydney for the extra day. Proceeds from this concert supported the Sydney Children's Hospital. In November 2006, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the concert, a 2-CD-album and a 2-DVD-Set was released.

As-Yet-Untitled Rarities Box Set (probably 2008)

Neil Finn mentioned on the commentary track of the Farewell to the World DVD (recorded in 2006) that a box set of rarities will be released the next year. He specifically mentions that his demo version of "Don't Dream It's Over" will be on it. It is very likely that this box set will be postponed in light of the new reunion album.

Time On Earth (2007)

Main article: Time on Earth

In January 2007, longtime rumours of a Crowded House reunion and tour were officially confirmed. Neil Finn, Nick Seymour and Mark Hart reformed Crowded House for a new album entitled Time on Earth and a world tour. After Paul Hester's death in 2005 and the Farewell to the World DVD release in 2006, the members reconnected and warmed up to the idea of being together in a band again. The new album was recorded in 2006 and was long believed to be the next Neil Finn solo album. It was known that Nick Seymour was involved in the sessions and would be part of the touring band. At some point during the sessions, it was decided to revive Crowded House again. It is not known how involved Mark Hart was in the recording of the album, but he will be playing on the tour. On February 23, 2007, former Beck drummer Matt Sherrod was announced as Paul Hester's successor. The four band members are currently rehearsing for the tour and have recorded four new songs for the album. The fact that Crowded House will continue without Paul Hester has caused some mixed feelings among fans, but most welcome the reunion.

On March 17, the band played a live gig from their rehearsal studio to about 50 fans, and broadcast the concert live online. The two-and-a-half-hour set included numerous Crowded House staples, along with a handful of new tracks, including a Dixie Chicks track co-written by Finn, "Silent House." This was followed by a "warm-up" concert at the Thekla, a moored ship in Bristol on March 19.

Crowded House played at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California on April 29th, 2007, performing classic songs along with songs from the new album.

Prior to the album's release, the lead single "Don't Stop Now" is to be released in Australia on June 16, 2007 and in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2007. The album release will shortly follow with it being released on June 30, 2007 in Australia, July 2, 2007 in the United Kingdom and July 10, 2007 in the United States. The reformed band also performed at the Australian part of the Live Earth concerts in July 2007.

On June 8, 2007, the band performed on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" to promote the release of their new album. On July 7, 2007, they performed songs from the album in front of thousands at Live Earth in Sydney, Australia.

Songwriting and influences

The group's output has been described as mainly folk influenced pop-rock in a decidedly Beatles vein, but Finn's songwriting skills made them stand out from similar bands. Neil Finn is by far one of New Zealand's most internationally successful pop musicians. Together Alone features Māori influenced music and the lyrics to "Pineapple Head" began when Neil's son Liam started talking nonsensically while suffering from a high fever and delirium.

Before the reunion

• Neil Finn embarked on a reasonably successful solo career, releasing two albums and a soundtrack.
• Tim Finn resumed his solo career after leaving Crowded House. He appeared with them sporadically throughout the Woodface tour as a support act. He has released four solo records since leaving the band, the most recent of which was Imaginary Kingdom, released in 2006.
• Neil and Tim Finn recorded two albums as the Finn Brothers, FINN in 1995, and Everyone Is Here in 2004 .
• Peter Jones and Nick Seymour joined Australian group Deadstar for their second album. Nick left after the release of their third album, but Peter played with the band until they split in the late 1990's.
• Paul Hester became a television and radio personality in Australia with his own primetime show "Hessie's Shed", and a stint on the short lived Mick Molloy Show, though he mostly worked as a session drummer. He hosted the successful Australian cable music channel Music Max's Sessions series, and appeared on video with Australian children's entertainers The Wiggles. After a long battle with depression, Hester took his own life on March 26, 2005 at the age of 46.
• Nick Seymour has worked as a Producer in Dublin. Most notably, he produced Neither Am I, the debut by Irish group Bell X1. He has also worked in the past with Gemma Hayes, Juno Falls and was a member of The Cake Sale collective which also comprised of members of Bell X1 The Frames, Damien Rice and Snow Patrol.
• Paul Hester and Nick Seymour were both members of the short lived Melbourne group Tarmac Adam.
• Mark Hart rejoined Supertramp in the late 1990's. He has since toured as a part of Ringo Starr's All Starr band. He release a solo record, Nada Sonata, on PSB Records in 2001.

Crowded House song covers

• In 1991, Antonello Venditti re-arranged the song "Don't Dream It's Over", writing new lyrics without translating the original song, and naming it "Alta Marea", on the album "Benvenuti In Paradiso."
• In 1991, British performer Paul Young covered "Don't Dream It's Over" as a duet with Paul Carrack.
• In 1996, Belinda Carlisle covered "She Goes On" as "He Goes On" on her album A Woman and a Man.
• In 1997, British punk band China Drum covered "Fall At Your Feet" on their "Fiction Of Life 2" cd
• In 1999, Australian Aboriginal singer Jimmy Little recorded a cover version of "Into Temptation" for a rock/indie covers album entitled Messenger.
• In 2000, Nuevo Flamenco musician Jesse Cook closed the album Free Fall with a cover of "Fall At Your Feet."
• In 2000, Belgian band Clouseau released a single of their cover of "Weather With You."
• In 2002, Sixpence None the Richer covered "Don't Dream It's Over" for their 2002 album Divine Discontent.
• In 2004, Busted performed a cover version of "Fall At Your Feet" as a B-side to the single "Who's David."
• In 2005, She Will Have Her Way, a cover album by a variety of female artists, was released featuring versions of Neil and Tim Finn songs from Crowded House, Split Enz, and the brothers' solo careers. Crowded House tracks include "Better Be Home Soon" by Kasey Chambers, "Don't Dream It's Over" by Sarah Blasko, "Into Temptation" by Renée Geyer, "Distant Sun" by Brooke Fraser and "Pineapple Head" by Natalie Imbruglia. A limited edition has a second disc which contains the original versions of the tracks.
• In 2005, James Blunt performed a cover version of "Fall At Your Feet" as a B-side to the single "You're Beautiful."
• In 2005, Howie Day performed a cover of "Don't Dream It's Over" for his live album Live From....
• In 2005, Patrizio Buanne covered the song "Alta Marea" by Antonello Venditti, which is a re-arrangement of the song "Don't Dream It's Over" with new lyrics, for his debut album "The Italian."
• In 2005 Roma Waterman covered "Fall At Your Feet" on her album "No Ordinary Life".
• In 2006, Jimmy Buffett covered "Weather With You" for his album, "Take the Weather With You."

Crowded House themselves frequently performed a version of the Hunters and Collectors' "Throw Your Arms Around Me" and Paul Kelly's "Leaps and Bounds" during their live sets (including at the 10th ARIA Awards ceremony, inducting Kelly into the Hall of Fame) and recorded a version of The Zombies' "She's Not There" in 1990.

Band Members

Current Members

• Neil Finn: Vocals, Guitar, Piano (1985-1996, 2007-)
• Nick Seymour: Bass, Backing Vocals (1985-1996, 2007-)
• Mark Hart: Guitar, Keyboards (1989, 1992-1996, 2007-)
• Matt Sherrod: Drums, Percussion (2007-)

Past Members

• Paul Hester: Drums, Backing Vocals (1985-1994, 1996)
• Tim Finn: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards (1991-1992)
• Eddie Rayner: Keyboards at Live Shows (1986-1989)
• Peter Jones: Drums, Percussion (1994-1996)
• Craig Hooper: Original Mullanes Guitarist (1985)

Discography

The cover art for all Crowded House albums are created by or created under the direction of the group's bass player Nick Seymour, who is also a professional artist.

Crowded House discography
Crowded House performing at Hyde Park in 2007.
Studio albums	8
Live albums	6
Compilation albums	7
Video albums	7
EPs	1
Singles	36
Soundtrack albums	1
Tribute albums	1

This is a discography for the rock band Crowded House. As of 2021 Crowded House have sold over 15 million albums worldwide.

Albums

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications

Year	Album details	Peak chart positions										Certifications (sales thresholds)
		AUS	CAN	GER	JPN	NED	NOR	NZ	SWI	UK	US
1986	Crowded House Released: August 1986 Label: Capitol	1	8	44	46	20	—	3	—	99	12	ARIA: 6× Platinum BPI: Silver MC: Platinum RIAA: Platinum
1988	Temple of Low Men Released: 5 July 1988 Label: Capitol	1	10	57	75	49	—	2	—	138	40	ARIA: 3× Platinum BPI: Silver MC: Platinum RMNZ: Platinum
1991	Woodface Released: 2 July 1991 Label: Capitol	2	20	26	—	12	13	1	12	6	83	ARIA: Platinum BPI: 2× Platinum MC: Gold RMNZ: Platinum
1993	Together Alone Released: 11 October 1993 Label: Capitol	2	18	55	89	19	14	1	—	4	73	ARIA: Platinum BPI: Platinum MC: Gold
2007	Time on Earth Released: 29 June 2007 Label: Parlophone/ EMI	1	38	95	—	12	27	2	89	3	46	ARIA: Platinum BPI: Silver RMNZ: Gold
2010	Intriguer Released: 11 June 2010 Label: Fantasy / Universal	1	—	79	—	31	32	3	—	12	50
2021	Dreamers Are Waiting Released: 4 June 2021 Label: EMI, Universal, BMG	2	—	16	—	12	—	2	27	6	—
2024	Gravity Stairs Released: 31 May 2024 Label: Lester, BMG	3	—	—	—	—	—	4	—	8	—

Live albums

List of live albums, with selected chart positions

Year	Album details	Peak chart positions
		AUS	UK
2006	Farewell to the World Released: November 2006 Label: Capitol	43	120
2007	Live On Earth[A] Released: December 2007 (UK only) Label: Concert Live, Parlophone	—	—
2011	North America Travelogue 2010[B] Released: April 2011 (US only) Label: KUFALA Recordings	not released in these territories
2011	Intriguer Live – Start to Finish[C] Released: November 2011 (US only) Label: KUFALA Recordings	not released in these territories
2020	Live 92–94: Part 1 Released: December 2020 Label: The Desk Tape Series	—	—
2021	Live 92–94: Part 2 Released: January 2021 Label: The Desk Tape Series	—	—

Notes:

• A ^ Live On Earth was recorded and released in five cities across the United Kingdom. The five albums received a limited release in the United Kingdom
• B ^ North America Travelogue 2010 received a limited release in April 2011 for Record Store Day.
• C ^ Intriguer Live – Start to Finish received a limited release in November 2011 for Black Friday Record Store Day.

In addition the above, KUFALA Recordings released numerous limited edition Crowded House recordings on CDr, recorded across USA and Canada in 2007 and 2010.

Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions and certifications

Year	Album details	Peak chart positions										Certifications (sales thresholds)
		AUS	BEL (FL)	CAN	GER	IRE	NED	NOR	NZ	SWI	UK
1996	Recurring Dream: The Very Best of Crowded House Released: 24 June 1996 Label: Capitol	1	4	12	57	52	10	5	1	17	1	ARIA: 13× Platinum BPI: 4× Platinum IFPI: 2× Platinum MC: Gold RMNZ: Platinum
1999	Afterglow Released: May 1999 Label: Capitol	36	—	98	—	23	—	—	30	—	18	ARIA: Gold
2003	Classic Masters Released: June 2003 (US only) Label: Capitol	not released in these territories
2003	The Essential / Essential Released: 2003 Label: EMI / Capitol Re-issued in 2011	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2007	Platinum Crowded House Released: 2007 Label: EMI / Capitol	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2010	The Very Very Best of Crowded House Released: 22 October 2010 Label: Capitol / EMI	5	—	—	—	—	—	—	12	—	49	ARIA: 4× Platinum BPI: Gold
2012	All the Best / Gold Released: 2012 Label: EMI / Universal	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Limited live / self-released albums

Between 1996 and 2002, Crowded House self-released limited number of live albums.

List of limited, live, self released albums

1996	Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! Live, Los Angeles 06/04/89 Released: 1996 Label: Frenz of the Enz Recorded on 6 April 1989 at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, US
1996	Bent in Gent 18/10/91 Released: 1996 Label: Frenz of the Enz Recorded on 18 October 1991 at Vooruit, Gent, Belgium
1996	Newcastle Jam Released: 1996 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded 20 March 1992, Civic Theatre, Newcastle, Australia
1996	Paul Is Dead Released: 1996 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded 14 April 1994, at Roxy Theatre, Atlanta, US
1997	Live on the Roof Top Released: 1997 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded 22 January 1987, Live on the Roof Top Melbourne, Australia
1997	State of Mind Released: 1997 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded 25 August 1988 at Sydney State Theatre, Australia
1997	Detroit Rock City Released: 1997 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded 20 September 1991 at Detroit State Theatre, US
1997	Nick's Birthday Party Released: 1997 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded 9 December 1991 at New Daisy Theatre, Memphis, US
1997	In the Raw Released: 1997 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded: 12 December 1991 at Back Alley, Houston, US
1997	Graduation (Leeds University) Released: 1997 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded 28 February 1992, University of Leeds, United Kingdom
1997	Hometown Released: 1997 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded 26 March 1992, the Palais Theatre, Melbourne, Australia
1997	Nick the Stripper Released: 1997 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded 20 June 1992 at Royal Court Theatre Liverpool, United Kingdom
1997	One Night Stand Released: 1997 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded 24 June 1992 at Wembley Arena, London, United Kingdom
1997	Foreplay Released: 1997 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded 17 July 1992 at National Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
1997	Dutch Treat Released: 1997 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded 2 December 1992 at Utrecht, Muziekcentrum, Netherlands
1997	Manchester Split Released: 1997 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded 21 and 22 November 1993 at Apollo-Manchester, UK
1997	Worst Kept Secret Released: 1997 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded 20 November 1996 at Corner Hotel, Melbourne, Australia
1997	Spooky Vibrations Released: 1997 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded between 1991 and 1997 at various places
1998	Homebrew Released: 1998 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded between 1991 and 1994 at various places
1998	Exit Stage Left Released: 1998 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded 21 November 1996 at The Corner Hotel Melbourne, Australia
1999	Back On the Bus Released: 1999 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded between 1992 and 1993 at various places
1999	Live At CBGB Released: 1999 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded 22 November 1986 at CBCG, New York, US
1999	Acoustically Live Released: 1999 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded between 1990 and 1994 in Australia and US
2000	Ghost Cars Released: 2000 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded between 1991 and 1994 at various places
2000	Ghost Cars Released: 2000 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded between 1991 and 1994 at various places
2002	Taxi Released: 2002 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded 25 September 1991 at St. Dennis Theatre, Montreal, Canada
2002	Buffalo '91 Released: 2002 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded December 1991 at Buffalo, US
2002	Live in Berlin Released: 2002 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded 8 December 1993 at Huxleys, Berlin, Germany
2002	Live At the Warfield Released: 2002 Label: Frenz of the Enz Note: Recorded 23 March 1994 at The Warfield Theatre, San Francisco

Video albums

List of video albums, with selected chart positions and certifications

Year	Album details	Peak chart positions	Certifications (sales thresholds)
		AUS DVD
1987	Spring Break '87 Released: July 1987 Label:	—
1992	I Like to Watch Released: 1992 Label: Picture Music International	—
1996	Farewell to the World[#] Released: 1996 Label: Polygram Video	1	ARIA: 3× Platinum
2002	Dreaming: The Videos Released: 2002 Label: Capitol Records	1	ARIA: 2× Platinum
2003	Live at the Corner Released: 2003 Label: Friends of the Enz
2007	Woodface (The Story Behind The Album) Released: 2007 Label: Madman

Notes:

• 1. ^ Farewell to the World was released on VHS and re-released on DVD in 2006.

Singles

Year	Title	Peak chart positions										Certifications	Album
		AUS	CAN	GER	IRE	NED	NZ	UK	US	US Alt	US Main Rock
1986	"Mean to Me"	26	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Crowded House
	"World Where You Live"	43	—	—	—	76	—	—	65	—	—
	"Now We're Getting Somewhere"[D]	63	—	—	—	—	33	—	—	—	—
	"Don't Dream It's Over"	8	1	13	19	7	1	27	2	—	11	BPI: Platinum RMNZ: 4× Platinum
1987	"Something So Strong"	18	10	—	—	—	3	95	7	—	10
1988	"Better Be Home Soon"	2	8	59	—	31	2	—	42	29	18		Temple of Low Men
	"When You Come"	27	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"Into Temptation"	59	64	—	—	20	38	—	—	—	—
	"Never Be the Same"[E]	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	45
1989	"Sister Madly"	66	92	—	—	—	26	—	—	—	—
1990	"I Feel Possessed"	93	49	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1991	"Chocolate Cake"	20	9	—	—	27	7	69	—	2	—		Woodface
	"Fall at Your Feet"	31	24	—	21	41	24	17	75	—	—	BPI: Silver
	"It's Only Natural"	15	55	59	—	55	31	24	—	5	—
1992	"Weather with You"	27	34	23	19	10	9	7	—	—	—	BPI: Gold
	"Four Seasons in One Day"	47	68	—	—	50	33	26	—	—	—
1993	"Distant Sun"	23	4	70	—	—	5	19	113	26	—		Together Alone
1994	"Nails in My Feet"	34	—	—	—	—	11	22	—	—	—
	"Locked Out"	79	81	—	—	—	—	12	120	8	—
	"Fingers of Love"	—	—	—	—	—	—	27	—	—	—
	"Pineapple Head"	—	—	—	—	—	50	27	—	—	—
	"Private Universe"	46	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1995	"Together Alone"	—	—	—	—	—	37	—	—	—	—
1996	"Everything Is Good for You"	10	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Recurring Dream
	"Instinct"	90	68	—	—	—	17	12	—	—	—
	"Not the Girl You Think You Are"	37	—	—	—	—	41	20	—	—	—
	"Don't Dream It's Over" (re-release)	—	—	—	—	—	—	25	—	—	—
2007	"Don't Stop Now"	34	—	—	—	—	—	41	—	—	—		Time on Earth
	"She Called Up"	—	—	—	—	—	—	156	—	—	—
	"Pour Le Monde"	—	—	—	—	—	—	51	—	—	—
2010	"Saturday Sun"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Intriguer
	"Either Side of the World"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2016	"Better Be Home Soon/Fall at Your Feet/Distant Sun (Medley)" (with Missy Higgins and Bernard Fanning)	53	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
2020	"Whatever You Want"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Dreamers Are Waiting
2021	"To the Island"	—	—	—	—	—	—[F]	—	—	—	—
2022	"Sweet Tooth"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2024	"Oh Hi"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Gravity Stairs
	"Teenage Summer"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"The Howl"	—	—	—	—	—	—[G]	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes items which were not released in that country or failed to chart.

Notes:

• D ^ "Now We're Getting Somewhere" was released in New Zealand after "Don't Dream It's Over" and "Something So Strong" in 1987.
• E ^ "Never Be the Same" charted on US Mainstream Rock Tracks due to radio airplay; it was not released as a proper single in the US.
• F ^ "To the Island" (Tame Impala Remix) did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 36 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.
• G ^ "The Howl" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 32 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.

Other charted songs

Year	Title	Peak chart positions		Album
		NZ Hot	UK
2015	"Help Is Coming"	—	88	Afterglow
2024	"Magic Piano"	40	—	Gravity Stairs

Other appearances

List of other non-single song appearances

Title	Year	Album
"Many Rivers to Cross" (live) (with Jimmy Barnes)	1989	"Last Frontier" (single)
"Tall Trees" (live)	1992	Triple J - Live at The Wireless Volume 2
"Fall At Your Feet" & "It's Only Natural (unplugged)	1993	Triple M Cordless
"Christmas Message"		Santa Claus, Schmanta Claus (Kevin and Bean)
"World Where You Live" (live)	1994	KFOG 104.5 "Live from the Archives"
"Hope Is Coming"	1999	Liberdade - Viva East Timor
"Mr. Tambourine Man" (with Roger McGuinn) (live), "Eight Miles High" (with Roger McGuinn) (live), "Throw Your Arms Around Me") (live), "One Step Ahead" (live), "History Never Repeats" (with Pearl Jam) (live)		Other Enz: Split Enz & Beyond
"It's Only Natural"	2000	Top of the Pops 2
"My Legs Are Gone"	2001	I Like It Rare
"Weather with You" (acoustic)	2006	The Acoustic Album
"Better Be Home Soon" (live)	2007	Live Earth: The Concerts for a Climate in Crisis
"Everybody's Talkin'" (Like a Version)	2008	Triple J Like a Version 4
"Don’t Dream It’s Over" (live)	2020	Music from the Home Front

Crowded House song covers

• In 1991, Antonello Venditti re-arranged the song "Don't Dream It's Over", writing new lyrics instead of translating the original song, and naming it "Alta Marea", on the album Benvenuti in Paradiso.
• In 1991, British performer Paul Young covered "Don't Dream It's Over" as a duet with Paul Carrack.
• In 1996, Belinda Carlisle covered "She Goes On" as "He Goes On" on her album A Woman and a Man.
• In 1997, British punk band China Drum covered "Fall at Your Feet" on their album Fiction of Life 2.
• In 1999, Australian Aboriginal singer Jimmy Little recorded a cover version of "Into Temptation" for a rock-indie covers album entitled Messenger.
• In 2000, Nuevo Flamenco musician Jesse Cook closed the album Free Fall with a cover of "Fall at Your Feet".
• In 2000, Belgian band Clouseau released a single of their cover of "Weather with You".
• In 2002, Sixpence None the Richer covered "Don't Dream It's Over" for their 2002 album Divine Discontent.
• In 2004, Busted performed a cover version of "Fall at Your Feet" as a B-side to the single "Who's David?"
• In 2005, She Will Have Her Way, a cover album by a variety of female artists, was released featuring versions of Neil and Tim Finn songs from Crowded House, Split Enz, and the brothers' solo careers. A limited edition has a second disc which contains the original versions of the tracks. The Crowded House tracks included are:
  • "Better Be Home Soon" by Kasey Chambers
  • "Distant Sun" by Brooke Fraser
  • "Don't Dream It's Over" by Sarah Blasko
  • "Fall at Your Feet" by Clare Bowditch
  • "Four Seasons" by New Buffalo (originally "Four Seasons in One Day")
  • "Into Temptation" by Renée Geyer
  • "Not the Girl You Think You Are" by Holly Throsby
  • "Pineapple Head" by Natalie Imbruglia
• In 2005, James Blunt performed a cover version of "Fall at Your Feet" as a B-side to the single "You're Beautiful".
• In 2005, Howie Day performed a cover of "Don't Dream It's Over" for his live album Live From....
• In 2005, Patrizio Buanne covered the song "Alta Marea" by Antonello Venditti, which is a re-arrangement of the song "Don't Dream It's Over" with different lyrics, for his debut album The Italian.
• In 2006, Jimmy Buffett covered "Weather with You" for his album, Take the Weather with You.
• In 2006, Teddy Thompson covered "Don't Dream it's Over" for the compilation album, Q Covered: The Eighties.
• In 2008, Melbourne band The Resignators covered "Now We're Getting Somewhere" on their album Time Decays.

Covers performed by Crowded House

Crowded House themselves frequently perform a version of the Hunters and Collectors' "Throw Your Arms Around Me" and Paul Kelly's "Leaps and Bounds" during their live sets (including at the ARIA Music Awards of 1997 ceremony, inducting Kelly into the Hall of Fame). Their version of The Zombies' "She's Not There" was used on the soundtrack of The Crossing, a 1990 film starring Russell Crowe. In addition to these, the group often would perform The Beatles' "Rocky Raccoon", among many other Beatles songs. The group would also often perform Irish folk traditional piece "The Parting Glass". As the group rose from the ashes of Split Enz, they often performed various Split Enz songs, in particular "This Is Massive" because it was written by Paul Hester for Split Enz's last album, the only studio album he performed on.

References

VHS & DVD Releases

1992 — I Like to Watch
1994 — Nails in my Feet (Video single)
1997 — Farewell to the World
2003 — Dreaming: The Videos
2006 — Farewell to the World (DVD Reissue)

Publications and References

• Twomey, Chris and Doole, Kerry, Crowded House: Private Universe, Omnibus Pr, 1998, ISBN 0-7119-4816-X
• Dix, John, Stranded in Paradise: New Zealand Rock and Roll, 1955 to the Modern Era, Penguin Books, 2005, ISBN 0-14-301953-8

External links

• The BBC on Crowded House
• New Drummer in the House
• Crowded House site at Frenz.com - Frenz of the Enz Fanclub Authorized Site
• Something So Finn
• Tongue In the Mail - Comprehensive site stopped updating in late 1998
• Only Talking Sense - Unofficially Finn
• Official EMI Site
• Crowded House Chile - In Spanish
• [3] - Don't Stop Review