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  1. "Don't Dream It's Over" is a song by Australian-New Zealand #rock band #CrowdedHouse. Written and composed by frontman #NeilFinn, it was released on 20 October 1986 as the fourth single from the band's self-titled debut studio album. "Don't Dream It's Over" became the band's biggest international hit and #signatureSong, reaching No. 2 on the US #Billboard Hot 100 in April 1987. It has been certified 2x platinum in the United Kingdom and 9x platinum in Australia.
    youtube.com/watch?v=TLLIGimgXSY

  2. @jsnell hello Jason 👋

    I came across this the other day and thought you might enjoy it, assuming you’d not seen it before. Or even if you have, you might enjoy it again.

    #NeilFinn

  3. On 27 May 1958: #NeilFinn, New Zealand rock musician (Split Enz; Crowded House - "Don't Dream It's Over"), born in Te Awamutu, New Zealand.
    #HappyBirthday #68 🎉🎂✨🍰🥳

  4. "Something So Strong" is a song written by #NeilFinn and #MitchellFroom and performed by #CrowdedHouse for their eponymous debut album (1986). The track was released as the album's fifth and final single in April 1987. The single peaked at No. 18 on the Australian #KentMusicReport singles chart, No. 3 in #NewZealand, No. 7 on the US #Billboard Hot 100, and No. 10 on the Canadian #RPM 100 Singles chart. The track lends its title to the book.
    youtube.com/watch?v=mwljB3S3LvI

  5. "Something So Strong" is a song written by #NeilFinn and #MitchellFroom and performed by #CrowdedHouse for their eponymous debut album (1986). The track was released as the album's fifth and final single in April 1987. The single peaked at No. 18 on the Australian #KentMusicReport singles chart, No. 3 in #NewZealand, No. 7 on the US #Billboard Hot 100, and No. 10 on the Canadian #RPM 100 Singles chart. The track lends its title to the book.
    youtube.com/watch?v=N7aoDr9HpIg

  6. Neil Finn: Crowded House, Gravity Stairs, & Influence of The Beatles

    The two reminisce on their childhood in New Zealand, as well as their decision to travel so far in order to advance their careers. Neil Finn tells stories about his boyhood with his brother and bandmate, Tim Finn. The topic evolves into a bigger discussion about the importance of music and how iconic bands like The Beatles paved the way for bands like Crowded House.

    youtube.com/watch?v=hgXarIof-S

    #Music #CrowdedHouse #NeilFinn

  7. I'm kind of stunned that #NeilFinn considera the #KingTutsWahWahHut gig in Glasgow as one of their more memorable ones. (The fact that Tim had left the band just a few hours before they went on stage probably also makes it stick in the mind...). I'm happy to have been front and centre in that crowd 😄 And I still have one of Jessie's drumsticks from that night... stereogum.com/2265812/weve-got