Songs written by Neil Finn (Music Guide)

Source: Wikipedia. Commentary (music and lyrics not included). Pages: 24. Chapters: Better Be Home Soon, Chocolate Cake (song), Dirty Creature, Distant Sun, Don't Dream It's Over, Don't Stop Now, Everything Is Good for You, Fall at Your Feet, Fingers of Love, History Never Repeats, Instinct (song), Into Temptation (song), It's Only Natural (song), I Feel Possessed, I Got You (Split Enz song), I Walk Away, Locked Out, Mean to Me (Crowded House song), Message to My Girl, Nails in My Feet, Not the Girl You Think You Are, Now We're Getting Somewhere, One Step Ahead (Split Enz song), Pineapple Head, Pour Le Monde, Private Universe, She Called Up, Sister Madly, Something So Strong, Strait Old Line, Weather with You, When You Come, World Where You Live. Excerpt: "Don't Dream It's Over" is a song written by Neil Finn and performed by Australian rock band Crowded House released in 1986 from their self-titled debut album. It became the band's biggest international hit, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. In May 2001, Australasian Performing Rights Association (Apra) celebrated its 75th anniversary by naming the best New Zealand and best Australian songs of all time, as decided by Apra members and an industry panel. "Don't Dream It's Over" was ranked second on the New Zealand list and seventh on the Australian list. While the Australian listing was considered controversial in New Zealand, it was noted that the band drew members from New Zealand, Australia and America and was formed in Melbourne. The music video, directed by Alex Proyas, features some surreal special effects such as household objects ¿ including shattering crockery ¿ and film reels that float in the air, shows lead singer Neil Finn playing a guitar and walking through the same house during different time periods while his bandmates are either performing household chores or playing various backing instruments. It was nominated for Best Group Video, and Best Direction at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards, and earned the group a Best New Artist award. "Don't Dream It's Over" written by Neil Finn. "That's What I Call Love" written by Neil Finn and Paul Hester. In 1991 Paul Young covered "Don't Dream It's Over" on his compilation From Time to Time ¿ The Singles Collection. Young's version featured Paul Carrack. "Don't Dream It's Over" was the second radio single released in promotion of the album Divine Discontent by Sixpence None the Richer. The commercial single release features the B-side "Don't Pass Me By", which was recorded during the sessions for Divine Discontent. US Commercial Single Radio Promo Single British dance act Less Stress recorded the song in 1990, with Katherine Wood on lead vocals. In 2005, Sarah Blasko sang the song during the closing ceremony o