somnium
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The first girl I ever kissed gave me a compilation tape with this song on it.
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meadowwoods
(Dane County, WI) | | Posted: Mar 05, 2013 - 16:05 | |
Didn't like it then, don't like it now.
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t00lur
(happy petergabriel free land) | | Posted: Feb 02, 2013 - 08:22 | |
so mawkish!
hey where is that vomiting smile?
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Segue
(Almost Paradise) | | Posted: Dec 01, 2012 - 15:23 | |
Had to log in to say IF THIS AIN'T GODLIKE I don't know what is. Oh. Already rated it. Godlike. All right. Godlike Squared, then. Cheers!
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impediguy
| | Posted: Sep 29, 2012 - 20:15 | |
I saw Crowded House perform this song when it was new. Before the show, Neil asked the audience whether they wanted to see their professional or "hamburger" show. The audience chose "hamburgers". Later, after a very refreshing, innovative and eclectic performance, Neil asked whether the audience had any requests. Then Neil responded by saying "we were hoping that you might ask us to play one of our songs". Nevertheless, the whole band improvised it by ear on the spot. I have never since witnessed such a sensibility and astute musical ability in any player, let alone an entire band. I'll never forget them or this performance, "hamburgers" and all.
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lemmoth
(NYC) | | Posted: Aug 29, 2012 - 07:02 | |
Fine album with some great guest stars, including my man Mr. Vedder.
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vluvlu
(Virginia Beach, VA) | | Posted: Jun 27, 2012 - 11:13 | |
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coyote620
(Near the river, USA) | | Posted: Jun 27, 2012 - 10:36 | |
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Manbird
(Santa Rosa, CA) | | Posted: Feb 21, 2012 - 10:23 | |
Audience clapping always ruins a good tune.
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kiwilistener
(Hamilton, New Zealand) | | Posted: Dec 19, 2011 - 23:24 | |
Great music from an iconic kiwi
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bluecshells
(EARTH) | | Posted: Oct 17, 2011 - 15:25 | |
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kingart
(Brooklyn NY) | | Posted: Aug 15, 2011 - 16:47 | |
Nice song. The audience makes this live version; they sound great.
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SuzG
(at my desk) | | Posted: Jun 13, 2011 - 15:55 | |
Nice juxtaposition of songs
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ick
(The 619) | | Posted: Feb 07, 2011 - 14:24 | |
tormefan wrote:...beyond the superb musicianship, what sets these shows apart from ANYONE is the high regard for, and clever interaction with, the audience...
Businessgypsy wrote:Indeed! It was so at Edgefield in Oregon this summer. Almost as good as Torme's penultimate concert.
ick added:
...and also at the show that they played at Huphrey's in San Diego. Neil encouraged the audience to join him and seemed to really enjoy the interaction. |
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contractor07
(Ann Arbor Michigan) | | Posted: Feb 07, 2011 - 14:17 | |
so many artists sound nothing like the original recording live, this is dead on  |
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Hannio
(Austin, TX) | | Posted: Jan 07, 2011 - 07:11 | |
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Netto
(Khimki, Russia) | | Posted: Dec 06, 2010 - 16:19 | |
 Heartily!!1 (run to download) |
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Businessgypsy
(Deepest, Darkest Florida) | | Posted: Dec 06, 2010 - 16:18 | |
tormefan wrote:...beyond the superb musicianship, what sets these shows apart from ANYONE is the high regard for, and clever interaction with, the audience...
Indeed! It was so at Edgefield in Oregon this summer. Almost as good as Torme's penultimate concert. |
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rjewyo
(Ventura, CA) | | Posted: Sep 02, 2010 - 09:17 | |
Friends saw CH in Sydney with the Sydney Philharmonic Orchestra.....fabulous show!  |
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stub30
(East Wenatchee) | | Posted: Sep 02, 2010 - 09:16 | |
tormefan wrote:Just saw three Crowded House shows on the current 2010 tour: beyond the superb musicianship, what sets these shows apart from ANYONE is the high regard for, and clever interaction with, the audience. The communal atmosphere and hundreds of people singing their hearts out (albeit occasionally somewhat off-tune) is something to behold. Recordings can't capture the spirit of these shows, so GO SEE THEM LIVE and you'll understand!
I did see Crowded House on this past tour and your words ring true. Absolutely a wonderful concert and yes I did sing and yes it was very off-tune, but fun nonetheless. |
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tormefan
| | Posted: Aug 01, 2010 - 09:24 | |
Just saw three Crowded House shows on the current 2010 tour: beyond the superb musicianship, what sets these shows apart from ANYONE is the high regard for, and clever interaction with, the audience. The communal atmosphere and hundreds of people singing their hearts out (albeit occasionally somewhat off-tune) is something to behold. Recordings can't capture the spirit of these shows, so GO SEE THEM LIVE and you'll understand!
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PFM
(Off the road) | | Posted: Jun 30, 2010 - 12:13 | |
fitzworld wrote:I actually like this acoustic version better than the original but I'm not into the audience singing the lyrics. If I want to hear the audience sing I'll go buy a ticket to see The Audience. Maybe someone should do the greatest rock and pop hits of all time and let the audience sing the lyrics. BORING!
If it wasn't for the audience on this I would have rated it much higher.
True. |
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stevo_b
(Rock Ridge) | | Posted: Jun 30, 2010 - 12:11 | |
LOL, for so many reasons. Great tune.
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Segue
(Almost Paradise) | | Posted: Apr 27, 2010 - 23:43 | |
10.
Honestly. Who the hell can do this?
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calypsus_1
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runaway
(Munich, Germany) | | Posted: Jan 23, 2010 - 08:27 | |
I love this live version. It gave me goosebumps when the crowd started singing, and I think they sing it very well. :-)
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netstv
(Martinez, CA) | | Posted: Nov 21, 2009 - 11:57 | |
aaronm wrote:I love the acoustic version, and I love the crowd singing along with the song! There's something charming about the crowd being that involved.
I agree. I think that is the best compliment to a singer/songwriter when the crowd: 1. Knows the words to a song you wrote. 2. Sings in tune 3. Sings very loud and gets the timing right. |
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fitzworld
| | Posted: Nov 21, 2009 - 11:57 | |
I actually like this acoustic version better than the original but I'm not into the audience singing the lyrics. If I want to hear the audience sing I'll go buy a ticket to see The Audience. Maybe someone should do the greatest rock and pop hits of all time and let the audience sing the lyrics. BORING!
If it wasn't for the audience on this I would have rated it much higher.
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Toke
(Bournemouth UK) | | Posted: Nov 21, 2009 - 11:56 | |
Just simply E.X.C.E.L.L.E.N.T.
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aaronm
(Eugene, Oregon) | | Posted: Oct 21, 2009 - 01:48 | |
I love the acoustic version, and I love the crowd singing along with the song! There's something charming about the crowd being that involved.
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