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Crowded House — Fall At Your Feet
Album: Woodface
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Released: 1991
Length: 3:14
Plays (last 30 days): 2
I'm really close tonight
And I feel like I'm moving inside her
Lying in the dark
And I think that I'm beginning to know her
Let it go
I'll be there when you call

And whenever I fall at your feet
You let your tears rain down on me
Whenever I touch your slow turning pain

You're hiding from me now
There's something in the way that you're talking
The words don't sound right
But I hear them all moving inside you
Know
I'll be waiting when you call

Hey, and whenever I fall at your feet
Won't you let your tears rain down on me?
Whenever I touch your slow turning pain

The finger of blame has turned upon itself
And I'm more than willing to offer myself
Do you want my presence or need my help?
Who knows where that might lead
I fall

Whenever I fall at your feet
Won't you let your tears rain down on me?
Whenever I fall (at your feet)
Whenever I fall
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Just gorgeous. 
To me, Neil Finn is one of the greatest songwriters ever, and this is a great example. Plus, his airy falsetto gets me all gooey.
Fantastic album that has never received its full due.
The problem with listening to CH is that Paul is no longer with us. He was such a part of this band. Vale Paul sadly missed.
 themusicroob wrote:

Granted, but we're talking high-grade Madagascan vanilla, with Cornish clotted cream.
 

I like the cut of your jib, young man.  Crowded House deserve to be appreciated .
 Kaisersosay wrote:
This album reminds me of a great drive from NH to Stowe VT in 1991. Being newly married, no kids, October days, not much money in our pockets, hardly any responsibility except trying to figure out where to stay the next few nights. Such a long ways ago. sweet times.   
 
Nice.  It's amazing how a song can take you to that exact place & time.
{#Devil_pimp}zesty ! can never go wrong with the finn bro's
This album reminds me of a great drive from NH to Stowe VT in 1991. Being newly married, no kids, October days, not much money in our pockets, hardly any responsibility except trying to figure out where to stay the next few nights. Such a long ways ago. sweet times.   
ckevin63 wrote:
I used to call Crowded House my guilty pleasure- but then I stopped feeling guilty, and continued to listen to Crowded House.

 

 Never feel guilty for listening to the Finn brothers!
I used to call Crowded House my guilty pleasure- but then I stopped feeling guilty, and continued to listen to Crowded House.
 Dazzerb wrote:
I will only admit this from the anonymity of my RP profile but I love this band and this song.  

 
Yep, guilty pleasure for sure. {#Smile} 


Pleasant monotonous driving music. Overated, but at least they are good musicians.
Always marvelous.
I'd always liked this group, but never got blown away by them until this landmark album... It awakened me to the astounding musical genius of Neil Finn and the talent and enigmatic personalities of his band-mates. They were at their best on this and "Together Alone."
Been listening to Crowded House for 30 years, saw Jesse Cook live do this song as a encore, was wonderful the whole audience singing. Must be CH fans...
{#Yell}  There's no shame whatsoever in loving Crowded House!  I'm proud to say that I do!  
 Dazzerb wrote:
I will only admit this from the anonymity of my RP profile but I love this band and this song.  

 
This band was one of the great ones in the history of pop music. The shame would be in not appreciating them.
 Dazzerb wrote:
I will only admit this from the anonymity of my RP profile but I love this band and this song.  

 
Nothing to be ashamed of, great harmonies and emotion in their music. still listening after 30 years.{#Bounce}
I will only admit this from the anonymity of my RP profile but I love this band and this song.  
 ppopp wrote:
If this band were ice cream, they would be vanilla.

 
Granted, but we're talking high-grade Madagascan vanilla, with Cornish clotted cream.
If this band were ice cream, they would be vanilla.
 planet_lizard wrote:
3 plays in the last 30 days. That's 3 plays in 720 hours of non-stop music. Hardly overplay...
 
It doesn't bug me, but Split Enz and Crowded House were just played today within 30 minutes.  My guess is he's referring to any project with one or more Finns.
 S-curvy wrote:
Okay, RP this is a first for me after many years of support and listening:  For Gawd's sake, please stop playing multiple Finn Bros tunes every day!!  I am beating my head against the wall now because of the commercial radio-grade repetition.  Too much of a good thing is ... TOO MUCH.  I love The Beatles, but would speak up the same if I heard this same kind of repetition of their work, and the Finn Bros are no Beatles.

Now a 6 >> 2.  That's due to the overplay.

 
3 plays in the last 30 days. That's 3 plays in 720 hours of non-stop music. Hardly overplay...




Okay, RP this is a first for me after many years of support and listening:  For Gawd's sake, please stop playing multiple Finn Bros tunes every day!!  I am beating my head against the wall now because of the commercial radio-grade repetition.  Too much of a good thing is ... TOO MUCH.  I love The Beatles, but would speak up the same if I heard this same kind of repetition of their work, and the Finn Bros are no Beatles.

Now a 6 >> 2.  That's due to the overplay.
 taswegian wrote:
Bill, while we are on the subject of bands from Downunder, how about putting The Triffids on the playlist (if you haven't already).I'd suggest Wide Open Road and Jerdacuttup Man.
 
Absolutely spot on.  Some TRIFFIDS BILL.
Distractingly lovely....
Bill, while we are on the subject of bands from Downunder, how about putting The Triffids on the playlist (if you haven't already).I'd suggest Wide Open Road and Jerdacuttup Man.
10...natch...{#Crown} ....well, I just read below and that made me smile...yes, 10. 

                                                                                     Try Crowded House 'Private Universe' for an 11
Believe it - definitely 10.  Also it may not have been a big song overseas but start this in a bar full of Aussies or Kiwi's and watch the majority of people sing along.
 Jannne wrote:
    10 
Superb

  
Ed222 wrote:

Over enthusiastic?

  

Not even a slight exaggeration. Absolute 10

it is most excellent, and reading down the comments I find great praise from so many beautiful people, it's a continuing joy reading through it all!  Peace my friends
Those first few albums by this band defined a period of pop music that was maddeningly brief and beautiful.
A pop masterpiece. Finn's voice is sublime. Sometimes after I hear this I have to hit mute for anything that follows so I can just absorb the after-effects of it all. And as others have noted, Jesse Cook's version is also lovely.
he could sing the phonebook and it would be excellent.

 
 jnhashmi wrote:
Sublime. A classic that never was.

 
Totally. I have no recollection of this song, but it is so good.
Sublime. A classic that never was.
 Jannne wrote:
    10
Superb

 
Over enthusiastic?
    10
Superb
{#Yes}    {#Yes}    {#Yes}      ......... singing, song writing & music production of the highest standard.  
                                      Pop music does not get any better than this and is truly worthy of "Godlike"


 ziakut wrote:

Hmmm....Nothing wrong with your opinion. You are entitled and you are free to share. That's what makes this forum great. I've had my share of comments about artists and tunes that were NOT popular to dislike...so welcome mirland and hope you can share your opinions about the music you like as well.

 
To be honest, this is not a group I would have expected to hear here...I find them sub par
 micheleciel wrote:
Jennifer Kimball's version is terrific. It's actually where I first heard this song!

 
{#Yes}
 WonderLizard wrote:
Woodface is one of the very best albums of the last 20 years. Not a dud on it. IMHO Neil Finn at his very best.

 

 

Woodface is one of the very best albums of the last 20 years. Not a dud on it. IMHO Neil Finn at his very best.
New Neil solo album coming mid Feb. 2014. "Dizzy Heights".
 Highspirits wrote:

good for shoes, too, I guess.

 
A favorite tune of seafaring cobblers the world over.

The Farewell Show Sydney Opera House




Everybody in my churches loves this song...
 
One of my favorite Crowded House songs - have always love this band!
 
 enkay wrote:

I'd never considered its fish-repairing qualities before, but I think I like it even more now I know.
 
good for shoes, too, I guess.
 mirland wrote:
What's with all the CH tracks? They´re really not THAT good you know...
 
Hmmm....Nothing wrong with your opinion. You are entitled and you are free to share. That's what makes this forum great. I've had my share of comments about artists and tunes that were NOT popular to dislike...so welcome mirland and hope you can share your opinions about the music you like as well.
 yerba-32 wrote:
this song used to be so bloody good!  {#Music}  still heals the sole

 
I'd never considered its fish-repairing qualities before, but I think I like it even more now I know.
One of the best albums of the 90's, beginning to end.
Great tune. Sentimental and sweet.
{#Notworthy}
Cool!  A month has gone by and here is this gem again, reminding me how solid it is...and how it used to rivet me to the spot — and still does!
Is it really possible that this is already over 21 years old? What a line-up they had on this record and tour, and what an incredible show they gave us at CU's Macky Auditorium that summer! and whoah, what a fantastic collection of excellent songs on this record. MAGIC! I still put it on often, and let it play through and again...there is something both melancholy and intensely joyful about the whole effect... I LOVE CH!
this song used to be so bloody good!  {#Music}  still heals the sole
I do not know the versions discussed here, but this song by the Crowded House is included in my life's soundtrack, a beautiful song...
 sinnicam wrote:
Much prefer the Jesse Cooke version.  I heard it performed live in a small acoustically perfect venue; an absolute delight.
 
Yes I've always felt this wonderful song is slightly let down by the production here. Would have loved to hear what Youth could have done with it - much preferred his style on 'Together Alone' to that of Mitch Froom on the earlier albums.


Much prefer the Jesse Cooke version.  I heard it performed live in a small acoustically perfect venue; an absolute delight.
 tuiliq wrote:
Not bad, but the Jesse Cook version with Chris Church on vocals has much more passion, sounds much less mechanical. I'd pick it over this any day.
 
I agree with you

Jennifer Kimball's version is terrific. It's actually where I first heard this song!
 Businessgypsy wrote:
Always good for what's ailin' me at the moment.
 

{#Yes}  This song grabbed me by the heart the first time I heard it, and has ever since.
Always good for what's ailin' me at the moment.
I am a new fan of Mr. Finn!
Thanks RP
Not bad, but the Jesse Cook version with Chris Church on vocals has much more passion, sounds much less mechanical. I'd pick it over this any day.
LOVE!!!
What's with all the CH tracks? They´re really not THAT good you know...
 Shimmer wrote:
Pretty, but bland. Like the sample photos that come with picture frames.
 
What...you don't display those photos?

 Shimmer wrote:
Pretty, but bland. Like the sample photos that come with picture frames.
 
Completely agree on this on!
8 > 10  because it really is perfect
Never tire of this one
great song
Nice metaphor, but I would use it with something else.  This song is great.

 
Shimmer wrote:
Pretty, but bland. Like the sample photos that come with picture frames.
 


 spicytomato wrote:
Awesome song, Jesse Cook's version is phenomenal.
 

Ditto! {#Guitarist}
Neil Finn twice in one day.  It's a good day!! {#Hearteyes}

Crowded House at BEC 01 by ~ltmusicphotography
Elleni Toumpas  ©2007-2010 ~ltmusicphotography

Crowded House.

Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

11th November 2007.



Crowded House - "Fall At Your Feet" Live

"this song is just incredible and so is this band without a doubt one of the best things to happen to music " 

I haven't heard this since I played it on the radio myself, at least 11 years ago! Good memories are go.
 socalhol wrote:

Hahahaha!  I was just thinking the same thing - I much prefer Jesse Cook's version to this.........

 

I agree!
 romeotuma wrote:


This is a great song with a neat title...
 
I concur.  {#Yes}
 spicytomato wrote:
Awesome song, Jesse Cook's version is phenomenal.
 
Hahahaha!  I was just thinking the same thing - I much prefer Jesse Cook's version to this.........

was just about to turn off and hit the hay but have to stay up for this one...
Lush..........9
There's something so compelling about his voice ...
Lo ! Those without ears to hear !
 
Shimmer wrote:
Pretty, but bland. Like the sample photos that come with picture frames.
 


Lo ! Those without ears to hear!!
 
zipper wrote:

oh! That's it exactly for me re all the Finn stuff. Thanks for saying it out loud.
 


Infinnitely delightful, tasty, delicious, sweet, romantic tune.

 Shimmer wrote:
Pretty, but bland. Like the sample photos that come with picture frames.
 
oh! That's it exactly for me re all the Finn stuff. Thanks for saying it out loud.


Awesome song, Jesse Cook's version is phenomenal.
 humantree wrote:
{#Bananasplit}
 

Party on, humantree!  {#Dancingbanana_2}
Thanks, Finns.{#Hug} 10

{#Bananasplit}
 Shimmer wrote:
Pretty, but bland. Like the sample photos that come with picture frames.
 

Incisive...the comment that is. This guy's pitch is perfect though.
Pretty, but bland. Like the sample photos that come with picture frames.
listen to this over and over   know not why, it just strikes a ....chord?  in my heart
 Zweiblumen wrote:


What does that even mean, and how can it possibly be relevant to the quality of their music?
 
The Rolling Stone reviewer took offense to the depiction of certain social strata in this country in the song "Chocolate Cake." I, OTOH, thought it was hilarious. And, no, it had nothing to do with the quality of the music. Even for Rolling Stone, which can get out there, this particular review was wa-a-a-a-ay out there.

I worship this LP as holy text delivered from the gods.

 water wrote:
my romantic self is being wowed by this song...everytime

why can't all men think like neil?
 
To give the ones who do (at the times they do) distinction.

P.S. Why can't all women be worthy of receiving sentiments like Neil's all the time?  Same answer.




"Whenever I fall at your feet...you let your tears rain down on me."

Very pretty.

my romantic self is being wowed by this song...everytime

why can't all men think like neil?
Hmmmm... Thats was nice. Didn't knock me over, but it was nice. I gave it a 6, but I'll give it time.I'm sure it'll grow on me. :)
Beautiful song one of my favorites
Beatlesque -- nice.
This band just always turns me one... It is so easy to listen to, Thanks Bill!
I worked a show with Neil Finn back in 2002 or so... he's a VERY nice guy. Amazing show at a small club. I feel priviliged to have worked with him. This song is a solid '9' for me.
teapot wrote:
As much as I love this song, the production sounds dated now. (Argh, I hate Mitchell Froom!)
I'm not sure I see what you mean by dated. It sounds pretty fresh to my ears.
This song is like waking up on a beautiful summer morning with the sun shining outside. Just makes me feel good all over.
As much as I love this song, the production sounds dated now. (Argh, I hate Mitchell Froom!) The song is awesome live, though, with the audience singing harmony vocals.
Tune!!
KermitDfrog wrote:
What's it going to take to get some of the new Crowded House songs on the playlist? It's been about 2 months now and they're still in "reviewing" status!
i totally second this. what the heck?
Great track and band. Not many like this today.
Like breakup music...from Dawson's Creek
What's it going to take to get some of the new Crowded House songs on the playlist? It's been about 2 months now and they're still in "reviewing" status!
A physical body set: Crowded House - Fall At Your Feet Massive Attack - Teardrop Pixies - Where Is My Mind Silversun Pickups - Lazy Eye
Glenn Tillbrook of Squeeze has covered this song many times in his solo shows.
gjeeg wrote:
For anyone who does not know: This is one of the more astounding, enduring, beautifully crafted, melodic and gorgeous albums ever released, and I've been listening avidly to pop music since 1964.
Begged for my first radio on my 6th birthday. So, I beat you by one year at least. I agree with your appraisal of this CD thoroughly!
smadanayr wrote:
I bet thats an awesome feeling, looking back at your wild youth spent on the rolling surf of Cornwall. Now your a middle aged dude with a Renault Espace with 3 kids, and that dreadlocked beauty that used to sit next to you in the old renault 5 has turned into an overweight, nagging, bore in the passenger site of the Espace, shouting wrong directions at you.
Priceless! It is a gift that just keeps on giving.
I remember as a kid singing along with this song and I\'d sing, \"At-tro-phy\" attropheeee... heh heh. -cindy
Touch a nerve did I? ;-) smadanayr wrote:
I bet thats an awesome feeling, looking back at your wild youth spent on the rolling surf of Cornwall. Now your a middle aged dude with a Renault Espace with 3 kids, and that dreadlocked beauty that used to sit next to you in the old renault 5 has turned into an overweight, nagging, bore in the passenger site of the Espace, shouting wrong directions at you.