Imagine being able to sit down at a piano and come up with this....the guy is a genius and this song is a masterpiece. What a bloody great band these guys are too. As an Aussie kid growing up in NZ, I am so glad to have been a teenager in the mid 80's listening to their music
@stevepeluso9385
Жыл бұрын
Fuck, imagine if bands still aspired to be “GREAT” Thanks for the endless incredible art, Neil and co
@davidmcknight3843
Жыл бұрын
Saddest period of my life,splitnz helped a lot.
@musicman920
4 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest songs ever, written by one of the greatest ever song writers....
@mattieslurmusic
3 жыл бұрын
I was about to say every word you said. Absolutely agree.
@mrguillemot
2 жыл бұрын
@@mattieslurmusic absolutely right.
@klarakrass9160
2 жыл бұрын
I concur
@ericvandenheuvel113
2 жыл бұрын
So right!
@robrichardson1284
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful song Love it You can see the magic when they were smiling, waiting to finish.. and the the last line.. 👍🏽
@leokimvideo
3 жыл бұрын
Neil Finn, one of the greatest songwriters in history. The little brother who stole the show.
@j0hnnychr0me
3 жыл бұрын
tim is still the 1 - neil knows
@neilshepherd1904
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. They're quite different from each other - different personalities, songwriting styles, and goals. I think they were both head-strong and Neil had his own different musical life to live. Split Enz split :( ... and Crowded House was born :) .
@Sera-ng1zk
3 жыл бұрын
@@neilshepherd1904 Both fantastic musicians, plus got super cute as they aged. lol Split enz and crowded house gave us music to remember. Love them both .
@BreathingAir
3 жыл бұрын
Not everything he wrote was gold, some of his songs were just album space-fillers.
@rachelbrough8160
2 жыл бұрын
Personally I always preferred Neil.
@venderstrat
3 жыл бұрын
The chord progression in this sends a shiver down my spine.
@brentonsandercock2926
2 жыл бұрын
I agree...it's a beautiful song in a melancholy cord...brings back wonderful memories for me
@sambodi5283
Жыл бұрын
Loving this song all over again
@wingcommander2165
Жыл бұрын
such a beautiful song,just incredible.. Beatles level songwriting ,, seriously!
@MrDunkiep
10 ай бұрын
I love playing this on the piano. Like you say, the chord progression is really special. It's just a bit of genius, that's all.
@garylove5475
5 ай бұрын
Chord prog simple but absolutely knock out. Awesome songwriter and great wit too. Top guy.
@jaimegallegos6299
3 жыл бұрын
back to my beloved 1984, thank you
@johnmay4722
9 ай бұрын
wow last comment 2 years ago so sad only me here enjoying one of my fav songs, love it ! great work lads and forget what Rusty Crowe says ...Thank Christ for NZ ! and God Bless all Kiwis !
@therealcaesar
Жыл бұрын
The best song ever when I was 23.....the best song ever when I am 61....!
@jakkesekops8635
4 жыл бұрын
Thank God for New Zealand and Australian talented musicians.👍🇳🇿🇦🇺
@stephenbrockett710
Жыл бұрын
Towering Talent from Te Awamutu.
@7WhatTheHeaven7
3 ай бұрын
Yes, I agree 100%!!
@mfactor88
8 ай бұрын
will always be one of the most beautiful love songs EVER. timeless
@stephenrobinson1648
10 ай бұрын
Classic. The first concert I ever saw, Split Enz at Massey Hall in Toronto in about 1983, with the Payola$ opening. Majestic.
@CreativelySteph
6 жыл бұрын
Whoever gave this a thumbs down needs to be smacked.
@leahpriddle4
5 жыл бұрын
Superb
@Maxwell_83
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely...it's a miraculous song...👍
@freethrice
5 жыл бұрын
By an old guy!
@indirakumta2116
4 жыл бұрын
Stephanie Smith you’re right. This song is simply magical.
@donpixote3321
4 жыл бұрын
lol
@jchan3358
3 жыл бұрын
Thirty-one years ago, I won my girl with this song playing in my 1976 beater Honda Civic. I wager this song can still clinch the deal even today. Thank you Neil!
@simonedmonds3359
3 жыл бұрын
The chorus of this song is one of the finest pieces of music I have ever heard. The way it climbs and then resolves at the end is pure genius. Makes me melt....
@karanaman68
Жыл бұрын
One of the most impossibly beautiful songs ever penned
@WobblyAdam
Жыл бұрын
Agree. This song, and "I hope I Never"... Both absolutely brilliant.
@brianhoffman4861
2 жыл бұрын
Send a message to my girl. . I don't give up on love
@klarakrass9160
2 жыл бұрын
@kayedavey3047
2 жыл бұрын
I think this is one of the greatest love songs of all time, because it is a real love song, Neil's love for Sharon. Quite beautiful.🌟🌈🐶😇😘😍😅
@kirtandreamrezzer
2 жыл бұрын
New Zealand magick. Aloha 💖🌞
@LeonDonnelly23
5 жыл бұрын
My older brother bought Split Enz records as a punk when I was a kid in London. Heard them from him. Now he’s gone, listening to them always reminds me of him. Such great music. Kia ora to the Finn brothers & the rest of the boys. You made a difference to peoples lives & your music is out there in the world, entwined with our memories. Chur. Neat alright. Arohanui 💗
@jampoll88
8 ай бұрын
Ethereally beautiful. I wish I could step into the screen and enjoy this live.
@gl9412
3 жыл бұрын
In a thousand years, this song will still resonate - for young and for old - it so perfectly captures the giddy uncertainty, trepidation and joy of the one thing that makes our lives worthwhile - love, and all it's consequences.
@jayjay5640
6 жыл бұрын
Neil Finn is the most underrated songwriter of all time,my god McCartney and Finn get together now before it's too late.
@barneyrubble1438
5 жыл бұрын
McCartney's ego is to big . Neil loves collaboration
@MrReasonabubble
4 жыл бұрын
It's already too late for McCartney, I think. He's a spent force.
@DLMVN62
4 жыл бұрын
@@MrReasonabubble True, voice is completely gone.
@stevencpatrick5612
4 жыл бұрын
I agree, these guys even singing together would be awesome.
@weburnitatbothends
4 жыл бұрын
McCartney will have to beg him, imagine what Neil Finn and John Lennon might have done
@Frank-bn6mb
Жыл бұрын
one of my all time favourites
@petrinaclark3349
Жыл бұрын
This song has me in floods of melancholy tears, and I really don’t know why… it would normally be because of a particular happy, or not, memory but maybe I’ve blocked something out and don’t realise what. It’s beautiful I guess that’s one thing ❤
@iammrberserker6068
5 жыл бұрын
without doubt of the best songs ever written..nz was gifted to have split enz for as long as we did...years ahead of their time...truly gifted musicians
@rodneywoolcock7453
Жыл бұрын
What a brilliant song....sung by an amazing human ....gold 👍
@mikekvauka6112
10 ай бұрын
Just saw a rendition of this song on tv for Mushroom records 50th anniversary. I grew up with this song and never really listened to it. Wow, now in my older years I think its such a great song. One of the all time greats.
@pageup213
5 жыл бұрын
Find someone that you can sing this song to, and mean every word and have them feel and reciprocate to the same degree.
@janinehazel4512
4 жыл бұрын
It was mine and my husbands wedding song back in 1997
@tosgem
4 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, easy....
@kiwic4681
3 жыл бұрын
Tru dat,!
@sealisa1398
3 жыл бұрын
Making me cry....ain’t that easy.
@allseeingi
4 жыл бұрын
Not just an average live rendition ...... it’s more than that 😉👍🏾
@jovesageradio
5 жыл бұрын
The self-awareness and emotional profession (and confession) is stunning. Omg a young 20-something (was he 23?) coming to that realization and making that commitment? "It's no New Year's resolution... it's more than that"? Who else but Neil would be that unique and rare?
@jovesageradio
5 жыл бұрын
@P4P KING That's not always or necessarily how it works.
@dangawronski950
4 жыл бұрын
Jackson Browne comes to mind....
@jovesageradio
4 жыл бұрын
@@dangawronski950 I'm not familiar so I'll take your word for it.
@Erin-uz2gf
4 жыл бұрын
he is like no other!
@dianaweeger2385
4 жыл бұрын
I've often thought the very same thoughts you are sharing here. 😘
@raelene101
2 жыл бұрын
Tim is so beautifull
@neilmcfarlane9525
5 жыл бұрын
When the time comes, play this at my passing ... I still love this song after many years.
@janicenicholson-taylor7404
10 ай бұрын
Always the best.❤
@sgtscheetje
3 жыл бұрын
Listening to this song I can spontaneous burst into tears
@jasonring5231
3 жыл бұрын
If they released this live version on the radio today, it could easily be a top 10 hit. The composition is amazing, the lyrics are pristine and Neil's vocals are fantastic. Of course Tim singing harmony with Neil is ALWAYS magic.
@saturdaysun10
3 жыл бұрын
This song makes me want to restart learning to play the bass.
@jeffwolinski2659
6 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest songs ever. Pure heartfelt genius.
@karenjoncour6151
8 ай бұрын
Always lost for words at the magnificence of this song, Neil and the whole team. Just inspiring at what can be achieved❤❤❤
@knotwilg3596
3 жыл бұрын
The harmony on "under the MAT" is the center piece of this song. Whoever came up with that progression .... magic.
@donnellabuxton3709
Жыл бұрын
Love, Love, Love...,
@troymajors9770
10 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful song brings tears to my eyes written by a master
@rogerjones5970
3 жыл бұрын
‘There’s nothing quite as real, as the touch of your sweet hand’........the musical equivalent of the Steve Jobs quote.. ‘Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication’
@Erin-uz2gf
4 жыл бұрын
Neil Finn will make you laugh and smile & think "what a charming guy" and then proceed to SHRED your heart & soul with his musical genius. the most extraordinary regular guy in music.
@intelligentleman9102
4 жыл бұрын
Oh God how I love this song ......Just so emotive and melodic....Simple perfection 🎼👌
@franksallie9112
4 жыл бұрын
I saw the Enz on this tour. One of the best concerts I’ve ever witnessed. The entire band is so talented. I don’t understand why they’re not on the road every year. You know you’re going to be entertained when these guys rock up.
@ritasmith4335
4 жыл бұрын
They were the best. Loved them since my teens and I am 55 years old..
@rosalitag
3 жыл бұрын
So effortlessly brilliant. Goosebumps on that ending.
@gildaaxelrod4658
Жыл бұрын
I just love this song so much.
@phaarqueue4876
3 жыл бұрын
My favourite song of theirs. Phaark they are GREAT !!!!
@GRIDMASTER6
4 жыл бұрын
Neil Finn, what a talent and musician. Love his work as it brings me much joy listening to him here in the UK.
@carolloveskiwis
7 жыл бұрын
I adore this song. Still.
@water713
Жыл бұрын
One of the best performances of anything ever.
@jamesfallon9265
6 сағат бұрын
My favourite Neil Finn song ... and he's done some classics 👌
@klarakrass9160
2 жыл бұрын
Ich erkenne, dass ich viele bin und reiche dir meine Hand hin. Danke
@brakeduster
2 жыл бұрын
Even though this was recorded in 2006, I just want to say one thing. I MISS THE 80'S!!!!
@warrenevans8139
7 ай бұрын
best NZ band . Full stop!
@sambodi5283
Жыл бұрын
Loved this song in my youth. 65 now still holds its own. I seem to be playing alot lately.
@craigcraigster5605
Жыл бұрын
Very underrated singer/songwriter. Awesome show in Toronto last month
@georgegeysen6499
7 жыл бұрын
Such a great melody ... Neil's vocal seems really heartfelt ... so pretty ... never heard that break before
@kobayashiMaroo
3 жыл бұрын
anyone who has been on stage and felt their voice get tired and then start to go knows what Neil was thinking here, but he went for it and my god, his voice sounds sooooooo cool here when it happens, so cool :)
@zaklinasosa5821
6 жыл бұрын
The Legendary Finn Brothers❤
@Diorella_scent
3 жыл бұрын
Oh here I go down the Neil Finn rabbithole yet again... thanks PG!
@petergreen2534
3 жыл бұрын
a total pleasure.
@jguerr562
3 жыл бұрын
The roots of the Crowded House sound
@aquariusincognito3846
7 жыл бұрын
I don't get tired listening, just love love it!
@freddybeebop6756
3 жыл бұрын
No there’s nothing quite as real as the touch of your sweet hand
@7WhatTheHeaven7
3 ай бұрын
Such a BEAUTIFUL song! Fantastic band. Absolutely fantastic. And this, like all their songs, is brilliant. Tim and Neil have bsolutely beautiful voices.
@progleader
3 жыл бұрын
This music never ages. It's perfect. And I always associate New Zealand with it. And I believe the sea is in these songs. And for me, it stands for happiness. Even if it's only in my head, that's all I need!
@lillyjones5549
5 жыл бұрын
Here i am in my pjs, full up with a cold and im sitting on the couch grooving to this song hahaha Love it
@mpd2101
4 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, I was at this concert back in 06 at the tennis centre, this song was the absolute highlight, closely followed by “6 months in a leaky boat “ though it was all magical. Was just talking to my wife about this performance a couple of days ago and how beautiful it was. So stoked to actually find it on You tube! Still probably the best concert I’ve ever gone to see. Love the Enz!
@llewellynGS1
5 жыл бұрын
Nice added bridge part to the song there near the end
@ophelia5884
2 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful song.
@johnkerr6804
6 жыл бұрын
My fave Enz song of all time. Was privileged to see this version in '06 at Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Brought a tear to my eye. And the song is finished unlike the original studio version
@kenmeyerjr57
5 жыл бұрын
New Zealand is probably THE place that makes me wish I had a passport.
@smidon
5 жыл бұрын
Come on down Ken Meyer - we'll make you welcome.
@benjamingoldmanmoshiachben5388
5 жыл бұрын
"So I sing it to the world, a message to my Girl...It's no New Year's Resolution. It's more than that..."
@stevemayerson3327
6 жыл бұрын
still brings a tear to my eyes.
@sealisa1398
3 жыл бұрын
I still get chills...luv this.
@6lillium
11 ай бұрын
Sublime..... Neil is a gift , as are The Enz
@BennettsShed
5 жыл бұрын
Neil Finn knows how to write a song alright. Lifelong crowdie, new Finn bros fan.
@MsSez
4 жыл бұрын
Selsey Reclaim No-one writes like Neil.
@intelligentleman9102
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely outstanding underrated musicians.... A brilliant songwriter always takes me back to the greatest memories of childhood and era in music.... 🎶 👌
@sergejmaric4712
26 күн бұрын
For the people who have soul thay are not underrated
@ashsmith3695
Ай бұрын
A song which I’ve carried around with me since the late eighties. Reminds me of one or two people who I hope I cross paths with again one day.
@Egmontbliss
6 жыл бұрын
Grew up with Split Enz in NZ...used to watch them all the time at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth. Best memories ever..saw them many times. Have always loved Split Enz, and used to buy all their albums back then.. :) Have a very big soft spot for Tim & Neil.
@smidon
5 жыл бұрын
Nice one Tracey. I saw them first in the early 70's at the Buck a head concerts. Then bought all the Vinyl. And saw them live in Welly in 2004/05'ish as the Finn Brothers, just prior to this tour. Forever and ever they are my NZ
@samsonmorrell
4 жыл бұрын
What I'd give to get them back to The Bowl. It needs to happen
@hubertvale5132
6 жыл бұрын
NZ’s answer to the Beatles!
@ritasmith4335
4 жыл бұрын
Better than the Beatles
@slambo70
Ай бұрын
What a sensational performance
@2degucitas
4 жыл бұрын
His wife gets to roll over and see him. She's a lucky girl.
@AlejandroSRoman
4 жыл бұрын
still brings a tear to my eyes. The Legendary Finn Brothers❤
@dorissmith2576
6 жыл бұрын
Takes me back to my teenage years, love this song so much, beautiful music too
@ritasmith4335
4 жыл бұрын
Me too
@musicman920
4 жыл бұрын
This band were very special....I love every thing they ever recorded...
@cynthiarowley719
Ай бұрын
No more empty self possession,,,still trying to live up to this 🎉😊❤
@jdmoncada8205
4 жыл бұрын
One mighty fine song. A perfect meld of words and music.
@carinewindels5299
2 жыл бұрын
Will always love this song ❤️💞💖💕🤗
@addylynch8728
4 ай бұрын
Saw this live - goosebumps for days.
@jocelynmarpoondin5184
4 жыл бұрын
I love the Queen Elizabeth and the royal families and Iam an Aboriginal 🇦🇺😍😁😘🤔💖💖💖💖💓💓💓
@richardk6196
6 жыл бұрын
I truly admire Lindsay Buckingham, but if Fleetwood Mac had to pick a voice to replace him I'm glad they chose Neil.
@anthonywhite2960
4 жыл бұрын
Well said Richard
@deletebilderberg
4 жыл бұрын
‘No one could replace Lyndsey Buckingham.. but Neil Finn could’ 😀
@nicholaskovacs207
3 жыл бұрын
Ooohhh love u kind words but it just doesn't work....Lindsay for Fleetwood mac n Neily for crowded house n the enz😊😊😊😊 both LEGENDS in their own bands n as solo artists too🤗🤗
@BennettsShed
4 жыл бұрын
This is the best Squeeze song ever.
@cherylhulting1301
4 жыл бұрын
😅😊😊
@2degucitas
4 жыл бұрын
Saw what u did there.
@progtoeternity
3 жыл бұрын
Just...so perfect.
@jasonread7559
4 жыл бұрын
Neil fin is great person and it's great to see him on stage
@rodneymacfarlane1513
2 жыл бұрын
PURE GENIUS
@MrDgeece
6 жыл бұрын
the best version ever
@VintageTrailerMagazine
4 жыл бұрын
My greatest moment was meeting Neil Finn when I was 15 and inadvertently ended up at the Party Boys after party at Delmonicos in Auckland (Tim Shadbolt... enough said! 😂) Split Enz have always been my #1 fave band ever and this is without a doubt the most beautiful love song ever written. My heart melts... ❤️
@timcarnes8359
Ай бұрын
I wish this was available on Apple Music
@zaklinasosa5821
6 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful....always was and still is....we love you Neil❤
@rudyfatpants
4 ай бұрын
Driving into Caulfield in my '54 Customline I noticed a black '56 Ford Zephyr. Then I noticed Tim and Greta weeding the front garden x
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