Crowded House

Crowded House are a rock band formed in Melbourne, Australia Originally active from 1985 to 1996, the band had commercial and critical success around the world.

Original members were  Neil Finn (vocalist, guitarist, primary songwriter) and Australians Paul Hester (drums) and Nick Seymour (bass). Later band members included Neil Finn’s brother, Tim Finn, and Americans Mark Hart and Matt Sherrod.  

Neil and Tim Finn were each awarded an OBE in June 1993, for their contribution to the music of New Zealand.^[10]

Founding drummer Hester left in May 1994 citing family reasons, but briefly returned for their “Farewell to the World” Unfortunately in March 2005 Hester died by suicide, aged 46.

In 2006 the group re-formed with a new drummer Matt Sherrod and released two further albums  both of which reached number one on Australia’s album chart. As of July 2010 the group has sold 10 million albums. In November 2016 they were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.

Backing Tracks

   Better be Home Soon

   Distant Sun

   Don’t Dream It’s Over

   Don’t Stop Now

   Fall At Your Feet

   Four Seasons In One Day

   Instinct

   It’s Only Natural

   Pineapple Head

   Sister Madly

   Something So Strong

   Weather With You

   World Where You Live

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