INXS — Don't Change
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I'm standing here on the ground
The sky above won't fall down
See no evil in all directions
Resolution of happiness
Things have been dark for too long
Don't change for you
Don't change a thing for me
Don't change for you
Don't change a thing for me
I found a love that I had lost
It was gone for too long
Hear no evil in all directions
Execution of bitterness
Message received loud and clear
Don't change for you
Don't change a thing for me
Don't change for you
Don't change a thing for me
I'm standing here on the ground
The sky above won't fall down
See no evil in all directions
Resolution of happiness
Things have been dark for too long
Don't change for you
Don't change a thing for me
Don't change for you
Don't change a thing for me
Don't change for you
Don't change a thing for me
The sky above won't fall down
See no evil in all directions
Resolution of happiness
Things have been dark for too long
Don't change for you
Don't change a thing for me
Don't change for you
Don't change a thing for me
I found a love that I had lost
It was gone for too long
Hear no evil in all directions
Execution of bitterness
Message received loud and clear
Don't change for you
Don't change a thing for me
Don't change for you
Don't change a thing for me
I'm standing here on the ground
The sky above won't fall down
See no evil in all directions
Resolution of happiness
Things have been dark for too long
Don't change for you
Don't change a thing for me
Don't change for you
Don't change a thing for me
Don't change for you
Don't change a thing for me
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I love this song so much, just so beautiful and life affirming! I immediately came to give this a 10, but I already had - if only we can vote twice!
INXS (or as memorably called once by Alex Trebek, "inks") put together a nice little catalog during their active years.
Love that song!
Having a chuckle thinking I'd love this played at political rallies whose only, and permanent, rhetoric is change.
LLRP
Having a chuckle thinking I'd love this played at political rallies whose only, and permanent, rhetoric is change.
LLRP
INXS music has aged very well. I wish we could say the same for Michael. 😣
mhamann123 wrote:
Wasn't it great to go and see all of those bands on Friday or Saturday night at a pub near you (in Sydney)!
Sure was mate. Great time for music in Oz. Won tickets to see INXS for the Kick tour on Triple M. Must have been about 1987 at the Ent Cent
Wasn't it great to go and see all of those bands on Friday or Saturday night at a pub near you (in Sydney)!
Sure was mate. Great time for music in Oz. Won tickets to see INXS for the Kick tour on Triple M. Must have been about 1987 at the Ent Cent
Best INXS song hands down or hands up. Come at me, mate!
I saw them only once at the Bomb Factory in Dallas on 10th May 1993 and it was one of the best live shows I was ever at. They played a stadium-sized gig in a small venue and I could not hear for days afterwards.
I saw INXS live a few times. The first was on their US tour for the Shabooh Shoobah album. They played at a small club in DC on the Potomac River, The Bayou. It was a sold out show. I was 5 deep from the stage. Within 30 seconds of the first song, Michael Hutchense was in total crowd control. He took that room over. What a front man, he had such charisma. Their songs are basic but so catchy. This album was a big hit in my favorite era of music, the fabulous 80's with new wave/alternative genre taking off. What a time to be alive. This stuff is a soundtrack of my youth. RIP Michael. 
Johnny_Alpha wrote:
Some of the best & some of the worst. This tune is an example of the best. Thanx RP!
'us' - the children of the 80s - feck! we had good music!! 
Some of the best & some of the worst. This tune is an example of the best. Thanx RP!
unclehud wrote:
Since that was such an easy request, I've tossed in a few extras.
1. Devil Inside
2. What You Need
3. Never Tear Us Apart
4. Need You Tonight
5. Suicide Blonde
6. Beautiful Girl
7. Bitter Tears, and the song to which these comments are attached ...
8. Don't Change
Want a few more?
1. The One Thing
Since that was such an easy request, I've tossed in a few extras.
1. Devil Inside
2. What You Need
3. Never Tear Us Apart
4. Need You Tonight
5. Suicide Blonde
6. Beautiful Girl
7. Bitter Tears, and the song to which these comments are attached ...
8. Don't Change
Want a few more?
1. The One Thing
Rockit9 wrote:
Not even close ... get your ears checked.
yes. INXS all the way.
Not even close ... get your ears checked.
yes. INXS all the way.
Oh the memories 😐
Super underrated band in my opinion. They had considerable commercial success over an extended period but never really received the critical acclaim I thought they deserved. And in Michael Hutchence they had one of the most charismatic front men in pop history. Glad they're on RP's playlist.
i love this. the video was fun, too.
i think this was the first INXS song i ever heard and i was hooked.
i think this was the first INXS song i ever heard and i was hooked.
mhamann123 wrote:
Wasn't it great to go and see all of those bands on Friday or Saturday night at a pub near you (in Sydney)!
Yeah and we were young then
Wasn't it great to go and see all of those bands on Friday or Saturday night at a pub near you (in Sydney)!
Yeah and we were young then
Fishman wrote:
Wasn't it great to go and see all of those bands on Friday or Saturday night at a pub near you (in Sydney)!
My favourite INXS song and evokes so many great memories of parties and live gigs in the 80s. Aussie pub rock was at it's peak. INXS, Angels, Hunters and Collectors, Spy v Spy, Oils, Radiators, Aussie Crawl, Chisels etc etc. So many great bands
Wasn't it great to go and see all of those bands on Friday or Saturday night at a pub near you (in Sydney)!
My favourite INXS song and evokes so many great memories of parties and live gigs in the 80s. Aussie pub rock was at it's peak. INXS, Angels, Hunters and Collectors, Spy v Spy, Oils, Radiators, Aussie Crawl, Chisels etc etc. So many great bands
TLynneHenry wrote:
Hopefully you're not driving when the song comes on.
I can still see the video of this song if I close my eyes when it's playing.
Hopefully you're not driving when the song comes on.
ick wrote:
I was right there with you buddy -- except for me it was the ski mountain (winter) skatepark (summer).
I think this was the first recording I ever heard from INXS, I was 16 at the time. We would blast this on the stereo while driving around in my 1967 VW Bug to check the surf or go to the skatepark.
I was right there with you buddy -- except for me it was the ski mountain (winter) skatepark (summer).
'us' - the children of the 80s - feck! we had good music!!
Check out the video for this some time. They sounded more mature than the adolescents they looked like.
I think this was the first recording I ever heard from INXS, I was 16 at the time. We would blast this on the stereo while driving around in my 1967 VW Bug to check the surf or go to the skatepark.
eileenomurphy wrote:
I Agree on BOTH counts! LOL! Too Funny! The 80s had a lot of crummy music!
Lots of good music too. It just only got airplay from radio DJ's who retained the ability to create their own playlist. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I understand that many stations don't but get their playlists from centralized companies which provide programming in exchange for a fee. Does this comport with anyone else's knowledge of the industry? I've been out of the loop.
I Agree on BOTH counts! LOL! Too Funny! The 80s had a lot of crummy music!
Lots of good music too. It just only got airplay from radio DJ's who retained the ability to create their own playlist. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I understand that many stations don't but get their playlists from centralized companies which provide programming in exchange for a fee. Does this comport with anyone else's knowledge of the industry? I've been out of the loop.
I was 12yrs old when this came out. My memory is terrible but I remember loving when I heard this over the radio. So so long ago
qosforever wrote:
very cool! here it is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Bruce Springsteen did a great version live !!
very cool! here it is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
bforr wrote:
Can't say that I agree with you regarding the 80's...
(Also, better surface prep should solve your paint problem)
This is one of the many songs that exemplifies the 80's (and why it's the best decade for music)!
That soaring harmonic guitar riff rips the paint off the walls.
Can't say that I agree with you regarding the 80's...
(Also, better surface prep should solve your paint problem)
bforr wrote:
I really like this tune!!! But the '80s had a LOT of crappola music!!
This is one of the many songs that exemplifies the 80's (and why it's the best decade for music)!
That soaring harmonic guitar riff rips the paint off the walls.
I really like this tune!!! But the '80s had a LOT of crappola music!!
This is one of the many songs that exemplifies the 80's (and why it's the best decade for music)!
That soaring harmonic guitar riff rips the paint off the walls.
That soaring harmonic guitar riff rips the paint off the walls.
ekalfwonS wrote:
GREAT TUNE! I never realized it was INXS too!
Love this song. I'm embarrassed to admit that I never knew it was by INXS until just now... It predates my music obsession just slightly so I never had that album, although Kick and X got a lot of play on my boom box. I never connected the dots between his voice on this and his voice on later albums.
GREAT TUNE! I never realized it was INXS too!
I remember the video on MTV back in the day and the ending of it
Cracking good song✌️
My high school girlfriend...this song...the giddy high of teen love...all of it so very great. I wish that I could find her again; or that feeling, but in the meanwhile this moment will do....
ekalfwonS wrote:
I was about to post the same comment. I used to hear jokes about how they were just another lame dance band. I normally listened to other types of music back then so it went past me at the time.
Love this song. I'm embarrassed to admit that I never knew it was by INXS until just now... It predates my music obsession just slightly so I never had that album, although Kick and X got a lot of play on my boom box. I never connected the dots between his voice on this and his voice on later albums.
I was about to post the same comment. I used to hear jokes about how they were just another lame dance band. I normally listened to other types of music back then so it went past me at the time.
Amazingly powerful piece. I ignored this band when they were active, but why? As I advance in years, the music (as well as everything else) that I neglected or simply was not aware of its existence, is an appalling recognition of blindness. But now I see.
Bruce Springsteen did a great version live !!
One of the BEST Drivin' Songs of All-Time.
I'm going to rate this a very rare 9 from me
Love this song. I'm embarrassed to admit that I never knew it was by INXS until just now... It predates my music obsession just slightly so I never had that album, although Kick and X got a lot of play on my boom box. I never connected the dots between his voice on this and his voice on later albums.
tompoll wrote:
Oh crap... too true!
Solid tune.
argexpat wrote:
But wait... then that makes me... <oh no>
I can't believe this song is almost 40 years old!
But wait... then that makes me... <oh no>
Oh crap... too true!
Solid tune.
SOLID X. As new today as when it came out in 1982.
spek10 wrote:
Not even close ... get your ears checked.
The compelling question - INXS or U2?
Not even close ... get your ears checked.
The compelling question - INXS or U2?
I can still see the video of this song if I close my eyes when it's playing.
argexpat wrote:
But wait... then that makes me... <oh no>
I can't believe this song is almost 40 years old!
But wait... then that makes me... <oh no>
I can't believe this song is almost 40 years old!
Just brilliant songwriting on this particular song. INXS had an amazing roll for the 80s and 90s.
But, I also think they kinda pissed away a lot their legacy by going through a series of lead singers, reality show auditions, etc in the 2000s. kinda what Queen did as well.
But, I also think they kinda pissed away a lot their legacy by going through a series of lead singers, reality show auditions, etc in the 2000s. kinda what Queen did as well.
Always takes me to my happy place. Well deserving of a 10 amongst even the best of it's era.
deepwoodskev wrote:
And he was gorgeous. The dude had it all and then he didn't, what a shame.
Whatever you think of the band, you can't deny the fact that Michael Hutchence had a fantastic singing voice.
And he was gorgeous. The dude had it all and then he didn't, what a shame.
Many songs from this time period haven't stood the test of time. This one has. In spades.
Having Aussie rellies really helps when it comes to discovering new (as it was at the time) rock from down under. Managed to see them live just before they made it in the UK; MH still had work to do on his stage presence and, boy, did he succeed by the time they toured the UK again after hitting the big time.
Awesome band
LL RP
Awesome band
LL RP
From a 7 to a 10!
I effing LOVE ❤️ this.
This is just GRAND.
I love this!
Might even be my favourite by INXS.
This played the other day, right after a friend called and told me a good friend of ours committed suicide. He struggled with depression and all this isolation made it even harder for him. He and I always shared the eclectic music likes we came across over the 31 years we knew each other.
In this past year I turned him onto Radio Paradise.
Now he is gone.
He was recently featured in this local news story.
I cannot help but think of how Michael Hutchence took his own life, after a struggle with depression. Much of this came as a result of being in an accident and losing his sense of smell and taste.
I had even heard he lamented how he could not smell or taste his girlfriend.
Might even be my favourite by INXS.
This played the other day, right after a friend called and told me a good friend of ours committed suicide. He struggled with depression and all this isolation made it even harder for him. He and I always shared the eclectic music likes we came across over the 31 years we knew each other.
In this past year I turned him onto Radio Paradise.
Now he is gone.
He was recently featured in this local news story.
I cannot help but think of how Michael Hutchence took his own life, after a struggle with depression. Much of this came as a result of being in an accident and losing his sense of smell and taste.
I had even heard he lamented how he could not smell or taste his girlfriend.
11 11 11 11 11 11 Saw them years ago at Rock Rocks. SOOOOO good.
I remember seeing them in the long gone Austin Colliseum, one of those aircraft hangers repurposed as an entertainment venue. Maybe held a thousand, floor and bleachers combined. It was about the time this came out, before their big-time popularity. Just a really tight band with great energy and great hooks. Maybe not transentental but a damn good time. Nothing wrong with that.
spiritfla wrote:
It's not even similar but 'heads up' to
http://radio.garden
two 9's in a row...I am NOT surprised anymore by RP's mastery of music! I am so proud to have been listening since 2005 and that I have shared RP with so many. Play on RP!
It's not even similar but 'heads up' to
http://radio.garden
two 9's in a row...I am NOT surprised anymore by RP's mastery of music! I am so proud to have been listening since 2005 and that I have shared RP with so many. Play on RP!
Whatever you think of the band, you can't deny the fact that Michael Hutchence had a fantastic singing voice.
One of the most influential albums in my high school years, and it remains a profound piece of art that still brings me joy.
floydpink wrote:
It's similar - same year. That particular synthesizer sound was big in 1982, though they were possibly done recording this album by the time that film was released.
Does anyone else hear Vangelis' theme for Bladerunner at the start?
It's similar - same year. That particular synthesizer sound was big in 1982, though they were possibly done recording this album by the time that film was released.
nicknt wrote:
Here we go again. Someone determining whether a band was over or under rated. No substance buddy. Just your opinion. And wrong at that.
One of the most overrated bands of all time.
Here we go again. Someone determining whether a band was over or under rated. No substance buddy. Just your opinion. And wrong at that.
Rather interesting video on mtv
Dogs in Space!
The song defined my childhood. My band covered it. Burst on to the alternative -post-punk scene with this incredible and timeless piece of 1980's alternative rock.
floydpink wrote:
Totally get that!
Does anyone else hear Vangelis' theme for Bladerunner at the start?
Totally get that!
kretinburger wrote:
I only wish
Palais?whereismatty wrote:
I hope you are Australian. If not then I suggest you find your way back to the 80s in time machine and see this band play at the Palace in St Kilda.
I hope you are Australian. If not then I suggest you find your way back to the 80s in time machine and see this band play at the Palace in St Kilda.
I only wish
Does anyone else hear Vangelis' theme for Bladerunner at the start?
GREAT tune. Wish I had a time machine.
Palais?whereismatty wrote:
I hope you are Australian. If not then I suggest you find your way back to the 80s in time machine and see this band play at the Palace in St Kilda.
I hope you are Australian. If not then I suggest you find your way back to the 80s in time machine and see this band play at the Palace in St Kilda.
unclehud wrote:
Since that was such an easy request, I've tossed in a few extras.
1. Devil Inside
2. What You Need
3. Never Tear Us Apart
4. Need You Tonight
5. Suicide Blonde
6. Beautiful Girl
7. Bitter Tears, and the song to which these comments are attached ...
8. Don't Change
Want a few more?
Like shootin' fish in a barrel.
Since that was such an easy request, I've tossed in a few extras.
1. Devil Inside
2. What You Need
3. Never Tear Us Apart
4. Need You Tonight
5. Suicide Blonde
6. Beautiful Girl
7. Bitter Tears, and the song to which these comments are attached ...
8. Don't Change
Want a few more?
Like shootin' fish in a barrel.
No accounting for taste, to each her own, etc.
nicknt wrote:
Since that was such an easy request, I've tossed in a few extras.
1. Devil Inside
2. What You Need
3. Never Tear Us Apart
4. Need You Tonight
5. Suicide Blonde
6. Beautiful Girl
7. Bitter Tears, and the song to which these comments are attached ...
8. Don't Change
Want a few more?
Please name let's say 5 memorable songs of INXS ...
Since that was such an easy request, I've tossed in a few extras.
1. Devil Inside
2. What You Need
3. Never Tear Us Apart
4. Need You Tonight
5. Suicide Blonde
6. Beautiful Girl
7. Bitter Tears, and the song to which these comments are attached ...
8. Don't Change
Want a few more?
I did'nt know thi great song. Thank's RP you make me wish to hear more from this band.
Every time RP plays this song, my rating goes up a notch - I think it‘s about 27 by now! Probably my favorite song of the decade, this.
spek10 wrote:
dont get carried away
INXS>U2
dont get carried away
The band put out a remarkable tribute to Michael on the anniversary of his death - a re-imagining of this song. I've always liked the version and the video that goes with it:
https://youtu.be/-ERjIhTPQy8
https://youtu.be/-ERjIhTPQy8
Always enjoy this song!
INXS>U2
one of my favorite INXS songs. simple but terrific
One of my favs of INXS. This was one of the first videos I remember on MTV as a kid, pulling out of the airport hanger on the back of a UTE, all the instruments blazing. Thanks Bill.
nicknt wrote:
Were they overrated? I guess you could make that claim. As much as I enjoyed a lot of their music (they were huge in my formative years), they got a lot of mileage out of remarkably simple musicianship & songwriting. Their tunes were catchy as hell and they made some great videos and Michael Hutchence was damn pretty, so they could get away with it. I ate up Kick & X - so many hits.
Were they among the most overrated bands of all time? Hardly - you could probably find 100 bands just during the height of the MTV era that out-kicked their coverage worse than INXS. They were prolific for two decades and were still releasing quality radio fodder before Michael's death (dang, almost 20 years!). He has probably gotten better press since he died than prior to, but that's just the nature of the beast.
Leave your hyperbole at the door and just enjoy it (or ignore it) for what it is - music for the masses.
One of the most overrated bands of all time.
Were they overrated? I guess you could make that claim. As much as I enjoyed a lot of their music (they were huge in my formative years), they got a lot of mileage out of remarkably simple musicianship & songwriting. Their tunes were catchy as hell and they made some great videos and Michael Hutchence was damn pretty, so they could get away with it. I ate up Kick & X - so many hits.
Were they among the most overrated bands of all time? Hardly - you could probably find 100 bands just during the height of the MTV era that out-kicked their coverage worse than INXS. They were prolific for two decades and were still releasing quality radio fodder before Michael's death (dang, almost 20 years!). He has probably gotten better press since he died than prior to, but that's just the nature of the beast.
Leave your hyperbole at the door and just enjoy it (or ignore it) for what it is - music for the masses.
nicknt wrote:
I hope you are Australian. If not then I suggest you find your way back to the 80s in time machine and see this band play at the Palace in St Kilda.
One of the most overrated bands of all time.
I hope you are Australian. If not then I suggest you find your way back to the 80s in time machine and see this band play at the Palace in St Kilda.
nicknt wrote:
Start with the RP list. There are 10 there. Then I would add Mystify, New Sensation and The One Thing. Having said that, who am I to determine whether they are over or under-rated? That would be ridiculous.
Please name let's say 5 memorable songs of INXS ...
I just love these types of proclamations. Prove it!
I just love these types of proclamations. Prove it!
Start with the RP list. There are 10 there. Then I would add Mystify, New Sensation and The One Thing. Having said that, who am I to determine whether they are over or under-rated? That would be ridiculous.
Please name let's say 5 memorable songs of INXS ...
I just love these types of proclamations. Prove it!
I just love these types of proclamations. Prove it!
nicknt wrote:
As opinions go, that definitely is one.
One of the most overrated bands of all time.
As opinions go, that definitely is one.
nicknt wrote:
I just love these types of proclamations. Prove it!
One of the most overrated bands of all time.
I just love these types of proclamations. Prove it!
One of the most overrated bands of all time.
Relayer wrote:Just a brilliant song. Truly brilliant.
What was I thinking? I rated this at a 9. Changing that to a 10 immediately.
What was I thinking? I rated this at a 9. Changing that to a 10 immediately.
Never get tired of hearing that song. Love it.
Just a brilliant song. Truly brilliant.
What was I thinking? I rated this at a 9. Changing that to a 10 immediately.
What was I thinking? I rated this at a 9. Changing that to a 10 immediately.
INXS at their very best.
One of the first Videos I can remember.... ABSOLUTELY LOVED this....
Was it really '82 when this took the airwaves by storm? Simmer of rebellion, dreams of upheaval... These guys had the right sound!
First class upbeat song. Weird factoid about the guy who is singing it.
Should I bump it? 8 > 9
Should I bump it? 8 > 9
Awesome tune. I remember the MTV video clearly even after 30 some years.
Wilfrue wrote:
Oh geez, has it really been 35yrs? Seems like yesterday sometimes.
Great song, great memories
Categorically the best INXS song in a long line of contenders for same. What a great band they were. Their stuff really hangs in nicely 35 years on.
Oh geez, has it really been 35yrs? Seems like yesterday sometimes.
Great song, great memories
sullivanssusie wrote:
Great song! Wish it was on the playlist.
Give a listen to INXS' "Johnson's Airplane" and let me know what you think.
Grazie.
Grazie.
Great song! Wish it was on the playlist.
Brilliant
YEEEAAAASSSSSSS!!! 😍
INXS is a favourite of Steven Wilson.
Wilfrue wrote:
Hear, hear!
Categorically the best INXS song in a long line of contenders for same. What a great band they were. Their stuff really hangs in nicely 35 years on.
Hear, hear!
Categorically the best INXS song in a long line of contenders for same. What a great band they were. Their stuff really hangs in nicely 35 years on.
Wilfrue wrote:
I doubt I can disagree...I also think this song has contributed to my diminished hearing...
I think this is the best in a long line of really good INXS songs. Thanks for playing it!
I doubt I can disagree...I also think this song has contributed to my diminished hearing...
Give a listen to INXS' "Johnson's Airplane" and let me know what you think.
Grazie.
Grazie.
robus wrote:
It's the intro. that's doing that for you.
Hutchence would have stomped the sh*t out of Mike Score if he walked into his salon.
I really like this song - but isn't it just a bit Flock of Seagulls-esque? (ducks)
It's the intro. that's doing that for you.
Hutchence would have stomped the sh*t out of Mike Score if he walked into his salon.
I really like this song - but isn't it just a bit Flock of Seagulls-esque? (ducks)
I think this is the best in a long line of really good INXS songs. Thanks for playing it!
kcar wrote:
Fair enough. I quite agree with you about this song. I'd be cranking it right now if it weren't the middle of the night. I did go through a phase with the Eurythmics where I'd stop listening to every bit of their music except their latest hits. Roxette was like that too. It struck me that the pop music industry pushes you to do to listen only to a band's latest single. If you fall into that habit, a band's music will seem disposable.
Again, a shame about Hutchence. He could really sing. It would have been interesting to see what the band would have done after the 90s. INXS did have a contest to find a new singer and it put out a single with that guy, but after that...
Oh you did NOT just compare Eurythmics to Roxette.
Fair enough. I quite agree with you about this song. I'd be cranking it right now if it weren't the middle of the night. I did go through a phase with the Eurythmics where I'd stop listening to every bit of their music except their latest hits. Roxette was like that too. It struck me that the pop music industry pushes you to do to listen only to a band's latest single. If you fall into that habit, a band's music will seem disposable.
Again, a shame about Hutchence. He could really sing. It would have been interesting to see what the band would have done after the 90s. INXS did have a contest to find a new singer and it put out a single with that guy, but after that...
Oh you did NOT just compare Eurythmics to Roxette.
dwhayslett wrote:
Speak for yourself. Perhaps a product of the times for me, but both of the bands you mention put out some great stuff that is a long way from disposable, IMO; this whole record being a great example thereof.
Fair enough. I quite agree with you about this song. I'd be cranking it right now if it weren't the middle of the night. I did go through a phase with the Eurythmics where I'd stop listening to every bit of their music except their latest hits. Roxette was like that too. It struck me that the pop music industry pushes you to do to listen only to a band's latest single. If you fall into that habit, a band's music will seem disposable.
Again, a shame about Hutchence. He could really sing. It would have been interesting to see what the band would have done after the 90s. INXS did have a contest to find a new singer and it put out a single with that guy, but after that...
Speak for yourself. Perhaps a product of the times for me, but both of the bands you mention put out some great stuff that is a long way from disposable, IMO; this whole record being a great example thereof.
Fair enough. I quite agree with you about this song. I'd be cranking it right now if it weren't the middle of the night. I did go through a phase with the Eurythmics where I'd stop listening to every bit of their music except their latest hits. Roxette was like that too. It struck me that the pop music industry pushes you to do to listen only to a band's latest single. If you fall into that habit, a band's music will seem disposable.
Again, a shame about Hutchence. He could really sing. It would have been interesting to see what the band would have done after the 90s. INXS did have a contest to find a new singer and it put out a single with that guy, but after that...
One of my all time faves...wish I had a chance to see them live before Michael "left"
Will62 wrote:
Yes I saw them in the Belmont 16' Sailing club south of Newcastle, New South Wales in 1981 - the only reason I went there was because they had just released their first 'single' and so I thought I would go and have a look see what they were like. Well the club did not even have a stage - the band just played on the floor at the bar and we the audience of about 50 people just stood in front of them. Michael Hutchence was the real thing - a rock star in the making and reminded us of a young Mick Jagger. They went on to much bigger and better things of course but is nice to be able to say we saw them before they 'made it' so to speak. Happy memories.
Was lucky enough to see INXS in a sleazy pub, The Stardust in Cabramatta, Sydney, around a week after their first Australian release came out. There was a fairly simple barometer for the worth of a band. if there wasn't an all-in brawl, the band rocked.
The buds and I were milling about, waiting for this support act to get out of the way for Richard Clapton, the 80's Sydney North Shore surfer-set icon (and a mighty fine muso at that - take note Bill). One of the crew asked "who are these guys"? I replied I had heard their first song 'Just Keep Walking' earlier in the week on Double J (our first alternate national radio station). Said it sounded ok.
After 45 mins we couldn't quite remember the name of the main act - just wanted these guys to play on and on. Fuzzy gutiar, driving bass and then boom - Kirk Pengelly started up with the sax and the night climbed to enormous heights.
Never forget that night. They did put out some commercially driven guff later on but I guess standards slip occasionally for all. And I liked the way they experimented with their sound as time passed. Hunters & Collectors were another established Oz pub band that changed chameleon like.
Overall, one of the greatest Australia has produced.
The buds and I were milling about, waiting for this support act to get out of the way for Richard Clapton, the 80's Sydney North Shore surfer-set icon (and a mighty fine muso at that - take note Bill). One of the crew asked "who are these guys"? I replied I had heard their first song 'Just Keep Walking' earlier in the week on Double J (our first alternate national radio station). Said it sounded ok.
After 45 mins we couldn't quite remember the name of the main act - just wanted these guys to play on and on. Fuzzy gutiar, driving bass and then boom - Kirk Pengelly started up with the sax and the night climbed to enormous heights.
Never forget that night. They did put out some commercially driven guff later on but I guess standards slip occasionally for all. And I liked the way they experimented with their sound as time passed. Hunters & Collectors were another established Oz pub band that changed chameleon like.
Overall, one of the greatest Australia has produced.
Yes I saw them in the Belmont 16' Sailing club south of Newcastle, New South Wales in 1981 - the only reason I went there was because they had just released their first 'single' and so I thought I would go and have a look see what they were like. Well the club did not even have a stage - the band just played on the floor at the bar and we the audience of about 50 people just stood in front of them. Michael Hutchence was the real thing - a rock star in the making and reminded us of a young Mick Jagger. They went on to much bigger and better things of course but is nice to be able to say we saw them before they 'made it' so to speak. Happy memories.
Hell yes! One of my all time favorite songs. Thanks for playing!
What a trip in the way-back machine this is!!!!
Will62 wrote:
Cool yea.
Was lucky enough to see INXS in a sleazy pub, The Stardust in Cabramatta, Sydney, around a week after their first Australian release came out. There was a fairly simple barometer for the worth of a band. if there wasn't an all-in brawl, the band rocked.
The buds and I were milling about, waiting for this support act to get out of the way for Richard Clapton, the 80's Sydney North Shore surfer-set icon (and a mighty fine muso at that - take note Bill). One of the crew asked "who are these guys"? I replied I had heard their first song 'Just Keep Walking' earlier in the week on Double J (our first alternate national radio station). Said it sounded ok.
After 45 mins we couldn't quite remember the name of the main act - just wanted these guys to play on and on. Fuzzy gutiar, driving bass and then boom - Kirk Pengelly started up with the sax and the night climbed to enormous heights.
Never forget that night. They did put out some commercially driven guff later on but I guess standards slip occasionally for all. And I liked the way they experimented with their sound as time passed. Hunters & Collectors were another established Oz pub band that changed chameleon like.
Overall, one of the greatest Australia has produced.
The buds and I were milling about, waiting for this support act to get out of the way for Richard Clapton, the 80's Sydney North Shore surfer-set icon (and a mighty fine muso at that - take note Bill). One of the crew asked "who are these guys"? I replied I had heard their first song 'Just Keep Walking' earlier in the week on Double J (our first alternate national radio station). Said it sounded ok.
After 45 mins we couldn't quite remember the name of the main act - just wanted these guys to play on and on. Fuzzy gutiar, driving bass and then boom - Kirk Pengelly started up with the sax and the night climbed to enormous heights.
Never forget that night. They did put out some commercially driven guff later on but I guess standards slip occasionally for all. And I liked the way they experimented with their sound as time passed. Hunters & Collectors were another established Oz pub band that changed chameleon like.
Overall, one of the greatest Australia has produced.
Cool yea.
kcar wrote:
Great story—thank you!
INXS was a great pop band like the Eurhythmics. Their songs were very catchy and polished but not all that deep. You could listen to their latest release over and over but you wouldn't want much to do with once they'd put out new hits. I really like "Welcome to Wherever You Are" and played sections of it relentlessly but I wouldn't call it a classic or even deeply memorable.
A shame about Michael Hutchence, Paula Yates and Peaches Geldof. RIP.
Speak for yourself. Perhaps a product of the times for me, but both of the bands you mention put out some great stuff that is a long way from disposable, IMO; this whole record being a great example thereof.
Great story—thank you!
INXS was a great pop band like the Eurhythmics. Their songs were very catchy and polished but not all that deep. You could listen to their latest release over and over but you wouldn't want much to do with once they'd put out new hits. I really like "Welcome to Wherever You Are" and played sections of it relentlessly but I wouldn't call it a classic or even deeply memorable.
A shame about Michael Hutchence, Paula Yates and Peaches Geldof. RIP.
Speak for yourself. Perhaps a product of the times for me, but both of the bands you mention put out some great stuff that is a long way from disposable, IMO; this whole record being a great example thereof.
Still love this damn song!
Will62 wrote:
Great story—thank you!
INXS was a great pop band like the Eurhythmics. Their songs were very catchy and polished but not all that deep. You could listen to their latest release over and over but you wouldn't want much to do with once they'd put out new hits. I really like "Welcome to Wherever You Are" and played sections of it relentlessly but I wouldn't call it a classic or even deeply memorable.
A shame about Michael Hutchence, Paula Yates and Peaches Geldof. RIP.
Was lucky enough to see INXS in a sleazy pub, The Stardust in Cabramatta, Sydney, around a week after their first Australian release came out. There was a fairly simple barometer for the worth of a band. if there wasn't an all-in brawl, the band rocked.
The buds and I were milling about, waiting for this support act to get out of the way for Richard Clapton, the 80's Sydney North Shore surfer-set icon (and a mighty fine muso at that - take note Bill). One of the crew asked "who are these guys"? I replied I had heard their first song 'Just Keep Walking' earlier in the week on Double J (our first alternate national radio station). Said it sounded ok.
After 45 mins we couldn't quite remember the name of the main act - just wanted these guys to play on and on. Fuzzy gutiar, driving bass and then boom - Kirk Pengelly started up with the sax and the night climbed to enormous heights.
Never forget that night. They did put out some commercially driven guff later on but I guess standards slip occasionally for all. And I liked the way they experimented with their sound as time passed. Hunters & Collectors were another established Oz pub band that changed chameleon like.
Overall, one of the greatest Australia has produced.
The buds and I were milling about, waiting for this support act to get out of the way for Richard Clapton, the 80's Sydney North Shore surfer-set icon (and a mighty fine muso at that - take note Bill). One of the crew asked "who are these guys"? I replied I had heard their first song 'Just Keep Walking' earlier in the week on Double J (our first alternate national radio station). Said it sounded ok.
After 45 mins we couldn't quite remember the name of the main act - just wanted these guys to play on and on. Fuzzy gutiar, driving bass and then boom - Kirk Pengelly started up with the sax and the night climbed to enormous heights.
Never forget that night. They did put out some commercially driven guff later on but I guess standards slip occasionally for all. And I liked the way they experimented with their sound as time passed. Hunters & Collectors were another established Oz pub band that changed chameleon like.
Overall, one of the greatest Australia has produced.
Great story—thank you!
INXS was a great pop band like the Eurhythmics. Their songs were very catchy and polished but not all that deep. You could listen to their latest release over and over but you wouldn't want much to do with once they'd put out new hits. I really like "Welcome to Wherever You Are" and played sections of it relentlessly but I wouldn't call it a classic or even deeply memorable.
A shame about Michael Hutchence, Paula Yates and Peaches Geldof. RIP.
holy crap man this song still rocks
Love this song. I'm embarrassed to admit that I never knew it was by INXS until just now... It predates my music obsession just slightly so I never had that album, although Kick and X got a lot of play on my boom box. I never connected the dots between his voice on this and his voice on later albums.
SHABOOH!! It is a hidden gem right out there for you to take. The soaring highs, the regular marching, the whole stinkin' album is transporting, even if you've never been there. shoobah.