Don't Dream It's Over
Crowded House
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Band FormationThe song "Don't Dream It's Over" was performed by Crowded House, an Australian rock band that was formed in 1985. The band consists of New Zealander musicians Neil Finn (vocalist, primary songwriter, and guitarist), Paul Hester (drums), and Australian Nick Seymour (bass).
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Songwriter"Don't Dream It's Over" is written by Neil Finn. Finn is known for his poetic songwriting, which frequently draws heavy influence from New Zealand, his country of birth.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a major international success, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in 1987. It also peaked at number one in New Zealand and Canada, and number eight in Australia.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "Don't Dream It's Over" for its melody, introspective lyrics, and Finn's "dreamy" vocal style. It has frequently been interpreted as a ballad of resilience in the face of emotional adversity.
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AwardsIn 1987, the song won "Best Single" at the New Zealand Music Awards and it was nominated for "Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals" at the 1988 Grammy Awards.
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Song MeaningThough the song has been subject to various interpretations, Finn has stated that it's really about not giving up hope and not letting the struggles of life get you down.
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Cover Versions"Don't Dream It's Over" has been covered by numerous artists including Sixpence None the Richer, Paul Young, and Miley Cyrus & Ariana Grande. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless appeal.
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Impact and AccoladesIn 2001, the song was voted 7th best New Zealand song of all time by the Australasian Performing Right Association. The song was also featured in the TV series Californication and in the miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's novel Under the Dome.
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Re-releaseThe song was re-released in 1996 in UK and Ireland and it again made it to the top 20 there.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Don't Dream It's Over," directed by Alex Proyas, features the band members performing the song in a small studio interspersed with surreal images, including a knitting woman and an ever-expanding living room. The video received heavy airplay on MTV upon its release and today remains a classic example of 1980s music video production.
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