The Strangest Party (These Are the Times)
INXS
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Welcome to the strangest party, baby It's like we're staring at the sun Everybody's got their invitations Hoping that you're gonna come, yeah These are the times (times) These are the crimes (crimes) What are we waiting for? What are we hating for? You're part of the solution or part of the problem You're gonna have to dance with one You're giving up on the future, honey I'll count you out of having some Yeah, some These are the times (times) These are the crimes (crimes) What are we waiting for? What are we hating for? Here comes the rain Yeah, here comes the rain, yeah These are the times These are the crimes What are we waiting for? What are we hating for? These are the time (times) These are the crimes (crimes) What are we waiting for? (what are we) What are we hating for? (waiting for) Wash away the pain Into the blue sea, yeah These are the times (times) These are the crimes (crimes) What are we waiting for? (what are we) What are we hating for? (waiting for) Wash away the rain Into the blue sea, yeah These are the times These are the times
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Written by: MICHAEL HUTCHENCE, ANDREW FARRISS
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"The Strangest Party (These Are the Times)" by INXS was released on October 24,1994.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of the album "The Greatest Hits," which is a compilation album by the Australian band INXS.
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Music GenreINXS is known for their new wave/alternative rock sound. This song also highlights their rock/pop style.
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Chart Rankings"The Strangest Party (These Are the Times)" peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Remake VersionThis song is actually a new version of an earlier INXS track, "Spy of Love" from their 1980 debut album.
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Music VideoThe song's video clip was directed by Australian director Richard Lowenstein who often worked with the band.
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Band MembersThe band INXS included members Michael Hutchence (vocals), Garry Beers (bass), Jon Farriss (drums), Tim Farriss (lead guitar), Andrew Farriss (keyboard/guitar), and Kirk Pengilly (guitar/saxophone).
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Song LengthThe song has a length of 3:52 minutes.
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Songwriters"The Strangest Party (These are the Times)" was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence.
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LegacyDespite not being one of their most commercially successful songs, it still remains a fan favorite due to its unique style and lyrics.
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Tragic ConnectionTragically, this was one of the last songs released by the group before the death of lead singer Michael Hutchence in 1997.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the label "Atlantic Records" in the USA and "Mercury" for the rest of the world.
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