I could probably write a 2,000 word think piece about this song (which I love) and how batshit crazy it is and how almost everything related to this song is batshit crazy and how all that craziness makes it great, and how this song could never be made today, let alone be a big hit, and….. well, just listen to it yourself, maybe 21x in a row, and you’ll see.
P.S. watching this live version will really blow your mind
With so much unhappy stuff dominating our world today, I’m choosing to listen 21x in a row to something happy (even if the lyrics aren’t).
I’ve loved this beautiful song for all its 33 years, and I dare anyone not to sing along with Neil Finn as it plays. Please be sure to include this new version as you enjoy it 21x in a row.
Great live version (from French tv) of a great song. Early 80s personified in so many ways. The hair, the clothes, the dancing, the synthesizers, the mechanical rabbit on drums. Even played 21x in a row you just can’t…… well, you know.
You’re in your favorite cafe, the barista making your drink is wearing a Black Keys tee shirt, and this is the song that plays on the music system? You damn well play it 21x in a row.