Neil Finn: star of Split Enz and Crowded House
Jeff Apter knew Split Enz would be big when he snuck underage into a 1979 Sydney gig ... and now he's written the first biography of Neil Finn.
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#:34 Sammy Heckles Neil Finn, Courtney Act Loves Toast and the PMâs Cat Sings
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3 Simple and Practical Tips to Reignite Your Songwriting
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Neil and Sharon Finnâs musical hookups
The Finns are a musical bunch. Neil has fronted the legendary Crowded House, sons Liam and Elroy play, and brother Tim led Split Enz and has made a heap of solo records.
Back in 2011, Neilâs wife Sharon joined him on a record too. They called themselves The Pajama Club and together with Alana Skyring from The Grates on drums, they made an album.
It was around then I asked them to Take 5. I remember wanting to move in with Neil and Sharon after this chat; theyâre both so warm and laidback, and late nights at their place sound like a dream. From Talking Heads to Ladyhawke, settle in for some wonderful tales from this musical family.
Talking Heads - âHeavenâ
Augie March - âDogâs Dayâ
Connan Mockasin - âFaking Jazz Togetherâ
Ladyhawke - âMessage To My Girl {triple j Like A Version 2009}â
The Smiths - âThere Is A Light That Never Goes Outâ
71. Michael Burrows
Melbourne songwriter Michael Burrows has landed on his feet, but not in the way he ever imagined. Like most young musicians he wanted to be a well known and respected songwriter and performer, but the realities of life and bills forced him to problem solve. As a response Michael set up a business writing and selling jingles, some of which have become part of the soundtrack of Australian life. After some years away from pursuing his original music, Michaels' ambition was reignited when he got the chance to write and record with Neil Finn. He then went to Nashville to record his latest EP and is now touring and promoting his new music. Great guy, great chats and there’s even an off the cuff performance of his new song Designed To Love You. Lean in.
Support the show#98: Jacindaâs Leadership, Janetâs Glasto, Car Koala
Myf and Zan find strength in the compassion and empathy of Jacinda Ardern, and reflect on how differently Australian politicians and media reacted to the Christchurch terrorist attack. Egg Boy has been a beacon of hope in a dark week, but has the focus on him come at the expense of a much harder conversation? Meanwhile Glastonbury has been announced and Janet Jackson has gone the olâ cut and paste on the poster, and the sweet relief of good news has come in the form of a hitchhiking koala.
Show notes:
Christchurch: Â https://www.smh.com.au/world/oceania/christchurch-shooting-victims-burials-to-begin-20190320-p515o0.html
Jacinda Ardern: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-18/christchurch-attacks-show-new-zealand-pm-a-leader-for-our-times/10912018
https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/jacinda-ardern-just-proved-typically-feminine-behaviour-is-powerful-20190318-p5157k.htmlJanet at Glasto: https://www.nme.com/news/music/janet-jackson-has-pushed-herself-up-the-glastonbury-festival-poster-2463632
Car Koala: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-19/koala-enters-mans-car-at-vineyard-in-south-australia/10916092
Neil Finn: https://twitter.com/NeilFinn
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Week of September 8, 2008
