Capitol publish ‘Woodface,’ Crowded House’s third album featuring ‘Weather with You’ (1991)

Crowded House‘s ‘Woodface’ is their third studio album featuring ‘Weather with You,’ produced by Mitchell Froom and band member Neil Finn and released on July 1st, 1991 by Capitol

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Elvis, Sinnead, George et al pay tribute to Linda McCartney (1999)

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Split Enz reunite in Melbourne (2009)

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This week In Male Balladeers 05/52

Neil Finn and Eddie Vedder’s stripped-back cover of "Throw Your Arms Around Me" conveys fragility with raw harmonies, while Steppenwolf’s snarling 1968 take on "Hoochie Coochie Man" transforms the blues classic into gritty rock. Glen Hansard’s "Bird of Sorrow" is a restrained yet aching lament, contrasting the lush emotionality of Antony and the Johnsons’ "You Are My Sister" featuring Boy George. Meanwhile, James Blake’s minimalist "The Wilhelm Scream" layers delicate electronics with existential musings, and Elliott Smith’s "A Fond Farewell" delivers haunting introspection. Biffy Clyro’s "Mountains" balances chart power with intricate rhythms, while Peter Doherty’s lo-fi "Back From the Dead" veers between chaotic brilliance and vulnerability.

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 10

Ed Sheeran’s "Lego House" pairs melancholy lyrics with soothing acoustics, enhanced by a clever video starring Rupert Grint. Neil Young’s "Heart of Gold" blends raw folk with quiet intensity, while David Gilmour’s "On an Island" leans into delicate guitar-driven introspection. Miley Cyrus and Melanie Safka breathe fresh life into "Look What They’ve Done to My Song Ma," balancing nostalgia and wit. Shakira and Rihanna create a polished mix of reggae and rock in "Can’t Remember to Forget You," and Justin Timberlake teams with Chris Stapleton for a memorable CMA mashup of "Tennessee Whiskey" and "Drink You Away." Meanwhile, Carminho and Milton Nascimento’s "Encontros e Despedidas" offers a heartfelt blend of Portuguese and Brazilian musical styles.

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On Australian TV today, Neil Finn meets Eddie Vedder (2014)

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This week In Male Balladeers 04/52

D’Angelo’s "Devil's Pie," a gritty DJ Premier collaboration, critiques materialism through stripped-back funk, while José James’ “Trouble” channels Bill Withers and Sly Stone with swagger and emotional depth. Aaron Neville softens Leonard Cohen’s "Bird on the Wire" with smooth harmonies, and INXS’s "Beautiful Girl" conveys heartfelt simplicity. Curtis Mayfield’s "People Get Ready" remains a Civil Rights anthem of optimism, and Little Feat’s jazzy “Dixie Chicken” revels in playful storytelling and timeless charm. Dean Martin’s serene take on “It’s Easy to Remember” pairs elegant restraint with nostalgia, while Robert Wyatt’s surreal “Sea Song” from *Rock Bottom* balances tender minimalism with dreamlike ambiguity. Neil Finn’s “Fall at Your Feet” from Crowded House centers on quiet vulnerability and enduring sincerity.

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The Finn Family visit London (2019)

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Fleetwood Mac play a rescheduled concert in Toronto (2019)

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Capitol/EMI publish ‘Crowded House,’ their debut eponymous album featuring ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’ (1986)

Crowded House‘ is their debut eponymous album featuring ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over,’ produced by Mitchell Froom and released on August 1st, 1986 by Capitol/EMI

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