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"Pineapple Head" is a song by Australian-New Zealand rock band Crowded House from their fourth studio album, Together Alone. It was released as a single in September 1994.[1]
The song was later included on the group's greatest hits compilation
Cover art
The single's cover art was created by
Composition
The original inspiration for the song was Neil's son, Liam Finn, who uttered several phrases which later became lyrics while affected by fever.[2] The song shares musical similarities with "Norwegian Wood" by the Beatles.[3] The song is somewhat unique in the modern pop/rock era, being a 3/4 time signature song, compared to most contemporary music being in 4/4. This gives it a unique, waltz-like swing. On the live album, LIVE 92–94, Pt. 1 – Track 8, Neil counts out 1,2,3 1,2,3 after slowing the band down during the performance intro.
Reception
Junkee described it as, "a sea-shanty waltz, with steely guitars and a cooing Mellotron beneath it. Compositionally it’s part "Norwegian Wood", part "Golden Brown", all Crowded House."[4]
Track listings
CD and 12-inch single
- "Pineapple Head" – 3:28
- "Weather with You" – 3:44
- "Don't Dream It's Over" – 3:55
- "Together Alone" – 3:55
Cassette single
- "Pineapple Head" – 3:28
- "Weather with You" – 3:44
Charts
Chart (1994) | Peak position |
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New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[5] | 50 |
27 |
Notes
- ^ Bailey, Marck; Comprehensive discography Archived 9 April 2006 at the Wayback Machine of Crowded House including track listings for all albums and singles. Released 28 March 1995. Retrieved 4 July 2007.
- ^ Neil Finn interview with David Hepworth, Mojo, June 1994
- ^ Klein, Joshua (7 February 2003). "Finn in fine fettle during Vic concert". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ David James Young. "The Evolution Of Crowded House In 15 Essential Tracks". Junkee.
- ^ "Crowded House – Pineapple Head". Top 40 Singles.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.