Distant Sun
"Distant Sun" | ||||
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Single by Crowded House | ||||
from the album Together Alone | ||||
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Released | 20 September 1993[1] | |||
Recorded | 1993 | |||
Genre | Pop rock | |||
Length | 3:51 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Songwriter(s) | Neil Finn | |||
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Crowded House singles chronology | ||||
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Alternative cover | ||||
"Distant Sun" Sample (help·info) is a song by Australian band Crowded House. It was the first single released from the group's fourth studio album, Together Alone (1993). The song gave the band another top-20 hit in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 19, but fell shy of the mark in Australia at number 23. It was also a top-five hit in Canada and New Zealand, reaching numbers four and five, respectively. In March 1994, a remixed version of "Distant Sun" was released in the United States, reaching number 26 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The regular mix was not released as a single in the US and was only available on the album.
In 2005, a tribute album was created featuring a collection of Neil and Tim Finn's songs reinterpreted by female singers as the album She Will Have Her Way. "Distant Sun" was performed by multi-platinum New Zealand artist Brooke Fraser. Fraser's version was mostly similar to the original version, but the key was changed to suit her voice and she omitted the line "Like a Christian fearing vengeance from above" as she is a Christian, and herself fears said vengeance.
A live version of the song was included on the single for "Locked Out," a song also from Together Alone. This version was recorded at Hammersmith Apollo, England on 12 November 1993.
Track listings[]
As the lead single from Together Alone, "Distant Sun" was released in various versions internationally. All songs, including B-sides, were written by Neil Finn unless otherwise noted.[2]
UK CD single
All live tracks were recorded at The Roxy, Los Angeles, 26 February 1987. "Distant Sun" and "Walking on the Spot" are from the Together Alone album.
Disc one
- "Distant Sun" – 3:51
- "This Is Massive" (Paul Hester) – 3:55 (live)
- "When You Come" – 6:16 (live)
Disc two
- "Distant Sun" – 3:51
- "Walking on the Spot" – 2:54
- "Throw Your Arms Around Me" (Hunters & Collectors cover; written by Mark Seymour) – 3:54 (live)
- "One Step Ahead" – 3:52 (live)
Holland CD single
- "Distant Sun"
- "Don't Dream It's Over" (live at the King Biscuit Flower Hour, 24 March 1987)
Netherlands CD single
All B-sides recorded live at The Roxy, Los Angeles, 26 February 1987 except "Walking on the Spot" which is the Together Alone album version.
- "Distant Sun" – 3:51
- "Walking on the Spot" – 2:54
- "Throw Your Arms Around Me" (Hunters & Collectors cover; written by Seymour, Archer, Crosby, Falconer, Howard, Miles, Waters) – 3:54 (live)
- "One Step Ahead" – 3:52 (live)
Australian CD single
All live tracks were recorded at The Town & Country Club, London on 9 and 10 November 1991.
- "Distant Sun" – 3:50
- "Walking on the Spot" (live) – 2:55
- "When You Come" (live) – 6:23
- "Skin Feeling" (Hester) – 3:56
- "Weather with You" (live) – 5:26
US CD single
Live tracks were recorded at Munich, Germany, 12 December 1993.
- "Distant Sun" (remix version) – 3:45
- "Pineapple Head" – 3:54 (live)
- "Locked Out" – 3:38 (live)
Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
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References[]
- ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 18 September 1993. p. 25. Retrieved 22 June 2021. Misprinted as 13 September.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Australian-charts.com – Crowded House – Distant Sun". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2399." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10 no. 42. 16 October 1993. p. 21. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Crowded House – Distant Sun" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Charts.nz – Crowded House – Distant Sun". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Crowded House Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Crowded House Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Hit Tracks of 1994". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
External links[]
- Crowded House songs
- 1993 singles
- 1993 songs
- APRA Award winners
- Brooke Fraser songs
- Capitol Records singles
- Songs written by Neil Finn