Splitz Enz – Definitely The Last Last Concert

..some time ago.. by kiwibloke · 69 Comments

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Tim Finn is to make one last final concert in aid of the Australian Bush Fires at the Melbourne Cricket Ground this weekend. He had previously made official farewells on a national stadium tour of Australia in 2006.

“As soon as I saw the bushfires on TV I knew that we would get asked to play at a fund-raiser,” said Finn, who along with his Split Enz bandmates, considered Melbourne a second home. “And I knew straight away that we would say yes.”

Other Star studded but Australian artists may include:

The concert’s star-studded line up of performers was keeping mum yesterday, but media have been told to get their cameras and pens ready for a special announcement and a cross to the SCG at 7.45pm, which happens to be when Kylie Minogue hits the stage. Rumours have been circulating that Ms Minogue might join Hunters & Collectors for a version of Throw Your Arms Around Me, or alternatively, join Olivia Newton-John for a long-distance duet.

Some Split Enz Goodness:

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Tags: ·bushfire benefit, kiwi, New Zealand, split enz

Filed: Australia · New Zealand · music

69 responses so far ↓

1 MsMeatscience // Sep 13, 2008 at 4:45 pm

I like both versions.
2 wisesatyr72 // Sep 14, 2008 at 6:42 pm

This band is very underrated
3 blackmore7777fan // Sep 28, 2008 at 5:59 pm

Well, they are a lot easier to carry around….
4 Sylvester007nz // Sep 30, 2008 at 8:11 am

Here’s my one pence worth. I think this is much better. Although often remakes are better (e.g. Hurt by Johnny Cash cf Nine Inch Nails), to me this is not one of those songs.
5 Bartola7 // Oct 3, 2008 at 5:56 pm

The best part about all things Finn, for me, is that these guys have never needed fancy props or special effects for their songs or videos. They can make a stage come to life just as they are, with their voices and instruments and personalities – and the fantastic wacky outfits, of course.
6 GavinWoods // Oct 5, 2008 at 1:36 pm

Its also on Crowded House’s debut album – a natural progression between the two bands
7 scepticsquirrel // Oct 18, 2008 at 6:16 pm

I love CH, but I don’t get the appeal of Split Enz at all. Just my personal preference.
8 gmansi // Oct 19, 2008 at 4:25 am

Yes, both versions are great!This one is more 80’s new wave and experimental. The CH one is most powerfull and pop at the same time.
9 gmansi // Oct 19, 2008 at 4:26 am

ha ha ha ha ha
10 volmerguy // Oct 19, 2008 at 3:39 pm

Split Enz and CH will always be some of the best acts to come out of NZ and OZ. Our plans for world domination are progressing nicely he he he…
11 lakersfan45 // Oct 23, 2008 at 10:34 am

this song is too good.
12 aaronryanmusic // Nov 7, 2008 at 1:17 am

Split Enz is my favourite band of all time. They have a special ethereal sound to their music that I haven’t heard replicated anywhere. I Walk Away is a fine example.
13 lxswrx // Nov 20, 2008 at 7:47 pm

Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge song on 89FM Blenheim in 87. Even Huuuuuuuuuuuuuger on 898 in 84
14 Barsopen1970 // Nov 20, 2008 at 11:56 pm

really ? christ o’ mighty
15 Cramtastic // Dec 6, 2008 at 7:09 am

The thing that seriously hits me in this version is Neil’s guitar lick during the chorus….that sort of descending scale. Both versions are solid
16 alastairjr40 // Jan 10, 2009 at 12:02 am

Can I walk away from this one? No.
17 SparkyCola3 // Jan 12, 2009 at 10:51 am

Yep – same here Neil Finn for the win – he’s fantastic all the time =D
18 princessluceval // Feb 5, 2009 at 9:28 am

I love Noel’s dancing with the tambourine.
19 anthonythirteen // Feb 13, 2009 at 7:49 am

This is from 1984 and both groups split up – rather a slow takeover????
20 apocbible // Feb 15, 2009 at 2:20 am

this became an instant favourite of mine… awesome song, neil finn is brilliant
21 MeIancholyMan // Feb 19, 2009 at 1:08 am

So happens that this was also released in a slightly altered version on the sophomore album by Crowded House… once a good song, still a good song, always a good song…
22 LukeDylanandSonInc // Feb 25, 2009 at 12:35 am

they maybe the last great nz banda shame really
23 LukeDylanandSonInc // Feb 25, 2009 at 12:37 am

yeah noel is the man
24 Saarraahhhhh // Mar 6, 2009 at 5:37 am

This song makes me so happy.Your right about the descending scale, its great in this song Love Hessies little drum dance at 2:32 … lolGreat band
25 iwalkaway // Mar 12, 2009 at 5:56 pm

Hi Everyone, This song is by far one of the best because of the line-up…This Enz had Nigel, Eddie, Neil, and the unforgetable Noel (who looked great with longer hair)! It’s sad about Paul, but he reminded me a lot of Split Enz’s drummer Malcolm Green (soundwise) in this video. Hat’s off to brother Tim who got the whole thing started. The CH version is good, but this one’s better on account of Nigel’s basswork. Just listen to both, and you’ll see what I mean. No offense to the others…CYA
26 GibsonUlsterScot // Mar 13, 2009 at 11:26 pm

awk look how young Neil finn is lol how cute
27 MuzzikLvr // Mar 22, 2009 at 5:39 pm

What a gem! I never even knew this was a Split Enz song first.
28 wuzasometina // Apr 7, 2009 at 10:01 pm

this video made me laugh at first but by the end of it i was scared.
29 dthevan // Apr 9, 2009 at 7:05 pm

great track, loved it since i first heard it way too many years agodidn’t realise that Noel and Sideshow Bob were related though!!!!!!!!!
30 FurnitureFan // Apr 12, 2009 at 10:38 pm

Why would anyone bother to post that “I’ve always liked this one, even if it wasn’t necessarily a critics favorite, not that I always or even often agree with them.”? Why would anyone think that you do? Which of us would anyone pause the video & ring a journalist for approval before allowing ourselves to enjoy it? Please!
31 alanbstard4 // May 5, 2009 at 4:59 am

great track
32 robtk // May 9, 2009 at 8:47 am

great song, great band..
33 dvscorp // May 11, 2009 at 8:37 pm

My fave Split Enz track. Great bass/great production/powerful song. Ticks all the boxes!
34 Dovelike // May 22, 2009 at 7:30 pm

This is their best song.
35 WAIATA4U // May 30, 2009 at 12:17 am

I have this song as a B-side to “Something So Strong” 45 single…The mix is different, more slower than the original take of “I Walk Away”. Still, a good song, though.
36 WAIATA4U // May 30, 2009 at 12:20 am

I like the fact Neil Finn (and sometimes brother Tim) still has Eddie Rayner–keyboardist from Split Enz–on Crowded House/Finn Brothers tours…Sometimes playing classic Enz songs for the fans.
37 InMyLittleTown // May 31, 2009 at 8:40 am

Oh, I love this song! With Crowded House it’s really great too.
38 Barsopen1970 // Jun 6, 2009 at 10:26 pm

your a real deep thinker are’nt you
39 pamtara // Jun 17, 2009 at 6:48 pm

Beautiful song, as are all of Neil’s compositions. I adore this song and the video. Neil Finn is pure genius!
40 lakersfan45 // Jul 3, 2009 at 7:31 pm

is that the crowded hous eversion?
41 WAIATA4U // Jul 4, 2009 at 10:02 am

No…This is the Split Enz version from their last album “See Ya’ Round” released in 1984. Tim Finn left and younger brother Neil took over.The Crowded House version of “I Walk Away” runs slightly slower than this version.
42 WAIATA4U // Jul 4, 2009 at 10:02 am

No…This is the Split Enz version from their last album “See Ya’ Round” released in 1984. Tim Finn left and younger brother Neil took over.

The Crowded House version of “I Walk Away” runs slightly slower than this version.
43 MitziDeMarco // Jul 4, 2009 at 10:17 pm

Was this the first enz album with Paul Hester on it? Also was this the last Split Enz video made? Crowded House’s debut album. When I first got the autographed CD of “See Ya ‘Round”, I was quite surprised to see this song on it. I didn’t know that Enz did this before CH. Great video and thanks for posting.
44 WAIATA4U // Jul 5, 2009 at 1:21 pm

MitziDeMarco:Yes, this was the first and ONLY enz album with Paul Hester. I’m pretty sure “I Walk Away” was the only music video from SEE YA’ ROUND…From my understanding, that last enz album did well only in Australia & New Zealand, and never made it’s was Stateside.
45 WAIATA4U // Jul 5, 2009 at 1:21 pm

MitziDeMarco:

Yes, this was the first and ONLY enz album with Paul Hester. I’m pretty sure “I Walk Away” was the only music video from SEE YA’ ROUND…From my understanding, that last enz album did well only in Australia New Zealand, and never made it’s was Stateside.
46 WAIATA4U // Jul 5, 2009 at 1:21 pm

MitziDeMarco:

Yes, this was the first and ONLY enz album with Paul Hester. I’m pretty sure “I Walk Away” was the only music video from SEE YA’ ROUND…From my understanding, that last enz album did well only in Australia & New Zealand, and never made it’s was Stateside.
47 UKSundaeGirl72 // Aug 14, 2009 at 2:06 pm

Like Mitzi, I never knew this was a Split Enz song! Crikey. I only caught Split Enz at the end, but have been a Finn fan ever since. Thanks Jim, bless you & YouTube for enabling me to see things from when I was a fan on the other side of the world and had no access to things like this.
48 UKSundaeGirl72 // Aug 14, 2009 at 2:06 pm

Like Mitzi, I never knew this was a Split Enz song! Crikey. I only caught Split Enz at the end, but have been a Finn fan ever since. Thanks Jim, bless you YouTube for enabling me to see things from when I was a fan on the other side of the world and had no access to things like this.
49 vandal1982 // Aug 23, 2009 at 12:47 pm

good on ya m8:)
50 Lovewarmtoes // Aug 27, 2009 at 3:09 am

Neil Finn said; YouTube/Internet? I don’t care, it’s all advertising as far as I’m concerned and music is for sharing. Thankyou Mr Finn ) We do appreciate.
51 Dovelike // Sep 9, 2009 at 3:54 am

Classic 80’s sound.
52 transit2008 // Sep 17, 2009 at 2:40 pm

Neil Finn definately one of the greatest unsung songwriters of all time.
53 ThaGrimReefer420 // Sep 19, 2009 at 3:54 am

Lets enjoy the music. If the kids are angry they will get over it.
54 dianeb181 // Sep 29, 2009 at 6:41 pm

Never saw this video before – It’s so wackily inventive and hilarious. Thanks for posting this!!
55 dianeb181 // Sep 29, 2009 at 6:41 pm

Never saw this video before – It’s so wackily inventive and hilarious.
Thanks for posting this!!
56 nameian777 // Sep 29, 2009 at 11:49 pm

2:30 – 2:40 great
57 Chribinator // Oct 9, 2009 at 4:36 pm

I prefer this version to the Crowded House version although that’s good, too. I love the feel of this one and the Nigel Griggs bassline walk in the verse. And of course, Noel Crombie’s percussion!
58 linvoyprimus73 // Oct 19, 2009 at 10:10 am

i 100% agree… it’s more up-beat and more typically 80s sounding – that’s what i like about the enz version anyway.
59 Chribinator // Oct 25, 2009 at 3:31 pm

You guys check out “Next Exit”? A great song and one of the cooler vids by the Enz.
60 Buglebogue // Nov 17, 2009 at 2:52 pm

There have been bigger bands, but surely none that were as much fun.
61 LarryArtFx // Nov 22, 2009 at 8:17 am

love it immensely!
62 IBeGodly // Dec 17, 2009 at 2:00 am

Eccentric music video. A great band.
63 shooboxx // Dec 31, 2009 at 2:28 am

I had no idea that this was an original spit endz song – but i like both versions. Nice early 80s vs mid 80s change in tone …but its a great song overall
64 MrFox1852 // Jan 7, 2010 at 4:35 am

Great band, great song
65 garygarybeers // Feb 16, 2010 at 5:28 pm

Crowed house version is a tad “meh”….. this is the shit right here. Such a great band
66 shootmewithacamera // Feb 19, 2010 at 6:15 am

brilliant, i’m roller skating again
67 funjonno71 // Mar 2, 2010 at 12:22 pm

i feel so homesick listening to this again!
68 tickford2002 // Mar 8, 2010 at 3:27 am

Brilliant!
69 defenestrator12 // Mar 8, 2010 at 4:31 am

I feel your pain!! Time tripping with the Finn boys

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