Sister Madly
"Sister Madly" | ||||
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Single by Crowded House | ||||
from the album Temple of Low Men | ||||
Released | August 1988 (UK) January 1989 (New Zealand) 10 April 1989 (Australia) | |||
Recorded | 1987 | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Songwriter(s) | Neil Finn | |||
Producer(s) | Mitchell Froom | |||
Crowded House singles chronology | ||||
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"Sister Madly" is a 1988 song by rock group Crowded House. It was released as the third single from the group's second album Temple of Low Men in New Zealand, and as the fourth single from the album in Australia.[1]
The song contains a solo by guitarist Richard Thompson.
This song was featured in the movie The Sum of Us with New Zealand actor Russell Crowe as he is jogging at the beginning of the film.
Live versions
A live version of the song later appeared on Crowded House's Special Edition Live Album that accompanied selected copies of the group's greatest hits compilation Recurring Dream, however it was not included on the main compilation. This performance goes over 6 minutes long because the group lost the beat, had to stop, made jokes about how they wouldn't remember the incident in the next 5 minutes and to compensate, Neil Finn started improvising lyrics.
It was also performed at the group's farewell concert Farewell to the World. On that version, Neil Finn states during the introduction, "This is a song about waking up in a room with my sister having nightmares!".
Reception
Junkee said, "Seymour executes a career-best walking bassline, and the trio’s three-part harmonies are impeccable. Of particular note, however, is once again Hester’s jazz brushes – somehow, he always knew just how to make a snare drum positively sizzle."[2]
Track listings
All songs by Neil Finn except "Something So Strong" by Finn and Mitchell Froom. All tracks from the album "Temple of Low Men" except "Something So Strong" recorded live at King Biscuit Flower Hour, The Trocadero, Philadelphia, 24 March 1987...
UK 7" vinyl
- "Sister Madly" – 2:52
- "Mansion in the Slums" – 3:46
Australian 7" vinyl
- "Sister Madly" – 2:52
- "Love This Life" – 3:35
CD single and 12" vinyl
Released in UK.
- "Sister Madly" – 2:52
- "Mansion in the Slums" – 3:46
- "Something So Strong" - 4:02 (live at King Biscuit Flower Hour, The Trocadero, Philadelphia, 24 March 1987)
Chart performance
Chart (198) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[3] | 66 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[4] | 26 |
Release history
Region | Date |
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United Kingdom | August 1988 |
New Zealand | January 1989 |
Australia | April 1989 |
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 5 July 2007.
- ^ David James Young. "The Evolution of Crowded House in 15 Essential Tracks". Junkee.
- ^ "Response from ARIA to chart inquiry, received 5 June 2015". Imgur.com. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ^ "Crowded House – Sister Madly". Top 40 Singles.
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- Recurring Dream
- Afterglow
- Classic Masters
- The Very Very Best of Crowded House
- Spring Break '87
- I Like to Watch
- Dreaming: The Videos
- Farewell to the World
- "Mean to Me"
- "World Where You Live"
- "Now We're Getting Somewhere"
- "Don't Dream It's Over"
- "Something So Strong"
- "Better Be Home Soon"
- "Sister Madly"
- "When You Come"
- "Into Temptation"
- "I Feel Possessed"
- "Chocolate Cake"
- "Fall at Your Feet"
- "It's Only Natural"
- "Weather with You"
- "Four Seasons in One Day"
- "Distant Sun"
- "Nails in My Feet"
- "Locked Out"
- "Fingers of Love"
- "Pineapple Head"
- "Private Universe"
- "Everything Is Good for You"
- "Instinct"
- "Not the Girl You Think You Are"
- "Don't Stop Now"
- "She Called Up"