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Pineapple Head
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Wikipedia article
"'Pineapple Head'" is a 1993 song by Australian-New Zealand rock band Crowded House from their fourth studio album 'Together Alone'. It was released as a single in October 1994.Bailey, Marck; [http://www.etext.org/lists/house/ch-discography.html Comprehensive discography] of Crowded House including track listings for all albums and singles. Released 28 March 1995. Retrieved 4 July 2007.
The song was later included on the group's greatest hits compilation 'Recurring Dream'. It was also performed by the band in their farewell concert 'Farewell to the World' in 1996. The song was left off the initial VHS release and television broadcast, but was, however, restored for the ten-year anniversary DVD release. In 2005 Natalie Imbruglia recorded a version of "Pineapple Head" to contribute to 'She Will Have Her Way', a tribute to Neil Finn and Tim Finn by various female musicians and bands.
Cover art
The single's cover art was created by Reg Mombassa, the artist responsible for creating the clothing brand Mambo Graphics and who had also been a member of popular Australian band Mental as Anything. The cover features a man with three eyes and a pineapple for a head, indicative of the song title.
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.[http://tinypineapple.com/gallery/pineapple-head-by-crowded-house Neil Finn interview with David Hepworth], 'Mojo', June 1994 The song shares musical similarities with "Norwegian Wood" by the Beatles. 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 its part "Norwegian Wood", part "Golden Brown", all Crowded House."
Track listings
Standard single
'Released as CD and 12" vinyl.'# "Pineapple Head" - 3:28
# "Weather With You" - 3:44
# "Don't Dream It's Over" - 3:55
# "Together Alone" - 3:55
Cassingle
# "Pineapple Head" - 3:28# "Weather With You" - 3:44
Charts
Notes
Category:1994 singles
Category:Crowded House songs
Category:Songs written by Neil Finn
Category:1993 songs
Category:Capitol Records singles
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