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: It was famously used in the spy drama The Americans and has been covered by numerous artists, including a benefit performance by Tate McRae in 2025.

: Finn reportedly wrote the song in less than 24 hours. The original snare sound on the demo was achieved by hitting a box of matches. Cultural Impact & Legacy Crowded House - Dont Dream Its Over

: Fourth single from their self-titled debut album (1986). Genre : Rock / Pop. : It was famously used in the spy

: Often mistaken for a sad breakup song, Neil Finn intended it as a "message of resilience". He wrote it as an exhortation to himself and others to keep pushing forward despite life's challenges. Cultural Impact & Legacy : Fourth single from

I think the other thing that appealed to me was the guitar work on this song. In a decade of squealy solos and beefy barre chords, Jon Chaisson·CrowdedHouseVEVO