Original Sin

INXS

About Original Sin

"Original Sin" is a song by Australian rock group INXS, released as the first single from the band's fourth album, The Swing. It was written by Michael Hutchence and Andrew Farriss, and produced by Nile Rodgers. It was released as a single in the US in December 1983, where it reached No. 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984. In Australia, it reached No. 1 in 1984, and became an international hit during that year. Daryl Hall sings the chorus with Hutchence. During an interview in Australia, Hall said Nile Rodgers called him and asked him to sing on the song. Rodgers had participated in remixing the single "Adult Education" for Hall & Oates the previous year. The music video was filmed in Japan and features INXS singing on motorbikes as a fairground is set up and taken down around them. In 2010, INXS rerecorded "Original Sin" with American vocalist Rob Thomas and Cuban female rapper DJ Yalediys as a dance single. It is featured in the 2010 INXS tribute album Original Sin. In February 2014, after the Seven Network airing of INXS: Never Tear Us Apart mini-series, "Original Sin" charted again in Australia via download sales. It peaked at no. 61 on the ARIA Singles Chart. 


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1994
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You might know of the original sin
You might know how to play with fire
But did you know of the murder committed
In the name of love you thought what a pity

Dream on white boy (white boy)
Dream on black girl (black girl)
Then wake up to a brand new day
To find your dreams are washed away

There was a time when I did not care
And there was a time when the facts did stand
There is a dream and held by me
Well I'm sure you had to see it's up in arms

Dream on white boy (white boy)
Dream on black girl (black girl)
Then wake up to a brand new day
Dream on white boy (white boy)
Dream on black girl (black girl)
Then wake up to a brand new day
To find your dreams have washed away

Dream on black boy (black boy)
Dream on white girl (white girl)
Then wake up to a brand new day
To find your dreams have washed away

Dream on, to play with fire
White boy, black girl
Dream on, in the name of love
Black boy, white girl
Dream on white boy, black girl
Black boy, white girl

Dream on
The name of love, yeah
You thought what a pity
Original sin

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INXS

INXS (pronounced "in excess", In-XS) were an Australian rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. Mainstays were Garry Gary Beers on bass guitar, Andrew Farriss on guitar and keyboards, Jon Farriss on drums, Tim Farriss on lead guitar and Kirk Pengilly on guitar and saxophone. For 20 years, INXS were fronted by Michael Hutchence on lead vocals, whose "sultry good looks" and magnetic stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for their New Wave/ska/pop style, they later developed a harder pub rock style, including funk and dance elements. more »

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Written by: ANDREW CHARLES FARRISS, MICHAEL HUTCHENCE

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Original Sin" is a song by the Australian rock band INXS, which largely falls under the genre of new wave and rock.
Release Date
"Original Sin" was released in December 1983.
Album Association
The song is a part of their fourth studio album 'The Swing.'
Chart Performance
The song reached number one on the Australian Kent Music Report, making it a chart-topping single in their home country. It also peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Unique Collaboration
It features vocals by Daryl Hall from the duo Hall & Oates along with the band's lead singer Michael Hutchence.
Producer Fame
"Original Sin" was produced by Nile Rodgers, who is known for his work with other renowned artists like David Bowie and Daft Punk.
Challenging Theme
The song controversially touched the theme of interracial relationships at a time in the 1980s when such topics were not widely discussed.
Music Video Setting
The music video for this song was filmed in Japan, showcasing high-energy performances by the band in different urban settings.
Remix Version
In 2010, almost three decades after the original release, Australian musician and INXS's longtime music manager, C.M. Murphy, remixed the song under the pseudonym 'Jakobinarina'.
Critical Reception
Despite its initial controversy due to its challenging theme, "Original Sin" is now considered one of INXS's best songs and an iconic 80s track by critics.

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