Sister Madly

Crowded House

About Sister Madly

"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. The song contains a solo by guitarist Richard Thompson. 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. 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!". 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. 


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1988
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Now you're heading down to get someone
Should've done what he had to do years ago
The position is coming through
All the people that you're standing on
All the people that you're standing on
Now you're heading down to be someone
Someone that you've seen in a magazine
Your premonition is coming true
Oh baby you're not so green
No baby you're not so green
No baby you're not so
Sister madly waking up the dead
You're systematically stepping on my head
Now you're heading down to find something
Something that you buried in your back yard
The position is coming through
From all the dirt that you're digging up
From all the dirt that you're digging up
Now you're heading down to be somewhere
Somewhere you imagined in your wildest dream
The opposition is coming through
From all the people that you're standing on
From all the people that you're standing on
Now you better you'd better take a firm hand
Sister madly waking up the dead
You're systematically stepping on my head
Now you're heading down to get someone
Someone that you should've had years ago
The position is coming through
All the people that you're standing on
All the people that you're standing on
You're hard to get a hand on
Sister madly waking up the dead
You're systematically stepping on my head

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Crowded House

Crowded House are a pop rock band formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1985 by lead-vocalist and primary songwriter, New Zealand-born Neil Finn. The other founding members were Australians Paul Hester and Nick Seymour. Later band members included Neil's brother Tim Finn and Americans Mark Hart and Matt Sherrod. Crowded House are referred to as The Crowdies by Australian fans. more »

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Written by: NEIL MULLANE FINN

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10 facts about this song

Band Background
"Sister Madly" is a song performed by the rock band Crowded House. - Crowded House was formed in Australia but had members from New Zealand as well. - The band was initially active from 1985 to 1996, but they later regrouped in 2006 and remained active until 2021.
Album Appearance
The song "Sister Madly" appeared on Crowded House's second studio album "Temple of Low Men", which was released in 1988.
Song Meaning
"Sister Madly" is known for its cryptic lyrics which leave room for interpretation.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Neil Finn, who was the band's founding member, vocalist, and main songwriter.
Live Performances
"Sister Madly" quickly became a fan favorite and was frequently played in its entirety during live performances.
Music Style
This song highlights Crowded House's distinctly melodic brand of alternative rock, with influences from pop and new wave.
Chart Performance
Although "Sister Madly" wasn't released as a single, the album "Temple of Low Men" managed to reach the top 40 in the United States and topped the charts in Australia and New Zealand.
Critical Reception
While the album faced mixed reviews, "Sister Madly" was often highlighted by critics for its standout composition and performance.
Sibling Influence
It's worth noting that the song could have been influenced by Neil Finn's relationship with his older brother, Tim Finn, who is also a successful musician.
Instrumental Components
"Sister Madly" showcases Crowded House's eclectic musical style, featuring a melodic blend of guitars, drums, and keyboard. It is known for its catchy hooks and memorable instrumental section.

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