Fall at Your Feet
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"Fall at Your Feet" is a 1991 song by rock group Crowded House
from their 1991 album Woodface
. It is the only song written solely by the group's leader Neil Finn
from Woodface that was released as a single as all other singles from the album were cowritten by Finn with his brother Tim Finn
. It became one of the most successful of all the singles from Woodface
, peaking at #17 in the UK.
The song was later released on the group's greatest hits collection Recurring Dream
and was performed at the group's farewell performance in 1996, Farewell to the World
.
The track has been covered by dance act CM2 with vocalist Lisa Law, English singer-songwriter James Blunt
, English pop punk band Busted, and flamenco guitarist Jesse Cook
with singer Danny Wilde
. The song was covered by Renée Weldon, Nick Seymour
and Conor Brady for the soundtrack to the 2005 Irish drama Trouble with Sex
. Also was covered by Glenn Richards
(Augie March
) for the soundtrack to the 2008 Australian film The Black Balloon
. In 2010, Boy & Bear
covered Fall At Your Feet for a Finn Brothers' covers album, He Will Have His Way
which came in at number 5 in Triple J's Hottest 100 for 2010. Claire Bowditch all did a cover as well as Australian singer, Lisa Mitchell when she was a contestant on Australian Idol. The Louisville, KY based band The Muckrakers occasionally included it with their song Fool, forming a medley during live shows.
All the songs available on the various formats were written by Neil Finn
, except "Six Months in a Leaky Boat
" (written by Tim Finn
and Split Enz
) and "Something So Strong
" (written by Neil Finn
and Mitchell Froom
).
7" single – Australia
7" single / Cassette – Europe
CD single – Europe
CD single – Europe
Crowded House
Crowded House are a rock band, formed in Melbourne, Australia and led by New Zealand singer-songwriter Neil Finn. Finn is the primary songwriter and creative director of the band, having led it through several incarnations, drawing members from New Zealand , Australia and the United States...
from their 1991 album Woodface
Woodface
Woodface is the third studio album by the band Crowded House. The album was produced by Mitchell Froom and released by Capitol in July 1991. It features five singles "Chocolate Cake", "Fall at Your Feet", "Weather with You", "Four Seasons in One Day", and "It's Only Natural"...
. It is the only song written solely by the group's leader Neil Finn
Neil Finn
Neil Mullane Finn, OBE is a New Zealand Pop recording artist. Along with his brother Tim Finn, he was the co-frontman for Split Enz and is now frontman for Crowded House...
from Woodface that was released as a single as all other singles from the album were cowritten by Finn with his brother Tim Finn
Tim Finn
Brian Timothy "Tim" Finn, OBE is a New Zealand singer and musician. Finn is most known for his music with New Zealand 1970s and 1980s rock group Split Enz, and later for his solo work, a temporary membership in his brother Neil's band Crowded House and his joint efforts with Neil Finn as the Finn...
. It became one of the most successful of all the singles from Woodface
Woodface
Woodface is the third studio album by the band Crowded House. The album was produced by Mitchell Froom and released by Capitol in July 1991. It features five singles "Chocolate Cake", "Fall at Your Feet", "Weather with You", "Four Seasons in One Day", and "It's Only Natural"...
, peaking at #17 in the UK.
The song was later released on the group's greatest hits collection Recurring Dream
Recurring Dream
Recurring Dream is a compilation album by rock group Crowded House, released in 1996. It includes most of their singles, as well as three new songs, "Not the Girl You Think You Are", "Instinct", and "Everything Is Good for You".-Background:...
and was performed at the group's farewell performance in 1996, Farewell to the World
Farewell to the World
Farewell to the World is a 1996 concert by rock group Crowded House. The concert was recorded on the outside footsteps of the famed Sydney Opera House as a charity event to raise funds for the Sydney Children's Hospital. The event was originally scheduled to occur on the night of the 23 November...
.
The track has been covered by dance act CM2 with vocalist Lisa Law, English singer-songwriter James Blunt
James Blunt
James Hillier Blount , better known by his stage name James Blunt, is an English singer-songwriter and musician, and former army officer, whose debut album, Back to Bedlam and single releases, including "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover", brought him to fame in 2005...
, English pop punk band Busted, and flamenco guitarist Jesse Cook
Jesse Cook
Jesse Cook is a Toronto-based guitarist, born in Paris to Canadian parents. Like other guitarists of his style of music, he incorporates funky jazz, latin & world music into his playing. Cook is also well known for the energy of his live shows. He has contributed to the Afro Celt Sound System album...
with singer Danny Wilde
Danny Wilde (musician)
Danny Wilde is an American musician. He is a founding member of The Rembrandts.Wilde is known for breezy California power pop through his records released in the 1980s and 90s. Catchy hooks and power chords were his hallmark...
. The song was covered by Renée Weldon, Nick Seymour
Nick Seymour
Nick Seymour is a musician, painter, and record producer. He is best known for being the bass guitarist in the Australasian rock group Crowded House and brother to Mark Seymour of another successful group; Hunters and Collectors.- Biography :Born in Benalla, Victoria, Australia, Seymour studied...
and Conor Brady for the soundtrack to the 2005 Irish drama Trouble with Sex
Trouble With Sex
Trouble with Sex is a 2005 Irish drama film set in Dublin and co-written and directed by Fintan Connolly. It stars Aidan Gillen and Renée Weldon, who won an Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Trouble With Sex. The film got poor reviews and was...
. Also was covered by Glenn Richards
Glenn Richards
Glenn Anthony Richards is the mainstay guitarist singer-songwriter for the Australian rock band Augie March.-Early years:Richards was born in Shepparton, Victoria...
(Augie March
Augie March
Augie March are an Australian indie/pop rock band. Formed in 1996 in Shepparton, Victoria, the band currently consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Glenn Richards, lead guitarist Adam Donovan, bassist Edmondo Ammendola, drummer David Williams, and keyboardist Kiernan Box...
) for the soundtrack to the 2008 Australian film The Black Balloon
The Black Balloon (film)
The Black Balloon is a 2008 Australian|British AFI award-winning dramedy feature film which stars Toni Collette, Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Erik Thomson, Gemma Ward as well as a cast of newcomers. It is directed by first time feature film director, Elissa Down.The film was released in Australian...
. In 2010, Boy & Bear
Boy & Bear
Boy & Bear is an indie rock band from Sydney, Australia.The band describes its style as "a combination of drivey indie folk and choral harmonies."-Description:...
covered Fall At Your Feet for a Finn Brothers' covers album, He Will Have His Way
He Will Have His Way
He Will Have His Way is a compilation album featuring male Australian and New Zealand musicians performing songs written by Neil Finn and Tim Finn , who are best known as members of Split Enz and Crowded House...
which came in at number 5 in Triple J's Hottest 100 for 2010. Claire Bowditch all did a cover as well as Australian singer, Lisa Mitchell when she was a contestant on Australian Idol. The Louisville, KY based band The Muckrakers occasionally included it with their song Fool, forming a medley during live shows.
All the songs available on the various formats were written by Neil Finn
Neil Finn
Neil Mullane Finn, OBE is a New Zealand Pop recording artist. Along with his brother Tim Finn, he was the co-frontman for Split Enz and is now frontman for Crowded House...
, except "Six Months in a Leaky Boat
Six Months in a Leaky Boat
"Six Months in a Leaky Boat" is a single from New Zealand art rock group Split Enz's album Time and Tide. It was written by Tim Finn and released as a single in 1982....
" (written by Tim Finn
Tim Finn
Brian Timothy "Tim" Finn, OBE is a New Zealand singer and musician. Finn is most known for his music with New Zealand 1970s and 1980s rock group Split Enz, and later for his solo work, a temporary membership in his brother Neil's band Crowded House and his joint efforts with Neil Finn as the Finn...
and Split Enz
Split Enz
Split Enz were a New Zealand band of the 1970s and early 1980s featuring Phil Judd and brothers Tim Finn and Neil Finn. They achieved chart success in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada during the early 1980s ‒ most notably with the single "I Got You", and built a cult following elsewhere...
) and "Something So Strong
Something So Strong
"Something So Strong" is a rock song written by Neil Finn and performed by the band Crowded House for their debut album Crowded House. It was released as the album's final single. The song lends its title to the book Something So Strong by Australian biographer Chris Bourke, which catalogues the...
" (written by Neil Finn
Neil Finn
Neil Mullane Finn, OBE is a New Zealand Pop recording artist. Along with his brother Tim Finn, he was the co-frontman for Split Enz and is now frontman for Crowded House...
and Mitchell Froom
Mitchell Froom
-Career:Froom began his career as a keyboard player in Sonoma County, California. The band Crossfire featured two keyboards players; Mitchell on one side of the stage and brother David on the other with Gary Pihl on guitar...
).
Track listings
CD single – Australia, U.S.- "Fall at Your Feet" – 3:18
- "Whispers and Moans"
- "Six Months in a Leaky BoatSix Months in a Leaky Boat"Six Months in a Leaky Boat" is a single from New Zealand art rock group Split Enz's album Time and Tide. It was written by Tim Finn and released as a single in 1982....
" (live)
7" single – Australia
- "Fall at Your Feet" – 3:18
- "Whispers and Moans" – 3:40
7" single / Cassette – Europe
- "Fall at Your Feet" – 3:18
- "Don't Dream It's OverDon't Dream It's Over-12": Capitol / 12CL 438 United Kingdom :* also available on CD and MC-Personnel:*Neil Finn: Vocals and guitar*Nick Seymour: Bass guitar*Paul Hester: Drums and backing vocals*Mitchell Froom: Keyboards-Release history:- Charts :...
" – 3:57
CD single – Europe
- "Fall at Your Feet" – 3:18
- "Six Months in a Leaky BoatSix Months in a Leaky Boat"Six Months in a Leaky Boat" is a single from New Zealand art rock group Split Enz's album Time and Tide. It was written by Tim Finn and released as a single in 1982....
" (live) – 2:47 - "Now We're Getting SomewhereNow We're Getting Somewhere"Now We're Getting Somewhere" is a 1986 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the third single from the group's debut album Crowded House. It is the only single from the band's debut release, Crowded House, to not appear on the band's greatest hits album Recurring Dream...
" (live) – 4:16 - "Something So StrongSomething So Strong"Something So Strong" is a rock song written by Neil Finn and performed by the band Crowded House for their debut album Crowded House. It was released as the album's final single. The song lends its title to the book Something So Strong by Australian biographer Chris Bourke, which catalogues the...
" – 2:51
CD single – Europe
- "Fall at Your Feet" – 3:18
- "Don't Dream It's OverDon't Dream It's Over-12": Capitol / 12CL 438 United Kingdom :* also available on CD and MC-Personnel:*Neil Finn: Vocals and guitar*Nick Seymour: Bass guitar*Paul Hester: Drums and backing vocals*Mitchell Froom: Keyboards-Release history:- Charts :...
" – 4:03 - "Sister MadlySister Madly"Sister Madly" is a 1988 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the fourth single from the group's second album Temple of Low Men.The song contains a solo by guitarist Richard Thompson....
" – 2:52 - "Better Be Home SoonBetter Be Home Soon"Better Be Home Soon" is a 1988 song written by Neil Finn and performed by New Zealand/Australian band Crowded House. The song was released as a single in July 1988 by Capitol Records. It performed modestly on both the American and British charts, but managed to peak at number two on the...
" – 3:07
Charts
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart | 31 |
| Dutch Mega Top 100 | 41 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 30 |
| Irish IRMA Singles Chart | 21 |
| UK Singles Chart | 17 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 75 |