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This is the third and final part of my 1987 interview with Neil Finn of Crowded House. In this part I ask Neil about “Hole in the River,” a song about his aunt’s suicide. Given the news this weekend that Crowded House drummer Paul Hester took his own life Friday night, Neil’s comments are even more poignant.
I’m dedicating all three of these interview podcasts to Paul and his family. I don’t feel like writing very much more about this tragic event. The podcast has my other comments.
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Graeme Bray from the UK left this comment:
Thanks for posting your Podcasts, a very nice, intelligent interview.
Don’t Dream It’s Over.
Graeme UK
Thanks Gardner for the third installment, I have been a SE CH fan for years and last saw Paul on stage last year at the Palais Theatre in Melbourne as part of the Finn Bros tour, great banter, great vibe, the Palais is located in St Kilda where the band basically lived and not far (3 miles) from where Paul took his own life. A bloody tragedy.
Hans
Thanks so much for these… great interviews with Neil – Paul Hester will be sorely missed.
The link doesn’t appear to be working for number 3, but number one and two were great. Thankyou for this.
Thanks for the kind words, all. I was glad to be able to offer this tribute to Paul and to a band I love very much.
I just tried the third link, James, and it worked fine. Give it another shot and let me know if you’re still having trouble.
Hey Gardo,
I gave it another go, and now it’s working. Awesome interview with my all time favourite singer. And now Split Enz are touring Australia again!
Anyway, thanks so much.
cheers, James
hi, i’m wondering if you have ever made a transcript… if so will you please email to me. if not i am willing to type (slowly) it up for you
thanks, carie
Hi Carie,
No, I’ve never made a transcript. If you decide to make the effort yourself and would like to share it with me, I’ll post it on my blog and give you full credit!
Thanks for stopping by.