Pineapple Head
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"Pineapple Head" is a 1993 song by rock group Crowded House
from the group's fourth studio album Together Alone
. It was released as a single in October 1994.
The song was later included on the group's greatest hits compilation Recurring Dream
. It also was performed by the band on their farewell concert Farewell to the World
in 1996, however the song was left off the initial VHS release and television broadcast, however was restored for the ten year anniversary DVD release. In 2005, Natalie Imbruglia
recorded a version of "Pineapple Head" to contribute to She Will Have Her Way
, a tribute to Neil Finn
and Tim Finn
by various female musicians and bands. The single's cover art was created by Reg Mombassa
, the artist responsible for creating the clothing brand Mambo Graphics
and also formerly a member of popular Australian band Mental as Anything
. The cover features a man with three eyes and a pineapple for a head, referring to the song title.
The original inspiration for the song was Neil's son, Liam Finn
, who uttered several phrases which later became lyrics while affected by fever.
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 the group's fourth studio album Together Alone
Together Alone
Together Alone is the fourth studio album by the band Crowded House. It was released in October 1993 and was their first album to feature multi-instrumentalist Mark Hart as a full band member. Unlike the band's first three albums, which were recorded in the US and Australia and produced by Mitchell...
. It was released as a single in October 1994.
The song was later included on the group's greatest hits compilation 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:...
. It also was performed by the band on their farewell concert 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...
in 1996, however the song was left off the initial VHS release and television broadcast, however was restored for the ten year anniversary DVD release. In 2005, Natalie Imbruglia
Natalie Imbruglia
Natalie Jane Imbruglia is an Australian singer-songwriter, model and actress. In the early 1990s, Imbruglia was known to audiences as Beth Brennan in the popular Australian soap Neighbours. Three years after leaving the programme, Imbruglia launched a singing career with the international hit,...
recorded a version of "Pineapple Head" to contribute to She Will Have Her Way
She Will Have Her Way
She Will Have Her Way is a compilation album featuring female Australian and New Zealand musicians performing songs written by Neil Finn and Tim Finn , members of Split Enz and Crowded House...
, a tribute to 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 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...
by various female musicians and bands. The single's cover art was created by Reg Mombassa
Reg Mombassa
Reg Mombassa is the pseudonym of Chris O'Doherty, a New Zealand born artist and musician. Resident in Australia, he is as well known there for his musical exploits — founder and former member of the popular Australian band Mental As Anything and member of Dog Trumpet - as he is for his art...
, the artist responsible for creating the clothing brand Mambo Graphics
Mambo Graphics
Mambo is an Australian surf and street clothing brand. It was launched in 1984, by and business partner, Andrew Rich in the Sydney suburb of Alexandria.- Early Days :...
and also formerly a member of popular Australian band Mental as Anything
Mental As Anything
Mental As Anything are an Australian New Wave–rock music band formed at an art school in Sydney in 1976. Their most popular line-up was Martin Plaza on vocals and guitar; Reg Mombassa on lead guitar and vocals; his brother Peter "Yoga Dog" O'Doherty on bass guitar and vocals; Wayne "Bird"...
. The cover features a man with three eyes and a pineapple for a head, referring to the song title.
The original inspiration for the song was Neil's son, Liam Finn
Liam Finn
Liam Mullane Finn is a New Zealand musician and songwriter. Born in Australia, he moved to New Zealand as a child...
, who uttered several phrases which later became lyrics while affected by fever.
Standard single
Released as CD and 12" vinyl.- "Pineapple Head" - 3:28
- "Weather With You" - 3:44
- "Don't Dream It's Over" - 3:55
- "Together Alone" - 3:55