The track lends its title to the book, Crowded House: Something So Strong (1997), by Australian biographer Chris Bourke, which details the band's career in the 1980s and 1990s.[2] According to Bourke, "Something So Strong" was the first song written by Finn specifically for Crowded House. However, Froom and Finn reworked parts of the song; thus, Froom is credited as a co-writer.[2][3][bettersourceneeded]
Music video
A music video was produced to promote the single. The video shows the band singing the song in a barn. A classic American car is parked outside while they perform.[4]
Reception
"Something So Strong" has been described as a "gleaming pop gem"[5] and as a "testament to the transformative power of love".[6]Junkee said the song was "rightfully revered as a staple in the band's discography, but admittedly the shine of the original has worn off somewhat with its dated, reverb-heavy production".[7]
Later uses
The track is included in the various artists' 3× CD, Flood Relief: Artists for the Flood Appeal (January 2011), which raised money for victims of the Queensland floods.[8]
Track listings
"Something So Strong" written by Neil Finn and Mitchell Froom. All other songs written by Finn. All tracks from the album "Crowded House", except the two Live tracks on the UK 12" vinyl single, previously released on the "World Where You Live" US promo CD single.
Standard 7-inch vinyl single
"Something So Strong" – 2:51
"I Walk Away" – 3:05
US 12-inch vinyl single
"Something So Strong" – 2:51
"Can't Carry On" – 3:57
"I Walk Away" – 3:05
UK 12-inch vinyl single
"Something So Strong" – 2:51
"Something So Strong" – 4:02 (live at King Biscuit Flower Hour, The Trocadero, Philadelphia, 24 March 1987)
"I Walk Away" – 3:05
"Don't Dream It's Over" – 5:53 (live at The Roxy, Los Angeles, 26 February 1987)
Personnel
Neil Finn – lead vocals and backing vocals, electric guitar
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Release history
Release history for "Something So Strong"
Region
Date
United States
April 1987
Australia
May 1987
References
↑Bailey, Marck; Comprehensive discographyArchived 9 April 2006 at the Wayback Machine of Crowded House including track listings for all albums and singles. Released 28 March 1995. Retrieved 5 July 2007.
↑"'In the Metro' at APRA search engine". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Retrieved 27 July 2014. Note: User may have to click 'Search again' and provide details at 'Enter a title:' e.g Something So Strong; &/or at 'Performer:' Crowded Housel
