Distant Sun

"Distant Sun"
Single by Crowded House
from the album Together Alone
B-side	Various See Track listings
Released	September 1993
Format	7", CD Single
Recorded	1993
Genre	Pop Rock
Length	3:51
Label	Capitol
Writer(s)	Neil Finn
Crowded House singles chronology
"It's Only Natural" (1992) "Distant Sun" (1993) "Nails In My Feet" (1993)
Alternative cover Cover for Disc Two Audio sample file info · help

"Distant Sun" <phonos file="Distant Sun.ogg">Sample</phonos> is a 1993 song by rock group Crowded House. It was the first single released from the group's fourth studio album Together Alone. The song contains the line "Seven worlds will collide, Whenever I'm by your side." This line lends itself to the name of Crowded House frontman Neil Finn's live concert album and DVD release 7 Worlds Collide.

In the UK, the song gave the band another Top 20 hit, peaking at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart. In New Zealand, the song was a Top 5 hit, peaking at number 5. In Australia, the song reached number 21. In March 1994, a remixed version of "Distant Sun" was released in the United States and no regular mix was released as a single in the US and was only available on the album.

In 2005, a tribute album was created featuring a collection of Neil and Tim Finn's songs reinterpreted by female singers as the album She Will Have Her Way. "Distant Sun" was performed by multi-platinum New Zealand artist Brooke Fraser. Fraser's version was mostly similar to the original version, but the key was changed to suit her voice and she omitted the line "Like a Christian fearing vengeance from above" as she is a Christian.

A live version of the song was included on the single for "Locked Out," a song also from Together Alone. This version was recorded at Hammersmith Apollo, England on 12 November 1993.

Track listings

As the lead single for the album Together Alone, "Distant Sun" was released in various versions internationally. All songs, including B-sides, written by Neil Finn unless otherwise noted.

UK CD Single

All B-sides recorded live at The Roxy, Los Angeles, 26 February 1987 except "Walking on the Spot" which is the Together Alone album version. Released September 1993.

Disc one

1. "Distant Sun" - 3:51
2. "This Is Massive" (Paul Hester) - 3:55
3. "When You Come" - 6:16

Disc two

1. "Distant Sun" - 3:51
2. "Walking on the Spot" - 2:54
3. "Throw Your Arms Around Me" (Hunters & Collectors cover; Written by Mark Seymour) - 3:54
4. "One Step Ahead" - 3:52

Holland CD Single

Released September 1993.

1. "Distant Sun"
2. "Don't Dream It's Over" (live at the King Biscuit Flower Hour, 24 March 1987)

Netherlands CD Single

All B-sides recorded live at The Roxy, Los Angeles, 26 February 1987 except "Walking on the Spot" which is the Together Alone album version. Released September 1993.

1. "Distant Sun" - 3:51
2. "Walking on the Spot" - 2:54
3. "Throw Your Arms Around Me" (Hunters & Collectors cover; Written by Seymour, Archer, Crosby, Falconer, Howard, Miles, Waters) - 3:54
4. "One Step Ahead" - 3:52

Australian CD Single

All live tracks recorded at The Town & Country Club, London on 9 and 10 November 1991. Released September 1993 and re-released in 1994.

1. "Distant Sun" - 3:50
2. "Walking on the Spot" (live) - 2:55
3. "When You Come" (live) - 6:23
4. "Skin Feeling" (Hester) - 3:56
5. "Weather with You" (live) - 5:26

US Promotional CD Single

Released March 1994.

1. "Distant Sun" (Remix version) - 3:45

US Promotional Vinyl Single

Released March 1994. Contained label "For Jukeboxes Only" on the cover. "Walking on the Spot" is the regular album version.

1. "Distant Sun" (Remix version) - 3:45
2. "Walking on the Spot" - 2:55

US Regular Single

Live tracks recorded at Munich, Germany, 12 December 1993. Released March 1994 as cassette and CD single.

1. "Distant Sun" (Remix version) - 3:45
2. "Pineapple Head" (live)
3. "Locked Out" (live)

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics