Lester - Neil Finn acoustic solo

A live acoustic performance of the rare song "Lester" by Neil Finn. Originally available on RollingStone.com in 2002.

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[incuspo]

This song is really sweet - I think you have to be a dog owner to really appreciate its sentiment. It says on the video that it's not been released but it has - it's on "Afterglow" a collection of Crowded House song that Neil compiled a few years after the split. It's a really good album and has the most beautiful version of "Private Universe" on it and all the other tracks are previously unreleased. Well worth having if you're a Crowdie fan.

[proudpom]

Neil doesn't say it has never been released, just that it was never recorded (properly). The version that appears on Afterglow is a home demo version.

[AdamDante]

If only the human race had more like this dude in its membership.

[Fronz Arp]

ha ha. so literal. awesome. now tell us what weather with you is about :) xx

[tundrazwolf]

In case anybody wonders, this song was done AND released on the album "Dog People" by a great group Freebo.....and they did it in a very similar and heartfelt way that it is done here.

[humpyboycey]

We named our second dog Lester after this song...

[IwanJonesMusic]

The genius Neil Finn at his very best.

[TheMazomi]

maybe Sasha misses you too. Let the dog choose with whom to stay

[ImAnnaChristine]

I think you should release all the obscure stuff you never before considered... Beautiful song, mate. :)

[aussietv2]

It has been released on CD.it's on the Afterglow album from 1998.

[tosgem]

and wearing a black t-shirt , banging your head, overdrive turned up to 11, while the double kick drum gets flogging, all in an effort to show how tough you are is embarassing. Good behaviour for a 16yr old to learn.

[jamie vernon]

"eat my plants and steal my things, and you're the head of security." I love this song, makes me think of all my dogs.. Lovely



[MAWWesome]

This song made me cry. It reminded me of my dog who passed away a few weeks ago. I was making the same promises but it didn't change anything.