I Got You - Split Enz

Split Enz was a successful New Zealand band during the 1970s and early 1980s featuring Phil Judd and brothers Tim Finn and Neil Finn. They achieved chart success in New Zealand, Australia and Canada during the early 1980s and built a cult following elsewhere. Their musical style was eclectic and original, incorporating influences from art rock, vaudeville, swing, punk, rock, New Wave and pop.


The group formed in 1971 at the University of Auckland with the original lineup of Phil Judd, Tim Finn, Mike Chunn, Robert Gillies and Noel Crombie. From 1972 the band became a full-time occupation for the friends, and they called the band Split Ends. The spelling was later changed to Split Enz shortly before their first trip to Australia, to signify their New Zealand roots (NZ is a common abbreviation for New Zealand). The group was widely known for their unique visual presentation. Their costumes and hair were wild, colourful and inventive.


The group's career falls into two distinct phases. The first was rooted in the progressive rock scene of the early 1970s. The group's sound progressed over the first era from progressive rock to punk rock at times. In 1977, with the departure of Judd and the enlisting of Neil Finn, the group's sound began to change from a progressive rock sound to New Wave with folk roots. The early 1980s proved the group's most commercially successful period, with a string of popular albums in the bourgeoning New Wave style. The group further established a legacy that is still recognised as a distinct musical style after over twenty years from their departure. Since then, the group has reunited as Split Enz several times, though its members have gone on to create other successful musical groups with one another since the breakup in 1984, such as Crowded House, Schnell Fenster, Citizen Band and the Finn Brothers.

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[DaveS12382]

What a monster chorus, just catchty as hell rivals any beatles hook and "see emily play" by the floyd.

[seirbeach]

fabulous upload, thanks for sharing . . .great tune!!!



[garraiscool1]

I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH <3 <3 <3

[vladtheimpaler66]

brill....nuff sed...

[kenneth2051]

i like this song.

[marilynrenee1]

YAHOO

[DaveS12382]

I like the simplicity of verse chorus, verse chorus, and the bridge just being music. then chorus. Nothing beats a great chorus or hook. Bit of an eerie dare I say psychedelic sound to this as well. I've overplayed it buts its still an alltime favorite.

[onthemoveagain]

@DaveS12382

It's a cool song without a doubt,I think you are going to like my newer tracks if you like this which you obviously do.

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[TheBlueCream]

gr8 Kiwi band..hope the bloody Aussies didnt claim them as well as all the other top NZ acts..they always steal our shit