INXS

Released: October 19, 1987

Songwriter: Ian Clyne Gerry Humphreys Rob Lovett

Producer: Chris Thomas

Yonder she's walking
She comes my way
Her red dress on, her long black hair
Walking like, talking like
Wanting like, she comes to me

Oh baby I love you so
I need you now
I want you back
I can't go on

Helpless baby, evil child
I've known you well and if you wanna stay that's alright
You want me again and then you come a running to me, well
That's alright
That's alright
That's alright

And now she's gone
She's walking away
Her red dress on, her long black hair
Well I love her so
And now she'll come running
Anytime I say now
Anytime I say

INXS was originally formed in 1977 in Sydney, Australia as the Farriss Brothers. The lineup included the three Farris brothers: Andrew

(songwriter/keyboards); Tim (guitar); and Jon (drums), along with Michael Hutchence (lead vocals/songwriter); Kirk Pengilly (guitar/saxophone) and Garry Gary Beers (bass). They began gaining popularity playing in pubs before moving on to support other local Australian bands, including Midnight Oil.

In 1979, they changed their name to INXS and released their first single “Simple Simon” in 1980. They went on to release their debut self-titled album INXS in 1980, closely followed by their second album, Underneath the Colours, in 1981. Neither album gained much attention outside of Australia, however, in July of 1982 INXS released their single “The One Thing” ahead of their next studio album. The song began to climb the U.S. and international charts, thanks in part to music video’s heavy rotation on MTV.

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