Aussie outfit Hunters & Collectors formed in Melbourne in ’81 with singer/songwriter Mark Seymour at the helm. Mark is responsible for several cracking songs including ‘Holy Grail’ and today’s feature 'Throw Your Arms Around Me’The song suffered a still birth in ’85 and was re-recorded for their 1986 album ‘Human Frailty.’ Tons of artists have covered this song, it’s kind of like the universal party sign off. The Doug Anthony All Stars*, Crowded House and Pearl Jam all had a go. Eddie Vedder substitutes the line “…kiss you in 4 places” with 155 places. Neil Finn recons’ he picked that up after hearing one of Crowded House’s covers in which they routinely change the number.
*Watch Paul's eyes... aint nothing sacred?
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