| "Instinct" | ||||
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| Single byCrowded House | ||||
| from the albumRecurring Dream | ||||
| Released | 10 June 1996 (1996-06-10)[1] | |||
| Length | 3:09 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Songwriter | Neil Finn | |||
| Producers | Mitchell Froom, Neil Finn,Tchad Blake | |||
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"Instinct" is a 1996 by rock bandCrowded House. It was the first single released from the group's greatest hits compilationRecurring Dream in the United Kingdom, and the third and final release in Australia.[2] It was a top-20 hit in New Zealand and the UK, peaking at number 17 and number 12, respectively. In Australia, "Instinct" peaked at number 90 on theARIA Singles Chart in March 1997, spending two non-consecutive weeks in the top 100.
The band members reportedly[citation needed] hated the music video for the song, which features two female aliens and a living golden statue; thus, it was omitted from the compilation DVDDreaming: The Videos.
"Instinct" was released as a two CD set available separately. Disc one in a double case; disc two in a sleeve ready to insert the disc into the case with disc one. "Recurring Dream" originally from the filmTequila Sunrise and later released on Crowded House rarities albumAfterglow. "In the Lowlands" originally fromTemple of Low Men. "Chocolate Cake" featuresThe Beatles song "Rocky Raccoon" as its intro. All songs written byNeil Finn unless otherwise indicated.
UK CD1[3]
UK CD2[5]
| Chart (1996–1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[8] | 90 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[9] | 68 |
| Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[10] | 27 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[11] | 71 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[12] | 17 |
| Scotland Singles (OCC)[13] | 7 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[14] | 12 |
