| "Into Temptation" | ||||
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| Single byCrowded House | ||||
| from the albumTemple of Low Men | ||||
| Released | December 1988 | |||
| Length | 4:32 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Songwriter | Neil Finn | |||
| Producer | Mitchell Froom | |||
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"Into Temptation" is a song by Australasian rock groupCrowded House. It was the third single from the group's second album,Temple of Low Men (1988).[1] The single peaked at number 59 on the AustralianARIA Singles Chart in January 1989 and reached the top 20 in the Netherlands.
"Into Temptation" appears on Crowded House's greatest hits albumRecurring Dream. The song was also performed byRenée Geyer for the Finn brothers female tribute albumShe Will Have Her Way in 2005.
Junkee said, "If you ever needed an example of how convincing Neil Finn’s songwriting is, consider this: Sharon Finn thought Neil was cheating on her because of this song. Add in the undercurrent of Hester’s unmistakable jazz-brush finesse and a synth-string orchestral sweep, and you’re left with one of the band’s most emotive, understated moments."[2]
Nexus noted the, "sparse verse instrumentation, vocals front and centre, followed by a lush chorus with a melody that draws you in, its simplicity is a masterstroke and its effectiveness is measurable.[3]
All songs were written byNeil Finn except "This Is Massive", written byPaul Hester.
Australian 7-inch, 12-inch, and CD single
US 7-inch and cassette single
European 12-inch single
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[4] | 59 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5] | 28 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[6] | 12 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[7] | 20 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8] | 38 |
