Message to My Girl


"Message to My Girl" is a 1983 song by New Zealand art rock group Split Enz from their second to last studio album Conflicting Emotions. It was written by Neil Finn and released as a single in 1984, peaking at #12 in Australia, #28 in New Zealand, and #18 in the Netherlands, where it was Split Enz's biggest hit. The song was performed by Neil Finn.
In 2001 the song was voted by members of APRA as the 36th best New Zealand song of the 20th century.
During the 2006 Split Enz tour, Neil dedicated the song to his wife Sharon.

Track listing

Released as 7" vinyl record in Australia, France, US, Canada.
  1. "Message to My Girl" – 4:01
  2. "Kia Kaha " – 3:35

    Personnel

When Split Enz member Eddie Rayner collaborated with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for the project ENZSO in 1995, they made a song cover and Finn once again provided the leading vocals. The re-recording was converted into more of a ballad version than the original.

Track listing

  1. "Message to My Girl" - Performed by Neil Finn
  2. "Stranger Than Fiction" - Performed by Tim Finn, Neil Finn and Sam Hunt
  3. "Time for a Change" - Performed by Tim Finn

    Chart performance

;Split Enz Version
Chart Peak
position
Australia 12
Belgium 27
Netherlands 18
New Zealand 28

;ENZSO Version
Chart Peak
position
Australia 56

Other Covers

The song has been covered a number of times by other bands.
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