History Never Repeats - Split Enz - MP3 instrumental karaoke

“History Never Repeats” is a 1981 single written by New Zealand singer-songwriter Neil Finn, most famous for being a member of Crowded House. The song was given by Neil Finn to his brother Tim Finn, frontman of the band Split Enz. “History Never Repeats” quickly became one of the most famous and popular songs by the group. It was recorded by producer David Tickle and included as part of the group’s sixth studio album Waiata (1981). “History Never Repeats” is a bright, prog-influenced pop-rock song about letting go of past regrets, even if they continue to appear in your life through the years. “History Never Repeats” would go on to peak at Number 33 on the US Billboard Mainstream rock charts. It was an even bigger hit in Australia and New Zealand, where it managed to make Number 4 and Number 5 respectively. The song would later go on to be covered by artists such as Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder in the late 1990s.