"Distant Sun" is a song by New Zealand and Australian band

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. It was the first single released from the group's fourth studio album, ''

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'' (1993). The song gave the band another top-20 hit in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 19, but fell shy of the mark in Australia at number 23. It was also a top-five hit in Canada and New Zealand, reaching numbers four and five, respectively. In March 1994, a remixed version of "Distant Sun" was released in the United States, reaching number 26 on the ''

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chart. The regular mix was not released as a single in the US and was only available on the album. In 2005, a tribute album was created featuring a collection of Neil and Tim Finn's songs reinterpreted by female singers as the album ''

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''. "Distant Sun" was performed by multi-platinum New Zealand artist

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. Fraser's version was mostly similar to the original version, but the key was changed to suit her voice and she omitted the line "Like a Christian fearing vengeance from above" as she is a Christian, and herself fears said vengeance. A live version of the song was included on the single for "

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," a song also from ''Together Alone''. This version was recorded at

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, England on 12 November 1993.

Track listings

As the lead single from ''Together Alone'', "Distant Sun" was released in various versions internationally. All songs, including B-sides, were written by

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unless otherwise noted.Bailey, Marck
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of Crowded House including track listings for all albums and singles. Released 28 March 1995. Retrieved 4 July 2007. Australian CD single All live tracks were recorded at

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, London on 9 and 10 November 1991. # "Distant Sun" – 3:50 # "Walking on the Spot" (live) – 2:55 # "

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" (live) – 6:23 # "Skin Feeling" – 3:56 # "

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" (live) – 5:26 UK CD single All live tracks were recorded at The Roxy,

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, 26 February 1987. "Distant Sun" and "Walking on the Spot" are from the ''Together Alone'' album. ''Disc one'' # "Distant Sun" – 3:51 # "This Is Massive" – 3:55 (live) # "When You Come" – 6:16 (live) ''Disc two'' # "Distant Sun" – 3:51 # "Walking on the Spot" – 2:54 # "

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" – 3:54 (live) # " One Step Ahead" – 3:52 (live) Holland CD single # "Distant Sun" # "Don't Dream It's Over" (live at the King Biscuit Flower Hour, 24 March 1987) Netherlands CD single All B-sides recorded live at The Roxy, Los Angeles, 26 February 1987 except "Walking on the Spot" which is the ''Together Alone'' album version. # "Distant Sun" – 3:51 # "Walking on the Spot" – 2:54 # "Throw Your Arms Around Me" – 3:54 (live) # "One Step Ahead" – 3:52 (live) US CD single Live tracks were recorded at Munich, Germany, 12 December 1993. # "Distant Sun" (remix version) – 3:45 # "Pineapple Head" – 3:54 (live) # "Locked Out" – 3:38 (live)

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References

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