Released January 1984 Genre Pop, rock | Recorded 1983 Length 4:01 | |
B-side "Kia Kaha (Ever Be Strong)" |
"Message to My Girl" is a 1983 song by New Zealand art rock group Split Enz from their second 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 #13 in the Netherlands, where it was Split Enz' biggest hit.
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The song was performed by Neil Finn both originally, and in 1995 when Split Enz member Eddie Rayner collaborated with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for the project ENZSO, "Message to My Girl" was included and performed by Finn again. The re-recording was converted into more of a ballad version than the original.
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 and France.
- "Message to My Girl" - 4:01
- "Kia Kaha (Ever Be Strong)" - 3:35
Personnel
Covers
The song has been covered a number of times by other bands.