About this song
- "Never Tear Us Apart" is the fourth single from their sixth studio album, Kick (1987), released in June 1988. The single reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. The music was written by Andrew Farriss, who recorded a blues style demo and gave it to Michael Hutchence. The INXS singer then penned a personal love lyric, which was straight from the heart. "Never Tear Us Apart" is a sensuous ballad, layered with synthesizers and containing dramatic pauses before the instrumental breaks. Kirk Pengilly lends a cathartic saxophone solo near the end. According to the liner notes of Shine Like It Does: The Anthology (1979–1997), the song was originally composed on piano as a bluesy number in the style of Fats Domino. Producer Chris Thomas suggested a synth-based arrangement instead. Michael Hutchence's coffin was carried out of St. Andrews Cathedral by the remaining members of INXS and younger brother Rhett, as "Never Tear Us Apart" was played in the background. This song is now thought of by many original INXS fans as Hutchence's anthem. . User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply. — lastfm
- "Never Tear Us Apart" is a power ballad by Australian rock band INXS, released in June 1988 as the fourth single from their sixth studio album, Kick (1987). The music was written by keyboardist Andrew Farriss, and the lyrics were written by vocalist Michael Hutchence for his then-girlfriend, Michele Bennett. — wikipedia
Chart history
Peak position and weeks on chart across Australian community countdowns.
| Chart | Peak | Most recent | Weeks on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARIA Australian Artist Singles | #2 | 2025-09-01 (#9) | 103 |
| ARIA Top 50 Singles | #28 | 2025-08-04 (#28) | 22 |
