Locked Out (Crowded House song) explained

Locked Out
Cover:Locked Out (Crowded house song) coverart.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Crowded House
Album:Together Alone
Released:[1]
Length:3:18
Label:Capitol
Producer:Youth
Prev Title:Nails in My Feet
Prev Year:1993
Next Title:Fingers of Love
Next Year:1994

"Locked Out" is a song by rock group Crowded House from their fourth studio album, Together Alone (1993). It was released as a single in February 1994 and was also included on the soundtrack to the American film Reality Bites. In the United Kingdom, it was the most successful single from Together Alone, reaching  12. The single fared less well in Australia, where it peaked at No. 79 in June 1994. The cover artwork features the four members of Crowded House in a mirror image, including Mark Hart.

Track listings

Australian and US single

Live tracks were recorded at The Town & Country Club, London, 9 November 1991.

  1. "Locked Out" – 3:18
  2. "World Where You Live" (live)
  3. "It's Only Natural" (live)
  4. "Weather with You" (live)

UK cassette single

Live track were recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo, England, 12 November 1993.

  1. "Locked Out" – 3:18
  2. "Distant Sun" (live) – 4:19

UK CD single

"Distant Sun" and "Sister Madly" were recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo, England on 12 November 1993; "Hole in the River" was recorded live at the Hammersmith Apollo on 13 November 1993. "Sister Madly" was performance is incomplete.

  1. "Locked Out" – 3:19
  2. "Distant Sun" (live) – 4:19
  3. "Hole in the River" (live) – 7:41
  4. "Sister Madly" (live) – 2:56

Alternate UK CD single

"Private Universe" and "Fall at Your feet" were recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo, England, 12 November 1993; "Better Be Home Soon" was recorded live at the Hammersmith Apollo on 14 November 1993.

  1. "Locked Out" – 3:17
  2. "Private Universe" (live) – 5:01
  3. "Fall at Your Feet" (live) – 4:01
  4. "Better Be Home Soon" (live) – 3:39

UK 12-inch vinyl release

Live tracks were recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo, England, 12 November 1993.

  1. "Locked Out" – 3:19
  2. "Distant Sun" (live) – 4:19
  3. "Fall at Your Feet" (live) – 4:01
  4. "Private Universe" (live) – 5:01

Charts

Chart (1994)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[2] [3] 79
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[4] 45
US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)[5] 8

Notes and References

  1. Single Releases. Music Week. 29. 5 February 1994.
  2. Web site: The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 17 Jul 1994. ARIA. 9 March 2016.
  3. Book: Ryan, Gavin. Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. 2011. Moonlight Publishing. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia.
  4. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 11. 10. 11. 5 March 1994.
  5. Alternative Airplay. Billboard. 22 January 1994. subscription. 22 August 2023.