It's Only Natural (song)

"It's Only Natural" is a 1992 song by Australian rock group Crowded House from their 1991 album Woodface. The single was originally released as a promotional single in June 1991 with the intent to release the song as the lead single for Woodface, however due to changes made, the single was released in September 1992 instead. The song reached number 15 in Australia, number 24 on the UK Singles Chart, and number five on the US Modern Rock Chart.

"It's Only Natural"
Single by Crowded House
from the album Woodface
B-side	"Fame Is"
Released	June 1991 (promotional) September 1992 (official)
Recorded	1990
Genre	Pop rock
Label	Capitol
Songwriter(s)	Neil Finn & Tim Finn
Producer(s)	Mitchell Froom & Neil Finn
Crowded House singles chronology
"Four Seasons In One Day" (1992) "It's Only Natural" (1991) "Distant Sun" (1993)

The song was featured in the end credits of the 1992 motion picture, There Goes the Neighborhood, starring Catherine O'Hara.

Track listings

US Promotional release

Released June 1991 and re-released in September 1992. Contained sticker on cover stating "The first cover from Woodface."'

1. "It's Only Natural" - 3:31

Early 7" release

Released in Germany and the Netherlands in January 1992.

1. "It's Only Natural" - 3:31
2. "Fame Is" - 2:21

7" vinyl & cassette release

Released in UK.

1. "It's Only Natural" - 3:31
2. "Chocolate Cake"

UK CD one

1. "It's Only Natural" - 3:31
2. "It's Only Natural" - 6:21 (live, Sheffield City Hall, England 21 June 1992, incl "six months in a leaky boat")
3. "Hole In The River" - 5:58 (live, Cambridge Corn Exchange, England, 6 March 1992)
4. "The Burglar's Song" - 7:21 (medley) around the uk in 7 minutes, (live, at various locations on the Crowded House European Vacation tour, summer '92)

Tracks 2-4 exclusive to this release, track 4 later released on "Woodface" deluxe edition 2016

UK CD two

1. "It's Only Natural" - 3:31
2. "Sister Madly" - 5:14 (live, Newcastle City Hall, England, 2 March 1992)
3. "There Goes God" - 5:35 (live, Brighton Centre, England, 7 July 1992)
4. "Chocolate Cake" - 5:45 (live, Wolverhampton Civic Hall, England, 18 June 1992)

Tracks 2-4 exclusive to this release.

Australian CD one

1. "It's Only Natural" - 3:31
2. "Dr. Livingstone" - 3:57
3. "Fame Is" - 2:21

Australian CD two

1. "It's Only Natural" - 3:31
2. "Recurring Dream"
3. "Hole In The River" (live)
4. "Better Be Home Soon"
5. "I Walk Away"

German CD

1. "It's Only Natural" - 3:31
2. "Fame Is" - 2:21
3. "Dr. Livingstone" - 3:57

Charts

Chart (1992)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[1]	15
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[2]	55
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[3]	67
Germany (Official German Charts)[4]	59
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5]	55
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6]	31
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[7]	24
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[8]	5

Cover versions

A re-recorded version featuring Tim Finn and Bic Runga appears on Tim Finn's 2009 greatest hits album North, South, East, West...Anthology.

In 2011, Lior and Emma Louise released a version, as a single from the album, They Will Have Their Way.[9]

References

1. "Australian-charts.com – Crowded House – It's Only Natural". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
2. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2042." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
3. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 9 no. 41. 10 October 1992. p. 39. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
4. "Offiziellecharts.de – Crowded House – It's Only Natural". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
5. "Dutchcharts.nl – Crowded House – It's Only Natural" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
6. "Charts.nz – Crowded House – It's Only Natural". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
7. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
8. "Crowded House Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
9. "It's Only Natural - single". Apple Music. July 2011. Retrieved 19 February 2020.

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics