Strait Old Line

Infobox Single
Name = Strait Old Line


Artist = Split Enz
from Album = Conflicting Emotions
B-side =

"Parasite"
Released = 1983
Format =
Recorded = 1983
Genre = Pop/Rock
Length = 4:03
Label = Mushroom Records
Writer = Neil Finn
Producer =
Certification =
Chart position =
Last single = "Next Exit"
(1983)
This single = "Strait Old Line"
(1983)
Next single = "Message to My Girl"
(1984)"Strait Old Line" 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 1983. [ [http://rateyourmusic.com/release/single/split_enz/strait_old_line___parasite/] ]

In order to achieve the slow motion effect in the music video, the band members mimed with their instruments while the song was played back at double speed. [http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/enzology/ep09]

Track listing

"Released as 7" vinyl record in Australia, New Zealand, and Holland."
#"Strait Old Line" - 4:03
#"Parasite" - 3:37

Personnel

* Neil Finn - vocals, guitar, piano
* Tim Finn - vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards
* Noel Crombie - vocals, percussion
* Nigel Griggs - vocals, bass
* Eddie Rayner - keyboards and machines

Notes

External resources

* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=d-m7HcNuFyA Music video]