single · October 2, 1995
Where the Wild Roses Grow
Mute, a BMG CompanySee this day
alternativeindie rock
This 1995 single, a collaboration with Kylie Minogue, is a murder ballad that achieved significant mainstream success, reaching number two on the UK charts.
- The song was co-written by Nick Cave and Blixa Bargeld.
- The music video, directed by Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel, depicts the story of the lyrics with Cave and Minogue playing the roles of the characters.
- "Where the Wild Roses Grow" earned ARIA Awards for Song of the Year and Highest Selling Single in 1996.
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds are a globally renowned Australian alternative rock band, formed in 1983 and known for their dark, poetic lyrics and experimental sound. At the time of this 1995 release, they were at a commercial peak, having recently released the acclaimed album *Let Love In*.
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