We were sitting around in Rose Bay, Sydney, writing and I remember thinking the chorus was kind of weak.

Reviewed in Roadrunner at the time of release, it was said the song "positively drips with appeal that only philistines could fail to appreciate," and asked readers to buy a copy as "it deserves to be a hit.

"[8] Amanda Nicholls of Record Mirror, who also urged readers to buy the single, commented: "Good production with immaculate build-up and control throughout".

[6] It features Neil Finn standing in a room singing the song with the other band members performing in a framed picture on the wall behind him.

In addition to "I Got You," Finn also performed Crowded House song "Don't Dream It's Over," with Stevie Nicks providing harmonies.