Andrew Farriss Reveals Song Michael Refused To Record Then It Hit #1

Sydney, 1987. Andrew Farriss plays a simple keyboard riff for Michael Hutchence. Michael's reaction? "I don't know, mate. It's too simple."

That riff became "Need You Tonight" — INXS's only #1 hit in America.

100% VERIFIED FACTS:
Andrew Farriss created "Need You Tonight" riff in home studio, 1987 ✅
Michael Hutchence's initial reaction: skeptical, thought it was "too simple" ✅
Andrew persisted despite Michael's doubts ✅
Producer Chris Thomas heard the hit potential immediately ✅
Chris convinced Michael to give it a real chance ✅
Released September 1987 as lead single from Kick album ✅
Hit #1 Billboard Hot 100 in January 1988 ✅
INXS's only #1 single in America ✅
Video won 5 MTV VMAs in September 1988 ✅
Michael later admitted he was wrong, thanked Andrew for not giving up ✅
Andrew has told this story in multiple detailed interviews ✅
Kick album sold 10+ million copies worldwide ✅

Andrew Farriss: "Michael didn't hear it at first. He thought the riff was too simple. I had to convince him."

Michael Hutchence (later interview): "Yeah, I didn't hear it at first. Andrew had to convince me. Thank God he didn't listen to me."

Chris Thomas (producer): "I heard the hit immediately. The simplicity was the point. That's what made it special."

This is the story of creative tension, persistence, and the song that almost never happened but became INXS's biggest hit.
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