By My Side

"By My Side"
Single by INXS
from the album X
Released	30 March 1991
Format	7", 12", CD single, CD Maxi single
Recorded	1990
Genre	Rock
Length	3:05
Label	Atlantic
Writer(s)	Michael Hutchence, Andrew Farriss, Chris Thomas
Producer	Chris Thomas
INXS singles chronology
"Disappear" (1990) "By My Side" (1990) "Bitter Tears" (1991)

"By My Side" was a single by Australian band INXS, the third single taken from their album X. The song is a piano, strings and acoustic guitar based ballad with a big chorus.

The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence as part of the 1990 sessions for the X album. Record Producer Chris Thomas, who produced the album is also awarded songwriting credits, specifically contributing to the chorus and arrangement, as detailed in the liner-notes for the X album special edition in 2002.

By My Side peaked at #42 on the UK Singles Chart which was the bands poorest chart performance since first breaking into the UK top 40 with New Sensation in 1988.

By My Side, along with Never Tear Us Apart, was one of two INXS songs played at the funeral of frontman Michael Hutchence following his suicide on the 22nd of November 1997^[1].

By My Side was also used in commercials for Australian insurer NRMA from 2002-2008.^[2]

B-Sides

The three B-sides are a David Morales remix of their previous hit; Disappear and two band solo compositions, "The Other Side", written and performed by Guitarist & Saxophonist; Kirk Pengilly and "Soothe Me" written and performed by Guitarist & Keyboard Player; Andrew Farriss.

Track listing

• UK 7" / Cassette Single

1. "By My Side (LP Version)"
2. "The Other Side"

• UK 12" Single

1. "By My Side - The Movie Mix"
2. "The Other Side"
3. "Faith In Each Other (Live)"

• UK CDS

1. "By My Side (LP Version)"
2. "The Other Side"
3. "Faith In Each Other (Live)"
4. "Disappear - Morales Remix"

• Japanese Maxi CD / Australian CD Poster Pack

1. "By My Side - The Movie Mix"
2. "By My Side (LP Version)"
3. "Soothe Me"
4. "Faith In Each Other (Live)"

Charts

References

External links

• Michael Hutchence Fan Forum