"Better Be Home Soon" About this sound Sample is a 1988 song written by Neil Finn and performed by New Zealand/Australian Rock band Crowded House. The song was released as a single in July 1988 by Capitol Records. It performed modestly on both the American and British charts, but managed to peak at number two on the Australian charts and number one for three weeks in the New Zealand charts. The song appeared on the album Temple of Low Men, which was also released in July 1988.