Where the Wild Roses Grow

by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds & Kylie Minogue

Where the Wild Roses Grow cover art

An unexpected pairing of the prince of gothic rock with a global pop superstar, this murder ballad became one of the most celebrated duets of the decade. The song is structured as a dialogue between a killer and his victim, utilizing a gorgeous, traditional waltz arrangement to mask the grim lyrical content. It provided Nick Cave with unprecedented mainstream commercial success in Europe and Australia.

Genres

  • Chamber Pop
  • Singer-Songwriter

Tracklist

  1. Where the Wild Roses Grow
  2. The Ballad of Robert Moore and Betty Coltrane
  3. The Willow Garden