Rooms For The Memory - Adalita

Rooms For The Memory written by Melbourne music legend, Ollie Olsen (Max Q), was Michael Hutchence’s only solo single released during his lifetime and was an Australian Top 10 hit in 1987. This new recording features Adalita on vocals and was recorded in tribute to Michael Hutchence, as well as to honour the songwriting talent of Ollie Olsen who has been diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy, a degenerative and terminal neurological condition. Also included on the EP is a new mix of Michael Hutchence’s version of Rooms For The Memory, by original producer Nick Launay, which is different to the single and version included on the Dogs In Space Soundtrack. Recorded 22 Jan 2023 which would have been Michael’s 63rd birthday, the new version features Andrew Duffield (Models), and Mick Harvey (The Birthday Party/ Nick Cave’s Bad Seeds). The EP also includes two versions WIN/LOSE – a new recording by Kav Temperley (Eskimo Joe), and Ollie Olsen’s original version from the Dogs In Space Soundtrack. A new video clip featuring Adalita, filmed by Richard Lowenstein (Director of Mystify Michael Hutchence documentary), features unseen archival footage of Michael & Ollie together in New York and in the studio. The EP also features two additional mixes of Adalita’s version of Rooms For The Memory. All proceeds from this release will go toward Ollie Olsen’s medical costs.