INXS Members Honoured After Dua Lipa Sample Launches Them Into 'The Billion List'

Members of the legendary Aus rock outfit INXS have been awarded entry into the APRA AMCOS 1,000,000,000 List - thanks to a little help from international pop star Dua Lipa.

The band's iconic riff from the hit track Need You Tonight was sampled by the UK singer for her 2020 track Break My Heart - where both tunes hit the number one spot upon their original releases. 

INXS Keyboardist and principal songwriter Andrew Farriss and late singer Michael Hutchence were both subsequently listed as credited songwriters for Lipa's tune.

The group's 1987 tune was a smash hit for the band, and catapulted them into stardom around the world.

"I feel very fortunate to be presented this award recognising my music writing contribution towards a billion streams of Break My Heart by Dua Lipa," Farriss said of the accolade. 

"I thank Michael and INXS for believing in my songwriting and thank all of those at Petrol / Universal and of course APRA AMCOS, who have supported this award."

APRA AMCOS Chief Executive Dean Ormston also shared his congratulations, adding, "it’s wonderful to be able to acknowledge and congratulate the songwriting artistry of Andrew and the greatly missed Michael. The song remains fresh and captivating, and it’s wonderful to see it inspiring a new generation of songwriters and artists. 

"Dua Lipa’s Break My Heart is a fantastic song and honours the lasting impact of Need You Tonight.”