Peking Duk & Darren Hayes Reimagine The Savage Garden Classic, 'I Want You'

Peking Duk have remixed the Savage Garden classic tune, I Want You, with none other than the original vocalist, Darren Hayes, re-recording his vocals for the reimagined track.

The Aussie electronic music duo announced the collaboration on their Peking Duk Podcast on Tuesday. Adam Hyde revealed, "Our new song, I Want You is featuring Darren Hayes from Savage Garden." 

Reuben Styles added, "They released that song 25 years ago, we remixed it and then got all the parts replayed including Darren himself came and joined us in the studio in Santa Monica and resung every part and it was the funnest studio session of all time." 

Hyde commented on how much the collaboration meant to him, calling it an "honour" as the group "grew up on Savage Garden."

The 1997 melody to I Want You remain intact, with some little flourishes calling to Peking Duk's signature stylings. Check it out below.

Last month, Peking Duk announced their first national tour since 2019. 

The group will begin their tour in Albury before heading to Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and regional towns in between. They'll be touring throughout March - from the 3rd - all the way to the 1st of April. View all tour dates below - the band noted on social media that no second shows will be added.

A few months ago, Peking Duk launched their own podcast, the Peking Duk Podcast on Southern Cross Austereo's (SCA) LiSTNR app. 

Featuring special guests such as The Inspired Unemployed, The Kooks, Brooke Boney, Tony Armstrong, Flex Mami, Alex Dyson, Jack River, Muselk, Alex Lahey and more, the duo run through their guests' most significant successes and the fails that made them. The Peking Duk Podcast is the first of its kind for an Australian band, so it's sure to be a hit with its banter and exclusive stories.

"From playing at cocktail bars in Canberra to playing Coachella, we've had lots of wild shit happen. We love sharing stories. We also love banter and conversations. We are recording it all and conning all our fave mates like The Inspired Unemployed and Brooke Boney to join in!" the duo revealed.

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2023 AUSTRALIAN TOUR

Thursday 3 March - Beer Deluxe, Albury / Bungambrawatha Country
Friday 10 March - UC Refectory, Canberra / Ngunnawal Country
Saturday 11 March - Forum, Melbourne / Naarm/Wurundjeri Country
Sunday 12 March - Torquay Hotel, Torquay / Wadawurrung Country
Monday 13 March - Rafferty's, Warrnambool / Wheringkernitch
Thursday 16 March - Waves, Wollongong / Dharawal Country
Friday 17 March - Enmore Theatre, Sydney / Gadigal Country
Saturday 18 March - Drifters Wharf, Central Coast / Darkinjung Country
Sunday 19 March - Beach Hotel, Byron Bay / Arakwal Country
Tuesday 21 March - JCU Uni Bar, Townsville / Gurrumbilbarra Country
Thursday 23 March - Gilligan's, Cairns / Yirriganydji Country
Friday 24 March - Magnums, Airlie Beach / Ngaro Country
Saturday 25 March - The Tivoli, Brisbane / Meanjin
Sunday 26 March - Miami Marketta, Gold Coast / Yugambeh Country
Friday 31 March - Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide / Kaurna Country
Saturday 1 April - Metro City, Perth / Boorloo