Formed in 1994 by vocalist Darren Hayes and multi-instrumentalist Daniel Jones, Brisbane, Australia’s Savage Garden was an international pop sensation, writing a series of global smash hits that have since become beloved classics of the genre. Within a few short months of their eponymous debut release, the group’s first single, “I Want You,” was garnering widespread national attention and went on to become the highest selling single by an Australian artist in 1996. They achieved true international stardom, however, with the release of “Truly Madly Deeply,” which was released in the United States in November 1997. With their unique blend of emotional and insightful storytelling and lush, intelligent pop craftsmanship, Savage Garden’s debut effort had culminated in a record-shattering 10 ARIA Award wins and 13 total nominations. The group’s second album, 1999’s Affirmation, cemented their place at the top of the charts, with the gorgeous single “I Knew I Loved You” quickly reaching No. 1 on the U.S. charts while earning the group Billboard Music Awards for Adult Contemporary Single of the Year and Hot 100 Singles Airplay of the Year. Savage Garden went separate ways in October 2001, and stands today as one of the most successful duos in pop music history, selling over 25 million albums worldwide.
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