Paul Kelly | Long Play Series
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- Опубліковано 19 гру 2022
- Paul Kelly has been a major player in the Australian music scene for over 40 years. As a singer, songwriter, musician, and collaborator his work is defined by his deep insight, compassion, and love of storytelling.
Ranging from rock to folk, bluegrass to country, Kelly’s enduring body of work has transformed Australian music. As a solo artist and frontman with the Dots, the Coloured Girls, and the Messengers, Kelly’s songs are deeply rooted in the physical and cultural landscape of Australia calling to mind local landmarks and celebrating iconic Australian lives. Songs such as ‘To Her Door’ (1987), ‘Leaps and Bounds’ (1986) and ‘How to Make Gravy’ (1996) have become timeless classics speaking across the generations.
A generous collaborator, Kelly has written, produced, and performed with numerous Australian artists including Renée Geyer, Paul Grabowsky and Vika & Linda. His work with First Nations artists Kev Carmody, Yothu Yindi and the late Archie Roach on songs such as ‘From Little Things Big Things Grow’ (1993) and ‘Treaty’ (1991) has helped to shape the national conversation around reconciliation and acknowledgement of the country’s true history.
For his lifetime contributions to Australian music, Kelly was inducted into ARIA Hall of Fame in 1997, received the prestigious APRA Ted Albert Award in 2011, and was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia in 2017.
In this interview, Kelly reflects on his early days performing in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, his experiences collaborating with Yothu Yindi and Archie Roach, and how performing Shakespeare’s poetry through song opened up new ways of writing and composing music.
As part of our commitment to capturing and sharing great Australian music stories, the Australian Music Vault asked some of the country’s most influential trailblazers and unsung heroes to open up about their lives in music.
Interviewer: Brian Nankervis
Location: Bakehouse Studios, Richmond 2022 - Розваги
Wow! What a great interview of a great Australian!!! Thank you Paul Kelly and Brian.
My 11yo son plays your songs on guitar and harmonica because of you. Thank you so much for your honesty, humility, and truth.
Thanks for watching, Sean. So glad you enjoyed.
Wonderful interview!
As a relatively new devotee of "From Little Things, Big Things Grow" "Bradman" ( even though I find cricket absolutely incomprehensible!) and "Making Gravy " and being from the far side of the world Ireland, this interview fills in so much background to this marvellous performer. Brillant!
Paul 's music I have to say has been a part of me since late 1970s ~ we were friends back then when he was with the Dots. But as I'm Paul's age, I've experienced too much hurt and grief ~ Paul's music in these recent few years ~ adore the Shakespeare ~ bless you yr music has not only touched my heart but close to saving my sanity! Bless you, Juliet in Melbourne 🙏🏽🌹🌿💋
"Playing the bongos for a while" haha I can so relate to that.
Oh the bluegrass, just incredible. Bought both CDs after a PK concert in the regional town in which I live. Came home after the concert and listened to both into the wee hours sitting on the back stairs. still playing them regularly today.
Yes Paul i recall you well in the mid to late 70s in Melbourne. Yr powerful music has helped me so much in challenging times. Gratitude 🪬Juliet 🌹🌿💋
Enjoyed that interview. Paul Kelly’s collaborations are extensive and diverse.
Not surprised he ended up intersecting the Archie Roach pathway
Thanks for watching, Petra.
@@australianmusicvault4604 Cheers
Wish these videos were available as podcasts for on the go listening!
Paul begins to light up at as the present
encroaches throughout. And understandably so. x
just recently got me self a copy of TALK
Is that the name of his book talk?
Vale Steve Connelly, you're making me sad Paul!
Careless!