This is probably the best rendition of this song, which has sadly been scrubbed from recent reissues of Songs from the South, and now can’t be streamed anywhere but here!
This is such a beautifully heartbreaking song...and now there's a movie called Jindabyne but I dunno which came first...it reminds me of my young and dumb partygirl days, I always used to carry this newspaper clipping of this girl who went running down a neighbourhood street, screaming for help and NOBODY helped, nobody called the police, nobody opened their doors, they found her raped and dead the next day. And this was in AUSTRALIA ffs...I've always believed and relied on the kindness of strangers but I guess I carried that clipping around to remind me you can't always depend on that...lol and oh yes, Paul Kelly is the quintessential Aussie voice
"They stood there above her all thinking the same thoughts at the same time" always kills me. Starts the tears every time. And later "I went to the service a stranger" finishes the job.
Paul Kelly is the greatest. No doubt Kasey Chambers and Vika Bull are both great singers but he really sings it like a story teller. Funny how a female narrative can be sung by a man and it still works beautifully.
In my opinion, Paul Kelly is one of Australia's greatest singer /songwriters. This is one of his finest.
That’s not a personal opinion, it’s an actual fact.
England had John Lennon, America have Bob Dylan and we have Paul Kelly.
so brave
DEVINE
This is like saying in my opinion, the sky is blue
❤
Every piece of your music has grown to be beautiful.
Paul Kelly ìs my bastard spiritual father. I've never seen him in person, not even from a distance but he is a part of me. I love the man.
If you listen to Paul Kelly all the time he has a story to every song
This is probably the best rendition of this song, which has sadly been scrubbed from recent reissues of Songs from the South, and now can’t be streamed anywhere but here!
I feel your pain. Was glad to find this version off the original Songs of the South. One of my favourite tracks
Best voice I ever had heard love you Paul Kelly
A beautiful ballad based on a Raymond Carver short story.
My favourite of Mr Kelly’s. beautiful. The story is so sad but the music and his voice soothe my heart if it is aching.
A very well crafted story,the guitar it just perfect.
Grew up listening to Paul Kelly, love him ❤️
Beautifully done, Mr Kelly.
This is such a beautifully heartbreaking song...and now there's a movie called Jindabyne but I dunno which came first...it reminds me of my young and dumb partygirl days, I always used to carry this newspaper clipping of this girl who went running down a neighbourhood street, screaming for help and NOBODY helped, nobody called the police, nobody opened their doors, they found her raped and dead the next day. And this was in AUSTRALIA ffs...I've always believed and relied on the kindness of strangers but I guess I carried that clipping around to remind me you can't always depend on that...lol and oh yes, Paul Kelly is the quintessential Aussie voice
Maybe people couldn't hear the cries of the woman. But I reckon you like judging others for your imagined failings
@@tonyjones4861You suck! 😊
@@tonyjones4861it's called the bystander effect and I have many many MANY failings, but I least I'm not mean to strangers on the internet
"They stood there above her all thinking the same thoughts at the same time" always kills me. Starts the tears every time. And later "I went to the service a stranger" finishes the job.
Well bloody said paulie
I literally just got chills hearing that line. I have loved this song for years.
Beautiful.
You are an idiot. Quote Thomas Verco
thanks mate great singer n artist
thank you for posting this mate your a gentleman and a scholar.........
Luv this man, artist, can’t get enough
He's beautiful he's music was my childhood
Raymond Carver! This song is based on a Raymond Carver short story! Oh snap! I can't believe I got that.
Such an amazing song. Only 12000 views....
paul didnt upload this
Goddamn i love paul kelly
Eerie and haunting, but beautiful narrative. Why was it not in the film "Jindabyne" it would've been perfect.
And behind my eyes my daily disguise everything's turning to white.
this is my Kelly iconic tune - to her door is second
I would love to have a beer with this bloke
Ken oath bunji
I don't drink and I'd have a beer with him!
powerful song
Kelly ROCK'S
I know this song is true unbelievable
How so?
This ❤️
Just listened to Kasey Chambers murdering this song. Save yourself the time and pain and don’t go there.
Vika Bull does a good version
Paul Kelly is the greatest. No doubt Kasey Chambers and Vika Bull are both great singers but he really sings it like a story teller. Funny how a female narrative can be sung by a man and it still works beautifully.
is this the same story from Robert Altman's "Short Cuts"?
Yes, a retelling of Raymond Carver's short story, ""So Much Water So Close to Home"
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watch the aussie movie jindabyne. movie is based on this song
is this about the Jindabyne girl?
i think so
Is there a film clip to this song?
Cheers bro ;'( X
@Sean4670 And most women would divorce you.
Im trying to look away...but the story teller wont let me.
Best
keep on fishing
they sure did. watch the aussie movie jindabyne
I'd fish on aswell.
so sad! how bout Taylor swift having a crack at this song?