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!
"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.
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
This tale was originally a short story by Raymond Carver called "so much water so close to home", you can find it online and it's just as awful and haunting and poetic as PKs song. The movie Jindabyne was made 20 years later, PK worked on the soundtrack for it.
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
❤
I don't think anyone else is close.
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.
If you listen to Paul Kelly all the time he has a story to every song
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.
Every piece of your music has grown to be beautiful.
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 very well crafted story,the guitar it just perfect.
Grew up listening to Paul Kelly, love him ❤️
Beautifully done, Mr Kelly.
A beautiful ballad based on a Raymond Carver short story.
Beautiful.
You are an idiot. Quote Thomas Verco
thanks mate great singer n artist
Luv this man, artist, can’t get enough
He's beautiful he's music was my childhood
thank you for posting this mate your a gentleman and a scholar.........
"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.
Such an amazing song. Only 12000 views....
paul didnt upload this
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
This tale was originally a short story by Raymond Carver called "so much water so close to home", you can find it online and it's just as awful and haunting and poetic as PKs song. The movie Jindabyne was made 20 years later, PK worked on the soundtrack for it.
Raymond Carver! This song is based on a Raymond Carver short story! Oh snap! I can't believe I got that.
Goddamn i love paul kelly
powerful song
this is my Kelly iconic tune - to her door is second
Kelly ROCK'S
This ❤️
And behind my eyes my daily disguise everything's turning to white.
I know this song is true unbelievable
How so?
Eerie and haunting, but beautiful narrative. Why was it not in the film "Jindabyne" it would've been perfect.
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!
😥
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"
Is there a film clip to this song?
watch the aussie movie jindabyne. movie is based on this song
Cheers bro ;'( X
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 about the Jindabyne girl?
i think so
Im trying to look away...but the story teller wont let me.
Best
@Sean4670 And most women would divorce you.
keep on fishing
they sure did. watch the aussie movie jindabyne
Drs aren't a sposed to get too attached to their patients I guess
I haven't seen him since. The butterfly landed where Sam last touched me. On my chest.
so sad! how bout Taylor swift having a crack at this song?
I'd fish on aswell.