TEDxSydney - Paul Kelly - How to Make Gravy

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  • Опубліковано 12 чер 2011
  • Paul Kelly is one of the most significant singer/songwriters in Australia. Here's his solo rendition of one of his best-loved songs, chosen as the final performance of TEDxSydney 2011.
    As well as issuing an enduring body of work with his own bands, Kelly has recorded film scores (Lantana and the Cannes 2006 highlight, Jindabyne) and written songs with and for many other artists.
    Songs From The South, a selection of his popular songs first assembled in 1997 and expanded to a double album in 2008, continues to have wide appeal, with many of his songs now lodged deep in the Australian psyche.
    tedxsydney.com/site/newSpeaker...
    www.paulkelly.com.au
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    TEDxSydney 2011 took place on Saturday 28 May 2011 at CarriageWorks. Tens of thousands of people enjoyed the day: 800 in the theatre, over 1,000 via big screen simulcast in The Forum, up to 48,000 online via UA-cam ... and up to 80,000 tuning in to ABC Radio National. It was a grand day. About TEDx, x = independently organised event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organised events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organised events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organised TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organised.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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  • @tomhunter4606
    @tomhunter4606 4 роки тому +56

    the greatest description of jealousy ever written: "my mind it plays up, multiplies each matter, turns imagination into fact" - genius

  • @LucaGreen-yk5ci
    @LucaGreen-yk5ci Рік тому +17

    What an artist! Its gravy day :-)

  • @ricksua3565
    @ricksua3565 3 роки тому +16

    Arrived in Australia July 1985 . Discovered Paul Kelly 1986 . Has been a large part of my growth as a person ever since . His music and lyrics are truly timeless .

  • @tvsinesperanto7446
    @tvsinesperanto7446 4 роки тому +28

    "I'm from Adelaide"
    Best opening line from any speech given ever.

    • @vitpac9840
      @vitpac9840 4 роки тому

      tvsinesperanto I don’t get it. Can you explain it to me please?

    • @tvsinesperanto7446
      @tvsinesperanto7446 3 роки тому +5

      @@vitpac9840 Sorry for the late reply. I don't search my past posts very often.
      Adelaide is not really a city from which you would be proud of coming from. It's considered, within Australia, as being a bit daggy. A bit naff. A bit uncool. The fact that he is proud of that ignites some sort of pride in those of us who were always considered uncool. I like it.

    • @vitpac9840
      @vitpac9840 3 роки тому +1

      @@tvsinesperanto7446 thanks for replying! Great explanation.

    • @bossdog1480
      @bossdog1480 4 місяці тому

      West Aussie people somewhat tolerate SA's. They're not too far East as to be Eastern Staters.@@tvsinesperanto7446

  • @sleepyjean4275
    @sleepyjean4275 4 роки тому +7

    Mate this has been our Christmas Carol since my son had to spend Christmas in Jail,, he’s a Sparky now ,,xxx

  • @jkeightley1967
    @jkeightley1967 2 роки тому +3

    This song ALWAYS makes me cry

  • @sandothemando8924
    @sandothemando8924 5 років тому +14

    Such a beautiful song. An ode to how Christmas is often a more poignant time for a lot of people.

  • @theresters1
    @theresters1 6 років тому +22

    I CRIED...MADE ME MELANCHOLY FOR A WEEK..WONDERFUL DONG...FROM THE HEART. YOU AUSSIES ARE WONDERFUL FOLK.

  • @PM-ok9rm
    @PM-ok9rm 4 роки тому +7

    One of the most honest and touching songs ever written . GENIUS! !!!

  • @rachelmcclendon9435
    @rachelmcclendon9435 4 роки тому +15

    I can't hear that song without crying.
    Mr Kelly, you are a National Living Treasure. Much love to you!
    Best opening line!

  • @VivaLeGlove
    @VivaLeGlove 3 роки тому +10

    We stumbled across this song last Christmas and added it to our family Road Trip songs of songs. To say we ‘love it’ is an understatement... it somehow connects with all of us. What a gift!

  • @annemartin9164
    @annemartin9164 7 років тому +25

    So 1985, I would sneak backstage to listen to Paul Kelly and The Coloured Girls / The Messengers nod my head at the end of the night and walk home. I was 18..........Now at 49,years old it's almost as if his storytelling and his songs match all of our Australian lives........we all grow older together listening to ourselves and his stories echoing in ourselves............

  • @juankeegano8690
    @juankeegano8690 3 роки тому +23

    I’ve always added a dollop of tomato sauce to the gravy, ever since hearing this song for the first time. I have no idea why this song makes me so emotional, it just does, and who cares. Love it.

    • @mjk45
      @mjk45 Рік тому +1

      I'm a connoisseur so I use Gravox Supreme.

  • @davidalais2773
    @davidalais2773 4 роки тому +5

    No one makes me cry like Paul Kelly does.
    Actually, no one else moves me at all.
    He's packs so much emotion in his songs.
    It resonates with this unemotional Aussie bloke.
    You're a legend, Paul.

  • @jlynchyarts
    @jlynchyarts 12 років тому +11

    Paul kelly ... we ( all of us, Australia and the world) are so lucky that you didn't get to do the song you wanted to do for that xmas project. If you had, we would not have had the incredible pleasure of How to make Gravy in world today. It touches all of those places as all of those long time christmas carols. Family. Looking for a new start. Thinking of home. Reflecting on all the small things that we miss when they are taken away. Thank you.

    • @ingridmicallef4599
      @ingridmicallef4599 6 років тому +2

      Well said.

    • @georgegoring6058
      @georgegoring6058 5 років тому +1

      My son is in jail. I loved this song and its raw emotion long before my son ended up in jail. I knew that his trajectory was going to send him there.
      I used to cry when I heard the song years ago. I cry all the more now that it's come true.

  • @Deliquescentinsight
    @Deliquescentinsight 7 років тому +33

    Yes, when I first heard this song, I cried for the bloke stuck in the clink at Christmas (and i'm a big, stocky lad), missing his family & friends, imagining it to be an ideal Christmas because Christmas is always ideal if you are absent from home - it is definitely a cracking song - a human story.

    • @b1akjak
      @b1akjak 4 роки тому +1

      Well said brother, no worse time than Xmas in gaol.

    • @TheBlueskyson
      @TheBlueskyson 2 роки тому +1

      u know it brah. tc

  • @r.boggsmargaret1642
    @r.boggsmargaret1642 4 роки тому +3

    Paul Kelly should be on the Australian flag.
    "I'm from Adelaide"
    Best opening line from any speech given ever.

  • @joenewman3277
    @joenewman3277 9 років тому +18

    Paul Kelly is a LEGEND. At my funeral his songs will comfort my family and at all my kids birthdays and family events his music is played. Much love Mr Kelly.

  • @gmoneypoppy
    @gmoneypoppy 3 роки тому +2

    Paul Kelly you are a national treasure and this bittersweet tune is my favorite Christmas song!

  • @damianmcwilliams2371
    @damianmcwilliams2371 17 днів тому

    What a great man.. I'm not sure what to say...I got saved by the salvation army I ended up homeless in Sydney the worst time of my life... the salvation army pulled me up and saved me big time...I owe them so much.

  • @cadoskey
    @cadoskey 10 років тому +23

    Just found him at 50! I love all his work. Can't wait 'till he comes back to the states. Would love to see him live.

  • @Jordan-xs1mj
    @Jordan-xs1mj 7 років тому +4

    Sitting here at work (on night duty) holding back tears.

  • @justinhealey7880
    @justinhealey7880 4 роки тому +5

    Best Aussie artist ever we are so lucky to have him

  • @nickb-
    @nickb- 7 років тому +92

    Paul Kelly should be on the Australian flag.

  • @giannisvarsamos8178
    @giannisvarsamos8178 5 років тому +6

    Wow. What a great song, backstory and performance.
    Thank you Paul Kelly, so moving and raw.

  • @leightonmillwood899
    @leightonmillwood899 5 років тому +2

    one good reason to be proud of what is left to be an aussie. thankyou paul, for letting all of us into your exceptional life mate

  • @wakeupbell2491
    @wakeupbell2491 6 років тому +6

    I can't hear that song without crying.

  • @C0maT0ast
    @C0maT0ast 10 років тому +12

    This song has been on heavy rotation amongst my varied music list for well over 14 years now...love the way Paul tells vivid and immersive stories, true Aussie legend.

  • @lonelymale3213
    @lonelymale3213 5 років тому +2

    Hits me hard
    Sitting here at work (on night duty) holding back tears.
    Beautifully powerful song. Never heard the story behind it.

  • @StacyLuks
    @StacyLuks 9 років тому +9

    Simple perfection. Just the legend, his guitar, his amazing storytelling, timing, voice, and soul. Best version I've seen or heard. Paul, come back to Virginia soon!

  • @declanmcdermott
    @declanmcdermott 5 років тому +2

    No words to explain what these lyrics mean to me, What an amazing singer & songwriter

  • @lynerob
    @lynerob 12 років тому +8

    Mr Kelly, you are a National Living Treasure. Much love to you!

  • @julieholland9639
    @julieholland9639 3 роки тому +3

    no wonder Lyndsey was teary, beautiful aussie song

  • @briantassone8611
    @briantassone8611 4 роки тому +2

    Absolute legend, I could listen to his music all day

  • @b.savardbenjamin9110
    @b.savardbenjamin9110 4 роки тому +1

    unreal, great song, Paul Kelly is a legend.
    Wow. What a great song, backstory and performance.

  • @barrypike01
    @barrypike01 10 років тому +7

    Had the pleasure of seeing Paul in London a good few years back at the scala club. A great gig and Good company. 5 Aussies who took the pee outta me and my mate Rob. No anger no upsets as we took the piss back. An evening of Fun Fun Fun. Aint that what good life is about. Well i believe so!!!!!!!!

  • @johnworrall7353
    @johnworrall7353 6 років тому +1

    Wow. This is the first time I've heard this particular performance. Brilliant. Thankfully, it's not the first time I have heard his brilliance. Paul Kelly with Vika and Linda Bull at the Kimberley Moon Festival a few years ago were simply outstanding. We (my beautiful partner Kimberley and I) spent a day driving to get there - and we will do it again in a heartbeat if the opportunity presents again. Thank you Paul (and Vika and Linda).

  • @michaelschauer1914
    @michaelschauer1914 7 років тому +4

    Thank you Paul Kelly, so moving and raw.

  • @sandothemando8924
    @sandothemando8924 7 місяців тому

    This is my favourite Christmas song...

  • @danceinheavan
    @danceinheavan 10 років тому +3

    Still such an icon to so many young people of today :)

  • @adamjordan9784
    @adamjordan9784 Рік тому +1

    Im listening again..... right now ❤️❤️❤️

  • @brade6686
    @brade6686 6 років тому +5

    Wow. What a great song, backstory and performance.

  • @michaelchiller2494
    @michaelchiller2494 5 років тому +2

    Happy gravy day Australia and Paul Kelly.

  • @gregquinn7686
    @gregquinn7686 6 років тому +4

    Good Lord. I just cried like a kid listening to this song. I've never been near a prison.

  • @MrPittsSox
    @MrPittsSox 11 років тому +4

    This is now one of my favorite Xmas songs.

  • @Chrisplumbgas
    @Chrisplumbgas 2 роки тому +1

    One of the greats.

  • @ST-co7yt
    @ST-co7yt 6 місяців тому

    Beautiful song!

  • @sgreg6325
    @sgreg6325 3 роки тому

    Yes we listen Mr. Paul Kelly anytime and that in my opinion is the best xmas song ever, we play it anytime, but an aussie xmas is just like the man said, tables back half cut or flat out pissed music loud as and paul was on many times. freakin love his music.

  • @cungwang149
    @cungwang149 Рік тому

    I don't have words to explain how much this song is just gold 🥇 I love your work brother.

  • @taliehughes4341
    @taliehughes4341 3 роки тому +1

    To have a talent you can’t add any $ value
    A dad is a dad
    This has made me love my dad more

  • @tippacanoe1
    @tippacanoe1 10 років тому +4

    unreal, great song, Paul Kelly is a legend.

  • @folkfingerstylefreddy2154
    @folkfingerstylefreddy2154 6 років тому +5

    Best opening line!

    • @vitpac9840
      @vitpac9840 4 роки тому

      folkfingerstylefreddy what does it mean sorry?

    • @nathanielpillar8012
      @nathanielpillar8012 3 роки тому

      @@vitpac9840 it means he's from Adelaide

  • @charlesmoran5246
    @charlesmoran5246 Рік тому

    National treasure

  • @thiagosuzuki6842
    @thiagosuzuki6842 9 років тому +8

    Fine Australian, Should be Prime Minister. Great Story teller. He can make me laugh and cry and has done for I guess 30 years

    • @adandap
      @adandap 8 років тому +1

      +Thiago Suzuki Not sure about PM, but I'd love to see him Australian of the Year.

    • @jimbob3376
      @jimbob3376 8 років тому +3

      +Thiago Suzuki he can make gravy too

  • @samboath6548
    @samboath6548 7 років тому +4

    Brilliant song

  • @bernster77
    @bernster77 9 років тому

    Brilliant, thanks for your music.

  • @OakleyANDSittingBull
    @OakleyANDSittingBull 11 років тому +1

    YEAH!!! Paul Kelly stating he was interested in recording a Robbie Robertson song! Two of my favourite musos + Robertson grew-up in 'Cabbagetown', Toronto, Ontario, CANADA where I presently reside. Coincidently, I used to reside in Melbourne & Sydney aswell and miss Australia dearly! : )

  • @conradmillermd
    @conradmillermd 5 років тому

    Lovely talk and song. Not his best song but a good un and lovely to listen to in the context of the intro/talk. Love Paul Kelly. I was a radio DJ for 24 years and played lots of his stuff during that time. Finally got to see him in NYC with my niece a few years ago, he was playing with his nephew I believe. Nice cosy concert. Maybe 300-500 people. But I wanna see him live with a BAND!! Gracious man. Just discovered this great song 'Everyday I Hear My Mother's Voice' recorded by him and Dan Sultan about the Footballer Adam Goodes - that is one of my favorite songs now of Paul's - maybe because it is the best one that is new to me - video released on youtube with segments from Goodes and pix of his mum circa 2012. Also saw The Church at this venue called the High Line Ballroom lower west side of Manhattan. Dinner and music. Terrific place to see music if you visit NYC! More Paul!!

  • @Hezath
    @Hezath 10 років тому +2

    Beautifully powerful song. Never heard the story behind it.

  • @MrSmacka22
    @MrSmacka22 Рік тому

    Amazing song by a great Australian artist

  • @357HFC
    @357HFC 4 роки тому +1

    A True Artist Aussie at that! Even better Man!

  • @jamesowen5702
    @jamesowen5702 4 роки тому +1

    Like many I suppose I came to Paul first through To Her Door, and then soon after this song too. A theme common to both is the big-heartedness in giving a person the chance to redeem themselves after a screwing up, there's the hope, the compassion and I guess the love as well. Folks should probably give it more time than they do.

  • @SirBobMarley1
    @SirBobMarley1 4 роки тому

    Great singer song writer and awesome story teller very diverse in music.

  • @edgarsmith8202
    @edgarsmith8202 Рік тому

    such a beautiful man

  • @JohnCran
    @JohnCran 4 роки тому

    Most of us Aussies have a recollection of Christmases like this even if we have never been close. The last time it was 100 degrees was in the 70's and not was that a hot couple of years, ever since it's been 40 degrees.

    • @b1akjak
      @b1akjak 4 роки тому +1

      He meant 100 degrees Fahrenheit which is 37.7 degrees Celsius. The weather has never been 100 degrees Celsius anywhere on Earth.

    • @chadjcrase
      @chadjcrase 4 роки тому

      @@b1akjak yeah I'm not sure why he went with fahrenheit though, maybe they though it would be too anomalous to the US?

  • @lindawillshire5940
    @lindawillshire5940 4 роки тому +1

    Love it!

  • @TheBlueskyson
    @TheBlueskyson 2 роки тому

    terrific! ty Paul and Ted

  • @robynmagers4379
    @robynmagers4379 6 років тому +2

    Legend man

  • @SirSamTheThird
    @SirSamTheThird 8 років тому +1

    Nest Australian Christmas song by far

    • @conradmillermd
      @conradmillermd 5 років тому

      I guess you mean BEST, ?? Chester Bestertester? [Zap comics character]

  • @sandinogallese8221
    @sandinogallese8221 16 годин тому

    I actually prefer this rendition of How to Make Gravy. Paul Kelly gives it more raw emotion and heart and soul just singing it solo with his guitar compared to the original song and music video.

  • @MrMomentmusic
    @MrMomentmusic 10 років тому +4

    Hits me hard

  • @AuConsulting
    @AuConsulting 6 років тому

    Amazing insightful man. I hope he plays How to Make Gravy tonight in Adelaide at the Entertainment Centre!

  • @sthsea7469
    @sthsea7469 9 років тому +3

    Great story teller

  • @cathrynmurdoch6339
    @cathrynmurdoch6339 8 років тому +3

    Amen Brother xxx

  • @jadesmith6823
    @jadesmith6823 3 роки тому

    God bless you P.K. 🙏❤️

  • @leighroyv2
    @leighroyv2 5 років тому

    Just great

  • @huynhthanhngan4229
    @huynhthanhngan4229 4 роки тому

    watch the song with the subtitles......nearly everything is wrong!!!!!!!!!!
    Mr Kelly, you are a National Living Treasure. Much love to you!

  • @richardotene9858
    @richardotene9858 8 років тому

    Legend

  • @Paul4350
    @Paul4350 4 роки тому

    You are fantastic

  • @johncitizen9996
    @johncitizen9996 Рік тому

    Australian icon. I went to school with his now ex wife. Real talent here 👏

  • @arthursmith5527
    @arthursmith5527 2 роки тому

    Brilliant

  • @taryndallas4569
    @taryndallas4569 6 років тому +5

    If this song doesn't keep you out of jail, nothing will.

    • @zhangao864
      @zhangao864 5 років тому

      If this song doesn’t keep you out of jail, nothing will. !!!

  • @EJholden
    @EJholden 3 роки тому +2

    Happy Gravy day.

  • @somefatbugger
    @somefatbugger 2 роки тому

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @cazsoulful9780
    @cazsoulful9780 4 роки тому

    ❤️

  • @wallacefootrot6054
    @wallacefootrot6054 Рік тому

    I hope it was December 21st when they recorded this

  • @brettclarke4464
    @brettclarke4464 8 років тому +1

    champion

  • @NicholasCox85
    @NicholasCox85 8 років тому +2

    8:22 is where the song starts

  • @kristianhansen1622
    @kristianhansen1622 4 роки тому +1

    I'm from Adelaide

  • @johnmac4573
    @johnmac4573 7 років тому +1

    yeah, the way things use to be, I wish

  • @Johnhrop
    @Johnhrop 4 роки тому

    Could listen to him talk and sing for hours.

  • @BruceMuir
    @BruceMuir 2 роки тому

    Yup. So Yup.

  • @brettschonfeld884
    @brettschonfeld884 2 роки тому

    Shame on you for not providing closed captions

  • @shomurakamisan
    @shomurakamisan Рік тому

    Treble was off in the middle of the song. They screwed up...

  • @karlie3105
    @karlie3105 8 років тому +3

    watch the song with the subtitles......nearly everything is wrong!!!!!!!!!!

  • @lukerips1
    @lukerips1 7 років тому +1

    Hey Lindsay, I've written a Christmas song.

  • @illwillrocket
    @illwillrocket 4 роки тому

    If you like this guy check out a little known American artist: Robert Zimmerman

  • @frizorleapzegovenor2967
    @frizorleapzegovenor2967 10 років тому

    Justin Hodgers request.

  • @TheVeen222
    @TheVeen222 Рік тому

    Get back to living after the Covid years… 2nd chance to life :)

  • @utube2759
    @utube2759 Рік тому

    Nina Simone.. perfect!! Compared to the original. ‘Too much cologne’