He was 32 here. I worked at his gig two weeks ago, he's still at it now at 67

Because I know you like context… The Buttery is an alcohol rehabilitation service here in Australia. And Silver Top refers to a taxi company. Glad you enjoyed this one.

@teatowel11

2 жыл бұрын

Olympic was a bus company.

@allisterdavidson9805

2 жыл бұрын

@@teatowel11 ha! I always thought Olymic was a train!

@Alberthoward3right9up

2 жыл бұрын

I'm an Aussie and never new about the buttery. Thanks..

@robertwilliams2959

2 жыл бұрын

& riding through the cane is going through sugar cane fields

@jadecawdellsmith4009

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alberthoward3right9up nth nsw. And it sucked. EDIT. NOT JUST ALCOHOL REHAB, OTHER DRUGS TOO

Paul Kelly just transcends genres. And the great thing about this song, even though it could be mistaken for a sad country song, is that it's not your typical tragedy, it's hopeful. The protagonist falls, but he puts the work in to better himself, and his wife sees the changes he has made and gives their love another chance.

@krismcgrath2816

2 жыл бұрын

And he has the self awareness to know that success isn't guaranteed. He wonders if he can even 'paint a picture and get them all to fit'. Paul Kelly is the master of real talk.

@jacknortham8281

2 жыл бұрын

Steve Connolly on guitar is so underrated too. That riff thru the song is the glue.

@steviegreenthumb4720

Жыл бұрын

@@jacknortham8281 Real ones know. Never was into this stuff as a kid learning guitar was obsessed with the accadaccas and living ends of the country, but getting older has given me a MASSIVE appreciation for the guys like connolly. expert melody crafting and perfect example of "less is more"

What your subscribers are giving you is the kind of music, in all it's variety, that we all grew up listening to on the radio. Your hearing of very different music, is giving you a rounded out musical education, so you are coming to appreciate the artistry of people you would not have liked, had you never been open to trying new things. From my perspective, in differing moods, different music helps us to cope, or gets us stirred up to help us enjoy our lives more, it can make chores less of a burden, or get us dancing, each has it's place, and it is sad that the radio stations don't usually give such variety today. Isn't life more fun, as we get to know different styles of songs to suit our different mindsets. If everything sounded the same, no matter how well done, we could get bored with it. Music makes people feel good.

@meni8015

2 жыл бұрын

Well said. Love that. A variety of music for different moods.

@bigs1546

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, too many radio stations stay in a lane and never branch out. As a Baby Boomer I grew up with everything from Big Bands, Jazz and Classical to Prog Rock, Head Bangers and plain old Rock. Like folk but only certain Country songs. Never quite cottoned on to Rap, but did like M&M and co. in 8 Mile. I still do housework to very loud Mozart.........guess I'll just stay weird. 😄

A great storyteller, speaks clearly and has that timbre to his voice that makes you want to listen carefully without demanding it. This story is also interesting that you are left wanting more, it stops before the happy or sad reunion so the song lets you come to your own conclusion.

Based on his talking voice he sings exactly how you'd expect. No surprises and very simple. But it just works. It's a quintessential Australian voice from a different era.

@DancingAngelOfSpira

Жыл бұрын

Easier to sing along with too. Instead of worrying about technique, you can just sink into the music and the story. Very traditional style; made by everyday people for everyday people 😊

'He took it it pretty badly...she took both the kids." His lyricism gives me goosebumps. I love the way he plays around with words and strings them together in such clever ways. He says such simple things but in a way that makes people hear them in a profound way. I loved this reaction.

@stevenstgeorge6731

2 жыл бұрын

"Darling it hurts to see you down Darlinghurst tonight," is the best line ever.

The scope of Paul Kelly. 1. Spiritual: "Meet Me in the Middle of the Air", 2. Rock: "Dumb Things", 3. Ballads: "Bradman" & "From Little Things", 4. Country: "To Her Door" etc, etc, etc. He is a true song-writer and storyteller. He is our Bob Dylan!

That's the beauty of Mr Paul Kelly, his song writing goes beyond genres, and because the stories are so relatable it doesn't matter what your background is, you just can't help liking it. He definitely deserves his legendary status

Love Love Paul Kelly. One of Australias best story teller songwriters. And this is one of my favourite songs of his ...thank you for investing your time in our Aussie culture. We grew up with all these musicians that you are reacting too. Sometimes we take them for granted, but your reactions have rekindled our love and pride in these aussie classics

I love all Paul Kelly's work but if you like this you would really like his song from little things big things grow.

@jittmet7766

2 жыл бұрын

And Randwick Bells. Beautiful.

I'm from a hip hop and grunge background and I love this song too,if it sounds good it sounds good

Can you imagine growing up, being hit with these songs week after week. Aussie Crawl, INXS, Dragon, Cold chisel, etc. Throw Queen and The Police in to the mix for some extra flavour. Great times for music

Hoodoo Gurus are another one to explore. "Like Wow, wipeout", "What's my scene" great Aussie songs.

It doesn't matter your musical preference you should always be able to appreciate a good song.

I’ve always loved this song. Storytelling at its best 😊

@meni8015

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. Paul Kelly is one of the best storytellers.

Good review Dom. What you explained about Paul Kelly being a story teller with a heavy focussed pen is exactly how I feel about Nick Cave (another amazing Australian artist). His versions of Hallelujah (different than other versions) or Love Letter are just amazing. If you have time, have a listen and you'll get it straight away.

Paul Kelly writes real. You can’t top that. Don’t need to think hard about what he’s saying, it relates, it flows, it’s a story that you want to hear & know the ending. He’s awesome! ✌🏼

Happy you finally got to hear it. I knew the slang and Aussie references may confuse a little but figured the story was relatable enough to be understood. For us Aussies though, it’s the slang that changes it from a good song to a conversation with a mate.

Years later he modified the lyric “he came in on a Sunday, every muscle aching” to “he came in on a Sunday, Spencer Street Station” and ironically I’m watching your reaction on a train in Spencer Street Station (now known as Southern Cross Station) Paul has a voice of a friend, which to me is the reason the quality isn’t important.. Loving your reactions..🇦🇺

@tulmar4548

2 жыл бұрын

Also changed Olympic to mcafferties as Olympic doesn't exist anymore.

@ceeejay9112

2 жыл бұрын

I never knew the lyric was changed.....and to the iconic Spencer Street!!

@ruth4376

2 жыл бұрын

I love Paul's references to iconic Melbourne spots, but that's a weird one...cos there's another lyric 'riding through the cane' so unless he's travelling north to south, there's no cane around Melbourne. I always assumed his family was in QLD cos of the cane but I could be wrong. I hope he does more Melb refence songs so we can educate him about St Kilda esplanade and the Northcote hill and MCG in 'Leaps and Bounds' ;D

@ceeejay9112

2 жыл бұрын

@@ruth4376 i think it does mean from nth to sth, also, i think Paul's pretty familiar with st Kilda etc, he references it in another song, of ehjch i can't recall the name rn lol

@ruth4376

2 жыл бұрын

@@ceeejay9112 Aahh ok that makes sense :) It's 'From St Kilda to King's Cross' you're thinking of, about being stuck in Sydney and homesick for Melbs ;)

Brilliant writer is Paul Kelly, comparable to Bob Dylan and Sixto Rodriguez when it comes to social commentary. What is often overlooked in Paul’s songs is just how brilliant his band were/are. Suggest you listen to his song Leaps and Bounds as this song really shows how brilliant his band were.

@amattes1960

Жыл бұрын

Leaps and Bounds - the Melbourne anthem!

He did a project a little while ago putting some of Shakespeare's sonnets to music. Interesting & very unexpected. He has a knack for marrying lyrics and music, even if the lyrics aren't his own.

The man, the legend!

I adore this song. Absolutely brilliant.

paul will always tell a story , and he does it so well.

Nic you have a good heart hence why you connect with his music 🙂 Paul tells stories that are relatable to us all 💕

@Laraine3

2 жыл бұрын

Spot on. 👍

Came to watch a Paul Kelly song and now I've got Crowded House stuck in my head... again! 🤣

For me and I imagine a lot of other people, Paul Kelly is just so relatable. Almost like family.

Another Aussie classic. Love that you love it. Enjoying styles you never thought you would shows a growth mindset that we should each embrace ... going from 2 guys shredding cellos while covering ACDC to Tim Minchin's Prejudice says it all! Now I'm towing my car There's a hole in the roof My possessions are causing me suspicion But there's no proof

What draws one to his voice regardless of taste is the honesty and relatability... nothing fake about him

I have had the pleasure of seeing Paul Kelly live for many years .....always gives 100 per cent ! Master storyteller !

You can’t explain why you love this song because it’s just the magic of PKs storytelling. The master storyteller. His brilliance is his unique ability to write from so many broken, sad, lonely, scared, comical, hopeful etc perspectives of imagined characters and they FEEL real in your heart - you can see them and see the story as he sings it. One of the most haunting examples is ‘Everything’s Turning to White’ - written from the perspective of a woman who has discovered something awful about her man. Unbelievably done - who knows how he does it.

@susanbryant6516

2 жыл бұрын

And that song was based on a short story by… I forget now… darn. The Film Jindabyne was based on that story too.

Paul is God & the ABSOLUTE sound of Australia ❣️

He's a storyteller and everyone loves a good story, plus the music itself is pretty good.

They got married early Never had no money Then when he got laid off They really hit the skids He started up his drinkin' Then they started fightin' He took it pretty badly She took both the kid's She said "I'm not standing by To watch you slowly die So watch me walkin'" "Out the door" "Out the door" "Out the door" She said, "Shove it Jack, I'm walking out your fuckin' door" She went to her brother's Got a little bar work He went to the buttery He stayed about a year Then he wrote a letter He said, "I wanna see ya" She thought he sounded better She sent him up the fare He was riding through the cane In the pouring rain On Olympic To her door To her door To her door To her door And his heart was singing like a lowdown guitar He came in on a Sunday Every muscle achin' Walking in slow motion Like he'd just been hit Did they have a future? Would he know his children? Could he make a picture And get them all to fit? He was shaking in his seat Riding through the streets In a Silvertop To her... Shaking in his seat Riding through the streets In a Silvertop To her door To her door To her door To her door

@samsta65

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this 👍

@grandy2875

2 жыл бұрын

A mate of mine is an entertainer, sorta one man band type, he usually does this song in one of his sets but he "de -composes the last chorus exit... "To her door She was on the floor She was in the raw She was begging for more"... yeah, he's a bit of a degenerate but those of us who know him love him...

@mikenicholas9017

2 жыл бұрын

The reference to "The Buttery" is a drug and alcohol rehab clinic near Lismore NSW.

@DamienFrawley

2 жыл бұрын

"Silver Top" is a taxi company in Sydney

Paul is from my hometown and has always been a storyteller, not a great voice but the guy has the ability to make anyone cry . One of the most respected songwriters in Oz . Love him so much ❤❤❤

Paul Kelly did that to everyone, Nick! People who don't like or listen to country music, sing along to Paul Kelly songs. He is a storyteller, and he makes people listen.

You really are doing the Alice in Wonderland thing by going down the rabbit hole. (Australian music being Wonderland.)

Paul Kelly is a brilliant story teller and songwriter.

This guy, as reviewers go, just gets it. Feels the music 'n words - and that's a rare thing.

Fantastic, I've been waiting for you to do some of Paul Kelly's better known song's so you can truly appreciate his songwriting and storytelling genius. Has collaborated with and written songs for so many other artists over the years. A true great of Australian music!!

The magic of Paul Kelly.

I'm very happy that we've been able to share these great Aussie songs with you, and that you really enjoy and appreciate them, and then share them with the world 🌏 Paul Kelly is a song writing genius. It's not just the lyrics, it's the music too. And like you say, his vocals don't reach any great heights as that's simply not his style. But his songs still sound perfect the way they are, and he still moves people with them 🎶🎤🌏🇦🇺🦘💥🔥🤘👌👍

Paul Kelly reaches in and moves your soul! He’s genius that way. Love me some Paul Kelly💕 Great you are open to it all!

One of the best storyteller s bar none, he has so many great songs on such a diverse range of subjects. Another great song is every fucken city.

Waiting for someone to request from little things, big things grow.

This is a great song. Had a bbq with Paul Kelly once. He is a lovely, somewhat shy, Australian treasure.

I can’t believe this song has not been reacted to earlier. Great Australian Classic!

Great song mate Paul Kelly is an absolute Aussie legend,dare I say the best song writer in Australia too.we love this guy

this is one of those songs that genuinely cuts onions.

Paul Kelly is from my home city. I've seen him live many times. Love his story love his songwriting. He is a lyrical genius. Glad you love this song, me too, one of my all time favourites.

You are correct about Paul being a lyrical genious. Bob Dylan was another

One of his best ✨

My absolute favourite Paul Kelly song. Turn it up loud and sing along. Great driving song. Also love "Darlin it hurts"

Saw Paul Kelly and the Bull sisters play 2 weeks ago. 👌🏼

Paul is an indigenous man of the original people of this land

This song gets me every time! It’s the emotional connect, he conveys so much but so simply.

This is a good song at the pub on a Sunday Arvo..

Such an incredible song, can't describe the feelings Paul Kelly somehow makes you feel. Joelistics - Out Of The Blue is this exact story but aussie hip hop. It's amazing

Paul kelly is a folk singer. He tells story like bob dylan & simon and Garfunkel

As an Aussie who grew up listening to Kelly at his best, it is great to see this guy being recognised anywhere. He is an amazing songwriter and deserves a wider audience. His songs are never trivial or meaningless. He writes about real shit...things we can all identify with. You say he is an average singer....so is Mick Jagger....so is Bob Dylan.....

This was the first song I learned to play on the guitar as a 12yo Aussie kid & it made me appreciate his music. It's only made more sense to me as the years have passed.

Paul Kelly can say sooo much in just one line..

Your Aussie at heart mate, 🇦🇺👍🇦🇺

PAUL IS A STORY TELLER, AMEN

Paul Kelly is a person whose songs have helped to define a countries sense of itself. From little things big things grow was something which forced Australians to think about reconciliation with its indigenous people

Back in the days The 80's was away of life In Australia & Land of hope ❤️🌏❤️🌍❤️🌎🙏😇👍🇭🇲🤠🙏😇👍🇭🇲

It doesn't matter what genres of music you normally listen to he transcends them all

Your with us. Everyone is drawn to Paul Kelly's story telling... it tells our stories. We all been there in one way or another. Everyone listens to a good story

Good music is good music, it has the ability to touch us.

You are spot on about Paul. His songwriting is just brilliant, very simple but so relatable and you can't help but be drawn into the story he is telling. I hate to sound like a broken record but he is another Australian artist with a massive discography of great songs who has been around since the early 80s. Keep checking out his work because if you are enjoying what you've listened to so far, you will be blown away by the end. Loving your channel and your insights.

@meni8015

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. There's plenty more Paul Kelly songs to enjoy. I could listen to him all day.

Paul Kelly is a true storyteller

Easy to explain, Has SOUL.

Another singalong in any Aussie pub🇦🇺👌❤️

He is a singer of tales

I just love that you get Paul Kelly and Crowded House

Storytelling at its finest.

He's a poet.

Played a Paul Kelly song at my Mum’s funeral- Meet me in the middle of the air.

brushing the canvas with exceptionally crafted words - and the stories unfold

Paul legendary story teller

The man is a bloody genius! Anybody that can write an interesting song about cricket has to be (His song Bradman)

Australia's bard... consummate storyteller. Everyone feels an authentic story in their bones... that's his secret weapon :)

its a case of opposites attract so thats why you love Paul Kellys music n lyrics ... its as simple as that

Paul Kelly transcends music genres. For someone who isn’t familiar with the area, “the buttery” in the second verse is a residential rehab centre 40 minutes outside of Byron Bay in Northern New South Wales, Australia. At the time this song was written, there were a lot of sugar cane farms in the area, and the whole area was linked by a long train line that ran all the way down to Sydney, which was about 12 hours away by train.

I think a lot of people are drawn to his music because it’s so relatable

Just saw him live a couple of weeks ago, such a story teller.

A huge hit at the time and still much loved 😍

He’s our best storyteller

Paul Kelly sings songs we all can sing

From memory on Olympic is a bus and a silvertop is a taxi. I still have the original tape cassette of Paul Kelly and the Coloured Girls too. :)

Oh man, watching a few of your PK reactions and Missy Higgins reactions... I would LOVE to see you react to Missy's live cover of If I Could Start Today Again. The beauty of her voice with his songwriting is pure magic.

Just put it on ya play list Nick 👉

Tommy the GOAT … that’s so 😎 you guys recognise this Icon of Australia 🇦🇺

I'm pretty sure I agree with everything you said about him. He's been a favourite of mine since I was a kid.

great song by one of our great Australian artists. great review.

Songs of my youth ❤

Your reactions to Aussie songs are fantastic. A well-travelled ear 🙂

Not caring about the quality of Paul Kelly's voice is showing the quality of his songwriting. He's world class.

Paul's ' God's Hotel ' has a bit of anger to it. A lot of his more forceful songs are more about the angst of certain situations many can relate to though some of his loudest are about the really happy times we can relate to as well like ' Only 40 Miles To Saturday Night'. I love the dynamics of twisting light and shade in his music. Even his softer music and songs still have this strong dynamic. He has the gift of relating and stirring strong emotions into erupting from deep within and his common, everyman quality of voice carries it off for all of us common, ordinary people to say " Aahhh, I LOVE this sonnng " Immediately stop the clock on our present thoughts and take the time out to fall in and wallow in it. Maybe that is just me but Paul's been working some kind of magic on so many for so long.