Wednesday 11/5: Paul Kelly – Seventy

Wednesday 11/5: Paul Kelly – Seventy

Recognized as one of Australia’s finest songwriters, Paul Kelly has dedicated over forty years to portraying the beauty, humor, and sorrows found in everyday life. With his album Seventy, he embraces this role with renewed intention, drawing from time-honored storytelling traditions that provide comfort, meaning, and light during dark times.

The album feels like a gathering around a campfire or a family reunion, where each track tells its own story—a ghost tale, a love song, a joke, or a lament. It serves as a heartfelt celebration of turning 70.

"The album plays like a campfire circle or family gathering, each song its own tale: a ghost story, a love song, a joke, a lament."

Author's summary: Paul Kelly's Seventy is a warm, narrative-rich album that honors his songwriting legacy through diverse stories reflecting life's complexities at 70 years old.

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