Wednesday 11/5: Paul Kelly – Seventy
Paul Kelly, long recognized as one of Australia’s finest songwriters, has spent more than forty years exploring the beauty, humor, and sorrow found in everyday lives. On his album Seventy, he embraces this role with fresh intent, drawing from traditional storytelling where shared experiences bring comfort, meaning, and hope in difficult times.
The album feels like a gathering around a campfire or a family reunion, with each song telling its own story: a ghost tale, a love ballad, a joke, a heartfelt lament. It is a touching tribute to reaching the milestone of turning seventy.
"Seventy 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 album Seventy is a heartfelt collection that honors storytelling traditions while celebrating life’s milestones with warmth and insight.