Paul Kelly – Seventy
Renowned as one of Australia’s finest songwriters, Paul Kelly has dedicated over forty years to portraying the beauty, humor, and sorrows of everyday life. In his album Seventy, he embraces this role with renewed intention.
Drawing from classic storytelling traditions, the album presents shared tales that bring comfort, meaning, and hope. The experience resembles a campfire circle or a family gathering, where each track tells a unique story—whether a ghost tale, a love ballad, a joke, or a lament.
This album is a heartfelt celebration of reaching the milestone age of 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 beautifully honors four decades of storytelling, offering a warm and intimate musical reflection on life’s milestones and shared human experiences.