A.B. Original & Paul Kelly 'Dumb Things' for Like A Version

[@nicocrinkleburg]

Lyrics with translation/meaning (From Lyrics Genius) Verse 1: Paul Kelly] Welcome, strangers, to the show I'm the one who should be lying low Saw the knives out, turned my back Heard the train coming, stayed right on that track [Chorus: Paul Kelly] In the middle, in the middle In the middle of a dream I lost my shirt, I pawned my rings I've done all the dumb things [Verse 2: Trials] Yeah, them dumb things This goin' out to my brothers down there in Don Dale Dealin' with that disaster That them guards are there and not jail Thinking we gettin' our welfare, huh? Thinking we gettin' our healthcare, huh? Think about if it was your son Now think about sending some help there, yeah **** On 25 July 2016, Four Corners premiered “Australia’s Shame,” which was an investigative journalism report that focused on Don Dale Youth Detention Centre, and the injustices contained within it. The “confronting investigation [sent] shockwaves around Australia,” revealing footage of the guards committing countless instances of abuse and even torture. Trials, like the Australian population, is in disbelief that the guards of the centre haven’t been imprisoned for their abusive practices. He dedicates this to the neglected youths (who’re typically Aboriginal,) and calls on people to take action as they would if their own child were experiencing what the children of Don Dale were. Trials also acknowledges that ignoramuses believe Aboriginals are fine as they get adequate welfare and have access to healthcare. This is extremely far from the truth. **** What's dumber than that, mate? What's dumber than dressing up blackface? What's dumber than doing it knowing it hurts And don't even work to make that change? Let's go [Chorus: Paul Kelly] In the middle, in the middle In the middle of a dream I lost my shirt, I pawned my rings I've done all the dumb things [Verse 3: Briggs] We got We got islands for the ones who seekin' asylum **** Australia has been criticised for it’s offshore processing, which involves sending refugees who arrive illegally on boats for processing on Manus Island or Nauru (a small Oceania island). Briggs is referring to the PNG Solution that was announced on 19 July 2013, and the Pacific Solution. The Pacific Solution was introduced in August 2012 after its cancellation in 2007. These policies overlap as Manus Island is located in Papua New Guinea. After multiple cases of human rights violations and mounting pressure the Australian government closed the manus facility. **** We got silence for the ones who died in confinement If you're complacent to the words of a racist Don't you dare complain when that's what leading your nation Send in the clowns, they're blackfacing They're locking up couples, they're locking up brothers But they ain't leavin' the station The date's changin **** A message from their song “January 26”. Briggs and A. B. Original have been very influential in Australian media about changing Australia Day’s date. (Nico Crinkleburg edit: Jan 26 is known by many Australian aboriginals as “invasion day” as it commemorates the landing of “The First Fleet” at Sydney Cove in 1788) **** [Verse 4: Trials] Yeah, them dumb things, lumped in Looking for peace, but won't find it They holdin' us back from closing the gap By keeping them close minded **** The “Close The Gap Campaign” is an Australian social justice project aiming to reduce the inequality and disparity between Indigenous people and other Australians, particularly in regards to health. It is a government funded programme, organized by the Australian Human Rights Commission. The underpinning purpose of the campaign is “to raise the health and life expectancy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to that of the non-Indigenous population within a generation - by 2030.” **** See, no surprises there, hearing both of them sirens blare Them coppers where I'm from are kind of fair, if you kind of fair **** In Australia, there is some controversy surrounding the ways the police treat Aboriginal people and black people. According to Smart Owl, the most common issues that the Aborigines face from police are “overly harsh treatment, inappropriate behaviour, and seemingly excessive sentences.” In these lines, Trials is saying that if you’re white, the police are nice to you.**** [Verse 5: Briggs] What's a Royal Commission To the ones who live on a mission? To the ones who's killed by the system? By the ones that's meant to assist 'em? At the hands of policemen, who's gonna police them? They killin' us Kooris, they got it on footage They need to release them **** The Koori people are indigenous Australian’s that are from New South Wales and Victoria. He is referring to the slaughter of many Koori people. In this incident, the perpetrators went unpunished **** [Chorus: Paul Kelly] In the middle, in the middle In the middle of a dream I lost my shirt, I pawned my rings I've done all the dumb things [Ad-Lib: Trials] Mr John Bartlett [Keys Solo: SixFour] [Ad-Lib: Trials] My brother, Dan Sultan [Guitar Solo: Dan Sultan] [Ad-Lib: Trials] Mr Paul Kelly [Harmonica Solo: Paul Kelly] [Chorus: Paul Kelly] In the middle, in the middle In the middle of a dream I lost my shirt, I pawned my rings I've done all the dumb things [Outro: Paul Kelly] Yeah, I melted wax to fix my wings Threw my hat into the ring I thought that I just had to sing I've done all the dumb things Edit: one personal note regarding Jan 26

[@traceygahan5344]

Thanks for explaining the lyrics. This needs to go mainstream.

[@martinrobinson936]

Truth here!

[@HelenBeeee]

👋👍 thanks for explaining this :)

[@Stu-Bo]

Awesome! Didn't know all the added lyrics. Love this version!

[@nicocrinkleburg]

@@traceygahan5344 I had thought about requesting this and knew the story behind the lyrics needed to accompany it, so I felt it was my duty 😊 The explanation is straight copy-pasted from Lyrics Genius. I felt like it would show the least bias 🤷‍♂️ There are plenty of other “bars” in there, some obvious (probably don’t need explanation) and some less, but if you read up on any of issues that are brought up during the song, you’ll be sure to find them ☮️ & ❤️

[@StumpyTales]

There's a lot of references in the rap sections that refer to stuff in Australian politics that you probably wouldn't pick up if you aren't familiar with the local issues and phrases. Very different from the original version. Pretty cool.

[@nicocrinkleburg]

I had been thinking of requesting this song, so I had already thought about the story that would go along with it. I posted a comment with full lyrics and Lyrics Genius meaning/translation. There’s quite a bit I would like to add (I just quickly copied and pasted the lyrics and meanings to get it up so people could be educated), but feel free to go and comment on it to add anything is missing - it’s all very important information and A.B. Original did an amazing job conveying it on their album (my fav Aussie hiphop album of the last decade) Reclaim Australia.

[@ChrisBrown-ye6rx]

Triple J is a fantastic radio station here in Oz. Every Friday they have a band come in and play “Like a version” which essentially means that band covers a song of their choice in whatever style they choose also. Some of these covers have been absolutely incredible. I encourage you to check it out.

[@adamcooper1898]

First l remember was my favorite Aussie Hip hop crew The Herd doing Red gums l was only 19 about 10yrs or more ago.

[@jadecawdellsmith4009]

@@adamcooper1898 The Herd didn't really do a cover of it. They changed the words & made it a new song for a younger generation. Loved it tho

[@adamcooper1898]

@@jadecawdellsmith4009 Yeah not identical but their own take just like Briggs and Trials singing Dumb things with their own version.

[@jadecawdellsmith4009]

@@adamcooper1898 or Ziggy Ramo & P.K doing FROM LITTLE THINGS. I like the idea of taking an iconic song & updating it, making it more relevant, relateable & accessible to a new audience.

[@aaronreid9540]

A few aussie notes on the bars "Close the gap" is about closing the gap between life expectation of aboriginal and the rest of Australias population, as aboriginal people die 20-30 years ypnger on average Dondale youth prison was recently (when this song was made) exposed for they're guards abusing teens "The dates changing" refers to Australia day, also known as a day of morning for the aboriginal people The islands for the ones seeking asylum is a reference to our detention centre on Christmas Island where refugees have been kept in inhumane conditions for 10 years+ This is an epic song and there are so meny other australian political issues touched on

[@digimontexcelguy1114]

"Closing the Gap" in the context it is used within the song can only refer sarcastically to the government's "Closing the Gap" reform agenda, which seeks (sorry, states the intent) to reform life expectancy, gaps in opportunity, governance, healthcare, education, deaths in custody and ANYTHING else where there is a difference between indigenous and non-indigenous populations in Australia.

[@dusty4502]

This song is P.O.L.I.T.I.C.S! And I love it!!

[@mikedemike5393]

average life expectancy for koori males is 71.9 and females is 75.6....where the average for australian males is 80 and females 83. averages life expectancy are averages....humans are not living longer it is just there are less deaths in childbirth.....example...if you have a man lives to 100 and the child dies in childbirth the average is 50....if that child survives childbirth then lives to 50 then average is 75.....it is not because medicine has increased age....it is only death at childbirth has been eliminated.....humans have lived till 120 since Moses walked the earth,.

[@dusty4502]

I loved "the dates changing" from Briggs there! ❤️

[@TheMattaubrey]

Thanks for seeing our brothers

[@mx_fee]

A.B. Original are phenomenal. So glad to see you hyping them here because they're some of the best rappers in Aus imo.

[@MrMuel1205]

This song just gives me constant chills. Such an amazing collaboration by so many great artists. If you're looking for another Paul Kelly song to react to I suggest "To Her Door".

[@whereasthepeople]

Peace and love from Australia bruv

[@gilburri]

My brother I love watching you discover our blackfullah artists

[@asyrotk7604]

'The lyric 'the dates changing' might refer to the push in Australia to change the day we celebrate Australia Day. Currently we celebrate it on 26th January; which is when the ships from England carring the first Convicts sentenced to Australia, landed in Sydney. Each 26th Jan there is a big push to change the date as to some especially the Aboriginals it is invasion day. Listen to 'Solid Rock' by Goanna for more about the effect of white colonisation in Australia.

[@Mosswizards]

100% this. From the same Like A Version sessions A.B. Original (and Dan!) also performed January 26 which is explicitly about that.

[@gregoryheycox7419]

Incorrect nothing actually happened on the 26th

[@krissalee1]

I’m sickeningly late to the party here but your face when this song started playing is exactly how I felt the first time I heard it too! I love watching your react cuz it’s always so genuine and raw 🔥

[@craigpatten8349]

Love that you’re hitting up Paul Kelly songs he’s Australia’s Bob Dylan and he’s lyrics are unrivalled. You should definitely check out Paul Dempsey he is like Paul Kelly with amazing vocals.

[@lgh2052]

Yes! Something for Kate & Paul Dempsey deserve way more recognition. Brilliant ♥️

[@timgoodsell8288]

Paul Kelly is a national treasure 10:59

[@velvetandchester]

Paul Kelly is one of the best! I always suggest this version to people in the comments section even if it doesn't get reacted upon by the chanel, I think it has power to make the other listeners contemplate things they have done and what they could do better or change. Thank you to whoever requested this.❤❤❤❤

[@LeeLeeHere]

🖤💛❤️ awesome thanks Nick. Love this version. Great collab with AB Original and Dan the Man. Senator Briggs you reacted to with the children came back. You posted on an auspicious occasion 14 years since the Federal Government apology to the stolen generation. Close the Gap is the difference between indigenous and non indigenous peoples across multiple Measures (life expectancy, education, employment etc) the gap keeps getting wider and my people keep dying in custody. Royal commissions are meaningless when you can ignore all the recommendations.

[@melindatanner5853]

Royal Commissions are also meaningless when governments place 90 year suppression orders on the results that protect the perpetrators- - Woods Royal Commission, Mulligan Report .... our country is run by a gang of criminals!

[@iamkat-agnt99-ash-kbt.59]

This is just Amaizing!!

[@jemxs]

Glad your realising and appreciating how great Paul Kelly is!

[@MissKatieOneEighty]

This is one of my favourite songs on repeat on my playlist, this was a dream request and literally made my week when I saw it, thank you to the requester 👌🏻✌🏻

[@dystar112]

Finally someone asked for it. Awesome!💯💢💥💫

[@geekyblazed8624]

Adam Briggs coming out of Shepperton Victoria and Mr Trials straight out Colonnades Noarlunga South Australia make up A.B. Original 2 of the best lyricists in the Australian hip hop game and Trials being an amazing producer.

[@monicaking2140]

Thank you for requesting this, this is awesome song with such talented artist !!!

[@HelenBeeee]

The timeless adaptability of Mr Kelly demonstrated here showing what exactly is great about Australian music scene. Collaboration it breeds incredible results.

[@velvetandchester]

Is it sad that I have watched this reaction close to 10 times and then I head over and listen to Paul Kelly and Kasey Chambers sing 'I still Pray'? Man we have some wild unique voices and talent in Australia❤🤘

[@vk88864]

Love this version 🖤💛❤️🫶🏽. They’re holding us back from closing the gap. Love it.

[@dangermaus9253]

Briggs is a legend. Such a great artist and doing so much for others via Bad Apple records.

[@susanbryant6516]

I’m becoming addicted to your Aussie reviews

[@mycatsayshey]

they aint leaving the station, indigenous deaths in custody...and no-one held accountable, criminal act in itself...shameful!!

[@alexandriagarnar6056]

Paul Kelly is one of Australia's best story teller's through his music 🎶

[@susanpatterson5412]

As an Australian I love ❤ that you love this

[@godamid4889]

A.B. Original have some excellent and hard hitting lyrics, important voices today. Paul Kelly is simply a legend.

[@ClampsBert]

Man, I've been enjoying your Ren reactions lately, and now I find out you'd done a bunch of reactions to Aboriginal music too??? I'm so damn hype right now!!! As an Aboriginal woman, this is so touching to me. Please 🙏 please do a reaction to Barkaa, she's an incredible Aboriginal rapper. I feel like you'd really enjoy her song King Brown ❤ much love brother

[@channyj7170]

They just watched a snippit of this reaction on The Project in Australia.. Paul Kelly has seen your reaction and said "sounds like you have a pretty good voice"

[@TheChristOfRockNRoll]

Here is the link to The Project video with a portion of this reaction: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIqkin5na5ypock

[@TheChristOfRockNRoll]

Dude, you're on Australian national TV called The Project (Channel 10) portions of this video reaction was aired......you should get paid.....copyright works in your favour now!

[@lillybugg25]

Just found u and luv looking at the indigenous music and other Australian..

[@susanpatterson5412]

LOVE this song!

[@ctopd6621]

Bout time you reacted to more music from A. B. Original. Their album is fire from front to back.

[@francismcknight724]

Just found your Chanel. See your on a bit of an Oz music vibe. So many great artists and songs to choose from in rock and country music. You got a new subscriber

[@ibanborak]

The whole closing the gap comment at 7:25 refers to free medicine for indigenous ppl in Australia

[@MsJarns]

Thanks Brotha 🖤💛❤️

[@dlens2606]

loved your insight on this man

[@WendyKay84]

Like a Version is the best radio segment ever! Somehow the covers that come out of it are ALWAYS amazing, and many of them have become as well known as the originals. It's like a breeding ground for creativity and oddly, originality. For example, the top spot in this year's Triple J Hottest 100 (the radio station's competition in which millions of listeners vote for their favourite song of the year) was taken out by the Wiggles (yes, those Wiggles) playing a live cover of Tame Impala's 'Elephant'. It was so wacky it was brilliant!

[@sublimesworld]

This was amazing! Would love to see more AB ORIGINAL reactions !!! 🙌

[@benquelch3134]

Great song, Great artist, Great new version Ageless PK, And some legend young fellas. Baker Boy Baker Boy Baker Boy Baker Boy Baker Boy Baker Boy Regards BenQ

[@andrewmortimer2602]

What a legend performance Paul Kelly - Legend Artist Dumb Things + Legend Song This grouping - Legendary in the making. I'm not sure who the other guys were but they were AWESOME. Thanks for this, I never heard this.before and I'm like WOW Great

[@EyeRedDr]

First time I've heard this version and these other fellas. Fckn Awesome!

[@jasonandbelindajordan5044]

So glad someone requested this!!👏👏 Love Paul Kelly, I grew up with "Paul Kelly and the coloured girls", love his song " To her door ", great song, great reaction👍

[@niamh2258]

Paul Kelly: Aussie icon extraordinaire!!

[@kerrypapworth1526]

Omg Paul Kelly is a legend, love, love, love this song.💕

[@BronwynDeegan-hj5hb]

One more time. It is always great to this hear this fresh perspective. Australians, me included tends to be stuck in the mud when a small minority tends to be everyone's punching bag polically and every other day in life.

[@stevefoulston]

Just shows the respect there is for Paul when you have such a cross-section of artists that want to record with him love and peace to all. Peace out.

[@Mez6376]

Paul Kelly is a huge supporter of indigenous rights and refugee/asylum seekers. He’s also been around since the 1970’s-80’s. Legend. He does a lot of touring in the New Orleans area, from what I’m told.

[@Sunnygirl01]

I love the original, but never heard this version before. Love it 😊

[@icarii9366]

If you're a career musician and songwriter in Australia, you've worked fkn hard mate. Paul is a fkn legend. Love watching you dig deeper into the Aussie music bro.

[@garethjenkins4034]

'...I lost my shirt, i pawned my rings...i've done all the dumb things...' Ha! How many of us can relate to that in one form or another!

[@strayandrongo7461]

Its interesting your take on the close the gap bar - closing the gap is an Aussie political movement to close the health and life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation.

[@bigdrunkhunter8729]

Holyfuck! I saw you did Yothu Yindi and somehow missed this?! You are a legend man! ❤

[@ryanedwards6923]

Ol mate knows Paul Kelly and Dan you bloody legend 👍👍👍👍

[@KristiContemplates]

"The date's changing" Awsm 👍🏿🇦🇺

[@SwayDarling]

I haven't heard this version. When he said "the date's changing" I fucking screamed!!! YEEEEESSSSS #Changethedate to #May8

[@SwayDarling]

you got the like & sub when you compared him to frank. Love ya style dude.

[@ultrafisch5743]

26th Jan means nothing though

[@justindelpero]

"The dates changing" - It will. It bloody will. It's just a matter of time. I know the context is probably lost with a lot of these lyrics but I really hope someone requests more A.B. Original & Briggs tracks.

[@uNkieTee]

And possibly what others from around the world don't understand is the context of this statement. 'The dates changing' refers to Invasion Day (Australia Day). The day Captain Cook invaded this country and began genocide on the Traditional owners. Not a day to be celebrated.... CHANGE THE DATE. We can celebrate Australia on March 8

[@adamcooper1898]

I was lucky enough to see Briggs first ever Melbourne Gig at Revolver about 20yrs ago he was first up and l approached him sitting by himself straight after his set and he was shy and friendly. Looking much healthier now.

[@shereejones5965]

I too hope A.B Original and Briggs get more reactions :)

[@Mreyn7030]

@@uNkieTee Captain Cook has nothing to do with January 26th.

[@aussiefarmer4955]

@@Mreyn7030 Yeah, well they want the date changed , Just goes to show how much brains they have if they cannot even get our history right.

[@hollygranger3734]

My favourite Paul Kelly song

[@mattbennett9593]

An adoption of a classic which is now an anthem. Thanks for showing such a great powerful song. Paul Kelly is a living treasure And go AB

[@Ailieorz]

I love that you've watched just a few songs of Paul Kelly and already know he's a music legend

[@opt6037]

That big cheesy grin you heard on your face is how I felt in the car listening to this air live on radio years ago. An epic twist on a classic Paul Kelly hit and they nailed it, couldn’t happy but smile while listening 😀

[@danz9093]

So glad you finally did a song with A B Original. Seriously good, very political, making sure each lyric has a message you can't ignore. You might recall the guy on the left screen,, Briggs, being in a song you reacted to by Gurrumul. Yeah, Dan Sultan is on guitar. He does lead vocals in the other song they recorded for Like A Version, it's their own song, called January 26 (like a version always has a cover song and an original that is usually musically rearranged). They pretty much do 2 originals, as all the rapping in the 'cover' of Dumb Things is theirs and not in any Paul Kelly version. I think he wanted to do it as he is pretty strong on Indigenous rights, so he would've seen this as very important and a compliment. The first bar is about the abuse that occurred in Don Dale Youth Detention, which was heavily populated by Indigenous youth. This was recorded in the same year the abuse was uncovered... the report led to Royal Commission into Juvenile Detention in the Northern Territory. Needless to say, many Indigenous people (well, many people, period.) were very angry about the abuse. Similar to African Americans, it was "just' another in a long line of police abuse stories, but similar to the George Floyd incident in the US, it was recorded and impossible to cover up.

[@ryanedwards8791]

i love your respect for paul kelly

[@fddooley1]

More Paul Kelly please ❤

[@TheycallmeWade]

I told you that A. B Original are dope haha glad you enjoy it

[@cameronmcglade2941]

Bro u murdich that means real good aboriginal language south west Australian u promote my people thank u

[@brettyoung8691]

Yeh thanks for that I've never heard of that version and I'm a made Paul Kelly fan

[@GossipGirl711]

So glad you got to this one, imo one of the best like a versions and such a grand display of talented artists

[@badgebadge8946]

Seen him live at Woodford. Pretty sure it was after our prior Prime Minister sang Waltzing Matilda drunk off his ass really loudly. It was pretty awesome. RIP Bob Hawke.

[@rongt859]

Love it , your the best , the Frank Sinatra comparison is interesting

[@monique8641]

Especially considering that Sinatra was a crooner but not the great singer everyone was persuaded to believe he was. His career was "helped along". I have perfect pitch and Sinatra was at best pitchy and often had to slide into notes. I'm not an Elvis fan, but if you hear the duet between Sinatra and Elvis, Elvis shows him up (as does Paul Kelly) - hitting every note dead centre while Ol Blue Eyes had to slip and slide around to get there.

[@stickypunch]

Beautiful reaction. Triple J will give you plenty of Aussie and international artists to react to if you're not vibing with recommendations in the discord.

[@MaverickAussie]

Whoa, I hadn't heard this version before! Great lyrics telling a powerful story.

[@pb-c4904]

Love you Paul Kelly!!!!!!! 😍

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Yesssss! Can’t wait for this one! 👊

[@lizzaroyal957]

You are becoming an Aussie music artist expert! If you ever visit come in April and go to the Byron bay bluesfest- 5 day festival of these types of artists!

[@carolineallshorn3382]

Paul Kelly - Australia’s Poet Laureate- Brilliant singer/songwriter.

[@rivertam7827]

You need to do the original now, it's quite different and even more catchy (this version is brilliant too!)

[@billk9856]

Paul is a living National Treasure.

[@samanthaharrison4921]

You need to listen to the original with just Paul Kelly, love it! This has a completely different feel to the original. This is still great, but I'm sure alot of the requests you received would have been for the original.

[@ainsleyscheerhoorn2815]

Hey, just a nudge I had a paypal request in from a while back you may have missed. Love your work!

[@curiouscath7629]

✌️ freakin awesome best ever gives me overwhelming pride thank U 🍷🖤

[@nicholaswright8094]

So dope. I forgot about this cover. So epic

[@zombiemukbang7555]

This reminds me so much of when Tuka covered Big Jet Plane on Like a Version. Love this and loved that.2 of my faves. I love how australian artists collab and add new hip hop lyrics to make the songs a whole new piece of art.

[@lillybugg25]

Paul Kelly is the best. Yes he is the story teller

[@cork..]

The fact that you haven't yet listened to more A.B.Original is almost criminal. Report to the mist is my fave, and not just because my friends brothers are in the music video and it was filmed on their land. It's my favourite song of all time😊

[@ceebee9195]

This is definitely my favourite Like A Version. You’d definitely love some more of both AB Original and Paul Kelly’s works.

[@normdouglas]

So glad you’ve done this one.

[@fourocker]

This is BALLER , Australia's got talent LOL, better believe it......masterful rehash of the legendary storyteller Paul K's hit from a ways back 👏.

[@tgoombie]

This is my favourite version of this.

[@NeilBlanco]

I love this version! We've got many really good Aboriginal rappers here. They keep us in check with how our government treats them...

[@aussiefarmer4955]

But never about how we treat ourselves.

[@jadecawdellsmith4009]

@@aussiefarmer4955 I disagree. There r many songs that talk about the way we mistreat ourselves & others, about 'breaking the cycle' & about showing pride,not shame in our culture & backgrounds. They may not b big hits but they're there.

[@NeilBlanco]

@@aussiefarmer4955 whenever we mistreat people, whatever the colour or background, we’re mistreating ourselves… Ironically the original version is about how we make bad decisions and do “Dumb Things” but I love how they’ve given it a twist and made it about First Nations Peoples. That’s what makes Paul Kelly so great…

[@aussiefarmer4955]

@@NeilBlanco I did not mistreat anyone, did you ?

[@deaninchina01]

@@aussiefarmer4955 I’m tots responsible for Briggs being morbidly obese at such a young age. Let’s close that gap!

[@josht1139]

his brother martin kelly was my grade 12 english teacher ive spoken to paul he is an awesome bloke

[@task82]

Can't wait to hear you do more videos on A.B Original - The brother boys Briggs and Trials been killing the Aussie Hip Hop scene for a long time 🙌🏾

[@bekar_au]

Triple J, the national government funded "Youth" radio station. For a number of years (20+), they've had the "Like A Version" segment where once weekly an artist will come in and perform a track of their own, as well as a cover of another artist. Every year for the past 10+ years, November has been "Aus Music Month", highlighting Australian music. As such, they make sure to get in only Australian artists during November to cover other Australian tracks. As many other people have mentioned in these comments, A. B. Original (ne Aboriginal, Australia's First People) are fantastic artists, and pulled Paul Kelly and Dan Sultan to collaborate for their cover. As you heard, they are fantastic together, and have since collaborated on other works.

[@megoco411]

Hopefully you will listen to more Dan Sultan ✊🏽 found your channels because it was shared on an Aboriginal FB group. Love your channel

[@robertbollard5475]

Paul Kelly has a history of collaboration with Aboriginal musicians. One of his best songs, which you've covered a version of, is "From little things Big Things Grow" co-written with the great indigenous artist, Kev Carmody. Vincent Lingiari, the hero of that song, a tribal man who led the great walk off that the song celebrates, had a daughter who moved to Melbourne and married an Irishman who was working as a lawyer for the Aboriginal Legal Service in the inner Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy. Their son is Dan Sultan who plays guitar in this clip. He is also a great artist and singer (he has been described by some as the "Aboriginal Elvis"). Check out his song "Old Fitzroy". There's also a version of "From Big Things" with John Butler, Missy Higgins and Dan Sultan where he delivers the line of the song slightly modified to: "Through my grandfather's fingers poured a handful of sand".

[@Tallretrodude]

love your videos mate :) thank you for showing so much love to Aussie artists

[@esmeraldagreengate4354]

Im a huge Paul Kelly fan. I'd never heard this version before thank you.

[@unsub0007]

Guy on the left is Briggs who is a solo artist and also in A.B. Original and the guy to the right is Trials who is/was in The Funkoars and A.B. Original. They are both indigenous Australian hip hop artists you should check out.