HAPPY GRAVY DAY OZ!

[@RandR55]

Paul Kelly is our national poet laureate, our bard, our troubadour- our singer of songs and teller of stories, the honourary holder of our cultural identity. No-one speaks more from and to the Australian heart than this great and humble man. Good onya Ryan.

[@angstyrossini]

Psst, do we tell Ryan to listen to "Every F&&king City"?? 🤣

[@jezza974]

The fact you get this song makes you an honorary Australian - Paul Kelly is an absolute legand. This song basically takes every Australian straight to Christmas day - boiling hot, still having a roast, odd members of family there that have come from miles away. The origin of this song is he was asked to write a song for a xmas album (might have been the Salvos) and only Paul Kelly could write it from the point of view of someone in prison rather than reindeers and snow (which we don't have in Australia anyway). I remember hearing him being interviewed about this song and saying the CEO who asked him to write a 'xmas song' was in tears when he played it to him. Plus 100% he sounds the same whever you hear him - album, video or live. He is a literally a living legend.

[@peteratkinson8957]

Was fortunate to see Paul perform live with his nephew Dan Kelly. Performing at the same festival was Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter both now deceased. They were two of Australia's great indigenous artists and great friends of Paul's. The four of them did a set together. MAGIC! They all tell great stories in song. If you love Australia, Look up their work, you'll love it! 😊

[@kevinfrancis1583]

I miss Archie so much. Paul is a legend for his support of indigenous musicians!

[@CassTaz]

Wash My Soul in the Rivers Flow. Archie and Ruby documentary with heart and soul.

[@CassTaz]

​@kevinfrancis1583 Wash My Soul in the Rivers Flow documentary . ❤️

[@L0U1SE]

Saw him at Hope estate last year. Fanbloodytastic!

[@freedomtrainchoir7964]

agree so much!@@kevinfrancis1583

[@adammcnally1955]

I live Europe and didn’t see my family for almost four years, due to Covid. This song had me bawling at Christmas, along with Tim Minchin’s White Wine In The Sun. Going to play that one Christmas Eve, thinking about everyone back home. Happy Gravy Day.

[@adaptivelogic1354]

As an Aussie I went to so many pub gigs in Melbourne where Paul Kelly & the Dots, then Paul Kelly & the Coloured Girls, then Paul Kelly & the Messengers were playing ... before he finally went solo and became too big to play pubs any more ... Oh how I miss those days before Poker Machines were introduced and killed the live band scene in Melbourne!!

[@terryallen345]

Happy Gravy Day mate. Most Australian musicians came from performing in pubs and clubs. Poor acts didn't last long. Good acts built a catalogue of good songs and a following. Recording contracts came later and producers tried to get the same sound. That's why they sound the same. You are one of us now 🇭🇲

[@Linda-it6ci]

Ryan, YOU HAVE ME CRYING ..watching you listening to this beautiful song..... I'm an Aussie and i used to make the Gravy every year, after my mother could not do it any more...Yes we had a Roast, baked Tatties, Sweet potato, pumpkin, onions.... Ah in alone now, but all of you have a wonderful Xmas darlings...From Aunty Linda.

[@anikajain571]

Merry Christmas Aunty Linda ❤ have a good one 👍

[@tropicsalt.]

It's a great song, with so much quiet emotion in it. Marry Christmas, Linda, and I hope you have a happy New Year.

[@catmus1506]

Merry Christmas Linda and all the best for the new year 🤗

[@kevinfrancis1583]

Merry Christmas Auntie Linda!

[@cathymoss6400]

For me, the 2021 video clip has even more emotional power, but some bugger is always cutting onions when I watch it

[@jaymills6091]

Ryan, this song was written by Paul due all the other Christmas carols were taken. Lots of Aussie artists were getting together to produce a Christmas carol record. The ones he wanted to record were all taken. Y other singers. So the producer told Paul to write his own. Hence this song was written and recorded. Wonderful singer, songwriter and man.

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

Paul Kelly is an icon in Australia, a fantastic songwriter and singer. Reminds me a little of Dylan. His lyrics reflect real life. So relatable.

[@kiriakoz]

I'd 100% say Dylan.

[@livertic]

Watch the 2021 version, it brings tears

[@seeshel63]

Oh yes, our Paul Kelly is such a balladeer. It makes me nearly tear up every time😢. You are such a good human Ryan, to be so touched by another man's pain. ❤

[@megbond]

It's heartwarming to hear you singing along with our Paul Kelly. You might also like his songs 'To her door' and 'Leaps and Bounds' that's about going to the footy at the MCG.

[@mscinders9449]

Paul Kelly is an absolute LEGEND!!! Not sure if you heard "To her door" it's also one of my all-time faves!! Happy gravy day to you and yours 🎄.......wait, have you heard John Butler Trio? John Butler is a mad musician; Peaches and cream will make you tear up x

[@waywardangel6356]

My Fav! 🥰

[@melissaperkins4303]

Thank you for remembering gravy day Ryan and embracing this song as we have down here. It's beautiful watching you truly enjoy PK. HAPPY GRAVY DAY 😊

[@willowvee5844]

Happy Gravy Day Ryan! It's a thing. I was visiting a hospital today, and a young woman was being admitted to have her baby, on a trolley- and spoke to the nursing staff about being in hospital for Christmas- and they started all😊 singing this song! Truly! And 🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄to you and your family🎄. Thanks for your sunny soul🌞, brightening up the world🌞

[@warrensteele3619]

People who cry while listening to music or watching movies, are the best people. I know, I'm one of them.

[@annieparker3107]

I cry every Christmas when this is played.

[@littlecatfeet9064]

Thanks 😭

[@Nothingness00000-o]

Kelly is our Dylan. Now I'm crying, this song gets me in the feels something bad😭

[@StevenBoyle-fg4nc]

There is also a version on you tube with a 2021 Covid Christmas and 2800 people in a pub choir singing this at once.

[@harrymojo2478]

It made me tear up watching a dude in indiana tear up watching that. Play it on xmas day Ryan. Show your fams and explain the story. Much love.

[@anEyePhil]

Paul tells us this song was written for a Christmas fund-raising event for the Salvation Army. He had trouble finding a song topic until he remembered a Christmas Album he had. While listening to the album, he heard a good version of “White Christmas” by Irving Berlin. Then he realised the singer was emotional because the singer is “dreaming of a white Christmas”, that is, he is NOT there at Christmas. Not being at Christmas, and wishing you were..that’s the key to both songs.

[@ChrisHUTTON-zc4br]

I get a tear every time I hear this. Every year! It just makes you think. Its just such a raw story. Brilliant.

[@tharsthat]

7:21 More of America needs to hear Australian songs. Maybe one day it will happen.

[@lizbrown2686]

This is soooo Aussie, so Melbourne & so Christmas in Aus - Classic ❤️🇦🇺💪🎶

[@dianacourt377]

Paul Kelly is an incredible musician. I have been fortunate to catch him live with the Bull sisters. Magical

[@Rubytuesday1569]

Heard him sing this live this year. Just as brilliant as ever.☮️

[@bernieozzie7480]

This song and 'White wine in the sun' by Tim Minchin are my Xmas sound track. Being Aussie in 2 beautiful songs. Have a happy Christmas Ryan and family cheers🍾🎄

[@meganjones5157]

White wine in rhe sun is majestic.

[@The_Calm_Chaos]

White Wine in The Sun is my all time favourite 'Christmas' song. (I put that in quotes because of course that song is beautiful any time of the year).

[@mals4125]

The 2 greatest Christmas songs ever.

[@lindyasimus]

An empty chair for mum this year. That will be hard for The Minchins.

[@coolhandluke1503]

I get weak at Paul's song from little things. Happy Gravy day all and solstice day

[@patriciaboucher2221]

I am an Aussie, and I really like Paul Kelly, yet I did not know this song existed. I have heard you speak about Gravy Day, and now I know of which you speak. How did you ever know about this song, especially as Paul Is an Aussie icon?

[@Anonamiss782]

I've never heard this song before, thank you. You seem to get pretty emotional when this song was on ? Music is great, it brings out a lot of emotions 😊❤

[@L0U1SE]

You got it Ryan. It’s gravy day here. This bloke is our living legend… storyteller in song. He takes you to a place that you really feel. He is no Pavarotti but that’s yet another great thing about him-he is real, authentic.

[@amygone2pot]

“Not a perfect voice, but that’s what makes it great”. Sounds like a Ren reaction! I’d love to hear Paul and Ren sing together. A great artist doesn’t need production.

[@jeffreydavidson3510]

The tradition here is for radio stations to play this every December 23, and bring a tear to our eye!

[@danioneill1799]

Every 21st December.

[@mungers88]

No matter how many times i listen to this song it always hits me in the feels

[@margaretheard9628]

I think you are Australian Ryan. That's great. You can live o/s but still be ozzie.

[@christianmcbrearty]

We generally say aussie not ozzie

[@needaman66]

He's a story teller mate. And a damm good one.

[@sharonbrown7419]

I'm a 71 yo Aussie who had never heard this song until fairly recently and had no idea there was such a thing as gravy day until you spoke about it. Even then l had to google it to find out if it was a real thing.😂😊❤

[@tropicsalt.]

I'm not 71, but I'm getting there. I've known the song since it came out and hadn't heard of gravy day until this year. Hope you have a Merry Christmas.

[@geoffmarr7526]

This song is a tear jerker, its extraordinarilly emotional. Goosebumps. Grown men cry. Every christmas, it gets a lot of air. People just love it. Paul Kelly is a national treasure. If we had to compare him to anyone else, elsewhere? A much more listenable Bob Dylan perhaps. Or Elvis Costello. Paul has been killing it since the early 1970s.

[@ricochet3510]

Love your emotion Ryan - you honorary Ozzie you! Fantastic tribute to our national treasure ❤❤

[@christait50]

What a brilliant reaction mate

[@chrispappas7344]

I listened to the song as soon as I woke this morning, Merry Christmas!

[@NedKLee]

Saw Paul live earlier this year, the consummate entertainer, loved every minute of his set. I've got tickets to see Suzie Quatro in march, last time I saw her live was in 1975, can't wait. A Merry Christmas to you and your family mate.

[@nottart2251]

In my twenties and Paul’s l saw a lot of him live. Always had the crowd in his hand. An Aussie icon.

[@donnapalaussie19]

Awww happy Gravy day everyone!! 😘😘

[@GraceWicks-mm5fs]

Happy Gravy Day! Thank you for remembering to play this song.

[@The_Calm_Chaos]

I love this song, and I love that you love this song, Ryan.

[@Rubytuesday1569]

I read PK was asked to do a track for a Christmas album but the song he wanted was taken. He decided to write a Christmas track instead, taking inspiration from Bing Crosby's White Christmas. The sadness of being away from home at Christmas time, the sentiment is the same. Iconic artist and song. Happy Gravy Day all. 🕊️

[@lizhook777]

Paul Kelly is simply brilliant

[@pamelabaars6896]

Love Paul Kelly his music is fabulous.

[@tomfrombrunswick7571]

This song was an add on to one of his albums. But it has had more of a life than a lot of his other works. The 21st of December is now known as Gravy day. The song celebrates Christmas and family connection by showing someone who is missing it and realizes how important it is. A gong without a chorus. It is a song that has now become the quintessential Christmas song. Australia did of course start out as a convict colony

[@davidparbery8640]

Happy Gravy Day Ryan. Thinking of my kids some haven't seen in 18yrs thank you

[@Kumquatmai]

We all have people we miss and things we regret, and it's always worse at times like Christmas - and this song more than any other brings all those feelings so very close

[@kazz3956]

Happy Gravy Day Ryan. Today is also my father in law's birthday, now 7 years in heaven. RIP Ron 🕊

[@freedomtrainchoir7964]

Well I reckon that's your BEST video yet - that I've seen anyway since discovering your channel when I had covid last August. Happy Gravy Day to you too, Ryan and your family.

[@BassMatt1972]

This is for the people who arent there at Christmas, and all those we miss.. 4:50 He ad-libs this line sometimes, between "A little too much cologne" or "He never did get Nina Simone" And he repeats a line, which makes it even better as its live..

[@paulrodsted3905]

He really is the master song writer.... Happy Gravy day

[@markdeyoung5167]

goosebumps - everytime with this song

[@Dingo-aroo]

Best Christmas song ever. When I hear it I think of all the 50+ Christmases I've had with family and friends. For those I'll see and those I'll miss.

[@roxyc5345]

I would have been sad if you didn't sing along, Ryan! That would have been a crime😉. Put it on your bucket list to hear him live - I would build a trip around it - he'll get into your bones - it is an experience

[@createwithbarbbl4125]

Paul Kelly Magic.

[@Michael-ue9li]

Happy gravy day Ryan! Paul Kelly - what can i say, but an absolute Aussie living legend! Have an amazing Christmas everyone!

[@sharongraham1963]

NEVER miss Paul Kelly when he's touring,such a BRILLANT LYRIICIST.

[@markcroydon3195]

Happy Gravy Day from Oz!

[@timcarr4673]

By the way Ryan it was really good to see you holding back the tears (yes we could tell) after all it Is an emotional song and I still tear up when I listen to it

[@boksbacon889]

Hey Ryan, watch the '21 version. He asked fans to send in video of them singing or listening to the song. Man, bawled my eyes out, unreal. Love your reactions. Have a fantastic Christmas 🎄 Cheers from Tassie

[@hollygranger3734]

Happy Gravy Day for the 21st, the most brilliant, beautiful and real Christmas song.

[@56music64]

You have very good taste Ryan, have heard you mention this song a number of times. Yes Paul Kelly is a living treasure of Australia. Little production, welcome to Australians! Oh he says Junior Murvin, he is a reggae artist who passed away in 2013.

[@ross4970]

Deeper water and if i could start today again get me teary. Some people just have a gift.

[@somefatbugger]

Thanks for listening to this awesome man and song. He's folklore.

[@joandsarah77]

Wow, I had never heard of Gravy Day so i went and googled it. Asked my hubby and my son and they didn't know either. I am going to have to go listen to that song now.

[@RhythmicEye]

It's a testament to this song and the artist that I've heard it hundreds of times but still I shed tears on the odd occasions

[@philmoncrieff8128]

Happy gravy day to you too Rhino 🎉🎉

[@jenniferharrison8915]

Super Happy Gravy Day Ryan! 🤗👍🎶 Yes, gravy always reminds me of my mum and the wonderful roasts every Sunday, and home homemade gravy (I never learned how)! 😪 Oh, this is so appropriate for my 2023 family Christmas, we miss mum so much! 😟 More Aussie music, more Pub.Choir .. please! 👏

[@pamharrison8348]

Thank you for playing this live version Ryan, hadn't seen it before. Paul Kelly paints such amazing pictures with his words. I have a book of his lyrics and reading his lyrics is just as moving.

[@chrislaurie2734]

Ryan, so happy to see you got the song. Its just beautiful isnt it. Im 58, I tear up hearing it too. ❤

[@notme4921]

So much emotion in most of his songs ,such an under rated TRUE ARTIST !

[@mickjones8970]

G'day Ryan, happy gravy day mate. It makes me proud that you embrace the true spirit of the song, gravy day and Aussies in general. It's junior Murray that he talks about dancing to, an American Blues artist.

[@marcusfromoz7066]

You have good taste sir !

[@lynneperry7454]

Happy Gravy Day. So glad you liked it.

[@benlee-uj2ur]

I’m honestly amazed about this channel… HAPPY GRAVY DAY MATES! ❤

[@PurpleUnicorn212]

Happy Gravy Day Ryan. Tou should check out the 2021 version, Families from all over the world are shown during lockdowns . For various reasons they can't be with family over Christmas & send video postcards. Made me cry. Beautiful song that gives you the feels.

[@chrisking6667]

Dude gets it. I love that. I've never been to prison but I have been the recipient of this phone call from my brother (more than once) and cousin when they screwed up big time. It's an awkward experience. Conversation with someone you know and love, given their circumstance is difficult.

[@MonaMartin166]

They're making a movie from the song. release date is Gravy Day 2024 😃 Can't wait.

[@leannescicluna1697]

which platform is it on

[@purpleviolet1]

I love that you love this! Have you listened to his others? This man is a story teller in music :)

[@AnnQlder]

Happy gravy day Ry

[@wendyhammond4958]

Ryan I love your channel. I am an Aussie pronounced OZZY!!! Happy Gravy Day!!

[@WOTRacing100]

Hi Ryan, this is certainly a great song. There’s an equally great story behind it and how he came to write it. If you’re really keen, look up the How To Make Gravy audiobook on audible or similar. Paul explains the story behind many of this songs as he steps through them alphabetically in a two night show.

[@tara-leedawn5509]

I am so grateful to be alive at the same time Paul Kelly graced this earth. A national treasure! A gift! Happy gravy day!

[@leechgully]

'Police and Thieves' by Junior Murvin is one of the greatest reggae numbers of all time. You put it on the stereo when the party is winding down. The Clash did a cover of it.

[@normm]

Happy gravy day Ryan. All the best for you and your family mate.

[@markducote9437]

Paul Kelly, Love is the Law .

[@lynnmoses3563]

Sing it Ryan...beautiful to watch you enjoying yourself to the amazing Paul Kelly...Wishing you and your family a Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year... Dream Big Little One ❤❤❤

[@davidburnett93]

Happy gravy day brother. Love to the whole family for the festive season mate

[@SherylRush-l7s]

I don't know how you found this song, but I'm so glad you did. Paul Kelly is a national Aussie treasure and I love your comparison to Billy Joel. Merry Christmas Ryan and I love how much you love Australia

[@lyndajanes6653]

Paul Kelly is great! Another singer who's quintessentially Australian is John Williamson! He's a country singer who sings on many Australian topics

[@maitlandbowen5969]

I like you, Ryan - you’re such a genuine person 🍂🍃🌈

[@brendoncrofts6714]

I think the COVID version with the film clip pulls on the heart strings the most

[@troycrittle9809]

He’s a legend. If you love this song so much try “They thought I was asleep”. Beautiful song.

[@pearlisreadingthis]

His sister was my music teacher in high school

[@johndrum6613]

Ryan. Mate. At about 4.50 you asked if this is a true story or not.Go to a public address by Paul. He describes the whole process of writing and why. I think it's TEDEX (maybe) but not too sure. But it's there.

[@DavidPola1961]

Favourite song at Christmas in Australian Jails goes back to 1996