Paul Kelly - To Her Door (Official Video)

[@daveo2882]

My mate took his own life yesterday. He played acoustic guitar and this was our favourite to sing. RIP mate. You deserved better.

[@1Dukecronic]

sorry to hear this Dave, RIP to your mate

[@brolly414]

I’m sorry ❤️

[@JonathanMidire]

Sorry to hear

[@kaze987]

So sorry buddy

[@jaykutts9664]

Sorry to hear that mate. Hope you're doing okay.

[@Beehive66]

Triumph of love over difficult times of the working class Aussie. Great song of hope. Still listening in 2024.

[@Igloo3471]

Great song and a real throw back to the real Australia of the 1980s. "The Buttery" is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in Binna Burra, northern NSW that is still operating as of 2019. "Olympic" was an interstate coach line that ran until around 1980, a later version of the song changed the wording to "McCafferty" which was an Australian coach line that formed in 1940 and begun operating interstate coach lines in December 1980 before being taken over by Greyhound Australia in 2004. "Silver Top" refers to the Silver Top Taxi Service, formed in 1936 in Sydney, NSW and still operating as of 2019 in both Sydney and Melbourne.

[@didlea]

I thought Olympic was the name of a horse🤐

[@Igloo3471]

@@didlea and a gathering of people in the one place to play these obscure looking sports too ;)

[@johnobrien956]

Hey Bear, I went to the Buttery..

[@johnobrien956]

And I know BB and the goats.

[@siddharthsamarth007]

Thank you. The words you have mentioned truly helps me appreciate the meaning of this piece. Good work.

[@bekkavalley1151]

I think PK is destined to only be appreciated by Australians. The world doesn't know what they're missing

[@marjol3in]

I'm Dutch and I know him thanks to the cover from Abi Tucker

[@rocketryvideos1309]

@@marjol3in Brooklyn here, lol.

[@AngusMyles]

I'm from the UK and spent '87 & '88 in Australia. I remember heading out to work with Paul Kelly playing on the TV. Loved his work ever since. years later I went to see him in the Spiegel Tent in Edinburgh and, apart from my wife, I swear everyone else was Australian. It was like being at a religious service: everyone was gently singing along to all the lyrics to all the songs.

[@therandomguy165]

I've started listening to Australian classics on Spotify and every other song gives me a Deja vu that I have listened it before ....I think on world stage Australian music is grossly underrated.....they are original and great

[@paddyd8936]

Check out Jimmy Barnes and Cold Chisel. Doesn’t get any better.

[@michelleg5371]

@@paddyd8936 Jimmy barnes cold chisel👍👍☺️💞best band to see live unreal .I remember seeing Jimmy barnes live at a club back in the day .god it was unreal .everyone would just party all night lol. I wish would could go back I really do .those sure where the best days .and I think I’m not the only one that thinks like that .the 80’s when we where so free and got away with so much hahahahahaha 😂😂😂

[@NoeleoN_9]

Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie 🤙🏼

[@brooklinsewell2503]

Thanks for sayin that, makes me proud to be an aussie

[@cyndiwalker987]

Nothing better than Aussie music 🇦🇺

[@pabloneizion2592]

Grossly underrated artist from a world's perspective, much like all good Australian musician

[@csills7425]

Paul was originally from Beenleigh and I knew him very briefly during that period He probably wouldn’t remember

[@gwts1171]

Being from Minnesota (in the middle of the USA), I'm so happy that I had a friend growing up who was from Australia. For the last almost 40 years, I've loved Aussie stuff (and NZ!).

[@lupcokotevski2907]

David Fricke from Rolling Stone said Paul Kelly was as good as anyone anywhere.

[@christopherdavies6933]

I like you

[@christopherdavies6933]

@@gwts1171 we love you too mate !

[@otumoetaipat]

My Dad drove a silver top. Such a beautiful, desperate love song. A real love song.

[@cassandralovely6282]

I remember hearing this for the first time in my best friends loungeroom watching Rage on channel 2...i was 10 and we were getting ready to go to expo 88 for the day...ahhh..

[@nsrlegaltech]

Celebrate good times cmon! 👍#Expo88

[@John-rp2mh]

@@cassandralovely6282 expo 88 was great, i still have part of the ticket today. Monorail was cool & nice atmosphere all round. Was also good timing as i was studying EE at the tafe college just down the road & had hands on work for K... ........S. In Melbourne.🤔 There were jobs & apprenticeships everywhere back then, lot of work going on in the construction industry. All came to an abrupt halt with Bond & Skase & Co.

[@monke-z3w]

What a wonderful memory. I have an original framed Expo 88 poster framed on my wall from my father. He always said that was what put Brisbane on the map. Slightly before my time, but I get the feeling that was the best of Australia.

[@ilyadepagewood5258]

Criminally underrated

[@PeterReefman]

I'm an Aussie living in Shenzhen, China - and one of the local expat (immigrant) bars I go to (owned by a Russian couple) has a playlist which is about 80% AUS/NZ pub-rock music from the 80's. Most of the others in the bar are American, German, Poms, and Russians - and they all love the songs even though they can't quite figure out where/when the music comes from. I love it.

[@poussyslayer-r4y]

whats the bars name mate

[@PeterReefman]

@@poussyslayer-r4y Snake pit, the SeaWorld Shekou

[@PaulGray-c7i]

He is a poet that's why he so brilliant

[@jewelfish2001]

One of Australia's best story tellers. Maybe the world's.

[@metalheadmachine4861]

Bruce Springsteen of Australia

[@kpatty9987]

@@metalheadmachine4861 nah man, the Bob Dylan of Australia

[@metalheadmachine4861]

@@kpatty9987 good point i agree

[@huwking-jones4957]

For sure

[@edwardpootchemunka5174]

Too right mate👍

[@markmcallan973]

This song helped me grow as a man for my son and my wife! Thank U Paul!

[@aidan7120]

grow some balls dickweed

[@stephenwebber7713]

Spent some time in Australia in the late 90's and early 2000's. Paul Kelly's music was a massive formative part of my love affair with Australia.

[@357HFC]

Always been a fan of Paul Kelly. At the age of (almost) 70 I believe he is even better than I thought. We are so blessed to have such song-smiths in this country. In my top ten of favourite Aussie songs.

[@nickdryad]

Dale McCamish That’s the truth. He’s a genius

[@mfay666]

One of the few songs my very blokey, amazingly hardworking, empathetic and incredibly supportive 58 yr old recovering alcoholic father has always sung along to from the moment I remember it always coming on the radio from the 90’s to this day. It always made me elated to see my dad bust out soulfully singing because he is amazing at it but it only occurs purely in those moments. I always wondered why he sang it so passionately and I felt so happy… I would feel so proud to be his daughter every time he allowed himself to be so vulnerable like that. Now in 2024, over the last 5 or so years I’ve been through the ringer with DV, an unexpected pregnancy and a flare up of some severe mental health issues, and he has been there for me for every step of the way, so any time I hear it come on or hear him sing along, I am overwhelmed with the most intense emotional response that I instantly begin sobbing and become a blubbering mess. Every. Damn. Time. I struggled so hard becoming a single mum, hell; becoming a parent at all, and he will randomly tell me tidbits about my extremely stubborn and strong mum (who I’ve always butted heads with) and the beginning of us 4 kids’ being born (one kid every 2 years 😳), she was so excited to get into uni, about to start working more, but came into their bungalow crying, very upset and disheartened with the news she was pregnant with my oldest sibling. She wanted her life first. My dad was so confused because he was chuffed to be a dad. “I was elated, Maddy girl. I couldn’t understand why ya mum was crying” well bloody hell dad, I sure do. My dad was able to escape the hard reality of everyday life with alcohol and an enjoyable job he could drink at. This song tells their story almost word for word. It was time to shape up or ship out. He took her ultimatum and hasn’t had a drop of alcohol since circa 2006.

[@jamieyoung6761]

I hear you….. my wife left me for another man and took my two beautiful little girls. The marriage is lost but I got 50/50 custody of my little angels…… I would die for those kids and am thankful to be in their life…. They are everything to me…… this song brings back the sadness of the family breakdown but makes me realise how grateful I am to have my two daughters (9&10) in my life…. I will give anything for them 🥹

[@smaviation]

“Could he make a picture - and get them all to fit” one of our greatest songwriters. Thanks for the channel.

[@jonjon43172]

I dont understand this line. Can you explain:)

[@glenstreets2504]

Jonathan Nash. What he is saying is would he be able to put his family back together again.

[@kevinohare9216]

Haven't heard this in 20+ years. My sister studied in Australia (from the US) around the time this came out, and introduced me to PK. This was the only album of his that I ever got, but this song in particular still gives me chills. After all these years, I really don't hear of him in the US, but I hope this amazing songwriter has had a great career without us.

[@thecanberean]

He's revered in Australia as our Dylan. His songs, by and large, were too Australian to be successful in the US. You should check out more of his stuff (especially from around that era). You won't be disappointed. Start with this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3rOd6F3aLmSptk

[@davidcheca4646]

One of the best storytellers ever.

[@jamesj.morneau8826]

Everyone sleeping on paul kelly he should be way more famous The GREATEST Aussie song writer to have ever lived

[@JonathanMidire]

What a legend. Something about his songs that relate to real-life situations. Australia is so lucky to have a son like Paul Kelly.

[@gavinscott8903]

Seen this bloke heaps of times he's a legend. Great tunes 🎻🪕🎸🎺🎺🎷🎤🥁

[@mcd3379]

Definitely Paul Kelly's greatest song. And up there with "Reckless" and "Great Southern Land" as one of Australia's best songs. Anyone who can relate this to song just hasn't lived any real life.

[@danhain5452]

I first heard this song while working and listening to an Australian radio station to mix it up & I stopped in my tracks when it came on. I had to find out who it was. This was a month ago. Yeah. Huge fan now. Better late than never. I can't believe he doesn't get airplay in the US.

[@bobsmith9722]

I'm 28 and absolutely love this song with all my heart.. true Australian talent much love

[@shanebennett850]

I cry when I hear this song, but I absolutely love every part. You can't write shit like this unless you've felt real hectic shit. Love it Paul, one of the great heartbreak anthems digga

[@mwylie4570]

We studied Paul Kelly in high school in English Literature. He is such a formidable storyteller that his lyrics read like poetry. This song in particular is incredibly poignant. It is not just about one family - it is about an entire culture that's in crisis. Those final lyrics out, "he was shaking in his seat, riding through the streets", the anxiety and dread is so palpable.

[@buckkw5108]

He's acting it too..the guy is just great.

[@journeyman6752]

When you go to long term rehab all your motives are broken down and you become so innocent and so new that you don't know yourself, that your are all innocent again.

[@helentyrer3298]

Wow that’s progress Go Aussie Ed !🇦🇺🌹❤️

[@rocknral]

​@@journeyman6752 Sounds like you've been down some rough roads mate. Hope you're doing ok if that's the case.

[@mattroom4264]

I met him as a troubled child as his brother ran the juvie I was in.A pure gentleman

[@vickyvonstein2331]

The vulnerable truth of an alcoholic that tried to make good on their errors of judgement.. A worthy story and very worthy song and talent.

[@scarefaceg1359]

Paul Kelly never gets old still listening to his songs 2020

[@calebsmith8892]

Blasting this while in lockdown , weird that... stay safe to the whole world... xcept 1 place..

[@Damian5263-w3u]

Me too

[@leannecox2661]

@Michael Standing fuck off

[@edithge6017]

Brautiful beautiful rollcall

[@oinkooink4672]

Thank God you didn't mention the fucking corona virus

[@jamesmorgan1497]

🖤💛❤️ I hope Paul reads this thank you for your music it has helped me though some hard times I appreciate everything you have done for Australian god bless you stay deadly my brother

[@calebsmith8892]

Another Ripsnorter from Mr Paul Kelly 🍻🍻💯💯🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@robertscarcella3212]

This is the first ever 45 I bought back in the day with my pocket money. Walked to the record store and the lady behind the counter wrapped it up nicely for me cause she knew I was running straight home to play it. Memories or what??? PK is a legend simple as that.

[@beautifulday-]

Paul Kelly is an Australian treasure.

[@marcosottone4054]

One of the best songs ever written by anyone.

[@tankhalffull]

This is the absolute truth...

[@tgear77]

I totally agree. Everything you could want in a song.

[@joeyjojo4506]

Its up there for sure man! have you ever heard somebody is forgeting someone?

[@nwgverified]

No

[@Mannazify]

Hahahahahahaha - fucking oath!

[@cherylovers9171]

This will be my mother's funeral song next week.

[@noeleenkelly3261]

Sorry for the loss of your precious mum ❤

[@nannyb5768]

I’m sorry for your loss. Losing a mother is hard at any age under any circumstances. Love and hugs to you.

[@aussieevonne7857]

Tim Finn's voice. Timeless. Beautiful.

[@mandyellis876]

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[@TassieJake]

The Real Kelly Gang

[@because_the_internet]

Absolute masterclass in story telling, the first few lines tell you so much about who these people are and what they've been through.

[@geoffreydrummond5631]

Love this song cant be beat living legend!

[@anniegreig3671]

LEGEND.

[@JoeBonamassa-id]

hello, how are you doing?? it is nice meeting you here.

[@TheChrNiess]

Always listend to Paul Kelly during our Road Trip through that beautiful country. Oh I miss you. Australia I really miss you. Good old days.

[@ihopetowin]

Masterpieces never tire or age. Beautiful.

[@vk3hsc655]

The Best Songwriter in Australia. The End

[@moondoong]

well what you say? one of the BEST australian songs ever written.

[@oliviarosew]

the fact this song is about my great aunt makes me even happier.

[@damianmcwilliams2371]

But it isn't. See

[@oliviarosew]

@@damianmcwilliams2371 paul kelly quite literally told her it was, but okay.

[@iraballenger6561]

The GREATEST Aussie song writer to have ever lived One of the best songs ever written by anyone. One of the best songs ever written by anyone.

[@buckkw5108]

Everything about this is awesome.

[@kathleenclayton4979]

This song reminds me of my kids father he passed on now love this song🙏💕

[@JoeBonamassa-id]

hello, how are you doing?? it is nice meeting you here.

[@CraigGRubio]

The GREATEST Aussie song writer to have ever lived Ohhhhhhhh, I can't even say how much I love this song. Makes me so emotional to hear it again!

[@bipo05]

Thank you to my dad who showed me this song when I was 5. I’m now 16 and it’s still one of my favourites

[@tedcooper5377]

Proper tune Mr Kelly, so good I'm gonna walk it on again!

[@Isabel-o2w1t]

A boyfriend sent me this song last year. I don't know where he is today, but I still have this song from him.

[@Stllno]

This song has relevance today - perhaps more than ever...

[@LilacDaisy2]

Ohhhhhhhh, I can't even say how much I love this song. Makes me so emotional to hear it again!

[@darrenwallis6769]

Lilac Milkshake agree ,, it really hits home for me 😪

[@peterfjall9286]

I was just a kid travelling around the world in the late 80´s. When in Australia this Paul Kelly guy hit me lika a bomb. Great songs,... what a storyteller. Thank you Paul!

[@janetjohnston5095]

Paul Kelly is brilliant.luv his music and the man he is

[@techno-ology]

my dad loves paul kelly... this song is great

[@adamv242]

Beautiful song! One of my all time favorites.

[@teresanicholson6241]

My favourite Paul Kelly song but all his songs are good Love you Paul ❤

[@JoeBonamassa-id]

hello, how are you doing ??it is nice meeting you here.

[@richmondmillier]

A demonstration of amazing song writing and performance.

[@CrazyWhiteVanDriver]

Dying breed.

[@thecanberean]

A novel to music in 3 minutes. Pure genius.

[@IsabelTKeith]

One of the best songs ever written by anyone. Paul Kelly never gets old still listening to his songs 2020

[@fjcxhj124]

A demonstration of amazing song writing and performance. the best

[@dianakite6994]

Love this song... Sadly alcohol destroys so many families. This song is truth

[@melindawakley7859]

Like others have said here. Best example of songwriting I have ever heard. And... the greatest description of Australian working class life. So many of us have experienced something similar. Or something similar happened with our parents. And us kids were dragged along with it. This song brings up so many bittersweet emotions. Few songs can emotionally move you, like this song.

[@Scanners75]

Tears. I can bring this home...

[@AdamPorter-z7w]

Tears now my friend x

[@damianmcwilliams2371]

This makes me feel like walking down the pub and having a beer 🍻

[@markneville7539]

True stories in all of Paul's music. Legendary Writer and Singer.

[@shormarl]

What a treasure this guy is! I wish he were more well-known here in the U.S.

[@dannyauyon3591]

The GREATEST Aussie song writer to have ever lived Everyone sleeping on paul kelly he should be way more famous

[@ChristinaMothe]

I love this song❤

[@blackbird5634]

Never disappointed, always a great thing to hear this man sing.

[@marcoleite546]

I have ALWAYS Loved this song. It has recently been elevated! So So FKN Good! The GREATEST Aussie song writer to have ever lived One of the best songs ever written by anyone.

[@AdamPorter-z7w]

Love this x

[@firstname2857]

The intro still gives me chills

[@lucascabral7703]

One of the best songs ever written by anyone. When people ask me how I’m feelin.. I lie .. out of courtesy

[@minuteman4394]

I keep finding gems like this from PK what a great writer and performer Love it!

[@skilesaqclonnyais7802]

The GREATEST Aussie song writer to have ever lived The GREATEST Aussie song writer to have ever lived One of the best songs ever written by anyone.

[@dustyd7177]

Thank you Paul and thank Memphis moo without her positive kind caring soul I wouldn’t be able to stand here where I am today... when people have no idea the impact you’ve left on life.... sometimes it’s people who have no idea have the greatest influence... Memphis got me through my grade 5 class and further... after than Paul has been an idol

[@robertandsusan4717]

1987, seems like only yesterday, but at the same time so long ago. I was only 10 and as I have been listening to Aussie songs from Aussie Bands on my You Tube mix, it gives me a sense of melancholy. So many bands, and I only really starting to appreciate them more and more now.

[@shanedallachy5450]

This was the music I grew up with being a native Australian 🇦🇺👏

[@davemoda8213]

Paul Kelly..... What a classic.....

[@gigglepin]

Do yourself a favour : Paul Kelly live 1992 album. Absolutely amazing, life changing. The man is worth his weight in gold.

[@jackduffy5329]

The GREATEST Aussie song writer to have ever lived

[@WendywdjnyJ]

such a beautiful song....makes me cry (with joy) everytime :)

[@JoeBonamassa-id]

hello, how are you doing?? it is nice meeting you here.

[@theodoreconstantini2548]

A perfect, song, a mini short story, a little masterpiece.

[@suechandler8162]

Yes, it brings tears of happiness to my eyes, every time. Tears of sadness for those that lost .

[@fittipaldi7326]

Giddy up!!! Awesome film clip .. great Tunes.

[@andrewcarter439]

Still relevant forty years later, God bless you Paul

[@pjuarez9428]

First saw him around 87 when he opened up for crowded house Listening to him ever since

[@justiceonce7078]

That song stuck me in the heart like a knife!

[@MrMig5terious]

Outstanding story line, But even more outstanding lyrics!

[@lynerob]

I just can't stop listening to the piano in this. LOVE this song.

[@percyfree9831]

Darn treat, rip snorta, love

[@whiteshadow59]

One of the most perfect songs I've ever heard

[@traffichazard]

Didn't think much of this song as a kid but it ages like fine wine really hits the spot now. Better writing than I could appreciate when it was released.

[@morrisrobertd.4377]

It's funny how I'd grow up and make music and people would get me confused with this bloke Never disappointed, always a great thing to hear this man sing. One of the best songs ever written by anyone.

[@concernedaussie1330]

One of my all time favourites! The live film clip used to be on KZbin. Haven’t seen it in a few years .

[@michael0765]

Such an iconic song with awesome riffs; a true classic. Good to hear the original with 'Olympic' in it!

[@jackcottle8144]

This song always hits me right in the feels.

[@DanielZader]

1 of the Greatest men from the land down under