Songs from the South: 1985–2019
Paul Kelly · 2019
158 min · 43 tracks · Australian rock
A reflective collection of storytelling ballads intertwined with sharp observations on life and love across Australia’s landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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How to Make Gravy — This track exemplifies Kelly's narrative strength, weaving a poignant tale of longing and regret during the holiday season, resonating deeply with listeners.
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From Little Things Big Things Grow — A powerful anthem celebrating social justice, this song has become synonymous with the fight for Indigenous rights in Australia, showcasing Kelly’s commitment to storytelling that inspires change.
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Before Too Long — With its catchy melody and relatable lyrics about heartache and missed opportunities, this track encapsulates Kelly's ability to blend emotion with accessibility, making it a standout hit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective storytelling across decades
- intimate moments for quiet reflection
- nostalgic themes of love and
- short tracks for easy engagement
- for late-night listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party vibes
- prefer standalone chart-topping hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2019, this compilation marks Paul Kelly's extensive career spanning over three decades, showcasing his evolution as a songwriter. By this time, he had already established himself as a key figure in Australian music with numerous acclaimed albums and hits, making this album a retrospective celebration of his most significant works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Crowded House· Midnight Oil· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 From St. Kilda to Kings Cross 2:56
- 2 Before Too Long 3:23
- 3 Leaps and Bounds 3:24
- 4 Darling It Hurts 3:19
- 5 Look So Fine Feel So Low 3:21
- 6 To Her Door 3:18
- 7 Dumb Things 2:31
- 8 Careless 2:57
- 9 Sweet Guy 3:37
- 10 Everything’s Turning to White 4:49
- 11 From Little Things Big Things Grow 6:54
- 12 Winter Coat 3:38
- 13 Bradman 7:31
- 14 When I First Met Your Ma 4:42
- 15 Love Never Runs on Time 2:58
- 16 Song From the Sixteenth Floor 3:58
- 17 Deeper Water 4:32
- 18 How to Make Gravy 4:28
- 19 Nothing on My Mind 4:55
- 20 Love Letter 3:30
Disc 2
- 1 Our Sunshine 4:24
- 2 Every Fucking City 3:36
- 3 If I Could Start Today Again 2:50
- 4 Midnight Rain 4:54
- 5 The Oldest Story in the Book 4:29
- 6 Your Lovin’ Is on My Mind 3:37
- 7 They Thought I Was Asleep 3:35
- 8 Meet Me in the Middle of the Air 2:38
- 9 You're 39, You’re Beautiful and You’re Mine 3:35
- 10 God Told Me To 3:42
- 11 Time and Tide 3:19
- 12 I’m on Your Side 3:18
- 13 Thank You 2:59
- 14 Sonnet 18 3:20
- 15 Rising Moon 3:51
- 16 Firewood and Candles 2:56
- 17 Finally Something Good 3:24
- 18 Letter in the Rain 3:01
- 19 With the One I Love 2:30
- 20 A Bastard Like Me 2:37
- 21 And Death Shall Have No Dominion 2:28
- 22 Every Day My Mother's Voice 4:04
- 23 When We’re Both Old & Mad 2:22
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