I was amused to find that in Kelly's recent memoir he's so dismissive of the Dots recordings, namely the "Talk" and "Manila" albums, that they're not even included in the otherwise exhaustive discography. LOL. Also says he wishes he could collect and destroy ever last copy of each!! So it's perhaps unsurprising if copies are less than abundant at present.
great memories... notice there is only one 'cut' in this clip, neat idea and needed some quick logistics and planning to get it happening.. thanks for posting....
I am Scottish and only got into Paul Kelly after visiting Oz in '02. The guy is a genius. Seen him a few times in Glasgow at King Tuts. Great small shows and he always plays 'Careless' which is a result. Are Talk and Manilla available to buy, struggling to find them. Cheers, Neil x
It's not the Dots I remember either LOL. Fancy finding you here on utoob Jody Bee! I had to open an account just to send you a message! Will be in touch. Cheers!
You are correct. Billy Baxter is from the Talk album. Vocals Paul Kelly, Drums Tony Thornton, Bass Alan Brooker, Paul Gadsby, Guitars Chris Dyson, Chris Worrall (my brother) They were just The Dots prior to this but after Paul signed his royalties to Mushroom Gudinski promoted his music and made them Paul Kelly and The Dots. Sadly, Paul did have drug issues during this period it is great to know he survived it all! I was given a vinyl copy last weekend of Talk.
Lol, the thought of Paul with a needle in his arm looking for a vein is kind of funny. The hardest gear I could honestly imagine him doing is toking on a reefer- and let's face it, how many Aussie groups in the 80's didn't partake in a bit of Dutchie passing?
No worries.... I'm still after the promo-video for his 1980 hit 'Billy Baxter'.
Looking at him (with his skinny little body and 'punk' poses) doing 'Billy Baxter', you would never guess that he would progress to becoming one of Australia's most respected and praised songwriters.
i know what you mean you know that look really doesn't say anything about his music its completely opposite from what he sings like. i mean it looks like he would be screaming at you over some random reason but instead he sings truly heart warming music.:)
cripes I'm glad I neve saw this video until now...it's hilariously awful (except sadness for Maurice F)...
but gee Pauls voice is so sweeet.
heatherdaydream 8 months ago
I was amused to find that in Kelly's recent memoir he's so dismissive of the Dots recordings, namely the "Talk" and "Manila" albums, that they're not even included in the otherwise exhaustive discography. LOL. Also says he wishes he could collect and destroy ever last copy of each!! So it's perhaps unsurprising if copies are less than abundant at present.
EyepopTheSailorMan 1 year ago
@EyepopTheSailorMan just wait til i get my hands on some of their other clips - ones rage hadn't even touched... billy baxtor video on its way!
nzoz1982 1 year ago
That's Mick Turner from The Dirty Three with the tux and saxophone...surely?
KevKavanagh 1 year ago
Knowing PK, he'd look back at this and go....what the hell was I thinking?
rollonsummer 1 year ago
great memories... notice there is only one 'cut' in this clip, neat idea and needed some quick logistics and planning to get it happening.. thanks for posting....
TecomaCowboy 1 year ago
Just picked up a copy of "Manila". An underrated classic indeed. Too bad Paul Kelly doesn't think too much of the album.....
shaunfossett 3 years ago
I am Scottish and only got into Paul Kelly after visiting Oz in '02. The guy is a genius. Seen him a few times in Glasgow at King Tuts. Great small shows and he always plays 'Careless' which is a result. Are Talk and Manilla available to buy, struggling to find them. Cheers, Neil x
ayerightbigman 3 years ago
I am not sure... I don't think his first two albums are in print, not even in Australia.
nzoz1982 3 years ago
Thats not the Dots I remember.
Paul Kelly, Chris Dyson, Chris Worrel.
Their in Billy Baxter clip. take a look.
jodyborland 4 years ago 2
It's not the Dots I remember either LOL. Fancy finding you here on utoob Jody Bee! I had to open an account just to send you a message! Will be in touch. Cheers!
nunnayerbeeswax 3 years ago
Jody,
You are correct. Billy Baxter is from the Talk album. Vocals Paul Kelly, Drums Tony Thornton, Bass Alan Brooker, Paul Gadsby, Guitars Chris Dyson, Chris Worrall (my brother) They were just The Dots prior to this but after Paul signed his royalties to Mushroom Gudinski promoted his music and made them Paul Kelly and The Dots. Sadly, Paul did have drug issues during this period it is great to know he survived it all! I was given a vinyl copy last weekend of Talk.
foxmill53 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing Paul Kelly and the Dots.
Paul and the individual dots shaped my foray
into music and photoghraphy.
Share On.
jodyborland 4 years ago
Thanks for sharing Paul Kelly and the Dots.
Paul and the individual dots shaped my foray
into music and photoghraphy.
Share On.
jodyborland 4 years ago
Lol, the thought of Paul with a needle in his arm looking for a vein is kind of funny. The hardest gear I could honestly imagine him doing is toking on a reefer- and let's face it, how many Aussie groups in the 80's didn't partake in a bit of Dutchie passing?
Bennyboy1985 2 years ago
@Bennyboy1985 trust me he partook in the heroin.. was notorious...
Dimma1313 10 months ago
wow great song thanx for posting!
funtommy 4 years ago
No worries.... I'm still after the promo-video for his 1980 hit 'Billy Baxter'.
Looking at him (with his skinny little body and 'punk' poses) doing 'Billy Baxter', you would never guess that he would progress to becoming one of Australia's most respected and praised songwriters.
nzoz1982 4 years ago
i know what you mean you know that look really doesn't say anything about his music its completely opposite from what he sings like. i mean it looks like he would be screaming at you over some random reason but instead he sings truly heart warming music.:)
funtommy 4 years ago
All too true. I think he was doing junk during the era... so, I've heard.
nzoz1982 4 years ago
lol. man i would never think he was that kind of person lol ok seriously this is kind of funny i never heard that!
funtommy 4 years ago
I wish he would bring his Dots stuff back into print!
DogOfTears 4 years ago
Wow! So young!
Cupcakefetish 4 years ago