Description
Discover the profound artistry of Paul Kelly in 'Don't Start Me Talking', a remarkable collection that showcases the finest poetry and lyrics that define Australian music. This brand new edition (ISBN: 9781743311196) from Allen & Unwin, published in 2012, spans over two decades of Kelly's lyrical genius, consisting of 400 pages filled with hauntingly beautiful reflections on life, love, and loss. Perfectly encapsulated and grouped by album, the book offers an unparalleled insight into the mind of one of Australia's most significant artists. Readers will find that Kelly's lyrics transform everyday experiences into poetic tales, resonating with both depth and simplicity. Whether you are a lifelong fan or new to his music, this comprehensive collection invites you into the heart of Kelly's work, where each song is a testament to his exceptional songsmith abilities. The volume also includes previously unpublished lyrics and complements his award-winning 'Mongrel Memoir', 'How To Make Gravy'. Elevate your reading experience and discover why Kasey Chambers asserts that if she could only choose one artist, it would be Paul Kelly! Plus, take advantage of our fast shipping options to get your copy swiftly delivered to your door.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743311196
Year: 2012
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 400
Description:
'He transforms the smallest everyday item, a winter coat or holiday gravy, into talismans of redemption and loss, with simple, unadorned language.' - Daren Wang, Paste Magazine
'Kelly remains one of the country's most important artists, a songsmith able to condense epics into perfect four-minute pop songs.' - Jane Cornwell, London Evening Standard
'His voice-sly and warm, laconic and sometimes frail-may be the closest thing we have to a national one.' - Robert Forster, The Monthly
'If I was only allowed to listen to one artist for the rest of my life I would choose Paul Kelly.' - Kasey Chambers
Don't Start Me Talking comprises some of the finest poetry written in Australia. Paul Kelly's lyrics illuminate the way we live, sometimes with a haunting and savage intensity, sometimes with humour, always with a lightness and simplicity that belies the complexity of the world he is singing and writing into being. In addition to his lyrics, Kelly has written songs with and for many other artists, as well as his 2010 award-winning 'Mongrel Memoir', How To Make Gravy. The lyrics encompass his writing over two decades, from 1984 to 2012, and are grouped by album in chronological order. Also included are lyrics that have not been previously published.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743311196
Year: 2012
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 400
Description:
'He transforms the smallest everyday item, a winter coat or holiday gravy, into talismans of redemption and loss, with simple, unadorned language.' - Daren Wang, Paste Magazine
'Kelly remains one of the country's most important artists, a songsmith able to condense epics into perfect four-minute pop songs.' - Jane Cornwell, London Evening Standard
'His voice-sly and warm, laconic and sometimes frail-may be the closest thing we have to a national one.' - Robert Forster, The Monthly
'If I was only allowed to listen to one artist for the rest of my life I would choose Paul Kelly.' - Kasey Chambers
Don't Start Me Talking comprises some of the finest poetry written in Australia. Paul Kelly's lyrics illuminate the way we live, sometimes with a haunting and savage intensity, sometimes with humour, always with a lightness and simplicity that belies the complexity of the world he is singing and writing into being. In addition to his lyrics, Kelly has written songs with and for many other artists, as well as his 2010 award-winning 'Mongrel Memoir', How To Make Gravy. The lyrics encompass his writing over two decades, from 1984 to 2012, and are grouped by album in chronological order. Also included are lyrics that have not been previously published.