Paul Kelly Shares New Album 'Seventy'
Paul Kelly has released a new album titled Seventy in a milestone year of his life. This record reflects on a life deeply experienced and continues Kelly’s fearless exploration of humanity.
About the Album
The album includes the memorable single Rita Wrote a Letter, which continues the story from Kelly’s 1996 classic, How to Make Gravy. This time, the narrative is told from Rita’s perspective, with Joe still speaking from beyond the grave.
[translate: “I’ve been mulling over the idea of a sequel to ‘How to Make Gravy’ from Rita’s point of view for quite some time,”] Kelly said. [translate: “About five years ago I wrote down the words, ‘Rita wrote a letter,’ and thought, ‘There’s my title.’”]
The song features Kelly’s signature sharp wit: [translate: “Rita wrote a letter / One you don’t want to get from your wife / When Rita writes a letter / The pen is sharper than the knife.”]
New Single and Music Video
The album also features the single Happy Birthday, Ada Mae, accompanied by a tender music video directed by Kelly’s daughter, Maddy Kelly. The video stars his two-year-old granddaughter, Ada Mae, and offers a moving meditation on love and legacy.
[translate: “In the end, love is all of us that remains,”] Kelly reflects on the song’s core message. [translate: “It’s a joy working with my daughter and granddaughter.”]
Author's summary: Paul Kelly’s Seventy is a heartfelt album exploring life, love, and legacy, enriched by deeply personal narratives and family collaboration.
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