Paul Kelly Shares New Album "Seventy"
Paul Kelly has released his new album Seventy in his milestone year. The album
“represents both a reflection on a life richly lived and a continuation of Kelly’s fearless exploration of what it means to be human,”according to a press release.
Key Singles From the Album
- "Rita Wrote a Letter" – a follow-up to Kelly’s 1996 classic How to Make Gravy, told from Rita’s perspective. Kelly shared,
“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. About five years ago I wrote down the words, ‘Rita wrote a letter,’ and thought, ‘There’s my title.’”
The lyrics display Kelly’s signature wit and depth:
“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.” - "Happy Birthday, Ada Mae" – the new single accompanied by a tender music video directed by Kelly’s daughter, Maddy Kelly. It features his two-year-old granddaughter Ada Mae and reflects on love and legacy. Kelly states,
“In the end, love is all of us that remains. It’s a joy working with my daughter and granddaughter.”
Paul Kelly continues to blend personal storytelling with profound themes, marking Seventy as a significant milestone in his musical journey.