Paul Kelly “Seventy”
Australia’s master storyteller marks a major milestone with an album that solidifies his artistic legacy. After a gap of over six years between his self-penned albums “Nature” (2018) and “Fever Longing Still” (2024), Kelly quickly followed up with a new release just twelve months later.
This latest album is especially significant, commemorating Kelly’s thirtieth album, his fiftieth year in the music industry, and his seventieth year of life—hence the title, “Seventy.”
A Career of Impact
Throughout a fifty-year career, Kelly’s music has narrated Australian life and culture, earning him numerous accolades:
- Seventeen ARIA awards for recording
- Five APRA awards for songwriting
- Recent recipient of the 2025 AACTA Award for Outstanding Contribution
“The 2025 AACTA Award for Outstanding Contribution was presented to him by legendary film star Russell Crowe, a lifelong Kelly fan.”
Continuing Creative Vitality
If last year’s “Fever Longing Still” showed Kelly’s creative spark was as strong as ever, then “Seventy” perfectly encapsulates his extensive, celebrated career.
Author’s summary: Celebrating fifty years in music, Paul Kelly’s album “Seventy” highlights his enduring influence on Australian culture and unyielding creative energy.