Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Back to the Eighties: Before Too Long


Original video located here. Accessed 4th January 2023

Song title: Before Too Long

Artist: Paul Kelly and the Coloured Girls

Year: 1986

Why I like this song:

Another case of a song that never gets old no matter how many times I've played it (and believe you me I have tried).

For my non-Australian readers, the US has Bob Dylan, Canada has Neil Young but we in Australia have this guy: A prolific song writer of considerable distinction who has pumped out many a memorable song.

And for me, this song is indeed a well crafted one, with standouts being the immediacy of the opening, the guitar solo, the piano throughout and the striking line: "Every Dog will have it's day / Any dog can win"

Also, watching this video I can't help but think: a) Wow Paul looks young there and b) Wow Paul has hair

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