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Paul Kelly has revealed the surprising reason he agreed to travel to a remote prison in Western Australia.
The legendary singer, 69, said he decided to visit WA’s Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison, located 600 kilometers from Perth, after learning inmates had covered his sentimental prison ballad How To Make Gravy.
‘Music is a great way to be together. “When you make music with someone, it’s something you can’t do alone,” Paul said. Perth now.
‘It really builds bridges. Go through walls, through the air and around the world.
‘Music is a universal language and a good example is the recording of the song. “There’s a couple different languages ​​there, but the feeling still comes across,” he continued.
Paul Kelly has revealed the surprising reason he agreed to travel to a remote prison in Western Australia. In the photo
A photo from the surprise concert shows Kelly holding a guitar as he sings to several prisoners in the foreground, who look captivated by his performance.
In 2022, it was announced that Kelly’s fan-favorite song will be turned into a Christmas movie.
Warner Bros. Australia is producing the film based on the 1996 ballad How to Make Gravy, which tells the story of a prisoner who longs to be with his family for Christmas.
The legendary singer, 69, said he decided to visit WA’s Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison, located 600 kilometers from Perth, after learning inmates had covered his sentimental prison ballad How To Make Gravy.
The song’s lyrics, written in lyric form, so captured the imagination of listeners that for years fans have celebrated ‘Gravy Day’ on December 21.
The phrase ‘Hi Dan, it’s Joe, I hope you’re well, it’s December 21st’ inspired loyalists to create the holiday.
The song’s lyrics tell how homesick prisoner Joe shares his recipe for the perfect sauce for Christmas dinner with his brother Dan.
Kelly has won multiple awards since launching her music career in 1974 and has a string of hits to her name, including 1987’s cult favorite To Her Door.
Kelly has won multiple awards since launching her music career in 1974 and has a string of hits to her name, including 1987’s cult favorite To Her Door.