2009 marked the 30th anniversary of the recording career of one of our true music greats.
Before Too Long: triple js Tribute To Paul Kelly celebrated the words
and songs of an artist that has consistently excelled and inspired.
When it comes to capturing an Australian aesthetic in song, Paul Kelly
has achieved that effortlessly and by avoiding any annoying jingoistic
clichs. He has crossed generations, genres and cultures with his music
as few have done before.
The artists who took part in these two tribute shows did so with
absolute commitment and passion. Their nerves backstage before each
show revealed how much this songwriter meant to them. The need to do
the songs absolute justice was paramount to them. These songs have
meant so much to so many, but having watched both nights and feeling
chills up the spine numerous times they can rest assured that they
didnt let anyone down.
This was a truly special event and were now excited to be able to share it with everyone.