Album: Deeper Water by Paul Kelly (1995)
Genre: Folk | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: Kelly explained the title track's symbolism: "My father taught me to swim. Four of my brothers and sisters were older than me and three younger. I couldn't wait to learn so I could join the older ones who would all rush straight up to the deep end. Deeper water to me meant danger, meant power, meant growing up ... Everytime you move through the big rituals in life it’s like a move into deeper water."

Artist Background: Paul Maurice Kelly (born 13 January 1955) is an Australian rock music singer-songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player. He has performed solo, and has led numerous groups, including the Dots, the Coloured Girls, and the Messengers. He has worked with other artists and groups, including associated projects Professor Ratbaggy and Stardust Five. Kelly's music style has ranged from bluegrass to studio-oriented dub reggae, but his core output straddles folk, rock, and country. His lyrics capture... Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Folk movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Hunters & Collectors, Cold Chisel, Powderfinger, You Am I

Music Scene: Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Folk movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Folk, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Album


Kelly explained the title track's symbolism: "My father taught me to swim. Four of my brothers and sisters were older than me and three younger. I couldn't wait to learn so I could join the older ones who would all rush straight up to the deep end. Deeper water to me meant danger, meant power, meant growing up ... Everytime you move through the big rituals in life it’s like a move into deeper water."

Deeper Water

Paul Kelly

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