Paul Kelly: Songwriter

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1. In 1993 Paul Kelly released a book of his lyrics entitled, appropriately, "Lyrics". In the 'Author's Notes' at the front of the book is the following quote from which noted Russian playwright: "I don't have what you would call a philosophy or coherent world view so I shall have to limit myself to describing how my heroes love, marry, give birth, die or speak"? Alexander Pushkin Maxim Gorky Nikolai Gogol Anton Chekhov

2. Paul Kelly has maintained a strong affiliation with Australia's indigenous people and has written many songs that highlight their struggles or celebrate their achievements. In which of the following songs does Paul NOT reflect on an aboriginal issue? Bicentennial Maralinga (Rainy Land) Under the Sun From Little Things Big Things Grow.

3. In 1992 Paul Kelly and Mark Seymour released the song called "Hey Boys". Which, of the following Australian bands, was Mark Seymour a founding member of? The Manikins Crowded House Hunters and Collectors Matt Finish

4. What is the title of the Paul Kelly song that tells the tale of four men who embark on a weekend fishing trip in the mountains, discover a human body and fail to report it until after the weekend? Everything's Turning to White Short Cuts So Much Water So Close to Home Jindabyne

5. The following line is from which Paul Kelly song: "Shove it Jack, I'm walking out your (expletive) door!" Same Old Walk To Her Door Darling It Hurts Don't Stand so Close to the Window

6. Which of the following is/was NOT one of Paul Kelly's backup bands? The Dots Absent Friends The Coloured Girls The Messengers

7. In which Asian city did Paul Kelly and his band record Paul's second album, which was subsequently named after the city? Bangkok Seoul Manila Jakarta

8. In what year was Paul Kelly inducted into the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame? 1992 1997 2002 2007

9. Which of the following is NOT a Paul Kelly collaboration? Uncle Bill Blazing Salads Professor Ratbaggy The Stormwater Boys

10. Which Jimmie Dale Gilmore song was the inspiration for Paul Kelly's song "Sydney from a 727"? Dallas Santa Fe Thief Red Chevrolet Borderland