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 Anton Chekhov Nikolai Gogol Maxim Gorky

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? Maralinga (Rainy Land) Under the Sun From Little Things Big Things Grow. Bicentennial

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? Crowded House Hunters and Collectors Matt Finish The Manikins

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? So Much Water So Close to Home Jindabyne Short Cuts Everything's Turning to White

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

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? Seoul Bangkok Jakarta Manila

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

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

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