Thats literally why i just watched the video, i was watching a YT interview with a funeral directorx and a question was about funeral songs. This ones on my list!
This is a song of regret. I play it in 3:4 on a ukulele and it's works beautifully. Totally changes the feel, but it's much more in keeping with the lyrics.
Not sure if anyone gives a damn but if you are bored like me during the covid times then you can watch all of the latest series on Instaflixxer. Have been watching with my girlfriend during the lockdown =)
Today played at my Uncle's funeral, Paul Kelly was always his favourite artist. Him and his old Jack Russel he bailed out of the pound every week dancing to this with him in his arms around the lounge, back when he had his white curly mullet. His dog passed on, but the memories for him sure didn't. He'd always head down to the beach for fishing, Paul Kelly blasting from his phone whenever you called. This song will always be close to me in my heart. Not to mention his name was also Paul, pretty ironic. Thank you for being so kind to me, I wish I could have gotten to know you better. Rest easy.
Was born in 79 and never really thought much about the 80's (being a kid and all) but now at 44......well the nostalgia I get from 80s music and movies is unbeatable. It all must have soaked in because it's rare I hear a track or see a movie that I dont recall from that period, and I gotta say......its pretty hard to beat a lot of them.
I remember having Young Einstien on VHS when I was about 8 years old and always loved this song. had no idea where the tape went but never forgot this song (way before the internet so no way to find it)I looked for it for years and never found it but never forgot the melody. fast forward 30 years my friend said hey were gonna go see this guy Paul Kelly play in Hollywood. when this song started playing I was like HOLY SHIT ! ITS THE SONG !!!!!
It’s a phenomenal feeling that kids under 30 will never know. I had the same experience with Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ and must have waited 15 years with that melody still perfectly intact in my memory until around 2005 when I caught the last minute of it on a random radio station switch, and remember using the dial-up version of Shazam (#2580) to find out the song. Trying to sing parts of it to friends in the hope that they’d recognise it failed miserably. I tried playing it on the piano to my mum, who claimed she had no idea what song it was. The irony being that she was a massive fan of The Bush and had the album in our house since it’s release. ‘‘Twas under my nose all those years and I never knew.
Paul Kelly is an absolute legend of Australia… I’ll be pushing for a crows theme song. Reckon this bloke was first 11 and first 18 at Rostrevor, maybe Dux as well. His music is remarkable and has helped shaped our country.❤
What a tune! One of the greatest, pure 80’s cool music, love it, proper musicians doing there thing! Godspeed to all the appreciators of this one! People who know about good music💫💫💫
I am a Yank . My brother introduced me to them. As he said at the time “ Don’t know why they aren’t bigger . “ They are just as good Songwriters as REM “
Bigger than you realise, Paul Kelly has been around for many years.. Springsteen likes them I've heard him say it.. Do yourself a favour and get the Comedy album. I'm an Aussie i love Paul Kelly, seen him live a few times over the years amazing band. Better than REM. Dumb things is one of my favourite songs from him..
@@johndelaney2957 I had 2 LPs by them . One starts out with “ This is the last train “. Forgive me I am aging . Yes I have heard the song “Dumb Things”. In a addition to great songs Paul Kelly and the Messengers also have superb instrumentation
🎵 LYRICS 🔃 Welcome, strangers, to the show I'm the one who should be lying low Saw the knives out, turned my back Heard the train coming, stayed out on the track In the middle, in the middle, in the middle of a dream I lost my shirt, I pawned my rings I've done all the dumb things Caught the fever, heard the tune Thought I loved her, hung my heart on the moon Started howling, made no sense Thought my friends would rush to my defence In the middle, in the middle, in the middle of a dream I lost my shirt, I pawned my rings I've done all the dumb things Yeah, I threw my hat into the ring I've done all the dumb things And I get all your good advice It never stops me from going through these things twice I see the knives out, I turn my back I hear the train coming, I stay right on that track In the middle, in the middle, in the middle of a dream I lost my shirt, I pawned my rings I've done all the dumb things I melted wax to fix my wings I've done all the dumb things Yeah, I threw my hat into the ring I've done all the dumb things I thought that I just had to sing I've done all the dumb things
God fucking bless you PK. I have made so many mistakes this year but listening to you makes it feel like it will be okay and life goes on. Thank you mate xo
Rest in peace Kirstie Alley. Much love and admiration and it was so fun working with you on Kirstie TV show in 2013. Look who’s talking you and Travolta this song!
I spent years trying to figure out what this song was because it got played in the cafe on neighbours in the 80’s and it got stuck in my brain. I knew the chorus tune but didn’t know the words
I discovered this song thanks to Young Einstein. Took me a while to find it in those limewire/ record store/ pre-TH-cam days, here in the States. So glad it's so accessible now! ^_^
Young Einstein. The theme song for my life Performed this song at my brother's wedding. You know a songs gonna be a winner when theres a hamonica intro. Who’s still listening to this in 2019? RIP Chris Wilson - love the harmonica riffs.
Me, my missus and the lad have a treat coming up we off to see Mr Kelly play on Gravey day this yr can't wait. And the lad will finally see what I've been banging on about for the last 17 yrs...lol
_Lyrics:_ Welcome, strangers, to the show I'm the one who should be lying low Saw the knives out, turned my back Heard the train coming, stayed out on the track In the middle, in the middle, in the middle of a dream I lost my shirt, I pawned my rings I've done all the dumb things Caught the fever, heard the tune Thought I loved her, hung my heart on the moon Started howling, made no sense Thought my friends would rush to my defense In the middle, in the middle, in the middle of a dream I lost my shirt, I pawned my rings I've done all the dumb things Yeah I threw my hat into the ring I've done all the dumb things And I get all your good advice Never stops me from going through these things twice I see the knives out, I turn my back I hear the train coming, I stay right on that track In the middle, in the middle, in the middle of a dream I lost my shirt, I pawned my rings I've done all the dumb things I melted wax to fix my wings I've done all the dumb things Yeah I threw my hat into the ring I've done all the dumb things Well I thought that I just had to sing I've done all the dumb things
My lady and i saw that it was on Netflix... We chilled and binge watched the fuck out of the show!.!!.!!!. 😊 Ugh.... I've never gotten to see Nick Cave 😢
You know a songs gonna be a banger when theres a hamonica intro then an organ solo
Agreed!
Always reminds me of Blue Sky Mine
@@alexsmalley9993 yeah absolutely....throw in boys light up too...great Aussie rock.
True as
This is true for every similar song I'm thinking of right now, ha
Paul Kellys sister was my music teacher at my highschool. She was so lovely. She talked fondly of her brother. I miss those days.
That's awesome ❤️
Ca😊
Cap 😂 (lie)😂❤
I came here thanks to the series "Boy swallows Universe", first time listening to this song . Really like it👍
Same
Same
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2024 …. Because of the film “the boy swallows the universe “ ❤️
He's been Great, almost forever. 😎👍❤️
I completely forgot this awesome some!!!!
👋🏼
You forgot young Einstein
No, young Einstein, that's the true one
Look Who's Talking 1989 brings me to classic late 80s track...
Me too!!
@@Sparkle2dayJohn Travolta as the cab driver
@ yes! That’s correct!
Playing this at my funeral. Ought to lighten the mood lol.
Thats literally why i just watched the video, i was watching a YT interview with a funeral directorx and a question was about funeral songs.
This ones on my list!
This is a song of regret. I play it in 3:4 on a ukulele and it's works beautifully. Totally changes the feel, but it's much more in keeping with the lyrics.
Hi. Julie. Nice absolutely a very nice song. How are you doing?
I'm all for that!
Watching this and hearing my children singing it behind me, I've raised them well!
MaxwellEdison MD that's cool man ! Well done!
Yep - welcome strangers to the show.
Not sure if anyone gives a damn but if you are bored like me during the covid times then you can watch all of the latest series on Instaflixxer. Have been watching with my girlfriend during the lockdown =)
@Donovan Kieran Definitely, have been watching on instaflixxer for since november myself :D
Ken Oath m8 aha
Today played at my Uncle's funeral, Paul Kelly was always his favourite artist. Him and his old Jack Russel he bailed out of the pound every week dancing to this with him in his arms around the lounge, back when he had his white curly mullet. His dog passed on, but the memories for him sure didn't. He'd always head down to the beach for fishing, Paul Kelly blasting from his phone whenever you called. This song will always be close to me in my heart. Not to mention his name was also Paul, pretty ironic. Thank you for being so kind to me, I wish I could have gotten to know you better. Rest easy.
your uncle was probably trying to get out of his coffin so he could turn this garbage shit toilet music off
When it’s still being played and sung loud and proud, you know it’s a great Aussie Classic 👌🏾💯🇦🇺
I am Canadian ... always loved Paul Kelly .... this is one of my favs
Great song, great man wrote it.
@@jjbrown6794 Amen to that
@missg ❤️
Rippa dippa, true blue Aussie classic. Lol
I’m here in 2023 and it still resonates now!
One Of The Greatest Songs Ever Written❤
This is easily one of the best songs ever written, has been a favourite of mine since the '80s.
The groove is killer. Keep on rockin'!
I love this song. I listen to it everyday.
Almost word for word what I came here to say. I love Paul and band so much.
One of the greatest songwriters ever ! Still going strong in 2022 !!
Saw him live last night. And yes he sung this one! Yay!
Paul Kelly, as a song writer must be the most underated Australian song writer ever.
Was born in 79 and never really thought much about the 80's (being a kid and all) but now at 44......well the nostalgia I get from 80s music and movies is unbeatable. It all must have soaked in because it's rare I hear a track or see a movie that I dont recall from that period, and I gotta say......its pretty hard to beat a lot of them.
We were born in a great time, our gen is the last of the best
Dumb things, that's called life. So beautiful in Australia, thank you Paul Kelly
Brilliant! Remember hearing this as a teenager and I am now 57. Still holds up and is just plain...Brilliant!
RIP Chris Wilson - love the harmonica riffs.
I discovered this song in college and had to rush out and buy the cassette tape. It's still great music.
alrighty unc
I found this song on the movie Young Einstein went out and bought the sound track of the movie great music 🙋♀️
Mr. Kelly is a national treasure!
I remember having Young Einstien on VHS when I was about 8 years old and always loved this song. had no idea where the tape went but never forgot this song (way before the internet so no way to find it)I looked for it for years and never found it but never forgot the melody. fast forward 30 years my friend said hey were gonna go see this guy Paul Kelly play in Hollywood. when this song started playing I was like HOLY SHIT ! ITS THE SONG !!!!!
It’s a phenomenal feeling that kids under 30 will never know. I had the same experience with Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ and must have waited 15 years with that melody still perfectly intact in my memory until around 2005 when I caught the last minute of it on a random radio station switch, and remember using the dial-up version of Shazam (#2580) to find out the song. Trying to sing parts of it to friends in the hope that they’d recognise it failed miserably. I tried playing it on the piano to my mum, who claimed she had no idea what song it was. The irony being that she was a massive fan of The Bush and had the album in our house since it’s release. ‘‘Twas under my nose all those years and I never knew.
This song..
All of it...
My past, and many of us alike. 🇦🇺
One of our best and greatest song composers ...drum roll... Paul Kelly.
"Thought my friends would rush to my defence"
Been there
Hang me out to dry
Too true
im there right now. some of us are on our own.....maybe all of us
Aint enough loyalty left I reckon.
Yep. But then people I didn't know were my real friends stepped up. Much fewer than didn't, but you find out who's real and who isn't. That's a gift.
Look who’s talking ❤️ now I’m in love with this song
“Packed to the rafters” brought me here, love the song, the show, and Australia looks Amazing!
One of most infectious songs I ever heard.
This song was played by my father a lot when I was little. Happy memories.
BEST LINE.I melted wax to fix my wings. gets me every time. Chris. Wilson on harp. Lived in the next street to me.
Probably the best Ever Harp/Harmonica Aussie Song. Go Paul xxx
Paul Kelly is an absolute legend of Australia… I’ll be pushing for a crows theme song. Reckon this bloke was first 11 and first 18 at Rostrevor, maybe Dux as well. His music is remarkable and has helped shaped our country.❤
Blackfriars always a better school then Rossi but that’s pretty good I didn’t even know he went there
Know all the words, sing it loud and proud!
Awesome song
This will always be the song I remember while watching Look Who's talking when Kirstie Alley is in labor before having her baby boy 👶🤗
That cab ride :)
Young Einstein movie for me. 🎤😁🤘
Right there with you Marie.
That's what brought me here! Such a cute movie.
Yes, me too! That is where I know it from.
What a tune! One of the greatest, pure 80’s cool music, love it, proper musicians doing there thing! Godspeed to all the appreciators of this one! People who know about good music💫💫💫
their*. you fucking retard you dont need that many commas, dickhead
Another Paul Kelly gem.
Unique voice, brilliant songwriter/ story teller. Seriously underrated.
I've loved this song for years. It warms my heart to see a video for it on YT.
This song covered the cab ride in "look who's talking "
@@johnsiegfried9162 And a scene in "Young Einstein" and various other films from the time period. It was quite popular.
Love the harmonica...and the rest
This song is brilliant. Cant wait to see Paul Kelly live later this week.
It’s absolutely nice and I love it. How are you doing. Hope you are fine and staying safe out there.
in a punchy cry from the heart, kelly regrets just about everything.
What an Amazing Song !
I am a Yank . My brother introduced me to them. As he said at the time “ Don’t know why they aren’t bigger . “ They are just as good Songwriters as REM “
Paul Kelly is a legend mate
Onya'SONYA'
Yeah! I never thought of it before, but they are. I'm an Aussie and I approve this comment.
Bigger than you realise, Paul Kelly has been around for many years..
Springsteen likes them I've heard him say it..
Do yourself a favour and get the Comedy album.
I'm an Aussie i love Paul Kelly, seen him live a few times over the years amazing band. Better than REM.
Dumb things is one of my favourite songs from him..
@@johndelaney2957 I had 2 LPs by them . One starts out with “ This is the last train “. Forgive me I am aging . Yes I have heard the song “Dumb Things”. In a addition to great songs Paul Kelly and the Messengers also have superb instrumentation
Thanks paul for all the great music.
Wow! This is superb...absolutely superb!
"Angels
Noble
Zealously
Advancing
Christ."
"I accept No Lord over Me in Life of Authority."
- St. Lord Keyhawk."
I can't help myself picturing Yahoo Serious whenever I listen to this song!
Listening 2020.
One of the best!!
Brings back memories and a smile along with it. Great song.
When you rush a nine months pregnant women on the backseat of a runaway yellow cab inside crowded NYC this is definitely the song to play. Loud.
Yup. That's where I heard it as well.
"I can't move the cars, y'know?"
“Hey why don’t u pull over til the ‘ludes wear off!” -Travolta RIP sweetest Kirstie!
🙌🏾
How could I not be on this song in 2024 1 of the Greatest from the Land DOWN UNDER
It was Great to see him on The Project tonight
I have just started singing this in our work band. I already knew it word-for-word so no lyric sheet required. I had forgotten how fun it was.
Love all your music paul❤
Yes Finally found it.After all these years
My fav song in look whos talking soundtrack
Not heard this song in years till boy swallows universe - forgot how good it was!
This song was also on heavy rotation at The Bayside Diner in Home @ Away around 1989/1990.
🎵 LYRICS 🔃
Welcome, strangers, to the show
I'm the one who should be lying low
Saw the knives out, turned my back
Heard the train coming, stayed out on the track
In the middle, in the middle, in the middle of a dream
I lost my shirt, I pawned my rings
I've done all the dumb things
Caught the fever, heard the tune
Thought I loved her, hung my heart on the moon
Started howling, made no sense
Thought my friends would rush to my defence
In the middle, in the middle, in the middle of a dream
I lost my shirt, I pawned my rings
I've done all the dumb things
Yeah, I threw my hat into the ring
I've done all the dumb things
And I get all your good advice
It never stops me from going through these things twice
I see the knives out, I turn my back
I hear the train coming, I stay right on that track
In the middle, in the middle, in the middle of a dream
I lost my shirt, I pawned my rings
I've done all the dumb things
I melted wax to fix my wings
I've done all the dumb things
Yeah, I threw my hat into the ring
I've done all the dumb things
I thought that I just had to sing
I've done all the dumb things
One of my all time favorite songs
hello, how are you doing?? it is nice meeting you here.
I'm a Kiwi, and I love this song
I love Paul Kelly's music
My dad worked with your cousin in SA , definitely Prokofiev you! Thank you for the music xx
❤ Fave PK Moment - Thank You...
Does anyone know who the Harp player is because he's the best mouth organist I've ever heard. Totally awesome.
God fucking bless you PK. I have made so many mistakes this year but listening to you makes it feel like it will be okay and life goes on. Thank you mate xo
Haven´t heard this before tody - this was amazingly catchy ❤️❤️❤️
I melted wax to fix my wingssss
@@ryanCODMAN My all time favourite lyrics 👍
Awesome song they used to play this as background music on Neighbours.
Two minutes and forty seconds...... Perfect.
Rest in peace Kirstie Alley. Much love and admiration and it was so fun working with you on Kirstie TV show in 2013. Look who’s talking you and Travolta this song!
Reminds me of my childhood....best days...
This song is brilliant. Cant wait to see Paul Kelly live later this week.
RIP Chris Wilson - love the harmonica riffs.
hello, how are you doing ??it is nice meeting you here.
Such a great song!
Excellent song 🎵
"i melted wax to fix my wings" might be the greatest lyric ever written 😁✌️
Icarus
I spent years trying to figure out what this song was because it got played in the cafe on neighbours in the 80’s and it got stuck in my brain. I knew the chorus tune but didn’t know the words
Who’s still listening to this in 2019?
RIP Chris Wilson - love the harmonica riffs.
My old drinkin song ,ahhh the memories
December 2023 this is the season for this song and all his track's.
Start of the song is madness
Gurner Madness!
I discovered this song thanks to Young Einstein. Took me a while to find it in those limewire/ record store/ pre-TH-cam days, here in the States. So glad it's so accessible now! ^_^
Do your self a favour and look at the rest of Paul Kelly's songs, he is an Australian legend.
You know Jon, it's no shame to mention Napster. I did it too.
Also appeared in Look who's talking, when we first met James the cab driver
Underrated song
D
Yes
Nostalgia brought me here.
Happy Day 2 U Dude 💜🫶⚡
Groovy song.
RIP Chris... that time I met you briefly at Bluesfest was fucking awesome mate, thank you.
timeless!
One of the best songs about heroin addiction ever written.
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A close second
I was once going to see one of his concerts but the plane flight to Toowoomba go delayed. :(
This is the kind of song that u think u don’t know until u listen to it
Young Einstein.
The theme song for my life
Performed this song at my brother's wedding.
You know a songs gonna be a winner when theres a hamonica intro.
Who’s still listening to this in 2019?
RIP Chris Wilson - love the harmonica riffs.
Did you just copy a bunch of comments on this video?
Maybe don’t do that?
@@JustAGamerPerson Yeah, this comment did copy what other people said.
Would love to see paul live never have got the chance yet
Me, my missus and the lad have a treat coming up we off to see Mr Kelly play on Gravey day this yr can't wait. And the lad will finally see what I've been banging on about for the last 17 yrs...lol
Why? Neither of you are dead yet - I hope
Who’s listening in 2020?!! 🔥🔥🔥
Can't have a drink without Aussie rock bruh
My theme baby!
not me.
Plenty of dumb things this year...
@@jimmy21584 You got that right - lets hope for a change really soon!
Who’s still listening to this in 2019?
I've loved this song for years. It warms my heart to see a video for it on YT.
Nah mate 2022 👌
Here because of the cover by Lash (which is much different, I recommend listening as well).. I like this one too of course!
Can't get any more aussie than Paul Kelly
Here 2024 because my boyfriend is trying to communicate with me through music. So thanks Mate love ya Paul ❤
This song will go down in history as one of the greatest ever.
_Lyrics:_
Welcome, strangers, to the show
I'm the one who should be lying low
Saw the knives out, turned my back
Heard the train coming, stayed out on the track
In the middle, in the middle, in the middle of a dream
I lost my shirt, I pawned my rings
I've done all the dumb things
Caught the fever, heard the tune
Thought I loved her, hung my heart on the moon
Started howling, made no sense
Thought my friends would rush to my defense
In the middle, in the middle, in the middle of a dream
I lost my shirt, I pawned my rings
I've done all the dumb things
Yeah I threw my hat into the ring
I've done all the dumb things
And I get all your good advice
Never stops me from going through these things twice
I see the knives out, I turn my back
I hear the train coming, I stay right on that track
In the middle, in the middle, in the middle of a dream
I lost my shirt, I pawned my rings
I've done all the dumb things
I melted wax to fix my wings
I've done all the dumb things
Yeah I threw my hat into the ring
I've done all the dumb things
Well I thought that I just had to sing
I've done all the dumb things
So underappreciated.
I've loved this song for years. It warms my heart to see a video for it on YT.
Probably the best Ever Harp/Harmonica Aussie Song. Go Paul xxx
My lady and i saw that it was on Netflix... We chilled and binge watched the fuck out of the show!.!!.!!!. 😊
Ugh.... I've never gotten to see Nick Cave 😢