Goin' Your Way | ||||
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Live album by Neil Finn and Paul Kelly | ||||
Released | 8 November 2013 | |||
Recorded | 10 March 2013 | |||
Venue | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall | |||
Genre | Pop rock | |||
Length | 119:58 | |||
Label | EMI Australia | |||
Director | Paul Goldman | |||
Producer | Pete Henderson | |||
Neil Finn chronology | ||||
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Paul Kelly chronology | ||||
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Goin' Your Way is a live album collaboration recorded by Neil Finn and Paul Kelly during a performance at the Sydney Opera House on 10 March 2013. It was released on 8 November as a stand-alone 2× CD, Blu-ray or DVD; or in a Limited Edition Deluxe version with all three formats. From 18 February to 18 March, Finn and Kelly undertook a joint tour of Australia, they performed tracks from their respective careers, including re-interpreting each other's work. The CD album peaked at No. 5 on the ARIA Albums Chart while the DVD reached No. 1 on the related Music DVD Chart.
Background
Goin' Your Way was recorded on 10 March 2013 at the Sydney Opera House by Neil Finn and Paul Kelly.[1][2] Both artists have a long association. Back in 1980 Finn, as a member of New Zealand band Split Enz, and Kelly, as the leader of Paul Kelly and the Dots, were both signed with Mushroom Records.[3][4] In October 1984 TV music series Rock Arena, hosted by Suzanne Dowling, broadcast Kelly's group performing "Billy Baxter" while Split Enz provided "I Got You".[5]
In 1987 Kelly and his band The Messengers opened for Finn's next group, Crowded House, on the initial dates of that group's United States tour.[3] Kelly and The Messengers then headlined their own US tour.[3] Finn provided backing vocals on "Hey Boys", a duo single by Mark Seymour (of Hunters & Collectors) and Kelly, which was released in May 1992.[6] In 1993 Finn and Kelly had started discussions about a collaborative tour over a social game of tennis – both were living in St Kilda.[7]
By 1998 Crowded House had disbanded and former members Finn, Paul Hester and Nick Seymour (Mark's brother) shared a stage, on an episode of TV series Hessie's Shed.[8] Finn and the show's host, Hester, performed "Not the Girl You Think You Are" with Largest Living Things – the show band, before being joined by Seymour for "Sister Madly" and a version of Kelly's "Leaps and Bounds", which also featured Kelly on vocals.[8][9] In November 2010 Kelly and folk musician Angus Stone covered a Crowded House track, "Four Seasons in One Day", for a tribute album, He Will Have His Way – it was co-written by Neil with his brother Tim Finn (ex-Split Enz, Crowded House). In April 2011 Neil Finn and Kelly co-headlined a show at Red Hill Auditorium in Perth; it was the first music concert at the new venue.[10]
Collaborative tour
In November 2012 after further discussions about collaborating for a tour, Finn and Kelly announced the first ten dates of their Australia-wide Goin' Your Way Tour for February and March in the following year.[11] Kelly told a press conference that "I sent Neil a list of his songs I wanted us to do, he sent me a list, the same for me. We also went through tracks songs we could do good harmony singing on".[11] They also indicated the support act for those dates would be Lisa Mitchell.[11][12] The tour was organised by Finn and Kelly with Live Nation Australasia by arrangement with Artist Voice.[13] By January 2013 additional dates had been added to the tour without Mitchell supporting.[2]
Finn and Kelly used a backing band of Kelly's nephew, Dan Kelly on guitar, Finn's son Elroy on drums, and Zoe Hauptmann on bass guitar.[7] They started their 20-date tour on 18 February at Melbourne's Palais Theatre and finished at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on 18 March – their fifth performance at that venue.[2] The final show was streamed internationally via YouTube as Neil Finn and Paul Kelly Live at Sydney Opera House.[14] One of the final tracks performed at each gig was a cover version of Henry Mancini's "Moon River" with the chorus "Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker / Wherever you're goin', I'm goin' your way".[15] The last phrase provided the album's title.[15]
Jon Jobbagy of The AU Review caught their first performance at the Sydney Opera House and noted the stage backdrop was designed by Noel Crombie (ex-Split Enz) and Sally Mill.[16] Jobbagy felt that Finn was the "most versatile musician of the pair" and "their repertoire is colossal so it was basically hit after hit".[16] On 29 July 2013 at the 13th Helpmann Awards Finn and Kelly won the Best Australian Contemporary Concert category for the tour.[13][17] At the ARIA Music Awards of 2013 they were nominated for Best Australian Live Act.[18][19]
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
The AU Review | (9.1/10)[20] |
The Australian | [1] |
BMA Magazine | [21] |
The New Zealand Herald | [22] |
News Limited | [23] |
Renowned for Sound | [15] |
The Sydney Morning Herald | [24] |
Sean Palmer of The Sydney Morning Herald felt the album allowed one to "enjoy these musical stalwarts jamming together".[24] He compared Kelly's "country-tinged voice" with Finn's "blend of Lennon and McCartney at their grandest", while "[t]ogether on stage, they are magic".[24] The AU Review's Justine McNamara was impressed by the "quality of the recording" where "both singers' voices are perfect".[20] Rachael McArthur of Renowned for Sound was disappointed by the band "[t]here is a bad kind of looseness. It feels as though the band has not perhaps had a huge amount of time to learn the 29 songs required"; and Finn's "piano work is at times a bit off".[15] Nevertheless, McArthur "did like the album and enjoyed listening to songs that have become so deeply ingrained in Australian culture".[15]
Commercial performance
In the week ending 24 November 2013 Goin' Your Way 2× CD album debuted at No. 5 on the ARIA Albums Chart.[25] Meanwhile, the DVD version reached No. 1 on the related Music DVD Chart that same week.[26]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Don't Stand So Close to the Window" | P. Kelly, A. McGregor | 2:52 |
2. | "Four Seasons in One Day" | N. Finn, T. Finn | 3:48 |
3. | "Before Too Long" | P. Kelly | 3:32 |
4. | "She Will Have Her Way" | N. Finn | 5:24 |
5. | "Not the Girl You Think You Are" | N. Finn | 4:35 |
6. | "For the Ages" | P. Kelly, D. Kelly | 4:17 |
7. | "Sinner" | N. Finn, M. de Vries | 5:06 |
8. | "Won't Give In" | N. Finn, T. Finn | 4:41 |
9. | "Careless" | P. Kelly | 3:48 |
10. | "Leaps and Bounds" | P. Kelly, C. Langham | 3:37 |
11. | "Only Talking Sense" | T. Finn, N. Finn | 3:03 |
12. | "New Found Year" | P. Kelly, D. Kelly | 3:39 |
13. | "Into Temptation" | N. Finn | 5:03 |
14. | "You Can Put Your Shoes Under My Bed" | P. Kelly | 4:48 |
15. | "Private Universe" | N. Finn | 4:05 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Dumb Things" | P. Kelly | 2:55 |
2. | "One Step Ahead" | N. Finn | 3:38 |
3. | "Deeper Water" | P. Kelly, R. Jacobs | 5:21 |
4. | "Better Be Home Soon" | N. Finn | 3:30 |
5. | "How to Make Gravy" | P. Kelly | 5:43 |
6. | "Distant Sun" | N. Finn | 4:31 |
7. | "Winter Coat" | P. Kelly | 4:17 |
8. | "Fall at Your Feet" | N. Finn | 3:34 |
9. | "To Her Door" | P. Kelly | 3:34 |
10. | "Don't Dream It's Over" | N. Finn | 4:31 |
11. | "Message to My Girl" | N. Finn | 5:03 |
12. | "Love is the Law" | P. Kelly | 5:18 |
13. | "Words of Love" | B. Holly | 2:19 |
14. | "Moon River" | H. Mancini | 3:26 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Introduction" | N. Finn, P. Kelly | |
2. | "Before Too Long" | P. Kelly | 3:32 |
3. | "She Will Have Her Way" | N. Finn | 5:24 |
4. | "For the Ages" | P. Kelly, D. Kelly | 4:17 |
5. | "Not the Girl You Think You Are" | N. Finn | 4:35 |
6. | "Sinner" | N. Finn, M. de Vries | 5:06 |
7. | "Careless" | P. Kelly | 3:48 |
8. | "Leaps and Bounds" | P. Kelly, C. Langham | 3:37 |
9. | "Won't Give In" | N. Finn, T. Finn | 4:41 |
10. | "Into Temptation" | N. Finn | 5:03 |
11. | "You Can Put Your Shoes Under My Bed" | P. Kelly | 4:48 |
12. | "Private Universe" | N. Finn | 4:05 |
13. | "One Step Ahead" | N. Finn | 3:38 |
14. | "Dumb Things" | P. Kelly | 2:55 |
15. | "Deeper Water" | P. Kelly, R. Jacobs | 5:21 |
16. | "Better Be Home Soon" | N. Finn | 3:30 |
17. | "How to Make Gravy" | P. Kelly | 5:43 |
18. | "Distant Sun" | N. Finn | 4:31 |
19. | "Winter Coat" | P. Kelly | 4:17 |
20. | "Fall at Your Feet" | N. Finn | 3:34 |
21. | "Love is the Law" | P. Kelly | 5:18 |
22. | "Message to My Girl" | N. Finn | 5:03 |
23. | "To Her Door" | P. Kelly | 3:34 |
24. | "Don't Dream It's Over" | N. Finn | 4:31 |
25. | "Moon River" | H. Mancini | 3:26 |
26. | "Words of Love" | B. Holly | 2:19 |
27. | "Orientation Day" | N. Finn, P. Kelly | |
Total length: | 114:00 |
Personnel
Musicians
- Neil Finn – vocals, piano, acoustic guitar
- Paul Kelly – vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica
- Elroy Finn – drums
- Zoe Hauptmann – bass guitar, double bass
- Dan Kelly – guitar
Production
- Pete Henderson – producer, engineer
- Leon Zervos – mastering at Studios 301, Sydney
- Bob Clearmountain – mixer
- Jason Blackwell – recording engineer, web stream audio director
- Paul Goldman – visual direction
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
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Certifications
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References
General
- McFarlane, Ian (1999). Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 978-1-86508-072-7. Archived from the original on 10 October 2004. Retrieved 23 July 2011. Note: Archived copy at WHAMMO (Worldwide Home of Australasian Music and More Online) homepage of Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop.
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- 1 2 Shedden, Iain (16 November 2013). "Goin' Your Way (Neil Finn and Paul Kelly)". The Australian. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Neil Finn/Paul Kelly Australian Tour – Latest Dates". Neil Finn Official Website. January 2013. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- 1 2 3 McFarlane, 'Paul Kelly' entry. Archived from the original on 30 September 2004. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
- ↑ McFarlane, 'Split Enz' entry. Archived from the original on 26 August 2004. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ↑ "Countdown & Rock Arena Episodes". Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). 29 January 2005. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ↑ Blanda, Eva (October 2003). "The Recordings of Paul Kelly as a Solo Artist". Other People's Houses Australian Music Web Site. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 15 December 2011.
- 1 2 "Neil Finn and Paul Kelly – Kings Park Perth". EnjoyPerth!. 14 March 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- 1 2 "Hessie's Shed – With Neil Finn". NME. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ↑ "Neil Finn and Nick Seymour". Enough Rope with Andrew Denton. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 16 July 2007. Archived from the original on 17 August 2011. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ↑ Coetsee, Alexa (20 January 2011). "New Concert Venue for Perth". PerthNow (The Sunday Times). ISSN 1442-9527. OCLC 215100529. Archived from the original on 22 January 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- 1 2 3 "Paul Kelly and Neil Finn Announce Australian Tour 2013". ARIA Music News. Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). November 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ↑ Fallon, Naomi (21 February 2013). "Lisa Mitchell to Support Paul Kelly and Neil Finn". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- 1 2 "2013 Nominees". Helpmann Awards (Live Performance Australia). Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ↑ "Watch Paul Kelly & Neil Finn Concert". Paul Kelly Official Website. 20 March 2013. Archived from the original on 23 March 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 5 McArthur, Rachael (11 November 2013). "Neil Finn and Paul Kelly – Goin' Your Way". Renowned for Sound. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- 1 2 Jobbagy, Jon (12 March 2013). "Live Review: Paul Kelly and Neil Finn + Lisa Mictchell – Sydney Opera House (10.03.13)". The AU Review (Larry Heath). Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ↑ Cashmere, Paul (30 July 2013). "Bruce Springsteen, Neil Finn, Paul Kelly Win Helpmann Awards". Music News. Noise11 (Paul Cashmere, Ros O'Gorman). Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ↑ "ARIA Noms + Fine Arts & Artisan Winners". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 14 October 2012. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ↑ "2013 ARIA Awards Winners By Year". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- 1 2 McNamara, Justine (13 November 2013). "Album Review: Neil Finn & Paul Kelly – Goin' Your Way (2013 LP)". The AU Review (Larry Heath). Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ↑ Martin, Glen (3 December 2013). "Album of the Issue". BMA Magazine. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ↑ Baillie, Russell (21 November 2013). "Neil Finn and Paul Kelly, Goin' Your Way". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ↑ Adams, Cameron (7 November 2013). "Neil Finn and Paul Kelly Create Wall-to-Wall Magic as They Share a Stage and Each Other's Songs". Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- 1 2 3 Palmer, Sean (28 November 2013). "Neil Finn and Paul Kelly Goin' Your Way Album Review". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- 1 2 Hung, Steffen. "Neil Finn & Paul Kelly – Goin' Your Way". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung). Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- 1 2 "The ARIA Report:" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 18 November 2013. p. 24. Archived from the original on 23 November 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ↑ "ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2013". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
- ↑ "End of Year Charts – ARIA Top 100 Albums 2014". ARIA Charts. Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 11 January 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
- ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2014 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
- ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2015 DVDs" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 13 December 2021.