Leaps and Bounds
Paul Kelly, Neil Finn
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I'm high on the hill Looking over the bridge To the M.C.G. And way up on high The clock on the silo Says eleven degrees I remember I remember I'm breathing today The month of May All the burning leaves I'm not hearing a sound My feet don't even Touch the ground I remember I remember I go leaps and bounds Down past the river And across the playing fields The fields all empty Only for the burning leaves I remember I remember I go leaps and bounds I remember everything
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Written by: Paul Maurice Kelly, Christopher Robert Langman
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundPaul Kelly is an acclaimed Australian musician, recognized as one of Australia's finest singer-songwriters. He has had an extensive career in music that spans over four decades.
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Album Details"Leaps and Bounds" is a song from his 1987 album "Under the Sun." Though not the most commercially successful album of his career, it is still widely revered among critics and fans.
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Song GenesisThe song is believed to have been written by Kelly as a love letter to the city of Melbourne, where he spent the majority of his early years as an artist.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of "Leaps and Bounds" reference Melbourne landmarks, such as the Nylex clock, a silo clock that's become an unofficial symbol of the city.
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CollaborationThis song was co-written by Kelly and his then-bandmate, Chris Langman.
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Music VideoThe video for "Leaps and Bounds" was filmed on the roof of the Nylex clock, reinforcing the song's connection to Melbourne.
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Cover VersionsThe song has become a classic in Australian music and has been covered by numerous artists, including James Reyne and Lisa Mitchell.
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Concert Staple"Leaps and Bounds" remains a staple at Paul Kelly's live performances and is often met with a great reception from audiences.
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Critical RecognitionIt is frequently highlighted in lists and collections of memorable Australian songs – in 2001 it was named by Australasian Performing Right Association as one of the Top 30 Australian songs of all time.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is played regularly at Australian rules football matches, particularly ones held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, giving it a strong cultural significance in the city.
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