Leaps and Bounds – Paul Kelly and the Coloured Girls

Australia, 1987

℗ 1987 Mushroom Records Pty. Ltd. (Kelly / Langman)

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A love letter to Melbourne – where Paul Kelly lived during the late 70s – the music video for ‘Leaps and Bounds’ (1987) shows sweeping views across the city’s skyline and much-loved landmarks like the MCG, which is also namechecked in the song’s opening line. Directed by Mike Bell, Kelly and band were filmed playing on top of the Punt Road silos for the clip which is beloved for its time capsule quality.

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Credits

director

Mick Bell

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1987

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Curatorial section

The Story of the Moving Image → Moving Australia → MA-04. Music Video

Object Types

Moving image file/Digital

Materials

music video

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