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'Little Things' can mean a lot

Paul Kelly
Feb 22, 2011 Updated Feb 24, 2011

Asylum seekers at a Darwin immigration detention facility have been treated to an impromptu gig by Aussie music veteran Paul Kelly.

Kelly's performance at Darwin's Airport Lodge at the weekend was apparently much appreciated by the audience, who even joined in on the chorus of the kelly classic 'From Little Things Big Things Grow'.

The audience then returned the favour, singing Kelly songs from their home countries.

Many of the asylum seekers at the Airport Lodge have been in detention for more than a year waiting for their claims to be assessed.

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Paul Maurice Kelly (born 13 January 1955) is an Australian rock music singer-songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player. He has performed solo, and has led numerous groups, including the Dots, the Coloured Girls, and the Messengers. He has worked with other artists and groups, including associated projects Professor Ratbaggy and Stardust Five. Kelly's music style has ranged from bluegrass to...

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On Feb 22, 2011. 3:11pm
stephany panhuysen said

What a wonderful and touching gesture. In the end it's only love that matters. I'm so pleased for the people in the detention centre to get a glimpse of a good australian!.

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