Paul Kelly's Christmas Train Explained

Paul Kelly's Christmas Train
Type:studio
Cover:Paul Kelly's Christmas Train.png
Length:74:37
Label:Self-released
Producer:Paul Kelly
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Paul Kelly's Christmas Train is the twenty-eighth studio album and the first Christmas album by Paul Kelly, released on 19 November 2021.[1] It was announced on 14 October 2021.[2] The 22-track album traverses language and cultural significance, from a Latin hymn to a traditional Irish folk ballad, and a well-known carol sung in te reo Maori.[3]

In 2022, the album was re-released to include "Maybe This Christmas".[4]

In 2023, the album was re-released again, with two new tracks, "Cherry Tree Carol" and "White Wine in the Sun".[5]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2021–2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] 1

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[7] 58

Release history

Country! scope="col"
DateFormatLabelCatalogue
Australia19 November 2021[8] [9] EMI Music AustraliaGAWD035CD /GAWD035LP
Australia2 December 2022 (2022 edition)EMI

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paul Kelly announces Christmas album with Marlon Williams, Kate Miller-Heidke and more. NME Australia. 14 October 2021. 17 October 2021. Gallagher, Alex.
  2. Web site: Paul Kelly Gathers His Friendly Elves for a Christmas Album. noise11. 15 October 2021. 17 October 2021.
  3. Web site: Paul Kelly Recruits All Star Roster For Upcoming Christmas Album. Music Feeds. 15 October 2021. 17 October 2021. Fuamoli, Sosefina.
  4. Web site: Paul Kelly Adds A New Carriage To His Christmas Train, Ron Sexsmith’s Maybe This Christmas’. noise11. 2 December 2022. 2 December 2022.
  5. Web site: Paul Kelly's Christmas Train (2023 Digital Edition) . Paul Kelly Store. November 2023. 11 November 2023.
  6. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. 12 December 2022. 9 December 2022.
  7. Web site: ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2021. Australian Recording Industry Association. 13 January 2022.
  8. Web site: Paul Kelly’s Christmas Train (CD). JB Hi-Fi. 17 October 2021.
  9. Web site: Paul Kelly’s Christmas Train (Vinyl) (LP). JB Hi-Fi. 17 October 2021.

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