from little things big things grow was written in 1991.
from little things big things grow was written in 1991.
when was from little things big things grow written?
1991
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"from little things big things grow" is a protest song recorded by australian artists paul kelly & the messengers on their 1991 album "comedy", and by kev carmody (with kelly) on his 1993 album "bloodlines". it was released as a cd single by carmody and kelly in 1993 but failed to chart. the song was co-written by kelly and carmody, and is based on the story of the gurindji strike and vincent lingiari as part of the indigenous australian struggle for land rights and reconciliation.
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carmody's third album, "bloodlines", was released in july 1993 and included his own version of "from little things big things grow", with kelly guesting on vocals, which was issued as a single. "bloodlines" received a 1994 aria award nomination for best indigenous release, and the single "on the wire" was nominated for this award in 1995. 









































also in 1993 carmody was the subject of a musical documentary, "blood brothers - from little things big things grow", by rachel perkins and directed by trevor graham, which explored carmody's life, using music clips and historical footage.
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