Paul McCloud released his first album in August 1982 titled 'The Sensitive Sound of Paul McCloud' which was recorded at Hadley Studios in Tamworth. He followed that release the same month with an appearance on the Must Be Country television show out of Tamworth, hosted by the legendary Terry Gordon. During the 1980s Paul released a total of seven albums on LP and cassette. By 1985 with three successful albums to his credit, and accompanied by his wife Hele, he pioneered shopping centre promotions around Australia, singing live and selling thousands of record albums. This resulted in a solid base of fans and supporters which allowed him to tour successfully in concert, bringing his music to wider audiences throughout the country.
From 1982 through to early 1995, Paul and Hele were often accompanied by Paul's father and mother affectionately known as The Roadie and The Shirtmaker. A song by that title was written by Paul as a tribute to his parents following their passing in the late 1990s, which has become a special favourite with fans that knew them both. His property Hartwood is now the setting for one of the most popular country music festivals in Australia, held over the Easter long weekend. People come from all across the country to camp on the property for up to nine days and enjoy the friendships, camaraderie plus the music of Paul and his incredible variety of performing artists. Paul, with his parents and wife Hele, started the festival on the family property in 1988 and it has grown steadily, through word of mouth, to become one of the most popular festivals on the country music calendar.
Some of the highlights in Paul's career have included two performances at the Sydney Opera House with the Tamworth on Parade group in the early 1990s. He was also voted Most Popular Artist on Tour in 1999 and again in 2001 and was inducted into the Hands of Fame in Tamworth in 2003. The seventeenth album for Paul titled "Essential Collection", was released in 2007 on his own Palomino Music label. Paul and Hele now spend several months each year maintaining Hartwood and together with their trusty band of volunteers, getting it ready for each Easter festival. Winter is usually spent at their home on the Sunshine Coast. In 2017, Paul was the proud recipient of the Living Legend Award presented at the Slim Dusty Festival in Kempsey NSW. April 2018 saw Paul release his 18th album 'Remember Me' at Hartwood Festival. Although mostly retired, Paul still makes the occasional appearance which he enjoys.
From 1982 through to early 1995, Paul and Hele were often accompanied by Paul's father and mother affectionately known as The Roadie and The Shirtmaker. A song by that title was written by Paul as a tribute to his parents following their passing in the late 1990s, which has become a special favourite with fans that knew them both. His property Hartwood is now the setting for one of the most popular country music festivals in Australia, held over the Easter long weekend. People come from all across the country to camp on the property for up to nine days and enjoy the friendships, camaraderie plus the music of Paul and his incredible variety of performing artists. Paul, with his parents and wife Hele, started the festival on the family property in 1988 and it has grown steadily, through word of mouth, to become one of the most popular festivals on the country music calendar.
Some of the highlights in Paul's career have included two performances at the Sydney Opera House with the Tamworth on Parade group in the early 1990s. He was also voted Most Popular Artist on Tour in 1999 and again in 2001 and was inducted into the Hands of Fame in Tamworth in 2003. The seventeenth album for Paul titled "Essential Collection", was released in 2007 on his own Palomino Music label. Paul and Hele now spend several months each year maintaining Hartwood and together with their trusty band of volunteers, getting it ready for each Easter festival. Winter is usually spent at their home on the Sunshine Coast. In 2017, Paul was the proud recipient of the Living Legend Award presented at the Slim Dusty Festival in Kempsey NSW. April 2018 saw Paul release his 18th album 'Remember Me' at Hartwood Festival. Although mostly retired, Paul still makes the occasional appearance which he enjoys.
''Words Of A Song / Salute To Ken Howard'' 1991 Palomino
'The Sensitive Sound Of Paul McCloud' 1982 Palomino
'Don't Leave Me For The White Line Tonight' 1983 Palomino
'Kathleen' 1984 Palomino
'Love And Life' 1986 Palomino
'Holy Spirit' 1986 Palomino
'Up To My Heart' 1987 Palomino
'Pure Gospel' 1998 Palomino
'The Early Years' 1998 Palomino
'A Gospel Christmas' 1999 Palomino
'Special Moments' 2000 Palomino
'Easy On My Mind' 2001 Palomino
'Forever' 2004 Palomino
'One Guitar - One Voice' Palomino
'Touch Those Chords...' Palomino
'Favourites' Palomino
'I Hear The Words Of A Song' Palomino
'Remember Me' 2018 Palamino
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