I agree a thousand percent, and I was "in love" with both of them in my boyhood and teen years! Lol! Another great was Petula Clark with "Downtown" and "Don't Sleep in the Subway."
Judith Durham, the lead singer, had a fabulous voice, and she moved to a career in jazz singing, which she loved, after she left The Seekers. Judith suffered from a chronic lung condition that she had since being a young child. Eventually she died from it this year. What a trooper she was! You must hear the group sing, "I Am Australian". Even Americans do the patriotic hand on the heart to this one!
The magnificent Judith Durham and The Seekers, much loved in their Australian homeland. I grew up with Seekers songs. You are going to love "The Carnival is Over."
The Seekers are amazing. The lead singer Judith Durham died a couple of months ago. “The Carnival Is Over” is another great song by these guys. Thanks 🙏🏻
Olivia Newton John was, to all intents and purposes, Australian ... but she was actually BORN on ENGLISH soil, in Cambridge ..... her family left England for Australia when she was just five years old.
...I cannot take away this song from my head...and get never tired of listen and listen, its like magic in my ears...and I end up crying....there my daughter says...!is the music dad, the power of this beautiful song that touch deeply your heart, your soul and your mind...!
As a proud Australian to inform you this “ little cute group” knocked both The Beatles and Elvis Presley off the number one spot on the music charts when they toured England and performed in front of the largest audience in Australia of 200,000 people on n their return. Check out “ i am Australian” “ Georgie Girl” “ Rge Carnival is Over” You won’t be dissected, actually surprised you have not heard of them, the lead singer Judith Durham was awarded the Order Of Australian and sadly passed away a month or two ago. “ The Carnival is Over “
They were a very beautiful group originating in the sixties but not only released amazing songs that also outsold the Beatles and Stones at times. Judith had the voice of an angel and the definition of talent yet unlike today she never once considered herself above anyone. Sadly missed in people these days.
Many would consider Judith's voice to have been the loveliest of all time. Sadly she was taken from us a couple of months ago, but she will always be in our hearts.
If you have read all the previous comments then you realise that you have been privilaged to hear probably the finest female vocalist ever. Thank you Judith for giving us wonderful music for over 50 years.
folk - folk/rock music genre. Great harmony in their music. Ms Durham's voice is strong and clear and lovely. She just stands there and sings - her voice is wonderful.
Beautiful. Simpler times. Lots of great songs from them in my childhood... Georgie Girl, Morningtown Ride, The Carnival is Over, A World of Our Own. All worth listening to.
I’m British and the Seekers were on the radio all the time. They had many hits. Great group, with a folk/pop sound. Judy is a fantastic singer with a woman’s voice instead of today’s “little girl” generic voices. The Carnival is Over is another good one.
The music industry is specifically targeted to girls of fourteen or so, and the manufactured stars are picked so their target audience will identify with them. After they reach a certain point they’re audience turns into cultists! What’s worse, there’s no room for a Laura Nyro, a Grace Slick, a Chryssie Hynde or a Tina Turner.
Someone who lived through the 60's and early 70's and do not know the Seekers' music has a lot to discover. RIP Judith, thanks for many, many pleasant hours with your music.
Although it's difficult for those who weren't there to believe, for a short time during late 1965 and early 1966 the popularity of this singing quartet from Australia was sufficient to rival the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. The Seekers were at the head of the British Invasion's acoustic folk-rock division, right there with Peter & Gordon and Chad & Jeremy and more successful than either -- they scored a string of number one hits in England and Top Ten successes in the U.S. that lasted into 1967, two years later than most of the rest of the British exports to America. You must play their biggest hit GEORGY GIRL and Oscar nominated. The Seekers were the most successful group, at the time to come out of Australia. In a chance meeting years later, Maurice Gibb ran into Judith Durham and told her that the Bee Gees had tried desperately to get her group to record MASSACHUSETTS which the Bee Gees then took to great success.
I'm so glad you two have found the Seekers. If you care to dive in for a bit longer reaction, check out their performances of their biggest hit, 'Georgy Girl.' plus the iconic 'Waltzing Matilda' and what many feel should be the Aussie's national anthem, 'I Am Australian,' written by group member Bruce Woodley. They sang the three songs at the 1994 national football final in Melbourne, 30 years after this video you've just watched. Judith never lost her voice, even well into her 70s. It's an 11-minute video but I promise you'll love it, and you'll feel like an Aussie yourselves by the time it's over. Please keep up your fun reactions! Thanks.
Fantastic suggestion. They were at the peak of their powers in that performance. They had the entire MCG in the palms of their hands. I'm going to go watch it (again...lol) right now.
I love The Seekers! They didnt need any autotune or loud singing (some performers when they sing i prefer to call it screeching or yelling) or any loud music of any kind. Just 2 guitars, a bass, and 4 wonderful singers with beautiful harmony. Just pure bliss!
Judith's version of "Danny Boy" is the BEST female version I've ever heard from anyone. Elvis Presley's is the best male version, with John McDermott of the Irish Tenors a close second.
The Seekers in their heyday shared the pop charts in Britain with both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, often displacing them for the number one spot in the the top fourty hit parade for that week. Later in their career one of the band penned the song "I am Australian" which is now a popular unofficial Australian anthem. The Seekers reformed in the early 2000s and played that at the AFL Grand Final at the MCG in Melbourne Australia. This is one of the prime sporting events in the world and boasts about 100,000 spectators at the stadium. At the height of their success they played to a crowd of over 200,000 people at an outdoor concert in Australia, which I believe is still a record concert crowd for the Southern hemisphere.
Judith has one of the great voices out of the 60's and as others have said...unfortunately passed recently...Another fact...that studio was home to most of the Beatles songs....
I just subscribed recently and after watching many of your videos all I can say is I want to hear more and I'm 73 and live alone and am thankful I found your channel the two of you are so likeable!!
The seekers were a very good folk/pop band from Australia. In fact, I think they were the first Australian group that had success here in the United States. "I'll Never Find Another You" was their very first top 10 hit and an excellent song. You both said you would like to hear other songs from them. I have the perfect suggestion. Please react to The Seekers "Georgy Girl". It is my favorite song from them and it was also their biggest hit. "Georgy Girl" is such a happy, feel-good song. I think you will both love it.
Greetings ladies from across the pond 😊🇬🇧 I’ve just found your channel having stumbled on your reaction to Georgy Girl, loved it. There are so many great songs to chose from with The Seekers, check out The Carnival Is Over, Island If Dreams, A World Of Our Own to name a few. They were around a little before my time (I showed up in ‘71?lol) but my parents were into them and I do recall them playing albums from The Seekers when my brother and I were very young, in particular The Seekers recorded a beautiful children’s song called Morningtown Ride which is beautiful, I’d I’ve to see you react to that because an abiding memory from when we were little was mom playing that to send us off to sleep 😊
I grew up a little kid listening to this song in Fiji and Australia ... in the 60s ... love them. They have some good songs. "World of Our Own" ... by the Seekers is also awesome one.
We lost both Judith Dunham of the Seekers and Olivia Newton John both the pride of Australia a few weeks ago. It was a lost I and millions of others felt. Great to see you play the Seekers music of the 60's which I consider the greatest decade in rock & roll music history.
I was so saddened to hear about the passing of Judith Durham. The voice of an angel gave the world such great memories. There will never be another you Judith RIP
Unfortunately, Judith passed away recently, her unique voice makes the songs unmistakable. They continued to perform with the original line-up until shortly before their death. Thank you for your unforgettable music
The amazing thing about the Seekers is that after breaking up many years ago, they got together and were singing together 50 years later...and they sounded just as good. This song was written especially for them by Tom Springfield, the older brother of Dusty Springfield, who was also a fabulous singer. The Seekers are most familiar to Americans for "Georgy Girl", but they sounded fabulous no matter what song they sung.
This is one of the all time great Pop/Folk songs. Judith Durham is superb here, with her sublime lead vocals, riding about an octave above the others - to create a beautiful ethereal feel to the song. The baseline guitars and banjo lay a beautiful instrumental baseline to the song. FTR, I am a retired, professional music critic with 45+ years experience and 60s Pop/Folk music doesn't get much better than this song. 😁👍
Loved the Seekers - such beautiful, easy harmonies and Judith's voice is the calibre of Karen Carpenter - that strong, crystal clear, pitch perfect tone. Judith has just past this year and was so sad. She did not have the easiest of lives, but her voice lives on. The Carnival Is Over was my favourite Seekers song.
This song swept me off my feet back in the day. I must have worn out several 45's of this record haha. These guys were great. It broke my heart when Judith Durham passed. "Georgy Girl" would be a good next song of theirs to react to. Thank you. ❤☮🙏
The Seekers were the sound of my childhood, and were absolutely HUGE in the day (knocking off both Beatles and Rolling Stones from number one on the charts). Absolutely listen to more - Georgy Girl, The Carnival is over, Morningtown Ride - so many great songs. Judith Durham had such a clear, pitch perfect voice, even at age 70 at their fair well concert a few years ago she sounds exactly as she did in her 20s. Much loved and sadly missed.
The Seekers went for a trip to the UK where they met Tom Springfield (brother of Dusty). He wrote many of the legendary songs of The Seekers. This was also the start of their International succes.
She had such a great voice, an amazing folk band. They've sold over 50 Million records over the years and in their prime were huge. Loved the reaction.
Sorry I'm so late to the party, but I just saw your reaction. I agree that the Seekers are an easy listening group that provides excellent harmony. If you like them, then I think that you would also enjoy Peter, Paul and Mary and the Association.
Love this song! Discovered this song after following their 1st song, "Georgie Girl" (from the movie). Worth checking that out, as well. Thanks for sharing.
I can remember back then as a young teenager they were a group you heard plenty of on the radio, here in Australia but you never admitted listening to them. They were not cool. However now in my later life I have discovered more of their songs and enjoy them. Judith had a very good voice right up until her passing. RIP. ❤️🤘🎸🇦🇺
You just heard the late great Judith Durham. She’s an icon of the sixties and the treasure of Australia. Her voice is so unique. You must hit Georgy Girl.
Judith Durham was 20 years old here. The Seekers had hit the big time, and Judith rang her mother in Australia and told her she may not be home for some time......
Judith was tiny with a powerful voice and a lovely vibrato although it is not as obvious here as in some of their songs. Good vibrato is not terribly common and a gift. They did many great songs, "Plaisir D'Amour", "Georgy Girl", "The Carnival is Over", "Morningtown Train", etc. Massachusetts written by the Bee Gees was written for them but for some reason their manager never got it to them. BIG mistake!. When Maurice Gibb died The Seekers did a lovely version of "Massachusetts" as a tribute. The 60's were amazing for music. I was so lucky to be a teen then.
The clip was from a movie recreation of the studio session. They were lip-syncing. Judith wasn't aware of how successful they were, so she made her own dresses for concerts.
Morningtown Ride, The Carnival Is Over, A World of Our Own and Georgy Girl from the film of the same name are four popular hits by this Australian group, who only found real success after they were spotted performing on a cruise ship and were invited to tour in the UK. You may have heard of 1960s British folk, blues and soul singer, Dusty Springfield. Well most of the Seekers hits were written by her brother, Tom.
Ladies. Search for, “The Seekers,1994 AFL grand final.” They are older and standing in the middle of the football stadium in front of 100,000 people are singing four absolutely beautiful songs. This includes the smash hit, “Georgie Girl,” and a song that you couldn’t help be moved by. As Australians we want it as our national anthem. It’s called, “I am Australian, it is seriously beautiful.
Another amazing fact about the late Judith Durham: from the age of four she was affected by a severe lung disease called Bronchiectasis. Symptoms typically include a chronic cough, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, chest pain and wheezing. To have had such a terrific singing careen while dealing with such an affliction is exceptional.
One of THE greatest songs of all time ..... what an outstanding singer Judith Durham was, what a voice! This will always be my favourite Seekers song because it was the song that REALLY brought them to the attention of the music loving world.
Love the way you ladies bounce reactions between one another. I'm 73yo now and consider myself musically blessed to have grown up in the 60s and 70s. We had some great soul artists back then, totally different from what the kids of today call soul. Might I suggest you listen to the following, Misty Blue by Dorothy Moore or Try A Little Tenderness by Otis Redding or anything by Aretha Franklin
One of the best exports from down-under; Judith w/ her phenomenal voice & the musical talent of Athol, Bruce & Keith - they've truly stood the test of time. Listen to The Seekers early & often.
Judy Durham had a great voice, I love it. Was a big hit back then.Georgy Girl is another good song tho this is my favorite. I was fortunate to have grown up then, definitely my favorite decade for music. Keep up the good work.
Someone commented how attractive Judith looked, singing with her hands on her hips. I would add how effortless she made it all appear. She was relaxed, yet giving a supreme performance.
The Seekers were making hits around the time of Peter, Paul and Mary right up to the last few years. They were big in the UK as well as here in Australia. This clip is in remarkable condition seeing it is 58 years old. 👍🤗
Lucky that this recreation of the 1964 recording session was made in 1968 of professional standard film. This was done for a TV special/documentary that had huge ratings when shown in Australia in 1968. The whole near hour long show is on TH-cam, so the print or negative survived in good condition. Unlike reused video tape that deteriorated with age and was much lower resolution than the best film until about the nineties.
If I remember correctly, this was them reenacting the original recording for a TV special. That's the reason for the behind-the-scenes feel of it. The bass player, Athol Guy, was known for those hornrims for many years.
Their song "Georgy Girl" was the most popular band song at football games when I was in school in early 70s. It was a bit old by then, but it had a great lasting effect. I really like the unique blend of mother/daughter perspective that you two bring. 😀
They were big overbite, had several hits and were renowned. All over the world, saw them twice live , once as a kid then took my kids to see them years later on their reunion tour.
Listen to any Seekers song, they are all brilliant. Judith Durham and Karen Carpenter have the most beautiful angelic voices to ever grace this planet.
This song was number one in England, knocked the Beatles off number one on the charts, reach number four in the US. Check out another of their hits, "Georgie girl," number one in England number two in the US, was the title song from a movie and nominated for Academy Award for best song of the year.
I just came to your channel for BTS’s Heartbeat and decided to see what else I’d missed in your reactions first. Judith Durham’s voice just gives me goosebumps - it’s very distinctive with it’s beautiful combination of clarity and richness.
Judith had the most beautiful & unique voice. She could sing Folk, Pop & Opera with equal quality & Beauty. She had so much pain & suffering throughout her life. She suffered from Meningitis which kept her from performing for more than 10 years. While she was recovering, she was involved in a terrible car accident which also almost ended her life, which is why she had to sit in most of her performances after returning to her career. There are so many wonderful songs the Seekers sang & one of their best & in my opinion the greatest Australian Anthem ever written, I Am Australian. Others are, Morningtown Ride, My Lord What A Morning, The Carnival Is Over, A World Of Our Own etc. So, so many.
I'm Italian but born in Cambridge England in 1966 where I lived up to 18. Left for Italy with my family in 1984. Now I have a kaleidoscope of musical genres that are a part of my youth, hence a part of me. This aussie song is one of them.
The Group is Australian; very popular in Australia and the UK The female singer, Judith Durham, died recently They are at Abby Road Studios, London, where the Beatles recorded
This song was written by Tom Springfield, brother of Dusty Springfield who was a big star in the UK (and had hits in the US and Australia). He also wrote The Carnival is Over, another big hit for The Seekers, based on an old Russian folk song. The Seekers were virtually unknown when they left Australia working as entertainers on a ship to the UK. This song gave them almost instant celebrity. Try The Carnival is Over, Georgy Girl or I am Australian. They were still doing gigs, playing and singing beautifully, until Judith's sad passing within a week of Olivia's death.
Fast forward 50 years from 1964 to 2014 and The Seekers did a Farewell Tour, in which Judith Durham was not well, but still wanted to do the tour. Bruce Woodley wrote I Am Australian, which was another adopted anthem of Australia. In this performance of I Am Australian, Judith needed a stool to support her on stage due to her health. But her voice sounded the same as it did 50 years earlier. Judith passes earlier this year. Link to I Am Australian video: th-cam.com/video/KrLTe1_9zso/w-d-xo.html
Great reaction, and I love the Seekers ! .. Being Australian, they were a big part of the music of my youth .. I was so lucky to sit next to and talk to Judith at a jazz club in Melbourne in the 90s .. She was such a sweet and classy lady .. One of their songs that doesn't get enough attention is "Someday One Day", which was written for them by Paul Simon .. Please check it out if you have time .. Wayne
This was the typical early 60s folk sound that was a craze everywhere back then, but these guys put their own extra magic into the mix! RIP Judith Durham.
Seekers Judith Durham 1943-2022 RIP
Judith Durham and Karen Carpenter-two of the all time great female vocalist.
I agree a thousand percent, and I was "in love" with both of them in my boyhood and teen years! Lol! Another great was Petula Clark with "Downtown" and "Don't Sleep in the Subway."
i would agree 100% i would add a third judy garland
Very similar voices Frank, although an Aussie myself, my Favourite is still Karen.
I agree two absolute legends
I totally agree with those two ladies and would add Mary Hopkin to that list.
Judith Durham, the lead singer, had a fabulous voice, and she moved to a career in jazz singing, which she loved, after she left The Seekers. Judith suffered from a chronic lung condition that she had since being a young child. Eventually she died from it this year. What a trooper she was! You must hear the group sing, "I Am Australian". Even Americans do the patriotic hand on the heart to this one!
The magnificent Judith Durham and The Seekers, much loved in their Australian homeland. I grew up with Seekers songs. You are going to love "The Carnival is Over."
From an era when artists had to be able to actually sing. Four talented people here accomplished a lot.
Yes, I agree with that big time, 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Judith Durham was a big crush of mine. Beautiful lady. RIP.
The Seekers are amazing. The lead singer Judith Durham died a couple of months ago.
“The Carnival Is Over” is another great song by these guys. Thanks 🙏🏻
I didn’t know that the wonderful Judith Durham had passed away. Very very sad news. God bless. Our loss is surely heavens gain.
Loved her voice ❤❤.
@@paulpalmtree9295 1 week before fellow Aussie Olivia Newton-John.
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Very sad, what can I say, it’s so unfair and indeed life is to short.
Olivia Newton John was, to all intents and purposes, Australian ... but she was actually BORN on ENGLISH soil, in Cambridge ..... her family left England for Australia when she was just five years old.
@@barryh.4220 Many famous "Australian" Stars were born in Britain and its territories like The Gibb Brothers, John Farnham, AC/DC Guys and Olivia :)
Judith had the voice of an angel. Wonderful group.
She had the purest voice in pop music.
...I cannot take away this song from my head...and get never tired of listen and listen, its like magic in my ears...and I end up crying....there my daughter says...!is the music dad, the power of this beautiful song that touch deeply your heart,
your soul and your mind...!
As a proud Australian to inform you this “ little cute group” knocked both The Beatles and Elvis Presley off the number one spot on the music charts when they toured England and performed in front of the largest audience in Australia of 200,000 people on n their return.
Check out “ i am Australian”
“ Georgie Girl”
“ Rge Carnival is Over”
You won’t be dissected, actually surprised you have not heard of them, the lead singer Judith Durham was awarded the Order Of Australian and sadly passed away a month or two ago.
“ The Carnival is Over “
Great Comment but why is everyone not spelling it GEORGY GIRL:)
They were a very beautiful group originating in the sixties but not only released amazing songs that also outsold the Beatles and Stones at times. Judith had the voice of an angel and the definition of talent yet unlike today she never once considered herself above anyone. Sadly missed in people these days.
This is my favorite Seekers song.
Many would consider Judith's voice to have been the loveliest of all time. Sadly she was taken from us a couple of months ago, but she will always be in our hearts.
If you have read all the previous comments then you realise that you have been privilaged to hear probably the finest female vocalist ever. Thank you Judith for giving us wonderful music for over 50 years.
RIP Judith. So sad that we have lost you. Beautiful, beautiful singer and even more beautiful person x
folk - folk/rock music genre. Great harmony in their music. Ms Durham's voice is strong and clear and lovely. She just stands there and sings - her voice is wonderful.
RIP Judith Durham, amazing voice and a great folk group.
Now that's what I call music.
Beautiful. Simpler times. Lots of great songs from them in my childhood... Georgie Girl, Morningtown Ride, The Carnival is Over, A World of Our Own. All worth listening to.
Absolutely 🥲
I love Georgie Girl!
Nailed it Mark
@@MilosDaddy I prefer Georgy Girl but I know what you mean😀
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I’m British and the Seekers were on the radio all the time. They had many hits. Great group, with a folk/pop sound. Judy is a fantastic singer with a woman’s voice instead of today’s “little girl” generic voices.
The Carnival is Over is another good one.
Little girl 'generic voices'....spot on. The perfect description for most of today's female singers.
Spot on Christine ..... Judith Durham was an incredible singer, and this group were superb.
The music industry is specifically targeted to girls of fourteen or so, and the manufactured stars are picked so their target audience will identify with them. After they reach a certain point they’re audience turns into cultists! What’s worse, there’s no room for a Laura Nyro, a Grace Slick, a Chryssie Hynde or a Tina Turner.
Someone who lived through the 60's and early 70's and do not know the Seekers' music has a lot to discover. RIP Judith, thanks for many, many pleasant hours with your music.
Although it's difficult for those who weren't there to believe, for a short time during late 1965 and early 1966 the popularity of this singing quartet from Australia was sufficient to rival the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. The Seekers were at the head of the British Invasion's acoustic folk-rock division, right there with Peter & Gordon and Chad & Jeremy and more successful than either -- they scored a string of number one hits in England and Top Ten successes in the U.S. that lasted into 1967, two years later than most of the rest of the British exports to America. You must play their biggest hit GEORGY GIRL and Oscar nominated. The Seekers were the most successful group, at the time to come out of Australia. In a chance meeting years later, Maurice Gibb ran into Judith Durham and told her that the Bee Gees had tried desperately to get her group to record MASSACHUSETTS which the Bee Gees then took to great success.
I'm so glad you two have found the Seekers. If you care to dive in for a bit longer reaction, check out their performances of their biggest hit, 'Georgy Girl.' plus the iconic 'Waltzing Matilda' and what many feel should be the Aussie's national anthem, 'I Am Australian,' written by group member Bruce Woodley. They sang the three songs at the 1994 national football final in Melbourne, 30 years after this video you've just watched. Judith never lost her voice, even well into her 70s. It's an 11-minute video but I promise you'll love it, and you'll feel like an Aussie yourselves by the time it's over. Please keep up your fun reactions! Thanks.
Did the song Georgy Girl win an Oscar.
@@robertworrell6287 It was nominated for the Oscar for best song but lost to Born Free
I'm so glad Waltzing Matilda wasn't selected to be our national anthem - man steals sheep, gets caught, commits suicide. Not that uplifting, really.
@@davidhedgcock8690 Thanks.Time flies.
Fantastic suggestion. They were at the peak of their powers in that performance. They had the entire MCG in the palms of their hands. I'm going to go watch it (again...lol) right now.
I love The Seekers! They didnt need any autotune or loud singing (some performers when they sing i prefer to call it screeching or yelling) or any loud music of any kind. Just 2 guitars, a bass, and 4 wonderful singers with beautiful harmony. Just pure bliss!
Judith Durham's solo version of 'Oh Danny Boy' really has to be heard to be believed!
It's perfect! 😍
Judith's version of "Danny Boy" is the BEST female version I've ever heard from anyone. Elvis Presley's is the best male version, with John McDermott of the Irish Tenors a close second.
The Seekers in their heyday shared the pop charts in Britain with both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, often displacing them for the number one spot in the the top fourty hit parade for that week.
Later in their career one of the band penned the song "I am Australian" which is now a popular unofficial Australian anthem. The Seekers reformed in the early 2000s and played that at the AFL Grand Final at the MCG in Melbourne Australia. This is one of the prime sporting events in the world and boasts about 100,000 spectators at the stadium. At the height of their success they played to a crowd of over 200,000 people at an outdoor concert in Australia, which I believe is still a record concert crowd for the Southern hemisphere.
I'll be 'that person' and point out it was actually at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne.
They remind me of the MAMAS AND POPAS , Thats a very good thing
Judith has one of the great voices out of the 60's and as others have said...unfortunately passed recently...Another fact...that studio was home to most of the Beatles songs....
One of my favorite songs of all time. Judith had an amazing and powerful voice for such a small girl.
Not to mention she lost a large portion of her lung capacity to illness as a child.
50's 60's the bands were more authentic and no electronic games. Just authentic.
I just subscribed recently and after watching many of your videos all I can say is I want to hear more and I'm 73 and live alone and am thankful I found your channel the two of you are so likeable!!
The seekers were a very good folk/pop band from Australia. In fact, I think they were the first Australian group that had success here in the United States. "I'll Never Find Another You" was their very first top 10 hit and an excellent song. You both said you would like to hear other songs from them. I have the perfect suggestion. Please react to The Seekers "Georgy Girl". It is my favorite song from them and it was also their biggest hit. "Georgy Girl" is such a happy, feel-good song. I think you will both love it.
From an Australia long gone, we can never get it back.
Greetings ladies from across the pond 😊🇬🇧 I’ve just found your channel having stumbled on your reaction to Georgy Girl, loved it. There are so many great songs to chose from with The Seekers, check out The Carnival Is Over, Island If Dreams, A World Of Our Own to name a few. They were around a little before my time (I showed up in ‘71?lol) but my parents were into them and I do recall them playing albums from The Seekers when my brother and I were very young, in particular The Seekers recorded a beautiful children’s song called Morningtown Ride which is beautiful, I’d I’ve to see you react to that because an abiding memory from when we were little was mom playing that to send us off to sleep 😊
I grew up a little kid listening to this song in Fiji and Australia ... in the 60s ... love them. They have some good songs. "World of Our Own" ... by the Seekers is also awesome one.
We lost both Judith Dunham of the Seekers and Olivia Newton John both the pride of Australia a few weeks ago. It was a lost I and millions of others felt.
Great to see you play the Seekers music of the 60's which I consider the greatest decade in rock & roll music history.
Olivia Newton John was actually born in Cambridge, England, but became an Australian sweetheart ...
I love how easy she finds it, she is singing with her hands on her hips as if she is not even trying and yet she sounds amazing
I was so saddened to hear about the passing of Judith Durham. The voice of an angel gave the world such great memories. There will never be another you Judith RIP
Unfortunately, Judith passed away recently, her unique voice makes the songs unmistakable. They continued to perform with the original line-up until shortly before their death. Thank you for your unforgettable music
RIP Judith. We'll never find another you.
The amazing thing about the Seekers is that after breaking up many years ago, they got together and were singing together 50 years later...and they sounded just as good. This song was written especially for them by Tom Springfield, the older brother of Dusty Springfield, who was also a fabulous singer. The Seekers are most familiar to Americans for "Georgy Girl", but they sounded fabulous no matter what song they sung.
This is one of the all time great Pop/Folk songs. Judith Durham is superb here, with her sublime lead vocals, riding about an octave above the others - to create a beautiful ethereal feel to the song. The baseline guitars and banjo lay a beautiful instrumental baseline to the song. FTR, I am a retired, professional music critic with 45+ years experience and 60s Pop/Folk music doesn't get much better than this song. 😁👍
Now that's a love song. Great voices. BTW, the song was written by Dusty Springfield's brother Tom.
Check out all of the Seekers songs. You will love them. RIP Judith.
Loved the Seekers - such beautiful, easy harmonies and Judith's voice is the calibre of Karen Carpenter - that strong, crystal clear, pitch perfect tone. Judith has just past this year and was so sad. She did not have the easiest of lives, but her voice lives on. The Carnival Is Over was my favourite Seekers song.
This song swept me off my feet back in the day. I must have worn out several 45's of this record haha. These guys were great. It broke my heart when Judith Durham passed. "Georgy Girl" would be a good next song of theirs to react to. Thank you. ❤☮🙏
Yes . it was a Huge hit
The Seekers were the sound of my childhood, and were absolutely HUGE in the day (knocking off both Beatles and Rolling Stones from number one on the charts). Absolutely listen to more - Georgy Girl, The Carnival is over, Morningtown Ride - so many great songs. Judith Durham had such a clear, pitch perfect voice, even at age 70 at their fair well concert a few years ago she sounds exactly as she did in her 20s. Much loved and sadly missed.
The Seekers went for a trip to the UK where they met Tom Springfield (brother of Dusty). He wrote many of the legendary songs of The Seekers. This was also the start of their International succes.
She had such a great voice, an amazing folk band. They've sold over 50 Million records over the years and in their prime were huge. Loved the reaction.
Sound of a generation - thankyou ! X
One oc our greatest singers. RiP Judith Durham .
Sorry I'm so late to the party, but I just saw your reaction. I agree that the Seekers are an easy listening group that provides excellent harmony. If you like them, then I think that you would also enjoy Peter, Paul and Mary and the Association.
Love this song! Discovered this song after following their 1st song, "Georgie Girl" (from the movie). Worth checking that out, as well. Thanks for sharing.
I can remember back then as a young teenager they were a group you heard plenty of on the radio, here in Australia but you never admitted listening to them. They were not cool. However now in my later life I have discovered more of their songs and enjoy them. Judith had a very good voice right up until her passing. RIP. ❤️🤘🎸🇦🇺
Lol, yet they drew 200,000 people to a concert .....
Singer died a week before Olivia Newton-John died. Two Aussie legends.
Yep ..... she's generally thought of as Australian, even though Olivia Newton John was actually born in the University city of Cambridge, England.
You just heard the late great Judith Durham. She’s an icon of the sixties and the treasure of Australia. Her voice is so unique. You must hit Georgy Girl.
I'm not even Australian but when they sing Waltzin Matilda it makes me cry. Wonderful.
Judith Durham -- the voice of an angel. Perfect pitch.
The song was recorded at Abby Roads, where the Beatles recorded! Yes The Carnival is Over, I highly recommend it!
Just a fantastic group. Great sound. Great memories. Thank God for the Sixties.
It's such a beautiful song with a great sentiment
There's quite a few others to listen to that were so good
Judith Durham was 20 years old here. The Seekers had hit the big time, and Judith rang her mother in Australia and told her she may not be home for some time......
Judith was tiny with a powerful voice and a lovely vibrato although it is not as obvious here as in some of their songs. Good vibrato is not terribly common and a gift. They did many great songs, "Plaisir D'Amour", "Georgy Girl", "The Carnival is Over", "Morningtown Train", etc. Massachusetts written by the Bee Gees was written for them but for some reason their manager never got it to them. BIG mistake!. When Maurice Gibb died The Seekers did a lovely version of "Massachusetts" as a tribute. The 60's were amazing for music. I was so lucky to be a teen then.
The clip was from a movie recreation of the studio session. They were lip-syncing. Judith wasn't aware of how successful they were, so she made her own dresses for concerts.
Judith and her one of a kind voice.Amazing .
Morningtown Ride, The Carnival Is Over, A World of Our Own and Georgy Girl from the film of the same name are four popular hits by this Australian group, who only found real success after they were spotted performing on a cruise ship and were invited to tour in the UK. You may have heard of 1960s British folk, blues and soul singer, Dusty Springfield. Well most of the Seekers hits were written by her brother, Tom.
Ladies. Search for, “The Seekers,1994 AFL grand final.” They are older and standing in the middle of the football stadium in front of 100,000 people are singing four absolutely beautiful songs. This includes the smash hit, “Georgie Girl,” and a song that you couldn’t help be moved by. As Australians we want it as our national anthem. It’s called, “I am Australian, it is seriously beautiful.
What an amazing group.
R.I.P. Judith, you were legendary with an incredible voice , you are so missed.❤️😢❤️🙏😢
Another amazing fact about the late Judith Durham: from the age of four she was affected by a severe lung disease called Bronchiectasis. Symptoms typically include a chronic cough, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, chest pain and wheezing. To have had such a terrific singing careen while dealing with such an affliction is exceptional.
One of THE greatest songs of all time ..... what an outstanding singer Judith Durham was, what a voice!
This will always be my favourite Seekers song because it was the song that REALLY brought them to the attention of the music loving world.
Love the way you ladies bounce reactions between one another. I'm 73yo now and consider myself musically blessed to have grown up in the 60s and 70s. We had some great soul artists back then, totally different from what the kids of today call soul. Might I suggest you listen to the following, Misty Blue by Dorothy Moore or Try A Little Tenderness by Otis Redding or anything by Aretha Franklin
One of the best exports from down-under; Judith w/ her phenomenal voice & the musical talent of Athol, Bruce & Keith - they've truly stood the test of time.
Listen to The Seekers early & often.
Judy Durham had a great voice, I love it. Was a big hit back then.Georgy Girl is another good song tho this is my favorite. I was fortunate to have grown up then, definitely my favorite decade for music. Keep up the good work.
Someone commented how attractive Judith looked, singing with her hands on her hips. I would add how effortless she made it all appear. She was relaxed, yet giving a supreme performance.
The Seekers were making hits around the time of Peter, Paul and Mary right up to the last few years. They were big in the UK as well as here in Australia. This clip is in remarkable condition seeing it is 58 years old. 👍🤗
Lucky that this recreation of the 1964 recording session was made in 1968 of professional standard film.
This was done for a TV special/documentary that had huge ratings when shown in Australia in 1968. The whole near hour long show is on TH-cam, so the print or negative survived in good condition.
Unlike reused video tape that deteriorated with age and was much lower resolution than the best film until about the nineties.
carnival is over, georgy girl. and world of our own....all good ones
If I remember correctly, this was them reenacting the original recording for a TV special. That's the reason for the behind-the-scenes feel of it. The bass player, Athol Guy, was known for those hornrims for many years.
Their song "Georgy Girl" was the most popular band song at football games when I was in school in early 70s. It was a bit old by then, but it had a great lasting effect. I really like the unique blend of mother/daughter perspective that you two bring. 😀
Keith Potger on the 12 string guitar is superb and gives the richness to this song
They were big overbite, had several hits and were renowned. All over the world, saw them twice live , once as a kid then took my kids to see them years later on their reunion tour.
The era of folk , folk -rock .....The Seekers , Peter , Paul , and Mary , Gordan Lightfoot ....and others ........great music ..!!!!!
I was in elementary when this song became a hit. It still brings back memories. Every time I hear it I'd sing along and imagine I'm singing to Jesus.
Great stuff. Next has to be " The Carnival is Over". Judith Durham had a great voice.
Judith Durham died not so long ago, her service was fitting for such a beautiful lady.
Peace n love from down under !
Listen to any Seekers song, they are all brilliant. Judith Durham and Karen Carpenter have the most beautiful angelic voices to ever grace this planet.
This song was number one in England, knocked the Beatles off number one on the charts, reach number four in the US. Check out another of their hits, "Georgie girl," number one in England number two in the US, was the title song from a movie and nominated for Academy Award for best song of the year.
I remember this.. Wow! It's been awhile
I just came to your channel for BTS’s Heartbeat and decided to see what else I’d missed in your reactions first. Judith Durham’s voice just gives me goosebumps - it’s very distinctive with it’s beautiful combination of clarity and richness.
Great song! Glad you reacted to it.
the carnival is over is another one of my favorite songs from the seekers
Judith had the most beautiful & unique voice. She could sing Folk, Pop & Opera with equal quality & Beauty. She had so much pain & suffering throughout her life. She suffered from Meningitis which kept her from performing for more than 10 years. While she was recovering, she was involved in a terrible car accident which also almost ended her life, which is why she had to sit in most of her performances after returning to her career. There are so many wonderful songs the Seekers sang & one of their best & in my opinion the greatest Australian Anthem ever written, I Am Australian. Others are, Morningtown Ride, My Lord What A Morning, The Carnival Is Over, A World Of Our Own etc. So, so many.
I'm Italian but born in Cambridge England in 1966 where I lived up to 18. Left for Italy with my family in 1984. Now I have a kaleidoscope of musical genres that are a part of my youth, hence a part of me. This aussie song is one of them.
The Group is Australian; very popular in Australia and the UK
The female singer, Judith Durham, died recently
They are at Abby Road Studios, London, where the Beatles recorded
When music was optimistic loved this
I'm from the 60's, grew up in the 70'& 80's and into rock and punk. How on earth can Judith Durham's voice bring a lump to my throat ? Incredible !
This song was written by Tom Springfield, brother of Dusty Springfield who was a big star in the UK (and had hits in the US and Australia). He also wrote The Carnival is Over, another big hit for The Seekers, based on an old Russian folk song. The Seekers were virtually unknown when they left Australia working as entertainers on a ship to the UK. This song gave them almost instant celebrity. Try The Carnival is Over, Georgy Girl or I am Australian. They were still doing gigs, playing and singing beautifully, until Judith's sad passing within a week of Olivia's death.
Fast forward 50 years from 1964 to 2014 and The Seekers did a Farewell Tour, in which Judith Durham was not well, but still wanted to do the tour. Bruce Woodley wrote I Am Australian, which was another adopted anthem of Australia. In this performance of I Am Australian, Judith needed a stool to support her on stage due to her health. But her voice sounded the same as it did 50 years earlier. Judith passes earlier this year. Link to I Am Australian video: th-cam.com/video/KrLTe1_9zso/w-d-xo.html
Another hit for them was "World of Our Own". So sad that Judith died just a few months ago.
Great reaction, and I love the Seekers ! .. Being Australian, they were a big part of the music of my youth .. I was so lucky to sit next to and talk to Judith at a jazz club in Melbourne in the 90s .. She was such a sweet and classy lady .. One of their songs that doesn't get enough attention is "Someday One Day", which was written for them by Paul Simon .. Please check it out if you have time .. Wayne
OMG! I haven't heard this in 40 years! But to tell the truth, I thought it was from Peter, Paul and Mary. Thanks for the memories!
This was the typical early 60s folk sound that was a craze everywhere back then, but these guys put their own extra magic into the mix! RIP Judith Durham.