Just an amazing voice, RIP Judith. Maurice Gibb wrote this with The Seekers in mind, but couldn't get it to them before the Bee Gees recorded it, so after Maurice passed The Seekers recorded it in tribute.
As a 15 year old in California I wore out two records - the LP Seekers Georgie Girl and the 45 BeeGees Massachusetts. Now I find out that Massachusetts was written for the Seekers!!! Lights are coming back on for me. Thanks Australia!!
The Seekers have no right to make such a brilliant cover of this massive Bee Gees classic, but that's exactly what they do ..... this is absolutely superb, what a stunning voice she has .
The Bee Gees initially wanted The Seekers to record this song before they recorded it. The Seekers recorded this as a tribute to Robin after his death. Yes they have a right.
Always loved this Bee Gees Song. Then I heard they wrote it for the Seekers but were unable make it happen and recorded it themselves. One of their great songs. So nice that the Seekers recorded it in honor of Maurice upon his passing.🙏🏻
I was born and raised in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and this song has always had a special place in my heart. When I heard this song just before leaving for Vietnam it brought tears to my young eyes.
im australian and its so cool to me that people actually listen to this in massachusetts lol. aussies could only write a song like this because we love america.. (the whole world does even if they deny it, but aussies love america on a whole different level from my experience).
@@sealteamsix1784 We love great music here in Massachusetts, so why wouldn't we love this great song by the Bee Gees? LOL! I met a few Aussie soldiers in Vietnam in 1969 when I was with the U.S. Army, and they were really cool guys. Take care mate! BTW, did you people in Australia watch 'Crocodile Hunter', with Aussie, Steve Irwin? I wouldn't be surprised at all.
Y'know, the first time I had ANY inkling of Steve Irwin was watching an episode of South Park. It was a piss-take and although it was obvious to me that they were taking the piss out of an Aussie, I genuinely had no idea who it was. It turns out that Steve Irwin found fame in the USA well before he gained any real profile here in Oz. When I eventually learned exactly who he was, I thought Irwin was an absolute dickhead.@@felixmadison5736
Wow!!! Massive fan of the brothers Gibb, there version was the first single I bought as a kid. Never heard this version. am completely blown away!!! Love Judith and the guys, love all their music but this is special. In memory of Robin Gibb as he is laid to rest tomorrow 8th June 2012
good morning my friend bazza judith is not the only one with a geart angel voice to there was Karen Capernter and Jackie De Shannon tooAn also Ronni from the ronnettes too
Judith was so talented and so beautiful. Her voice touched everybody. It gives you such a feeling you know it’s hard to think that she’s gone because we always thought we would hear more from her but we all know that our time will come one day and we have to accept it like we excepted Judith not being with us anymore but her memory is so powerful. I thank you for sharing all what you do, because I choose to share with people I love about the things I love and one of them was the most powerful singer that we ever knew
"(The Lights Went Out In) Massachusetts" is a song by the Bee Gees, written by Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb and released in 1967. Robin Gibb sang lead vocals on this song and it would become one of his staple songs to perform during both Bee Gees concerts and his solo appearances.
The Seekers ~ Judith Durham & The Boys. Every now & then there comes along a band that makes a personal connection to your heart & soul, and this is one. I have listened to the sweet voice of Judith, and the great harmony of The Boys, for more than 45 years and I have never tired of their magical music. I find myself saying a brief prayer that they remain with us, and continue singing together, for another thousand years. Thanks to Judith Durham for making the memories of my life so sweet.
One of the few enjoyable things in my life. Calms my nerves and makes me relax after all the BS in todays world. Listen to Seekers and many others from the 50's-80's. Todays music, TV (Don't Watch) just irritates me and can't stand it.
OMG - one Aussie band tribute to another - it doesn't get better than this - The Seekers doing Bee Gees - heaven. Judith and the boys harmonies are pure magic!!!!
The song was originally intended for The Seekers. Upon arriving in London from Australia (following in the path of the Seekers, who had arrived several years earlier) the Bee Gees had been unsuccessful in getting the song to the group, so they recorded it themselves. During a chance meeting in London between the Seekers' lead singer Judith Durham and Maurice Gibb, Durham learned that "Massachusetts" was originally intended for her group and in 2003 the Seekers recorded the song as a tribute to Maurice following his death earlier that year. The Bee Gees had never actually been to Massachusetts when they recorded the song; they just liked the sound of the name as it was unusual, containing a lot of S's.
All the comments are so uplifting and enhance the love for Judith Durham and her boys.... I wish they were in the Rock and Roll hall of Fame, they belong there more than anyone else, their era is when music was really a talent with harmonies... I hope Judith reads all these comments from time to time, knowing that she and the Seekers will forever be immortalized in her millions and millions of fans...
I can happily listen to this ten times over or more because it absolutely fabulous. The Seekers orchestration is wonderful, Judith Durham’s singing is always wonderful &, in short, I UTTERLY LOVE IT TO BITS!!!.
I have just cried, I haven't seen the Seekers talk of the town farewell concert since I was 11 years old. I am now 55. I saw Judith at the Opera House in concert a few months ago , no words can describe the enthralling experience. When Judith sang "the end of the world"you could have heard a pin drop. I am still and always be a devoted fan.
@@UbuteyAustralia Interestingly she is normally a high soprano, yet she sound as those she is singing at the bottom of her register. Really difficult, but an impressive performance.
Judith Durham seems to be a believer in Rabbi Yehoshua of Nazareth, as do the other Seekers. In Hebrew, Judith is pronounced "Yudit" her face is as beautiful as her voice, ( which is gorgious), and the whole group, I think, is just brilliant.
I could listen to their harmony all day, into the evening hours. This music has the magic if ones closes their eyes to transport you back I time to be with loved ones lost and once again smile, thank you Seekers for this wonderful gift. Thank you.
If ever there was music to be played in outer space---if there is other life out there--they would truly fall in love with earth and the people who live here, the very first time they ever heard this...and who can listen to it just once? Absolutely beautiful.
I agree she had the clearest singing voice of all. One of the best ever! The only female singer who I would say had a better voice than Judith was Eva Cassidy. Who I think had the greatest voice of anyone..Male or Female!
Judith must have received millions upon millions of accolades for her superb and absolutely stunning, awesome voice and singing ability during, and also after her lifetime. She deserves each and everyone. Such an amazing voice and just great to listen to. Which other female artist can compare with Judith Durham. Not one that we know of. RIP sweet Judy. You are now singing in the Lords angel choir...
The Seekers and their music are wonderful. Their music is endearing and eternal. I have enjoyed listening to their music since I was a little kid in the mid-1960's. Fortunately, my sisters listened to their music on the radio when I was young.
truly excellent..what a voice judith has.she brings the best out of this bee gees classic..over many years judith and the seekers have truly given us great music
As a native of Mass. I just love this song. Makes me miss the changes of seasons, but most of all, the many loved ones there. Judith Durham and the Seekers, doesn't get any better.
What can we say..... Judith and the Seekers will make Maurice proud in the Seekers rendition of his famous song, Amazing....., i can listen to the Seekers renditon of this song for hours
Not true. Massachusetts was written, recorded and released in 1967. The Seekers broke up in 68. Research the history behind this song on Wikipedia. Read Judith Durham's book as well. The Beatles wrote a song for Helen Shapiro, but the song was turned down on her behalf by her manager without ever informing her about it. According to Judith Durham, this was not how it happened in their case. The Bee Gees thought Tom Springfield had some sort of lock on writing songs for The Seekers, but they were mistaken. Paul Simon wrote a song for them and met them in person in England to tell them about it and to give it to them. Someday One Day is the name of the song and it is one of my absolute favorites performed by them. Check it out on RUclips. Watch the version where they are at the Sydney Opera House while it is still under construction.
@@softclay4thought I noticed also the Song "Rattler" that the Seekers sang. Was it written by Bruce Woodley, Tom Springfield, or someone else? Peter Noone and Herman's Hermits did a cover on their Kind of Hush album here in America. Anyone know the background? Thx. 😉
Lilting melodies like this are so rare these days, even rarer is a harmonious group who can sing anywhere near the quality of the Seekers, and as for Judith, she is an angel with a Heavenly voice, never to be repeated.
Its the lilting voice that is magical. The lyrics of the song and melody comes second. Of the her company playing the instruments and support comes in first place too.
She broke up with Seekers when she was just twenty. Musically a mistake, Because her voice got only better as she got older. And her stage presence during those first years was a bit uncertain.
This song was written specifically for them to record in 1967, but the members of the group never found out. Their manager and/or an incompetent staff member turned down the offer. Good grief!
During a chance meeting in London between the Seekers' lead singer Judith Durham and Maurice Gibb, Durham learned that "Massachusetts" was originally intended for her group, and in 2003 the Seekers recorded the song as a tribute to Maurice following his death earlier that year.
Beautiful song, beautiful story behind this recording, perhaps the greatest song writers ever, perhaps the greatest pop singer ever...what a combination!
This song was written in 1967 when the Bee Gees first came to the U.S. AND especially for the Seekers to perform and record, but the members of the band never knew about the offering until many years later. What a shame. This mega hit would have put the Seekers on the map in America and may have prevented the group from breaking up. Their four-year EMI contract was soon to end. They now had maximum leverage for a far more fair and far more lucrative contract.
She sings without a hint of her Aussie speaking voice, at least so far as I can tell What is remarkable is that she enunciates every syllable. Wonder if she ever tried singing in any other language, such as Latin.
They are still and shall be a Great Band, even though they only did a few years as the Seekers, they will forever have a graceful following for Judith and the Seekers! Whenever Im down, I come back to You Tube and watch and listen to these great tunes; Massachusettes being one of them, just is amazing!
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@@cindyknudson2715 Spot on! I knew this answer when it came up on 'Pointless' as a question. I love it when The Seekers are a general knowledge question on TV! I can be guaranteed to get it right!
very poor quality video but NOTHING can impede the perfection of their music and Judith's magnificent voice. It was almost impossible to not lo be in love with her way back when, and isn't any easier today.
The song holds a special place for me, after living in MA, in my youth. Regrets of things gone wrong, as in the song. I loved this song of The Bee Gees. The Seekers sing it well, as they do all their songs. ✨🕊✨Judith.
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Just an amazing voice, RIP Judith. Maurice Gibb wrote this with The Seekers in mind, but couldn't get it to them before the Bee Gees recorded it, so after Maurice passed The Seekers recorded it in tribute.
Rest in Peace, Judith Durham. Heanen's choir now has another heavenly voice.
no argument from me, only 1 yr older than me
How great would it have been to have had Judith and Robyn sing this a duet!! To great voices, the harmony would have been incredible.
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Thank you God for our Judith Durham
As a 15 year old in California I wore out two records - the LP Seekers Georgie Girl and the 45 BeeGees Massachusetts. Now I find out that Massachusetts was written for the Seekers!!! Lights are coming back on for me. Thanks Australia!!
The Seekers have no right to make such a brilliant cover of this massive Bee Gees classic, but that's exactly what they do ..... this is absolutely superb, what a stunning voice she has .
The Bee Gees initially wanted The Seekers to record this song before they recorded it. The Seekers recorded this as a tribute to Robin after his death. Yes they have a right.
Sorry. A tribute to the death of Maurice.
They have every right to do so. In fact, their version is superior to the original.
@@Vinterfrid You misunderstood the comment. He was paying the seekers an incredible compliment.
The bee gees original version is far superior can't believe that comment and I loved the seekers
No one had a more beautiful singing voice than Judith Durham.
She would have been about 59 when this was recorded, even in later life she still had an fantastic voice.
Always loved this Bee Gees Song. Then I heard they wrote it for the Seekers but were unable make it happen and recorded it themselves. One of their great songs. So nice that the Seekers recorded it in honor of Maurice upon his passing.🙏🏻
What a fantastic rendition of a great song not a lot to choose between them both I hope you find the truth some day soon 🔜 Mike sol’s
This was 40 years after their careers took off , just amazing to still sound so incredible . I love this cover !
RIP Judith Durham - I cried today !
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RIP Judith. my tears..........
Same for me
When I heard, there were tears in my eyes as well. By God's grace, we'll hear her singing in Heaven.
that was the day i cry for judith durham to
I was born and raised in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and this song has always had a special place in my heart. When I heard this song just before leaving for Vietnam it brought tears to my young eyes.
im australian and its so cool to me that people actually listen to this in massachusetts lol.
aussies could only write a song like this because we love america.. (the whole world does even if they deny it, but aussies love america on a whole different level from my experience).
@@sealteamsix1784 We love great music here in Massachusetts, so why wouldn't we love this great song by the Bee Gees? LOL! I met a few Aussie soldiers in Vietnam in 1969 when I was with the U.S. Army, and they were really cool guys. Take care mate! BTW, did you people in Australia watch 'Crocodile Hunter', with Aussie, Steve Irwin? I wouldn't be surprised at all.
Y'know, the first time I had ANY inkling of Steve Irwin was watching an episode of South Park. It was a piss-take and although it was obvious to me that they were taking the piss out of an Aussie, I genuinely had no idea who it was.
It turns out that Steve Irwin found fame in the USA well before he gained any real profile here in Oz. When I eventually learned exactly who he was, I thought Irwin was an absolute dickhead.@@felixmadison5736
Wow!!! Massive fan of the brothers Gibb, there version was the first single I bought as a kid. Never heard this version. am completely blown away!!! Love Judith and the guys, love all their music but this is special.
In memory of Robin Gibb as he is laid to rest tomorrow 8th June 2012
I just heard this version for the first time a few days ago. I loved it!
Judith has one of the best female vocals ever
good morning my friend bazza judith is not the only one with a geart angel voice to there was Karen Capernter and Jackie De Shannon tooAn also Ronni from the ronnettes too
I only Learned How Beautiful as She was Passing....Now i cant get enough... well iam thankful for what she Left me'
@@randyb.hughes4609 Her voice was so beautiful just as she was.
@@larryvermeer6170 Don‘t forget Mary Travers.
No, Petula beats them all
35 years later and her voice is just as strong as ever
FINDING THIS AT 81 IS A TRUE JOY!! I SO ENJOY GOOD POPULAR SONGS SO WELL PERFORMED!!! AWESOME....
Beauty, talent beyond compare. May she live forever in her recordings and in our memories.
Whatever song Judith sings, it's just absolutely lovely. Her voice and singing technique are just perfect
Judith was so talented and so beautiful. Her voice touched everybody. It gives you such a feeling you know it’s hard to think that she’s gone because we always thought we would hear more from her but we all know that our time will come one day and we have to accept it like we excepted Judith not being with us anymore but her memory is so powerful. I thank you for sharing all what you do, because I choose to share with people I love about the things I love and one of them was the most powerful singer that we ever knew
Wow! Judith really whips this one out with a powerful voice and a lot of soul.
Love her vibrato, too.
"(The Lights Went Out In) Massachusetts" is a song by the Bee Gees, written by Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb and released in 1967. Robin Gibb sang lead vocals on this song and it would become one of his staple songs to perform during both Bee Gees concerts and his solo appearances.
The Seekers ~ Judith Durham & The Boys. Every now & then there comes along a band that makes a personal connection to your heart & soul, and this is one. I have listened to the sweet voice of Judith, and the great harmony of The Boys, for more than 45 years and I have never tired of their magical music. I find myself saying a brief prayer that they remain with us, and continue singing together, for another thousand years. Thanks to Judith Durham for making the memories of my life so sweet.
One of the few enjoyable things in my life. Calms my nerves and makes me relax after all the BS in todays world. Listen to Seekers and many others from the 50's-80's. Todays music, TV (Don't Watch) just irritates me and can't stand it.
I fell in love with the lovely Judith Durham when I was 14, at 68 I still am.
What a beautiful voice,just loved the seekers xx
OMG - one Aussie band tribute to another - it doesn't get better than this - The Seekers doing Bee Gees - heaven. Judith and the boys harmonies are pure magic!!!!
The song was originally intended for The Seekers. Upon arriving in London from Australia (following in the path of the Seekers, who had arrived several years earlier) the Bee Gees had been unsuccessful in getting the song to the group, so they recorded it themselves. During a chance meeting in London between the Seekers' lead singer Judith Durham and Maurice Gibb, Durham learned that "Massachusetts" was originally intended for her group and in 2003 the Seekers recorded the song as a tribute to Maurice following his death earlier that year.
The Bee Gees had never actually been to Massachusetts when they recorded the song; they just liked the sound of the name as it was unusual, containing a lot of S's.
Beautiful song by a wonderful group and beautiful woman with a beautiful voice. Thank you for the music.
The incredible harmonies. Just brilliant. Thank you The Seekers! ❤❤❤
All the comments are so uplifting and enhance the love for Judith Durham and her boys.... I wish they were in the Rock and Roll hall of Fame, they belong there more than anyone else, their era is when music was really a talent with harmonies... I hope Judith reads all these comments from time to time, knowing that she and the Seekers will forever be immortalized in her millions and millions of fans...
A great Bee Gees song and a lovely version by the Seekers and that beautiful voice of Judith.
Surely one of the best vocal artists ever. Rest in peace ❤🙏
Judith, the Voice, of course is flawless as always, but OMG the harmonies! A revelation!
I would take it that that's down to Keith, as always.
I can happily listen to this ten times over or more because it absolutely fabulous. The Seekers orchestration is wonderful, Judith Durham’s singing is always wonderful &, in short, I UTTERLY LOVE IT TO BITS!!!.
I have just cried, I haven't seen the Seekers talk of the town farewell concert since I was 11 years old. I am now 55. I saw Judith at the Opera House in concert a few months ago , no words can describe the enthralling experience. When Judith sang "the end of the world"you could have heard a pin drop. I am still and always be a devoted fan.
A lost art. Songs that have meaning sung by people that can evoke feeling. Simply The Best ever.
Beautiful harmonies from Judith and the boys xxxxxxx
four real artists who can really make music, play their instruments and have colourful voices. After more than 40 years they are still great.
The songbird judith duram
@@UbuteyAustralia Interestingly she is normally a high soprano, yet she sound as those she is singing at the bottom of her register. Really difficult, but an impressive performance.
Judith Durham seems to be a believer in Rabbi Yehoshua of Nazareth, as do the other Seekers. In Hebrew, Judith is pronounced "Yudit" her face is as beautiful as her voice, ( which is gorgious), and the whole group, I think, is just brilliant.
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What a voice. What harmonies. What a wonderful group. I can hear every word sung as though I was there. We will never see their like again. LEGENDS
Glad they finally got to record the song.... so many years after it was written for them.
I could listen to their harmony all day, into the evening hours. This music has the magic if ones closes their eyes to transport you back I time to be with loved ones lost and once again smile, thank you Seekers for this wonderful gift. Thank you.
If ever there was music to be played in outer space---if there is other life out there--they would truly fall in love with earth and the people who live here, the very first time they ever heard this...and who can listen to it just once? Absolutely beautiful.
Before I listened I was skeptical. The Seekers do the Bee Gees? O me of little faith! Just marvellous as always! ❤️❤️❤️
The song was originally intended for the Seekers. The Beegees sang it for themselves when they were unable to get it to them.
@@marywhite4857 Thank you, that's interesting! ❤️
Wow, what a great version.
Beautiful cover of a great Gibb Brothers song. Judith, you have the voice of an angel.
Without a doubt Judith,you have the purest voice ever recorded.Thank you for the joy you have given us.
I agree she had the clearest singing voice of all. One of the best ever! The only female singer who I would say had a better voice than Judith was Eva Cassidy. Who I think had the greatest voice of anyone..Male or Female!
Remember pam she not the only one has a angel voice here too
@@larryvermeer6170 what is wrong with you? You seem a tad.... obsessive.... This is the second such comment you have posted. Unnecessary.
Judith must have received millions upon millions of accolades for her superb and absolutely stunning, awesome voice and singing ability during, and also after her lifetime. She deserves each and everyone. Such an amazing voice and just great to listen to. Which other female artist can compare with Judith Durham. Not one that we know of. RIP sweet Judy. You are now singing in the Lords angel choir...
love this version..such a wonderful voice..so relaxing
Great Group from the Sixties! Sung as a tribute to Maurice Gibb.. this song was originally intended for The Seekers
The Seekers and their music are wonderful. Their music is endearing and eternal. I have enjoyed listening to their music since I was a little kid in the mid-1960's. Fortunately, my sisters listened to their music on the radio when I was young.
truly excellent..what a voice judith has.she brings the best out of this bee gees classic..over many years judith and the seekers have truly given us great music
As a native of Mass. I just love this song. Makes me miss the changes of seasons, but most of all, the many loved ones there. Judith Durham and the Seekers, doesn't get any better.
This song was written especially for them to record, but the members of the group never found that out until many years later.
judith her voice is so soothing, relaxing..makes me feel good..so nice to listen to the seekers music
Outstanding version of this song. Nice tribute as well..........
one of the most beautiful presentations of real professional music I've ever heard
What can we say..... Judith and the Seekers will make Maurice proud in the Seekers rendition of his famous song, Amazing....., i can listen to the Seekers renditon of this song for hours
This is just about the ultimate in popular music. To have The Seekers sing a song written by the Bee Gees. Amazing truly just beautiful
Not true. Massachusetts was written, recorded and released in 1967. The Seekers broke up in 68. Research the history behind this song on Wikipedia.
Read Judith Durham's book as well.
The Beatles wrote a song for Helen Shapiro, but the song was turned down on her behalf by her manager without ever informing her about it.
According to Judith Durham, this was not how it happened in their case.
The Bee Gees thought Tom Springfield had some sort of lock on writing songs for The Seekers, but they were mistaken. Paul Simon wrote a song for them and met them in person in England to tell them about it and to give it to them. Someday One Day is the name of the song and it is one of my absolute favorites performed by them.
Check it out on RUclips. Watch the version where they are at the Sydney Opera House while it is still under construction.
@@softclay4thought I noticed also the Song "Rattler" that the Seekers sang. Was it written by Bruce Woodley, Tom Springfield, or someone else? Peter Noone and Herman's Hermits did a cover on their Kind of Hush album here in America. Anyone know the background? Thx. 😉
Judith Durham, perfect pitch, the best technical female voice of the 20th Century.
Lilting melodies like this are so rare these days, even rarer is a harmonious group who can sing anywhere near the quality of the Seekers, and as for Judith, she is an angel with a Heavenly voice, never to be repeated.
+Adrian Larkins Totally agree!
Adrian Larkins
Both have lovely voices.
Agree with you on that never will and never was before Judith and the lads perfect harmonies never too be seen again ❤️💙X
Nice song
Very good arrangement
The Seekers do an excellent job with this song! Judith has a beautiful voice that just echos & hits every note!
Tony Trotta
@@gregnormal55. what a mindless and unnecessary comment.
In this song, Judith's voice sounds somewhat fuller and deeper than when she was young.
Beautifully done.
Doesnt it just.and it just flows with no apparent effort.Maybe the groups best ever.
The Seekers an Massachusetts with Judith Durham, what a beautiful song an the beautiful voice of Judith Durham.
Great cover of a favorite being born on the North Shore. Great harmony and tempo.
Seems that whatever song Judith Durham sings, she humbly owns it. I love her voice so much.
Beautiful! What a voice that Judith has. And the harmonies are wonderful.
It seems like God intended these four voices to come together .Like four limbs on one person.
Its the lilting voice that is magical. The lyrics of the song and melody comes second.
Of the her company playing the instruments and support comes in first place too.
She broke up with Seekers when she was just twenty. Musically a mistake, Because her voice got only better as she got older. And her stage presence during those first years was a bit uncertain.
2020 september and still listening 50 odd years later , the best
Wow. Never knew they did a version of this beautiful song. Judith has the loveliest voice, so clear and strong.
On a par wirh Bee Gees version.
Wonderful singers
Ja, die beste, schönste und wunderbarste Stimme, die ich kenne
Beautiful rendition. Glad they finally recorded it. Still the voice of an angel !
The one and only Original .... R.i.P. Judith .... 😢😢
I'm going to listen to this differently now.
Farwell great Lady
This beautiful song created by two most wonderful groups in the world.
This song was written specifically for them to record in 1967, but the members of the group never found out. Their manager and/or an incompetent staff member turned down the offer. Good grief!
Wow -- Seekers still performing in 2002 -- the Bee Gees originally sang this. Great cover -- love them and miss those carefree days.
They originally wrote it for the Seekers.
I WAS ON MY WAY HOME TO MASSACHUSETTS FROM THE ARMY WHEN THIS SONG WAS FIRST PLAYED BY THE BEE GEES
Truly wonderful version of this song - simply the BEST !
During a chance meeting in London between the Seekers' lead singer Judith Durham and Maurice Gibb, Durham learned that "Massachusetts" was originally intended for her group, and in 2003 the Seekers recorded the song as a tribute to Maurice following his death earlier that year.
Beautiful song, beautiful story behind this recording, perhaps the greatest song writers ever, perhaps the greatest pop singer ever...what a combination!
This song was written in 1967 when the Bee Gees first came to the U.S. AND especially for the Seekers to perform and record, but the members of the band never knew about the offering until many years later. What a shame. This mega hit would have put the Seekers on the map in America and may have prevented the group from breaking up. Their four-year EMI contract was soon to end. They now had maximum leverage for a far more fair and far more lucrative contract.
@@StellarFella there's more to life than the USA, and that was nothing to do with the breakup, in my belief.
Best rendition of this track,,,,, E V E R,, love Judith so much,, XXX
She sings without a hint of her Aussie speaking voice, at least so far as I can tell What is remarkable is that she enunciates every syllable. Wonder if she ever tried singing in any other language, such as Latin.
They are still and shall be a Great Band, even though they only did a few years as the Seekers, they will forever have a graceful following for Judith and the Seekers! Whenever Im down, I come back to You Tube and watch and listen to these great tunes; Massachusettes being one of them, just is amazing!
loved her and the❤ Seekers. RIP Judith.
Gorgeous singing and harmony
With the incomparable voice of our Judith, even cover songs became catchy tunes.
Feb 2020....It gets better with time,which is unbelievable as it was so good in the beginning.
Great version of a great song.
Such a talented group. Love Judith!
the seekers are one of the very few groups which could stand the test of time and truly got better with the passing years.
Judith and the boys sing this song so beautifully.....
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I thought, God they're not doing that stupid song. But it's beautiful and brilliant.
WHAT a fabulous version !
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The seekers , their voices instantly recognizable the second one hears them . unique like no other .
ONLY THE SEEKERS COULD DO JUSTICE TO THE BEE GEE'S SONG.
So very right.A awesome version of a great song
The Bee Gees wrote it for the Seekers but couldn't get it to them. They finally decided to record it themselves. And the rest is history 🙂
It was written for the Seekers.
@@cindyknudson2715 Spot on! I knew this answer when it came up on 'Pointless' as a question. I love it when The Seekers are a general knowledge question on TV! I can be guaranteed to get it right!
very poor quality video but NOTHING can impede the perfection of their music and Judith's magnificent voice. It was almost impossible to not lo be in love with her way back when, and isn't any easier today.
Why would anyone try?
wonderful to hear this interpretation of a great Bee gee song.
Greatest band ever👍😊
September 2019 .. anyone listening? Brilliant voice!
Listen to this group often, thanks to the internet.
Carol and Glen McGregor Oct. 2019
Absolutely LOVE this group.
Voice of an Angel
I've never heard Judith sing so absolutely well
The song holds a special place for me, after living in MA, in my youth. Regrets of things gone wrong, as in the song. I loved this song of The Bee Gees. The Seekers sing it well, as they do all their songs. ✨🕊✨Judith.
Just have to say. WOW !!! How good is this. Tim in Texas
Brilliant, thank you Judith Durham.
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