The Seekers - Morningtown Ride (HQ Stereo, 1964/'68)
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2010
- All 3 of The Seekers' 60s TV specials, including this song & 47 others, are available on one DVD - www.noise11.com/news/the-seeke...
The Seekers originally recorded Malvina Reynolds' lullaby in 1964, since learned and sung by 3 generations of children. I've enhanced it so that the audio plays at the correct speed/ pitch and in stereo. From the 'World of The Seekers' TV special (1968). More videos from Judith and The Seekers on the playlists below:
Best of the 60s in stereo: • The Seekers - I'll Nev...
Gospel & Inspirational favourites: • Judith Durham / The Se...
Reunion Performances: • The Seekers - I Am Aus...
Best of - Live 1999-2014: • Best of The Seekers Li...
The Seekers concluded their Golden Jubilee tour in New Zealand in November 2014, and Judith Durham began her farewell tour there in April 2016. Visit www.TheSeekers.com.au and judithdurham.com for more info and news, or join us on Facebook: / 99634296559
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rich963; thank you SO much for posting this, sir!!! 💖🌹 IMHO it is one of the most Beautiful and Uplifting Songs ever written!!! Being born in 1950, I have of course been aware of THE SEEKERS since their inception in 1962 when I was a wee lad of 11 years-old. But it was not until a month ago, that I REALLY got into them; adding them to my Spotify mix, and watching every RUclips video I could discover. 💘🎶 This song is my #1 Fave of theirs and likely will be in my next TOP 25 Songs of All-Time, All Artists!!! I next will open your link to their DVD, as I would LOVE to own that to share with my wife, family and friends! 🎧💿 THE SEEKERS have vaulted from nowhere to #6 in my All-Time Fave Bands of All-Time!!! (Right behind my #5 Bee Gees and ahead of my #7 Beatles.) I truly love and adore them and their music! God bless you for making this available to millions of true music fans from every generation alive here in 2022!!! 🙏💝🙏💝🙏 God bless THE SEEKERS!!!
Beautiful beautiful beautiful
Judith’s voice stayed so strong into her later years. What a talent.
The group I like also must be ABBA
Totally agree! Who is #1-4 on your list?
BEAUTIFUL
Another year passes and now it's 2024 and still sounds great. Who's listening? Somewhere there is sunshine 😊
Me in Ireland
Not here in Scotland 😂
Yep! Still listening in 24. These songs never ever die
i was born in 1964, remember my mother comforting me to this song,...
Yes still listening in 2024 Reminds me of being a young child ❤…. Happy memories by the bucket load……
My mother sang this to me as a lullaby, over 50 years ago. I just visited her in hospice. My heart is aching. I hope where she is going is filled with music this beautiful.
❤️❤️💔 sending love to you and your mom xx
My mam did as well, It was my favourite lullaby. I lost her to cancer in 2020, just a week before her 84th birthday.
It’s been 10 months since you posted that comment. I hope your mom is still with you but know if not she is in that Promised Land Judith sang about. God bless you sweet lady.
@@Pizzpott
I’m sorry for your loss. I do know how hard that is. I’ve lost my mom and my dad is 91. I don’t know how long I’ll have him but God has a season for all of us. God bless you.
My mother sang this too, with my sisters' and my names instead of driver, fireman, and sandman
I played this song at my dad's funeral..he was a train driver for 40yrs..RIP dad miss you.
Good on ya Kev. He would have loved it .
Had the same thought for an old rail man friend. That's why I'm on this page today.
That’s so lovely - a real tribute
My grandfather worked on the rail road but not a conductor.I don't know exactly what he did. This song could put me to sleep.I love the seekers. C.M.
Such an appropriate song. Thanks for sharing that.
I’m 76 years old and American. In my entire life I have never heard a singer with a more beautiful voice.Judith Durham will never be equaled!!!!
Я русский.Мне 70 лет и мне тоже очень нравилось,как поёт Джудит.Её творчество и её прекрасный голос ,принадлежит всему Миру.Мы будем её помнить.
Pure blissfully voice
@@user-eu4sy9vv7y NAZI IN THE KREMLIN!
Judith has to be the most underrated female singer of all time. I can't think of any other singer I'd rather listen to. What a most GOD gifted voice.
How can someone who is recognised as one of the great voices of all time be "underrated"?
@@agnostic47 Because she was never given the recognition she deserved, especially here in the U.S. She has one of the most beautiful voices of all time.
I fully concur with your GOD gifted voice.
Yep. she sings like a nightingale.
I doubt that a deity had much to do with it. It’s pure Genetics and luck. Also lucky for us that we got to hear her. I suspect she also worked very hard at her craft.
My Mom used to sing me to sleep with this song. She would always incorporate us kids into the song. Made it so special. She passed away in 2021, so hearing this song brings comfort to me ❤️
exactly the same for us! she would say “(my name) at the engine (my sisters name) rings the bell.” She sang it to us every night as we fell asleep and she would lay with us. This gives me the greatest comfort
My mum too x
May she rest in Peace
My mum also used to sing this to us when we were little 💜 she passed away in 2019. This song makes me loved,safe and cared for. 💜💜
Same for us 😭😭😭
I doubt there’s ever been a more beloved singer in Australian history. Youngsters won’t understand it, but it’s true. Vale Judith.
Totally agree. There might be a few equally beloved, but none more so. I grew up with the pub rock era so my preference was harder music than the Seekers, but nonetheless, the voice Judith had was extraordinary and it would be a poor person who couldn't appreciate it or be astonished by the amazing achievements the Seekers had.
And there's a sad irony. Less than a day after my comment, Olivia Newton-John, one of the ones I was thinking of when I said "a few equally beloved" has also passed away. What an awful couple of days.
True. Very sad indeed.
I think you may be wrong about the youngsters. Just play it to them. They WILL understand.
You may be right. I hope so.
Found out this morning that Judith has passed away. This is the song of a multitude of childrens youth.... Thank you Judith, you are on your own Morningtown Ride now...
How I wish I could travel back to those days and stay there.
Me to in a heartbeat. Xx
Me too
This song came out the year I was born where is that time machine
Me too! Those were happy days. First heard the seekers and fell in love with their music as a child. Still sing their songs sometimes, so many years later
My mum used to sing me to sleep with this song,She actually sung it better 😂 and my dad had the greatest stories imaginable.so many good memories. Everything was so magical as a child,now life is mostly empty😢 well I have a great philosophy on life and am happy but miss the magical feeling of being a kid,I had some insane imagination as a kid,could create worlds within our own.wish I had it back.
There is nothing to compare the Seekers to. All their music takes me back 60 years to a better time. What a marvelous talent they were. Maybe I'm just a sentimental old fool but they are unbeatable
Steve Cline.
Your no fool! I entirely agree, god bless you.
Steve best wishes from one old fool to another
Quite right Steve me 2
Another old fool
I'm in tears as I write this comment. I lost my Dad in 1974 and he would lullaby me to sleep with this song. Still loved and miss. R.I. P. Dad. Thank you for 5 wonderful years.
Doesn't Judy look absolutely AWESOME here, with a face like an angel and with a voice to match, truly a voice from heaven, definitely the QUEEN of Australia.
Totally agree
Sad to reads that Judith has passed on . What a wonderful voice it will live forever.
Judith Durham had a beautiful voice. I can't think ot any current female vocalist who even comes close to her.
@@bobfinlayson3377 Katie Petersen.
i did not know she past.so sad .rip.
Oh my, I just found out. What a shame, she was brilliant. Truly angelic voice, her legacy will live forever
Why do you sanitise everything by saying she's passed on - she's dead! It's like my Wife, now she's my partner- no commitment.
RIP Julie Durham, your voice was one of my earliest listens in childhood and the songs of The Seekers are part of my DNA.
Tr
Rest in peace angel 😇
This song takes me back to my childhood bedroom aged 6 or 7 playing the single on my portable record player. Must of drove my parents nuts with this song 😂💃🎙🎶💃❤❤
Judith Durham
Same with me. The Beatles hadn’t yet captured my imagination but The Seekers were the first to do so. They still do.
Brought up on this song! Sang it at home and school!
My Nana used to sing this song when I was very young, hope to see you in Morningtown some day, sun shining and peaceful times with everlasting life .. this is really what the bible hope of 'Paradise' means.
2024 anyone ?
These comments are sooooooooooo plated out. Get some new material.
I just Love the Seekers songs. Here I am in 2024 still listening to these timeless Classics. Always makes you feel like the Song "Warm and Snug inside"
Can listen to The Seekers forever.....the golden voice of Judith Durham is hauntingly beautiful. Really gifted!
I agree. There's a quality in her voice that kinda' defies words, but it's unique, and as you say, haunting.
I would have loved to hear her sing Christmas Carols
0 nudity
0 Vulgar attitudes
No huge budgets,
But the song cuts through hearts like blades.
This is what true mv's are about.
then you should see the blooper reel
0 diversity.
@@kenneth8434 who cares?
@@kenneth8434 0 people who asked
@@kenneth8434 400% diverse. 4 individuals .
My wife listened to this while travelling on the train on the KZN South Coast going to primary school. That is almost 60 years ago. She cannot listen to this song without shedding copious tears. Life flashes bye like a dream in one night. RIP Judith sing with the other angels.
This song will be the exit song to my mum's funeral on February 1st 2022 in Wiltshire, England. She sang it regularly when I was aged about ten!
How lucky you were...
What a beautiful idea!
Wonderful metaphor for carriage into the next life. Works like Skye Boat Song.
@@DavidPowellAU Wow-wonderful comment! Now I have to listen to the Skye Boat Song yet again :)
We used Carnival is over for our mums funeral
Such a beautiful and clear voice
They played this at my Grandfather's funeral. He worked for over 40 years for British Rail as an engine driver
reminds me of my granddad. he liked steam trains and had a little train track going around his house, but he passed away a long time ago. he wasn't that old either :(
I used to sing this song to my daughter when she was a baby as a lullaby. She's 45 this year. It brings back wonderful memories. Now especially as I'm now a great gran mother myself
RIP to Judith Durham. How I loved this song as a little boy in England.
born 63 can always remember this
We have heard great female pop singers with powerful and beautiful voices, such as Linda Ronstadt, Agnetha Faltskog (Abba), Karen Carpenter, Ann Wilson (Heart), Carole King, Olivia Newton-John, and others. But no one seems to be able to do what Judith Durham was able to do with her vocal power, pitch, purity, poise, resonance, range, emotion, grace, gentleness, simplicity, effortless delivery, transcendent, heavenly sublime tonal quality, and overall luminous stage presence. A voice with the soft and supple texture of the sublime. Judith left her listeners awestruck with every performance. The angelic wings of her voice allowed the audience to soar with her to the deepest blue of heaven's skies. Truly missed, inimitable, and irreplaceable.
Totally agreed and I would add Jim Reeeves alongside her,although a male version.
My grandma would always sing this song to me because when all her grandchildren were born would sing a song to one of us when she held us for the first time and this was my song
My mother used to sing this to me as a lullaby, thank you so much for posting this. Its now 2024 and I still listen to this as comfort. 😊
My mum used to sing this to me as a child as a lullaby.
My mum did that too. It's her ringtone for me now.
Mine too ♥️
Me too x
Mine too
I still sing it to my kids now
Judiths' angelic voice is (almost) enough to convince me everything will be alright.
This takes me back to my childhood. My Dad used to sing this to me when he tucked me in my bed at night. He died when I was 5 in 1974. He's still loved and missed by me every day. God bless Dad. Love you mate.
There is a strange sort of innocence and purity to this song.
RIP Judith... May morning town treat you well.
RIP Judith Durham. Definitely the most perfect voice. You will certainly be missed.
So sad that Judith died a few months back, NOBODY could hold a candle to her voice.
Judith has the most pure natural voice ever. No gimmicks just a beautiful person who brought joy to everyone.
My mum used to sing this to me every night when I was younger, but she couldn't remember all the words. As a teenager I looked it up and learnt the song myself. Now I sing it to my daughter, and hopefully she will sing it to hers.
That is absolutely beautiful
You have make me cry. Some good things of our Childhood will never come back. I hope my daughter and granddaughter know it and sing it too. I have sent it to my sister to she teach it to my niece.
My mum used to sing it to me too. I’m nearly 60 and still feel safe and warm and loved as soon as I hear this song
My mom too
same here! im from NZ and my mum was born in '66 (this song was released in '68) so her mum sang it to her as a little girl and then I was born in '96 and my mum sang it to me as a lullaby growing up. Now I can't wait to sing it to my future kiddo and maybe they will sing it to theirs :')
What an absolute group of musicians.
Absolutely love it.
Just found out Judith Durham passed away yesterday (August 5/22) at the age of 79. Thank you Judith for this wonderful performance and those years with The Seekers. You will be missed.
This was a song when I was 5-6 , how I miss those innocent days
Judith you are Beautiful, I still remember hearing you with the seekers singing while I was Serving in the NZ Army in the Vietnam War. .......................Rest with the Best Princess.......
Her voice is a rare gift. What an amazing talent. They don't make 'em like this any more.
So long Judith Durham.
Your angelic voice is were it belongs
Damn, tears from a 58 year old bloke remembering his Mum who died in 2019
Forget Trump, Hillary, war, protesters, this whole crazy world, close your eyes and be taken away by this lovely song & Judith's beautiful voice.
Yeah! Especially today (Nov 9, 2016).
Hmm Vietnam and the demonstrations around that The Cold War, Cultural Revolutions, South America full of revolutions, The Middle East in constant turmoil,. and Afica as well. For sure 65 - 69 was a quiet peaceful time.
For Tango Bango:
I was enjoying this video while scrolling through
the comments,
with my mind far
away from
things I don't like that were on your
things to forget
list, especially Hillary Clinton &
the protesters, and YOU had to
bring them up!
Thanks for killing
my experience by
this classic example of irony
where what some-
one does so to try
and prevent something from
happening ACTUALLY CAUSES IT to occur! Now, back
to this soothing
ballad to get my
mind and mood
back where it was. (With malice toward none.
PEACE!)
Honestly, ask why in the past eight years, seven conflicts started, and not one anti-war protest, but heh.
Got nothing to do with this song.
And for the record Tango, this world has been crazy for some time.
duchovny2 open
I am devastated beyond expression. My beautiful nan sang this to me as a child, she passed in January 2021, and now the equally beautiful Judith Durham has passed. Rest in Peace, you will forever remain a marvel to vocalists, children and adults for generations to come.
Think of all the beautiful people in heaven. Living in peace and pain free.
Think of all the loved ones you'll be with in time
One the in the inre balrome PRanell squire that I ever danced to
Goodnight beautiful Judith, you will be so missed. Thank you for your beautiful voice and your wonderful spirit. RIP 💔💔💔
The way they are all dressed beautifully walking hand in hand through the most wonderful scenery is just bliss. I cannot explain how this whole song makes me feel at such ease and how cathartic it is. What a simple time where it was pure and full of heart and spirit - rest in peace Judith you are an angel.
So sorry J has gone, ❤
You are spot on, this video shows the love between the group. Judith always thought of the boys as her brothers. I believe this is Como one of Melbourne’s historic houses. It often gets a run in Australian TV shows.
@@michaelhayden725 I was wondering where it was filmed. It is so pleasant here.
I was doing well until I heard this song and my eyes welled up, tears rolling down my cheeks. I’ve certainly lost my way in this life.
StevieJ D Imagine you are clinging to a rock in the middle of the river... and let go. Good luck!
This resonates too hard with me man
There's hope for us all, Stevie. Keep walking . . .
me too
You are not alone Stevie. Lots of us feel the same way. Sending you love.
The seekers is the best orkester in the hole world.
FEB 2023 and still as fresh and classy as it was all those years ago, Class never dies.
This was the first record I ever owned, my darling Aunty gave it to me for Christmas '64 (45 single). Judith Durham remains the most purest, engaging, wonnderful voice I have ever heard. Part of my life forever.... her passing has brought tears, sadness &melancholic memories. RIP beautiful lady xox
I used to listen to this on Children's Choice; so many memories. Bless you, Judith. x
All there is tears for one of the most beautiful voices! Thanks for the memories, the journey has been incredible! ♥️
Just an incredible voice and equally incredible human being. This world so many more like her.
Totally agree with Judith's voice. None like it today.
Mine too Steve, thank you.
RIP Judith Durham..the voice of an angel and a beautiful soul..😢
I can’t count the number of times my ( now grown) children were tucked in bed to go to sleep to the sound of “Morningtown Ride”
RIP Judith on your ride through the heavens.
We love you and will always remember you ❤️❤️❤️
My partners lullaby he was born in 1964, he passed away January 2022. God Bless him x miss him this song brings comfort as his fave song as a kid x
I forgot how lovely Judith was when young. A beautiful voice as well ❤
My baby was born today. This was the first song I ever sang to her, and it was the first song that was sung to me by my mother. The tradition continues...
that's beautiful for you to share. thank you. I sang it to my child as well.
Congratulations!
I sang this with my kids, Wiggles video version! They have no recollection...I do. Insert sentimental tears here.
***** Thank you, and thank you Mike. I can just imagine that the Wiggles would have done a version too. That and they're fellow Australians with the Seekers, so it must have made sense.
born in 1961
love The Seekers
Lovely tale.
I am 48 and enjoy listening to their songs as they are quite meaningful than contemporary programmed songs
Judith May be gone to heaven now but he will never be forgotten. Sing to all the Angels Judith.
The train has pulled into the station now, Judith. You’re in heaven, God bless you.
She has the voice of an angel.
And now she is one. R.I.P. lovely lady.
Judith Durham- A profound treasure. We are all blessed to have experienced her talents.
Она - бриллиант чистейшей воды.
I always liked listening to the Seekers. Judith Durham had an angel voice. May she be at peace.
Judith was such a beautiful lady with an awesome voice. RIP Judith
RIP Judith 🙏. This is my favourite Seekers song .
Born in 1959 and so grateful to have lived through this era. Judith Durham and Karen Carpenter, the most amazing and talented female singers to have ever lived. Love them both so much. xxxx
Add Maddy Pryor
And add Gale Garnet -- we'll sing in the sunshine 🌞 fantastic song and voice -- enjoy
I am listening to this consistently for the past week and I came to know Judith has passed away
My grandmother used to sing this to me to put me to sleep. She used to put mine, and my cousins name into it. Makes me cry listening to this song. I listen to it anyways. Fly high my angel of a grandmother 🕊️
My dear beloved mum sang this to me when I was a kid brings tears every time I hear it ...miss you mum
me too...
same
What a wonderful contribution Judith Durham made to music. She was one of the best singers of a truly golden era.
Unlike majority of the comments I haven’t lost either of my parents yet and I’m eternally grateful. The other day me and my mum were talking about when I was little and I brought up this song and she told me how this song was the only thing she could sing to me to get me to slew after my night terrors and I felt so nostalgic and lucky to have had such amazing parents specifically my mum
If I can't have this sung at my funeral, I'm not going ................
Rest in Peace Judith, a talented, inspirational, beautiful lady xx
And best voice this century my heart is 💔 Judith now sings with the angels. RIP
This was my Dads favourite song, hes been gone 15 years now........miss him still.
My kids love this song they used to go to sleep while it was playing. It was a sad loss when Judith died she was the Seekers
My dad used to love the Seekers . He would be so sad to hear that Judith has just passed away. She had a wonderful voice and when I was young he was always playing their records. RIP Dad and Judith .
My dad also loved her voice and when he died suddenly in 1974 at the age of 56, I couldn’t listen to the Carnival is Over for many years.
@@isobellickes8543 So sorry to hear you lost your dad so young and so long ago. Strange how so many people have said they remember them as children . That's because they were always on the radio, and their songs were so memorable. In fact their songs were some of the first songs I remember as a child. Australia's had a bad week with Olivia NJ passing too. Vocal icons of our lives, who nobody can match today.
Have adored this sweet song since I was a little girl.
Attended The Seekers' 50th Anniversary concert in 2014 here in Sydney, wondeful night.
RIP dear Judith Durham.!
How can i get in touch with the seekers then
Can’t even imagine how great that concert must’ve been.
@@jmarsh4653 just download the concerts here of the seekers my friend john
How can i get in touch with the seekers there my friend too
My mum would sing this to me as a lullaby to go to sleep and now I sing it to my baby
I use to sing this to my two children Natalie and Adam to get them off to sleep many years ago. Happy times.
Back when the world was still a safe, beautiful place, filled with laughter.
I assume you missed Vietnam, presidential assassinations, Kent State riots, Charles Manson, racism etc. No it wasn’t
Polio?
@@HamiltonRb of course it wasnt
I was up to my ass in rice paddies wondering if the V.C was gonna ambush us. Didn't feel to safe and I wasn't laughing.
Sam Beckett Obviously you never served because a lot of people who went over there can’t move on tough guy, because they are dead , had limbs blown off or have PTS. Must have been really tough to fight for the country, because our orange haired chicken for a leader got daddy to get him out of serving twice with sore feet. Now thats a whiner, not the real men who put their ass on the line
RIP and long live Judith Durham (July 3, 1943 - August 5, 2022), aged 79
You will always be remembered as a legend.
Almost impossible to pick a favourite from the Seekers catalouge but for me this is it. Judith is now reunited with her beloved husband so let;'s be happy for her.
I hear this and I am transported back to my childhood in 1960s Melbourne Australia❤
God willing I shall visit Melbourne again🇦🇺 B4 I die.
I was born in the early sixties and The Seekers were very much part of the soundtrack to the happiest and most carefree part of my life. Morningtown ride takes me right back there if I just close my eyes.
The melodies they song are always effortless and perfect. No one chooses to sing like this today. The Seekers are timeless- a treasure!
10.25pm August 6th 2022, just announced in London Judith has died, aged 79. Thank you Judith, massive part of my growing up, your music lives on, RIP. X.
This makes me cry, I remember sitting on my mothers knee while she sang this to me , I miss her so much.
Remember this song vividly as a kid, now wishing a fair journey on this sad day Judith. x
Rest In Peace, Judith! You’ve become a part of everyone who have heard you sing! We will always remember and love you!
2023 and I still grab a train and listen to this music...
I can remember them seemingly always on TV in England when I was a child in the sixties. My parents loved them and this lovely song takes me back to a better time.
My dad used to sing this song to me when I was little. One day I hope to sing it to my future children.
Ahhhh- my beautiful childhood. Plenty of sunshine, out playing safely and so much laughter. Miss you Mum and Dad xxxxx
I'm 28 and from the UK and aw, this is so adorible i'm feeling happy and sad at the same time.
Happier days for kids - no TikTok, FB etc, a gentle song at bedtime. Must try getting my grandson to sleep with this
Absolutely
I lived in Melbourne for five years. I heard Judith sing at the MCG. Her voice was spellbinding. I listen to this song, as well as I am Australian, four or five times a week.
Melbourne was one of the best places that I ever lived.
How wonderful, beautiful people singing a beautiful song.
this is one of the very first songs I ever heard on the radio when I was a little girl judith durham had a magical voice.............. a forever voice