Georgy girl became their biggest hit worldwide because they got a break In The US with that one. It also became their last big hit. But In England «The carnival is over» from 1965 was their most popular. That was something of a signature song.
I watch this with joy and sadness. We lost Judith Durham within the last couple of months. She had the voice of an angel. Georgie Girl was a movie from 1966 with Lynn Redgrave. My favorite Seekers song is “I’ll Never Find Another You”. Check it out. You will love it and appreciate the talent that just left us. RIP Judith. You brought great joy to our age group. Thx
The Seekers wrote and sang I am Australian. They did a special farewell performance concert and sang all 5 verses. It is the unofficial Aussie anthem. We all sang Seekers songs in school back then.
You are very correct. I was 14 when this concert happened. I wasn't the the type of kid that knew what the deeper meaning of songs were. I now know there were war protest songs but truthfully I just loved the music and the voices. Now I appreciate how lovely they all presented themselves, suits, dresses, gowns. A very far cry from the barely clothed, crotch grabbing so called singers and performers of today. I just change the channel. Thank you for taking us back.😊❤
There is a version of this with the real live sound and its very good. Judiths voice was always great live. You can appreciate how professional she is by watching her microphone technique getting closer for some notes and further back for others. John Farnham is another who does this noticeably. As a kid in the 1960's the Seekers "Morningtown ride" was a big favorite.
I'd say in the 60's and 70's artists wrote fully realised melodies that didn't need a lot of dressing up. Today, artists write fragments that are buried in a lot of studio 'effects' to hide that there isn't much of a melody to begin with.
I was born in 1960 and had this song and I'll Never Find Another You as a 45 LP (small size record) that I would play. They were more folk than pop but I loved their music and their abilities. They were very very popular back then.
This song was co written by Jim Dale, the actor who played in Pete’s Dragon. This was the theme song for a movie that was also nominated for an Oscar. It list to Born free sung by Andy Williams.
Loved this then and now. While not the folk group sound of the Seekers, there is a singer-songwriter- storyteller still making the rounds at age 69/70. Once part of the band that made Down Under a household name, he and his acoustic guitars play intimate venues, charming audiences with stories in between songs. His acoustic versions of his old classics light up a room; new songs have the right twist of melancholy we yearn to be quiet enough to hear. His name: Colin Hay. One of my faves is WAITING IN THE RAIN (live at etown episode #789).
The Seekers were bigger than the Beatles and I think Georgie Girl went number 1 in the USA.. they have many HUGE hits.... their final concert they sang, "I Am Australian".... that is a MUST hear song.
Georgy Girl is easily their biggest hit. It was the title song from an otherwise very forgettable movie. I understand it was even a big hit in the US charts after going gang busters in the UK (and Australia of course) as well. I grew up with them always playing on the radio and I've have been having fun looking at the various American reaction channels who are just discovering the Seekers. A pity there will never be any more as Judith died in August this year but even then she was still recording songs with them. Their final recording is "Carry me" laid down just before she passed and released as a tribute to Judith's magical voice and gentle spirit. It is a wonderful finale to their repertoire - I'm tearing up listening to it as I write this. ruclips.net/video/8rlTfwIEJXY/видео.html
Didn't read any other comments; has anyone mentioned 'Georgy Girl' hit big as it was the trac for the movie of same title 1967 starring 'then' and 'future' all-star cast. Cult classic and great trac. You are correct her vocals are amazing, she sounds [pitch-perfect] reminding me of Karen Carpenter. Live, & Let Live, if performers stop performing show respect; they have a right to change careers just like you. [maybe glimpsed down and caught the gist of one, right].
There are certain magical combinations of voices and guitar virtuosos that are sublime the harmonies are so good transports me to a happy place An.other special voice I like are Karen Carpenter's.The 60's were such an optomistic time and inspired groups like these. A question, though was the audio dubbed on? Other songs of theirs; morning Town Ride/I'll never find another you/Carnival is over/Allentown jail/World of our own/Island of Dreams.They are all special songs to me.
My math is nearly as good as yours. Might I suggest their cover of the Beatles Yesterday. Also anything from the unmatched John Farnham who also started his career in 60s.
This was a big number esp in Australia. They eventually had their Final concert in 2013( on RUclips, ) around the time Judith had a stroke. She died in 2022 at 79, but the three others Athol, Keith and Bruce are still active in their 80s. This was recorded at the Sidney Myer music bowl and not the MCG where the AFL grand finals are held. They did however sing at the MCG many years later at a grand final.
The concert wasn't at the Melbourne cricket ground that holds the AFL grand final, it was at the Myer music bowl an outdoor arena created for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to play outdoors, it was based on the famous Hollywood bowl, also the song Georgie girl was used in a sixties film of the same name and the song was nominated for an academy award but lost to born free, another tidbit their greatest hits album knocked the Beatles white album off No1 in the UK and kept the Rolling Stones Beggars Banquet at No 2 and spent 125 weeks in the charts.
YES, YES, YES, you must search for, “The Seekers, 1994 AFL Grand Final.” FOUR brilliant songs inc Georgie Girl. Trust me, one of them that you will be “absolutely moved by” is, “I am Australian. This should be our national anthem. PLEASE react to this. No “Australia” did not win, because Australia wasn’t playing. The AFL, (Australian football league) is made up of 18 teams from around our country, it is the greatest game on the planet, but unique to Australia. It has the fourth highest weekly attendances of any sport in the world. Even some weekly games can get 90,000 people attending. Please search for, “A beginners guide to Australian rules football.” You will be shocked. Cheers.
This is Judith with the remainder of INXS in 2012 singing her signature tune GEORGIE GIRL. Of course Michael Hutchence died 15 years earlier sadly, but this was a good rendition. ruclips.net/video/eZ0q59sLy8A/видео.html
I remember my babysitter dancing around the room with me with this song plaing on the radio... yep, I as in grammar school when "Georgy Girl" was in the Top 40. Then there was "The New Seakers" in the 1970s. And this was their song playing on the radio... ruclips.net/video/3XZX8-68s8c/видео.html And then a major corporation co-opted the tune for an advertisement campaign... (I sill hear this song when I drink a Coke) ruclips.net/video/1VM2eLhvsSM/видео.html
So I've come back to your program, not bad, and I thought, as an Aussie, I've never heard of the Seekers, so I looked them up. I listened to some more of their songs and came across this one: Puff the magic dragon: ruclips.net/video/jvZVBpOcmgw/видео.html which I thought you might like. But really looking through your playlist, I thought why have you left out Blackpink. C'mon man listen to this: Kill this Love, ruclips.net/video/2S24-y0Ij3Y/видео.html and btw I follow Blackpink because one of the girls, Rosé, grew up here and is the main vocalist in the biggest girl group on the planet. Enjo!! I listened to the end, and I realised you like ballads, so to entice you, here is a cover of Paramore's 'The only Exception' by Rosé ruclips.net/video/2DUdg4dnse8/видео.html or one of her solos, Gone: ruclips.net/video/K9_VFxzCuQ0/видео.html
One of the most amazing voices on planet earth
Simple, wholesome music, there was no hiding a lack of talent back then. Those were the good old days, so glad I got to live them. R.I.P. Judith .
Judith just passed away, what a loss fabulous voice, one in a million for sure!
Georgy girl became their biggest hit worldwide because they got a break In The US with that one. It also became their last big hit. But In England «The carnival is over» from 1965 was their most popular. That was something of a signature song.
I watch this with joy and sadness. We lost Judith Durham within the last couple of months. She had the voice of an angel. Georgie Girl was a movie from 1966 with Lynn Redgrave. My favorite Seekers song is “I’ll Never Find Another You”. Check it out. You will love it and appreciate the talent that just left us. RIP Judith. You brought great joy to our age group. Thx
The Seekers wrote and sang I am Australian. They did a special farewell performance concert and sang all 5 verses. It is the unofficial Aussie anthem. We all sang Seekers songs in school back then.
Goose bumps best traditional song I've herd and I'm irish
You are very correct. I was 14 when this concert happened. I wasn't the the type of kid that knew what the deeper meaning of songs were. I now know there were war protest songs but truthfully I just loved the music and the voices. Now I appreciate how lovely they all presented themselves, suits, dresses, gowns. A very far cry from the barely clothed, crotch grabbing so called singers and performers of today. I just change the channel. Thank you for taking us back.😊❤
I too was 14 that year and this sound really brings me back. We were very fortunate to have this as a soundtrack to our youth.
There is a version of this with the real live sound and its very good. Judiths voice was always great live. You can appreciate how professional she is by watching her microphone technique getting closer for some notes and further back for others. John Farnham is another who does this noticeably. As a kid in the 1960's the Seekers "Morningtown ride" was a big favorite.
I'd say in the 60's and 70's artists wrote fully realised melodies that didn't need a lot of dressing up.
Today, artists write fragments that are buried in a lot of studio 'effects' to hide that there isn't much of a melody to begin with.
I was born in 1960 and had this song and I'll Never Find Another You as a 45 LP (small size record) that I would play. They were more folk than pop but I loved their music and their abilities. They were very very popular back then.
Yeah as said in a comment they sang I am Australian in later later concert it will give you goose bumps it's magical breath taking please do it
I vote for their song "I am Australian" written by Bruce Woodley! Such a wonderful song.
This is the theme from the film of the same name. a very good film starring Lynn Redgrave and James Mason.
This song was co written by Jim Dale, the actor who played in Pete’s Dragon. This was the theme song for a movie that was also nominated for an Oscar. It list to Born free sung by Andy Williams.
I was a little boy when this hit the radio in NY.
My parents had just divorced.
No other song made me happier besides the Beatles ‘All My Loving’.
Hi! The song make me remember the film... 😊👋🇦🇷
Loved this then and now. While not the folk group sound of the Seekers, there is a singer-songwriter- storyteller still making the rounds at age 69/70. Once part of the band that made Down Under a household name, he and his acoustic guitars play intimate venues, charming audiences with stories in between songs. His acoustic versions of his old classics light up a room; new songs have the right twist of melancholy we yearn to be quiet enough to hear. His name: Colin Hay. One of my faves is WAITING IN THE RAIN (live at etown episode #789).
I have loved this song and Judith since it’s inception.
You have to listen to their iconic performance in their Farewell Tour singing ''I Am Australian." Extraordinary. You'll love it. ❤
Georgy girl still popular today. Born Free? Nobody listens to it today.
Georgy Girl, written by Brtish comedy ilm actor Jim Dale, comes from the sountrack of the Oscar nominated movie of the same title.
The Seekers went to England and made the title song for the movie called Georgy Girl starring Vanessa Redgrave and Anthony Newly.
The Seekers were bigger than the Beatles and I think Georgie Girl went number 1 in the USA.. they have many HUGE hits.... their final concert they sang, "I Am Australian".... that is a MUST hear song.
The video may be from said concert, but we are listening to the studio recording.
Georgy Girl is easily their biggest hit. It was the title song from an otherwise very forgettable movie.
I understand it was even a big hit in the US charts after going gang busters in the UK (and Australia of course) as well.
I grew up with them always playing on the radio and I've have been having fun looking at the various American reaction channels who are just discovering the Seekers.
A pity there will never be any more as Judith died in August this year but even then she was still recording songs with them. Their final recording is "Carry me" laid down just before she passed and released as a tribute to Judith's magical voice and gentle spirit.
It is a wonderful finale to their repertoire - I'm tearing up listening to it as I write this.
ruclips.net/video/8rlTfwIEJXY/видео.html
Oh, I wouldn't call the movie forgettable. It was Lynn Redgrave's breakout role. In my mind the song and the movie are firmly tied together.
@@debsylvania I had forgotten [sic] that she was in the movie.
200,000 people at this Seekers concert.
I think "I am Australian" is their biggest hit.
I AM AUSTRALIAN!!! I found this song this year and I am an American and I absolutely LOVE this song!!!!❤️
Lol... we love it too... I wish I Am Australian was our national anthem.
Written by Rodger Woodley
Great lyrically put together captioning authentic Australian history
Didn't read any other comments; has anyone mentioned 'Georgy Girl' hit big as it was the trac for the movie of same title 1967 starring 'then' and 'future' all-star cast. Cult classic and great trac. You are correct her vocals are amazing, she sounds [pitch-perfect] reminding me of Karen Carpenter. Live, & Let Live, if performers stop performing show respect; they have a right to change careers just like you. [maybe glimpsed down and caught the gist of one, right].
I'm not Australian,, but Judith Durham makes me wish I was. Check out The Seekers performing ' I Am Australian'
officially a subscriber thanks again
The Seekers biggest song was I am Australian by a country mile.
This was at the Myer Music Bowl in 1967 - 200,000 people attended - their AFL Grand Final singing was in 1994 at the MCG - 100,000 people.
There are certain magical combinations of voices and guitar virtuosos that are sublime the harmonies are so good transports me to a happy place An.other special voice I like are Karen Carpenter's.The 60's were such an optomistic time and inspired groups like these. A question, though was the audio dubbed on?
Other songs of theirs; morning Town Ride/I'll never find another you/Carnival is over/Allentown jail/World of our own/Island of Dreams.They are all special songs to me.
Over 200.000 they estimated that was there thats how huge they were. 😊🇦🇺 RIP Judith
This isn't the original audio, someone at some point has dubbed the released recording over the original but still they were such an amazing group.
My math is nearly as good as yours. Might I suggest their cover of the Beatles Yesterday. Also anything from the unmatched John Farnham who also started his career in 60s.
This was a big number esp in Australia. They eventually had their Final concert in 2013( on RUclips, ) around the time Judith had a stroke. She died in 2022 at 79, but the three others Athol, Keith and Bruce are still active in their 80s.
This was recorded at the Sidney Myer music bowl and not the MCG where the AFL grand finals are held. They did however sing at the MCG many years later at a grand final.
The concert wasn't at the Melbourne cricket ground that holds the AFL grand final, it was at the Myer music bowl an outdoor arena created for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to play outdoors, it was based on the famous Hollywood bowl, also the song Georgie girl was used in a sixties film of the same name and the song was nominated for an academy award but lost to born free, another tidbit their greatest hits album knocked the Beatles white album off No1 in the UK and kept the Rolling Stones Beggars Banquet at No 2 and spent 125 weeks in the charts.
It was written for the movie Georgy Girl - was nominated for an Oscar - beaten by Born Free
Lyrics by Rick Springfield Dustys bro
YES, YES, YES,
you must search for, “The Seekers, 1994 AFL Grand Final.” FOUR brilliant songs inc Georgie Girl. Trust me, one of them that you will be “absolutely moved by” is, “I am Australian. This should be our national anthem.
PLEASE react to this.
No “Australia” did not win, because Australia wasn’t playing. The AFL, (Australian football league) is made up of 18 teams from around our country, it is the greatest game on the planet, but unique to Australia. It has the fourth highest weekly attendances of any sport in the world. Even some weekly games can get 90,000 people attending.
Please search for, “A beginners guide to Australian rules football.” You will be shocked. Cheers.
If you want to witness the absolute best of the late Judith Durham, watch the you tube video "When the stars begin to fall". It will blow your mind.
This is Judith with the remainder of INXS in 2012 singing her signature tune GEORGIE GIRL. Of course Michael Hutchence died 15 years earlier sadly, but this was a good rendition. ruclips.net/video/eZ0q59sLy8A/видео.html
please react to judith durham danny boy or all my trials she is the female singer in the seekers thank you
😂
I remember my babysitter dancing around the room with me with this song plaing on the radio... yep, I as in grammar school when "Georgy Girl" was in the Top 40.
Then there was "The New Seakers" in the 1970s. And this was their song playing on the radio...
ruclips.net/video/3XZX8-68s8c/видео.html
And then a major corporation co-opted the tune for an advertisement campaign... (I sill hear this song when I drink a Coke)
ruclips.net/video/1VM2eLhvsSM/видео.html
Teacher Paul are you in Australia?
So I've come back to your program, not bad, and I thought, as an Aussie, I've never heard of the Seekers, so I looked them up. I listened to some more of their songs and came across this one: Puff the magic dragon: ruclips.net/video/jvZVBpOcmgw/видео.html which I thought you might like. But really looking through your playlist, I thought why have you left out Blackpink. C'mon man listen to this: Kill this Love, ruclips.net/video/2S24-y0Ij3Y/видео.html and btw I follow Blackpink because one of the girls, Rosé, grew up here and is the main vocalist in the biggest girl group on the planet. Enjo!! I listened to the end, and I realised you like ballads, so to entice you, here is a cover of Paramore's 'The only Exception' by Rosé ruclips.net/video/2DUdg4dnse8/видео.html or one of her solos, Gone: ruclips.net/video/K9_VFxzCuQ0/видео.html
Could you react to morningtown ride and the carnival is over by The Seekers?
Would you agree laurel
Try I am Australian
Sure beats the shrieking crap that comes out of most of the " Artists " of today !
Teacher i see your math is not very good here it's 55 yrs from this concert too
Dude you ramble to much.
that's me 🙂