Judith Durham - Morning Has Broken

[@georgebronte840]

God created this woman to give us a taste of heaven.

[@rayquinton6450]

What I would say to Judith if I apoke to her. "Judith, Judith, Judith, WHY?Yes I know you say you felt the need to find yourself and all that implies. BUT you were loved worldwide,perhaps as no other before or since. You were loved by Australia. Each one felt you were theirs. Your purity of heart and soul captivated the haedest of men. In retrospect, I think, you would have thought hard about your decision. You see it was selfish, you wanted what you wanted, not the millions who hung on your every song, as though you were singing only to them. And so, you exiled yourselves. Yes, there were good times, but in truth only when you came home were you back where you belonged. Loved and in the fold of everyones heart. 😢 Thats when you found yourself, and realised where you belonged all the time. God Bless you.

[@gotmythumbs]

I'll be 80 years old in a few months and I can't believe that I've let this wonderful voice be absent from my life. I'll rectify that in the time I have left. Judith your voice fills an empty spot in my soul. Thank you so much.

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Gerald....It's never too late to catch up....It's all here on YT. Just enjoy my friend .... Be glad you did not miss this golden voice. I've been listening since I was 15..... I'm 68 now........ Thank you, Judith, and the Seekers, of course, for enriching my life. From my heart & soul: Thank you.

[@robertgabuna355]

Sought the Giver who bestowed Judy the gift of music and you your soul will be never be empty anymore...GOD bless!

[@alanwebb9644]

My sister took me i think 1966 to myer music bowl in melbourne australia she was lead singer of the seekers 4 years later i was listening to jimmy hendrix. Now i am 66 still listen to judith durahm . And hendrix. And others. Music is a true healer. All the best to you all.

[@lagatita1623]

It's never too late!😍

[@leecowell8165]

yep 80 here as well but unlike you I've known of her for at least 60 years. There are not many singers in her league but one is Sissel. These beautiful females have a lot in common even though they may never have actually met.

[@Pluschap]

This incredibly classy lady was a singer's singer. Her control, her pitch, her phrasing, her breathing were always as near perfect as can be (who else would ever even try to give a one hour a capella concert?). Sad to think that this voice is no longer with us. Goodbye, Judith - you will be sorely missed.

[@jbidd8647]

But forever available on the internet.

[@Peepers2]

She was special

[@markhill9275]

Go listen to her Judith Durham and The Hottest Band In Town LP. Judith singing her first love, Jazz, it will blow your socks off!

[@lawrencesait3432]

I think Judith Durham should have turned to pop, instead of jazz and blues when she went solo although she did well with that music, she went under the radar with a much bigger audience, with her voice she should have had a few big hits l still can't understand why some songwriters did not come forward, they could not go wrong, that's why I think she was under rated I think it is a crying shame Judith never had hits when she was solo, she had the best voice in the business

[@kdevinturner8778]

From the Island continent of Australia. A true beauty.

[@rolf.m.h.5560]

I listened to the song "Morning has broken" sung by different singers. I was wondering why I don't like this song although many singers are good. Now I come to the conclusion that I like Judith's interpretation best because she paints it for me - I can see it and feel it; There isn't a pretty girl or handsome man who would fool me into thinking how deep and insightful they are. When I close my eyes I picture the singer Judith as an average looking lady standing next to me and leading me through the beautiful landscape. Judith is a good looking lady, but I don't have to admire her looks, who knows how to paint a picture for the listener with her voice. That makes her a great singer. Sadly she passed away, but she still paints audible landscapes.

[@christiangibbs8534]

Possibly the most hauntingly beautiful voice in history. RIP, Judith.

[@cindyandkurt]

She's in heaven now singing for the angels!

[@oldsol1]

My 14 year old granddaughter, a member of the Virginia Children's Chorus has just discovered ( with some help from grandad ) Judith and the Seekers and its like she has discovered a diamond mine. She and her friends can't seem to stop playing and singing the songs. I love it, thank you Judith. God bless.

[@professorpatpending8731]

This so wonderful to read Bob. The Seekers were the sound of Australia in the 1960s

[@hemmay]

They still are!!

[@kerryincolumbus]

Bob, that is awesome!! I wish more young people around here would do the same thing, we need new blood singing these songs like those of the Seekers!

[@kafrose1]

I was a teen in 60's but only discovered Judith Durham and The Seekers at the age of 68. I feel the same way - 50+ years of classical music and I haven't stopped listening to their music for the past two months!

[@krechenklein4453]

It’s so wonderful that she discovered Judith. What a role model. Great lady!

[@robertjoynes5990]

thank you Judith, the angel choir is now complete, i cried when i heard you had passed away

[@krechenklein4453]

Beautiful lady. Her passing is very sad 😂 I hope she is singing in a heavenly choir!

[@alanbaker5555]

Judith has a voice that has stood the test of time, she is still as good as when she was in the 1960's

[@donaldzahnke4300]

Alan Baker she sure is

[@chainsawkillers]

Maybe even better!

[@valeriechard6097]

Absolutely..

[@donna30044]

Perfect pitch, enunciation, breath control, timbre, phrasing, and rhythm -- all combined in a supremely talented artist. Judith Durham also has that rare gift: a perfect vibrato -- one of dynamics that remained on pitch while most singers resort to tonal vibrato; it gave her voice that unusual and gloriously ethereal quality that is sought by so many and realized by so few. Hers is a voice for the ages and, for me, she will ever be young.

[@michaelamcdonnell4720]

Greatest

[@marysterling691]

The voice of an angel! 💗

[@shirleydudley6991]

I

[@copperpenny7223]

I couldn't agree more! Superb!

[@osvaldoschilling9129]

My sincere cngratulations. From all the thousands of comments yours is probably the one that says all about her unique voice. As a fan, I would like to add something about Judith's character. It is clear in her Biography that already in 1964 she might have had a solo career but she decided to stay in England " lest letting the boys down!" Without her there would be no Seekers and she regarded as a duty to stay. It is clear also that after marriage she adapted her style in order to make her Husband's piano an essential part of THEIR act...for almost 25 years. In view of this close-knit past together, it was a natural thing to regroup, which they did in 1993. This displays Judith as a person capable of sacrificing her own goals in support of people who relied and in some way depended on her. An amazing display of greatness in a world full of greed. I agree with many on this point: there is indeed an undescribable lure in her performances, in her voice and manner. Judith Durham seems like belonging to a world much better than this plagued place we have around us today.

[@frederickgreen3665]

When I start listening to Judith, I get nothing done for the rest of the day. This version is better than Cat Stevens' original. Better than anyone else's version. She's the best.

[@dehoedisc7247]

I'm certain that the Cat-man is aware of Judith's voice.

[@markhill9275]

i love Judith to the MAX! She is clearly the best female singer ever. But the original IS the best. This actually is an overdone arrangement , bloody way over the top reverb. Should've just had Judith on piano and 1 guitarist, and thats it.

[@carolramsey6287]

It was actually written by Eleanor Farjean in 1931. Steven Georgiou covered it in around 1970 with the brilliant Rick Wakeman on keyboards

[@markhill9275]

@@carolramsey6287 maybe, but Judith does it much much better! After all, she is the greatest female voice ever. Oh, and JPJ is a better keyboards player

[@irishguy200007]

I think you are mistaking Judiths natural vibrato for overkill on reverb.

[@ReinaldoMMota]

I think this is the most beautiful, powerful and adorable female voice that I've already listened in all my life.

[@professorpatpending8731]

Absolutely.

[@johnstpete1]

Ditto

[@BeLearningAI]

101% agree

[@dylan1bunbun1]

Her voice brings tears.

[@anglerfish8278]

I think you have got something there. She fills us all up. Thank my lucky stars for that powerful voice. Everyday it sounds better than the one before. Can anyone tell me how that is possible?

[@ianhaigh4878]

i am 72 now i have been listening all my life to the wonderfull seekers and judith i cant get enough they bring back a host of memories god bless them all

[@tangobango9653]

It's so rewarding to see that many thousands of people are still listening to Judith's glorious voice. I never tire of hearing it.

[@sparklecanada0112]

R.I.P. Judith Durham💔😔

[@themassofmen]

A voice like this can only come from the purest and humblest of spirits. She has a gift to touch people where no one else can.

[@osvaldoschilling9129]

Frankly. Even at 78 Judith should go around the world on tour.

[@wolfgangmaeschig5582]

Judith Durham was a gifted singer with an extraordinary voice, unforgettable for me! I used to live in Australia for a couple of years and visited the country later on. I possibly have a special relationship to this country and many memories. When I listen to the music of the Seekers and Judith, it really grabs me, must be a sort of magic. Rest in peace Judith, your musical heritage lives on.....

[@kdevinturner8778]

Judiith is huggable. Every day.

[@douglasbrunt2675]

A man can only wish to find a women like this! So talented, beautiful and a voice thats pure as honey! Lord, continue to bless this person.

[@kfra1992]

A wonderful voice with a beautiful natural vibrato under pinning the angelic sound

[@robertgabuna355]

You can say it again...

[@larrycourtney5638]

amen friend

[@normanrappaport6683]

JUDITH HAS A VOICE LIKE AN ANGEL.SHE HAS TOUCHED SO MANY PEOPLE WITH THAT GOLDEN HONEY VOICE. I WISH I COULD MEET HER. I FELL IN LOVE WITH HER VOICE IN 1964 WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL. SHE TRULY IS ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE SINGERS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY.

[@leecowell8165]

forget it. people like this are only one in a billion. Sissel is there as well but I cannot think of anyone else in this woman's league. Sissel has Judith's same type of persona.

[@danieltanner51]

I have just listened to this lady sing five songs and she has a mystical quality to her voice that makes you just want to keep on listening

[@dwayneboggan2907]

+Daniel Tanner I listened for hours last evening. I was totally mesmerized with her voice.

[@camphil321]

+dwayne boggan Same thing happened to me.

[@camphil321]

+dwayne boggan Same thing happened to me.

[@brendonrundell4911]

i know i know I've been living in a closet for the last 50 some years. I just heard 4 of their songs and each one they smoke the most popular/orginial versions.

[@osvaldoschilling9129]

I am not from an English speaking country and only learned about Judith and the Seekers five months ago. Ever since I listen to her and the Seekers almost every day. In some renditions ( Colours of my life, The Olive Tree, 500 miles, among others) I get so overpowered by the feelings their music bring that I cannot do anything else but stay there listening. The 1968 Farewell concert I watch parts of it every day.

[@marcob4630]

There's not another Judith Durham in the world

[@pbb1923]

Judith’s voice is an addiction. What a talent. Thanks for sharing with our world. God Bless.

[@GCK50]

I've heard thousands of singers, but Judith Durham is still the one and only. Her voice, and only hers, seems to come from the beyond.

[@krechenklein4453]

She had a gift from God that is unique to her!

[@timlodle9600]

Thank you God for the ability to be able to hear such a beautiful voice, not only this song, but everything she has sung for the past 53 years!! She is THE very best ever, in my opinion. Tim in Midland, Texas

[@MichaelJones-tm7fz]

Agreed, Tim. Been listening to Judith and The Seekers for the past 50 years and would agree that she has one of the best voices ever. Michael - another Texan (living in Ecuador)

[@darrenplumpton6981]

Judith has a voice that only comes once in a lifetime. Tender, soft, beautiful, melodic, magnificent, cristal clear, soothing, charming,and heavenly. A voice that is so angelic and pure and to round it all off she is as wonderful and stunning as her voice. Judith your my Georgie Girl and there will NEVER be another you.

[@yalocin1]

If angels had voices they would sound like hers!

[@PatriceDeffolin]

voila le résumé de cette merveille nature

[@TheGiantswin]

No female singer compares to Judith Durham. Crystal clear perfect pitch with subtle vibrato. Well done Judith.

[@DannoCrutch]

The most distinctive female vocalist I can think of. Timeless and eternally compelling.

[@johnbattles1002]

+DannoCrutch Judith Durham and Karen Carpenter -- absolute perfection and grace!

[@DannoCrutch]

+John Battles I was quite smitten with Karen Carpenter as a youngin. I played "Close to you" enough to drive my big brother batty ;-) Excellent that you bring her up!

[@johnbattles1002]

DannoCrutch, I was smitten with K.C. too. I was a mid-to-older teen at the time. She left us way too early! "Close to You" was one of the several Carpenter songs I memorized. My first girlfriend and I used to listen to it, "Top of the World," and "Yesterday Once More" over and over! I still have a 33rpm LP Christmas record of the Carpenters that my wife, four children and I would listen to every Christmas while putting up the Christmas tree -- even after it got a few scratches and would skip! Great, great memories!

[@DannoCrutch]

+John Battles That's awesome! I distinctly remember: I was listening to "Close to you". A 45 on a old record player. My big brother was throwing a frisbee in the house and hit the player. We had a good fight.

[@johnbattles1002]

LOL! :D

[@ThePepsipete]

this woman is class and always will be.

[@waynedavies658]

Judith durum where his she now

[@krechenklein4453]

Absolutely! Lovely woman!

[@peterkershaw748]

We will miss Judith or i will

[@elisaangel9789]

Judith Durham takes a cover song and makes hers the best version.

[@prk30]

What a voice! One of the finest singers ever.

[@Naomi-cx2fx]

I'm 78 now and I have enjoyed everyone of your many songs . We all miss you! Your voice is so soothing and beautiful!

[@williamalvey632]

RIP Judith you will be sadly missed by everyone you were the best

[@stevenhansen1469]

RIP Judith Durham. You will be missed.

[@robertjoynes5990]

i cried wheni heard of an angel returning to heavan

[@peanutpipper685]

Wonderfull just wonderfull

[@kdevinturner8778]

Nothing like a little Australia on Thanksgiving. A beauty.

[@cordaje]

Beautiful... Incredible!... RIP Judith!❤

[@theodoresweger4948]

Always loved this song and Judith makes it absolutely heaven. Thanks so much Judith RIP

[@Dav1Gv]

Perfect, thank you so much Judith and the rest of the team. There's a connection with Edward Thomas, who was killed in action in 1917 and is buried near Arras, who wrote a beautiful poem called Adlsstrop which is one of my favourites making this doubly moving for me,

[@TMB247]

I have had a crush on this fair young lass for more than 50 years, she still tingles places that have never been tingled by others and cannot be located by anyone but her, locations not even identified by Science. Thank you Judith

[@SuperDino2222]

Best version ever, nobody even comes close, Judith voice is divine.

[@work4382]

Judith, her song, was a part of our lives. A joyful part. She is gone now and we miss her. So too soon, shall we be. She had touched our lives, but our lives are ephemeral, - much more so than hers. We old ones remember her. But who will remember us?

[@kdevinturner8778]

The world is not flat. People down under are smart and sound good.

[@Beruthiel45]

Rip Judith. 💖💖💖😘

[@Collette1968]

Beautiful voice ❤

[@larryvermeer6170]

judith the sun will alway's shine on you forever more

[@tonvoesenek5713]

Let's get a million views for this special lady

[@portalminer8813]

I'm astonished. Speechless. How can a voice be this perfect? Is she human?

[@patrickjensen9824]

This lady touches the soul and left a legacy of excellence

[@kdevinturner8778]

What a beauty.

[@kdevinturner8778]

Definition of beautiful.

[@kdevinturner8778]

Why do I cry for no reason sometime?

[@krechenklein4453]

Wow!! I didn’t expect this!! So beautiful I can’t take it!! She has the most incredible voice!! What a gift. What a voice. What a woman! Simply outstanding. RIP wonderful & lovely Judith! ❤ Love your smile!

[@brian6078]

one of the most beautiful voices ever.

[@applepie238]

a voice like this was never heard before judith durham and will never be heard again after judith durham,it will never be copied or bettered its a one off in the life of the earth, i'm very thankful that i have been priveliged to listen to it,thank you judith,god bless.xxx

[@chrisruss9861]

Beautiful and unpretentious lady. Lovely voice quality.

[@svenmidholm]

the best singel singer frome ouer planet miss judith duhram never now this grupp when ai was young regards frome south of sweden city karlskrona the best

[@timmccarthy4627]

I 'discovered' Judith D and the Seekers just a couple of months ago and cannot get enough of her, and their, singing!

[@DifferentSaturner]

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[@krechenklein4453]

Wonderful lady. I recently discovered her also. Beautiful voice. What a gift!

[@dayers8715]

One of the purest voices ever

[@patriciasanders8523]

Rest In Peace Judith.8/6 2022 May your beautiful voice continue to ring from heaven forevermore. You left us way too soon

[@robertjoynes5990]

i cried when i heard, she had gone to join the angelic choir

[@kdevinturner8778]

Morning has broken? Says who? One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.

[@Ant008]

Beautiful and unique, Sadly missed

[@bobhrfarm]

This heavenly voice is ingrained in my musical mental library; I had never heard her sing this beautiful hymn, but will remember it always now. Godspeed, Judith Durham!

[@thomaskline]

Even after 60 years Judith’s high notes always give me goose bumps!

[@frederickgreen3665]

I start listening to Judith and I find the entire day has slipped away.

[@lorainetaylor2012]

Rest In Peace Judith we will all miss you

[@cinemaipswich4636]

My heat is truly broken for Judith has passed us by. We will never forget her.

[@JamesVernon]

She just eclipses every other instrument on the recording. Sings like an angel.

[@happyolddude]

Stunning! Simply stunning! So proud she is an Australian Icon!

[@willsmom93]

Rest In Peace. Sing with the angels.💕

[@n4lra1]

Judith has such a beautiful voice! She has given joy to millions of listeners throughout the world for decades. May God always bless her and may she continue singing joyfully forever💕

[@rogerturner1881]

Morning has really broken all our hearts, RIP JUDITH 6/8/2022 at 79

[@perolsson7587]

What a beautiful human beeing. Thank you Australia from Sweden!

[@frederickgreen3665]

And from the United States

[@barryhughes9764]

Thank you Sweden for Abba and thank you Australia for the Seekers. Will never see the likes of these artists again.

[@leecowell8165]

We can't forget about another beautiful human being that can sing either and that's Sissel. Last year she sang a song in front of the Tabernacle Choir that absolutely blew me away. Me and everybody else the only time I ever saw her cry.

[@rcojrpc2085]

I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED HER LONG HAIR AND BANGS. SHE WAS SO ADORABLE AND STILL IS.

[@elmerfudd5738]

If there ever was a perfect female singing voice .... Judith was blessed with it !

[@glendafield9797]

Thankyou, for sharing your talent. My blind grandmother loved your music, my mother did and , for me, your music and voice is my go to safe sound, musically. Thankyou for what you have given to the world, Judith Durham. RS love x

[@ronaldstone4734]

She is one of the best of the best. Absolutely love this LADY !!!!!!!!!

[@larryvermeer6170]

Judith you'll alway's will feel the sunshine on you forever now

[@robertn556]

Nobody does it better than Judith Durham, beautiful rendition and heartfelt.

[@roselynwest2604]

I love Judith Durham's voice and this song. Thanks for sharing!

[@spibes01]

Judith Durham,the finest by far to come out of Australia.Driving on hols with the kids back in the 60s to the beautiful sound of her voice.Never leaves you.Saw her,solo,a few years back in my home town.I always used to say,a voice as clear as a bell.Nothings changed.

[@hemmay]

Yes, I've been a loyal fan since the sixties. Honoured to have seen The Seekers in concert three times in London, one was their 50th anniversary tour at the Royal Albert Hall. What a magical, emotional show that was and they sounded as good as ever. I also saw Judith's solo show at the Festival Hall in 1970 (or 71- not sure). I thank them for the pleasure their music has given over the years.

[@texasbluegrassfan]

Praise for a voice as heavenly as Judith's.,,

[@timothyjordan5731]

I would love it if my daughters could hear Judith.

[@rokndady]

This kind of beauty is just ageless...

[@rickythomas7304]

She's a voice like no other! I LOVE her!

[@petertattum2338]

First heard The Seekers in around 1964; JD's voice is the best there is!

[@geoffm9944]

Judith had such a wonderful voice. Her recording evokes the sense of beauty and joy of nature.

[@kdevinturner8778]

Gorgeous.

[@Northman1066]

Cat Stevens version is great - but Judiths voice just takes it to the next level. SUBLIME

[@philcarter2362]

Truly beautiful. Thank you Judith.

[@malcolmmayes847]

If angels look and sound as beautiful as Judith, I just can’t wait to be in HEaven

[@osvaldoschilling9129]

Listen to her Lord's Prayer. She certainly learned it from above.

[@johnlangfield]

Judith, what can I say? A beautiful woman with a beautiful voice and a beautiful presence. I kneel at your feet and pray for you. I have been lucky indeed to have lived in the same era as you. God speed little lady maybe, just maybe, we could meet on the other side.

[@peternalbandian5390]

Incredible - One of the world's greatest voices!

[@dianemillard9435]

What a great singer sounds like !

[@JasonDessing]

Oww, that voice! Sweeter than honey. Nice, controlled vibrato, too.

[@danieldion1155]

Judith, whatever the song, whatever your age, I always have an impression of heaven when I hear you. If it doesn't sound like you when I get up there, its just because you haven't arrived yet. Your smile, your beauty make me happy. Thank you for your signing and for your generous personality. I'll be looking for you over the clouds.

[@osvaldoschilling9129]

Mr Dion. It is interesting that Tom Springfield the composer of I will never find another you and Georgy Girl is actually named Dionysius O Brien. Dionysius was a 5th century christian scholar who was particularly dedicated to the study of the hierarchy of Angels and Guardian Angels. Judith is quite often compared to an Angel that came to Earth, with the 3 handsome Seekers boys as her guardians. In their many recordings on religious themes it is impossible not to feel the power enclosed in the rendition. They have been sent to bring happiness and hope. Did it when young and reunited later to go on with their mission until health permitted . God bless them.

[@krechenklein4453]

Wonderful lady!

[@jamesmitchell5170]

All the songs she sings are done in a fantastic manner!