The Seekers - I Am Australian: Special Farewell Performance (REACTION) with my wife

[@thewizardfletcher1272]

Many Australian's believe this should be our anthem

[@shoresaresandy]

As an Aussie this song puts a lump in my throat, a tear in my eye and pride and joy in my heart!

[@grugnat653]

Lol these Jews would laugh at your nation becoming a dumping ground for the third world.

[@Hufflestitcher87]

As an Australian, I agree with my whole heart. Same as when I hear Dorothea Mackellers poem 'My Country' ❤️

[@Isleofskye]

Strangely,I am a 68-year-old English Londoner and I felt the same. It HAS to be your National Anthem.

[@musicbruv]

As a pom this song puts a lump in my throat, a tear in my eye and pride and joy in my heart also. R.I.P Judith.💔

[@dannybartlett9704]

I am Canadian and it does the same.

[@morant3057]

The best tribute to Judith would be to make 'I Am Australian' our National Anthem. RIP Judith

[@dannybartlett9704]

I agree (from Canada). A great song. Judith was my favourite female singer (voice of an angel ). A lovely lady.

[@katie7795]

It would be. But I can't listen to it without tearing up, let alone sing it!

[@willsutton54]

I consider it Our National Anthem and it makes me proud and sad as I remember Judith. Still, she lives in every song

[@bighawkfan1]

I’m an Aussie that lives in the USA and when I hear this song I get emotional and homesick, love this song and R.I.P. Judith Durham.

[@distant_sounds]

I’m an Aussie in the US too. It really hits hard when you hear it now, doesn’t it. My eyes get all watery.

[@rickandersen2284]

I wish this was our official anthem.

[@jessbellis9510]

Agreed. Far more touching, catchy, and includes all Australians & our history.

[@mischie1347]

Agreed. It represents where we all came from and who we have become

[@flyingfox7854]

As an Englishman I totally understand and agree with you …..

[@karistone1297]

Me too Rick! I keep saying it.👍👍👍

[@Erizedd]

I would be really great to have the anthem change when we finally have that referendum to become a republic (which supposedly will happen after Lizzie passes away, which they're doing out of respect for her, and because if they hold a referendum they don't want it to be for nothing with our older generation too emotionally attached to the current leader of the monarchy). Anthem, flag -- maybe the aboriginal flag could go where the union jack is now? -- and independence. Sounds good to me! :)

[@jolenewitzel7919]

I'm not Australian but it makes me want to stand up in pride with them. ❤

[@grugnat653]

I bet

[@imoverthetop44]

That's what Australians are all about.

[@grugnat653]

@@imoverthetop44 Yeah Australian identity is now meaningless, by design, cheered on by vacant establishment enjoyers like yourself.

[@kevinbatt8170]

I am a real Australian, and i love this.

[@imoverthetop44]

@@kevinbatt8170 As am I !

[@rowenanunn590]

I am Australian and to me this is our national anthem....🇦🇺😁❤️

[@barnowl5774]

It is not our national anthem as that is 'Australian's all let us rejoice...' However it is a favourite Australian song along with 'Waltzing Matilda'.

[@rowenanunn590]

@@barnowl5774 I did say ' to me'

[@ppm4eva]

Rowena Nunn, it should be. Personally I hate our current national anthem. Foe me, it has absolutely no connection to our Australian-ness.

[@rowenanunn590]

@@ppm4eva yes!!! This right here! Thank you

[@jewfish68]

@@rowenanunn590 I agree with you. It certainly 'feels' like it is and it would be a much better anthem for us than the official one in my view.

[@Chris_PerthWA]

Recognition of the indigenous and then each of the generations - Soooo good

[@chucki5047]

Although I am Aussie born, I am the son of immigrants to this great land in the 70’s so we don’t have deep roots but this song brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. A land with great opportunities. “We share a dream and sing with one voice” sums up my view of Australia.

[@evaadams8298]

Same and I always identify as Australian eventhough I’m first generation. Sometimes I hear Americans say I’m Italian American or Jewish American and I get they are proud of their heritage, but I just say I’m Australian because I’m so proud of being born here.

[@davehocking4091]

Thats because this song is about you as much as its about an indigenous person whose bloodlines have been on this land for 40,000 years, or a person who is 5th generation european australian. The point of this song is that we are all Australian, we're all in this together and we all have different stories.

[@grugnat653]

If you are white and born here you are Aussie... Everyone knows this.

[@karistone1297]

Hi! You and your family is what makes Australia great! We are all Australian!❤❤❤

[@k.vn.k]

Yup, we are one but we are many too.

[@1984bluebird]

Us Aussies are proud of this song.It should be our national anthem.We lost Judith Durham this week,she was a national treasure.RIP thankyou for your humility and gorgeous voice,you will be so greatly missed.

[@williamclarke5658]

Sadly, the world of music lost this beautiful lady on August 5th 2022. She was truly an Australian legend. Her legacacy and magnificent voice, especially with the Seekers will never be forgotten. Thank you both for your fabulous post! x

[@stevendone5493]

I’m not Australian I’m from Liverpool UK but this song is just so powerful and beautifully sung and it gives a sense of pride and togetherness that everyone can appreciate wherever they come from . I can only imagine the sense of pride that Australians must have when hearing this marvellous song . It has to be the National Anthem . I just wish we here in UK had a song even half as good and inspiring as this .

[@martintik8565]

I'm kiwi and I agree 100% with you

[@DarrinCuzner]

Thank you for your kind words. & yes every country should embrace their cultures.. we are all very special…

[@justlinsu]

This was their farewell concert...and Judith was mainly sitting as she was recovering from a stroke. Warms my heart to hear you appreciate them as we Australians do. I think it makes everyone who hears it have a feeling of belonging. Thanks for your charming reaction....Love from Australia

[@dagmar.6954]

The Seekers were another great Australian folk pop band from the 60's. They had so many great hits including "I'll Never Find Another You", "A World Of Our Own", "Georgy Girl", "The Carnival Is Over", "Morningtown Ride", "Someday, One Day" etc. They have beautiful voices & harmonies. They don't make nostalgic music like this anymore. Reminds me of a simpler time.

[@riverrock343]

Rest in peace Judith 🌷, you will always be remembered for the magic & the joy you brought to many generations - not only in Australia but around the world.

[@archcollie5708]

I always tear up listening to this song. Such beautiful story telling and a magnificent Australian anthem. "We are one, we are Australian." ❤The seekers were a fantastic group, who in their day went viral world -wide with six songs in the top ten, selling over 60m records. The 'best of' albums went no. 1 in AU and the UK. I remember my parents playing the seekers on their triple unit (TV, record player, radio combination) back in the day, and this brings back memories of my mother dancing about the kitchen to Georgy Girl. Another great reaction. Thanks Guys.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Great memories! 😍

[@taniaPBear]

Aaaw, that was beautiful, thank you for this. You were so right with what you said, sometimes, no matter where you are, it's easy to start complaining about one thing and another but when I hear this song, it puts things back in perspective. It fills me with pride and immense gratitude to be Australian.

[@markflint2629]

Considering Judith had just recovered from a stroke and lost the power of speech she retrained herself and I was there for this performance and I can say not a dry eye in the place.

[@bjl2343]

Sadly Judith passed away on Friday the 5th August. That beautiful angelic voice is singing to the Angles now. RIP Judith.

[@Dr_KAP]

There are also hand actions that accompany this song. I remember my daughter when she was 4 standing with her whole kindergarten class all singing and acting out this song, it definitely is a theme song for us. Lots of historical references in this song that only Aussies understand but so glad you felt it ❤️ and yes Judith Durham is pure class.

[@mrmockatoo6786]

I was singing and acting out this song in my nest this morning. Kappeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh!

[@bernadettelanders7306]

When did the hand actions start? My children didn’t do them at school - maybe because they were older at high school when it started🤔

[@mrmockatoo6786]

@@bernadettelanders7306 when the kids discovered they could lay bets on paper, rock, scissors. We have to be careful Bernie cos Kappy's taking life too seriously lately. ✌️

[@bernadettelanders7306]

@@mrmockatoo6786 she’s watching you, reading everything, with a frypan in her hand. I’d run if I were you😂

[@bernadettelanders7306]

@@mrmockatoo6786 my kids never laid bets on paper scissors rock - oh hang on 🤔 They recently told me, there’s more mischievous stories about their childhood they haven’t told me., mmm ?🤔

[@julianstephens5361]

That was a wonderful reaction thankyou. I am glad you understood the lyrics were speaking of our history and the fact that we are all united as Australians regardless of our roots and heritage.

[@suemontague3151]

Thank you both for showing such respect 🙏 🇦🇺❤️

[@jonrickard3354]

I'm not Australian, but I get emotional thinking about the pride they have in their home. It should be an anthem for the world.

[@debbiepierce3045]

Doesn't matter how often i hear this, it gives me goosebumps every time. Best wishes from England.

[@robinfester9935]

This should be our national anthem - it says everything about Australia and how we feel. Great reaction.

[@fiona2498]

I love people from all over the world get the emotion of this song. The man who sang first wrote it. I do know his name but it escapes me right now. I agree this is our national anthem. Thank You for understanding so quickly. ❤

[@evaadams8298]

Bruce Woodley

[@fiona2498]

@@evaadams8298 thank you eva. Bruce Woodley

[@pollitounamita]

What a beautiful song of Australians' pride in their country. I had never heard it before and it reminded me a bit of the song "Mexico Lindo y querido" that I recommended in its reaction to Juan Gabriel. The song talks about the pride of being Mexican and has a funny story. The song says that if a Mexican dies outside of Mexico, they should say that he is asleep and take him back to his country. Curiously, Jorge Negrete, the interpreter, died outside of Mexico, in the USA and, of course, was taken to Mexico where he received a great tribute because he was very loved by the people. kzbin.info/www/bejne/naKbiHyCjtCbd7s I hope they react to this song. Greetings from the state of Morelos, Mexico. PS: An apology I do not speak English and I am using a translator, I hope it is understood.

[@getreal4371]

Did well in translation, Hello from Adelaide, Australia

[@carolynh8866]

Thankyou for taking the time to translate. Hi from West Australia.

[@swingsloth]

That sounds lovely.

[@wendyryder2708]

Hi! I thought you did very well! From a proud Australian!

[@daviddempsey8721]

Si amigo. Bien hecho.

[@peterdel3307]

This is very Australia and should be our national anthem it always brings out my emotions and pride 🇦🇺

[@kachdragonfly]

Remember that this was sung LIVE. Absolutely crystal clear.

[@queenslanddiva]

I don't know how many time I have seen this and it's always the same - goosebumps and tears. Judith Durham is an iconic Aussie singer and Bruce Woodley wrote this important song. Thank you

[@redz23z]

A lot of people here in Australia want this song to be the Australian anthem

[@thelondoner1526]

Can't you guys request it to parliament if you get enough signatures? It is truly a moving song! Even as a foreigner, I can feel the emotion loud and clear !

[@crackers562]

It tells the story of Australia and includes the first indiginous Australians who lived here for 60,000 years!! Makes me proud.

[@gamortie]

When you consider how comparatively late in their career they wrote & recorded this song, it is definitely one of their definitive songs.

[@stuvan2976]

true australian folk music that no one can argue with. our beloved homeland australia 😊😊❤❤

[@ozzybloke-craig3690]

This is one of my favourite songs, and this is definitely my favourite version of this song. This song has such a history and the song itself is about our history. This makes me full of Aussie pride. Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!

[@aussienikogreek]

Im Australian this makes me cry it touches me 😢

[@pjmoseley243]

Its like Australia has come of age, The seeker always sounded amazing from the 60s to now Australia has Arrived,

[@jcampbellshale]

Every child knows this song when the begin school. It is often sung instead of the national anthem at events and is definitely known by all adults of every culture. It is our song. A song that tells our story and speaks of our vision for the future.

[@JoSedunary]

Like everyone else - I hear this and usually cry like a baby - just hits home. This and the Qantas ad 'I still call Australia home'...can't do either of those without blubbering

[@berniceanne4959]

This one always brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for your reaction to such a special song .💕 It makes me very proud to be Australian. 🇦🇺

[@jackpearson1110]

Her Voice ...her voice...We are so lucky to have her recordings

[@theplowandfluteproject5269]

Yes. It’s the story of the nation. Ive watched a bunch a reactions to this song. You guys get it.

[@stuvan2976]

true australian folk music that no one can argue with!. our beloved homeland beautiful australia. a nice video here ❤❤😊😊

[@kennnyrobo8138]

One of our classic bands

[@jeepy8067]

Rip Judith, what a voice!

[@flibbinflah22]

Hi guys, I love this song mainly because it, like Australia, feels so inclusive. "We are one but we are many and from all the lands on earth we come, we'll share a dream and sing with one voice: I am, you are, we are Australian" Makes me proud.

[@elizabethjohnston8877]

I am a traditional owner of Australia and this song has always been special,

[@janetlawson4482]

I love patriotic songs, they share history and pride, they will give you chills even if you are from a different country ❤️

[@magpiegirl3783]

This is an aspirational song, co-written by the gentleman who sang the first verse. I'm not sure as Australians we are always as welcoming and accepting of people from "all the lands" who come here, but I think as a country we live peacefully enough. The glorious voice of Judith Durham is just remarkable - so effortless, so clear and warm. The Seekers were a successful "folk" group from the 60s and have some great songs. I love listening to this song. Thank you for your respect. There's a lot in this song about the country, the history (Aboriginal and European) and some of the hardships of this land. Anglo-Australia was a penal colony of the British originally and extremely harsh and unforgiving. Our history of treatment of the indigenous population is shameful, but the sentiment of the song rings true - Australians pride themselves on "having a go" and certainly our forebears had it really tough.

[@karenb4816]

Very proud Aussie here! I cry like a baby (with pride) every time I hear this. Thank you for your great reaction. 👍🏼🇦🇺👏🏼👏🏼

[@berndschuster1547]

What a wonderful song from The Seekers! Thanks "MerchantOfAlba" for all the music all time from good old Germany!👏🙂

[@trevorkelly3861]

I really loved both of your reactions to this song and as a very proud Aussie, it brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. To me, this song has many meanings as a number of my forefathers were convicts and what they and their children, grandchildren, etc., have endured to make this country so great and Aussies so proud.🇦🇺😀👍

[@AndyFNQ84]

The amount of Australian culture you guys have listened to, you ARE Australian. It's okay, you can belong to another place too, we're good like that :) thanks for a top reaction to a great song, cheers from Australia

[@morganrussell8150]

It doesn't matter where you come from, New Zealand, USA, England, India or wherever. You live in Australia for a couple of years you become a Australian 🇦🇺♥️💯...

[@lesliedaras-wells2510]

You live here for 50,000 years and you struggle to be accepted as Australian. Life is good..

[@bakeslad9442]

Crying on a Sunday morning! As an Aussie & with Judith passing yesterday.. this has me rattled. This should be our national anthem! 😭🙌

[@sandrarobinson3266]

We need to all call every :Labor, Green, Teal Pollies and State ones make it clear want vote on Anthem change, when vote on Statement from the Heart, would be perfect step towards Reconciliation as well, I live in Alice our Indigenous people think the same.

[@philphil6006]

Thank you for playing from Australia we are a proud mob no matter where you come from.

[@alwaysthewtite1]

Proud to be an Aussie 🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺

[@brigittekenny6599]

This song is from when Australia started ,we were convicts from England,and the is about us becoming our own nation ,we now have people from all over the world living here and we are a proud nation,when we here this song it brings tears to our eyes ,I’m glad you liked it ,a lot of Australians which this was our national anthem because it has so much meaning.

[@terrifryday3641]

The first verses about the Aboriginals being the first people let's not skip that.

[@JisforJenius]

With respect, Australia started long before the convicts. This song acknowledges that. The only thing it is missing is some kind of tribute to the ANZACS. Not necessarily a whole verse, but a few lines.

[@joanokeefe6316]

Sadly Judith Durham from the Seekers passed away a couple of days ago at age 79. She had been unwell for some time. An amazing talent and person. 🌺

[@ingridclare7411]

Albert Namatjira was a magnificent Indigenous painter from 40s/50s. His works are instantly recognizable as he caught the colours and light of outback Australia like noone else. He's my fave painter actually. I'm a painter myself. Ned Kelly is a beloved 'outlaw' from the 1870s/80s. He was of total Irish heritage and his family, including his mother were constantly and heavily harrassed by the police of the day. As was normal if you were Irish. This is why often indigenous and Irish grew close. I'm Irish heritage too. 7th generation. Just giving a bit of info of what's in the song for you and why. Glad you like the song. We Aussies adore it and yeah we crack up when we hear it. Tears of happiness....and it starts perfectly with the indigenous, the First Australian.

[@lynettesmith1893]

It is strange for an Australian to hear people from another country comment on an Australian song that is sacred to every Aussie. Do you have a song about your own country that would make your heart swell with pride & bring you to tears every time you hear it? The Seekers are legendry in my country. R.I.P. Judith Durham, God bless them all.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Sadly, America has no such song...which is why my Japanese wife and I went expat to Japan.

[@charki40]

This song makes me want to adopt the whole world and bring them home out of their conflicts and terrors. Im an Aboriginal Australian and I love our country. I wish it to be home to many who seek a life of peace, love and joy. To those who come here. Ngattanwa (Welcome) in my language. Gunditjmara Elder : )

[@sandrarobinson3266]

We need to add changing Anthem to this, when we vote at Referendum, this should be time to change Anthem, what a great way to move towards Reconciliation, I live in Alice we have people from around the world working, Playing together with our many Indigenous peoples so happy still, in recent Election 3 of the NTs Seats were won by Smart Aboriginal Women, I was proud to Campaign for our Marion, and us Aussie Mutts who's Ancestors were Convicts, mixed with all sorts, All Agree this is perfect Anthem, you see it when see all the Reaction Clips.

[@echofoxpaw73]

you are so right! as a descendant of the indigenous peoples and the convicts on one side of my family, and first settlers on the other side, this song means a lot to me. 🇦🇺

[@isobar5857]

You wont want to 'stop it' when your hear Judith sing '500 miles' Rest in peace sweet lady, for you the 'carnival' will never be over, as your legacy will live on. Just subscribed.

[@evaadams8298]

Love this band.... Should be our National Anthem!

[@AngelaWalters-xr5wx]

This is a HISTORY LESSON

[@alunhughes2632]

An anthem if ever I heard one, So beautiful and with so much meaning. R I P Judith.

[@damoA330]

Perfect review. And yes, I am Australian and was watching through tests. Everytime I listen.

[@RockAndOre]

You guys are awesome

[@SimjetAU]

Most Australians want this to be our national anthem. It wells a huge sense of love and pride for this country

[@jayweb51]

The FIRST verse of the song gives recognition to the people of the First nations.

[@jayweb51]

This talks of our history and love of our country.

[@davidparris7167]

First nations; what a very Canadian thing to say.

[@evaczarnojanczyk1432]

@@davidparris7167 , not just Canadian, it’s a very Aussie thing to say. Cheers.

[@davidparris7167]

@@evaczarnojanczyk1432 Not for me. Cheerio.

[@russe19642]

​@@davidparris7167what a very British attitude

[@Andy-in-the-garden]

Lovely reaction, I was wondering when you might do another reaction to the Seekers. You should listen to "Georgie Girl" next. As an Australian it's great to see others around the world explore our music ❤️

[@brontepetropoulos4755]

This is iconic, every ozzy knows this song it says in a few minutes who we are in our beautiful country, the seekers farewell concert was the best version of this song, also ice house plays a song called great southern land and as its playing you see all the beautiful scenery our country offers i hope you can play it Thankyou for your respect 0zz💚💛

[@bradbrisbane]

Thank you. That's all, just thank you

[@robby1816]

Always chills & am compelled to sing along.

[@carolynh8866]

Makes me proud to be Australian.

[@ppm4eva]

The music and lyrics to this song were written by Bruce Woodley, the first guy who sang. He really captured the soul of the country when he penned this.

[@richcyclo2933]

The whole world could learn a few things by taking this song to heart. Lovely Judith RIP

[@evaadams8298]

This amazing song makes me sooo proud and always makes me cry 🇦🇺🙋‍♀️❤️

[@jmpmusva]

Judith.....brought tears just from her tone. A World of our own is also beautiful.

[@scottymorrice5416]

This song makes me SO proud to be an Aussie 😊! Thank you 'The Seekers'!

[@deidrejones6075]

Judith Durham the singer in The Seekers passed away a few weeks ago at the age of 79, she had been very ill and passed away in a Care facility. A beautiful lady in every way. RIP Judith. 😇🇦🇺🐨🦘🇦🇺🐨🦘

[@ariadnepyanfar1048]

I could see how this song spoke to you, and I think its a little like Literature: Dostoyevsky wrote about Russia, Austen wrote about England, Rushdie wrote about India... but everyone from everywhere can relate to these books, relate to the the people in these books, and the love of place and nature in these books. "I am Australian" is about Australia, but it's also kind of universal. So many people know hardship, and they know pride in effort, and they know love of country, love of nature. They know how to open their hearts and let strangers in. I wish this was our national Anthem.

[@leechgully]

Very eloquently put

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Beautiful words and so true!

[@offgridgoldau]

traditional story telling, no matter what country you are from, our ancestors all shared that in common

[@sandijack6724]

It is beautiful to hear your wonderful commentary on this stirring song and the See,ears…. On a very sad note…. The amazing Judith Durham passed away this week week aged 73yars … This fantastic Australian girl will remain in our hearts forever. …🌴🌺🦘🦘🦘🦘🌺🌴

[@frank4792]

Why can we not have 2 national anthems used for different occasions , this song really needs to be up there.

[@noelroberts8199]

R.I.P. Judith we in Oz love you and always will, your music and voice will live on forever........

[@flyingfox7854]

This song is absolutely awesome … Australians need to demand that this song becomes their own national anthem ….

[@76ludlow]

Rest in Peace, Judith Durham. Heaven's choir has just acquired another angel.

[@jeffveraart2695]

I gotta admit this pulls the heart strings. RIP Judith.

[@lynmar77]

So glad you enjoyed this♥️

[@tracey5324]

Whenever someone hears this song they get pulled into the group hug, wether they like it or not.

[@fw0756]

History of Australia summed up in a beautiful song .

[@MikeGarland22]

When Judith comes in people’s faces change! Like…WOW!

[@margrain1]

I'm a Aussie i could listen to this song 1000 times and still get goosebumps and tear up. ❤

[@daviddunkerley7198]

This song brings out our Aussie spirit, our emotions. It is Australia, describes us and our beautiful land. The Seekers are amazing. This year we lost Judith, our Aussie Angel RIP

[@wf4758]

Aussies have lost 2 greats recently now we are praying for our favourite son. Would love your reaction to John Farnham, You're the Voice. Guarantee his voice and the song will move you!

[@frank4792]

Australia lost Judith yesterday may she Rest in Peace, she gave us so much in her lifetime.

[@therese4963]

Thank you for reacting to this song. We consider it to be one of our unofficial anthems. And yes there's many Aussie's that can't sing this song without getting a lump in their throat.

[@stephanburgess654]

Sad news in Australia today with the passing of the lovely voice of our Judith Durham of the Seekers. May she sing in heaven forever.

[@wallywombat164]

Yeah, it always brings tears to my eyes. Thank you very much.