The Seekers - The Bush Girl (1997)

The Seekers sing 'The Bush Girl' on the Newcastle (NSW) Telethon in 1997.
More videos from Judith Durham & 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.... and judithdurham.com for more info and news, or join us on Facebook: / 99634296559
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[@buddywilliams2934]

Absolutely the most beautiful voice ever. Their music never gets old!!!

[@josephvargo6123]

Best female voice of all time. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again-when it comes to female singers there are two categories-there’s Judith and there’s everybody else!!!

[@josephschroer7594]

I would have Loved to Sing with Her Ms Judith Durham!!! #kyjoe of Lou, KY

[@markschafer7510]

She keeps very well company with Eva Cassidy...Karen Carpenter..Sandy Denny..

[@Rooiseun]

God gave this woman a magnificent talent of awesome singing....there really is no one else that can sing like Judith Durham..

[@michelleseal988]

Imberbe Tokkelos I fully agree with you 👍👍👍

[@tomroche3321]

This is your life of the lead singer of the secrets

[@jodrel3]

God bless them all they are a perfect musical team 🌞🌈⭐️

[@georgeholmes1490]

God bless 'am all..amazing team work

[@CRDWhite]

@@michelleseal988 ßssa was as s asßsaßßßsßßssasssßßßssßsßsssßsßssßasssßssasssaaassssßssaßsssssssssßsßsßasßaßsasßassßßssß asßßßßßsssßßßßßßßßßsßßaßßßsßsssßsßssßsßßsssßsßsßßß a ssßßaßßßs a ßsßßßß wsß asßßßßßßßß

[@kevingarris3496]

RIP Judith. Your voice will live on forever!

[@timlodle9600]

GREAT song!!! Sung beautifully by Judith Durham, THE best female vocalists I have ever heard . Love the acoustic guitars, too . Tim in Texas. USA

[@ferryristandi3830]

Lp

[@ferryristandi3830]

Pp

[@briancox3050]

It's been 3 months since I last placed a comment about this amazing song, and I have to say that I was so happy to find that it was included on their "Future Road" album which I have since brought. To tell you the truth I think I must have played it almost 100 times by now, it's so captivating a song and sung so very beautifully by Judith, but it's also remarkable for it's wonderful heartfelt romantic lyrics of a sad tale of a young girl which is pure Australian origin. I'd be hard pressed to find any better lyrics than these on any other song. I take my hat off to the composer. but of course at the same time I have to credit the Seekers for finding this poetic gem and turning it into this incredible classic little song which in my opinion is a tad underrated considering a lot of their other very fine songs. Just my opinion...

[@jimvanhooser2729]

Judith's voice is absolute perfection!!!!!!

[@barneymanningtree497]

Could you ever get more Aussie than the words of Henry Lawson describing the pioneer's life and sung so beautifully by Judith Durham and the Seekers?

[@michaelbyrnee9584]

Tears from a 75-year old man - from listening to this glorious band - are certainly worth living through all the trials and tribulations of life. Listening to Judith and her men make life worth living

[@roypreston5792]

I feel absolutely the same

[@adianders7496]

@@roypreston5792 I too was not ashamed of my tears.

[@ValentinRamirez-fr9dm]

Days ago l start cryin just watching the way she usted yo sing George girl l ll nevera find another you and olsomany others she is so magic and take everybody,s soul

[@ValentinRamirez-fr9dm]

She is so perfect

[@timmortimer6267]

Love your comment

[@franklee2477]

Was just browsing youtube recently and came across georgy girl and haven’t stopped listening to the seekers. Didn’t like the folk sound but they were and are something different. Their voices blend so well together that it is an amazing experience to behold. Very uplifting on a sullen day🥰

[@johnkain7956]

Yes, the late Judith Durham and The Seekers are national treasures and it is good that so many of their fans are scattered around the globe. As I recall the song "The Bush Girl" takes its sad and engaging text from the 19th century Henry Lawson poem of the same name. Australian singer, Shirley Jacobs, put the same lament to song in the 1970s.

[@FlyingKeo045]

What an amazing person and voice. I`m so sad the world has lost this wonderful lady. RIP Judith and God Bless.

[@leecowell8165]

Brings tears to my eyes when we lose beautiful people like this...

[@FlyingKeo045]

Agreed.

[@josephvargo6123]

She lives on through her music and the millions who love and admire her glorious voice, outstanding character and her monumental contributions to her country, her craft and the millions who will never forget her!😊

[@johnho4620]

Humble and sincere Seekers.. We love you.

[@andrew4patrick]

Judith's voice is so crystal clear, I can make out every word!

[@leecowell8165]

She's always had that.. this group still has great harmony.. reminds me of Abba in that respect.

[@meechangtuie9625]

The Seekers are the greatest singers because they touch the heart

[@kevingarris4100]

We need more groups like the Seekers and Carpenters. Real music!

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

Yes, they are similar in some ways, and truly unique in their own special way, soothing and inspiring.

[@miltonyannis3719]

The Seekers should come with a warning: THIS GROUP IS ADDICTIVE.

[@PhilipShand]

miltonyanni..,. In the time it took for you to write your comment Judith has you. You,my friend are done.... a fan from here on.

[@angelesibanez7077]

Siiiii. Así es.😂

[@frankscivier4874]

I was a 14 year old boy in 1965 when The Seekers first came onto the pop music scene and although I loved their music back then I was, like most people, more into the Beatles and Rolling Stones. Now at the age of 69 I absolutely adore them and will do to the day I die. As for Judith Durham I’ll just repeat what just everyone else says. She has a beauty of voice that no-one can match and an equally wonderful singing talent to go with it.

[@leecowell8165]

I was never into the Beatles. I was though into Roy Orbison and this group. Also some other groups of that era espeically those unique sounds like Telestar, The House of the Rising Sun.

[@Rita-q4z8g]

✝✝✝🛐🛐🛐💟💟💟💟✝✝💕💕💞💞💞💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💟💟❤❤💙💚💛💖💖💖 And she is a Beauty of Person and Soul and Spirit as Well ! ! ! ✝✝✝💟💟💟💟🛐💟💟✝💙❤💚💛🖤🧡💜💙💙💜🖤💜🖤💜🖤💜🖤✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅🖤

[@johnbattles1002]

Magnificent tune! First time I've heard this song! Enjoyed the Seekers since I first heard "Georgy Girl" in the '60s! Judith is an angelic treasure!

[@tomknorr8288]

John Battles -a

[@peterverutes4021]

I have no words…All I knew was Georgy Girl and decided years and years later to look more into their music. As they say… Better Late than Never. The Seekers and every solo release Judith Durham has ever done is in my Mind, Heart, & Soul. She is the True Voice of an Angel. I am gutted over her passing and love her with All My Heart along with the rest of the world who truly know Everything about The Seekers and Judith’s life. This performance of The Bush Girl is Gorgeous. There are only a handful of bands that even come close to this Stellar caliber.

[@derekstallwood1871]

seldom hear such guitar work and perfect synchronization these days - if ever!!

[@larryvermeer6170]

this is the very best time of all the seekers being together as a family here too

[@briancox3050]

This song is fast becoming one of my favourites having listened to it a good few times now. From the very start of it with Keith and Bruce's excellent guitar playing to the touching sad lyrics that are sung with lovely Judith putting her heart & soul into every word of this beautiful song. I believe it's taken from their "Future Road" album and it's one I definitely want to get my hands on soon. Many thanks rich !!!

[@neilewart4347]

Judith radiates a lovely glow. Great voice and personality. Of course the 3 lads are so talented and all 4 complement each other. Really good roll models

[@gregcashman479]

One of the most beautiful voices ever.

[@larryvermeer6170]

Greg i don't get tired of listening to these videos of the seekers too and even today

[@josephvargo6123]

I disagree. Judith had the best voice ever! No doubt about that!

[@miketalbat3160]

I love The Seekers... they're a rarity.. I'm now in my late 60's and I couldn't get over their songs since I first heard them 5 decades ago..

[@johnbattles1002]

+Mike Talbat Agreed! Since I first heard "Georgy Girl" in the '60s, Judith's voice and charm captivated me!

[@tjestila1]

You and me both!

[@susanrudge2349]

wonderful song so perfect in every way fantastic super talented musicians & Judiths heavenly voice cant get enough of The Seekers

[@richardbarr8766]

Thank you The Seekers for all the wonderful music and singing you have showered us with all of these years. My world has been enhanced by it.

[@sergioabib3216]

Judith's voice is crystal clear; divine.

[@fernandochavez4312]

Truly one of the most classic and beautiful voices, ever. Thanks.

[@kevingarris4100]

When she gets on stage it's 1960s all over again! I know there will never be another Seekers.

[@ceejay960]

Why can't I get enough of Judith Durham and The Seekers today? I've been going from one video to the next. They are just amazing, no matter what age. In fact, they seem to get more amazing the older they get.

[@richardbarr8766]

A group in a million. I am out of adjectives to say what i feel abouth The Seekers. They have been my musical friends for over 50 years now. I actually think they are better now than they were in the sixties. What a shame we all have to get older. I am now 77 and dont have enought time left to get my full fill of them. Bravo The Seekers.

[@jannijman6641]

Jan Nijman The Netherlands. I completely agree with you. I am now 78 and think the same like you did a year ago!

[@annettefraser7102]

I agree with you about them being better than the sixties. Especially Judith - a pure voice with perfect pitch. I will love them till I die.

[@riverofemerald9471]

Jan Nijman berry young Berry long

[@comfortecono]

They r so good literally my fave band to listen to lately... They touch all decades.. Im only 30 happy listening and enjoy

[@johnspivey4063]

@@annettefraser7102 perfect pitch..there are very few singers who can ALWAYS hit exactly the right note..

[@micklow4160]

What a beautiful voice. So clear and perfect.

[@tonym6920]

She puts such emotion into her singing, beautiful.

[@TheWGLOVER]

Thank you youtube for allowing me to rediscover these talented people.

[@richardfabinski6140]

I agree 100%. What a rare and wonderful talent.

[@billyhailey9563]

My feelings exactly.

[@roypreston5085]

KZbin is brilliant so are the Seekers

[@29north]

When I listen to this group. I am Australia What a song for many people all over the world

[@szent47]

Wonderful Judith, wonderful team, fantastic song !!!

[@moparmtn]

Yes The Seekers are the best group ever...... as is the folk music era of the 50's 60's. We must thank our you tube friends for putting the Seekers and other Folk music out here for us as if they did not it would be hard to find as the radio stations only play what was the big hit by each group or artist. and Folk would probably get lost...... and the Seekers.. well they are just "In A World of Their Own.... that no one else can share...... God bless Them....

[@Dav1Gv]

A beautiful song. I can't say Judith and the boys performed it beautifully because it was far beyong beautiful.

[@timwatson9532]

Unmatched voice. The ability to hit a note, the range, the quality of expression of every type of song, she and her three dear friends will live forever, a part of so many lives.

[@richardbarr8766]

Perfect. Great to hear good lyrics sung so you can hear them. A fact that seems to elude young singers in this day and age. And melodies with such feeling too.

[@b1j]

What a revelation. I remember Hey There Georgie Girl decades ago. I liked it on the radio; thought she had a sweet voice and it was a catchy tune, but that was it. After listening to this in headphones I think I have a new golden voice to place alongside Karen Carpenter.

[@jbidd8647]

Here's one (of many more) to add to your musical library: www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-e&q=skyline+pigeon+judith+durham

[@stephaniebarr507]

They will never be replaced Am I glad that I was born in their era.

[@davidhellens1576]

What an incredible song, she puts all her feelings into this song, just so beautiful..

[@vgrof2315]

1000 years from now people will speak of Judith Durham. Thank you.

[@ffggddss]

This song is another marvelous discovery for me. As I was listening to it, my impression of The Seekers as the Australian PP&M or Ian & Sylvia was shifting to the Australian Weavers. Ronnie Gilbert also had that bright, cheerful, penetrating quality to her voice. Judith is truly a living legend, on a par with the best of 'em! Addendum: I now find that the words are by Australian bush poet Henry Lawson (1867-1922), put to music by Seeker, Bruce Woodley (presumably in, or shortly before 1997, but don't quote me). Coincidentally, Henry Lawson's work is greatly admired by another favorite performer of mine, Canadian singer/songwriter Garnet Rogers (1955-), younger brother and former bandmate of the late Stan Rogers (1949-1983). Garnet used another Lawson poem-set-to-music as the title track to his 1986 album, _The Outside Track._ Incidentally, Lawson's poem, _The Outside Track,_ was set to music by Gerry Hollom, whom I know nothing about. Fred

[@martavaldebenito4392]

Desde Chile Es un Grupo ANGELICAL Ellos son ANGELES. Son fuera de serie. Son Increibles Todas sus Canciones son Maravillosas El Mundo entero les AMA.

[@franciswright6578]

Beautiful voice, AND such clear diction you can actually hear all the words. Perfection as always. All four of them!

[@jumpinjack1156]

Seeker's may have been one of the Greatest Gift's, to this World !!!

[@barbaraclemmer8437]

This group is a gift to humanity.

[@larryvermeer6170]

yes they are a gift from God too because their is an angel singing with them too

[@justinreed550]

I have always found this such a sad song but so beautiful. Justin

[@otojuarezortiz390]

Los escucho desde los 6 o 7 años, actualmente tengo Gracias a Dios 66 años y sus canciones me siguen transmitiendo unos sentimientos que no he sentido con ningún otro grupo y la voz de Judith es celestial, Dios los Bendiga x muchos años más.

[@TheStephenheath]

recomended to rich963 and it is true the sound is perfect for angel judith god gaurd her

[@eee9965]

So you rode from the range where your brothers select Through the ghostly grey bush in the dawn You rode slowly at first lest her heart should suspect That you were so glad to be gone You had scarcely the courage to glance back at her By the homestead receding from view And you breathed with relief as you rounded the spur For the world was a wide world to you Grey eyes that grow sadder than sunset or rain Fond heart that is ever more true Firm faith that grows firmer for watching in vain She'll wait by the sliprails for you Ah the world is a new and a wide one to you But the world to your sweetheart is shut For a change never comes to the lonely bush girl From the stockyard the bush and the hut And the only relief from its dullness she feels Is when ridges grow softened and dim And away in the dusk to the sliprails she steals To dream of past meetings with him Grey eyes that grow sadder than sunset or rain Fond heart that is ever more true Firm faith that grows firmer for watching in vain She'll wait by the sliprails for you Do you think where in place of bare fences dry creeks Clear streams and green hedges are seen Where the girls have lily and rose in their cheeks And the grass in midsummer is green? Do you think now and then now or then in the whirl Of the city while London is new Of the hut in the bush and the freckled-face girl Who is eating her heart out for you? Grey eyes that grow sadder than sunset or rain Fond heart that is ever more true Firm faith that grows firmer for watching in vain She'll wait by the sliprails for you Those grey eyes that are sadder than sunset or rain Bruised heart that is ever more true Fond faith that is firmer for trusting in vain She waits by the sliprails for you She waits by the sliprails for you Waits by the sliprails for you Just for you

[@recordsunitdenr2375]

First time to hear this group, thankful to have found this...Good for quarantine and a moment for reflection ...God is good

[@davidtucker3729]

Oh that vocal harmony. Unmatched beauty

[@denisesplin9816]

Age is cruel but the voice is undiminished. God Bless Judith and the Seekers.

[@alanstrong3295]

Judith has a voice of her own. No match to this day. Judith, the music world will not find another you.

[@frankscivier4874]

Thank you for your comment rich963. I should also like to thank you for providing us with so many videos of The Seekers to listen and enjoy here on KZbin. I cherish them even more now that my most beloved Judith Durham is no longer with us..

[@hemmay]

How can anyone match this? Perfection.

[@paulkinsella6536]

I fancy Judith. Would she come out with me if I asked her?

[@Rickimusic]

Some folks argue Karen Carpenter. I just don't hear it. Judith is tops as I hear it.

[@hemmay]

@@Rickimusic Well said.

[@garyralph6060]

Good lol

[@ffggddss]

Unsurpassed, I'd say. If equaled, maybe it would be by Beverly Bivens (We Five), or Emmylou Harris? Linda Ronstadt? Ronnie Gilbert (The Weavers)? Mary Travers (Peter, Paul, & Mary)? In that stratosphere of talent, it gets hard to rank them, they're all so excellent... Fred

[@stephenzay4734]

What a treasure of mankind. God bless Judy and the Seekers

[@stevejulietb1590]

The boys guitar playing is very accomplished. Judith as ever sensational.

[@glennsprigg2378]

There were days... and nights... back then, where songs actually had meaningful words...

[@petegreaves2657]

People claim Karen Carpenter had the best voice but for me Judith Durham has it in spades especially on" Georgie Girl" and most recently on " We are Australian " .

[@peteclarke9928]

I still get the shivers when she reaches 'for Pierro and Columbine...'

[@miltonyannis3719]

Love both Karen and Judith.

[@jamesvanduzer242]

She is an angel❤😇

[@JenniferMcMullenMusic]

Heartbreakingly beautiful...

[@wendygorm]

AMAZING..........................................

[@tabungaetuati4465]

Lovely, it pure and natural. You are wonderful, "The Seekers"

[@kenhampshire9917]

.I rate Dusty Springfield as the greatest ever, but could still listen to Judith all night. Beautiful.

[@kevingarris3496]

RIP Judith Durham!. One of the best female voices ever!

[@josephvargo6123]

No. She is the BEST female voice ever!!!

[@kevingarris3496]

I agree 👍

[@josephvargo6123]

The best ever!! No one comes close!

[@lizichell2]

excellent sound!

[@frederickgreen3665]

In 1968, during the presidential election here in the USA, I was in school. I wrote on the blackboard: Judith Durtham for president. I still feel she would have made a better president than Humphrey or Nixon. No doubt about that.

[@MrSpeakerman]

RIP Dear Judith Durham in Heaven forever and ever

[@richardmoss577]

I have loved the Seekers ever since I heard their first record as a teenager when they arrived in England. So that's well over 50 years ago and in the meantime all my children loved them. Now my grandchildren ask me to play the Seekers songs when I visit them where they all now live in South Australia. I will love the Seekers songs as long as I live and hope to enjoy Judith's fabulous voice for many more years yet!

[@larryvermeer6170]

I never get tried of watching these videos of the seekers these days too

[@martavaldebenito4392]

Desde Chile Qué preciosura de Grupo. Son una MARAVILLA

[@yesprimin6511]

What a amazing voice! Truly gifted!

[@osvaldoschilling9129]

The people in that small audience had the greatest singer of all times before them.

[@rickkilgore1147]

JuDITH what a bush girl

[@raymondquinton5960]

Yeah. She was and is the heart and soul of the seekers. A beautiful person unmatched in the entertainment world, simply because that beauty was inner purity, which she never compromised. As beautiful as she ever was

[@williamdavis7432]

Unequaled tenderness & beauty.

[@fabfaruk]

@iowa61 You are dead on here friend. What group, none. This is exactly what popular music should be! I've seen a clip from this year and I'm beginning to worry that the energy might be faiding especially for the guys but God what a great run they have had. I've tried to collect every clip and DVD and CD out there because I want this music to live on throughout at least my lifetime. Ture magic.

[@johnking6550]

There is a great Australian tradition of bush poetry that continues on to this day and what Bruce has done with Henry Lawson's masterful work is beautifully inspired and Judith solidly nails that spirit with her exquisitely sublime delivery. In a similar vein is Hugh McDonald's ''The Diamantina Drover'' superbly done by both Redgum and John Williamson. Australia is a treasure trove of brilliant music. All one has to do is seek and enjoy. jtk🍁Canada

[@ffggddss]

And for me, it also brings to mind US (& Canadian?) cowboy poetry brought to song, such as "Spanish Is a Lovin' Tongue" as done by Ian & Sylvia. Fred

[@frederickgreen3665]

As close to perfection as I expect to hear until I listen to the celestial choir.

[@te_piriti9220]

A great song from a great Australian group from a poem written by my favourite Australian poet the great Henry Lawson.

[@77thTrombone]

Who’s the producer who authorized this recording? What a long & melancholy song. It’ll never sell. Personally this is a favorite, but the rest of the world will never love it Thank you, O Internet & O rich963, for letting this jewel get out.

[@hemmay]

I love it. One of my favourites. They can do no wrong.

[@libertyann439]

77thTrombone It's an album cut. Not for "radio".

[@johnking6550]

It's just one of the things that I really love about this band. They were genuine artists and it was always much more about the craft rather than the money. jtk

[@Puppydoug]

The album "The Bush Girl" was featured on (Future Road) did very nicely when released in 1997. It went platinum here in Australia.

[@77thTrombone]

Doug Mulley - does "you lucky dogs" translate well to Oz-speak? 👊

[@andrewjoseph149]

A good pianist too and made her own dresses.

[@petehaze49]

Beautiful voice. Judith Durham, you are a wonderful woman.x

[@lynnepackington1138]

This is just beautiful. ❤️

[@martavaldebenito4392]

Desde Chile Entre más Mayores, MAS LINDOS. No hay NADIE MEJOR en el MUNDO. Grandes The Seekers.

[@b1j]

Man, this gets better each time.

[@peterverutes4021]

So Wonderful to share and read the comments with all the heartfelt listeners and fans of this God given talent of musicians.

[@johnatherton3984]

Seekers awsome

[@geoffprice5357]

Jeez, talk about bring a tear to the eyes......................

[@dougmark8436]

I grew up with the seekers Judith will be sadly missed😂

[@Twmpa]

Beautiful with that typical timeless Seekers sound.

[@larryvermeer6170]

They still sound great after over 30yrs of doing great songs too

[@rickwallach2506]

Lyrics by Henry Lawson, granddaddy of Aussie storytelling. Music by Bruce Woodley. Lead vocals by the sublime Judith. What coul go wrong?

[@erickberg5446]

It is a pity that all DUTCH music sound so terrible.........I always love people who really can sing....So....marvelous voice Judith.......

[@franzmeister9988]

A wonderful song from Judith Durham. And her Seekers.

[@douglasbrunt2675]

How ever old she was here, To me, Judith was most beautiful.

[@krechenklein4453]

53 or 54

[@fohpono8884]

The Original Seekers were good but unexceptional until divine fate brought the voice of Judith Durham into their midst. Though it is true the Seekers needed Durham to reach their zenith, it is also true that she needed the voices of the three gentlemen to attain acclaim. Together, they create music that is divine.

[@michaelrutledge7048]

The voices of Judith Durham and Linda Ronstadt... all the music world needs!!