The Seekers - The Shores of Avalon (1997, full version)

[@rayquinton6450]

Judith had something so special about her. It wasnt just the voice, it was her, her the way she walked, stood and sang. A beautiful lady.

[@frankscivier4874]

This lady Judith Durham isn’t just a magnificent singer with the most stunningly beautiful voice I have ever heard in my life. She is more than that. She an artiste of the highest possible calibre and what a blessing she is to this world.

[@carmelitacalimbahin4454]

Yes its true

[@maxiotis6021]

😊

[@dandeason3203]

Amen to that!

[@josephvargo6123]

Rest in peace Judith

[@cornishwolves69]

Yes she’s stunning ❤

[@Greebstreebling]

Even when I was 15 in 1968, I could tell Judith Durham was a 'special' person - one of the sort you only meet two or three of in your lifetime. There was something about her nature that made her easy to connect with, and millions did. There is also no doubt that the four of them together was a unique sound, never to be repeated. I never heard the Shores of Avalon song until today (2023) and it's another great hit in their repetoire. :) :)

[@Puppydoug]

I was 10 in 1967 when I experienced the same thing. Judith really knew how to grab your attention - even at such a ripe (young) age!

[@johnclayden1675]

This song is so beautifully sung by Judith. It has the sound of a gentle Scottish lament and is perfect for the farewell we all bid to our late great Queen Elizabeth.

[@larryvermeer6170]

John remember the Queen great grandmother had the Queen of scotland kill too

[@larryvermeer6170]

Am wondering if judith sister would ever find out where there parents famlies are from to

[@peterbiesbroek]

Hear Hear, yes we do

[@leedsman54]

Absolutely beautiful. Judith must have one of the best voices ever.

[@raymondbarnes2872]

None better...ever! One of a kind.

[@larryvermeer6170]

yes she has an angel of a voice but she looks like she a little cold here

[@ton4347]

Let's get a million views for this special lady

[@frankscivier4874]

You can have a million from myself alone if you’ll allow me to. What an absolutely wonderful treasure of a singer the world lost on 7 August 2022.

[@richardbrown8881]

The most beautiful female voice of all time...no one comes close to Judith Durham...voice of an angel

[@frankscivier4874]

I couldn’t possibly agree more with that statement and anyone who disagrees with it must be either tone deaf or stone deaf!.

[@garylane6227]

@@frankscivier4874 🤣

[@garylane6227]

I love Judith Durham and she has an incredible once, one of the best, but to proclaim that no one comes close is silly. There are many incredible female singers.

[@chrisolix3441]

Lucy thomas comes to mind.

[@lesb3481]

One of the most perfect songs for the troubled times we now find ourselves in.

[@frankscivier4874]

I adore listening to Judith Durham sing just about anything but this song in particular. In his lifetime the artist and sculptor Michelangelo was known as “Il Divino”, the divine one. This is just how I feel about the late Judith Durham’s singing. She was just so wonderful she brings tears to my eyes listening to her and no other singer has ever done that.

[@petersargeant1555]

RIP Judith, I pray you find your Avalon.

[@debbiebuck2015]

Farewell sweet Judith…your legacy will live on forever and you will never be forgotten.

[@petersussman3042]

The voice of an angel. Bless you Judith.

[@martinhelmut3776]

Cannot stop listening to judy

[@fayemcmeeken6086]

Rest in Peace Judith, you (and "the boys") have left us beautiful music to enjoy forever.

[@Lyndell-P]

🇭🇲🦘 What a peaceful and beautiful rendition of this song, performed by one on the iconic groups to come out of Australia. Judith's voice a joy to behold. Four talented and good people who remain close friends to this day. They have entertained generations of people around the world, especially in Australia. Thank goodness for The Seekers. 🎶💜🎶

[@willywagtail1440]

And Ireland; ))

[@junekvamme9862]

RIP Judith! Thank-you for the music which will live forever. We will never find another you though!

[@emersonschosenfew]

This is a tune that I heard many times over here in Northern Ireland back in the 60's and 70's but never knew its name. The names Avalon and Tintagel I associate with Cornwall and Arthurian legend. I may be wrong of course. Never heard the lyrics until now. Judith does it again. What a beautiful voice and so very ably accompanied by the guys.

[@johnj.flanagan-hymnsoffaith]

Every time I hear these old songs, with so much feeling, musically beautiful, lyrically moving, I realize how the best music of our days of youth flowered across the world with grace. Much of the music we hear today lacks the qualities of feeling and melancholy we found back then, but I am almost 77, and grew up with the greatest music of all time. (Yes, I am unapologetically partial to the songs of the sixties to the eighties. )

[@barryh.4220]

Beautiful song ... Judith Durham, what a singer, what a voice.

[@larryvermeer6170]

it's a lovely song too but she looks like she cold too an angel of a voice too

[@stephenowen124]

I loved the Seekers. Rest in peace, Judith.

[@sabyegrp]

Gosh I miss her. What a beautiful voice. I'm 76 years old, and first heard the Seekers when I served overseas in the late 1960s. If I had to pick one group and one singer over all those years, it would without a doubt be the Seekers and of course Judith. There was always something about Judith beyond her incredible voice that made me want to just hug her. She was like the girl next door.

[@johnschuh8616]

I am unable at this moment to think of a singer with this natural manner. Some of the country singers probably but none of them with also the benefit of classical music training.

[@lr4428]

Judith's. Voice incredible as ever , the seekers were incredible,🙏🏼

[@monickam17]

are incredible.

[@frankeimer3906]

Another angel passes away, rest in heaven. Thankyou for wonderful music. From this older canuck.

[@ln891]

From Lithuania with love) Love Judith and The Seekers.❤

[@lindajacobsen5322]

RIP Judith, you beautiful songbird. Giving thanks for you. ❤️❤️❤️

[@billdornan4379]

A beautiful song,sung by a beautiful soul. ❤️🙏🏻

[@josephvargo6123]

Judith Durham, greatest female singer of all time!

[@kathybartlett1108]

The voice of an angel has gone, 8/5/22.rest in peace dear lady.

[@globalwarrior2795]

A beautiful song sung by a beautiful pure Hearted lady Rest in peace Judith Durham we will forever miss you. May God forever bless you.

[@mikethefoto]

Judith epitomised everything that was great about the swinging 60's. She had the most beautiful unmistakable voice ever heard on record, TV, radio or live. She was drop dead gorgeous without even trying. Flat heels, minimal make-up, covered from neck to knees but swaying from side to side, hands on hips, while recording "I'll never find another you" at the Abbey Road studios was a master class to any current wannabee. Talent & class always beats computer aided dross. Those of us who lived with the music of The Seekers were so lucky and will now have to make do with the countless opportunities available on social media to relive those times. Try this one for starters - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYvJZWSLqsl0mKs RIP Judith, & thanks for the ride Athol, Bruce and Keith.

[@tbMatty]

Perfectly summed up .... what class she had. A beautiful woman who never or needed to flaunt what she had. When women were women.

[@barrysolly2637]

100% spot on Mike, and if you had the pleasure of meeting her you can add a couple of noughts at least to that.

[@josephvargo6123]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. When it comes to female vocalists, there’s Judith and there’s everybody else! Absolutely the best of all time!

[@chrisolix3441]

I beg to differ. Young lucy thomas is already right there with judith.

[@maxb4074]

Her voice ages beautifully- a remarkable singer.

[@raymondbarnes2872]

Also an accomplished pianist, as was my mother....brought tears to this old guy's eyes.

[@bradslepicka9762]

This beautiful. It is being played at my son's funeral

[@selwynkatz519]

In timeless Seekers tradition...love it...what a song!!!.... what a video.!!! ... Judith still mesmorizes after.all these years...

[@croveighman]

Wow! Absolutely beautiful! Could only be Judith & The Seekers!

[@billdornan4379]

Still listening with great admiration and love. ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🇨🇦

[@davidcamp4324]

I wish that I could meet Judith, what a voice, what a person, what a heart.

[@SamTheodore64]

Join the queue of millions of us

[@richarddodson1158]

What a voice..Beautiful song..

[@СергейКожин-ь1м]

Очарован пением Judith Durham. Такой сильный и спокойный голос, без труда берущий любые ноты. Она - настоящий бриллиант! Потрясающе красивый вокал! With love from Russia, Сергей.

[@wernerskiborowski4796]

Милый мой друг, нет ничего прекраснее!

[@lmac6388]

You are so right Sergey. ❤

[@johnschuh8616]

The best to the people of Russia.

[@Puppydoug]

@@johnschuh8616 Just quit voting for the warmonger - PLEASE. NAZI IN THE KREMLIN! MORON IN THE WHITE HOUSE!

[@pietkearns9424]

Have and will akways be a fan of this unbelievable lady. Personaly for me the best ever female voice. Fabulous, fantastic💖

[@friederich66]

how wonderful a voice can be....

[@petersvan7880]

What a beautiful song, and that voice: wow!

[@davidgeorgea]

I love the wonderful music that you and the seekers have given us to listen to RIP dear Judith . ❤️‍🩹

[@kelvingoode1393]

one thing i am greatful for is i was around when these were chart toppers the memories are just beautiful

[@jacklucking691]

God Bless All Of Us in 2020.....and God Bless the Seekers. Peace to ALL

[@lubossuchanek3726]

Kdyby byli všichni lidé jako Judith je ráj na zemi. Zbožňuju ji.

[@Ed30675]

Absolute perfection....

[@Lyndell-P]

🇭🇲 🦘 Perfection indeed! ... I just keep 'listening' and 'watching' this rendition over and over again. ... Beautiful beyond words! 💓 🎶🎶

[@robstuder4447]

Judith Durham is to Australia what Karen Carpenter and Linda Ronstadt are to the US, what Adele and Dusty Springfield are to the UK. Rare treasures that have graced us with their vocal talents. You know their voices as soon as you hear the songs they sing.

[@shannonpruitt8008]

Excellent comparisons, Rob.

[@MSiemensma]

So true. I am a big fan of Karen Carpenters voice.

[@maryconcannon9816]

Never to be forgotten her beautiful voice indeed a rare treasure. Australia be proud. May she Rest in Peace on The Shores of Avalon

[@markhill9275]

No, sorry sport, you can't compare any of them to Judith, she is so much more, the greatest voice ever, much more grace than any, and much more beautiful. Judith also had perfect pitch, she never had to reach or rise to notes, she just hit them smack on, even the incredible Dame Shirley doesn't do that.

[@larryvermeer6170]

but can has Grodon Lightfoot too my friend rob

[@chris777-o8g]

How I love you Judith ❤️ Rest in peace 🙏🥺 Thank you Rich❤️

[@gordonharvey1036]

Simply Brilliant.

[@henningbottcher8871]

Ich kenne das Lied, aber so habe ich es noch nie gehört. What a wonderful song, What a wonderful Video, What a great Voice. I love The Seekers

[@georgegoldstein8717]

What a superb voice i allways thought karen carpenter had the greatest control of a song along with linda ronstadt no offence ladies your great musical were surpassed by this amazing singer surely greatest female singer for pure talent of all time

[@TigerRogers0660]

What a great return by the Seekers - & such a varied album too!! Top song - great work all round Rich!! Tiger.

[@rich963]

Thanks Tiger! I noticed the other versiions online were short or poor quality, so thought I'd put that right... 😃

[@jbidd8647]

Hey Rich -- I'm so very happy that you have included this remarkably poignant song into your collection. This bittersweet ballad demonstrates perfectly just one of the different styles of singing that Judith can perform with heart and subtlety, and as always, with masterly control of vibrato. It seems that over the years her voice has "mellowed," if that's the correct term, to the extent that she has proven over and over again that she can be ranked with the best of singers in virtually any category of popular music. Here, she was in her fourth decade of performing, and hasn't lost a step -- in fact, I'll argue that she never stopped improving. This song remains probably my favorite of all of her efforts, Many thanks!

[@rich963]

Thanks Jerry, I noticed that some of the Future Road vids are incomplete, so set out to put that right - this is a favourite of mine too!

[@rich963]

I just noticed the glitch near the end - it wasn't on the upload so must be a KZbin problem. Maybe I'll need to revisit this one...

[@Me2Lancer]

J Bidd I couldn't agree more. Thank you.

[@billdornan4379]

Thank you

[@brianjacobi]

Wonderful song and singing. Thank you so much Seekers. Total class.

[@ottoblf1106]

God bless you Judith and your friends seekers. Os deseo lo mejor, desde la antípoda España.

[@karenbisset4753]

Every new song i hear slays me. How can they be so good. I lo ed Georgie Girl when I was 13 years old in Virginia but never knew of their body of work til a couple years ago. Wow. 😊❤

[@malcolmriviere8256]

Thanks Rich for including this song. I have been a fan of The Seekers since the 60's but hadn't heard this song until today. It was particularly poignant as I heard this morning that my best mate at university had passed away overnight. I got my love for 12 string guitars from listening to Keith and still play my vintage Eros from 1967. Will be learning to play this lovely song in memory of my mate, Dave.

[@Lyndell-P]

🇭🇲 🦘 .. Dear Malcolm. I happened to read your comment, after watching (and listening) to this song, again. Whilst I don't know you (nor you me) I read of the recent death of your friend, Dave. Please accept my deapest sympathies, at this most sad time in your life. I have been a huge fan of The Seekers for as long as I can remember, and learned to play classical guitar as a young woman in the 1960's. This rendition of The Shores of Avalon is breathtakingly beautiful, although my words don't do the song, Judith, or 'the boys' justice. Yes, I call them 'the boys'! I do listen to their music quite often, but listen to this song again and again. Sometimes even closing my eyes to 'take it in'. So beautiful, it 'takes you away' with it, to another time and place. I thought it a lovely gesture (on your part) to decide to learn to play this song, in memory of your friend. I'm sure that Dave will be watching over you as you learn, and play. If it helps you, in your grief, know that others (like me) love this song too, and I wish you well for the future. Take care, from a lady who loves playing the guitar, The Seekers, music, and all who love (and miss) their lifelong friends.

[@malcolmriviere8256]

@@Lyndell-P Thank you for your kind words and sorry it's been so long to get back to you. I have now added this song to my list and play it regularly (but not in public - yet) Thank you again for replying to y post.

[@Lyndell-P]

@@malcolmriviere8256 No need to apologise Malcolm, but so very lovely to hear from you, to know that you're alright. You will always miss your dear friend Dave, but it does get easier. .. As I do listen to this song very often (as a favourite of mine) I often think of you, even though I don't know you, and your loss. ... Although I must admit, as I've lost so many friends and family myself, that at certain times, something 'triggers a memory' (often a happy memory) and then it seems like yesterday that they were there in my life. Some days I struggle, but 'soldier on' (as the saying goes). Grief is a very personal thing, and we all deal with it differently. .... I'm in no doubt that Dave will be very proud of you, and 'love it' that you have learnt this song 'in his memory'. I wrote 'will be' instead of 'would be' because I believe that those we lose 'live on' through us, in our memories and hearts. They are part of who we are, having played such significant roles in our lives. Anyway, that is what I believe. ... Take good care of yourself Malcolm, and I wish you all the very best for your future. "Be happy Malcolm" in all that you do, as I'm sure that Dave would want that! .. All the best, from an Australian 'friend' (an old lady now, but young at heart) .. Lyndell 💕 🎶🎶 🇭🇲🦘

[@bergerfonkoenig6997]

What a wonderful sounding song ! About the ancient and mysteryous Avalon... And She is not changing...

[@willielagare4892]

Judith Durham....one of the greatest female vocalists. This lady could sing on any platform.

[@timothyjordan5731]

Amen.

[@tonyhoodlass1846]

Incredible Judith Durham, so Awesome

[@romanherbst3028]

ÚŽASNÁ, NESKUTEČNÁ JUDITH, její fantastickej hlas je balzám duši, denně jí poslouchám a hned mám dobrou náladu. FAKT NÁDHERA

[@larryvermeer6170]

Anyone still listening to this music in December of 2024 to

[@ruarimccallion7537]

Yes. Love it

[@WEBFundamental]

Yes, I do.

[@josephvargo6123]

What a silly question. Of course I am!

[@Puppydoug]

22 Jan 2025.

[@johnscotcher1839]

One of the most beautiful voices ever. RIP 😢

[@96space]

we came to earth to hear this judith song.

[@lr4428]

This reduces you to tears , in a good way ❤️🙏

[@larryvermeer6170]

rich963 thank's for under loaded these videos so we all can see them and never forget judith durham with her angel voice here too

[@billdornan4379]

August 2024 ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🇨🇦 still heartbroken💕

[@pereyra120]

Im from Mexico and I love Judith Durman & The Seekers

[@alanwatling1410]

Lovely song 🎉

[@johnpaulsteele6499]

I love this music

[@larryvermeer6170]

I love seeing the clamness of the ocean here too

[@brucegibson7478]

She has a stunning voice and could wipe the floor with 90% of today's rubbish.

[@e.conboy4286]

I would reply 100% of today’s rubbish. I can’t stand it. It’s so crude, and lacks melody, rhythm, and significance. . It is sheer noise.

[@markhill9275]

Actually 100%

[@christinagordon4204]

Lovely!

[@lynnweed6868]

There is a roundness, a fullness here, in her voice. She sees a completed circle. Yet she is still "Seeking". Yet, she knows fullness, a completeness - as she still seeks. Absolutely lovely. Wonderful voice, music, a full art.

[@markmorrow8018]

The melody reminds me of "nut brown maiden"but such a sweet voice is Judith.

[@Me2Lancer]

I've said many times The Seekers are my favorite group. Having said that, I think this is the first time I've heard The Shores of Avalon . I am especially moved by it. In some ways it symbolizes my life during the year following my visit to Sydney and experienced music by this wonderful group for the first time. Within 6 months of leaving Sydney we cruised northeast past the Fiji Island, Tonga and on to American Samoa then to Pearl Harbor after which we headed west again to Guam, the Philippines and eventually Vietnam. After arriving in Vietnam we cruised from the DMZ south then all the way to just south of Cambodia. We retraced this pattern many times. More than 98 percent of our time was just offshore or out at sea that entire time. We made on trip to Hong Kong and back and a couple to Subic Bay PI and back.

[@robertshorner1015]

Your mention of the Fiji Islands reminded me of the Seekers song Isa Lei which is sung in a language from that area. There are several video versions of this song. My favorite has Judith with a solo part and the lyrics shown translated while the camera flies over the islands.

[@Me2Lancer]

@@robertshorner1015 I need to check into that. During WWII my Dad's ship USS Raleigh CL 7 moored in the Fiji Islands. He had photos and souvenirs of that visit and spoke fondly of it.

[@hannahhalpert1893]

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[@gyorgyschvecz8237]

@@Me2Lancer apád a fehér ember elárulója volt! 😉😡

[@maryconcannon9816]

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[@stephenmulhern4329]

Thank you Rich/ This is beautiful...transcendent

[@bruceghent8776]

Magnificent!

[@zlatavachova5263]

Beautiful...thank you Creator 🥲

[@jorgschubert2523]

Diese wunderschöne Stimme veredelt jedes Lied.

[@RobertSlinn]

Where is Avalon ? Such a beautiful song and mastery by angelic Judith

[@Hakausu]

I believe Avalon refers to a mythical, mystical island in the legends of King Arthur's realm. It was the place where Excalibur was forged and where Arthur was taken after being wounded, in hopes that he could be healed. It may be a symbolic reference to a place beyond death. Judith's husband of 25 years died in 1994 so this may be a tribute to him and comfort to others who have lost loved ones.

[@henningbottcher8871]

Oh, ich mag dieses Video, schaue und höre es mir immer wieder an. Es ist das beste, was ich von den Seekers kenne. Thank your Rich

[@irishrosa6115]

Love love that tiny bit of an uilleann pipe at the beginning...

[@steve2plant908]

Great song

[@larryvermeer6170]

It looks like a chilly day there too

[@charlespearce3136]

Beautiful

[@juanantoniofuentesgarcia7037]

Eterna.Maravillosa.Judith.❤❤❤❤

[@ffggddss]

It's videos like this that are why I've subscribed to this channel. Marvelous! Fred

[@MrSpeakerman]

An angel

[@jimbrennan750]

Brilliant video work! Seekers forever!

[@garylane6227]

One of the most beautiful songs ever sung.

[@lubossuchanek3726]

Hodně zdraví Judith Vám přeji. LS.

[@rogerfarrell7312]

Timeless

[@ByronEvans-zb2nb]

Judith could sing the phone book for me,I would still listen to it !!

[@larryvermeer6170]

I watch it here them singing and recording future road ablum too

[@lazarocentenario5069]

Isto sim e música uma belíssima melodia

[@gerardofilho2000]

Linda Canção Linda Voz...

[@melissamaher7166]

Rip Judith Durham, beautiful lady. To journey's end.

[@Mixerrog]

Rich, Great job on the video. Rog

[@rich963]

Thanks Rog 👍

[@SteVibiana]

The Rankin Family, Canadian folk group from the 1990s, recorded a song with the same tune as this one, but the lyrics are in Gaelic. It's on their "North Country" album. The title is "Ho Ro Mo Nighean Donn Bhoidheach" and it is beautiful and haunting too.

[@glentyan2505]

The Tune is "Nut Brown Maiden" Scottish of course, goes back as far as I can remember and I'm 75.

[@alanbenton-cp6lg]

We played this at my wife's funeral and made me feel sader after it played

[@DavidPola1961]

The 50th anniversary album of 2012 has all the songs many people may not have heard