THE 60'S!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Seekers - The Carnival Is Over REACTION

[@bradsullivan2495]

"Georgy Girl" should be your next Seekers song. It's sad that when Judith Durham passed away last year, it happened at roughly the same time as Olivia Newton-John. Olivia's death rightfully received worldwide attention, but Judith's death was treated as something of an afterthought. Two Australian ladies with incredible voices.

[@jonathanmaybury5698]

For me was the other way round. Judith Durham was the main loss. I never really rated Olivia Newton John.

[@boblester8641]

I Am Australian gets me. And I’m American

[@stormy8207]

Musically Judith smashed Livvy out of the ballpark. But Olivia had a good voice and had a lot of charisma. She was in the right place at the right time, and we shouldn't begrudge her that. She brought a lot of joy to people. Judith chose a different path.

[@willdwyer6782]

Georgy Girl was another one written by their producer, Tom Springfield. He collaborated with Jim Dale on that one.

[@willdwyer6782]

Olivia Neutron Bomb was her nickname thanks to her grandpa, Max Born. He was a nobel laureate in physics and one of Oppenheimer's professors in grad school.

[@carolmartin4413]

Masters of our generation...Australia has a right to be proud of The Seekers. RIP Judith Durham. 🙏 ...will never find another you.

[@anthonyfrattali2404]

You need to Georgy Girl.

[@reznik232]

We are definitely very proud of Judith and the boys. One of our all time greatest bands.

[@DanielBatt]

We love The Seekers. Our music classes at AME were rull of The Seeker's tunes. #ameduntroon

[@bumperu]

Such Australian diversity!!! The Seekers and AC/DC.

[@joannebugden3737]

I'm australian Have been listening to them since I could hear - I'm 61 now This send shivers down my spine and I'm so proud to b Australian This song is actually a Polish folk song

[@michaelparsons5299]

The Seekers are very much rereverd.Judith was such a beuatiful lady, remarkable singer and very much loved by all of us here down under. RIP Judith and God bless your soul x

[@Zebred2001]

Pretty big here in Canada at the time as well!

[@Suve35967]

Of course UK too.❤ Them.

[@richardmartin9565]

Judith Dunham has a phenomenal voice that stood out without over powering the band. RIP

[@gerrywagoner26]

"We are Australian". Riveting song. Blessings to you both.

[@alanbstard4]

awful song. Only bad song they ever did

[@georgeharrison5362]

Rob S...some context. Seekers arrived in UK in 65 and unknown immediately recorded " I'll never find another you" which went to number one. To arrive and be number one so quickly was shocking. Finding fame so fast is hard. By 1968 Judith Durham was suffering from being in the spot light and not liking the publicity. She decided in early 68 to LEAVE the band!! She was irreplaceable. This song was one of their last released....and really summed up their sad departure. Judith went home and the 3 guys struggled to find a replacement. Decades later they reunited. Carnival is over is a great farewell. Georgy girl.....Next plz.

[@daviddunkerley7198]

This was the song The Seekers often ended their shows with. Always brings a tear especially now that Judith is gone. RIP sweet Judith.

[@stormy8207]

Great Aussie band. I have seen people in tears listening to this song. It was played at a funeral in our extended family ... not a dry eye. Judith had an amazing voice and was a lovely lady... I believe she was classically trained. R.I.P.

[@KittykatOz]

This song has a very strong emotional pull for me as I remember what was happening when hearing this song, brings me to tears even now.

[@prudencelay6067]

George Girl! I was born in 1959. I grew up listening to this fabulous music.

[@diceau]

The main tune of "The Carnival is Over" is adapted from a Russian song about the Cossack ataman Stenka Razin which became popular in Russia in the 1890s.

[@pradz0610]

The Seekers were before my time but now I’ve heard some of their songs I think they were a fantastic group who made beautiful music. Judith has the voice of an angel. RIP

[@BillO964]

Man I love this group. Judith Durham was so special. The double bass is an important orchestral instrument. Still very much in use. Carnival is a medifore ... for their life, happiness, before they split up.

[@orinolsgaard1755]

Tens of millions loved Judith and her beautiful songs.

[@DIDCOTTWIST]

Morning Town Ride is a great song by the Seekers lovely song

[@adrianmclean9195]

The most incredible thing, is that Judith, sang all these songs whilst having bronchiectasis, basically all her life. And could still sing right upto her passing. ❤

[@luvutons411]

Being 63...I love all of The Seekers tunes but a big favorite of mine... "I Am Australian"...pulls my tears...😢😢🎤🎶

[@BarbaraMacDonald-bq1lb]

Same here

[@andymageen5308]

I loved the Sixties Folk Rock movement, fabulous songs that spoke to everyone. Judith Durhams voice is so unique, she is sadly missed. There is such a deep pool to dive into here. ✌️

[@Liofa73]

It's very much of it's time, it doesn't really hold up that well these days. It's downbeat and a bit miserable.

[@andymageen5308]

@@Liofa73sad songs are a staple of the majority of You Tube young singer songwriters, who all seem to delight in misery, so I’m not sure that’s right. ✌️

[@stefannils2032]

I dread to think what your taste is this and songs like it are timeless no help just pure talent, but take heart there are plenty of Same as crap rap ,lyrics my name is Stan I drive a van sushi in Japan baby baby baby yodel like a chipmunk repeat on and on to infinity talentless crap made for morons who's idea of class is nandos one step up from KFC

[@willowvee5844]

Judith Durham started out being a jazz singer; and she later married a jazz pianist. with my bestie as teenagers, we went to a jazz concert with her and husband Ron Edgeworth. Her voice was wonderful in concert! So pleased to see this clip; Aussies like me fondly remember the Seekers. Thanks Rob and Amber🥰🥰

[@staffsblue3812]

Rest in peace beautiful Judith. Very much missed. x

[@brisbaneshadowsplayers4225]

The Seekers were a folk group from Melbourne who worked their fare to sail to England in the 60s. They met Tom Springfield (Dusty's brother) who gave them a song he wrote called 'I'll Never Find Another You' which was a #1 hit in Europe and Australia. They were so loved in their home country, they performed from time to time until Judith's passing with massive crowds.

[@johnfaram4684]

judith durham, what a voice, what a woman !

[@lsmith992]

The carnival is a symbol, it means their time together ( the enjoyment) is over. Yet will always love each other. Ps. They also have a children's song "Morningtown ride" which I don't think you've heard yet.

[@joannecunliffe8067]

(*tears*) Morningtown Ride. Oh I ❤❤❤ that song so much. It's so beautiful. Played it to my own children as a lullaby on the guitar (and Puff the Magic Dragon too of course - and prefer the Seekers version). Another song from my childhood is Val Doonican's "The Special Years" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIuThmN7bM2jl7c ).

[@susieq9801]

@@joannecunliffe8067 - A friend grew up in the circus as her father was involved running the sideshows. She loved this song. So do I....and Morningtown Ride!

[@joannecunliffe8067]

@@susieq9801 That would have been an interesting childhood!

[@susieq9801]

@@joannecunliffe8067 - It was, bearded ladies, the whole bit! 😁

[@robinwatters6682]

RIP Judith one of the few GREATEST VOICE I weak up this song each morning (my alarm song)

[@ianwelburn5158]

This is the song I want playing at my funeral

[@surlechapeau]

J/A, you'll love their "Georgy Girl"!!!

[@rextrek]

the movie and song

[@wendyryder2708]

Hi Jay and Amber from Down Under! Thank you SO MUCH for reacting to this! I grew up with this group! I cried ALL day last year when I found out that she passed away! Can you please react to When the star begin to fall? The video of the on the Cruise Ship is the best one! Also Morning Town Ride video with The Seekers on a train with children! I think your children would LOVE that video! Thank you again! Peace and Blessings to you and your family from Australia.

[@racheltrezise1132]

When the stars begin to fall.... absolutely gorgeous song.

[@eclectrickery8077]

Agree with other posters "Georgy Girl" is a must, one of their most popular songs and absolutely definitely "We are Australian" - the Farewell performance. Considered by many to be our real National Anthem!

[@catherinebent7307]

You hit the nail on the head, TALENT drove singers & groups. Nowadays, it's 'processed' in comparison. Thank you for your honesty and appreciation J & Amber ❤

[@scottski51]

You got it, Jay. Talent would always show out. They had it and people realized it right away!

[@ythomitnellum]

The Seekers are so underrated today, as has been suggested I Am Australian is truly brilliant and is the subject of a campaign to get it adopted as Australia’s National Anthem. If you watch anything from their Farewell Tour just keep in mind that after the first show Judith suffered a brain haemorrhage and the Tour had to be suspended until she was well enough to resume, and yet her voice is as perfect as it ever was.

[@Cheryltwin2012]

This became an even more poignant song after Judith's passing last year. I think I saw someone say that this song was based on a Russian folk song of some sort that was given English lyrics. Whatever she's singing, Judith delivers with beauty and control. And, of course, the guys are in great form too. That's one of the things I love about The Seekers---the masculine voices blending with hers. So lovely. Rest in peace, Judith Durham.

[@ruff500]

Yes the melody of a russian song "Stenka Razin"

[@Idubb307]

The Carnival is over, what a wonderful song and always played at the end of the Seekers concerts. It is originally a Russian folk song, circa 1883. It tells the story of the singers heartbreak of braking up with their lover. Georgy Girl is a definite must next and the patriotic song I am Australian.

[@royferguson2297]

You have just listened to one of the greatest female singers ever. She could sing Pop- Folk- Country- Jazz- Gospel, she was born with a lung problem but had the voice of an Angel. I saw her in Concert in Belfast, Northern Ireland U.K. it was a year after she had an operation to remove a brain tumour. She came on stage looked very tiny and frail, I thought it's not going to be good, but she started to sing and her voice was as wonderful as ever there was not a dry eye in the venue.

[@gypsyroadhog]

Judith Durham was a great singer, blast from my past

[@georgeolson3996]

1968 I recorded the Seekers from our Black and White TV in Perth West Australia on 1/4 reel to reel tape and took that recording of their Farewell TV show with me to university in Duluth Minnesota. When I felt alone at night I would put the tape on and be transported by those voices, At university I listened to friends singing one night and apologized that I had no musical talent and could not join them. The lead said not to feel bad for the fact that I was their and that I was enjoying their performance was a gift to them. That you enjoy what we can do gives meaning for our talent has become a gift. Many Decades later the Seekers came back together and now I can put studio quality headphones on and tears come to my eyes.

[@festidious2644]

Beautiful song! They have so many good ones and my favourite is All Over The World. For us baby boomers, The Seekers can bring tears to our eyes.

[@lunapuella2611]

It made me cry back then and it still makes me cry now.

[@Earcandy73]

The song was indeed adapted from a church hymn- What a Friend We Have in Jesus. Amber is so astute! The Seekers were just glorious!

[@OzGecko]

Yes it's an adaptation but the melody is from a Russian folk song about Stenka Razin, not from What A Friend We Have in Jesus, and the words are by Tom Springfield who wrote many of the Seekers' hits.

[@stenekedahl4446]

Tom Springfield was the brother of the singer Dusty Springfield. She had several hits in the sixties.@@OzGecko

[@XKXOUzy5E9]

This took me back to my boyhood when mum had the radio on in the kitchen all day long....the seekers were much loved in the UK. We kinda took the 60s 70s and 80s for granted, so much fantastic and varied music, we thought it would never end.....sadly it faded and died.

[@megdelaney3677]

Their most famous song is Georgy Girl!

[@ythomitnellum]

I grew up on Morningtown Ride, the lyrics to which have just lodged in my head listening to this. Their Grand Final performance of Waltzing Matilda with the legendary Australian folk singer Slim Dusty, which they merge with I Am An Australian, is amazingly good.

[@wolfie854]

Hearing her beautiful voice and the backing harmonies again gave me goosebumps. Thanks for posting.

[@binaway]

The tune is from an old Russian folk song " The Volga Boat Man". Judith Durham suffered from a lung condition her whole life. Her lung capacity had been reduced to 25% before adulthood. Fantastic as her voice was what it could have been can never be known.

[@ChessieStorm]

Judith Durham, what a wonderful voice and never lost her voice into her later years with the Seekers. Always great to listen to them

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love it! 60s sound is so magical

[@sunnystormy4973]

-#cheers-- !-

[@willdwyer6782]

Their producer Tom Springfield wrote this song, He was Dusty Springfield's older brother. He passed away last year at the age of 88.

[@surlechapeau]

J & Amber, you'll love Dusty Springfield's "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "The Look Of Love" and "Wishin and Hopin' "!!!

[@willdwyer6782]

@@surlechapeau Don't forget Son of a Preacher Man.

[@surlechapeau]

@willdwyer6782 they reacted to Son Of A Preacher Man Nov 5 2021.

[@keymack2477]

Nice reaction, you two, just like we have come to expect! Since you enjoy going back to the 60's from time to time (like in this video) I would like to recommend The Cowsills singing "The Rain, The Park and Other Things"! It's a groove guaranteed to grab Amber at least! And even better they could be a new artist for a future Female Friday!!

[@kevinhouse4376]

Yes! And they would love The Cowsills' "Hair" video.

[@johnbattles1002]

Hopefully, they will react to it! I love that song!

[@johnbattles1002]

@@kevinhouse4376 , lol! That video cracks me up every time, especially the little sister!

[@Russ-gy7tx]

The Seekers are also best known for "Georgy Girl" from the movie of the same name. Mamas and Papa's "Creeque Alley" and Peter, Paul, and Mary's edit: "I Dig Rock and Roll Music" a song they mention The Mamas and The Papas as well as other artist. Both kind of Rockumentry of the then current music scene.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Beautiful lady, beautiful voice. She could sing the phone book and I'd melt.

[@COLINWARD-v3y]

They have a really original sound and the great voice of Judith Durham. 'Morning town ride' is another good one among many others-Colin Ward

[@leefriedman9882]

Their biggest US hit was Georgy Girl, so that should be the next one by them.

[@angelamosley4588]

Thank you once again for reacting to an Australian song. We have been blessed here in Australia to have enjoyed such talent.

[@pat1cust2]

I was 11 years old in 1967 when I first heard this song and have always considered it beautiful.

[@paulinehealey1653]

As a teenager in the 1960 The Seekers was a band your parents listened to. They weren’t trendy, she does have a lovely voice, but as I say classed as boring to us. We all liked The Beatles and Gerry and the Pacemakers etc, but when The Monkees came along we all went crazy for them. They were that popular they had their own series that we all looked forward to every week. It was a mad, zany show full of silliness and fantastic music. Check them out, they were massive. The Beatles were still popular, but for us young teenagers 14/15 the Monkees reigned supreme! I do like you 2, I’m an old girl now 70 this year. I’ve lived a full hectic life since leaving school at 15, I still love my music which ranges from the Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon, Noel Gallagher etc etc. I live in England with my husband, we have 5 children, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. There is so much music in our house, we have been to hundreds of concerts, I saw the Beatles back in the day. Not one word of any song was heard because all the girls screamed and actually cried when they were singing. Good days! Keep entertaining and smiling my best wishes to you Pauline x PS there are loads of artist over here that I think you would like past and present x

[@denpea-mm8zr]

Next Mamas and Papas song suggestion: "I Saw Her Again". The harmonies and the vocal arrangement on this one is just crazy !

[@KeithEdwardsRE]

If you want to hear Judith’s amazing voice, there’s a very old recording of her singing Danny Boy. It might even be pre Seekers.

[@jackielouise7538]

I remember that The Seekers used to sing this as the final song at their concerts and when they sang it at their farewell concert it was very emotional 😥

[@JeffHickmott]

Most of their songs give me goosebumps, Judith's voice was incredible. But this one and I'll Never Find Another You make me cry my eyes out.

[@midgenobby]

They were outselling the Beatles at one time. A beautiful group.. ❤️

[@llvll_KEV_llvll]

Great Band! Great Track! Great Reaction!!!! Thank You so Much ✌

[@julianwilcox399]

My Father met Judith Durham outside Hamleys Toy Shop , Regents Street, London in 1964 and took her for a drink. Has always said that she was the most unassuming and lovely girls he ever met . But "Dont tell your mother"

[@philfenn3991]

I think the key thing about group like the Seekers, the Mamas and the Papas, Peter Paul and Mary and other vocal groups of the period is that they are singing close harmony with a very light acoustic accompaniment. That's a very unforgiving genre if any of them is slightly off key then is just doesn't work, so the group's that we remember as successful were really really good. You should check out the Batchelors, effectively a close harmony crooner trio.

[@timbodude2009]

Judith had an amazing voice.....absolutely beautiful

[@waltw4537]

Oh. I recall it now. Like an anthem. More Peter, Paul and Mary . Nice tune. Thanks!

[@geetee4459]

Yes - more Mamas & Papas or Peter, Paul & Mary for more 60s pure talent and vocals. Another 60s group with talent & vocals was Simon & Garfunkel. Paul Simon wrote a song for the Seekers called 'Someday One Day' which is also great. And Paul & the Seekers' Bruce Woodley (who wrote 'I Am Australian' - react to this one day!) co-wrote a song called 'Red Rubber Ball' which was a big hit in the US in the 60s. Keep those reactions coming RobSquad!

[@donnaallsopp8400]

I love the Seekers. Judith Durham has an amazing voice. RIP Judith Durham! I love 'Leaving of Liverpool' and 'Morningtown Ride'. Another artist is Steeleye Span. I love their song 'Gone to America'. It is a great folk song.

[@budabk]

"The Carnival is Over" is a story based on an old Russian folk song dating back to 1883. It involves two characters who are reminiscent of Pierrot and Columbine from commedia dell'arte, an early form of professional theater that originated in Italy and was popular throughout Europe from the 16th to the 18th century. Pierrot, a melancholic clown, was hopelessly in love with Columbine, but she chose Harlequin over him. Harlequin is also the name of a romance novel publishing house inspired by the same characters. The story is echoed in the 1986 movie "Pretty in Pink." The Carnival symbolizes the end of the happy times that the young lovers enjoyed together. Despite the end of their relationship, they part ways amicably with no hard feelings. The narrator reveals that they will always love the other until their dying day.

[@djgrant8761]

My late mother loved The Seekers. Her favourite song of The Seekers was “I’ll Never Find Another You.” Whenever this song played on the wireless everything would stop as she would listen to it.

[@brianclayton1039]

My favourite five foot two of talent and power. We miss you Judith, RIP.

[@popeye807]

I absolutely LOVE this song. This is my favourite song by The Seekers!

[@marysweeney7370]

They also did a cover of California Dreaming by the Mamas and Papas. Her voice is so beautiful and it is a nice interpretation. Such a 60's sound. You'll love it!

[@Carln0130]

My favorite song by the Seekers. Very different song, but Judith Durham's voice was amazing. Great tune. Great group that many people have forgotten about today. They played this as the last song at their farewell concert as a group, I believe in 68. They did get together years later again, but the 68 farewell concert was the end of their run in their prime as a group. This was an old Russian folk song that involved a Cossack saying goodbye to his lady. It evolved into this song, and the carnival was their love affair, and though it was over, she would love him until she died.

[@waratahdavid696]

60's and 70's were special. Minimal electronic/digital manipulation of talent. Just talent. Seekers in general, and Judith in particular were top shelf.

[@robinsonmitchell9995]

This song was written by Tom Springfield, who also produced the Seekers recording. The song reflects a bit of his history. Tom Springfield enlisted for his UK National Service from 1952-1954 and was assigned to the Joint Services School for Linguists in Coulsdon, Surrey (the UK's counterpart to the Defense Language Institute here in the US) where he attended what was known as "The Russian Course" in order to serve as an intelligence linguist. During the course Springfield was exposed not only to Russian language, but also culture and folklore. And one of the bits of Russian culture he would have been exposed to was a traditional Russian folk song - the ballad "Stenka Razin" (also known as Volga Volga). Springfield borrowed this Russian melody and it became the first part of the melody of "The Carnival is Over".

[@russwalker3119]

such clarity of voice, she is marvelous, and she has some power in that voice.

[@eallawson7601]

Yep! Judith with her perfect annunciation never fails to deliver. If you like The Seekers, then any song by them is pretty much guaranteed to hit the spot. I like "World of our own", but again everything by them is an excellent choice.

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

I was aware of this song on the radio when I was 5yo , they were on uk tv so often I thought they were British , I now know they were our antipodean cousins , I’m sure there’s a lot of sad Aussies with Judith passing away not long after Olivia NJ… bless them both 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@anthonyrichardson4761]

Voice of an angel 😇

[@joeking5310]

one of the biggest selling songs in UK history. IN the top twenty of all time,

[@TheNotedHero]

You need to check out "I Am Australian", their farewell performance of it. It's our unofficial anthem here in Aus. And you'll get to see just how well they aged, performing decades after this vid you just watched.

[@ausmarkb]

😏 we have so many “unofficial anthems” 😁

[@TheNotedHero]

@@ausmarkb we're equal opportunity anthem-ers :)

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

​@@ausmarkbyep ...it's great isn't it lol 🍻 🌏

[@eallawson7601]

I'm from Manchester, UK, and I've never heard "I am Australian" , so I immediately checked it out (you and other's recommendation). It's bonzer, great, ripper (if that's correct?) and certainly worthy of the "unofficial anthem" tag. Once again a fantastic performance by the band and the medley included a particular favourite of mine "Waltzing Matilda".

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

@@eallawson7601 yes,those terms were ridgey-didge spot on 👍😁

[@jamespasifull]

My personal favourite song featuring Judith Durham, is her cover of the old classic 'Oh Danny Boy', which she performs solo. It's perfect!

[@justajo2]

From Australia they went to England and really hit the big time. An amazing group that had no equal.

[@BenDalton-ip9zl]

This song was played at my dad's funeral I was 12 years old when he died and now I am 21 I hope u did my dad proud everyday I miss you dad you were my hero and my everything I will keep living the legacy you left for me I would go through hell and back ten times over if I could have you with me and say I love you son just one more time rest well I promise one day we will meet again

[@miketracy1064]

The more you look back at the history of R&R, and all music, you TWO are learning to understand how we got to were we are today. Keep up the good work that your doing with this reaction channel, and your movie channel.

[@christinelegate8137]

One of my favourites from childhood. The Seekers were huge and were on the radio constantly.

[@Nikki-c6w6d]

This is a great song from the Seekers but as several other people have mentioned you need to hear their performance of "I Am Australian" at their Special Farewell Performance, it gives me goosebumps whenever I hear it, I'm not even Australian but when I hear this song I wish I was, it's very special.

[@larryholmes69]

Firstly I just want to say how much I enjoy watching your vids, keep up the great work. Judith Durham ,lead singer with The Seekers was really incredible for what she achieved vocally, because she suffered from severe asthma from birth, developed Bronchiectasis after contracting measles aged 4, so each performance was a struggle for her to control her breathing without suffering pain. Check out The Seekers singing I Am Australian, Georgy Girl & Waltzing Matilda* Live, 1994 , when they are all in their 50's . Judith's voice is amazing.

[@charlenewebb5893]

I was a child of the 60s .Great music They were Folk music

[@davidramonemorrison2652]

What a voice. What a band.

[@The-Saxon]

That brought tears to my eyes. Taking me back to my youth with a song I have not heard for so many years, from an era where music was pure and played by real musicians with real instruments. Thank you for this trip down memory lane even if I was never much of a fan as I was rock lover, but still great to hear pure music that I remember so well from so many years ago.

[@Deano4322]

As a child growing up I remember my dear mum god bless her singing this around the house , I’ve inherited her love for this superb group , thank you for bringing back wonderful memories , great reaction 🇬🇧👍

[@magpiegirl3783]

The Seekers were incredibly successful Australian group - based on their tremendous harmonies and Judith's gloriously pure vocals. Judith was a classically trained singer. RIP to our dear Judith - lovely person, unassuming, humble and glorious.

[@celestemartinez3560]

Real instruments. Real voices. No autotune.

[@soundofnellody262]

I never heard this before..and i totally love it

[@johnbrookes3261]

What a great Folk Band They even gave the beatles a run for their money bak then in the 60s . They toured with Beatles for a while as a backing group and John Lennon liked them very much . Of course they are Austrailian . They were a very well organised some of their songs were written by Tom Springfield , Dusty springfields brother . Every one of their songs are magic . Sadly Judith Duram passed away last year . The Bee Gees wrote a song for them called Massachusettes , their manager refused to let them record it . THE BEE GEES . Later released it them selves it was a massive hit for them . When Maurice of the Bee Gees died the seekers released a cover of Masssachusettes in honour of Maurices death . Thanks you guys the seekers are awesome John

[@joecrone9862]

Top 40 radio back in the day played many different genre's back to back.

[@johnbattles1002]

Sweet, wonderful, kind, and loving Judith Durham -- one of the most lovely young ladies of music history with an equally beautiful, awesome voice to match! R.I.P. dear Judith. 😇❤

[@carolineskipper6976]

As a child my Mum had the album The Best of The Seekers, and I used to listen to it all the time. Listening just now, I was singing along with every word. Her voice is amazing! Unexpectedly it reduced me to tears today. As far as the 'story' of the song goes, in one part they sing "The joys of love are fleeting, for Pierrot and Columbine" - which to me indicates that they have been part of the Carnival, part of the entertaiment, maybe for a few weeks, but now it's over they have to go their separate ways....

[@rosemaryhesbrook-jy3lq]

My mum had ' Live from the talk of the town' and I think I wore it out.

[@charlesshipley7670]

This is one of my favorite songs by The Seekers.

[@gotham61]

My dad loved this song, and some of my earliest memories are of him plying the record and singing along (badly) to it. The melody is an old Russian folk tune called Stenka Razin, and the lyrics were written by Tom Springfield, Dusty Springfield’s brother.

[@markl3028]

Still listen to The Seekers early & often (thanks to you-tubers who post the playlists & discographies) One of the best exports from down-under; Judith w/ her phenomenal voice & the musical talent of Athol, Bruce & Keith - they've truly stood the test of time.