The Seekers Farewell Concert, July 1968 (Part 4, Finale)

[@janinesenatore3870]

I am crying listening to this beautiful, beautiful music and her utterly angelic, yet powerhouse voice. Such a better time then. Hope we can find our way back to civility. Blessings to all, as we plod our way through covid and the devisions in our country.

[@davebinnie4257]

Sadly, I don’t think mankind now possesses the knowledge to be like we were. As a kid in the 60’s and a teen in the seventies, I’ve seen massive change. Some for the better socially, but much good is lost, especially in music. There’s not much like this music that touches your heart like this anymore… praying for the human condition….

[@erwinzimmerbnnn]

@@davebinnie4257 nnnnnnnmmmmmnl

[@erwinzimmerbnnn]

Politik

[@DucanDanCristian]

Me too now in 2022 !!!

[@petersideonyii]

Qq

[@mariamitchell6268]

Judiths energy is mesmerising. That beautiful voice and peace she exudes is timeless

[@davidchilds2772]

They are one example of why the 60s music has been so great!

[@malbrown1868]

I was thirteen years old in '68, I loved this music then, and I love it even more now.... Brings shivers down the spine.

[@bb22602]

@John Hadleigh me too!

[@ngarthur1692]

You’re ever among the treasures of the world and forever remembered! Salute~ 🌷💜

[@herbertrodrigues9629]

The fans will miss Judith Jorham RIP juice such a beautiful lady and a beautiful voice she has given the world so much she will be missed immensely I listen to her and think back of all the times in the concerts I made and the people they made happy this is what we share in this world and thanks to the seekers and they’re beautiful music all of them the band Judith your home RIP sweet lady you will be missed

[@jeffcave2115]

Why does there have to be such a great song of its time that brings back people,places and things.

[@garethjudd5840]

Judith said in a recent interview she thought her voice wasn't the best. She was fantastic.

[@buckjohnson1119]

@@LazloNQ It was nice for them to reconnect and the mending for those wonderful, guys, Judith, and the world . This show must have been so painful. It shows on Athol’s , face.

[@francogasparotti3052]

Hard to believe they could have broken up when their music was so incredibly beautifully and entwined. How many more wonderful hits could they have gone on to produce Rich

[@ziggystardust52]

If they hadn’t, would they have reformed after 25 years, (few groups last forever), and continued delighting us for a further 20 odd years? We’ll never know.

[@tomriviera9830]

she was the cutest little thing and what a powerful voice

[@garrettswoodworx1873]

She's still cute today and if anything her voice is even stronger. Amazing lady.

[@joefairweatherblues8511]

Brilliant voice

[@davebinnie4257]

She sure was!!!

[@robertstevens2871]

“The Carnival Is Over”......what sublime singing! She’s had the best voice in pop music in the 60’s.

[@tilend89]

Better than Aretha Franklin and Darlene Love?

[@alfching2499]

Robert Stevens Judith and Tom Jones great Voices,genuine Talent.

[@ffggddss]

@@alfching2499 Don't forget Beverly Bivens! But We Five were just a one-hit wonder, so nobody remembers her. Fred.

[@royandjacqueline1294]

@@tilend89 I♥️Aretha Franklin and Darlene Love but they were fantastic in a different way 🥰🇯🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🕊️🔥✝️

[@johnnypacheco6526]

THAT YEAR WAS..LULU...TOO..!!

[@adrianlarkins7259]

I'm the same age as Judith. I loved The Seekers in the 60's and I love them even more now. The melodious songs, the perfect harmony and the occasional change of key mid stream give me goose bumps. And as for Judith, she has the singing voice of an angel. I am thrilled to know she has recovered from her stroke. God bless you Judith.

[@EarlJohn61]

You do realise ALL the Angels mentioned in the bible are male... So you are saying that Judith sounds like a bloke!

[@ziggystardust52]

@@EarlJohn61, what’s your point? I was under the impression that angels were asexual. It’s only because of patriarchal writing that they were assigned male names and gender.

[@mindyourlife7534]

And we have just heard here in Melbourne, Australia...the "HOME" of "The Seekers"...that Judith Durham has passed away..."shuffled off this mortal coil"...due to declining health...at age 79. We all LOVE YOU Judith: R.I.P.

[@peterdoyle458]

There will never be another. She was great and the others were great with her. Rest in memory.

[@joelim4542]

I was 18yrs old in 1968. I fell in love with her amazing voice. 👍👍👍👍🌺💕🌾🌹🌞✊🏻🌼🌟🥀💐🌸❤️

[@lr4428]

Great video of the original seekers , thank god they’re still with us ,🙏🏼

[@annielohan1174]

There will never be music like the seekers God bless them x

[@stephengoverd6359]

They are national treasures. They bought happiness to so many people. Judith has the voice of an angel

[@LONDONGUY100]

They will have their own place in the history of popular music. Unique and very special. The one and only seekers.

[@michaelbaughman8524]

Like a drum, my heart is beating... every time I listen to Judith's flawless voice.

[@krislevesque5760]

Love this 60's music. I was a young girl when It was popular. It's the only music I really love.

[@neilcollinz448]

It was during my elementary grade that I've first heard and the recognizable pure sweet voice of JD. No internet at that time but they forever rings in your heart and you could reminice the good music is really a great music.. Ahhh those were the good old days.

[@barryh.4220]

She is so radiant i would have fallen in love with her in heartbeat , what a singer .... and what a group !

[@leebutton3032]

I was born in June 68. A privilege to be alive when this happened. A truly beautiful thing on every level.

[@nirmalsuki]

You can't autotune your way into greatness of this calibre. Judith is one of just two perfect female voices there ever were.

[@johnraymond7176]

Karen Carpenter

[@markhill9275]

Nope, Judith is the only one, Karen had a weak and limited voice

[@ellesmerewildwood4858]

I'm so glad the carnival wasn't really over and that they are all still with us.

[@michellepeoplelikeyoumurde8373]

That was tempting fate ,sport

[@cesarestolano7955]

Their music are truly wonderful... I will miss them...

[@anemjoful]

Their talent and harmonies are a gift from God.

[@allybrady]

Great act, well done The Seekers.

[@ex-cabincrew]

The wonderful age when music was music.

[@Lisnageeragh]

Yes, they could sing in tune and hold a note with good quality... not like so many modern outfits.

[@fionathomson4436]

You are so right, what an era in music 🎶.

[@loveljohn3963]

So right a great time for music

[@두둥개]

I agree.

[@loveljohn3963]

@@두둥개 this is when music was music .u just can not get aney thing better

[@intuicjaofficial]

Yes, it does shivers down your spine!!!

[@nandofigueira2005]

What a powerful voice. Sublime!!

[@losonsrenoster]

I know I grew up in the best of times, and the Seekers were an unforgettable part of it.

[@rajaghosal3467]

Superbly done these gems, Richard. Your research, dedications, sincerity in collation over decades, all multimedia edits/video audio A***. Thank you. I remember the 1968 event (and reactions from the sudden closure). I was then in school, Melbourne, thanks kindly my late father Visiting Snr Lecturer OR/Statistics, Monash Univ (1967-70) (he loved Seekers music, Judith's superb vocal, being expert Indian raga s music, himself.).

[@長谷川浩-c9p]

凄く懐かしいです。貴重な動画ありがとう😉👍🎶

[@allanmiddleton678]

One cannot quantify the true joy this lady brings to the world accompanied by the male SEEKERS

[@cave8man]

A voice to heal any pain, felt from life !

[@cricketbat08]

Judith Durham's amazing voice is as clear as crystal. She sounds almost angelic.

[@EarlJohn61]

Angels are usually portrayed as masculine... Are you suggesting that she sings like a man?????????????? ;)

[@royandjacqueline1294]

@@EarlJohn61 You know what she means. We know that all the angels ever recorded have male names however when someone says "angelic" they mean like a choir boy high, sweet, crystal clear and trilling like Charlotte Church and Aled Jones ♥️🥰🇯🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🕊️🔥✝️

[@chairmanmeow3693]

@@EarlJohn61 Wise guy

[@patpending8134]

Not almost angelic. Actually angelic.

[@davidbarry9690]

Yes fantastic voice,

[@uweschreiber8226]

It was the time, when life was easy like this kind of music.

[@adriancalvo4260]

Magistral ! Fueron, son y serán los mejores ! Todo en ellos es bello, sus melodías, sus voces, su imagen, su carisma y todo... Ella, sin palabras ! La más hermosa !

[@markhill9275]

What stuns me, or perhaps totally bewilders me, is how Judith thought she wasn't attractive. Bugger me she was an absolute gorgeous stunner! Face of an Angel, and a positively evil figure (in a good way!). To me she was / is one of the most spectacularly beautiful woman ever, definitely in music, up there with Agnetha and Anni Frid, and the Corr sisters! Of course unparalleled voice, but her personal qualities, her stoicism, her total devotion to Ron, her tireless work for the MND foundation, always bright and cheerful, gay disposition. Yep love her voice, besotted with her femininity, but total admiration for her personal qualities. Ron was the luckiest bugger ever! RIP Judith and Ron!

[@billbrimmer1739]

Sad last song indeed. Musical groups staying intact is always a challenge. So much like a family, and change is always very difficult.

[@ai.201]

Like rolling Stones

[@denniskwahl]

This is the classiest musical group of all time. 4 great people indeed.

[@danielsalas4325]

I always told mom I felt was born in the wrong year because I felt this music was mine. We sang to the heart, love and values in life !!

[@jeffschroeder357]

I am always amazed at the poise shown by Judith in these final songs, given the finality of the situation. Her pitch is amazing, no sign of the emotion that is more evident in watching Bruce and Athol.

[@robertshorner1015]

I agree. I did detect some emotion with "harbor lights" at 4:55.

[@qwertyqwerty6099]

smiles softly.. cuz she was kinda glad it was over.. at least that's how she felt back then..

[@jeffschroeder357]

@@qwertyqwerty6099, that is true. It's an interesting contrast with Bruce who looks very sad. What is interesting is that throughout the entire hour he hardly looks at her once. And when she gets the flowers at the end he briefly looks annoyed.

[@qwertyqwerty6099]

@@jeffschroeder357 nodding bunches.. noticed that.. much later she said in an interview that she regretted her decision.. shrugs a bit.. byegones.. we still can enjoy the songs that they did perform..

[@margaretwilson8622]

Forgot how great they were. Enjoyed listening them again.

[@MusicalTuner]

Judith Durham has the most gorgeous female voice in the world

[@jps4062]

Beautiful voice and accurate singing ability❣️

[@jotat1046]

Sensational, they look like Mammas and Pappas, and some of them from the quartet are still active today. Liked it.

[@annakovalenko8742]

Спасибоооооооооо!!!👍🙌👏натурпродукт-все настоящее,не фальшивое.наслаждение для ума,ушей, глаз и души!!!!!спасибо за путешествие на машине времени!!!!💕👍🥰💗🌞💕

[@grocerjack]

This will always make me cry. very deep memories

[@roryvonbrutt7302]

I know I'm not the only one ......literally hairs on my arm standing up Absolutely beautiful

[@hannesmeyer2437]

Such an. Amazing voice

[@MrJoyceI]

hearing and seeing jJdith Durhan wil allways bring a tear to my eye.her voice beauty , dress and moves are sweet beynd measure

[@colinsmurthwaite5989]

So pleased I grew up in the 50/60s

[@AnneCherch]

Super. Just super. And also very sad it was their last concert. The best group ever! Their music will live on forever!

[@grekocasselli7286]

Linda csnciones, gracias Judith, Dios la bendiga.

[@zenaidejesusdasilva3764]

Amen

[@thetrippyhippie5882]

Think how much beautiful songs we last because Judith left the band but luckily they were reunited.

[@duanevanwinkle3488]

Love the Seekers!!!! Big part of my life!!! Thanks for your work on the channel!!!

[@williamschletzer4516]

It chokes me up that this was their last performance together for 25 years. The boys must have been hurt but hide it well. I'm so glad they were able to get back together later.

[@barryh.4220]

Yep, the boys were upset beyond words , but because of a 'six months of notice' arrangement previously made between them, which Judith suddenly activated, they felt they had little option other than to accept her decision ..... she simply had so much other solo work she wanted to fulfill, she also wanted to meet a partner, and she succeeded in both ... but at the cost of splitting up an immensely popular group that were really going places.

[@barryh.4220]

Me too ..... yep. the lads must have been both confused and devastated to hear she'd decided to leave , but you can see that they think the world of her , and so respected her decision .... she has since said she never realised how much her departure hurt them.

[@barbaraady6484]

Yes I took them out to dinner , 24 years later ..just the 5 of us and watched it happen !

[@brucebaur5670]

I wonder when it first occurred to the Seekers they had goofed by splitting up back in '68. If it took 25 years until their reunion in '93, well, better late than never. In any event, as far as this Yank is concerned, they'll forever be the finest singing group ever assembled, and God through His grace clearly gave Judith the most beautiful voice any woman will ever have.

[@MrAMYJACK]

Good taste mate

[@tilend89]

Judih had an idea that she has to get married and start a family at 25yo at the latest. I belive that's the reason she left Seekers in '68.

[@smwca123]

@@tilend89 As I understand it, Judith wanted to resume a solo jazz career that was interrupted when she joined The Seekers in 1962. She and Athol both worked at J. Walter Thompson in Melbourne. She married English musician Ron Edgeworth in 1969, but they never had kids. Much of their marriage was marred by tragedy: - In the 1970s Judith's parents died. - In 1974 her Swiss bank collapsed, leaving her almost bankrupt. - In 1990 she, Ron, and their road manager were badly injured in a car accident near Melbourne. The driver of the other car, a teenage girl, was killed. - As she recovered from the accident, she learned that Ron had motor neurone disease (ALS or Lou Gehrig's in North America). He died just before Christmas 1994 at age 56. After The Seekers reunited, Judith had a near-fatal brain hemorrhage in 2013. Fortunately she survived. I sent her this song that composed itself in my head, to a very recognizable tune; I e-mailed it to Judith, and an aide replied that she was thrilled with it. Hey there, Judith Durham Leading up The Seekers through the years You and all your mates gave us lots of fun And memories too - then suddenly Hey there, Judith Durham You had quite the nasty scare that May But your mates stood by you all the way And you pulled right through You ne’er were scared of changing and rearranging yourself Nor scared of jumping down from the shelf More than a little bit Hey there, Judith Durham You had quite the rocky road ahead But you brought out all the strength you hid And, oh, what a change there's been The world has seen a new Judith Durham

[@donnebes9421]

smwca123 and she had only committed to a few years with the seekers. She left at the time she had discussed with them at the start.

[@smwca123]

@@donnebes9421 So she said last summer...a childhood respiratory condition caught up with her again, putting a stop to any more travel. That condition was mentioned in her 1997 appearance on "This Is Your Life".

[@allansedgwick5307]

I love Judith💙❤️

[@gunnyo.7914]

Wonderful! Thank you for this lovely concert!

[@valentinaf.9825]

If I were in the audience, I would've been bawling my eyes out

[@patrickmccarthy3123]

Me too what I would give to have them back for just one more time I'm a sentinel twit nothing is forever

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

I was 6 when this was broadcast and the carnival is over song rung out. My mum and dad had just split up.. Man this song said everything at that time.. sad memories of a wonderful song.

[@clanntara]

I'm the same. Was coming up for my seventh birthday and on holiday at my grandparents house in Ireland. I remember my aunt breaking her heart crying when The Carnival is Over was played and that has stayed with me after all these years. I've often mentioned it to her but she can't remember it. I can't believe I've found the actual footage of that concert from all those years ago tonight and i can't wait to show her it. Hopefully it will jog her memory. 😁

[@markpettis2896]

I was an American kid living in England for two years. One month before I left the country I grew to love so much I saw this concert in 1968. I didn’t know who they were or what this was but I just was glued to the TellyThroughout this whole concert. But when they SANG Georgie girl I was so moved with the joy but I thought to myself how sad I’ll be in America I will never hear this song again. Little did I know Georgie girl was a bigger hit t in America than in England! I still love this song and the seekers

[@barryh.4220]

Great story .... yes. they took a chance and sailed to England, only expecting to be here 10 weeks, they were young and had no idea whether anyone would even like their music ..... how wrong they were!

[@joseluismartinezsantiago5366]

Tenía 8 años ahora tengo 60 años y si recuerdo este tema que bonito!!!!

[@janetdavies9612]

Wonderful!*!! 😃😊🤗🎶🎸🎹❤️💞💞💞💕

[@anthonykronenberg4835]

How sad, but what a beautiful voice and what brilliant harmony.

[@carltonspence2783]

That voice Seekers of the 60s RESPECT.

[@timcoleman8812]

What a voice. Judith was one of the best!

[@harvey1954]

I recently picked up Judy's solo album on A&M and Seekers post -Judy album with their blonde singer.

[@pinkrose5796]

I remember watching the movie " Georgy Girl in 7th grade and loved the music! Still do!

[@arq.juanjorgeseimandi9530]

Great great music AND a beatiful group, a pity they were gone so early ! Love them

[@barryh.4220]

They just went in 'different directions' , that's all ..... one of them founded the New Seekers later, who themselves were quite successful.

[@lawrencefried5027]

I had never heard of this group until now. Didn't know they were the Georgy Girl band. I have watched many of their videos since and am enthralled with Judith and the technical perfection of the group.

[@barryh.4220]

They stormed the charts here in the UK in the early sixties when they had the awesome might of the Beatles, Rolling Stones , and Motown to contend with ... but there was no holding the Seekers , they even knocked the Beatles off number one! I think 'Georgie Girl' proved to be their biggest seller , and i'm pretty sure it went to number one in the US charts.

[@rogeraquino1031]

Such a beautiful voice and harmony.😊

[@harishparbhoo2968]

Brings back my youth days l was just 15 yrs old my favourite song Georgie girl

[@colinsmurthwaite5989]

I watched this live,great song

[@jingalo8s]

I felt bad for the guys in the group. She acted like twit and thought only of herself...typical of a teenager that she was at the time. She later admitted that she had no idea how much the others were hurt by her move, especially Bruce. She was key to the success of the quartet with her unique, strangely lovely voice, and when she left, the others were left holding the dang bag. Ironically , she was never as successful by herself, as she was when she was part of the Seekers. Thank goodness we have these videos of their singing. ❤️

[@sovereignspirit7640]

jingalo Here here!

[@leecourtright4306]

She wasn’t a teenager at that point.

[@EtzEchad]

She was very young, and like most young people, she was selfish. She also had a lot of self-image problems which may've contributed.

[@EtzEchad]

@@leecourtright4306 She was 25.

[@davegraham3486]

I agree. I was very angry when she split the group up. But everyone must follow their own path. The Beatles split up at the same time

[@natanaelcamargo4423]

Essa Judith tem uma voz demais? O grupo é muito bom, tempo que não volta mais; ainda bem que tem KZbin e voce que postou ,tankyou very much

[@izabelflorentino8066]

Eu achava que Petula Clark cantava "Georgy girl". Que voz maravilhosa.

[@zenaidejesusdasilva3764]

Parece um anjo alado!

[@zenaidejesusdasilva3764]

É verdade

[@dick12235]

Thanks again: Judith is always a wonderful treat.

[@hectorasham8278]

What a voice.i look at her and all I can here is her voice.and this is 50 years later.love you judith.sorry fellas in the band you were also great.

[@JoseLuisGonzalez-ux8ko]

Que hermosas canciones y voces , nos traen lindos recuerdos , canciones que jamas moriran , mujer hermosisima la vocalista , los años pasan muy rapido

[@calum5696]

Absolutely wonderful, takes me back to my earliest teenage years, when life was as clear as Judith's voice; I am sorry it has taken me so long to uncover this delightful set of videos. Not sure about a farewell; more about a re-discovered youth with limitless possibilities!

[@barryh.4220]

Yep, all we have now are the videos , the memories ..... Judith, at 77 years old, has already said she won't be travelling again , so the carnival does look like it's truly over.

[@jamesmitchell5170]

Fantastic!

[@antoniocrosara3406]

Nesta musica, e so alegria e movimento. Adorei vou adorar sempre! Coração livre, leve e solto...

[@350mcn]

Having had anxiety and depression myself I can totally understand her feelings.She came back though and I give her all the credit in the world.

[@rodneyplewright7685]

The voice of an angel - Judith Durham

[@enriquer.lopezhernandez9869]

Esa música si es música de verdad ... es maravillosa ... ¡ Felicidades y gracias , Seekers ! ... ( Desde México , ahora , en 2020 ) ...

[@zenaidejesusdasilva3764]

Muy ben és hermosa

[@eugenedegeorge5084]

The Seekers were my favorite folk group from the 60s, having grown up during that era.they are still my favorite folk group. I have their golden jubilee CD which I listen to quite often.thanks for putting up these videos I really do appreciate it. Thankfully the carnival wasn't over..... and it continues.

[@hectorasham8278]

Eugene Reforge.loved the beatles and all those great bands back then and you know I stopped to listen to the seekers one day and to this day I'm still in love with with such a beautiful voice.forgive me I think I spelled your last name wrong.

[@ЛюбовьВоронина-щ8о]

Какая прелесть и голос и как выглядят молодые люди, вот это эстрада прелесть💕💕💕

[@tilend89]

2:16 Athol's speech makes me choke up every time.

[@wingsandash]

What a wonderful man.

[@barryh.4220]

@@wingsandash Yep, he's 81 years old now , and i'm sure i've read he's opened a business in Australia selling wine !

[@wingsandash]

@@barryh.4220 So I've heard. Lovely man.

[@TwiggyArmstrong]

He sounded so sad :( it almost looked like he was about to break down

[@PMA65537]

@@TwiggyArmstrong Honest enough to be a politician. :)

[@johnrussell8749]

Still sounding great!

[@miriamprasad3331]

I just love the Seekers

[@larrybromley2427]

Today's music ain't got the same sole. Back in 68 i just come home from Vietnam. we listen to the seekers all the time. I am 76 now and still listen to and love their music.

[@marciabelli7538]

Que SAUDADES DESTA EPOCA MARAVILHOSA...ISSO ERA MUSICA..👏👏👏

[@zenaidejesusdasilva3764]

Com certeza👏👏👏👏👍

[@alexanderstrnadel8156]

Judith=the best for ever.

[@angel19765889]

Amo la Música del 60' saludos desde Argentina!!

[@7264100]

Muita saudade dos meus 12 anos musica linda parabens quem postou

[@eloescrivap8163]

Maravillosa música jamás tendremos otra igual que Ami me impresióna bellísima gracias xxxxxxElo

[@zenaidejesusdasilva3764]

A mi tambyen

[@williamdavis7432]

Joyful start to finish! Thank you, rich963, for this wonderful ‘Final Concert’ 4-part series (especially knowing that The Seekers later reunited (& that you have many other videos of their incredible performances)!

[@patrickwestar]

After watching the Grammys last night I had to listen to some good music today (Seekers, Everly Brothers, and Bruce Springsteen). It was like performing an exorcism to get all of that rap and hip hop crap out of my system. I feel sorry for the kids of today when they try to listen to this rap and hip hop stuff in the nursing home when they are 80. YIKES!!!

[@naradaian9196]

Thats a great take on things. Brill

[@hogfarmersforjustice4804]

The Everlys' music is immortal.

[@johnberkenkamp2760]

Narada Ian ‘/

[@lawrence.porter]

@DOE John eh? Are you feeling OK?

[@lawrence.porter]

I can't stand hip hop and rap, I think they've had their day and need to bow out, silently if possible.