The Seekers - I Am Australian (2000) LIVE | First Time Viewing Reaction

[@derykhamshaw3362]

Come on audience ----- That deserved a STANDING OVATION. I am a Yorkshire man from the UK but you in Australia have lost one of the finest Ladies the world has seen. Not only a FANTASTIC singer but a WONDERFUL PERSON. Thank You JUDITH for everything.

[@bundybear2410]

The man with the hat in the front row of the audience was the great Slim Dusty. One of Australia's greatest country music singers🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@cinemaipswich4636]

My heart is broken for we have lost Judith. The song is a beautiful lament of our nation.

[@leannemayor5755]

I am an Australian I am an aboriginal and I come from convict blood . So most aussies feel this is our true Australian anthem . Now days so ma y nationalities live here and that is Australia . The seekers are as loved as John Farnham and they go back to the 60’s xoxo

[@DaveWhoa]

"I am an Australian I am an aboriginal and I come from convict blood" ...... makes me think of "we are one, but we are many, and from all the lands on Earth we come" :)

[@akashatemple9011]

It is such a racist song and not really accurate with first land owners. In the convict and gold era, Chinese, Jews, Middle eastern cultures (railways) let alone all of the huge mix of cultures now … it is not a good song. Let alone 60,000 years of the indigenous people and the mass destruction of hundreds of tribes through out that …. I refuse to play it in Gigs or workshops

[@leannemayor5755]

@@akashatemple9011 listen my grandfather and his 8 brothers and sisters were taken “stolen generation “ the horrors he lived and unspeakable … he went on to be one of not many who joined the armed services to help fight and then went to Kokoda and on to Changi where he was held prisoner of war. Yes I agree 60000 yrs is incredible and yes even today we indigenous people don’t always get a fair crack . I couldn’t agree more but the seekers are about inclusive Australia and for my part I am a proud aboriginal woman and I love our country and try to find the good in life because my pop was a proud man and taught us all that life isn’t easy so do your best and forget about what other people are doing .

[@trevorholden7423]

brilliant comment Leanne, luv ya!

[@leannemayor5755]

@@trevorholden7423 right back at ya Trevor hope you have a great night xoxo

[@tomgreaney1]

R.I.P. Judith Durham, a national treasure, indeed a World Treasure… I have heard this a few thousand times and it still gives me shivers

[@louiserawle8999]

I am Patriotic,but this song and the Seekers are very special,and I always tear up when I hear it,I think Judith's stunning voice makes me cry.

[@queenslanddiva]

OMG. I am not a particularly nationalistic person, but this song always does for me. The Seekers are national treasures and this should have been our national anthem. Thank you Bruce Woodley for this song and Judith Durham's voice is truly unique. Thank you for that, my eyes needed a water!

[@markhill9275]

Actually, Bruce co wrote this with Dobe Newton from Redgum

[@salfordnurse]

I'm British, but I've know about Judith for years and absolutely love her. I love seeing the smile on peoples faces when they first hear her beautiful vice, as you did. I can't imagine how Australia must be feeling collectively having lost two Icons in less than a week, Judith and Olivia Newton John. RIP Judith, voice of an angel

[@barryross8382]

So beautiful, R.I.P. Judith.

[@mrmockatoo6786]

Big Guy - just a note of interest. One of the first crowd shots (and one of the last) shows an old bloke with a bent nose and a good old Aussie Akubra hat. He is (was, RIP) Slim Dusty, our biggest country music star with something like 200 albums released since his first big hit A Pub with No Beer in the early 50's. He was a real troubadour, touring the outback from one end of Australia to the other, taking music to indigenous communities, many of whom had never seen a white fella. A real gentleman, a good Aussie bloke.

[@markgleeson7687]

G'day. Yeah you knoticed slim as well I just come on here to mention slim too. Well said mate.slim the real aussie legend.

[@DaveWhoa]

But there's-a nothing so lonesome, morbid or drear ... than to stand in the bar, of a pub with no beer

[@mrmockatoo6786]

@@markgleeson7687 🍺Thanks Mark.

[@grandy2875]

and the lady sitting next to him was the love of his life, writing partner, mum of his kids, his wife, Joy McKean... Joy McKean is a very talented song writer, she wrote the song that was one of Slim's biggest hits, "The Lights on The Hill"...

[@mrmockatoo6786]

@@grandy2875 Yes, indeed 👍

[@Notric]

RIP Judith. We Sing with 1 voice! You will be missed.

[@JudeAussie]

The Seekers have been around since the 60’s. ‘The Carnival is Over’ was the first album I ever owned. I still adore Judith Durham. A lot of us Aussies believe this should be our national anthem. ❤️👍🇦🇺

[@kittykat4411]

Agree..The Seekers are legends. The didgeridoo, the voices, the words..it moves me with pride and i hold a great hope for unity and peace in our future.

[@Rusty_coit]

The seekers made a huge impact on my grandparents life. That was all 4 off their passing request, for the carnival is over to be played

[@Rottnwoman]

Prefer "I still call Australia home" but this is okay.

[@cgkennedy]

​@@Rottnwoman I Still Call Australia Home was for expats as Peter Allen was.

[@davidvalentine4719]

I am Australian born and bred, and when this song was first performed by The Seekers there wasn’t a dry eye in the concert hall, and the standing ovation lasted 5 minutes. I personally think this song should be our National Anthem. Thank you for showing the entire performance and not pausing with comments like others have.

[@scottymorrice5416]

That song makes me so damn proud to be an Aussie 😊!!

[@grantwatts681]

G'day guys, that's a short version, R.I.P Judith, a voice of an angle!

[@altaylor3988]

Hi Big Fella, I have to thank you so much for being the first American who evaluates these Songs etc from Australia that actually let the whole Video run from start to finish without constantly interrupting for dumb comments, you paid due respects and kept your kind comments till the end. Thank you Big Fella. With my Wife and children we migrated from the U.K. some 40 years ago and have never looked back.... WE are I am ... We are Australians!!!. Australia is not perfect but by Crikey it IS the Best Country in the World.

[@rostallar4243]

What an amazing voice Judith has! Just wonderful listening to these guys!

[@coreenavenn4235]

Judith's voice is still impeccable. As the descendant of convicts, with great uncles & a grandfather who fought in WW1 & really relate to the diggers & pioneers

[@RobB-vz2vo]

In this version they left out two verses; The 'I came upon the prison ship' and the 'I'm a teller of stories' verses. Here they are in their entirety. I came from the dream-time From the dusty red-soil plains I am the ancient heart The keeper of the flame I stood upon the rocky shores I watched the tall ships come For forty thousand years I've been The first Australian I came upon the prison ship Bowed down by iron chains I fought the land, endured the lash And waited for the rains I'm a settler, I'm a farmer's wife On a dry and barren run A convict, then a free man I became Australian I'm the daughter of a digger Who sought the mother lode The girl became a woman On the long and dusty road I'm a child of the Depression I saw the good times come I'm a bushie, I'm a battler I am Australian We are one, but we are many And from all the lands on earth we come We'll share a dream and sing with one voice "I am, you are, we are Australian" I'm a teller of stories I'm a singer of songs I am Albert Namatjira And I paint the ghostly gums I'm Clancy on his horse I'm Ned Kelly on the run I'm the one who waltzed Matilda I am Australian I'm the hot wind from the desert I'm the black soil of the plains I'm the mountains and the valleys I'm the drought and flooding rains I am the rock, I am the sky The rivers when they run The spirit of this great land I am Australian We are one, but we are many And from all the lands on earth we come We'll share a dream and sing with one voice "I am, you are, we are Australian" We are one, but we are many And from all the lands on earth we come We'll share a dream and sing with one voice "I am, you are, we are Australian" "I am, you are, we are Australian"

[@markhill9275]

That was actually done on purpose to apease the bloody abos

[@thannbanis3639]

The farewell tour performance still remains the best recording of this song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaOvhZhnlJ6tqdE

[@dennisesplin3285]

A beautiful woman just passed. We will miss her wonderful voice with The Seekers but we will miss dear Judith the person more. God Bless her. X.

[@markdavid8759]

Judith And The Seekers Still Rocks

[@leglessinoz]

as Australians, most of us love this song.

[@aussiecoop.5399]

Hi Mike, I'm an extremely proud Australian and I believe that this song should be our national anthem, I'm so so sad to hear that Judith Durham passed away and now Olivia Newton John passed away as well these past few days, they will be sorely missed, and my wife and I both think of you as an honorary Australian. We really love and appreciate your reactions especially to our Aussie talent, So thank you mate. ❤️❤️

[@jenniferbell6832]

I think I saw Slim Dusty in the audience! Shame about the missing verse/s. Thank you for reaction.

[@MrCalman65]

This rings so true. My moms Aborigine, my dads ancestry is Irish and English. My great great great grandfather came out as a convict on the 6th of May 1814 from County Down in Ireland and married another convict from Hampshire, England, sentenced to the colony of NSW for 7 years for the crime of stealing linen. They had a family and the rest is history. A common story in Australia.

[@robparsons1527]

In my street there are families from these places Afghanistan, Vietnam, United States, England, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, India and of course locally grown, "and from all the lands on earth we come." way cool.

[@1legend517]

Judith Durham from The Seekers passed away this Friday evening aged 79. RIP.

[@suemontague3151]

I think every Aussie 🇦🇺, knows the lyrics to this song 🎵

[@james6901]

A Scot here,,what a brilliant song...How could you not be proud of being Aussie belting that out.

[@whoswhoatthezoo9372]

What a lovely big heart you have Mike. Hi from Australia 👋 🇦🇺

[@nanalen60]

Was lovely to catch a glimpse of Slim Dusty in the audience. He was possibly our King of Country Music. I won't ask you to do a reaction to Slim, (he was VERY Country). LOVED seeing the Seekers again. My gosh sir, you have certainly taken me on some lovely trips down memory lane

[@DaveWhoa]

But there's-a nothing so lonesome, morbid or drear ... than to stand in the bar of a pub with no beer

[@digimontexcelguy1114]

@@DaveWhoa Cos ya can't have a beer with Duncan!

[@cristiona22]

I got a huge lump in my throat when I saw Slim Dusty .

[@Mirrorgirl492]

And a young Thorpy sitting next to Slim watching The Seekers is Peak Aussie.

[@DaveWhoa]

@@digimontexcelguy1114 Duncan's one of my mates

[@XolaresTiberius]

Her voice along with John Farnham are icons along with so many more here

[@jenniferjacobs228]

Our beloved Seekers... I saw them in 1966 when dad took my friend to see them play at the Pallias Theatre in St Kilda, Melbourne for my 13th birthday. Loved them ever since. They have some wonderful hit songs you could check out. No problem driving around playing this. You can sure be an Honorary Aussie...no problem 😀

[@juliebird5307]

The Seekers were big in the 60s and actually took No.1 on the charts from The Beatles.

[@87xfute]

This song always brings a tear to my eyes and this should've been our National anthem. Seeya Rob

[@torepres]

This must be Australias national hymn from now on!

[@60sgirl1]

Mike, I think we are going to have to make you an honorary Australian!

[@viviennerodgers5351]

This song is the history of my country & should be our official national anthem.

[@gingerduran1592]

Sadly, Judith Durham of the Seekers died on August 5th 2022. May she rest in peace.

[@paulkrnash7172]

G'day big fella. Adored your respect to The Seekers song. Back in the 1960s, they knocked The Beatles off #1 three times. They have a lot more in their repoirtore. Check them out.

[@johnkochen7264]

Such a powerful voice in such a small body. It never ceases to amaze me. Australia’s Edith Piaf.

[@carriebizz]

I'm Australian and absolutely love this song. Back in the 90s when I was in high school we sang this song in out choir comp.

[@tomwareham7944]

There were some very famous people in that audience . And it was great to remember the Seekers who had been around since the early 60s and our first international group to make it big . You have opened a Pandora's box of Australian talent , names that although may not be known every where in the world they were superstars for us down here in Gods country Australia . Keep them coming you have everything to gain and a lot of Aussie's who are very grateful , as well as being extremely good looking and modest to a fault.

[@greypossum1]

Could you please watch this one more time today? The female vocalist, Judith Durham, sadly passed away, aged 79 today. She has been performing since she was 17.

[@Shazzadut1]

Just some history Mike. The Seekers were one of the Australian biggest groups in the 60’s. They were huge and had many hits. They were the first Aussie band to have records released in the UK and USA. They had top 5 records in Australia, UK and USA at the same time. In 1967 after being overseas for some years they returned to Australia. they had hits with Georgie Girl which was used as a UK film soundtrack at the time, as well as I’ll Never Find Another You, Mornington Ride and The Carnival is Over (you should do a reaction to that one…). In 1968 they were named Australians of The Year, both as a group and individually. The only group to have won this prestigious award. In 1967 they held a concert at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne before a crowd estimated at 200,000. The bowl only held about 15,000 people and by 11am there were 100,000 people there. At the time it was the biggest concert ever in the Southern Hemisphere. It was estimated that 10% of the population of Melbourne was there. They literally stopped the traffic all around the bowl.

[@louiserawle8999]

100% should be our National anthem

[@michaelfrazer8088]

Thank You so much for sharing. My all time favorite group. Have a fantastic day

[@neil5214]

The elderly gentleman wearing the old bush hat sitting next to Olympic Champion swimmer Ian Thorpe, is the Legendary Aussie Balladeer Slim Dusty. He recorded over 100 country music albums that told of the life of Australia & its people. A True Icon of our land & people. This concert was recorded on Australia Day, January 2000, just months before Sydney hosted the Olympic Games when National Fervour & Pride in what was to become the Greatest Games Ever, as said by Olympic President Juan Antonio Samaranch. Thank you, I needed this, today.

[@BassGirlSusan1961]

Our unofficial National Anthem. Glad you liked it! I always need to reach for the tissues when I hear it, every single time. Peace and blessings, Susan, Queensland June '22.

[@kimjay7730]

Ive never seen this version performed... thank you Mike. I'm almost ashamed you had to put me in touch with this from across the oceans. Mikey, so glad I found your channel for first time tonight, when it came into my feed from the Robbie Williams AFL grand final performance. I've just spent about 4 hrs catching up on your clips... it's after midnight... and I must get to bed for work tomorrow. You are addictive ... because you are a genuine, entertaining, down to earth, open and humble human being. As such, us Aussies would bequeath you honorary Australian citizenship, as all the characteristics we value. Thank you and goodnight and look forward to spending further evenings catching up with your clips

[@evaadams8298]

Our true National Anthem! ❤️❤️❤️🇦🇺

[@chrissneyd9278]

Great song and great reaction. The song contains a short history of Australia. Every Australian can sing the chorus.

[@SolC1989]

When same sex marriage was legalised here in 2017 the whole parliament broke out in song and sang this. Made me cry so much. I'm usually not super patriotic but that was a moment coupled with this song that had me a crying mess 🖤

[@JudeAussie]

I cried too when I first saw that video.

[@SolC1989]

@@JudeAussie Yeah! 😭

[@markhill9275]

Yep , that was a disgraceful act to try and bastardise marriage

[@goaway9977]

I voted "no"

[@SolC1989]

@@markhill9275 Gay people exist, get over it.

[@tinfoilhomer909]

This song is truly the national anthem of Australia, nothing compares.

[@osvaldoschilling9129]

Bruce Woodley was a very good baritone in his youth and will certainly assure his place in Australian memory with this remarkable song in the future.

[@markflint2629]

Must admit flying home after a month overseas they played this on the plane PA approaching Sydney and I had a tear in my eye.

[@mozpogson3639]

Thanks for playing it through without interruption.

[@burney7418]

I am, you are, we are Australian.

[@DavidSweetnam]

This is such a beautiful song and something that brings people together. The live versions you’re doing bring a special energy too that is missing from the recorded versions :)

[@karenb4816]

I am a paper Aussie and always sob like a baby (with pride) when I hear this, along with “I still call Australia home” 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺😊😊

[@markhill9275]

No such thing as a paper Aussie luv, it's not a piece of paper, its in your heart, in your whole being. You are or are not an Aussie, from the sound of it You Are! There are no English Aussies, Italian Aussies, Abo Aussies, Greek Aussies, Viet Aussies, Chinese Aussies, they are Aussies. If you have to bring something else into it, you are NOT Aussie. You can respect your heritage, i'm 100% for that, but first, last and always you are Aussie, and hold to traditional Aussie values. If thats you we LUV YA, if its not you, PISS OFF! Simple, traditional Aussie value. Bloody glad to have you aboard luv, Goodonya!

[@karenb4816]

@@markhill9275 Thanks for your kind words, I have lived here most of my life so have always considered myself an Aussie. It’s a term we used when we got our citizenship. Lol! I love this country and it’s people with all my heart. Wouldn’t want to live anywhere else! 👍🏼👍🏼😊😊😊🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@markhill9275]

@@karenb4816 Honestly, i don't care where you came from, i for one am proud to have you as a fellow Aussie, i feel your heartfelt love for the country and the people. I wish you good things, Oh, and Go The Mighty Demons!!!!

[@karenb4816]

@@markhill9275 … thanks! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Kazeemi2810]

They dropped the 2nd verse! Should watch their final goodbye performance.

[@carolinejanssen9034]

It’s a true Aussie song. We come from every where

[@michealbohmer2871]

It should be our bloody national anthem.

[@davidhill500]

GDAY ..MATE..THIS IS MY NATIONAL ANTHEM…I dont give a RATS ARSE WHAT OTHERS THINK…ABOUT “ ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR”..it never meant anything to me….THIS SONG ENCOMPASSES ..EVERY AUSSIE..EVERY ERA,..EVERY RACE….AND THE BEST THING….ITS BY THE SEEKERS…WOOHOO.

[@JudeAussie]

RIP! Judith Durham. You will be missed by so many. 😢😔❤️🇦🇺

[@truesouth4784]

This is one of Australia's most important songs and is needed now more than ever. During dark and polarising times, this song breaks down many barriers and becomes a rallying point for an entire nation. Upon the death of the current monarch, Australia should choose to become a republic and this song should be its anthem. RIP Judith Durham

[@xymonau2468]

This is an old concert. They are in their sixties in this, as I recall. They are now in their seventies. Judith Durham has kept most of her voice over the years. Not quite the range, but still amazing.

[@Dan_dan281]

This is the short version. I really prefer the full version.

[@thatrandomaussiechick4107]

bought tears to my eyes

[@gmf121266]

From the 1770's to the 1830's Britain transported convicts of varying ages from children to old people for crimes such as stealing food. It was seen as a method of getting rid of "undesirable" people whilst at the same time colonizing a new and harsh territory with a difficult environment to farm and maintain. 250 years later and the irony is that Australia is now viewed far more as a land of opportunity than the UK with a healthy economy for those who are prepared to work hard and better themselves.

[@dee-smart]

They were Australia's most important export to the world in the 1960s. You are on the young side so I forgive you for not knowing but they were famous for a song called GEORGIE GIRL that was used in a British film (I think off the top of my head). Judith, the only female in the group, was the lead singer and everyone thought she had the voice of an angel. She has her own website and a gallery of pics of when she was younger. It's hard to believe she is around 79 now. Born in July 1943. Georgy Girl is on youtube. If you heard it you probably would know the song. They were big in America too.

[@Mimzula]

This actually isn't the full version of this song, there is like 2 more verses that was cut out for the show. It is taught to kids in school, it's a pretty important song.

[@peterfarrar2330]

SHOULD be our National Anthem!

[@gustav7545]

Formidable interpretación. Maravillosas voces

[@mikeyates7931]

This song makes me home sick and happy at the same time

[@vk3crg]

Mike! Your channel is great! Just discovered it! I’d love to see you react to a video which is a TV commercial from our international airline Qantas. It’s called “I still call Australia home - Together Again”. The song is a famous Australian song by Peter Allen. Check out that! Keep up the great work! Craig - Australia

[@darrylweatherly808]

The Seekers are now planning for their 60 Year Anniversary. Bruce Woodley who started out the song, he wrote the song and notice the 12 string guitar

[@G6JPG]

I'm reading this 2022-6-27, and am puzzled why youTube says your (Darryl Weatherly) comment was 3 months ago, because their 60th anniversary tour (really was their last one) was in 201x - I know, I was there (Gateshead, north-east England).

[@createwithbarbbl4125]

Magnificent indeed.

[@RosesTeaAndASD]

My parents emigrated to Australia 40 years ago & we're proud Australians🇦🇺❤️ If music speaks to you and brings you joy then play it - that's what it was made for.🙂✌️

[@pjmoseley243]

wow what a great song, could become the national anthem.

[@micheleallen]

Any songs from The Seekers would be great x

[@58Kym]

Such a flicker of history to see Slim Dusty there too!

[@heritagehorsedrawncarriage1069]

Sadly Judith Durham just passed away this last few weeks. Her voice was angelic. I grew up listening to them as a kid. Shame this was the short version of an amazing song

[@osvaldoschilling9129]

this song ( and this rendition) are sheer Glory, for all to be proud of;

[@sharyndoyle6362]

I still call Australia home sung by the late Peter Allen is also a song that we Aussies love when we are far from home. Please check it out if you can.

[@jeffwilson7100]

Wish they’d done the whole thing. It’s got 5 verses

[@SandyB453]

When we all sang this at the freedom rallies there wasn't a dry eye to be seen. So sad what's happened to this beautiful country in the name of corruption and greed. Coercion is not consent.

[@chrisgill5561]

You need to watch the farewell tour version

[@shadetreemech290]

I'm an American and I'm jealous.

[@dee-smart]

Did you see the guy in the audience with the Akubra hat at 2:32? That was the late Slim Dusty. Australian country royalty. Next to him was the olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe. He was mainly a freestyle swimmer and won 5 Olympic Gold medals, the most of any Australian.

[@larissahorne9991]

Play it anyway We're happy to Adopt people as Honorary Aussies. My only objection is this is a Shortened performance, it's missing some verses. I Loved Your reaction though

[@julieeverett7442]

you noticed that too huh? Wondered what happened

[@juliedecosta]

LOOK at you singing along with us Aussie's !!

[@radic888]

This should be the Aussie anthem.

[@ServerTheSevenRoblox]

I’m Austrilian

[@grantnelson5591]

As a hybrid Aussie of European and Aboriginal heritage , this resonates with me so much. It should be our national anthem !!

[@venderstrat]

Thorpie and Slim in the one shot. Excellent.

[@jeffreycooper1336]

Thank you

[@kathleencooper2153]

you can be an honourary Australian..love it

[@paulygone563]

The unofficial - National Anthem

[@DaveWhoa]

i thought that was Cold Chisel's "Khe Sanh"!

[@HeavyMProductions]

I thought it was John Farnham's "You're the Voice" !

[@DaveWhoa]

@@HeavyMProductions or that!

[@markgleeson7687]

Haha or Great Southern Land. By ICE HOUSE.

[@paulygone563]

@@HeavyMProductions I understand what you're saying, an 'anthem' is one thing yet a 'national anthem' is another. Must meet more criteria than a popular song which people hold dear in their heart, for what ever reason. Essentially it should be for the love of a country and pay homage all of its inhabitants, from its original custodians to those whom all call Australia home today. Don't get me wrong, much love and respect for Farnsey and Chisel, I was raised hearing their tunes which have become Australian music legacies and anthems in their own right. However not many songs tick the adequate boxes to be considered a contender as the unofficial national anthem. 'I am Australian and 'My Island Home' comes to mind. Then there's 'Watzing Matilda', onto 'Keh Sanh' Chisel, 'You're the voice' Farnsey, 'I still Call Australia Home' Peter Allen, 'I Come From The Land Downunder' Men A Work, etc etc.

[@jgsheehan8810]

Hard to sing without a tear in the eye. That seemed a shorter version than they often do.