The Seekers were around before the Momas and the Popas.
@martypringle92017 ай бұрын
The amazingly talented Judith Durham...RIP, the voice of an angel.
@user-gt2uf8cq9y7 ай бұрын
Written and produced by Tom Springfield, Dusty's brother. There's never been a more pure, clear singing voice than Judith Durham.
@drums4b7 ай бұрын
AGREED to the 10th power!!
@wpollock17 ай бұрын
She has a voice that makes you sit up and listen!
@rongt8596 ай бұрын
Karen Carpenter also
@GaryNoone-jz3mq7 ай бұрын
This song knocked the Beatles off the number one spot on the charts in London.
@johnchrysostomon62847 ай бұрын
The first Australian group to have major international success
@jeffmorse6457 ай бұрын
I'm glad there's such a good quality video of them performing almost 60 years ago. Little piece of music history and years in the future people can appreciate what talented performers they are and a taste of what Folk Music in the 1960s sounded like.
@EricSmith-hd1wk7 ай бұрын
It’s called folk music! It was huge in the early 60’s!
@jameswiglesworth50047 ай бұрын
Not pure folk, a folk influenced pop group in my opinion
@ronaldstokes48417 ай бұрын
I believe he means compared to the rock of the time. I look at it as folk. @@jameswiglesworth5004
@davethompson82832 ай бұрын
Judith Durham had one of the best places of any female vocalist ever!!!!
@davethompson82832 ай бұрын
Judith Durham had one of the best voices of all time.
@davethompson82832 ай бұрын
I'm 69 years old in the song still makes me shed a tear.... Do you have someone that devoted....
@JohnBebek6 ай бұрын
There'll never be another you, Judith. RIP.
@johnclement41587 ай бұрын
Well, Angela, I grew up in the 60's so I was there when this came out. Everyone loved it. I would put it on my phone not only because of its lyrics and music but also because of the nostalgia. This song brings many happy memories and feelings back. Guess you had to be there. The female singer is Judith Durham who kept that beautiful, clear voice throughout her life. The Seekers, an Australian group, did remarkably well considering that they were competing with the onset of the Beatles. They broke up but then reunited many years later though they were much older but showed that they could still deliver. They immediately resumed their great popularity as if they had never left the stage. Judith died recently which is a tremendous loss to us all.
@paulr.32207 ай бұрын
It was the soundtrack of our youth.
@twentyfiveyears50107 ай бұрын
It took til the bridge, but the song did its job, putting a smile on your face. RIP the lovely and talented Judith Durham.
@lbd-po7cl7 ай бұрын
The Seekers were HUGE in the ‘60s - so much so they actually knocked The Beatles off number one on the UK charts at one point. Judith Durham, the lead singer, is a legend of Australian music, and much loved. Her voice remained as crystal clear and precise right into her 70s. Sadly passed away in 2022 the same week we lost Olivia Newton John. From their 60s period I strongly recommend Georgie Girl and The Carnival is Over, and from later I am Australian from one of their reunion concerts.
@paulr.32207 ай бұрын
Same here. It is the soundtrack of our youth. Peace.
@johnbumgardner79777 ай бұрын
I like the seekers I don't think they were in the Beatles competition in the sixties the Beatles took the top five on the billboard charts to my knowledge no one else in has done that l do like the seekers they are in my phone I respect your opinion but the to group's were on different levels
@lbd-po7cl7 ай бұрын
@@johnbumgardner7977 I’m not saying they were competing the the Beatles, or were “better”, but just the fact they were so well loved that their 1969 compilation album, released as they were disbanding, overtook and replaced the Beatles’ White Album on the UK charts.
@Jmyth447 ай бұрын
Judith Durham had that crystal clear voice till the day she passed in her 70’s
@jamesbluntirules7 ай бұрын
Absolutely. All you have to do is listen to her sing her unofficial version of Advance Australia Fair. She never lost her amazing voice she had here on this recording.
@kimmarievan-ever65997 ай бұрын
The wonderful voice of Judith Durham who we lost last yr..you need to check out a few more of their mega hits..Morningtown Ride..The Carnival is Over..Georgy Girl which was the soundtrack to the film of the same name starring Alan Bates..James Mason and Lynn Redgrave..Also..A world of Our Own.. the Mammas and the Pappas had two female voices but Judith harmonised on her own and still made it the best part.. she left to go solo and later on said how she regretted it..she got married but was plagued by poor health..they got back together in the 2010's and were touring consistently..Judith said it gave her such meaning to her life after the loss of her husband..They were from Australia by the way.. 🇬🇧💕🙏✝️👏👍🇦🇺
@solofly57937 ай бұрын
There was something about this song when it started that felt familiar and I just couldn’t put my finger on it - then the lead singer came in and I was like I know that voice, then you mentioned the song “Georgy Girl” - I went AHHHH THATS IT! thanks loads for putting me out of my misery! Lol, she had that beautiful classic 60s voice.
@mulatacatachufla7 ай бұрын
Australian band from the 60s, I was 3yo kid in 1965... Another great hit was "Georgygirl", it was a #1 back in 1964
@richardmartin95657 ай бұрын
Judith could sing lead then blend with the harmonies with her distinctive style without dominating the harmony. Nice singing voice too. RIP.
@albertscanlon20057 ай бұрын
not bad at ALL!...one of the most pure beautiful female or any voice to have been heard. Judith Dearham had a lovely soulful voice and by all accounts she was a wonderful human being
@allendixon77007 ай бұрын
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@steveheywood94287 ай бұрын
The seekers pre-dated the Mommas and the poppas by several years. They were kind of Australia's version of Peter, Paul and Mary who were also folk singers around that time.
@TRL19677 ай бұрын
One of my favorites!!❤ 🎶
@chrisalldis33757 ай бұрын
Australia's Karen Carpenter! RIP Judith
@timcarr64017 ай бұрын
Judith came a long time before Karen and Judith's voice was superior.
@chrisalldis33757 ай бұрын
@@timcarr6401 Really, I love Judith but worldwide It is Karen in many polls taken as the best female voice of all time, but lets just enjoy both
@Vinterfrid7 ай бұрын
@@chrisalldis3375 Polls mainly made with U.S. voters. Karen Carpenter had indeed a very good voice, but she cannot compare with Judith Durham. Had Judith been American she would definitely have been voted #1 - no doubt about that.
@chrisalldis33757 ай бұрын
@@Vinterfrid Oh Please The world over "good" are you kidding me.
@chrisalldis33757 ай бұрын
Linda another great singer, but for me it is Karen for her tonal quality & the purity of her voice.
@johnthegreek58367 ай бұрын
I love their music
@RonP515 ай бұрын
You had to grow up in the 60's to appreciate the Seekers and their music. Judith was one of the top female singers of all time .
@myrdozer7 ай бұрын
I get the Peter, Paul and Mary vibe..
@ripmod17 ай бұрын
Judy Durham kept her voice right til the day she Passed. 1960s folk music from Australia
@dennisflury69427 ай бұрын
5 years before the Mommas and Pappas
@scottyhotty10037 ай бұрын
Great Pick!! I remember this as a young child!!! ❤ Actually came out when I was born..lol Such great lyrics & delivery!! I love this song!!! 💖
@garyarnett12207 ай бұрын
Great old pop song. luv it Seekers were an Aussie band, and singer Judith Durham had a great voice. They sold 50M albums worldwide over the years. We sadly lost Judith about a year and a half ago.
@tayclarets7 ай бұрын
Awe, such a great choice Angela. Makes me feel nostalgic
@commonwombat91717 ай бұрын
The Seekers were highly competent songwriters and wrote a good deal of their output but they also struck up a very productive relationship with British songwriter/producer Tom Springfield who supplied them with Georgy Girl, The Carnival Is Over, A World Of Our Own and this one. And, yes, he was the brother of Dusty.
@MaBer-673917 ай бұрын
They do sound a lot like The Mamas And Papas. The woman singer, Judith Durham, quit the band a few years after this because of personal insecurities. She thought she was fat and ugly, but in reality, there were men all over the world who dreamed of her. She rejoined The Seekers many years later.
@tomcollins14417 ай бұрын
I got that same rainy day Saturday afternoon Mamas and Papas feel from it
@juliebrinton74707 ай бұрын
Aussie band. Georgy girl my favourite
@cathyholcombe46742 ай бұрын
❤R.I.P. Judith❤
@ubute7 ай бұрын
Cept they precede Mamas and Papas. Please don't chew whilst Judith Durham is singing DayOne. You're above that. Her's is a great voice but you really have to listen. 🙂
@trevorkrause72207 ай бұрын
You do realise that the Mamas and Papas band was formed quite a time after the Seekers had already made it big and established that genre of music. Therefore the Mamas & Papas were more of a copy of the Seekers than the other way round. Also the Seekers were competing with reasonable success against the likes of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones for the number one top spot of the national weekly pop charts in the sixties, and still managed to produce very popular albums and songs worldwide for almost every decade from then until the early 2000s.
@chetstevensq7 ай бұрын
Can Peter, Paul and Mary be far behind? Or if you want unrivalled harmonies I would suggest Frankie Valli and the Four Season's Rag Doll.
@AdullFiddler-ez7tm4 ай бұрын
There was a huge folk movement in the early 1960 s long before the Mamas and the Papas.
@RobertJohnson-ui8bw7 ай бұрын
Hi Angela I've always loved this song , the lead singer and content. The words are so meaningful . You're right it does sound like a mamas and papas song- I never thought of that before.. luv your channel and songs uhave and your opinions and critique. .
@hpw-ws6bj5 ай бұрын
Wow! Great song. No wonder it was no.1. I knew about the seekers with Georgy girl. But just discovered this one a few weeks ago. And it is just as good. Loved the harmony and the strings and of course super girl's vocal. Oops, forgot to credit the beautiful music and lyrics as well. Outstanding!
@northernlight25987 ай бұрын
It's very folksy, unheard of today, but this kind of music was part of the landscape in 1964, and I remember it fondly along with the rock and motown and soul and other stuff. EVERYTHING was good then!
@keymack24777 ай бұрын
A very nice song with a great reaction by you Angela! And yes, I do see some similarities with the Momas and Papas in terms of the harmonies. Cheers,
@SunShine-qk4rb7 ай бұрын
Beautiful,beautiful song.
@thesoultransferprotocol721Ай бұрын
This song is a masterpiece of the soul. The Folk Era at its Best. Brings me to tears every time I hear it. Might I suggest Mary Fahl, "October Project" 1993. It will blow your minds. Check it out. You wont regret it. Listen to the whole album. You'll see.
@pamagnolia7 ай бұрын
Such a great folk music group. Judith’s voice!! 😅
@zaineridling7 ай бұрын
A really beautiful choice. Thank you!
@davidmckenzie4207 ай бұрын
I always loved this song.
@pjimmbojimmbo19907 ай бұрын
There is a Video on KZbin where Judith Durham, sings this Song, without any Music or Back Up. You should check that one out. RIP Ms. Durham
@billc32787 ай бұрын
Here's one that only one person has reacted to and its also from 1964..Gale Garnett - We'll Sing In The Sunshine !! No idea why this is forgotten !
@MaloBerumen-pj9fj6 ай бұрын
You always make my day I hope you are bless 🌹
@Elephant2024-wi2li7 ай бұрын
Judith, along with Olivia Newton-John and Kylie Minogue are my favorite Australian vocalists of all time. What a beautiful voice Judith had and this is such a wonderful recording/performance. Also recommended check out 'Georgie Girl' by the Seekers.
@shanewilson24844 ай бұрын
Judith! What a voice!
@timothyhayes29356 ай бұрын
Judith set the bar so high for that era and was never surpassed.Brilliant stuff.
@allengray57487 ай бұрын
COOL! Never heard this tune. GEORGY GIRL the only song I know of them. Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎
@johnbrookes32617 ай бұрын
Great Folk Band from the 60s From Austrailia . Judith Durhams distinctive voice as always but great great harmonies . The Bee Gees Wrote a song fot them called Massachusettes . Because of some red tape their manager would not let them Record it , The Bee Gees Recorded it themselves and had a big hit with it . Judith Unfortunately passed away about a year ago ., You are right comparing them with the Mammas and Parppas , Both greayt folk bands from the same time zone . Thanks
@gabrielmcdonnell86997 ай бұрын
1:21 Priceless 1:37-1:58 Distracted by text 😉✌🏽
@achloist7 ай бұрын
I grew up with the Seekers. When my father died there was six albums in the house, two of them were the Seekers. They were never played again (to my knowledge) but I remember the pictures on the albums. When there is no music faces mean a lot.
@carlchiles10477 ай бұрын
Mamas and the Papas were two years later…the Seekers were early 60’s…The Mamas and the Papas were mid to late 60’s…
@davids20967 ай бұрын
It's a groovy song! They kind of remind me of The Mamas and Papas! Maybe Peter Paul & Mary and the like! I'm thinking of this other song that's not in the same genre, and don't recall if you've featured it on your channel! The Skylines singing Since I Don't Have You! I mentioned The Mamas and The Papas before I heard your reaction! Really! Bye fellow music lovers!
@pantaleonpangelinan43717 ай бұрын
It was definitely in the folk genre which is where the origins of the Mommas and the Pappas are from.
@christopherphillips80276 ай бұрын
Honey, the lead singer of The Seekers is the late Judith Durham. Her voice was like that of an angel. Listen to her on their biggest hit Georgy Girl. You will love it.
@binxbolling7 ай бұрын
Yeah, they; the Mommas and Pappas; Peter, Paul, and Mary; John Denver; Bob Dylan; Simon and Garfunkel, etc, were all products of the 1960s folk music revival which reached its peak write before the Beatles hit America.
@edsargent19237 ай бұрын
Definitely a phone song. One of the best songs ever!
@soupsyz-themusicaladventur16497 ай бұрын
Talk about a moment in time! This song captured a generation, along with the Kinston Trio, Bob Dylan et al. Do you hear the Byrds in there? I sure did, and do.
@hilariousname68267 ай бұрын
Now, those are glasses!
@johnbumgardner79777 ай бұрын
They were a class act
@tommarks37267 ай бұрын
What the Folk was that? haha. Love this song.
@johnd88926 ай бұрын
The later formed Mommas and Poppas may have drawn some inspiration and style from the Seekers when not pursuing other things important to them.
@binxbolling7 ай бұрын
Aussie group. The female singer died within a week of Aussie Olivia Newton John's death.
@gpxo117 ай бұрын
I get the Spanky & Our Gang vibes -another 60s harmony group that features a female lead singer-Spanky MacFarland-try lazy Day or Like To Get to Know You.
@bsharp68567 ай бұрын
The Mamas and the Papas (and Spanky and Our Gang, etc.) were influenced by this group. And the Seekers were influenced by Peter Paul and Mary. Etc. That's how music rolls.
@RonP514 ай бұрын
The Mommas and the Pappas didn't even come close to Judith's singing . She is one of the best vocalists of all time. Unlike all the singers today she never used autotune
@johne7345Ай бұрын
In my opinion, you underestimate the Seekers and this classic song, one of the best of it era.
@pavarangi6 ай бұрын
Judith Durham has a beautiful voice!!!!
@donaldbeard62317 ай бұрын
Wow Day ONE bet you didn't know this song was about YOU ❤
@jamesbluntirules7 ай бұрын
I always thought The Seekers were a 70s band (I'm a 90s kid). This is in my top 5 songs of theirs, along with A World Of Our Own, Morningtown Ride, Georgy Girl, and I Am Australian (which is by far my favourite of theirs). Great reaction to a great Aussie band.
@gazoontight7 ай бұрын
Lovely Angela.
@tmr6267 ай бұрын
Always loved this song! A real good Mamas And Papas song that many people may not have heard before is "Go Where You Wanna Go." You'll also find that The Beach Boys do a great cover version of their song "California Dreamin'."
@P-M-8697 ай бұрын
Checkout their song "The Carnival is Over" and "I am Australian".
@alexsaunders3526 ай бұрын
Time for another Meatloaf song " for crying out loud" Meatloaf said it the greatest love song ever.
@BruceMacLennan-mk1jc7 ай бұрын
I loved this song as a kid in the 60's. My mother liked "Georgy Girl". Check out the big Maton 12-string in the video.
@carolgordon47857 ай бұрын
Their style is is folk music, like Peter Paul & Mary..., and other folk groups of that era...her lead vocals , are unique...❤
@angelomaurizio16687 ай бұрын
This was cool! Id never knew this was recorded in the same studios as The Beatles recorded all those hits from the BeatleMania days. (Abbey Road Studios)
@jameswiglesworth50047 ай бұрын
So many comments on whether Judith Durham or Karen Carpenter was the best female singer, when neither was in the same league as Linda Ronstadt.
@alexsaunders3526 ай бұрын
another great reaction , also try " the carnival is over" and "morning town ride"
@richardjacobs76327 ай бұрын
Very nice tune! I play this one myself! I had a bit of a crush on the singer when I was a young man!
@danielbenincasa7707 ай бұрын
Please please check out their song " Georgie Girl " you'll love it
@bstnd37 ай бұрын
RIP Judith Durham
@tmr6267 ай бұрын
If people love that folk/pop sound they should also check out "Run The Ridges" by The Kingston Trio from '63.
@Vinterfrid7 ай бұрын
The only bad thing about this song is that it's way too short!
@jamescrane21567 ай бұрын
Filmed at Abbey Road Studios in London.
@kenhoyer86017 ай бұрын
Look inside the barn
@russgilbertson86897 ай бұрын
I love this song. The seekers are really good. unfortunately Judy is pass away.
@anthonybarber38727 ай бұрын
Awesome song! #4 1964
@johnd88926 ай бұрын
Number one in the UK and Australia. Likely other non US markets too. For the UK in 1965 it was such a steady long seller that only one record outsold it. So more sales than any of the Beatles or Rolling Stones singles that year.
@davidhapka54107 ай бұрын
Imagine that in 1964 you actually had to play instruments and be able to sing....not like the no talent performers of today.
@christineobrien77077 ай бұрын
I agree. Folk singers voices sounded so pure to me.Joan Baez,Mary Travers& Mama Cass to name just a few.😎👍👍
@MarcoNegrisEye7 ай бұрын
It's not that modern musicians don't have talent. It's just that they keep it hidden.
@LesterMoore7 ай бұрын
And Judith didn't have to cavort about the stage wearing a revealing outfit with her accompanying mates performing acrobatics as Autotune did its job.😄
@alexcerdan45003 ай бұрын
You got that right.
@raider33277 ай бұрын
Great Australian band. Listen to georgie girl and the Australian song we are Australian
@lowelllarsen59477 ай бұрын
Judith Durham passed away last year
@allendixon77007 ай бұрын
❤
@idanwillenchik30507 ай бұрын
This is a really lovely song with a strong message and beautiful lyrics, harmonies and an amazing lead vocal by the late Judith Durham. Angela, you seem rather underwhelmed by it and lately I begin to question your taste.