The Seekers (rare) live at Expo '67 - A World of Our Own / Come The Day

Judith Durham & the Boys performed 6 songs at Expo '67 in Montreal, as part of the Australian section featured that year. The complete performance is available as a bonus DVD with 'Hidden Treasures Vol 2', which is the second of 3 special Seekers 'rarities' releases by Decca. The CD/DVD features superb live performances and the set is well worth buying! More videos from Judith and The Seekers on the playlists below:
Best of the 60s in stereo: • The Seekers - I'll Nev...
Gospel & Inspirational favourites: • Judith Durham / The Se...
Reunion Performances: • The Seekers - I Am Aus...
Best of - Live 1999-2014: • Best of The Seekers Li...
The Seekers concluded their Golden Jubilee tour in New Zealand in November 2014, and Judith Durham began her farewell tour there in April 2016. Visit www.TheSeekers.com.au and judithdurham.com for more info and news, or join us on Facebook: / 99634296559
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[@philmccumbee6938]

No words can express the feeling a person has when someone special is gone. Judith, you will live in our hearts forever.

[@Melbournelost66]

So professional and able to sing perfectly at the drop of a hat! RIP Judith Durham an Australian treasure! 💖💖💖💖

[@trudilm3864]

She's a global treasure.

[@ditto1958]

Astoundingly good live performers.

[@brianhiggins3090]

R.I.P. lovely lady ❤ 🇬🇧

[@robertferreiro3466]

RIP...Judith.thank you for sharing your life with us all..

[@whitetuberose5689]

I loved her so much

[@alistairross4317]

I loved watching this, but now every Seekers video I see will be tinged with a new sadness. They will always be amazing to watch, but there is a feeling that things aren't as they were. Perhaps it is just me.

[@humo550]

I feel the same way. Judith was a ray of light. She will be in the hearts of many people forever.

[@patriciaannking8601]

You all are very right. A very dear friend just also died too. Feeling as if the world is collapsing with all the hate. PLEASE, PLEASE LOVE, CARE AND SUPPORT EACHOTHER. That will help us greatly to get through these sad times.

[@bluebird925]

Though I was a child when The Seekers were around in the 1960's, their music stands the test of time. I miss Judith Durham too.

[@bettydoughtery3920]

Same, on looking back

[@amydevol8224]

You are not alone feeling a bit of sadness now when watching Seekers videos. She is and will be missed. 😔💔

[@gregclausen7194]

I was 14 when this video was made. Come The Day is my favourite. The Seekers put real joy into what was otherwise a forgettable period in my life. I have MND now so I'm not that far behind Judith. This past few days I've really enjoyed revisiting the joy of their songs and sincerely thank you Rich for creating this collection of Seekers videos.

[@marcusyounger3672]

Best wishes to you Greg on your journey. There are no perfect words of comfort I can offer except to say I hope that your time is filled with love, joy and happiness with your loved ones around you,

[@markhill9275]

Her husband had MND. She took great care of him. She was a huge tireless supporter of the Aus MND association

[@Ridersonthestorm8899]

Wow tough crowd, i would give anything to go back at see them at the height of their fame, they were the best!! Never seen this clip thank you for sharing it.

[@coldlakealta4043]

the concert-goers at Expo 67 were notoriously Canadian and international "dignitaries" who snagged the best (free) seats and sat there stone-faced while the fans were stuck in the outskirts with lousy sound. It was a bit of a scandal as it gave us a very bad look at an Expo where we had invited the world to see the true us at home. Ugly, especially in Montréal, which is by far our liveliest city.

[@Ridersonthestorm8899]

@@coldlakealta4043 Many thanks, that now explains why some of the crowd look like they are at a state funeral rather than being treated to some lovely music.👍

[@christine7772]

❤️❤️Thank you for sharing . Judith lives in our hearts always.

[@NineLivesburra]

I agree. I was just a "twinkle in my Dad's eye" when this was recorded but I grew up on a steady diet of the Seekers. "There will never be another you" Judith but you left this world a better place than you found it. x

[@mitchellleonard4030]

Awesome, thanks for sharing.

[@Diego_Aracena_Kovacevic]

RIP Judith Durham.

[@glummy99]

No female singer in contemporary music can hold a candle to this lady. Sorry Adele’s,Shirley’s,Madonnas ect,ect

[@davidsanders1986]

Spot in. The only modern day artist I did like was Amy Winehouse as she had an original voice. But Judith is pure brilliance

[@FlorentlynnOfficial]

@@davidsanders1986 check some of my songs and tell me what you think.

[@davidsanders1986]

@@FlorentlynnOfficial hi. Just heard your songs. Very good. Not used to hearing the low key , I prefer to sing it high key. But very good😊

[@williamscott3698]

Born 1943, Montrealer for most of my life, Season Pass for Expo 67, spent many evenings enjoying Expo! Unfortunately I missed this performance. Seekers LP was one if the first records I ever bought. Still Have it! God Bless You Judith and the Seekers!

[@glennsteer5426]

The Seekers always sounded great live, especially Judith. I'm sure she is in a better place now. Didn't realise Bobby Limb introduced them at Expo 67. Thanks Rich for all your hard work.

[@mysterytour5983]

Expo67 was in Montréal Québec

[@osvaldoschilling9129]

Just to remark that perhaps the introduction should also have been given in French.

[@Puppydoug]

@@osvaldoschilling9129 Bobby Limb spoke with such a plum in his mouth, he sounded like a toff Pom. But no, just did a quick Google search and Limb was born in Oz. But sounded like a toff.

[@jaroslavpalecek4513]

Thanks Rich for enriched Saturday. Have a great day!

[@goatscaneatanything5978]

They were so very good weren’t they? And Judith, the bell voice.

[@timc2346]

A fan from Canada to young in 67 though.RIP Judith still listening in 2022 and beyond .❤

[@coldlakealta4043]

g'day, homie

[@mathewfines8727]

I love this! I attended Expo 67, as an 11 yr old, with my family. I wish I could have attended this performance.

[@osvaldoschilling9129]

I have written one hundred comments, but there is always something else to say after listening to Judith once again. Her voice is unbelievably bright, clear. Each note is pitch perfect, and is wrapped in delicate harmonics combinations that seem to come straight from heaven. Delivery is always perfectly balanced, effortless. And when singing her beloved jazz or gospel songs there is that remarkable power unique to Judith Durham. But now she is gone. For the best part of half a century she recorded the best, and we now cherish this legacy.

[@yeshuapleaseprotectthechil2150]

Thank you for sharing! 1967 was a special year, with very positive vibes! Let's hope it soon returns. Rest in peace Judith. ❤❤❤

[@wntjst]

This video is fabulous! I was at Expo 67 but I wasn't fortunate enough to see this fantastic group with one of the greatest lead singers in Judith Durham! RIP Judith!

[@coldlakealta4043]

I was here too, practicing my Grade 10 French. Luckily, people took it with good humour.

[@tomdiodati5028]

I was at Expo 67 with my family. I was 12 years old in the summer of 67. I would give anything now to be able to go back to see this performance.

[@wntjst]

@@tomdiodati5028 I was 18. I had travelled to Expo 67 by train in coach during that summer from western Canada with a friend . I liked the Seekers better then the Beatles/Stones at that time. I would have gone to see the Seekers if I had known that they were there . In retrospect ,that was a big miss for me!

[@musicmasterplayer4532]

@@wntjst I was there at Expo 67 for a two week period, age 16, but unfortunately in the month following this performance. Great to see it now.

[@amydevol8224]

I was at Expo 67 with my family, but didn't see this show. It would have been fun.

[@evevening7995]

Thank you rich for the live and fantastic Seekers , RIP JUDITH 🙏 🕊 XX

[@jacklucking691]

This was great Rich......Thanks

[@nalodailec]

Sitting in a very hot room in this UK heatwave, The Seekers can bring on goosebumps.

[@annielohan1174]

Judith will be sadly missed one of the greatest singers RIP

[@markhill9275]

i will love you forever Judith, be with your beloved Ron

[@broadcasttttable]

Love this. Even moreso now that Judith has passed. 55 years ago, she would've been 22, 23? Singing live, outdoors, her voice still in perfect pitch, tonality, timbre, power. Only knew The Seekers from their radio hits in the U.S., so these live clips 50 years later are real treasures.

[@hrhqueene]

“Everyone dies. Not everyone truly lives.” Judith Denham truly lived. And we who shared this time with her on Earth were truly blessed.

[@G6JPG]

Durham 🙂

[@Logan_Woods-zd2zi]

Yes, you're right, but she did regret breaking up the band. They did lose many years. She just assumed it was time to go home and get married at the time.

[@andrewthornhill7042]

​@@Logan_Woods-zd2zi Judith had a life to live, she wanted to continue with her first love, jazz and yes, eventually get married. She did regret breaking the band up, and feared public opprobrium. And the group did get back together for a very extended 'last hurrah'. For which we are eternally grateful.

[@Logan_Woods-zd2zi]

@@andrewthornhill7042 Yes indeed and of course she was involved in that serious car accident along with her husband and tour manager; the other driver dying at the scene and Judith sustaining injuries. One of my favourite performances of hers was in 2009 at The Sidney Myer Music Bowl's 50th anniversary; she was invited by RocKwiz to sing The Carnival is Over, for the occasion.

[@dougaldouglas8842]

Natural voice, talented singer, who shall live on beyond her years, and heaven has one of its own

[@76ludlow]

Rest in Peace Judith Durham. Heaven's choir now has another heavenly voice

[@barryh.4220]

She never sounded better than she did in her twenties, this is exceptional live singing, superb.

[@bentojunior9967]

Judith Durham, unforgettable; eternal! A new star shines in the music sky! Thanks, Judith. 1

[@michaelbaughman8524]

I am kind of shocked at the sour expressions and arms folded on chests of many in the audience. How can they fail to be moved by the music and Judith's perfect singing?

[@coldlakealta4043]

they weren't fans at all - they were sitting in the "dignitary" sections having no interest other than showing how important they were by being there. There was a lot of bad press about it. This was Montréal, which is our liveliest city by far. The fans were in the cheap seats with lousy sound.

[@michaelbaughman8524]

@@coldlakealta4043 Ah, I see. Thanks for the info. Their loss. As Athol said, the TV audience back in Oz were with them - and probably enjoyed the show immensely. You were there I take it?

[@simonwadsworth9402]

What a wonderful lady with such a beautiful voice. You will be sadley missed. RIP Judith

[@simonwadsworth9402]

Thank you.👍

[@carlc5748]

Thanks for posting, really appreciate the Seekers as "good will ambassadors of Australia", to the world, so to speak.

[@mariawilkinson9861]

A wonderful group. Australia must be very proud. Judith had a lovely voice, clear as a bell. RIP..Judith, you made the 1960"s a lovely time. I.loved listening to the Seekers, one of my favourite group's.

[@JohnBoyDeere]

She had such a beautiful vibrato that was the crown of her beautiful voice, rest your soul Judith!

[@oldiessongbook9034]

The seekers is my favorite folk group. I am glad to see their performance in Canada. Thank you very much for uploading.

[@abberationify]

RIP sweet Judith, what a loss to the world of music. You were, and always will be fantastic, as a person and an entertainer. Your fabulous voice was second to NO ONE, the very best, and I'm so glad that I managed to see you live on your 50th anniversary tour in 2014, a lifetime ambition fulfilled. Farewell beautiful lady, the carnival is now truly over but the music and the memories will endure. xx

[@edsims719]

An absolutely beautiful performance. A voice from heaven!

[@multicaruana]

This is another fantastic video I had missed. I don't think any group is as much a part of my soul as The Seekers. Thanks for posting this.

[@thomasforsyth8329]

I first watch the Seekers on top of the tops in the UK back in sixties. I loved them ever since, RIP Judith.

[@dewaynejimison3858]

Such a pure voice. Perfection!!!!! RIP Judith Durham!

[@ditto1958]

I was there at Expo in July, 1967. What a hopeful year that was. The Seekers were a perfect fit for the times.

[@TheWolverine-ff2rs]

Thanks again for the video clips. It's always a great sound - even live. RIP Judith ❤

[@68sgstandard]

I was at Expo 67 in the summer with my parents and brother. I was 13. It was a great experience. Didn't see the Seekers, but thankfully we have this film. There are a great many films and videos of Judith and the gentlemen on YT. It was a different time.

[@Gilturner700]

Such a beautiful voice. RIP Judith

[@niguick]

Judith's angelic voice floats effortlessly above a rock-solid foundation. Moreover, their choice of material was brilliant-- props to Tom Springfield for some of the best songs of the era.

[@miltonyannis3719]

R.I.P. Tom Springfield. Tom and Judith passed away within 10 days of one another. But their music will live on.

[@Puppydoug]

Agreed. In the instance of this clip, World Of Our Own was Toms, but Bruce (Woodley) wrote Come The Day.

[@danesteviz8286]

Did I see right , Keith was plugged in on that first song, sounded like it too and Judith extending those notes on "Faaar awaaa...y" like only she can. RIP Sweetest of Angels🙏🙏

[@moirajoanosborne9690]

I loved watching this video. I was a big fan of the SEEKERS. Brings back memories. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maryguy9013]

Judith Durham was the epitomy of beauty defined in 60's She and Jacqueline Kennedy and Twiggy were our role models. Such classy ladies.

[@scottyjohnson3120]

Wow. I never realized they were this good. I'm hooked!

[@Carln0130]

It's amazing to see such a successful (by that time) band strumming away on a sound system that seems little better than a garage band would have at that time. They were very professional. No we can't work under these conditions nonsense. Judith's voice. What a great band.

[@georginavm1433]

Hermosas melodías nunca habrá otro grupo como éste.💖🥰😘😘😍🤩🙋👍💓💝💝💝

[@tedgurecki7657]

Voice of an Angel..

[@Wilmawesing]

My idol,,the Seekers❤and I like so much the voice of Judith Durham

[@randymuro9486]

What a terrible loss. The universe can be a rotten S.O.B. Love you Judith and happy trails to you.

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

Yes but what an awesome gift and talent when we had her!

[@wntjst]

Judith sings with perfect pitch plus her fantastic voice with great backup from the other Seekers! A studio quality live performance in front of a live audience! Judith doesn't miss a beat or a note! Wow! RIP Judith

[@buddywilliams2934]

The greatest group ever. Gonna miss all of them. RIP Judith love you. !!!!!!!

[@larryvermeer6170]

Thanks for being part of our party here too

[@chainsawkillers]

Rich I hope you will continue to memorialize and immortalize The Seekers and Judith Durham.

[@terrypfahlert2177]

Please do. You do it best my friend.

[@magneto7930]

What a voice and what a beautiful lady!

[@janepang484]

THE SEEKERS💖👫👬🌟🤩✨ Great!🎼🎵🎹🎸🎻🎤📀🎧💯 From Hong Kong🙋‍♀️🌏💝🌺🥰

[@terrypfahlert2177]

rich963, I just can't thank you enough. I feel as though I can understand what you feel here. Every time I see anything new that is posted I'm compelled to see it, and I search for anything new. Then all the old posts. My tears start to swell, I get all choked up and love fills my being. A true unrequited love from afar. Thanks for all you've been to her, the Seekers, and me. God Bless you rich963. RIP Judith, so loved, so appreciated, so missed. You live on.

[@felixreis7039]

Linda música voz maravilhosa dessa cantora.

[@user-xj9wn6nj4d]

私の中で5番目に好きな曲です。😍🎸🎼🇯🇵🗾⛩😍🎸👍

[@anemjoful]

So uplifting! So thankful for The Seekers sharing their God given talents wit the world.. Reest in peace Judy. You are and continue to be an inspiration. The male trio also. Prayers fo all!🙏

[@sheilaklugman2340]

Loved the Seekers since the 1st time I heard them, I still the Georgie Girl Album, RIP BEAUTIFUL JUDITH

[@martincroteau3725]

I wasn't born yet (born in 70), but it's cool knowing they played in my city (Montreal) during the Expo 67! Love them!

[@Kennynwten]

God bless her her voice was incredible

[@MikeButler-mu9vy]

Can't get enough.!!!❤❤❤

[@gerry.shafer6101]

JUDITH. WAS. THE. SEEKERS. LIGHT. ♥️

[@martinbench3657]

What a voice , what a freakin voice

[@ricoyochanan]

Heaven visited earth for a time.

[@rodolfodevito8632]

Judith era fantástica......

[@dementedweasel1]

We ll never have that again. Not on this earth.

[@sofiaazar7228]

Love people from Autralia.so much..loveee

[@777RockNRollin]

Rip Sweetie

[@wendyosthaus2793]

So much joy and now sadness.

[@osvaldoschilling9129]

Since the seekers were in montreal from Thursday 18 May 1967 on, the national day Athol Guy mentions can only be the Quebec province Patriots Day, which is a holiday on the first Monday before 25 May. This would settle the date of this presentation at Monday 22 May 1967 (using info from Judith Durham's biography). By the way, the Seekers presentation in the Ed Sullivan Show from Montreal was on Sunday, 21st May.

[@jandeband]

awesome

[@frankgarofalo2653]

I remember attending an R n B concert in Toronto in the early 70’s.. same crowd reaction…everyone sitting on their hands

[@edgarlopez1640]

Rest in Peace,Judith..

[@Tommy-76]

Expo ‘67, the third World’s Fair in a five year period! (Seattle ‘62 and New York ‘64-‘65)

[@canaldeumso9700]

Ele tinha uma bela voz! Descanse em paz!

[@sofiaazar7228]

I wish have friend from there....❤

[@fredfish4316]

Thankfully, the Australian contingent at Expo 67 was able to secure the wonderful talent of the Seekers. That sort of redeemed the nation after the performance of Normie (Rowe).

[@Puppydoug]

Did Rolf Harris make an appearance there? Hope not.

[@arricammarques1955]

The palace of nations is being renovated at Expo 67.

[@marc21091]

This is a really good quality filmed concert extract - black-and-white TV yet excellent sound for an outdoor performance. It still looks and sounds as good 55 years on, in 2022, as it must have been at Expo 67 in the summer of 1967 in Montreal. Athol Guy starts by saying that the Seekers are proud to be singing on their country's National Day. However, Australia Day is 26 January and this was in June or July 1967. Is there another day in the Australian calendar that he was referring to? (Not Anzac Day which is 25 April.)

[@Puppydoug]

Might have been a Canadian special day...

[@Sarahyoungbabys]

Rest in peace From Sarah mcwilliams UK 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

[@Sarahyoungbabys]

bueatiful 60s woman 🖤

[@colyniek]

What a classy lady. Would have loved to have taken her home to meet Mum

[@mozrtsbbgrl]

Keith must’ve been nervous because he started both songs really fast!!! For the other 3, really nothing to do but pick up the pace & try to keep up!!! Especially on World of our Own! It seems like Judith had to shorten notes in several places where she would’ve held them longer! Come the Day was always sung at a pretty good clip, though it still seems faster here!!!

[@coldlakealta4043]

as a person who played in a band, I suspect that they were not getting feed from their sound monitors, so couldn't correctly hear themselves. It can be very confusing, especially as to volume and tempo, and they covered a bad situation with great professionalism.

[@coldlakealta4043]

@@LazloNQ they were total professionals - given a set time they would have altered their set list or added/deleted verses to make it fit ... happens all the ime

[@Evik879]

👍👍👍😻😻😻😻😍😍😍😍. SENZA…..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@dag2014]

Rich. Do you know when Judith’s funeral is? And if it will be televised? Thanks

[@rich963]

Not yet, it's likely to be next week and to be streamed but no word yet as to whether it will be watchable outside Australia...

[@dag2014]

@@rich963 thanks. I’m sure you’ll have it on KZbin as soon as possible. Thanks for having done such a great job promoting The Seekers!

[@Hans-ws1dx]

Was it the second Expo in Australia? The first Exibihitin was Spriptet fron a Austrian Prince. Ludwig Salvator! About 1880 !

[@imisstoronto3121]

It’s Montreal and Quebec. They’re French speaking. They may not have understood what they were hearing.

[@chrisnewman7281]

Music is a universal language not defined by the spoken word end of sermon

[@markhill9275]

Bobby Limb doing the intro.

[@michaelhayden725]

I am trying to place this concert. Is it Australia Day 1967 when they were named Australian’s of the Year?

[@glennsteer5426]

This is Expo 67 in Montreal, Canada. Can't be January 26 as it would be freezing there!

[@whatwouldiknow1759]

This performance was in April 1967. The Seekers were named Australians Of The Year in January 1968.

[@michaelhayden725]

Yes now I remember it. I stayed up one night, during school time to watch the program. Thanks

[@osvaldoschilling9129]

The national day Athol mentions is most probably Quebec's province Patriots day, 22 May 1967, which is a local holiday. They arrived in montreal on 18 May according to Judith's biography.

[@philhall7648]

Never seen this clip. The clip from the Myer Music Bowl concert was better, in colour, and they sang all 4 verses of Come the Day (they obviously were on a time restriction here)

[@larryvermeer6170]

Rich963 is this the only song you got from the Expo 67?

[@rich963]

If you search my channel you'll find 4 of them Larry. You could join our Seekers group if you're on Facebook (make sure you answer the questions if you apply so you get accepted) facebook.com/groups/99634296559/

[@larryvermeer6170]

@@rich963 did you downloaded georgy girl too here from this concert

[@rich963]

@@larryvermeer6170 yes - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJO5mnt4gbZ6eJY

[@larryvermeer6170]

@@rich963 thanks my friend rich963

[@larryvermeer6170]

@@rich963 my friend rich963 did they do any other concerts in Canada like alberta

[@osvaldoschilling9129]

Looking at Judiths unpretentious dressing and demeaanour girls in the audience might wonder if they might reproduce her singing. Future has proven there would be no other singer as perfect as Judith Durham was.