The Seekers rare US TV clip (1965) -You can tell the World (Live, Stereo)

Great, energetic performance from the Ed Sullivan show. I haven't uploaded this before, as the original video clip stuttered & skipped, so I've repaired & restored it, upmixing the audio to stereo using digital separation. I hope you'll agree that Judith Durham & the Boys' rendition of the Gospel classic was well worth the time spent on restoring it. 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.... and judithdurham.com for more info and news, or join us on Facebook: / 99634296559
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[@jonseeker3495]

Thank you 🙏 for bringing The Seekers to KZbin and all the work around it ...it’s much appreciated..We need truth love and light at the moment and The Seekers embody these with voice and harmonies that are truly wonderful

[@wntjst]

Judith and the boys knocked it out of the park! Great rendition! It's Impossible to replace a singer like Judith Durham with that great voice! RIP Judith

[@BradJDixon]

The Seekers were willing to sing songs with a Christian theme on a popular, national program. I admire that.

[@josephschroer7594]

We Need Musical Artists that bring their Christian Faith to the Airwaves: Pat Boone was another!!! Joe from KY #kyjoe 😊

[@bernieulincy4244]

Ah Judith how much I miss your pitch perfect voice. A true angel taken too soon.

[@laurajohnson5718]

Judith Durham is *throwing down* in this song, okay? Love her

[@rrichards3399]

EXACTLY

[@darshansingh4375]

Judith, You left us physically, but not your legacy, for your songs will remain pure natural ecstasy. I will listen to your songs till the day I die , thanks for to KZbin, your memory shall never die…

[@warrickburt7459]

I was 5 with my Parents at the Sydney Myer music bowl wow good much better than I can remember and the world still needs the gospel more than ever joy joy joy joy to my heart

[@larryvermeer6170]

I wish there was a full video of this concert there

[@geoffm9944]

Judith possessed a powerful and haunting voice which was always pitch perfect. She was an enormously talented singer who will be sadly missed! RIP Judith

[@roypreston5792]

Judith gives lt her all on this one

[@worldleeseven1508]

Judith is a very rare talent. What a voice? The boys back her up brilliantly ! This was a great band!

[@larryvermeer6170]

but they all are singing in jazz here too

[@757Church]

To hear a group that was nationally known sing a song about Jesus and the gospel back in the 60s is amazing. I was alive then. Popular music was not honoring God at all. The Seekers obviously honored God and that’s why God honored them! This song and Judith’s powerful vocals are really Beautiful.

[@stewartfenton7660]

I would say that - Judith is a Christian now, but I don't know if she was then. I can't speak for the boys. But in the early days I'm sure they sang gospel songs just because they were great songs, regardless of the message. The saying that "the devil has all the best tunes" is nonsense.

[@LLewis-vu9qf]

Peter, Paul & Mary sang quite a few gospel type songs also: Well, Well, Well; Jesus Met The Woman; Come and Go With Me; You Can Tell the World as well as a few others. Mary Travers had a powerful voice too but could also blend well with Peter and Paul. IMO these were two incomparable musical groups from the 60s.

[@ivangranger8494]

@757 Church. I grew up in the 60’s when God was still in ‘Victory,’ as they sang here. I can recall The byrds reciting the Bible, in one of the most beautiful songs of that era, composed. I can remember God mentioned, ‘ Don’t it make you want to go home’ by Joe South, strong emphasis on God. ‘Spirit in the Sky,’. Strong emphasis on Jesus Christ. There were more there, than today’s vile antichrist, rubbish. Just think the two current anti’s, were either eating at the table eating coal mine dust suffering, (his words) and the other on another continent, in his special garb. The two have destroyed my Nation.

[@valeriechard6097]

Yes..They sing truth. Beautiful

[@paulblackman8159]

We Australians were suckers for all genres of American music and that era gospel was just one of many things they played.

[@adriano4091]

I'm a brazilian, seeing and loving in 2021, awaked my soul after pandemic

[@gregmctevia5087]

Judith Durham is one of pop music's most under appreciated singers. Love the song love the Seekers

[@tonybarfridge4369]

Greg Mctevia 60 years ago they were very popular. Everybody gets forgotten in time, except Hitler

[@stewartfenton7660]

Underappreciated by the millions like me who've loved her for nearly sixty years? I don't think so.

[@stewartfenton7660]

@@tonybarfridge4369 no they aren't, these are cliches which don't stand up to reality.

[@tonybarfridge4369]

@@stewartfenton7660 Yes idk why I said that.

[@stewartfenton7660]

@@tonybarfridge4369 dig deep enough, you'll find somebody said it about Elvis.

[@willyboyw.5771]

Judith's voice sends chills up my spine.

[@barryh.4220]

Love Judiths passion on this performance, she gives it absolutely everything ..... she blends so well with the guys.

[@larryvermeer6170]

Barry listen to this song they all sound like it is a jazz song too here

[@johnschuh8616]

I cannot think of any group that did it better.

[@larryvermeer6170]

@@johnschuh8616 good evening my friend john thanks we both like this group called the seekers too

[@larryvermeer6170]

@@johnschuh8616 good morning my friend john yes they was a great group too. But went they got back together an doing concerts here they just focus on the UK and New Zealand an forgotten the the United States And also Canada and at there concerts in the Uk they was just across the ocean from us too.

[@johnschuh8616]

@@larryvermeer6170 Thank God for You Tube. As for me, when I was listening in those days, they were never heavily promoted in the States. I only knew them from the movie “Georgie Girl”. But I think that what kept them from being a hit here was that Judy was already on the way out before they could be widely known here. Think part of that was she was just exhausted. and homesick.

[@77thTrombone]

One of the mysteries of KZbin: how many time have I worn the tracks of Rich's KZbin _Seekers_ postings-it's gotta be at least 3 years now-and this is the first time I've heard this track.

[@frederickgreen3665]

The Seekers were GREAT! Judith had an angelic voice. I don't expect to hear a better voice until I hopefully hear the angelic choir.

[@klavsrommedahl1810]

So much life, so much energy, so much joy. What a perfect performance. Yet a perfect performance from The Seekers.

[@wntjst]

I'm not a religious person but Judith and the boys put shivers up my spine! Judith knocked it right out of the park! What a voice!!RIP Judith!

[@bob48219]

Wow, Take one Judith Durham, add tambourine, a gospel song then stand back! Thanks, Rich.

[@stewartfenton7660]

"The most dangerous tambourine player in all of Great Britain." And the USA I bet.

[@markhill9275]

WOW! JUST BLOODY WOW! Judith just lets rip here, using her lower register and then completely soaring! This is why Judith is the only female vocalist ever to rank with Dame Shirley! What a powerhouse performance! Bugger me she rips at your heart. Judith is the 8th wonder of the world, the first mortal Angel!

[@G6JPG]

The comparison with DSB is interesting! DSB rarely does _quiet_, though - she's mostly a belter. Not that I don't enjoy Judith belting too - as here! - but she does quiet too, a lot. (And lots of other styles too.) Not that I don't admire DSB a lot too - especially since I came across the 2022 clip (and I don't even _like_ "Diamonds ..." that much - but at eightysomething!)

[@markhill9275]

@@G6JPG I don't compare these incredible singers, different styles, but both have amazing range, power, delivery, control, and a commanding stage prescence. I just rate these 2 absolutely exceptional singers as the highest of the artform. There are a lot of great female vocalists, but i rate Dame Shirley and Judith above all others. This is just my personal opinion, and is quite subjective as well as some obvious fact. I am a bit biased, having had a nearly 60 year crush on Judith, i just don't understand how she didn't realise how astonishingly beautiful she was / is!

[@G6JPG]

@@markhill9275 My current top four are Judith, Julie, Mimi, and Nana; but I hate to compare them, as they're so different. Judith and Mimi were very beautiful little people; Julie and Shirley were very sexy. Nana's a one-off. I was luckly enough to see Judith and the boys on their "50th" tour, with some blind friends who are also fans, at the Sage in Gateshead; I saw Nana about forty years ago in Newcastle; haven't seen the others, though my dad sang with Shirley (along with about 50,000 others!) in Cardiff (and was very taken with her).

[@markhill9275]

@@G6JPG If i had to name 4, Judith and Dame Shirley, Ann Wilson of Heart, Peggy Lee. There are a lot to choose, i really love Vanessa Amorosi, love Ronstadt from her Nelson Riddle era, Cilla Black was always a fav.

[@G6JPG]

@@markhill9275 As you say, so many to choose from! As well as my main four, yes, Priscilla White definitely had something; add Vikki Carr (look up _her_ real name - it goes on!), Timi Yuro ...

[@MrSpeakerman]

Gospel singers for Jesus

[@orlandoalas5708]

Judith's voice will never be forgotten. ❤

[@real.free.grace.9099]

Fantastic song and very well done. This song probably wouldn't be allowed to be sung on network television nowadays like it was back then. Sad.

[@oslo7237]

Un hincha más de este magnífico cuarteto THE SEEKERS, desde Perú 👍🇵🇪

[@jbidd8647]

When compared with so much of today's music, isn't it amazing to see, and hear, what spectacular results can be achieved with three microphones, one tambourine, two acoustic guitars, one stand up base, three male voices, and of course the incomparable voice of Judith Durham singing her heart out, all live with sixties audio technology ....

[@rosswinder9898]

Well said J Bidd!

[@volvoinnsuites7977]

My sentiments exactly well said. I'm not sure I've ever heard Judith more energized than she is on this song she has got power in that voice of hers

[@MN8]

@@volvoinnsuites7977 this performance rocks

[@italia689]

If the Petersens covered them...

[@edmondgilbert8223]

The Seekers, and that close harmony and that soaring voice of Judith Durham, great memories of when I was growing up in the late 60's Du

[@patrickdoyle9369]

I do like the seekers always have, and due to the internet, this is the first time i have had the pleasure of hearing this song. And if you don't mind me saying it's better than the most of the the music of today, by far. They're in the top 1 % of bands that are truly great.

[@lanaodierna6670]

What a voice on that little girl!!! Beautiful harmonies!!!! 😀

[@juliekemp419]

I'm 72 tomorrow and was delighted to find this wonderful clip. I was in my last year of high school in Melbourne, Australia and i can remember the amazement if felt at these lovely Melbournians being so talented and acclaimed. Just everything about The Seekers' is so appealing!

[@cinemaipswich4636]

Judith is wonderful in this unknown recording is wonderful.

[@patrickdoyle9369]

She always i think had to work harder and own the band, because she was the last member to join. I get the feeling she felt like the outsider, and so worked ever harder. She had the voice of an Angel, and all with lung problems. The people of today only scream to try and hit certain notes, but Judith just hits them. I would say the seekers are one of the few bands that stood the test of time and always will. The bands and so called singer wanna bees should listen to her and this band and learn how to play and sing in time..

[@kevinmiller229]

Just be blessed these were rarities are around featuring the wonderful Judith Durham. The boys were great to suited like a glove.

[@brucknerian9664]

No words to describe the Seekers except they're out of this world.

[@G6JPG]

you could say. in a world of their own 🙂

[@cherylsebrins]

I appreciate the Seekers and their amazing talent. Bringing light to the nations through their inspiring songs💖

[@romydelarosa8052]

This is one song of The Seekers where everybody made their voices heard distinctively and blended perfectly. Not to overlook the instruments which were all played well.

[@whatwouldiknow1759]

When you listen to Judith in interviews in the 60s, she sounds shy, introverted & meek. Listen to her brilliant performance here and her aggression, passion and her sublime vocals contradicts that character description.

[@danesteviz]

she is as she says "in her element" on stage.

[@stewartfenton7660]

As you'll well know, (what would I know) by the time she got to the 25 year reunion, she was much more confident after years of solo work, and a happy though tragically ended marriage, and it's so great to see and hear her talk now.

[@johnschuh8616]

As you say. But she did have that problem, with the “star”thing.

[@briangdaniels]

The effortless brilliance and pure sound of Judith Durham. Thank you Rich for finding this clip and posting it.

[@anthonymokelkie9360]

These real musicians real artists. you can see how song in there faces how they are. Superb even today 2022

[@kevinjeffery3239]

I haven't heard this in many years. Great job well done. Brings back a world of memories.

[@11matt11]

This performance is incredible and they're at the top of their game.. Judith on the first few lines, completely blends perfectly in with the boys, then as the song goes through the verse she begins to crescendo to where she takes over the chorus. Great work and thanks for sharing.

[@G6JPG]

Wahey, someone who knows how to use the word crescendo!

[@johnschuh8616]

All first class musicians, Judy shows her training as a pianist.

[@muffs55mercury61]

Here in the US, Sullivan had many rock and folk acts on his show. He knew it would boost his ratings with the young people and he figured right.

[@jamesryan6224]

I was 10 years old and remember watching this. We got four TV channels with a wire tied to the curtain rod over the window.

[@jbidd8647]

Not to mention bent coat hangers and aluminum foil!

[@esthergetkate2114]

I was 9 years old and we got TWO channels in Amsterdam. Friendly regards Esther 👍

[@evevening7995]

Thank you for this video, they were so young, judith was so beautiful, its hard to believe she has gone😢😢 .

[@bobbylee9727]

I'm 78 and remember the mid sixties listening to the car radio when the popular songs were the 'Motown Sound', the Beatles and Elvis. Then came Judith Durhams uplifting voice and the great harmonics and songwriting of the Boys making the Seekers one of my favorite bands. They put Australia on the map back then and made the country proud.

[@paulyaxley3863]

This is still so inspiring and uplifting. Sharing the message that Jesus is Lord it is timeless

[@markhill9275]

Nup, thats Jimmy Page!

[@davidarkinian2393]

When heaven calls me I want to hear this or any of their songs. I'm new to this group and wow the Talent is mind blowing! They're all amazing and Judith is beautiful inside and out. What have I been missing all these years.

[@johnschuh8616]

Never did catch on in the USA probably because of the poor promotions.

[@frankhuhn7369]

They could have sung any number of the driving "folk" songs but they chose this one! Good on them. I have made this comment on other Seekers vids. " Never has one woman made modesty look so sexy or three guys made square look so cool!" The seekers are the best, period!

[@danaxtell2367]

Amen to "Good on them." They never had a #1 hit in the US. They could have used this Ed Sullivan golden ticket to ooch "I'll Never Find Another You" closer to #1 or at least get "The Carnival Is Over" into the top 100 in the US. (See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seekers_discography.) Judith was the one who liked Gospel. The boys were singing sea shanties before she arrived. She was using her (ironically) outsize weight on the Ed Sullivan Show to show Americans that she could sing Gospel, I do believe. Maybe this appearance helped "Georgie Girl" get to #2 the following year, 1966, but it looks as if they didn't get the typical Ed Sullivan boost. Early on, Judith changed her last name for the purpose of performance. She seems to have have been more insistent on including the good-news gospel music that was important to her. Again, good on them.

[@Puppydoug]

@@danaxtell2367 Only a small thing to clarify, The Seekers DID make it to number one in the USA with Georgy Girl. Billboard topped it out at number 2 but Cashbox saw it hit number one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o37NcoWvmbyrfcU

[@mikewynne7131]

Awesome Rich! I'm 58 but have always loved The Seekers. Georgie Girl was one of my first favorite songs as a little boy. They had a great vocal blend and Judith Durhams voice was just spectacular. She had (has) one of the great singing voices in popular music post WW2.

[@worldleeseven1508]

Amazing group! Judith Durham is unbelievable!

[@larryvermeer6170]

This song you can tell that judith jazz singing comes out here to

[@nalodailec]

The STUNNING Seekers!

[@michaelquatrano6189]

They are awesome. This brings me back to my youth.

[@louproulx5768]

Loved these group ❤️💕💗😍😘

[@williamclarke5658]

Rest in peace Judith Durham - Your beautiful voice will be missed.

[@MrSpeakerman]

Just marvelous

[@350mcn]

She crushes every song she sings..amazing!

[@XxRiz22xX]

Gycccc Chuck y yttcy üi

[@7Steveski]

Joy!

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

Thank you for this, excellent! You have brought joy, joy, joy to my heart!! The passion here, in Judith's voice singing this song is absolutely stunning!!

[@osvaldoschilling9129]

As I wrote many times before : what a Group, what a power, and what a voice, Judith...

[@johnking6550]

There is the most wonderful look of pure satisfaction on Keith's face as he looks on admiringly while Judith proceeds to deliver the goods in a masterful way with power, purpose and conviction. jtk

[@osvaldoschilling9129]

@@johnking6550 Ed Sullivan was the host and perhaps he would think of Ethel Merman

[@johnking6550]

Oswaldo Schilling...Check out Sophie Tucker. In an interview Judith mentions her as being a favourite when she was young and possibly an influence. I think there are some vocal similarities especially with Judith's amazing work in trad jazz such as ''Sister Kate''.

[@MrSpeakerman]

Dear Judith Durham in Heaven forever and ever RIP

[@denault3985]

Both Judith (Seekers) & Lauren (Chvrches) punch beyond their size, both are small and petite with strong singing voices.

[@katewild2194]

One of my fav groups from the 60s saw them live and I can tell you they sound just as good live as they do on their records.

[@stewartfenton7660]

And I believe you.

[@larryvermeer6170]

Kate where did you see them in live concert at

[@katewild2194]

I saw them at the royal Albert hall

[@larryvermeer6170]

@@katewild2194 Kate you from the UK

[@katewild2194]

@@larryvermeer6170 Yes

[@bernhardnizynski4403]

Judith - what a voice!

[@mightyhammers3539]

Each one of them in top form. Requiescat en pace, Judith 🕊 💐

[@multicaruana]

Oh wow, Rich, you've done it this time. I never heard Judith belt one out like this! Live and great, rousing and redemptive! Thanks.

[@rich963]

Thank you!

[@nikkigoddess450]

Thank you for uploading this song ... what a beautiful song .. The Seekers .. the one and only one ❤️

[@Me2Lancer]

What an exciting, rip roaring song. This must have been right after I heard them in Sydney. By the time they were on the Ed Sullivan show, I was patrolling the coast of Vietnam. This is an incredible rendition!

[@AdairCty]

These people are amazing! Talent in boatloads!!

[@jamesbon1]

What a voice! Just when I thought I'd heard everything the Seekers had ever sung.

[@discipleinlight]

So wonderful!

[@thetrippyhippie5882]

Oh Judith unbelievable two years had past since youv'e been gone. You are so missed beautiful lady. ♥♥♥🌹🌹🌹😭😭😭

[@rrichards3399]

WOW....STILL POWERFUL AND JOYOUS......LIVE LONGPROSPER RICHARD

[@ditto1958]

They were so good

[@antonioordanichamorro6661]

Judith Durham era uma verdadeira fera,além da vóz tocava pandeiro e piano super artista, minha eterna gratidão,

[@stephenaker5911]

Only the Seekers...

[@johnschuh8616]

God bless you. A great job,

[@williamcooke8260]

Celebrating my 79th Birthday today. Love this music and my sweetheart, Judith Durham. William

[@gwpj51]

Many THANKS Rich for all the time and effort in performing a magnificent job of restoration beyond even the original media source! Much appreciated! I missed this original Ed Sullivan broadcast of The Seekers, but now many decades later through your efforts, you've made it possible for all of us to experience it in enhanced technical format! THANK YOU ! ! ! PRAISE the LORD ! ! ! ! ! ! !

[@rich963]

You're welcome! 🙏

[@barryh.4220]

Fantastic performance by the brilliant Seekers.

[@johnlargan6045]

This gave me chills! Such perfection on all counts.

[@jeromewysocki8809]

John Largan , Is it possible to do better than this? This group was always over the top. Then when you think you've heard their best, up comes another one! True talent that is so rare. I don't think they ever issued a bad song.

[@williamschletzer4516]

She just takes off!

[@user-te6yq1yd6d]

как она мила... прелесть.

[@davidtasker4300]

I do not know how you obtain all this footage but a big thank you to you Rich. David T

[@renolemond638]

Seconded....

[@stewartfenton7660]

Thank you so much for this brilliant clip Rich. I've seen and commented on loads of your videos since recapturing my first love a few weeks ago. I'm finally saying thank you for your great work.

[@johnking6550]

Well, there'll be smiling faces and tapping toes galore as the old gang begins to file in for this one. I remember this oh so well. This was the night that pretty little Aussie gal snatched up my heart with that powerful, gutsy 'take no prisoners' performance. The fellas are brilliant as well as they sing and contemplate the fact that they're on the Sullivan Show and in umpteen million homes across North America. It's written on their faces. Thanks Rich for such a marvelous gift. jtk🍁

[@jbidd8647]

..... " take no prisoners performance " ... love it!

[@markhill9275]

They were much more impressed singing in front of 200 000 Aussies than some crappy usota show

[@stewartfenton7660]

@@markhill9275 oooh ooooooh!

[@markhill9275]

@@stewartfenton7660 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stewartfenton7660]

@@markhill9275 Mark I tell you, I'd be hard put to choose between those performances. Luckily I don't have to, trouble is I'm sitting here gazing at her at nearly 1.30 am AGAIN, and I really need my sleep.

[@Zac2177]

Джудит - гордость Австралии. Впрочем, и всего мира тоже.

[@jessiesatyanesan769]

Love the seekers

[@mututhanthrigecooray6534]

i still love her

[@grossteilfahrer]

Very worthy labor, this is nice.

[@paulwmoberg]

Thank you rich963 as always it is a pleasure Hearing some music from you.

[@whatwouldiknow1759]

How good are The Seekers, especially Judith Durham! Great clip which demonstrates the energy & exceptional talent of this group. Pity they weren't allowed to tour the US extensively in the '60s as they would be acclaimed as the best folk/pop group in history. Once again, great work to update this performance with great separation of instruments and more vocal clarity. Well done Rich! P.S. Listen thru head/earphones....excellent!

[@johnschuh8616]

Maybe, Certainly I cannot think of any better.

[@jesus.christis.lord.foreve899]

o thank you, Rich Seekers & FATHER !

[@manoel9272]

Além da voz ainda tocava pandeiro... Judith é prefeita

[@osvaldoschilling9129]

Manoel, The Carnival is Over por incrivel que parecça é uma marcha carnavalesca, apesar de ser em ingles e a musica ser russa. Isto pq Tom Springfield ia ao carnaval carioca com frequencia e deve ter se inspirado nas musicas tocadas em bailes. Era anos 60;

[@1thruput]

Great job. Thank you for presenting this emotional song.

[@alanspeight4922]

That's brilliant Rich, thanks.

[@MrGyuri45]

A música simplesmente magnífica. A zene egyszerűen csodálatos‎

[@blakjack3053]

Unlike so many others, you're actually bringing great Seekers content to the tube! Rich for the win!

[@lambharoy9186]

Thank you❤❤❤❤

[@ThomasWise-du4si]

Little did we know in ‘65 that Judith Durham’s voice would be earliest version of Karen Carpenter. We miss both phenomenal voices!!