The Seekers - The Carnival is Over (HQ Stereo, Top Of The Pops 1965)

[@dennisesplin3285]

Judith was a real beautiful woman. No tattoos. No trout lips. No silly eyelashes. A nice girl we all loved.

[@davidhague3401]

Absolutely. Spot on

[@karina5782]

... without even mentioning her distinctive voice

[@colonialcliff]

The camera director at the BBC clearly agreed. The close-ups could not be closer.

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

@@colonialcliff He obviously had the serious hots for her, just like the rest of us. She was stunningly beautiful in her youth.

[@G6JPG]

@@colonialcliff Remember, in those days many TV sets were pretty small, so close-ups tended to go closer.

[@davidjgreenhalgh3018]

This is the best version of The Seekers' best song. Judith Durham died a few hours ago, but what a wonderful legacy to have left us all.

[@rjleslee]

I agree with u 100% Judith RIP. A fan from Malaysia.

[@Sundial_i]

Beautiful song , originally Russian folk song from 1800s , this band made their nice version 👌

[@angelaandersons7918]

Oh no x so sorry to hear that x she's amazing, their beautiful voices xxxxx

[@mih3182]

What a voice!

[@AbsentWithoutLeaving]

That's our girl. Tiny Judith, they had to give her a little booster stage! But when she opened her mouth, her voice rang like a bell and she blew us all away. Safe travels, Judith.

[@andrewthornhill7042]

@AbsentWithoutLeaving Yes, she was a tiny slip of a thing...

[@stewartfenton7660]

That stage is the physical symbol of the pedestal which most of us have her on. Deservedly.

[@buckjohnson1119]

@@stewartfenton7660 Amen . ✨🕊✨

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

@@andrewthornhill7042 Yes. Judith Durham was supposed to be 5'3 tall, but she looked much more like a petite 5'0 to me. As my lovely late Mother (who was only five feet tall herself) used to say that good things come in small packages.

[@s34cea75]

Rest in Peace Judith Durham...a beautiful person with a beautiful voice for the ages

[@Carln0130]

Beautiful lady, beautiful voice. We are so much the worse for her passing.

[@user-pj2xg6rd6p]

What a beautiful beautiful young lady. They ll never be another

[@battleshipgold]

On this day August 6 2022 Judith passed away. Australia mourns the loss of such a sweet voice. Well done, Judith.x

[@dancloke8197]

The UK joins Australia in mourning one of the most beautiful voices ever. ❤️

[@battleshipgold]

From Russia with love. kzbin.info/www/bejne/amXaq6SNht17prM

[@hf6150]

And only days later, the death of Olivia Newton-John. Quite a double blow.

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

@@hf6150 Yes. The iconic Olivia Newton John was another stunning looking young woman with an equally beautiful voice. 'Grease' is one of my all time favourite films with a truly brilliant soundtrack. No doubt, Australia and the world will mourn them both.

[@tommyoreilly7213]

Such a wonderful voice will sadly be missed by all who grew up listening to her

[@Orion3741]

RIP Judith Durham ( 1943-2022 ). This Australian musical Legend will receive a state funeral.

[@Orion3741]

@R S : yes

[@shonaduthie857]

RIP Judith. Glorious voice on so many wonderful, time less songs.

[@Rose06091]

In my opinion I think Judith was one of the best singers of the 60s and 70s RIP Judith you did the world proud

[@mtnman6557]

One of The Seekers very best & quite prophetic too, as the carnival is indeed over. RIP Judith

[@cinemaipswich4636]

My heart is broken now that Judith Durham has passed us by. The voice of the angels now have another voice that is above them. A singer beyond compare. I have met with my friends and our tears have flowed, for we have lost someone so beautiful in song and in life.

[@Cheryltwin2012]

Rest in peace, Judith. One of the purest, most beautiful voices of all time has been stilled forever.

[@willyboyw.5771]

There will never be another you Judith.

[@straussronald7]

Judith Durham was by far the most Angelic voice to ever grace us. Now she sings for our lord.

[@JohnBebek]

We'll never find another you, Judith.

[@chrishowgill888]

Was at work when i heard about Judith. Could not say a thing bcos all the folk were So Much Younger than me. Meaningless to them. My Saturday mornings in the 60's were very often the seekers - morning town ride, georgie girl, and this blissful song. GBY all & I shed tears each time I think of or hear Judith

[@wendylee1813]

If you were born in the 60,s or before ,I'm sure your parents listened to this Beautiful Lady &Many others,I was born in early 60,z & appreciated this Music all my life.The era &before has the Very Best of Voices&songs..Judith has an Angelic Voice ,anybody could listen over &over. We need to TURN BACK TIME,,&Let our World Heal with so Many Greats..

[@mickgrant4262]

A voice that was the Most Beautiful I've ever Heard on any Program

[@patrickduffy6613]

I’m broken-hearted as well. What a beautiful lady ❤️

[@AnthonyWilliams-ew3wp]

She certainly had some pipes. Wonderful.

[@imsocuteimsorich4952]

Rest in peace Judith God bless you,the carnival will never be over till the day I die,thank you for you singing,you will not be forgotten,my favorite song,AMEN,💖🌈🌸🙏😘🌹

[@stewartfenton7660]

Those closeups are just mesmerising.

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

I agree. Judith looks absolutely stunning in this clip. Those hypnotic big brown eyes of hers are simply breathtaking. What a beauty she was.

[@richardmessenger9474]

First record I ever brought in 65 I was 12 years old and it cost me 6s. 8d....I still love this song...she had a fantastic voice...

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

About twenty years ago, I bought a whole load of great 1960s vinyl singles, EPs, LPs and vinyl box sets of The Seekers (as well as Judith Durham solo material) at a truly bargain price from a bloke at South Shields outdoor market who just wanted to downsize and declutter his house and I still have them all to this day. They are a treasured part of my collection and I would NEVER sell them at any price.

[@Rob-uv8bu]

In a rockabilly . Yet she has such a lovely voice . Amazing

[@nickm1629]

I could watch and listen to this all day…so brilliant in its simplicity. One song that will never grow old 💙

[@xr6lad]

Judith’s voice was so great with perfect pitch she could read out the instructions of an Ikea wardrobe assemble and make it sound great and melodic.

[@deanpd3402]

I wish that modern music had modelled itself on The Seekers.

[@paulgrayson6454]

So sad its over,Judith. You were lovely

[@mistermerlin8917]

Just a thought, who else would write a line like, "And the harbour light is calling", but a band that had travelled by sea, to England. :)

[@whatwouldiknow1759]

The production of this record is superb. Judith Durham is quoted to say this is her favorite Seekers' song.

[@mdeysenroth]

Keith Potger has stated it is his favorite as well. It really is a beautiful song.

[@stewartfenton7660]

Judith says that she didn't take much notice of the actual lyrics back then, but I don't really believe that.

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

Apparently, their bosses at Colombia Records wanted The Seekers to put out another song called 'Hummingbird' as their next single at the time, but Judith Durham felt SO strongly that their next release just HAD to be 'The Carnival Is Over' that she insisted upon it, as she loved the song so much and she could immediately sense it's huge commercial potential. Judith's great instincts about the song were soon proven to be absolutely correct, as the single literally soared to No1 in the UK charts and was apparently selling over 60,000 copies a week. The supremely talented Ms Durham could certainly recognise a hit when she first heard one.

[@davidhenrywall8619]

Great song great singer

[@Vercalos]

RIP, Judith. The Carnival is truly over now.

[@TheChrisEMartin]

That voice.... the way it soars so beautifully. This is a song forever: a 20th Century classic... an 'auld lang syne' of its time....

[@barleym]

So apt, Judith's voice soars. I like that, and it's so true.

[@stewartfenton7660]

@@barleym it's the word I think of too. God, what a scrumptious woman she was.

[@dlagrua]

You cannot find talented groups like this anymore. This is a perfect musical performance on another great Tom Springfield song.

[@Sol_InvictusX]

Good heavens! Such a tiny, extremely modest creature and with her powerful and melodious sounding voice tightens my throat and makes my eyes mist over. Phenomenal.

[@andrewthornhill7042]

@RadEns73 Modest, yes. A totally unassuming lady. She never played down her talent but never played the diva, either.

[@frankscivier4874]

This is definitely the greatest song ever recorded by The Seekers. One reviewer I read wrote that Judith Durham had the most beautiful voice in the history of recorded sound and probably before that as well. I’m sure he is quite correct!. RIP Judith.

[@osvaldoschilling9129]

Theword for Judith is "perfection"

[@wrenspence1936]

Rest in peace, Judith. Your angelic voice gave 'The Seekers' "their unique sound". What a wonderful gift you shared with the world. You sing now in another place in the presence of a higher power. Farewell, dear lady!

[@robertcooper7157]

She had such a pleasing voice and now, that is shared with angels.

[@dionsands3113]

perfection with a chic 60s look.how judith thought she was unattractive is beyond me .incomparable voice and a smokin hot figure.

[@clinthill4098]

How blessed were we to have Judith Durham and the Seekers fill out lives with joy at a time when music had such great vocals , harmonies and arrangements which many of today's generations could never imagine

[@garyholt4445]

Judith Durham, a magnificent voice. R.I.P. Judith, you and your voice brought joy to millions of people.. The harmonies form the guys in the group deserve credit also, but without Judith I am afraid the Seekers would not have achieved the fame and success that they did.

[@ffrederickskitty214]

Christ! What a voice! Judith really was a one-off. RIP

[@russelljoyce3588]

This is music from heaven from the gods, its beautiful music ❤

[@MrSpeakerman]

What a blessing

[@starwood213]

Magnificent. It doesn't get any better than this.

[@abberationify]

Now, that's what you call a stunning figure (all natural) !! OMG I remember this very performance on TOTP {Thursday evening BBC tv) because Judith was NOT wearing a long gown!

[@stewartfenton7660]

I wish she'd known how gorgeous she was.

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

@@stewartfenton7660 Apparently, she only found out about twenty years later that millions of her male fans all around the world were utterly besotted with her and to think that she actually thought that she was overweight and unattractive.

[@stewartfenton7660]

@@stephenalanmoore7278 I know, that's what she said. But how innocent can anyone be?

[@G6JPG]

@@stephenalanmoore7278 She was slightly chubby of face (at this point in her life) - but that just made her more lovable! She was certainly extremely attractive - I think everybody loved her - without it ever intruding; as @abberationify says, wearing a shorter dress here, but still looked demure and - well - _nice_ .

[@stevemathews9535]

This is, without doubt, the finest of Judith and the Seekers songs. Oh! how we all loved her - millions of hearts have been broken.

[@barrysolly2637]

Totally agree with all you say Steve,I will say tho her live version of Danny Boy is up there with her finest.

[@davidhague3401]

​@@barrysolly2637yes Judith singing Danny Boy is awesome

[@G6JPG]

So difficult to pick one; Carnival, Morningtown, the Lonely Ram song, Isa Lei, World of our Own, I am Australian, ... I agree with others that for Judith by herself, Danny Boy is painfully lovely, and most definitely the one I compare all others to (and they lose).

[@clivemcevoy8419]

I love this song and Judith Durham is a legend r.i.p.

[@Dragonblaster1]

I love the _tierce de Picardy_ when they sing "for Pierrot and Columbine". Judith had a fantastic soprano, but the boys backed her up well with their harmonies.

[@popeyedish]

The Carnival really is over...RIP Judith Durham..the voice of an angel and a beautiful soul..😭

[@dancloke8197]

😪😪

[@colonialcliff]

Camera director must be given great credit for the face appreciation here.

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

Clearly, he was every bit as smitten with the beautiful Miss Durham as the rest of us were. She certainly had really stunning good looks to match her equally stunning singing voice.

[@darrellsturmey2683]

The age of harmony and as good as it gets. Thank you.

[@Dragonblaster1]

Judith Durham, Julie Andrews and Ann Blyth: Australian, British and American soprano greats .

[@G6JPG]

Sopranos, but in the popular music genre - thank goodness. For me - Judith, Julie, Nana, and Mireille. I'm sure all could do operatic soprano (Judith very versatile - her _preferred_ was Jazz; Julie is just Julie; Nana does _some_ classical. Mimi has sung a lot of classical pieces that normally aren't sung, such as Chaik PC1!), but I enjoy them all best when doing popular music. Judith is just lovely: I attended their (final!) farewell tour, and you could just feel the waves of affection from the audience (I was at the Sage in Gateshead UK).

[@lawrence.porter]

I could listen to Judith all day. 😊

[@helenarcarvalho]

Me too... her voice gives me calm!!!

[@neilleng9188]

I do.!!

[@stewartfenton7660]

Go ahead

[@Djr67]

I seen Judith in 1990 at the Bathurst Leagues club, I will never forget it, I can't believe its 30 years ago

[@osvaldoschilling9129]

Hi. The other fans would love to know your recollections of that presentation.

[@Djr67]

@@osvaldoschilling9129 I was only 23 years old at the time, seems like yesterday, I was only a few metres away from Judith, was an amazing experience being this close to such a legend

[@angelaandersons7918]

Luurve this so much x

[@henrylarsson3150]

Så sant hälsningar från Sweden Örebro

[@angelaandersons7918]

Same to u, greetings from South East London Kent borders, ❤😊

[@mariojohnston7147]

What a song!! So annoying that there are no groups just like these guys making songs like theirs . The oldies are the best and truly original🤍

[@italia689]

Look up the Petersens.....

[@liamhussey371]

Pure talent unlike today. Great to have the memories ❤

[@bazhowell1123]

Judith is a goddess, crystal clear voice , so classy ..... this is probably the biggest Seekers anthem, and one of the best songs of all time.

[@charlesfortescue8631]

R.I.P. Judith.

[@iantomlinson8685]

Merry Christmas Dad, I hope she is singing for you all up there. RIP

[@weejim48]

A very underrated group. And Judith Durham has a beautiful voice. Also the harmonies are brilliant. Takes me back to when I was a kid. Great vid 🇬🇧👍👍

[@Fred-fq3ed]

How can anyone have a voice like this, voice of an angel.

[@maz3705]

This makes me cry.

[@timmortimer6267]

She radiates beauty and. Charisma

[@paulrainford2462]

The music of my childhood, I finally got to see them on a farewell tour in 2014...an amazing night.

[@barnaby5548]

Ditto.

[@arsenal4274]

R.I.P Dear Judith you were my first love back in 1966 and i was only 7 years old. xx

[@jamesunsworth6865]

Rest in Peace Judith, you had the voice of an Ángel.

[@spurs19571]

RIP Judith

[@valfalzarano6228]

Singing along to this. I was 11 now I'm 68. One of my favourite songs.

[@paulwoolley4957]

God bless sweet lady🙏✝️😢🇦🇺❤️

[@barryh.4220]

Judith Durham at her absolute best ....

[@christineanne1453]

ahh yes rich, remember seeing this when first broadcast.....just super, regards, jane and brian.

[@trishlochrie3822]

I agree, great music love Marty, and Justin Hayward ❤

[@trishlochrie3822]

How on earth did my comment end up with Judith 😜 Who is fabulous 💕💗

[@stephenturner6075]

I love this song. Her voice is so angelic and i fancy her as well.

[@stewartfenton7660]

Stephen! That's shocking!

[@stewartfenton7660]

I mean, it would be shocking if you didn't.

[@stephenturner6075]

@@stewartfenton7660 😂😂😂 👍

[@stewartfenton7660]

@@stephenturner6075 it wasn't one of my favourites back then, but I've been watching them lately (her) and this song is really getting under my skin, finally. All those closeups of Judith aren't hindering the process either.

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

I agree. Judith looked hotter than an active volcano in those days. A real sexy stunner.

[@dougstitt1652]

Pure Talent !

[@johnmarkus7644]

Love you Judith and ET Al

[@Me2Lancer]

The Seekers, always a favorite. Thanks for sharing. I first heard The Seekers while offshore Australia on my way to Sydney in February 1965.

[@angeldelight1810]

Thanks for the memories Judith. R.I.P

[@chinchonagev5323]

La Bella Eterna Judith Durham ...😘😍😗

[@JD-jz8vl]

Keith Potger the founder and so handsome. Love the Seekers, Fly high Judith Durham Rip 🙏🥀🕊️

[@tomhoehler3284]

Just beautiful! Judith sings like an angel, the boys are just wonderful. Great sync job, this really takes me back! Thanks so much for posting!!

[@paulredhead8603]

Amen to that Tom, absolute class. RIP Judith Durham.

[@lolasum_sumi_san]

Thank you so much for this! Just wanna let you know how much your efforts are appreciated. I found many old gems through your channel. I wish my generation listened to these masterpieces more often. To this day, I haven't met a soul near my age who even knows The Seekers, let alone listens to them.

[@rich963]

You're very welcome!

[@freyallarganswald4746]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I have heard the songs of the seekers and the beautiful singing of Judith Durham all my life. My grandad and dad used to sing them to me 🤗. We played this at my mums funeral. She passed just three weeks after my dad in 2016, I thought the words were very apt for them both. My dad was in the forces when they met, they adored each other from that first meeting, married after 6 months and were about to celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary when they passed. A true love story. This song has very bitter sweet memories but my brother and I still adore the seekers. 🤗💕

[@MishaG9]

Even lip-synching sounds wonderful. There will never be another Judith.

[@paulanderson1614]

Thanks for the video. Judith, you touched our hearts, thank you X. R.I.P.

[@steveharborne811]

The voice of an angel😎

[@muffs55mercury61]

The Aussies are so blessed to have the Seekers as a native group. Many of us in the USA love them too. The 60s were such a legendary time in music history.

[@stanleywoodison8699]

I remember listening to this with my father not long before he died.He told me he heard Russian prisoners singing this song when he was stationed,I think, in Turkey.I later this was indeed an old Russian folk song sung by soldiers as they were being sent into battle.

[@lambharoy9186]

Feeling nostalgic sentimental nice. Thanks a lot.

[@CliffMcAulay]

So beautiful. The melody and the harmonies captured my mind as a 4 year old, and they still sound fabulous today. Those Russians sure can create timeless melody! Thank you for uploading.

[@rolandpratt403]

Perfection

[@garethjudd5840]

A poignant final song for her passing. RIP.

[@philmccumbee6938]

Such a beautiful voice Judith.

[@RoySmiles100]

Best song ever....Judith is a genius.

[@buddyhollyhq1989]

The strings are definitely my favorite part of this song. So beautiful!

[@alanspeight4922]

Brilliant! Thanks Rich.

[@colinsmurthwaite5989]

Simply fantastic