The Seekers - The Carnival is Over: Special Farewell Performance (REACTION) with my wife

[@Dr_KAP]

This is the perfect song choice to farewell the beautiful Judith Durham. I’m not sure you’re aware but Judith suffered a brain haemorrhage only a few months before this concert in 2013 and was still recovering when she performed this concert. She had to relearn how to read and write and play piano etc. The other band members held her hand and guided her off stage at the end but she did well to stand during that whole song. She fortunately did not lose her ability to sing. RIP 💕

[@frank4792]

I am a 68 year old Aussie male who has been a huge fan of the seekers since I was young and first heard Georgy Girl. I had tears in my eyes the day I heard Judith passed, even though I had never met her or seen her in a live performance it was like I had lost a part of me. Australia is in mourning and she will always be remembered for what she gave to this nation.

[@michaeljk555]

R.I.P. our beautiful Georgy Girl. The carnival is over but we will never forget you & we will never find another you.

[@lunapuella2611]

She was one of the voices of my childhood and I am so saddened by her loss. This song made me cry as a child and has done the same once again. I loved your reaction.

[@darrengill4765]

I think she touched hearts the world over with her rich singing voice.

[@stephenmarsh1918]

Yes she was Humble, a perfect description and the world is less of a place without her, along with our Livy (Olivia Newton John) who died shortly after Judith. Many of us Aussies I'm sure are feeling pretty sad as we have lost two Icons. Thankyou for you heart felt reaction, you can't listen to Judith and the Seekers without being moved. RIP both of our Beautiful Ladies.

[@narellesmith7932]

And Archie Roach 🥲

[@stephenmarsh1918]

@@narellesmith7932 Yes your right 3 legends

[@brigittekenny6599]

Thank you for playing the carnival is over,it’s over but she won’t be forgotten in Australia we loved her.🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🥲🥲

[@daleennis3140]

She sang like an angel, that she was.What a beautiful person she was,God has a new Angel. She will be missed.

[@Edwardsays]

Judith Durham is beloved by Australians. I appreciate your heartfelt reaction and respect for Judth and the Seekers. God bless you both.

[@michaellincoln3739]

A sad song saying goodbye to someone you will never see again. You picked the perfect song as a tribute to Judith. Though the carnival is over - we will love you Judith till we die.

[@sweetwilly]

No matter how sad, you can’t help but smile. She’s that good.

[@justlinsu]

Such an Australian treasure. A great loss we all feel. Thanks for this lovely tribute and kind words guys. 💗

[@michaelfrazer8088]

Thank You so so much. It is a sad time for us to lose Her. But I'm also happy She is with Her soulmate forever and a day. Thank You

[@jodestar6948]

Perfect choice! You have done her justice in so many ways. A terribly sad time for us Aussies. Thank you for showing so much love and respect toward one of our special talents - one that certainly will never be forgotten!!

[@1984bluebird]

She was so humble and loved her audience as much as we loved listening to her.

[@bernadettelanders7306]

Oh, I’m crying again. Judith was singing goodbye and now she’s gone. Then we lost Olivia Newton John a few days ago. Sitting here feeling so blessed I heard them sing for so many many years - but we’ll have their music forever. Gone from this planet, but definitely never forgotten 💞

[@chrissneyd9278]

Beautiful absolutely beautiful

[@merrywave221]

"I will love you till I die" Thank you Judith. You will be forever remembered for the joy you gave to us over the years. Rest now, in Peace.

[@archcollie5708]

Hello again beautiful people. Thank you for your kind words. Judith was a wonderful human. To lose her and Olivia in two days has hit us Australian's hard. RIP. Heaven has gained two more angels. 😢

[@evaadams8298]

I was so so lucky to go to this concert and when they performed this beautiful song, my friends and I all cried as we knew it was the last time they would play this beautiful song.... This band was amazing ❤️😭😭😭

[@fightforjustice3744]

Beautiful lady....Beautiful voice...she will be missed.

[@magpiegirl3783]

Judith was very fragile and yet she had such warmth and depth to that glorious voice. Really sad at her passing. She was gutsy and stoic. Cried watching this. RIP Judith.

[@karenevansville9328]

You are so right about Judith Durham. She was known for her beautiful voice, but also for her beautiful spirit and kind heart. The world has lost a real treasure. What makes the Seekers so amazing is their incredible talent without all the modern electronics. Their music is timeless.

[@KC-tk2gx]

Thank you...A fitting song to farewell this beautiful lady..RIP Judith ♥ Within 10 days we lost 3 great artists...Archie Roach. Judith Durham then Olivia Newton-John. Sad time for Aussies....Through their music they live on....♥

[@samphillips2360]

It has been said she had the voice of an angel... I do not think many would disagree.

[@richcyclo2933]

Love your comments and you two are beautiful people as well. RIP Dear Judith.

[@ppm4eva]

Thank you so much for this, guys. I joined you, Andrei, in shedding a tear or two while watching this. It's so hard to believe that Judith's beautiful voice has been silenced.

[@karenstrong8887]

The Carnival was over when they sang that. It was their farewell tour. So I think you chose well and we will always have their music. Judith was humble, kind and graceful. She lost her husband to Motor Neuron Disease and she spent much of her time raising money to find a cure. She did a lot for charity. She was left with a lung disease from having measles as a child and this is what finally took her life. I always wonder how she had that amazing voice with a lung disease. She was a lovely lady and the world is poorer without her. Thank you.

[@cinemaipswich4636]

The Seekers and Judith Durham need no introduction. Judith's voice rings like a songbird and the rest of the band do "part harmonies". We will never forget her.

[@mssuziquzi]

This was a perfect choice as a farewell tribute to the beautiful Judith. RIPJudith, always in our hearts.❤️

[@stephanburgess654]

Thank you for another reaction. It was very sad to loose Judith Durham and her beautiful voice. She was such a wonderful person. Her family have accepted a state funeral for he in the coming days. She will be very sadly missed. ❤️ For Australia it has been a sad week in our music world with also loosing Olivia Newton John this week. Melbourne where she grew up and started her music Career was light up in pink in honour of her and the work she had done to those who suffer breast cancer. Pink is the national colour for breast cancer in Australia. May there beautiful voices sing in heaven above.🙏🏻

[@crystalclearskies2616]

I’m so glad you liked Judith & this song❤️

[@tramar8515]

Australia is in mourning. Archie then Judith and now Olivia. It’s a week we will never forget.

[@markferguson8075]

she had the voice of an angel

[@therese4963]

Hi Dominika and Andrei, thank you for such a lovely and touching reaction. Australians are very saddened by the loss of Judith Durham, and then just three days later Olivia Newton John who is another famous Australian singer also passed away. And yes Judith Durham will live on through her many beautiful songs.

[@terryritchie4169]

Thanks for your heart felt comments we love you aswell

[@jomac2046]

A fitting song to farewell Judith and another song written for the Seekers by Tom Springfield (Dusty's brother), others being Georgy Girl, I'll Never Find Another You, A World of Our Own.

[@jackhenner968]

When you see people from other countries who are not even Australians, that only recently discovered them, and listen to the Seekers and tear-up. Then you know just how special and amazing Judith Durham was and other members of the Seekers actually are.

[@keinfinitenature]

Thank you 🙏 for sharing this beautiful dedication to a National Treasure. Forever in our hearts ♥️ xx

[@dalewyatt1321]

Judith had a life long lung problem, you wouldn't know it listening to her. I'm not into folk music but her voice always made me listen.

[@stephencarey7913]

Great reaction guys the seekers were an amazing group through my childhood and beyond I first heard this song in the 60"s still gives me goose bumps today.

[@artistjoh]

The song was originally a mid 19th century Russian folk song. It was about a Cossack leaving his love from his home village to go off to war. Tom Springfield rewrote the words to be a modern love song set after a carnival, and along with The Seekers, adapted the melody to a more modern sound. The result, with Judith's voice, is sensational. It became a world wide hit in 1967. For those of us in Sydney the line "The harbour lights are calling" suggests that the carnival is Luna Park, and the reference is to a Sydney ferry to take her home, but of course The Seekers are from Melbourne, and the song must be referring to Port Phillip and Melbourne. It is the mark of great art that we can all find our personal journey in it, no matter where we are. Even on the other side of the world to the Russian steppes where the song began its evolutionary path.

[@alyn927]

Beautifully put

[@wajj1842]

And of course, Tom Springfield was British, so the meaning he had for these lyrics could be quite different. But as you said, the lyrics are open to each person's interpretation. And isn't that what makes a Great song? Each of us have probably experienced the ending of our own "carnival", and the emotional pain associated with it. And now we can all identify with losing Judith as "the carnival is over". I was a young adult when The Seekers rose to worldwide fame, and I loved their music so much. Can't get past the tears.

[@doc6186]

Thank you for your heartfelt reactions. It has been a very sad week this week first losing Judith then Olivia a few days later. Both much loved and missed.

[@lbd-po7cl]

You certainly chose the right song to pay tribute to Judith Durham. We lost three outstanding performers in the past week - first Archie Roach, then Judith, and then Olivia Newton-John. I’m sure you would be familiar with Olivia, but may not know Archie. He was a true poet for First Nations people and a wonderful soul. He wrote in his biography that “songs outlive people”, and that’s certainly the case for all three - their music will live for many years to come and provide pleasure and comfort to all who listen to them. If you want to check out Archie Roach, listen to Took the Children Away. It’ll break your hearts.

[@musingmonkey]

Thank you both for your tender, thoughtful reaction. You are both beautiful souls. It's really lovely to share our favourite artists with you... as with Judith especially - their character, as well as their music.

[@kennethbell6912]

You always comment what a beautiful lady possessing a beautiful voice and you can be sure about that.

[@popeye807]

She always had the voice of an angel and now she is singing with them

[@stevenhopwood8195]

Thank you Judith, you will be missed, RIP

[@tomcahill6981]

I have seen many interviews of Judith. She was extremely positive in everything in life. She would not want anyone feeling sorry for her. She tried to see the good in everyone and everything. RIP Judith.

[@ianmillard7563]

Thank you for your beautiful and respectful reaction to this song. I think most Australians shed more than just a single tear at the loss of our Judith. And then we lost our Olivia Newton-John last Monday and once again we are in mourning of yet another beautiful singer who not only entertained us, but did so much for cancer victims. This past two weeks has been just devastating for us.

[@queenslanddiva]

Judith Durham was an Australian treasure, beloved by the entire country. She is to be given a state funeral in Melbourne, which is testament to her importance to the country.

[@mals4125]

What a horrible week. To lose Archie Roach, Judith Durham and Olivia Newton-John in less than 7 days has all Australian hearts breaking. Three different generations but 3 of the most humble, talented and beautiful human beings you could ever meeting. Rest in Peace - our love is with you.

[@tomharrison6607]

what a voice

[@michellepound848]

One of our national treasures, RIP Judith. 😪❤

[@laurelcarter1573]

RIP Judith we have lost a true Australian treasure. Completely heartbroken. ❤😢

[@kerryp3079]

Thank you. A beautiful & emotional tribute. RIP Judith Durham ❤️

[@johnwinton2209]

Just what can you say about Judith? An Angels voice. The band compliment her so well.

[@edithwarria4794]

Hello Merchant of Alba good to see you both again. Always love the Seekers, I used to have my first cassette of the seekers when I was still in primary school still loving it. A👍to you both and I hope to hear from you both soon 🌺🦋🌈💖❤️😊😘🙏🏻from Edith in cairns Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

[@76ludlow]

Rest in peace, Judith Durham.

[@kevinwhiteside2802]

Their voices blended terrifically , Judiths voice sublime even knocked the Beatles of an English No 1 spot once in the 60’s so long ago

[@holyghostpilgrim]

Respectful reaction. Thank you

[@noelroberts8199]

R.I.P. Judith the purest voice on the planet without doubt and an Aussie as well......

[@joecrone9862]

Excellent reaction you two

[@nanalen60]

Just shows elegance and knowing how to sing last so much longer than loud noise and body parts poking out all over the place

[@joanokeefe6316]

Thank you for your respect. You chose the perfect song. 😃

[@elizabethlee6049]

So very sad to listen to this song and so poignant…. Her deliverance of those words in the song lives forever in our hearts. Goodbye Judith.

[@robertmiller4925]

Thanks guys for playing this song you guys have done a excellent job in presenting the seeker songs thank you

[@videoluvr2]

I am new to your channel, this video fo you both just showed in my feed. Thank you for sharing this and for such a nice tribute to a wonderful band, and a beautiful soul.

[@robertmurray8763]

Valè Judith R.I.P.

[@davidtayloruk0001]

THE CARNIVAL IS OVER SO SAD

[@crystalclearskies2616]

I played this song at my husband’s funeral, I cry whenever I hear it but I can’t stop listening to it 💔💔

[@Jenny_Ss]

Thanks for honouring our darling judith this way australia lost an icon and the seekers were our greatest gift to the music world ❤

[@IanBanyard]

Thank you for featuring this song. My mum loved Judith Durham and the seekers. She played their vinyl records over and over again back in the ‘60s. My dear mum passed in 2002 she was only 63 (now my age) I always think of her when I hear this song with a mix of sadness and the nostalgic joy of childhood memories. 🙏💚

[@evaadams8298]

Judith was the classiest singer on the planet and the band were incredible as well... World class!

[@Casperago]

I agreed with you beautiful voice need no added music. It's simply beautiful and touching

[@deborahdennehy9937]

I was crying at the end of the song, can't believe it was their last song. I'm almost 63, and always remember The Seekers. RIP Judith 💔💔

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

I think Judith is in shock, that people actually remembered these old songs. She always thought that they were a splash in the pan type of group. When people remembered all those songs, 50 years later, it just astounded her. 😊 Vale to our lovely sister.😮❤

[@diane-x6d]

Their blended sound was magic ❤

[@craigalden9416]

One of Australia’s first groups to break internationally….. so many great songs…. Morningtown Ride, A World of our own, Georgy Girl, Lemon Tree, Wreck of the old 97, South Australia, Myra.

[@Carln0130]

Guys, when you listen to the Seekers, you always do them later in life. Judith's voice held up well, but when you hear her in her prime, there is nothing like it. There are many, many videos of the group in the 60's when they were at their zenith. Judith was an amazing talent and may she R.I.P.

[@jennymark7403]

This was the last song they ever sang together the final song of the farewell tour

[@steppenwolf53]

The song was sung when Judith left the group in 1968. She rejoined the group 25 years later. Ths was also the last song they sang together live performance.

[@philliploretan9783]

At the time of this proformas Judith was 74 still had amazing voice

[@margbuckley3534]

We played this song at my dads funeral as we carried him out . He loved The Seekers and Judith Durham.😢

[@evaadams8298]

Thank you 😭🇦🇺❤️

[@melissabrooke1146]

Probably my favorite song of theirs …

[@jeffreybergin4097]

I heard JUDITH sing this solo live at the sydney entertainment centre in the early nineties , words cannot explain how privileged i felt , beyond beautiful.

[@bpfromowc]

Lovely review guys. ✌️

[@kennnyrobo8138]

We lost Judith and Oliver Newton John in a few day

[@lynmar77]

Check out Judith Durham This Is Your Life and you will get half her story!

[@ghtsw11]

As others have said, I believe that Elton John said that there were just three perfect female voices;- Eva Cassidy, Karen Carpenter and Judith Durham. Personally, I would add Dusty Springfield, but, now, all are no longer with us. That is tragic.

[@markjessop7503]

I.R.P judith best Aussie female singer I'm not saying this cause I'm aussie

[@nickdavidelijah]

is this clip from their last show in Sydney? the theatre looks similiar but im now sure. beautiful reactoin video too, ty :)

[@paulstewart1557]

We do cry, but they are not bitter tears ...

[@RolandDeschain1]

The Seekers have had about 7 farewell tours.

[@avayer849]

I could be wrong, but i think this song is based on an old Russian song. Thanks for this. What a voice!

[@blackbob3358]

One of the fabulous female voices. Sandy Denny, early Cherilyn Sarkisian is another.

[@brianross4057]

This beautiful song was writen by Tom Springfield for the Seekers and was based on a Ruzzian Folk song from around the 1880's. Edited for the youtube algorithm not liking a certain word.

[@markflint2629]

Just tears

[@bjennings1067]

It's a shame you pause this perfectly beautiful song by a wonderful group and as for Judith Drummond what a fabulous voice talent like she had doesn't come along every day how fortunate and lucky are we all to have experienced her and the seekers brings back a lot of lovely memories

[@kevinwhiteside2802]

Also Judith Durham ‘The Carnival is over’ Rockwiz shows how much she was loved by Melbourne people