The Seekers The Water Is Wide 1964

[@stewartfenton7660]

My love for the Seekers didn't grow old. It didn't wax cold.

[@marlenehill860]

If only we could have such lovely melodic melody around us today instead of just raucous noise.

[@victorburk2932]

That's all it is today; just noise! Back in the time when this song was recorded songs told a story. Today's youth listening to this noise today is an audiologist dream to make a lot of money later on. I have hearing problems but at least mine was due to military action, not listening to this thumping stuff they have today.

[@Lone_Star_Proud]

Raucous noises might be too generous.

[@richardmorgan-b2k]

She was not the lead singer here, but her voice is ringing in the background. Her voice was like a bell.

[@guyraines1310]

My late wife and I did a lot of cruising and I played this as the recessional music at her funeral. Absolutely beautiful. The tears flowed. The Seekers have always been favourites of ours. We loved them. X

[@deborahlucas4176]

I’m just revisiting a favourite and reading the comments, most of them from several years ago. Then I stumbled across yours, so recent. It’s lovely to know someone is still appreciating this beautiful music from another era. I’m so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. With very best wishes to you - keep enjoying the music. 💐

[@guyraines1310]

@@deborahlucas4176 thank you so much. It is good to share our emotions. X

[@guyraines1310]

@@deborahlucas4176 thanks

[@camspks]

🌹🌹R.i.P your dear wife.

[@heathercarey5718]

I adore this song . Yes I played seekers music and country musi at my beloveds funeral I love the Seekers so sad Judith had left us.

[@BeardsleyMark]

The ship Fairsky is almost the 5th member of the band in this video and it is worth a bit of description. She started life as a C3 cargo vessel being built in San Fransisco, but was completed as a Bogue Class escort carrier, the USS Baines. She served in WWII as HMS Attacker, a Royal Navy ship that served in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters, equipped with up to 24 aircraft and a crew of 650. One of her first actions was to provide air cover for the Allied landings during Operation Avalanche/Battle of Salerno and later for Operation Dragoon/Invasion of Southern France. She also served in the Pacific and was at the surrender of Japanese forces in Penang at the end of the war. Attacker was converted to a passenger ship, Fairsky, and spent 18 years sailing between Australia and England. Australia had a policy in which British families could emigrate to Australia for just £10 per adult. She was the ship the Seekers used to move to England to start their career and she was also the ship that most of the BeeGees used to move to England, and they also played while on board.

[@jamesb.9155]

Anyone else remembering the good ole days of 1964 ~ back when I was a kid.

[@davidmckenzie9920]

Beautiful time to grow up. 1960s , so many memories of people who have left us who were a huge part of my life. People were kinder, life slower, everyday an adventure . I grew up listening to the Seekers and singing their songs with my siblings and cousins. Beautiful blessed.time.

[@paullasmith4975]

My little brother wanted to marry Judith, and cried when he realized he was "born too late". He was 5. (He still loves her).

[@rokguitarstar]

How's he doing now?

[@Beemerguy53]

I would still throw it all away for Judith... :-)

[@paullasmith4975]

​@@rokguitarstar I think every guy in the world secretly admired her. My husband said if she wasn't famous, and he met her in a grocery store, he would have been afraid to approach her because she's so pretty. I initially approached him. Little brother played 'born to late' on MY record player a thousand times when Mom told him she was 22 and he was on;y 5. I was about 12. If he really loved her, he'd let a man her age marry her. At 5, he cried but he agreed.

[@paullasmith4975]

Judith's birthday is July 03, 1943 so she was about 24--25 in 1967/68. Little brother was just 5.

[@wingsandash]

I was born too late, too. Athol Guy is... is... and this was filmed six years before I was even born.

[@jimvanderpool5700]

Judith Durham will never know how many hearts wish her a long and happy life.

[@rustyredick6223]

God had sent us 4 Angel's with Beautiful voices !!!! Their Music is Timeless !!!! That will alway's be Cherished by all of us !!!! Love Judith and all of the Seekers !!!! God Bless you and your Voices !!!! LOVE FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA :)

[@willemwolthuis5432]

A perfect wife. Talented in many areas, decent, sexy and fun. The kind of woman a man is focused on keeping content each and every day.

[@andrewthornhill7042]

Oh yes, she does. Believe me.

[@xr6lad]

Yet it’s not just Judith singing. In fact she isn’t the main voice on this. Recognize that.

[@kenh3344]

Yes you are speaking the truth.

[@David-yw2lv]

Iwas a DJ in a small rural station in 1979.I frequently played this,it was the last record I played before signing off my last shift.

[@marcopolo7588]

There was a time when music was written about love and respect sadly something missing today.

[@rachelkimmelman8332]

This song is about a failed relationship... idk what you're listening to but I can name at least 10 new songs about failed relationships; music is music regardless of the era, this stuff is beautiful but it's ridiculous to think that the quality you love about this music, that you're unable to find in today's music, is more than just nostalgia

[@kateking8820]

Not always but yes I know what you mean

[@patagualianmostly7437]

@@rachelkimmelman8332 Sorry. That is rubbish. Today's music is forgettable in an instant. What are they trying to invent? The Wheel? They can't... so they do not even try.

[@eileenrowlands3712]

Absolutely This World is lacking love

[@marcob4630]

R.I.P dear Judith. You are unforgetable

[@trotptkabasnbi6655]

Judith unknowingly consoled millions of lonely Americans with her beautiful voice from the mid ‘60’s until present day.....How do I say thank you ?

[@brianvaughan7537]

The most clear and beautiful voice i have ever heard the voice you would know anywhere even in a massive choir blessed to have known her

[@doppelgangerMGTOW]

If I was the richest person on history of humanity, I would spend every single penny on build me a Time Machine. Return to that time

[@malcolmlakin5265]

Just make the time machine lage enough to take several of us.

[@markdettra1794]

People ---- make 'the time'. If you find the right people .

[@victormiana4451]

You're not alone.

[@MrSpeakerman]

Bruce has a beautiful voice

[@neilewart4347]

Yes. Australia should be very proud of The Seekers. Like thousands, I have always loved Judith ...Most famine woman I can think of!!! And, what a voice. Also, the Lads are great. Long may we all appreciate their music

[@johnschuh8616]

Interviews reveal a woman of high intelligence as well.

[@gifratt]

The sixties were tumultuous, an era of such great music, iconic personalities, and life-changing events, good and bad. Seeing and listening to groups like the Seekers and especially Judith Durham who has one of the most distinctive voices and the greatest smile of any generation makes me miss those days. So ironic, I never would have thought when looking back to that time in the '60s that it would conjure such peace and tranquility. Didn't realize it at the time but now I consider myself so fortunate to have been a teen growing up in that era.

[@maryguy9013]

My friend died in 2014 I chose Seekers songs for his memorial "The Carnival is Over"

[@acac4236]

Judith has a voice I can only describe as angelic ! I regret not having a chance to attend her concert.

[@dennisbean7336]

Judith Durham is blessed with a fantastic beautiful voice The seekers were fantastic

[@TheEx3rgj]

The song is a British song originally from Somerset round about 1905.

[@Mulberry2000]

people forget when your young one day you going to be old.. Enjoy it while you have it, as your looks and health fade this is all the memories you have

[@deetown46]

This song hits home, We spent our honeymoon searching for a lady to live aboard. We found her 4 years later, Destiny, you took us far beyond our wildest dreams, she gave us a lifetime of memories that will live as long as I do. My husband has now passed but I will never forget the Awesome life we had living on our "Destiny" thank you God for the life & the times.

[@coralarch]

I think the entire nation is in love with our Judy- if not the rest of the world:)

[@marcob4630]

for sure!

[@Brissieskater1]

It's nice watching the videos of the early 60ies of the Seekers.

[@johnwillett4086]

Wonderful music - and so sad Judith passed away so recently. The day after her death my wife and I watched the 50th anniversary (signed) DVD in her memory. Music was through my studio monitor loudspeakers, so we listened at the very best - wonderful. RIP Judith

[@LeelandClenkian]

Even now that I'm nearly 74 ,there is this gravity towards the Seekers songs-- absolutely amazing.

[@mymusic316]

Those three young men must have all been in love with Judith...a face like an angel and a voice to match. Those were the days...I wish we could fly backward in time and relive some of those days. But now I fear we are pretty near the far shore...my love of 47 years! Thanks for submitting this!

[@star27inthenightsky]

i may have been born in the wrong era. although i like all genres of music, i love this the best. it's simple and heartfelt yet oh so beautiful. i'm 23 and while i appreciate my generation and what we have, i feel a sense of peace and belongingness when i hear songs like this from this era. it's almost like i lived that time.

[@mazedulhoque8200]

Me too dear...glad we can relate each other

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

The song is a very old traditional sing from Scotland. There are versions of the tune with different words.

[@trevorhedges]

Back in the 6o`s Female`s use to thump for free lifts, Topless,. life were so free, and so safe in them days, most of the time everyone loved everyone.. BRILLIANT

[@stewartfenton7660]

@@user-ky6vw5up9m yes there are, but I like these ones.

[@stewartfenton7660]

@@trevorhedges don't remember that. You sure you weren't stoned all the time?

[@frederickgreen3665]

Judith's smile could melt an iceberg.

[@bover9722]

Absolutely! Possibly even the polar ice caps!

[@nyosito]

Agree! Pity she was on the Fairsky and not the Titanic.

[@abberationify]

nyosito: You're on thin ice with that statement! I know what you mean, but that could be interpreted completely differently.lo

[@randysquires8362]

@@abberationify ...if she was there with nyositi, she'd melt that "THIN ICE".....

[@SymeonPhronema]

@@abberationify Hah, I had to re-read nyosito's comment to understand it the way he meant it.

[@swanpb1]

We came to Australia on this ship in 1960, Happy memories

[@balham456]

Four people very comfortable with each other.

[@andrewthornhill7042]

@balham456 They became close as a group very soon after Judith replaced their original fourth (male) member left. Bruce, Keith and Athol always said Judith was like a sister they were very protective of.

[@johnj.flanagan-hymnsoffaith]

This is one of those very special songs you hear once in a great while, and it carries us into surreal places of our minds, where our inner needs rest, mournfully, yet hopeful. God bless. And thanks for sharing this wonderful song,

[@kelticsoul]

O

[@jbs9231]

Seekers carried the wave for Australia, As Abba did for Sweden.

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Slim Dusty

[@dennisbean7336]

Certainly did that

[@MurrayAnderson-dk8xu]

Beautiful music, such iconic visuals. I can recall the Fairsky sailing from Auckland NZ.

[@mvppainters911]

Judith has the iconic voice but the guy's blended voices are unparalleled!

[@treespirit2000]

Just gorgeous. How my heart pines for those days.

[@anderander5662]

They were so young and beautiful...

[@jlinkels]

Newer versions have been recorded by The Seekers. But somehow, this original version remains my favorite. It is a magnificent song. Forever.

[@562Omar]

Impossible to play this song just once. Must be replayed at least 3x’s.

[@davidmckenzie9920]

A beautiful time to grow up the 1960s ,so many memories of the beautiful people who have left us who were a huge part of my life. The world is not the same now. So Blessed I knew and loved that great time and the music of the Seekers.

[@johnmarz8074]

The song was so beautiful...i was late to recognized this group but when i heard their songs it was amazing. Talented indeed

[@grimTales1]

Judith looks so cute and natural even in jeans and a T shirt. They are so young in this video which is excellent quality, thank you.

[@rogerg34]

Yes Judith was great but this is Bruce on vocals and a superb voice too. I have been playing this a lot recently as it is yet another poignant reminder of how we used to mingle together before this horrible virus. I am 66 and wonder whether we will have such simple togetherness in the rest of my lifetime. xxxx

[@Nostrojanus]

Don't wonder about it, just make it happen. Life will end, no matter what, so don't waste your time just wishing for something for something.

[@stewartfenton7660]

I think the same thing, and now of course now we've got Putin showing us what right wing forces have in mind for the world. Somehow we have to come through it though.

[@lois2997]

@@stewartfenton7660 right wing forces Gmab

[@stewartfenton7660]

@@lois2997 I don't know what Gmab means

[@davidpryle3935]

@@stewartfenton7660 Putin, Right wing ?

[@jamesfraser7297]

I'm a tad late, but, I must confess that Judith is a very beautiful lady, and, the Seekers are my favourite group to listen to!

[@lj036226]

For eternity ...

[@Michael-dz9vk]

❤beautifull, love the lyrics and the seekers looking so young ,youthfull ,the water is wide ,you can crossover ,with love ,xx

[@cookstorytime]

I always was a fan of the seekers when I was a boy,The carnival is over was one of my favourites. I am now nearly 58 and still a fan of the seekers. Little did they know the impact they had on people at that time 1970s and are still remembered today. Bless them wherever they are now.

[@silverfoxsmith8582]

Beautiful voices, and a beautiful song! I am in love with the Seekers!

[@Lone_Star_Proud]

Judith never looked more beautiful than she did sitting on that bunk in the cabin.

[@maureenmillar1342]

came back to England on that ship, absolutley beautiful ship.

[@xr6lad]

This is a wonderful moving song of love. I’ve never heard It before. I keep opening new doors on the Seekers and finding something new.

[@therealKINDLE]

60's Strings section... can't beat them. Very heart rending piece.

[@Sunburst75]

I think this is an old Scottish folk song, nobody has ever sung it like The Seekers. They're all so young here it's sad.......Judith is 21 in this. RIP Judith you will be loved by millions for ever. The ship in the video 'Fairsky' sailed the migrant UK to Australia route from 1958 - 1972. It was eventually demolished in 1980 after a fire.

[@garybush9874]

Most beautiful rendition of this beautiful song.

[@GregCooper-i8y]

A beautiful and incredible lady who is sadly missed

[@Wombah-rc6zz]

This is a beautiful song, well performed & therefore SHOULD be much more popular than it is! There simply IS no accounting for the lack of taste by some!

[@leswheatley4159]

My mum loved this song my mum came over the wide waters from Germany to be with my dad and left her family behind and asked me when she goes over to the other side that she would like this played at her funeral well mum it is now your time to be with the Lord now and you are with your mum and dad sister Cathy and brothers and with your grandson Stephen you will always be with me until i cross over and we will be with each other again Love you mum always your were such a lovely mother to all of us xxx

[@luxyaltz219]

Les Wheatley Beautiful tribute to your mum xx

[@stevethompson1858]

Outstanding song today's music if can call it that is totally rubbish

[@ellenandgaryknight7931]

What a lovely tribute to your Mum. I'm sure she is watching over you all.

[@JRobbySh]

God bless!

[@michaelperez2864]

The nLes Wheatley ok

[@Catallano1981]

My god, i am in tears. What a wonderful piece of music

[@freeazfridae]

I have never seen or heard this before but it's so poignant and beautiful ! 1 min into the song I started crying uncontrollably - I don't know why but it touched my soul.

[@starfire746]

Me too.

[@victoriahatliff]

Me too

[@mikewynne7131]

Me too

[@sherryrobinson7389]

It's a stirring piece. It was this piece that tore my heart in 1964 by the Seeker's . I fell in love with folk music. So rich isn't it? Have you checked their song called it's hard to leave?

[@todaywefly4370]

Wellcome to humanity. I have heard it before and it does that to me every time.

[@vincentbriegel7038]

This is such a beautiful song

[@altaylor3988]

Life is full of surprises as being a great fan right from when the Seekers first sang in the U.K., I have to admit that I have never heard this Meaningful, Melodic and Beautiful song of theirs. I was born in the U.K. in 1936 and was in the U.K. when the Phenomenal Seekers Gracefully and Lovingly brought their Beautiful selves and their Musical Magic to the U.K. and made the World sit up and LISTEN...How fortunate were we, then in 1979 we as a family applied to Migrate to Australia in 1979, in August 1982 we flew into Sydney, we have Never looked back and are all Australian by choice.... Immediately after setting foot on Australian Soil We were Home having crossed the Wide Water. You are ... We are... We are Australian!. ....Before I disappear through the Curtains on my last journey I would love to hear as OUR National Anthem to replace the current meaningless Australia Fair. Thank you the Seekers .

[@richardfisher4202]

I am the same, and I wrote this song for Australia: Australia! Music & Lyrics by Richard Marley C F C Australia, how I dream of you and F G7 C In my dreams I fly F G7 C Am Across the oceans wild and wide D7 Dm / G7 To reach your mighty sky ___________________ C F C Well, someday soon I’m coming home F E7 Am I’ve said my last goodbye F G7 C A7 I'll stand once more on Australian shores Dm G7 Am / E+ / C / D9 Beneath our mighty sky Dm G7 Fm6 / C Where I’ll live - and breathe - and die! ___________________ F G7 C A7 I'll stand once more on Australian shores Dm G7 Fm6 / C Where I’ll live - and breathe - and die! ______________________ © Richard Marley [phone] [e-mail] If you'd like the melody, let me know

[@kaia16]

my papa told me to listen to this cause he thinks its so beautiful. I think it's ok. ;)

[@Swampzoid]

This is the first time hearing them do this famous song. Such a beautiful job.

[@hemmay]

Makes you realise that so many years have flown by. I remember when the Seekers first started and it only seems a few years ago but it's 51 years and theyr'e still making great music.

[@MsSlucyna]

The song takes its time - it doesn`t speed up like everything in today`s crazy world does!

[@coppercassiecampbell6077]

I'm so sad..lonely and I don't know what..this song...wow

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

satan corporation rules for now. IMO not for long tho. water at rest always forms a level surface. Everytime.

[@stewartfenton7660]

@@coppercassiecampbell6077 well just to cheer you up, the longer you live, the more likely it is that this song will come true.

[@stewartfenton7660]

@@jesusislukeskywalker4294 people who base their faith on Star Wars are no more likely to be right than actual Christians.

[@KenRoxie]

Just started learning this simple but beautiful song with my singing teacher. Clicked the KZbin video and am now feeling very nostalgic having been a passenger on this ship (Fairsky) in 1972 sailing from Melbourne to Southampton. One of the most memorable trips of my life. I idolised Judith Durham with her honest and soulful voice.

[@samcash6131]

Are you saying you were on the Fairstar when the Seekers were performing? If so, you were one amazingly lucky person watching them at that time.

[@KenRoxie]

No - the Fairsky in 1972 - but I still sing their music.

[@hillmutberger7883]

Judith is so young and so beautiful in this video.

[@barryh.4220]

I love this song, and especially when its sung by the fabulous Seekers ....

[@matthewscary0]

Two. Joyce Shepherd from the bottom of my heart thank you very much for the good time

[@billwidner8982]

This is music the way it is supposed to be.

[@larrysolis6952]

I've never heard this song before..my my what a Beautiful Song 😌

[@winifredcampbell9208]

Such a beautiful song from a unique group. Just beautiful. The Seekers really touched my heart. They are so special.❤

[@aussiedadreviews]

Love the purity of the Seekers sound and message

[@ChukwudiOgugua-ff3rr]

I love the seekers ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@richardgrumpywelsh2485]

I like all of the seekers songs, listen to them all of the time

[@rogbrown1965]

Such a beautiful tear jerking song.! Rog. Pacific sunset records.

[@maureenmillar1342]

wow, the memorys this invokes. Showing my age!

[@joycebennett3443]

Why can't the world be as peaceful as this lovely song x ❤

[@ffggddss]

Because there are some evil people in it, intent on doing evil things. This leaves, as the only possible choices for good people, either to oppose them or not. Both of which courses, result in violence.

[@apethorner]

I see myself where My regiment spent 21 days returning from Singapore to Southampton when she was the troopship Oxfordshire, 1959 it was.

[@RICHIE477200]

Judith, not lead singer in this song, but her pure voice shines through, beautiful

[@martm216]

Purity of voice was her hallmark. One of the truly great voices.

[@dianegingras1]

This moves me to the bones.

[@ianturbitt6302]

One of my funeral songs. Please.

[@janepang484]

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[@matthewscary0]

I sailed on the first sky in 1974 from Southampton to New Zealand Auckland with Joyce Shepherd the woman I loved to start a new life. And to all the friends I made on the voyage

[@donhall8551]

They are all amazing in their music , I love to watch , listen and think of a wonderful time ..

[@allanyoung5137]

Scores of versions of this beautiful lament, mostly all excellent. But this version, for me, just that little bit more excellent. Fabulous.

[@waldoparsnip1025]

There will never be another Judith Durham ! When she starts singing , the angels stop to listen !

[@Baskerville22]

My late, elder brother, Gary, travelled from Australia to England on the Fairsky around the time this video was made,

[@ianpennack]

I do remember, holding a streamer at Outer Harbour Adelaide as a child, nearly 70 years ago.

[@manmanmanwatnboudel5072]

Rip dear Judith Durham.....

[@genowynn9273]

Beautiful voices. I love the music of the Seekers

[@tropicwave1]

The water is wide I can't cross o'er Nor do I have light wings to fly Build me a boat that can carry two And both shall row my love and I A ship there is and sails the sea She's loaded deep as deep can be But not so deep as the love I'm in And I know not how I sink or swim When love is young and love is fine It's like a gen when first it's new But love grows old and waxes cold And fades away like the morning dew The water is wide I can't cross o'er Nor do I have light wings to fly Build me a boat that can carry two And both shall row my love and I Songwriters: Stephen Paulus

[@johnschuh8616]

Lovely! Those are the days.

[@dennisbean7336]

So pleased I grew up with all these fantastic memories

[@DH-nr5om]

Beautiful song

[@smokingjoe19702]

My dad let me pick an album from his radiogram when I was 6 and having played all of them, I chose The seekers by a mile - cherished that album, must have played it a zillion times. My intro to music - The water is wide, Georgies Girl, Turn turn turn were my favourites.

[@greglapointe1311]

The video makes me nostalgic for another time

[@ronkennedy8676]

Yes indeed . They were In a world if their own. They were just kids like us and now we are rapidly heading to the other end of the road. Where has it all gone. Love the Seekers

[@megawattti]

this is soooooo beautiful, thank you

[@theobxobx]

Judith's smiles in this video could melt an iceberg.

[@okcantbelieveit294]

Reminds me of our emigration to NZ on the Old PO ship RMS Orion in 1962. The seekers are, in my opinion, the best group that ever existed.

[@frantisekaudy]

it was a great band. their songs will play for a very long time.