The Seekers-Waltzing Matilda 1994

[@losonsrenoster]

My only favorite Australian. Loved her, loved her music, a sad, sad loss for the world. South African here.

[@james_t_kirk]

*This is the greatest song ever to come out of Australia - and The Seekers the greatest singing group to come out. And even though I am a native-born American, this song stirs my soul just as much as any Australian.*

[@sdc920]

I so miss Judith Durham. What a voice.

[@lawdog490]

God...how I love this woman, I heard her as a youth in the sixties,always enjoying her,but hearing her again in adult life....the voice of an angel

[@ton4347]

Let's get a million views for this special lady

[@Gibby483]

When she sings you can actually see her soar like an Eagle. She has so much heart it almost breaks out of her chest when she sings. It's hard for me to describe. Hell, I guess I'm in love.

[@diturner7247]

Our best.

[@notsuretwo]

Wow!! Unbelievable live performance. Her voice is incomparable...brings me to tears.

[@BottoEntertainment]

This is by far my favorite performance of Waltzing Matilda.

[@poitty1978]

+Samuel Horton my fav was from Slim Dusty R.I.P at the Olympics

[@johnlye]

Mine too. Second best for me is when Rolf Harris sang it during a closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games decades ago.

[@abneryokum]

Mine too. Extraordinary.

[@megoryan9858]

This captures the inherent melancholy of this song in a way few others manage, and it's beautiful in a way I can't express in words.

[@johnking6550]

This beautiful song can be done many ways...even as a stirring lament as in the movie ''On the Beach'' (1959). Hard for me to think of any song with such a palpable element of subtle emotional power.

[@geraldnovak5042]

Rest now in peace beautiful Judith. Many of us have followed you since the younger days ❤❤😊

[@sandydog291]

She was a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice.

[@normajean2855]

wow how clear and beautiful her voice is especially at a grand final, usually you wouldnt hear such a clear crisp performance...

[@nitropost]

You Aussies are very lucky and blessed to have her superb voice, it is one of your treasures.

[@SparklyMusicGoddess]

This is absolutely beautiful! Her voice is so pure.

[@superiorlake]

Most beautiful version I have ever heard. Her voice is fantastic! Makes anyone wish they were australian!

[@johnking6550]

The awesome power of a simple but uniquely beautiful song.....You don't have to be Aussie to appreciate the depth of passion in this one. 🦋Canada🦋

[@stang1985]

A wonderful song sung by one of the most beautiful voices ever!

[@terrafirma91]

What a beautiful composition. This is one of the most beautifully written songs I've ever heard. Judith's voice is superb! It soars through the stratosphere...

[@DG19075]

Simply amazing..I have tears in my eyes listening to this! Judith still sounds in great voice here. I've yet to find any present-day groups having the simple purity Judith and the guys had....

[@Dem0D1ck]

Judith has a Great voice, and her rendition of Waltzing Matilda is spot on. It's inspirational.

[@glnelson1956]

"Waltzing Matilda" is the official march of the American 1st Marine Division. The 1st Mar Div chose it as a salute to the invaluable help of the Australian people and their military forces, after R & R in Australia following the Guadalcanal battle.

[@KingHayabusa384]

Awesome. Never heard of this.

[@mwebb3014]

Very cool!! ❤️ Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter, had a deep love of WWII and the Americans who were in Australia.

[@mitchellowens363]

She has the voice of an angel.

[@michaelrutledge7048]

She IS an angel!! We love you, Judith!!!

[@michaelrutledge7048]

Judith and The Seekers singing Waltzing Mathilda... goosebumps!!!

[@TheInquisitiveCat]

We sang the song at our 6th grade school "graduation" in 1955 in Oklahoma City. I was lucky enough to announce the song and give a brief synopsis prior to our singing Waltzing Matilda - love it!

[@JenniferMcMullenMusic]

I just returned from Australia last night. I visited Brisbane for a week and saw the Seekers with Andre Rieu, which made my dream of seeing them in concert (although a brief concert appearance) a reality. I have to say that in Oz, the scenery is beautiful, the people are friendly, and the men are good looking. Cheers to you, Australia, from this American girl from the South.

[@owg59]

great! I live in California and I remember singing this when I was a kid in school many years ago, with our teacher playing along on her guitar. Judith has a beautiful voice.

[@Blacky474]

I remember The Seekers very much in the 60's, I never seen them old until I seen this video. Judith had a lovely voice.

[@Rikki0]

Judith Durham is unsurpassed, and the guys the perfect match. Thank you Seekers for such an unadulterated, non-stylized version of one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Huzzah, from Texas.

[@RetireMarine]

One of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard...

[@iowa61]

I think you've spoken for millions around the world. Hang in there!!!

[@Chickiwi]

A kiwi here. Just loves the Seekers.

[@grimTales1]

Really moving and stirring performance, especially as so many people are singing along with The Seekers, what great atmosphere.

[@lawdog490]

HER VOICE IS A GIFT FROM GOD FOR ALL OF US WHO LISTEN TO ENJOY...

[@MusicMan922]

I remember seeing this in my third grade social studies class when we were doing a unit on Australia. I never thought I'd see it again. Watching this video makes me think of my social studies teacher, who succumbed to cancer several years ago. I'll always cherish these fond memories of my childhood.

[@minnowpd]

Bless her, she makes the tears of joy flow.

[@iowa61]

They are flat out awesome. How many groups, of any kind or generation could sound that good in a stadium environment? Answer: very damn few.

[@welovechannel4]

Just amazing, the voice of Judith is just mesmorising and the group as a whole really are truely brilliant! :D

[@JEAkenson]

Never tire of seeing this!!

[@moparmtn]

Beautiful song.. What a super group. They have a unique sound that cannot be matched. They all compliment each other. To like every song they do speaks for their talent and balance. Just a fabulous group with a fabulous sound... of clean cut music... and what makes there music even more enjoyable is that they were "into" and "lived" the music they sang and you can see it in the way they presented it to us...

[@reefbismuth]

The most perfect, angelic voice ever

[@22712Mr]

I am a Fijian and I first herd her voice in the 70s, she has a very heartbreaking and melody voice....both thumbs up

[@euqip]

Great old song. Judith Durham is just special. Her voice has a quality that is so moving. There are not many singers who have what she has.

[@keithrobson2168]

This fills me up this is the best version ever ❤

[@wetidlerjr]

A great group singing a great song. It must have been very impressive to see and hear this live.

[@harmesy37]

Still gives me goosebumps, I was there on the day as I have on 33 occasions and is the greatest day of the year....We Aussies do things pretty well and Judith and the boys didn't let us down in 1994.....pity about the result though.....

[@lagerandwine]

Is this the best national song ever? YES. I aint no Aussie, but you are the best. Cool, businesslike, great soh, competitive, humble winners,...... cant wait for you to stay in my city, Cardiff, during the olympics. You raised the bar a few years ago. Judith and the boys are welcome, we will party as we always do. Wales and the Aussies.......oh man it will be a blast.............Party on.

[@BohemothWatts-vz1lc]

Oh!!!!! How I love that song as an American I can sing this song all day and night.

[@alexkorzenewski4250]

Love the song. Love this interpretation. This dude is full of life. Well done!

[@navmark77]

Perfect voice for a great song.

[@Folma7]

It is! And she honed her talent beautifully!

[@damianosiani3467]

It reminds me of my 9 years in Australia, my dear Australia......

[@johnjarou2357]

favorite version of the classic.

[@Jouwl]

I don't care much for the chorus, but the verses have that... thing that makes you feel like they hit upon something timeless and profound. It just feels 'right', you know? Good stuff.

[@lesreed3173]

Three handsome guys and a beautiful girl - absolute perfect!

[@physioben]

Just fantastic!

[@fntime]

No it's about the unbending spirit of man not to be controlled by others. I love Aussies & this song. "Liberty or Death"!

[@fntime]

Aussies, stand up! Don't bend to these fools. All people of World, unite our oppressors have crossed the 'red line'

[@wastehazey6468]

Best version.

[@mcfrdmn]

Fantastic musical performance !

[@mcfrdmn]

Fantastic musical performance !

[@MEDSEC20]

WOW, JUDITH'S VOICE JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER.

[@moistmike4150]

I get the feeling that Heaven will be like this...

[@stevesalvadori8034]

Nice version, sang this many times at Rugby tests Loud and Proud.

[@TheGarry1960]

I was there at the grand final and i can honestly say that the seekers were amazing and judith is a darling , of course the west coast eagles won

[@vesco6]

glad to see this video back on the "Tube'..and in HQ woo hoo i watch this when I need me spirits lifted.. thanks

[@wills510]

How wonderful this song is. What a tribute to Austraila it is. God bless Austraila and all who live there.

[@JenniferMcMullenMusic]

The Seekers. 50th anniversary tour. Coming to a city near you this May...but only in Australia,..how I wish I could be there.

[@imeearnado88]

even she is old, her voice never fades.

[@RobinSherwood-e2s]

The best fenale voice of the Boomer generation. (Sorry, Barbra, Dame Kiri, Sarah, et. al. I cried when she sang and I cried when she died.)

[@davidalanjonesridge9874]

This truly should be their national anthem.

[@steveadams7596]

Waltzing Matilda in front of 90,000 fans for the AFL grand final at the MCG by The Seekers, as Australian as it gets.

[@63DW89A]

What a wonderful gift the Australians have given the World: The Seekers! Just read the post that the American 1st Marine Division adopted "Waltzing Matilda" as its official march. Shows how much those Marines loved, respected and appreciated the Aussies in WWII! If anyone has seen HBO's "The Pacific", that Marine Division endured pure Hell, while stopping the Japanese advance at Guadacanal. Quite a salute to the Aussies from those guys!

[@LOKISlog7]

GOOSEBUMPS!!!!! Love It

[@minnowpd]

Makes me glad I live in this time.

[@haz27ful]

One of the finest female singers singing one of the finest songs ever written

[@iowa61]

A crazy, random, never to be repeated, collision of the right individual talents into this thing we call the Seekers. O.K. I keep hearing they're "retired." Well that's their privilege. It's also my privilege to hope it's not true... They have an extraordinary gift: the ability to reconvene and produce music NOW -- as fresh and inspiring as they did 40, 16 and 5 years ago. I don't know if any group--even the Beatles, could do it with the integrity and ultimate satisfaction to the audience...

[@sansabeaches8052]

Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong, Under the shade of a coolibah tree. He sang and he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled, "You'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me." Waltzing Matilda, Matilda, my darlin', You'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me. He sang and he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled, "You'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me." Well, down came a jumbuck to drink at the billabong; Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee. He laughed as he stowed the jumbuck in his tucker-bag, "You'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me." Waltzing Matilda, Matilda, my darlin', You'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me. He laughed as he stowed the jumbuck in his tucker-bag, "You'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me." Well, up rode the squatter, mounted on his thoroughbred; Up rode the troopers -- one, two, three. "Where's that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker-bag? You'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me." Waltzing Matilda, Matilda, my darlin', You'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me. "Where's that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker-bag? You'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me." Well, up jumped the swagman and jumped into the billabong; "You'll never take me alive," said he. His ghost may be heard as you pass by the billabong, "You'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me." Waltzing Matilda, Matilda, my darlin', You'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me. His ghost may be heard as you pass by the billabong, "You'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me."

[@australiasydney7263]

Thanks for type this song. would you edit this song with layers and send me by this email [e-mail]

[@robcombs3785]

A GREAT SONG....5 stars.....

[@ThePetethetweet]

the best voice all time..

[@tkyaheya]

A beautiful song sung by a beautiful lady from a Beautiful Country!!Cheers Australia!!!

[@vincenewton4716]

its really not about suicide, its about the life of a swagman, just happens to come to the conclusion at the end

[@john-k6k6w]

Absolutely Brilliant

[@aucksmix]

Yeah, I'm an American but this song is so haunting and beautiful it really has no comparison. It is also so effectively used in Stanley Kramer's masterful film "On The Beach," it's aching longing so perfect for that film of nuclear obliteration. If you haven't seen it, rent it or buy it. It is fabulous.

[@englandcalling22]

a great song for a great country! :)

[@barrysullins4839]

The Aussies--GOD BLESS 'EM ALL!

[@lesblakeman]

If Angels existed , and they could sing , they would sound like this .... I love Judith

[@culprt7]

Awesome! !!!

[@brooklynjazzdoc5611]

Total vocal perfection. Total pride of Nation. The Seekers sang to an audience of patriots who clearly loved the concert and loved The Queen. Would that we had Americans so inclined.

[@JenniferMcMullenMusic]

Yes, that sounds like a beautiful dream that I'd like to be a part of. :)

[@retiredrick49]

Damn,I. Love this song!!!!

[@boardey]

From a true Pom, love this. The city , the trams , the Yarra, and Judith.

[@wightman46]

Sorry owg59 you got it wrong. I think it is more like 99.9% !!! I cant think of any of the present generation of well known singers who come anywhere close to the wonderful voice that Judith had - and still has. Not only that but she enjoyed a 25 year marriage to Roger that was so tragically cut short by his premature death from MND. Not only that but how many modern pop idols refrain from smoking drugs alcohol etc. that Judith does. Just saw the seekers have a tour that includes the UK next year. Really hope I can get to it.

[@margaretwilson9365]

shes amazing

[@bosox5757]

Notice she is fully dressed, and still beats the undress singers of today.

[@gracenrich]

The absolute best.

[@johnjarou2357]

great version by the seekers.

[@tommymakem737]

brought a tear to my eye

[@northernlight696]

The last time I was in Australia, I was there for Australia Day - great time.

[@CashOnTheNail1955]

My favourite-rendition; Judith is gorgeous :)

[@lavenderliberal]

Bloody brilliant. The "official" Aussie anthem is fine, but this is the _real_ Aussie anthem. Thanks so much for posting this!

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

Great song. It is an Australian classic. A well known one too. George Vreeland Hill

[@tweedy151]

You're an interesting bunch. Greetings from Scotland. :-)

[@trailblender]

love it..!!! from the "great white north" ..canada

[@buskev1]

i love this fantastic song and i think it is a nice song

[@xmzzzzzmx]

Hard for a J. Durham/Seekers fan not to enjoy this.... especially after going to wikipedia to find out what the song is about. Loved the smile from the audience at 2:16.