The Story of 'I Am Australian' by The Seekers, introduced by Bruce Woodley.

Bruce Woodley tells the story of writing this now legendary song, with musical contributions from Judith Durham, Olivia Newton John, Mandawuy Yunupingu and a multitude of Australians!
2 concerts from The Seekers' 2013/4 farewell tour are now available on DVD & CD. 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
Official Facebook pages: / judithdurhamofficial

[@wyngreen4093]

Surely this is a far more appropriate song for our national anthem that "Advance Australia Fair", the words of which have to be explained to our young children when they first learn it. Most people do not know the words of the second verse, whereas as' We Are One' is far more relevant in todays modern world, and everyone knows the words and feels emotional when they hear it, or sing it. A true comment on our multi-cultural society. Well done Bruce. Such great sentiment

[@valentinomacanes9138]

I very much agree. So patriotic!

[@genejohnson5530]

It brings a different point of view to this country and is much more relevant than the current national anthem. It is inspiring and tells a story about what Australia stands for . Maybe change the date and the anthem and unite this country on all levels.

[@colmastro4373]

There's a petition, please sign it.

[@ronm8948]

Beautiful!

[@williamclarke5658]

I Agree 100% - Both For THe Memory Of The Seekers & In Honour Of The much Loved & Missed Judithh Durham.

[@morant3057]

The best tribute to Judith would be to make 'We Are Australian' our National Anthem. RIP Judith

[@albertlanger2339]

Before I pass I want this, We've changed it once, so it can be done again. For 60+ I've loved the mixture of good-hearted people from any race, religion or colour. I've no religion but allow any person at my table or mat to do what they want. They know I will not join in, don't care and we have great times.

[@clarerobertson4427]

@@albertlanger2339 good-hearted people hmmmm kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqnYo5ifmMdgitU

[@williamland9647]

I agree

[@leonardgmiller8924]

Your right it makes more sense and us a much better song than the rubbish we hot now who votes this song as our anthem

[@deborahkennedy1398]

@@albertlanger2339 I’m not Australian (USA here😊) but I totally agree with making this Australia’s Anthem in Honor of Judith❤️❤️

[@09EvoX]

I feel deeply that this will be our national anthem one day. No song brings more unity in my opinion. More than ever, we need this.

[@bearianne]

So true

[@pjmoseley243]

@@bearianne I am from England and on first hearing this beautiful song it brought tears to my eyes, I really felt chocked up. I had friends who made Australia their home many years, friends I have lost touch with, this brought them all to the fore of my mind. I have always loved the Seekers from the early days in the 1960's Thanks for showing this.

[@clarerobertson4427]

@@pjmoseley243 want more tears? or maybe a really hilarious story? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqnYo5ifmMdgitU

[@debthill8285]

I’m not Australian and I love the song and Judith’s voice is so angelic

[@lesleycrowther-scott1809]

We needed this when the Labor government were pushing the voice down our throats

[@alecthomp]

I've never been to Australia, and doubt i ever will. a 10 hr flight to America was more than enough for me. I'm English, and think that we have many patriotic songs here, which we do (quite old songs in the main). However "I am Australian" has got to be the most patriotic song in the world. So beautiful and moving, this Brit loves it. I've loved the sound of the Seekers since my early teens, and I'm now over 60. When I die i'd love to think that the pure magical voice of Judith Durham was the last thing i heard, absolute heaven.

[@lee-annebarrett366]

Come to Australia. Its not that bad traveling time. I have done 8 times. Uk to Australia and back again......lived in the uk 6 years. Plenty of great people to chat to from many other countries.

[@chriswharton]

Good on you, Alec. Your sentiment is much appreciated by me.

[@barnowl5774]

The secret for l-o-n-g distance travel by air is to do it in 'kangaroo hops'. That is by having one or two overnight, or more, stoppages on the journey, which is also an opportunity to experience visits to other countries as well. This is what my partner and I do when flying from Australia to far countries.

[@robertbutler8004]

alechomp your loss!!

[@alecthomp]

@@robertbutler8004 You do realise i was in fact praising Australia, my hatred of long haul stops me going, that's all.

[@eugenedegeorge5084]

I'm an American and I've always loved the Seekers all the way back into the '60s. I think this should be the Australian national anthem; the same way I believe that, This land is Your Land, should be the American national anthem. They both speak volumes.🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@marhar1172]

I agree..This land is your Land is a great song..but as as Aussie i just love I am Australian so much, especially performed by the Seekers.

[@eugenedegeorge5084]

@@marhar1172 You'll get no argument from me. Thanks for the reply.

[@michaelhope8899]

British here. But by god, this song is amazing. RIP Judith Durham

[@markhill9275]

Hey Rich, lets start a petition, a movement in honour of Judith to make this The National Anthem! i have no clue how to go about this, i'm stuck in missouri but will do whatever is needed. This NEEDS to happen!

[@lmac6388]

Thank you Mark. Agree 100%.

[@peterrussell696]

The Seekers are truly national treasures. Judith is the finest female vocalist Australia has ever had. This timeless song should become our national anthem. I believe the time will come soon….when we become a republic, after the passing of her Majesty.

[@bruceww5459]

I'm British but I'd be happy to be Australian if I had the chance. I totally agree with you - our monarchy is an irrelevant thing of the past and it's time for Australia to finally break away from the mother country at last and become a republic! All my best wishes to you...and "I Am Australian" would be the most brilliant song you could choose for a new anthem.

[@dennywheeler1096]

Judith is one of the 3 or 4 best singers this old world has had, nevermind just Australia. Her voice is one of a kind and amazingly, the Seekers sounded just as good 50 years later. I'm American and I've been a huge Seekers fan since the mid 1960s--and will always be. Judith is incomparable and the group is unmatched.

[@genejohnson5530]

Yes good idea. But we should always have respect for our heritage and for where we have come from. All for becoming a Republic and a new anthem. Maybe a new date for our national day of celebration that represents all that this country stands for .

[@tinkhefferon9934]

What a voice Judith Durham, melts me 👍

[@dannybartlett9704]

Beautiful voice, lovely lady. Sadly missed

[@paulsullivan445]

One of the most amazing and moving songs ever written and worthy of becoming an unofficial national anthem.

[@solentbum]

Make it official?

[@lmac6388]

MUST become official. A national anthem must come from the deepest parts of one's heart. Advance Australia Fair meant nothing to me when it was voted the national anthem 40 plus years ago. I had never heard the song. The generation that voted it in to replace god save the queen have passed and it is time for a major rethink. I am nearly 70 and I want this to be the National Anthem before I leave this earth.

[@stephenncullen]

I am Canadian but always loved this song. I wish we had something similar as we have become such a divided nation. We surely need inspiration at this troubling time.

[@ronjones9373]

Absolutely will bring tears to your eye. No more emotional song exists.

[@kieraethan]

Seriously true. I cry every single time I hear it, and I'm not Australian. A very special song for a special country.

[@mdeysenroth]

Brilliant! I have heard Bruce say a greater power was guiding his pen as he wrote this song. It gives this American chills every time I hear it.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋how are you doing?

[@pamelapruitt3694]

Everything about this song makes it very emotional regardless of one's nationality.

[@chris777-o8g]

Beautiful song . We are one …. No difference between black white, yellow ….Together makes the land strong with one heart, one goal , for each other ❤️

[@alyn927]

Exactly!

[@nancycolbert2703]

I am Canadian but this song just puts a lump in my throat. The genuine love and patriotism for Australia is palatable. It is the defacto national anthem of your country . How could it not be....

[@Mik-gp4qj]

I am Dutch and I totally agree !

[@RUHappyATM]

I think back then most were patriotic. Furthermore, Aussies have been invaded by American culture. Nowadays I don't hear Bushies or battlers often.

[@fatheranthony4pope]

@@RUHappyATM back then? It is still very much sung today. It hasn't aged.

[@chriswharton]

The greatest song ever written in our country’s history; just like Clancy of the Overflow was Banjo’s best poem in our history. That’s just my honest opinion.

[@DesOwen]

Makes me want to be Australian. Fantastic song.

[@Rumkitty2000]

Me too@

[@dalekundtz760]

I totally agree with you Bruce that song brings us all together. I have so loved all the music brought to us by the Seekers. We will miss Judith as will all her boys. Thank you for the joy all of you brought to us over the years. RIP Judith!

[@michaelhayden5264]

I have selected this song as the conclusion to my funeral. Hopefully all my family and friend will sing along.

[@joanrossington6932]

When I heard my 2 and 4 year old grandchildren singing this spontaneously as they played, I felt strongly that we should immediately make this our national anthem.

[@annettemalaski1967]

Australia has every reason to be proud of this song!

[@johnpaulsecond4626]

the Australian Spirit is born of our unique civilization that is more than any other words best encapsulated in this song. well done to the composers. i agree with the view that it expresses best who we are as a sovereign people, young and old, from all corners, and we ought to build on our strengths, not on the things that divide; this song does that; if Australia is your country, you won the lottery.

[@andrewwilliams2353]

I'm from Old South Wales not New South Wales but I absolutely love this song. It is truly inspired. A REAL National anthem if ever there was one

[@ronahart219]

I'm from North Wales and have never been anywhere near Australia, but this song moves me to tears every time!

[@nakima61]

On the day of it's release, thank you to Bruce Woodley, Athol Guy, Keith Potger and Judith Durham for your music over a lifetime. Special thanks to Bruce for his awesome song which has captured the hearts of Australians everywhere, and many others who know a great song when they hear it. I've enjoyed learning about the history and construction of the song.

[@kylietreen7707]

I basically bawled my eyes out throughout this. Even though I've lived away from Australia for many years....I am Australian. Made home feel very close and so far away at the same time. I'll add my vote to this some day being out anthem.

[@andreamisselbrook4079]

I love this song. I was almost Australian as my parents met and married in Katoomba. Mum was six months pregnant with me when they left. I have relatives in Australia. I feel an infinity with the country. I hope one day to visit. Listening a lot this last few days to The Seekers after the passing of Judith Durham. What an amazing voice, what an incredible group , there is nothing comparable to this sort of song now. RIP Judith Durham.

[@nancyzammit3298]

Today is 22/2/24and still get chills listening to the seekers what a voice Judith was blessed by God to have this beautiful voice 💗 😊

[@WideWorldofTrains]

Bruce is the coolest dude, I admire him

[@dalekundtz760]

Thank you Bruce for this great song of a very proud people! My condolences to the loss of your great friend Judith. All of the Seekers were great!

[@elizabethlee6049]

Beautiful …. Am not Australian but feel so proud of you Australians with this song.

[@adotte8014]

I am Dutch and 81 years old. A beautiful song that really gets me emotional

[@MistressValkress]

Should be Australian National Anthem!

[@bradgibson15]

Bruce is so eloquent and heart felt in his descriptions of the wording of the song, how and why it was written the way it was. He's a lovely human being.

[@duanevanwinkle3488]

May this song continue to inspire the people of Australia. Thanks for telling the story again.

[@kevinstrawbridge4026]

THIS SONG HAS POWER TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER . NO MATTER OF COLOR .WE OUR ONE AND ONE VOICE.LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH. MISS DURHAM SING THIS SONG 🎵 WITH SO MUCH HART.THIS SONG BRING 😢 TO MY EYES.I AM FROM THE USA. LIKE ANDER RIEU SAID MUSIC MAKE HAPPY .IT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER ❤️ I WISH WHAT I SEE THERE COULD BE HERE..

[@miketomasini346]

I’m Canadian and my second choice to live would be Australia I love their accents I think this should be your Anthem and on this note We all miss Judith RIP

[@jkl1202]

I love this song so much! I get so emotional! I’m so proud to be Australian. Born first generation from Chinese immigrants over 100 years ago. The words are perfect!

[@debbiekerridge3874]

Isn’t it interesting how so many aussies know the words to this song but not advance australia fair? Also the words seem to sum up our country and people much more adequately and it always evokes such emotion and pride whenever I hear it.

[@jimj2839]

Such an inspiring song. Almost makes me wish I was Australian.

[@johnmaroulis]

A very fitting anthem for us Aussies!!

[@lee-annebarrett366]

2022 and this political climate. This song resonates clearly. Come to Australia legally, live by our laws. Australians together from all the countries throughout the world.

[@Rumkitty2000]

I hear ya! I'm an American and live in Southern California and between CA, Arizona and Texas, we get most of the people who are illegal immigrants.

[@lee-annebarrett366]

@@Rumkitty2000 yes l know, l watch your news everyday, what happening on your borders is horrendous.

[@Rumkitty2000]

@@lee-annebarrett366 For all his faults, Trump was the only president willing to do anything about it.

[@kriskelley5216]

@@Rumkitty2000 sorry he did squat

[@Rumkitty2000]

@@kriskelley5216 We had the lowest amount of people coming across in years. He got Mexico to close their lower borders and keep people coming from Central America snd insisted those seeking entry apply through the embassy in their own countries. Now Biden is letting them all just come right over.

[@garyholt4445]

Bruce Woodley you are a very humble man. The chorus of this song should be our national anthem. This song and Peter Allen's song, I still call Australia home are my favourite Australian national songs.

[@Austin-lh2fk]

I do not even remember my age when I discovered this group. Truly their music has positively impacted my life. This song is simply mesmerizing.

[@more.power.]

From over the ditch absolutely awesome. We have the Rugby but you guys have got the Seekers.

[@kayedavis1032]

This is your best project yet, Richard! I still have tears streaming down my face. Another American here deeply moved by this song and the many clips you have joined to tell its story. Thank you for this gift as well as the many others you have given the world over the years!

[@rich963]

Thank you Kaye! Makes it worthwhile putting the work into doing the videos when people enjoy them so much ❤

[@lonnietoth5765]

As a musician , producer and Veteran , this song is one of the most inspirational song I have heard . It becomes an international theme and everyone wants to be an Aussie ! Like Mary Fahl's " Going Home " ( " Gods and Generals " ) , It Strike a chord from the soul ! I just learned it and recorded another Aussie great , " Waltzing Matilda " .

[@lynnepackington1138]

The Seekers are just magic. Such talent. RIP The wonderful Judith Durham who I had the privilege to hear singing live. May her beautiful voice be heard for many, many years to come. ❤️

[@Proculled]

So nice to see and hear the story behind this wonderful song.Thanks Richard for putting this together.Just great.

[@Hakausu]

Priceless video now, with Olivia Newton John and Judith Durham ...and others. Thanks for compiling this!

[@flamingfrancis]

Wonderful comment and I noticed it soon after watching a version performed on stage at Tamworth. In that video Slim Dusty and Smoky Dawson sing along.

[@EtzEchad]

What a great song. Bruce should be very proud of what he did.

[@joheywood5778]

Wouldn't it be lovely to now make this the National Anthem ------ RIP Judith Durham

[@carolynwoodman1734]

Wonderful song anthem. Been to Australia and know people who still live there. From Scots girl. Love to you all. ❤

[@gillianridout980]

Oh wow! Had me tingling right from the beginning with the beautiful harmonies of the boys’ choir; also with the Zoom with so many taking part. This is an absolute masterpiece. So good to hear Bruce explaining how he and Doug wrote it. Beautiful and fitting ending too Thank you Rich ❤️😍🤩

[@rich963]

Thank you Gilly, so glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@gillianridout980]

I really did 😊😍

[@fionacampbell385]

How wonderful to hear how this amazing song came to be… I get goosebumps every time I hear it… 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@joenathan4414]

Magnificent - Huge thanks to Bruce and to the producers of this stunning video

[@glennkphotog]

Absolutely beautiful and emotional in so many ways, especially seeing the youngsters embrace the song. Thank you ,Rich. (Excellent production and audio, as well). 👍

[@rich963]

Thanks Glenn, glad you enjoyed it!

[@frances4699]

I want to thank you too. Georgy girl was the first song I heard. I was born in 1961 in USA and my mom was watching Georgy girl and I loved since. It's a great memory. 😁

[@rsmarquez1]

I cried the whole way through this. I am American but with this song, I feel Australian too.

[@danesteviz]

Wonderful to see such pride and joy in Australians and great to see Bruce describing the construction of this historic song. Another terrific video Rich, Chicagoland Dannyboy

[@johnburgess951]

All nations on earth should be like that. God bless Judith, god bless the seekers.

[@gregclausen7194]

Many, many thanks for putting this video together. The song is a fantastic anthem and I never tire of hearing it. The ABC has done a great job keeping it public awareness in recent years. I have no doubt that it will become the official anthem for 🇦🇺.

[@darreld4844]

A beautifully put together video of what should be OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM. Beautiful & INCLUSIVE from start to finish.

[@iamvictory7315]

THANK YOU! IT’S SO NICE TO HEAR FROM YOU! 🌷

[@judithselsby2755]

It’s perfect for a national anthem.

[@maryhull531]

So emotional seeing this . How beautiful ! Bruce you wrote a gorgeous song . Absolutely gorgeous . Thank you for producing this wonderful video . Rest In Peace beautiful Judith . Australia loved you .

[@markcherny7218]

Fantastic. Undoubtedly the greatest song written here in the last 200 years.

[@kevincraig3444]

Bruce has written some fabulous songs over years but like it's been stated in your comments column Australia wake up you have a new National Anthem. Well done Bruce and RIP Judith you where a beautiful person and now a new star in the night sky.

[@davidwatt7663]

I’m in the Uk ,but this song just tugs at the heart ,I’m 65 but this song moves me to tears 🙏

[@stevepeebles61]

What a gift to the world Bruce ❤🎶

[@scomti7057]

This video is very well put together. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing song and the beautiful voices of the Seekers and the children.

[@rich963]

Thank you!

[@MrFortytwa]

Magnificent to see & hear.

[@larryvermeer6170]

Am a Canadian an no other canadian group or singer did this to us too. Am so grattefull for what bruce woodley did here

[@piushorning4869]

so much pride these young people all know the words to this song. I am American and I am so happy for the Australians have such a beautiful song as their own.

[@neilclarkson6060]

tears flow like my pride what a song being australian. how has a nation been voiced

[@firbolg1963]

You wrote a great perhaps the greatest song for Australia

[@ronwilken5219]

I have friends and some family who emigrated from Africa to Australia. Because of family connections I brought my family to Canada in 1979 and while this country has allowed us to grow in freedom I often wonder if or how we'd have done in Australia. This song makes me want to believe that anyone can make it there. I wish Canada had a similar song to inspire the people who came/come to this country that they are Canadians first and whatever they left behind second. Instead they seem to form ghettos of the old country and don't assimilate. I've tried, in the 43 years we've been here, but the doors always seem to be closed. I don't know if it's because of our cold weather or just a frame of mind. Well done Australia, Bruce and the Seekers. RIP Judith. God bless you all.

[@wolfstream1]

What a wonderful song, what a wonderful voice! Such an anthem about Love and inclusion as we all are One! Magnificient!

[@Bernard-m4n]

I have been listening to that most heart poignant song "I Am Australian" since I heard it On Andre Rieu program. It made me wish that I was with you and say "I am - you are - we are Australian" I wish that a person in my country Canada, would put words like that in a song. I sure it would certainly help us to a better relation in this country of mine. The Seekers should be given a Medal of recognition from your Government. Thank you Seekers where ever you are.

[@bradgibson15]

This is SO COOL! I was listening to the Seekers song again and this came up in my feed and just had to watch how the song came to be. It's not too far off from how I thought it came into being but I didn't know Bruce mostly wrote the song himself and in his bathroom no less, lol. LOVED Olivia Newton John's cameo as well, singing and bringing her fellow Aussies together on Zoom. I'm Canadian but I absolutely LOVE this song, it brings me to tears every time. I also just learned of Judith Durham's recent passing, may she fly free and share the love and unity of this song into higher realms.

[@evewright1102]

Absolutely Brilliant well done, how one song can say so much about ones country with heart and soul. Love this song

[@damiangordon8893]

omg this got me in my feels....such a great song and im inclined to favor this as our national anthom

[@diannedulat419]

This truly should be our National Anthem in my opinion, it brings so much unity amongst us as this is a very soul stirring song giving us a national unity as we nowadays come from almost every country in the World. The Seekers are a national treasure and all their songs are a delight for anyone to hear. RIP Judith.

[@dcatten]

May you all live and pass on the freedoms and character earned as an Aussie.

[@markhatton4907]

God , that was beautiful..

[@katelyn3997]

RIP, Judith Durham. 💜

[@magzb2642]

A man of peace. I can deal with that. Sorry for your grief in loosing Judith 💞

[@barbararahe8079]

Wonderful

[@williamclarke5658]

What a fabulous anthem! & God bless Judith Durham & Olivia Newton John... Rip our Angels x

[@richardbowen8059]

What a inspiring video

[@edgarvick]

"We are one but we are many". How beautiful are these words. I am Canadian and love this so much. So sad that many other countries do not believe in these words and are so prejudiced about people who are either of colour or from other countries.

[@markhill9275]

I came upon the wooden ships bowed down by iron chains!NEVER omit this verse, it is the most important verse!

[@grandmothergoose]

I wouldn't say it was the most important as they're all just as important, every verse tells the story of how we all came to be here and what it means to be Australian. However, I will agree that verse should be kept if it was to become our national anthem. Ideal would be: I came from the Dreaming... I came upon the wooden ships... chorus x 2. That would be perfect for a shortening for making the song our national anthem, make everyone happy and united, simple to learn and sing, and keeps the song in its original verse order.

[@markhill9275]

@@grandmothergoose You makes sense, i was thinking it is too long for a National Anthem, but you definitely hit on a format. This would seem the right time to start the Petition to change, the current one is bloody awful, i voted for matilda, more meaning ful to Aussies, and recognised around the world. But this is the one, brings a tear to every Aussie, makes others want to be Aussie!

[@rachelhenderson2688]

"Prison ships", not 'wooden ships'

[@vjamesg100]

This brings years to my eyes. Literally. Rip Judith. I grew up with you. Ley the sandman light your way

[@vjamesg100]

Utube rewrote that.

[@henningbottcher8871]

Danke Rich, für dieses großartige Video. I love this song und manchmal denke ich, ich wäre auch gerne ein Australier

[@ivanhicks887]

I Am 91 - This Is An Amazing - AMAZING -Amazing Production ! ! ! God Bless You Bruce Woodley and The Seekers - "There Will Never Be Another You" --

[@bulk04]

An incredibly moving song whether it's sung by school children or by The Seekers. So sad that it will no longer be sung with Judith Durham. I am a proud Canadian and hearing this song brings a tear to my eyes, even though I am half a world away and may never get to visit your fair land.

[@emusaurus]

All rise for the National anthem!

[@barnowl5774]

"It came to me when I was in the shower," explained Bruce Woodley. Not instinct or intellect, but intuition, of the Higher Self or the Soul, is able to be accessed when a person is calm. Then the person can become centred, focused, and tuned-in, appealing and linking-in to his/her Soul, which can happen when in the shower or in another calming place. This is why people meditate in such an atmosphere to receive input, enlightenment and guidance from their Higher Self/Soul. Distractions disappear. The greater good is lovingly served. A shower is one way that this works for me. But not for too long if you want to save water and a big water bill!

[@flamingfrancis]

Bruce also showed due respect to the man who co-composed a number of the verses with him...Dobe Newton.

[@jameswyatt1064]

This should be Australia's national anthem .I hope it happens soon from a brit its all Australians. R.I.P. JUDITH DURHAM .

[@MrSpeakerman]

Dear Judith Durham in Heaven forever and ever RIP with angels and Jesus Christ

[@davidwatt7663]

Listening to the Seekers all my adult life in the Uk yes I’m a Pom ,but this song is just what so many countries need right now, namely to sing with ONE VOICE, Judith Durham has a voice that will live for ever , God Bless her 🙏

[@odinssverd]

During primary school, the Prime Minister, John Howard visited. We sang this song like that choir, and he said that in his opinion that should be the national anthem. However, he's not a nice man.

[@saundersaldridge3033]

Absolutely Out of the Park Thank you

[@Cromwelldunbar]

Superb explanation, commentary and accompaniment, Bruce!