We'll never find another her.
Posted on 08/07/2022 8:26:14 AM PDT by T-Bird45
Judith Durham, the lead singer of The Seekers whose song "Georgy Girl" was an international hit, has died.
The Seekers were a huge hit in the '60s, racking up big hits like "I'll Never Find Another You," and "A World of Our Own." But, "Georgy Girl" was a monster ... the title song to the movie with the same name that also became a blockbuster.
Universal Music Australia announced her death, saying she had a brief stay in a hospital and ultimately died from a chronic lung disease.
The company said in tribute, “Our lives are changed forever losing our treasured lifelong friend and shining star. Her struggle was intense and heroic - never complaining of her destiny and fully accepting its conclusion. Her magnificent musical legacy Keith, Bruce and I are so blessed to share.”
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The Seekers were around in a big way from 1963 - 1968, aligning with The Beatles' run.
The group sold 50 million records which was a huge feat.
The group received the Australian of the Year award in '67. Although they broke up about a year later, they reunited from time to time ... as recently as 2014.
I always liked their retro look, especially the old fashioned double bass, but they had a modern sound.
My favorite as sung by the Seeker is “I Am Australian”! A wonderful song by wonderful singing group.
RIP for Ms Durham and comfort for her family & friends.
She was a fine singer and, from what I have heard, a very decent and down-to-earth person. May she have a blessed rest.
Loved Judith and the Seekers. RIP.
Farewell Judith..job well done and life well lived. Thank you and RIP.
Judith sounded like no one else. She was a spellbinding talent. Listen to Another You. Riveting.
She made today’s female “singers” sound like those little toy windup monkeys that beat on a drum.
I was just watching some of their Youtube videos.
“She had such a powerful and beautiful voice.”
Yes, she did.
“Another performer who has died while I was growing up in SoCal during the 60s. Heard this all the time on 93 KHJ. RIP.”
And KFWB and KRLA.
Of the 3 men in the band, the bass player and guitar player were flaming homo’s. The female singer was the ONLY reason for the bands success.
We'll never find another her.
That may not be true, and it certainly isn’t relevant.
Thanks for that - such observations have no place in an obituary about another person.
This is the music I hope to never hear again. Gave me nightmares as a kid.
As for her personally, RIP
I wonder if that’s she left, I had the impression she was a devout Christian.
“The Seekers ... could never make it in today’s open sewer of genetically IQ challenged jungle tribal music.”
Am with you 100% on that one, gov.
The bass player later became a Member of Parliament.
Australia lost a national treasure.
I Am Australian should be their national anthem.
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