Judith Durham needed The Seekers to shine

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-14/judith-durham-legacy-the-seekers-1960s-entertainment/10132255 ^ | Sat 13 Aug 2022 | Mark Bannerman

[Governor Dinwiddie]

Yep. Judith and the Seekers were tremendous. They were totally crossover and appealed to almost everyone. They didn't have that ugly mean angry streak which poisoned Rock and Roll.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

The Seekers - I'll Never Find Another You - 1964

I was 13 at the time and loved the song even then. It still puts tears in my eyes listening right now. It's one of the best pop love songs ever written, the musical accompaniment is top-notch, and Judith Durham's crystalline pure voice is amazing. Very emotional song.

[DIRTYSECRET]

Big fan here. No doubt about her talent. I do believe the writer is missing just one thing. It’s the image she presents as the little sister to 3 brothers that are very protective of her. Protective in a way that would let her thrive. Look at the bass player-Athol Guy. He had the look of a big crazy that wouldn’t let any harm come to his siblings. That was the warmth I saw in the group.

Judith was living proof that there is a God.

[Jonty30]

She had a great voice. I didnt know was the leader.

[Jamestown1630]

I loved The Seekers. ‘World of our Own’ was my favorite.

[Governor Dinwiddie]

Yes, that's a wonderful song. I can't think of anything they did which I don't like.

[DIRTYSECRET]

McCartney? Did Jagger need the Stones? Kieth Richards helped him just like Lennon helped Paul. Simon did his best work with Garfunkel enough to say he WAS S&G. Good solo but we all remember the twosome.

[jjotto]

Iconic in Australia. National heroes.

Judith loved gospel songs.

Seekers’ Bruce Woodley song ‘I Am Australian’ is like a second national anthem.

Some very entertaining videos of them out there, including from the very early coffeehouse days.

[Mark17]

I liked Morning Town Ride. I always had a crush on her.

[DarrellZero]

All the guys were like that.

No egos. No publicity stunts. No vulgarity.

Just good people making wonderful music.

[af_vet_1981]

Loved this song; what I also note is that she had one husband and her husband had one wife; exceptional for that career but then again she was a Christian.

Judith Durham was an Australian singer, 
songwriter and musician who became the lead singer of the Australian folk music group the Seekers in 1962. Wikipedia
Born: July 3, 1943, Essendon, Australia
Died: August 5, 2022 (age 79 years), The Alfred, Melbourne, Australia
Music group: The Seekers
Spouse: Ronald Edgeworth (m. 1969–1994)

[dfwgator]

I always associate them with Spanky And Our Gang. Another great voice.

Sunday Will Never Be The Same
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL2YkrC_Rds

[buridan]

Not so well known is their excellent Christmas album:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHvyuT6qAkmxfR3FhK_EHIabnG7S4fmce

[Paladin2]

Thanks for the Link.

I’ve never seen that video before.

I wuz 14 then, and amazed with the voice.

[Paladin2]

Ping

[Arkady]

I love Judith and the Seekers. Mark Steyn wrote a great piece about Georgy Girl wherein he describes how they performed for free in exchange for passage on the ship which took them to England to procure their 1st break.
What an exciting time when you could hear their songs for free on the radio. Today’s muzak...not so much.

[Dr. Franklin]

She did an amazing cover of Morning Has Broken, which I highly recommend hearing.

[frank ballenger]

I liked them back then when the songs were new.

I’ve linked to a song or two by them 2 or 3 times here.

[Governor Dinwiddie]

Very cool! I didn't know about it either. Thanks for sharing that link. Just in time for the the holidays!