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RIP Judith Durham

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Kate1949 Sat 06-Aug-22 11:47:00

The lovely Judith Durham has died aged 79. I loved The Seekers and her wonderful voice. I have recently bought a Best of The Seekers CD. It's brilliant. RIP Judith.

Callistemon21 Sun 07-Aug-22 10:49:58

I don't mind 'Advance Australia Fair' (it's better than our UK anthem) but the music is from an old Scottish song and 'I am Australian' was written by Australians and the words are inclusive.

nanna8 Sun 07-Aug-22 07:24:52

I've always thought, 'I am Australian' would have made a very good national anthem- better than Australians All . Totally with Calendar girl on that.

nadateturbe Sun 07-Aug-22 05:51:57

Farzanah I just meant my favourite version of the song.

AussieGran59 Sun 07-Aug-22 01:55:17

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Cherrytree59 Sat 06-Aug-22 22:28:15

Oh that is so sad .
One of my happiest memories is sitting in the back of my Paternal Grandparent's car wrapped in a blanket after a trip to the seaside singing along to several of 'Seeker's' songs, my favourite was always Mornington Ride.

RIP Judith ?

Nannarose Sat 06-Aug-22 21:52:41

Ah yes, only the other day, when our grandchildren were asking about the Rolling Stones, our kids said 'mum & dad liked the Seekers and the Spinners!'

Farzanah Sat 06-Aug-22 21:07:36

I love Francoise Hardy too nadentube but I also loved Judith Durham and the Seekers.
My youth memories all disappearing.

MawtheMerrier Sat 06-Aug-22 20:36:41

m.youtube.com/watch?v=z4ZipKdI1sY&vidve=5727&autoplay=1

The Carnival is Over - if you can bear to watch this, dedicated by me to all who have lost a loved one ??

Callistemon21 Sat 06-Aug-22 20:18:23

Calendargirl

Just watched the Seekers singing ‘I Am Australian’ on you tube, with tears running down my cheeks, thinking of DD who lives there, and also my dear late dad who loved to hear Judith Durham sing.

As an aside, that particular song should be the Aussie national anthem, IMHO.

Thanks, Calendargirl, I have just listened to it with tears in my eyes.

grannydarkhair Sat 06-Aug-22 20:03:38

I’ll Never Find Another You” is my favourite song of The Seekers. Such a lovely voice.

Granmarderby10 Sat 06-Aug-22 17:13:47

Morning Town Ride the grandkids loved this one on YouTube
RIP Judith

Georgesgran Sat 06-Aug-22 17:04:50

I’ve just watched I am Australian on YouTube - goosebumps - what a lovely voice she had.

SueDonim Sat 06-Aug-22 17:01:44

Such sad news. sad Like Granmarie, we saw the Seekers in Glasgow some years ago. I was on crutches with a broken leg but was determined to attend! Judith looked very fragile, even back then.

My absolute favourite song has to be If You Go Away by Jacques Brel.

nadateturbe Sat 06-Aug-22 16:46:45

Nice version, although Francoise Hardy is my favourite. (She has been very ill for a long time too.)

Grannmarie Sat 06-Aug-22 14:37:37

Paddyann, thank you, what a wonderful version of All over the World. I've only ever heard the Francoise Hardy.

My Seekers ' party piece' is World of our Own, I remember singing that at my grandparents' Golden Wedding. The Seekers were much loved in our family.

Chocolatelovinggran Sat 06-Aug-22 14:36:43

Thank you, posters, for introducing me to the song I am Australian; amazing ?.
What a wonderful legacy, to be remembered with such affection by so many people.

Kate1949 Sat 06-Aug-22 14:17:55

I'd never heard of that Calendargirl I've just found it in YouTube. How beautiful it is. Brought a tear to my eye and I have no Australian connections.

Calendargirl Sat 06-Aug-22 14:09:50

Just watched the Seekers singing ‘I Am Australian’ on you tube, with tears running down my cheeks, thinking of DD who lives there, and also my dear late dad who loved to hear Judith Durham sing.

As an aside, that particular song should be the Aussie national anthem, IMHO.

nanna8 Sat 06-Aug-22 14:09:22

They did a lovely quick recap of her life on our news tonight.

Kate1949 Sat 06-Aug-22 14:06:44

I loved The Carnival is Over.

fairfraise Sat 06-Aug-22 13:48:00

I'm just enjoying hearing them on YouTube!

nadateturbe Sat 06-Aug-22 13:37:11

So sorry to hear this.
I love the Seekers. I still listen to them all the time. Went to their concert in Belfast few years ago.
Judith was a lovely singer. Sad day.

youtu.be/wOKDT0S2O3c

Joseanne Sat 06-Aug-22 13:37:01

Oh that's sad, such lovely music.
As an aside, my mum let one of her London flats to the sister of someone who was married to Keith from the band. The Seekers used to sometimes come round to practise and stay over. They gave me signed photos and record sleeves etc but I was a bit too young to be bothered.

Callistemon21 Sat 06-Aug-22 13:32:44

Oh, very sad.

The Seekers were an Australian band with world-wide popularity.

She had the most beautiful voice and I enjoy their music so much.

RIP Judith

paddyann54 Sat 06-Aug-22 13:26:29

youtu.be/z2HHCpYJudc

All Ove The World,this is my favourite Seekers song ,it was my Party Piece for quite a long time