The Seekers

Now, some of the bands that formed back in 1962 included The Animals, who formed in Newcastle.

The Seekers formed in Melbourne.

Yeah.

After they discovered Judith Durham out of Baldwin and performing in a cafe.

that's right.

Amazing stuff.

Because before then, The Seekers was four guys.

Yes.

Number three, Tom Tom Turnaround by New World.

Number two, Never Ending Song of Love by The Seekers.

That was up from fifth the previous week.

And number one on this day in the 4BC Top 40 chart of 1971 was Daddy Cool by Drummond.

The

Seekers, a sole guy, Keith Putker, Bruce Woodley, and that remarkable woman at the center

of them, Judith Durham.

If Peter, Paul, and Mary represent folk music finding that social conscience, the Seekers represent something else.

Optimism, clarity, romance, innocence.

Judith Durham's voice wasn't buried behind production.

Another you.

Oh, the beautiful voice of Judith Durham and the Seekers, and that was a Coca-Cola double from them on the Big L International.

It's Rick Ainley sitting in for Peter Twyford, who can't be with you this Wednesday.

He's having a...

I think it was.

I think the Seekers were on.

Were Seekers on Fable? I'm not sure.

Not sure.

Not sure about that one.

Uh, Matthew, M-A-double T-H-E-W, and then W-A-double R-E-N for Warren, Matthew Warren, and that's where you get your tickets for the, uh, the, the dress rehearsal of Cailleach.

I think it's time we heard some music, and The Seekers are gonna sing us about Georgy Girl.

Before it becomes rumor, hear it from Manx Radio.

[upbeat music] Hey there, Georgy girl.

You're a Carpenters fan too, aren't you?

Yeah, I love the Carpenters and also the Seekers.

Oh, the Seekers.

Did you ever see any of those three in concert?

No, because fabulous acts.