The Seekers - The Water Is Wide: Special Farewell Performance
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- Опубліковано 13 сер 2020
- Bruce Woodley singing lead on a beautiful traditional ballad which The Seekers first recorded in 1964. The video is from the group's Farewell tour (2013-14) which is available on DVD:
• The Seekers - The Gold...
More videos from Judith and The Seekers on the playlists below:
Best of the 60s in stereo: • The Seekers - I'll Nev...
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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.com.au and judithdurham.com for more info and news, or join us on Facebook: / 99634296559
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Why why why can't we have music like this today instead of the garbage music. Oh how I miss the 60s and 70s.
I couldn't agree with you more.
I'd suggest that, like the fact that all the stories have been told hence the terrible films we have now( endless franchises and remakes) I believe that all the tunes have been written hence the appalling stuff that passes for pop music these days. It's easy to blame people like Simon Cowell and I do to a large extent but where is the talent? Songs with beautiful words sung well and clearly and with an identifiable tune seem to have gone on permanent leave of absence. There is little or no likelihood of a group like the Seekers appearing again so we must, however reluctantly, embrace the music of the past if we want to hear great pop music.
It's not shit enough to make it in today's world.
Open your ears , and your mind ,we do have great music now .
I miss judy
Judith has the "famous" voice, but I can't help but notice, yet again, that all 4 of these voices are special in the way they blend. There are plenty of quartets who can sing harmony in tune and sing well. But the tone of these 4 voices creates an amazing sound. Thank you, Judith Durham, but thank you to ALL the Seekers, for soothing, entertaining, comforting, and adding something beautiful to planet Earth.
I think the same thing as I listen. Judith is the pretty one with the lead voice, but it really is a group - I.e. _ensemble_ - of talented individuals.
(Regardless, Judith will always be the prettiest.)
Well said! This song really brings out ALL their voices too. Absolutely wonderful to enjoy all these videos. Although I'm very familiar with The Seekers music, I don't think I ever truly appreciated them in their "heyday". Their music seems timeless to me now. Very precious, that's for sure! Such a comforting sound.
They came together by serendipity, and they'll never happen again. Grieving all over again, seven months since Judith left us.
Så sant hälsningar från Sweden
And the playing, too.
Anyone listening Jan 2024 ❤❤
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Yes, absolutely!
definitely.....love it
April 2024 for me to listen to this beautiful song 🎉❤
May 2024 love this kind of music 🇨🇦
Takes me back to the 60’s. Remembering friends no longer with me. Rest in peace Judith.
When they Started in 1964, I was 9: I get Emotional listening to their Music!!! #BBN #kyjoe
My Brother in law is battling cancer in the hospital and i am sitting here with my earbuds in the hallway,I ran into this video.Boy it put me in tears.The moment was perfect ,i needed this to ease my stress.Thank you for posting this video.I appreciate it.
Such love, prayers said for him!
Am listening a Year On. 🙏🏻Bless You🙏🏻
Your brother n law is lucky to have you . I hope the two of you are close . Prayers for you both . Hang tough .
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I'm listening in April 2024 ..my favourite brand seekers in Ireland 🇮🇪
The has to be the most beautiful versions of this that the Seekers did. Their beautiful sound is just so timeless.
Bruce played this with such emotion. I think he knew the end was coming. So beautiful. Great sound also. Thanks Rich.
R.I.P. Judith you were amazing and one of the best angels ever to touch our Souls and and our Heart....You will be missed by so many....
God, how I wish that she could have also done some of her classical music that we saw of her long ago as well. RIP Judith-I shall always love you.
Just beautiful. I have always loved their music. Takes this 71 year old way back to a fine time in my life. Young Love!
Yes..wonderful..All of them..beautiful song too.
Lovely
Still enjoy singing this today, and it brings fabulous memories of lovely times when we were teenagers in the late 60s and early 70s. I’m nearly 70 now in 2023 and it resonates so strongly. A guitar, in a bedroom, relaxing with great pals who are still part of my life.
They were truly wonderful
What a tremendously beautiful rendition of “ The Water Is Wide “. What an absolutely gorgeous.melody. Weren’t they just wonderful!! Always wonderful!!. My tears are falling, and my ♥️ heart is 😢 aching,with several emotions, watching, and listening to these four amazing human beings, in their old age, performing this miracle, with such integrity, the clarity, and range of voices, and pristine diction, and it all performed, seemingly effortlessly !! All four voices, blending beautifully melodiously, and meticulously, as if just one voice.Incredible!! ❤❤❤❤. How gracious, and sweet, of Judith, to step back, from the solo line, allowing Bruce, to perform such a beautiful, heartfelt rendition, of this lovely song,sung with,tenderness,gentility, and calm. Perfection, at it’s best. And Judith’s angelic,melodic vocals, coming through, like the softest of winds. I am emotionally drained. Bruce, such a talented , lovely man, Keith, and Athol, also. All three gentlemen, were a golden match ,with Judith’s superb, sweet voice. The posting, didn’t give the year, of time of posting, but commentator, mentioned, “it was barely a year,since Judith’s passing, could it be 192022/2023?? .It’s now April 5th, 192024. I Have loved The Seekers,since 60,s, 70,s, but really had to get to old age, to properly, appreciate, and realise, the huge loss, their wonderful music, and voices,meant to the world 🌍, in general. They probably were the greatest group ever,of their time, or indeed, ever, ever,never again, be their likes,never ever, be competitors to match them!!! I sincerely hope, Bruce, Keith, and Athol, are still with us, strumming those tunes and hitting those notes!!. Three wonderful, handsome men R.I.P. Angelic,Beautiful, Judith.❤❤ Thank you for posting such treasure!! Am an 83yr old lady, from Ireland 🇮🇪.
Regards, and Admiration. Molly. 🇮🇪.
As I listen to this beautiful song I have loving memories of my late wife Helen and all the happy memories we shared over 43 years.Thank you to Bruce Judith Athol and Keith for this masterpiece of music
Yes, a joint masterpiece from these four beautiful people.
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Makes you really thankful for the beauty of music and the dear hearts that help us all get through those rough days when we have no one, aaah but we do, thank God and the seekers, in that order.
superb lead vocal by Bruce .... RIP Judith. The complete singer who could have mastered every style ... Opera, Jazz, Gospel and Pop.
One of the GREAT groups,they could actually sing and carry a note that a lot of the groups of that time could not.
This is the very best version of their song. I play it over and over. I love the background film of their younger days playing while they are singing. How many of us can relate to growing old and remembering those days of our youth. A beautiful song as this must become a classic and remembered for generations to come!
Well said,
I've always loved this by James Taylor and still do, but I like this version better so I'm in agreement with you.
The Karla Bonoff version is also very beautiful
@@johntoohey2354 Agreed.
This is so beautiful, and has a melancholy to it when you see the effects of aging on all these great performers!
I couldn't agree more ..... i've seen some terrific performances in my time , but i would have given my right arm to be in that hall watching the Seekers sing this.
@@barryh.4220 I was privileged to be there at the Manchester performance, which is the section of the video where you'll see over the heads of the audience (I was in the 2nd row)
Beautiful sad but everlasting
Bruce Woodley is the reason I became a musician, met this fine gentleman at a guitar clinic in Melbourne, what you see is what you get . . . Class.
The more I listen to The Seekers and their songs , the more I come to love them.
I also do it, I love The Seekers
They.have been legendary...living..human..
There will never be another group like the Seekers , they are irreplaceable.
@@barryh.4220 Totally agree with you Barry. Once in a generation group. Maybe even one in a century.
@@bananabender9829 Absolutely 'BB' ...... have you listened to 'Calling Me Home' , 'Eriskay Love Lilt' , 'It's hard to leave' , and 'I am Australian'??
What a legacy the Seekers have left.RIP.Judith❤️
I was introduced to this group by my then girlfriend in 1969. Next year we celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary.
Of all the versions I have heard, this has to be the best one. It is a song that sounds best when just sung straight, with heartfelt integrity, and that is the hallmark style of The Seekers.
Yes so wonderful,love to hear them
Totally agree, it's heartfelt ❤
My deepest respect. These folk know what they're doing. They have been steady and true to the core. Beautiful music.
The last chance I got to see them live on this tour was their Liverpool performance.
What really hit home with me was finally seeing Judith's diminutive physical stature live on stage. Such a delicate, tiny little morsel of humanity, showing the strength and determination to continue on with a farewell tour after all she had been through .... That alone left me spellbound.
They were all brilliant, an honour to be in their presence.
Thank you JanMarsh for your warm tribute to The Seekers. I had the privilege of first hearing them on a local Sydney radio station the night before my ship pulled into Sydney. I fell in love with their brilliant singing then and they remain my favorite group.
@@Me2Lancer Rich, Were you a Seaman or emigrating to Oz ?
Judith Durham - diamonds never grow to a great size. She is a true gem
@@Me2Lancer I sure wish i had seen them. Thank you for sharing.
@@janmarsh I was a Navy petty officer on a US destroyer escort and thrilled we had a stop in Sydney.
Wow , took me back 50 years. Still amazing harmony after all those years.
I had forgotten just how good they were! The music of this group and ABBA is unsurpassed!
😃 I could not agree with you more. "Art Lives"...
THANK YOU to the Seekers for showing the world even today how beautiful life was and could be. You are forever fabulous!
The seekers are far better than ABBA
Well said
@@carolforbes8706 They are extremely different. Why does one have to be "better" than the other? ABBA had two beautiful ladies with beautiful voices, and a great sound together, and chaps who could write wonderful music; in those respects, the two groups are similar. (Plus they both brought pleasure to - probably - billions.) But they're very different. Let's just enjoy both!
One of my favourites. 78 year old Aussie. Those were the days the late 50s to late 60s produced such a wealth of beautiful music. If you listen to the wonderful backing in most of those songs it will add an even deeper appreciation of the quality of the music. Music has lost its melody since then. A 78 year old Aussie.
This is talent. Time only makes it better.
Nobody can sing this song like the seekers best song ever and brilliant Bruce
The greatest group in modern times, by far.
I know that this song is not intended to showcase Judith - but she still comes through so sweetly. She could make singing the phone book beautiful. Greatest folk group? Probably. Well done, Australia.
The Seekers were phenomenal...it doesn't get much better than that!!!
I’ve listened to others singing The Water is Wide today and this truly the best.
The talent in the whole group really comes through in this song. Without judith taking lead the group can still move me. That was beautiful.
I totally agree.
Just discovered this song on UA-cam a month or so ago. I could listen to it and them over and over again. I grew up with some of their music, not knowing that much about them as a group specifically, but as an adult, later in my life now have grown strongly attached to their music! I pray that they are all well and blessed from above!
The greatest Australian talents this country has ever produced. Never again will we see or know such amazing performers. Once in a lifetime only. God bless them all. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I never get tired of The Seekers.They just are a perfect match ! ❤❤❤ There arent many singers that still sound as good as they did in the 60s!!❤❤❤ They may even sound better !❤
Beautiful song from the Seekers!
my sister sheila i never tried of listening to the seekers music at all
So this one kinda tore a hole in my chest... Especially the footage of a younger Judith waving... It's getting closer to a year since her passing, and I'm still not used to the idea that, for the first time in my life, there'll never again be a new (at least to me) Seekers song to discover... RIP Judith Durham: You were an Australian National Treasure.
The singing is superb in every aspect; balance, clarity, range and tempo, but underlying it is the simple seeming guitar and bass playing. These are true artists. RIP Judith - your music will li
Simply timeless. The Seekers music will never grow old and even in their final performances they sounded as fresh as ever. Harmonies and simple perfect lyrics. Best group ever.
"Ditto!"
A wonderful group giving us a wonderful song - how generous of Judith Durham to hold back that amazing voice and support Bruce so well - but she can still be heard so clearly
I think you will find that on their stage shows each of the boys had a lead song to sing.
@@michaelhayden5264 I don't doubt it - the ensemble was magical - but no one had - or has - a voice like Judith
Totally agree, what great melodies they had!
Timeless music not like the rubbish of today. Judith is amazing Australia should be proud
We Are,Well I AM,My Mother sang all the Seekers Songs &Sandy Posey,, She always thought no one was listening .I never knew MuM could sing so well But she was a housewife, .who had a lovely singing voice ,,Hidden by a hard exterior..
Did you ever stop to think that in a hundred years, some of the rubbish of today, will be considered as timeless music?
Sends shivers down my spine. This is perfection. Like thousands of others I have always been in love with Judith! They all have such huge talent
A great credit to Australia
@@ErgonBill Doubt it. Most songs today have no hook to remember...like eating fast food, forgotten in 5 minutes.
We are!
The record of this is one of my lifelong favourites. Here they are fifty years later sounding slightly better, if anything. Very moving.
I was brought up listening to the Seekers and still love listening to them in 2020. Brings back sweet and lovely memories. ❤️❤️❤️👍😊👏
Outstanding performance. Oh how much I miss this music. Now at 74 it has great memories.
They were a memorable part of my childhood growing up in Australia during the 60s .We emigrated to Melbourne by ship and it was an amazing experience.
Greatest melody and harmony at a perfect tempo. Their artistry is enchanting and I treasure each of my albums. I’m 83 and the Seekers have always been my favorite group singers.
I’m purchasing CDs as possible through Amazon and several great books which I enjoyed reading, the combination is my-most relax’! ❤️🇺🇸
I just found them April 2021. Catching up!
Now 82 and still enjoy their singing!
Such beauty and a voice of an Angel. I have loved the vast amount of wonderful high quality music the Seekers have left us . RIP Judith x
Hy I am Wim from Holland 73y. recently discovered the beauifull (for me unknown) songs of the Seekers, I am happy with it!
A band-and music-for the ages!
The best version of this old traditional song. They instilled such emotion into it!
I've commented before but listening to them again .this live version I've just realized they have matured. It's in this maturity there voices and harmonies are very very beautiful. I liked then when they started and they are still very fresh but also richer in quality in every respect.. they the seekers are in no doubt the best the very best in what they have given to us the listening audience...we all of us say thank you seekers for the best in music....
A big hooray for Bruce. too often the unsung member of the group. He is wonderfully well-sung here!
He certainly is , it's a superb performance from him ..... he has such a warm voice, fabulous tone too.
I went Mad un 64 as student un GB i still love them Noe¡!!
Im born and bred with the seeker's. Got 500 plus records . Been to quite a few of there concert's. Once i travelled 2500klms round trip to see them and I'll do that again without a second thought. Born with there records when dad played his old record player. The best times.
You have my admiration annalouise!
I saw them at their height when they did pantomime in Stockton-on-Tees. Pantomime was sometimes the only way we would get to see the current artists on stage. They did have to do silly parts but they got to do a proper set at the mid point. The music is timeless and the harmony true.
I couldn’t disagree with all of your comments.
This is so beautiful , and I agree with totally Judith’s comments.
I always like to fill I was her biggest fan since I was a teenager , now 74.
May God Bless Her♥️xxx
Thanks, Rich. Let's hope in 50 years the young will find these gems on the net and see what they've missed
Why wait that long ?
@@georgeprime2249 As I guess, that "50 years" is for the young to grow old enough to treasure the true value.
The Seekers' voices mix together like melted chocolate. Having been young when they were in the charts in the 1960s, I'm terribly sad that they are now old (like me, I'm getting there), and in Judith's case, gone forever.
Just one more beautiful Seekers song. Kudos to Bruce for this one!
Just wonderful remembering Judith with this song: we'll never forget you and your incredible voice. Farewell dear Judith R.I.P.
Judith Durham. What a lady! How very fortunate to have followed her great generosity all these years. Bravo!
Just perfect , how could anyone possibly better this ? The harmony is absolutely unbelievable ..... Seekers forever! Love from Manchester UK.
I filmed some sections of the video in Manchester Barry 👍
So beautiful! The tears are falling!
This is so beautiful it makes me cry. I have loved the Seekers for many years, and we are all getting older together. They have the perfect blend of harmony and their music is calming and unmatched by any other I have heard. Appreciate their contribution to meaningful music. God bless!
In immersing myself in many Seekers songs over the past few months, I think this is the first I’ve heard Bruce sing lead. Such a beautiful, emotional voice and guitar performance. It’s amazing how something so simple as a ballad can create such emotions for us. And the group’s harmonies are heavenly. Thanks again to rich963 for this channel.
I have loved the Seekers for years, and I have never heard this before - SO good!
If you haven't already .. listen to 'Calling me home' , 'Eriskay Love Lilt', and 'It's hard to leave' .
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This song or parts of it came to me this morning so I know if heard it somewhere... probably in my youth. So fitting as I later heard of a friend's passing yesterday morning. Her husband was or pause and worship band leader at my old church. Their kids sing in their church now. I love Bruce Woodley's voice on this song. Beautiful. Judith's voice also, lovely.
Yes I 100 per cent agree with you.
I've had this on LP for nearly sixty years and still love it. Great to see and hear this performance, and hear Judith's comments.
I'm over 60 and remember this group when I was younger. I always lover a few of their songs, like 'I'll Never Find Another You' and 'Georgie Girl'. But luckily for me I rediscovered then recently and know am listening to all their songs. What a talented and wholesome group!
This is just one example of the treasures that the seekers have in their Aladins cave of wonderful music to borrow the abba adage Thank you for the music
They were, are, and always will be GREAT. What incredible talents. Carol and I never get tired listening to them. Been with them pretty much from the beginning and it just gets better and better.
Amazing songs, amazing singers, amazing harmonies... And stunning Judy - totally gorgeous!
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Judith transitioned this year and all their polyphonic voices and music continue into Infinity!
This is by far the best version of this song
I couldn't agree more ....
REALLY ENJOY LISTENING TO THEIR MUSIC & WATCHING THEM PERFORM!
I had one of the seekers first albums when I was a kid in the early 60s.. I missed so many of their songs but now the past week I've listened to many.so sad that Judith is gone...I wish I could have seen the seekers in concert!.
Good luck and good sailing along waves of our memory!
Wow, love the incredible harmonies. Technical quality is exceptional. Always love The Seekers!
Hi Rich, how are you doing and how was your day. I'm Patti from Long Beach, CA. just looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here... Nice to meet you.
@@pattistilwell7424 Hello Patti, thanks for connecting. I have relatives in the Long Beach area.
Voice perfection judith
A massive wow. I've grown-up with the seekers for 40 yrs. Still and always give me chills. I have 500 plus records. This is a song so memorable
How great The Seekers have been and always will be in our memories….God bless!
If ever the word lush needs to be used it's to describe the gorgeous harmonies in this beautiful recording. Absolutely sublime!
They are simply an uplifting stimulus for my soul
I used to sing the words to this when I was around 10 years old , I had the ‘With the Seekers ‘ LP and loved this song and the group , memories aah 💕🎶
I've still got that LP, Judith.(Roving with the Seekers)
One of the best groups of all time. Personally, I'll take them over the Beatles. After all, the Beatles didn't have Judith Durham. Bruce Woodley has a wonderful voice! If they're not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, they should be. Wish I had a vote. This is one of my favorite songs, too. First heard Pete Seeger sing it on al old record. May the Seekers live on forever!
It's a fantastic song ,and you're so right in eveything you say.
The Seekers , as with a number of other outstanding musical acts, are a baffling, inexplicable omission from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ........ they were however inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in Melbourne, Australia during the mid nineties.
Steve--I don't see the Seekers as rock-n-roll at all--it's folk music--remember in their '68 TV special, Keith and Athol switched gears and said they used to be rock-n-roll, grabbed electric guitars, and did a Chuck Berry rockin' tune?
It may be related, because I see Johnny Cash has something to do with it, and he's country, or was. Bob Dylan while mainly folk does have some rock music crossover and he's in there.
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Steve Roberts, I agree with your comments. I do not rate the Beatles at all. They are just insects making a horrible noise(forgive the pun). The Seekers have musical rythim & most important they have the distinctive beautiful voice of Australia's number one female vocalist, the beautiful Judith Durham. Let's be honest, she is the nucleus of the group & I am a great fan of the Seekers. I have made many wonderful comments relating to Seekers musical videos, I hope you have seen them.
Truly blessed with unique musical gifts not seen in other groups. Their music has a serene feeling which applies to every soul listening to their songs.
What an incredibly beautiful performance of this wonderful classic.....brought tears to my eyes listening to the simple arrangement and the profound words....no one but the Seekers could make this song like it is.....
I remember the Seekers back in my time in the 60’s but got caught up more in the rock music….now that I’m enjoying a renaissance of really good music and it is refreshing to listen to music that I can appreciate now…the Seekers will be with me forever now, rock has passed on and today’s music is just noise.
Stunningly beautiful and thank you rich963 for sharing this timeless gem with us. 🇨🇦
The Seekers are my favorite group of all time!
Perfect harmony all the time.
I have so many favorites I can’t name a one song that’s better than the other.
Imagine seeing them in concert!
I can’t find the song Far Shore on any of their albums.
Awesome group!
Judith you have the most beautiful voice.
My friend mary one of my favorite songs is Carry Me too
Wow! What a tremendous treasure trove. Bless you.
The best of the best. I have always loved this song. God bless this group.
Just the song to welcome in the First of April 2021 when the world needs hope !
Beautiful beyond words that I can find, to do justice to it. For decades it has been my complete and utter joy to listen to this fabulous group. Love them.
These three gentlemen and Judith are The Seekers. When one is absent, they still have their own musicianship , but like fine coffee, not the brew or tone. No one will surpass those unique folk known as the Seekers.
Hello 👋...Pretty lady..🌹🌹🌹..How are you doing and the weather conditions like
Everything they did was touching and so tight. Wonderful blend. Also, wonderful to see them still singing and playing at this age in their lives. Judith just passed away recently.
Heavenly, i bow down to the 'Seekers' what harmonies they had ❤
I'm with you, beautiful memories from the 'Seekers ❤
The music of my youth, such exquisite clarity. Her notes are so accurate and she has a group of similarly talented people behind her. RIP Judith, you will always have a very deep place in my memory. Thank you.
Bruce Woodley and Keith Potger amaze me with both their instrumental and vocal skills. Bruce Woodley does an even better job at this song than back in '65. Potger's Guardian Angel is beautiful as well. Please bring thing music back and not the garbage out there now days. Thank you Seekers!
Athol, Keith and Bruce please keep singing and continue to spread joy, with your melodious voices. RIEP Judith. ♥
How good was that? Absolutely incredible, such harmony ...... what a beautiful song and performance this is, it moved me to tears .... i'm definitely going to have that played at my funeral, and i'll refuse to leave this world quietly until i've heard it too!
This is the music of the gods. Thank you, Seekers. Listening to the late Judith at the end brings tears.
Well done rich I appreciate all your compilations great and I'm 75
love this song. listen again and again....never boring. Fantastic song from amazing group
I like is the my heart, i need Seekers, remenber 60 70 good times, here Brazil Sorocaba city
My all time favorite group. Nobody else even close.
What a beautiful masterpiece as a farewell. I was very young in the late 60s but I still remember the Seekers songs on the radio and black and white TV. Any time I hear those old songs I'm transported back to the 60s. RIP Judith x
Great guitar sound🌹❣️👌 Great song🔥🌻
What strikles me, is Judiths ability to completely blend into the background with such an amazing voice as hers. Just another showcase of her vocal abilities
All part of her modesty, and her appreciation of the other members of the group, Mark. What a fabulous woman we've lost.
Well said. There will never be another Judith…a beautiful voice and a beautiful soul.
So very true...❤