This song is, perhaps, my favorite of all time. Absoutely flawless in its delivery, and with simply beautiful lyrics. You don't get stuff like this anymore.
The Seekers were another great Australian folk pop band from the 60's. Judith Durham had such a beautiful voice. She just passed away last year. They had so many great hits including "Georgy Girl", "The Carnival Is Over", "A World Of Our Own", "Morningtown Ride", "Someday, One Day" etc. They have beautiful voices & harmonies. They don't make nostalgic music like this anymore. Reminds me of a simpler time.
I'm so happy you reacted to this song and that you love it. It came out when I was about 7 years old. I loved the song, and so one day I sang it to 3-month-old baby my mom was babysitting. The baby's eyes got large and he smiled and laughed through the whole song. The baby never did that for any other song. I think of that as "our song," the 7-year-old singer and the 3-month-old baby boy. ✌️🎶💙
Aw...that's so cute! Great story. I wonder if that little baby remembers anything, like if s/he heard it today, would there be any spark of recognition? Thanks for sharing your story.
Judith Durham had one of the purest voices of the sixties and beyond. She passed away this year the same week that we lost Olivia Newton-John. Australia mourned two of the greatest voices ever and heavens choir now sounds even sweeter. You should listen to 'The Carnival Is Over' by them as is really shows Judiths lower range.
Their sound was magic. A mix that could never be repeated. She left the group for 20 years and the boys tried to find another. The they rejoined each other and did 25 more years of incredible performances. Check out some of their farewell performances at the end of their career. Their music could heal a soul.
I enjoyed your reaction to a wonderfully harmonious Australian Group. After Karen Carpenter of "The Carpenters"., Judith Durham is my second favourite female singer of all time and I bought my first records in London in 1960:)
I had forgotten how beautiful this song is! Thank you, Shon, for this reaction. The next Seekers songs you need to react to is "Georgie Girl". One of their biggest hits!
Sorry I can’t agree! White Rabbit,White Rabbit, White Rabbit, White Rabbit, White Rabbit! In other words I CAN’T stand the song, however of coursed you are entitled to your opinion! That’s what makes us unique! Peace and Blessings to you!
There is something about that feel when you record your band Live to tape, which I have done many times and even later once digital became the norm in studios, still for certain kinds of bands and projects we would still play live to digital. Multi-tracking and layering is absolutely fantastic and a way to really express your creativity, but there's just something so real about the feel of a group performing live together in a good quality recording setup. Analog tape still rules for me but it has gotten extremely expensive because of availability.
Please react to their song "I Am Australian: Special Farewell Performance (all 5 verses)", it's something that is pretty special, the song of our country.
Shon, check out the band in recent years, in their old age, performing 'I Am Australian'. It's a fantastic, unique song and their voices are just as good as ever! Guaranteed goosebumps!
Judith Durham, Linda Ronstadt, and Delores O'Riordan are arguably the three greatest voices of rock/folk. Listen to "Georgy Girl" by the Seekers, you'll get lots in Judith's voice.
Only doing the US? I hope that’s not true considering the massive impact the UK has had on American Pop and Rock music. I will just mention a few, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Dusty Springfield, The YardBirds, The Kinks, Cream, Eric Clapton, The Moody Blues…this is just from my generation. Someone else can mention newer recording acts.
Hey, Shon: Since you're asking for other artists and songs, will you please react to "Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again (Unreleased Alternate Take}" by Barry Manilow? Barry will have a one-hour Christmas special on NBC next Monday night (12/11) at 10PM, so it would be a great time to react to the uncut version of this song from nearly 50 years ago. Barry is LEGEND! He recently broke Elvis Presley's long standing live performance record in Las Vegas, where Barry has performed in residency on the same stage that Elvis did during the 1970s. Barry also had a musical he wrote called "Harmony" recently open on Broadway. He is a recording legend since 1973 with dozens of hits. Thanks!
Do you enjoy all genres of music, sir? If so, check out Diana Washington...WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES or Della Reese...DOB'T YOU KNOW , or PASSING STEANGERS by Billy Ecstine and Sarah Vaughn
Shon... You've let me down. Since I first found your channel a few months back I have been back every night to see what great songs you have discovered. I thought you were quite insightful for someone your age and I quite enjoy watching your reactions. You seem to truly appreciate the songs for what they are, instrumentally, lyrically and emotionally. Then you go and say something like "We don't typically steer away from the US but...". Firstly, are you not aware that you have already reacted to many artists who are not American? Secondly, why would you intentionally not want to feature non-American music anyway? This is why people around the world think that Americans think it's all about them. So, although I'm a bit disappointed, I'll stay subscribed for now hoping that soon you will learn, through music, that there is a big world out there beyond the US borders.
I can't send it to him He passed away a few years back..............could you please do the song just 3 letters by Walter Brennan... it is a Christmas song thank you ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, shadow
Judith Durham's voice was simply exquisite, a thing of beauty still giving joy.
This song is, perhaps, my favorite of all time. Absoutely flawless in its delivery, and with simply beautiful lyrics. You don't get stuff like this anymore.
The Seekers were another great Australian folk pop band from the 60's. Judith Durham had such a beautiful voice. She just passed away last year. They had so many great hits including "Georgy Girl", "The Carnival Is Over", "A World Of Our Own", "Morningtown Ride", "Someday, One Day" etc. They have beautiful voices & harmonies. They don't make nostalgic music like this anymore. Reminds me of a simpler time.
One of the best female voices of the 60's! Aussie group
Judith arguably had the loveliest voice of all time.
Judith Durham. A sweet and beautiful soul. You are missed. R.I.P.
Folk music in the years when it was transitioning to more pop and less folk.Such beautiful voices on this song.
The harmony is incredible.
TALENT, no electronic gimmicks. Pure talent
Judith Durham had a wonderful voice. Sadly, we lost her a couple of years ago. R.I.P.
I'm so happy you reacted to this song and that you love it. It came out when I was about 7 years old. I loved the song, and so one day I sang it to 3-month-old baby my mom was babysitting. The baby's eyes got large and he smiled and laughed through the whole song. The baby never did that for any other song. I think of that as "our song," the 7-year-old singer and the 3-month-old baby boy. ✌️🎶💙
Aw...that's so cute! Great story. I wonder if that little baby remembers anything, like if s/he heard it today, would there be any spark of recognition? Thanks for sharing your story.
Judith Durham had one of the purest voices of the sixties and beyond. She passed away this year the same week that we lost Olivia Newton-John. Australia mourned two of the greatest voices ever and heavens choir now sounds even sweeter. You should listen to 'The Carnival Is Over' by them as is really shows Judiths lower range.
Their sound was magic. A mix that could never be repeated. She left the group for 20 years and the boys tried to find another. The they rejoined each other and did 25 more years of incredible performances. Check out some of their farewell performances at the end of their career. Their music could heal a soul.
I enjoyed your reaction to a wonderfully harmonious Australian Group.
After Karen Carpenter of "The Carpenters"., Judith Durham is my second favourite female singer of all time and I bought my first records in London in 1960:)
Think about this : that was 1964. No digital signal processing. Those voices were REAL !! Judith Durham had one of the greatest voices of that era.
Judith was just a 20 year old on her first trip away from home. This was recorded at the main Abbey Road studio where the Beatles recorded.
Real pure authentic talent, no demeaning words needed ❣️
I had forgotten how beautiful this song is! Thank you, Shon, for this reaction. The next Seekers songs you need to react to is "Georgie Girl". One of their biggest hits!
That woman's vocals kept giving me Jefferson Airplane vibes, particularly their song "White Rabbit." Another great track to check out.
Sorry I can’t agree! White Rabbit,White Rabbit, White Rabbit, White Rabbit, White Rabbit! In other words I CAN’T stand the song, however of coursed you are entitled to your opinion! That’s what makes us unique! Peace and Blessings to you!
Lots of good artists in the world….I am a U.S. citizen, and I love good music from everywhere….past and some present. The best music 🎶!!
So pure and loving!
There is something about that feel when you record your band Live to tape, which I have done many times and even later once digital became the norm in studios, still for certain kinds of bands and projects we would still play live to digital.
Multi-tracking and layering is absolutely fantastic and a way to really express your creativity, but there's just something so real about the feel of a group performing live together in a good quality recording setup. Analog tape still rules for me but it has gotten extremely expensive because of availability.
Check out the song, Georgie Girl by the same group. Another great song!
George Girl was a big hit.
glad you liked it!
WONDERFUL !!
Please react to their song "I Am Australian: Special Farewell Performance (all 5 verses)", it's something that is pretty special, the song of our country.
yeah, that'll give you chills!
Really simple acoustic makes this work for me
At one time The Seekers reached a height of popularity here in the Sates that only The Beatles eclipsed.
Her name is Judith Durham.
Great song with a Great Message. They have many other songs. This made #1 hit in Britain and #2 on the charts in the US.
Shon, check out the band in recent years, in their old age, performing 'I Am Australian'. It's a fantastic, unique song and their voices are just as good as ever! Guaranteed goosebumps!
Judith Durham, Linda Ronstadt, and Delores O'Riordan are arguably the three greatest voices of rock/folk. Listen to "Georgy Girl" by the Seekers, you'll get lots in Judith's voice.
Great reaction sir!
That was all in one take. Way back then, haven’t heard the term recently, it was folk-pop but “acoustic music”.
They were so wonderful , sad that Judith died last year . There are so much more songs of them to discover , greetings from Germany
" Georgy Girl "
Only doing the US? I hope that’s not true considering the massive impact the UK has had on American Pop and Rock music. I will just mention a few, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Dusty Springfield, The YardBirds, The Kinks, Cream, Eric Clapton, The Moody Blues…this is just from my generation. Someone else can mention newer recording acts.
Queen!😊
Coincidentally given your mention of Dusty. This was written by her brother.
Only doing the US?? There’s more out there than US artists. You have done the Bee Gess and the AC/DC, and they are NOT american.
Tom wrote a few of their hits like "Island Of Dreams:) @@Macilmoyle
Legend mate 🇦🇺🤙
Hey, Shon: Since you're asking for other artists and songs, will you please react to "Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again (Unreleased Alternate Take}" by Barry Manilow? Barry will have a one-hour Christmas special on NBC next Monday night (12/11) at 10PM, so it would be a great time to react to the uncut version of this song from nearly 50 years ago. Barry is LEGEND! He recently broke Elvis Presley's long standing live performance record in Las Vegas, where Barry has performed in residency on the same stage that Elvis did during the 1970s. Barry also had a musical he wrote called "Harmony" recently open on Broadway. He is a recording legend since 1973 with dozens of hits. Thanks!
Do this song: If I Had a Hammer, by Peter, Paul & Mary ( Mary Travers). Thank you.
If you liked the way this was recorded/filmed in a studio checkout the 5th Dimension’s “One Less Bell To Answer”. I think you’ll enjoy it…..cheers
Do you enjoy all genres of music, sir? If so, check out Diana Washington...WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES or Della Reese...DOB'T YOU KNOW , or PASSING STEANGERS by Billy Ecstine and Sarah Vaughn
Has a Mommas and Popas sound
Yes , the later Momma's and Poppas may have heard this Seekers recording when they formed a few years later.
WoW Shon ..it is so cool to do this great band , Australia'S pride for sure, right on point
Shon... You've let me down. Since I first found your channel a few months back I have been back every night to see what great songs you have discovered. I thought you were quite insightful for someone your age and I quite enjoy watching your reactions. You seem to truly appreciate the songs for what they are, instrumentally, lyrically and emotionally. Then you go and say something like "We don't typically steer away from the US but...". Firstly, are you not aware that you have already reacted to many artists who are not American? Secondly, why would you intentionally not want to feature non-American music anyway? This is why people around the world think that Americans think it's all about them. So, although I'm a bit disappointed, I'll stay subscribed for now hoping that soon you will learn, through music, that there is a big world out there beyond the US borders.
I think he means to say “songs that are well known or popular in the US”. He’s a silly sweet guy. Cut him some slack. 😅
American flags Tom MacDonald
I can't send it to him He passed away a few years back..............could you please do the song just 3 letters by Walter Brennan... it is a Christmas song thank you ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, shadow