The Seekers (Live at Expo '67) - Red Rubber Ball, Stereo

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  • Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
  • The Seekers performed 6 songs at Expo '67 in Montreal, as part of the Australian section featured that year. This song was co-written by Paul Simon & Bruce Woodley (who sings lead here). The complete performance is now available as a bonus DVD with 'Hidden Treasures Vol 2', which is the second of 3 special Seekers 'rarities' releases by Decca. The CD/DVD features superb live performances and the set is well worth buying! I've upmixed the mono sound to stereo using digital separation, more videos from Judith and The Seekers on the playlists below:
    Best of the 60s in stereo: • The Seekers - I'll Nev...
    Gospel & Inspirational favourites: • Judith Durham / The Se...
    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.... and judithdurham.com for more info and news, or join us on Facebook: / 99634296559
    Official Facebook pages:
    / theseekersofficial
    / judithdurhamofficial

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  • @kimmillard9445
    @kimmillard9445 6 місяців тому +6

    I was at Expo '67 when I was 6 years old. Sure wish I could say I remember this but my memories going that far back are pretty vague. I just remember sitting listening to some music that seemed really pleasing to me, and would like to THINK it was the Seekers!!

  • @thetrippyhippie5882
    @thetrippyhippie5882 2 місяці тому +2

    Oh Judith unbelievable two years had past since youv'e been gone. You are so missed beautiful lady. ♥♥♥🌹🌹🌹😭😭😭

  • @danacoyle1826
    @danacoyle1826 3 роки тому +70

    I was there too and watched the concert 1967 I was 14 and still remember it just as clear as it was yesterday

    • @mysterytour5983
      @mysterytour5983 Рік тому +2

      My brother was there 14 too and me I was in the little kids cart! Too young to remember!

    • @osvaldoschilling9129
      @osvaldoschilling9129 Рік тому

      Hi Dana
      Do you remember if this presentation happened on the Patriots day of Quebec?

    • @ditto1958
      @ditto1958 4 місяці тому

      I was there that summer but not for this concert.

  • @pocopico7409
    @pocopico7409 3 роки тому +39

    What a wonderful time. When people who sang actually had talent.
    So sad to hear of Judith‘s passing away on August 5, 2022. Her body grew tired over the years, but her voice always carried on and she still sounded great. What a wonderful lady she was.

  • @tritom1955
    @tritom1955 6 місяців тому +3

    One of my all time favorite songs....great lyrics and wonderful NRG!

  • @Twitfilteron
    @Twitfilteron 2 роки тому +7

    So sad to hear of Judith’s passing yesterday here in Australia. Loved the Seekers.

    • @barryh.4220
      @barryh.4220 10 місяців тому

      Very much so ..... they still have millions of fans around the world, and definitely here in the UK.

  • @kevinbird9194
    @kevinbird9194 3 роки тому +47

    Great performance. Great group. Judith has the most beautiful voice. My parents loved them and so do I. Their music is timeless

  • @anEyePhil
    @anEyePhil 3 роки тому +44

    She made her own clothes. Humble supreme talent, our Judith and the boys.

    • @rajivmurkejee7498
      @rajivmurkejee7498 3 роки тому +5

      Apparently she also darned the boys' socks and did all the washing and ironing for everyone .
      It was a different time

    • @tonybarfridge4369
      @tonybarfridge4369 3 роки тому +4

      Phil Anderton so much better when husbands and wives knew their respective roles. Family life is going the way of decadent Rome

    • @LarsRyeJeppesen
      @LarsRyeJeppesen 3 роки тому +2

      @@tonybarfridge4369 nobody wants to iron your socks? poor you

    • @linsioux217
      @linsioux217 3 роки тому +2

      Yet she left the band after only a few years to be a solo jazz singer.

    • @tonybarfridge4369
      @tonybarfridge4369 3 роки тому +1

      @@linsioux217 yes and how did that work out?

  • @edsims719
    @edsims719 10 місяців тому +3

    Lovely. Such a beautiful sound. God bless Judith. Love all of you!

  • @avanm420
    @avanm420 6 місяців тому +2

    Wow great energy!🔥❤

  • @stevetarrant3898
    @stevetarrant3898 3 роки тому +26

    I was but a baby, but discovered them later in life. One of my favorite bands. Judith has the best female vocals I have ever heard.

  • @blakjack3053
    @blakjack3053 3 роки тому +12

    Guys sound great as always, and Little Judith is cute as a button!..as always

    • @italia689
      @italia689 2 роки тому +1

      Sadly, Judith is no longer with us.

    • @blakjack3053
      @blakjack3053 2 роки тому +1

      @@italia689 yes I heard the sad news. 😔

    • @martinpatrick9915
      @martinpatrick9915 Рік тому +1

      Gone at 79 she can now rest in peace 🙏 🕊.

    • @Rita-q4z8g
      @Rita-q4z8g 7 місяців тому

      ✝✝✝🛐🛐🛐💟💟💟‼‼💜💜💗💗💗💗💛💛💙💙💙💜💜💜💚💚💚💛💚💚💚💛💚💚💚💓💓💓💓💗💓💜
      Judith is a real Sweetie Person and the guys always sing well also.
      They all look elegant and always have Sunny Energy ! ! !
      You probably know that Bruce Woodly wrote
      ‘ I am Australian ‘ and sings the first verse and Judith
      singing second verse at Meyer Bowl Australian Football
      Finals. It is worth hearing and seeing THIS ! ! !
      ✝✝✝😃🛐🛐🛐💟💟💟‼‼‼🎶🎶🎶🎶☑☑☑☑☑☑✅✅✅✅🎤🎤🎤🎤💚💚💚🖤💚💚💚🖤💚💚🖤🖤

    • @thetrippyhippie5882
      @thetrippyhippie5882 4 місяці тому

      In my opinion here she is the most beautiful and cute than ever although she was always beatiful cute and humble.

  • @joleenwilson622
    @joleenwilson622 3 роки тому +22

    This was one of my favorites when I was 17.I still remember the words.

  • @brianstjohn
    @brianstjohn Рік тому +3

    Holy moly... this is good

  • @letsseeif
    @letsseeif 3 роки тому +26

    I love The Seekers. They resonate Australian life.

    • @G6JPG
      @G6JPG 2 роки тому +1

      Just life in general.

  • @bigtuna5334
    @bigtuna5334 3 роки тому +13

    She had a voice of an Angel

    • @italia689
      @italia689 Рік тому

      That doesn't let the boys' voices overpower it.

  • @bryanpalmer9660
    @bryanpalmer9660 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful and unforgettable!

  • @bertrandanctil6897
    @bertrandanctil6897 2 роки тому +2

    Quel beau souvenir! J'étais à Expo 67, avec mon groupe d'étudiants (es).
    J'avais 19 ans...

  • @MrCreative3
    @MrCreative3 3 роки тому +4

    Bruce was the co-writer with Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkel) It appeared on the Seekers LP, Come the day

  • @ritawetterhan5232
    @ritawetterhan5232 3 роки тому +15

    Outstanding instrumentals, harmonies and of course Judith Durham’s sublime voice.

  • @mozrtsbbgrl
    @mozrtsbbgrl 3 роки тому +14

    Fantastic!

  • @bazhowell1123
    @bazhowell1123 2 роки тому +10

    Phenomenal group .... and a superb version of this great song.

  • @lorainetaylor2012
    @lorainetaylor2012 3 роки тому +33

    First time I’ve listened to this and it is absolutely fantastic

  • @peterlaw.
    @peterlaw. 3 роки тому +9

    Aussie Legends. 🏁

  • @russellcampbell9198
    @russellcampbell9198 3 роки тому +8

    Keith Potger came up with some great 12 string intros and fills to Seeker songs. "Allentown Jail" is classic.

  • @osvaldoschilling9129
    @osvaldoschilling9129 3 роки тому +15

    The flood of sound from Keith's 12-string guitar is remarkable. They actually would be able to play in large venues for quite large atttendances without support of orchestra.

    • @johne6081
      @johne6081 Рік тому +3

      Absolutely fabulous teamwork -- one of the great instrumental and vocal groups of that era.

  • @janmarsh
    @janmarsh 3 роки тому +30

    Keep these precious little clips coming Rich.

    • @Frostifycation
      @Frostifycation 3 роки тому +4

      Yes, please very much do! I've never seen this footage before, and it just sounds wonderful. Bruce is just brilliant here.

  • @yusdsnolohacenmacias3666
    @yusdsnolohacenmacias3666 3 роки тому +11

    This music Is fantastic

  • @ArchetypeGotoh
    @ArchetypeGotoh 2 роки тому +9

    For a “bad end of a relationship” song, this is so upbeat and catchy!

    • @G6JPG
      @G6JPG 2 роки тому +1

      There's something about ending relationships that often makes for upbeat music! A _lot_ of (for example) Abba's songs are actually about sad subjects (including breakups), but you'd never know if you just paid attention to the tunes.

    • @marc21091
      @marc21091 2 роки тому +2

      The principle of sad songs with upbeat music was a principle of the 'yé-yé' pop songs of France in the sixties, especially those composed and sung by Francoise Hardy. Hardy's songs (in french and English) have her trademark sad romantic character but are often in this style. The most successful Canadian singer-writer of the 2010s, Coeur de Pirate (Béatrice Martin) has discussed this often and some of her hit songs have a similar contrast between subject and tempo. Find them on UA-cam, many times.

  • @mpospisil101
    @mpospisil101 2 роки тому +2

    Wow, I remember well the World Expo 67 in Montreal, Canada. Seekers are a very likeable musical group for me. At that time, Czechoslovakia came to Montreal with a complete world cultural novelty - Laterna magica. A very successful combination of film and theater together on one stage. I don't know if Seekers met our exhibitors and Laterna magica in Montreal. Maybe the Seekers got inspired and recorded a concert or at least a song with Laterna magica. If such a record exists somewhere, please send me a link. Judith Durham: "Rest in Peace!"

  • @francenjensen608
    @francenjensen608 3 роки тому +3

    Song was written by Paul Simon. Judith is looking as beautiful as ever. Fell in love with her when I was 11 years old.
    At that time Paul Simon was running about London trying to get people to buy his songs. He even approached Val Doonican.

    • @barryh.4220
      @barryh.4220 3 роки тому +6

      It's written by paul simon AND Bruce Woodley!

  • @FeiduFeidu
    @FeiduFeidu 2 роки тому +3

    RIP, Judith

  • @mdeysenroth
    @mdeysenroth 3 роки тому +41

    I have never seen this performance. Wonderful! Thank you for posting it.

  • @jaroslavpalecek4513
    @jaroslavpalecek4513 3 роки тому +9

    Thank you Rich for this beautiful song.

  • @glennkphotog
    @glennkphotog 3 роки тому +41

    Great performance ! I grew up with the version by The Cyrkle and hadn’t heard this performance by The Seekers. And I didn’t realize that Bruce co-wrote the song. Loved it! Thank you, Rich. 👍

    • @barryh.4220
      @barryh.4220 3 роки тому +5

      In my opinion this Seekers version is even better than the original ....

    • @glennkphotog
      @glennkphotog 3 роки тому +6

      @@barryh.4220 Same here. 👍 IMO the original sounds like a bouncy pop tune of the time but The Seekers add some soul with their voices and instruments. Reminds me of their wonderful coffee house performances.

    • @AppleCorp3
      @AppleCorp3 2 роки тому +3

      Simon and Garfunkel did this one live on occasion. That makes sense considering Simon co-wrote it!

    • @piper54alpha
      @piper54alpha Рік тому +1

      ….co wrote it with Paul Simon while he was in the UK.

  • @barryh.4220
    @barryh.4220 3 роки тому +24

    Superb sound ..... what a group the Seekers were ... Judith Durham phenomenal voice.

  • @wntjst
    @wntjst Рік тому +2

    Bruce Woodley co-wrote this song with Paul Simon before Paul Simon got big with Simon & Garfunkel! Woodley is an under rated song writer.

  • @Ponyexpress1861
    @Ponyexpress1861 3 роки тому +12

    Beautiful....magical song! 🎈🎈

  • @grimTales1
    @grimTales1 2 роки тому +3

    Never heard this performance before, great!

  • @ditto1958
    @ditto1958 3 роки тому +7

    Seems sort of ironic that at Expo 67, where the world came together to build pavilions celebrating modern technology, this performance was recorded in glorious B&W.

  • @iamvictory7315
    @iamvictory7315 3 роки тому +8

    LOVELY...! 🌷

  • @jfjoubertquebec
    @jfjoubertquebec 3 роки тому +3

    Bonjour du Québec!

  • @jameswalker1286
    @jameswalker1286 3 роки тому +7

    Thanks for yet another great video Rich to feed my Judith addiction. Love viewing them. Judith is frequently mentioned as a girl next door as to her looks and demeanor. In my opinion Judith is the Queen of all girls next door, bar none!

    • @osvaldoschilling9129
      @osvaldoschilling9129 Рік тому +2

      I think she is the greatest and most beautiful woman singer ever to step on stage.

  • @that_thing_I_do
    @that_thing_I_do 3 роки тому +5

    I was at Expo 67 but too young to attend their concert.

  • @patrickriddell2030
    @patrickriddell2030 3 роки тому +5

    No backing tracks there. Fabulous

  • @Lqx.MM2
    @Lqx.MM2 3 роки тому +4

    Gordon Lightfoot introduced Canadian Railroad Trilogy. What a year with these great artists!

  • @robertowensiii1567
    @robertowensiii1567 3 роки тому +5

    I love Judith Durham & The Seekers! I was born in 1961 and grew up listening to all 60's & 70's music! But even though Bruce Woodley of The Seekers helped co-write this song, I don't think The Seekers version ever charted. The most popular version of this song was recorded by The Cyrkle that reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1966.

    • @Puppydoug
      @Puppydoug 2 роки тому +1

      The Seekers version of Red Rubber Ball didn't make the charts because it was never released as a 45 RPM single. It's a track off their 1966 album "Come The Day" (AKA in the USA as "Georgy Girl"). That album certainly DID chart!

  • @danesteviz
    @danesteviz 3 роки тому +7

    Good thing they enjoyed playing their songs especially with people just staring at them unlike todays audiences so involved and participating to performances, so great to see this post thanks again good job Rich from CHICAGOLAND DANNYBOY

  • @rickcurtis2983
    @rickcurtis2983 Рік тому +1

    Love this...thank you!!

  • @canadacalling6892
    @canadacalling6892 2 роки тому +1

    U was at Expo 67. Sure wish I had been at this concert.

  • @N9CQX
    @N9CQX 3 роки тому +1

    One of my favorite groups...I wish that I knew they were there....I missed them and probably was in the Russian exhibit....GRRRRR

  • @patrioticcanadian6997
    @patrioticcanadian6997 3 роки тому +2

    Still great in Oct. 2021…

  • @sheilaklugman2340
    @sheilaklugman2340 3 роки тому +6

    Loved that song so much ,you did guy's it so good

  • @michaelfrazer1807
    @michaelfrazer1807 3 роки тому +2

    Thank You. Just the best

  • @debishelton9647
    @debishelton9647 3 роки тому +6

    I like ANYTHING SEEKERS~STILL~in 2021!

    • @G6JPG
      @G6JPG 2 роки тому +1

      2022 ... 🙂 (probably decades more.)

    • @debishelton9647
      @debishelton9647 2 роки тому +1

      @@G6JPG Indeed~Forever!

  • @mysterytour5983
    @mysterytour5983 6 місяців тому +1

    They were playing that day at Place des Nations!

  • @franciscojavierrodriguez8236
    @franciscojavierrodriguez8236 2 роки тому +1

    Epic Folk song.

  • @BongoBeatRecords
    @BongoBeatRecords 2 роки тому +1

    There is a great pop punk version of Red Rubber Ball by The Diodes (from 1977).

  • @mariltn4
    @mariltn4 2 роки тому +1

    Always loved this song, but only heard it by the Cyrkle. But they do a great job.

  • @Humb7757
    @Humb7757 3 роки тому +3

    Maybe I was there that day, I was on the site almost every day! But it’s so long ago….this magical age ( the year of the Beatles, Magical mystery tour Album!!))

  • @mikestyles499
    @mikestyles499 2 роки тому +1

    To see the twelve string sing lead vocal is cool. He has a great voice, imho.The twelve sing guitar has the full sound.

  • @georginavm1433
    @georginavm1433 3 роки тому +4

    Hermosa música 😘💯😍💞💝💖🤗🤩💐🌹

  • @zenaidejesusdasilva3764
    @zenaidejesusdasilva3764 3 роки тому +3

    Aí que saudade féz parte da minha adolescência!

  • @dugroz
    @dugroz 2 роки тому +1

    As displayed on an N64 😁🤣😁
    (I kid, I KID!)

  • @fayemcmeeken6086
    @fayemcmeeken6086 6 місяців тому +2

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @leb6242
    @leb6242 2 роки тому +1

    i was born in Montreal that year 8)

  • @martinpatrick9915
    @martinpatrick9915 Рік тому +1

    I heard the version on their album.

  • @multicaruana
    @multicaruana 2 роки тому +2

    Another Seekers gem from Rich's archives. How do you do it, Rich? THANKS!

  • @bastianperez8606
    @bastianperez8606 3 роки тому +2

    Buenardo siempre esta en mis videos..¡¡

  • @jacob-ngaihnawm9061
    @jacob-ngaihnawm9061 3 роки тому +2

    🙌

  • @MryEne
    @MryEne 3 роки тому +4

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @philipmcneill382
    @philipmcneill382 2 роки тому

    Great music! Does anyone know if the Seekers
    performed elsewhere in Canada?🇨🇦

  • @viking670
    @viking670 3 роки тому +4

    Wow that crowd wouldn't be allowed here today in montreal, they're not distancing and nobody's wearing any masks...can you imagine such a thing !?

  • @zana1962
    @zana1962 3 роки тому +4

    👏👏♥️👍💕

  • @stephenaker5911
    @stephenaker5911 3 роки тому +4

    Rich - do you have their performance of Come The Day from this show on film? I have found the recording of it on the Seekers channel but not the video. I would love to see the clip if you have it but perhaps it might not be available at all.

    • @rich963
      @rich963  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Stephen, I do, but have an understanding that I won't upload too much from The Seekers' available output to encourage people to buy it! This then prompts the publishers to release more & everyone wins 👍 The song can be found on the bonus DVD with Vol2 of 'Hidden Treasures'.

    • @stephenaker5911
      @stephenaker5911 3 роки тому +2

      @@rich963 Thanks for letting me know

  • @martinianolopezcolin6257
    @martinianolopezcolin6257 3 роки тому +4

    🎶🎶🎶🎬👍☘️

  • @mariltn4
    @mariltn4 2 роки тому +2

    Now Judith is gone. So sad.

  • @larryprimeau7738
    @larryprimeau7738 3 роки тому +2

    1967

  • @rickheuft476
    @rickheuft476 3 роки тому +2

    Didn’t really hear Judith’s voice until about 2/3 of the way through. Great rendition though.

  • @MrRoadster100
    @MrRoadster100 Рік тому +1

    Such DOUR expressions on a lot of the audience, then I realized --- Ohhh, it's a French-speaking audience! I'll bet a lot of them weren't understanding the humor in the story.

  • @P-M-869
    @P-M-869 2 роки тому +1

    Notice that they don't have their mics in their mouth

  • @carolinegodden4364
    @carolinegodden4364 Рік тому +1

    ALL THE MEN
    LOOK LIKE GIANTS.
    How tall are they? 🐦 👧 🤓 📚 🎶 💃 🕺

  • @wombatua
    @wombatua Рік тому +1

    Odd how little rhythm is in the audience - the crowd looks dead.

  • @user-lw8ly2pg6r
    @user-lw8ly2pg6r 10 місяців тому +2

    An important show and audio recording. However, I have to say that the video technique of AI or interpolation or digital recreation (not sure what even to call it) is an abomination and does a great disservice to the existing film record of this great band. 0:44

  • @jong0000
    @jong0000 3 роки тому +2

    The guys in the audience behind them look like they've been constipated for weeks...

    • @jbidd8647
      @jbidd8647 3 роки тому +3

      Would you say the same thing of the audience attending opera, jazz, or Broadway performances? Same thing -- they're there to view an artistic performance, not to be part of it.

  • @多久安道
    @多久安道 3 роки тому

    歌❓男の歌手⁉️上手くない❗(笑)😅😅😅

  • @JFABALL2022
    @JFABALL2022 2 роки тому

    So stiff nOT GOOD AT ALL

  • @cumomsandcureloms
    @cumomsandcureloms Рік тому +1

    Sounds like Judith kind of takes over the lead vocal near the end

  • @dickkopetka4522
    @dickkopetka4522 3 роки тому +7

    Simply fantastic !!!