The most familiar line-up included Eve Graham, Lyn Paul, Marty Kristian, Peter Doyle and Paul Layton. In addition to having several big hits, the group represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest 1972, finishing in second place. Author & Historian John Kennedy O'Connor notes in The Eurovision Song Contest - The Official History, that they got the biggest cheer of the night from the live audience in Edinburgh. They were hot favourites to represent the UK again in 1980 (albeit with only Paul & Marty still in the line up) with the song "Tell Me" but it was disqualified shortly before the televised final of A Song for Europe. Had they appeared in the 1980 UK contest, the group would have been up against their former lead singer Danny Finn who had recently married Eve Graham and was now the lead singer of the winning group Prima Donna. In addition, Mick Flynn and Donna Jones, two members of the current (2007) line up of The New Seekers were also in the field, competing under the group name Pussyfoot.
Their hit single "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing", adapted from an advertising jingle for Coca-Cola, appeared 81st on the list of the UK's best-selling singles issued in 2002. It sold just under one million copies in the United Kingdom alone. The version used in the Coca-Cola television commercials was credited to The Hillside Singers, as many people of various backgrounds and cultures sang the song, holding Coca-Cola bottles on a hillside in the commercial. "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing" was so firmly connected with the Coca-Cola product that it eventually became known as "The Coke Song". The song was relaunched in Coca-Cola commercials in 2005.
Other hit singles by The New Seekers included "Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma", "Beautiful People" and "The Nickel Song", all of which were written by Melanie Safka. The New Seekers went on to sell over 35 million records worldwide, equalling the eight UK Top Twenty entries by The Seekers. Indeed, they released four albums during 1972 alone.
They also performed the title track to the now-legendary Marlo Thomas television special, "Free to Be... You and Me", a landmark program designed to teach kids how to express themselves and be independent through a series of vignettes which was rebroadcast on the cable network TV Land in late 2006 as a special add-on to their initial run of the classic series, THAT GIRL. Since the special was first broadcast in 1973 the song itself has since become a pop cult classic in its own right.
The New Seekers have continued to perform over the decades with an inevitable personnel changes which included Peter Oliver, Danny Finn, Caitriona Walsh, Nicola Kerr and Vikki James. The New Seekers toured in 2006 and 2007 with the established line up of: Paul Layton, Donna Jones, Francine Rees, Mick Flynn and Mark Hankins. A CD of the 2006 tour was released which includes all of the group's hits along with covers of 'Reflections', 'Run to Me' and 'Strangest Dream'. 2006 was completed with a Royal Variety performance at St. James Palace, London for HRH Prince of Wales and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall and an appearance on ITV's This Morning. The group are currently managed by Nic Culverwell.
The group's official website is at www.thenewseekers.com and myspace at www.myspace.com/thenewseekersofficial
I'll Never Find Another You
The New Seekers Lyrics
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They call The Promised Land
And I'll be there some day
If you will hold my hand
I still need you there beside me
No matter what I do
For I know I'll never find another you
For each of us they say
And you'll be my someone
For ever and a day
I could search the whole world over
Until my life is through
But I know I'll never find another you
It's a long long journey
So stay by my side
When I walk through the storm
You'll be my guide be my guide
If they gave me a fortune
My treasure would be small
I could lose it all tomorrow
And never mind at all
But if I should lose your love dear
I don't know what I'll do
For I know I'll never find another you
Instrumental Interlude
But if I should lose your love dear
I don't know what I'll do
For I know I'll never find another you
Another you another you
The song "I'll Never Find Another You" by The New Seekers is a classic love ballad that describes the singer's undying love for their partner. The first verse illustrates the promise of a better future in "The Promised Land." The singer believes that they will achieve this future, but only with the presence of their partner. The chorus, "I still need you there beside me, no matter what I do, for I know I'll never find another you," emphasizes the singer's recognition of the value of their partner in their life.
The second verse states the common phrase of "there is always someone for each of us." The singer believes that they have found their "someone" in their partner, and they will stay together "forever and a day." The singer says that they could search the whole world and never find another person like their partner. The bridge emphasizes the importance of the partnership, stating that it is a "long long journey," but with the partner there to guide them, they can make it through any rough patches.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a new world somewhere
There's a better world out there
They call The Promised Land
It's commonly known as The Promised Land
And I'll be there some day
I hope to get there some day
If you will hold my hand
Please help me get there by holding my hand
I still need you there beside me
I still need you by my side
No matter what I do
Regardless of what happens
For I know I'll never find another you
I know that no one else can take your place
There is always someone
They say there's always someone for each of us
For ever and a day
Forever
I could search the whole world over
I could travel the world looking for my soulmate
Until my life is through
Until the end of my life
But I know I'll never find another you
But deep down, I know there's no one else like you
It's a long long journey
Life is a long journey
So stay by my side
So please stay by my side
When I walk through the storm
When times get difficult
You'll be my guide be my guide
You'll be my support
If they gave me a fortune
If I were to become wealthy
My treasure would be small
I wouldn't care much for material possessions
I could lose it all tomorrow
I could lose everything tomorrow
And never mind at all
And it wouldn't matter
But if I should lose your love dear
But if I were to lose your love
I don't know what I'll do
I don't know if I could handle it
Another you another you
There's no one else like you
For I know I'll never find another you
For I know, deep down, that there's no one else like you
Contributed by Lily R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rgraz4929
Got chills watching this the firs time. This is a high quality mid 60's video recording of a historic music recording of an amazing song showcasing an incredible voice. Chills. Thanks.
@bonusman
Ahh ,yes did you miss it says HQ stereo..
@dr.jamesolack8504
@@bonusman
What are you saying ?
@mariojohnston7147
100%
What a song . The lyrics are perfect
@herbertvonsauerkrautunterh2513
@Uncle Joe Biden come on man...
@jbidd8647
@@DJKinney I hate to break it to you, man, but if you took the trouble to read Rich's show more section you would see everything about this video explained. This is a re-creation of how the song came to be recorded, done for a later documentary on The Seekers. No actual footage of the original recording exists.
@TheBlueOwl21
This great record reminds me of happy times growing up in the sixtys. Who is enjoying this song in 2024 ?
@adamhughes4442
Brilliant song. But what a horrible era we ate living in!
@EamonnS
@@adamhughes4442 Thanks to monsters ruling over wonderful people in beautiful countries.
@lyngeorge2266
Me