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I Am Australian
The Seekers Lyrics

I came from the dream-time
From the dusty red-soil plains
I am the ancient heart
The keeper of the flame
I stood upon the rocky shores
I watched the tall ships come
For forty thousand years I've been
The first Australian

I came upon the prison ship

Bowed down by iron chains
I fought the land, endured the lash
And waited for the rains
I'm a settler, I'm a farmer's wife
On a dry and barren run
A convict, then a free man
I became Australian

I'm the daughter of a digger
Who sought the mother lode
The girl became a woman
On the long and dusty road
I'm a child of the Depression
I saw the good times come
I'm a bushie, I'm a battler
I am Australian

We are one, but we are many
And from all the lands on earth we come
We'll share a dream and sing with one voice
"I am, you are, we are Australian"

I'm a teller of stories
I'm a singer of songs
I am Albert Namatjira
And I paint the ghostly gums
I'm Clancy on his horse
I'm Ned Kelly on the run
I'm the one who waltzed Matilda
I am Australian

I'm the hot wind from the desert
I'm the black soil of the plains
I'm the mountains and the valleys
I'm the drought and flooding rains
I am the rock, I am the sky
The rivers when they run
The spirit of this great land
I am Australian

We are one, but we are many
And from all the lands on earth we come
We'll share a dream and sing with one voice
"I am, you are, we are Australian"

We are one, but we are many
And from all the lands on earth we come
We'll share a dream and sing with one voice
"I am, you are, we are Australian"

"I am, you are, we are Australian"

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Written by: Bruce Woodley, Dobe Newton

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The Seekers were a group of Australian folk-influenced pop musicians which was formed in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in 1962. They were the first Australian popular music group to achieve significant chart and sales success in the United Kingdom and the United States.

Their 60s hits included: "I'll Never Find Another You", "A World of Our Own" , "The Carnival is Over" (which the Seekers sung at various closing ceremonies in Australia, including Expo '88 and the Paralympics) Read Full BioThe Seekers were a group of Australian folk-influenced pop musicians which was formed in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in 1962. They were the first Australian popular music group to achieve significant chart and sales success in the United Kingdom and the United States.

Their 60s hits included: "I'll Never Find Another You", "A World of Our Own" , "The Carnival is Over" (which the Seekers sung at various closing ceremonies in Australia, including Expo '88 and the Paralympics), "Someday One Day", "Walk With Me", "Morningtown Ride", and "When Will The Good Apples Fall". Their tune "Georgy Girl" in particular served as the title song of the film of the same name. These songs have had significant airplay on 'oldies' radio stations over the years.

Bruce Woodley and The Rain, The Park and Other Things's "I Am Australian", which has been recorded by The Seekers, and by singer Judith Durham with Russell Hitchcock and Mandauway Yunupingu, has become an unofficial Australian anthem.

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Barb Smart

19w↑4

Kia ora,
Your comment, humility and loyalty touch my heart.
As a Kiwi, I feel a great love for Americans.
I love your friendly people.
Our history counts for a lot.
1918. Thankyou to your keen, brave, committed boys. We don't forget.
And WW11. I never forget. Your airpilots, soldiers & marines.
To the liberators of the camps they found in 1945. My gratitude is deep.
Your comment, Bro is very beautiful. Don't forget your country is great and our men often fought for the same cause.
Cheers, e hoa.

Mark Friden

21w↑3

I come from the dreamtime
From the dusty red soil plains
I am the ancient heart
The keeper of the flames

I stood upon the rocky shore
I watched the tall ships come
For forty thousand years I've been
The first Australian

I came upon the prison ships
Bound down by iron chains
I've worked the land
Endured the lash
And waited for the rains

I'm a settler
I'm a farmers wife
On a dry and barren run
A convict and a free man
I became Australian

I'm the daughter of a digger
Who sought the mother load
The girl became a woman
On the long and dusty road

I'm a child of the Depression
I saw the good time come
I'm a bushy, I'm a battler
I am Australian

We are one
But we are many
And from all the lands on earth we come
We'll share a dream
And sing with one voice
I am, you are, we are Australian

I'm a teller of stories
I'm a singer of songs
I am Albert Namatjira
And I paint the ghostly gums

I am Clancy on his horse
I'm Ned Kelly on the run
I'm the one who waltzed Matilda
I am Australian

I'm the hot wind from the desert
I'm the black soil of the plain
I'm the mountains and the valleys
I'm the drowned and flooding rains

I am the rock
I am the sky
The rivers when they run
The spirit of this great land
I am Australian

We are one
But we are many
And from all the lands on earth we come
We'll share a dream
And sing with one voice
I am, you are, we are Australian

We are one
But we are many
And from all the lands on earth we come
We'll share a dream
And sing with one voice
I am, you are, we are Australian

I am, you are, we are Australian

All comments from YouTube:

Dylan Rowley

4y↑2.2K

As a young Aboriginal male, this song makes me cry.. it leaves me awestruck after i hear this song, and judiths voice. I just close my eyes and listen to the lyrics, no matter where your from, what you look like, WE are Australian! Love the Seekers beyond words

Turbo Turtle

✊❤

larry vermeer

@Robynne Mcveigh good afternoon my friend robynne yes she had a angel voice and will be very much missed too

Robynne Mcveigh

Beautifully said 😊👍🥰

Susannah Hayward

@Ulrik Nyman Yep it should.

larry vermeer

@Dirk Van Dalen good afternoon my friend dirk i love this song too

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Furishia Ikhlef

34w↑626

This should be Australia’s national anthem,it’s so beautiful. RIP Judith Durham.

larry vermeer

good afternoon my friend chris watch the video of this song with bruce woodley he explain about this song here too

larry vermeer

@Susannah Hayward good afternoon my friend susan i don't understand what you are saying here too

Susannah Hayward

There's currently a petition on change.org to get rid of the dreary, old fashioned Advance Australia Fair and replace it with this. Just google and sign if you agree.

David Messer

5w↑1

I didn't know that Judith died. Very sad.
What a talent.

larry vermeer

11w↑1

my friend david this song they did a tribute song for judith durham should of been on radio stations all the world to let everyone now about judith durham death too the USA did not say anything about her death but Canada news said it too

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Taruma

5w↑23

I am Japanese. When I was a university student, I went to study abroad in Australia and encountered this song. Living in Australia has given me many things in my life. When I listen to this song after returning to Japan, various memories of my study abroad days come back. I am grateful to have come across such a wonderful song. your singing voice is the best Judith. Rest in peace.

Gary Knight

34w↑357

As an Aussie - I agree this should be our national anthem. Nevertheless, the passing of Judith tonight, as sad as it is, leaves us with her legacy with songs like this. What a wonderful star she has been and she can RIP knowing that we Aussies will be singing this song forever.

Paul Seehusen

Gary i'm a Aussie as well of 63yrs and i agree with everyone about this should be our national anthem but what can we few on YouTube do about it.? Who do we talk to about it, No one in power wouldn't care.This song has been out for a long time and nothing has been done.I'm sad my grand kids are sad we on here are sad. Who do we talk too.

Gene Dibble

12w

I’m from Florida in the US, I’ve listened to the Seekers an Judith, RIP, I’ll miss you!

Brad Gibson

16w

@Kelly Riome fellow canadian here. I too loved the seekers and Judith. May she rest in peace and fly free forever.

Brad Gibson

16w

I love this group and Judith. So sorry to hear that she has passed. I'm from Canada so this news travels slow . Just heart broken to hear she's gone. Love the seekers though....so 😔

Paul French

20w↑1

@David Hague i love the seekers i have never been to australia but my wife is from australia brunswick melbourne rip judith

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Indigo

1y↑246

I am a migrant, but now proudly Australian. This song never fails to give me goosebumps every time I hear it. Absolutely beautiful! 🙏

the guy

3w↑1

Welcome aboard mate! Glad to have you here.

larry vermeer

19w

How can i get in touch with athol guy or bruce woodley or keith potger. I know athol guy did a talking about the cd's and the new stuff but was talking from a culture center do you know which one it is

FlAw

21w↑1

Sign the petition on change, look up I am Australian!

Henry Etges

39w↑14

Good to have you here!

Tom Greenough

33w↑20

Just heard about Judith. God be with her. The Aussies and Americans have much in common in their history. I tear up every time I hear this. Each time I hear this I am staggered by the unchanged voice of Judith Durham. If you go back to the mid 1960s, and then 2014 when this concert was done, her voice is still as clear and strong as a bell.

hypehype 1982

7w↑9

I'm a Chinese Australian and this song is amazing this should be the national anthem without doubt. When I hear this it brings a tear and I bet I'm not the only one.

BoracicLint

19w↑24

I am British but this song brings tears even to my eyes! And the voice of the late Judith Durham is out of this world. Would be an absolutely fitting Aussie National Anthem.

Allen Sloan Boyd Jr.

7w↑11

I'm an American and this song brings a tear to my eye as well. What a wonderful song. What a wonderful group singing it. I've enjoyed the Seekers music since I was a boy. Judith has such a powerful voice. It broke my heart when I learned of her passing. God bless her. God bless Australia.

TwoFourFixate

1y↑274

I am not even Australian . . . but when I hear and watch this amazing group of true artists, I cry.
I don't know why I am crying . . . and I cannot, in any, way explain it . . . but I cry.

Glenn Plumb

@Zoe Smythe great comment, As a proud Aussie myself it’s at this point I’d lean over and whisper “it definitely doesn’t include the pommy pricks that put those shackles on and captained those tall ships” 😂 I love this song because it reminds us how far we have come in such a short time only 122 yo but we turned a prisoner’s island into paradise with a thriving economy compared to ridiculous US trade deficits a great reputation globally with no enemies or foreign conflicts, Let’s not mention sporting abilities it gets embarrassing 😂

Cory

5w↑1

Same here.👋 Love from Germany.❤️

Susannah Hayward

7w↑2

Judith Durham had the voice of an angel. I'm an old 70s rock chick but I always loved the Seekers. They put Australia on the map. Their music may not have been "cool" but they were very special. RIP Ms Durham. I can't believe you're gone. My heart is breaking. I am only 2 years younger than you.

Zoe Smythe

7w↑2

You Cry because it's a Song that represents the Great spirits of Our Ancestors, And it DOESNT DISCLUDE ANYONE NO MATTER WHO OR WHERE YOUR FROM.

The words are a LOT Deeper then we realise, THATS why it brings on Tears. I Cry EVERYTIME I hear this Song.. and Now JUDITH has Passed onto the other SIDE, it makes it that much Sadder..

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Jimz

7w↑13

I may be a proud American 🇺🇸 but I love this song so much. I cry every time I hear it. It tells such a wonderful, historical story. I, too, love Australia 🇦🇺. Heaven is even more musical now with Judith Durham in residence.

Adriaan Oliphant

15w↑4

I'm not from Australian BUT the people of Australia can be so proud in having a group as the Seekers from their country. Hair stood up behind my neck, thought gee how proud and privileged the Australians are.

J K

2y↑668

Wake up Australia. This is a national anthem if I ever heard one. What a wonderful, enjoyable, descriptive piece of history and music. Judith’s voice is amazing.

Glenn Plumb

@Susannah Hayward I believe waltzing Matilda is our song of independence no longer British convicts but free Australians, still call Australia home is our spiritual song calling us home from foreign lands, I am Australian is our reconciliation and unity song an internal spirit we only share with our fellow Aussies, But compared to all other National anthems the simple message “Advance Australia Fair” is an amazing message we don’t really think about we are to concerned with Wtf is Girt 😂 but USA is a warcall UK is baked in religion etc Australia will only advance fairly taking only what we deserve never by force, Combined with our coat of arms which has the kangaroo & Emu 2 animals that can not take a backward step is a great message, We have no enemies we are a military partner to the USA while being Chinas biggest trading partner that’s Crazy! One thing this song unfortunately does have is the name of a deceased native Australian so indigenous can not listen to it, The name in second verse should be updated to the living representative of their choice constantly then it can be seriously considered but until then it doesn’t represent indigenous Australians just like our constitution, The day we finally class all Australians Australian in the constitution should be our new Australia Day, The indigenous flag should replace the Union Jack on our flag & We should be recognised as a independent sovereign nation which USA does not recognise us as yet!

Susannah Hayward

Yep. Thing is though, if we ditch Australia's current dirgy NA for this, let's not forget that the divine Ms Durham is no longer with us. We get that song as an NA without her beautiful voice and sweet smile. I've signed the petition but in my heart Peter Allen's I Still Call Australia Home is grappling with this one as my 1st choice. Either way, IMHO a National Anthem should make most people's heart soar; currently, the Australia NA works like Valium.

Glenn Plumb

@Steve Gibbs yes you are interested because you took the time to read it and then reply to it! It’s True Blue to not GAF not actually respond like a kid having a tantrum just to get the last word without any funny insults we can enjoy! Like Sir Les Patterson says “you could bore the asshole in a wooden horse”

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Sean Huynh

40w↑99

Being of Vietnamese heritage and living as a Australian, This song touches the heart strings every time. It has greater meaning than our Australian Anthem itself. As a refugee, we found salvation in Australia and a Future for our generations present and more to come. I wake up each morning humbled Knowing that I have woken up being Australian and be forever grateful. One day, my children to be, will be reminded of the gravity of why.... ....

Susannah Hayward

5w↑1

Nice post Sean. I like to joke that I was a refugee from Thatcher's Britain back in 1988. My Aussie-born son's gap year included trips to Vietnam and Cambodia. He understands the history but said he absolutely loved both countries and the people.

Gary Pendlebury

23w↑3

Truly a wonderful Australian anthem. Adding the beautiful and original voice of Judith Durham makes this all time moving song so very special to all who are lucky enough to be Australian.

12 Domains

3w↑1

To have been born in Australia is to have won the jackpot.

Albatross43

5w↑10

As a child of the 60s I grew up with Judith's voice. It still moves me to tears when I think of the years and hear her wonderful tones. But that we could still live in a world of our own...😞..RIP Judith...you were truly unique. Long loved and never forgotten. The world is sadder for your passing...

Sandy Walker

34w↑110

I heard this by the seekers first time just now. As someone who is passionate about all of us being a unified community rather than the division pushed by the politicians who only serve their own agendas, this song says it all. Brought me to tears that the message could be delivered in such a beautiful song. RIP Ms Durham. 🙏 😇😇

Glenn Plumb

5w↑1

This is a brilliantly written song describing how we built our national identity and cultural heritage from a colonial perspective that names significant characters in our history unfortunately it names deceased native Australians which is disrespectful to their beliefs, Sadly it a part of their culture that causes the most problems with integrating white culture for example Police investigating a murder can not talk to indigenous about the victim & they can’t testify in most cases because names of deceased should never be spoken, Allowing Native Australians to constantly update the name to a living representative would make this song perfect 👍

Susannah Hayward

5w↑1

@FlAw Just signed. Not that our pollies ever listen to us - they just take our taxes for their salaries + lurks and perks - but I guess we have to keep trying.

Zak Fred

Hello 👋🏻👋🏻

Brian Dickenson

20w↑3

@FlAw I am Pommie .but that is a beautiful song fit for a new Aussie national anthem. I sing it all the time. Dicko

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Ongie '

34w↑173

Rip.. her voice was the spirit of Australia

Susannah Hayward

@DAVE THOMPSON I am 68 and have just been diagnosed with COPD. What is really pissing me off is the docs telling me that I could have another 10 years with no treatment necessary. What, another 10 years of only being able to walk for 5 minutes without needing to sit down due to breathlessness? Really? I quit smoking years ago. Meanwhile, I have arthritis, 24/7 tinnitus and a knackered thyroid. I live in Australia and our GP service is pretty bloody good. Except the docs still pretend that panadol actually works. It doesn't. Everyone knows panadol doesn't work.

Ongie '

23w↑2

@Galaxy ' during her later years she use to let her voice box rest and not speak for three weeks at a time. She did that for years

Galaxy

24w↑3

Her voice never changed ~ beautiful

Ongie '

28w↑2

@DAVE THOMPSON ' im sorry to hear that mate

DAVE THOMPSON

31w↑4

I AM 67 YEARS OLD, DYING OF COPD.I WILL SEE YOU SOON,JUDITH.
I LOVE AUSTRALIA...ALWAYS HAVE...

Ed Newbery-King

2y↑325

This should be rereleased and heavily promoted to rouse the Australian people from their apathy and inspire them to reconnect with their powerful, enduring past - a truly beautiful song ❤️👍🏻🌟

Michael Marshall

Yes and played loud and proud .

Michelle Pound

18w

Bruce Woodleys daughter sang it at the Melbourne protests, it was moving to watch as 10, of thousands sang along in the streets, from all walks of life, that all call Australia their home.

ANTHONY EATON

24w

@Winston Smith well said Winston it is sentimental tripe. Why do you Aussies want shout that you are Australian, no other nation does it.

MrsSlocombes PuddyCat

39w↑1

@Winston Smith . Sorry to hear you are boring.

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1MilliePie

14w↑37

I totally agree, this SHOULD be our National Anthem. We are ALL Australian and proud of it and the words sum this up to perfection. Magnificent! Always leaves a lump in my throat - I love my country so much and this is exactly how I feel about it. Thank SO much Bruce Woodley and The Seekers.

Susannah Hayward

10w↑1

Hear hear. I couldn't agree more. How do we get a referendum to change our current dreary national anthem to something this beautiful?

Jane M

34w↑172

Wonderful group and song. There will never be another voice like Judith Durhams. 3 July 1943 - 5 August 2022

Clive Britton

22w↑1

❤️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Sergio B

32w

🙏👼

Mary Guy

33w↑1

I was born a week before Judith June 26, 1943 she July 3, 1943. RIP

Mike S

1y↑163

As a Yankee Doodle American patriot, I must tell you Aussies that you have always gripped my heart with great love and deepest and most profound respect. Y'all wrote the book on heart, bravery and grit.

Two of the dearest people in my life are a Melborne sweetie in the '80's and my best mate in Iraq in 2005.

Y'all are the best and I love every man-jack of you! Thanks for being our loyal friends even when we sometimes don't deserve it.

Brian Merritt

9w↑1

@Shay .J That makes sense considering they are 2 different places, and considering what I said applies to many places.
Not sure exactly what your point is... 🤔

Shay .J

@Brian Merritt And that's where the similarities end.

Richard rogers

13w

Your welcome mate

Carrie Fawcett

14w↑1

Thanks dear American friend I haven't met, I love you guys. Your comment brought me to tears💞😊🙏👍

Barb Smart

19w↑4

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Ange Morris

12w↑2

I well up every time I hear this song, so iconic. This should be our National Anthem. Thank you Seekers for the music, and thank you Judith for that one in a million voice.
Rest in peace beautiful lady ❤🌹🎶

Vincent O'DONNELL

32w↑6

Judith Durham RIP . A voice like no other , crystal clear .loved the world over 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Norman Saunders

6y↑792

Judith Durham is a truly remarkable woman. He voice is as beautiful and clear today, as it was all those years ago.

letsseeif

If GOD gives gifts, Judith Durham's voice was as good as any [from a 'DARWINIAN' Evolution Believer with an UCA Overlay]

John Yacoub

2y↑3

it really is astounding how her voice had held up over 40 years - especially compared with almost any other performer, looking at similar time spans. I was shocked listening to this after watching the video for "...Another You"; good for her.

Jerry Cooper

2y↑5

Such a pure, clear voice!

John DeVries

3y↑7

I agree entirely and the word clear is absolutely correct. Perhaps crystal clear would be even more appropriate. Pitch perfect. Its remarkable. If she lives to be 200 it won't be long enough. She's been a great ambassador for Oz.

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Wendy Gorman

34w↑76

Judith's voice is unique----clear as crystal-so blessed to have a voice like that. And the others in the group give depth, and blend in wonderful harmony.

Zak Fred

Hello Wendy, how are you doing?

Raymond Bradley

33w↑3

This lady had a beautiful voice when i first heard her back in 1960s, and sixty years later nothing has changed. God bless you Judith and thank you for the music 💔

morgan dutler

9w↑1

Their voices are indistinguishable from the 1994 performance in which I first became aware of this wonderful song. The Seekers were truly bringers of joy!

Richard Bray

34w↑46

Just want to send my condolences to all my Aussie Mates from this American Yank on the passing of Judith Durham.. Truly an angelic voice. She'll be a great addition to the heavenly choir. I'm so grateful for her beautiful songs. May God rest her soul!

barbara aimson

11w↑1

With lovefrom uk . Grateful thanks for the gift of the seekers and judiths voice

Richard Bray

33w↑2

@LilyfromBrisbane Agreed. Both had unique voices.

LilyfromBrisbane

34w↑3

Thank you from this Aussie. Judith had a voice of gold. And this song should be our national anthem. To me there were two great female singers. Judith Durham and Karen Carpenter. Both had unique voices, just beautiful to listen to.

Sheila

34w↑47

Judith's voice had the power to uplift the spirit like no other. Fly free 🙏

Andy Dmytryk

18w

Although l adore this song and all it represents , l see a problem in what to play at ceremonial occasions ....it should ABSOLUTELY be our National Song !! And one of the Seeker boys wrote it !!! 🙂 These verses cover our whole history , unlike Advance Australia ....How clever of the ABC to be playing it for its 90th birthday celebration ...well done lta and other decision makers 😘 ....Vale Judith ❤️

Brian Hodson

1y↑6

As a 74yo yank, I have heard these voices for years, but I have never heard this song before. So beautiful, so moving, so poignant.

Holdfast1812

5y↑339

As a Canadian, I've always thought the Aussie's and Canadian's were brothers from the same mother. One conquered a vast country of heat and dust, the other an equally vast country of cold and snow. But how I wish we had a spirit and song like this one. Good on ya!

larry vermeer

15w

@Brad Gibson thanks my friend brad

larry vermeer

16w

My friend does it gets cold in Australia at all

larry vermeer

16w

@Brad Gibson okay my friend they are calling for snow tonight in toronto area too

Brad Gibson

16w↑1

I feel exactly the same and as a fellow Canadian

larry vermeer

23w↑1

Holdfast am also canadian born dutch guy here i really though the seekers would come more to canada onthere reunion tours but never happen because we are not from the UK or New Zealand too

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Daniel Griffiths

34w↑19

Rest In Peace Judith. Your voice lifts me up. ❤️❤️❤️

TROTPTKA BASNBI

29w↑23

As an American , this song puts tears in my too , I am always part Australian , We Are Australian. RIP Judith

John Herrenberg

34w↑77

This really should be our anthem !! Vale Judith let's do this for her and all Australians

Tlb

25w

@David Lee-Michaels why?

David Lee-Michaels

25w

Tlb

33w↑4

Agreed 💯

Amanda Davies

34w↑2

Her amazing voice never deteriorated. So gutted. A very long time ago when I was still only a child / teenager, I never even realised The Seekers were from another country and just loved them (I'm in the UK). R.I.P dear Judith.

Duncan Ogilvie

45w↑73

Surely the finest female voice ever , Judith Durham take a bow absolutely fantastic, I’m a proud Scotsman but that song should be Australia’s national anthem ,it stirs me every time I hear it !!

Michael Marshall

You know what ? I agree .

Te_Piriti

38w↑1

Duncan Ogilvie I too have a great love of Judith Durham's voice but the thing about the Seekers is that the sum of the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. They are all great musicians and their greatness lies in their respect for one another and it shines in their performance.

redskua

40w

Duncan Ogilvie ..you have never sad a truer word my friend.

Albert Smith

2y↑225

Every time I hear this woman's voice, I get shivers down my spine. What a singer.

TheNulligravida

34w↑6

Sadly Judith Durham passed away today.

Philip Ahmed

1y↑15

Oh yeah ... no female voice, absolutely NO female, past, present ... can come within a country mile of Judith's

Susannah Hayward

31w↑2

Oh bloody hell - this is just gorgeous. RIP lovely Judith and thank you to the Seekers for the music. xxx

Carole Carr

11w↑1

Once again I listened & once again got cold chills. Bruce & friends were fantastic. Perfect lyrics, perfect musicianship & perfect Judith. Thank you.

El Dorta

10w↑4

I'm not Australian. Never been to Australia either, but this song brings me to tears. Such a beautiful tune!

Livinia Florisson

34w↑39

I’m here on August 6th, a day after the beautiful and talented Judith left us, and as I listen to this, tears flow down my cheeks. Rest in peace ❤️

P T

27w↑30

If a foreigner wants to know what Australians see as being important and valuable about their culture and themselves, they can listen carefully to each of the verses of that song. Each verse expresses a founding myth that Australians cherish at a spiritual level. The way that the chorus then draws on those founding myths to celebrate Australia's inclusiveness, equality and hopefulness for the future is enough to make the hardest Australian get a tear in the eye

Richard Crossley

23w↑4

Very well said my friend, as a pom.

David Keithley

3y↑246

I’m not Australian, but listening to this song makes me a little emotional. Beautiful song, harmony is wonderful, and then there’s Judith with her angelic voice. Even in her later years, no one...not any of these so called girl singers can even come within a hundred miles of her voice and talent. I’ve been a fan for many many years. God bless the Seekers.

Joe Kavanagh

34w↑1

@Wendy Gorman Sorry but I don't understand this reply

Wayne C Lacey

37w↑6

David, there is no female singer past or present that comes vaguely close to Judith Durham's voice. So called stars like the one that dumped Glenn Wheatley from being her manager after he got her famous should eat humble pie after they listen to Judith Durham's voice as she can actually sing ! Unlike a certain American singer who squeals in one of her famous "songs"

Joe Kavanagh

2y↑7

You're right ,it's hard to get any better than Judith Durham, great voice ,delivered to perfection.You can't have a voice like that and not have the heart and soul that matches it.I don't see any women like her in my travels.Where are they hiding from us !!??Any Why!?

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bulk04

18w↑2

I never get tired of listening to this song.

Maricris Molina

25w↑22

judith durham voice was so powerful. unchanged over the years. RIP Judith

Zak Fred

Hello beautiful how are you doing?

Mark Friden

21w↑3

Paul Goodman

31w↑14

It has been said so many times..this should be Australia,s National Anthem,absolutely beautiful.

Breathe

1y↑8

I’m an American but I’ve never heard this song before and it brings me to tears

Robert Abitbol

3y↑194

This lady has probably the best female voice I have ever heard in MY ENTIRE LIFE. The adjective DIVINE comes to mind.

Art Mchugh

1y↑2

She is the female Roy Orbison !!!!!!😀😀😀😀🥁🥁🎤🎤🎸🎸🎸🎼🎼🎼🎼🍺🍺

I. Barnes

Very similar to Stevie Nicks. I love both of them for their powerful voices

John Fairbairn

1y↑5

As a true Englishman, this son should be your national As nthem. Wish we were as proud of our country as these singers are if yours. Wonderful.

Frank Scivier

1y↑7

I would never describe myself as a religious person but the voice of Judith Durham is so beautiful and her talent for singing so wonderful she also seems to me to be DIVINE!.

Martine Le rest

1y↑8

Yes she has a divine voice, so much courage, in her life. I pray for them

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Miranda

34w↑32

Rest in Peace Judith! Your beautiful voice will live on in the hearts of Australians and many others around the world.

MrMackemboi

34w↑1

Voice of angel ,and now truly an angel …so glad I saw you play live in 2014 ,you were superb .thank you for your music ,you will live on through your wonderful music RIP ❤️❤️❤️

Rusty King

20w↑16

Holy Mother of Music. I started by finding and playing 'Georgie Girl'. Three hours later l find this. What a beautiful Australian anthem.

Will Challenge

20w↑4

This is the best choice for our anthem. Written by a genius and performed by an immortal group

1feral1

33w↑3

As an Australian living abroad, this song stirs any of our dinkum souls. RIP Judith, you've done us all proud.

E3ECO

2y↑101

I'm not even Australian and this song moves me.

ppm4eva

32w↑3

You don't have to be Australian to `get' this song. It emulates what (almost) everyone on earth wants life to be, in whatever land you live.

Werner Heusser

34w↑7

i am swiss, but this song is touching my soul

demencia

18w↑5

je suis Français ! Quel dommage que je ne puisse pas chanter une telle chanson pour mon pays ! !!

Steven Edmonds

34w↑42

Very sad today at the passing of Australia’s greatest female voice RIP our lovely Judith Durham.

Zak Fred

Hello beautiful how are you doing?

janealaison1954

15w↑13

We all know Judith voice was perfection but I never realised how good Bruce’s voice is

Susannah Hayward

5w↑1

I am an oldie (born in 1955 and probably became a pop/rock music fan about 5 minutes after birth). I remember hearing the Seekers as a 10-year-old and I agree with you - Judith had the voice of an angel but Bruce and Keith were pretty good musicians as well. The Seekers put Australia on the pop music map back when the UK was the pop/rock music capital of the world. I vote for this one as Australia's National Anthem. Just a shame beautiful Judith is no longer with us.

Michael Marshall

All were good and Australian .

Susannah Hayward

10w↑1

The Seekers were a fabulous band, not just Judith with her angelic voice and sweet smile. This band as a whole put Australia on the musical map. I agree that this song would make a great national anthem. No one likes Advance Australia Fair - it's dreary.

Terry Hill

33w

This song is so heart warming, beautiful lyrics and a song that all of us can sing - of course, sung by this fantastic lady and a great ensemble/band just makes it a legendary song. Our current National Anthem just does not qualify and so few of us are capable of singing an extremely difficult melody line. It's time we had a National Anthem we can all join in on and sing from the heart.

Maria Morton

1y↑63

This is crazy! I listened to this song 15 minutes ago and I had tears falling down my cheeks by the end of it. I went on to read comments below and in that whole 15 minutes my eyes have continued producing tears. As an Australia citizen there will never be another song that can bring out more emotion and pride than this one, ever! All it needs is one verse altered to suit and the chorus and it just HAS to become our national anthem. I think that day will come but not until the songs creators, Bruce Woodley and Dobe Newton and the full Seekers group have (very sadly) passed away.

BerenikiRegina

14w

What would you change?

Craig Dart

22w

What about I still call Australia home that also brings a tear to Aussies

Mick Z

43w↑2

I feel the same emotion....bless you.

Mairead Evans

2y↑85

I’m Irish and this song makes me cry everytime, it’s so beautiful,
I’m Australian for 4:35 minutes everytime ❤️

Paite Gaming

1y↑4

same here 😂

Morgana Morgan

50w↑37

NATIONAL ANTHEM! God this says it all! Beautiful, truthful, proud...Why don't we have the courage to get rid of the old, the guilt and move forward and claim our own rights and identity as AUSTRALIANS. We are a great people and a great country. OWN IT!

valerie swanson

26w

This song and the seekers rendition pulls at the heart strings of all migrants and indigenous Australians
alike. It is beautiful and tells a gripping historical story put to fantastic music and melody. RIP Judith your music will live on.

Tlb

33w↑13

We’ve lost two Australian icons in just a few days, JUDITH AND OLIVIA RIP ladies you will be remembered always. ❤

Dawn Lawrence

I’m a proud Aussie migrant and I love this song so much, it makes me proud to be a citizen of such a diverse culture. RIP Judith ❤️

ShikataGaNai100

4w↑1

This should be the Australian National Anthem. RIP - Judith
Your voice lives on in our hearts.

Nick

2y↑131

I get a tear in my eye every time I listen to this. It encompasses who we are as a nation. It represents our past, our future, our people, our aspirations. So wish we could unite under this anthem.

Colin Rohrlach

37w

@Denny Wheeler and 6

Denny Wheeler

43w↑3

Bruce Woodley did an amazing job writing this. As an American who's never visited Australia, I'm very pleased to see Aussies saying good things about this song--it always gets to me.

Warwick KINSCHER

50w↑4

“We are one, but we are many. I am . . . . You are . . . . . . WE are Australian!” Absolutely says it all!

Gin Gin

2y↑7

I feel the same. Gets me every time. This to me is our anthem.

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Noel A

33w↑3

Great song and a great band! Very moving and I shed a few tears thinking of Judith's passing. What a talent and what a beautiful clear voice, which thankfully we can still listen to. RIP Judith.❤🙏

Rudi Fischer

34w↑5

Today the world is sad, Australians are devastated, and I am sitting here in America with tears running down my cheeks. I am so grateful to have the privilege to have been born and lived through the reign of Judith Durham. One must travel far and wide to find a voice like hers, anywhere. Miss Durham, you were my Queen. RIP.

Carol Purcell

32w↑10

I am an American... and this song breaks my heart. We used to have a dream, but it has been lost in these last few years. Every time I hear this I break down and weep... God bless Australia. You are what we hoped to be. Our hope is gone. I ask you all to carry "the flame" as far as you can for the rest of us...

Zak Fred

Hello Carol, it's my pleasure meeting you hear, how are you doing?

Brad Gibson

14w

@erinundra I don't know why you're going off on me for. I didn't make such remarks and even if I did about the US, you sound extremely bitter. Merry Christmas to you anyway.

Brad Gibson

15w

@Carol Purcell The USA is a wonderful, incredibly innovative country with limitless potential. Another melting pot, like Canada, Australia and other western countries with roots mostly from the U.K. & Europe. America is very divided though and for many different reasons. The USA is such an amazing democracy, you guys just need to be more accepting and inclusive of different ideas, races, cultures, political agendas, sexual preferences, religious freedoms etc, etc, etc. I think the world of most US citizens, you are our neighbours, friends and family in Canada.

Brad Gibson

15w↑1

@erinundra canada is also a melting pot of nations and I completely understand your perspective about religious and political agendas. The USA has lost her bearings and roots of how the country came to be.

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Ken Donaldson

3w↑1

Judith's voice rings through the trees like dozens of church bells.

Maxine Pekin

33w↑12

As the world mourns Judith, I thank her & the Seekers for their music which is our national treasure as are The Seekers. What a magical voice she had which I had the pleasure of growing up with being a child of the 60's. Judith was able to sing impromptu & perfect, every time, time after time. Our wonderful Australian songbird, rest peacefully beautiful soul. I hope you know how much you were truly loved by so, so many 💕💕💕

Keith Garvin

6y↑227

You do not have to be from Australia to love this song and performance by the Seekers. I have loved the group since the 1960's. Despite the 50 years, they haven't missed a beat, and Judith Durham is terrific.

Zak Fred

You are right, how was your day going ❤️❤️

Bernd Wahlbrinck

My sentiments exactly!

Webe Peboontom

4y↑1

I'm with you.

John E

4y↑6

I am American. I love this song and think of it as "Australia the Beautiful" in its sweeping view of history as well as natural grandeur. Well done, both in composition and performance!

onefineday111

5y↑4

And they're voices haven't changed at all

Lynne Varvell

3w↑1

This song gives me goosebumps. I'm so proud to be Australian.. Judith .just beautiful. x x

Gary Milsten

32w↑7

Damn the tears started to flow when i heard Judith start to sing. RIP my lady

Steven Done

33w↑3

This has to be the greatest national anthem for any country to have . Australia come on you have to make this your national anthem . A truly great song and it’s sung by Australia’s greatest voices The Seekers . Judith Durham voice was very special . Truly magnificent!

james gribble

34w↑12

We are going to greatly miss this beautiful person and voice. She is purely Australian and a gift to the world. RIP Judith.

Alison C

I'm not sure how many bands with four voices can claim to be so excellent after nearly 60 years at work. Remarkable. And what a powerful song.

Dean

3y↑619

I'm an American, yet when this song is played it grips my heart like few others can. To many of us Yanks, Australia, our deep friend & ally, represents the very best of what humanity can be. You have been our comrades in war, our partners in peace, and I pray that long may you Aussies live, prosper, and keep burning the torch of liberty, freedom and opportunity throughout the world!
Edit as of 27 Sep 2021: My prayers go out to all freedom-loving Australians who find themselves in the grips of evil disguised as public safety and good order. As an American who is experiencing much of the same erosion of personal freedoms, I implore you to resist this evil whenever and wherever possible. May God Almighty help us all.

Pam Brown

1y↑1

Public safety and good order is evil?

jim k

as an aussie ,i'd like to think we're faithful friends in good times and bad .it's a nice tag to have . i hope we haven't let too many people down for political expediency { apart from some poor bastards in boats ; i suspect it's not so much racism but fear of being conned and not convinced the people are being fair dinkum, and sometimes i think you have to shout loud to get people's attention } . it's a nice virtue to have .being known as a faithful friend

k w

Erosion of personal freedoms?? How so?

Ian Grantham

If you beleive what you say then stand up for Juian Assange!

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Renee Enright

33w↑9

This is my first time hearing the entire song. It is absolutely beautiful. Rip Judith

Paul Carabetta

51w↑20

Proud to be Australian. This is a beautiful anthem. 🇦🇺

DAVE THOMPSON

33w↑1

I'VE NEVER BEEN TO AUSTRALIA.... BUT I'VE NEVER HEARD A BAD WORD ABOUT IT... YOU PEOPLE ARE BRAVE, KIND, AND BEAUTIFUL. IF ASKED TO...
I WOULD FIGHT FOR AUSTRALIA TO THE DEATH.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL....

Tim Knapp

They sound amazing after so many years. One of Australia's gifts to the world. The Seekers. Speaking as an American.

David Howie

15w

Every time I hear Judith sing like this, it brings tears to my eyes!

Ken Ray

33w

This song always brings a tear to my eye - particularly now that the wonderful Judith Durham is no longer with us - I've been living away from Australia for over 21 years, but hearing this song, the poignant words... I am transported back there.

munich.metal.enforcer

5y↑1.5K

I'm German, but for 4 min and 35 sec I am Australian.

borderfisch1

13w

I'm too. Bin seit 50 Jahren Seeker Fan!

dreamsxcaster

16w↑2

For me this is just in the essence of being human.

Paul Hann

17w

I am English, but for the time of this anthem, I am Australian.

Barb Smart

19w

@James Allison I think similar thoughts.
I am a Kiwi. I would never be rude or assuming enough to say I was an Australian. But I would say that I feel a great connection to Australians. A big reason is our shared histories, and what helped us form the brotherly bond that exists.
Churchill is one of my many heros. I often think, even in 2022, how grateful I am to him for his insight into what Hitler was up to and how he lead Britain and the rest of us out of the clutches of evil.
I understand the grievance. For Kiwis it is Gallipoli. But yes, fighting a country that brought their war right to Australia, that was huge.
Thankyou for your comment.

Vicki Garvie

21w

Awww what a beautiful thing to say :)

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Judy Leigh

21w↑2

The Seekers have been my favourite group from 11 years old, I’m nearly 70 now and they will remain my favourite group until the day I die! Heard this song just 5 years ago and I wish I was Australian, such brilliant lyrics! RIP Judith ❤❤❤

robert fletcher

37w

I have lived in Australia for many a year now and this SONG makes me Proud to be here. This country has given me a great deal!!!!!! I hope everyone you comes feels the same and appreciate it has I DO!!!!!! Stay strong the Country I call home! Should be Australia National Anthem.

Judy Brooke-Mee

1y↑4

Having grown up in Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. I felt that national feeling which this song embodies. Australia represents a spirit and courage, I bow to your indomintable courage!

Ben Luchini

34w↑7

Only Australians know and understand the feeling of which they are singing ,the biggest and best kept secret on earth.

Hugh Mccrory

From all the lands on earth we come, forged a great nation and became Australians. What a great song that could only truly be conveyed by these Seekers. A pleasure to listen to this wonderful group.

sanjay mahato

4y↑503

Not australian , but everytime I listen, this song makes my entire day
Australians should be proud that Judith Durham was born there

Dominic Kerr

YOU'RE A LEGEND MATE

Margaret Wilson

3y↑1

fabulous

Debbie Taylor

Seriously? White is right?

Bruce Hilton

4y↑20

same, proud to be american, but proud to say, australia is a friend and even to be looked up to. Great song, should be your N. anthem, and great group.

Ernst 22

44w↑26

There are songs that fascinate me when I hear them for the first time. This is one of those songs that got me hooked right away. This is certainly due to the excellent musicians, but the lyrics are so beautiful. How proud to be of living in Australia. The song tells so much about this country Australia that I would fly there in a heartbeat to see it. The lyrics are magical, they draw me to Australia. Unfortunately I'm too old, otherwise I would do it. I often sang along in front of the computer for the joy of the melody and tried to play the song with the guitar and sometimes I cried. This song evokes a lot of feelings in me - the most important is the pride in his country Australia. First of all it's this beautiful text about Australia, but it's also this wonderful voice of Judith Durham. You immediately believe what she sings about Australia.
There are still countries to dream of.
Greetings from Germany Ernest

Rusty King

20w↑1

Thank you for your beautiful tribute to a song and country.

redskua

40w↑1

Ernst22 ..how stirring are your words, from an appreciative Ozzie. We would be so proud to have you Ernst.

John Lennard

33w↑4

This song is the the true story of Australia, it is the embodiment of what it is to be Australian an honours all that have built our paradise. As a child of survivor's of the great depression , and son and grandson of world war 1 and 2 participants and one who lost uncles of both perants in the first world war I really believe this song is truly the embodiment of what it means to be Australian, love this band.

Phil mccumbee

16w

I feel sad every time I listen to Judith. It is hard to believe she is gone. Her music will be with us forever. RIP Judith.

Mark Evans

32w↑5

My 70th birthday is fast approaching. I grew up with The Seekers. Every time I try to sing along with this song, I get a catch in my throat - even more so with the passing of Judith Durham. There’s no female voice as clear and precise as hers.

Camn Sprencheria

This song is the best part of touching down in Australia on a Qantas international flight! Soon as the flight lands and announcements are made they usually play this song. It says ‘gosh I’m home!’ Love it!

Anthony Ferguson

3y↑13

I am 72 years old & brought up listening to groups like the seekers. I am so proud of them & I am proud to be Australian.

Kay Watson

33w↑2

The sadness of Judith's passing away is huge.

The gratitude her sweet voice will be heard for generations is huge.

Ashton

23w↑3

this song makes me proud to be an Australian!
This song truly brings a tear to my eye.

May you rest in piece Judith. You inspired many.

Ivan Leterror

I share the feeling of JK about an anthem. 1st time I've listened to this video and Judith and the guys still have it. Her voice will live forever. God bless you for sharing something decent for all these years.

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