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.
Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen
The Seekers Lyrics
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Nobody knows the trouble I've seen
Nobody knows my sorrow
Nobody knows the trouble I've seen
Glory, Hallelujah!
(Repeat chorus)
Sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down
Sometimes I'm almost to the groun'
Oh, yes, Lord
[Chorus:]
I wish that I could find a way
Oh, yes, Lord
But life is just one long, rainy day
Oh, yes, Lord
[Chorus:]
Glory, Hallelujah!
The Seekers' song “Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen” is a gospel song that tells a story of a person who is going through a tough time and feels like no one in the world understands their sorrows. The lyrics suggest that the person is going through the ups and downs of life, sometimes feeling good and sometimes feeling down, and feels like life is just one long, rainy day. However, the person takes comfort in the fact that God understands their troubles and is with them in their time of sorrow. The repeated chorus of "Nobody knows my sorrow, glory Hallelujah" emphasizes the idea that the person wants to be heard and understood, and the glory Hallelujah is an expression of hope and faith in God.
The song's lyrics and melody have a long history in gospel and spiritual music, with similar versions dating back to the 19th century. It was often sung by enslaved African Americans, who used music as a way to express their struggles and hardships. The Seekers' version became popular in the 1960s and was seen as a form of protest music during the civil rights movement.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody knows the trouble I've seen
No one fully understands the hardships I have endured in my life
Nobody knows my sorrow
No one comprehends the depth of my pain and sadness
Nobody knows the trouble I've seen
No one fully understands the hardships I have endured in my life
Glory, Hallelujah!
Despite my struggles, I find hope and joy in my faith and belief in a higher power
Sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down
My life is a series of ups and downs, with moments of happiness and sorrow
Oh, yes, Lord
Expressing a plea or cry for help to a higher power
Sometimes I'm almost to the groun'
At times, my struggles overwhelm me and I feel as though I am at my lowest point
Oh, yes, Lord
Expressing a plea or cry for help to a higher power
I wish that I could find a way
Despite it all, I still hold onto hope that I can overcome my struggles
But life is just one long, rainy day
My life feels like a constant storm with little reprieve from the hardships
Oh, yes, Lord
Expressing a plea or cry for help to a higher power
Glory, Hallelujah!
Despite my struggles, I find hope and joy in my faith and belief in a higher power
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL (USA) BLACK, TRADITIONAL, PD TRADITIONAL
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@osvaldoschilling9129
There are moments in which Judith throws the high notes with such unbelievable control and strength that the impact on the listener is just incredible. And she is aware of that! This is certainly one of her ( and the group´s) best recorded presentations.
@sigmachi5803
Judith Durham has the most beautiful female voice and articulation that I have ever heard in my 74.5 years!
@osvaldoschilling9129
She is magic
@brucechristianson2274
I agree 100%.
I’m only 69.5 years old, when I was in high school I had a massive crush on her.
I think I still do! Lol
@rogerfournier3284
Ain't that truth
@tamikoestomo3275
Dear Judith, now you are singing with your fellow Angels. God bless you. Thank you for all the joy you have given us and are still giving us! 🙏💖🙏💝🙏💗🙏🌴🇮🇩🌴💖❣️
@larryvermeer6170
judith will always be one of God's angels too
@janiomota5384
Singing always and forever praising our Heavenly Father. Thank you for sharing this video.
June’23
@miked0987
Yes. Thank you Judith Durham for opening up the Pearly Gate of my heart. God Bless you after now having entered the Pearly Gates of Heaven!
@sharon95576
The voice of an earth angel!