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.
This Train
The Seekers Lyrics
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This train am bound for glory this train
This train am bound for glory
Don't carry but the righteous and the holy
This train am bound for glory this train
This train don't carry no gamblers this train
This train don't carry no gamblers this train
No hypocrites no midnight ramblers
This train am bound for glory this train
This train am bound for glory this train
This train am bound for glory this train
This train am bound for glory
Don't carry nothing but the righteous and the holy
This train am bound for glory this train
This train is built for speed now this train
This train is built for speed now this train
This train is built for speed now
Fastest train you ever did see now
This train is bound for glory this train
This train am bound for glory this train
This train am bound for glory this train
This train am bound for glory
Don't carry nothing but the righteous and the holy
This train am bound for glory this train
This train don't carry no hustlers this train
This train don't carry no hustlers this train
This train don't carry no hustlers
Goodtime gals or midnight rustlers
This train am bound for glory this train
This train am bound for glory this train
This train am bound for glory this train
This train am bound for glory
Don't carry nothing but the righteous and the holy
This train am bound for glory this train
This train don't carry no extras this train
This train don't carry no extras this train
This train don't carry no extras
Don't carry nothing but the heavenly spectres
This train am bound for glory this train
This train am bound for glory this train
This train am bound for glory this train
This train am bound for glory
Don't carry nothing but the righteous and the holy
This train am bound for glory this train
This train this train
This train this train
This train am bound for glory this train
The Seekers' song "This Train" is a gospel song that symbolizes a train bound for heaven. The verses emphasize the exclusivity of who should board the train: it only carries the righteous and the holy. Gamblers, hustlers, hypocrites, and midnight ramblers are all unwelcome. The train is built for speed, making it the fastest train one has ever seen. The song repeats "This train am bound for glory" as a way to highlight the train's singular purpose: to take the righteous and the holy to their final destination.
The song's lyrics were likely influenced by the African American gospel tradition where trains are often used as metaphors for the journey to heaven. The message of the song is clear: those who wish to reach heaven should embark upon a virtuous path, avoiding sin and immorality. The song's simple, repetitive structure mirrors the simplicity of its message.
Line by Line Meaning
This train am bound for glory this train
This train is destined for a state of divine bliss and greatness
This train am bound for glory
This train is on a path to ultimate success and prosperity
Don't carry but the righteous and the holy
This train only allows those who are virtuous and pure to come aboard
This train don't carry no gamblers
This train refuses to accept those who engage in risky or unethical behavior
No hypocrites no midnight ramblers
This train excludes individuals who are insincere or engage in questionable activities
This train is built for speed now
This train is designed to move quickly and efficiently towards its destination
Fastest train you ever did see now
This train moves more swiftly than any other you have witnessed
This train don't carry no hustlers
This train does not permit those who engage in deceitful or fraudulent behavior
Goodtime gals or midnight rustlers
This train excludes individuals who seek pleasure or engage in illegal activities
This train don't carry no extras
This train only allows those who are essential for its journey
Don't carry nothing but the heavenly spectres
This train only permits those who are angelic and pure-hearted to come aboard
This train this train
The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the importance and significance of this train and its journey
This train am bound for glory this train
The final line reaffirms the fact that this train is headed towards a state of divine bliss and greatness
Contributed by Brody K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
terry langkammer
What I like most is we get to hear all 4 members sing,not just Judith(whom I love).Great song all 4 members talented.
john bunyan
And the men could sing. A point that is often forgotten ; they were singing, in harmony, before Judith joined them adding that wonderful extra dimension.
Casual Observer
Her voice is like a ringing bell! Clear and sparkling! It was a treat to hear the singing voices of the entire group. The Seekers were my favorites.
brian cox
My favourite too...They can do no wrong in my book.
nico
The Seekers' music will never die. True Australian icons and living legends!
Twmpa
Agreed, absolutely timeless.
Denis Burgess
I agree 100 percent
thedayxyz
Her voice is PHENOMENAL!!!!!
Jeff Mccoy
Absolutely her voice is among the best female voices of the pop- rock era. The Seekers - a very underrated group.
Michael Hawthorne
Couldn't have put it better myself....Not a dodgy note anywhere.....