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.
When Will the Good Apples Fall
The Seekers Lyrics
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And have servants of my own
I can snap my fingers
And I could have anything I want
Sometimes I look out my window
See lover's hand in hand walk by
They see the diamonds I wearBut not the tears of envy in my eye
Oh when will the good apples fall on my side of the fence
When will I taste the sweet fruits of life
When will the sun smile for me through great cloudy skies above
When will I find my true true love
Well my daddy says
Don't worry
And my daddy says
Just wait
I'm going to find you a rich man's son
And bring him to our gate
Sometimes I look out my window
See lovers hand in hand walk by
Daddy doesn't know it
There are some things that money just can't buy
Oh when will the good apples fall on my side of the fence
When will I taste the sweet fruits of life
When will the sun smile for me through great cloudy skies above
When will I find my true true love
When will I find my true true love
When will I find my true true love
When will I find my true true love
When will I find my true true love
The Seekers' song "When Will the Good Apples Fall" is a poignant reflection of the singer's longing for genuine love and happiness beyond the materialistic comforts she's accustomed to. The song's lyrics emphasize the contrast between wealth and emotional fulfillment as the singer expresses her envy of couples experiencing true love as opposed to solely possessing diamonds and other material things. Despite having riches and servants of her own, the singer still yearns for something unattainable by money. The use of the phrase "When will the good apples fall on my side of the fence," signifies the singer waiting for fate to bring her happiness and love rather than relying on her affluence to achieve it.
The singer expresses her frustration with her father's incessant search for a rich man's son to marry her. While her father may have her best interests at heart, he doesn't understand the intangible aspects of love that money can't buy. The singer's disbelief in her father's matchmaking ability implies that she wants to find love and happiness on her own terms, rather than relying on her financial status.
Line by Line Meaning
I may be a rich man's daughter
Although I come from a wealthy family
And have servants of my own
And have people working for me
I can snap my fingers
I can get whatever I want easily
And I could have anything I want
And obtain everything I desire
Sometimes I look out my window
Occasionally I gaze through the window
See lover's hand in hand walk by
Watching couples holding hands walking down the street
They see the diamonds I wear
They notice the diamonds I'm wearing
But not the tears of envy in my eye
But they're unaware of the envy I feel inside
Oh when will the good apples fall on my side of the fence
When will life's blessings come my way?
When will I taste the sweet fruits of life
When will I experience life's pleasures?
When will the sun smile for me through great cloudy skies above
When will good things happen to me?
When will I find my true true love
When will I find my soulmate?
Well my daddy says
My father tells me
Don't worry
Don't stress
And my daddy says
And my father also says
Just wait
Have patience
I'm going to find you a rich man's son
I'll find you a wealthy partner
And bring him to our gate
And bring him to our home
Daddy doesn't know it
My father is unaware
There are some things that money just can't buy
Some things aren't attainable with wealth
When will I find my true true love
When will I find my soulmate?
When will I find my true true love
When will I find my soulmate?
When will I find my true true love
When will I find my soulmate?
When will I find my true true love
When will I find my soulmate?
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KENNY YOUNG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@roypreston5792
So beautiful Rlp judith
@vincentbriegel7038
Love Judith and the Seekers RIP Judith
@jordanmcaulay4996
I'm 59 and I went through punk rock and pink Floyd and prog rock🎸📀gothic ,new wave and Heavy metal etc.But this group are brilliant.Tjetes not a weakness there in the Seekers.👍♥️💋🥵.
@johnager1525
We miss Judith but heaven gains an angel ❤
@Rooiseun
Judith Durham is an angel sent to earth. She was born to sing. Really never been any singer with her perfect pitch and awesome singing. She is absolutely the best and just stunning. RIP dear Judith. Your songs and singing will continue forever.
@jayenpadayachee4055
This song is so beautiful. R I P Judith.
@wendysaxontennet9660
One of the most beautiful female voices I have every heard .Thankyou gor the music. RIP Judith Durham 6.8.22 ♥️
@majorpygge-phartt2643
Couldn't agree more, and she was so lovely too, and always so totally natural, and I'm going to miss her for the rest of my days.
@larryvermeer6170
Good morning my friend wendy do you remember 9 nine days ago was Judith durham 1 yr anniversary of her death too
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