I have definitely become a Judith Durham and Seekers fan. They were great and she really has a wide ranging, beautiful and unique voice. Just digging the Seekers tunes tonight here on YouTube. I love this one and I'll never find another you, which also is an amazing song in its purity and sincerity and wistful joyfulness.
Just want to say thank you so much. I miss my dear Dad so much who taught me and my brother ans sisters to love music and 'The Seekers', more than any other group bring him and that back to me.
This is the only song I've heard from the Seekers where Judith Durham actually gets up into head voice. She clearly preferred to use the power and timbre of her chest voice, which was incredible, but in this you can get an inkling of what she could have done as an operatic soprano.
I know she didn't want to do that, and that is to be respected. Still, I'd really have liked to have heard her account of, say, "O, mi babbio caro".
I have traveled all over the world in my life and heard some of the greatest singers from pop, country ,rock ,folk but i have to say that truly judiths voice has the intonation of one of the finest VOICES.....that has ever come out of the 60s that i ever heard truly a gifted singer!!!!!!
Another You and World of Our Own have some pretty low lead notes in them and this song has pretty high notes throughout. She must have had a 4 octave range and solid as a rock all the way. She and the boys had/have the most unique and pleasing sound, among the very best, and will never be topped or copied.
Just unbelievable. Im 56 yet wanting to research them more. Great songs. Interstingly, it looked like she never had to strain to get the music out. It just happened!
This song is magical, in its own right. It's been recorded by countless artists - PPM, Kingston Trio, Johnny Rivers, etc., etc., and even a modernized rendition by The Hooters (on u-Tube, and wonderful, check it out). The incredible thing is the song suits itself to whatever "hook" the artist has, in this case, the beautiful vocals. Do a You Tube search for 500 Miles and check it out........
Thank You. I do not usually sit still for music but this an exception. This penetrates and deep very deep. They need to pipe this into recording studios across the country and use it as a standard. Only those with real talent could hope to achieve anything close. The rest would hang their heads in shame and find another profession if honest.
Judith can sing high or low she can sing jazz , folk , rock, gospel, from the heart and some fun songs too, her talent is unequaled, and for almost 50 years, she has sung with the voice of an Angel. she is and will always be my angel of music
Never heard Judith's upper register. She's vocally solid from top to bottom and is, in my opinion, an outstandingly expressive singer. I love the sense of spirit she brings to everything she sings...
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hedwegg 1 week ago 6
didn't realize at the time what a great voice we had back then. Judith your in my heart forever!!!
Exploitedsole 2 weeks ago
Judith Durham has to be the most underrated singer ever. She is a phenomenal singer.
willrothfuss 2 weeks ago
Posted two years ago today and over 70,000 views...not bad at all.
Derby14 4 weeks ago in playlist Liked videos 3
Très belle interprétation !
Cependant , j'aime tout autant celle de Peter,Paul & Mary ( RIP) ........
C'est un autre style .
futurexways1 1 month ago in playlist The Seekers
why does this make me cry everytime i listen to it, sighh
LeMang0s 1 month ago in playlist Liked videos
I have definitely become a Judith Durham and Seekers fan. They were great and she really has a wide ranging, beautiful and unique voice. Just digging the Seekers tunes tonight here on YouTube. I love this one and I'll never find another you, which also is an amazing song in its purity and sincerity and wistful joyfulness.
nealixd 1 month ago
goosebumps are poppin everywhere, beautiful,xxx
applepie238 2 months ago
Judith's voice was a truly a " Gift from God!!! "
MrSeventiesMan1 2 months ago
Great song! (it stimulates, the part of the brain that, deals with emotion)
fernominal 2 months ago
Such a startlingly beautiful voice.
OLDNED 2 months ago
Just want to say thank you so much. I miss my dear Dad so much who taught me and my brother ans sisters to love music and 'The Seekers', more than any other group bring him and that back to me.
Philip8582 3 months ago
hoodoovalley! I'm so glad that you are wrong here.I'm amazed at the youngsters that listen to our ol-timers music.And they l;ove it!!!!
hap1951 3 months ago
This is the only song I've heard from the Seekers where Judith Durham actually gets up into head voice. She clearly preferred to use the power and timbre of her chest voice, which was incredible, but in this you can get an inkling of what she could have done as an operatic soprano.
I know she didn't want to do that, and that is to be respected. Still, I'd really have liked to have heard her account of, say, "O, mi babbio caro".
puffin51 3 months ago
I have traveled all over the world in my life and heard some of the greatest singers from pop, country ,rock ,folk but i have to say that truly judiths voice has the intonation of one of the finest VOICES.....that has ever come out of the 60s that i ever heard truly a gifted singer!!!!!!
passion2221 4 months ago
Amazing voice!
astratriker 5 months ago
Another You and World of Our Own have some pretty low lead notes in them and this song has pretty high notes throughout. She must have had a 4 octave range and solid as a rock all the way. She and the boys had/have the most unique and pleasing sound, among the very best, and will never be topped or copied.
wmden1 5 months ago 2
Back when a girl's voice was more important than how much you look like a slut for video's.
pattii55 5 months ago 2
Just unbelievable. Im 56 yet wanting to research them more. Great songs. Interstingly, it looked like she never had to strain to get the music out. It just happened!
lakeseminole 5 months ago 2
its amazing that anyone could dislike this. Judith's voice is beautiful
ElLuz6 6 months ago
I love this song so much, reminds me of the life i had as a young boy in africa, I love the 60's music xxx
Cris3861 8 months ago
goosebumps...speechless :)
shirlthegirlwilliams 9 months ago
This song is magical, in its own right. It's been recorded by countless artists - PPM, Kingston Trio, Johnny Rivers, etc., etc., and even a modernized rendition by The Hooters (on u-Tube, and wonderful, check it out). The incredible thing is the song suits itself to whatever "hook" the artist has, in this case, the beautiful vocals. Do a You Tube search for 500 Miles and check it out........
whooziss 9 months ago
Thank You. I do not usually sit still for music but this an exception. This penetrates and deep very deep. They need to pipe this into recording studios across the country and use it as a standard. Only those with real talent could hope to achieve anything close. The rest would hang their heads in shame and find another profession if honest.
Flickchaser 11 months ago 2
wow, I don't think I've heard this song for almost 10 years...
Shimerao 1 year ago
wow!!
BrianSteve100 1 year ago
Oh my god this is beautiful. What a voice.
skooterbud05 1 year ago 2
@hoodoovalley I agree with you.
2364063 1 year ago
Judith can sing high or low she can sing jazz , folk , rock, gospel, from the heart and some fun songs too, her talent is unequaled, and for almost 50 years, she has sung with the voice of an Angel. she is and will always be my angel of music
meeee526 1 year ago 9
@meeee526 Damn , what a voice !!!
sprygeoffreya17 2 months ago
@meeee526 Couldn't have put it better myself.
BigDon62 2 months ago
@meeee526 Well said, she does have an incredibly pure voice...so pure. ♥
PapillonOne 1 month ago
Never heard Judith's upper register. She's vocally solid from top to bottom and is, in my opinion, an outstandingly expressive singer. I love the sense of spirit she brings to everything she sings...
horndiapason 1 year ago 2
Wonderful, I didn't know she/they did this. There is a single male voice at times. Is that Bruce?
aealtizer 2 years ago
The lone male voice at about 1:40 on is Bruce Woodley.
63DW89 1 year ago
Judith's very high notes here are amazing. Was she soprano?
grimTales1 2 years ago 2
@grimTales1 quite possibly, or a mezzo-soprano
HowDareThey1970 1 year ago
It's great that she can maintain those very high notes. the lads are just the kind of fellows I knew in college.
TRKWP 2 years ago
Just Beautiful! Judith's unmistakable - wonderful voice! Thanks for posting!
nipsterstang 2 years ago 2
And The Boys' unmistakable harmonies...
iowa61 2 years ago 2