The Seekers - Ten Thousand Years Ago

[moparmtn]

It was done sometime in the 60's... good song... as all the Seeker's songs are good...  no great....

[grimTales1]

When was this done - 90's?

[makeitreel]

It's from a concert in 2000, I believe.

[grimTales1]

Thanks!

[tradfan]

Rather like Tommy Makem's "The Liar".

[grimTales1]

Is this to the tune of She'll Be Coming Round The Mountain? The Seekers certainly have a good sense of humour.

[makeitreel]

I don't know too much about this song but it does seem to use that melody. It seems to be a traditional song covered by a lot of artists. Apparently when someone performs it they feel free to add in some of their own verses, usually bawdy!

[grimTales1]

Thanks for the info! According to info I found it was recorded as early as 1913, and seems to be traditional as you say. It's also called "The Bragging Song", even Elvis recorded this.

[auspete]

Extraordinary, commendable work from someone who definitely knows their Seekers stuff! Very impressive and hilarious.

[grimTales1]

Indeed and I agree. That's very clever, impressive and funny! Love it.

[iowa61]

There's no question about it. Only one theory explains the collision of individual talent that spans 40 plus year. They are some kind of immortals, demi-gods. Wait till Art Bell gets hold of this...