This woman left Australia at 20 for America and world fame as the lead of The Seekers in the age of the Beatles, Stones, Monkewes. In their day, Including soundtrack of "Georgie Girl," they were huge - worldwide. After about 5 years In '68 she felt a calling to home and, giving the band a full 6-...
I had no idea. Always loved The Seekers, never sought out the history. We in the US, of course, have our iconic stars. Whether they gain fame and respect in one genre or another, they are just extrordinary musicians. Barbra Streisand is an example in our country, as is Nanci Griffith; in Australi...
These and others of the final folk musicians toured colleges mid '60s (I booked a bunch); it was the last phase of true folk resurgence (acoustic). Seekers would play a bill with Lettermen/Brothers Four. But probably not so far ahead as to consider Dylan. All the guys were in love with Judy. Seve...
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I have always loved these women. They don't know I exist, except in some existential state of "fan."