The Seekers - Ten Thousand Years Ago

Have the Seekers appeared in different eras of history to present their music to the world? This shocking playbill from 1792 implies they have. Are Judith Durham & Co. time travelers?

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• Seekers
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• Athol
• Guy
• Bruce
• Woodley
• Keith
• Potger

[grimTales1]

When was this done - 90's?

[makeitreel]

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

[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!

[auspete]

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

[moparmtn]

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

[grimTales1]

Thanks!

[tradfan]

Rather like Tommy Makem's "The Liar".

[grimTales1]

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

[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.