‘The Seekers’.
I grew up in a house-hold where this exemplary group topped the charts in the 60’s…courtesy of the family record player…
There were so may singles that my family used to play…‘Telstar’, ’ Roses are Red’, ‘Big Bad John’…
It was also at a time when Geoff Love was dominating the ’ must-buy’ cover LP’s, with ‘Big Bond Themes’; ‘Big Horror Themes’…etc.
But, you need to be of a certain age group to remember vinyl…
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As for ‘The Seekers’, I always loved the ‘purity’ of their songs, and I actually got to meet one of the group, Keith Potger, several years ago, and he told me how many of the song lyrics were written by Dusty Springfield’s brother, Tom, who was a devout Christian.
Keith Potger went on to produce ‘The New Seekers’, who had several hits in the 70’s.
I am the youngest of five brothers, but I remember that the record player in our house was always playing the beautiful songs that this group would produce.
I won’t say that their music was of their time, because I think it should be for all times. The lyrics are joyful, full of encouragement, and are extremely beautiful, full of sincerity, and will never age for any audience that cares to listen…
The lead singer. Judith Durham, sadly passed away a few years ago. To say that she had the voice of an angel would be an under-statement.
I love ‘The Seekers’. For myself, they have always been uplifting and inspirational.