A folk-pop group from Melbourne whose clear harmonies and Judith Durham's voice gave them international hits in the 1960s.
For their sound, start with 'Georgy Girl' and 'I'll Never Find Another You'. If you want something a little different, 'Morningtown Ride' shows their gentler side.
They carved out a space for folk ballads when rock and roll was more common, and their sound, built around Durham's lead and the group's tight harmonies, connected with a wide audience. 'Georgy Girl' became a number one hit in the U.S. and U.K., and songs like 'A World Of Our Own' and 'The Carnival Is Over' kept that momentum going. Their 1965 single 'I'll Never Find Another You' first opened doors internationally from Australia and New Zealand.
The Seekers formed in Melbourne in 1962 with Athol Guy, Keith Potger, Bruce Woodley, and Judith Durham. Their 1965 hit 'I'll Never Find Another You' led to international success, including 'Georgy Girl' reaching number one in 1966. In 1968, Durham was barred from performing in South Africa over her stance against apartheid, and the original lineup didn't last much longer after that.
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