Very Best of

The Seekers | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 7, 1998)
• Original Release Date: March 24, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Collectables
• ASIN: B000005Z4P
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,438 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #70 in Music > Indie Music > Folk > Folk Rock

Track Listings

1. I'll Never Find Another You

2. Open Up Them Pearly Gates

3. This Little Light of Mine

4. A World of Our Own

5. Sinner Man

6. The Carnival Is Over

7. We Shall Not Be Moved

8. Someday, One Day

9. Walk with Me

10. Georgy Girl

11. Morningtown Ride

12. Come the Day

13. On the Other Side

14. I Wish You Could Be Here

15. When the Good Apples Fall (On the Other Side of My Fence)

16. Cloudy

17. Rattler

18. All Over the World (Dans le Monde en Entier)

19. Emerald City

20. Love Is Kind, Love Is Wine

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction to the music of The Seekers., December 18, 1998

By 

Gray (Kansas City, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Very Best of (Audio CD)

Having achieved international acclaim in the mid 1960s, The Seekers are remembered today in the U.S. primarily for three songs: "I'll Never Find Another You," "A World Of Our Own" and "Georgy Girl." This well-paced anthology presents these tracks along with twenty others which showcase the group's dynamic mix of folk, traditional gospel and pop. Highlights range from Judith Durham's soaring vocals on "We Shall Not Be Moved" and "Come The Day" to the infectious folk-pop arrangements on "Love Is Kind, Love Is Wine" and "All I Can Remember." If you missed The Seekers during their heyday or if you just need a reminder of why they were so good, this album is highly recommended.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Four Strong Winds..The Seekers and Judith Durham.., June 12, 2003

By 

R. Barnes "Music Collector/Science Fiction Re... (Greenwood, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Very Best of (Audio CD)

Judith Durham, Keith Potger, Athol Guy, and Bruce Woodley make up this Folk and Traditional group from Down Under, who had great success here in the mid sixties, but internationally were stars from about 1963 till now. They actually are being rediscovered by a new generation today.

To the people who do not know this group, they were primarily folk and traditional, and made great use of their contempories including Paul Simon, Tom Springfield, and many others. They are led by one of the worlds greatest voices - Judith Durham. When you hear the voice, you know immediately who it is, and listen since her use of lyrics is easily understood, clear, and melodic. It's hard to compare with anyone today, it's that good.

Of course the music. There hits are mentioned in the album listings, but this is a sampler of their better known works here. The multi box set "The Seekers Complete" is recommended as a companion to this one for those who discover this group as I did.

Some of the biggest were written by Tom Springfield of "The Springfields" and whom is Dusty Springfield's brother. "I'll Never Find Another You" and "World Of Our Own" are examples of his work, and you will hear the distinctive 12 string guitar and stand up bass that is characteristic of their early work. The lyrics and rendition are excellent, and are some of the greatest folk releases of the generation."Morningtown Ride" and "Sinner Man" ae other favorites. Remember in this Genre, folk means usually entire albums are good, and are not necessarily aimed at "single" release.

This CD is an excellent example of their work, and is well worth having. If you like them, go deeper as many other albums exist, and showcase more of their Australian folk songs as well.

They recently had a hugely successfull reunion, (huge in Britain as well) and have released material again and solo. Nothing has really changed, they continue to excel. The Voice is still there, the energy, and the love of the folk tradition..and it shows. I actually have Judith Durham's single solo releases, (Jazz-Blues), which demonstrates the breadth of the work.

MOST highly Recommended..For Folkies and 60's Lovers alike. A requirement for The Folk Generation, an a band too often overlooked by US "Folkies" since they are not from the US. The sound quality of the CD is excellent, and is one of the best "greatest hits" packages out there, from their original label.

You WILL like them. They are that good. 5 Stars all the way.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite 60s music CDs, May 28, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Very Best of (Audio CD)

Like other reviewers, I bought this CD just for the hit song "Georgy Girl." However, as time went by, I realized "Georgy Girl" is far from the strongest track on this CD. Rather, this surprisingly turned out to be one of most enjoyable CDs I own, equally strong from beginning to end. If you like 60s pop music or have any interest in folk music or the roots of contemporary folk-rock, this CD will be a most pleasant surprise.

Aside from the big hits "Georgy Girl" and "Ill Never Find Another You," this album has a number of other lesser-known but also catchy Tom Springfield-penned songs (Dusty's brother and one of the top 60s pop song writers), especially "The Carnival is Over," "A World of Our Own," "Walk With Me," and "On the Other Side." This CD also has some catchy folk ditties written by group members, like "Cloudy" and Love is Kind, Love is Wine," and "All I Can Remember." Oh, and if you like old time religious music, they do several traditional folk religious songs: "Open Up Them Pearly Gates," "We Shall Not Be Moved," and "Sinner Man." Judith Durham's voice is truly lovely, pure and uplifting.

In summation, anyone who likes 60s pop music or appreciates folk music will absolutely love this album. Most of its twenty-three songs make you want to tap your feet or get up and clap to the simple beat. It would make great karaoke material for 60s music fans. I was a child of the 60s and 70s and I remember listening to endless hours of music on the hi-fi. I'm only sorry I was not then familiar with The Seekers' other great songs. On the last inside page of the CD booklet, the Seekers are pictured together. Judith Durham has her hands together angelically, smiling and looking as sweet as her voice. The other Seekers are all grinning in their Sunday suits. This pictures seems to sum up their music: Happy, wholesome and uplifting.