The Very Best of the Seekers

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.

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.