The Seekers - I Am Australian: Special Farewell Performance (All 5 Verses) REACTION

The Seekers - I Am Australian: Special Farewell Performance (All 5 Verses) REACTION

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The Seekers - I Am Australian: Special Farewell Performance (All 5 Verses) REACTION

[MertAus]

This was a wonderful song and performance. The lyrics of the song are so meaningful and well written. It really takes you on a journey through Australian history and pays tribute to everyone and everything that makes Australia the great country it is today. Reading through the comments it is really sad to hear that the female singer, Judith Durham, passed away recently. That is heartbreaking. RIP Judith

[queenslanddiva]

Our darling Judith Durham died about 4 months ago. She was as wonderful a person as her voice. She was given a state funeral, such was the esteem with which she was held. Bruce Woodley, the other singer, co-wrote this song, which many Aussies believe should be our national anthem. The other members of this iconic group are Athol Guy and Keith Potger. We love the Seekers. They were probably our first international superstars, back in the 60s. RIP dear Judith.

[tomwareham]

There's not a fair dinkum Aussie alive who once having heard this song doesn't identify with its message in fact you will find a large part of our population would gladly make it our national anthem . It brings a tear to this grumpy old man's eye everytime I hear it and especially if sung by the Seekers who were our first Aussie group or band to make it overseas inthe 60s their hits included WE'LL BUILD A WORLD OF OUR OWN and GEORGIE GIRL plus a host of others, sadly Judith Durham the female lead singer passed away this year around the same time as our Olivia Newton John it was a blow to all Aussie music lovers and they will be missed . Thank you for taking the time to listen and your analysis was spot on

[michealbohmer]

This should be the national anthem. We are a very lucky people to live in such an amazing country. Douglas Adams, the author of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", once said of Australians: "Alone of all the races on Earth, they seem to be free from the 'Grass is Greener on the other side of the fence' syndrome, and roundly proclaim that Australia is, in fact, the other side of that fence."

[Tymmy]

I came from the dream-time
From the dusty red-soil plains
I am the ancient heart
The keeper of the flame
I stood upon the rocky shores
I watched the tall ships come
For forty thousand years I've been
The first Australian
I came upon the prison ship
Bowed down by iron chains
I fought the land, endured the lash
And waited for the rains
I'm a settler, I'm a farmer's wife
On a dry and barren run
A convict, then a free man
I became Australian
I'm the daughter of a digger
Who sought the mother lode
The girl became a woman
On the long and dusty road
I'm a child of the Depression
I saw the good times come
I'm a bushie, I'm a battler
I am Australian
We are one, but we are many
And from all the lands on earth we come
We'll share a dream and sing with one voice
"I am, you are, we are Australian"
I'm a teller of stories
I'm a singer of songs
I am Albert Namatjira
And I paint the ghostly gums
I'm Clancy on his horse
I'm Ned Kelly on the run
I'm the one who waltzed Matilda
I am Australian
I'm the hot wind from the desert
I'm the black soil of the plains
I'm the mountains and the valleys
I'm the drought and flooding rains
I am the rock, I am the sky
The rivers when they run
The spirit of this great land
I am Australian
We are one, but we are many
And from all the lands on earth we come
We'll share a dream and sing with one voice
"I am, you are, we are Australian"
We are one, but we are many
And from all the lands on earth we come
We'll share a dream and sing with one voice
"I am, you are, we are Australian"
"I am, you are, we are Australian"

[bigs]

I am part Aboriginal, and part Irish [sent as political prisoners] and part Scottish who came after the first prison ships as free men. Australia, when you are born here, or maybe it is just my Koori blood, the land is just part of you - even when living in a city I ached for the bush. So I commuted over an hour just to live on acreage among the gums and wildlife. Not having that connection is like losing a part of yourself and I think every Aussie feels it - some more than others, but we all feel a connection. This song sends tingles up your spine.

[brianmarsden]

Your reaction to I AM AUSTRALIAN was fabulous to watch! I am English and find it very moving and emotional. For the duration of the song: 'I AM Australian'. You have accepted it like so many around the world. THE SEEKERS are Keith Podger on 12 string Guitar, Bruce Woodley on six string Guitar - who co wrote that amazing 'anthem' with his friend Dobe Newton of The Bushwackers in 1987 - Athol Guy on Double Bass - and their lead singer - Judith Durham, who sadly 'passed' on August 5th 2022. May she Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory, Amen. Thank You for this 'reaction' video.

[alliegal]

Judith Durham’s voice is like the clearest richest sounding bells…imo ❤

[camf]

As an Aussie, this song moves me every time regardless of who sings it. It also reminds Aussies that the land and people are one, which is our Aboriginal brother’s and sister’s beliefs.

[marklivingstone]

I loved your reaction when Judith Durham started singing. She was a legend, RIP.

[josiequintela]

This song should be our NATIONAL ANTHEM!!!!🇦🇺🇦🇺🥂

[johngodson]

Bruce Woodley has written a masterpiece, the Seekers sing wonderfully, as usual, but this is MAGIC ❤

[maureen-rnpv]

Young man, you are the only person so far that understand that the song is telling the story of Australia. Acknowledging the FIRST NATION, the European convicts and settlers then the rest of us migrating from everywhere to ALL BECOME AUSTRALIAN. Truly a beautiful song and should be played everywhere, ESPECIALLY NOW. RIP JUDITH.

[taniaPBear]

The Seekers were an Aussie institution, singing beautiful songs since the early 60's. I'm not sure when this farewell concert was exactly, I'm sure someone else will fill you in, but the lovely Judith Durham, with an angels voice, sadly passed away in August this year. I don't think there are many Aussies who don't get moved when they hear this. Thanks for your great reaction. ❤

[elizabethscott]

Judith's beautiful voice hits me in the chest EVERY SINGLE TIME. We were so blessed to have her filling our life with her songs.

[Loosifah]

Been living overseas for near on 20 years, and this is my go to song when I'm missing home. I might have made my life elsewhere, but I'll always be proud to be Australian.

If this song doesn't bring a tear to you eye, you must have a heart of granite, or you're a Kiwi.

[videofreak]

I was born in aberdeen, , and i was one of many UK immigrants that came to Australia as a child. This sing really resonates with me and should be the national anthem. You described the meaning of the song to a tee.

[carmelmcshanag]

Yes. It goes through some of the most significant changes/events that has made Australia what it is today. From our Indigenous Peoples, through convicts and immigrants it tells the story of the growth of a nation. To me, the last verse brings us full circle ... back to the land, something at the very heart of the First Australians, which they regard with absolute deference. They were here first, and they knew how to manage the land sustainably and respectfully. As with many Indigenous nations across the world, ours went through hell and are still recovering from generations of maltreatment and abuse. Judith had a wonderful voice. They sounded amazing together. It would be great if you reacted to some of their early stuff just to see how amazing this group was. RIP Judith. 💕

[marionbray]

During the whole year of Covid lockdown in Australia, our national broadcaster (ABC) filmed many different versions of this classic song, with zoom choirs and musicians across the country. Made this song even more special.

[jaredoliver]

I am australian and i feel refreshed hearing this song judith we miss you