The Story of 'I Am Australian' by The Seekers, introduced by Bruce Woodley.

Bruce Woodley tells the story of writing this now legendary song, with musical contributions from Judith Durham, Olivia Newton John, Mandawuy Yunupingu and a multitude of Australians!
2 concerts from The Seekers' 2013/4 farewell tour are now available on DVD & CD. More videos from Judith and The Seekers on the playlists below:
The Seekers concluded their Golden Jubilee tour in New Zealand in November 2014, and Judith Durham began her farewell tour there in April 2016.

[morant]

The best tribute to Judith would be to make 'We Are Australian' our National Anthem. RIP Judith

[jameswonggeneral]

I am not an Australian. However, whenever I heard this song, there is an uncontrollable emotion swelling in me always ending up tears. That’s is how powerful the lyrics affecting me.

[wyngreen]

Surely this is a far more appropriate song for our national anthem that "Advance Australia Fair", the words of which have to be explained to our young children when they first learn it. Most people do not know the words of the second verse, whereas as' We Are One' is far more relevant in todays modern world, and everyone knows the words and feels emotional when they hear it, or sing it. A true comment on our multi-cultural society. Well done Bruce. Such great sentiment

[michaelhope]

British here. But by god, this song is amazing. RIP Judith Durham

[eugenedegeorge]

I'm an American and I've always loved the Seekers all the way back into the '60s. I think this should be the Australian national anthem; the same way I believe that, This land is Your Land, should be the American national anthem. They both speak volumes.🇦🇺🇺🇸

[nancyzammit]

Today is 22/2/24and still get chills listening to the seekers what a voice Judith was blessed by God to have this beautiful voice 💗 😊

[michaelhayden]

I have selected this song as the conclusion to my funeral. Hopefully all my family and friend will sing along.

[tinkhefferon]

What a voice Judith Durham, melts me 👍

[EvoX]

I feel deeply that this will be our national anthem one day. No song brings more unity in my opinion. More than ever, we need this.

[ronjones]

Absolutely will bring tears to your eye. No more emotional song exists.

[joanrossington]

When I heard my 2 and 4 year old grandchildren singing this spontaneously as they played, I felt strongly that we should immediately make this our national anthem.

[alecthomp]

I've never been to Australia, and doubt i ever will. a 10 hr flight to America was more than enough for me. I'm English, and think that we have many patriotic songs here, which we do (quite old songs in the main). However "I am Australian" has got to be the most patriotic song in the world. So beautiful and moving, this Brit loves it. I've loved the sound of the Seekers since my early teens, and I'm now over 60. When I die i'd love to think that the pure magical voice of Judith Durham was the last thing i heard, absolute heaven.

[annettemalaski]

Australia has every reason to be proud of this song!

[rsmarquez]

I cried the whole way through this. I am American but with this song, I feel Australian too.

[DesOwen]

Makes me want to be Australian. Fantastic song.

[markhill]

Hey Rich, lets start a petition, a movement in honour of Judith to make this The National Anthem! i have no clue how to go about this, i'm stuck in missouri but will do whatever is needed. This NEEDS to happen!

[WideWorldofTrains]

Bruce is the coolest dude, I admire him

[paulsullivan]

One of the most amazing and moving songs ever written and worthy of becoming an unofficial national anthem.

[adotte]

I am Dutch and 81 years old. A beautiful song that really gets me emotional

[mdeysenroth]

Brilliant! I have heard Bruce say a greater power was guiding his pen as he wrote this song. It gives this American chills every time I hear it.