The Seekers (Rare) - The Leaving of Liverpool, Live Orchestrated version (1967, stereo)

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[fredjohnson]

Judith's voice was that of an Angel. So beautiful and talented. Australia sadly lost two beloved national treasures in the span of three days. First Judith and then Olivia Newton John. Their music will live on for future generations to love and appreciate.

[johnscanlon]

Ah Judith's voice & natural brilliance not to be repeated..may the Lady rest in distintion within the Choirs of heaven!..this song "the leaving of Liverpool" holds very special meaning in Ireland..our wonderful neigbouring family across the water.!..John Co.Tipperary Ireland.

[gerrypowell]

This generation that produced such talented youngsters may never ever be repeated, RIP.dear Judith❤️

[DavGv]

Wonderful, thanks so much for posting it. I'm 84 and remember the Seekers from thier original records. I liked them then but last year my wife of 60 years got dementia and became very very difficult when we tried to get her to do things which she needed to do. I think, quite seriously, that listening to Judith and guys, particularly The Shores of Avalon and The Far Shore, may have saved my sanity and/or from driving over a cliff. Thanks to you all and RIP Judith.

[malcolmsmith]

There was an "innocence" about this group that has been lost.Totally enraptured by her voice. All time favourite - for over 50 years.

[jennifersanford]

Absolutely wonderful to hear The Seekers. It's made my week.
I so wish we had music like theirs today.

[Elizabeth-city]

Live or recorded, they are perfect. No other group is better and no one ever will be. Love you all so much, hope you’re staying safe ❤️

[stephaniebarr]

Stupenduous group. Best of the best led by a woman of immense talent and humility, a factor you do not see any more. Its a time to remember.

[ton]

Let's get a million views for this special lady

[jeffreytao]

This is wonderful -- a beautiful song sung with such grace and sweetness by Judith Durham, backed by a great band.

[barryh.]

It's so hard to pick one Seekers song over another, they sing them all so well .... the guys make the melodies bounce, and Judith Durham is an absolute Goddess.

[patrickcarlin]

The voice of an angel.
R.I.P. Judith.

[ianrobert]

Wonderful how people sat quietly and actually listened to performers. Unlike today always screeching and screaming

[johnking]

Thanks Rich...There's always something fascinating about rediscovered material that had been previously considered lost forever.

[apethorner]

This vessel was originally the troopship Oxfordshire, brought my regiment home to Southampton, 1959. My first cruise, Can’t get enough of the Seekers.

[osvaldoschilling]

In a comment about one of Judith´s renditions of "Carnival is Over" the writer highlighted the ability of Judith, through a remarkably somber voice intonation of reproducing the sad resignation of a girl minutes away from definitely losing the man she fell in love to, trying not to break down to emotion. One then realizes how correct he is, and that´s the reason why people are so emotional about the "Carnival". Judith made it great. She manages to transfer all that sorrow to the audience, something that only the great can do. In the present rendition of The Leaving of Liverpool we notice the same effect. The sorrow in Judith´s voice is so poignant, so perfectly blended with the slow orchestral pace, male voices harmonies at some stages, and the banjo. This masterful rendition certainly had the grand venue it deserved, before that unrepeatable 200 thousand people crowd in Melbourne

[multicaruana]

Another great addition to the Seekers compilation; to hear this live version is extraordinary as I have it only on one of the old albums, not live. Thank you, Rich.

[bettysmith]

Love listening to music makes me happy

[jasonist]

My Mum and sister left London in 1942 on the Queen Mary. Dad was station in England in the Army Air Corps. He was also stationed in North Africa fighting Rommel. This beautiful song has reminded me about the conversations I had with Mum beffore she died in 1972. Purely beautiful music from this young woman. Thanks for the memories. My other post got lost for some reason.

[sheilaklugman]

Loved you all such a great group, and beautiful voices ❤