We Lost Another Great Icon of Music of the 1960's: Judith Durham

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The discussion centers around the passing of Judith Durham, a prominent figure in 1960s music known for her role in The Seekers. Participants reflect on her contributions to music, share personal memories, and express their feelings about her legacy.

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  • Participants express sadness over Judith Durham's passing and highlight her significance as an icon of the 1960s.
  • Some participants recall personal memories associated with The Seekers, noting their influence on their musical tastes.
  • There are mentions of specific songs by The Seekers, with some participants sharing their favorites and discussing Durham's vocal qualities.
  • One participant references a lung illness that Durham had, which they claim contributed to her death, while others reflect on her music despite her health challenges.
  • There is a mention of a YouTube analysis of classic bands and vocal performance, indicating an interest in the technical aspects of music.

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Participants generally agree on the impact of Judith Durham and express shared sentiments of loss, though individual musical preferences and personal connections to her work vary.

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Some statements about Durham's health and its impact on her music are based on external sources and may not be universally accepted or verified within the discussion.

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One of my mother's favourite groups, @jedishrfu, I can well recall The Seekers albums on the record player way back when. (She also introduced me to Jethro Tull and ELO and those are the ones I used to play, The Seekers were too folksy for me, compared to the likes of Thick as a Brick and Eldorado.) Still, Judith certainly had a clear, strong voice, R.I.P.
 
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Melbourne Guy said:
One of my mother's favourite groups, @jedishrfu, I can well recall The Seekers albums on the record player way back when. (She also introduced me to Jethro Tull and ELO and those are the ones I used to play, The Seekers were too folksy for me, compared to the likes of Thick as a Brick and Eldorado.) Still, Judith certainly had a clear, strong voice, R.I.P.
She had a beautiful voice. Unpretentious.
 
jedishrfu said:
We lost another great icon of the 1960's: Judith Durham of The Seekers

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/...e-seekers-australia-singer-dead-obit-1393839/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judith_Durham

Most famous song was Georgy Girl:



and my two favorites: It Doesn't Matter Anymore and I'll never Find Another You





and the story of The Seekers as a group:


Very sad, she had a lung illness according to Wiki that eventually lead to her death.
All that beautiful music, singing with a chronic lung condition.
 
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This was always my favorite. . .



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OCR said:
This was always my favorite. . .



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A good good guy on YT analyses classic bands and vocal performance via pitch tech (sorry not something I can explain well)


Mum loved them and then so did I as I got to know them.
 
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