Judith Durham, lead singer of The Seekers, died in her native Victoria, Australia, on August 5th. She was 79.
Video: The Seekers 25th Anniversary Reunion Concert, Melbourne, 1993. Judith Durham (lead vocals), Keith Potger (12-string guitar, backing vocals), Bruce Woodley (guitar, backing vocals), Guy Athol (bass, backing vocals). The song was written by Tom Springfield (Dusty’s brother).
More:
“Judith Durham: a pioneering woman in Australian music,” Cameron Adams, The Guardian
“Judith Durham, The Seekers lead singer, dead at 79, six decades after the formation of the group,” Jason Dasey, ABC News (Australia)
“Australian folk star Judith Durham of The Seekers dies at 79,” Zoe Sottile, CNN
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