My mother had an album by ‘The Seekers’. It was called ‘Come The Day’ and was on Columbia records. There were some great songs on that album including a Seeker’s Version of ‘California Dreaming’ and Peter Andre’s favourite ‘Island Of Dreams’. Needless to say this was my first introduction to popular music as a child and I loved it.
Whatever kind of music you like I think it’s virtually impossible not to appreciate the amazing voice of Judith Durham, which is magnificent as well as crystal clear. The simplicity of the guitars, double bass and close harmonies of the group work so well together that I don’t think I know a bad or even mediocre Seekers number.
“The Carnival Is Over’ however is my favourite one. Ironically this song was not on that album but my auntie Sheila did have it on a single. I remember playing it round at her flat on the St. Matthew’s estate and having played it putting the black Columbia record back into its red sleeve (I distinctly remember it being red because some of the others were green but this one was definitely red!).
There is a rumour that Tom Springsteen (who wrote it) borrowed the tune from a Russian folk song however it has become one of Australia’s most famous songs and is one that I still love to listen to on the tube in between Lady Ga Ga and New Order.
Now listen to the song….
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