The Seekers -- Georgy Girl (1967) + Bonus Video of 50th Anniversary

[NurseJackie]

Last edited Thu Oct 24, 2019, 11:02 AM - Edit history (1)

"Georgy Girl" is a song by the Australian folk music group the Seekers. It was used as the title song for the 1966 film of the same name. Tom Springfield, who had written "I'll Never Find Another You", composed the music and Jim Dale supplied the lyrics. The song is heard at both the beginning and end of the film, with markedly different lyrics (and with different lyrics again from those in the commercially released version). It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song but lost the Oscar to the theme song from the film Born Free.

The song became a hit in late 1966 and early 1967, reaching number one in Australia and number three in the United Kingdom. In the United States, it was the Seekers' highest charting single, reaching number one on the Cash Box Top 100. "Georgy Girl" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, I'm a Believer by The Monkees, kept the song from number one.[1] The song US success prompted the Seekers' British album Come the Day to be retitled Georgy Girl for its American release.

BONUS VIDEO: 50th Anniversary Tour!!

In 2014, Judith Durham and The Seekers concluded what will probably be their last concert tour. It's clear from the fan videos (taken in Australia and London) that they were in great form for their 50th anniversary, and at long last an official DVD is available!

[saidsimplesimon]

1. "Oh what a change there would be."

Thank you Jackie for the trip down memory lane.

[NurseJackie]

4. You're very welcome! I'm so glad we can enjoy this trip together!

What wonderful memories!

[Shemp Howard]

2. Thanks for posting that!

I love the Seekers. And in particular, I love Judith Durham.

[NurseJackie]

3. I love her too! It gives me goose bumps to hear (and sing along with) these songs!

What a wonderful time that was!

[Shemp Howard]

5. Yes, what a wonderful time that was!

Many years ago, I was stopped in the hallway of my apartment building by a fellow tenant. He asked me if I had heard any strange noises from the night before. I told him that I did not hear any such noises.

But I knew exactly what he was talking about! The night before, I had three beers in me. And I was singing out loud to my Seekers "All Bound For Morningtown" album.

(Please do not tell the landlord.)

[NurseJackie]

6. I'm mum!

(Please do not tell the landlord.)

I'm mum! Not a word.

[Shemp Howard]

8. How could anyone not love this?

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And again, cheers to you NurseJackie. Posts like yours help make DU a pleasant place.

[NurseJackie]

9. Love it!

I'm smiling so big right now. And ready to unscrew another "cork"... just because.

[NurseJackie]

7. She's an officer of the Order of Australia. Not quite a Dame, but she certainly deserves it!

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

[Merlot]

10. My cat seems to like this song!

Sound asleep on the couch across the room, she woke up and walked over to my chair right after I hit play on the original version. Soon as the song ended, she walked back to her spot on the couch and went back to sleep!

Thanks for posting, I loved this song as a kid but never knew more about who sang it. Her voice is wonderful!

[NurseJackie]

11. Ha! Love it!

What a great reaction! Maybe she was responding to the high-pitched whistling? Or it's probably that she just likes upbeat, happy and optimistic tunes too!

[Merlot]

15. She may have been responding to my upbeat feelings watching it

Mischief (that's her name) was quite the songstress in her youth, her totem human is Joan Jett.

[NurseJackie]

16. That makes good sense to me!

[NurseJackie]

12. Here's the MOVIE VERSION (with much different lyrics) for the intro and outtro credits.

[Merlot]

13. Oh wow, the movie lyrics are awful!

The original version is the only one I was familiar with. The movie lyrics are so critical, so awful. "Now that you're no longer on the shelf?" yikes, those didn't age well.

The oroiginal version sounds much better.

Thanks for posting.

[NurseJackie]

14. Yep... the radio lyrics are a bit more uplifting and optimistic.

I was shocked as well.