The Seekers - I Am Australian: Special Farewell Performance (REACTION) with my wife 

I wish this was our official anthem.

The best tribute to Judith would be to make 'I Am Australian' our National Anthem. RIP Judith

As an Aussie this song puts a lump in my throat, a tear in my eye and pride and joy in my heart!

I am Australian and to me this is our national anthem....🇦🇺😁❤️

I’m an Aussie that lives in the USA and when I hear this song I get emotional and homesick, love this song and R.I.P. Judith Durham.

I'm not Australian but it makes me want to stand up in pride with them. ❤

Many Australian's believe this should be our anthem

Although I am Aussie born, I am the son of immigrants to this great land in the 70’s so we don’t have deep roots but this song brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. A land with great opportunities. “We share a dream and sing with one voice” sums up my view of Australia.

Recognition of the indigenous and then each of the generations - Soooo good

Us Aussies are proud of this song.It should be our national anthem.We lost Judith Durham this week,she was a national treasure.RIP thankyou for your humility and gorgeous voice,you will be so greatly missed.

Considering Judith had just recovered from a stroke and lost the power of speech she retrained herself and I was there for this performance and I can say not a dry eye in the place.

Sadly Judith passed away on Friday the 5th August. That beautiful angelic voice is singing to the Angles now. RIP Judith.

This song makes me SO proud to be an Aussie 😊! Thank you 'The Seekers'!

Sadly, the world of music lost this beautiful lady on August 5th 2022. She was truly an Australian legend. Her legacacy and magnificent voice, especially with the Seekers will never be forgotten. Thank you both for your fabulous post! x

I’m an Aussie and when I hear this tears roll down my face no matter what.

It’s a song for humanity.

I’m not Australian I’m from Liverpool UK but this song is just so powerful and beautifully sung and it gives a sense of pride and togetherness that everyone can appreciate wherever they come from . I can only imagine the sense of pride that Australians must have when hearing this marvellous song . It has to be the National Anthem . I just wish we here in UK had a song even half as good and inspiring as this .

This was their farewell concert...and Judith was mainly sitting as she was recovering from a stroke. Warms my heart to hear you appreciate them as we Australians do. I think it makes everyone who hears it have a feeling of belonging. Thanks for your charming reaction....Love from Australia

A lot of people here in Australia want this song to be the Australian anthem

Rest in peace Judith 🌷, you will always be remembered for the magic & the joy you brought to many generations - not only in Australia but around the world.

The Seekers were another great Australian folk pop band from the 60's. They had so many great hits including "I'll Never Find Another You", "A World Of Our Own", "Georgy Girl", "The Carnival Is Over", "Morningtown Ride", "Someday, One Day" etc. They have beautiful voices & harmonies. They don't make nostalgic music like this anymore. Reminds me of a simpler time.

I always tear up listening to this song. Such beautiful story telling and a magnificent Australian anthem. "We are one, we are Australian." ❤The seekers were a fantastic group, who in their day went viral world -wide with six songs in the top ten, selling over 60m records. The 'best of' albums went no. 1 in AU and the UK. I remember my parents playing the seekers on their triple unit (TV, record player, radio combination) back in the day, and this brings back memories of my mother dancing about the kitchen to Georgy Girl. Another great reaction. Thanks Guys.

Aaaw, that was beautiful, thank you for this. You were so right with what you said, sometimes, no matter where you are, it's easy to start complaining about one thing and another but when I hear this song, it puts things back in perspective. It fills me with pride and immense gratitude to be Australian.

What a beautiful song of Australians' pride in their country. I had never heard it before and it reminded me a bit of the song "Mexico Lindo y querido" that I recommended in its reaction to Juan Gabriel. The song talks about the pride of being Mexican and has a funny story. The song says that if a Mexican dies outside of Mexico, they should say that he is asleep and take him back to his country. Curiously, Jorge Negrete, the interpreter, died outside of Mexico, in the USA and, of course, was taken to Mexico where he received a great tribute because he was very loved by the people. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gq8WILYkhAY.html I hope they react to this song. Greetings from the state of Morelos, Mexico. PS: An apology I do not speak English and I am using a translator, I hope it is understood.

Thank you both for showing such respect 🙏 🇦🇺❤️

This is very Australia and should be our national anthem it always brings out my emotions and pride 🇦🇺

When you consider how comparatively late in their career they wrote & recorded this song, it is definitely one of their definitive songs.

Why can we not have 2 national anthems used for different occasions , this song really needs to be up there.

There are also hand actions that accompany this song. I remember my daughter when she was 4 standing with her whole kindergarten class all singing and acting out this song, it definitely is a theme song for us. Lots of historical references in this song that only Aussies understand but so glad you felt it ❤️ and yes Judith Durham is pure class.

That was a wonderful reaction thankyou. I am glad you understood the lyrics were speaking of our history and the fact that we are all united as Australians regardless of our roots and heritage.

Her Voice ...her voice...We are so lucky to have her recordings

Being Australian this makes you feel proud. 😢 Judith was a great part of the Seekers.

Its like Australia has come of age, The seeker always sounded amazing from the 60s to now Australia has Arrived,

true australian folk music that no one can argue with. our beloved homeland australia 😊😊❤❤

Most Australians want this to be our national anthem. It wells a huge sense of love and pride for this country

Sadly Judith Durham from the Seekers passed away a couple of days ago at age 79. She had been unwell for some time. An amazing talent and person. 🌺

It doesn't matter where you come from, New Zealand, USA, England, India or wherever. You live in Australia for a couple of years you become a Australian 🇦🇺♥️💯...

Thank you for playing from Australia we are a proud mob no matter where you come from.

Remember that this was sung LIVE. Absolutely crystal clear.

I'm a Aussie i could listen to this song 1000 times and still get goosebumps and tear up. ❤

I'm not Australian, but I get emotional thinking about the pride they have in their home. It should be an anthem for the world.

I am a traditional owner of Australia and this song has always been special,

Rip Judith, what a voice!

Doesn't matter how often i hear this, it gives me goosebumps every time. Best wishes from England.

I love patriotic songs, they share history and pride, they will give you chills even if you are from a different country ❤️

One of our classic bands

The FIRST verse of the song gives recognition to the people of the First nations.

I love people from all over the world get the emotion of this song. The man who sang first wrote it. I do know his name but it escapes me right now. I agree this is our national anthem. Thank You for understanding so quickly. ❤

Yes. It’s the story of the nation. Ive watched a bunch a reactions to this song. You guys get it.

Every child knows this song when the begin school. It is often sung instead of the national anthem at events and is definitely known by all adults of every culture. It is our song. A song that tells our story and speaks of our vision for the future.

You guys are awesome

This should be our national anthem - it says everything about Australia and how we feel. Great reaction.

Love this band.... Should be our National Anthem!

Makes me proud to be Australian.

Like everyone else - I hear this and usually cry like a baby - just hits home. This and the Qantas ad 'I still call Australia home'...can't do either of those without blubbering

Everything an Australian anthem should be ... no jingoism, but acknowledgement and love.

Perfect review. And yes, I am Australian and was watching through tests. Everytime I listen.

Rest in Peace, Judith Durham. Heaven's choir has just acquired another angel.

I don't know how many time I have seen this and it's always the same - goosebumps and tears. Judith Durham is an iconic Aussie singer and Bruce Woodley wrote this important song. Thank you

Whenever someone hears this song they get pulled into the group hug, wether they like it or not.

This song makes me want to adopt the whole world and bring them home out of their conflicts and terrors. Im an Aboriginal Australian and I love our country. I wish it to be home to many who seek a life of peace, love and joy. To those who come here. Ngattanwa (Welcome) in my language. Gunditjmara Elder : )

This song is from when Australia started ,we were convicts from England,and the is about us becoming our own nation ,we now have people from all over the world living here and we are a proud nation,when we here this song it brings tears to our eyes ,I’m glad you liked it ,a lot of Australians which this was our national anthem because it has so much meaning.

Aussies have lost 2 greats recently now we are praying for our favourite son. Would love your reaction to John Farnham, You're the Voice. Guarantee his voice and the song will move you!

What a wonderful song from The Seekers! Thanks "MerchantOfAlba" for all the music all time from good old Germany!👏🙂

Very proud Aussie here! I cry like a baby (with pride) every time I hear this. Thank you for your great reaction. 👍🏼🇦🇺👏🏼👏🏼

true australian folk music that no one can argue with!. our beloved homeland beautiful australia. a nice video here ❤❤😊😊

Vale Judith Durham 😢 Another National treasure gone and can never be replaced.

The music and lyrics to this song were written by Bruce Woodley, the first guy who sang. He really captured the soul of the country when he penned this.

This is an aspirational song, co-written by the gentleman who sang the first verse. I'm not sure as Australians we are always as welcoming and accepting of people from "all the lands" who come here, but I think as a country we live peacefully enough. The glorious voice of Judith Durham is just remarkable - so effortless, so clear and warm. The Seekers were a successful "folk" group from the 60s and have some great songs. I love listening to this song. Thank you for your respect. There's a lot in this song about the country, the history (Aboriginal and European) and some of the hardships of this land. Anglo-Australia was a penal colony of the British originally and extremely harsh and unforgiving. Our history of treatment of the indigenous population is shameful, but the sentiment of the song rings true - Australians pride themselves on "having a go" and certainly our forebears had it really tough.

It is strange for an Australian to hear people from another country comment on an Australian song that is sacred to every Aussie. Do you have a song about your own country that would make your heart swell with pride & bring you to tears every time you hear it? The Seekers are legendry in my country. R.I.P. Judith Durham, God bless them all.

I could see how this song spoke to you, and I think its a little like Literature: Dostoyevsky wrote about Russia, Austen wrote about England, Rushdie wrote about India... but everyone from everywhere can relate to these books, relate to the the people in these books, and the love of place and nature in these books. "I am Australian" is about Australia, but it's also kind of universal. So many people know hardship, and they know pride in effort, and they know love of country, love of nature. They know how to open their hearts and let strangers in. I wish this was our national Anthem.

This song is absolutely awesome … Australians need to demand that this song becomes their own national anthem ….

This is one of my favourite songs, and this is definitely my favourite version of this song. This song has such a history and the song itself is about our history. This makes me full of Aussie pride. Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!

This one always brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for your reaction to such a special song .💕 It makes me very proud to be Australian. 🇦🇺

RIP beautiful lady.

RIP Judith. We Sing with 1 voice! You will be missed.

This is a HISTORY LESSON

you are so right! as a descendant of the indigenous peoples and the convicts on one side of my family, and first settlers on the other side, this song means a lot to me. 🇦🇺

Australia is one of the most multicultural countries in the world. We have people from all walks of life and all countries of the world living here. This song is telling the world about all of us together. At the time this video was recorded that vocalist was 70 years old, she has always been a wonderful singer.

You wont want to 'stop it' when your hear Judith sing '500 miles' Rest in peace sweet lady, for you the 'carnival' will never be over, as your legacy will live on. Just subscribed.

Love you guys australian more please

Albert Namatjira was a magnificent Indigenous painter from 40s/50s. His works are instantly recognizable as he caught the colours and light of outback Australia like noone else. He's my fave painter actually. I'm a painter myself. Ned Kelly is a beloved 'outlaw' from the 1870s/80s. He was of total Irish heritage and his family, including his mother were constantly and heavily harrassed by the police of the day. As was normal if you were Irish. This is why often indigenous and Irish grew close. I'm Irish heritage too. 7th generation. Just giving a bit of info of what's in the song for you and why. Glad you like the song. We Aussies adore it and yeah we crack up when we hear it. Tears of happiness....and it starts perfectly with the indigenous, the First Australian.

That girl is Judith Durham. At the time she was singing here she was well into her 70's. She died just last year 2022. We lost a beautiful person with a beautiful voice. RIP Judith. 💞💞

I really loved both of your reactions to this song and as a very proud Aussie, it brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. To me, this song has many meanings as a number of my forefathers were convicts and what they and their children, grandchildren, etc., have endured to make this country so great and Aussies so proud.🇦🇺😀👍

So glad you enjoyed this♥️

Hi guys, I love this song mainly because it, like Australia, feels so inclusive. "We are one but we are many and from all the lands on earth we come, we'll share a dream and sing with one voice: I am, you are, we are Australian" Makes me proud.

Lovely reaction, I was wondering when you might do another reaction to the Seekers. You should listen to "Georgie Girl" next. As an Australian it's great to see others around the world explore our music ❤️

Thank you. That's all, just thank you

This is iconic, every ozzy knows this song it says in a few minutes who we are in our beautiful country, the seekers farewell concert was the best version of this song, also ice house plays a song called great southern land and as its playing you see all the beautiful scenery our country offers i hope you can play it Thankyou for your respect 0zz💚💛

pure class from start to finish.

The world will never be at peace till this becomes the national anthem for Australia and the world.

This amazing song makes me sooo proud and always makes me cry 🇦🇺🙋‍♀️❤️

Sad news in Australia today with the passing of the lovely voice of our Judith Durham of the Seekers. May she sing in heaven forever.

Judith Durham passed away yesterday… Rest in peace… she was beautiful and she was amazing singer

Crying on a Sunday morning! As an Aussie & with Judith passing yesterday.. this has me rattled. This should be our national anthem! 😭🙌

The female singer Judith Durham passed away on Friday at the age of 79, all Australians love this song and 95% of us believe it should be our national anthem, it encapsulates all of us no matter where we are from, whether our families were here before the white people came(the tall ships from the UK), whether your ancestry was from the tall ships or even if you came here on your own and decided to live here. "We are one, but we are many and from ALL the lands on earth we come"

Always chills & am compelled to sing along.

To Australians, everyone is welcome, if you have the heart you are Australian. That’s where” I am, you are, we are australian” explains it

ab bit teary, i love this song, makes me cry,

The amount of Australian culture you guys have listened to, you ARE Australian. It's okay, you can belong to another place too, we're good like that :) thanks for a top reaction to a great song, cheers from Australia