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The Seekers Complete

The Seekers

322 min · 125 tracks · folk music

A joyful blend of traditional folk melodies and pop sensibilities, characterized by rich harmonies and storytelling lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    With My Swag on My Shoulder (audition) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    I’ll Never Find Another You — This track encapsulates The Seekers' signature sound, featuring heartfelt harmonies and poignant lyrics about love and longing that resonated deeply with audiences.
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    The Carnival Is Over — This song exemplifies the emotional depth of The Seekers’ repertoire, using vivid imagery to convey themes of loss and nostalgia, becoming one of their most iconic tracks.
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    Morningtown Ride — Blending a soothing melody with charming storytelling, this track illustrates the group’s ability to create comforting imagery, making it a standout among children's folk music.
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    Kumbaya — An example of their ability to reinterpret traditional songs, this rendition showcases The Seekers' harmonies and highlights their connection to communal spirit through music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, lively sing-along moments
  • nostalgic reflections on simpler times
  • joyful camaraderie during gatherings
  • warm, inviting storytelling vibes

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer modern production styles
  • seek intense musical experimentation

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A comprehensive collection, not a primary entry point or major breakout.
Themes
Australian folk revival· nostalgic storytelling· communal spirit· childhood comfort
Career context
The Seekers were at the height of their fame when 'The Seekers Complete' was released in 1990, following their successful albums in the mid-1960s. This compilation features a comprehensive collection of their hits and lesser-known tracks, positioning them as one of Australia's most beloved folk-pop groups during this era.
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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • The Carnival Is Over

    The final verse shifts from hopeful anticipation to a somber acceptance of change, reflecting on the fleeting nature of joy.

    This structural transition emphasizes the bittersweet realization that accompanies life's experiences, deepening the emotional impact of the song.

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 With My Swag on My Shoulder (audition) Start here 1:54
  • 2 Children Go Where I Send You (audition) 3:31
  • 3 South Australia (audition) 2:08
  • 4 Waltzing Matilda (audition) 2:46
  • 5 Little Moses (audition) 4:02
  • 6 Wild Rover (audition) 2:15
  • 7 Dese Bones Gwine Rise Again (audition) 3:40
  • 8 When the Stars Begin to Fall (vinyl) 4:01
  • 9 This Train (audition) 2:55
  • 10 All My Trials (audition) 4:01
  • 11 The Light From the Lighthouse (audition) 2:40
  • 12 Chilly Winds (audition) 2:35
  • 13 Kumbaya (audition) 2:56
  • 14 Run Come See (vinyl) 2:17
  • 15 The Hammer Song (vinyl) 2:52
  • 16 Katy Kline (vinyl) 2:23
  • 17 Lonesome Traveller (vinyl) 2:38
  • 18 Myra (vinyl) 3:08
  • 19 The Wreck of the Old ’97 3:11
  • 20 Danny Boy 3:06
  • 21 Waltzing Matilda 2:53
  • 22 Cotton Fields 1:56
  • 23 Lemon Tree 3:26
  • 24 Gotta Travel On 2:32
  • 25 With My Swag on My Shoulder 1:54
  • 26 Plaisir d’amour 2:49

Disc 2

  • 1 Isa Lei 3:39
  • 2 Whiskey in the Jar 2:21
  • 3 500 Miles 2:54
  • 4 Gypsy Rover 2:44
  • 5 South Australia 2:02
  • 6 This Little Light of Mine 2:17
  • 7 Morning Town Ride 2:39
  • 8 The Water Is Wide 3:52
  • 9 Well Well Well 2:33
  • 10 Lady Mary 3:23
  • 11 We’re Moving On 2:05
  • 12 Ox Driving Song 1:39
  • 13 Kumbaya 2:33
  • 14 Blowin’ in the Wind 2:32
  • 15 The Eriskay Love Lilt 2:35
  • 16 Chilly Winds 2:00
  • 17 What Have They Done to the Rain? 2:25
  • 18 Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright 3:04
  • 19 The Leaving of Liverpool 2:53
  • 20 This Land Is Your Land 2:34
  • 21 Two Summers 2:49
  • 22 The Times They Are A’ Changin’ 2:35
  • 23 Just a Closer Walk With Thee 3:20
  • 24 Don’t Tell Me My Mind 2:15
  • 25 Allentown Jail 2:37
  • 26 Four Strong Winds 3:25
  • 27 You Can Tell the World 2:14
  • 28 Whistlin’ Rufus 0:59

Disc 3

  • 1 Yesterday 2:23
  • 2 The Last Thing on My Mind 3:15
  • 3 Red Rubber Ball 2:13
  • 4 Well, Well, Well (EMI version) 2:18
  • 5 Come the Day 2:13
  • 6 All Over the World (Dans le monde en entier) 2:39
  • 7 Island of Dreams 2:28
  • 8 Turn Turn Turn 3:15
  • 9 Louisiana Man 2:31
  • 10 California Dreamin' 2:30
  • 11 Love Is Kind, Love Is Wine 2:28
  • 12 The Sad Cloud 2:55
  • 13 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) 2:16
  • 14 If You Go Away 4:03
  • 15 All I Can Remember 1:55
  • 16 Chase a Rainbow (Follow Your Dream) 2:24
  • 17 Angeline Is Always Friday 2:43
  • 18 On the Other Side 2:13
  • 19 Cloudy 2:17
  • 20 Can’t Make Up My Mind 2:19
  • 21 Rattler 2:50
  • 22 Colours of My Life 2:35

Disc 4

  • 1 I’ll Never Find Another You 2:42
  • 2 Open Up Them Pearly Gates 2:14
  • 3 A World of Our Own 2:43
  • 4 Sinner Man 2:19
  • 5 The Carnival Is Over 3:11
  • 6 We Shall Not Be Moved 2:24
  • 7 Someday One Day 2:33
  • 8 Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen 2:25
  • 9 Walk With Me 3:13
  • 10 We’re Movin’ On 2:07
  • 11 Morningtown Ride 2:39
  • 12 When the Stars Begin to Fall 3:06
  • 14 When Will the Good Apples Fall 2:34
  • 15 Myra 1:59
  • 16 Emerald City 2:39
  • 17 Music of the World a Turnin’ 2:28
  • 18 Days of My Life 2:46
  • 19 Study War No More (Down by the Riverside) 2:28
  • 20 Keep a Dream in Your Pocket 3:18
  • 21 One World Love 3:10
  • 22 You’re My Sweet Spirit 2:56
  • 23 Devoted to You 2:32
  • 24 Time & Again 3:27
  • 25 I Am Australian 4:39
  • 26 Puff the Magic Dragon 1:05
  • 27 Waltzing Matilda 3:21

Disc 5

  • 1 You Can Tell the World 3:24
  • 2 Blowin’ in the Wind 2:38
  • 3 Kumbaya 2:31
  • 4 This Little Light of Mine 2:40
  • 5 Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright 2:25
  • 6 Stan Rofe - Gold Record Presentation 2:00
  • 7 Cotton Fields 2:04
  • 8 3AK Jingle #1 0:36
  • 9 3AK Jingle #2 0:19
  • 10 3AK Jingle #3 0:18
  • 11 Blow the Man Down 2:35
  • 12 South Australia 1:36
  • 13 High Barbary 2:19
  • 14 Eddystone Light 1:21
  • 15 Leave Her Johnny, Leave Her 2:19
  • 16 A’ Rovin 2:29
  • 17 This Is My Song 2:53
  • 18 Hello Mary Lou 2:01
  • 19 Sweet Adeline 1:43
  • 20 Maple Leaf Rag 1:37
  • 21 The Olive Tree 2:26
  • 22 Georgy Girl 2:19
  • 23 Georgy Girl 1:30

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