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Seeking the Seekers Trivia Quiz

The Seekers, featuring the wonderful voice of Judith Durham, were Australia's contribution to the folk music movement of the 1960s. Learn more about the band and their beautiful music here.

A multiple-choice quiz by ozzz2002. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Author
ozzz2002

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
193,382

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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779

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Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 120 (4/10), Guest 222 (6/10), Guest 113 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which Australian city were the Seekers formed? Hint

Cairns

Sydney

Melbourne

Hobart

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Question 2 of 10

2. Shortly after they formed, The Seekers were invited by Sitmar Cruises to perform a six-month gig on a cruise liner. However, when the ship arrived in London for a stopover, they decided to try their luck in the UK market, and were extremely successful. Released in 1966, what was the name of their first hit single in the British charts? Hint

A World Of Our Own

Red Rubber ball

Colours Of My Life

I'll Never Find Another You

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Question 3 of 10

3. Tom Springfield (brother to Dusty) played a large role in the success of the Seekers in the early years, and penned a tune called "Downhearted Blues". This song became their second hit after it was renamed, but what was the new title? Hint

Keep A Dream In Your Pocket

A World Of Our Own

When Will The Good Apples Fall?

Kumbaya

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Question 4 of 10

4. One of my favourite Seekers' songs is "The Carnival Is Over", which was adapted from a Russian melody called "Steinka Razin". A sad song, but amazingly popular, which Rolling Stones song did it knock off the top of the English charts in 1965? Hint

Satisfaction

As Tears Go By

Paint It Black

Get Off My Cloud

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1966, The Seekers released "Someday One Day", but it only reached number 11 spot. The song was written by which soon-to-be-famous American songwriter? Hint

Burt Bacharach

Bob Dylan

Peter Tork

Paul Simon

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which member of the Seekers wore heavy-framed glasses? Hint

Athol Guy

Keith Potger

Judith Durham

Bruce Woodley

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Seekers did a beautiful version of a Pacific island song called "Isa Lei". What language did they record the song in? Hint

Pidgin

Tagalog

Hawaiian

Fijian

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1966, The Seekers provided the title track to which movie, starring James Mason and Lynn Redgrave? Hint

Tom Jones

Lord Jim

Georgy Girl

The Virgin Soldiers

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Seekers all had successful careers after the band dissolved, and Judith added songwriting to her other talents. In 1992, she performed one of her own creations, "Australia, Land of Today", at which major event? Hint

World Cup cricket final

Bong Bong picnic race meeting

Opening of Parliament

60th anniversary of the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1993, The Seekers re-formed for the Silver Jubilee tour and album release. The album contained many of their 'evergreen' hits, but both Judith Durham and Bruce Woodley contributed a couple of new songs. What song contains these lyrics?:-

"Well, imagine if Columbus had not dreamt the world was round
And Armstrong had not walked on the moon.
If John and Paul never wrote a song for yesterday,
If all of them had given up too soon" Hint

Keep A Dream In Your Pocket

On The Other Side

Morningtown Ride

This Little Light Of Mine

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which Australian city were the Seekers formed?

Answer: Melbourne

Athol Guy, Keith Potger and Bruce Woodley all attended Melbourne Boys High School, while Judith Durham met Guy through their work at an advertising agency. The band was brought together in 1964, and went their separate ways in 1968.

Answer: I'll Never Find Another You

They had only planned to stay in the UK for a few weeks, as they were supposed to sail to Tokyo for the 1964 Olympic Games. They did not actually leave until 1968!

The record charted well on both sides of the Atlantic, and was also a smash hit in Australia- they were on their way to stardom.

Answer: A World Of Our Own

The track was recorded rather quickly, as the group was due to leave England for a tour of Australia. Whilst they were touring, the song reached number 3 in the UK and number 19 in the US charts.

Answer: Get Off My Cloud

Fancy that! A bunch of colonials deposing one of the best rock bands in the world!

For some reason, the song did not succeed in America, but it was their biggest selling record in Australia and England. It stayed in the top spot for three weeks, until The Beatles "Day Tripper" was released.

5. In 1966, The Seekers released "Someday One Day", but it only reached number 11 spot. The song was written by which soon-to-be-famous American songwriter?

Answer: Paul Simon

Simon and Woodley collaborated on a few songs before the partnership with Art Garfunkel began. The most notable was "Red Rubber Ball", an American number one hit for The Cyrkle.

6. Which member of the Seekers wore heavy-framed glasses?

Answer: Athol Guy

Guy's instrument of choice was the double bass. After the demise of the group in 1968, he entered politics, and was a member of the State Parliament of Victoria.

7. The Seekers did a beautiful version of a Pacific island song called "Isa Lei". What language did they record the song in?

Answer: Fijian

'Isa lei' translates roughly to 'farewell', and in fact the song is subtitled "Fijian Farewell".

8. In 1966, The Seekers provided the title track to which movie, starring James Mason and Lynn Redgrave?

Answer: Georgy Girl

"Georgy Girl" was one one of the last big hits for the group. Their final two releases, "When Will The Good Apples Fall?" and "Emerald City" were only moderate successes.

Answer: World Cup cricket final

The new Great Southern Stand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was opened for the final. For the record, Pakistan beat England for the title, in front of a record crowd of over 86,000 people. "Australia, Land of Today" was at one stage considered as a new national anthem.

10. In 1993, The Seekers re-formed for the Silver Jubilee tour and album release. The album contained many of their 'evergreen' hits, but both Judith Durham and Bruce Woodley contributed a couple of new songs. What song contains these lyrics?:- "Well, imagine if Columbus had not dreamt the world was round And Armstrong had not walked on the moon. If John and Paul never wrote a song for yesterday, If all of them had given up too soon"

Answer: Keep A Dream In Your Pocket

This song, urging optimism, was written by Woodley. Durham contributed "One World Love".

After 25 years, the boys had not lost their terrific harmonies, nor had Judith lost her angelic voice.

Source: Author ozzz2002

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