On May 21st, 1967, The Seekers arrived on the stage of The Ed Sullivan Show to perform their hit single “Georgy Girl” – a song that had been taken from the movie title and theme song of the same name. It was an iconic performance that has since become a memory cherished by those who experienced the 60s firsthand.
This was the second time they had performed on The Ed Sullivan Show, with their first being in black and white when they sang “A World Of Our Own.” However, this second performance would prove to be even more special as it was filmed live at the Montreal Expo – which also hosted a whole episode dedicated to the band’s music.
Nevertheless, none of that could dilute what made this moment so mesmerizing; hearing those familiar chords filled our living rooms back in 1967; it wasn’t hard to feel transported back to a simpler era where life was more peaceful and hopeful than it had ever been – something we all long for particularly in turbulent times like ours today.
It would be nearly impossible to capture what it felt like watching them perform over half a century ago but listening to those same melodies today still evokes feelings of warmth, nostalgia, joy, and hope.
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