Judith Durham

Australian singer and musician (1943–2022)

Born: 3 July 1943
Essendon
Died: 5 August 2022
Melbourne
Country: Australia
Active: 1962–2022
Discography: 9 albums

Biography

Judith Durham was a jazz musician who played piano and voice. Judith Durham was born on 3 July 1943 in Essendon and died on 5 August 2022 in Melbourne. The music is usually filed under jazz and traditional folk music. The discography here lists 9 albums, from “For Christmas With Love” (1968) to “Live In London” (2014). Honours include Medal of the Order of Australia (1995), Centenary Medal (2001) and Officer of the Order of Australia (2014).

Judith Durham (born Judith Mavis Cock; 3 July 1943 – 5 August 2022) was an Australian singer, songwriter and musician who became the lead singer of the Australian folk music group the Seekers in 1962. The Seekers became the first Australian pop music group to achieve major chart and sales success in the United Kingdom and the United States and have sold over 50 million records worldwide. Durham left the group in mid-1968 to pursue her solo career. From 1993, she began to make sporadic recordings and performances with the Seekers, though she remained primarily a solo performer. On 1 July 2015, during the annual Victoria Day celebrations, she was named Victorian of the Year for her services to music and a range of charities.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

For Christmas With Love 1968

Gift of Song 1970

Climb Ev'ry Mountain 1971

Mona Lisas 1996

I Am Australian 1997

Judith Durham and the Hottest Band in Town 1998

Hold On to Your Dream 2000

The Platinum Album 2013

Live In London 2014 · Live

Awards

1995 Medal of the Order of Australia
2001 Centenary Medal
2014 Officer of the Order of Australia

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Judith Durham play?

Judith Durham is known for playing piano and voice.

When and where was Judith Durham born?

Judith Durham was born 3 July 1943 in Essendon.

What are Judith Durham's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include For Christmas With Love (1968), Gift of Song (1970), Climb Ev'ry Mountain (1971), Mona Lisas (1996) and I Am Australian (1997).

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