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Hidden Treasures – The Rarities Collection Volume 1

The Seekers · 2020

59 min · 27 tracks · folk

A nostalgic collection of folk-pop gems, celebrating Australia's musical heritage and the Seekers' enduring legacy.

Hidden Treasures – The Rarities Collection Volume 1 is an album by The Seekers, released in 2020. A nostalgic collection of folk-pop gems, celebrating Australia's musical heritage and the Seekers' enduring legacy. This compilation highlights the Seekers' significant impact on Australian music, blending folk traditions with popular appeal. It serves as a testament to their legacy, featuring tracks that have been pivotal in shaping the genre, while also coinciding with renewed appreciation for vintage Australian music in contemporary culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hidden Treasures – The Rarities Collection Volume 1 sound like?

A nostalgic collection of folk-pop gems, celebrating Australia's musical heritage and the Seekers' enduring legacy. Rooted in folk.

What makes Hidden Treasures – The Rarities Collection Volume 1 by The Seekers notable?

This compilation highlights the Seekers' significant impact on Australian music, blending folk traditions with popular appeal. It serves as a testament to their legacy, featuring tracks that have been pivotal in shaping the genre, while also coinciding with renewed appreciation for vintage Australian music in contemporary culture. Released in 2020, 'Hidden Treasures – The Rarities Collection Volume 1' comes during a resurgence of interest in The Seekers, marking their return to the music scene after years of relative quiet. This album compiles rare recordings from throughout their career, showcasing their influence on Australian folk music and pop.

How many songs are on Hidden Treasures – The Rarities Collection Volume 1?

Hidden Treasures – The Rarities Collection Volume 1 has 27 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.

Tracklist

27 tracks·59:00

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Waltzing Matilda (Queensland version) Standout 2:53
  • 2 3AK Jingle 1 0:36
  • 3 3AK Jingle 2 0:19
  • 4 3AK Jingle 3 0:17
  • 5 Nothing to Do (and All Day to Do It in) 2:14
  • 6 Sally Was a Good Old Girl 2:31
  • 7 Blow the Man Down 2:36
  • 8 Bound for Australia (aka "South Australia") 1:36
  • 9 High Barbary 2:19
  • 10 Eddystone Light 1:21
  • 11 Leave Her Johnny, Leave Her 2:19
  • 12 A’ Rovin’ 2:27
  • 13 You Can Tell the World 3:24
  • 14 Blowin' in the Wind 2:37
  • 15 Kumbaya 2:31
  • 16 This Little Light of Mine 2:40
  • 17 Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright (Includes Gold Record Presentation) 4:25
  • 18 Cotton Fields 2:04
  • 19 Coca-Cola Jingle 1 1:00
  • 20 Coca-Cola Jingle 2 1:31
  • 21 Come the Day 2:11
  • 22 Morningtown Ride Standout 2:37
  • 23 A World of Our Own 1:55
  • 24 The Leaving of Liverpool 3:01
  • 25 Red Rubber Ball 2:15
  • 26 The Carnival Is Over Standout 2:57
  • 27 Georgy Girl 2:11

Release Date

May 22, 2020

Genre

Artist Origin

Australia

Runtime

59 min 0 sec