A World of Our Own, Georgy Girl, I’ll Never find Another You – they were the songs that defined a generation as The Seekers took the world by storm in the ‘60s.
Original Seeker Keith Potger will give his first ever solo appearance on the Central Coast on Sunday, March 26.
Potger’s musical career started well before The Seekers first stormed the UK charts in 1965.
He started as a self-taught musician, playing the banjo, six and 12 string guitars and keyboards.
While still at school he performed in vocal groups which evolved into The Seekers in 1962.
That year Judith Durham joined the group as it focused on the folk and gospel music boom.
Potger’s ability to arrange harmonies for the group members was evident from those early days as they featured behind the clear lead voice of Durham.
He also contributed the distinctive 12-string guitar riffs to The Seekers’ chart-topping recordings.
When The Seekers disbanded in 1968, he turned his musical focus to song writing and record production in major recording studios in the UK, forming the New Seekers before returning to Australia where he continues to thrive.
Appearing for Troubador Central Coast at the Everglades Country Club, Woy Woy, Potger will pay his respect to the late Durham and to the hit songs of The Seekers, including some of their biggest, including I’ll Never Find Another You and Morningtown Ride.
He will also relate stories about life on the road with one of Australia’s best known acts, including humorous behind-the-scenes insights.
Some country songs and some original songs from his three solo CDs will round off the performance.
The show will feature a special guest performance by the accomplished singer-songwriter Rachel Collis.
The show will begin at 2pm on Sunday, March 26.
Tickets can be booked at troubadour.org.au and will also be available at the door.
Terry Collins