The Carnival Is Over

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About The Carnival Is Over

"The Carnival Is Over" is a Russian folk song from circa 1883, adapted with English-language lyrics, written by Tom Springfield, for the Australian folk pop group The Seekers in 1965. The song became The Seekers' signature recording, and the band have customarily closed their concerts with it ever since its success in late-1965. At its 1965 sales peak, The Seekers' single was selling 93,000 copies per day in the UK and is No.30 in the chart of the biggest-selling singles of all time in the United Kingdom, with sales of at least 1. 41 million copies in the UK alone. The track spent three weeks at No.1 in the UK Singles Chart in November and December 1965. The song also topped the Australian charts (for six weeks, from 4 December 1965), and reached No.1 in the Irish Charts for two weeks. 


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Say goodbye my own true lover 
As we sing a lovers song 
How it breaks my heart to leave you 
Now the carnival is gone 

High above the dawn is waiting 
And my tears are falling rain 
For the carnival is over 
We may never meet again 

Like a drum my heart was beating 
And your kiss was sweet as wine 
But the joys of love are fleeting 
For Pierrot and Columbine 

Now the harbor light is calling 
This will be our last goodbye 
Though the carnival is over 
I will love you till I die 

Like a drum my heart was beating 
And your kiss was sweet as wine 
But the joys of love are fleeting 
For Pierrot and Columbine 

Now the harbour light is calling 
This will be our last goodbye 
Though the carnival is over 
I will love you till I die 
Though the carnival is over 
I will love you till I die

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The Seekers

The Seekers are an Australian quartet folk music-influenced pop music group which was originally formed in Melbourne in 1962. They were the first Australian popular music group to achieve major chart and sales success in the United Kingdom and the United States. They were popular during the 1960s with their best-known configuration as: Judith Durham on vocals, piano and tambourine; Athol Guy on double bass and vocals; Keith Potger on twelve-string guitar, banjo and vocals; and Bruce Woodley on guitar, mandolin, banjo and vocals. more »

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Written by: Frank Farian, Tom Springfield

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10 facts about this song

Band Composition
"The Carnival Is Over" is a popular track performed by The Seekers, an Australian folk-influenced pop quartet. The band members include Judith Durham, Athol Guy, Keith Potger, and Bruce Woodley.
Release Details
The song was released in 1965 as a single and is part of their album "Come the Day". It quickly became a commercial success.
Chart Performance
"The Carnival Is Over" topped the UK singles chart for a total of three weeks after its release, establishing The Seekers as a popular group in the music industry.
Song Origins
The melody of "The Carnival Is Over" is derived from a Russian folk song titled "Stenka Razin". However, the lyrics were newly written by Tom Springfield.
Lyrics Content
The lyrics describe the heartache and longing of someone whose love has departed, likening it to a carnival that has ended. The song encompasses themes of lost love and desolation.
Song Popularity
Although it was particularly popular in the United Kingdom, this song made the Seekers widely known across the globe. It sold over 1.4 million copies in the UK alone.
Unique Performance
In 2000, "The Carnival Is Over" was performed at the closing ceremony of the Sydney Olympics, which further cemented the song's fame.
Feel-Good Nostalgia
Despite the melancholic lyrics, the upbeat tempo and nostalgic feel of the song have endeared it to many fans. It has been covered by a wide variety of artists over the years, attest to its enduring appeal.
Awards
In 1998, "The Carnival Is Over" was awarded the prestigious honour of being the 'Nation's Favourite Seekers Song' by ABC's 'Australia's Favourite Album' program, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
Significant Resurgence
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Judith Durham re-recorded "The Carnival Is Over" with altered lyrics to pay tribute to the strength and resilience of people throughout the crisis.

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