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Memories of "Kumbayah"

One of the things we noticed in rural Kumbia south west of Kingaroy, Qld was not only how pristine it was but also laid back, in fact homes named from perhaps an earlier time that conveyed how the residents feel about their delightful town now they have aged. We have already had "Shangri-la" and now, this one is called "Kumbayah".

 

I have this feeling that many older flickr members will have strong memories of times past, perhaps in the 1960's and 70's when the song was particularly "groovy" - perhaps you can even remember where you were when you sang it!

 

Let's see if I can turn it up in case you have never heard it or because, once you remember, you will be singing it over and over for the next week! There are a few different spellings of some of these names, perhaps befuddled by the years. This version by our very own Aussie "Seekers".

 

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Uploaded on October 28, 2025
Taken on September 8, 2025