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You will notice many saying, you have to watch John LIVE, below you will find the link to the best live version. Hope you like it. You said you need to look into more Farnham, so here we go... LOL John has a career of over 60 years, he was Australia's King of Pop for 5 consecutive years 1969 - 1973. He is the only Australian artist to have a number one record (album or single) in five consecutive decades. You must always react to "live" versions of John. All Farnham followers will be waiting for more reactions...by the way, John can sing anything, he is always pitch perfect. He even played JC in "Superstar". His fans include Richard Marx, Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder, Robbie Williams, Tom Jones, Freddie Mercury, Olivia Newton-John, Kylie Monogue, Brian May, Sammy Davis Jnr, Ray Charles, just to name a few Even our current Prime Minister calls John, "A National Treasure". They put out a doco last year called "John Farnham - Finding The Voice" which broke the box office ("The Voice" is what he is affectionately known as here), he can sing anything and make it sound great. First the trailer. ruclips.net/video/LocCfc5PKrE/видео.html You've got 6 decades of experience to investigate. LOL This TV Special on 31 October 2024 was aired by Channel 9 which will give you an overview of John over the years. He is so loved by Australians. ruclips.net/video/uB9myTwcZTc/видео.html and now some favourites....(Think I have many in here people will ask for. There is one without a video many will ask for, he never performed it live that I am aware of, it was captured by a sound engineer during a sound check..."Black Dog" Led Zepplin ...ruclips.net/video/F2Yi6TVi-sU/видео.html) 1969 a very young 20yr old John "One" ruclips.net/video/e06hBcBp8T8/видео.html 1970 "Comic Conversation" ruclips.net/video/yxd7kuJC4hY/видео.html & "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" ruclips.net/video/LfmqltNIjfw/видео.html 1979 a 30 yr old John doing "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" ruclips.net/video/Z7scTuXSYT4/видео.html 1980 "Please Don't Ask me" ruclips.net/video/EmTOuR23ExU/видео.html 1983 in LRB " Reminiscing" (nice jazzy vocal) ruclips.net/video/iYgh_Irk46M/видео.html 1988 "Age of Reason" ruclips.net/video/PCg4H35O5vA/видео.html 1989 "You're the Voice" LIVE with the MSO ruclips.net/video/6m2m_9Uijso/видео.html 1989 "It's a Long Way to the Top (ACDC cover) ruclips.net/video/73X_z_zW4Sg/видео.html 1989 "Help" ruclips.net/video/dv54giOSRKs/видео.html 1990 "Playing to Win" ruclips.net/video/aaeKsidYfVk/видео.html 1990 "Burn for You". ruclips.net/video/4PPvOhPspEA/видео.html 1991 "When Something is Wrong with Your Baby" with another Aussie ICON - Jimmy Barnes ruclips.net/video/NzN9eNtVI2o/видео.html 1992 John played JC in "Jesus Christ Superstar" here is "Gethsemane" ruclips.net/video/k5woMZtClhI/видео.html 1994 "Angels" ruclips.net/video/zImMnYkb6es/видео.html 1994 "You'll Never Walk Alone" (while chewing gum LOL).. ruclips.net/video/dWTEesb7FrY/видео.html 1994 ARIA Awards with Richard Marx "The Reason Why" ruclips.net/video/hfPVLP3ZVJ0/видео.html 1998 John and good friend Olivia Newton-John duet "Please Don't Ask Me" ruclips.net/video/2uV_tZODfK8/видео.html 1998 A little opera comedy with Anthony Warlow doing "Granada" ruclips.net/video/K6uxFKmCXB8/видео.html 1999 At his 50th Birthday Concert with "Human Nature" doing a Jackson Five number ruclips.net/video/AK9uhGmvo6U/видео.html 2000, a bit of "swing "That's What Love Will Make You" Do ruclips.net/video/AK9uhGmvo6U/видео.html , 2003 "When the War is Over" Last Time Tour - ruclips.net/video/BekbvlLzMWc/видео.html 2009 Cold Play with John doing "The Voice" again, now 60..I can understand why the band left the stage after it. How could you follow up after John wiped the stage and the audience out again. ruclips.net/video/C14IWdrHMus/видео.html And so you can see he never "lost" it, here he is at 69 years old, it's a set from a Fund Raiser called "Hay Mate" in 2018. ruclips.net/video/Bd-JiruZN1c/видео.html Lastly:- A LOGIES TRIBUTE TO JOHN FARNHAM 2024 - ruclips.net/video/VdkjGsM1VsQ/видео.html John's Biography has just been released and he has narrated the book (this was 3 wks ago) ruclips.net/video/u8nHAQSaXX0/видео.html
@@Oldbutnotout65 great list, the only add I have is Blow by Blow (1989 MSO) - ruclips.net/video/Z4GipykgGI0/видео.html ( how many other singers can sing not only sing while chewing gum but sing and still manage to kiss the girls!) -- also like 'Comic Conversations' from 1987 'Whispering Jack' concert, with the comedy act beforehand ruclips.net/video/LGSV-u49Bhs/видео.html,
@@Oldbutnotout65 Wow! What a comprehensive and very well researched comment! Thank you for all the work you've done here - hopefully Steven will do a lot more reactions to John!
@@Oldbutnotout65100% agree with every single point!!! John is an Aussie music treasure. ❤ I would add the Aussie Firefight concert from 2020 in that list…one of ONJ’s last ever performances + Brian May + Mitch Tambo…❤
Thank you for finding Farnsie! He is much loved in Australia and for good reason. He can sing anything!!! Please play more. There great suggestions in the comments x
Go The Aussie Army!! Always here for The Voice singing The Voice!! 🫡😍👍❤❤ Epic is right! Goosebumps for me every time I hear this song. Love ya Farnsey!! 🥰 Thank you so much for reacting to this song. I hope you will listen to more. This man is a legend 😉❤️❤️
I'm echoing everything down below. The studio version of this song is fantastic - but the LIVE version with the Melbourne Symphony orchestra is PHENOMENAL. This deserves ANOTHER separate reaction.
Yep. John is the opposite to most artists. He sounds better LIVE than in the studio. He holds back in the studio whereas LIVE he doesn't really use falsetto, he uses his mix voice and he belts notes higher than even most women could execute with such precision and power. His vocal agility and flexibility are almost unmatched imho.
When I tell you, you should always watch a live version when it comes to John, I am totally serious. Watch this one, live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will knock your socks off, and drums for days. Oh, and in the '80's, everyone in Australia had a mullet 😂.✌❤
Hey Steveo, you definitely need to check out the videos of John with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra singing his version of The Beatles 'Help', 'You're the voice', ACDC's 'Long way to the top if you wanna rock n roll'. John also does an amazing version of Led Zeppelin's Black Dog. John also has hit songs going back to the 60's. 'Sadie the cleaning lady', 'Touch of paradise', 'Pressure Down', 'Playing to win', 'Two of hearts', 'Angels', 'That's freedom', 'Burn for you'; his duet with Jimmy Barnes 'When something is wrong with my baby' is a must (i love the classic black and white music video) ... and I could go on. Hugs from Oz
Word of advice young Steven. Our legendary John Farnham is best listened to live. You must check out Johns version of The Beatles song ‘Help’ with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. I guarantee it’ll blow you away. Great reaction as always, Steven. ❤️🇦🇺
Check out John with Olivia Newton John "please don't ask me" ......for the best do JOHN live---- it takes your breath away------your goosebumps will get goosebumps!! .....Check out his cover of "HELP" with the Melbourne Orchestra-----LIVE!!!
John Farnham's live performances are required viewing for all those who truly appreciate great singing. He is a master of his craft - one of the best in the world 🎉🎉🎉
Farnham's voice is magnificent in this track - as in every track he sings - but you HAVE to see and hear him live to appreciate just how talented he is ❤ Definitely worth another reaction 😊
You got 5000 other comments saying the same thing, but you really have to check out the live version with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - you really get an appreciation for his voice. Then the same concert with his rendition of “Help” - literally mind blowing. Another one for some fun is “Playing to Win” performed live at another concert - really cool upbeat number with some cool on-stage antics.
Welcome to the world of Farnsy! There are so many amazing live performances of his. Black Dog and Help have to be on the top of the list. Enjoy the journey discovering his plethora of hits.
You just had a taste of John Farnham, but restricted to an original song release video. The only way to listen to John Farnham is LIVE. His concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra where he sings You're The Voice, but also does a complete remake and makes it his own of the Beatles song HELP. If you thought his voice was great in this video, you will find his voice in LIVE performances - extraordinary.
You HAVE to do John Farnham LIVE! He's my favorite singer ever & I'm not even Australian! I'm his biggest little old American fan! He IS "The Voice"...period! He's still in my prayers! Haven't heard any updates on his condition in awhile!😊
Sadly the surgery left him unable to open his mouth very far, t hurts too much to try, so he's hiding away with his wife and his horses, unlikely to sing again, but what a body of work to look back on!
@@kathleenmayhorne3183 I'm glad he's okay but it breaks my heart for him! He's always been a beautiful person, inside & out! Thank you so much for your reply!😊🤗
What ever u reacting here is cool... And John can do that also live... "Burn for u", "age reason"... no matter what... That what i call a giant/titan... however. Thanks for reacting!
My man the people have spoken 😂 I’m actually glad you checked out the studio version- I do audio remastering as a hobby and I know quality is important to you! The only decent live version of You’re the Voice on RUclips is on my channel (HD, 4K and it’s the full live Version with the Symphony Orchestra )- all the others are 480p or worse- you can’t hear the instrumentals well and the start of the song is missing! So if you decide to ever do the live version- look for my one.
Agree with everyone on John Farnham is a must with live performances. But please check out he and his amazing band doing Led Zeppelins “Black dog”! They used this as their sound check/ warm up song. Thankfully the sound engineer hit record one day! ❤❤
The bagpipes fits so good in this song and adds so much. This song is a really great song. And yeah we should not look at eachother down the barrel of a gun. I hope for world peace one day. Probably wont happend during my life time but we should aim for it.
John had this song set especially for the Bagpipes (which keys at B flat) Always catch him live where you can as his stage craft and crowd control is amazing
John is 100% better viewed live, always!!! The live version with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is so, so much better than this studio version! “Help” from that same concert is also worth you delving into, as it is phenomenal! John was always much more dynamic in a live setting…he fed off the audience, the audience responded, John upped the ante, the audience went mental….circular response all round!! ❤ This song was released in 1986 as a protest against nuclear arms and war in general. 38 years later the message from this song resonates as strong as ever!!! ❤ This song and the album was produced at a very high cost and risk for Glenn, John and everyone involved…a last ditch effort to revive John’s 20+ year career and paid off beyond anyone’s expectations. John is ‘The Voice” of Australia!!! This song has now become the unofficial Aussie anthem. Our John may no longer be able to sing since his treatment for mouth cancer, but then again, he was still as strong a vocalist as he ever was prior to surgery. He will always be in the annals of Aussie music history and forever in our hearts. ❤ Not to mention that John is a humble man, a real Aussie “bloke” (though he is technically English by birth), a man you could be friends with without any qualms. John is a man who gave up a real chance at international stardom in his heyday, although he’d been a mainstay in Aussie music for well over 20 years when Glenn Wheatley put every single dollar (including his house) on the line to produce the Whispering Jack album for John, John still chose family first. John chose to stay here at home with his family because he didn’t like the terms the US record companies set and what that would mean for him and his family on a personal level. This is why the man will always have Aussies hearts in his back pocket!! ❤ John’s vocal ability was beyond the pale, he could sing any genre and nail it every single time. ❤ As an extra….check out the Firefight Australia concert from 2020 with John, Olivia Newton John, Brian May and Mitch Tambo.
🇬🇧 This song was HUGE back in the 80s. Now SteVen, you just HAVE to do a reaction to John doing a duet with Jimmy Barnes (also from Australia, & youve already reacted to him) singing "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby". Its FABULOUS, nor will you be disappointed. 👌🎼♥️🫂
I've never heard this song nor seen this video before today but I was raised by people who believed what this song is saying. This is what the 60's was all about - supporting the Common Good for All Americans no matter their race, heritage, religious beliefs or lack thereof. Back then, we all understood the fact that when "everybody does better" EVERYBODY DOES BETTER and that was the whole point of choosing democracy in the first place way back in 1776. The thing about politics and politicians is: Talk is cheap. What have you *done* lately to support the Common Good? That's the reason a politicians voting record is public information. :D At least, it *used* to be...
You won't be disappointed if you check out more John Farnham - Iive performances only please - and you'll have a lot more Aussies checking out your channel too! 🐨 🇦🇺 🦘
Great reaction. Two suggestions for future John Farnham reactions. 1. Always look for live performances. 2. Keep an eye on John's microphone and stand. That being said, I would love to see your reaction to John's cover of Led Zeppelin's "Black Dog". He never sang it live but would sing it as a warm-up/sound check. One time a sound engineer had the foresight to record it. There is no video footage but a copy of the audio is on RUclips.
I love your reaction to our Farnsey. He is an absolute legend in Australia. It's so very hard to pick just one John Farnham song to recommend. He has hundreds of songs in many different genres (he can sing anything) and they are all incredible. Live is always the way with John. His studio versions are amazing, but on stage, he shines. If you want to hear growl and grit, it's gotta be live with John. Let's see.....I'd love you to react to 'WHEN THE WAR IS OVER' live from the Whispering Jack concert, or 'HELP' live from the Classic Jack concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, or 'ALL OUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS' live from the Chain Reaction concert or all of the above lol. Then I'll recommend more. The John Farnham rabbit hole is deep, and will give you the greatest joy, pleasure and entertainment. Welcome to the world of our Aussie goat!!!!
You’re The Voice released in 1986 was ahead of time when recording samples , specially in Australia. John was flat broke financially he’s manager finance these recordings at this time . But they recorded this without putting a drummer on the payroll. The drums are an actual car door being just slammed shut record on loop . * You’re The Voice is totally universal within its meaning it’s up to the listeners interpretation .
Always watch John’s performances live.He is a phenomenal voice and entertainer. Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra he also does AC/DC ‘s It’s a Long Way to the Top and his version of the Beatles “Help” .We love John and every genre he can do , you will soon know why! Love your channel.🫶🇦🇺✌️
Love to see you doing more John, but please always do him live, as unlike most vocalists, he sounds far, far better that way. You can only truly get an appreciation of why he's loved so much by watching live. Here's You're the Voice with the MSO as it should be listened to 🙂 ruclips.net/video/8voNPJmp1ww/видео.html
When reacting to John always do the live versions, especially with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. They are better than the studio ones and have more impact because John always gives 110% in his concerts. If you watch this song with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra you will see what I mean. Spectacular. His audiences inspire him to the next level.
Love your reaction to our fabulous John echo others comments about live performances but appreciate your appreciation ❤❤❤definitely check out help with the melbourne symphony orchestra live of course 😊
I'll just get in line and suggest the cover of the Beatles HELP live with the Melbourne Symphony. John Lennon once said Farnham's take on the song was how The Beatles should have done it but the record company wanted a pop song....
Written by a Manfred Mann band member & 2 others as an anti nuclear war song. When the Berlin Wall still existed & both sides had nuclear weapons aimed at each other. Looking at each other down the barrel of a gun. Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) was the acronym
After you do his version of help with the orchestra, Watch him with his old mate Jimmy Barnes, they did a Sam and Dave song, from US history, When Something is Wrong with My Baby. He did a great version of Amazing Grace, with his singers, Vanetta Fields And Lindsay Field. His piano player David Herschfelder went on to compose arrange and perform Movie music, and won awards too. One day the techies rolled tape on his sound check, Deep purple's Black Dog. No video but wow! He has proved he could sing anything. JC Superstar, Gethsemane, sunday, last night.
Hi but great reaction, but I’m sure you will keep hearing to watch any live performances of John as they are the best. From Australia. Enjoy the John ride and backing form Oz.
This song was a banger. I think this is all the world knows him for but Farnham is a bit of a legend in Australia. I've never understood what the Rambo lookalike was doing in the vid lol but it was a great vid.
Rambo look alike is Brett Garsed. He was into power lifting back then and that’s just how he looked. Although he might be a bit self conscious looking back on it now he’s in his 60s. He was a stalwart of the John Farnham band for decades, except for a stint in the US. Still would be if John hadn’t fallen ill.
@@Kaz54650 Good to know. That's for the background info. I was just teasing. I can only wish I had such a legacy to look back on and get a bit embarrassed about. We all looked a bit dodgy back then, if I recall lol.
Oh you’re not wrong, Brett’s nickname was Rambo back then. He’s on RUclips and drops into reaction threads from time to time, seems to be a really nice guy. If you are into guitar his solos over the years are well worth a look.
This song relaunched a flagging Australian career, it also took him internation - BIG TIME - this went nuts in Europe. His credentials skyrocketed, and someone everyone wanted to record with. - yes this was an anthem, every 80s Aussie backpacker, had this on their play list, along with "down under", "long way to the top", "eagle rock", "am I ever gonna see you face again"
We Aussies can look down the barrel with out fear. I've seen one or two barrel's, nicked a bit so our deadly animals ha ha ha ain't nothing but a thing. OZ LIFE.
You need to react to John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes(from Australian rock band Cold Chisel) singing their version of Sam & Dave 1966 classic When Something is Wrong With My Baby, check out the live performance from the 1991ARIA(Australian Recording Industry Association) Awards.
John also does a rock ballad of The Beatles classic song Help, from the Classic Jack Concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. This is the same concert you need to react to You're The Voice. For something completely different, you might want to react to John Farnham singing Gethsemane from the Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar the musical; you'll understand the ability of this Australian music icon, much more.
What everyone else said. If you think this was good...then you must check out a live version. John Farnham live is not just good, its phenominal Here is the link. m.ruclips.net/video/6m2m_9Uijso/видео.html
G'day mate Just for John Farnham or Jimmy barnes cold chisel all live are better version's You get lots of comments on this just helping not a criticism as your not to know All us Aussie's know we've grown up with these guys Also on average most Aussie's singer or bands are better live then recording When live they can convey the message better then recordings it messes with it to much Cheers mate 🦘🇦🇺👍
Studio film clip version, yes great, great song, great singing but John has sung this song at every concert since 'Whispering Jack' in 1986, there is probably 20 or more 'LIVE' clips of John singing 'You're the Voice and (IMO) every one is better than the studio, please check out more John, but please, if there is a live, please always choose the live, if you have time please do yourself a favour and re-watch John singing this song live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, ruclips.net/video/6m2m_9Uijso/видео.html , you wont be sorry, and for your next John reaction, I recommend 'HELP' with MSO ruclips.net/video/6m2m_9Uijso/видео.html , ( there is probably 50 different clips of John sing 'Help' but most will agree Live with MSO is a good place to start)
I was so disappointed when this version started. Like everyone has said you need to watch John live. ruclips.net/video/6m2m_9Uijso/видео.htmlsi=1G0Wq_u5H8FeBWqS
@ Sorry, a gut reaction. Sadly the people recommending the song didn’t give you the right information. Australia is the sixth largest country (almost the size of continental USA) with the fifth lowest population distribution (1/6 the number of people as USA). So we don’t have large venue music with mass audiences; musicians and singers usually have to come up singing live in front of the tough crowds of the pubs and clubs. If they're not exceptional singers and performers, they don’t make it any further. Because we don’t have the population, we don’t have the mass dollars to make music videos with all the whistles and bells. So the usual rule of thumb is watch the live versions of Aussie artists, not canned studio ones. You’ll get authentic voices and engaging performances.
@@Bellas1717 No worries at all! Definitely gonna have to check out some live footage of him! That’s kind of been the general consensus so I can’t wait to hear it! Have a great one! 😁
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Such an incredible voice and this song is absolutely EPIC!! What's next from him?!
You will notice many saying, you have to watch John LIVE, below you will find the link to the best live version. Hope you like it. You said you need to look into more Farnham, so here we go... LOL
John has a career of over 60 years, he was Australia's King of Pop for 5 consecutive years 1969 - 1973. He is the only Australian artist to have a number one record (album or single) in five consecutive decades. You must always react to "live" versions of John. All Farnham followers will be waiting for more reactions...by the way, John can sing anything, he is always pitch perfect. He even played JC in "Superstar". His fans include Richard Marx, Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder, Robbie Williams, Tom Jones, Freddie Mercury, Olivia Newton-John, Kylie Monogue, Brian May, Sammy Davis Jnr, Ray Charles, just to name a few Even our current Prime Minister calls John, "A National Treasure".
They put out a doco last year called "John Farnham - Finding The Voice" which broke the box office ("The Voice" is what he is affectionately known as here), he can sing anything and make it sound great.
First the trailer. ruclips.net/video/LocCfc5PKrE/видео.html
You've got 6 decades of experience to investigate. LOL
This TV Special on 31 October 2024 was aired by Channel 9 which will give you an overview of John over the years. He is so loved by Australians. ruclips.net/video/uB9myTwcZTc/видео.html
and now some favourites....(Think I have many in here people will ask for. There is one without a video many will ask for, he never performed it live that I am aware of, it was captured by a sound engineer during a sound check..."Black Dog" Led Zepplin ...ruclips.net/video/F2Yi6TVi-sU/видео.html)
1969 a very young 20yr old John "One" ruclips.net/video/e06hBcBp8T8/видео.html
1970 "Comic Conversation" ruclips.net/video/yxd7kuJC4hY/видео.html & "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" ruclips.net/video/LfmqltNIjfw/видео.html
1979 a 30 yr old John doing "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" ruclips.net/video/Z7scTuXSYT4/видео.html
1980 "Please Don't Ask me" ruclips.net/video/EmTOuR23ExU/видео.html
1983 in LRB " Reminiscing" (nice jazzy vocal) ruclips.net/video/iYgh_Irk46M/видео.html
1988 "Age of Reason" ruclips.net/video/PCg4H35O5vA/видео.html
1989 "You're the Voice" LIVE with the MSO ruclips.net/video/6m2m_9Uijso/видео.html
1989 "It's a Long Way to the Top (ACDC cover) ruclips.net/video/73X_z_zW4Sg/видео.html
1989 "Help" ruclips.net/video/dv54giOSRKs/видео.html
1990 "Playing to Win" ruclips.net/video/aaeKsidYfVk/видео.html
1990 "Burn for You". ruclips.net/video/4PPvOhPspEA/видео.html
1991 "When Something is Wrong with Your Baby" with another Aussie ICON - Jimmy Barnes ruclips.net/video/NzN9eNtVI2o/видео.html
1992 John played JC in "Jesus Christ Superstar" here is "Gethsemane" ruclips.net/video/k5woMZtClhI/видео.html
1994 "Angels" ruclips.net/video/zImMnYkb6es/видео.html
1994 "You'll Never Walk Alone" (while chewing gum LOL).. ruclips.net/video/dWTEesb7FrY/видео.html
1994 ARIA Awards with Richard Marx "The Reason Why" ruclips.net/video/hfPVLP3ZVJ0/видео.html
1998 John and good friend Olivia Newton-John duet "Please Don't Ask Me" ruclips.net/video/2uV_tZODfK8/видео.html
1998 A little opera comedy with Anthony Warlow doing "Granada" ruclips.net/video/K6uxFKmCXB8/видео.html
1999 At his 50th Birthday Concert with "Human Nature" doing a Jackson Five number ruclips.net/video/AK9uhGmvo6U/видео.html
2000, a bit of "swing "That's What Love Will Make You" Do ruclips.net/video/AK9uhGmvo6U/видео.html ,
2003 "When the War is Over" Last Time Tour - ruclips.net/video/BekbvlLzMWc/видео.html
2009 Cold Play with John doing "The Voice" again, now 60..I can understand why the band left the stage after it. How could you follow up after John wiped the stage and the audience out again. ruclips.net/video/C14IWdrHMus/видео.html
And so you can see he never "lost" it, here he is at 69 years old, it's a set from a Fund Raiser called "Hay Mate" in 2018. ruclips.net/video/Bd-JiruZN1c/видео.html
Lastly:- A LOGIES TRIBUTE TO JOHN FARNHAM 2024 - ruclips.net/video/VdkjGsM1VsQ/видео.html
John's Biography has just been released and he has narrated the book (this was 3 wks ago) ruclips.net/video/u8nHAQSaXX0/видео.html
So many to choose from, hope you like them. 💞
@ Thanks so much for all the info and insight! 😁
@@Oldbutnotout65 great list, the only add I have is Blow by Blow (1989 MSO) - ruclips.net/video/Z4GipykgGI0/видео.html ( how many other singers can sing not only sing while chewing gum but sing and still manage to kiss the girls!) -- also like 'Comic Conversations' from 1987 'Whispering Jack' concert, with the comedy act beforehand ruclips.net/video/LGSV-u49Bhs/видео.html,
@@Oldbutnotout65 Wow! What a comprehensive and very well researched comment!
Thank you for all the work you've done here - hopefully Steven will do a lot more reactions to John!
@@Oldbutnotout65100% agree with every single point!!! John is an Aussie music treasure. ❤ I would add the Aussie Firefight concert from 2020 in that list…one of ONJ’s last ever performances + Brian May + Mitch Tambo…❤
Live "Help" with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is a must ..it will blow you away.
You NEED to watch John Farnham LIVE. In fact, live performances are the only way to get the real quality of an artists voice.
This has to be seen LIVE with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra , its a epic video
Thank you for finding Farnsie! He is much loved in Australia and for good reason. He can sing anything!!! Please play more. There great suggestions in the comments x
John Farnham could sing the phone book and make it sensational!
John singing anything LIVE will blow your mind!
Rule no. 1,2&3 with John Farnham. Always live! His performance with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is epic.
He’s much better LIVE!
Go The Aussie Army!! Always here for The Voice singing The Voice!! 🫡😍👍❤❤
Epic is right! Goosebumps for me every time I hear this song. Love ya Farnsey!! 🥰
Thank you so much for reacting to this song. I hope you will listen to more. This man is a legend 😉❤️❤️
That's why we call him The Voice in Australia. He is a national treasure! ❤
I'm echoing everything down below. The studio version of this song is fantastic - but the LIVE version with the Melbourne Symphony orchestra is PHENOMENAL. This deserves ANOTHER separate reaction.
Yes ❤ agree, always better live
Just listened to it. Thank you for suggesting it. Absolutely amazing
@@reedp44 So glad you liked it. Doesn't get much better than THAT.
@@jeannieschmidt2217 agreed
Yep. John is the opposite to most artists. He sounds better LIVE than in the studio. He holds back in the studio whereas LIVE he doesn't really use falsetto, he uses his mix voice and he belts notes higher than even most women could execute with such precision and power. His vocal agility and flexibility are almost unmatched imho.
The message in this song, the performance by Farnsey, the bagpipes and the drums which sound like a heartbeat 🥁is everything 🇦🇺❤️
When I tell you, you should always watch a live version when it comes to John, I am totally serious. Watch this one, live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will knock your socks off, and drums for days. Oh, and in the '80's, everyone in Australia had a mullet 😂.✌❤
You must watch "help" with the Melbourne symphony orchestra live performance
Hey Steveo, you definitely need to check out the videos of John with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra singing his version of The Beatles 'Help', 'You're the voice', ACDC's 'Long way to the top if you wanna rock n roll'. John also does an amazing version of Led Zeppelin's Black Dog. John also has hit songs going back to the 60's. 'Sadie the cleaning lady', 'Touch of paradise', 'Pressure Down', 'Playing to win', 'Two of hearts', 'Angels', 'That's freedom', 'Burn for you'; his duet with Jimmy Barnes 'When something is wrong with my baby' is a must (i love the classic black and white music video) ... and I could go on. Hugs from Oz
Farnham the GOAT! One of the top three voices you ever heard. Bad notes-none. exceptional always. His range is unbeatable
You have to watch the live version with the Melbourne orchestra.
Word of advice young Steven. Our legendary John Farnham is best listened to live. You must check out Johns version of The Beatles song ‘Help’ with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. I guarantee it’ll blow you away. Great reaction as always, Steven. ❤️🇦🇺
Check out John with Olivia Newton John "please don't ask me" ......for the best do JOHN live---- it takes your breath away------your goosebumps will get goosebumps!! .....Check out his cover of "HELP" with the Melbourne Orchestra-----LIVE!!!
John Farnham's live performances are required viewing for all those who truly appreciate great singing. He is a master of his craft - one of the best in the world 🎉🎉🎉
his version of this live at the ARIAS is absolutely amazing, and his rendition of the Beatles Help will give you goosebumps on goosebumps
Amazing song, great singer, lyrics are emotive, and the bagpipes!!! We need more bagpipes in modern music!!
You think he's good here...he's even better live!
Farnham's voice is magnificent in this track - as in every track he sings - but you HAVE to see and hear him live to appreciate just how talented he is ❤ Definitely worth another reaction 😊
More mullets than a fish co-op!!
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Definately watch Johns live concerts so much more to experiance, Jphn is just GOAT!
Your the first reviewer I have seen that uses speakers. I like to feel the air move.
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There's a reason he's known as "the voice"
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John Farnham is amazing but “The Voice” belongs to Steve Perry
Thanks for that reaction. John is the Voice❤
You got 5000 other comments saying the same thing, but you really have to check out the live version with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - you really get an appreciation for his voice. Then the same concert with his rendition of “Help” - literally mind blowing. Another one for some fun is “Playing to Win” performed live at another concert - really cool upbeat number with some cool on-stage antics.
I'm a bit strange! I watch "reaction" video's to hear the reaction to great music like this. How good is our John.
Unbelievable talent!! 🔥🔥
Watch John live. He’s awesome.
Welcome to the world of Farnsy! There are so many amazing live performances of his. Black Dog and Help have to be on the top of the list.
Enjoy the journey discovering his plethora of hits.
You just had a taste of John Farnham, but restricted to an original song release video. The only way to listen to John Farnham is LIVE. His concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra where he sings You're The Voice, but also does a complete remake and makes it his own of the Beatles song HELP. If you thought his voice was great in this video, you will find his voice in LIVE performances - extraordinary.
He’s even better live! Check out Help with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra…it’s epic
That’s what I keep hearing! 😁
Great reaction and thoughts! Yes, he is indeed a Aussie legend!
You HAVE to do John Farnham LIVE! He's my favorite singer ever & I'm not even Australian! I'm his biggest little old American fan! He IS "The Voice"...period! He's still in my prayers! Haven't heard any updates on his condition in awhile!😊
He is doing well. He just released his memoir and voiced the audiobook. It's called 'the voice inside'. It's so lovely to hear his voice again. ❤
Sadly the surgery left him unable to open his mouth very far, t hurts too much to try, so he's hiding away with his wife and his horses, unlikely to sing again, but what a body of work to look back on!
@@Jojomac-ix7oi Thank you so much for letting me know!😊🤗
@@kathleenmayhorne3183 I'm glad he's okay but it breaks my heart for him! He's always been a beautiful person, inside & out! Thank you so much for your reply!😊🤗
What ever u reacting here is cool... And John can do that also live... "Burn for u", "age reason"... no matter what... That what i call a giant/titan... however. Thanks for reacting!
My man the people have spoken 😂 I’m actually glad you checked out the studio version- I do audio remastering as a hobby and I know quality is important to you! The only decent live version of You’re the Voice on RUclips is on my channel (HD, 4K and it’s the full live Version with the Symphony Orchestra )- all the others are 480p or worse- you can’t hear the instrumentals well and the start of the song is missing! So if you decide to ever do the live version- look for my one.
You MUST watch him LIVE! 💚🇦🇺
Check out his cover of Help (by the Beatles) with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Help ,,, the Beatles song he covered it live in Melbourne , good one to check out !!
Agree with everyone on John Farnham is a must with live performances.
But please check out he and his amazing band doing Led Zeppelins “Black dog”!
They used this as their sound check/ warm up song. Thankfully the sound engineer hit record one day! ❤❤
Thanks so much for reacting to our John and your appreciation of him❤
Such an incredible voice!! 🔥
Please watch the live concert. This is great but it’s the live version with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra that’s mind blowing.
The bagpipes fits so good in this song and adds so much. This song is a really great song. And yeah we should not look at eachother down the barrel of a gun. I hope for world peace one day. Probably wont happend during my life time but we should aim for it.
Please always listen to John Live the One with the Melbourne symphony orchestra is incredible his concerts are always the BEST ❤❤❤
You need to react to his live performances- especially the concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra . He is truly incredible live.
John had this song set especially for the Bagpipes (which keys at B flat) Always catch him live where you can as his stage craft and crowd control is amazing
John is 100% better viewed live, always!!! The live version with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is so, so much better than this studio version! “Help” from that same concert is also worth you delving into, as it is phenomenal! John was always much more dynamic in a live setting…he fed off the audience, the audience responded, John upped the ante, the audience went mental….circular response all round!! ❤
This song was released in 1986 as a protest against nuclear arms and war in general. 38 years later the message from this song resonates as strong as ever!!! ❤ This song and the album was produced at a very high cost and risk for Glenn, John and everyone involved…a last ditch effort to revive John’s 20+ year career and paid off beyond anyone’s expectations. John is ‘The Voice” of Australia!!! This song has now become the unofficial Aussie anthem. Our John may no longer be able to sing since his treatment for mouth cancer, but then again, he was still as strong a vocalist as he ever was prior to surgery. He will always be in the annals of Aussie music history and forever in our hearts. ❤ Not to mention that John is a humble man, a real Aussie “bloke” (though he is technically English by birth), a man you could be friends with without any qualms. John is a man who gave up a real chance at international stardom in his heyday, although he’d been a mainstay in Aussie music for well over 20 years when Glenn Wheatley put every single dollar (including his house) on the line to produce the Whispering Jack album for John, John still chose family first. John chose to stay here at home with his family because he didn’t like the terms the US record companies set and what that would mean for him and his family on a personal level. This is why the man will always have Aussies hearts in his back pocket!! ❤ John’s vocal ability was beyond the pale, he could sing any genre and nail it every single time. ❤ As an extra….check out the Firefight Australia concert from 2020 with John, Olivia Newton John, Brian May and Mitch Tambo.
Johns live version ( with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra) of It's A Long Way To The Top is a must see.
Amazing vocalist and a great showman!
Thank you for reacting to John Farnham, a phenomenal voice!
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This song was HUGE back in the 80s. Now SteVen, you just HAVE to do a reaction to John doing a duet with Jimmy Barnes (also from Australia, & youve already reacted to him) singing "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby". Its FABULOUS, nor will you be disappointed. 👌🎼♥️🫂
It HAS to be the video from "Hey, Hey! It's Saturday!" THE very best video of it!😊
@@usmadgirl3074Absolutely👍
John Farnham is a Legend! Love his music. Went to 2 of his concerts!! Absolutely fantastic!!
I've never heard this song nor seen this video before today but I was raised by people who believed what this song is saying. This is what the 60's was all about - supporting the Common Good for All Americans no matter their race, heritage, religious beliefs or lack thereof. Back then, we all understood the fact that when "everybody does better" EVERYBODY DOES BETTER and that was the whole point of choosing democracy in the first place way back in 1776. The thing about politics and politicians is: Talk is cheap. What have you *done* lately to support the Common Good?
That's the reason a politicians voting record is public information. :D At least, it *used* to be...
You won't be disappointed if you check out more John Farnham - Iive performances only please - and you'll have a lot more Aussies checking out your channel too! 🐨 🇦🇺 🦘
Great reaction.
Two suggestions for future John Farnham reactions.
1. Always look for live performances.
2. Keep an eye on John's microphone and stand.
That being said, I would love to see your reaction to John's cover of Led Zeppelin's "Black Dog". He never sang it live but would sing it as a warm-up/sound check. One time a sound engineer had the foresight to record it. There is no video footage but a copy of the audio is on RUclips.
I love your reaction to our Farnsey. He is an absolute legend in Australia. It's so very hard to pick just one John Farnham song to recommend. He has hundreds of songs in many different genres (he can sing anything) and they are all incredible. Live is always the way with John. His studio versions are amazing, but on stage, he shines. If you want to hear growl and grit, it's gotta be live with John. Let's see.....I'd love you to react to 'WHEN THE WAR IS OVER' live from the Whispering Jack concert, or 'HELP' live from the Classic Jack concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, or 'ALL OUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS' live from the Chain Reaction concert or all of the above lol. Then I'll recommend more. The John Farnham rabbit hole is deep, and will give you the greatest joy, pleasure and entertainment. Welcome to the world of our Aussie goat!!!!
Soooo Good! You should check out David Phelp's version!
Enjoyed your reaction. This came out in 1986. The band Heart covered this song in 1991. Their version is pretty dang cool, but this one is the best.
You’re The Voice released in 1986 was ahead of time when recording samples , specially in Australia.
John was flat broke financially he’s manager finance these recordings at this time . But they recorded this without putting a drummer on the payroll.
The drums are an actual car door being just slammed shut record on loop .
* You’re The Voice is totally universal within its meaning it’s up to the listeners interpretation .
Always watch John’s performances live.He is a phenomenal voice and entertainer. Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra he also does AC/DC ‘s It’s a Long Way to the Top and his version of the Beatles “Help” .We love John and every genre he can do , you will soon know why! Love your channel.🫶🇦🇺✌️
Love to see you doing more John, but please always do him live, as unlike most vocalists, he sounds far, far better that way. You can only truly get an appreciation of why he's loved so much by watching live. Here's You're the Voice with the MSO as it should be listened to 🙂 ruclips.net/video/8voNPJmp1ww/видео.html
When reacting to John always do the live versions, especially with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. They are better than the studio ones and have more impact because John always gives 110% in his concerts. If you watch this song with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra you will see what I mean. Spectacular. His audiences inspire him to the next level.
Love your reaction to our fabulous John echo others comments about live performances but appreciate your appreciation ❤❤❤definitely check out help with the melbourne symphony orchestra live of course 😊
Hi man, everyone will tell you to watch his live performances. Love the review.
I'll just get in line and suggest the cover of the Beatles HELP live with the Melbourne Symphony. John Lennon once said Farnham's take on the song was how The Beatles should have done it but the record company wanted a pop song....
You have to check it out with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. It’s epic
With John all the lives are the best cos he is more of a beast live. Please do the Teskey brothers you won’t regret it
Written by a Manfred Mann band member & 2 others as an anti nuclear war song.
When the Berlin Wall still existed & both sides had nuclear weapons aimed at each other. Looking at each other down the barrel of a gun. Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) was the acronym
The live version with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is the version to watch.... as is the rest of this live concert !
you should check out John Farham's cover of Help (live with the melbourne symphony) by the beatles. Amazing.
After you do his version of help with the orchestra, Watch him with his old mate Jimmy Barnes, they did a Sam and Dave song, from US history, When Something is Wrong with My Baby. He did a great version of Amazing Grace, with his singers, Vanetta Fields And Lindsay Field. His piano player David Herschfelder went on to compose arrange and perform Movie music, and won awards too. One day the techies rolled tape on his sound check, Deep purple's Black Dog. No video but wow! He has proved he could sing anything. JC Superstar, Gethsemane, sunday, last night.
great song SHS thank you
Thanks for watching! 😁
Hi but great reaction, but I’m sure you will keep hearing to watch any live performances of John as they are the best.
From Australia.
Enjoy the John ride and backing form Oz.
This song was a banger. I think this is all the world knows him for but Farnham is a bit of a legend in Australia. I've never understood what the Rambo lookalike was doing in the vid lol but it was a great vid.
Haha 😂 Definitely a phenomenal talent and I can’t wait to check out more!
Rambo look alike is Brett Garsed. He was into power lifting back then and that’s just how he looked. Although he might be a bit self conscious looking back on it now he’s in his 60s. He was a stalwart of the John Farnham band for decades, except for a stint in the US. Still would be if John hadn’t fallen ill.
@@Kaz54650 Good to know. That's for the background info. I was just teasing. I can only wish I had such a legacy to look back on and get a bit embarrassed about. We all looked a bit dodgy back then, if I recall lol.
Oh you’re not wrong, Brett’s nickname was Rambo back then. He’s on RUclips and drops into reaction threads from time to time, seems to be a really nice guy. If you are into guitar his solos over the years are well worth a look.
This song relaunched a flagging Australian career, it also took him internation - BIG TIME - this went nuts in Europe.
His credentials skyrocketed, and someone everyone wanted to record with. - yes this was an anthem, every 80s Aussie backpacker, had this on their play list, along with "down under", "long way to the top", "eagle rock", "am I ever gonna see you face again"
We Aussies can look down the barrel with out fear. I've seen one or two barrel's, nicked a bit so our deadly animals ha ha ha ain't nothing but a thing. OZ LIFE.
You need to react to John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes(from Australian rock band Cold Chisel) singing their version of Sam & Dave 1966 classic When Something is Wrong With My Baby, check out the live performance from the 1991ARIA(Australian Recording Industry Association) Awards.
John also does a rock ballad of The Beatles classic song Help, from the Classic Jack Concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. This is the same concert you need to react to You're The Voice. For something completely different, you might want to react to John Farnham singing Gethsemane from the Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar the musical; you'll understand the ability of this Australian music icon, much more.
Do yourself a favour and watch John's live version with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, there is nothing that compares.
What everyone else said. If you think this was good...then you must check out a live version. John Farnham live is not just good, its phenominal
Here is the link.
m.ruclips.net/video/6m2m_9Uijso/видео.html
G'day mate
Just for John Farnham or Jimmy barnes cold chisel all live are better version's
You get lots of comments on this just helping not a criticism as your not to know
All us Aussie's know we've grown up with these guys
Also on average most Aussie's singer or bands are better live then recording
When live they can convey the message better then recordings it messes with it to much
Cheers mate 🦘🇦🇺👍
Studio film clip version, yes great, great song, great singing but John has sung this song at every concert since 'Whispering Jack' in 1986, there is probably 20 or more 'LIVE' clips of John singing 'You're the Voice and (IMO) every one is better than the studio, please check out more John, but please, if there is a live, please always choose the live, if you have time please do yourself a favour and re-watch John singing this song live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, ruclips.net/video/6m2m_9Uijso/видео.html , you wont be sorry, and for your next John reaction, I recommend 'HELP' with MSO ruclips.net/video/6m2m_9Uijso/видео.html , ( there is probably 50 different clips of John sing 'Help' but most will agree Live with MSO is a good place to start)
I was so disappointed when this version started. Like everyone has said you need to watch John live.
ruclips.net/video/6m2m_9Uijso/видео.htmlsi=1G0Wq_u5H8FeBWqS
Is it any wonder he had the lead in Jesus Christ Superstar .... give this one a listen
ruclips.net/video/yZHjXHaL-pk/видео.html
only ever listen to Farnsey live, all prerecorded is far inferior!!
nOOOO NOT THIS ONE...
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@ Sorry, a gut reaction. Sadly the people recommending the song didn’t give you the right information.
Australia is the sixth largest country (almost the size of continental USA) with the fifth lowest population distribution (1/6 the number of people as USA). So we don’t have large venue music with mass audiences; musicians and singers usually have to come up singing live in front of the tough crowds of the pubs and clubs. If they're not exceptional singers and performers, they don’t make it any further. Because we don’t have the population, we don’t have the mass dollars to make music videos with all the whistles and bells. So the usual rule of thumb is watch the live versions of Aussie artists, not canned studio ones. You’ll get authentic voices and engaging performances.
@@Bellas1717 No worries at all! Definitely gonna have to check out some live footage of him! That’s kind of been the general consensus so I can’t wait to hear it! Have a great one! 😁
Oh no … I can’t watch this - Farnham lives for an audience and he needs an orchestra to fairly compete with his voice.
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