Aussie mum here. When I was younger, I just completely took him for granted, we heard his great songs nearly every day on the radio. Now that I’m ancient, I see the greatness of his amazing voice and connection with his audiences. He is special, and also a very good bloke!!
💯 Exactly what I was thinking, then read your comment! lol Born in the 80"s and grew up listening to him almost every day but never realised how good he really is! And even the word good is an understatement! This man can do any genre with ease!
Yikes - that's me. Known John's songs since Sadie and always knew I like him, but like you, I'm now ancient and I feel so sad that I never went to see him. He is one of the greats in the world not just Australia.
Yep, same here. I was into metal music where it's either falsetto or mouth full of gravel type vocals. So never appreciated some of our mainstream music and singers. Plus, we did hear him pretty much every single day. INXS and Crowded House had some success overseas, but for some reason John Farnham never really cracked it. So I actually enjoy watching people react to him for the first time.
That was at the end of a two-hour plus concert. He is the greatest. Unfortunately, he may never sing again as he has recovered from mouth cancer where part of his jaw was removed. He was still singing at 71 before the cancer.
In his book (and I highly recommend the audiobook version) he talks about his desire to sing again but also the challenges associated with that. Unfortunately there is a possibility that we will never hear him perform live again, and the few brief moments that he sings during the recording of the audiobook may be the last time we get the privilege of hearing him sing. Having said that I wouldn’t be angry if he chose to retire from public life. He has entertained generations of Australians for decades and deserves to enjoy his retirement.
John is Australia's precious gift. He became iconic when he was just a teenager and it never stopped. Please listen to You're The Voice, won't be disapoiinted.
This is my first time listening to Mr. Farnham. When I looked him up it said he was born on July 1 1949 and became a pop idol from 1967 through 1979. Of course, John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the song. :D Classic indeed. Look at the size of the audience. *Wow.*
John also was lead singer with Little River Band for a few years after his Pop Idol times. After this he released his album Whispering Jack, which is still the highest selling album in Australia by an Australian artist to this day. His career as a contemporary rock/pop artist never faulted after this. He is much loved in Australia, where he is known as "the Voice".
Highly suggest you listen to more if you liked this. John started as a pop idol, but went on to become an institution here in Australia. Always, always listen to live performances - he is better live than in a studio, always pitch perfect and powerful, with a wonderful stage presence as well. The song that powered his comeback in 1986 after his original star had faded: ruclips.net/video/8voNPJmp1ww/видео.html still an anthem in our country nearly 40 years later. That channel is full of John live performances, including some with Little River Band, so browse and enjoy the greatest voice most of the world has never heard. :)
Welcome to the Farnsey club! I saw this concert when the tour came to my city, Brisbane, and it still stands out as one of the best concerts I've ever seen. I was on an endorphin high for days afterwards.
John is the G.O.A T. - can sing any genre. 60 years of performing. He love everyone around him - his band, his audience and always gives over 110%. He is a beautiful, kind, generous man as well. Go down the Farnsey rabbithole and you will have 1000s of new Aussie subscribers. We always sing back to him. We love him ❤😂🎉
Hey Debb! 🥰❤❤ Doing the same as me, relaxing watching John reactions. Nothing better after the busyness of this past week 😅 How was your Christmas? I hope you had a lovely day. Much love 🥰🤗💗💗
@@AnnieD.1982 Yes I did thanks Annie 🥰 🤩 Look forward to our chats in the New Year 🎊 It's great to see another new Reactor being lost in Johns music and voice ☺️⭐😊💖☺️
@@AussieDebbGlad to hear it 🥰 Ours was good, just busy and now I am so tired! I played John all day on Boxing Day. Concert after concert. It was wonderful 😅 Definitely looking forward to more chats in the New Year too my friend. Take care 🥰🤗💗💗
Lucky me. I was in that audience. will never forget it. Likewise, I love seeing the younger generation discovering the brilliance that is John Farnham. Been a huge fan since he appeared in Charlie Girl. Barbara
Thanks for listening to John - he does indeed have an amazing voice, as we in Australia have known for over 50 years, but much of the rest of the world missed out on. Lovely to see more people discovering him now! If you'd like to listen to more, I'd suggest 'You're the Voice' next, also with the MSO: ruclips.net/video/8voNPJmp1ww/видео.html This is his most famous song, and was the one that revived his career when released in 1986. There is far more of his to discover after that as well, it's a very deep rabbit hole, but worth exploring. Just always, always listen to live versions with John - his vocals are always perfection, and his stage presence and charisma are so much a part of why he is loved so much.
Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed our Australian legend 😊 John Farnham is the whole package. Anything live will not disappoint you. If you would like to listen to more. Please take a look at John singing You're The Voice from this same concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Absolutely amazing! Thanks again 🫡❤❤
@@Jojomac-ix7oi Thank you my mind-melding friend 🤗🥰 Hope you had a lovely Christmas. It was so hot in Adelaide but we made it work. Take care and hope to catch you in a chat soon 😄💗💗💗
@AussieDebb ❤️❤️❤️. Hope you had a lovely Christmas Debb. I've been a bit quiet on comments all last week. Have been too crook to comment. Watched and liked though....😊
7:00 your expression is priceless here, you look as though you genuinely believe his cry for help, which is of course testimony to a great artist. He draws you right in! ❤ 🐨
It is hard to imagine that John had to fight tooth and nail to be recognised as a performer only a few short years before this wonderful concert. He couldn't shuck his old 60s popstar "Sadie, the Cleaning Lady" image he struggled with through the 70s and early 80s. He went out on a limb and recorded You're The Voice, his friend and lifelong manager (until he died from covid in 2022) Glenn Wheatley was forced to release it under his own label because none of the big labels would touch John. He's a national treasure who has been unwell over the past few years. I hope you listen to much more of his work, there are so many songs every bit as good.
John Farnham known as 'The Voice' or Farnsy here in Australia is a living legend. There was every instrument you can think of, just about, at this 1989 concert including the harp and bagpipes. Highly suggest "It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll)" from this same concert.
John sang this song as the last song after a two hour concert. He acknowledged every musician and backup singers, he is a talented, talented man, and no auto tune..he is in his 70s now and his voice was still so powerful but it has been silenced by throat cancer...He is truly an Australia living legend , and we all know who he is
This concert was 1989. Farnsey is Australian music royalty, he can sing any genre from rock to opera, soul to swing. Nick from That Singer Reactions rates John as one of the top 5 singers of all time. John's cover of AC/DCs Long way to the top from this same concert is amazing. My favourites of John's originals are Touch of Paradise and You're the Voice, but there are soooo many others to choose from also
Nick has since clarified that whilst Farnsey and Barnsey are both in his top 5, neither are No 5, so basically his top 4. I think Aretha Franklin is his No 1.
@@lynndally9160 hahaha yep that was the first one of his I saw. That was hilarious " who is dem bro?" He was in a state with Jimmy then just lost it with Johno. The part when he couldn't even finish his sentences, had me laughing hard! People simply do not understand the pure talent we had in OZ back then.
One of my favourite things to watch is John singing with Tom Jones on Hey Hey it's Saturday. The mutual respect in their faces and those voices together were magical. And John's comedic timing was always on point.
If this was your first introduction to our Aussie legend, John Farnham then get ready for the long and wonderful journey down the rabbit hole, with over 50 years of performing there is so much incredible music from John and co out there to discover. John is the greatest and most versatile male vocalist of all time, he can sing anything, any genre, including opera. With huge power, near limitless vocal range, amazing performance style(especially with his mic and mic stand tricks), crowd participation, breath technique, mic technique, he’s got everything. This entire concert was epic and you could react to every song and not be disappointed, I’ve listened to John for most of my life and never seen or heard him do an even average performance. I could recommend songs for days, and there’s a lot of them but if you are going to react to John anything is bound to be amazing but always choose a live performance where possible, especially back then, no auto tune, no tricks, just John and always nails it. And this was John’s arrangement of the Beatles classic “help” and the best arrangement.
If you liked “help” check out Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham’s song “when something is wrong with my baby” live version on Hey Hey it’s Saturday. You will enjoy. Cheers mate.
Thank you for reacting to our Aussie legend. He has hundreds of songs in his list, and they are all genres, and all amazing. Please always react to him live. He shines on stage. If you continue reacting to him, you are in for a real treat, and we Aussies will flock to your channel and subscribe. I've loved John and have been following him for over 55 years, and I still never grow tired of listening to his incredible voice. Please could you react to him singing 'WHEN THE WAR IS OVER' live from the Whispering Jack concert. Every single one of his live performances will blow your mind. He is the GOAT!!!!
Thank you for this reaction - oh what a find ! I opened RUclips and first video to come up was yours. I saw this concert when the tour came to my home city, Brisbane, and it was brilliant from start to finish. Help was one of four encores, if memory serves, so he'd been singing a couple of hours at this point. I was seated side-on to the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and they were having the time of their lives! One muso who was with the MSO at the time recently said this was the best gig of his career. Sorta confirms my theory that if you scratch the surface of a Classical musician you'll find a headbanger trying to get out. I was on an endorphin high for days afterwards! John has an extraordinary back catalogue spanning 5 decades and almost every genre you could think of. From this one concert with the MSO there's a plethora of show stoppers, but the next one has to be You're the Voice, as it was the song that catapulted him into fame. In fact here in Oz he is known as The Voice. I'll attach the link below. I also recommend from the same concert, the high octane Playing To Win, which John co-wrote, and his cover of ACDC's Long Way to the Top, in which quite frankly the orchestra completely stole the show!😂 ruclips.net/video/6m2m_9Uijso/видео.htmlsi=psKVsuKo6UWFxP-J
Thank you for reacting to our John. Merry Christmas🎄. You have just been introduced to one of the best voices ever. 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 ruclips.net/video/u8nHAQSaXX0/видео.html
Something to always watch for with John is his mic control, at times he has the mic a couple of feet away from his mouth but still clear as a bell, he picked up the nickname "Whispering Jack" from studio technicians due to his habit of blowing out the mics unless he reduced his volume significantly or they muffled the microphone by draping cloth over it...
Oh honey, just keep going down that rabbit hole. Our John is the GOAT. Look for his recording of Black Dog. It was just a mike/sound check and the sound recordist happened to press record. He only ever performed it to an audience once I believe. Most performers would be like “this was the performance of a lifetime” John and his crew were like “yep, good sound check”
Thanks for your reaction. John performs consistently, he is a master on stage and interacts closely with his audience. Everything he performs is a new experience❤
You just came up in my RUclips, and I subscribed as you won me over for two reasons. The way you explained your channel is exactly how I think. The music of yesteryear has heart and soul. The resurrection of John on RUclips this past year has been phenomenal. It's been great watching younger ones appreciate older music. John never let's you down. He always gives his heart to every song. A true showman. He's respected by every artist who comes in contact with him. Every individual or band member or artist that appears on stage with him or has ever shared the stage, love him. He respects everyone's talent. His backup singer's have been with him for decades. That in itself speaks volumes. He is very funny character, shows humility, and treats any fan on the street like a friend. You couldn't meet a more genuine and lovable man. That's why he's our treasure. Always was, always will be. I say that because I've followed him since he began. Plus, a lot of us girls had a crush on him growing up lol 😅 I know he's brilliant at everything he sings, but as a hint, do yourself a favour and watch....It's a Long Way to the Top ( If you wanna Rock 'n Roll ) with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. I guarantee you will never see another performance by anyone anywhere in which every single person on that stage, John, guest musicians, backup singer's all bring the house down and the Orchestra does things you would never expect . Look for the Orchestra's conductor. His face says it all.😁 This performance will knock your socks off as far as entertainment goes😂 Anyhow you, too, I think will become a fan once you hear all his genre's and why appropriately he's named " The Voice ". Like many here has said, always listen to John, live !
John had a near 3 octave range Granada with Anthony Warlow is opera, John did mysical theatre, performed witn Celine Dion, Ray Charles, Tom Jones & many more
Thank you!! Would love to see you react to more of John LIVE - epic performer and vocalist and all round really nice guy. You won’t be disappointed 🎉🥰 One of the best ever imho. His band were with him for decades. They’re incredible in their own right!
The performance I believe was from 1989, John is not just a singer, he is an Entertainer, he had an amazing voice. John was diagnosed with oral cancer in August 2022 and underwent a 12-hour surgery to remove the tumour. He is not sure if he will sing again but the tumour has been removed.
John has a near 3 octave range. From this same concert, yes the 80's, you have to listen to "The Voice'', (which he is called to), and his cover of the ACDC'S song, "It's a long way to the top" 🦘💙🦘🇦🇺
"The voice"from Austrailia AR. He was called this. His voice dynamic like the lead vocalist from Journey (Steve Perry) was. Iconic voices. Both of them.
As everyone else said, John is absolutely amazing, my suggestion is to check him out when he is a little older. This is a link to "When the war is Over" - in 2003 - he was in his 50's. ruclips.net/video/BekbvlLzMWc/видео.htmlsi=4frhJzdo-Bi53cFk
John Farnham is the GOAT, the most versatile singer on the planet and a legend. He can sing any genre. Check out 'Long way to the top' with the MSO, same concert for a change of pace.❤
This is a cover of The Beatles classic song 'Help!' which was written in 1965 by Lennon & McCartney, it was a huge hit back then and there was also a film made of the same name. The only song I really know from John Farnham is 'You're the Voice' from 1986. I've never seen this video before, so it's been really interesting. Thanks for your reaction. Anthony. ❤😊
I've heard John Lennon heard Farnsey's version (it came out early in the year Lennon died) and said that's how he wanted to do it, but the managers insisted on the fast, peppy, poppy version the Beatles did. Don't know if it's true, but it makes a good story.
🍃In Australia, we all love John. He's "True Blue." Loving-kindness, self-sacrificing, loyal, are words I'd use to describe this man. "Thanks, John." for serving us all these years. 🍃💛🍃
This man is incredible and when he performed his song ‘Your the Voice’ and brought out bagpipes….damn, I got chills down my spine!! Iconic man with an incredible voice 🕊 Ps. I have a feeling you’d like Alannah Myles ‘Black Velvet’ - vevo (awesome tune).
Farnsey is a living legend and one beautiful human being. Hes extremely funny and down to earth, quick witted and 100% real Aussie guy. He is a true Aussie icon, beloved by us all.
Getting lost in the performance - I was there! We all got lost that day/night/whatever. Farnsey is a legend, there will never be another like him. Audience participation is a GIVEN for his performances. Even recorded ones nearly forty years later. The man is/was magic. And a good singer.
Australian here, this was mid 80s, John is and will always be a national treasure. He is an amazing performer, as well as the most down to earth bloke you can ever meet.
John Farnham, you can just tell how much he loves performing, and how much his audience love him. Magical moment with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
He can sing anything! His cover of ACDC’s “It’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock n roll…from the same concert which was an encore performance, as was Help… after a 3 hour concert! Unfortunately John had a bout with mouth cancer and had to have part of his lower jaw removed. It’s unlikely that he’ll ever perform in public again!
THAT'S how you give a live performance that's worth the money paid for a ticket. I'm a 57yo Aussie and grew up listening to this legend. Like some others here have stated, I didn't really appreciate his talent until I got older. I think we took Farnsie for granted. This is one of my favourite performances by him. He truely deserved to be called The Voice. ❤
Yes this is the late 80's. And the Motorola Brick came out in 1983. Well at least it did in Australia. John Farnham is a living legend here in Aus.. The most loved and respected artist ever. He has had number one hits in 6 decades. So appeals to multiple generations. He was a teen pop idol i the late 60's to mid 70's and King of Pop in Aus for 5 years in a row. His popularity waned in the late 70's and early 80's.....then, after a 4 years stint as the lead singer of The Little River Band, he came back with a vengence in the late 80's with his multi platinum album, Whispering Jack, followed by many more multi platinum albums and number one songs over the next 3 decades. He is still massively respected today, and considered by most Aussies, especicially other musicians, as the greatest vocalist on the planet..he has one of those voices that just got better and better as he aged. Even into his late 60's he still sang note perfect, in the same key and with the same power as he did in his 30's and 40's. He is now in his 70's and if it wasn't for his recent health issues with mouth cancer, he would still be singing like that. Not only a brilliant singer, performer and musician but also a wonderful humanitarian. ❤❤
Also Zeppelins Black Dog. But hey it's just John, I don't get what the fuss is. Didn't everyone grow up with the awesome music we had in OZ?? Bhahahaha we had the best!!
John always acknowledges those on stage with him. He lifts others up. She John live at least 3 times. Stunned silence is an appropriate reaction. The other thing to note is not only is the audience singing along, they are singing along to John's version of Help rather than the timing/tempo of the Beatles original release.
You're supposed to get lost in the experience when it's a by an Absolute Legend like John. Known here in Australia as THE VOICE. ( As distinct from his massive hit: "You're The Voice. > A Tribute performance of this sung just tonight - by Robbie Williams at the Sydney Harbour New Years Eve Concert. ) 🎉 Happy New Year to you too! John is entirely self-taught & sang across just about every genre, including musical theatre. He's also a fantastic song writer. ( Have a listen to his 'Burn For You' he wrote for his lovely wife; Jilly.) The very first record I ever bought, aged 12, was his 'One Is The Loneliest No.' Adored him then & ever since. A genuinely nice down to earth guy - without a shred of star ego. John had a look at expanding his profile overseas, but his family were here and I heard the record labels wanted to pigeon hole him as a kind of bland blond Aussie David Cassidy style - which he is far too diverse for. Many have commented on his wonderful timbre, power and stage presence, and speculated that if he'd been classically trained, he might have become our finest Tenor. I'm glad he followed his own track. John was still singing just as perfectly & powerfully into his early , his last performance only a couple of years back at a Bushfire Recovery Benefit Concert. Sadly, just after this, he was diagnosed with invasive mouth cancer and underwent multiple surgeries and treatments. He won't be singing again, but he's given us a large back catalogue and many beautiful memories. Enjoy exploring more of John's inspirational vocals. And Hello to 3025 from Tasmania. 😊
One of the reasons we love him so much is that he puts 100% into every performance!❤ 2 other of his performances from this same concert you could check out would be You're the Voice and It's a Long Way to the Top if you Want to Rock and Roll. Really loved your reaction. Thankyou!❤
I appreciate there are other great Aussie artists, but can we please let this be about the incredible John Farnham & enjoy John's rabbit hole? Please 🙏
The original by The Beatles was a pop song, which came out in the mid 60's just as John(Johnny) Farnham was starting his career. John's version is more a rock ballad which he first performed in the early 70's, but adding the orchestra alongside his band took it to another level. A great Australian artist, a true gentleman and consummate entertainer; who is the only Australian artist to have a number-one record album or single in five consecutive decades, Cliff Richard is the only other artist to achieve this feat(internationally).
You need to react to John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes singing “when something is wrong with my baby” Both John and Jimmy known as farnsy and barnsy are legends in Australia.. Jimmy Barnes is lead singer of band called cold chisel who have been voted as best band from Australia ahead of AC/DC and INXS Like John, Jimmy has a phenomenal voice. Anything you react to from John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes both Jimmy’s solo career including duet with Tina Turner and songs from cold chisel should get you new subscribers from Australia ❤
I would recommend you react to John Farnham singing his signature song, You're The Voice from this concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Ironically, John is known as 'The Voice' in Australia.
Thank you for taking the time to share the greatness that is.. John Farnham. It’s really worth checking out his catalogue of music. He is known as “The Voice”.! He is a super star and Australian legend.
John is a national treasure in Australia. He has a marvellous vocal range, can sing almost any style/genre of music. He is the consummate performer with a delightful and cheeky sense of humour. He is adored and respected.
The Classic Jack Concert was 1989, Mobile phones not around until mid-late 90's, Thank you for reacting to our John, (AKA 'The Voice, ) 2 other songs I would recommend from the same concert, 'You're the Voice' ruclips.net/video/yzUK1roF4Sw/видео.html and 'It's a Long way to the TOP' ruclips.net/video/73X_z_zW4Sg/видео.html (AC/DC cover) Thankyou again, Merry Christmas
Yes, he does leave you gobsmacked! Welcome to the best of Australian talent young man. Mr John Farnham always gets that response from his fans, he loves us, we love him, Australia loves him. He is a gentleman & a gem ❤❤❤
Thank you for your first great reaction to John Farnham. Welcome to The GOAT! ...Please watch many more hit songs, Concerts and amazing performances from our phenomenal Aussie Legend, John Farnham and his fantastic Band.
I have been a fan of John’s since the 1960’s. A talented stand out, humble, human being. He could sing so many genres with a single instrumental backing or an orchestra and never miss a note. Australia is awash with talented performers and as a lifelong lover of music I can recommend, that as you like Rap, catch the arrangement of Eminem’s Lose Yourself by Kasey Chambers … just … wow
You must watch him perform ‘ The Voice’, performed same night. John is known as The Voice in Australia. He actually performed The Voice for the fundraiser for the 2020 Aussie bushfires. He was 70 & still such an amazing voice still. A great watch
Aussie here, we grew up with John Farnham, and people like Jimmy Barnes, Johnny Diesel, The Black Sorrow etc. This is a very deep Aussie rabbit hole you are about to experience my friend....
Aussie mum here. When I was younger, I just completely took him for granted, we heard his great songs nearly every day on the radio. Now that I’m ancient, I see the greatness of his amazing voice and connection with his audiences. He is special, and also a very good bloke!!
💯 Exactly what I was thinking, then read your comment! lol Born in the 80"s and grew up listening to him almost every day but never realised how good he really is! And even the word good is an understatement! This man can do any genre with ease!
Yikes - that's me. Known John's songs since Sadie and always knew I like him, but like you, I'm now ancient and I feel so sad that I never went to see him. He is one of the greats in the world not just Australia.
Yep, same here. I was into metal music where it's either falsetto or mouth full of gravel type vocals. So never appreciated some of our mainstream music and singers. Plus, we did hear him pretty much every single day.
INXS and Crowded House had some success overseas, but for some reason John Farnham never really cracked it. So I actually enjoy watching people react to him for the first time.
Born in the 70’s. First album ever purchased. Whispering Jack. Still on my playlist till this day
I’m 71 now and totally agree with you Karen. I just didn’t realise how amazing his voice was.
Real singing with no auto tune or tricks what a legend.
That was at the end of a two-hour plus concert. He is the greatest. Unfortunately, he may never sing again as he has recovered from mouth cancer where part of his jaw was removed. He was still singing at 71 before the cancer.
The was his encore 2 hrs lus concert
It was 'near' the end, not 'at' the end. Crazily enough there was another encore with 2 more songs after this!
In his book (and I highly recommend the audiobook version) he talks about his desire to sing again but also the challenges associated with that. Unfortunately there is a possibility that we will never hear him perform live again, and the few brief moments that he sings during the recording of the audiobook may be the last time we get the privilege of hearing him sing.
Having said that I wouldn’t be angry if he chose to retire from public life. He has entertained generations of Australians for decades and deserves to enjoy his retirement.
John has a deep and winding rabbithole ... all genres, rock, ballads, gospel, opera, country etc.
He is our voice down here ❤
John is Australia's precious gift. He became iconic when he was just a teenager and it never stopped. Please listen to You're The Voice, won't be disapoiinted.
A Beatles classic but Mr. Farnham made the song his own here! Thank you for reacting to this wonderful performance.
John Lennon said John did it the way it should've been done. High praise indeed.
Stunned silence is also an acceptable reaction to one of the great voices of my generation.
This is my first time listening to Mr. Farnham. When I looked him up it said he was born on July 1 1949 and became a pop idol from 1967 through 1979. Of course, John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the song. :D Classic indeed. Look at the size of the audience. *Wow.*
John also was lead singer with Little River Band for a few years after his Pop Idol times. After this he released his album Whispering Jack, which is still the highest selling album in Australia by an Australian artist to this day. His career as a contemporary rock/pop artist never faulted after this. He is much loved in Australia, where he is known as "the Voice".
Highly suggest you listen to more if you liked this. John started as a pop idol, but went on to become an institution here in Australia. Always, always listen to live performances - he is better live than in a studio, always pitch perfect and powerful, with a wonderful stage presence as well.
The song that powered his comeback in 1986 after his original star had faded: ruclips.net/video/8voNPJmp1ww/видео.html still an anthem in our country nearly 40 years later. That channel is full of John live performances, including some with Little River Band, so browse and enjoy the greatest voice most of the world has never heard. :)
@@Saan42 Thank you for that info. I'll take a listen. :) Happy New Year
@@JustMe-vk4fn Enjoy! And a very happy New Year to you as well! :D
Welcome to the Farnsey club!
I saw this concert when the tour came to my city, Brisbane, and it still stands out as one of the best concerts I've ever seen. I was on an endorphin high for days afterwards.
John is the G.O.A T. - can sing any genre. 60 years of performing. He love everyone around him - his band, his audience and always gives over 110%. He is a beautiful, kind, generous man as well. Go down the Farnsey rabbithole and you will have 1000s of new Aussie subscribers. We always sing back to him. We love him ❤😂🎉
Brilliantly said!🫶👏🫶👏
Hey Debb! 🥰❤❤ Doing the same as me, relaxing watching John reactions. Nothing better after the busyness of this past week 😅 How was your Christmas? I hope you had a lovely day. Much love 🥰🤗💗💗
@lindyroberts4174 Thanks Lindy ♥️♥️
@@AnnieD.1982 Yes I did thanks Annie 🥰 🤩 Look forward to our chats in the New Year 🎊 It's great to see another new Reactor being lost in Johns music and voice ☺️⭐😊💖☺️
@@AussieDebbGlad to hear it 🥰 Ours was good, just busy and now I am so tired! I played John all day on Boxing Day. Concert after concert. It was wonderful 😅
Definitely looking forward to more chats in the New Year too my friend. Take care 🥰🤗💗💗
He truly is a powerhouse vocalist. Look how far the mic is when he belts out a note, this man has some serious power
John is THE BEST male vocalist that ever lived.
I beg to differ, he’s good but he is NOT the best vocalist EVER, NAH
Even Freddy Mercury said Farnham had the greatest vocals hes ever heard. And that says alot.@@masungukafoa1454
Andrea Bocelli? I do like John Farnham though
Yes watching John Live is an experience. It was a joy to watch you appreciate it as such. Welcome to the club 💛
Lucky me. I was in that audience. will never forget it. Likewise, I love seeing the younger generation discovering the brilliance that is John Farnham. Been a huge fan since he appeared in Charlie Girl. Barbara
Farnsey is the GOAT, every performance is sublime, no exaggeration. Great reaction ❤
Thanks for listening to John - he does indeed have an amazing voice, as we in Australia have known for over 50 years, but much of the rest of the world missed out on. Lovely to see more people discovering him now!
If you'd like to listen to more, I'd suggest 'You're the Voice' next, also with the MSO: ruclips.net/video/8voNPJmp1ww/видео.html This is his most famous song, and was the one that revived his career when released in 1986. There is far more of his to discover after that as well, it's a very deep rabbit hole, but worth exploring. Just always, always listen to live versions with John - his vocals are always perfection, and his stage presence and charisma are so much a part of why he is loved so much.
For a different perspective watch John Farnham AngelS LIVE 2000.
Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed our Australian legend 😊
John Farnham is the whole package. Anything live will not disappoint you.
If you would like to listen to more. Please take a look at John singing You're The Voice from this same concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Absolutely amazing!
Thanks again 🫡❤❤
Absolutely agree with Annie. ❤
@@Jojomac-ix7oi ❤️❤️
❤BRILLIANT ❤
@@Jojomac-ix7oi Thank you my mind-melding friend 🤗🥰
Hope you had a lovely Christmas. It was so hot in Adelaide but we made it work. Take care and hope to catch you in a chat soon 😄💗💗💗
@AussieDebb ❤️❤️❤️. Hope you had a lovely Christmas Debb. I've been a bit quiet on comments all last week. Have been too crook to comment. Watched and liked though....😊
7:00 your expression is priceless here, you look as though you genuinely believe his cry for help, which is of course testimony to a great artist. He draws you right in! ❤ 🐨
Yes agree there doc....I can almost hear it as a Prayer ....🙏
Welcome to the Farnsey RUclips rabbit hole. Pack a lunch brother, it goes hella deep! 🙂
It is hard to imagine that John had to fight tooth and nail to be recognised as a performer only a few short years before this wonderful concert. He couldn't shuck his old 60s popstar "Sadie, the Cleaning Lady" image he struggled with through the 70s and early 80s. He went out on a limb and recorded You're The Voice, his friend and lifelong manager (until he died from covid in 2022) Glenn Wheatley was forced to release it under his own label because none of the big labels would touch John. He's a national treasure who has been unwell over the past few years. I hope you listen to much more of his work, there are so many songs every bit as good.
John Farnham known as 'The Voice' or Farnsy here in Australia is a living legend. There was every instrument you can think of, just about, at this 1989 concert including the harp and bagpipes.
Highly suggest "It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll)" from this same concert.
John sang this song as the last song after a two hour concert. He acknowledged every musician and backup singers, he is a talented, talented man, and no auto tune..he is in his 70s now and his voice was still so powerful but it has been silenced by throat cancer...He is truly an Australia living legend , and we all know who he is
This concert was 1989. Farnsey is Australian music royalty, he can sing any genre from rock to opera, soul to swing. Nick from That Singer Reactions rates John as one of the top 5 singers of all time. John's cover of AC/DCs Long way to the top from this same concert is amazing. My favourites of John's originals are Touch of Paradise and You're the Voice, but there are soooo many others to choose from also
Nick has since clarified that whilst Farnsey and Barnsey are both in his top 5, neither are No 5, so basically his top 4. I think Aretha Franklin is his No 1.
Hahaha that damn Nick got me into these reaction vids.
John and Jimmy are in his top 5 male artists of all time.
@horsefootrot5654 same here, saw Nick react to when something is wrong with my baby and that was me hooked on reactions lol
@@lynndally9160 hahaha yep that was the first one of his I saw. That was hilarious " who is dem bro?"
He was in a state with Jimmy then just lost it with Johno. The part when he couldn't even finish his sentences, had me laughing hard!
People simply do not understand the pure talent we had in OZ back then.
John Farnham is absolutely beloved in Australia.
Our wonderful John Farnham is a living legend here in Australia, we adore him. 💕🇦🇺
This man never had singing lessons. This is 100% natural talent. Even Sir Tom Jones and Celine Dione were in awe of johns voice.
One of my favourite things to watch is John singing with Tom Jones on Hey Hey it's Saturday. The mutual respect in their faces and those voices together were magical. And John's comedic timing was always on point.
@ that is just a golden moment. You can see the moment Tom fell in love with John lol
One thing with John, always listen to the live if possible. He does a duet with Jimmy Barnes that's amazing!
Don't forget with Tom Jones
Our Aussie legend ❤❤❤ brilliant
Great reaction to a great artist. First saw him live in 1968. Been a total fan ever since.
If this was your first introduction to our Aussie legend, John Farnham then get ready for the long and wonderful journey down the rabbit hole, with over 50 years of performing there is so much incredible music from John and co out there to discover. John is the greatest and most versatile male vocalist of all time, he can sing anything, any genre, including opera. With huge power, near limitless vocal range, amazing performance style(especially with his mic and mic stand tricks), crowd participation, breath technique, mic technique, he’s got everything. This entire concert was epic and you could react to every song and not be disappointed, I’ve listened to John for most of my life and never seen or heard him do an even average performance. I could recommend songs for days, and there’s a lot of them but if you are going to react to John anything is bound to be amazing but always choose a live performance where possible, especially back then, no auto tune, no tricks, just John and always nails it. And this was John’s arrangement of the Beatles classic “help” and the best arrangement.
If you liked “help” check out Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham’s song “when something is wrong with my baby” live version on Hey Hey it’s Saturday. You will enjoy. Cheers mate.
Definitely, you can't beat barnsy and farnsie😊
Thank you for reacting to our Aussie legend. He has hundreds of songs in his list, and they are all genres, and all amazing. Please always react to him live. He shines on stage. If you continue reacting to him, you are in for a real treat, and we Aussies will flock to your channel and subscribe. I've loved John and have been following him for over 55 years, and I still never grow tired of listening to his incredible voice. Please could you react to him singing 'WHEN THE WAR IS OVER' live from the Whispering Jack concert. Every single one of his live performances will blow your mind. He is the GOAT!!!!
Wonderful words as always Bobby 😊❤❤
Hope you had a lovely Christmas! 🤗
Beatles cover but completely different arrangement...........John Lennon loved it!
Lennon said the Beatles should have recorded it that way, not the fast, upbeat version that he never liked. He wrote it as a cry for help.
Thank you for this reaction - oh what a find ! I opened RUclips and first video to come up was yours. I saw this concert when the tour came to my home city, Brisbane, and it was brilliant from start to finish. Help was one of four encores, if memory serves, so he'd been singing a couple of hours at this point. I was seated side-on to the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and they were having the time of their lives! One muso who was with the MSO at the time recently said this was the best gig of his career. Sorta confirms my theory that if you scratch the surface of a Classical musician you'll find a headbanger trying to get out. I was on an endorphin high for days afterwards!
John has an extraordinary back catalogue spanning 5 decades and almost every genre you could think of. From this one concert with the MSO there's a plethora of show stoppers, but the next one has to be You're the Voice, as it was the song that catapulted him into fame. In fact here in Oz he is known as The Voice. I'll attach the link below.
I also recommend from the same concert, the high octane Playing To Win, which John co-wrote, and his cover of ACDC's Long Way to the Top, in which quite frankly the orchestra completely stole the show!😂
ruclips.net/video/6m2m_9Uijso/видео.htmlsi=psKVsuKo6UWFxP-J
Fabulous singer and wonderful, humble man.
That was an encore after a 2 1/2 hour performance
With another one after this. Would have been an amazing night!
Thank you for reacting to our John. Merry Christmas🎄. You have just been introduced to one of the best voices ever.
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 ruclips.net/video/u8nHAQSaXX0/видео.html
So many to choose from, hope you like them. 💞
I cant watch these concert vids of John without getting teary. I mean, totally epic.
Something to always watch for with John is his mic control, at times he has the mic a couple of feet away from his mouth but still clear as a bell, he picked up the nickname "Whispering Jack" from studio technicians due to his habit of blowing out the mics unless he reduced his volume significantly or they muffled the microphone by draping cloth over it...
Oh honey, just keep going down that rabbit hole. Our John is the GOAT. Look for his recording of Black Dog. It was just a mike/sound check and the sound recordist happened to press record. He only ever performed it to an audience once I believe. Most performers would be like “this was the performance of a lifetime” John and his crew were like “yep, good sound check”
Yes! Came here to say this. ❤😮❤
And live is 99% of the time better than the recorded version.
@kathydurow6814 yep.. I consider the only exception to be "black dog."
That's our fabulous John F... He is an absolute legend in Australia over many generations... We love him
Thanks for your reaction. John performs consistently, he is a master on stage and interacts closely with his audience. Everything he performs is a new experience❤
John Lennon said that this was the way he wanted it sung. He was going through depression at the time he wrote the song (1965).
I’m so glad John Lennon heard this version. I am THE Beatles fan! I knew in 1965 the song was a serious song!
Finally someone did it properly! ❤️
I love seeing someone discover our John Farnham.
You have a deep rabbit hole to go down.
Us 80's guys know every single word.... talent beyond belief.
You just came up in my RUclips, and I subscribed as you won me over for two reasons. The way you explained your channel is exactly how I think. The music of yesteryear has heart and soul. The resurrection of John on RUclips this past year has been phenomenal. It's been great watching younger ones appreciate older music.
John never let's you down. He always gives his heart to every song. A true showman. He's respected by every artist who comes in contact with him. Every individual or band member or artist that appears on stage with him or has ever shared the stage, love him. He respects everyone's talent. His backup singer's have been with him for decades. That in itself speaks volumes. He is very funny character, shows humility, and treats any fan on the street like a friend. You couldn't meet a more genuine and lovable man. That's why he's our treasure. Always was, always will be. I say that because I've followed him since he began. Plus, a lot of us girls had a crush on him growing up lol 😅
I know he's brilliant at everything he sings, but as a hint, do yourself a favour and watch....It's a Long Way to the Top ( If you wanna Rock 'n Roll ) with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
I guarantee you will never see another performance by anyone anywhere in which every single person on that stage, John, guest musicians, backup singer's all bring the house down and the Orchestra does things you would never expect . Look for the Orchestra's conductor. His face says it all.😁 This performance will knock your socks off as far as entertainment goes😂 Anyhow you, too, I think will become a fan once you hear all his genre's and why appropriately he's named " The Voice ". Like many here has said, always listen to John, live !
THE VOICE! Our national treasure and a beautiful, humble and kind man.
Thanks for reacting to an Australian legend!
Hello from Sidney, Australia.
From where?
Don’t you just love predictive text …. I’m in Sydney Australia .😁
😅❤😅
@@user-xg6jw7mp5e LoL bloody autocorrect 🤣
John had a near 3 octave range
Granada with Anthony Warlow is opera, John did mysical theatre, performed witn Celine Dion, Ray Charles, Tom Jones & many more
Celine Dion rates John as one of the best ever - she's a real fan- girl! In her recent biopic she talks about John at length.
Queen wanted him to replace Freddy, says enough.
Thank you!! Would love to see you react to more of John LIVE - epic performer and vocalist and all round really nice guy. You won’t be disappointed 🎉🥰 One of the best ever imho. His band were with him for decades. They’re incredible in their own right!
The performance I believe was from 1989, John is not just a singer, he is an Entertainer, he had an amazing voice. John was diagnosed with oral cancer in August 2022 and underwent a 12-hour surgery to remove the tumour. He is not sure if he will sing again but the tumour has been removed.
John has a near 3 octave range.
From this same concert, yes the 80's, you have to listen to "The Voice'', (which he is called to), and his cover of the ACDC'S song, "It's a long way to the top" 🦘💙🦘🇦🇺
3.5
The girl backup singer is Lisa Edwards, he had the most magnificent band. We miss John, great to re watch this great show ❤
"The voice"from Austrailia AR. He was called this. His voice dynamic like the lead vocalist from Journey (Steve Perry) was. Iconic voices. Both of them.
And this was an encore ❤ “ you go from reacting to experiencing “ too right Mate . Thanks
As everyone else said, John is absolutely amazing, my suggestion is to check him out when he is a little older. This is a link to "When the war is Over" - in 2003 - he was in his 50's. ruclips.net/video/BekbvlLzMWc/видео.htmlsi=4frhJzdo-Bi53cFk
well you know, only the best voice on the planet. John can sing anything!
I cant listen to this without crying... It helped me through my mothers passing! ❤
John Farnham is the GOAT, the most versatile singer on the planet and a legend. He can sing any genre. Check out 'Long way to the top' with the MSO, same concert for a change of pace.❤
This is a cover of The Beatles classic song 'Help!' which was written in 1965 by Lennon & McCartney, it was a huge hit back then and there was also a film made of the same name. The only song I really know from John Farnham is 'You're the Voice' from 1986. I've never seen this video before, so it's been really interesting. Thanks for your reaction. Anthony. ❤😊
I've heard John Lennon heard Farnsey's version (it came out early in the year Lennon died) and said that's how he wanted to do it, but the managers insisted on the fast, peppy, poppy version the Beatles did. Don't know if it's true, but it makes a good story.
🍃In Australia, we all love John.
He's "True Blue."
Loving-kindness, self-sacrificing, loyal, are words I'd use to describe this man.
"Thanks, John." for serving us all these years.
🍃💛🍃
This man is incredible and when he performed his song ‘Your the Voice’ and brought out bagpipes….damn, I got chills down my spine!! Iconic man with an incredible voice 🕊
Ps. I have a feeling you’d like Alannah Myles ‘Black Velvet’ - vevo (awesome tune).
Although I would make sure to watch the one from this concert!
@ Absolutely 100% ♥️
Thank You for your heartfelt response ... it means a good deal.
Love your reaction and comments. John Farnham was truly an unbelieveable artist, vocalist and stage performer.
John Farnham is our Aussie superstar. We are so proud of him and love him to bits. There's no one better......anywhere!! ❤
I thought he was born in England.
Farnsey is a living legend and one beautiful human being. Hes extremely funny and down to earth, quick witted and 100% real Aussie guy. He is a true Aussie icon, beloved by us all.
Getting lost in the performance - I was there! We all got lost that day/night/whatever. Farnsey is a legend, there will never be another like him. Audience participation is a GIVEN for his performances. Even recorded ones nearly forty years later. The man is/was magic. And a good singer.
John’s voice. Ah one of a kind
Australian here, this was mid 80s, John is and will always be a national treasure. He is an amazing performer, as well as the most down to earth bloke you can ever meet.
Pretty sure this was 1989! If I’m wrong, someone please correct me!
Thank you for reacting to our Aussie legend, John Farnham. His live performance are second to none. ❤️
Another Aussie who loves and adored John Farnham from when I was a teenager, and this song is my JF favourite of all favourites song
John Farnham, you can just tell how much he loves performing, and how much his audience love him. Magical moment with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
He can sing anything! His cover of ACDC’s “It’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock n roll…from the same concert which was an encore performance, as was Help… after a 3 hour concert!
Unfortunately John had a bout with mouth cancer and had to have part of his lower jaw removed. It’s unlikely that he’ll ever perform in public again!
Closer to 2 hours of performing/singing than 3.
THAT'S how you give a live performance that's worth the money paid for a ticket.
I'm a 57yo Aussie and grew up listening to this legend. Like some others here have stated, I didn't really appreciate his talent until I got older. I think we took Farnsie for granted. This is one of my favourite performances by him. He truely deserved to be called The Voice. ❤
Yes this is the late 80's. And the Motorola Brick came out in 1983. Well at least it did in Australia.
John Farnham is a living legend here in Aus.. The most loved and respected artist ever. He has had number one hits in 6 decades. So appeals to multiple generations. He was a teen pop idol i the late 60's to mid 70's and King of Pop in Aus for 5 years in a row. His popularity waned in the late 70's and early 80's.....then, after a 4 years stint as the lead singer of The Little River Band, he came back with a vengence in the late 80's with his multi platinum album, Whispering Jack, followed by many more multi platinum albums and number one songs over the next 3 decades. He is still massively respected today, and considered by most Aussies, especicially other musicians, as the greatest vocalist on the planet..he has one of those voices that just got better and better as he aged. Even into his late 60's he still sang note perfect, in the same key and with the same power as he did in his 30's and 40's. He is now in his 70's and if it wasn't for his recent health issues with mouth cancer, he would still be singing like that.
Not only a brilliant singer, performer and musician but also a wonderful humanitarian. ❤❤
Bottom right icon of bagpipes... That's another Farnsey song from the same concert (if I'm not mistaken).
John Farnham (Farnsey) is "The Voice".
John does a cover of AC/DC’s It’s a Long Way to the Top. He sings it at this same concert. It’s wild, check it out.
Also Zeppelins Black Dog. But hey it's just John, I don't get what the fuss is. Didn't everyone grow up with the awesome music we had in OZ??
Bhahahaha we had the best!!
John always acknowledges those on stage with him. He lifts others up. She John live at least 3 times. Stunned silence is an appropriate reaction.
The other thing to note is not only is the audience singing along, they are singing along to John's version of Help rather than the timing/tempo of the Beatles original release.
That's what a one-off, top shelf singer looks like.
He has never been a one off!
You're supposed to get lost in the experience when it's a by an Absolute Legend like John. Known here in Australia as THE VOICE. ( As distinct from his massive hit: "You're The Voice. > A Tribute performance of this sung just tonight - by Robbie Williams at the Sydney Harbour New Years Eve Concert. )
🎉 Happy New Year to you too!
John is entirely self-taught & sang across just about every genre, including musical theatre. He's also a fantastic song writer. ( Have a listen to his 'Burn For You' he wrote for his lovely wife; Jilly.)
The very first record I ever bought, aged 12, was his 'One Is The Loneliest No.' Adored him then & ever since. A genuinely nice down to earth guy - without a shred of star ego.
John had a look at expanding his profile overseas, but his family were here and I heard the record labels wanted to pigeon hole him as a kind of bland blond Aussie David Cassidy style - which he is far too diverse for.
Many have commented on his wonderful timbre, power and stage presence, and speculated that if he'd been classically trained, he might have become our finest Tenor.
I'm glad he followed his own track.
John was still singing just as perfectly & powerfully into his early , his last performance only a couple of years back at a Bushfire Recovery Benefit Concert.
Sadly, just after this, he was diagnosed with invasive mouth cancer and underwent multiple surgeries and treatments. He won't be singing again, but he's given us a large back catalogue and many beautiful memories. Enjoy exploring more of John's inspirational vocals.
And Hello to 3025 from Tasmania. 😊
One of the reasons we love him so much is that he puts 100% into every performance!❤ 2 other of his performances from this same concert you could check out would be You're the Voice and It's a Long Way to the Top if you Want to Rock and Roll. Really loved your reaction. Thankyou!❤
I appreciate there are other great Aussie artists, but can we please let this be about the incredible John Farnham & enjoy John's rabbit hole? Please 🙏
The original by The Beatles was a pop song, which came out in the mid 60's just as John(Johnny) Farnham was starting his career. John's version is more a rock ballad which he first performed in the early 70's, but adding the orchestra alongside his band took it to another level. A great Australian artist, a true gentleman and consummate entertainer; who is the only Australian artist to have a number-one record album or single in five consecutive decades, Cliff Richard is the only other artist to achieve this feat(internationally).
You need to react to John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes singing “when something is wrong with my baby”
Both John and Jimmy known as farnsy and barnsy are legends in Australia..
Jimmy Barnes is lead singer of band called cold chisel who have been voted as best band from Australia ahead of
AC/DC and INXS
Like John, Jimmy has a phenomenal voice. Anything you react to from John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes both Jimmy’s solo career including duet with Tina Turner and songs from cold chisel should get you new subscribers from Australia ❤
I would recommend you react to John Farnham singing his signature song, You're The Voice from this concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Ironically, John is known as 'The Voice' in Australia.
Thank you for taking the time to share the greatness that is.. John Farnham. It’s really worth checking out his catalogue of music. He is known as “The Voice”.! He is a super star and Australian legend.
John is a national treasure in Australia. He has a marvellous vocal range, can sing almost any style/genre of music. He is the consummate performer with a delightful and cheeky sense of humour. He is adored and respected.
The Classic Jack Concert was 1989, Mobile phones not around until mid-late 90's, Thank you for reacting to our John, (AKA 'The Voice, ) 2 other songs I would recommend from the same concert, 'You're the Voice' ruclips.net/video/yzUK1roF4Sw/видео.html and 'It's a Long way to the TOP' ruclips.net/video/73X_z_zW4Sg/видео.html (AC/DC cover) Thankyou again, Merry Christmas
Yes, he does leave you gobsmacked! Welcome to the best of Australian talent young man.
Mr John Farnham always gets that response from his fans, he loves us, we love him, Australia loves him. He is a gentleman & a gem ❤❤❤
Thank you for your first great reaction to John Farnham. Welcome to The GOAT! ...Please watch many more hit songs, Concerts and amazing performances from our phenomenal Aussie Legend, John Farnham and his fantastic Band.
I have been a fan of John’s since the 1960’s. A talented stand out, humble, human being. He could sing so many genres with a single instrumental backing or an orchestra and never miss a note. Australia is awash with talented performers and as a lifelong lover of music I can recommend, that as you like Rap, catch the arrangement of Eminem’s Lose Yourself by Kasey Chambers … just … wow
I’ve been to a few of his concerts and he is as great of a person as he is as a singer.. Miss seeing him perform,
John can sing ANYTHING! His concerts were extraordinary and seeing him in Jesus Christ Superstar... no words!
The man, the legend.. THE VOICE
John Farnham is a legend. The first time I've heard him when he was a vocalist of one of the best bands in the 80s. Little River Band.
You must watch him perform ‘ The Voice’, performed same night. John is known as The Voice in Australia.
He actually performed The Voice for the fundraiser for the 2020 Aussie bushfires. He was 70 & still such an amazing voice still. A great watch
This song still gives me chills
I still have my ticket stub to this concert. Love this fellow Australian to the moon and back.
He's beyond belief. I get chills when I hear his voice. I have no idea how many times I've seen this video. I never tire of it. ❤
His version of help truly allows us to hear & feel the true meaning of this powerful Beatles number.
Yep, Farnsey is an Australian icon and national treasure ❤🇦🇺 You should check out his most famous song, "You're the Voice."
Aussie here, we grew up with John Farnham, and people like Jimmy Barnes, Johnny Diesel, The Black Sorrow etc. This is a very deep Aussie rabbit hole you are about to experience my friend....
Watch him sing the voice ! One of the all time great songs by John