I'm 63 and all the years JF has been around, I never appreciated him at all. I mean I always knew he had a wonderful personality, so warm, funny and engaging but I wasn't into his music much. Now though I could kick myself for missing out on the years he was so active.
I needed this today, I’m 71 years old and only lost my darling Dad 6 months ago and he always said “you will never walk alone” I miss him but feel him beside me. Thank you Sue ❤️
@ thank you. He was a wonderful man, if you want to fill in some time google him Leonard Mcleod (one of 3000 Aussies who joined with Gen MacArthur WW11) it’s very interesting
P.S. It's an Aussie tradition for every City and every Town in Australia to hold an Outdoor 'Carol's By Candlelight' night. They are held in Community Parks and City Arenas, so to sing our favourite Christmas Carols together with others in our communities. These special Carols nights are usually held on different weekends or nights throughout December, leading up to Christmas. The biggest one of all is this one held in Melbourne, therefore it is held on Christmas Eve and we all watch it on our T.V's in every state around Australia. It's become an enjoyable tradition, whilst we wrap presents, put cookies and milk out for Santa, etc.
You'll Never Walk Alone is a show tune from the1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. The song was famously recorded by the British band Gerry and The Pacemakers in 1963; later on was adopted by the Liverpool Soccer Club as a tribute to those who died during the Hillsborough Stadium collapse in 1989, it is sung before every home game.
John is the greatest male vocalist of all time. I’ve always loved this song and the meaning behind it and heard it done so many times by so many people, in stage performances(carousel), Elvis Presley and other but this is my favorite version of all. John just puts so much emotion into not just this but every song he sings. This is the annual Melbourne carols by candlelight held every Christmas Eve. Epic.
Hi Beresford, nice to hear from you again. I agree. John has a stunning voice and every song that I have heard him sing so far, he puts in so much emotion and passion into it. He is extraordinary 🤩💙
Thank you for this great reaction Sue. We all love John, he’s a national treasure. He’s not just the most fantastic singer on the planet, but he’s a great guy too. For all his talent, he’s totally without ego and very generous with his background singers and musicians.❤️
Carols by Candlelight began in Melbourne in the 1930s during the Great Depression and has spread around Australia. It was begun by Norman Brooks and was used to raise money for charity to help the blind. The story behind it is well worth checking out.
@dilligaf4219 yes it is perfect for outdoor events at Christmas in Australia. You are lucky. I could do without the snow and cold at Christmas haha. Thanks Dilligaf🤩
Dear play it again sue do you know what Dilligaf means its from an AUSTRALIAN COMEDIAN and is Do I Look Like I Give A Fxck hha ha excellent@@playitagainsue
I was actually surprised you've never heard this song. You are correct this song is a church/gospel song. Many artist have covered this song but my favorite rendition is none other then Elvis. John did an amazing job with the song, very uplifting.
Carol’s by Candlelight is held in every City and town in Australia. It is always outside because Christmas is Summer here and every child and adult has a candle in a cup. This is the biggest one we all watch on TV at the Melbourne Myers Music Bowl with the Domain also on TV and great in Sydney. This one is always on Christmas Eve where smaller towns have them some days earlier. My kids all grew up going. The three standing behind John are his backup singers. Lisa on the right, Miss Venetta and Lindsay. All are talented enough to make it alone but they wouldn’t leave John. Miss Venetta is from America and she sang with the greats plus appeared in I think 2 movies. She now lives about 3 hours South of me on the East Coast and still teaches voice. Thank you for this because John deserves it and so do we. If you have some time watch a video called Finding The Voice which isn’t very old and is on RUclips. It will tell you some of what John went through to get to who he is. John sang 2 songs in a row this night both beautiful. Mary’s Boy Child was the first song. Watch him sing Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar. Or some opera with Anthony Warlow from the Main Event concert singing Grenada, you will also see how funny John is. Or slow and beautiful from the same concert is Please Don’t Ask Me with Olivia Newton John or Burn For You written for his wife. You have over 5 decades of number one albums.
Hi Karen, I appreciate the backstory. This is a marvelous tradition. I love it. I will definitely check out the video you suggested. John is wonderful 🥰
You totally picked up on the vibe and beauty of Carols by Candlelight. It is an Aussie tradition and most towns will have a small version of this event at Christmas time. For the local events it's a great opportunity for church groups and city bands / choirs to perform to an audience. Organisers will sell real or fake candles (usually for charity), and you sit on a picnic blanket singing along to carols and waving your candles which become really beautiful as the sun goes down. The major events in the state capitals attract our famous singers (including John!) And are great to watch on TV. I always have it on Christmas Eve while I wrap the kid's presents! Loved your reaction ❤
Hi Sue, I have geard it and I agree with you. John slays it. It was the first reaction I had done of John's songs. I was blown away. You could check my reaction out if you interested. It did it about 8 or 9 months ago 🤩
Carols By Candlelight is an Aussie tradition and yes it’s held every Christmas. Different performers each year including celebrities. Candles are sold and the money goes to charity. Lots of different performances on the night. Lovely reaction to our wonderful Farnesy. 👍❤️🇦🇺
@@playitagainsue Big ones in Sydney and Melbourne each year. The Sydney one is around the 21st or 22nd. Melbourne is always Christmas Eve. Lot's of smaller ones happen all around the country.
They have heaps of stars each year come and sing at the carols by candle lights and the money raised is donated to charity ,or a cause .we watch it every year on tv just before christmas.
Carols by Candle Light is an institution in Aus. John has performed at Carols on and off over many years from when he was very young in the 60's or 70's. I think this may have been one of the last Carols that he performed at though. And this song is my absolute favourite performance I've ever seen him do. Sadly, I live on the other side of the country so I've never been to one of these shows but I sure wish I could have. Lucky fir us that they were all telecast live around the nation ❤❤❤
Hi Carolyn, I can see why thus performance is one of your favourites. I bet this is still beautiful to watch on tv. You guys are lucky to have such a wonderful tradition 🥰
@@playitagainsue we do have our own versions of Carols in every state...Sydney and Melbourne's are both huge and both televised. But the other states especially here in WA areuch smaller and not televised. And we don't get all the wonderful celebrities either. But still great to go to
John is one of the best singers in the world. This song was a huge hit for Jerry and the Pacemakers back in the 60’s. Carols by Candlelight is held every year on Christmas Eve at the Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne. John hasn’t performed at this event regularly.
@carbine5378 Hey Carbine, John is one of the greatest most definitely! He has such power, control and sings with so much passion. It must be getting closer to Carols by Candlelight again. It is such a lovely tradition 🥰💕
Every day is my Christmas Day when John sings this. How wonderful that we can dip into his videos on RUclips. Yes, fantastic, phenomenal, Farnsey. There will never be better. Feb. '24. UK. E❤
Hi Eileen, I love the sentiment. John is absolutely wonderful. He is a gift so I see why it feels like Christmas when you listen to him. Thanks so much for watching and commenting 🤩💜
@@playitagainsue Sue - I love every Farnsey song, not a dud note in any of them. He's pure gold. This track is beautiful. And then he mega rocks it with a cover of AC/DC's Long way to the Top, and then there's the sublime love song, Touch of Paradise. And on and on and on...... Bliss, and more bliss. And his backing singers and band members all have their own amazing musical pedigrees. I'm UK, never saw a Farnsey concert, but watch them on youtube, the fans love him, and he loves his fans. , E♥️
Thanks heaps for the amazing reaction. John’s voice just hits different he is a powerhouse. You don’t need to react to it but check him out singing this same very song live in 1994, I believe it’s even better
Hi George, it was my complete pleasure. This was an outstanding performance. I can't imagine how he could perform it better but I am excited to see it 🤩🧡
@@playitagainsuea song you would love is John Farnham “burn for you” a ballad he wrote for his wife. Check him out performing it live the one where he’s wearing the black shirt in concert one with 569k views. Just John’s voice and a acoustic guitar
John is just wonderful. Other performers rhyme, that's all ! He holds notes a little longer, just enough and is unbelievably clean in his lyrics ! And just when you think, 'that was nice' John steps up and then, steps up again. No runs.
Sue this song was featured in the movie musical Carousel and has been covered by many artists. Elvis sang this at the piano at Nassau Coliseum New York in July 1975, the only time he performed it ever in concert The crowd went crazy.
@playitagainsue No unfortunately I'm in Queensland but now I'm nearly retired I'm going to try and get down for one - they are televised live so it's great. Brisbane has a much smaller one - not televised. They are beautiful to listen to. 😍
Carols by candlelight happen all around Australiaeach Christmas. We take our picnic blankets drinks and snacks and of course our candles to the local park .and sing along with performers. Sydney and Melbourne carols are broadcast on TV.
Thanks for reacting to John again! Someone else linked another version of this song down below - you should give that a listen as well, he sings it even better there imo, and you can hear his voice a bit better too. Hope you will do more John, there is so much more to see, it's hard to know what to even suggest! A few of my favourites are 'Age of Reason' with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, When the War is Over from the Whispering Jack tour, 'Touch of Paradise' and 'Playing to Win' both from the Chain Reaction tour. :)
I only discovered this week. He'd had a single rehearsal for this song, at 5pm that afternoon with a backing track. He hadn't even performed with that orchestra before this performance.
Carols by Candkelught is held in Melbourne on Christmas Eve and ticket sales go to the Blind Institute. There are all different performers plus the choir and orchestra
The😮 song was from the 50s musical Oklahoma, Rogers & Hammerstein composition. carols by Candlelight was always held at The Sydney Myers Music Bowl in Melbourne Oz.
Thhis song is from the musical Carousel. The Carols by Candlelight is held outdoor in Melbourne every Christmas.Eve. It's held outdoors and there are thousands of people there. Sadly, I've never veen myself.
Carols by Candlelight is a tradition in Australia at Christmas. Most towns have a carols night. This particular one is held at the Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, Victoria. They have different artists appearing each year along with concert favourites that appear every year. Thank you for embracing our John.❤
Such a powerful and emotional version of this song. This song has been done by so many performers, including the great version by Ian Gillian (from deep purple), but John nails this and I think it’s the best version yet.(Gethsemane), John’s storytelling is incredible, the emotion in his face and voice is unrivaled and really hits you and you feel every bit of every performance. This really shows John’s versatility, he can sing in any genre, including opera, he’s just so great. You’ve got to check out “let me out& chain reaction” live. Let me out has an incredible guitar solo by Brett Garsed and chain reaction has an epic harmonica solo. Really anything from John you know is going to be amazing. This is my favorite version of this classic stage show song, by any artist, John puts so much emotion into it and backing vocals are also amazing. Also check out some of John’s early years, his time with “little river band” was awesome, although he wasn’t really happy being there he still gave it everything like the true professional he is, and the live version of “cool change” was so great and also “we two”.
Carols by Candelight is a Aussie tradition around Christmas time. Love how you love our John. I would suggest reacting to a touch of paradise and burn for you, off course the live versions
I couldn't stop laughing. When you paused it you paused it with Johns tongue hanging out to one side. Play this back and you'll see what I mean. It's like he was giving us all a raspberry. You made my day.
Yes Carols by Candlelight is performed at the Myer Music Bowl which is an outdoor amphitheater and it is held on Christmas Eve every year. It is summer for us at Christmas time (but usually the weather doesn’t always cooperate and it can be quite chilly or rainy). The money raised goes to Vision Australia that helps children that are partially or fully blind.
One of the joys of having Christmas in the summer, - another Christmas one to do is Silent Night - John Farnham, Graeham Goble & Beeb Birtles (1982) - to my knowledge, this is the only time anyone has ever been called back on stage for an encore at 'Carols'- ('Carols by Candlelight' are held in nearly every town across Australia in some form or another - local Bands, school choir, )
Hey Jayne, yes this is a great example of cool things you can do when Christmas is in the summer. This would not be the same here in Canada at Christmas haha...too cold 🤩💜
@@playitagainsue Jimmy Barnes and his son David Campbell at carols by candlelight is a must watch, I get happy teary every time I watch it. John, yes has an amazing vocals and a beautiful man. Oh John sings in a studio. Old McDonald had a Farm, lol. So funny.
@bernadettelanders7306 I will definitely listen 😃to the version by JiB and his son and someone mentioned Oh Macdonald to me and I watched it, and it was adorable
@@playitagainsue I mentioned Old McDonald lol. It cracks me up😂. I made a pic for Farnham group I’m in of cartoon animals and barn and worked a real pic of John into it 😂 Sorry for waffling it’s nearly 1 am here. Bedtime me thinks 🥱 Ta for fun and great Farnsey review 👍
Thank you for your wonderful reaction Sue! ...and Thank you Debbie for requesting this. xo ...I think us Debbie's must think alike...Lately I've been rewatching this video clip every night, before I sleep, as calming Music therapy, especially whilst I'm going through a difficult divorce. Also Listening to many of John's Famous albums/ CD's in my car or any where is great Music Therapy to calm nerves and lift my spirits. Thank you John. I could not imagine life without John's phenomenal music. xoxo
@@playitagainsue Rodgers and Hammerstein. Think I've got that right. Late 50s? Into the 60s. The era of great Hollywood and stage musicals. Calamity Jane with Howard Keel and the gorgeous Doris Day. White Christmas with Bing Crosby, and Danny Kaye(?) South Pacific... so many wonderful songs from that era of musical theatre and film. The joy of sitting down in a cinema or theatre and being entertained.... Magic. And yes, I do recall them, I'll be 80 next week - I've had the sheer fun of music, film and theatre for a very long time. And now Farnsey brings that magic to new heights. E♥️
@user-iq3mp5zo8z Hi Eileen, I do know White Christmas and South Pacific...great movies. You grew up in a great time for music and cinema. You are lucky to have experience such great entertainment. Happy early birthday. My mom is 80. She is in a few of my videos as a guest. She is the reason I love music so much. Our house was always full of music 🤩💓
@@playitagainsue thank you from this very nearly 80 year old. I shall look out for your mum in your videos., will bring up what is on you tube in the coming days. Best wishes and long life to the both of you. E❤️.
As already explained, yes, this is an annual Christmas tradition held in most cities and some smaller localities. "You'll Never Walk Alone" is a show tune from the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. John does this song masterly, although I prefer the 1994 version he did at a Charity fundraiser for our farmers during drought. That voice of his is so uplifting. Lovely man as well. following is the version I like...ruclips.net/video/dWTEesb7FrY/видео.html
Thank you Marie. I am not sure how he could sing this song any better haha. It was so fantastic but I am more than happy to listen to the link you sent me to see. I appreciate it 🤩💙
@@playitagainsue Hi Sue, one of the things I found so amazing with the version I sent you, is that he could sound that good, while chewing gum....LOL Any other mortal would choke or spit it across the stage... I've now seen a few videos of him singing while chewing gum, he said it helped him keep his mouth moist. Glad you are enjoying you journey with our beloved John.
@Oldbutnotout65 haha that is funny. You are so right most would not be able to chew gum and sing that well...even more proof that he is other worldly 😁
@@playitagainsue I've been blown away by John since the early days. But I wanted to give you this one, which I find heartwrenching now that Olivia has left us...she was a good friend of John's. This was in 1998, so an older John (BTW he was still performing up into his 70s, still as amazing as ever) Hope you enjoy.. ruclips.net/video/2uV_tZODfK8/видео.html
Hi Sue. Others have given you Carousel(Rogers and Hammerstein) and Gerry and the Pacemakers. Liverpool fans also appear on Pink Floyd's Meddle (The track is 'Fearless' singing this, and also on a Status Quo album, 'On the Level' , right at the end after 'Bye Bye Johnny. Darned thing gets everywhere ! 🙂
@@wendyryder2708 Well there you go I should have got that right as it was the only outing my father took us on ha ha he was as no good as the guy in the movie thank's Wendy for the memory jolt
Carol's by Candlelight is every Christmas eve in Melbourne. Carol's in the Domain is done a week before this. Any other he did with Human Nature Every Time You Cry. John Farnham, Human Nature, Human Nature - Every Time You Cry ruclips.net/video/drf3LhQOFmM/видео.html
Hi Sue, this is a fine version of the song from the musical Carousel. The song was a massive hit in the UK in the mid 1960s for Gerry & The Pacemakers, which is a fantastic version. The song was adopted by Liverpool football club, where the fans sing the song at every game. If you can find a video with the fans singing the song, it is well worth a look.
I dont know when Carols by Candelight moved to the Myer Music Bowl, but the Bowl has its own history. A gift to Melbourne ftom Sidney Myer.....head of the Myer family , Myers Dep't Stores and other companies, and himself a violinist. First, Mr Myer organised free concerts by the MSO for the people of Melbourne. When visiting the USA he visited the Hollywood Bowl.....then built his own bowl as a gift to the city and people of Melbourne. The Sidney Myer Music Bowl is a stage complex covered by a large sail like roof, shaped a bit like a horn speaker.....to project sound forward to the audience out in the parkland. Built in Kings Domain, the northern section of Melbournes Botanical Gardens, it is close to Alexandra Ave and the Yarra River ( southern border of the Melbourne CBD ). The venue itself is open air with a 10,000 people capacity, 2,000 seated, the rest expected to bring a blanket and sit on the grass. When The Seekers were in their prime, 1967, they performed at the bowl and half of Australia turned up to watch / listen. An estimated 200,000 sat in the park and listened. Media reports had the numbers from 500,000 to over a million, but the official consensus is only about 200,000.
Thanks for reacting to John Farnham, Sue, it's always a treat. I think this song is a regular finishing song at these performances because it is so uplifting. You should also check out the version done by Jimmy Barnes and his son David Campbell from Carols by Candlelight in 2009 (I think). It is certainly worth a listen: ruclips.net/video/KG-E_HtfBN8/видео.html.
You MUST listen to the original version by Gerry and the Pacemakers. He made it the anthem for all English football matches! I doubt if a game is played when the crowd do not sing it. This is not a bad version but to my mind you cannot beat Gerry Marsden' s version.
The official video of G and P is Football fans and Liverpudlians singing (silently) to it. There is another video showing Gerry singing it. Both are interesting😊
Yep, John Farnham does quite a nice job, as he always does .. But G&TP's version is simply unmatchable and iconic .. The song was originally from the great Rogers and Hammerstein musical "Carousel", but I prefer Gerry's pop ballad treatment of it rather than the musical theatre versions.
@wayne_twentyfive Excellent, Wayne! I didn't know it came from Carousel. I do recognize the name...don't think I have ever seen it though. I will have to give G&TP out too because a few people mentioned that it is really good. 🥰💜
I am 77,now come on ladies lets face it every Aussie woman was in love with the sublime and gorgeous Farnsey ❤❤❤❤❤
I can see why, Louise. He is amazing 🤗💜
So true! 💕
I'm 63 and all the years JF has been around, I never appreciated him at all. I mean I always knew he had a wonderful personality, so warm, funny and engaging but I wasn't into his music much. Now though I could kick myself for missing out on the years he was so active.
@leelee2350 Hey Lee Lee, better late than never. I had only heard of him for a few months and I am so glad I did. He is fantastic 🤩
I needed this today, I’m 71 years old and only lost my darling Dad 6 months ago and he always said “you will never walk alone”
I miss him but feel him beside me. Thank you Sue ❤️
@denisewest7166 Hi Denise, I am sorry to hear about your dad. That must be really hard. Yes none of us walk alone. Our people are always with us 🥰💕
@ thank you. He was a wonderful man, if you want to fill in some time google him Leonard Mcleod (one of 3000 Aussies who joined with Gen MacArthur WW11) it’s very interesting
@denisewest7166 I will. Thanks Denise...a war hero...very impressive 💙
He fills my heart everytime I hear him!
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No one could ever top john farnham..just saying...he is the G.O.A.T
Hi SG, John is truly amazing! 🤩💙
P.S. It's an Aussie tradition for every City and every Town in Australia to hold an Outdoor 'Carol's By Candlelight' night. They are held in Community Parks and City Arenas, so to sing our favourite Christmas Carols together with others in our communities. These special Carols nights are usually held on different weekends or nights throughout December, leading up to Christmas. The biggest one of all is this one held in Melbourne, therefore it is held on Christmas Eve and we all watch it on our T.V's in every state around Australia. It's become an enjoyable tradition, whilst we wrap presents, put cookies and milk out for Santa, etc.
@@Deb_Bee_Thriver I love this so much, Deb! What a wonderful tradition 🥰💕
You'll Never Walk Alone is a show tune from the1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. The song was famously recorded by the British band Gerry and The Pacemakers in 1963; later on was adopted by the Liverpool Soccer Club as a tribute to those who died during the Hillsborough Stadium collapse in 1989, it is sung before every home game.
That is so eerie and haunting when a full stadium start to sing the song.
Hi James, no one mentioned the collapse...I understand now why it was used by the football clubs. Thanks for the clarification 🥰
@jayweb51 I bet that would be extremely moving...beautiful tribute 🥰
John is the greatest male vocalist of all time. I’ve always loved this song and the meaning behind it and heard it done so many times by so many people, in stage performances(carousel), Elvis Presley and other but this is my favorite version of all. John just puts so much emotion into not just this but every song he sings. This is the annual Melbourne carols by candlelight held every Christmas Eve. Epic.
Hi Beresford, nice to hear from you again. I agree. John has a stunning voice and every song that I have heard him sing so far, he puts in so much emotion and passion into it. He is extraordinary 🤩💙
Thank you for this great reaction Sue. We all love John, he’s a national treasure. He’s not just the most fantastic singer on the planet, but he’s a great guy too. For all his talent, he’s totally without ego and very generous with his background singers and musicians.❤️
Hi Mssuziquzi, John does seem like a really good guy. I am glad to hear that he is a great guy. He is the whole package 🤗💜
The annual Carols by Candlelight in the Myer Music Bowl Melbourne Australia 🎉
@winsomeblandford1076 Thanks Winsome...glorious tradition 🤩
It’s outside in the open…. Gorgeous !
Carols by Candlelight began in Melbourne in the 1930s during the Great Depression and has spread around Australia. It was begun by Norman Brooks and was used to raise money for charity to help the blind. The story behind it is well worth checking out.
Wow, Kenneth, I had not heard that it was started in the 30s and was a charity. I love it even more now...so touching. 🤗
@playitagainsue Don't forget that in Australia Christmas is in summer so it's perfect for carols by candlelight being held outdoors 😊
@dilligaf4219 yes it is perfect for outdoor events at Christmas in Australia. You are lucky. I could do without the snow and cold at Christmas haha. Thanks Dilligaf🤩
Dear play it again sue do you know what Dilligaf means its from an AUSTRALIAN COMEDIAN and is Do I Look Like I Give A Fxck hha ha excellent@@playitagainsue
@@lesleycollis7520 Hey Lesley, I had never heard that before. I love the Aussie expressions...very witty and fun 🤩
The equation that is our John: pitch + power + passion = perfection
Hey Bellas, you are so right...perfect description 🤩
I was actually surprised you've never heard this song. You are correct this song is a church/gospel song. Many artist have covered this song but my favorite rendition is none other then Elvis. John did an amazing job with the song, very uplifting.
@@JeromeDukes I haven't heard Elvis' version. I bet he did a great job as well 🤗🩵
Carol’s by Candlelight is held in every City and town in Australia. It is always outside because Christmas is Summer here and every child and adult has a candle in a cup. This is the biggest one we all watch on TV at the Melbourne Myers Music Bowl with the Domain also on TV and great in Sydney. This one is always on Christmas Eve where smaller towns have them some days earlier. My kids all grew up going.
The three standing behind John are his backup singers. Lisa on the right, Miss Venetta and Lindsay. All are talented enough to make it alone but they wouldn’t leave John. Miss Venetta is from America and she sang with the greats plus appeared in I think 2 movies. She now lives about 3 hours South of me on the East Coast and still teaches voice. Thank you for this because John deserves it and so do we.
If you have some time watch a video called Finding The Voice which isn’t very old and is on RUclips. It will tell you some of what John went through to get to who he is. John sang 2 songs in a row this night both beautiful. Mary’s Boy Child was the first song.
Watch him sing Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar. Or some opera with Anthony Warlow from the Main Event concert singing Grenada, you will also see how funny John is. Or slow and beautiful from the same concert is Please Don’t Ask Me with Olivia Newton John or Burn For You written for his wife. You have over 5 decades of number one albums.
Hi Karen, I appreciate the backstory. This is a marvelous tradition. I love it. I will definitely check out the video you suggested. John is wonderful 🥰
You totally picked up on the vibe and beauty of Carols by Candlelight. It is an Aussie tradition and most towns will have a small version of this event at Christmas time. For the local events it's a great opportunity for church groups and city bands / choirs to perform to an audience. Organisers will sell real or fake candles (usually for charity), and you sit on a picnic blanket singing along to carols and waving your candles which become really beautiful as the sun goes down. The major events in the state capitals attract our famous singers (including John!) And are great to watch on TV. I always have it on Christmas Eve while I wrap the kid's presents! Loved your reaction ❤
Thank you, Fiona. I appreciate it. It is such a lovely tradition. I would love to attend. It is so beautiful. I think I would go every year 🤗❤️
Goosebumps 🎉
If you haven't listened to it already, you dhoukd hear him sing Help, live. Better version than the Beatles.
Hi Sue, I have geard it and I agree with you. John slays it. It was the first reaction I had done of John's songs. I was blown away. You could check my reaction out if you interested. It did it about 8 or 9 months ago 🤩
Carols By Candlelight is an Aussie tradition and yes it’s held every Christmas. Different performers each year including celebrities. Candles are sold and the money goes to charity. Lots of different performances on the night. Lovely reaction to our wonderful Farnesy. 👍❤️🇦🇺
I love it Judy! Fantastic tradition. You are so lucky to have nights like this 🤩
@@playitagainsue Big ones in Sydney and Melbourne each year. The Sydney one is around the 21st or 22nd. Melbourne is always Christmas Eve. Lot's of smaller ones happen all around the country.
They have heaps of stars each year come and sing at the carols by candle lights and the money raised is donated to charity ,or a cause .we watch it every year on tv just before christmas.
Hey Dedrie, I love that they make money for charities. It is such a beautiful thing to do at Christmas when the need is most felt..great tradition ❤️
Carols by Candle Light is an institution in Aus.
John has performed at Carols on and off over many years from when he was very young in the 60's or 70's. I think this may have been one of the last Carols that he performed at though. And this song is my absolute favourite performance I've ever seen him do. Sadly, I live on the other side of the country so I've never been to one of these shows but I sure wish I could have. Lucky fir us that they were all telecast live around the nation ❤❤❤
Hi Carolyn, I can see why thus performance is one of your favourites. I bet this is still beautiful to watch on tv. You guys are lucky to have such a wonderful tradition 🥰
@@playitagainsue we do have our own versions of Carols in every state...Sydney and Melbourne's are both huge and both televised. But the other states especially here in WA areuch smaller and not televised. And we don't get all the wonderful celebrities either. But still great to go to
@@carolynh8866 I bet they are good regardless of sings. It is just such a lovely idea 😃
John is one of the best singers in the world. This song was a huge hit for Jerry and the Pacemakers back in the 60’s. Carols by Candlelight is held every year on Christmas Eve at the Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne. John hasn’t performed at this event regularly.
@carbine5378 Hey Carbine, John is one of the greatest most definitely! He has such power, control and sings with so much passion. It must be getting closer to Carols by Candlelight again. It is such a lovely tradition 🥰💕
Yes great Christmas tradition . I took my kids every year with special guests live carols . You will find them in every city though out Australia
Hey Annette, I think that is an awesome tradition. I would love to go to that 🥰
Every day is my Christmas Day when John sings this. How wonderful that we can dip into his videos on RUclips. Yes, fantastic, phenomenal, Farnsey. There will never be better. Feb. '24. UK. E❤
Hi Eileen, I love the sentiment. John is absolutely wonderful. He is a gift so I see why it feels like Christmas when you listen to him. Thanks so much for watching and commenting 🤩💜
@@playitagainsue Sue - I love every Farnsey song, not a dud note in any of them. He's pure gold. This track is beautiful. And then he mega rocks it with a cover of AC/DC's Long way to the Top, and then there's the sublime love song, Touch of Paradise. And on and on and on...... Bliss, and more bliss. And his backing singers and band members all have their own amazing musical pedigrees. I'm UK, never saw a Farnsey concert, but watch them on youtube, the fans love him, and he loves his fans. , E♥️
Thanks heaps for the amazing reaction. John’s voice just hits different he is a powerhouse. You don’t need to react to it but check him out singing this same very song live in 1994, I believe it’s even better
Hi George, it was my complete pleasure. This was an outstanding performance. I can't imagine how he could perform it better but I am excited to see it 🤩🧡
@@playitagainsuea song you would love is John Farnham “burn for you” a ballad he wrote for his wife. Check him out performing it live the one where he’s wearing the black shirt in concert one with 569k views. Just John’s voice and a acoustic guitar
@@georgeibrahim7945 excellent thanks, George 😃
Can't be better, this is perfect. But the one you refer to is perfect too. I don't think John can sing a bad song.
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Oh. Sue that's a special song for me. Thank you for sharing it with us. I'm on the way home in truck and getting tears in my eyes. Take care sweetie 🥰
Awe Pete, you are so sweet. I just love you. I am glad that it moved you so much and that it brought back good memories for 🥰❤️
Carols by Candlelight is held in each state, in the lead up to Christmas; they are used as fundraisers for various charities.
@@jayweb51 I love that they raise money for charities, James 🤗
John is just wonderful. Other performers rhyme, that's all !
He holds notes a little longer, just enough and is unbelievably clean in his lyrics !
And just when you think, 'that was nice' John steps up and then, steps up again. No runs.
Excellent points, Iceburg. John is truly gifted 😀
Sue this song was featured in the movie musical Carousel and has been covered by many artists. Elvis sang this at the piano at Nassau Coliseum New York in July 1975, the only time he performed it ever in concert The crowd went crazy.
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We have these every year - the major ones are in Melbourne and Sydney with major artists and content with new artists being introduced
That is incredible, Debbie. Have you been able to go to one 😃💜
@playitagainsue No unfortunately I'm in Queensland but now I'm nearly retired I'm going to try and get down for one - they are televised live so it's great. Brisbane has a much smaller one - not televised. They are beautiful to listen to. 😍
@@AussieDebb That would be great if you could and what a great way to kick off your retirement 😍
The three back up singer are awesome and worked with John for nearly 30 years!
That shows you how much they must love each other to be together for so long. Thanks for that, Brian 🤩💜
Carols by candlelight happen all around Australiaeach Christmas. We take our picnic blankets drinks and snacks and of course our candles to the local park .and sing along with performers. Sydney and Melbourne carols are broadcast on TV.
Hi Gaye, it sounds like a delightful tradition 🤗💗
Thank you Sue. Great start to my day. ❤❤❤
It was my pleasure, Debbie. So glad you enjoyed it ❤️🤩
Thanks for reacting to John again! Someone else linked another version of this song down below - you should give that a listen as well, he sings it even better there imo, and you can hear his voice a bit better too.
Hope you will do more John, there is so much more to see, it's hard to know what to even suggest! A few of my favourites are 'Age of Reason' with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, When the War is Over from the Whispering Jack tour, 'Touch of Paradise' and 'Playing to Win' both from the Chain Reaction tour. :)
Thank you, Sean. I appreciate the suggestions 😃
I only discovered this week. He'd had a single rehearsal for this song, at 5pm that afternoon with a backing track. He hadn't even performed with that orchestra before this performance.
@@jeffwilson7100 Hi Jeff, that shows us how incredible John is. He is the ultimate in talent and professionalism 🥰💙
Anything with John Farnham is good even his interviews
@@ValmaShirley 😃💚
Carols by Candkelught is held in Melbourne on Christmas Eve and ticket sales go to the Blind Institute. There are all different performers plus the choir and orchestra
@@Jan-bl7ru That is lovely, Jan 💚🎄❤️
The😮 song was from the 50s musical Oklahoma, Rogers & Hammerstein composition. carols by Candlelight was always held at The Sydney Myers Music Bowl in Melbourne Oz.
Thanks Yuri...great tradition 😀
Thhis song is from the musical Carousel. The Carols by Candlelight is held outdoor in Melbourne every Christmas.Eve. It's held outdoors and there are thousands of people there. Sadly, I've never veen myself.
@queenslanddiva Thanks Diva! I bet this is spectacular to watch...great thing to do at Christmas 🤩
Carols by Candlelight is a tradition in Australia at Christmas. Most towns have a carols night. This particular one is held at the Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, Victoria. They have different artists appearing each year along with concert favourites that appear every year.
Thank you for embracing our John.❤
My pleasure, Firey. It is a lovely tradition and John would be magnificent to see at this wonderful event 🥰
Such a powerful and emotional version of this song. This song has been done by so many performers, including the great version by Ian Gillian (from deep purple), but John nails this and I think it’s the best version yet.(Gethsemane), John’s storytelling is incredible, the emotion in his face and voice is unrivaled and really hits you and you feel every bit of every performance. This really shows John’s versatility, he can sing in any genre, including opera, he’s just so great. You’ve got to check out “let me out& chain reaction” live. Let me out has an incredible guitar solo by Brett Garsed and chain reaction has an epic harmonica solo. Really anything from John you know is going to be amazing. This is my favorite version of this classic stage show song, by any artist, John puts so much emotion into it and backing vocals are also amazing. Also check out some of John’s early years, his time with “little river band” was awesome, although he wasn’t really happy being there he still gave it everything like the true professional he is, and the live version of “cool change” was so great and also “we two”.
@@beresfordthompson1370 I agree with you. John is fantastic in this. I appreciate the suggestions. I will check them out 😃♥️
Melbourne Australia every Christmas Eve. An outside concert at the Music Bowl. John is the best singer going around.
Hi Sean, I love that tradition and what a great performace this was 🤗
Carols by Candelight is a Aussie tradition around Christmas time. Love how you love our John. I would suggest reacting to a touch of paradise and burn for you, off course the live versions
Hi Johnny, Yes I do love John. He is amazing...absolute talent and I love the Caroks by Candlelight tradition. It is beautiful 🤗💜
I couldn't stop laughing. When you paused it you paused it with Johns tongue hanging out to one side. Play this back and you'll see what I mean. It's like he was giving us all a raspberry. You made my day.
Haha 🤣🤣 Personofearth, I didn't notice thst...you are so right! It was like a cheeky little raspberry. That is hilarious. Thanks for the laugh. 😜🥰
lol!
Yes Carols by Candlelight is performed at the Myer Music Bowl which is an outdoor amphitheater and it is held on Christmas Eve every year. It is summer for us at Christmas time (but usually the weather doesn’t always cooperate and it can be quite chilly or rainy). The money raised goes to Vision Australia that helps children that are partially or fully blind.
@@michelleclark79709 What a lovely tradition that is and for a great cause too 🥰
One of the joys of having Christmas in the summer, - another Christmas one to do is Silent Night - John Farnham, Graeham Goble & Beeb Birtles (1982) - to my knowledge, this is the only time anyone has ever been called back on stage for an encore at 'Carols'- ('Carols by Candlelight' are held in nearly every town across Australia in some form or another - local Bands, school choir, )
Hey Jayne, yes this is a great example of cool things you can do when Christmas is in the summer. This would not be the same here in Canada at Christmas haha...too cold 🤩💜
Jimmy Barnes did a version with his son David Campbell which may be interested in checking out
Cool, Dave. Yes I am definitely interested in hearing that. Thank you 😃
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Jimmy Barnes and his son David Campbell at carols by candlelight is a must watch, I get happy teary every time I watch it.
John, yes has an amazing vocals and a beautiful man.
Oh John sings in a studio. Old McDonald had a Farm, lol. So funny.
@bernadettelanders7306 I will definitely listen 😃to the version by JiB and his son and someone mentioned Oh Macdonald to me and I watched it, and it was adorable
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I mentioned Old McDonald lol. It cracks me up😂. I made a pic for Farnham group I’m in of cartoon animals and barn and worked a real pic of John into it 😂
Sorry for waffling it’s nearly 1 am here. Bedtime me thinks 🥱
Ta for fun and great Farnsey review 👍
@@bernadettelanders7306 haha 🤣🤣😅😅 love it. Night night 🤩
Thank you for your wonderful reaction Sue! ...and Thank you Debbie for requesting this. xo ...I think us Debbie's must think alike...Lately I've been rewatching this video clip every night, before I sleep, as calming Music therapy, especially whilst I'm going through a difficult divorce. Also Listening to many of John's Famous albums/ CD's in my car or any where is great Music Therapy to calm nerves and lift my spirits. Thank you John. I could not imagine life without John's phenomenal music. xoxo
That is beautiful, Deb. I am happy that John's music can help you through difficult times 🥰
This song makes me cry every time. Thanks for your lovely reaction ❤
It is a gorgeous song, Kethly...very moving 🥰
This song is from the musical, 'Carousel.'
Thank you, Barnowl. I haven't seen it but I will have to add it to my list of classic movies to watch 🤩
@@playitagainsue Rodgers and Hammerstein. Think I've got that right. Late 50s? Into the 60s. The era of great Hollywood and stage musicals. Calamity Jane with Howard Keel and the gorgeous Doris Day. White Christmas with Bing Crosby, and Danny Kaye(?) South Pacific... so many wonderful songs from that era of musical theatre and film. The joy of sitting down in a cinema or theatre and being entertained.... Magic. And yes, I do recall them, I'll be 80 next week - I've had the sheer fun of music, film and theatre for a very long time. And now Farnsey brings that magic to new heights. E♥️
@@playitagainsue to add - white Christmas - one of the female leads was Rosemary Clooney, Aunt to George Clooney. E❤️
@user-iq3mp5zo8z Hi Eileen, I do know White Christmas and South Pacific...great movies. You grew up in a great time for music and cinema. You are lucky to have experience such great entertainment. Happy early birthday. My mom is 80. She is in a few of my videos as a guest. She is the reason I love music so much. Our house was always full of music 🤩💓
@@playitagainsue thank you from this very nearly 80 year old. I shall look out for your mum in your videos., will bring up what is on you tube in the coming days. Best wishes and long life to the both of you. E❤️.
As already explained, yes, this is an annual Christmas tradition held in most cities and some smaller localities. "You'll Never Walk Alone" is a show tune from the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. John does this song masterly, although I prefer the 1994 version he did at a Charity fundraiser for our farmers during drought. That voice of his is so uplifting. Lovely man as well. following is the version I like...ruclips.net/video/dWTEesb7FrY/видео.html
Thank you Marie. I am not sure how he could sing this song any better haha. It was so fantastic but I am more than happy to listen to the link you sent me to see. I appreciate it 🤩💙
@@playitagainsue Hi Sue, one of the things I found so amazing with the version I sent you, is that he could sound that good, while chewing gum....LOL Any other mortal would choke or spit it across the stage... I've now seen a few videos of him singing while chewing gum, he said it helped him keep his mouth moist. Glad you are enjoying you journey with our beloved John.
@Oldbutnotout65 haha that is funny. You are so right most would not be able to chew gum and sing that well...even more proof that he is other worldly 😁
@@playitagainsue I've been blown away by John since the early days. But I wanted to give you this one, which I find heartwrenching now that Olivia has left us...she was a good friend of John's. This was in 1998, so an older John (BTW he was still performing up into his 70s, still as amazing as ever) Hope you enjoy.. ruclips.net/video/2uV_tZODfK8/видео.html
Hi Sue. Others have given you Carousel(Rogers and Hammerstein) and Gerry and the Pacemakers. Liverpool fans also appear on Pink Floyd's Meddle (The track is 'Fearless' singing this, and also on a Status Quo album, 'On the Level' , right at the end after 'Bye Bye Johnny. Darned thing gets everywhere ! 🙂
Hey Pete, I can't believe this song has been in so many things and I have never heard it before lol😅. You are right. The darn thing is everywhere 🤩💜
It’s a really old song from the musical Carousel
@Jan-bl7ru Thanks Jan 🥰
It came from the movie The Sound Of Music
No! It came from a movie called Carousel!
@@wendyryder2708 Well there you go I should have got that right as it was the only outing my father took us on ha ha he was as no good as the guy in the movie thank's Wendy for the memory jolt
Richard Rogers wrote so much amazing music. South Pacific is my favourite. Bali Hai - wonderful.
Hi Sue, thank you for commenting and tuning in. I appreciate it 🤩
Carol's by Candlelight is every Christmas eve in Melbourne. Carol's in the Domain is done a week before this. Any other he did with Human Nature Every Time You Cry. John Farnham, Human Nature, Human Nature - Every Time You Cry ruclips.net/video/drf3LhQOFmM/видео.html
Hi Tracey, it is a lovely tradition. I would love to experience this. Thanks for the link 🤩
@@playitagainsue No worries we have alot different great singers over the years.
Xmas is summer in auzzie
Yes, You are so lucky, Chris. I don't like the snow 😉
THE LIVERPOOL AND CELTIC FOOTBALL SONG FROM THE 1960s, BY GERRY AND THE PACEMAKERS.
Awesome Michael. Thank you for letting me know 🥰
From the musical, 'Carousel'.
Hi Sue, this is a fine version of the song from the musical Carousel. The song was a massive hit in the UK in the mid 1960s for Gerry & The Pacemakers, which is a fantastic version. The song was adopted by Liverpool football club, where the fans sing the song at every game. If you can find a video with the fans singing the song, it is well worth a look.
Awesome, thanks Dave. I will look it up on YT and see if I can see the fans singing it 🤩💜
I dont know when Carols by Candelight moved to the Myer Music Bowl, but the Bowl has its own history.
A gift to Melbourne ftom Sidney Myer.....head of the Myer family , Myers Dep't Stores and other companies, and himself a violinist.
First, Mr Myer organised free concerts by the MSO for the people of Melbourne.
When visiting the USA he visited the Hollywood Bowl.....then built his own bowl as a gift to the city and people of Melbourne.
The Sidney Myer Music Bowl is a stage complex covered by a large sail like roof, shaped a bit like a horn speaker.....to project sound forward to the audience out in the parkland.
Built in Kings Domain, the northern section of Melbournes Botanical Gardens, it is close to Alexandra Ave and the Yarra River ( southern border of the Melbourne CBD ).
The venue itself is open air with a 10,000 people capacity, 2,000 seated, the rest expected to bring a blanket and sit on the grass.
When The Seekers were in their prime, 1967, they performed at the bowl and half of Australia turned up to watch / listen.
An estimated 200,000 sat in the park and listened.
Media reports had the numbers from 500,000 to over a million, but the official consensus is only about 200,000.
Hey Kent, how cool is that! What a great gesture to build the bowl and amazing what it has led to with all its uses for music. I love this 🤩
NOT THE SAME WITHOUT A SCOUSE ACCENT, THIS SONG IS LIVERPOOL'S ANTHEM.
I had no idea it was such an anthem for football. Thanks Michael 😃
This song is from the musical, 'Carousel'.
Thanks for reacting to John Farnham, Sue, it's always a treat.
I think this song is a regular finishing song at these performances because it is so uplifting. You should also check out the version done by Jimmy Barnes and his son David Campbell from Carols by Candlelight in 2009 (I think). It is certainly worth a listen: ruclips.net/video/KG-E_HtfBN8/видео.html.
Hi Ausrocker, it is always my pleasure listening to John. I will listen to JB version as well. I look forward to hearing it 🤩
You MUST listen to the original version by Gerry and the Pacemakers. He made it the anthem for all English football matches! I doubt if a game is played when the crowd do not sing it. This is not a bad version but to my mind you cannot beat Gerry Marsden' s version.
The official video of G and P is Football fans and Liverpudlians singing (silently) to it. There is another video showing Gerry singing it. Both are interesting😊
@andyjenkinson5070 Thanks Andy, I look forward to hearing their version 🤩💜
This is a tear jerker
Its from Carousel musical and film
Beautiful version
Yep, John Farnham does quite a nice job, as he always does .. But G&TP's version is simply unmatchable and iconic .. The song was originally from the great Rogers and Hammerstein musical "Carousel", but I prefer Gerry's pop ballad treatment of it rather than the musical theatre versions.
@wayne_twentyfive Excellent, Wayne! I didn't know it came from Carousel. I do recognize the name...don't think I have ever seen it though. I will have to give G&TP out too because a few people mentioned that it is really good. 🥰💜