Hey Guys Harry & Sharlene (Songs & Thongs) have done a FANTASTIC reaction to John doing Your The voice with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra from this concert on one of there very popular live streams, Saturday evening live Streamed live on 28 Aug 2022 slide to 9.15 min for the beginning lol Thank you both! 👌👌👌
John is and has been a national treasure for decades now. I still have the single of this classic Beatles tune, made into something totally epic. I wish John all the best in his recovery.
@@golum22222 Correct. He had Mouth cancer which required the removal of part of his jaw and reconstructed it again in the 12 hour marathon operation. #speedyrecoveryjohnfarnham
@@golum22222 yep, Johnny Farnham has left a massive legacy in the music industry, whether he sings again or not he's a big part of Aussie history, wishing him well...
Contrary to popular belief, it wasn't the closing song of this particular recorded concert. This was the closing song of this particular encore. You see him on the DVD going backstage after singing this song and listening to the cheers of the crowd. After the crowd and some of the orchestra started cheering 'Sadie, Sadie', he came back on stage again for another encore and sang Sadie and finished with 'It's a Long Way to the Top (if you want to Rock and Roll)'. This makes his stamina even more amazing! Quite a few people think it was the last song though! :-)
One of the best male vocalists alive today- not just in Australia but in the world. The man has a 3 octave belting range and can sing any genre. He’s also just a really great guy!
100%. If only social media was a thing in the 80’s/90’s when John was huge in Australia. Thank you for uploading so many videos of John’s performances too so the world gets to see how good he is.
Wow! I was caught off guard...I am crying and smiling, elated and hurting all at the same time. Thank you for introducing this artist. What a voice! And his heart behind it all, powerful. All the musicians... fantastic. Thank you again.
It's like that 1st and every time you hear John Farnham sing this particular song. I hope you will discover more from him...go check out more from this concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra...be prepared
John can sing literally anything - there are videos on YT of him singing rock, ballads and even classical. Go down the rabbit hole my friend, you will be breathless.
He certainly COULD have been a superstar … and yet, I’m kinda glad he wasn’t, and he & his family were able to enjoy a somewhat normal lifestyle together. Global fame doesn’t come without huge physical, mental & emotional costs. Praying for his recovery 🙏🏻
I LOVE your reaction. John is our living legend here in Australia. He's now 73 and just had an operation for mouth cancer. The whole country is holding its breath for his recovery. No one in the world can top that live performance. Oh, and the thing to remember about this performance is that it came at the END of a 2hr concert.
John Farnham is Australian rock royalty. His voice is clear and powerful and ranges from A2 to G5. He can sing in over 20 styles. He is career in music is 5-6 decades long. He is the consummate professional showman who has the best of singers and band backing him. And he shows his appreciation to them. John is also humble, playful, funny, energetic, engaging and charismatic and has the audience with him all the way. Always watch and hear John LIVE and his concerts with The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra are wonderful. There are lots of YT clips to choose from. John has just had major surgery and our thoughts and prayers now are for his good recovery. He is well-loved in Oz. (P.S. Did you know that the accent in some words in the South African accent are the same as an Australian accent? It must be something to do with being 'down under'!)
John Is Australian music royalty who only this week underwent surgery for cancer. Expect to see a flood of Aussies to your channel when you go down the rabbit hole that is John Farnham.
Any Aussies here remember when they showed one of his concerts live on TV with simulcast on the radio so you could get better sound through your HI-FI.
We have grown up with John (formerly Johnny) Farnham in Australia since 1967. Over 50 years later he has become a well deserved "overnight" world sensation.
It just goes to show how privileged we were back in the late 80's, early 90's to have such an amazing talent here in Australia. Whispering Jack was, and still is an iconic album. Australia we should be proud. Thank you for a fantastic video reminding how great John Farnham really is. P.s. Your the voice is his anthem, and always will be.
Such a shame the rest of the world did not get to experience John at his peak, such a phenomenal artist. please check out more of his stuff. I also love his duet with Jimmy Barnes, it's a must watch. Cheers from Australia.
Not quite true! I live in Berlin and have known and loved John for many years. It was John's decision not to become world famous. His record company wanted to market it worldwide, but he didn't want to. With the success of Youre the voice, he toured all over the world and was no longer at home. But he had a family and loves life on a farm. He didn't want to give that up. That's stupid for me here in Germany, but it makes him so human.
You have just discovered THE VOICE of Australia. He can sing anything from Heavy Rock to the softest ballads, country, musical theatre, opera jazz, soul, r&b, pop rock. He is one of the best vocalists ever. He has had a career with number 1 hits and albums in 6 consecutive decades since he was a teen in the 60's and he is just such a nice man. Hopefully you will stick around and discover more from him. Anything from this same concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is a great place to start. Try His most famous song is You're the Voice and another one you might like is his cover of ACDC It's a Long way to the Top. And Always always do live performances with this guy...
And also listen to his warm up song Black dog (Led Zeppelin). Its audio only, & then When something is wrong with my baby with Jimmy Barnes. Both Aussie legends. Any song by either is great. Great reaction 💕
I was at this concert in Melbourne on in the 80's. It was the last song of a great 3 hr concert and was spectacular. John always gives his all. He is born to sing and is idolised by generations of Aussies. So pleased you felt the power of his voice . He is a legend!
There was 51000 there and the concert went for over 2 hr 20 min it finished at 12 . 31 am he asked people be carefully going home it was pouring rain and most trains had finished for the night
Terrific review 👏Yup, that’s our John, singing here in Australia from aged 18 until Covid stopped concerts. He’s 73 and just very recently had 11 hour cancer surgery, he’s recovering and doing well in ICU. We’ve had him singing for us for 50 years. Now it’s time, when out of hospital to spend at home with his wife of nearly 44 years and family. Going to his concerts was absolutely amazing.
You haven’t seen anything yet, John is the voice he can sing anything, His live performance of its a long way to the top with MSO is unbelievable, Help was a encore after.Australia loves john
This man is adored here in Australia, the nicest most genuine person in the entire industry and still with his highschool sweetheart to this day... get well soon John, we need you buddy. X
The first song I ever heard of his was "You're the Voice" in the 1980's. I have it on my Greenpeace compilation cassettes. It is one of the only reasons I still listen to them.
You take an old Beatles pop hit of the sixties, puil the tempo back, rearrange it and get John Farnham to sing it - HELP! He's been on the Australian entertainment scene for fifty years and has no airs or graces. He is what you see: a top bloke. Sadly, he's doing it tough after marathon surgery for cancer of the throat and mouth but he'll fight all the way. Aussies love him...and now so do you.
I am a Filipino... and I love John... I even named my son after Farnham... That version of "Help" by John Farnham has actually overshadowed the original "Help" of the Beatles by millions of miles. This version of Farnham has laid the foundation for present and future "Help" revivals and interpretations - even revolving around this Farnham version, and not anymore the original "Help". All the emotions; all the vocals; the saxophone solo; the symphony orchestra, the back-up singers! And I love all the high notes - and the slurs! Excellent! Gorgeous! Phenomenal! Powerful! Joyous!
Sadly I have a feeling we as fan will never hear his incredible voice again.........He is the Voice, he is a Legend and he is the most down to earth honest man around. Wishes to a fast recovery John
Good job...John as you will become aware is the boy next door who never let his legend alter his true self. A gentleman with the voice of an Archangel , can be sweet but always powerful. Always do him live as his a true entertainer and he loves his fans and they love him. He has given us soo much of himself and now it is our time to watch over him and his lovely family.
Welcome to the start of your journey to John Farnham. That’s just a warm up to 5 decades of hearing him. His vocals is out of this world. He and his wonderful band and back up singers know how to entertain. The last concert John sang at was 3 years ago at the age of 70. He might look different and he might move a bit slower but as soon as he sings. You know it’s John. 🙂 Love and good vibes to John and his family. And 🤞for a speedy recovery as John is in hospital. Australia loves you John. So get better soon ❤️❤️
So if you really want to have a good cry, watch John Farnham's duet with Olivia Newton of 'Please Don't Ask Me. " Olivia recently passed away after battling cancer. John is currently in hospital recovering from cancer surgery. The two were close friends.
This was John's second encore after more than two and a half hours of singing like that.... He is a national treasure and we love him... You guys will enjoy Playing to Win.... Btw... John has been married to his wife for almost 50yrs... which is just another testament to his character and why we see him as an allround good bloke ! Thank you !
Not that particular night. This was the first encore with Sadie and It's a Long Way to the Top in the second encore after Help. Plus it was more like 2 hours of singing for the recorded concert. John was known to mix things up between nights.
You have just earned a sub guys. John is a National Treasure here in Australia and has to be one of the best vocalist to ever hit the stage IMO. There is so many songs to choose from , always live versions with the MSO . Your the Voice,Freedom, Banners Fall, The Simple life, Burn for You, Touch of Paradise, just to name a few.
We all are wishing & praying 🙏 for a speedy recovery for John as he recovers from mouth cancer & may we hear his beautiful voice again soon. We love you Farnsy get well soon xxx 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
The thing about watching reactions is...sure I have all of these at home on cd or video and I can listen to them all day long on my own....but when you find a reaction it's like...at last I found somebody to drink with!
John is now 73. He had a surgery a week ago removing a cancer Tumor from his mouth and reconstruction of his jaw. He may not be able to sing again, he has to learn how to speak, eat, drink, A very long road ahead for him. He is the loviest man you could ever want to meet. He's very much loved here in Australia, an icon and a legend in Australian music and around the world. He's performed and recorded with many icons around the world. Get Well John. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
This is why John is an Australian national treasure and is known as The Voice. I’ve been lucky enough to have seen him live 3 times and his concerts were always amazing. Unfortunately John has cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. It’s not known whether he’ll ever be able to sing again. Thoughts and prayers to .Jon, his wife Jill and his (grown) children. Btw, this is a Beatles song, originally recorded in the 60’s. If you want to truly appreciate just how amazing John’s rendition is, have a listen to the original.
Anything live by John is the best. You’re the Voice of Playing to Win or It’s a Long Way to the Top from the same concert (with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra) are just wonderful.
He did Black Dog (Led Zepplin cover) as a warm up song but not live. You got to listen to it. Just amazing. He's the best. He did surgery the other day and hope he have a succesfull recovery.
Lol I was literally coming to say that you haven't *really* heard what Farnsey can do until you've heard his cover of Black Dog. I've found that a lot of Aussies aren't even aware of that particular moment of musical majesty, and it's an actual crying shame. No one can come even remotely vocally close to Plant; the one and only exception is John Farnham.
Black Dog blew me away when I first heard it. But if you want a song with more attitude then the song that preceded Help from this concert is the one. It's a Long Way to the Top is just an amazing performance. His vocals after the solo are the hardest he has done I think.
This is a Beatles song. I don’t like anyone messing with a Beatles song but I make an exception in John’s case A true Australian icon who is loved by everyone. Battling cancer at the moment and we are all praying for him. 🙏🙏🙏
The other exception of messing with a Beatles song is Joe Cocker's 'with a little help from my friends'. I'm lucky to have seen John Farnham live 6 times ❤️
John Farnham is a LEGEND here in Australia. Same concert - Playing to Win - Check it out, it is outstanding. Also his duet video with Jimmy Barnes - Something is wrong with my baby - another eye opener. Enjoy this talented amazing person!
John has been singing since the 60s but his peak was through the mid 80s to the 2000s when he performed to sell out concerts throughout the country and had hit after hit on the charts. John is a phenomenal singer and the passion he puts into each and every performance is stunning. He has surrounded himself with absolute top musicians and they are featured with various solos through his concerts. John is currently in our hearts during his cancer battle. Aged 73, he is still considered the best, the greatest of Australian singers and that's something considering all the talented performers here. Thanks for such a great reaction to our John
And this is a Beatles cover that sounds completely different, and so so so much better, than the original!, I have read that when the Beatles wrote it the record company wanted to release it as a pop song, and John Lennon after hearing John Farnham's version, stated that this was the way it was always meant to be sung.
Hi B Line: Would you mind giving the reference for Lennon having heard and praised Farnham's version of Help. Not doubting you. Just can't find it and would love to read it. Thanks very much 🙂
So....John is 73yrs of age now.....and as of last week, he was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his mouth. He underwent a 12hr surgery to remove it and reconstruct part of his jaw, which went very well, and all the tumor was removed successfully. John being the legend that he is....he was joking with the medical team before going into surgery. He is a beloved artist here in Australia....and all of us were totally shocked when we heard the news, and held our breath all last Tuesday when he was in surgery. He is a freak of nature, as far as singing goes....and has been blessed by God with an extraordinary voice. In fact, he is lovingly been dubbed...The Voice here in Oz. He can sing any genre of music, and can belt out notes effortlessly. This video I think was back in the 80s. He was still belting out the high notes even just a couple of years ago...! He is a very down to earth guy, and very loved here. I can see straight away by your reactions....that you appreciate the amazing singer he is. Welcome to the world of Farnsey.....
John’s just had serious mouth cancer surgery. He is a national treasure in Australia & we are all wishing for a full recovery and many more years for he & his family to be together. John is not just a major talent but also a totally beautiful person who has spent his entire life entertaining others. He is funny, self depreciating and a fabulous role model as a family man and friend. I hope he knows how much he’s loved.
Should Hear You're the Voice live too. John Farnham is amazing. Also try When somethign is wrong with my baby with Jimmy Barnes. The Voice and the Little Aussie Screamer an amazing duo
Thanks for your lovely reaction, John Farnham has been our Australian icon, he’s so down to earth & humble Sad news is John had 12 hour surgery for his cancer & is still in intensive care. We pray he makes a recovery🙏🏼
This is by far the best ever cover of The Beatles classic. John can take you for a ride with the emotions he puts into the song. To see a different aspect to his singing, you need to check out these two songs; When Something is Wrong With My Baby along with Jimmy Barnes(make sure it is live), and definitely watch Please Don't Ask Me with Olivia Newton John from The Main Event tour.
NOOOOOOO!!!! You cut the video off too early. John bows, and says "Thank you Melbourne. Good night. Be careful!" This was his encore performance. He belted that song out after two and a half hours of concert. He didn't falter. It was FLAWLESS.
Welcome to the John F rabbit hole - you will never ever be the same again. Watch Black Dog which was just a sound check / warm up. Anything in fact that's live is above ad beyond. Send him love as he recovers from major surgery for cancer.
John Farnham is the gentleman of the Aussie stage and he always gave so much to the audience at his concerts. To think this was a live performance no lipsync back in those days. I saw John live at Expo 88 in Brisbane and the emotion he delivered in his presence on stage was felt by us all.
We Aussies are so proud of John. He had been part of the Australian music scene for over 50 years. He is an amazing and very humble guy. Thank you for reacting to him. You should check out "You're The Voice". Australia's unofficial anthem
Hey Guys Harry & Sharlene (Songs & Thongs) have done a FANTASTIC reaction to John doing Your The voice with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra from this concert on one of there very popular live streams, Saturday evening live Streamed live on 28 Aug 2022 slide to 9.15 min for the beginning
Hi to you both. Yet again John has won you over. LIke myself be is now 73. He has been Australias idol since 1967 He is adored by the whole country not only as an amazing singer but as a genuinely beautiful human being. PLEASE , hear as many of his songs I've as you can. He can sing absolutely any genre and will smash every song. PLEASE LOOK FOR THESE, SHOW YOUR METAL LOVERS NOW AMAZING OTHER SINGERS CAN BE AND ARE. "WHEN THE WAS IS OVER THAT'S FREEDOM ANGEL , BURN FOR YOU, ITS A LONG WAY TO THE TOP IF YOU WANNA ROCK AND ROLL. To name just a few. You won't regret any of them. We are blessed to have this amazing entertainer in our country. He is known as OUR JOHN , THANK YOU
Check out lots more of John Farnham’s performances. Especially live. He is being discovered all over the world now by people who have never heard him before.
John Farnham AKA THE VOICE is just one of many great Aussie singer glad you took the time to appreciate his talent . Here's hoping he recovers quickly from his cancer surgery. He just had part of his jaw removed in a 12hour procedure and at 73 years old this mite put him on his arse for a while.
Epic. Just epic. I've only been watching Farnsey music on youtube for less than a year. I watch daily. - the joy on your faces mirrors my emotions - goosebumps, and spine tingling, and flowing tears. I'm not certain - this may be the second encore of a 2+hour concert? I couldn't recommend a favourite for your reaction because I love all his songs. He also sings this song as a faster version, similar to the Beatles' original tempo. Feb. '24.. UK. E❤
John sang songs with such passion and power for a few hours, one after the other. Continual goosebumps after listening to him for some fifty years. He is not only extraordinarily talented (off the charts), he is a gorgeous individual. Phew. Again. Love him.
He's a great bloke, very down to earth with a comical sense of humour too. He never gives a bad performance & has sold out concerts throughout Australia all the time. His cds are great to listen to but U have to see him 'live' for the full impact. All John's fans are praying that he recovers from his recent surgery & will be able to sing again.
Everyone loves 'The voice' of John Farnham. If you want a performance that will lay bare your emotions, have a look at his rendition of 'When The War Is Over. ruclips.net/video/BekbvlLzMWc/видео.html
My opinion is that this is John's best vocal performance - and that's something given the breadth of his career. Such a moving delivery of this beautiful song.
❤I’m so glad that you saw our beloved John. I’ve been to his live concert and the atmosphere is electric.. he’s much loved 🥰 and I pray for his miraculous recovery from cancer. He brings tears to my eyes with pure love.. God’s blessings.
John Farnham ( Farnsey ) is a living Australian national treasure who sadly is recovering in hospital after a life threatening operation , any Australian will happily tell you that Farnsey is the best male singer ever . Anyone who has experienced a night out at one of his concerts will confirm that they were the most entertained they've ever been . John Lennon ofthe Beatles said this was the way he and Paul wanted this song performed but their management wanted the faster version . Farnsey had worldwide success with his anthem song YOUR THE VOICE ,covered by a lot of artists including Celine Dion , he would have been bigger overseas but preferred to be home with his family. . Check out some of his other work but make sure its from a live show as they are spectacular everyone on stage with him band members and backup singers are all recognised Australian talent in their own right . Thank you both for agreat reaction to a great Australian .
Downunder this guy is known simply as "The Voice" . He goes back to the 60s. Had ups and downs and his manager sold his house/car to resurrect his career and did he come back? This is with the Melbourne Symphony Oerchestra and is a great concert. This guy is revered here- you don't knock this guy. He's from the very neighbourhood I live in , a plumber turned singer in the 60s. Sadly recovering from throat and mouth cancer and not likely to perform again but we're glad he's alive. We love him as seen by the audience's reactio and participation. ( Terry from Oz).
I seen him in a concert with other performers a few years ago It was absolutely pouring with rain and I was saturated and starting to feel miserable until John came on suddenly the rain didn't matter and everyone was happy He has a way of lifting your mood with his presence
Beautiful and phenomenal; great words thanks. And this is the second encore at the end of a concert… being there - fantastic !! You’ll love led zeppelin warm up he does and AC/DC “it’s a long way to the top”
I had the fortunate experience to be personal chef for Johnny on his 40th birthday, Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas, he wanted to cook the food, I reminded Mr Farnham that it was his birthday, and I was not allowed to leave, what a great evening!!
Best reaction. You two get it. It hit you just like me when I first watched him sing it on Australian television all those years ago. I’ve watched this man sing this song so many times and I still get tears in my eyes. One of the greatest voices of our generation. Thank you for the memories John. And thank you. God bless you both.
John is the greatest Australian singer from Australia and this song is just incredible. Now you need to check out the second greatest Australian singer Jimmy Barnes singing Stone Cold featuring Joe Bonamassa.
That our John...loved and adored here in Oz......he is in his 70's now and very sick with cancer but you have such a journey ahead if you check out more of his incredible music...
Thankyou :) I'm in my 60's now but John Farnham has sung songs during my adolescence (during the early 70's) and into my adulthood. His 80's and 90's era bought so much pride in Australians and Australian music. There is so much music from Australia from that era that you would enjoy - just as there is so much much music from South Africa that has influenced my life as well - older traditional songs and sounds :)
It always fills my emotional cup watching people discover John, but today it made me weep, knowing we’ll likely never hear him live again as he very recently underwent a surgery that will probably prohibit it. A running gag for literal decades was John announcing this “final” tour, which no believed after a while, but we’d all buy tickets anyway, because of exactly what you’re experiencing right now. And now, what I’d give to be able to tease people about buying Farnsey tickets… 💔 Absolute. Deadset. Legend.
Hey Guys Harry & Sharlene (Songs & Thongs) have done a FANTASTIC reaction to John doing Your The voice with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra from this concert on one of there very popular live streams, Saturday evening live Streamed live on 28 Aug 2022 slide to 9.15 min for the beginning lol Thank you both! 👌👌👌
Thanks Kevin! I would have missed that if not for you!
@@kelloneill74 Your Very Welcome 😁
Can you put a link
John is and has been a national treasure for decades now. I still have the single of this classic Beatles tune, made into something totally epic. I wish John all the best in his recovery.
Can’t find it. Can somebody point to it?
Watching from New Zealand his voice is flipping awesome. I grew up listening to him.
A great cover of A BEATLES song by a great Australian Singer
John is soooooo loved in Australia!!
We are all wishing John a speedy recovery from his throat cancer operation last Tuesday and hope he might one day be able to sing again.
Jaw not throat.
@@golum22222 Correct. He had Mouth cancer which required the removal of part of his jaw and reconstructed it again in the 12 hour marathon operation. #speedyrecoveryjohnfarnham
Whether he sings again or not Johnny has a wonderful legacy of music gold.
@@golum22222 yep, Johnny Farnham has left a massive legacy in the music industry, whether he sings again or not he's a big part of Aussie history, wishing him well...
Absolutely! He is all class.
Watching people witness John Farnham for the first time cures depression his vocals are insane!
And to think that was the last song of a marathon concert is mind boggling. This is why ladies and gentlemen this man is known as the Voice.
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100% mate!
Yep that’s our boy Aussie Aussie Aussie oi oi oi 🇦🇺
Contrary to popular belief, it wasn't the closing song of this particular recorded concert. This was the closing song of this particular encore. You see him on the DVD going backstage after singing this song and listening to the cheers of the crowd. After the crowd and some of the orchestra started cheering 'Sadie, Sadie', he came back on stage again for another encore and sang Sadie and finished with 'It's a Long Way to the Top (if you want to Rock and Roll)'. This makes his stamina even more amazing! Quite a few people think it was the last song though! :-)
He came back on and did ANOTHER Encore after that apparently.
John doesn’t just have a voice mate, he IS “the voice” here in Australia. One of the greatest voices in the world. ❤
One of the best male vocalists alive today- not just in Australia but in the world. The man has a 3 octave belting range and can sing any genre. He’s also just a really great guy!
He's *really* a genuine guy. You'd have a beer with him.
1000% from the USA❤....
Absolutely ❤
Greatest male singer that ever lived.
It’s incredible that the world is finally starting to see how amazing John is. We’ve been so lucky in Australia.
Yep
Yep I certainly agree
100%. If only social media was a thing in the 80’s/90’s when John was huge in Australia.
Thank you for uploading so many videos of John’s performances too so the world gets to see how good he is.
Agree!!! ❤️🇳🇿
Wow! I was caught off guard...I am crying and smiling, elated and hurting all at the same time. Thank you for introducing this artist. What a voice! And his heart behind it all, powerful. All the musicians... fantastic. Thank you again.
It's like that 1st and every time you hear John Farnham sing this particular song. I hope you will discover more from him...go check out more from this concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra...be prepared
John can sing literally anything - there are videos on YT of him singing rock, ballads and even classical. Go down the rabbit hole my friend, you will be breathless.
@@carolynh8866 indeed the man can’t sing a bad song!
@@queenslanddiva Even musicals in an opera style..
Farnsey is an Aussie legend!
And down the John Farnham rabbit hole you go, it’s extremely deep! He can sing anything, he is The Voice!
And that is why he is called " THE VOICE". YOU GOT TO CHECK OUT HIS OTHER STUFF.
Welcome to the world of the Australian legend John Farnham this man should have been a superstar with a voice like that.
Well said Mr. McBride.
He certainly COULD have been a superstar … and yet, I’m kinda glad he wasn’t, and he & his family were able to enjoy a somewhat normal lifestyle together. Global fame doesn’t come without huge physical, mental & emotional costs.
Praying for his recovery 🙏🏻
He is an ABSOULTLE SUPER STAR 💙🙏
I LOVE your reaction. John is our living legend here in Australia. He's now 73 and just had an operation for mouth cancer. The whole country is holding its breath for his recovery. No one in the world can top that live performance. Oh, and the thing to remember about this performance is that it came at the END of a 2hr concert.
Queenslanddiva because of the MOUTH surgery JOHN FARNHAM HAS LOST PART OF his JAW SO UNFORTUNATELY HE Will NEVER sing AGAIN
@@rodhanson7112 As long as he recovers, it's not important that he sings
John Farnham is Australian rock royalty. His voice is clear and powerful and ranges from A2 to G5. He can sing in over 20 styles. He is career in music is 5-6 decades long. He is the consummate professional showman who has the best of singers and band backing him. And he shows his appreciation to them. John is also humble, playful, funny, energetic, engaging and charismatic and has the audience with him all the way. Always watch and hear John LIVE and his concerts with The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra are wonderful. There are lots of YT clips to choose from. John has just had major surgery and our thoughts and prayers now are for his good recovery. He is well-loved in Oz.
(P.S. Did you know that the accent in some words in the South African accent are the same as an Australian accent? It must be something to do with being 'down under'!)
John Is Australian music royalty who only this week underwent surgery for cancer. Expect to see a flood of Aussies to your channel when you go down the rabbit hole that is John Farnham.
GUILTY haha
@@Uptownerd yep here we come
True
Yep 💗
So true haha- I just sub'd. Well wishes to John Farnham as he recovers from his surgery.
Any Aussies here remember when they showed one of his concerts live on TV with simulcast on the radio so you could get better sound through your HI-FI.
We have grown up with John (formerly Johnny) Farnham in Australia since 1967. Over 50 years later he has become a well deserved "overnight" world sensation.
It just goes to show how privileged we were back in the late 80's, early 90's to have such an amazing talent here in Australia. Whispering Jack was, and still is an iconic album. Australia we should be proud. Thank you for a fantastic video reminding how great John Farnham really is. P.s. Your the voice is his anthem, and always will be.
Such a shame the rest of the world did not get to experience John at his peak, such a phenomenal artist. please check out more of his stuff. I also love his duet with Jimmy Barnes, it's a must watch. Cheers from Australia.
Not quite true! I live in Berlin and have known and loved John for many years. It was John's decision not to become world famous. His record company wanted to market it worldwide, but he didn't want to. With the success of Youre the voice, he toured all over the world and was no longer at home. But he had a family and loves life on a farm. He didn't want to give that up. That's stupid for me here in Germany, but it makes him so human.
You have just discovered THE VOICE of Australia. He can sing anything from Heavy Rock to the softest ballads, country, musical theatre, opera jazz, soul, r&b, pop rock.
He is one of the best vocalists ever. He has had a career with number 1 hits and albums in 6 consecutive decades since he was a teen in the 60's and he is just such a nice man. Hopefully you will stick around and discover more from him. Anything from this same concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is a great place to start. Try His most famous song is You're the Voice and another one you might like is his cover of ACDC It's a Long way to the Top.
And Always always do live performances with this guy...
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And also listen to his warm up song Black dog (Led Zeppelin). Its audio only, & then When something is wrong with my baby with Jimmy Barnes. Both Aussie legends. Any song by either is great. Great reaction 💕
I was at this concert in Melbourne on in the 80's. It was the last song of a great 3 hr concert and was spectacular. John always gives his all. He is born to sing and is idolised by generations of Aussies. So pleased you felt the power of his voice . He is a legend!
Wish i was there OMG
I'm so jealous.
From start to finish I have chills. His voice is amazing!
John farnham singing anything will do that to you 👌🏼
There was 51000 there and the concert went for over 2 hr 20 min it finished at 12 . 31 am he asked people be carefully going home it was pouring rain and most trains had finished for the night
Terrific review 👏Yup, that’s our John, singing here in Australia from aged 18 until Covid stopped concerts. He’s 73 and just very recently had 11 hour cancer surgery, he’s recovering and doing well in ICU. We’ve had him singing for us for 50 years. Now it’s time, when out of hospital to spend at home with his wife of nearly 44 years and family. Going to his concerts was absolutely amazing.
That Ladies and Gentlemen is how it’s done. You bloody little ripper John❤️🇦🇺
You haven’t seen anything yet, John is the voice he can sing anything, His live performance of its a long way to the top with MSO is unbelievable, Help was a encore after.Australia loves john
Hi ROD, JOHN FARNHAM HAS HAD mouth surgery For A cancerous ULSTER AND HE HAS LOST PART OF his JAW SO UNFORTUNATELY HE Will NEVER sing AGAIN
@@rodhanson7112 Thanks Rod I’m not surprised but we still have the memories, I’m 72 so I’ve got a lot good memories of his performances ☺️
@@rodneycampbell2964 Hi ROD I'm I'm 69 and JOHN FARNHAM HAD the GREATEST singing voice OF ANY ONE EXCEPT Fredy MURCURY OF QUEEN
No. He went off after Help, came back on and did Sadie, introduced his band, and finished with It’s a Long Way to the Top
You got it the wrong way around Rodney. It's a Long Way to the Top was in the encore AFTER Help, not before it.
This is one of the best performances in music history.
This man is adored here in Australia, the nicest most genuine person in the entire industry and still with his highschool sweetheart to this day... get well soon John, we need you buddy. X
The first song I ever heard of his was "You're the Voice" in the 1980's. I have it on my Greenpeace compilation cassettes. It is one of the only reasons I still listen to them.
You take an old Beatles pop hit of the sixties, puil the tempo back, rearrange it and get John Farnham to sing it - HELP! He's been on the Australian entertainment scene for fifty years and has no airs or graces. He is what you see: a top bloke. Sadly, he's doing it tough after marathon surgery for cancer of the throat and mouth but he'll fight all the way. Aussies love him...and now so do you.
I am a Filipino... and I love John... I even named my son after Farnham...
That version of "Help" by John Farnham has actually overshadowed the original "Help" of the Beatles by millions of miles.
This version of Farnham has laid the foundation for present and future "Help" revivals and interpretations - even revolving around this Farnham version, and not anymore the original "Help". All the emotions; all the vocals; the saxophone solo; the symphony orchestra, the back-up singers! And I love all the high notes - and the slurs! Excellent! Gorgeous! Phenomenal! Powerful! Joyous!
Great reaction guys, made my day! You two will absolutely LOVE Farnesy doing "Black dog" by led zeppelin. Please react and enjoy!
And ‘Long way to the Top’. Always listen to live versions, especially ones with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
YES!!!! And his duet with Jimmy, “When Something is Wrong With my Baby”.. so many legendary tunes from our national treasure 👍🏻
He is definetly one of the best male singers of all time. I really hope that he gets well again and back on the stage sooner than later. Fuck cancer.
Sadly I have a feeling we as fan will never hear his incredible voice again.........He is the Voice, he is a Legend and he is the most down to earth honest man around. Wishes to a fast recovery John
Good job...John as you will become aware is the boy next door who never let his legend alter his true self. A gentleman with the voice of an Archangel , can be sweet but always powerful. Always do him live as his a true entertainer and he loves his fans and they love him. He has given us soo much of himself and now it is our time to watch over him and his lovely family.
Welcome to the start of your journey to John Farnham. That’s just a warm up to 5 decades of hearing him. His vocals is out of this world. He and his wonderful band and back up singers know how to entertain.
The last concert John sang at was 3 years ago at the age of 70. He might look different and he might move a bit slower but as soon as he sings. You know it’s John. 🙂
Love and good vibes to John and his family. And 🤞for a speedy recovery as John is in hospital.
Australia loves you John. So get better soon ❤️❤️
So if you really want to have a good cry, watch John Farnham's duet with Olivia Newton of 'Please Don't Ask Me. " Olivia recently passed away after battling cancer. John is currently in hospital recovering from cancer surgery. The two were close friends.
This was John's second encore after more than two and a half hours of singing like that.... He is a national treasure and we love him... You guys will enjoy Playing to Win.... Btw... John has been married to his wife for almost 50yrs... which is just another testament to his character and why we see him as an allround good bloke ! Thank you !
Not that particular night. This was the first encore with Sadie and It's a Long Way to the Top in the second encore after Help. Plus it was more like 2 hours of singing for the recorded concert. John was known to mix things up between nights.
You have just earned a sub guys.
John is a National Treasure here in Australia and has to be one of the best vocalist to ever hit the stage IMO. There is so many songs to choose from , always live versions with the MSO .
Your the Voice,Freedom, Banners Fall, The Simple life,
Burn for You, Touch of Paradise,
just to name a few.
Holy shit !!! FKN INCREDIBLE
Its a cover of the Beatles "Help" song. A great song and my most loved one. A stunning , unique cover by JF.
You really have to appreciate the talent it takes for the orchestra and JF to synchronize with all those times he stops to play with the audience.
We all are wishing & praying 🙏 for a speedy recovery for John as he recovers from mouth cancer & may we hear his beautiful voice again soon. We love you Farnsy get well soon xxx 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
The thing about watching reactions is...sure I have all of these at home on cd or video and I can listen to them all day long on my own....but when you find a reaction it's like...at last I found somebody to drink with!
I'll have a drink with you, Rick. We'll drink to Farnsey's recovery.
@@mrmockatoo6786 cheers...or bottoms up!
I hear you !!!
John is now 73.
He had a surgery a week ago removing a cancer Tumor from his mouth and reconstruction of his jaw.
He may not be able to sing again, he has to learn how to speak, eat, drink, A very long road ahead for him.
He is the loviest man you could ever want to meet.
He's very much loved here in Australia, an icon and a legend in Australian music and around the world. He's performed and recorded with many icons around the world.
Get Well John.
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This is why John is an Australian national treasure and is known as The Voice. I’ve been lucky enough to have seen him live 3 times and his concerts were always amazing. Unfortunately John has cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. It’s not known whether he’ll ever be able to sing again. Thoughts and prayers to .Jon, his wife Jill and his (grown) children.
Btw, this is a Beatles song, originally recorded in the 60’s. If you want to truly appreciate just how amazing John’s rendition is, have a listen to the original.
Anything live by John is the best. You’re the Voice of Playing to Win or It’s a Long Way to the Top from the same concert (with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra) are just wonderful.
He did Black Dog (Led Zepplin cover) as a warm up song but not live. You got to listen to it. Just amazing. He's the best. He did surgery the other day and hope he have a succesfull recovery.
Lol I was literally coming to say that you haven't *really* heard what Farnsey can do until you've heard his cover of Black Dog.
I've found that a lot of Aussies aren't even aware of that particular moment of musical majesty, and it's an actual crying shame.
No one can come even remotely vocally close to Plant; the one and only exception is John Farnham.
Black Dog is a MUST to review.
Black Dog blew me away when I first heard it. But if you want a song with more attitude then the song that preceded Help from this concert is the one. It's a Long Way to the Top is just an amazing performance. His vocals after the solo are the hardest he has done I think.
Everything he takes on seems to be great. I discovered him early this year and I'm blown away by his voice, performance and personality.
Amazing live performance
This is a Beatles song. I don’t like anyone messing with a Beatles song but I make an exception in John’s case
A true Australian icon who is loved by everyone.
Battling cancer at the moment and we are all praying for him. 🙏🙏🙏
The other exception of messing with a Beatles song is Joe Cocker's 'with a little help from my friends'. I'm lucky to have seen John Farnham live 6 times ❤️
Amen!
They way in which John Lennon himself said it was supposed to be sung.
Thanks Shaz, you said exactly what I was going to say. Really hope he makes a great recovery. Cheers.
John Farnham is a LEGEND here in Australia. Same concert - Playing to Win - Check it out, it is outstanding.
Also his duet video with Jimmy Barnes - Something is wrong with my baby - another eye opener. Enjoy this talented amazing person!
John has been singing since the 60s but his peak was through the mid 80s to the 2000s when he performed to sell out concerts throughout the country and had hit after hit on the charts. John is a phenomenal singer and the passion he puts into each and every performance is stunning. He has surrounded himself with absolute top musicians and they are featured with various solos through his concerts. John is currently in our hearts during his cancer battle. Aged 73, he is still considered the best, the greatest of Australian singers and that's something considering all the talented performers here. Thanks for such a great reaction to our John
And this is a Beatles cover that sounds completely different, and so so so much better, than the original!, I have read that when the Beatles wrote it the record company wanted to release it as a pop song, and John Lennon after hearing John Farnham's version, stated that this was the way it was always meant to be sung.
Yep! And I’m so glad that John L got to hear it. It was released not long before his murder.
Hi B Line: Would you mind giving the reference for Lennon having heard and praised Farnham's version of Help.
Not doubting you. Just can't find it and would love to read it. Thanks very much 🙂
@@brooktu4249 Actually it came up on another reaction to this performance on another reactors feed so sorry....
@@bline5891 Thanks for getting back to me, B. I guess I'm on the hunt for it now lol
@@brooktu4249 Yep I am doing the same, I guess it rung true to me because it is much better sung this way.
So....John is 73yrs of age now.....and as of last week, he was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his mouth. He underwent a 12hr surgery to remove it and reconstruct part of his jaw, which went very well, and all the tumor was removed successfully. John being the legend that he is....he was joking with the medical team before going into surgery. He is a beloved artist here in Australia....and all of us were totally shocked when we heard the news, and held our breath all last Tuesday when he was in surgery. He is a freak of nature, as far as singing goes....and has been blessed by God with an extraordinary voice. In fact, he is lovingly been dubbed...The Voice here in Oz. He can sing any genre of music, and can belt out notes effortlessly. This video I think was back in the 80s. He was still belting out the high notes even just a couple of years ago...! He is a very down to earth guy, and very loved here. I can see straight away by your reactions....that you appreciate the amazing singer he is. Welcome to the world of Farnsey.....
John’s just had serious mouth cancer surgery. He is a national treasure in Australia & we are all wishing for a full recovery and many more years for he & his family to be together. John is not just a major talent but also a totally beautiful person who has spent his entire life entertaining others. He is funny, self depreciating and a fabulous role model as a family man and friend. I hope he knows how much he’s loved.
Go down the rabbit hole. John is a legend and much loved in Australia. ❤️
AND. UNTIL. HIS. CANCER. HE. SOUNDED. STILL. THE. SAME. IN. HIS. 70 NEVER. LOST. POWER
Called the voice in Australia, the greatest voice the world has never heard!
John Farnham doing Led Zeppelins "BLACK DOG" is a MUST
This was after a 2 hour concert. One of the best male vocalists in the world.
To think he backed it up with another encore after this! Amazing vocal endurance.
Should Hear You're the Voice live too. John Farnham is amazing. Also try When somethign is wrong with my baby with Jimmy Barnes.
The Voice and the Little Aussie Screamer an amazing duo
Thanks for your lovely reaction, John Farnham has been our Australian icon, he’s so down to earth & humble
Sad news is John had 12 hour surgery for his cancer & is still in intensive care. We pray he makes a recovery🙏🏼
This is one of the few Beatles covers that got the tick of approval from John and Paul. Truly one of Australia’s greatest talents!
This is by far the best ever cover of The Beatles classic. John can take you for a ride with the emotions he puts into the song. To see a different aspect to his singing, you need to check out these two songs; When Something is Wrong With My Baby along with Jimmy Barnes(make sure it is live), and definitely watch Please Don't Ask Me with Olivia Newton John from The Main Event tour.
NOOOOOOO!!!! You cut the video off too early. John bows, and says "Thank you Melbourne. Good night. Be careful!" This was his encore performance. He belted that song out after two and a half hours of concert. He didn't falter. It was FLAWLESS.
He is a true gentleman
Then he backed it up with another encore after Help!
You have got to do his warm up song, a little thing called "Black Dog" from a band you mite know Led Zeppelin.
Fyi, this was last song of the concert!
Apparently, John Lennon said this was the way this was meant to sound.
Welcome to the John F rabbit hole - you will never ever be the same again. Watch Black Dog which was just a sound check / warm up. Anything in fact that's live is above ad beyond. Send him love as he recovers from major surgery for cancer.
John Farnham is the gentleman of the Aussie stage and he always gave so much to the audience at his concerts. To think this was a live performance no lipsync back in those days. I saw John live at Expo 88 in Brisbane and the emotion he delivered in his presence on stage was felt by us all.
No lip-sync & NO auto tune
Great reaction, John is Australia’s greatest musical treasure. He is simply the worlds best live singer, not one note through his career was off key.
We Aussies are so proud of John. He had been part of the Australian music scene for over 50 years. He is an amazing and very humble guy. Thank you for reacting to him. You should check out "You're The Voice". Australia's unofficial anthem
Hey Guys Harry & Sharlene (Songs & Thongs) have done a FANTASTIC reaction to John doing Your The voice with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra from this concert on one of there very popular live streams, Saturday evening live Streamed live on 28 Aug 2022 slide to 9.15 min for the beginning
Hi to you both. Yet again John has won you over. LIke myself be is now 73.
He has been Australias idol since 1967 He is adored by the whole country not only as an amazing singer but as a genuinely beautiful human being.
PLEASE , hear as many of his songs I've as you can. He can sing absolutely any genre and will smash every song.
PLEASE LOOK FOR THESE, SHOW YOUR METAL LOVERS NOW AMAZING OTHER SINGERS CAN BE AND ARE.
"WHEN THE WAS IS OVER
THAT'S FREEDOM
ANGEL , BURN FOR YOU, ITS A LONG WAY TO THE TOP IF YOU WANNA ROCK AND ROLL. To name just a few.
You won't regret any of them.
We are blessed to have this amazing entertainer in our country. He is known as OUR JOHN , THANK YOU
To add, the live versions are best.
The greatest male singer ever , keep the fight going and the country is behind you all they way .
Check out lots more of John Farnham’s performances. Especially live. He is being discovered all over the world now by people who have never heard him before.
John Farnham AKA THE VOICE is just one of many great Aussie singer glad you took the time to appreciate his talent . Here's hoping he recovers quickly from his cancer surgery. He just had part of his jaw removed in a 12hour procedure and at 73 years old this mite put him on his arse for a while.
Epic. Just epic. I've only been watching Farnsey music on youtube for less than a year. I watch daily. - the joy on your faces mirrors my emotions - goosebumps, and spine tingling, and flowing tears. I'm not certain - this may be the second encore of a 2+hour concert? I couldn't recommend a favourite for your reaction because I love all his songs. He also sings this song as a faster version, similar to the Beatles' original tempo. Feb. '24.. UK. E❤
Massive vocal range and a great guy. Love and wishes to John recovering from his health complications.
John sang songs with such passion and power for a few hours, one after the other. Continual goosebumps after listening to him for some fifty years. He is not only extraordinarily talented (off the charts), he is a gorgeous individual. Phew. Again. Love him.
He's a great bloke, very down to earth with a comical sense of humour too. He never gives a bad performance & has sold out concerts throughout Australia all the time. His cds are great to listen to but U have to see him 'live' for the full impact. All John's fans are praying that he recovers from his recent surgery & will be able to sing again.
John Farnham the best voice in the world, a true blue aussie and gorgeous all round top bloke . .
Everyone loves 'The voice' of John Farnham.
If you want a performance that will lay bare your emotions, have a look at his rendition of 'When The War Is Over. ruclips.net/video/BekbvlLzMWc/видео.html
My opinion is that this is John's best vocal performance - and that's something given the breadth of his career. Such a moving delivery of this beautiful song.
@@magpiegirl3783 Yeah it possibly just edges out this version of Help for me
❤I’m so glad that you saw our beloved John. I’ve been to his live concert and the atmosphere is electric.. he’s much loved 🥰 and I pray for his miraculous recovery from cancer. He brings tears to my eyes with pure love.. God’s blessings.
John Farnham ( Farnsey ) is a living Australian national treasure who sadly is recovering in hospital after a life threatening operation , any Australian will happily tell you that Farnsey is the best male singer ever . Anyone who has experienced a night out at one of his concerts will confirm that they were the most entertained they've ever been . John Lennon ofthe Beatles said this was the way he and Paul wanted this song performed but their management wanted the faster version . Farnsey had worldwide success with his anthem song YOUR THE VOICE ,covered by a lot of artists including Celine Dion , he would have been bigger overseas but preferred to be home with his family. . Check out some of his other work but make sure its from a live show as they are spectacular everyone on stage with him band members and backup singers are all recognised Australian talent in their own right . Thank you both for agreat reaction to a great Australian .
Downunder this guy is known simply as "The Voice" . He goes back to the 60s. Had ups and downs and his manager sold his house/car to resurrect his career and did he come back? This is with the Melbourne Symphony Oerchestra and is a great concert. This guy is revered here- you don't knock this guy. He's from the very neighbourhood I live in , a plumber turned singer in the 60s. Sadly recovering from throat and mouth cancer and not likely to perform again but we're glad he's alive. We love him as seen by the audience's reactio and participation. ( Terry from Oz).
I seen him in a concert with other performers a few years ago
It was absolutely pouring with rain and I was saturated and starting to feel miserable until John came on suddenly the rain didn't matter and everyone was happy
He has a way of lifting your mood with his presence
Beautiful and phenomenal; great words thanks. And this is the second encore at the end of a concert… being there - fantastic !! You’ll love led zeppelin warm up he does and AC/DC “it’s a long way to the top”
I had the fortunate experience to be personal chef for Johnny on his 40th birthday, Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas, he wanted to cook the food, I reminded Mr Farnham that it was his birthday, and I was not allowed to leave, what a great evening!!
He does covers very well. This Beatles song is very well known and he takes it to another level. love the guy and his epic talent
Best reaction. You two get it. It hit you just like me when I first watched him sing it on Australian television all those years ago. I’ve watched this man sing this song so many times and I still get tears in my eyes. One of the greatest voices of our generation. Thank you for the memories John. And thank you. God bless you both.
Aussie pride❣ 🐨😘🦘
To think that I could have seen this legend in concert once upon a time ago. My loss. What a legend, what a voice!!!
Farnham is the GOAT.
John is the greatest Australian singer from Australia and this song is just incredible. Now you need to check out the second greatest Australian singer Jimmy Barnes singing Stone Cold featuring Joe Bonamassa.
Aussies the world over are praying for John and sending mountains of love ❤❤❤❤❤
That our John...loved and adored here in Oz......he is in his 70's now and very sick with cancer but you have such a journey ahead if you check out more of his incredible music...
Luv your reaction. We are so proud of John. Greetings from Adelaide, South Australia
Thankyou :) I'm in my 60's now but John Farnham has sung songs during my adolescence (during the early 70's) and into my adulthood. His 80's and 90's era bought so much pride in Australians and Australian music. There is so much music from Australia from that era that you would enjoy - just as there is so much much music from South Africa that has influenced my life as well - older traditional songs and sounds :)
John Farnham help is an Aussie classic, loved your honest reactions, they were beautiful.
Great reaction 👍 John Farnham and Olivia Newton John duet ‘ Please don’t ask me ‘ is beautiful too.
It always fills my emotional cup watching people discover John, but today it made me weep, knowing we’ll likely never hear him live again as he very recently underwent a surgery that will probably prohibit it.
A running gag for literal decades was John announcing this “final” tour, which no believed after a while, but we’d all buy tickets anyway, because of exactly what you’re experiencing right now. And now, what I’d give to be able to tease people about buying Farnsey tickets… 💔
Absolute. Deadset. Legend.