John is an absolute legend here in Australia he found fame at a young age but he always remained with his feet on the ground . You will never hear a bad word spoken about him , never any controversy , he is a man of the people , he draws like minded talented people to the stage with him and the shared respect between them just oozes through their performances . This concert feels like the pinacle of his career every song is an epic performance and it is fantastic to see people like you from around the world discover and appreciate his talent and to see his character shine through in his performances !
I grew up with this guy. He was so nice I never gave him any cred. My heroes were the hard rockers like Bon Scott and Jimmy Barnes, John Farnham was 'too good of a bloke' to respect. How I regret feeling like that now. He's one of our true icons and I'm proud to call him my own.
All these years later and this song still gives me tingles. It makes me feel hella nostalgic. Man, we really didn't know how good we had it in the 80s, did we? Wow, what a decade that was. I will be super annoyed if heaven isn't set in the 80s. 🤣👍
Glad you enjoyed and appreciated our phenomenal Aussie treasure, John Farnham. This whole concert was awesome! Then again I’ve loved all John’s concerts for 40 years!John, along with his band of talented musicians, are simply the best! Get well soon John. 💕🎶🥰👌🫶👏👍🎵🎤🎸
We're all someones daughter ,we're all someones Son . What a line . Love this Song . A huge Power Ballad Anthem ! So uplifting 😊 John Farnham has such a stage presence .
John Farnham is a wonderful performer and genuinely awesome human being. Love that man. He has actually just gone back into hospital today. Good health John my prayers are with you mate.🙏❤
You're on the money, John is the nicest most sincere performer there is. He also happens to have a brilliant voice that has earned him the title of "The Voice". He was selected "Australian of the Year" in 1987 and he is genuinely adored. Over 50years of albums and shows, Whispering Jack LP earned 24 platinum records alone. He & his wife Jill will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on 18th of April (or there abouts). John can sing anything, spectacularly & with heart & soul. Thank you for showcasing him in the US.
I’m always up for watching someone re-play a John song for someone else to re-act to. It’s a complement. You think enough of Johns singing to play it to another. 🙂 Sending love and good vibes to John and his family 💕💕
Great reaction 👍 John Farnham recording career goes back to 1967 so the rabbit hole is massive discography . John is one the most successful solo artists within Australia , John Farnham has 38 singles make the Australian top 50 plus 4 top 50 singles when he was the lead singer of the Little River Band from 1982 - 1986 So I give head up John Farnham’s eras Johnny Farnham Teen Pop Era , 1967 - 1974 Crossover in genres from novelty pop , pop rock and big band crooner variety television pop . Key song ; Sadie The Cleaning Lady ( John debut, single ) which was a massive hit even it was a corny novelty song , John jokes about how much he dislikes the song. He was only 18 years old when Sadie was released. Best song ; One 1969 ( Harry Nilsson cover also was hit for American band 3 Dog Night but John’s version is the more popular version in Australia he definitely made it his own . 1974 - 1980 John married in 1973 but his management and record company wanted the eligible bachelor image to remain once the singles started to decline John’s recording company dumped him . John started doing some musical theatre and variety television there was nothing recorded that made any impact . John said that wasn’t musically stimulated at this time . Key song and best song at this time a cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water recorded on a live on variety television show in 1979. 1980 - 1986 The Graham Goble , Little River Band Era In 1980 John signed a management deal with Glenn Wheatley who was also manager for the Little River Band . Founding LRB member Graham Goble produced and wrote most of the comeback album Uncovered in 1980 that featured John’s personal rearrangement cover of The Beatles classic Help . But in 1982 LRB members was infighting with themselves and lead singer Glenn Shorrock was fired , Graham Goble recruited John Farnham be after working with John , Graham was writing songs in John’s higher key that was too high for Glenn Shorrock to sing . John Farnham with LRB didn’t gel well with hardcore LRB fans and after 2 other original LRB members left after disliking John’s interaction with the attendance . LRB changed their style from harmony rock to more new wave synthesise rock . John left LRB in 1986 once LRB’s capital records contract was finished with . Key Song. Please Don’t Ask Me , 1980 written by Graham Goble . John has since recorded this song in concert as duet with friend the late Olivia Newton John . Best Song . Playing To Win , 1984 ( Little River Band ) even that with LRB some other songs was more successful but Playing To Win is John Farnham’s signature LRB song . Playing To Win has gained popularity with sporting enthusiasts being used on sporting events . 1986 -1989 Jacks Back , Australian Of Year Era You’re The Voice and album Whispering Jack that no one was really expecting , it brought John Farnham back beyond anyone’s imagination . You’re The Voice 1986 was number 1 for 6 weeks and album Whispering Jack was number 1 for 124 weeks being the first album within Australia to sell over million copies domestically . Key song ; You’re The Voice Second Best song ; Age Of Reason , 1988 another number 1 song of lyrical depth but Age Of Reason is John’s favourite . In 1988 John was named Australia Of The Year 1990’s into early 2000’s adult contemporary master . John had another 5 massive selling studio album in the 90’s and into the 2000’s Keys song . Burn For You , 1990 and beautiful simple acoustic ballad written by John being homesick missing his wife while on tour in Europe . Best song , When Something Is Wrong With My Baby , 1991 ( with Jimmy Barnes ) this Sam & Dave original recorded with Jimmy Barnes for his soul tribute covers album Soul Deep . The Last Time Tour into semi retirement 2002 to 2020 John decided to downsize his tours on his own terms 2002 John did The Last Time Tour throughout Australia capital and smaller regional cities after his time between albums became more lengthier and John mostly started touring small venues performing at summer festivals and appearances at charity concerts until his best friend longtime manager Glenn Wheatley passed away in 2022 . Key song and best song from his era When The War Is Over recorded live on The Last Time Tour 2003 . John original recorded When The War Is Over in 1986 with the Little River Band ( it’s originally a Cold Chisel song ) but Cold Chisel’s songwriting drummer Steve Prestwich joined LRB straight after Cold Chisel broke up in 1984 . John recorded it again in 1988 because his recording company requested for it to be a b side for Age Of Reason single and bonus track for Age Of Reason album cd version . But this Last Time Tour version is fantastic and probably because this performance John hasn’t performed When The War Is Over in about 14 years since the Age Of Reason Tour in 1988 . Absolutely wow factor so much emotion .
I am so happy that someone in the USA is giving John the credit he deserves. It is such a shame that John didn't get worldwide fame because he is one of the best singers around and one of the nicest, humblest guys you would wish to meet. Unfortunately, John is currently recovering from surgery for throat cancer and it is not known at this point in time if he will be able to sing again. But all his fans in Australia wish him well and hope for a full and speedy recovery. He definitely deserved to be recognized for his talent and should have made it in the USA but for some unknown reason, it didn't happen. John did go to the USA many years ago but couldn't get recognition at that time and he returned to Australia and was about to give up trying and made one last effort and was successful here in Australia and has become an icon. Thank you for showing Johns's talent on your show.
Great reaction. You can now see why we are all such huge fans of our Farnsey. You are correct in that he is the most genuine lovely man. No bullshit ever. What you see is what you get. Some great ones to check out.. Playing to Win, It's a Long way to the Top, Chain Reaction, When Something is Wrong with My Baby Duet with Jimmy Barnes, Please Don't Ask Me duet with Olivia Newto John When the War is Over 2003 version Or pretty much anything from either the Chain Reaction concert or with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Or any concert really. Just about every tour he did was televised so theres heaps of high quality videos out there now. Every concert sold out over and over agai so they choses to record most of his tours so everyone got a chance to watch him lol😂
I had the privilege of being at this concert in Melbourne years ago. Somebody once said that John has the ability to make you feel that you are in his own home being entertained by him, rather than at a concert. The ultimate showman great voice and a great bloke.
You just saw the 2 encores after a 2 hour concert, you need to see earlier ones from the same concert. He was tired here but still brilliant. It is all on a dvd with bonus before and after bits. He was in the US once, they couldn't box him into one genre, he can sing anything, and he missed his family too much
This is definitely John’s “signature song”! He just puts 200% into every live performance. Keep up the Aussie reactions- please do Cold Chisel Wild Thing (lead Jimmy Barnes) - the other best Aussie bloke you’ve never heard of 😂
I remember seeing him perform Help for the first time on the old black and white telly. I was a fan before that but his Help became my all time favourite song of anyone.
John is the nicest guy you’d meet. I think John is the greatest and most versatile male vocalist of all time and such a great performer. There’s not many performers that can regularly throw the mic stand meters in the air and catch it while still performing, John loves his mic and mic stand tricks. And John is just there for the music, his fellow musicians, the love and his fans. Such an epic performer who can and has sing in most genres.
Hey Shawn you found a great performance there! The energy here is like lightning and the crowd is right there with him! I loved this song from the radio so the studio version and the official video I think got some airplay. It's great too with its precision vocals and imagery etc. And the rest of that album is lovely as well, look for the same cover you are using here with the white border. It's energetic, anthemic and he can hit those notes. I don't know much about him but I do know there is another guy in Oz that is just as well loved and very few people here know him. Look for Jimmy Barnes. Just a little shovel for your trip down the rabbit hole. I don't have anything to go on.
@@ReactionsToTheClassics Just so you know about that one there's no footage on the youtube video of him singing it, he never sang it as part of a show. It was his sound check song and an engineer recorded it once because it was mind blowing.
🤗At the 3 minute mark 😢his microphone stand 🎤throw and catch, is brilliant.🤔This was perfected 👍in his younger days 🫶playing in pubs 👍to keep the audience engaged.💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋
Haha you've caught the Farnsey bug!! Has so many fantastic performances, covering many genres...he really can sing anything! This is probably his biggest hit and is an Aussie anthem! Enjoy the journey!
John's singing, his microphone technique and his stage craft is second to none. If he desired it, he would have conquered the world but chose to stay in Oz to be a good husband and father. He is a beautiful man and Australia loves him. Dearly.......and we all wish him a speedy recovery with his current health issues. Get well Farnsey!!
John Farnham will not be singing again, having had some of his jaw removed due to cancer, but thankfully we have him on You Tube and DVDs. He is back in hospital this time with a respiratory infection. We send all our love and healing best wishes to this wonderful man. Yes, he is totally genuine and down-to-earth. He has never had 'tickets on himself' and is humble. John has done much work for various charities and in the past was made 'Australian of the Year' for his contribution to the music industry. He is a singing-showman genius and his Soul shines on stage.
Great reaction. Looking forward to seeing your son's reaction too. If you want a new song but also hear Jimmy Barnes as well - When something is wrong with my baby. They sing this together. The version on a show called Hey Hey it's Saturday is great because you just hear their voices at the end. Plus the guitar player who goes by the stage name Diesel also sings with them. Three amazing singers together. You will find John Farnham can sing anything & has also sung with many well known singers. Watching reactions like your is helping me appreciate John but also many amazing Australian singers.
Maybe go back to back with Help and then his duet with Olivia Newton-John: Please don't Ask Me. John originally released the song solo. It's breathtaking in many ways and I will leave it at that. You can add 'Barnesy' to 'Farnsy' and do When Something is Wrong with my Baby - an old Sam & Dave track which has been given the treatment. And then there is the whole Jimmy Barnes rabbithole to fall into including his days in Cold Chisel and then his later solo career including Soul albums. Jimmy has also done a duet with Sam from Sam & Dave more recently, and he has a couple of songs with Joe Bonamassa too whom I am sure you know. Jimmy's daughter Mahalia also sings in Joe's band, she solo's on Riding with the King. That's enough to get you going.
What a awesome reaction. I'm sure you would have put a smile on John's face if he see this, what a boost he would get in helping him with his cancer recovery. Prayers people. He needs it. Sending love to all, from Queensland Australia 🦘💜
Thanks so much for the kind words Paula, from everything I see and read John seems to have lived his life with great kindness and dignity. Prayers for recovery for sure!
My current favourite John Farnham vid is this one: ruclips.net/video/EBo1cMumwBM/видео.html. It's called When the War is Over and it will blow your socks off. He's older here but the Voice is as mind boggling as ever.
John is the greatest , the nicest man ever too. We adore him here in Australia. I’d love to see you react to Age Of Reason, It’s A Long Way To the Top , , Playing To Win and Please Dont Ask Me (he shows his comedic side at the end of this lovely song ). all from this same concert . Another fave of mine is That’s Freedom 😊ruclips.net/video/rg6YXNQKcTY/видео.html
1 of my top 3 favourite of John's songs. Anyone who reacts to "Our John" gets an automatic subscription from me. Farnsey - The Man - The Voice - The GOAT.
Here is a cut and paste about John, and his friends Olivia Newton John, Jimmy Barnes, Anthony Warlow. Started in 1967 with SADIE THE CLEANING LADY ruclips.net/video/eZeRmpvCjEw/видео.html and went on from there. Close friend of Olivia Newton John who he worked with in Australia from time to time. This is a great one from the concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: IT'S A LONG WAY TO THE TOP IF YOU WANT TO ROCK N ROLL ruclips.net/video/73X_z_zW4Sg/видео.html Also same concert: YOU’RE THE VOICE with M.S.O. ruclips.net/video/6m2m_9Uijso/видео.html Also same concert: HELP (Beatles) with M.S.O. (version you never heard before):- ruclips.net/video/dv54giOSRKs/видео.html Also sang DARE TO DREAM from Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony with ONJ - ruclips.net/video/NwIfmS-Pml/видео.html (note you may need to alter a VPN setting to Australia to see that). This is good too - the 2.5 hr concert with ONJ and our Phantom from Phantom of the Opera (Anthony Warlow):- THE MAIN EVENT ruclips.net/video/qd-USQDe9dg/видео.html Another good one with Jimmy Barnes WHEN SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY BABY (concert version with Diesel (Jimmy’s brother in law and formerly from the US) ruclips.net/video/AU_bCchDWF4/видео.html Same song, studio version in restaurant with Diesel: ruclips.net/video/ihsfx1LuoKc/видео.html A bit on John (Australia’s former King of Pop) - Born in the UK in 1949, came out when 10 to Melbourne Victoria, Australia. Same sort of history as Olivia Newton John, who was born in the UK in 1948 and came out when 5 to Melbourne. Both worked in the industry in Melbourne in the 1960's and eventually Olivia ended up back in the UK and then the US. John became the King of Pop with the 1967 hit ‘Sadie the Cleaning Lady.’ He was in the LITTLE RIVER BAND. John had his chances to work in the US but wanted to live in Australia. Queen wanted him to replace Freddie Mercury, but he declined. www.smh.com.au/entertainment/john-farnham-asked-to-join-queen-report-20030804-gdh7j9.html He is now in his 70's and sadly went through a 12 hour operation for throat cancer losing part of his jaw back about the same time his dear friend Olivia died in August 2022. Jimmy Barnes (Australia’s former King of Rock) was born April, 28 1956 in Glasgow, Scotland. His original name was 'James Dixon Swan' and his father was a featherweight boxing champion in Glasgow. In 1961/62 his family moved to Australia. After playing in a school band (he replaced Bon Scott (who joined AC/DC) as lead vocalist in the band Fraternity. Then, aged 16 and a half, he joined Cold Chisel in 1973. First they played the pubs of Adelaide, then they played the pubs of Australia and finally they got a record contract in 1976. Now, Cold Chisel are Australian history - one of the best bands Australia ever had. They split up in 1983 because they thought they weren't playing good music anymore and they didn't want to rip their fans off with another album. Here's another jam with Jimmy Barnes and the late Michael Hutchence INXS 'Good Times' Live ruclips.net/video/TimxLOW922o/видео.html
I'd love to see you react to John singing Angel's, live and acoustic, with his backup singer Lisa Edwards.. It shows you John's personality and sense of humour..
Great reaction to a great song and a truly magnificent all round good bloke! John is unique that's for sure! I think you would love his live performance of "When the War is Over" from 2003. He is older but still gives the most incredible performance. Here is a link: ruclips.net/video/BekbvlLzMWc/видео.html
John is a true gentleman and consummate entertainer who interacts with his audience; and he gets as much pleasure in singing to the audience, as the audience does from him singing. Another great Australian artist is Olivia Newton John, John does a great duet with her from The Main Event Concert singing Please Don't Ask Me.
You should watch he's cover of AC/DC long way to the top with Melbourne symphony orchestra same show Then he does duo's as well these done with two other Aussie ledgens John Farnham and Jimmy barnes Singing when there something wrong with my baby johnny diesel as guitar 🎸 player and solo singer John Farnham and Oliver newton John Don't Ask Me grate ballat it'll show his range live version for all he sings He can sing al genre's cheers mate 🦘🇦🇺👍
I recall John was in financial trouble and his mate who was his producer mortgaged his house to put out an album to resurrect his career. The album was a success ,& john was really pleased as his producer would pay his house off. Hes just a great bloke
You need to watch John sing Gethsemane from his last performance in Sydney.John can sing country through to opera.He is a man with many talents.He is the most respected singer that I know of.He is adored by all his fans and we all hope and pray that he recovers from his surgery and now his chest infection.Any song that John sings live is a masterpiece and how he reacts with his audience is sincere.
I was able to watch John Farnham in concert so many times I have lost track. You always got a superb performance & entertained as he brought the crowd into it. For me, no better singer. For those who don't know, he performed here at Rod Laver Arena where the Australian Open tennis finals are played.
Mate next you need to do his live version of When The War Is Over. It is amazing. Also check out some Filipino artists, especially Morissette Singing live with David Foster. In my opinion she has the best voice on the planet at the moment. I enjoyer your reaction.! Thank you
My recommendation for you both same concert, playing to win and long way to the top ,there so good you wont be disappointed. Really any of Johnz song are great .loving your opinion.
I’ve already suggested A long way to the top from the same concert. This one is him singing another Aussie classic, When the War is Over, and you’ll get a little bit of insight into the man as well if you watch the few minutes of lead up. ruclips.net/video/EBo1cMumwBM/видео.html
I'm sorry, but John Farnham didn't write this song. From Wikipedia: "You're The Voice" was composed by British songwriters Chris Thompson, Andy Qunta and Maggie Ryder in response to an anti-nuclear demonstration in London’s Hyde Park in 1985.
You need to check out all the 80s Aussie pub rock music of Cold Chisel, the Angels, Midnight Oil, INXS, Australian Crawl, Johnny Diesel and other greats like Ian Moss, Jon Stevens, Rose Tattoo
John can sing anything I mean he can sing every genre as you will find out the more you watch of this master. I think you missed it but at around 3:35 he throws his mic stand up then catches it and throws it away. This is his thing whenever he sings this song. John is loved across the ditch in New Zealand just as much as in Aussie and for that reason this legend can sing. He also loves getting his fans involved in the concert then he inserts a bit of comedy just an awesome guy. A couple songs to check out are 'When The War Is Over' ruclips.net/video/BekbvlLzMWc/видео.html, 'That's Freedom' ruclips.net/video/JWjtlMBl3Xo/видео.html.
Can I request for you to react to 4 sisters from the Philippines called 4th Impact. You could pick their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody ( yes - 4 little girls from the philippines cover that iconic song) or maybe Imagine ( john Lennon's classic song) or maybe go back a little further to a cover of I'll be there ( Jackson 5 ). Any of these covers will leave you speechless.
Johns'fans go to be with him,not just to see him.The mutual feelings are clear for all to see.You never have a good show from John......it's always bluddi brilliant.To hear his music ALWAYS go for the live performance.The ONLY exception is a sound-only song he & the band did for a sound check one afternoon in Melbourne before a concert that night. The song is "Black Dog" & it's the band just havin' a bit of fun,hangin' out as friends do. Listen to it....I dare you. !
John is an absolute legend here in Australia he found fame at a young age but he always remained with his feet on the ground . You will never hear a bad word spoken about him , never any controversy , he is a man of the people , he draws like minded talented people to the stage with him and the shared respect between them just oozes through their performances . This concert feels like the pinacle of his career every song is an epic performance and it is fantastic to see people like you from around the world discover and appreciate his talent and to see his character shine through in his performances !
That is fantastic, that he stayed true to himself, so so so rare! Appreciate you sharing this and watching!
I grew up with this guy. He was so nice I never gave him any cred. My heroes were the hard rockers like Bon Scott and Jimmy Barnes, John Farnham was 'too good of a bloke' to respect. How I regret feeling like that now. He's one of our true icons and I'm proud to call him my own.
Hey I was the same way when I was younger in my musical taste. As we mature we figure some things out haha. Thanks!
All these years later and this song still gives me tingles. It makes me feel hella nostalgic.
Man, we really didn't know how good we had it in the 80s, did we?
Wow, what a decade that was.
I will be super annoyed if heaven isn't set in the 80s.
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lol love this comment! Surely we will all be walking around in parachute pants listening to our walkmans right?
Good one. Shoulder pads and puffy clouds. I'll be there
Me too ! In my legwarmers and ski pants .Dancewear was the Fashion .The 80,s was the Best time .😊
@@ReactionsToTheClassics that sounds like heaven to me, brother.😂🙌
@@LizzieRD yes! Can't forget shoulder pads. It wouldn't be the 80s without them.😂👍
You missed the “mic stand double somersault and catch”. It’s just before he throws the mic stand away😊
Now I have to go back and watch that! Thanks!
@@ReactionsToTheClassics it was just before he tossed it across the stage 😊
Glad you enjoyed and appreciated our phenomenal Aussie treasure, John Farnham. This whole concert was awesome! Then again I’ve loved all John’s concerts for 40 years!John, along with his band of talented musicians, are simply the best! Get well soon John. 💕🎶🥰👌🫶👏👍🎵🎤🎸
For sure get well soon! Thanks for watching Debbie!
We're all someones daughter ,we're all someones Son . What a line . Love this Song . A huge Power Ballad Anthem ! So uplifting 😊 John Farnham has such a stage presence .
Yes such greatness for sure! Thanks CA!
Next line:
"How can we look at each other, down the BARRELL of a gun!"
It's an anti-war song. You see it's in the lyric.
Did I say it wasn't? Um no I didnt!
What’s better then listening to the Voice singing “you’re the voice”
haha this is true! Thanks George!
John Farnham is a wonderful performer and genuinely awesome human being. Love that man. He has actually just gone back into hospital today. Good health John my prayers are with you mate.🙏❤
Prayers for him for sure! Thanks for watching!
You're on the money, John is the nicest most sincere performer there is. He also happens to have a brilliant voice that has earned him the title of "The Voice". He was selected "Australian of the Year" in 1987 and he is genuinely adored. Over 50years of albums and shows, Whispering Jack LP earned 24 platinum records alone. He & his wife Jill will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on 18th of April (or there abouts). John can sing anything, spectacularly & with heart & soul. Thank you for showcasing him in the US.
11th of April is their anniversary, but you can get away with it, I guess. John had better not make that mistake, though. 😆
Wow 50 years is so awesome. I will be doing more of his stuff for sure. Thanks!
John Farnham is a genuine, warm, funny guy. He is an absolute treasure, Australia loves him!
He is greatness!
John is the most genuine guy on the face of this planet. Fame never went to his head
So so rare. Thanks Karen!
Whenever you listen to John, Do it when he is singing live, His love for performing, and his love of his fans always shines through!!
Shines so bright! Thanks for watching!
I’m always up for watching someone
re-play a John song for someone else to re-act to.
It’s a complement. You think enough of Johns singing to play it to another. 🙂
Sending love and good vibes to John and his family 💕💕
Thanks for watching @pennystreet8183!
You mean compliment?
Great reaction 👍
John Farnham recording career goes back to 1967 so the rabbit hole is massive discography .
John is one the most successful solo artists within Australia , John Farnham has 38 singles make the Australian top 50 plus 4 top 50 singles when he was the lead singer of the Little River Band from 1982 - 1986
So I give head up John Farnham’s eras
Johnny Farnham Teen Pop Era , 1967 - 1974
Crossover in genres from novelty pop , pop rock and big band crooner variety television pop .
Key song ; Sadie The Cleaning Lady ( John debut, single ) which was a massive hit even it was a corny novelty song , John jokes about how much he dislikes the song. He was only 18 years old when Sadie was released.
Best song ; One 1969 ( Harry Nilsson cover also was hit for American band 3 Dog Night but John’s version is the more popular version in Australia he definitely made it his own .
1974 - 1980 John married in 1973 but his management and record company wanted the eligible bachelor image to remain once the singles started to decline John’s recording company dumped him .
John started doing some musical theatre and variety television there was nothing recorded that made any impact . John said that wasn’t musically stimulated at this time .
Key song and best song at this time a cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water recorded on a live on variety television show in 1979.
1980 - 1986 The Graham Goble , Little River Band Era
In 1980 John signed a management deal with Glenn Wheatley who was also manager for the Little River Band . Founding LRB member Graham Goble produced and wrote most of the comeback album Uncovered in 1980 that featured John’s personal rearrangement cover of The Beatles classic Help . But in 1982 LRB members was infighting with themselves and lead singer Glenn Shorrock was fired , Graham Goble recruited John Farnham be after working with John , Graham was writing songs in John’s higher key that was too high for Glenn Shorrock to sing .
John Farnham with LRB didn’t gel well with hardcore LRB fans and after 2 other original LRB members left after disliking John’s interaction with the attendance . LRB changed their style from harmony rock to more new wave synthesise rock . John left LRB in 1986 once LRB’s capital records contract was finished with .
Key Song. Please Don’t Ask Me , 1980 written by Graham Goble . John has since recorded this song in concert as duet with friend the late Olivia Newton John .
Best Song . Playing To Win , 1984 ( Little River Band ) even that with LRB some other songs was more successful but Playing To Win is John Farnham’s signature LRB song . Playing To Win has gained popularity with sporting enthusiasts being used on sporting events .
1986 -1989
Jacks Back , Australian Of Year Era
You’re The Voice and album Whispering Jack that no one was really expecting , it brought John Farnham back beyond anyone’s imagination . You’re The Voice 1986 was number 1 for 6 weeks and album Whispering Jack was number 1 for 124 weeks being the first album within Australia to sell over million copies domestically .
Key song ; You’re The Voice
Second Best song ; Age Of Reason , 1988 another number 1 song of lyrical depth but Age Of Reason is John’s favourite .
In 1988 John was named Australia Of The Year
1990’s into early 2000’s adult contemporary master .
John had another 5 massive selling studio album in the 90’s and into the 2000’s
Keys song . Burn For You , 1990 and beautiful simple acoustic ballad written by John being homesick missing his wife while on tour in Europe .
Best song , When Something Is Wrong With My Baby , 1991 ( with Jimmy Barnes ) this Sam & Dave original recorded with Jimmy Barnes for his soul tribute covers album Soul Deep .
The Last Time Tour into semi retirement 2002 to 2020
John decided to downsize his tours on his own terms 2002 John did The Last Time Tour throughout Australia capital and smaller regional cities after his time between albums became more lengthier and John mostly started touring small venues performing at summer festivals and appearances at charity concerts until his best friend longtime manager Glenn Wheatley passed away in 2022 .
Key song and best song from his era When The War Is Over recorded live on The Last Time Tour 2003 .
John original recorded When The War Is Over in 1986 with the Little River Band ( it’s originally a Cold Chisel song ) but Cold Chisel’s songwriting drummer Steve Prestwich joined LRB straight after Cold Chisel broke up in 1984 . John recorded it again in 1988 because his recording company requested for it to be a b side for Age Of Reason single and bonus track for Age Of Reason album cd version . But this Last Time Tour version is fantastic and probably because this performance John hasn’t performed When The War Is Over in about 14 years since the Age Of Reason Tour in 1988 . Absolutely wow factor so much emotion .
Great notes! Comprehensive!
Wow super appreciate all this info!!!
Great song, awesome band and the greatest vocalist that ever graced a stage...how can that fail? And yes, he is a genuinely lovely guy!!!!
Well said! Thanks for watching!
Let's all send John some good vibes, he is battling some very serious health problems at present. Just hope he can sing again in the future.
For sure!!!!
I am so happy that someone in the USA is giving John the credit he deserves. It is such a shame that John didn't get worldwide fame because he is one of the best singers around and one of the nicest, humblest guys you would wish to meet. Unfortunately, John is currently recovering from surgery for throat cancer and it is not known at this point in time if he will be able to sing again. But all his fans in Australia wish him well and hope for a full and speedy recovery. He definitely deserved to be recognized for his talent and should have made it in the USA but for some unknown reason, it didn't happen. John did go to the USA many years ago but couldn't get recognition at that time and he returned to Australia and was about to give up trying and made one last effort and was successful here in Australia and has become an icon. Thank you for showing Johns's talent on your show.
The US missed out on SO many great artists, so sad. For sure wish John the best, Really appreciate you watching!
Thank you for appreciating John Farnham's voice and performance! I never get tired of listening to this song. Beautiful lyrics too!
Thanks for checking it out, it is a true pleasure listening to and watching John!
Great reaction. You can now see why we are all such huge fans of our Farnsey. You are correct in that he is the most genuine lovely man. No bullshit ever. What you see is what you get.
Some great ones to check out..
Playing to Win,
It's a Long way to the Top,
Chain Reaction,
When Something is Wrong with My Baby Duet with Jimmy Barnes,
Please Don't Ask Me duet with Olivia Newto John
When the War is Over 2003 version
Or pretty much anything from either the Chain Reaction concert or with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Or any concert really. Just about every tour he did was televised so theres heaps of high quality videos out there now. Every concert sold out over and over agai so they choses to record most of his tours so everyone got a chance to watch him lol😂
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Appreciate all the suggestions and for watching!
Same concert..... Playing to Win ..... outstanding
Really appreciate the suggestion and thanks for watching @dondelbiondo1258!
I had the privilege of being at this concert in Melbourne years ago.
Somebody once said that John has the ability to make you feel that you are in his own home being entertained by him, rather than at a concert. The ultimate showman great voice and a great bloke.
Thanks is a fantastic way of putting it Alan! Thanks for sharing and watching!
Keep going with John. He always delivers
Will do for sure. Thanks!!
I have loved John Farnham for 50 years and there has never been any negative press about him. We ❤ him in Australia.
He just seems amazing!
You just saw the 2 encores after a 2 hour concert, you need to see earlier ones from the same concert. He was tired here but still brilliant. It is all on a dvd with bonus before and after bits. He was in the US once, they couldn't box him into one genre, he can sing anything, and he missed his family too much
Oh wow so THIS was the other encore haha, yes I do need to check out when he was fresh! Thanks Kathleen!
Just love John. He gives so much in his performances.
He is just fantastic! Thanks for watching!
I enjoy your work and look forward to watching your continued discovery of Farnsey's versatility.
Thanks super appreciate that Doc!
Just brilliant a song that lasts through the years 1 of my favorite rock songs Penny from the UK
Thanks for watching Penny! Hope all is well in the UK!
This is definitely John’s “signature song”! He just puts 200% into every live performance. Keep up the Aussie reactions- please do Cold Chisel Wild Thing (lead Jimmy Barnes) - the other best Aussie bloke you’ve never heard of 😂
John who? Oh Johnny Farmhand lol. Ok Kappy I’m running and hiding from you lol 😜
Kappy knows!!
Naww this is like a big family reunion 😂
@@jemxs (block ya ears Kap lol) what does the brain surgeon Doc know) Don’t tell her I’m here or she’ll give me a lobotomy 😂
@@bernadettelanders7306 haha I won't tell her..I know nothing!
@Dr_Kap Bernie is here! Oops o wasn't meant to say that 😜
Always remember hearing this song for the first time. Classic!. Again a 1986 single 😂
Great memories I am sure! Thanks!
I remember seeing him perform Help for the first time on the old black and white telly. I was a fan before that but his Help became my all time favourite song of anyone.
@@elizabethscott7660 He has another classic song 😮. I must check it out. Thanks!
John is the nicest guy you’d meet. I think John is the greatest and most versatile male vocalist of all time and such a great performer. There’s not many performers that can regularly throw the mic stand meters in the air and catch it while still performing, John loves his mic and mic stand tricks. And John is just there for the music, his fellow musicians, the love and his fans. Such an epic performer who can and has sing in most genres.
Yes you can truly see his joy, most artists you can tell they are faking it in character but with John just seems as genuine as can be!
Hey Shawn you found a great performance there! The energy here is like lightning and the crowd is right there with him! I loved this song from the radio so the studio version and the official video I think got some airplay. It's great too with its precision vocals and imagery etc. And the rest of that album is lovely as well, look for the same cover you are using here with the white border. It's energetic, anthemic and he can hit those notes.
I don't know much about him but I do know there is another guy in Oz that is just as well loved and very few people here know him. Look for Jimmy Barnes. Just a little shovel for your trip down the rabbit hole. I don't have anything to go on.
Appreciate it as always!!!
You’ve got to hear this guy sing Led Zeppelin’s song Black Dog, he’s an incredible singer… 💯
I will check it out, several have said that! Thanks!
@@ReactionsToTheClassics Just so you know about that one there's no footage on the youtube video of him singing it, he never sang it as part of a show. It was his sound check song and an engineer recorded it once because it was mind blowing.
So true, unbelieveable especially as it was recordede during a Mic. Check and never performed. A sound Tech. recorded the check unknown to the group.
🤗At the 3 minute mark 😢his microphone stand 🎤throw and catch, is brilliant.🤔This was perfected 👍in his younger days 🫶playing in pubs 👍to keep the audience engaged.💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋
He is a master on the stage! Thanks for watching Sue!
John Farnham makes me feel so proud and yet he is using his voice to do so!!! LEGEND
He is so good! Thanks for watching!
You need to react to Jimmy Barnes and John doing When Something is Wrong With My Baby. Two of Australia’s best
Appreciate that suggestion and thanks for watching Deborah!
Live of course!
Haha you've caught the Farnsey bug!! Has so many fantastic performances, covering many genres...he really can sing anything!
This is probably his biggest hit and is an Aussie anthem! Enjoy the journey!
If ya have to catch a bug. Then this is by far the best one 😂😂😂😂
@@carolynh8866 true!
Thanks for bringing him!!!!
John made this an Aussie anthem. No one can out sing Farnsey any genre, he's the GOAT.💕
He is fantastic! Thanks for watching!
John's singing, his microphone technique and his stage craft is second to none. If he desired it, he would have conquered the world but chose to stay in Oz to be a good husband and father. He is a beautiful man and Australia loves him. Dearly.......and we all wish him a speedy recovery with his current health issues. Get well Farnsey!!
Very admirable for sure! Thanks Steve!
John Farnham will not be singing again, having had some of his jaw removed due to cancer, but thankfully we have him on You Tube and DVDs. He is back in hospital this time with a respiratory infection. We send all our love and healing best wishes to this wonderful man. Yes, he is totally genuine and down-to-earth. He has never had 'tickets on himself' and is humble. John has done much work for various charities and in the past was made 'Australian of the Year' for his contribution to the music industry. He is a singing-showman genius and his Soul shines on stage.
Just sounds like an absolutely fantastic man! Thanks for sharing!
Great reaction. Looking forward to seeing your son's reaction too.
If you want a new song but also hear Jimmy Barnes as well - When something is wrong with my baby. They sing this together. The version on a show called Hey Hey it's Saturday is great because you just hear their voices at the end. Plus the guitar player who goes by the stage name Diesel also sings with them. Three amazing singers together.
You will find John Farnham can sing anything & has also sung with many well known singers. Watching reactions like your is helping me appreciate John but also many amazing Australian singers.
Going to look at that one with Jimmy as I am doing a Jimmy reaction this week and would love to see them together. Thanks!
Thanks for another John Farnham reaction mate!.
I've been waiting and hoping you would keep going!.👍
Zebedee from Oz. 👍
Will keep going. Appreciate the support!
you may have already observed John does not need scantily clad dancing girls to draw enormous crowds it is all unbelievable talent and humility
Yes voice and charisma is all he needs!
I never get sick of listening to John Farnham sing, such a beautiful tone. great reaction thankyou!
Thanks he is fantastic!
Maybe go back to back with Help and then his duet with Olivia Newton-John: Please don't Ask Me. John originally released the song solo. It's breathtaking in many ways and I will leave it at that.
You can add 'Barnesy' to 'Farnsy' and do When Something is Wrong with my Baby - an old Sam & Dave track which has been given the treatment. And then there is the whole Jimmy Barnes rabbithole to fall into including his days in Cold Chisel and then his later solo career including Soul albums. Jimmy has also done a duet with Sam from Sam & Dave more recently, and he has a couple of songs with Joe Bonamassa too whom I am sure you know. Jimmy's daughter Mahalia also sings in Joe's band, she solo's on Riding with the King.
That's enough to get you going.
Have a Barnes coming up this week!
@@ReactionsToTheClassics very glad to hear it
What a awesome reaction. I'm sure you would have put a smile on John's face if he see this, what a boost he would get in helping him with his cancer recovery. Prayers people. He needs it. Sending love to all, from Queensland Australia 🦘💜
Thanks so much for the kind words Paula, from everything I see and read John seems to have lived his life with great kindness and dignity. Prayers for recovery for sure!
Apparently You're The Voice was played during the riot scene of the 2007 movie Hot Rod.
Have to check that out. Thanks for watching!
My current favourite John Farnham vid is this one: ruclips.net/video/EBo1cMumwBM/видео.html. It's called When the War is Over and it will blow your socks off. He's older here but the Voice is as mind boggling as ever.
Some people have been suggesting this one. Will check it out! Thanks!
John singing with Jimmy Barnes is a real treat. Watching people react to what I have grown up with gives me a new perspective to an Aussie legend💜💜
Thanks for watching Megan I appreciate it!
John is the greatest , the nicest man ever too. We adore him here in Australia. I’d love to see you react to Age Of Reason, It’s A Long Way To the Top , , Playing To Win and Please Dont Ask Me (he shows his comedic side at the end of this lovely song ). all from this same concert . Another fave of mine is That’s Freedom 😊ruclips.net/video/rg6YXNQKcTY/видео.html
Really appreciate the suggestions and thanks for watching @penfold167!
Did you see him throw the microphone stand in the air and catch it!!
So much going on, a true master in his command of that stage!
John is a total class act! We love him so much in Australia.
He seems fantastic!
You and Trey need to react to John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes - When Something Is Wrong With My Baby
That might be the ticket. Thanks!!
So nice that you didn’t interrupt the song until it finished. He is an Australian legend
Never do it. Always let the art speak for itself. Thanks for Watching!
i'll sub for this, luv from Auss x
Super appreciate it!
1 of my top 3 favourite of John's songs. Anyone who reacts to "Our John" gets an automatic subscription from me.
Farnsey - The Man - The Voice - The GOAT.
Really appreciate it Lynn!
Here is a cut and paste about John, and his friends Olivia Newton John, Jimmy Barnes, Anthony Warlow.
Started in 1967 with SADIE THE CLEANING LADY ruclips.net/video/eZeRmpvCjEw/видео.html and went on from there. Close friend of Olivia Newton John who he worked with in Australia from time to time. This is a great one from the concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: IT'S A LONG WAY TO THE TOP IF YOU WANT TO ROCK N ROLL ruclips.net/video/73X_z_zW4Sg/видео.html
Also same concert: YOU’RE THE VOICE with M.S.O. ruclips.net/video/6m2m_9Uijso/видео.html
Also same concert: HELP (Beatles) with M.S.O. (version you never heard before):- ruclips.net/video/dv54giOSRKs/видео.html
Also sang DARE TO DREAM from Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony with ONJ - ruclips.net/video/NwIfmS-Pml/видео.html (note you may need to alter a VPN setting to Australia to see that).
This is good too - the 2.5 hr concert with ONJ and our Phantom from Phantom of the Opera (Anthony Warlow):- THE MAIN EVENT ruclips.net/video/qd-USQDe9dg/видео.html
Another good one with Jimmy Barnes WHEN SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY BABY (concert version with Diesel (Jimmy’s brother in law and formerly from the US) ruclips.net/video/AU_bCchDWF4/видео.html
Same song, studio version in restaurant with Diesel: ruclips.net/video/ihsfx1LuoKc/видео.html
A bit on John (Australia’s former King of Pop) - Born in the UK in 1949, came out when 10 to Melbourne Victoria, Australia. Same sort of history as Olivia Newton John, who was born in the UK in 1948 and came out when 5 to Melbourne. Both worked in the industry in Melbourne in the 1960's and eventually Olivia ended up back in the UK and then the US. John became the King of Pop with the 1967 hit ‘Sadie the Cleaning Lady.’ He was in the LITTLE RIVER BAND. John had his chances to work in the US but wanted to live in Australia. Queen wanted him to replace Freddie Mercury, but he declined. www.smh.com.au/entertainment/john-farnham-asked-to-join-queen-report-20030804-gdh7j9.html He is now in his 70's and sadly went through a 12 hour operation for throat cancer losing part of his jaw back about the same time his dear friend Olivia died in August 2022.
Jimmy Barnes (Australia’s former King of Rock) was born April, 28 1956 in Glasgow, Scotland. His original name was 'James Dixon Swan' and his father was a featherweight boxing champion in Glasgow. In 1961/62 his family moved to Australia. After playing in a school band (he replaced Bon Scott (who joined AC/DC) as lead vocalist in the band Fraternity. Then, aged 16 and a half, he joined Cold Chisel in 1973. First they played the pubs of Adelaide, then they played the pubs of Australia and finally they got a record contract in 1976. Now, Cold Chisel are Australian history - one of the best bands Australia ever had. They split up in 1983 because they thought they weren't playing good music anymore and they didn't want to rip their fans off with another album.
Here's another jam with Jimmy Barnes and the late Michael Hutchence INXS 'Good Times' Live ruclips.net/video/TimxLOW922o/видео.html
Wow such awesome stuff.. I will dive in! Thanks!
I just saw Elvis leave the stage with his tail between his legs.
lol thanks for watching
I'd love to see you react to John singing Angel's, live and acoustic, with his backup singer Lisa Edwards.. It shows you John's personality and sense of humour..
Will check it out. Thanks Michael!
Yep a beautiful performance, and John's humour is daggy yet so natural!
Please, please, watch John's "It's a Long Way To The Top"
Really appreciate the suggestion and thanks for watching @Afrodizyak47!
definitely listen to playing to win & long way to the top- always live- he is just a master performer and always sounds better live
Appreciate the suggestions and thanks for watching Darren!
Great reaction to a great song and a truly magnificent all round good bloke! John is unique that's for sure! I think you would love his live performance of "When the War is Over" from 2003. He is older but still gives the most incredible performance. Here is a link: ruclips.net/video/BekbvlLzMWc/видео.html
Really appreciate the suggestion and thanks for watching @kimr3729!
John is a true gentleman and consummate entertainer who interacts with his audience; and he gets as much pleasure in singing to the audience, as the audience does from him singing. Another great Australian artist is Olivia Newton John, John does a great duet with her from The Main Event Concert singing Please Don't Ask Me.
Really appreciate the suggestion and thanks for watching @jayweb51!
You should watch he's cover of AC/DC long way to the top with Melbourne symphony orchestra same show
Then he does duo's as well these done with two other Aussie ledgens
John Farnham and Jimmy barnes Singing when there something wrong with my baby johnny diesel as guitar 🎸 player and solo singer
John Farnham and Oliver newton John Don't Ask Me grate ballat it'll show his range live version for all he sings
He can sing al genre's cheers mate 🦘🇦🇺👍
Will check some of those out. Thanks David!
I recall John was in financial trouble and his mate who was his producer mortgaged his house to put out an album to resurrect his career. The album was a success ,& john was really pleased as his producer would pay his house off.
Hes just a great bloke
Wow that is some faith! Great story!
You need to watch John sing Gethsemane from his last performance in Sydney.John can sing country through to opera.He is a man with many talents.He is the most respected singer that I know of.He is adored by all his fans and we all hope and pray that he recovers from his surgery and now his chest infection.Any song that John sings live is a masterpiece and how he reacts with his audience is sincere.
Really appreciate the suggestion and thanks for watching @dianewotherspoon26!
You will love Farnsey with When the war is over, live.
Really appreciate the suggestion and thanks for watching @crazyreactions846!
I was able to watch John Farnham in concert so many times I have lost track. You always got a superb performance & entertained as he brought the crowd into it. For me, no better singer. For those who don't know, he performed here at Rod Laver Arena where the Australian Open tennis finals are played.
That had to be so great. Thanks Robert!
Mate next you need to do his live version of When The War Is Over. It is amazing.
Also check out some Filipino artists, especially Morissette Singing live with David Foster. In my opinion she has the best voice on the planet at the moment.
I enjoyer your reaction.! Thank you
Will check that out! Thanks Mike!
Thanks for reacting to Help. Check out Long Way to the Top from the same concert. Get well, John!!
Cheers!!
Really appreciate the suggestion and thanks for watching @aussie_sandi916!
Co written by Keith Reid who wrore the lyrics for Procol Harum and who sadly passed away just two weeks ago .
oh wow thanks for the info. RIP to Keith
My recommendation for you both same concert, playing to win and long way to the top ,there so good you wont be disappointed. Really any of Johnz song are great .loving your opinion.
Thanks really appreciate it!
Best voice in Australia and maybe the world
Just fantastic for sure!
I’ve already suggested A long way to the top from the same concert. This one is him singing another Aussie classic, When the War is Over, and you’ll get a little bit of insight into the man as well if you watch the few minutes of lead up. ruclips.net/video/EBo1cMumwBM/видео.html
Appreciate it Jeff!
Yes he did write it, his song alone
Thanks and appreciate you watching!
I'm sorry, but John Farnham didn't write this song. From Wikipedia: "You're The Voice" was composed by British songwriters Chris Thompson, Andy Qunta and Maggie Ryder in response to an anti-nuclear demonstration in London’s Hyde Park in 1985.
we're all someones daughter... we're all someones son.... how long can we look at each other ... down the barrel of a gun?
So powerful, even moreso today unfortunately!
You need to check out all the 80s Aussie pub rock music of Cold Chisel, the Angels, Midnight Oil, INXS, Australian Crawl, Johnny Diesel and other greats like Ian Moss, Jon Stevens, Rose Tattoo
Will do. We do have some INXS up, they are fantastic!
John can sing anything I mean he can sing every genre as you will find out the more you watch of this master. I think you missed it but at around 3:35 he throws his mic stand up then catches it and throws it away. This is his thing whenever he sings this song. John is loved across the ditch in New Zealand just as much as in Aussie and for that reason this legend can sing. He also loves getting his fans involved in the concert then he inserts a bit of comedy just an awesome guy. A couple songs to check out are 'When The War Is Over' ruclips.net/video/BekbvlLzMWc/видео.html, 'That's Freedom' ruclips.net/video/JWjtlMBl3Xo/видео.html.
Will check those out! Thanks Brendon!
Where was the USA?? This is an amazing voice.
Agreed so many artists just didn't get exposure here in the States. Thanks for watching Joby!
Try WHEN THE WAR IS OVER John is much older here but the VOICE remains the same Again a live performance in Melbourne with the MSO again
Really appreciate the suggestion and thanks for watching @amk5378!
Unfortunately John is back in hospital tonight 🙄
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oh no I HATE to hear that!
Same concert John’s cover of its a long way to the top ….must listen
Really appreciate the suggestion and thanks for watching @kethlyfallon5095!
Can I request for you to react to 4 sisters from the Philippines called 4th Impact. You could pick their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody ( yes - 4 little girls from the philippines cover that iconic song) or maybe Imagine ( john Lennon's classic song) or maybe go back a little further to a cover of I'll be there ( Jackson 5 ). Any of these covers will leave you speechless.
Will check them out for sure. Thanks!
Thy and do his song "Burn for You ".
I will check it out. Thanks!
Johns'fans go to be with him,not just to see him.The mutual feelings are clear for all to see.You never have a good show from John......it's always bluddi brilliant.To hear his music ALWAYS go for the live performance.The ONLY exception is a sound-only song he & the band did for a sound check one afternoon in Melbourne before a concert that night. The song is "Black Dog" & it's the band just havin' a bit of fun,hangin' out as friends do. Listen to it....I dare you. !
haha already did. A great one!
ruclips.net/video/NSOwD1nf7D4/видео.html
One of the best singers ever.Great review no interactions
Thanks for Watching!