This is John' signature song and where his moniker, 'The Voice' is derived. The composers wrote it as a song against nuclear armament, but it has come to be known also as a war-song against silence in the face of evil and fear, and to empower people to action. This is another of the message songs from John spreading loving and wise ideas for the greater good in the world. John's microphone and stand tricks should be watched out for. There is a book written about his career by Jane Gazzo entitled, 'John Farnham the untold story,' and a film produced about him named, 'Finding The Voice'.
John didn't write this, however he did add a lot of different elements like 'The Bagpipe' and also changed the key it was sung in....He went to Germany where the crowd of over 100 thousand refused to let him off stage. If you can find that video you will see the absolute love and appreciation on John's face.... I think it went to number one in at least 5 different countries world wide. So many more awesome performances from this concert....you should check out...one I'd also recommend from this concert is "It's a long way to the top" an AC/DC cover...but again John makes it his own. Love your channel sir. Hi from Australia
No it's not a cover. It was written by others but John is the original artist to perform it, and made it famous around the world. It was a big hit in Europe as well as Australia. Back in those days, a lot of people wrote music but did not record it themselves and put the songs out to the industry hoping that artists would pick them to record. At first the songwriters were not keen for John to record the song as his career was going through a lul. He was known as a teen pop idol and the writers didn't think he could do the song Justice. But once they heard his recording they knew that it would be huge and it was. It is one of the most iconic song ever released .
The song was recorded by John Farnham in 1986. Written by three British songwriters. In the United States, the song is perhaps best known for a charting version issued in 1991 by the band Heart. It was also recorded by the Alan Parsons band, featuring Chris Thompson on vocals, and performed by them at the World Liberty Concert in the Netherlands in May 1995. It climbed the charts in Australia again in 2012 after being used in a TV advert. (Wyki)
The composer's of the song were unsure, whether John could do it justice; after they recorded the song, all their worries were blown into oblivion. Now, no one can sing the song, the way John does; any covers will be inferior. I hope you caught that John tossed the microphone stand into the air, before catching and throwing it across the stage; John foot pick up of the stand is also classic.
The Man The Legend. This is not a song it is am Anthem. The Australian National Anthem performed to perfection. It will never get old and has been on my play list for ever.
Watch again at about 6.16...when the camera is focusing on the big drum, look past the drum and watch John throw the mic stand up high and catch it!...before he throws it away!
Thanks for another great reaction to our lovely John! Definitely John's song :) Not written by him, but the lead single off his comeback album in 1986 - this is the song (and the album it's off) that made him a phenomenon in Australia after he had been struggling for so many years. It was very big in parts of Europe at the time as well. This is a song that everyone in Australia knows the words to, even now, close to 40 years after it was released!
I love it when people say... I know this song! Because it makes me happy to know it reached you wherever you live. So you had heard our John before. Now you can put a face to the name. Love your enthusiasm! Damn!
I love John’s trademark mic and mic stand tricks, he loves throwing it around. Who else can throw the mic stand meters into the air and catch it while still performing. This is one of John’s greats, on of many with a very important, positive and inspiring message. Epic.you need to rewatch this to just before he threw the mic stand where you see him from behind throw it way up in the air and catch it and then he throws it across the stage, it’s so cool.
Another great reaction, thank you :) I always love seeing your excitement. This song was written by somebody else, but it was never recorded. When John heard a demo of it, he just had to have it and it was part of his come back after struggling for many years with trying to get radio stations to play his music and playing at small venues. The writers of the song said no to him having it because of John's "teenage pop" reputation. John recorded it regardless (in 1996) and this and the rest of the album “Whispering Jack” relaunched his career. He has always been an amazing performer. He just loves being on the stage and singing. He has the most wonderful personality. He is very humble and always acknowledges his band, back up singers, the audience and peers with love and respect.
Thankyou for your reactions to John. Us Aussie's love it when others "discover" our John. He IS the VOICE, thats our nickname for him, and he is always phenomenal....his live performances are legendary 😁😁1000% everytime 🇭🇲🇭🇲
Rewatch it again. Just before John throws away the mike stand, he has actually thrown it up in the air and caught it. Also Celine Dion, and Coldplay have tried doing this song at their concerts
"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. John released the song in September 1986, it took off, it has become Australian's "other "national anthem.
It’s John’s song even that he wasn’t the songwriter John was the first artist to do a professional recording which wasn’t a demo recording. John Farnham released You’re The Voice October 1986 just after 4 years paying his rock & roll dues in the once highly successful Australian supergroup the Little River Band ( LRB ) . You’re The Voice recharged John’s beyond anyone’s imagination because John before You’re The Voice was regarded as a wash-up has been . John with this song proved all his critics totally wrong . You’re The Voice had some hurdles with John recording it . The main songwriter Chris Thompson only knew John as a novelty pop singer of the late 60’s and 70’s that wasn’t taken seriously musically . So Chris Thompson said a strong No for John recording the song concert. John himself ended up ringing Chris Thompson to explain he will send him the finish recording and then he can make up his mind that the song should be released or not . Well Chris was blown away . Chris Thompson went on co write many other songs for John after . You’re The Voice was massive number 1 hit in Australia for 6 weeks plus number 1 in many European countries top 10 in the UK and New Zealand top 20 in Canada but sadly wasn’t a hit in USA due to record company mismanagement . The album which You’re The Voice is the main single on Whispering Jack 1986 become the most successful album in Australia domestically by an Australian artist . It also was first album in Australia to sell over a million copies .
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In the same concert. Listen to johns cover of an AC/DC song “ it’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll’ And watch not just the band but the orchestra rock too. It was one of the last songs in the concert. Brilliant Love you John 💕 Also another beautiful Australian singer. Delta Goodram. Does a cover of Johns your the voice. Different and very classy. Very worth a listen to. 🙂
I meant to tell you to watch his mic stand 30' high spin and catch before he threw it. Its at about 3:40. John is so well known for mic and mic stand tricks without losing a note or a beat. Before cordless mics he used to do lassoo tricks with them LOL!! Hes a comedian too and loves having fun with everyone. Check him out in Blow by Blow in same concert playing the Maestro ❤😂🎉
I love the bit at 6:07 where the backup singers have to hold the note the same length as him, so Farnsey holds it as long as he can. He's a rascal. Makes me smile every time.
I hate stupid adds too. Yes, it is John's song. He didn't write it but it was his version that you heard over the radio. It was a huge hit in many countries, particularly in European countries, the British Isles and Canada. The writers didn't want John to record it because of his pop background but he did anyway and I'm sure they are glad he did because they would have made bucket loads of money off this. There gave been quite a few covers done but IMO nothing matches John's version.
JOHN FARNHAM AC/DC COVER
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He is the best. I saw him live in Melbourne, 1986 and it was the best concert. No-one sings like him.😊❤
John Farnham is the GOAT! His concerts are epic, no one else comes close.❤
This is John' signature song and where his moniker, 'The Voice' is derived. The composers wrote it as a song against nuclear armament, but it has come to be known also as a war-song against silence in the face of evil and fear, and to empower people to action. This is another of the message songs from John spreading loving and wise ideas for the greater good in the world. John's microphone and stand tricks should be watched out for. There is a book written about his career by Jane Gazzo entitled, 'John Farnham the untold story,' and a film produced about him named, 'Finding The Voice'.
John didn't write this, however he did add a lot of different elements like 'The Bagpipe' and also changed the key it was sung in....He went to Germany where the crowd of over 100 thousand refused to let him off stage. If you can find that video you will see the absolute love and appreciation on John's face.... I think it went to number one in at least 5 different countries world wide. So many more awesome performances from this concert....you should check out...one I'd also recommend from this concert is "It's a long way to the top" an AC/DC cover...but again John makes it his own. Love your channel sir. Hi from Australia
Written as a protest song against nuclear weapons pointing from USSR to the UK etc.
A few years later the Berlin Wall came down.
No it's not a cover. It was written by others but John is the original artist to perform it, and made it famous around the world. It was a big hit in Europe as well as Australia. Back in those days, a lot of people wrote music but did not record it themselves and put the songs out to the industry hoping that artists would pick them to record. At first the songwriters were not keen for John to record the song as his career was going through a lul. He was known as a teen pop idol and the writers didn't think he could do the song Justice. But once they heard his recording they knew that it would be huge and it was. It is one of the most iconic song ever released .
The song was recorded by John Farnham in 1986. Written by three British songwriters. In the United States, the song is perhaps best known for a charting version issued in 1991 by the band Heart. It was also recorded by the Alan Parsons band, featuring Chris Thompson on vocals, and performed by them at the World Liberty Concert in the Netherlands in May 1995. It climbed the charts in Australia again in 2012 after being used in a TV advert. (Wyki)
Why do none of the Reactors notice that after tossing the Mic stand across the stage he 'back kicks' it up to his hand??
Many miss the huge air toss of the stand, then he catches it one handed, before tossing it to the side.
The composer's of the song were unsure, whether John could do it justice; after they recorded the song, all their worries were blown into oblivion. Now, no one can sing the song, the way John does; any covers will be inferior. I hope you caught that John tossed the microphone stand into the air, before catching and throwing it across the stage; John foot pick up of the stand is also classic.
When he throws the Mike up in the air he catches it when it comes backdown.
Yep.. catches it one handed, then tosses it to the side! EPIC!!!
The Man The Legend. This is not a song it is am Anthem. The Australian National Anthem performed to perfection. It will never get old and has been on my play list for ever.
Watch again at about 6.16...when the camera is focusing on the big drum, look past the drum and watch John throw the mic stand up high and catch it!...before he throws it away!
Yes indeed. Love your reaction! One of our best ever. Luv from Australia ❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️
Thanks for another great reaction to our lovely John!
Definitely John's song :) Not written by him, but the lead single off his comeback album in 1986 - this is the song (and the album it's off) that made him a phenomenon in Australia after he had been struggling for so many years. It was very big in parts of Europe at the time as well. This is a song that everyone in Australia knows the words to, even now, close to 40 years after it was released!
I love it when people say... I know this song! Because it makes me happy to know it reached you wherever you live. So you had heard our John before. Now you can put a face to the name. Love your enthusiasm! Damn!
Yes, but he missed the air toss and catch Rick before the throw 😊
I saw the toss but I miss the catch😅
Loved your reaction! I've been lucky enough to see John in concert a few times - it's an unforgettable experience.
I love John’s trademark mic and mic stand tricks, he loves throwing it around. Who else can throw the mic stand meters into the air and catch it while still performing. This is one of John’s greats, on of many with a very important, positive and inspiring message. Epic.you need to rewatch this to just before he threw the mic stand where you see him from behind throw it way up in the air and catch it and then he throws it across the stage, it’s so cool.
Another great reaction, thank you :) I always love seeing your excitement. This song was written by somebody else, but it was never recorded. When John heard a demo of it, he just had to have it and it was part of his come back after struggling for many years with trying to get radio stations to play his music and playing at small venues. The writers of the song said no to him having it because of John's "teenage pop" reputation. John recorded it regardless (in 1996) and this and the rest of the album “Whispering Jack” relaunched his career. He has always been an amazing performer. He just loves being on the stage and singing. He has the most wonderful personality. He is very humble and always acknowledges his band, back up singers, the audience and peers with love and respect.
agree with you, but one error (or typo) the year was 1986 not 96,
Thankyou for your reactions to John. Us Aussie's love it when others "discover" our John. He IS the VOICE, thats our nickname for him, and he is always phenomenal....his live performances are legendary 😁😁1000% everytime 🇭🇲🇭🇲
Rewatch it again. Just before John throws away the mike stand, he has actually thrown it up in the air and caught it.
Also Celine Dion, and Coldplay have tried doing this song at their concerts
"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. John released the song in September 1986, it took off, it has become Australian's "other "national anthem.
Do you know if the writers ever performed the song themselves?
@@kathyconway5327 No they didn't, John was the first, the original and the best singer of this song
This is an original song from his Whispering Jack album
Wanna know how cool John is? Check out him singing Old MacDonald Had a Farm. He did it for a charity fundraiser. It's brilliant!
Aussie Aussie
Gidday mate yes it’s his song and it is VERY relive that in todays world, great song.
Great reaction! John released this as the first single off his 1986 album “Whispering Jack”. It’s an anthem in Australia! 🇦🇺💚
This song and performance is epic. Nothing better then the voice singing you’re the voice
Love your reactions to our John ❤😂🎉
Almost 40 years and this song just doesn't get old.
It’s John’s song even that he wasn’t the songwriter John was the first artist to do a professional recording which wasn’t a demo recording.
John Farnham released You’re The Voice October 1986 just after 4 years paying his rock & roll dues in the once highly successful Australian supergroup the Little River Band ( LRB ) .
You’re The Voice recharged John’s beyond anyone’s imagination because John before You’re The Voice was regarded as a wash-up has been .
John with this song proved all his critics totally wrong .
You’re The Voice had some hurdles with John recording it . The main songwriter Chris Thompson only knew John as a novelty pop singer of the late 60’s and 70’s that wasn’t taken seriously musically . So Chris Thompson said a strong No for John recording the song concert.
John himself ended up ringing Chris Thompson to explain he will send him the finish recording and then he can make up his mind that the song should be released or not . Well Chris was blown away . Chris Thompson went on co write many other songs for John after .
You’re The Voice was massive number 1 hit in Australia for 6 weeks plus number 1 in many European countries top 10 in the UK and New Zealand top 20 in Canada but sadly wasn’t a hit in USA due to record company mismanagement .
The album which You’re The Voice is the main single on Whispering Jack 1986 become the most successful album in Australia domestically by an Australian artist . It also was first album in Australia to sell over a million copies .
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In the same concert. Listen to johns cover of an AC/DC song “ it’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll’
And watch not just the band but the orchestra rock too. It was one of the last songs in the concert. Brilliant
Love you John 💕
Also another beautiful Australian singer. Delta Goodram. Does a cover of Johns your the voice. Different and very classy.
Very worth a listen to. 🙂
I just love your enjoyment and reactions to my all time favourite singer (for 50 years), John Farnham! Thank you so much for helping me to smile. xoxo
Did you miss him throwing the mic stand into the air and catching it. While never missing a beat
💋💋💋🤗Before he throws the 🎤microphone stand away,🫶he threw it in the air 👍then caught it!🫶🫶🫶🫶💋💋💋💋💋💋💋
I meant to tell you to watch his mic stand 30' high spin and catch before he threw it. Its at about 3:40. John is so well known for mic and mic stand tricks without losing a note or a beat. Before cordless mics he used to do lassoo tricks with them LOL!!
Hes a comedian too and loves having fun with everyone. Check him out in Blow by Blow in same concert playing the Maestro ❤😂🎉
I love the bit at 6:07 where the backup singers have to hold the note the same length as him, so Farnsey holds it as long as he can. He's a rascal.
Makes me smile every time.
Another Aussie that will blow your mind is Kasey Chambers singing her version of Eminem's Lose Yourself. Wait for the detonation mid way thru.
Amazing human ❤️
Have you seen John perform it's a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll at this same concert?
Always love your reactions…👏👏😊😊😊checkout John Farnham long tall Sally…lol..❤️❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Thamks for constant support❤️
I hate stupid adds too. Yes, it is John's song. He didn't write it but it was his version that you heard over the radio. It was a huge hit in many countries, particularly in European countries, the British Isles and Canada. The writers didn't want John to record it because of his pop background but he did anyway and I'm sure they are glad he did because they would have made bucket loads of money off this. There gave been quite a few covers done but IMO nothing matches John's version.
No one can match John IMO ❤😂
A cover? Excuse you 😂
if you think this is good you should listen to HELP from the same concert.