I literally get so excited whenever you do specifically a john farnham or jimmy barnes reaction. Because im Australian and i love seeing people discover them but also your enthusiasm in reactions are infectious.
Can't wait for someone to suggest this version of chain reaction ruclips.net/video/xWGXmWB4tKQ/видео.html Or Jimmy singing River deep mountain high or Good times with INXS
@@ThatSingerReactions Towards the end of Farnhams career he had a backing vocalist to reach those high notes he couldnt quite hit anymore, his name was Irwin Thomas and he eventually went on to to start his own band called "The Southern Sons" Which is basically a 90's rock band but with someone who sounds exactly like John Farnham singing for them
John has been married for 40 years and has two sons - breeds horses on a ranch in central Victoria. He had a number of invitations to go to the USA but chose to stay at home with family in a beautiful part of Australia. Every song he sung and every concert he performed and every album he recorded was something special.
I took my Johnny Farnham poster off my wall when he got married in 1973. I was 7! I was upset because I thought I could marry him when I grew up. 🤣 I loved him then and I still do. I have seen him in concert 4 times and he’s an absolute legend.
As a teen it was the done thing to know and do the choreo to this song whenever it was on the radio, or when we played it in our bedrooms. If we went to a school disco there were lines of girls doing the hand movements. Always only for this song though, no other songs had it. But ALL the girls did it.
John is known here in Australia for his stage personality and great sense of humour. He really knows how to engage his audience. We love him. I'm really enjoying your reactions to our legends Jimmy amd John. The microphone was just an extension of his hand.
You are a true John Farnham fan now, as anyone who actually listens to him must be. It's great to see Americans enjoying his singing, Thank you for taking the time.
That's David Hirschfelder on the piano accordion, he's won 2 Oscars for composing film scores. Also, the long haired guitarist wearing the red shirt is Jack Jones (real name Irwin Thomas) also a ridiculously good singer. John Farnham always has the most insanely talented musicians in his band.
And Jack Jones was the lead singer of southern sons….. whenever I heard their songs when I was a kid I always thought it was John Farnham singing as jack sounds very similar to John…. Also jack Jones was only about 19 years old here
You know this guy got married young, and he is still married to the same lady... that is the kinda man that John is. Committed... to his life, his friends, and to his music. He was actually trained as a plumber!
Yep, and not only that but he's generally used the same band and backing singers throughout his career (or at least since Whispering Jack). He's incredibly loyal.
He’s such a nice guy, I hope this channel gives you the serotonin and dopamine to keep you good. Thank you for sharing. Hope life is treating you as well as you are treating Aussie listeners ❤
I’ve just spent 2 hours listening to your reactions to our great Aussie artists. Growing up listening to these songs, I’ve just taken their talent for granted. Thank you for breaking it down and showing me from an artist point of view. I appreciate the songs so much more
You need to do “Please don’t ask me” by John Farnham. It’s a beautiful song and his voice is perfection as always. Or for something different “Every time you cry” which is John and a group called Human Nature.
John is perfection… he never disappoints…. His concerts are the best even now…. He has a huge heart to the Aussie battler and will put in a concert for relief…
He got the girl he wanted and they've now been married for 48 years! For his signature microphone stand throwing trick, check out the version of 'You're the Voice' from this concert.
There’s one from a 1988 live in Melbourne short set somewhere on RUclips where, during ‘you’re the voice’ the roadies replace his mic stand TWICE! In the same song 🤣🤣🤣 cos he trashes them so so badly hahahahahaha yet he gets away with it
I’ve got goosebumps from your reaction. I hope John Farnham is aware of your great reactions. As a teen I made up my own choreo to this that I still remember 30+ years on.
Fun Fact: The gorgeous blonde background singer who's closest to the camera in every shot is Lisa Edwards who became so recognisable on stage with John and was good enough to have her own solo career for a short time in the late 80s/early 90s. You gotta react to John doing "Playing To Win" LIVE... It's a very high-energy song and it suits John's voice to a tee. He wrote and first performed it when he was the front man for Little River Band.
That’s a John Farnham concert. Full interaction, vocal delivery, vocal ad libbing, crowd involvement, musicians and backing singers involved and given focus and credit by John. No lip sync, auto tune, just raw talent on show. His concerts are always sold out. As for women, well he’s been married to Jill for over 40 years and they have 2 sons. His song Burn For You was a tribute and acknowledgement for her and other partners of band members when they’re on the road. His band has not changed a great deal over the years - he had really talented musicians and gave them little spotlight moments.
John's are honestly the best concerts, and I swear if he ever recovers enough to do a true final concert, I don't care how much the tickets cost, I will be there, making sure I'm one of the seats filled. His friend and former manager, Glenn Wheatley, had made a promise upon taking him on for Whispering Jack, "I will make sure every seat is filled. If you don't sell out, we don't do the show." That was the kind of man Glenn was to his friend, for he had seen John in times when he was only performing to family and friends in his living room, and near on empty bars with bands that were behind, just to make a buck to pay his rent. So Glenn said "I will make sure that it is a packed house" and even to this day, with Glenn gone (he passed from covid), the arenas and halls are full, because we Aussies love a battler, and we love our John Farnham.
He's so good!! When I saw him live he was bending over to shake peoples hands and still able to belt out every note like it's the easiest thing in the world. I'm so glad that you've found him. He's freaking amazing!
I still have a picture of me sitting on his lap after a small concert in Canberra when I was around 14. I am 66 this year. Have admired and loved this wonderful man all that time and he still sings superbly
He has “pulled” almost every Australian for over 50 years. We all love him. Not only for his talent in entertaining all Australians but as a rallying point when Australians have needed to come together to help other Australians in their hour of need. Be it, bushfires, floods, drought, desperate farmers etc. He has put on amazing concerts, toured all of this wide brown country of ours to raise funds to help the improvised of this nation. He was named Australian of the Year in 1987. We, Australians are lucky to have him.
As an Australian, I am just loving watching and listening to you dissect (with appropriate professionalism) John Farnham's incredible vocal skills, and yes the band's performance on this is absolutely unbelievable. PS: the flute you were wondering about I believe is an Irish tin whistle.
If you'd like another Aussie icon, react to Tina Arena singing Chains - nothing like it. PS, John has been married to his Jill since 1973. They have two sons.
You make me so happy and proud to be Australian! Thank you for shedding light on some awesome Australian artists (and so happy that you love them too), I hope everyone else enjoys them 🥰🇦🇺
As an Aussie. I loved watching your reactions to our talent and just in general. Your passionate and keep it real. Iv never seen John live but seen Jimmy many times .Both both rock. Thanks for your song reactions.
Glad to see our icon John Farnham is finally getting recognised overseas. He is amazing Live in concert. Been to all his concerts since the age of reason tour all the way up to the last time! You are NEVER disappointed when you go to his concerts! My all time favourite Aussie singer! He is the G.O.A.T.
Apart from Farnsy's incredible vocal and entertainment talents, one thing that he will be remembered for is that he never injured anyone or anything with his mike stand hurling 😂 And yes, most of his songs are iconic. From his first days in, 1969 I believe, generations of Aussies know and love his songs, and can sing along with them. Just like ACDC
I remember an episode of the comedy show ‘the games’ where he was ‘training’ a stand in guy to do mic stand hurling during the Sydney olympics opening ceremony 🤣
Its so proud as an Australian that THE VOICE John Farnham is now being heard throughout the world through your reactions...Thankyou John Farnham The Greatest Singer on the Planet Cheers Jeff
He is such a nice guy and sings to every person there. I was on the sidelines at his concert and he noticed me taking a photo and mid song he posed for me so I could get a good shot of him. Such a genuine person. 🐨🦘👍🏼
Farnsey is a national treasure. Hearing him sing brings back my childhood. He’s in the fabric of Aussie culture. Optimism, diversity, talent, wrapped up in a nice guy personality.
Funny story. A few years back John Farnham did an Australian tour with Lionel Richie. My friend and I went because we love John Farnham and he is an absolute Aussie legend. They had John go first and naturally my friend and I had the time of our lives and were thoroughly entertained. Then Lionel took to the stage and no offence to him, it just wasn’t as life changing as John. So we went home after a few Lionel songs clinging to the Farnesy high we were on 😂
I remember my grade 12 graduation (equal to prom) back in 2000, and we were all coming home on the bus afterwards, and there were about 50x 17 year old kids on this bus, boys, girls, plus teachers, and we were all singing every single word of it at the top of our lungs. Most of us didn’t like each other, but be damned if we weren’t all United in our love for Johnny!!
Your reactions are so genuine brother, I love that you’ve discovered some of our music icons, please do Darryl Braithwaite horses, now there’s an Aussie classic, or Jimmy Barnes flame trees please, cheers
All of John Farnham's songs are iconic, he puts his own special touch on every song he sings, he is a once in a lifetime singer, we in Oz love him and always will, a true legend..........
I think your missing something about John...... it's not just his songs that were iconic, it was more that HE was iconic in his ability to deliver a performance that left you tingling with energy after each song
John Farnham, everyone loves him he's a true larrikin who always loves a good laugh. If you get a chance, see if you can find any of his interviews he's also got an infectious personality. When i went to see him (quite a few years ago now) he and his band were actually out the back of the stadium playing cricket right before the concert. This was also back in the day before heavy security and fencing you could see through. All round Awesome bloke.
That's Irwin Thomas (aka Jack Jones when he was lead singer of Southern Sons) who is also an AMAZING vocalist with a similar tone/range of Farnham. You should check him out too, especially their Australian Top-10 "Hold Me In Your Arms"... Goosebumps!!
This song was all over Australian radio in the late 80s. I always thought it was middle-of-the-road, but this particular performance is terrific. Farnham is not only a brilliant singer, but gives his all as a performer, every single time. Legend 👏
He's amazing... he also performed at the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympics with Olivia Newton-John (Sandy from Grease) The song is called Dare to Dream and is one of my faves.
every year my family vacationed from NSW to QLD in a VH commodore wagon and mum played Johnny from the cassette all 1000kms there. these songs are an australian staple
My fav song ever to sing a long too and fortunate too see him open a concert with it dueting with Olivia newton John i was like OMG ! curtain drop and Livvy and John march out holding hands and they sing Two strong hearts pure magic but its always great regardless like in this classic video which was originally beamed live simulcast into Australian living rooms.
This video shows some of the amazing talent John had with him on stage. Phil Buckle is an incredible guitarist who played in a band with Jack Jones who is also a great guitar player called Southern Sons. Also David Hirschfelder the keyboard player in this clip played with Dragon and little River Band and is also an award winning composer with film scores winning him Oscar nominations and BAFTA and Australian Film awards. His backing vocalists Lindsay Field, Venetta Fields and Lisa Edwards were with him for his entire touring career as a solo artist and brought wonderful warmth and personality to his live performances.
Man I am loving all this Aussie content. It’s probably been said many times in your comments before, but in Australia when anyone refers to “The Voice” instantly you know they are talking about John Farnham. They’re not talking about the TV reality show we are talking about the one and only John Farnham.
I had never heard of John until My Brother here reacted to his music and I'm hooked...let me say that again ! I'm Hooked ! He's one of the best singers I've ever heard and Jimmy Barnes is my favorite male vocalist ever !
I love your reactions to John Farnham. It makes us sit up and pay attention to how good he is again. We’ve been listening to him since the late sixties when he first came out with raindrops keep falling on my head and I think we’re so accustomed to hearing his voice that we forget just how amazing a singer he is. He just recently had a huge operation to have a mouth cancer removed. I’m hoping he recovers well and that his amazing voice is the same afterwards. But you know we will still love him just as much.
#proud Aussie here… you should check him out singing ‘Playing to Win’ Live OMG… ..talk about hitting highs…. I love him, he is incredible..I saw him live about 3 years ago..he’d be around 70 years..and he still sounded amazing…on pitch..all the high notes..So amazing vocally…,! One of his backing singers beautiful American born Vanetta Fields …is a singing teacher..and is also amazing..He does an acpaella version of Amazing Grace live with Vanetta and crew. His is definitely Australian, my grandfather worked at the telephone company, and a young John Farnham applied for a job there, but my granddad said no, because he his hair was a bit too long lol .. Off he went to do music …thank God 🙏🏽 He is Massive in Australia…..massive.
He is so old now. Went to a concert of his a few years ago and his voice and energy hasn't dropped an inch. You should react to one of his more recent videos. This old guy will surprise you .
Fun fact - he was also one of the first people Queen spoke when getting a new singer. Freddie Mercury said in an interview once that he was an amazing singer I've heard as well
I know right ? Farnsey's boy child haha... he is a phenomenal vocalist - southern sons spawned such great talent - Phil Buckle is an extraordinary guitarist/songwriter also.
At 4:38 you'll see a guy with long hair playing a red & white guitar, his name is Jack Jones (stage name) and was in a band called Southern Sons. Listen to their songs Heart In Danger, Always And Forever, Hold Me In Your Arms & You Were There and you'll hear another Farnham. Jack has an amazing voice to.
Not only is the man an awesome singer, he also puts on a show. He loves to interact with his fans, I have not seen anyone better at this than John. I love the way you react to, in my opinion, the best male singer around. Awesome channel, keep it going man, thank you.
John Farnham born in Dagenham London England. Went to Australia when he was young. He has been well known in Australia since the 60's. Great singers and performers in Australia.
Love John Farnham. I have been to 3 farewell concerts of his. He used to do a farewell concert every couple of years. I also saw him on the concert tour with Tom Jones. They sang a couple of songs together and it was magic
I'm glad you gave some love to the choreo for this song. The do it in the official video too, and at all his concerts. I love it and do it myself whenever I hear this song.
Johns known as "The Voice" here is Australia. I never understood why as kid. It wasn't until I started studying music that I started to understand. I don't think someone can truly understand how much precision and control he had unless they're a singer or play a musical instrument.
Jack Jones is there too!!!! Apart from JF's voice I love the fact that he has been married to his wife since 1973!! In the music industry that's a hard achievement!! But he ha done it.. You should also check out RIVAL FIRE!!!
OMG I looooove you. I love seeing you react to some of my all time Australian artists. Farnsy, Guy, Jessica, Delta & Vanessa. If you an upbeat John Farnham song, check out Playing to Win. He wrote & sang this when he was with one of our iconic Aussie bands LRB - Little River Band. He replaced their lead singer, Glenn Shorrock (again, another fab Aussie). It’s up in my top 5 songs of his. Something to get you pumped up, especially before playing sport.
Watching your reaction to John and Jimmy makes me realise how much we take them for granted. We grew up listening to them, they have always been there. Dont get me wrong though, they are national treasures, our treasures.
I live in Australia. Not long after I watched your video here for the first time, I was in a grocery store and this song came on. I had a moment where I was just like THIS SONG IS SO GOOD. How come everyone in this grocery store isn’t feeling the same way as me?!!! 😂😂
"This has gotta be like an iconic song, right?" It's Farnsy. Pretty much everyone who knows local talent knows the voice, and a hell of a lot of us know the lyrics. Not just to this, mind you. To *Farnsy* songs, a fair few of 'em.
Can I just say how dang happy I am I stumbled across your page at 1:42am on October 30th 2022 loll My background is Maltese and Lebanese but I’m born and raised in Sydney Australia, first generation and I’m so proud of it. From our first peoples to now, we have had some great talents in this country. And watching your videos has opened up a pride in me that I didn’t even realise I had this much of!! I also have a massive love for the USA so THANK YOU for shining a light on our greats!!! Especially Tina and John ❤
You really know your stuff, ThatSingerReactions. You pick up on all the nuance that makes John and Jimmy fantastic singers. You're spot on, mate. *salutes*
John Farnham is indeed an iconic legend in Australia. Pretty much him and Jimmy dominated the music industry in the 80's and 90's with hit after hit. Thanks for doing these I love how much you appreciate their talent.
That was a blast from the past for me. I was at that concert.. He had two different band members there.. Guitarists from the Little river band and Southern Sons. It was a brilliant night. He has also been married 48 years to wife Jill.
Love seeing people get introduced to Australian legends like John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes. A few recommendations for Farnham songs: Age of Reason Touch of Paradise Playing To Win (from the short period he was lead singer of LRB) Chain Reaction Pressure Down That’s Freedom Every Time You Cry (duet with the group Human Nature) To name but a few. Keep up the awesome work!
I love that you are loving our Australian icons and John Farnham is an absolute legend here in Australia, we absolutely adore him. We rate Barnesy pretty highly to haha
I literally get so excited whenever you do specifically a john farnham or jimmy barnes reaction. Because im Australian and i love seeing people discover them but also your enthusiasm in reactions are infectious.
Same here 😀
Saaaaame. I also want him to do jimmy barens and INXS doing good time live!! Sooo good!
Thank you 🙏🏾
I would like him to react to INXS
Can't wait for someone to suggest this version of chain reaction
ruclips.net/video/xWGXmWB4tKQ/видео.html
Or Jimmy singing River deep mountain high or Good times with INXS
Yes, he's "the kind of dude who could pull any woman he wants". But he's been married to Jill for 44 years. Quality human being.
Yeah he might seem like it but he’s not
@@vickigreen9545 if you say so
@@alexs3187 Vicki lives alone with a lot of cats…
@vickigreen9545 he probably had his moments,however he always loved his wife
They don't call him "The Voice" for nothing, definitely best Vocalist out of Australia ever!
ruclips.net/video/dX12Sa2Et8Y/видео.html even celine calls him the voice
I SO AGREE HE IS THE VOICE just a shame he is not Aussie
@@andrewforbes146 I think if you asked him he'd call himself an Aussie. You don't have to be born there to be one.
@@andrewforbes146Australian of the Year 1986
Guy sebastian is up there with john
Johnny Farmhouse is a fkng legend the best ever!!
Best Australian vocalist of all time, he is a powerhouse
Crazy 💯
@@ThatSingerReactions Towards the end of Farnhams career he had a backing vocalist to reach those high notes he couldnt quite hit anymore, his name was Irwin Thomas and he eventually went on to to start his own band called "The Southern Sons" Which is basically a 90's rock band but with someone who sounds exactly like John Farnham singing for them
@@Ewarne Irwin/Jack Jones is in this band in this clip. It's hardly 'towards the end' of John's career.
Delta is pretty good too
As an Australian, it makes me so proud that more and more people around the world are finding Barnsey and Farnsey, our 2 greatest legendary singers.
I'd put delta on that list too
AC/DC +++
John has been married for 40 years and has two sons - breeds horses on a ranch in central Victoria. He had a number of invitations to go to the USA but chose to stay at home with family in a beautiful part of Australia. Every song he sung and every concert he performed and every album he recorded was something special.
Good to hear you are not crook. John is a national treasure. His illness has us on the edge. Luv luv
I took my Johnny Farnham poster off my wall when he got married in 1973. I was 7! I was upset because I thought I could marry him when I grew up. 🤣 I loved him then and I still do. I have seen him in concert 4 times and he’s an absolute legend.
As a teen it was the done thing to know and do the choreo to this song whenever it was on the radio, or when we played it in our bedrooms. If we went to a school disco there were lines of girls doing the hand movements. Always only for this song though, no other songs had it. But ALL the girls did it.
John is known here in Australia for his stage personality and great sense of humour. He really knows how to engage his audience. We love him. I'm really enjoying your reactions to our legends Jimmy amd John. The microphone was just an extension of his hand.
You are a true John Farnham fan now, as anyone who actually listens to him must be.
It's great to see Americans enjoying his singing, Thank you for taking the time.
That's David Hirschfelder on the piano accordion, he's won 2 Oscars for composing film scores. Also, the long haired guitarist wearing the red shirt is Jack Jones (real name Irwin Thomas) also a ridiculously good singer. John Farnham always has the most insanely talented musicians in his band.
And Jack Jones was the lead singer of southern sons….. whenever I heard their songs when I was a kid I always thought it was John Farnham singing as jack sounds very similar to John…. Also jack Jones was only about 19 years old here
@@melissadinning6614 There's 2 from Southern Sons here yes, Phil?
Check out Jack Jones from the band Southern Sons
2 words! WHISPERING JACK🎵🎶😍
I love seeing an American guy excited about Aussie music... Cheers mate!
You know this guy got married young, and he is still married to the same lady... that is the kinda man that John is. Committed... to his life, his friends, and to his music. He was actually trained as a plumber!
Just an all round great guy!
@@vickigreen9545 What you see is what you get! he really is that great.
He is a man of Focus, Commitment, and Sheer fucking Will!
Yep, and not only that but he's generally used the same band and backing singers throughout his career (or at least since Whispering Jack). He's incredibly loyal.
He’s such a nice guy, I hope this channel gives you the serotonin and dopamine to keep you good. Thank you for sharing. Hope life is treating you as well as you are treating Aussie listeners ❤
I’ve just spent 2 hours listening to your reactions to our great Aussie artists. Growing up listening to these songs, I’ve just taken their talent for granted. Thank you for breaking it down and showing me from an artist point of view. I appreciate the songs so much more
You always put a huge smile on my face ! Your passion for music is contagious !!'
Aww thank you so much ❤
Johnny Farmhouse brings back so many good memories of my childhood!!!
You need to do “Please don’t ask me” by John Farnham. It’s a beautiful song and his voice is perfection as always. Or for something different “Every time you cry” which is John and a group called Human Nature.
Every Time you cry! One of my most favourites!
Me too!
John is perfection… he never disappoints…. His concerts are the best even now…. He has a huge heart to the Aussie battler and will put in a concert for relief…
He got the girl he wanted and they've now been married for 48 years!
For his signature microphone stand throwing trick, check out the version of 'You're the Voice' from this concert.
Already did :)
There’s one from a 1988 live in Melbourne short set somewhere on RUclips where, during ‘you’re the voice’ the roadies replace his mic stand TWICE! In the same song 🤣🤣🤣 cos he trashes them so so badly hahahahahaha yet he gets away with it
I am so happy that the only person I saw more than once preform live was Farnsey.
yeah our great Johnny Farnham is such a charmer... we love him so
He just makes you happy
I’ve got goosebumps from your reaction. I hope John Farnham is aware of your great reactions. As a teen I made up my own choreo to this that I still remember 30+ years on.
We love you breaking it down making us see it in a totally new light!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah he really gets the genius vocal range of Australia's greatest musical icon. I love his reactions.
Fun Fact: The gorgeous blonde background singer who's closest to the camera in every shot is Lisa Edwards who became so recognisable on stage with John and was good enough to have her own solo career for a short time in the late 80s/early 90s.
You gotta react to John doing "Playing To Win" LIVE... It's a very high-energy song and it suits John's voice to a tee. He wrote and first performed it when he was the front man for Little River Band.
John Farnham had the best back up singers that are still mates today. His back ups were so talented. I would like to know where they are today ?
That’s a John Farnham concert. Full interaction, vocal delivery, vocal ad libbing, crowd involvement, musicians and backing singers involved and given focus and credit by John. No lip sync, auto tune, just raw talent on show. His concerts are always sold out. As for women, well he’s been married to Jill for over 40 years and they have 2 sons. His song Burn For You was a tribute and acknowledgement for her and other partners of band members when they’re on the road. His band has not changed a great deal over the years - he had really talented musicians and gave them little spotlight moments.
That is a perfect description. I think virtually all Aussies, much as they love John Farnham recordings, appreciate his brilliance in concert more.
Yeah, he has one hell of a band on that stage. And whoever the sound engineer is, he's world class.
John's are honestly the best concerts, and I swear if he ever recovers enough to do a true final concert, I don't care how much the tickets cost, I will be there, making sure I'm one of the seats filled.
His friend and former manager, Glenn Wheatley, had made a promise upon taking him on for Whispering Jack, "I will make sure every seat is filled. If you don't sell out, we don't do the show."
That was the kind of man Glenn was to his friend, for he had seen John in times when he was only performing to family and friends in his living room, and near on empty bars with bands that were behind, just to make a buck to pay his rent.
So Glenn said "I will make sure that it is a packed house" and even to this day, with Glenn gone (he passed from covid), the arenas and halls are full, because we Aussies love a battler, and we love our John Farnham.
I'm from New Zealand and I love John Farnham grew up listening to his music and still love listening to him today.
a forever favorite.
You have one of the best artists in the world there in Stan Walker he's incredible
@@1Kaileegirl Yes New Zealand does I Love Stan Walker ever since Australian Idol he is my favorite New Zealand artist
Chahoo! another kiwi here! Music of my childhood and I feel proud to know it too. 🇳🇿
He's so good!! When I saw him live he was bending over to shake peoples hands and still able to belt out every note like it's the easiest thing in the world. I'm so glad that you've found him. He's freaking amazing!
I still have a picture of me sitting on his lap after a small concert in Canberra when I was around 14. I am 66 this year. Have admired and loved this wonderful man all that time and he still sings superbly
Oh wow thats amazing
I'll never forget Sadie the Cleaning Lady. Who would have guessed then that he'd do sooo much quality work.
The thought that this great man may never sing again just breaks my heart.
He's been a devoted husband for over 44 years!!!
He has “pulled” almost every Australian for over 50 years. We all love him. Not only for his talent in entertaining all Australians but as a rallying point when Australians have needed to come together to help other Australians in their hour of need. Be it, bushfires, floods, drought, desperate farmers etc. He has put on amazing concerts, toured all of this wide brown country of ours to raise funds to help the improvised of this nation. He was named Australian of the Year in 1987. We, Australians are lucky to have him.
As an Australian, I am just loving watching and listening to you dissect (with appropriate professionalism) John Farnham's incredible vocal skills, and yes the band's performance on this is absolutely unbelievable. PS: the flute you were wondering about I believe is an Irish tin whistle.
It is an iconic song in fact they still play all his hits on the radio all the time !!
If you'd like another Aussie icon, react to Tina Arena singing Chains - nothing like it. PS, John has been married to his Jill since 1973. They have two sons.
You make me so happy and proud to be Australian! Thank you for shedding light on some awesome Australian artists (and so happy that you love them too), I hope everyone else enjoys them 🥰🇦🇺
As an Aussie. I loved watching your reactions to our talent and just in general. Your passionate and keep it real. Iv never seen John live but seen Jimmy many times .Both both rock. Thanks for your song reactions.
Glad to see our icon John Farnham is finally getting recognised overseas. He is amazing Live in concert. Been to all his concerts since the age of reason tour all the way up to the last time! You are NEVER disappointed when you go to his concerts! My all time favourite Aussie singer! He is the G.O.A.T.
Apart from Farnsy's incredible vocal and entertainment talents, one thing that he will be remembered for is that he never injured anyone or anything with his mike stand hurling 😂 And yes, most of his songs are iconic. From his first days in, 1969 I believe, generations of Aussies know and love his songs, and can sing along with them. Just like ACDC
....that we know of...
I remember an episode of the comedy show ‘the games’ where he was ‘training’ a stand in guy to do mic stand hurling during the Sydney olympics opening ceremony 🤣
Its so proud as an Australian that THE VOICE John Farnham is now being heard throughout the world through your reactions...Thankyou
John Farnham
The Greatest Singer on the Planet
Cheers
Jeff
He is such a nice guy and sings to every person there. I was on the sidelines at his concert and he noticed me taking a photo and mid song he posed for me so I could get a good shot of him. Such a genuine person. 🐨🦘👍🏼
He definitely has the ability to make you he is singing directly to you when you were at one of his concerts. A beautiful man with an amazing voice
Is it even a Farnham concert if he doesn’t chuck the mic around 😂
Haha NO!!
I know right….
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How about the mic stand?? lol he was the best at chucking it up to the roof
Farnsey is a national treasure. Hearing him sing brings back my childhood. He’s in the fabric of Aussie culture. Optimism, diversity, talent, wrapped up in a nice guy personality.
John Farnham
The Greatest Singer alive !
Cheers
Jeff
Funny story. A few years back John Farnham did an Australian tour with Lionel Richie. My friend and I went because we love John Farnham and he is an absolute Aussie legend. They had John go first and naturally my friend and I had the time of our lives and were thoroughly entertained. Then Lionel took to the stage and no offence to him, it just wasn’t as life changing as John. So we went home after a few Lionel songs clinging to the Farnesy high we were on 😂
I remember my grade 12 graduation (equal to prom) back in 2000, and we were all coming home on the bus afterwards, and there were about 50x 17 year old kids on this bus, boys, girls, plus teachers, and we were all singing every single word of it at the top of our lungs. Most of us didn’t like each other, but be damned if we weren’t all United in our love for Johnny!!
That's so Aussie!
John Farnham is one of the most genuinely nice men you will ever meet ❤️
Your reactions are so genuine brother, I love that you’ve discovered some of our music icons, please do Darryl Braithwaite horses, now there’s an Aussie classic, or Jimmy Barnes flame trees please, cheers
Thank you man it's great hearing this dude he's amazing
Best singer ever. Love his voice .
I'm an Australian and i never get tired of listening to John FARNHAM
All of John Farnham's songs are iconic, he puts his own special touch on every song he sings, he is a once in a lifetime singer, we in Oz love him and always will, a true legend..........
I think your missing something about John...... it's not just his songs that were iconic, it was more that HE was iconic in his ability to deliver a performance that left you tingling with energy after each song
John Farnham, everyone loves him he's a true larrikin who always loves a good laugh. If you get a chance, see if you can find any of his interviews he's also got an infectious personality. When i went to see him (quite a few years ago now) he and his band were actually out the back of the stadium playing cricket right before the concert. This was also back in the day before heavy security and fencing you could see through. All round Awesome bloke.
I have seen and met John Farnham several times and that voice (WOW), and his gift to truly entertain his audience, make him one of the best.
That's Irwin Thomas (aka Jack Jones when he was lead singer of Southern Sons) who is also an AMAZING vocalist with a similar tone/range of Farnham. You should check him out too, especially their Australian Top-10 "Hold Me In Your Arms"... Goosebumps!!
This song was all over Australian radio in the late 80s. I always thought it was middle-of-the-road, but this particular performance is terrific. Farnham is not only a brilliant singer, but gives his all as a performer, every single time. Legend 👏
He's amazing... he also performed at the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympics with Olivia Newton-John (Sandy from Grease) The song is called Dare to Dream and is one of my faves.
every year my family vacationed from NSW to QLD in a VH commodore wagon and mum played Johnny from the cassette all 1000kms there. these songs are an australian staple
My fav song ever to sing a long too and fortunate too see him open a concert with it dueting with Olivia newton John i was like OMG ! curtain drop and Livvy and John march out holding hands and they sing Two strong hearts pure magic but its always great regardless like in this classic video which was originally beamed live simulcast into Australian living rooms.
This video shows some of the amazing talent John had with him on stage. Phil Buckle is an incredible guitarist who played in a band with Jack Jones who is also a great guitar player called Southern Sons.
Also David Hirschfelder the keyboard player in this clip played with Dragon and little River Band and is also an award winning composer with film scores winning him Oscar nominations and BAFTA and Australian Film awards. His backing vocalists Lindsay Field, Venetta Fields and Lisa Edwards were with him for his entire touring career as a solo artist and brought wonderful warmth and personality to his live performances.
Man I am loving all this Aussie content.
It’s probably been said many times in your comments before, but in Australia when anyone refers to “The Voice” instantly you know they are talking about John Farnham. They’re not talking about the TV reality show we are talking about the one and only John Farnham.
Gotta see John Farnham & Tom Jones on "Hey Hey its Saturday"...Will change your life..
Omg My Yiddish Momme!!! UNBELIEVABLE!
@@mariadore7000 It's amazing isnt it, try and find JF doing a cover of "black dog" it was recorded during a sound check before one of his shows.
I heard it just this morning, amazing......the only thing not quite as good as the original is the drums but no one is ever gonna beat Bonzo
You're really an Aussie when you know the actions to this song.....
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Come on utube..wtf..
I wanna get a bus and HIM ova hear.? Can all watch live.
Cant listen to farnham without crying, world class singer
I had never heard of John until My Brother here reacted to his music and I'm hooked...let me say that again ! I'm Hooked ! He's one of the best singers I've ever heard and Jimmy Barnes is my favorite male vocalist ever !
Here we go again!!! Makin me happy!
I love your reactions to John Farnham. It makes us sit up and pay attention to how good he is again. We’ve been listening to him since the late sixties when he first came out with raindrops keep falling on my head and I think we’re so accustomed to hearing his voice that we forget just how amazing a singer he is. He just recently had a huge operation to have a mouth cancer removed. I’m hoping he recovers well and that his amazing voice is the same afterwards. But you know we will still love him just as much.
Love seeing jack jones from southern sons in background. John always has so many amazing singers performers musicians alongside him. 👍👍🇦🇺
#proud Aussie here… you should check him out singing ‘Playing to Win’ Live OMG… ..talk about hitting highs…. I love him, he is incredible..I saw him live about 3 years ago..he’d be around 70 years..and he still sounded amazing…on pitch..all the high notes..So amazing vocally…,! One of his backing singers beautiful American born Vanetta Fields …is a singing teacher..and is also amazing..He does an acpaella version of Amazing Grace live with Vanetta and crew. His is definitely Australian, my grandfather worked at the telephone company, and a young John Farnham applied for a job there, but my granddad said no, because he his hair was a bit too long lol .. Off he went to do music …thank God 🙏🏽 He is Massive in Australia…..massive.
He is so old now. Went to a concert of his a few years ago and his voice and energy hasn't dropped an inch. You should react to one of his more recent videos. This old guy will surprise you .
I served his back up singer Lisa Edwards (blonde lady) 10 years ago in Melbourne & I was so awestruck & she was just so lovely.
one of the most beloved generous beautiful talents Australia has had!!! Love John
Fun fact - he was also one of the first people Queen spoke when getting a new singer. Freddie Mercury said in an interview once that he was an amazing singer I've heard as well
Imagine how good you are that Jack Jones (Irwin Thomas) is relegated to backing vocals and guitar only.
Actually a few Southern Sons reactions would be great.
I know right?
I remember the jokes about Jack Jones sounding just like Farnham.
I know right ? Farnsey's boy child haha... he is a phenomenal vocalist - southern sons spawned such great talent - Phil Buckle is an extraordinary guitarist/songwriter also.
@@danschiavello True that !!
At 4:38 you'll see a guy with long hair playing a red & white guitar, his name is Jack Jones (stage name) and was in a band called Southern Sons.
Listen to their songs Heart In Danger, Always And Forever, Hold Me In Your Arms & You Were There and you'll hear another Farnham. Jack has an amazing voice to.
Not only is the man an awesome singer, he also puts on a show. He loves to interact with his fans, I have not seen anyone better at this than John. I love the way you react to, in my opinion, the best male singer around. Awesome channel, keep it going man, thank you.
Love ur reaction. He's one of my favourite singers. Western Australian fan. U get it my friend!!!
John Farnham born in Dagenham London England. Went to Australia when he was young. He has been well known in Australia since the 60's. Great singers and performers in Australia.
Love John Farnham. I have been to 3 farewell concerts of his. He used to do a farewell concert every couple of years. I also saw him on the concert tour with Tom Jones. They sang a couple of songs together and it was magic
I'm glad you gave some love to the choreo for this song. The do it in the official video too, and at all his concerts. I love it and do it myself whenever I hear this song.
Johns known as "The Voice" here is Australia.
I never understood why as kid. It wasn't until I started studying music that I started to understand.
I don't think someone can truly understand how much precision and control he had unless they're a singer or play a musical instrument.
Jack Jones is there too!!!! Apart from JF's voice I love the fact that he has been married to his wife since 1973!! In the music industry that's a hard achievement!! But he ha done it.. You should also check out RIVAL FIRE!!!
OMG I looooove you. I love seeing you react to some of my all time Australian artists. Farnsy, Guy, Jessica, Delta & Vanessa. If you an upbeat John Farnham song, check out Playing to Win. He wrote & sang this when he was with one of our iconic Aussie bands LRB - Little River Band. He replaced their lead singer, Glenn Shorrock (again, another fab Aussie). It’s up in my top 5 songs of his. Something to get you pumped up, especially before playing sport.
Watching your reaction to John and Jimmy makes me realise how much we take them for granted. We grew up listening to them, they have always been there. Dont get me wrong though, they are national treasures, our treasures.
I live in Australia. Not long after I watched your video here for the first time, I was in a grocery store and this song came on. I had a moment where I was just like THIS SONG IS SO GOOD. How come everyone in this grocery store isn’t feeling the same way as me?!!! 😂😂
I don’t think I’ve ever listened to John like this before …I love listening to you get excited by him
"This has gotta be like an iconic song, right?" It's Farnsy. Pretty much everyone who knows local talent knows the voice, and a hell of a lot of us know the lyrics. Not just to this, mind you. To *Farnsy* songs, a fair few of 'em.
Can I just say how dang happy I am I stumbled across your page at 1:42am on October 30th 2022 loll
My background is Maltese and Lebanese but I’m born and raised in Sydney Australia, first generation and I’m so proud of it.
From our first peoples to now, we have had some great talents in this country. And watching your videos has opened up a pride in me that I didn’t even realise I had this much of!!
I also have a massive love for the USA so THANK YOU for shining a light on our greats!!! Especially Tina and John ❤
You really know your stuff, ThatSingerReactions. You pick up on all the nuance that makes John and Jimmy fantastic singers. You're spot on, mate. *salutes*
Thank you :)
@@ThatSingerReactions You are very welcome, Sir.
I love you and your enthusiasm for our Aussie music!! We are so underrated mainly because we don’t want fame and fortune 🔮
loving your Aussie reactions big fella! He and jimmy have stacks of hits for you to react to. Look forward to more
John Farnham is indeed an iconic legend in Australia. Pretty much him and Jimmy dominated the music industry in the 80's and 90's with hit after hit. Thanks for doing these I love how much you appreciate their talent.
That was a blast from the past for me. I was at that concert.. He had two different band members there.. Guitarists from the Little river band and Southern Sons. It was a brilliant night. He has also been married 48 years to wife Jill.
I love hearing stories of people being at the concerts 💕
Love seeing people get introduced to Australian legends like John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes.
A few recommendations for Farnham songs:
Age of Reason
Touch of Paradise
Playing To Win (from the short period he was lead singer of LRB)
Chain Reaction
Pressure Down
That’s Freedom
Every Time You Cry (duet with the group Human Nature)
To name but a few. Keep up the awesome work!
I love that you are loving our Australian icons and John Farnham is an absolute legend here in Australia, we absolutely adore him. We rate Barnesy pretty highly to haha