i think this was about when he felt really constricted in the little river band and wanted to escape. because it's so personal it adds to the power of this performance and that band . can't get much better than that
John is a master showman with a master voice. John’s range is out of this world, the passion and emotion he puts into his work is amazing. Just so powerful.
@@rickandersen2284 he also said, hi Rick, no John didn’t say, hi Rick, I did l lol. I’ve heard John say he’d prefer to live and work in Australia, it’s his home.
@@rickandersen2284 yeah, I agree, but as u know, the band didn’t work for John, you’ve seen the interview I bet, taping his microphone cord to the floor so he couldn’t run around the stage - so smart boy came home. Guess you’ve watched that long interview with Glenn Wheatley, totally fascinating and so much I didn’t know.
This is why he is and always has been known as " the voice" , there are many very very strong talented Australian singers yet it's so hard for them to break to the rest of the world
I honestly just love your genuine reactions of disbelief at John’s voice. You are, Nick , the best in this business. You have found your niche in life. Don’t ever question your abilities ??? You are simply the BEST!!!!??
I feel sorry for genuine music lovers around the world who were denied exposure to John Farnham all these years because we have had the pleasure of watching him perform in local pubs and clubs since the early '70s. After the release of Whispering Jack and before the big stadium tours began we got to enjoy him and his brilliant band doing those now internationally acclaimed live shows at the local pub down the road. My favourite live performances then and now are When the War is Over, Let Me Out & Playing to Win - you should experience that in a very small venue flat out and in your face from fifty feet !
Its a shame RUclips and the Internet wasn't around when John Farnham was young as his career would have taken off worldwide instead of just in Australia. He deserved to be famous worldwide with that voice.
@@michellebostock3134 im not selfish and wish the best for everyone and for them to be happy. I just wish he had more success and deserved to be more recognised because he had one of the best voices ever and he deserved more fame and fortune.
Having grown up listening to John Farnham my whole life being an Australian, I've never taken for granted how lucky I am to have seen him and his band multiple times. Your reactions to John just make my day! Absolutely love your channel!!
I love your reactions to our Farnsey an amazing singer an even better performer.On top of that one of the nicest most humblest of guys you could ever meet. I can see in your eyes just how much you are loving his performances.
I studied under a sound engineer here in Sydney who worked on a few John Farmham records and he told us he had to get John to stand almost a meter away from the mic for recording takes. This man certainly has an unusually powerful voice and perfect pitch.
I swear to god I never laughed as hard as to what reactions you gave here, it's pure unadulterated fun...I hope John one day sees your videos, it's too much fun on all levels, from your end to ours....love it! Great respect....from Australia! :D
Venetta Fields - one of John’s back up singers tells a story about John’s high standards for his own performance. She says that everyone on stage is always a little nervous knowing that he won’t be happy with himself until he hits his top note and once he does it, he relaxes into the rest of the concert. If he doesn’t get there, she said you’d better get out of his way! LOL. 😂 He always gets there 🥰
I believe that! I had VF as a singing couch and gotta say she was the most humble lady I have ever met. Yes! she sang with John but OMG she is just a lady who teaches singing!
I think the main reason other reactors don’t react is because when you request an Aussie artist, they see that it’s only had a limited amount of views, and therefore isn’t that popular and won’t get them a high volume of views. On another note, John Farnham is hands down the greatest male singer of all time. He was so popular in Australia at this time that they used to play his concerts in primetime on free to air television. They estimate his comeback album “Whispering Jack” is owned by 1 in every 3 Australian people
"Let him out"... might be my favourite reaction! I don't even know anymore if I'm obsessed with your reactions Dominic or Farnsey's talent which always reminds me of my nine years spent as a kid Down Under! Loooooove your reactions to bits!
John had a lot of offers in America but he turned them down because he was thinking of his family he put his family frist we love him so much he's not one for fame fame he loves he's country the big wide open country live Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🐨🐨👍🤗
John is the best singer in his field . No question. He can sing any genre of music from hard rock to soft love songs, ballads, jazz to opera.. His technique is flawless. Because of this he gets to work with the best musicians, singers and backup singers. I love Freddy, but he never did what John does. He never had the range of styles. Dimash is something else, absolutely amazing. But certainly doesn’t have a universal appeal. Don’t even try and compare him to John Farnham they are totally different. John is a Showman, funny, an entertainer. He connects with the crowd, the total package. This is why he is is so loved by everyone. Just go to a Farnham concert and you’ll be blown away.
Freddy let's showmanship away.................if you're gonna cast Jesus in JCS who cares about Freddie's "showmanship"?!?!??! John FAR AND ABOVE exceeds Jesus in JCS if we're gonna be honest......by some country mile....
The lyrics of this song probably reflect some of John's ill-feeling towards the end of his time with the Little River Band (1982 to early 1986). Senior members of LRB would do things like having John's microphone cable shortened during concerts so he couldn't move around the stage as much because they felt he was getting more exposure than them. John earned his rock credibility in LRB, but it was a good thing he left otherwise we'd never have had his solo career that followed with the success of the Whispering Jack album.
If you do a search here on RUclips there is ONE OTHER performance of this song from I think about 10 years ago when he did a special anniversary whispering jack concert. He actually says how this song came about 😮 I think he didn’t say it in the original concert because it had literally JUST happened and maybe could have caused problems, but yeh it’s allll about LRB
I agree with what you say, but I used to think that Farnham's voice was always looking for a band and it was LRB that finally matched his voice and that musical explosion was detonated
That is not the reason, you idiot. It was the same reason that Beeb Birtles left, he didn’t like John Farnham’s performance style. They wanted what they had always been, to play as a tight band, they didn’t want a singer who wandered around the stage, tossing microphones and telling corny jokes, which is what John does. LRB were always a great band well before Farnham joined and personally I liked them better when Glen Shorrock was the lead singer. In fact, it was with Glen in the band when Glen Fry said LRB were the best vocal band in the world! Saying that the likes of Birtles, Goble and Nelson shortened his mic lead out of jealousy is pure urban myth and nonsense!
A reaction to john’s song “one” would be dope AF! Hands down one of his very best!!! And he is soooooo young in the video. That song makes me lose my shit when I’m driving lol
Your reaction made me laugh so much. Thank you so much for your appreciation for John's voice. I have seen others react to his songs and they sit there, straight faced, no pausing, then at the end just say calmly "yeah good song". No! Everyone should have your reaction, he is outstanding! Keep doing what you do, really enjoy your vids.
If Australia had the population of America he would of been as big and famous as Whitney Houston. We're happy he ended up having the career he did eventually.In alot of ways we're glad he was our best kept secret.
He stood in for a little river band which made it big in America but they treated him very badly . We always knew how great he was and is . He was also a really nice guy who loved to entertain . Thanks for loving him as we do xoxo love from Sydney Australia
Thanks for all your hard work. Two great John Farnham songs are PLEASE DON’T ASK ME And A TOUCH OF PARADISE. JOHN FARNHAM has perfect pitch. I have never heard a single note from him off. In thousands of hours on RUclips there’s not a single note out of tune. In 2013 the Australian musicians and singers voted for the best Australian singer of all time. John Farnham overwhelmingly won hands down. He beat all the opera singers. Anthony Warlow was in position 75 and Tina Arina was in 3rd and Jimmy Barnes was in position 5.
I want to thank you for giving the world of John Farnham and great Australian music from our musical talents. For most of us, it's brought back memories and discovery of how good it was and is. I have never heard of this song ❤. Know wonder he was King of Pop so many times
He has trained his voice phenomenally well. And when on tour,, John sings his sets sometimes twice a day. Not sure that there has ever been any performer in history with such a powerful vocal instrument as his !
John has spoken a number of times about his bout of depression before his comeback album Whispering Jack came out. He was lying on the floor, curled up, unable to move. Then You're the Voice was released, and he never looked back 😊
Its amazing isn't it? Just when you think you have him pegged, and know what he can achieve vocally, John just raises the bar again and tells us to sit down and hold on for the ride.
Your reactions show how much you appreciate John Farnham, its a credit to you how much you care. It's more than understood how you feel and the fact that you are a singer is impressive. Enjoying your reactions from OZ.
I'm loving your video reactions to John. Your appreciation, awe and enthusiasm for his talents is infectious. Looking forward to seeing more. Hopefully one day 'Playing to Win' is one of them. It's my favorite out of all of his songs.
Australian here & I love your reactions when it comes to our very own John Farnham. How I wish John could see your reactions, I feel you’re his number 1 new fan
You are right. JF could sing ANYthing. It is rare to see an artist who maintains excellence across genres and generations. The reason it is possible is simple. He is The Voice. His control at the edges of his impressive range is itself impressive. He might as well be dubbed The Performer, too. His live shows were wonderful. Nobody left disappointed.
Here I go again, like I do in all your videos, pausing when you pause so I can annoyingly comment but although us Aussies know how freaking amazing John is I personally still get shivers watching him live. Music video’s just don’t do him justice. It’s his live concerts that show how impressively talented he is.
The lyrics to John Farnham's song "Let Me Out" are a touching expression of a deep desire to always stand by someone, to be their support system, and to help them navigate through life's ups and downs. The song opens with the idea that no matter where the person being sung to goes or wanders in life, the singer wants to be there for them. The singer wants to hold their hand and catch them should they fall. The lyrics suggest that the singer wants to be a constant presence in the other person's life, seeing them through everything they do.
John's voice is phenomenal and I've been a fan since the beginning and at 72 he's still got it in spades. "Let Me Out" is one of my favourites and I'm glad it was suggested by "Gary". This is from the album "Whispering Jack" and came along at a time when John's career was a little slow, but his manager believed in him so much, to the extent that he mortgaged his home in order to produce "Whispering Jack" which was a success and sat at the top of the charts for many weeks. I don't know if you recognised Venetta Fields (one of his backup singers) whose long career began as a gospel singer with a group from her church. She has backed up Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Boz Scaggs, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, Quincy Jones, Barbra Streisand etc. She began recording with Australia's Richard Clapton, Australian Crawl and Jimmy Barnes but it was John Farnham, who brought her to the attention of the Australian public when her spiritual rendition of the classic "Amazing Grace" brought the concerts to a standstill. We appreciate YOUR appreciation of our talent 🥰
Yes Glors....everything you wrote is the truth...Vanetta and John "Amazing Grace" is SO powerful and my favourite version of Amazing Grace by anyone. The feel and emotional input in their performance is flawless. I'll never forget seeing them sing this in the studio and in concert. Goose bumps all around.
@@Dornie51 sitting a couple of metres away in the rehearsal studio with the band and John in full flight and hearing/feeling his voice beyond the PA was something I've never felt. (I'm a Drummer since I was 4 and played/taught professionally in Sydney back in the 80's/90's and still practise/play) Seriously...He was the perfect choice as Jesus in JCS because what I heard/felt in that studio that day was like a spiritual experience. I'm doing carpentry work at the studio and could here him and the band and I thought I was hearing John on the radio or whatever but when I saw Angus and Brett walk out of the rehearsal studio room I realised "Hang on" I'm sitting on my saw stool eating my lunch and Farnsy walks out and I'm gobsmacked...he comes over and says hi. He's a plumber and I'm a Carpenter and we're just talking about building related stuff 🤪😯.... Pinch me moments He was as normal as can be as a person. He left a great impression on me. His voice is so powerful/emotional and great and for me that day at work at the studio was an experience that I'm so lucky to have had.
It's sad but a lot of aussie talent just isn't known to the world especially the older artists who inspired the newer known artists of today farnsey Barnsey diesel and many more aussie rock legends inspired so much when something is wrong with my baby is still an all time fav as its 2 guys just ripping it and an awesome e song to boot
Oh, wow. I remember watching this. Simulcast on radio and TV. That’s how big the “Whispering Jack” album was. It’s an Australian cultural phenomenon, and I don’t know if there is an equivalent anywhere else in the world.
I love the way that John as a magnificent performer gives his band members & singers the spotlight as well. I have read so many wonderful comments from other artists who think the world of John - not only Aussie artists but overseas ones as well. I have never read a bad comment about him yet. Thanks for your reactions to John & our other Aussie artists. The reason why you are the only one reacting to our artists is because you are honest & we appreciate your truthful insights. Thanks mate ❤️🇦🇺
Oh you had fun with this one I did as well thanks for turning me on to them I don't think I've ever heard them before and I've listened to a lot of music.
Nick.....MAAAATE...i knew you'd love that one. I do too..especially because of the lyrics. This track was a help for me when I was facing really bad things from my past as a child when I confronted what was done to me. The Fight or Flight thing. I did both and the devil on my shoulder will always be their but it doesn't control me anymore. I'm ok now. That's another thing about music is that it helps us to think about things more deeply and songs become a soundtrack for our life. It does for me at least. Being a muso ( Drums/Percussion/Carpenter ) Kinda has something to do with that too 🙂 Sorry to get HEAVY. As I said to you when we message, the band's always so good and Brett Garsed's solo is one of my all time favourite. There's a lot of attitude in this track as you and anyone who watches it can see/hear. Another great reaction from you. I thought you'd love John's "SCREAM AND SHOUT" In the second chorus 😜 I'll message ya later 👍👍🔨🥁🦘🙏
Good on you Garry. You got through it all, with a little help from a friend - John. I’ve been there myself along with apparently thousands of others. You have a great life and we’ll keep John’s music going 😊👍
1987 was a great year for John. Following up from the 1986 release of the Whispering Jack album. This tour was John's coming out party. I feel this song should of got more attention than it did. As a 14yo I loved it immediately and thrashed this on the tape deck for weeks.
I love this song- it was my COVID song when we were on heavy lockdown. I’d put the headphones on and let John screen in my ears, when the frustration of COVID got pretty hard to deal with here in Aus. John saved my sanity. No John’s not singing about his wife, it could sound like that from someone who who hasn’t grown up listening to him for decades. Jill his wife, stays in the background, not a publicity wife at all and John has said she’s his rock. Gee they have been married about 50 years now.
I'm loving learning all these things about our Aussie artists and seeing performances I've never seen before. Thanks Nick and everyone who is requesting these bangers 🙏❤
I was at this concert when it recorded well over 30 years ago. Have a look at John Farnham - Whispering Jack concert. This is where this clip is from. I still remember this concert like it was yesterday. It’s about 1 and half hours of JF epic ness. Amazingly he was smoking a pack a day. Drinking coke like it was water and his voice is still this incredible. He is still my favourite artist of all time.
John called his touring brass section 'The Brasstards'... his typical humour and a play on words of a very commonly used word in Oz... another one with dual meanings...can be negative and in this way positive ! Haha. Brett (Rambo) Garsed, apart from one stint with The Nelsons, has been Johns lead guitarist since the very first Whispering Jack tour... They really are all like a family - all of them have made themselves available regardless of how long in between tours/albums. Shows just how much John is respected as an artist, but more importantly as a person.
@@garypeterson8394 Hi Gary - I'm just loving (and a little bit proud I must admit) that Nick is discovering our Aussie talent - and thank you to you also for requesting / suggesting so that he hears more of them ! I unfortunately can't do the patreon / paypal thing, but I can support the choices of you guys who are when you recommend to Nick. Cheers mate 🐨👍
@@JoSedunary thanks Jo....Nick's a great singer for one and his channel is positive and a great outlet to showcase artists. Thats a good positive thing to do🙏
Am I correct in thinking the trombone player in this, the one Nick seems to notice just before the second chorus, is Bob Carson? He’s been with John since Whispering Jack?
@@aries898 Not sure Melissa... I know Mark Dennison (Sax) but the brass section switched out a fair bit depending on which other gigs they had.... I'm sure someone will know though !
What a year you have had discovering all these great Aussie artists. Thank you for the reactions and for exposing your followers to people such as John Farnham. I’ve loved every one of your reactions to his songs and eagerly check each morning to see if you’ve done another one overnight. With Christmas coming up please have a look at him singing at Carols by Candlelight “Mary’s Boy Child”.
I have to say- there are other overseas reactors that do John Farnham reaction videos and they have no where as much enthusiasm for what they do as you do Nick… you are thorough and real and your reaction is instant, not ‘listen to the whole song and say a few words at the end’ like others do and I personally respect your opinion more than theirs… I also love watching when I know what’s coming and I know you don’t and your pure surprise and joy when those awesome moments come By the way that top belt on ‘scream and shout’ in the second chorus was an F#5 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Don't know if anyone has said it here but the "Rocky Balboa" guitarist, Brett Garsed , actually goes by the nickname, Rambo. He used to wear the bandana around his head. He has played with the Nelson brothers and appears in "I Can't Live Without Your Love And Affection" video.
John farnham never disapoints you. More like surprise you every time. Must be heavenly to have a voice like that. He should have been more notised world wide. Thats just sad.
John is not easy to cover. I always sound too flat or too pitchy. He has grunt AND soul and he deserves to be in the "all time" list. I found him 40 years ago because my mum was a fan. I worked on 3 of his tours and he is such a showman, he's all about the fans and the fun. Unfortunately, it looks like he might not sing again but I hope he does
Love this reaction - that belting range !!!😂🎉😂🎉😂🎉 Phenomenal vocals, performance, and band. Brett Garsed on the guitar 🎸 Just WOW!!! So happy he got Out!!! Love our John soooo much ❤❤❤
Your opinions on the talent was spot on imo and I totally agreed. Also, the genuine joy and excitement was great. I loved watching and ima sub too. Thanks, bruv.
I think it’s funny that you continue to be surprised 😂😂 Let Me Out is about when he was in the Little River Band and wasn’t happy there. He wanted out but felt trapped. It’s always been one of my favourites. On the album version it starts with fingers clicking and just hearing fingers click can transport me back to my bedroom aged 10 listening to it on my new record for the first time. I love it. And now as an adult, understanding what it’s about, it’s very suited to my life. So much so that I want it played at my funeral.
Loved it man, well done!! 👏 you're right, I see like 2 other people reacting to Aussie music.. you keep doing what you're doing mate! I've noticed you get the most views of you're aussie reactions. Killing it!😊👍👌🔥
Bloody brilliant mate ! Always love watching you react to John Farman. It's fun watching you brace yourself for the next note.. come visit us in Australia sometime.. I'm sure you'd be more than welcome
I was in the UK when ‘Whispering Jack” was released. Blew me away and still does. JF one of the best vocalists on earth, period.
One of the greatest guitar solo's of all time...one of my favourite farnham songs.
i think this was about when he felt really constricted in the little river band and wanted to escape. because it's so personal it adds to the power of this performance and that band . can't get much better than that
John is a master showman with a master voice. John’s range is out of this world, the passion and emotion he puts into his work is amazing. Just so powerful.
There are many of us Americans who TRIED to get John more noticed in America since the early 80's.....we REALLY TRIED.
Thank you. John says that America never got him. He tried.
@@rickandersen2284 he also said, hi Rick, no John didn’t say, hi Rick, I did l lol. I’ve heard John say he’d prefer to live and work in Australia, it’s his home.
@@bernadettelanders7306 after he'd tried to make it over there.
@@rickandersen2284 yeah, I agree, but as u know, the band didn’t work for John, you’ve seen the interview I bet, taping his microphone cord to the floor so he couldn’t run around the stage - so smart boy came home. Guess you’ve watched that long interview with Glenn Wheatley, totally fascinating and so much I didn’t know.
@@bernadettelanders7306 the whole thing was just a bad idea...but it turned him into the Voice.
This is why he is and always has been known as " the voice" , there are many very very strong talented Australian singers yet it's so hard for them to break to the rest of the world
❤John is the best Aussie singer ever, very sick at the moment, sending all our live and prayersxx
Every member of John’s band is so so good at what they do, the best of the best.
I honestly just love your genuine reactions of disbelief at John’s voice. You are, Nick , the best in this business. You have found your niche in life. Don’t ever question your abilities ??? You are simply the BEST!!!!??
I feel sorry for genuine music lovers around the world who were denied exposure to John Farnham all these years because we have had the pleasure of watching him perform in local pubs and clubs since the early '70s. After the release of Whispering Jack and before the big stadium tours began we got to enjoy him and his brilliant band doing those now internationally acclaimed live shows at the local pub down the road. My favourite live performances then and now are When the War is Over, Let Me Out & Playing to Win - you should experience that in a very small venue flat out and in your face from fifty feet !
Me too, I saw him prior to when he hit the big time, it was brilliant.
Its a shame RUclips and the Internet wasn't around when John Farnham was young as his career would have taken off worldwide instead of just in Australia. He deserved to be famous worldwide with that voice.
@@michellebostock3134 im not selfish and wish the best for everyone and for them to be happy. I just wish he had more success and deserved to be more recognised because he had one of the best voices ever and he deserved more fame and fortune.
John Farnham always highlighted his musicians. It's like he considered himself the backing singer to his own band between their solo spots.
Having grown up listening to John Farnham my whole life being an Australian, I've never taken for granted how lucky I am to have seen him and his band multiple times. Your reactions to John just make my day! Absolutely love your channel!!
I love your reactions to our Farnsey an amazing singer an even better performer.On top of that one of the nicest most humblest of guys you could ever meet. I can see in your eyes just how much you are loving his performances.
I studied under a sound engineer here in Sydney who worked on a few John Farmham records and he told us he had to get John to stand almost a meter away from the mic for recording takes. This man certainly has an unusually powerful voice and perfect pitch.
😄😄😄 too powerful for the mic. how lucky was that bloke to work with John.
I swear to god I never laughed as hard as to what reactions you gave here, it's pure unadulterated fun...I hope John one day sees your videos, it's too much fun on all levels, from your end to ours....love it! Great respect....from Australia! :D
Venetta Fields - one of John’s back up singers tells a story about John’s high standards for his own performance. She says that everyone on stage is always a little nervous knowing that he won’t be happy with himself until he hits his top note and once he does it, he relaxes into the rest of the concert. If he doesn’t get there, she said you’d better get out of his way! LOL. 😂 He always gets there 🥰
I believe that! I had VF as a singing couch and gotta say she was the most humble lady I have ever met. Yes! she sang with John but OMG she is just a lady who teaches singing!
I think the main reason other reactors don’t react is because when you request an Aussie artist, they see that it’s only had a limited amount of views, and therefore isn’t that popular and won’t get them a high volume of views.
On another note, John Farnham is hands down the greatest male singer of all time.
He was so popular in Australia at this time that they used to play his concerts in primetime on free to air television.
They estimate his comeback album “Whispering Jack” is owned by 1 in every 3 Australian people
Greetings from Finland, i’ve been stuck listening to john for the last 2 weeks now😅😎
@@nikelodeon6852 he's one of the greatest make vocalist of all time tho
@@nikelodeon6852 obviously tone deaf
@@nikelodeon6852 Stick to watching your cartoons Nikelodeon, you weren't born when he was at his peak.
@@nikelodeon6852 Cognitive dissonance? Really. Lets hear some of your songs that you wrote. I am waiting.
Thank you "that singer reacts" for helping to let our boy John Farnhams music out onto the world stage. Better late than ever.
"Let him out"... might be my favourite reaction! I don't even know anymore if I'm obsessed with your reactions Dominic or Farnsey's talent which always reminds me of my nine years spent as a kid Down Under! Loooooove your reactions to bits!
John had a lot of offers in America but he turned them down because he was thinking of his family he put his family frist we love him so much he's not one for fame fame he loves he's country the big wide open country live Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🐨🐨👍🤗
They all Admire and support each other as well, so Glad to see your appreciation of Australia's wonderful talent
yeah man cos I'm from new Zealand iv known about Farnham since I was born, because aussie is just 'over the ditch' John is a beast always has been.
John is the best singer in his field . No question. He can sing any genre of music from hard rock to soft love songs, ballads, jazz to opera.. His technique is flawless. Because of this he gets to work with the best musicians, singers and backup singers. I love Freddy, but he never did what John does. He never had the range of styles. Dimash is something else, absolutely amazing. But certainly doesn’t have a universal appeal. Don’t even try and compare him to John Farnham they are totally different. John is a Showman, funny, an entertainer. He connects with the crowd, the total package. This is why he is is so loved by everyone. Just go to a Farnham concert and you’ll be blown away.
Freddy let's showmanship away.................if you're gonna cast Jesus in JCS who cares about Freddie's "showmanship"?!?!??! John FAR AND ABOVE exceeds Jesus in JCS if we're gonna be honest......by some country mile....
The lyrics of this song probably reflect some of John's ill-feeling towards the end of his time with the Little River Band (1982 to early 1986). Senior members of LRB would do things like having John's microphone cable shortened during concerts so he couldn't move around the stage as much because they felt he was getting more exposure than them. John earned his rock credibility in LRB, but it was a good thing he left otherwise we'd never have had his solo career that followed with the success of the Whispering Jack album.
Exactly!!!
If you do a search here on RUclips there is ONE OTHER performance of this song from I think about 10 years ago when he did a special anniversary whispering jack concert. He actually says how this song came about 😮 I think he didn’t say it in the original concert because it had literally JUST happened and maybe could have caused problems, but yeh it’s allll about LRB
I agree with what you say, but I used to think that Farnham's voice was always looking for a band and it was LRB that finally matched his voice and that musical explosion was detonated
Definitely, the words would fit that situation perfectly
That is not the reason, you idiot. It was the same
reason that Beeb Birtles left, he didn’t like John
Farnham’s performance style. They wanted what
they had always been, to play as a tight band,
they didn’t want a singer who wandered around
the stage, tossing microphones and telling corny
jokes, which is what John does. LRB were always
a great band well before Farnham joined and
personally I liked them better when Glen Shorrock
was the lead singer. In fact, it was with Glen in the
band when Glen Fry said LRB were the best vocal
band in the world! Saying that the likes of Birtles,
Goble and Nelson shortened his mic lead out of
jealousy is pure urban myth and nonsense!
You hit the nail on the head, about him singing the phone book, as you have witnessed
A reaction to john’s song “one” would be dope AF! Hands down one of his very best!!! And he is soooooo young in the video. That song makes me lose my shit when I’m driving lol
Your reaction made me laugh so much. Thank you so much for your appreciation for John's voice. I have seen others react to his songs and they sit there, straight faced, no pausing, then at the end just say calmly "yeah good song". No! Everyone should have your reaction, he is outstanding!
Keep doing what you do, really enjoy your vids.
Thank you yeah I just naturally be myself lol
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Exactly. Goes to show you how many people are doing reactions & literally have ZERO idea of what they're talking about or just heard.
If Australia had the population of America he would of been as big and famous as Whitney Houston. We're happy he ended up having the career he did eventually.In alot of ways we're glad he was our best kept secret.
Best singer, best voice…in The world.
Fantastic!! What a singer and what a reaction! Thanks so much :)
He stood in for a little river band which made it big in America but they treated him very badly . We always knew how great he was and is . He was also a really nice guy who loved to entertain . Thanks for loving him as we do xoxo love from Sydney Australia
Thanks for all your hard work. Two great John Farnham songs are PLEASE DON’T ASK ME
And A TOUCH OF PARADISE.
JOHN FARNHAM has perfect pitch. I have never heard a single note from him off. In thousands of hours on RUclips there’s not a single note out of tune. In 2013 the Australian musicians and singers voted for the best Australian singer of all time. John Farnham overwhelmingly won hands down. He beat all the opera singers. Anthony Warlow was in position 75 and Tina Arina was in 3rd and Jimmy Barnes was in position 5.
I want to thank you for giving the world of John Farnham and great Australian music from our musical talents. For most of us, it's brought back memories and discovery of how good it was and is. I have never heard of this song ❤. Know wonder he was King of Pop so many times
He has trained his voice phenomenally well.
And when on tour,, John sings his sets sometimes twice a day.
Not sure that there has ever been any performer in history with such a powerful vocal instrument as his !
John has spoken a number of times about his bout of depression before his comeback album Whispering Jack came out. He was lying on the floor, curled up, unable to move. Then You're the Voice was released, and he never looked back 😊
Its amazing isn't it? Just when you think you have him pegged, and know what he can achieve vocally, John just raises the bar again and tells us to sit down and hold on for the ride.
Please don’t “calm down”. Love your reactions. Even with the good, the bad & the ugly you find positives. 🤗
Your reactions show how much you appreciate John Farnham, its a credit to you how much you care.
It's more than understood how you feel and the fact that you are a singer is impressive. Enjoying your reactions from OZ.
I'm loving your video reactions to John. Your appreciation, awe and enthusiasm for his talents is infectious. Looking forward to seeing more. Hopefully one day 'Playing to Win' is one of them. It's my favorite out of all of his songs.
I been waiting for playing to win it’s one of his most up beat songs
Definitely need Playing To Win!!!
I love the acoustic chapel sessions version. Awesome!
Australian here & I love your reactions when it comes to our very own John Farnham. How I wish John could see your reactions, I feel you’re his number 1 new fan
You are right. JF could sing ANYthing. It is rare to see an artist who maintains excellence across genres and generations. The reason it is possible is simple. He is The Voice. His control at the edges of his impressive range is itself impressive. He might as well be dubbed The Performer, too. His live shows were wonderful. Nobody left disappointed.
I've never seen this performance, and goodness, that note! I can't even reach that in falsetto, let alone in the mix he uses!
Here I go again, like I do in all your videos, pausing when you pause so I can annoyingly comment but although us Aussies know how freaking amazing John is I personally still get shivers watching him live. Music video’s just don’t do him justice. It’s his live concerts that show how impressively talented he is.
The lyrics to John Farnham's song "Let Me Out" are a touching expression of a deep desire to always stand by someone, to be their support system, and to help them navigate through life's ups and downs. The song opens with the idea that no matter where the person being sung to goes or wanders in life, the singer wants to be there for them. The singer wants to hold their hand and catch them should they fall. The lyrics suggest that the singer wants to be a constant presence in the other person's life, seeing them through everything they do.
Ha ha, your favorite performance by John changes every week.
John's voice is phenomenal and I've been a fan since the beginning and at 72 he's still got it in spades. "Let Me Out" is one of my favourites and I'm glad it was suggested by "Gary". This is from the album "Whispering Jack" and came along at a time when John's career was a little slow, but his manager believed in him so much, to the extent that he mortgaged his home in order to produce "Whispering Jack" which was a success and sat at the top of the charts for many weeks. I don't know if you recognised Venetta Fields (one of his backup singers) whose long career began as a gospel singer with a group from her church. She has backed up Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Boz Scaggs, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, Quincy Jones, Barbra Streisand etc. She began recording with Australia's Richard Clapton, Australian Crawl and Jimmy Barnes but it was John Farnham, who brought her to the attention of the Australian public when her spiritual rendition of the classic "Amazing Grace" brought the concerts to a standstill. We appreciate YOUR appreciation of our talent 🥰
Yes Glors....everything you wrote is the truth...Vanetta and John "Amazing Grace" is SO powerful and my favourite version of Amazing Grace by anyone.
The feel and emotional input in their performance is flawless.
I'll never forget seeing them sing this in the studio and in concert.
Goose bumps all around.
@@garypeterson8394 Absolutely! 💖
@@Dornie51 sitting a couple of metres away in the rehearsal studio with the band and John in full flight and hearing/feeling his voice beyond the PA was something I've never felt.
(I'm a Drummer since I was 4 and played/taught professionally in Sydney back in the 80's/90's and still practise/play)
Seriously...He was the perfect choice as Jesus in JCS because what I heard/felt in that studio that day was like a spiritual experience.
I'm doing carpentry work at the studio and could here him and the band and I thought I was hearing John on the radio or whatever but when I saw Angus and Brett walk out of the rehearsal studio room I realised "Hang on"
I'm sitting on my saw stool eating my lunch and Farnsy walks out and I'm gobsmacked...he comes over and says hi. He's a plumber and I'm a Carpenter and we're just talking about building related stuff 🤪😯....
Pinch me moments
He was as normal as can be as a person.
He left a great impression on me.
His voice is so powerful/emotional and great and for me that day at work at the studio was an experience that I'm so lucky to have had.
@@garypeterson8394 what incredible memories!
Yes, he can sing anything. ❤
He’s amazing!
It's sad but a lot of aussie talent just isn't known to the world especially the older artists who inspired the newer known artists of today farnsey Barnsey diesel and many more aussie rock legends inspired so much when something is wrong with my baby is still an all time fav as its 2 guys just ripping it and an awesome e song to boot
John Farnham is the G.O.A.T. Seeing him live! Omg, you haven’t heard anything yet
Oh, wow. I remember watching this. Simulcast on radio and TV. That’s how big the “Whispering Jack” album was. It’s an Australian cultural phenomenon, and I don’t know if there is an equivalent anywhere else in the world.
I love the way that John as a magnificent performer gives his band members & singers the spotlight as well. I have read so many wonderful comments from other artists who think the world of John - not only Aussie artists but overseas ones as well. I have never read a bad comment about him yet. Thanks for your reactions to John & our other Aussie artists. The reason why you are the only one reacting to our artists is because you are honest & we appreciate your truthful insights. Thanks mate ❤️🇦🇺
Thank you for appreciating and acknowledging JF’s amazing talent. He js a legend of a singer and a person.
So glad that you’re appreciating Aussie music 😆
I still like his Sound Check singing the best. Just warming up before a concert with his crew back stage. Absolutely stunning performance. STUNNING!
So true! I went to one of his concerts in Brisbane and hearing him and the band warm up from outside was so fun, the appetizer to the main course!
Oh you had fun with this one I did as well thanks for turning me on to them I don't think I've ever heard them before and I've listened to a lot of music.
Nick.....MAAAATE...i knew you'd love that one. I do too..especially because of the lyrics. This track was a help for me when I was facing really bad things from my past as a child when I confronted what was done to me.
The Fight or Flight thing.
I did both and the devil on my shoulder will always be their but it doesn't control me anymore.
I'm ok now.
That's another thing about music is that it helps us to think about things more deeply and songs become a soundtrack for our life.
It does for me at least.
Being a muso ( Drums/Percussion/Carpenter )
Kinda has something to do with that too 🙂
Sorry to get HEAVY.
As I said to you when we message, the band's always so good and Brett Garsed's solo is one of my all time favourite.
There's a lot of attitude in this track as you and anyone who watches it can see/hear.
Another great reaction from you.
I thought you'd love John's "SCREAM AND SHOUT"
In the second chorus 😜
I'll message ya later
👍👍🔨🥁🦘🙏
Good on you Garry. You got through it all, with a little help from a friend - John. I’ve been there myself along with apparently thousands of others. You have a great life and we’ll keep John’s music going 😊👍
@@bernadettelanders7306 🙏🔨🥁🦘
1987 was a great year for John. Following up from the 1986 release of the Whispering Jack album. This tour was John's coming out party. I feel this song should of got more attention than it did. As a 14yo I loved it immediately and thrashed this on the tape deck for weeks.
Love 💕 this song!!!!!
I love this song- it was my COVID song when we were on heavy lockdown. I’d put the headphones on and let John screen in my ears, when the frustration of COVID got pretty hard to deal with here in Aus. John saved my sanity.
No John’s not singing about his wife, it could sound like that from someone who who hasn’t grown up listening to him for decades. Jill his wife, stays in the background, not a publicity wife at all and John has said she’s his rock. Gee they have been married about 50 years now.
I love this
I'm loving learning all these things about our Aussie artists and seeing performances I've never seen before. Thanks Nick and everyone who is requesting these bangers 🙏❤
You really need to react to John Farnhams Playing to Win, live, OMG it’s the best!!!
I was at this concert when it recorded well over 30 years ago. Have a look at John Farnham - Whispering Jack concert. This is where this clip is from. I still remember this concert like it was yesterday.
It’s about 1 and half hours of JF epic ness.
Amazingly he was smoking a pack a day. Drinking coke like it was water and his voice is still this incredible. He is still my favourite artist of all time.
John called his touring brass section 'The Brasstards'... his typical humour and a play on words of a very commonly used word in Oz... another one with dual meanings...can be negative and in this way positive ! Haha. Brett (Rambo) Garsed, apart from one stint with The Nelsons, has been Johns lead guitarist since the very first Whispering Jack tour... They really are all like a family - all of them have made themselves available regardless of how long in between tours/albums. Shows just how much John is respected as an artist, but more importantly as a person.
I second that Jo.
Consummate professional's 👍👍🔨🥁🦘🙏
@@garypeterson8394 Hi Gary - I'm just loving (and a little bit proud I must admit) that Nick is discovering our Aussie talent - and thank you to you also for requesting / suggesting so that he hears more of them ! I unfortunately can't do the patreon / paypal thing, but I can support the choices of you guys who are when you recommend to Nick. Cheers mate 🐨👍
@@JoSedunary thanks Jo....Nick's a great singer for one and his channel is positive and a great outlet to showcase artists.
Thats a good positive thing to do🙏
Am I correct in thinking the trombone player in this, the one Nick seems to notice just before the second chorus, is Bob Carson? He’s been with John since Whispering Jack?
@@aries898 Not sure Melissa... I know Mark Dennison (Sax) but the brass section switched out a fair bit depending on which other gigs they had.... I'm sure someone will know though !
What a year you have had discovering all these great Aussie artists. Thank you for the reactions and for exposing your followers to people such as John Farnham. I’ve loved every one of your reactions to his songs and eagerly check each morning to see if you’ve done another one overnight.
With Christmas coming up please have a look at him singing at Carols by Candlelight “Mary’s Boy Child”.
You love John more than us,I'm loving that you can see why he's one of our best!!
Johns song playing to win live is amazing, worth a look
The reactions are growing...especially among newbie African reactors!
Yes we love to see it 👏🏾
I have to say- there are other overseas reactors that do John Farnham reaction videos and they have no where as much enthusiasm for what they do as you do Nick… you are thorough and real and your reaction is instant, not ‘listen to the whole song and say a few words at the end’ like others do and I personally respect your opinion more than theirs…
I also love watching when I know what’s coming and I know you don’t and your pure surprise and joy when those awesome moments come
By the way that top belt on ‘scream and shout’ in the second chorus was an F#5 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
he is called "the voice" for good reason 😅
"His range makes me want to puke" has got to be one of the best reactions so far 😆
Don't know if anyone has said it here but the "Rocky Balboa" guitarist, Brett Garsed , actually goes by the nickname, Rambo. He used to wear the bandana around his head. He has played with the Nelson brothers and appears in "I Can't Live Without Your Love And Affection" video.
I had forgotten about this song, awesome!
And he's still alive.
Loving that you are discovering Aus music and sharing it with the world.
Thanks
One of my favourite songs, and playing to win !!!!!!
This song is 80s realness, and I ain’t mad about it! Love it.
John farnham never disapoints you. More like surprise you every time. Must be heavenly to have a voice like that. He should have been more notised world wide. Thats just sad.
John is not easy to cover. I always sound too flat or too pitchy. He has grunt AND soul and he deserves to be in the "all time" list. I found him 40 years ago because my mum was a fan. I worked on 3 of his tours and he is such a showman, he's all about the fans and the fun. Unfortunately, it looks like he might not sing again but I hope he does
Love Farnsy and love you covering the amazing aussies artist that you do! ♥️🐨
Keep them coming 😊
Yeah he was trapped in little river band thank god he got out and was then able to soar!
Love this reaction - that belting range !!!😂🎉😂🎉😂🎉 Phenomenal vocals, performance, and band. Brett Garsed on the guitar 🎸 Just WOW!!!
So happy he got Out!!! Love our John soooo much ❤❤❤
I love your reactions to The Voice that is John Farnham…keep em coming
This is one of my all time favourites of his. The king!!!
Also interesting, one of the few songs he wrote himself. It's a banger!
Simply the best!, Legend ❤️
Mine is playing to win, but this one is creeping up on me, and I love the way you love him, he's now retired, he's an icon of Australia!!
He's retired from touring not performing though!
His vocal range is said to be A2 - G5. 🙂
John Farnham, "The Voice" Australia's best.
7:30. Is the best reaction EVER . The look in your face 😀😀😀😀
He is just so so good , love your reactions ❤ keep them coming 🇦🇺
There’s still many mind blowing performances that you’re yet to see ! Still not even half way down the rabbit hole yet 😅😅
And you've done it again... never heard this song (I'm ashamed of myself lol) holy crap balls this was soooooo frickin' good!!!!
Your opinions on the talent was spot on imo and I totally agreed. Also, the genuine joy and excitement was great. I loved watching and ima sub too. Thanks, bruv.
That's why Aussies call him " The VOICE"
I think it’s funny that you continue to be surprised 😂😂
Let Me Out is about when he was in the Little River Band and wasn’t happy there. He wanted out but felt trapped. It’s always been one of my favourites. On the album version it starts with fingers clicking and just hearing fingers click can transport me back to my bedroom aged 10 listening to it on my new record for the first time. I love it. And now as an adult, understanding what it’s about, it’s very suited to my life. So much so that I want it played at my funeral.
He didn’t want to be known outside Australia. He is a proud Australian. He had number 1 hits in Australia.
I laugh so much every time you react to john or jimmy
I love it!
The band is so tight, it hurts!
Loved it man, well done!! 👏 you're right, I see like 2 other people reacting to Aussie music.. you keep doing what you're doing mate! I've noticed you get the most views of you're aussie reactions. Killing it!😊👍👌🔥
Bloody brilliant mate ! Always love watching you react to John Farman. It's fun watching you brace yourself for the next note.. come visit us in Australia sometime.. I'm sure you'd be more than welcome