Visiting Australia for the year. As soon as I introduce myself, anyone over 40yrs old INSTANTLY starts singing this song... I finally gave in a looked it up. Yowza!
I'm only 40 but grew up loving my parents music.. Late 50s to early 2000, since then music just crap. Grew up with Johns later stuff on radio ...but softest spot for this 'Johnny' era
My late mum's name was Sadie. We moved to Australia from England the year this song came out. People would sing it to her (as would we) wherever she went. 😊
Yes I remember this song when it came out and I had a pin up of Johnny Farnham (from the TV week) in my bed room. AND my nanna loved him and his voice, she bought the Sadie single and use to play it all the time. B-)
Never heard this one before until my daughter played in on her phone. Was amazed to see it was by John Farnham, I remember him having some big hits over here in the UK in the mid 80s
This was the song that kicked him off, bubble gum at its best/worst. The songs from the 80's were really quite remarkable and i didnt believe it was him when they came out, a yuge diff from Sadie. Didya see the height of the stilts hes on OMG, ha ha ha, hes a shorty.
What a Magnificent Talent...John is one of the Greatest Male Vocalists I have ever heard...There is Nothing he cannot sing....Just Amazing...Love Him :)
Remember this as a kid and thought John was so hot! He still kept his looks and his voice just got better with age. Admittedly I prob wouldn't go to one of his concerts as I'm into different music but I do admire his talent.
Classic white boy dancing as demonstrated by Eddie Murphy in Raw. I think Rick Astley may have been channeling Johnny, except he didn't quite look like his arms were superglued to his sides and his feet nailed to the floor like Johnny.
Poor John, this song haunted him for years and was a barrier to being taken seriously in the 70s and 80s. Luckily he was able to break back through in 86 and people finally appreciated his enormous voice and talent.
❤❤❤❤ I was about 8 when I first heard this song, back in 1970 (I know it came out earlier) I love this song and still do to this day. Johnny Farnham.....just a legend in his own lifetime. Watched him through all the years and all the changes... I just love him❤❤❤❤👍👍🇭🇲🇭🇲
Am I the only one (well, I probably am) who's wondering HOW THE HECK DID THIS SWEET VOICE TURN INTO THE AWESOMELY EPIC HOLLERING he used in "You're the Voice"?!?!?
@@thedolphin5428 years and years of practice. Look up some of the professional music teachers reactions to his songs, where they're in awe of both his voice and technical expertise. A true expert makes it look easy.
A song of its time . when you consider songs like don't you know its magic , help , playing to win, you're the voice, touch of paradise , age of reason, that's freedom and burn for you, you can understand why john gets embarrassed when doing this song .
Pop music in those days was very universal, most countries had what we now call novelty pop songs, all "of their time". . There is a later uptempo version which has managed to move on from the 60s era - it's much more fun 16.9. 23. . E❤
He does - because he ALWAYS gets asked for it, it was a novelty song forty years earlier, he remade himself as a pop/rock singer in the 1980s and did some really great songs, but always got asked for this oldie.
John Farnham is the only artist local or foreign to have a number 1 album in Australia in five consecutive decades 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s
I recall this song (although I'm not sure about this version) from around the late 60s. My late mother used to watch "The Golden Shot" and I'm sure this song was on that. Enough said.
I remember this and remember most of the words too. Johnny Farnham as he was then known was my dream boat he was dreamy! I liked him way more than Ronnie Burns. Ah the heart of a teenager, still like Johnny Farnham. Sadie the Cleaning Lady and then Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head.
Yes, and who didn't have a Sadie vacuum cleaner in the 70's? For those who don't know, it was a 5 gallon drum on wheels, motor in the top. It had a huge capacity, making it ideal for the home workshop. Marketed as the "GE Sadie", we all knew it was named after this song, although officially, nothing was ever said. We still have one.
@59771006 I agree. Not many were really that keen on the lyrics at the time from memory. It was a very catchy song though and from memories there were radio stations that wouldn't play it. Yet it went to no. 1. and yes it started off his career and he climbed.
I remember whenever he came on to Hey Hey It's Saturday in Australia they would play this in the background. If he could have his time again this would be one song he would have knocked back, despite what he tells crowds at concerts.
@@sbalogh53 I loved it when I was a little kid. I do remember him being embarrassed when it was mentioned in later years. Such a gracious man. Wishing you all the best, John.
For any who would like to hear more of this man's amazing voice, and performing, here is my PLAYLIST of his music journey from the '60s until now - mostly listed in chronological order.:- @t
Us as kids use to write the song like.... Sadie The cleaning lady, Picked her nose and fed it to the bady...when mother wasn't there she'd would throw it down the stairs...
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Visiting Australia for the year. As soon as I introduce myself, anyone over 40yrs old INSTANTLY starts singing this song... I finally gave in a looked it up.
Yowza!
I'm only 40 but grew up loving my parents music..
Late 50s to early 2000, since then music just crap.
Grew up with Johns later stuff on radio ...but softest spot for this 'Johnny' era
My late mum's name was Sadie. We moved to Australia from England the year this song came out. People would sing it to her (as would we) wherever she went. 😊
8 what a sweetie pie i remember having him on my lounge room wall i would do live in i would juliana him
"The cleaning lady" is hard-wired into my brain every time I hear the name Sadie.
My mum loved this song, we bonded alot over it, she passed away 8 months ago. This is now a very bitter sweet song
People will not give a second look at a cleaning lady, This guy has'
Appreciating her work. Thumbs up.
Yes I remember this song when it came out and I had a pin up of Johnny Farnham (from the TV week) in my bed room. AND my nanna loved him and his voice, she bought the Sadie single and use to play it all the time. B-)
Never heard this one before until my daughter played in on her phone. Was amazed to see it was by John Farnham, I remember him having some big hits over here in the UK in the mid 80s
This was the song that kicked him off, bubble gum at its best/worst. The songs from the 80's were really quite remarkable and i didnt believe it was him when they came out, a yuge diff from Sadie. Didya see the height of the stilts hes on OMG, ha ha ha, hes a shorty.
You all are over-thinking this song….. I love it.
TRUE
What a Magnificent Talent...John is one of the Greatest Male Vocalists I have ever heard...There is Nothing he cannot sing....Just Amazing...Love Him :)
Remember this as a kid and thought John was so hot! He still kept his looks and his voice just got better with age. Admittedly I prob wouldn't go to one of his concerts as I'm into different music but I do admire his talent.
The beginning of a HUGE CAREER, LARGER THAN AUSTRALIA OR ANY AUSTRALIAN COULD BELIEVE!!! We are the lucky one's thanks John Farnham!!!
Absolutely
DITTO HE IS OUR ICON OF OZ
Loved hearing this song again, I never get tired of it
You're the voice, John.
Not to mention the moves. He was King Of Pop back in Australia during the 70s, and going by this he was king of the dance floor too.
It was nice to hear this song again!
wowww , have not heard this song , for many many years, , this song was his 1st major hit , many years ,
My name's Sadie and this song made my life 1000% better
This song is so awesome john farmhan is awesome live love this song
This song never gets old!😍😀😁
I WAS BROUGHT UP ON THIS SONG BLOODY LOVE IT XXXXXXXX
dont care
What a classic video. Whispering Jack and the Noodle Nodders.
I carn't stop watching his epic dancing! :D
Classic white boy dancing as demonstrated by Eddie Murphy in Raw. I think Rick Astley may have been channeling Johnny, except he didn't quite look like his arms were superglued to his sides and his feet nailed to the floor like Johnny.
I prefer watching the ladies dancing. :)
Poor John, this song haunted him for years and was a barrier to being taken seriously in the 70s and 80s. Luckily he was able to break back through in 86 and people finally appreciated his enormous voice and talent.
HOLY SHIT...........WHAT A LITTLE GEM........
We loved it. John, Joan and Keith Massam.
what a start to the greatest career of any australian musician.. 🇦🇺🇭🇲
Not a musician. Simply a singer.. didn't even write his own lyrics.
❤❤❤❤ I was about 8 when I first heard this song, back in 1970 (I know it came out earlier) I love this song and still do to this day.
Johnny Farnham.....just a legend in his own lifetime.
Watched him through all the years and all the changes... I just love him❤❤❤❤👍👍🇭🇲🇭🇲
2020 and still listening to sadie.
this is one of the best aussie singers
Absolute legend. Brought a tear to my eye! Good onya John!! 🎉🎉❤
Sadie...you will always be an essential worker.
Hahah!!! Watched this while cleaning at school today!!! Good Times
Can you imagine... I was 14 when he sang this. Can you just imagine? Only lived a mile from the Studio. Life is but a dream...
LOVE YOU John Farnham xxxxxxxx
Havent seen this Aussie since the 70's
My Nan loved this song so much!!!! Not as much as I loved her and she loved me RIP Granet xxxxx
BRILLIANT sound quality!
I'm sharing it.
I think the soundtrack has been dubbed from a CD.
Am I the only one (well, I probably am) who's wondering HOW THE HECK DID THIS SWEET VOICE TURN INTO THE AWESOMELY EPIC HOLLERING he used in "You're the Voice"?!?!?
Aaah, practice, maybe?
Think it was always there but he was going for a more Herman's Hermit sound back then!
@@thedolphin5428 years and years of practice. Look up some of the professional music teachers reactions to his songs, where they're in awe of both his voice and technical expertise. A true expert makes it look easy.
It was always there brah, always.
I remember this song when it was new!!!!
Me too! Where on earth did those years go?
Perhaps there was a Sadie who did too thorough a job of cleaning up! :)
shut up old person
@@Gamzeepilled I'm not old, whippersnapper. I've just got a good memory!!!
@@pauloconnor2980 im so sorry i was inebriated whilst making my last comment
How great does Ding Dong look, what a saucy and fit dancer she is. Just love her..
One of them was her?!
he is great makes me happy.
A song of its time . when you consider songs like don't you know its magic , help , playing to win, you're the voice, touch of paradise , age of reason, that's freedom and burn for you, you can understand why john gets embarrassed when doing this song .
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He should not be embarrassed because it is a lovely, fun and catchy song.
Naaah....this song is great. Nostalgic feels❤
The beginning of the legend that is John Farnham👍👍❤️❤️🇭🇲
Pop music in those days was very universal, most countries had what we now call novelty pop songs, all "of their time". . There is a later uptempo version which has managed to move on from the 60s era - it's much more fun 16.9. 23. . E❤
always loved it
Great memories!
He does - because he ALWAYS gets asked for it, it was a novelty song forty years earlier, he remade himself as a pop/rock singer in the 1980s and did some really great songs, but always got asked for this oldie.
Brillant sound quality.
I'm sharing it!
John Farnham is the only artist local or foreign to have a number 1 album in Australia in five consecutive decades 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s
population under 20million hahaha
I recall this song (although I'm not sure about this version) from around the late 60s. My late mother used to watch "The Golden Shot" and I'm sure this song was on that. Enough said.
I put my name into youtube and this is what I get. Serves me right.
such a compliment to your name :)
😂
2020 and still rocking it.
I like sadie cute name
Yeah servers you right cute name bye the way
I remember this and remember most of the words too. Johnny Farnham as he was then known was my dream boat he was dreamy! I liked him way more than Ronnie Burns. Ah the heart of a teenager, still like Johnny Farnham. Sadie the Cleaning Lady and then Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head.
the awesome moment when my mothers name is Sadie and she is a cleaning lady! that's how I found out about this. :)
Yes, and who didn't have a Sadie vacuum cleaner in the 70's? For those who don't know, it was a 5 gallon drum on wheels, motor in the top. It had a huge capacity, making it ideal for the home workshop. Marketed as the "GE Sadie", we all knew it was named after this song, although officially, nothing was ever said. We still have one.
The 369th number one hit in Australia.
There is a song for every thing about anything. At least it's umm...pleasant
OMG the dancers....
Grew up with this
Always good memories
I love you John even though I’ve never seen you in person but we are related.❤
Cleaning ladies were hot in the 60's
They would have had giant bushes, the lot of them. No such thing as waxing back in those days and it was unheard of for women to shave down there.
They weren't cleaning lady's, guy
@@trentbell5931 those cleaning ladies were begging for it
Love you “Yankee Wally”………….from Downunder. ❤️🇦🇺❤️👍😊
this song is catchy :)
WHAT
We had to sing this song at school it just came to mind 20 years later 😅
I remmer this song my brother steve did pay at school he was johnny. Famer it was good that late 70 karren
@59771006 I agree. Not many were really that keen on the lyrics at the time from memory. It was a very catchy song though and from memories there were radio stations that wouldn't play it. Yet it went to no. 1. and yes it started off his career and he climbed.
Omg how beautiful is she❤
If it wasn't for Sadie John wouldn't be where he is today Sadie kicked off his career
LOL LOL LOL LOL i remember my mum playing this when i was a baby!!! :O :O :O
I love thi fun in thi dancing.
Love this song . He was a handsome in this video clip . You tock jhon.
Great. Music
I cant stop listening to this its so good I love it so much I cant believe this song is about me
We all learnt to do our own housewofk & cleanung!
This is music, not the crap they have today all done with computers >_>
love it
You all are over-thinking this song….. I love it.
Elton john got married, get me?
Yeah, but he married a man
Boy he was so young.
sadie the cleaning ladie, she picks her nose and feeds it to the baby.
I know Sadie a cleaning lady too!!!!
Sadie's the voice try and understand it, make a noise and make it clear. Ohhhhhhhhhhh Wahohhhhh!
I remember whenever he came on to Hey Hey It's Saturday in Australia they would play this in the background. If he could have his time again this would be one song he would have knocked back, despite what he tells crowds at concerts.
He may never have become as famous without this song.
@@sbalogh53 I loved it when I was a little kid. I do remember him being embarrassed when it was mentioned in later years. Such a gracious man. Wishing you all the best, John.
For any who would like to hear more of this man's amazing voice, and performing, here is my PLAYLIST of his music journey from the '60s until now - mostly listed in chronological order.:-
@t
Love his music
I wish my cleaning lady looked and dressed like that dancer. 😍😘
cannot love this enough. xox
Yeah, music was soooo great back in the old days, wasn't it?
And this a masterpiece
Australia's Legend
for me its sadie the sjnging lady
Just found this single in a box in the closet backed with "In My Room" has a fun Hermit's vibe to it way down under.✨
SADIE THE CLEANING LADYYYYYYYYYY HAHAHAHA 😂
My buddy Paul from Pearth, sang this whenever we installed then had to vac the carpet. Crikey!
My teacher puts this on when it's afternoon jobs 😀
I’m writing an action series and i’m going to use this song when this woman cleans up a bunch of dead bodies
This is my housework anthem
That's who I need sadie she will help Daniel at work so will I Daniel xxxx
i hide my torturous depression through several layers of irony to drown out the pain
Those lady's in the back are good dancer's
Don’t know why people give him so much shit for this song, it slaps!!
Best song to clear a pub at karaoke
Age. He often commented that his voice wasn't as "clean" is it had been in his youth. He blamed cigarettes and red wine - probably right, too.
Us as kids use to write the song like....
Sadie
The cleaning lady,
Picked her nose
and fed it to the bady...when mother wasn't there she'd would throw it down the stairs...
My name is Sadie I never stop cleaning
Haha my childhood crush 🥰
When you think if John hadn't recorded Saide he wouldn't be where he is today
John Farnham at around age fiftyish did say in an interview (l don't remember when or where) that he hates this song.
TheKoojee I don’t blame him 😂 kylie is a long way from this