Have just come across this ,my it stirred some beautiful memories. Lived in Australia for 20 odd years,had never heard of John until then, was asked by an Aussie neighbour to go with her to his concert as her hubby didn't want to go. Can honestly say it was one of the best live performances I ever saw. John had the most incredible voice,his range was off the planet and he had such a warm funny ,beautiful interaction with his fans. He was brilliant & I became a firm fan. This duet with the lovely soulful Olivia gave me goosebumps ,they were such great friends, a very special bond.❤
This is one of the most beautiful and most loving duets I've ever heard, one of the most beautiful love songs ever .Olivia and John superb performance, very expressive and heartfelt....so sad,God has called back Olivia, rest well our dearest Olivia.
Voices are like nothing else on Earth..Olivia you are with the Angles now..John so glad your Cancer free..Glorious ♋️ Thank you for the This Beautiful Song.. Gidday from Beautiful Bunbury Western Australia 🇦🇺 ❤😊❤
I totally agree. I was involved in the music scene over a long period (some 65 years in all) and have experienced many fine artistes and songs. There are many songs and singers I have judged to be very special - all of them making an indelible imprint on my wealth of memories. However, this “Please Don’t Ask Me” duet by Johnny and the beloved and late-Olivia is simply outstanding in every aspect and is an utterly fantastic legacy for all of us now and into the future to be particularly touched by, to wonder at and to cherish in our individual hearts.
Something worthwhile to say which I neglected to include in my earlier post was to acknowledge the role of the very fine pianist and his fellow-musicians in the accompanying orchestra; and the fine interpretation and direction given them by their Musical Director. Let’s not forget either the part played by the sound and lighting technicians and other support staff who all contributed in one way or another to this most memorable production. They are all top class and deserve an accolade for the part they played in this outstanding production. All involved are deserving of a special accolade.
John Farnham and Olivia-singing together and showing the absolute respect-what a man is an older things women mean to him-simply two mates and Friends-showing the love and respect they have for each other as individuals-how wonderful and life-giving at is? Ain't no way in a health million years humans will ever experienced such a thing ever again?
If that doesn't melt the hardest heart and bring a tear to the eye,......nothing will. Mr Goble, if you never write another song be satisied with this, pure bliss.
Damn, Johnny. Your picture frightens me, but you message melts MY heart. It is a wonderful composition and beautifully performed by these two Aussie icons.
@catherineharvey5556 Absolutely. Every. Single. Word. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. (and I mean your COMMENT here Catherine!) 🙋 Every, single, word of it is precise, perfect, right and from my very own mind & heart. (Surely from many others' as well.) Well said! . . . . 🎶👥🎶 💞 /😏___,,.
Me too! Fell in love with this song the first time I heard it in 2021 as part of a collection of love songs, but then I stumbled on this the duet, it is just on another level altogether. My favourite version of this beautiful ballad.
Praying for John. What a talent! What a vocal range, depth of emotion and unbridled passion in his presentation. Always sends shivers down my spine when I watch this. Unique and unsurpassed in this country. The greatest male singer we have ever produced. Speedy and complete recovery, John. Holding thumbs for you.
Johnny has certainly held his title as "The Voice" in hearts all over the world. Olivia we love you- you brave beautiful woman ❤ These two lifelong friends - may they continue to make beautiful music together, forever.... xo
The best ever version of "Please don't ask me", nothing can top this for me, don't know how many times I've come back to this to watch it, and still gives me shivers every single time. It's just so beautiful... the voices, the facial expressions, the movements, the touch, the sincerity, the chemistry - it's so unreal, it gives me shivers and goosebumps every single time, so so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this video.
We were so fortunate to grow up with John Farnham on the radio, records or when my mum would play one of his songs on our piano in the lounge room. After he recorded Rain Drops Keep Falling on my head she went to our local music shop and bought the sheet music. That song will always remain special. I was 11 when it was released. Not long ago read the book PLAYING TO WIN. It is a fantastic biography on John Farnham, Australia nearly lost him over board aged 11. Thank god he clung on. Olivia Newton John, she's a diamond, sparkling forever in our skies and in peace now. We are so proud of Livvy and Johnny.
Watching these two amazing singers and beautiful people I'm so happy we can view them However saddened by the loss of beautiful Olivia. RIP 🙏 sweet angel
On my Oh my oh my the most stunning performance I love them both but John is my favourite. This song haunts me thankyou John and Olivia and thank you for posting this ❤️❤️😍😍
Oh wow, to hear this again brings back to many memories, my wife and I have been to so many John Farnham concerts including this one, The Main Event. Around 2007, I was lucky enough to be invited by a friend to perform this song with her at a couple of her concerts, we were both in tear every time we sang it. I was also asked, and persuaded by my wife, to sing it at her funeral in 2019, I barely made it through.
For me is this one of the greatest lovesongs and this version is so real.... I feel it everywhere in my body. The combination is one you never would expect but it works great. His voice is amazing.
....1st fell in love with Olivia in Grease back in 1978 when i was 12; i still adore her today!!! & john farnham, well what can i say, his voice always bring tears of joy to my eyes!
Stephen Marcus I cried!!! No Stephen I didn't know that Olivia sang the backing track on 'Hammerhead' by James Reyne. I would love to hear it !! Thank you Stephen!
daniel montalvo Thank you daniel - they are two special australian artists - they sang together at the 2000 Olympics so they know and have a great respect for one another and are very much loved by their fellow countrymen as wonderful artists and for being two very fine individuals. Have a great weekend ~ Lorraine :)
heard this song many years ago when I was young and living in Australia....just got to know his name last night after watching I am Celine Dion documentary. He is brillian!
An absolutely beautiful song. ♥️♥️♥️♥️ And sung with emotion. Love these 2 together. Thanks Graeham for this beautiful song. It's a beautiful treasure..
Wow! Captivating! I Always loved their harmony! My favorite was that song “Dare to Dream” for the Olympics in Sydney, Australia. John Farnham has got some PIPES and range! I wish they had recorded more together!
It just doesn’t get better than that, perfection.
Have just come across this ,my it stirred some beautiful memories.
Lived in Australia for 20 odd years,had never heard of John until then, was asked by an Aussie neighbour to go with her to his concert as her hubby didn't want to go.
Can honestly say it was one of the best live performances I ever saw. John had the most incredible voice,his range was off the planet and he had such a warm funny ,beautiful interaction with his fans. He was brilliant & I became a firm fan. This duet with the lovely soulful Olivia gave me goosebumps ,they were such great friends, a very special bond.❤
Great great duet!!
God is so lucky to have olivia back!!❤️❤️❤️❤️😻😻😻
RIP Olivia. After years of battling cancer, gone today at only 73.We remain Hopelessly Devoted to you..
Indeed we do...
Amd that,people,is how it’s done. No need for electronic intervention,just 2 brilliant voices and an orchestra…….perfection!
You can see the love and friendship between John and Olivia, brings me to tears
John Farnham's range is just insane! He's not human. His timbre and head tones are crazy impossible!
John Farnham is super cute here, so young, so handsome. And Olivia, so beautiful, goddess ♥♥♥
This is one of the most beautiful and most loving duets I've ever heard, one of the most beautiful love songs ever .Olivia and John superb performance, very expressive and heartfelt....so sad,God has called back Olivia, rest well our dearest Olivia.
Voices are like nothing else on Earth..Olivia you are with the Angles now..John so glad your Cancer free..Glorious ♋️ Thank you for the This Beautiful Song..
Gidday from Beautiful Bunbury Western Australia 🇦🇺 ❤😊❤
I totally agree. I was involved in the music scene over a long period (some 65 years in all) and have experienced many fine artistes and songs. There are many songs and singers I have judged to be very special - all of them making an indelible imprint on my wealth of memories.
However, this “Please Don’t Ask Me” duet by Johnny and the beloved and late-Olivia is simply outstanding in every aspect and is an utterly fantastic legacy for all of us now and into the future to be particularly touched by, to wonder at and to cherish in our individual hearts.
Something worthwhile to say which I neglected to include in my earlier post was to acknowledge the role of the very fine pianist and his fellow-musicians in the accompanying orchestra; and the fine interpretation and direction given them by their Musical Director.
Let’s not forget either the part played by the sound and lighting technicians and other support staff who all contributed in one way or another to this most memorable production.
They are all top class and deserve an accolade for the part they played in this outstanding production.
All involved are deserving of a special accolade.
John Farnham and Olivia-singing together and showing the absolute respect-what a man is an older things women mean to him-simply two mates and Friends-showing the love and respect they have for each other as individuals-how wonderful and life-giving at is? Ain't no way in a health million years humans will ever experienced such a thing ever again?
2 absolute angels.
And Olivia’s smile was/is unmatched..
Two of humanity’s absolute Best !!!
Rest in peace our dear Olivia. Their voices were so well suited together.
If that doesn't melt the hardest heart and bring a tear to the eye,......nothing will.
Mr Goble, if you never write another song be satisied with this, pure bliss.
Damn, Johnny. Your picture frightens me, but you message melts MY heart. It is a wonderful composition and beautifully performed by these two Aussie icons.
I'm losing count of how many times I watch this.....my whole body just tingles...two of the most beautiful singers and written by a genius.
@catherineharvey5556
Absolutely.
Every.
Single.
Word.
.. .. .. ..
.. .. ..
.. .. .. ..
.. .. (and I mean
your COMMENT here
Catherine!) 🙋
Every, single, word of it
is precise, perfect, right
and from my very own
mind & heart. (Surely
from many others' as
well.) Well said!
. . . . 🎶👥🎶
💞
/😏___,,.
Amen
Me too! Fell in love with this song the first time I heard it in 2021 as part of a collection of love songs, but then I stumbled on this the duet, it is just on another level altogether. My favourite version of this beautiful ballad.
Love this song and Olivia never looked more beautiful. She is sadly missed.
This song...this performance...goosebumps, heart, soul, emotion!! PERFECTION!!
Praying for John. What a talent! What a vocal range, depth of emotion and unbridled passion in his presentation. Always sends shivers down my spine when I watch this. Unique and unsurpassed in this country. The greatest male singer we have ever produced. Speedy and complete recovery, John. Holding thumbs for you.
I'm watching this tonight after a horrid day, tears in eyes , we're lost another angel to heavens choir. RiP Olivia.
Two of the most talented and under rated artists of all time.
Heard this song for the first time last night, and now I am hooked on it. This song just evokes a feeling of wistfulness about what might've been.
i understand completely
This has got to be the most beautiful performance ever .
The most beautiful duet of all time.
Johnny has certainly held his title as "The Voice" in hearts all over the world.
Olivia we love you- you brave beautiful woman ❤ These two lifelong friends - may they continue to make beautiful music together, forever.... xo
The best ever version of "Please don't ask me", nothing can top this for me, don't know how many times I've come back to this to watch it, and still gives me shivers every single time. It's just so beautiful... the voices, the facial expressions, the movements, the touch, the sincerity, the chemistry - it's so unreal, it gives me shivers and goosebumps every single time, so so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this video.
I concur! 100%!
Johns version is the best!
The way he tenderly touches her on her shoulder with his hand and looks at her with his eye's so beautiful 😍😍😍
True friends ..Seen a lot know a lot!
Absolutely beautiful song sang by two legends ... God bless Olivia and John of course 😇😇
When John hits those high notes, I get goosebumps for days! What a talent! His and Olivia’s precision on every note and their harmony is unmatched!
We were so fortunate to grow up with John Farnham on the radio, records or when my mum would play one of his songs on our piano in the lounge room. After he recorded Rain Drops Keep Falling on my head she went to our local music shop and bought the sheet music. That song will always remain special. I was 11 when it was released. Not long ago read the book PLAYING TO WIN. It is a fantastic biography on John Farnham, Australia nearly lost him over board aged 11. Thank god he clung on. Olivia Newton John, she's a diamond, sparkling forever in our skies and in peace now. We are so proud of Livvy and Johnny.
WOW!!! That was absolutely beautiful. Two of the best voices on the planet. RIP beautiful Olivia. John,,, I pray for your full recovery. Amen!
Watching these two amazing singers and beautiful people I'm so happy we can view them
However saddened by the loss of beautiful Olivia. RIP 🙏 sweet angel
RIP beautiful Olivia, what a treasured memory you got to sing this beautiful song with John Farnham.
And vice versa. What a treasured memory for John to have sung song, and the others he sang with Olivia. R.I.P. Dearest Olivia. ❤💔
One of the best concerts, I've ever been to. Beautiful performance!
The Main Event concert. John Fanrnham, ONJ and Anthony Warlow. One of the best concerts I've been to. The friendship was so evident.
One voice we will never hear again, the other voice we may never hear again. I'm sitting here with tears running down my face.
the entire world should see this remarkable performance!!! speechless!
And 'this' is how it's done folks !! Masterclass ! (RIP Olivia - best wishes John)
RIP Olivia such a beautiful soul your chemistry with John was incredible
Wow, this is amazing!!!! John's Voice is absolutely stunning and the way he looked at her♥️
Beautiful song Mr. Goble..
Absolutely stunning!
Beautiful duet! 🙂
Best Australian Icons... John Farnham, Olivia Newton John and not to forget the unique voice of Judith Durham.
On my Oh my oh my the most stunning performance I love them both but John is my favourite. This song haunts me thankyou John and Olivia and thank you for posting this ❤️❤️😍😍
That kiss at the end is perfect.
A superb showcase of talents. Chills and goosebumps all over me, truly one of my favorite love songs that I adored.
Simply stunning.
Songwriter: Graeham George Goble...
bravo
❤Knowing you’re not in the world, it hurts. Missing you Dearest Olivia. ❤ RIP
You'd have to have no soul, to dislike this. Just beautiful!
Olivia looks so beautiful! And talented too.
Wow, what a stunning performance - beautiful ❤ Rest in love, dear Olivia 🌟💛🌟
One of my favourite songs. Loved this
What a beautiful song and performance. RIP, Olivia.
Wow...absolutely awesome
Two of my favorite Australians singing one of my favorite songs. Too bad ONJ has passed on already. RIP, Olivia.
Oh wow, to hear this again brings back to many memories, my wife and I have been to so many John Farnham concerts including this one, The Main Event.
Around 2007, I was lucky enough to be invited by a friend to perform this song with her at a couple of her concerts, we were both in tear every time we sang it.
I was also asked, and persuaded by my wife, to sing it at her funeral in 2019, I barely made it through.
How beautiful, these two really admired and respected each other ❤❤❤❤❤
johnnys voice is legendary, even these day & in the past.
For me is this one of the greatest lovesongs and this version is so real.... I feel it everywhere in my body. The combination is one you never would expect but it works great. His voice is amazing.
....1st fell in love with Olivia in Grease back in 1978 when i was 12; i still adore her today!!! & john farnham, well what can i say, his voice always bring tears of joy to my eyes!
Such brilliant artists.
A very sad and tragic song about a love you could not have... because you are not free anymore. One of my all time fave!
I’ve heard this song many times, but this was the only time I’ve heard it as a duet. Puts a completely different spin on it.
Amazing and so beautiful.
Thanks for posting, this is really an incredible preformance by John and Oliva!
what a Beautiful woman Olivia is and her unique and exquisite voice... GOD!!
Goosebumps... WOW
And that kiss at the end!!!!!!.... right on queue!!!!! Dam the voices the musical arrangement.
Wooooowwee
Another Goble Master Stroke 🧡
Superb artists, superb song writer - Graeham Gobles from the Original LRB.
Now this is what you call a real music
Simply beautiful! What a lovely duo
John Farnham is just uuuhhhh INCREDIBLE!!!!
Omg! This has been my one of my most favorite songs. Never knew they did this duet💕🎤
Thank you for posting Mr Goble. It brings a tear to the eyes watching this beloved duo performing your beautiful composition.
I absolutely love this! Especially these two great voices together!❤️❤️❤️
sublime! You'd think it was true. Olivia is so beautiful, it's a fantastic performance from both of them.
Beautiful ❤
A very awesome song and the duet is superb! The lyrics of the song is really very touching.😅
Oh my!! The way John is looking right into Olivia's eyes ~ such a beautiful connection....
Stephen Marcus I cried!!! No Stephen I didn't know that Olivia sang the backing track on 'Hammerhead' by James Reyne. I would love to hear it !! Thank you Stephen!
Is it true New South Wales was originally governed by Admiral William Bligh (of Mutiny On The Bounty Fame) ?
que cancion mas bonita lorraine.gracias
Alfred Ashburn Yes that kiss at the end was very touching - glad you liked the song Alfred.
daniel montalvo Thank you daniel - they are two special australian artists - they sang together at the 2000 Olympics so they know and have a great respect for one another and are very much loved by their fellow countrymen as wonderful artists and for being two very fine individuals. Have a great weekend ~ Lorraine :)
Supreme talent. Just spectacular. Aussies are so rightfully proud of them both.
heard this song many years ago when I was young and living in Australia....just got to know his name last night after watching I am Celine Dion documentary. He is brillian!
its what u call real music
❤ ❤ ❤
So beautiful duet! Love it!❤❤❤
An absolutely beautiful song. ♥️♥️♥️♥️ And sung with emotion. Love these 2 together. Thanks Graeham for this beautiful song. It's a beautiful treasure..
Absolutely beautiful song.. I have always loved it since the first time I heard it.. Beautiful lyrics and music.. A treasure to listen to
The two Aussie Superb Singers. ❤❤
Just love it two of my favourite singers ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
What??? This is the first time I hear this song.... balling my eyes out.
Just beautiful
A very superb performance , their voice compliments to each other which is really amazing !
+Jun Mendoza You're right. I was at the concert and it was amazing, a real privilege. You should look for the songs they sang with Anthony Warlow too.
Love them both.
I'm in tears, what a beautiful performance. So so moving... Perfection.
🇦🇺🐨🦘my Two most beautiful souls.. together..we in Australia love them. We miss you onj rest easy beautiful lady. Xx ❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺🐨🦘
That was lovely John with your friend Olivia that was very nice I love you John and so you Olivia I love you Olivia
Just beautiful !!
Listen to this beautiful duet again... last time i watch this clip around 9 years ago
so beautifully done.. actually made me tear up!
John Farnham Says That I Will Miss Olivia So Much Even If She's Gone She Will Always Be By My Side
Wow! Captivating! I Always loved their harmony! My favorite was that song “Dare to Dream” for the Olympics in Sydney, Australia. John Farnham has got some PIPES and range! I wish they had recorded more together!