Thanks for doing my request Lexi. I`m glad you enjoyed John`s performance. This song was John`s version of the Beatles song "Help" which he made his own. It was also one of the encore songs at the end of this concert after he had performed for 2 1/2 hours. I really enjoyed your reaction & the breakdown of the performance.🥰🦘
Although it wasn't 'at' the end of this concert, only 'near'. There was another encore after he sang Help that had Sadie and It's a Long Way to the Top. Plus that night he sang for about 2 hours not including intermission etc.
Thank you for so kindly reviewing our National Treasure, John F. is not only a wonderful singer but a terrific kind, down to earth, generous man sharing his talent whenever asked to raise funds after emergencies and for our servicemen, he’s much loved and respected.
A great reaction to our wonderful Australian singer, John Farnham ! He has a big vocal range, a unique voice, has perfect pitch, can sing in over 20 genres, has a career spanning six decades with top hit songs and albums, is a composer, has sung with famous singers from around the world, is a consummate showman, has incredible charisma and a wonderful rapport with his audiences. And John is a humble, friendly, funny and a gorgeous human being. Most outside of Australia have not heard of him as after a while he limited his work to Australia as he missed his family too much and so did not want to be touring overseas. He co-wrote, 'Burn For You', because of this. ALWAYS see and hear John LIVE on in CONCERT videos where his Soul shines!
And let's praise his amazing backing singers and his amazing band of very highly talented musicians. Google them all, they have huge musical pedigrees. I read in a comment on another channel that keyboard player David Hirschfelder wrote every arrangement note for Age of Reason. Talent talent talent! Anyone who doesn't really know John Farnham - watch his concert clips on youtube. And ENJOY. 18.10.23. UK. E❤
This concert was advertised as John and his Big Band in typical Aussie understatement, it's a 100+ piece orchestra for crying out loud. lol This song is one of the last songs of the night after he has already sung his heart out for nearly 3 hours, and Farnsey also has a way of getting deep into the emotions of your soul. A couple of songs worth checking have been mentioned below, plus these are worth a look also. The reason you haven't heard of him is because the US music industry is a closed little club. When John Farnham went to the US they didn't know which genre to put him in so his US promotions manager got him a couple of gigs in a little jazz club, where the MC introduced him as Jack Phantom. Couldn't even be bothered getting his name correct, so being a bit disheartened he wandered home to concentrate on his loyal fan base. The experience did give him inspiration to write a couple of good songs about missing his family, like this one. -Burn For You.. th-cam.com/video/4PPvOhPspEA/w-d-xo.html -Angels.. Notice how he holds the mike below his chest, both mikes are a metre away, which he does all the time to not drown out the other singers. JF with Lisa Edwards, a top singer in her own right, and one of John's back up singers for 20+ years. th-cam.com/video/5_2NJRIdBO8/w-d-xo.html -To show the calibre of his other back up Singers, showing you have to be good in your own right, just like Lisa. Vanetta Fields and Lindsey Field. th-cam.com/video/_x6N94OEkZQ/w-d-xo.html -Please Don't Ask Me.. This one with Olivia Newton John, who we have recently lost. John has also had major cancer surgery including removal of part of his jaw and we may not hear him sing again. So let's enjoy this one as well.. th-cam.com/video/2uV_tZODfK8/w-d-xo.html -When Something Is Wrong With My Baby.... And even when he is singing with one of the most powerful voices on the planet, Jimmy Barnes, he still put the mike away from his face and closer to Jonny Diesel on guitar. th-cam.com/video/AU_bCchDWF4/w-d-xo.html Or this version. th-cam.com/video/RAlFHSPLHpo/w-d-xo.html -When The War Is Over… Possibly one of his greatest vocals. th-cam.com/video/lfWrXc5eN8g/w-d-xo.html -Or is the greatest. Gethsemane.. th-cam.com/video/k5woMZtClhI/w-d-xo.html -How about a mike test. He has the power and ability to distort microphones, amps, and get speaker stacks jumping. So this sort of setting up the venue test is a must. Lol Black Dog. th-cam.com/video/F2Yi6TVi-sU/w-d-xo.html Besides having the best voice ever, JF can adjust his tone, pitch, volume, to match the person he is singing with to either match them or sing just under them depending on who's the head line act, he will even back himself down when he is the head line to give others their moment to shine, and if my ears were sensitive enough, I wouldn't be surprised if he could vary his vibrato, timbre and all of those other things that voices can do so he could accentuate the other singers.
Although this concert was closer to 2 hours of singing than it was to 3. Even if you include the 2 song encore that was sung after he sang Help. He still sang his heart out and had incredible vocal endurance.
@@devilsadvocate2548 Even if that particular recording was with less than 2 hours of actual singing, it was one of 7 nights that he did that back to back. So his voice is still worthy of the accolades, not many other singers can belt like that for even 2 or 3 nights without a rest.
@@stevegraham3817 it wasn't a negative on his ability/endurance, anything but. But it still doesn't change the fact that on the night of this particular video he had only been singing for a little under 2 hours at the time of that particular song. I even added at the end that his vocal endurance is amazing, which takes in to account the multiple nights. I appologise I didn't spell it out more clearly.
Welcome to the world of John Farnham. A real living legend in Australia. He can literally sing anything and his range is unbelievable ...Aussies just love him ❤
I know you are a singer and appreciates what this man does but God bless you for not interrupting every little thing he does with his voice..great reaction. Thank you.
Good reaction. Being in that audience was a transcendent experience. There is only one John Farnham, and he needs all the hep he can get just at the moment.
Oh, that is our blonde haired Legend. He does not have a raspy voice when he sings Opera. He is a Chameleon that Richard Marx found very early. It is not unusual to find Richard on a stage with him. Once he just walked on and played piano for John and then he left. He calls John the best voice alive today anywhere. Imagine if John ever had a voice lesson. No, they probably would have ruined it. He sings so many genre’s naturally and without effort. What accent? You have an accent, we don’t.😂 He is a very humble, kind and sweet person. He feels like family and so do his family and friends. He is great showman on stage and he cannot keep still to save his life. This concert and the Main Event concert have some really amazing songs. He is called the Voice here for a good reason and he is loved. The Orchestra love to play for him as does his band and backup singers. John’s Biography movie was released May 18th. He didn’t have an easy road and it is called Finding His Voice, he wasn’t allowed to be himself in the beginning. Last night I watched him sing My Yiddish a Mama with Tom Jones and they didn’t know they were singing. It was funny and beautiful. I loved watching John sing his biggest number one hit with Celine Dion. He got emotional when she told him she had always been his number one fan. He is a bit shy off stage. There was a time when no one in America or Australia would sign him. They were really sorry. Thank you.
What I love is the fact that ppl all over the world can listen to this talent. I sincerely hope that John knows how ppl recognise his talent. I have always been a fan. With no screaming just listening.
I think John is one of if not the greatest male vocalist of all time. His range seemingly endless, diction perfect, emotion, stage presence etc etc is so so great. You should look more into what we’ve had the pleasure of for over 50 years. Great reaction.
Hi from Australia, i live that your listening to John Farnham the Aussie legend. From this same concert, you should checkout, - ACDC cover, it's a long way to the top. - Playing to win, - your the voice. They are all epic, a bit of rock, a bit of pop, and some epic vocals 😁 -
“The Voice” as John has been dubbed, is someone that we all grew up listening to. So loved by so many Australians. A wonderful human being who has given back time and again to us.
Great reaction! It is an added bonus to listen to the very end of John's performances, he acknowledges the audience and often his band & backup singers. A true gentleman!
Apart from Johns singing, he is so gorgeous to look at..That beautiful smile melts womens hearts ,knowing he loves his wife and family so much, he didn't want to miss his sons growing years and was satisfied to stay in Australia...There is no one like him.
Thank you Lexi for your great Vocal analysis reaction and appreciation of our phenomenal Aussie legend, John Farnham! Like many Australian's, I have loved John for 6 decades. We all know he is the GOAT. Please watch more of his live performances. You have many of his vast repertoire of amazing hit songs yet to discover, in all kinds of Music genres. He has the most awesome musicians in his band as well. Enjoy.
If you get the chance, check out Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham " When something is wrong with my baby " The live vision are outstanding Enjoy cheers thanks🤠
@@kiwimike31 oh no - so much better. More musicality. Just lifts it to another level, the Farnham level. And all with that unique and exquisite voice. 19.9.23. UK E❤
@@EileenSpeakman Your opinion. Those of us who heard Black Dog in the 70's only knew that version until Farnsey used it as a soundcheck and it found its way to TH-cam. Farnsey may have the more powerful voice but Plant owns Black Dog. Both great ln their own right.
@@iankearns774 happy to agree. The versions become quite different. Dare I tell you my opinion of Long Way to the Top? Expect you can guess....? I was born in 1944, so lived through, and enjoyed, all the music genres that followed the big band, crooner and jazz eras. An explosion of beautiful music. I'd never heard of John Farnham as I missed 80s music, family commitments, but knew vaguely of snatches of You're the Voice, and only recently learned the title and singer's name. Love every track that John has recorded, and through watching his concert clips on youtube I've revisited lots of older tracks, and lots of Aussie music and groups I've never heard of, and Mitch Tambo and other indigenous artistes. It's been a huge education, and I'm having a ball. Thank you for exchange of comments, love hearing other people's opinions.
I'm here for literally every John Farnham reaction. As others suggested, this is only scratching the surface of his range and abilities. Can't wait to see more. Thank you!
He is more than an Australian singer, he is a national treasure. Followed him since the early seventies when I was in my late teens and no-one will ever replace him as my lifetime favourite. 💞
Yes John did record his fabulous version of the Beatles Help in 1980. However this concert was 1989, hence tha audience had learnt his cover version. That was a knowing review, and I liked the clarity of your voice too.
An AMAZING talent. Help came at a crossroads in John’s career. It was a showcase of his singularly brilliant vocal and a metaphorical plea for “help” to an Australian public who never quite came to terms with where he actually fit in the national entertainment industry… and, BOY! did we respond… a national treasure.
The man is the man 👏👏 He makes me feel proud to be Australian 🇦🇺🏄♂️🍹 John is a true legend in Aus ! We love You John ! Get well soon 🙏 You are the voice of Australia 🇦🇺👍
Thanks again for reacting to this icon of Aussie entertainment. He's been the favourite of a lot of us for a long long time. His dedication to his wife and family meant that he never achieved the international stardom he deserved. He may not have been a household name to the general public around the world, but there's a long list of international stars who respect him highly. FYI: the rasp in his voice is honestly come by. You can develop it too with a bit of dedication. Just suck down a couple of packs of cigarettes a day for a couple of decades, and it's right there. Of course, most people then have difficulty holding a long note, or singing a pure note, or generating such power without coughing up a lung, but that's another problem.
John also does a “sound check” of led zeppelins “Black Dog” and this will give you a sense of what John Farnham can really do with his vocals. He never played the song in his set, but you should definitely listen to his version of “Black Dog” he will Blow you Away. The sound check version just has a photo of John and can be found by searching “John Farnham, Black Dog 🇦🇺🇦🇺👏❤ Enjoy 😁
This was the encore after a 2 hour concert. Yes, John is a true legend. He's been singing for over 5 decades in Australia 🇦🇺. He's a great pub rocker, but sings every type of genre.. Always react to him live (rather than video clips).. His interaction with his audience is truly beautiful and genuine. Here's a beautiful ballad he sang with hid great friend, Olivia Newton John, who recently passed away. th-cam.com/video/2uV_tZODfK8/w-d-xo.html
There is a concert John, Oliva and Anthony did live in Melbourne. I Originally had on CD burned to DVD...it would be an absolute smash if someone would release it or had managed to burn it through the decades
I really hope that you watched this clip again in your own time because some of the crescendo’s in John’s vocal or the music you missed when pausing for a reaction. This is not a criticism at all just merely a wish that you got to experience the whole of John Farnham’s performance because it is truly magical & he is one of the best vocalist’s you will ever hear ❤️
Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it. When it comes to reacting to videos, it can be very tricky. Some people like the explanation and others not so much. There’s millions of things I could break down which would take hours. I like to try to find that balance and keep my videos very informative and to the point. John Farnham is most definitely one of my favorites!❤️Truly amazing!
@@lexisaucedo totally understand. I love the explanation 100%. From a fan point of view I was merely hoping that you got to experience the full talent/audio/audience experience because it is mind blowing, exciting and everyone deserves to feel it’s full effect!! 😍 I think your reaction is great and, TH-cam aside. I hope you got to experience the full beauty of this amazing performance. Peace out ✌🏼 to you & all that you do 😎🥰
While john brought this song out on 1980 this performance was in 1989 of classic jack concert he has been performing since 1968 so 21 years so to us Aussie it’s what we are used to, he only stop performing in 2020 when COVID hit and now has of last year is with Diagnoses with cancer in the mouth which he endured a 12 hour operation along with on going treatment and the loss of his long time friend and manger and his lifelong friend Olivia Newton John. He just like to see him well he’s a living legend here in Australia 😊🇦🇺🥰
This was 2nd encore after 2/3 hour show. Ge can sing anything from opera to rock. All his reactions must be live as his performances are a show in themselves.
That song was the ëncore at the end of the concert. He still gave it his all. You should listen to "You're the voice" from the same concert. This is his most iconic song and it is amazing. Enjoy
Lucky enough to see the man 3 times in concert- I’ve been to a few different concerts in my 63 years on this planet but John by far has one of the best voices you will ever hear ❤
Welcome to the rabbit hole of "The Voice" which he is worldly renowned for. He can sing any note, any genre, vocally PERFECT. 50YR career. Still to this day & always he has the best selling album of all time, which will NEVER be broken. His song "You're the Voice" was so big it still today is Australia's unofficial national anthem. Queen asked him to replace Freddie Mercury, he said no! John Lennon said this was the best version of this song & said this is how it should have been sung. The likes of Celine Dion fangirled over him not that many years ago when she finally met him. He has sung with the likes of Tom Jones, Olivia Newton John, Ray Charles, Andrew Lloyd Webber. Played the lead role in Australia's best sellling musical here in Aus in "Jesus Christ Superstar". His duets with Jimmy Barnes Australia's other just as successful artist Jimmy Barnes also apart of Aussie's best band here also called "Cold Chisel". Farmsey & Barnsey as they're known in Aus are mates from way back. The Aus musical industry is a tight family. ALWAYS react to all of these performances LIVE to do them justice. Always better here than studio performances. Unfortunately about 5% of his actual career is available online. Devastatingly he is currently fighting cancer in his early 70's now & had to get part of his jaw removed, likely deeming him to never be able to perform again. But even in his old age he still has it. The nicest, funniest, noble man EVER. There isn't one Aussie left who doesn't adore him, seriously. If he wasn't such a family man content with only national success the world should have caught up with him as a GOAT even back in the infancy of his career when he was as young as one could be. Keep reacting to these songs & you ll have your channel influx seemingly overnight by Aussie's. 👌😁 Ballads, duets, soul, opera, black dog he can sing it all. Checkout "You're the Voice" from the same concert. Plus "Something is Wrong With my Baby" Jimmy Barnes & JF together. "Burn for You" JF. Jesus Christ Superstar lead performance by JF, Its a long way to the top JF, A soundcheck performance (just audio) of him covering Black Dog. Arguably better than the original as well. As for this song, "Help" this was his encore performance of a 3.5hr live concert. Like his voice is vocally perfect, with every vowel sung correct to the enth degree. Welcome to Australia's little known music industry. We don't need autotune & todays (so called live) trickery.
Hi Lexi, great review of our Farnsey, thank you. You won't find any video for it (as it was a sound-check we as fans were lucky to hear thanks to the initiative of his sound engineer to record it), but would strongly suggest you check out the audio of him and his band warming up with Led Zeppelin's "Black Dog". It's a great representation of his range.
Looking at the videos you have been reacting to perhaps "Please Don't Ask Me" in a duet with Olivia Newton John would suit. Although as others have said almost any song from this concert with The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra would be great. Really liked your reactions and glad you loved "Help".
John just recently suvived mouth cancer. Lost half his bottom jaw in the process and received reconstructive surgery at 74. Bless him. Kicked its ass he did.
Great review Lexi. John himself has admitted he has never had formal singing lessons. Apparently his grandfather was a great singer and John used to listen to him and learnt to sing that way. A self taught genius!!
Listen to him and Anthony Warlow sing 'Granada'. You get a taste of John's vocal range. Also 'Gethsemane', and the audio only 'Black Dog'. 'You're the Voice at this same concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is his signature song. He sings pretty much every genre. If you need more songs, we can all offer our favourites!
Just subbed for this, we love our Farnsey. More Aussie content with the likes of John, Jimmy Barnes, Cold Chisel, Johnny Diesel, Kasey Chambers and her cover of Eminems Lose Yourself, and watch your subs go up 👍
1987, I think. Never had singing lessons. No auto tune. No tech/digital wizardry. Huge range. Powerful voice (look how far the mic is from his mouth). Just pure John Farnham, just pure gold. Love all his songs, not a dud note in any of them. John's other asset is emotion, it's so easy to shed tears when listening to him. Watch the many videos of him, interviews, behind the scenes😂😢 - he's just all round Mr nice guy, who really loves his fans. Feb'24. UK. E ❤
He does mike stand tricks, knows his pipes from being an apprentice plumber, has to stay back from the mike when belting, to save the mike. He had no formal voice training, but learned a lot from others during his career. See Amazing Grace,with Venetta Fields (Ikette) and Lindsay Field. Look him up with Ray Charles. Try, You're the Voice, from this concert '86 or '89, both have been quoted. Help and the Voice were encores After 2 hours performing. A post of before the concert is on Y/T, if you can find it. All the best.
You're the Voice that night was actually the 'last' song before the encores. Following the 'Help' encore was another encore where he sang Sadie and It's a Long Way to the Top.
welcome to the john farnham rabbit hole. one of the best every to walk the earth. but never cared for international fame, preferred to stay in australia with his family.
Love from Australia 🇦🇺 Queen asked him 2 replace Freddie Mercury & John Lennon had even said that the way John sang this song was the way it was meant to be xx thank you 🙏🏼 we love you Johnny 🇦🇺❤️
Good reaction. Welcome to that rabbit hole called John Farnham. It's long and it's deep, going from his start in the 60's as a teen pop sensation ('Sadie, the Cleaning Lady'), through his stint as the lead singer in the Little River Band, then on to classics like 'You're the Voice' and to his adventures into just about anything (see his duet with Anthony Warlow singing 'Granada'). As with most Aussie singers, live versions will usually be better.
You have only touched the cusp of his singing performance. It is always best to listen to John in live performances. Another great song, also his signature song, is You're The Voice from this same concert is a must; but be warned, you might find yourself in a rabbit-hole. Glad You enjoyed John's version of The Beatles classic song Help, this is completely the reverse to the original pop rock song.
With John's repertoire of vocals, he can sing most genres; I haven't heard him sing hip-hop, but he can sing from pop to rock to theatre to classic/opera to country. John has performed in duets with both Australian and International artists alike, l love his duet with Olivia Newton John singing Please Don't Ask Me from The Main Event Concert; also with Jimmy Barnes(from Cold Chisel) singing the Sam and Dave song When Something is Wrong With My Baby, check out their performance from the 1991 ARIA(Australian Recording Industry Association) Awards where Jimmy's brother-in-law Johnny Diesel plays guitar and lends his vocals in the second half of the song. There are many other great moments, the likes of Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar the musical. Enjoy.
Lexi thanks for your wonderful post about our John. There's quite a bit to our John's back story & it was no mistake that scenes from Australia's cowardly, perverted & miserably failed invasion of Viet Nam were in the original Voice video track. John (a former Plumber) like all Aussie Building Union members (like me back then & will be always) was only young but we knew & have never forgotten or forgiven the Conservative Party in Australia for illegally invading Viet Nam. The Building Unions in Australia are magnificent & were the back bone of the Anti Viet Nam Invasion movement.
Celine Dion is another one who does just like John Farnham, where she goes back-and-forth between her clean tone and her raspy tone. You’re right that most people stick with one or the other.
not surprising, Celine is one of John's superfans. she covers You're The Voice in concert all the time. this is a video of their first meeting th-cam.com/video/JEMkuVNAu-8/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=CelineDionWeb
Thanks for doing my request Lexi. I`m glad you enjoyed John`s performance. This song was John`s version of the Beatles song "Help" which he made his own. It was also one of the encore songs at the end of this concert after he had performed for 2 1/2 hours. I really enjoyed your reaction & the breakdown of the performance.🥰🦘
Although it wasn't 'at' the end of this concert, only 'near'. There was another encore after he sang Help that had Sadie and It's a Long Way to the Top. Plus that night he sang for about 2 hours not including intermission etc.
Great request Michael 👌
@@llvll_KEV_llvll Thanks Kevin. Hopefully she will do more of John. 👍
It’s a shame he will never sing again. 😢 🫶🦘
@@carrma57 Yes.....but lucky we have TH-cam to fall back on.
Thank you for so kindly reviewing our National Treasure, John F. is not only a wonderful singer but a terrific kind, down to earth, generous man sharing his talent whenever asked to raise funds after emergencies and for our servicemen, he’s much loved and respected.
A great reaction to our wonderful Australian singer, John Farnham ! He has a big vocal range, a unique voice, has perfect pitch, can sing in over 20 genres, has a career spanning six decades with top hit songs and albums, is a composer, has sung with famous singers from around the world, is a consummate showman, has incredible charisma and a wonderful rapport with his audiences. And John is a humble, friendly, funny and a gorgeous human being. Most outside of Australia have not heard of him as after a while he limited his work to Australia as he missed his family too much and so did not want to be touring overseas. He co-wrote, 'Burn For You', because of this. ALWAYS see and hear John LIVE on in CONCERT videos where his Soul shines!
And let's praise his amazing backing singers and his amazing band of very highly talented musicians. Google them all, they have huge musical pedigrees. I read in a comment on another channel that keyboard player David Hirschfelder wrote every arrangement note for Age of Reason. Talent talent talent! Anyone who doesn't really know John Farnham - watch his concert clips on youtube. And ENJOY. 18.10.23. UK. E❤
What a voice, love him ❤
This concert was advertised as John and his Big Band in typical Aussie understatement, it's a 100+ piece orchestra for crying out loud. lol
This song is one of the last songs of the night after he has already sung his heart out for nearly 3 hours, and Farnsey also has a way of getting deep into the emotions of your soul.
A couple of songs worth checking have been mentioned below, plus these are worth a look also.
The reason you haven't heard of him is because the US music industry is a closed little club. When John Farnham went to the US they didn't know which genre to put him in so his US promotions manager got him a couple of gigs in a little jazz club, where the MC introduced him as Jack Phantom. Couldn't even be bothered getting his name correct, so being a bit disheartened he wandered home to concentrate on his loyal fan base. The experience did give him inspiration to write a couple of good songs about missing his family, like this one.
-Burn For You..
th-cam.com/video/4PPvOhPspEA/w-d-xo.html
-Angels..
Notice how he holds the mike below his chest, both mikes are a metre away, which he does all the time to not drown out the other singers.
JF with Lisa Edwards, a top singer in her own right, and one of John's back up singers for 20+ years.
th-cam.com/video/5_2NJRIdBO8/w-d-xo.html
-To show the calibre of his other back up Singers, showing you have to be good in your own right, just like Lisa.
Vanetta Fields and Lindsey Field.
th-cam.com/video/_x6N94OEkZQ/w-d-xo.html
-Please Don't Ask Me..
This one with Olivia Newton John, who we have recently lost. John has also had major cancer surgery including removal of part of his jaw and we may not hear him sing again. So let's enjoy this one as well..
th-cam.com/video/2uV_tZODfK8/w-d-xo.html
-When Something Is Wrong With My Baby....
And even when he is singing with one of the most powerful voices on the planet, Jimmy Barnes, he still put the mike away from his face and closer to Jonny Diesel on guitar.
th-cam.com/video/AU_bCchDWF4/w-d-xo.html
Or this version.
th-cam.com/video/RAlFHSPLHpo/w-d-xo.html
-When The War Is Over…
Possibly one of his greatest vocals.
th-cam.com/video/lfWrXc5eN8g/w-d-xo.html
-Or is the greatest.
Gethsemane..
th-cam.com/video/k5woMZtClhI/w-d-xo.html
-How about a mike test.
He has the power and ability to distort microphones, amps, and get speaker stacks jumping. So this sort of setting up the venue test is a must. Lol
Black Dog.
th-cam.com/video/F2Yi6TVi-sU/w-d-xo.html
Besides having the best voice ever, JF can adjust his tone, pitch, volume, to match the person he is singing with to either match them or sing just under them depending on who's the head line act, he will even back himself down when he is the head line to give others their moment to shine, and if my ears were sensitive enough, I wouldn't be surprised if he could vary his vibrato, timbre and all of those other things that voices can do so he could accentuate the other singers.
Although this concert was closer to 2 hours of singing than it was to 3. Even if you include the 2 song encore that was sung after he sang Help. He still sang his heart out and had incredible vocal endurance.
@@devilsadvocate2548 Even if that particular recording was with less than 2 hours of actual singing, it was one of 7 nights that he did that back to back.
So his voice is still worthy of the accolades, not many other singers can belt like that for even 2 or 3 nights without a rest.
@@stevegraham3817 it wasn't a negative on his ability/endurance, anything but. But it still doesn't change the fact that on the night of this particular video he had only been singing for a little under 2 hours at the time of that particular song. I even added at the end that his vocal endurance is amazing, which takes in to account the multiple nights. I appologise I didn't spell it out more clearly.
@@devilsadvocate2548 Yeah, I was explaining to others reading the comments, rather than to you specifically.
Welcome to the world of John Farnham. A real living legend in Australia. He can literally sing anything and his range is unbelievable ...Aussies just love him ❤
He makes it rain during droughts, too. Other than his nickname "Whispering Jack", he's also the "Rainman".
@@adambydand1214 haha that's true...
Possibly one of the greatest songs you will ever hear is John singing ANGELS.
Australia's Son - Our John 🇦🇺❤ We adore this beautiful man. He has a gorgeous soul. ❤❤❤❤❤
I know you are a singer and appreciates what this man does but God bless you for not interrupting every little thing he does with his voice..great reaction. Thank you.
Good reaction. Being in that audience was a transcendent experience. There is only one John Farnham, and he needs all the hep he can get just at the moment.
Oh, that is our blonde haired Legend. He does not have a raspy voice when he sings Opera. He is a Chameleon that Richard Marx found very early. It is not unusual to find Richard on a stage with him. Once he just walked on and played piano for John and then he left. He calls John the best voice alive today anywhere.
Imagine if John ever had a voice lesson. No, they probably would have ruined it. He sings so many genre’s naturally and without effort. What accent? You have an accent, we don’t.😂
He is a very humble, kind and sweet person. He feels like family and so do his family and friends. He is great showman on stage and he cannot keep still to save his life. This concert and the Main Event concert have some really amazing songs. He is called the Voice here for a good reason and he is loved. The Orchestra love to play for him as does his band and backup singers.
John’s Biography movie was released May 18th. He didn’t have an easy road and it is called Finding His Voice, he wasn’t allowed to be himself in the beginning. Last night I watched him sing My Yiddish a Mama with Tom Jones and they didn’t know they were singing. It was funny and beautiful. I loved watching John sing his biggest number one hit with Celine Dion. He got emotional when she told him she had always been his number one fan. He is a bit shy off stage.
There was a time when no one in America or Australia would sign him. They were really sorry. Thank you.
What a voice! The part when he comes in after that sax solo... made me tear up!
Our amazing John Farnham is so adored here in Australia. 💕
👍One of the greatest live performances by any singer ever!
What I love is the fact that ppl all over the world can listen to this talent. I sincerely hope that John knows how ppl recognise his talent. I have always been a fan. With no screaming just listening.
John is just amazing. Check out 'You're the Voice' at this same concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.... just outstanding!!!!!
THIS ⬆️
I think John is one of if not the greatest male vocalist of all time. His range seemingly endless, diction perfect, emotion, stage presence etc etc is so so great. You should look more into what we’ve had the pleasure of for over 50 years. Great reaction.
Hi from Australia, i live that your listening to John Farnham the Aussie legend. From this same concert, you should checkout,
- ACDC cover, it's a long way to the top.
- Playing to win,
- your the voice.
They are all epic, a bit of rock, a bit of pop, and some epic vocals 😁
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“The Voice” as John has been dubbed, is someone that we all grew up listening to. So loved by so many Australians. A wonderful human being who has given back time and again to us.
Great reaction! It is an added bonus to listen to the very end of John's performances, he acknowledges the audience and often his band & backup singers. A true gentleman!
Apart from Johns singing, he is so gorgeous to look at..That beautiful smile melts womens hearts ,knowing he loves his wife and family so much, he didn't want to miss his sons growing years and was satisfied to stay in Australia...There is no one like him.
Ive watched a number of reactor react to this video and it never gets old watching the awe on your faces discovering our Farnesy for the first time
Lexi... recommend you listen to John's live performances - he loves to perform to HIS fans !! Nice one.
Thank you Lexi for your great Vocal analysis reaction and appreciation of our phenomenal Aussie legend, John Farnham! Like many Australian's, I have loved John for 6 decades. We all know he is the GOAT. Please watch more of his live performances. You have many of his vast repertoire of amazing hit songs yet to discover, in all kinds of Music genres. He has the most awesome musicians in his band as well. Enjoy.
You're not telling us anything new about John's abilities. His vocal range and clarity is what we love about him, plus his appreciation of his fans.
And his diction ❤😊😅
Dude really. Pretty rude
@@TCM215 what was so rude? I didn't call anyone names. I was stating that all of us who love John know of his abilities.
If you get the chance, check out Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham
" When something is wrong with my baby "
The live vision are outstanding
Enjoy cheers thanks🤠
The Hey Hey it’s Saturday version!
@@hqlion one of three.
This is a guy who can sing opera, and warms up by singing Led Zeppelin's "Black Dog" - better than Robert Plant.
No not better just as well but different.
@@kiwimike31 oh no - so much better. More musicality. Just lifts it to another level, the Farnham level. And all with that unique and exquisite voice. 19.9.23. UK E❤
@@EileenSpeakman Your opinion. Those of us who heard Black Dog in the 70's only knew that version until Farnsey used it as a soundcheck and it found its way to TH-cam. Farnsey may have the more powerful voice but Plant owns Black Dog.
Both great ln their own right.
@@iankearns774 happy to agree. The versions become quite different. Dare I tell you my opinion of Long Way to the Top? Expect you can guess....? I was born in 1944, so lived through, and enjoyed, all the music genres that followed the big band, crooner and jazz eras. An explosion of beautiful music. I'd never heard of John Farnham as I missed 80s music, family commitments, but knew vaguely of snatches of You're the Voice, and only recently learned the title and singer's name. Love every track that John has recorded, and through watching his concert clips on youtube I've revisited lots of older tracks, and lots of Aussie music and groups I've never heard of, and Mitch Tambo and other indigenous artistes. It's been a huge education, and I'm having a ball. Thank you for exchange of comments, love hearing other people's opinions.
@@iankearns774 where in the world are you? 18.10.23. UK E♥️
I'm here for literally every John Farnham reaction. As others suggested, this is only scratching the surface of his range and abilities. Can't wait to see more. Thank you!
Great reaction! I love this version of HELP. John Farnham is a phenomenal singer!
One of the most flawless performances in history, I was lucky enough to be there as an 18 year old back in 1989, now I’m feeling old lol
He is more than an Australian singer, he is a national treasure. Followed him since the early seventies when I was in my late teens and no-one will ever replace him as my lifetime favourite. 💞
Yes John did record his fabulous version of the Beatles Help in 1980. However this concert was 1989, hence tha audience had learnt his cover version. That was a knowing review, and I liked the clarity of your voice too.
An AMAZING talent. Help came at a crossroads in John’s career. It was a showcase of his singularly brilliant vocal and a metaphorical plea for “help” to an Australian public who never quite came to terms with where he actually fit in the national entertainment industry… and, BOY! did we respond… a national treasure.
I don't know who you are but thank you for John farnham 😊
No problem 😊
The man is the man 👏👏 He makes me feel proud to be Australian 🇦🇺🏄♂️🍹 John is a true legend in Aus ! We love You John ! Get well soon 🙏 You are the voice of Australia 🇦🇺👍
Thanks again for reacting to this icon of Aussie entertainment. He's been the favourite of a lot of us for a long long time. His dedication to his wife and family meant that he never achieved the international stardom he deserved. He may not have been a household name to the general public around the world, but there's a long list of international stars who respect him highly.
FYI: the rasp in his voice is honestly come by. You can develop it too with a bit of dedication. Just suck down a couple of packs of cigarettes a day for a couple of decades, and it's right there. Of course, most people then have difficulty holding a long note, or singing a pure note, or generating such power without coughing up a lung, but that's another problem.
Genuine and concise. The way reaction videos should be. Well done. 👍
The GOAT. That is all ❤
Thats our John "The Voice" hes our National treasure ❤
Nah Love it should be our Natsho! Bugger The Advance Aus Crap!
John also does a “sound check” of led zeppelins “Black Dog” and this will give you a sense of what John Farnham can really do with his vocals. He never played the song in his set, but you should definitely listen to his version of “Black Dog” he will Blow you Away. The sound check version just has a photo of John and can be found by searching “John Farnham, Black Dog 🇦🇺🇦🇺👏❤ Enjoy 😁
Our John has never had a singing lesson, although he did take a couple of breathing lessons. He is a pure talent and the king of Voice
This was the encore after a 2 hour concert. Yes, John is a true legend. He's been singing for over 5 decades in Australia 🇦🇺.
He's a great pub rocker, but sings every type of genre..
Always react to him live (rather than video clips).. His interaction with his audience is truly beautiful and genuine.
Here's a beautiful ballad he sang with hid great friend, Olivia Newton John, who recently passed away.
th-cam.com/video/2uV_tZODfK8/w-d-xo.html
There is a concert John, Oliva and Anthony did live in Melbourne. I Originally had on CD burned to DVD...it would be an absolute smash if someone would release it or had managed to burn it through the decades
Love your reaction ♥️ John is the GOAT in Australia 🇦🇺 🙌 👌
Palm
Of
His
Hand...
Such an opportunity to be a part of that audience - never forgotten.
I'm glad that you are now a fan..... re your comment at 6:30ish, I didn't notice a heavy accent
cheers Rob, Australia,
I really hope that you watched this clip again in your own time because some of the crescendo’s in John’s vocal or the music you missed when pausing for a reaction. This is not a criticism at all just merely a wish that you got to experience the whole of John Farnham’s performance because it is truly magical & he is one of the best vocalist’s you will ever hear ❤️
Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it. When it comes to reacting to videos, it can be very tricky. Some people like the explanation and others not so much. There’s millions of things I could break down which would take hours. I like to try to find that balance and keep my videos very informative and to the point. John Farnham is most definitely one of my favorites!❤️Truly amazing!
@@lexisaucedo totally understand. I love the explanation 100%. From a fan point of view I was merely hoping that you got to experience the full talent/audio/audience experience because it is mind blowing, exciting and everyone deserves to feel it’s full effect!! 😍 I think your reaction is great and, TH-cam aside. I hope you got to experience the full beauty of this amazing performance. Peace out ✌🏼 to you & all that you do 😎🥰
While john brought this song out on 1980 this performance was in 1989 of classic jack concert he has been performing since 1968 so 21 years so to us Aussie it’s what we are used to, he only stop performing in 2020 when COVID hit and now has of last year is with Diagnoses with cancer in the mouth which he endured a 12 hour operation along with on going treatment and the loss of his long time friend and manger and his lifelong friend Olivia Newton John. He just like to see him well he’s a living legend here in Australia 😊🇦🇺🥰
This was 2nd encore after 2/3 hour show. Ge can sing anything from opera to rock. All his reactions must be live as his performances are a show in themselves.
The crazy thing is there was another encore after this one!
That song was the ëncore at the end of the concert. He still gave it his all.
You should listen to "You're the voice" from the same concert. This is his most iconic song and it is amazing. Enjoy
Lucky enough to see the man 3 times in concert- I’ve been to a few different concerts in my 63 years on this planet but John by far has one of the best voices you will ever hear ❤
I still cry when he sings & I grew up watching him live. Moving is an understatement.
Note how far he holds the microphone away from his mouth. The sound techs had asked him to do that as he has blown out too many of them.
Your response to this song got me subbed.
Great reaction, credibility achieved with me. Well done!
Welcome to the rabbit hole of "The Voice" which he is worldly renowned for. He can sing any note, any genre, vocally PERFECT. 50YR career. Still to this day & always he has the best selling album of all time, which will NEVER be broken.
His song "You're the Voice" was so big it still today is Australia's unofficial national anthem.
Queen asked him to replace Freddie Mercury, he said no! John Lennon said this was the best version of this song & said this is how it should have been sung.
The likes of Celine Dion fangirled over him not that many years ago when she finally met him. He has sung with the likes of Tom Jones, Olivia Newton John, Ray Charles, Andrew Lloyd Webber. Played the lead role in Australia's best sellling musical here in Aus in "Jesus Christ Superstar".
His duets with Jimmy Barnes Australia's other just as successful artist Jimmy Barnes also apart of Aussie's best band here also called "Cold Chisel".
Farmsey & Barnsey as they're known in Aus are mates from way back. The Aus musical industry is a tight family.
ALWAYS react to all of these performances LIVE to do them justice. Always better here than studio performances. Unfortunately about 5% of his actual career is available online.
Devastatingly he is currently fighting cancer in his early 70's now & had to get part of his jaw removed, likely deeming him to never be able to perform again.
But even in his old age he still has it. The nicest, funniest, noble man EVER. There isn't one Aussie left who doesn't adore him, seriously.
If he wasn't such a family man content with only national success the world should have caught up with him as a GOAT even back in the infancy of his career when he was as young as one could be.
Keep reacting to these songs & you ll have your channel influx seemingly overnight by Aussie's. 👌😁
Ballads, duets, soul, opera, black dog he can sing it all.
Checkout "You're the Voice" from the same concert. Plus "Something is Wrong With my Baby" Jimmy Barnes & JF together. "Burn for You" JF. Jesus Christ Superstar lead performance by JF, Its a long way to the top JF, A soundcheck performance (just audio) of him covering Black Dog. Arguably better than the original as well.
As for this song, "Help" this was his encore performance of a 3.5hr live concert. Like his voice is vocally perfect, with every vowel sung correct to the enth degree.
Welcome to Australia's little known music industry. We don't need autotune & todays (so called live) trickery.
Great reaction to an incredible artist. You have a great voice as well. Would like to hear more of it
I’ve never heard this done by him before. It’s amazing. I’m gobsmacked.
GREAT reaction! Cheers from Oz.
thanks for your reaction - great comments
Hi Lexi, great review of our Farnsey, thank you.
You won't find any video for it (as it was a sound-check we as fans were lucky to hear thanks to the initiative of his sound engineer to record it), but would strongly suggest you check out the audio of him and his band warming up with Led Zeppelin's "Black Dog". It's a great representation of his range.
That part where you say what was that, that was so good, I keep replaying over and over lol, I love it.
John is a legend here in Oz and NZ. We love him and his amazing talent. ❤❤❤
🤔At the same concert 🙏check out his hit 🫶Your the Voice.🥰It was No 1 around the world.💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💕💕💕💕💕💕💕👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Well said, I never noticed that before.. John does have a purposeful 'laziness', makes me appreciate him even more !
It's call being a larrikin :-)
Looking at the videos you have been reacting to perhaps "Please Don't Ask Me" in a duet with Olivia Newton John would suit. Although as others have said almost any song from this concert with The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra would be great. Really liked your reactions and glad you loved "Help".
John just recently suvived mouth cancer. Lost half his bottom jaw in the process and received reconstructive surgery at 74. Bless him. Kicked its ass he did.
Great review Lexi. John himself has admitted he has never had formal singing lessons. Apparently his grandfather was a great singer and John used to listen to him and learnt to sing that way. A self taught genius!!
He is the GOAT of all performers. The greatest voice of all time!!!
Great Artist! Great Track! Great Reaction!!!! Thank You so Much ✌
Glad you enjoyed it
Really love your reaction! One of our best ever. Luv from Australia ❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️
He doesn't have an accent? He is called "the voice" in Australia. Listen to the song of the same name from the same concert.
John sings Wind beneath my wings at the NRL 1986 . Goosebumps!
I love your reaction so thank you ❤
Lexi, you’ll likely enjoy John Farnham and Anthony Warlow sing Granada…Another example of John’s extraordinary versatility. Enjoy!
Listen to him and Anthony Warlow sing 'Granada'. You get a taste of John's vocal range. Also 'Gethsemane', and the audio only 'Black Dog'. 'You're the Voice at this same concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is his signature song. He sings pretty much every genre. If you need more songs, we can all offer our favourites!
Just subbed for this, we love our Farnsey. More Aussie content with the likes of John, Jimmy Barnes, Cold Chisel, Johnny Diesel, Kasey Chambers and her cover of Eminems Lose Yourself, and watch your subs go up 👍
1987, I think. Never had singing lessons. No auto tune. No tech/digital wizardry. Huge range. Powerful voice (look how far the mic is from his mouth). Just pure John Farnham, just pure gold. Love all his songs, not a dud note in any of them. John's other asset is emotion, it's so easy to shed tears when listening to him. Watch the many videos of him, interviews, behind the scenes😂😢 - he's just all round Mr nice guy, who really loves his fans. Feb'24. UK. E ❤
Thoroughly enjoyed your reaction thankyou
Wow! You have a great voice, Lex.
Excellent reaction. Informative
He does mike stand tricks, knows his pipes from being an apprentice plumber, has to stay back from the mike when belting, to save the mike. He had no formal voice training, but learned a lot from others during his career. See Amazing Grace,with Venetta Fields (Ikette) and Lindsay Field. Look him up with Ray Charles. Try, You're the Voice, from this concert '86 or '89, both have been quoted. Help and the Voice were encores After 2 hours performing. A post of before the concert is on Y/T, if you can find it. All the best.
You're the Voice that night was actually the 'last' song before the encores. Following the 'Help' encore was another encore where he sang Sadie and It's a Long Way to the Top.
You sung that top note thru your nose. .farnham was always note perfect throat!!
Loved the reaction 🫶
welcome to the john farnham rabbit hole. one of the best every to walk the earth. but never cared for international fame, preferred to stay in australia with his family.
incredible
If you haven’t already, check out John singing “let me out” live, awesome guitar solo from Brett Garsed. And so many more great ones and duets.
World Class!
He makes it look as easy as ringing a bell 😮.
The greatest singer in the world, prove me wrong people
Love from Australia 🇦🇺 Queen asked him 2 replace Freddie Mercury & John Lennon had even said that the way John sang this song was the way it was meant to be xx thank you 🙏🏼 we love you Johnny 🇦🇺❤️
It ain't surreal. It's so real
It's johnny. And we love him soooo much 💕💕💕
Search for "something is wrong with my baby" John and Jimmy together, the black and white clip 😉
Good reaction. Welcome to that rabbit hole called John Farnham. It's long and it's deep, going from his start in the 60's as a teen pop sensation ('Sadie, the Cleaning Lady'), through his stint as the lead singer in the Little River Band, then on to classics like 'You're the Voice' and to his adventures into just about anything (see his duet with Anthony Warlow singing 'Granada'). As with most Aussie singers, live versions will usually be better.
those vocal runs are pure southern gospel
Man can SING :) has fun with it :)
Love U reacted has a Australian he Australian Icon true Legend
You have only touched the cusp of his singing performance. It is always best to listen to John in live performances. Another great song, also his signature song, is You're The Voice from this same concert is a must; but be warned, you might find yourself in a rabbit-hole. Glad You enjoyed John's version of The Beatles classic song Help, this is completely the reverse to the original pop rock song.
With John's repertoire of vocals, he can sing most genres; I haven't heard him sing hip-hop, but he can sing from pop to rock to theatre to classic/opera to country. John has performed in duets with both Australian and International artists alike, l love his duet with Olivia Newton John singing Please Don't Ask Me from The Main Event Concert; also with Jimmy Barnes(from Cold Chisel) singing the Sam and Dave song When Something is Wrong With My Baby, check out their performance from the 1991 ARIA(Australian Recording Industry Association) Awards where Jimmy's brother-in-law Johnny Diesel plays guitar and lends his vocals in the second half of the song. There are many other great moments, the likes of Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar the musical. Enjoy.
Lexi thanks for your wonderful post about our John.
There's quite a bit to our John's back story & it was no mistake that scenes from Australia's cowardly, perverted & miserably failed invasion of Viet Nam were in the original Voice video track.
John (a former Plumber) like all Aussie Building Union members (like me back then & will be always) was only young but we knew & have never forgotten or forgiven the Conservative Party in Australia for illegally invading Viet Nam.
The Building Unions in Australia are magnificent & were the back bone of the Anti Viet Nam Invasion movement.
Thats our FARNSEY 👍👍👍👍
Celine Dion is another one who does just like John Farnham, where she goes back-and-forth between her clean tone and her raspy tone. You’re right that most people stick with one or the other.
not surprising, Celine is one of John's superfans. she covers You're The Voice in concert all the time. this is a video of their first meeting th-cam.com/video/JEMkuVNAu-8/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=CelineDionWeb
Please cover guy sebastion (standing with you or battle scars)love your content ,much love from Australia.