I'm 70 years old, and I will never, ever get tired of listening to our legend Farnsey. I've listened to him every day for over 50 years, since he first started his singing career, and I'll continue listening to him every day until the day I die. I've been to dozens of his concerts throughout those years, too, and have loved every second of them. He is a master entertainer and the best singer I've ever heard. Thank you for the great reaction. Our John Farnham is truly the GOAT!!!!
John Farnham is an Australian legend. This song could be the mantra for anti gun violence in America. “We’re not going to sit in silence, we’re not going to live in fear “. Listen up America.
Hey Shakes you missed the mic stand toss just after the bagpipes, he throws it 20 feet in the air and catches it one handed then tosses it over his shoulder like a piece of garbage and never misses a beat in the song. True showman. Great reaction thanks.
I love, love, LOVE your reaction - your expressive face and beautiful smile. I had the privilege of seeing this concert when the tour came to Brisbane (Brissie). I was sitting side on to the orchestra, and it was hilarious watching them - it was a delight to see how much fun the muso's had with this concert! John always over-delivers, but this was next level. I didn't sleep that night, and I was on an endorphin high for days. I've only just found your channel and have subscribed, and am about to explore your back catalogue. Thanks again - I think this makes you a fair dinkum honorary Aussie, mate.
Also, for something that will really blow your mind: John Farnham's 'sound check' of Led Zeppelin's Black Dog. No video but an epic performance by John, his band and backing singers, as usual, they are all so brilliant!
John Farnham wasn’t given permission to record this song but went ahead and did it anyway! Look at it now, our anthem! Farnsey is the best male vocalist on the planet if you ask me! 💗💗💗💗💗this! Pressure Down is another good one by him as well.
If you haven't already done it, I think you would really enjoy 'It's a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll' at this same concert. Thanks for your reaction!
Granada was sung by the opera great Pavarotti. John sings the beginning of it with Anthony Warlow. John's near 3 Octave range makes his voice unique IMO
This was fantastic. I've watched a lot of your videos, Tommy J, specifically. I keep hearing your references about him doing Steel Heart. He has covered a couple of their songs. You should check them out. BTW he has covered this one as well.
Thanks for reacting to You're the Voice by John. It has been a while. I cant remember what you have and haven't reacted to by John. I did watch your reaction to Riot, by Rival Fire. Rob certainly didnt try to copy his dad. I have their album and its great. Farnsey will always be my no. 1 though.❤
John is the voice, check out playing to win with melbourne symphony orchestra shakes also check out long way to the top acdc cover it is epic shakes you have to check these couple of songs out buddy🦘😊🇭🇲👍😎
did you miss the mic stand toss, catch and throw.....kickup and catch.? other than that, thank you for reacting. the whole MSO concert (Classic Jack Live) is excellent and worth reacting too - 'Help' - 'Blow by Blow' -( how many singers can kiss the girls and sing at the same time.... )
Bro!!! U closed your eyes and missed the best bit at about 6.25!!! Farnesy throws the mic stand about 30ft in the air, catches it whilst singing and throws it across the stage again. Ri bloody diculous 😅
Here is a cut and paste about John, and his friends Olivia Newton John (ONJ), Jimmy Barnes, Anthony Warlow. You might like to check out the YT reactions in the Australian Playlist for HELP and others on THE THAMESMEN YT channel. Started in 1967 with SADIE THE CLEANING LADY th-cam.com/video/eZeRmpvCjEw/w-d-xo.html and went on from there. Close friend of Olivia Newton John who he worked with in Australia from time to time. When she died, he cried all day. This is a great one from the concert with the *Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (M.S.O.)*: IT'S A LONG WAY TO THE TOP IF YOU WANT TO ROCK N ROLL th-cam.com/video/73X_z_zW4Sg/w-d-xo.html Also same concert: YOU’RE THE VOICE with M.S.O. th-cam.com/video/6m2m_9Uijso/w-d-xo.html Also same concert: HELP (Beatles) with M.S.O. (version you never heard before):- th-cam.com/video/dv54giOSRKs/w-d-xo.html Also sang DARE TO DREAM from Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony with ONJ - th-cam.com/video/NwIfmS-Pml/w-d-xo.html (note you may need to alter a VPN setting to Australia to see that). This is good too - the 2.5 hr concert with ONJ and our Phantom, from *Phantom of the Opera* (Anthony Warlow):- THE MAIN EVENT th-cam.com/video/qd-USQDe9dg/w-d-xo.html Another good one with Jimmy Barnes WHEN SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY BABY (concert version with Diesel (Jimmy’s brother in law and formerly from the US) th-cam.com/video/AU_bCchDWF4/w-d-xo.html Same song, studio version in restaurant with Diesel: th-cam.com/video/ihsfx1LuoKc/w-d-xo.html GETHSEMANE from *Jesus Christ Superstar*: (reaction video) th-cam.com/video/I94-wQUL4XM/w-d-xo.html John Farnham & The Sydney Symphony Orchestra - Live At The Sydney Opera House (2006) 1 hour 49 mins th-cam.com/video/umvIOQcasf8/w-d-xo.html The statistics of the CLASSIC JACK LIVE concert in 1989 are all on this: www.discogs.com/release/6714435-John-Farnham-Melbourne-Symphony-Orchestra-Classic-Jack-Live If you really like this concert, you can purchase it still on DVD or CD. It is the CLASSIC JACK LIVE concert. It may be available in your country but in Australia it is on www.sanity.com.au, ebay.com.au, or Amazon.com.au. *FINDING THE VOICE trailer*: th-cam.com/video/LocCfc5PKrE/w-d-xo.html His biography is a movie about to appear in the Australian cinemas. I saw it on 14th May at a special screening. You can purchase the CD and DVD via www.sanity.com.au Olivia features in the movie and admits John is her favourite singer of all time. In the biography movie they show him singing YOU’RE THE VOICE in front of 100,000 screaming fans in West Germany just before the Berlin Wall was brought down. He is now 74 years old, and sadly went through a 12 hour operation for throat cancer losing part of his jaw back about the same time his dear friend Olivia died in August 2022. He lost Liv and his best mate, his manager Glen Wheatley to ‘COVID’ (LOL, if only they knew) within that time frame of a few months. Glen was 74 too. He used to be a guitarist in Master’s Apprentices. Pic of Glenn and his actress wife Gaynor - resources2.news.com.au/images/2008/05/19/va1237308441554/Glenn-Wheatley-6045629.jpg Pic of John and Glen - they were like brothers - images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-5529301/5a7e8b99b65d133ff7a7207862d60d13f8f7e02f-16x9-x0y119w1800h1 013.jpg?imwidth=1200 *A bit on John (Australia’s former King of Pop)* - Born in the UK in 1949, came out when 10 to Melbourne Victoria, Australia. It’s the same sort of history as Olivia Newton John, who was born in the UK in 1948 and came out when 5 to Melbourne. Both worked in the industry in Melbourne in the 1960's and eventually Olivia ended up back in the UK and then the US. John became the King of Pop with the 1967 hit ‘Sadie the Cleaning Lady.’ He was in the LITTLE RIVER BAND. John had his chances to work in the US but wanted to live in Australia. Queen wanted him to replace Freddie Mercury, but he declined. www.smh.com.au/entertainment/john-farnham-asked-to-join-queen-report-20030804-gdh7j9.html *Jimmy Barnes (Australia’s former King of Rock)* was born April, 28 1956 in Glasgow, Scotland. His original name was 'James Dixon Swan' and his father was a featherweight boxing champion in Glasgow. In 1961/62 his family moved to Australia. After playing in a school band (he replaced Bon Scott (who joined AC/DC) as lead vocalist in the band Fraternity. Then, aged 16 and a half, he joined Cold Chisel in 1973. First they played the pubs of Adelaide, then they played the pubs of Australia and finally they got a record contract in 1976. Now, Cold Chisel are Australian history - one of the best bands Australia ever had. They split up in 1983 because they thought they weren't playing good music anymore and they didn't want to rip their fans off with another album. Here's another jam with Jimmy Barnes and the late Michael Hutchence INXS 'Good Times' Live th-cam.com/video/TimxLOW922o/w-d-xo.html
You have to wonder, don't you? The Australian music industry, hang your heads in shame, here's a guy who is so obviously extremely talented yet the so-called elite of this country refused to play this guy's songs. Thank god for Glenn Wheatley (RIP) and his wife and family because they financially risked everything for John Farnham, and by doing so Glenn stepped on a few toes which is why I said you have to wonder when Glenn Wheatley was convicted of tax fraud or as I like to put it singled out from the heard, made an example of and jailed for 15 months. What I want to know is whether was he being made an example of tax fraud or daring to challenge the so-called elite of the Australian music industry.
I'm 70 years old, and I will never, ever get tired of listening to our legend Farnsey. I've listened to him every day for over 50 years, since he first started his singing career, and I'll continue listening to him every day until the day I die. I've been to dozens of his concerts throughout those years, too, and have loved every second of them. He is a master entertainer and the best singer I've ever heard. Thank you for the great reaction. Our John Farnham is truly the GOAT!!!!
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Me too. ❤❤❤ him
Great Request!!! thank you so much for helping the world hear the special talent that is John Farnham ✌✌✌ 🇦🇺
My absolute pleasure!!!.
Thank you as well!
🤔After the bagpipes 🫶you missed him tossing 🤞the microphone 🎤 stand up 👍and then catching it.💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋
Nope,
I was just so into the vid that I forgot to talk about it 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
John Farnham is an Australian legend. This song could be the mantra for anti gun violence in America. “We’re not going to sit in silence, we’re not going to live in fear “. Listen up America.
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If you haven't already reacted to It's a long way to the top from the same show, please do. Loads of fun!
At the very end, John thanks the audience and the Orchestra; such a gentleman!
Always!!!
Hey Shakes you missed the mic stand toss just after the bagpipes, he throws it 20 feet in the air and catches it one handed then tosses it over his shoulder like a piece of garbage and never misses a beat in the song. True showman. Great reaction thanks.
I actually noticed but was to blown away to point it out 😂🤣😂
Thank you for supporting our wonderful John ❤️ so much love for this special human xxx
In all this time. I can't believe we haven't asked you to react to this one. This song just defines John Farnham. ❤
I know right Caro!
Hope all is well!
I love, love, LOVE your reaction - your expressive face and beautiful smile. I had the privilege of seeing this concert when the tour came to Brisbane (Brissie). I was sitting side on to the orchestra, and it was hilarious watching them - it was a delight to see how much fun the muso's had with this concert! John always over-delivers, but this was next level. I didn't sleep that night, and I was on an endorphin high for days.
I've only just found your channel and have subscribed, and am about to explore your back catalogue.
Thanks again - I think this makes you a fair dinkum honorary Aussie, mate.
Aye,
Thank you so much!!!
Super glad you enjoyed & Thank you for the sub!!
What an anthem, what a legend!❤
Hi Shakesy ❤ Ohh our John and Youre the Voice!! It doesnt get any better than this 🎉🎉 Thankyou. ❤❤
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Also, for something that will really blow your mind: John Farnham's 'sound check' of Led Zeppelin's Black Dog. No video but an epic performance by John, his band and backing singers, as usual, they are all so brilliant!
Already reacted to it!
Thank you though.
John Farnham wasn’t given permission to record this song but went ahead and did it anyway! Look at it now, our anthem! Farnsey is the best male vocalist on the planet if you ask me! 💗💗💗💗💗this! Pressure Down is another good one by him as well.
Well and truly changed their tune after hearing what he did with it.
And the writers been laughing all the way to the bank.
@@carolynh8866 yep!
Changed it up and made it his own! Our Farnsey a very clever man indeed!💗💗💗💗💗
If you haven't already done it, I think you would really enjoy 'It's a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll' at this same concert.
Thanks for your reaction!
Granada was sung by the opera great Pavarotti. John sings the beginning of it with Anthony Warlow.
John's near 3 Octave range makes his voice unique IMO
It was just reported that one of John's sons said he is singing in the shower. Small steps.
Hey shakes i like spaming you with john Farnham the man is the voice one of the best singers and fromt man in the world
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This was fantastic. I've watched a lot of your videos, Tommy J, specifically. I keep hearing your references about him doing Steel Heart. He has covered a couple of their songs. You should check them out. BTW he has covered this one as well.
Check out playing to win brother
Johnny ! This is epic !
You need to do his help cover with same orchestra
It just as good
Cheers mate 🦘🇦🇺👍
I did already,
Totally amazing!
Thanks for reacting to You're the Voice by John. It has been a while. I cant remember what you have and haven't reacted to by John. I did watch your reaction to Riot, by Rival Fire. Rob certainly didnt try to copy his dad. I have their album and its great. Farnsey will always be my no. 1 though.❤
THE songwriter of ‘You’re the Voice’ initially didn’t want John Farnham to record it.
Turned out to be a good move on Farbsey's part to not listen!!!
John is the voice, check out playing to win with melbourne symphony orchestra shakes also check out long way to the top acdc cover it is epic shakes you have to check these couple of songs out buddy🦘😊🇭🇲👍😎
did you miss the mic stand toss, catch and throw.....kickup and catch.? other than that, thank you for reacting. the whole MSO concert (Classic Jack Live) is excellent and worth reacting too - 'Help' - 'Blow by Blow' -( how many singers can kiss the girls and sing at the same time.... )
Sorta looked like it,
However i did notice it was just to blown away to pause 🤣😂🤣😂
Bro!!! U closed your eyes and missed the best bit at about 6.25!!! Farnesy throws the mic stand about 30ft in the air, catches it whilst singing and throws it across the stage again. Ri bloody diculous 😅
John is now cancer free and doing well I believe.
Amazing news!!!!!!
Nice intro!
Here is a cut and paste about John, and his friends Olivia Newton John (ONJ), Jimmy Barnes, Anthony Warlow. You
might like to check out the YT reactions in the Australian Playlist for HELP and others on THE THAMESMEN YT
channel.
Started in 1967 with SADIE THE CLEANING LADY th-cam.com/video/eZeRmpvCjEw/w-d-xo.html
and went on from there. Close friend of Olivia Newton John who he worked with in Australia from time to time. When she died,
he cried all day.
This is a great one from the concert with the *Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (M.S.O.)*: IT'S A LONG WAY TO THE TOP IF YOU WANT TO ROCK N ROLL th-cam.com/video/73X_z_zW4Sg/w-d-xo.html
Also same concert: YOU’RE THE VOICE with M.S.O. th-cam.com/video/6m2m_9Uijso/w-d-xo.html
Also same concert: HELP (Beatles) with M.S.O. (version you never heard before):- th-cam.com/video/dv54giOSRKs/w-d-xo.html
Also sang DARE TO DREAM from Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony with ONJ -
th-cam.com/video/NwIfmS-Pml/w-d-xo.html
(note you may need to alter a VPN setting to Australia to see that).
This is good too - the 2.5 hr concert with ONJ and our Phantom, from *Phantom of the Opera* (Anthony Warlow):- THE MAIN EVENT th-cam.com/video/qd-USQDe9dg/w-d-xo.html
Another good one with Jimmy Barnes WHEN SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY BABY (concert version with Diesel (Jimmy’s brother in law and formerly from the US) th-cam.com/video/AU_bCchDWF4/w-d-xo.html
Same song, studio version in restaurant with Diesel: th-cam.com/video/ihsfx1LuoKc/w-d-xo.html
GETHSEMANE from *Jesus Christ Superstar*: (reaction video) th-cam.com/video/I94-wQUL4XM/w-d-xo.html
John Farnham & The Sydney Symphony Orchestra - Live At The Sydney Opera House (2006) 1 hour 49 mins
th-cam.com/video/umvIOQcasf8/w-d-xo.html
The statistics of the CLASSIC JACK LIVE concert in 1989 are all on this:
www.discogs.com/release/6714435-John-Farnham-Melbourne-Symphony-Orchestra-Classic-Jack-Live If you really like this concert, you can purchase it still on DVD or CD. It is the CLASSIC JACK LIVE concert. It may be available in your country but in Australia it is on www.sanity.com.au, ebay.com.au, or Amazon.com.au.
*FINDING THE VOICE trailer*: th-cam.com/video/LocCfc5PKrE/w-d-xo.html
His biography is a movie about to appear in the Australian cinemas. I saw it on 14th May at a special screening. You can purchase the CD and DVD via www.sanity.com.au Olivia features in the movie and admits John is her favourite singer of all time. In the biography movie they show him singing YOU’RE THE VOICE in front of 100,000 screaming fans in West Germany just before the Berlin Wall was brought down. He is now 74 years old, and sadly went through a 12 hour operation for throat cancer losing part
of his jaw back about the same time his dear friend Olivia died in August 2022. He lost Liv and his best mate, his manager Glen Wheatley to ‘COVID’ (LOL, if only they knew) within that time frame of a few months. Glen was 74 too. He used to be a guitarist in Master’s Apprentices.
Pic of Glenn and his actress wife Gaynor -
resources2.news.com.au/images/2008/05/19/va1237308441554/Glenn-Wheatley-6045629.jpg
Pic of John and Glen - they were like brothers -
images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-5529301/5a7e8b99b65d133ff7a7207862d60d13f8f7e02f-16x9-x0y119w1800h1
013.jpg?imwidth=1200
*A bit on John (Australia’s former King of Pop)* - Born in the UK in 1949, came out when 10 to Melbourne Victoria, Australia. It’s the same sort of history as Olivia Newton John, who was born in the UK in 1948 and came out when 5 to Melbourne. Both worked in the industry in Melbourne in the 1960's and eventually Olivia ended up back in the UK and then the US. John became
the King of Pop with the 1967 hit ‘Sadie the Cleaning Lady.’ He was in the LITTLE RIVER BAND. John had his chances to work in the US but wanted to live in Australia. Queen wanted him to replace Freddie Mercury, but he declined.
www.smh.com.au/entertainment/john-farnham-asked-to-join-queen-report-20030804-gdh7j9.html
*Jimmy Barnes (Australia’s former King of Rock)* was born April, 28 1956 in Glasgow, Scotland. His original name was 'James Dixon Swan' and his father was a featherweight boxing champion in Glasgow. In 1961/62 his family moved to Australia. After playing in a school band (he replaced Bon Scott (who joined AC/DC) as lead vocalist in the band Fraternity. Then, aged 16 and a half, he joined Cold Chisel in 1973. First they played the pubs of Adelaide, then they played the pubs of Australia and finally they got a record contract in 1976. Now, Cold Chisel are Australian history - one of the best bands Australia ever had. They split up in 1983 because they thought they weren't playing good music anymore and they didn't want to rip their fans off with another
album.
Here's another jam with Jimmy Barnes and the late Michael Hutchence INXS 'Good Times' Live th-cam.com/video/TimxLOW922o/w-d-xo.html
Great reaction. The screen full of ads however is super annoying and a little much, no? I ended up trying to zoom in to the actual content 😂
It is a reaction... not a re post of Farnsey!
Just saying
@@Shakes-P you make a good point. I'll stand down 😆
You have to wonder, don't you? The Australian music industry, hang your heads in shame, here's a guy who is so obviously extremely talented yet the so-called elite of this country refused to play this guy's songs. Thank god for Glenn Wheatley (RIP) and his wife and family because they financially risked everything for John Farnham, and by doing so Glenn stepped on a few toes which is why I said you have to wonder when Glenn Wheatley was convicted of tax fraud or as I like to put it singled out from the heard, made an example of and jailed for 15 months. What I want to know is whether was he being made an example of tax fraud or daring to challenge the so-called elite of the Australian music industry.
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