You haven't heard Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs......"some people I know" Or Cold Chisel's "Bow river" Both classic Australian male vocalists...... You might have found Farnhams "The Voice" that is an Aussie anthem.....
That was "Help" by the Beatles. John & Co. rearranged & recorded it 1980. This concert was 1989, the song was the final encore after 3 hours that night. As others have said, John is a much loved Australian national treasure. Thank you.
On this night there was one more encore after this one that had Sadie and It's a Long Way to the Top as the final song of the night. Plus it was closer to 2 hours of music than 3.
@@brucephillips1394 Not everyone likes the Beatles. Back then we had a war Beatles versus Stones. I was one of the few who liked both. I played in a rock band and all of my colleagues were only into the Rolling Stones.
Also much loved here in New Zealand as well :) I still have his Whispering Jack album, and played it so mnay times. The songs are so powerful and his voice and expression breathe life into them in such a way as to be unforgettable.
@@frontrowchaos4597 fair enough....i guess i didn't realise how many ppl don't know this song, seeing how big it was, and also the huge movie of the same name that features the band....anyway, they were before my time too, but I am aware of the influences they had/have on music since they were around
@@maton98 The thing is I don't do any research at all on the songs that we do. If you are watching reactors that are then I would assume they have seen it or know it. I try to do new stuff, and to tell you the truth I don't care for the Beatles music at all. Call me crazy but it's true.
A granny in Australia says...it is always encouraging when something is SO good, people who talk to earn money are struck dumb. I am nearly 80 and John 73, so I have watched his whole career, with immense pride. I hope he knows how loved and respected he is now he is in the fight of his life..
John was Australian KING of pop in the 1970's. His careers started in the sixties until present day. Sadly John is battling with cancer. He is a living national treasure
Go down the rabbit hole of the greatest pop singer of all time. What you saw was after about 2.5 hours of singing and still going strong. When The War Is Over (Last time concert) and Gethsemane, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sydney, the final night will blow you away. He is "The Voice".
You have just discovered an Australian national treasure John Farnham , Farnsey as he is known by all Aussies has been entertaining millions of fans since he started his career in the late 60s as a teenager . He toured America as the front man of The Little River Band but didn't like being away from his family and country . His biggest hit worldwide was YOUR THE VOICE which you will probably know when you hear it . Reacting to an Australian artist has opened a door to a host of extremely talented artists you might not have heard of , but its a fact that we punch above our weight when it comes to entertainers ,ACDC, THE BEE GEES, OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN KEITH URBAN just a few you would recognise and there's a whole bunch more for you and your subscribers to enjoy , you have my subscription in anticipation of a lot more Aussie content .
Sorry Tom... I don't think John Lennon did say that. I've seen the claim made before and looking it up doesn't bare much fruit. If you can give an actual reference to the claim that would be amazing, but I couldn't find it. I think the mix up is in the fact that Lennon made a comment about how when he wrote the song he imagined it to be slower than The Beatles recorded it. Since Farnham's redoing of the song is in fact slower and more dramatic there might be some confusion. Even though the song came out in 1980, we don't really have any evidence that Lennon ever heard it. Sorry if I mooshed your vibe on that. 🙂
I am a Filipino... and I love John... I even named my son after Farnham... That version of "Help" by John Farnham has actually overshadowed the original "Help" of the Beatles by millions of miles. This version of Farnham has laid the foundation for present and future "Help" revivals and interpretations - even revolving around this Farnham version, and not anymore the original "Help". All the emotions; all the vocals; the saxophone solo; the symphony orchestra, the back-up singers! And I love all the high notes - and the slurs! Excellent! Gorgeous! Phenomenal! Powerful! Joyous!
His most famous song is You’re the Voice. The best version is at the same concert with the orchestra. John is a legend in Australia not only for his singing but for being a wonderful human being who decided not to go to USA to further his career. He wanted to stay in Australia with his wife and boys.
Please do John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes singing ‘When Something is Wrong With My Baby’. Live. The Hey Hey it’s Saturday version. It is wonderful! Then you can also go down the Jimmy Barnes/Cold Chisel rabbit hole.
John is a national treasure. A consummate professional and a really decent bloke. A career spanning 60 years, he could sing the phone book and make it magnificent. We are all wishing him recovery from the cancer that has, at 73, robbed him of his 3 octave voice.
The Orchestra always loved playing for John. Live is best because he is a great Showman and funny. That song was an encore after more than two hours of that voice. He is called the Voice here and he is loved. John sold out just that venue in Melbourne more than 90 times. He is known as the best voice alive anywhere today. From Richard Marx. John deserves to be known everywhere. Thank you.
When you have an Aussie rock legend beginning to sing a Beatles song with just a pianist and the symphony orchestra slowly joining in and you see a harpist and a glockenspiel you realise that this collaboration is just perfection. The haunting sounds of the saxophone towards the end with all John’s power on display … no words can describe our love of him. The entire concert is perfection and the inclusion of bagpipes in “Your the Voice” sets it apart from everyone else.
this legend of Aussie music will send you down a rabbit hole of excellent music with songs like Angels , Your The Voice . Burn For YOU and many many many more
You are not the first ones to have a smile grow on your face when Farnsy sings and sure as anything, you will not be the last..... Thanks for the reaction. many more Farnsy songs to come....
John started his career in the late 60's as a pop artist and became an adult entertainer during the 70's. He a consummate entertainer and a true gentleman. John's signature song is You're The Voice which he performs in this same concert; there is an instrument played in this song that will truly surprise you.
This was the encore at the end of a 2 hour concert (and btw this is a version of The Beatles song Help, John Lennon months before he died got to hear it and said it's how he wanted to sing it)... .there is a reason he is known as 'The Voice' by artists like Celine Dion, Tom Jones etc....... our Farnsey is a true legend..... stayed local because he didn't want to leave his family or deal with the 'demonic' music companies in the USA etc.......
John is such a music legend in Australia. He has had number one hits in Australia in every decade since the 60's. There's not many artists with such longevity but John has fans of all ages and sings so many different genres that there's something for everyone. We all love him to bits as he is such a humble human being. I'm still not sure he even realises what a huge super star he his. Even in his 70's he was still packing out venues. Sadly due to his current health crisis its unlikely we'll ever see him sing live again. But we are all right there behind him in while he recovers. Loved your reaction so I've also subbed...hope to see more Farnsey on your channel soon
Hi, the name is pronounced Farnam. This is a cover of the Beatles song Help. John’s glorious voice has been entertaining us for the past 50 plus years. He is an Aussie legend.
You must also realize that this song was the final piece of a constant two-hour concert. Another good one is "Something is wrong with my baby" by John Farnham [Farnsy] & Jimmy Barnes [Barnsey].
The last of the 5 times in saw John live was in 2010. He didn't sound any different to the 1st time in the late 80's. He's one of the few artists who ALWAYS sounds better live. A studio just doesn't do that magnificent voice justice.
Hi...this concert was recorded in 1989, and his surname is pronounced Farnam...where the h is not emphasised. John continued singing until last year when he had an operation to remove mouth cancer.
Recorded 1989. He had number 1 hits in 5 consecutive decades. He could do anything from ACDC rock (Long Way to the Top), through ballads like this, to operatic with Anthony Warlow!
John is now 74, and he is still our most loved singer and all time great guy. A tragedy he suffered throat cancer in 2003 but one year on he is cancer free, will sing again ? ….but Australia wants nothing more than for him than to live a long happy retirement with his lovely wife and sons. Can’t tell you how much we love this man ❤ 💕 💗.
John can sing anything, from rock to opera, and excells in them all. When something is wrong with my baby - with Jimmy Barnes. Opera with comedy - Anthony Warlow. With Oliva Newton John. Amazing grace with his back up singer Venatta Fields or Angels with his other backup singing. He is such a down to earth and funny guy who relates to his audience.
Has anyone mentioned it’s a cover of Help by the Beatles? Lennon, himself, said this was how it was supposed to be sung. ❤ Welcome to the Rabbit Hole of Aussie singers. You’ve got NO IDEA what is in store for you. The talent here is incredible. It’s a shame we weren’t allowed in to share. But also incredible that you are finally seeing.
Help is a old Beatles song. John is a Aussie icon he is now recovering from mouth cancer. Look up “The Voice” as he known as here in oz I was lucky to see him live once in a small intimate setting and he was fantastic. He is a living legend!!
This was his last encore after a concert of more than 2 hours. You should also listen to his performance of "You're the Voice" from the same concert. It is also so powerful and one of the reasons he is called "The Voice" in Australia. That concert was in 1989 and the song "Help" is a song written and recorded by the Beatles in 1965.
In your free time check out the four-part video made by Adam Stolfa named, 'John Farnham Can Sing Anything'. The videos show John singing in approximately 20 genres. John has a big vocal range and is a fantastic singer. He is a consummate professional and has wonderful charisma and has great rapport with his audience. We Aussies love him.
This is an old Beetles song . John's version is the best. I'm 66yo and have loved him since I was 15yo. Dad thing is he's battling mouth cancer. All Aussies love him and wish him all the best 💖
Omg I can't believe the rest of the world dosnt know about John Farnham, just goes to show how lucky we Aussies are to have had him in our lives for 50 years
Hi guys, so nice to find this channel....liked and Subscribed. This song is a Beatles classic that was a fast paced pop song. John slowed it down and made it his own. Even John Lennon had said he liked this version better. John is an Australian legend. A brilliant artists who can sing any genre. I hope you check out the other songs from this concert as it a treasure trove of incredible songs and performances. His world wide hit "You're The Voice" is great too. This was actually one of 3 encores after a 2 hours show ..they wouldn't let him leave lol. The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra never had so much fun lol.
John Lennon wrote this song as a slow ballad similar to this, like his songs Hey Jude with the Beatles, and Imagine. It was the Beatles record label that pushed for it to be changed into a fast paced rock song, like a lot of their previous hits. So it’s natural Lennon loved this version.
I was never a fan of Johns music. To be honest, in 1966 / 67 up to the 1980’s I HATED his music but I liked John himself. lol Anything live by John is pure gold, with the MSO as well as his loyal band and back up singers, it is gold studded with diamonds. In this concert he covers AC/DC and there is a audio only video of his warm up and sound check song..... a cover of Led Zepplins Black Dog. Both are done as rock songs with the orchestra and in my opinion, his live Black Dog warm up is almost as good as Led Zepplins recorded version and better than any of their live versions. Long Way to the Top ( AC/DC ) is better than AC/DC and live.
His voice is amazing - this was the encore after a two hour concert. We Aussies have known and loved John for decades. Unfortunately he has had major surgery for oral cancer recently. Please watch him sing the Voice from the same concert.
Welcome to the huge rabbit hole of John The Voice Farnham you wont be disappointed with this Aussie legend. The list is a long one he’s has been singing and performing since 1967 and up until 2020.. you won’t get anyone better singing live as John does. He sings any genre he’s done it all. He is loved much here in Australia and the more you react to him the more you will see why. you play John and us Aussie will come. Thankyou for you reaction am looking forward to watching you do more of John. 😊👍🇦🇺
Last song of a 2 hour concert. You need to listen to the original version from the Beatles to really appreciate what he did with this tune..... Celine Dion and Tina Turner adopted this arrangement as well.
Thanks for reacting to our Farnsey. Looking forward to seeing you get to see and hear our John. Always remember though to react to live versions like this one, it's almost like being there. I get such a thrill seeing faces as they discover what a fabulous person John is. Long way to the Top if you want to rock and roll, is a great fun clip from the same concert. All the best to you both, and 😉
I grew up with Johnny! Still have my records on Vinyl and CD! and im a late 90s and 02 High school guy. i have love for the classics thanks to my mother and father!
John is a national treasure in Australia. And Aussies absolutely love seeing people from other countries react to hearing him for the first time. He is currently recovering from cancer treatment in his jaw. Everyone wishes him well.
@@wyattfamily8997 mostly ,I think things were really hard in the sevenities ,but then he had huge hits in the eighties and just never looked back ,here in Australiaa we call him the voice ,but I think its dr kapp knows all the facts ,hes concert that he called hes Hes Last Time concert ,he was in hes fifties huge concert ,and so good ,but he done three years ago in hes seventies the hay mate charitie concert and two years ago the concert for the fire relief, and sounded amazing .saddly fighting mouth cancer so we all are just praying for the best .xxthat a little bit of history ,he is a amazing Aussie and a total talent .
John Lennon said it was without doubt the best version of HELP. This man is one of the best singers in the world. When you have Vanetta Fields as a backup singer you have to be good.
As 40 year old going on 41 this year in October and Australia glad people are doing reaction to music that was always on the radio in my house all the time having Farnsy and Barnesy but my family had all types music going so I grew up listen even 60' and 70's music too my Brother's had things like Green Day going, Smashing Pumpkins, Kiss just to name a few. My parents had Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra which also pat of the Rat Pack, Beetles, Elvis, John Williams, Slim Dusty, Doris Day, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers that just to name a few that I grew up with.
Do yourselves a favour and check out Long way to the top with the MSO same concert, to see a more upbeat side of John. He’s a phenomenal singer and much loved Aussie legend who’s been performing for decades and can sing just about anything.😊
Fabulous reaction. You have a new mountain of songs to react to now that you've entered the John Farnham rabbit warren. I've watch this video since it was on VHS. His voice is enthralling. He lives every song and brings them to life. You will love When the War is over, also live in Melbourne, When Something is wrong with my baby, with the equally iconic Jimmy Barnes, then Please dont ask me, live with the legendary Olivia Newton John. Different genres but similarly jaw- dropping. Thanks loads for this one. Just subscribed
John farnham australias legand , one if a kind unmatchable perfection talent in all ways , you will love all he does especially live . The fans that will flock when you do farnsy reactions will be crazy
Down the rabbit hole now. Jimmy Barnes, Cold Chisel, Guy Sebastian, Tina Arena, Kasey Chambers (love her cover of Lose Yourself), Black Sorrows, Skyhooks (Shirl doing a soundcheck lookomg like he put down his surfboard and walked off the beach)
This was an encore after more than two hours of that voice. John always refused to leave until he thought everyone was happy and then he told us to be careful going home. Live is best because he is a showman with a one of a kind voice. He is funny and humble, he is Australia’s family and so is his family and his best friend and managers family. He really is something really special. Richard Marx said he is the greatest living voice anywhere. He isn’t wrong, so far Richard has identified 16 different genre’s of music that John sings naturally including Opera. He never had a lesson but the first twenty years of his career were horrible. John’s Biography Movie is being released today. I saw it on Mother’s Day and I cannot wait until that DVD is released. That venue in Melbourne John sold out more than 90 times in his career and that is just one City. The Orchestra love playing for him and by the time his show is over he has usually introduced everyone. He has never put himself above anyone else on the stage and he still gets surprised when a famous person knows him. He got emotional when Celine Dion sang his biggest hit and told him she has always been his number one fan. The list of greats he has been in concert with is long and they all came here. If you want to hear a beautiful ballad then try Burn For You. Or please don’t Ask me, it was a solo but the version from the Main Event concert with Olivia Newton John is really good. If you want funny and Opera then John and Anthony Warlow singing Granada at the main Event Concert is so good. John started out in the 60’s and he hasn’t sung since he was 70 because Covid arrived. He will be 74 on July 1st. He had a number one album in five consecutive decades. He has given us more than enough. We are just excited that he is getting well and is home with his family. Thank you.
Rick is right. So is Justlinsu. I’ve liked and subscribed😊Follow John, and they will follow you. John Farnham has a massive fan base. Anything from this concert is superb. Word of warning - ALWAYS LIVE versions with John. He’s got nothing to hide, and he will never disappoint.
John Farnham has one of the greatest voices the world has ever seen. And he is also one of the nicest humans to walk the planet. He has had a career since around 1967 or so - an Aussie treasure. Recently he had major surgery for mouth cancer and is still recovering. He is absolutely amazing - so much of his career to check out on TH-cam - he played the lead in an arena version of Jesus Christ Superstar in the 90s - his version of Gethsemane was mind blowing - and he would warm up before his concerts with Black Dog by Led Zeppelin (there is an audio version of this on TH-cam) - he can sing absolutely anything ❤
John “The Voice” is a singer from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and on. He had hit records across decades. Check out We’re the Voice if you want unusual instruments.
John is fabulous he can sing anything, look up him singing Burn For You. And you won’t be disappointed. Watch as much as you can. Help is an old Beatles song
Thank u for doing this by our Farnsey. He's in his 70s now and his voice hasn't changed at all. Sadly though our treasure got cancer in his mouth and had to get some of his jaw removed. He's in rehab fighting it. Recently he was raced to hospital due to a bad chest infection but he fought that. We pray that he has a full recovery.
From all accounts a total gentleman and friendly nice down to earth bloke that would strike up a conversation with people that he met out on the street. My misses met him once and said he was just a friendly easygoing gentleman. The bloke is struggling with mouth cancer at present and i reckon all the new people discovering and enjoying his music will really bring him joy
I’m glad that you have finally discovered our phenomenal Aussie treasure, John Farnham! We here in Australia have loved him for 6 decades!…You have 6 decades of John’s amazing hit songs, performed with his awesome band, to catch up on now! P.S. The ‘h’ is silent in John’s surname.
Our John! Growing up listening to Tom Jones and holding him so highly, John has sung in his presence on a couple of occasions and seemed almost 'humbled in the great man's presence'. Alas, held his own and almost claimed the same air. The world needs to hear more of this man now in the autumn of his career and recovering from cancer. Long live OUR John!!!
It’s great to see people discovering what us aussies have had the pleasure of listening to for decades. John is an Australian icon and has so many great songs and performances from late 60’s til present, well near present anyway. This concert with help was an epic concert and all songs during were great and would be great to react to. Some stand outs are you’re the voice, it’s a long way to the top(AC/DC cover) which was amazing. Any song performed by John is great, he puts his heart and soul into everything he does, but whenever you listen to him try to do it to live performance where possible, he is amazing live and does some great duets with various artists. Enjoy the journey.
We love adore and cherish John. Not only is he a magnificent entertainer he is a magnificent man. Very kind, friendly, honest,humble and very very very funny could be a stand up comedian
Thank you for your lovely reaction to our Living Legend, the Amaizing, the Wonderful, the Brilliant, The Voice Mr John Farhnam! We love him here in Australia & he is a kind & lovely human being. He does so many incredible songs. 🙏💕
@frontrowchaos4597 ohh fantastic! He just gets better & better! 🙏💕✨️ Oh & btw: my parents went to this concert & they said it was Amaizing & life changing! It was his final song after I think 3rd oncore. They went to see him about 12 times! Very smart lol
Quite possibly the best male vocalist you’ll ever hear…!
Nothing "possible" about it. ❤
You haven't heard Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs......"some people I know"
Or
Cold Chisel's "Bow river"
Both classic Australian male vocalists......
You might have found Farnhams
"The Voice" that is an Aussie anthem.....
The best, no question
I am sure the message will reach John, all you fine Americans reacting to his voice and he will be loving it
That was "Help" by the Beatles. John & Co. rearranged & recorded it 1980. This concert was 1989, the song was the final encore after 3 hours that night. As others have said, John is a much loved Australian national treasure. Thank you.
On this night there was one more encore after this one that had Sadie and It's a Long Way to the Top as the final song of the night. Plus it was closer to 2 hours of music than 3.
How do these people not recognise Help?
@@brucephillips1394 Not everyone likes the Beatles. Back then we had a war Beatles versus Stones. I was one of the few who liked both. I played in a rock band and all of my colleagues were only into the Rolling Stones.
Also much loved here in New Zealand as well :) I still have his Whispering Jack album, and played it so mnay times. The songs are so powerful and his voice and expression breathe life into them in such a way as to be unforgettable.
@@mugoletti Never really went on the Beatles, but did like the Rolling Stones. The Beatles music was hard not to miss tho, it was everywhere.
It blows me away how many 'music lovers' don't know that this is a Beatles song
Don't listen to the Beatles and they were before my time anyway.
@@frontrowchaos4597 fair enough....i guess i didn't realise how many ppl don't know this song, seeing how big it was, and also the huge movie of the same name that features the band....anyway, they were before my time too, but I am aware of the influences they had/have on music since they were around
me too
@@maton98 The thing is I don't do any research at all on the songs that we do. If you are watching reactors that are then I would assume they have seen it or know it. I try to do new stuff, and to tell you the truth I don't care for the Beatles music at all. Call me crazy but it's true.
John made it his own. It's a million times better than the skiffle version The Beatles did.
A granny in Australia says...it is always encouraging when something is SO good, people who talk to earn money are struck dumb. I am nearly 80 and John 73, so I have watched his whole career, with immense pride. I hope he knows how loved and respected he is now he is in the fight of his life..
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The greatest performer and singer ever!!!
You've found John. A massive rabbit hole for you. Once you find Jimmy Barnes, you'll be lost down that hole for a while.
John was Australian KING of pop in the 1970's. His careers started in the sixties until present day. Sadly John is battling with cancer. He is a living national treasure
Look at his later concerts, he stays consistent!
John’s a wonderful guy, now in his 70’s and in hospital fighting complications from cancer surgery. He’s been entertaining Australia since the 1960’s.
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Kappy changed her pic!!! Almost missed you!
@@jemxs 😂 well now I have my own channel I have to brand myself 🤣
ahh there's Dr Kap! You missed somebody else earlier ;)
@@YobboBear ??
John can sing everything from opera to hard rock. You’ve ain’t seen nothing yet
Go down the rabbit hole of the greatest pop singer of all time. What you saw was after about 2.5 hours of singing and still going strong. When The War Is Over (Last time concert) and Gethsemane, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sydney, the final night will blow you away. He is "The Voice".
It was 1989. The last song (3rd encore) of a 2 hour concert, and John's voice was still as strong as his opening. The entire concert was amazing.
Contrary to popular belief it wasn't the last encore that night. The encore with It's a Long Way to the Top was the actual final one that night.
You have just discovered an Australian national treasure John Farnham , Farnsey as he is known by all Aussies has been entertaining millions of fans since he started his career in the late 60s as a teenager . He toured America as the front man of The Little River Band but didn't like being away from his family and country . His biggest hit worldwide was YOUR THE VOICE which you will probably know when you hear it . Reacting to an Australian artist has opened a door to a host of extremely talented artists you might not have heard of , but its a fact that we punch above our weight when it comes to entertainers ,ACDC, THE BEE GEES, OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN KEITH URBAN just a few you would recognise and there's a whole bunch more for you and your subscribers to enjoy , you have my subscription in anticipation of a lot more Aussie content .
Well said Tom :) Sadly we may not see Farnsey like this again, I feel personally privileged to have seen JF many times.🙏
Thank you so much for your support! More John to come for sure! Have a great day!
Sorry Tom... I don't think John Lennon did say that. I've seen the claim made before and looking it up doesn't bare much fruit. If you can give an actual reference to the claim that would be amazing, but I couldn't find it. I think the mix up is in the fact that Lennon made a comment about how when he wrote the song he imagined it to be slower than The Beatles recorded it. Since Farnham's redoing of the song is in fact slower and more dramatic there might be some confusion. Even though the song came out in 1980, we don't really have any evidence that Lennon ever heard it. Sorry if I mooshed your vibe on that. 🙂
Thanks for reacting to the voice from down under.John’s vocals are phenomenal and to me he is the GOAT
He would still pack the house even today, 2023, but he is recovering from cancer! We Aussies love him so so much!
I am a Filipino... and I love John... I even named my son after Farnham...
That version of "Help" by John Farnham has actually overshadowed the original "Help" of the Beatles by millions of miles.
This version of Farnham has laid the foundation for present and future "Help" revivals and interpretations - even revolving around this Farnham version, and not anymore the original "Help". All the emotions; all the vocals; the saxophone solo; the symphony orchestra, the back-up singers! And I love all the high notes - and the slurs! Excellent! Gorgeous! Phenomenal! Powerful! Joyous!
His most famous song is You’re the Voice. The best version is at the same concert with the orchestra. John is a legend in Australia not only for his singing but for being a wonderful human being who decided not to go to USA to further his career. He wanted to stay in Australia with his wife and boys.
Please do John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes singing ‘When Something is Wrong With My Baby’. Live. The Hey Hey it’s Saturday version. It is wonderful! Then you can also go down the Jimmy Barnes/Cold Chisel rabbit hole.
John is a national treasure. A consummate professional and a really decent bloke. A career spanning 60 years, he could sing the phone book and make it magnificent. We are all wishing him recovery from the cancer that has, at 73, robbed him of his 3 octave voice.
John is one of Australia's national treasures. He was a brilliant singer and wonderful all round person. ❤🇦🇺
John Farnham is , 'The Voice '. 👏👏
A genuine Australian icon and nation treasure
Celine Dion agrees.
The Orchestra always loved playing for John. Live is best because he is a great Showman and funny. That song was an encore after more than two hours of that voice. He is called the Voice here and he is loved.
John sold out just that venue in Melbourne more than 90 times. He is known as the best voice alive anywhere today. From Richard Marx. John deserves to be known everywhere. Thank you.
Wow, that is impressive for sure. Thanks for the view and comment.
When you have an Aussie rock legend beginning to sing a Beatles song with just a pianist and the symphony orchestra slowly joining in and you see a harpist and a glockenspiel you realise that this collaboration is just perfection. The haunting sounds of the saxophone towards the end with all John’s power on display … no words can describe our love of him. The entire concert is perfection and the inclusion of bagpipes in “Your the Voice” sets it apart from everyone else.
Welcome to the rabbit hole of John Farnham. He is totally amazing.
this legend of Aussie music will send you down a rabbit hole of excellent music with songs like Angels , Your The Voice . Burn For YOU and many many many more
Written by by the Beatles, John's interpretation and vocals, Australian attitude and style 100%. You can't go wrong. Enjoy.
You are not the first ones to have a smile grow on your face when Farnsy sings and sure as anything, you will not be the last..... Thanks for the reaction. many more Farnsy songs to come....
Thank you!
John started his career in the late 60's as a pop artist and became an adult entertainer during the 70's. He a consummate entertainer and a true gentleman. John's signature song is You're The Voice which he performs in this same concert; there is an instrument played in this song that will truly surprise you.
This was the encore at the end of a 2 hour concert (and btw this is a version of The Beatles song Help, John Lennon months before he died got to hear it and said it's how he wanted to sing it)... .there is a reason he is known as 'The Voice' by artists like Celine Dion, Tom Jones etc....... our Farnsey is a true legend..... stayed local because he didn't want to leave his family or deal with the 'demonic' music companies in the USA etc.......
It want the end of the concert that night. There was another encore after this one.
John is such a music legend in Australia. He has had number one hits in Australia in every decade since the 60's. There's not many artists with such longevity but John has fans of all ages and sings so many different genres that there's something for everyone. We all love him to bits as he is such a humble human being. I'm still not sure he even realises what a huge super star he his. Even in his 70's he was still packing out venues. Sadly due to his current health crisis its unlikely we'll ever see him sing live again. But we are all right there behind him in while he recovers.
Loved your reaction so I've also subbed...hope to see more Farnsey on your channel soon
Thank you for your view, comment, and SUB! Really appreciate your time. More John to come soon.
Not a word about how this song was originally a Beatles song. A huge hit for them.
Hi, the name is pronounced Farnam. This is a cover of the Beatles song Help. John’s glorious voice has been entertaining us for the past 50 plus years. He is an Aussie legend.
Well, that's the Aussie pronunciation only.
Yes, that’s how John Farnham pronounces his own name!
@@barnowl5774 Pretty sure he knows how to pronounce his own name. 🤷♂️
Just think of PT Barnum with any names ending in ham.
You must also realize that this song was the final piece of a constant two-hour concert. Another good one is "Something is wrong with my baby" by John Farnham [Farnsy] & Jimmy Barnes [Barnsey].
Btw his name is pronounced Farnum. Or Farnsey to us devoted Aussies. John is just an awesome human being ❤️🇦🇺
I really love watching people reacting to John for the first time. We love our John ❤
This concert was in 1989
The last of the 5 times in saw John live was in 2010. He didn't sound any different to the 1st time in the late 80's. He's one of the few artists who ALWAYS sounds better live. A studio just doesn't do that magnificent voice justice.
keep playing John and you will have all us Aussies here!!!
Hi...this concert was recorded in 1989, and his surname is pronounced Farnam...where the h is not emphasised. John continued singing until last year when he had an operation to remove mouth cancer.
Although I do understand that in US it is more common to pronounce the H
Thanks for that. I will pronounce it correctly from now on. I appreciate the comment and view.
Celine Dion, Tom Jones, Richard Marx, Sammy Davis Jr, are just a few of the other people who think John can sing quite well. 😁
If you get the chance, check out
Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham
" When Something wrong is with my baby "
The live vision are outstanding. Enjoy cheers🤠
Thank you, we will.
@@frontrowchaos4597 no worries. Thanks.
This one th-cam.com/video/8gzH9qk8cOc/w-d-xo.html
Recorded 1989. He had number 1 hits in 5 consecutive decades. He could do anything from ACDC rock (Long Way to the Top), through ballads like this, to operatic with Anthony Warlow!
And that, after a full 90 minute and highly energetic concert, was an ENCORE!
Not to mention he did another encore after this one! He truly is skating amazing.
John is now 74, and he is still our most loved singer and all time great guy. A tragedy he suffered throat cancer in 2003 but one year on he is cancer free, will sing again ? ….but Australia wants nothing more than for him than to live a long happy retirement with his lovely wife and sons. Can’t tell you how much we love this man ❤ 💕 💗.
The reason John referred to this song as an oldy, is because he originally recorded it in 1980 and this rendition was in 1989.😊
John can sing anything, from rock to opera, and excells in them all. When something is wrong with my baby - with Jimmy Barnes. Opera with comedy - Anthony Warlow. With Oliva Newton John. Amazing grace with his back up singer Venatta Fields or Angels with his other backup singing. He is such a down to earth and funny guy who relates to his audience.
He could sing the phone book and it would chart
Has anyone mentioned it’s a cover of Help by the Beatles? Lennon, himself, said this was how it was supposed to be sung. ❤ Welcome to the Rabbit Hole of Aussie singers. You’ve got NO IDEA what is in store for you. The talent here is incredible. It’s a shame we weren’t allowed in to share. But also incredible that you are finally seeing.
Best discovery of your life’s
Help is a old Beatles song. John is a Aussie icon he is now recovering from mouth cancer. Look up “The Voice” as he known as here in oz I was lucky to see him live once in a small intimate setting and he was fantastic. He is a living legend!!
This was his last encore after a concert of more than 2 hours. You should also listen to his performance of "You're the Voice" from the same concert. It is also so powerful and one of the reasons he is called "The Voice" in Australia. That concert was in 1989 and the song "Help" is a song written and recorded by the Beatles in 1965.
2nd last encore. He came out for another 2 songs after this. His vocal endurance was amazing.
John is a true Australian legend
In your free time check out the four-part video made by Adam Stolfa named, 'John Farnham Can Sing Anything'. The videos show John singing in approximately 20 genres. John has a big vocal range and is a fantastic singer. He is a consummate professional and has wonderful charisma and has great rapport with his audience. We Aussies love him.
This is an old Beetles song . John's version is the best. I'm 66yo and have loved him since I was 15yo. Dad thing is he's battling mouth cancer. All Aussies love him and wish him all the best 💖
If you wanna see the pure genius of John, check out his take on AC/DC’s “ it’s a long way to the top” from the same gig!!
Omg I can't believe the rest of the world dosnt know about John Farnham, just goes to show how lucky we Aussies are to have had him in our lives for 50 years
So True! Thanks for the comment!
Hi guys, so nice to find this channel....liked and Subscribed. This song is a Beatles classic that was a fast paced pop song. John slowed it down and made it his own. Even John Lennon had said he liked this version better. John is an Australian legend. A brilliant artists who can sing any genre. I hope you check out the other songs from this concert as it a treasure trove of incredible songs and performances. His world wide hit "You're The Voice" is great too. This was actually one of 3 encores after a 2 hours show ..they wouldn't let him leave lol. The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra never had so much fun lol.
in most cases of farnsie encores its more a case of him not wanting to leave lol...he's just that type of genuine person
John Lennon wrote this song as a slow ballad similar to this, like his songs Hey Jude with the Beatles, and Imagine. It was the Beatles record label that pushed for it to be changed into a fast paced rock song, like a lot of their previous hits. So it’s natural Lennon loved this version.
This song was a world wide hit for The Beatles in 1965. This is John Farnham's arrangement which he had a hit with in 1980.
Thank you so much for your view, comment and SUB! John really blew us away and we will definitely be doing more of him soon. Have a great day!
I was never a fan of Johns music. To be honest, in 1966 / 67 up to the 1980’s I HATED his music but I liked John himself. lol
Anything live by John is pure gold, with the MSO as well as his loyal band and back up singers, it is gold studded with diamonds.
In this concert he covers AC/DC and there is a audio only video of his warm up and sound check song..... a cover of Led Zepplins Black Dog.
Both are done as rock songs with the orchestra and in my opinion, his live Black Dog warm up is almost as good as Led Zepplins recorded version and better than any of their live versions.
Long Way to the Top ( AC/DC ) is better than AC/DC and live.
His voice is amazing - this was the encore after a two hour concert. We Aussies have known and loved John for decades. Unfortunately he has had major surgery for oral cancer recently. Please watch him sing the Voice from the same concert.
The real amazing thing is there was another encore after this!
John was so good then and so good now. Our heart goes out to him and his family for his health issues at the moment 🤗
Welcome to the huge rabbit hole of John The Voice Farnham you wont be disappointed with this Aussie legend. The list is a long one he’s has been singing and performing since 1967 and up until 2020.. you won’t get anyone better singing live as John does. He sings any genre he’s done it all. He is loved much here in Australia and the more you react to him the more you will see why. you play John and us Aussie will come. Thankyou for you reaction am looking forward to watching you do more of John. 😊👍🇦🇺
Thank you! More to come for sure!
Last song of a 2 hour concert.
You need to listen to the original version from the Beatles to really appreciate what he did with this tune.....
Celine Dion and Tina Turner adopted this arrangement as well.
It was actually the 3rd last song that night. He came out for another encore after this singing Sadie and It's a Long Way to the Top.
Thanks for reacting to our Farnsey. Looking forward to seeing you get to see and hear our John. Always remember though to react to live versions like this one, it's almost like being there. I get such a thrill seeing faces as they discover what a fabulous person John is.
Long way to the Top if you want to rock and roll, is a great fun clip from the same concert. All the best to you both, and 😉
Thank you, more John to come for sure!
👍One of the best live vocal performances ever!
I grew up with Johnny! Still have my records on Vinyl and CD! and im a late 90s and 02 High school guy. i have love for the classics thanks to my mother and father!
Depending on the music and style the format its in rules! I still buy new Vinyl for some bands
I would love to go back in time to this time again
You and me both!!!
Really brings the emotion in the lyrics in this version. His live performance is on point 👉.
We ❤❤❤❤❤John here in Oz.
John is a national treasure in Australia. And Aussies absolutely love seeing people from other countries react to hearing him for the first time.
He is currently recovering from cancer treatment in his jaw. Everyone wishes him well.
I wish him well to. Thanks for the view and comment.
John only gets better with ,hes had hits every generation.
Every decade since the 60's.
@@wyattfamily8997 mostly ,I think things were really hard in the sevenities ,but then he had huge hits in the eighties and just never looked back ,here in Australiaa we call him the voice ,but I think its dr kapp knows all the facts ,hes concert that he called hes Hes Last Time concert ,he was in hes fifties huge concert ,and so good ,but he done three years ago in hes seventies the hay mate charitie concert and two years ago the concert for the fire relief, and sounded amazing .saddly fighting mouth cancer so we all are just praying for the best .xxthat a little bit of history ,he is a amazing Aussie and a total talent .
John Lennon said it was without doubt the best version of HELP. This man is one of the best singers in the world. When you have Vanetta Fields as a backup singer you have to be good.
As 40 year old going on 41 this year in October and Australia glad people are doing reaction to music that was always on the radio in my house all the time having Farnsy and Barnesy but my family had all types music going so I grew up listen even 60' and 70's music too my Brother's had things like Green Day going, Smashing Pumpkins, Kiss just to name a few. My parents had Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra which also pat of the Rat Pack, Beetles, Elvis, John Williams, Slim Dusty, Doris Day, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers that just to name a few that I grew up with.
Do yourselves a favour and check out Long way to the top with the MSO same concert, to see a more upbeat side of John. He’s a phenomenal singer and much loved Aussie legend who’s been performing for decades and can sing just about anything.😊
Welcome to the world Farnsey 😊
Fabulous reaction. You have a new mountain of songs to react to now that you've entered the John Farnham rabbit warren. I've watch this video since it was on VHS. His voice is enthralling. He lives every song and brings them to life. You will love When the War is over, also live in Melbourne, When Something is wrong with my baby, with the equally iconic Jimmy Barnes, then Please dont ask me, live with the legendary Olivia Newton John. Different genres but similarly jaw- dropping. Thanks loads for this one. Just subscribed
Thank you so much for your view, comment and SUB! We can't wait to do more John for sure! Thank you!
John farnham australias legand , one if a kind unmatchable perfection talent in all ways , you will love all he does especially live . The fans that will flock when you do farnsy reactions will be crazy
Thank you for appreciating the legendary John Farnham! John's performance is my favorite version of the Beatles' song HELP. Amazing vocal range!
Every thing that John did fills your heart 💞💞💞💕💕💞
If you want to hear a great song by John Farnham, listen to You’re the Voice with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Great Australian Anthem
Down the rabbit hole now. Jimmy Barnes, Cold Chisel, Guy Sebastian, Tina Arena, Kasey Chambers (love her cover of Lose Yourself), Black Sorrows, Skyhooks (Shirl doing a soundcheck lookomg like he put down his surfboard and walked off the beach)
This was an encore after more than two hours of that voice. John always refused to leave until he thought everyone was happy and then he told us to be careful going home. Live is best because he is a showman with a one of a kind voice. He is funny and humble, he is Australia’s family and so is his family and his best friend and managers family. He really is something really special.
Richard Marx said he is the greatest living voice anywhere. He isn’t wrong, so far Richard has identified 16 different genre’s of music that John sings naturally including Opera. He never had a lesson but the first twenty years of his career were horrible.
John’s Biography Movie is being released today. I saw it on Mother’s Day and I cannot wait until that DVD is released. That venue in Melbourne John sold out more than 90 times in his career and that is just one City. The Orchestra love playing for him and by the time his show is over he has usually introduced everyone. He has never put himself above anyone else on the stage and he still gets surprised when a famous person knows him. He got emotional when Celine Dion sang his biggest hit and told him she has always been his number one fan. The list of greats he has been in concert with is long and they all came here.
If you want to hear a beautiful ballad then try Burn For You. Or please don’t Ask me, it was a solo but the version from the Main Event concert with Olivia Newton John is really good. If you want funny and Opera then John and Anthony Warlow singing Granada at the main Event Concert is so good.
John started out in the 60’s and he hasn’t sung since he was 70 because Covid arrived. He will be 74 on July 1st. He had a number one album in five consecutive decades. He has given us more than enough. We are just excited that he is getting well and is home with his family. Thank you.
Thank you!
Rick is right. So is Justlinsu. I’ve liked and subscribed😊Follow John, and they will follow you. John Farnham has a massive fan base. Anything from this concert is superb. Word of warning - ALWAYS LIVE versions with John. He’s got nothing to hide, and he will never disappoint.
Thank you very much for your view, comment and SUB! We can't wait to do more John! Have a great day!
John Farnham has one of the greatest voices the world has ever seen. And he is also one of the nicest humans to walk the planet. He has had a career since around 1967 or so - an Aussie treasure. Recently he had major surgery for mouth cancer and is still recovering. He is absolutely amazing - so much of his career to check out on TH-cam - he played the lead in an arena version of Jesus Christ Superstar in the 90s - his version of Gethsemane was mind blowing - and he would warm up before his concerts with Black Dog by Led Zeppelin (there is an audio version of this on TH-cam) - he can sing absolutely anything ❤
He is a great person for sure. Thanks for the view and comment.
Thank you so much for reacting to one of Australia's best voices !!! Great channel guys ✌✌✌
Thank you! We really appreciate the support!
@@frontrowchaos4597 you should check out his career it's an Intersting story. A beautiful and humble man.
Enjoy the rabbit hole ❤ he has performed with the world’s greatest as well. This was an encore ….
The biggest voice in the world. John Lennon said John Farnham sung this song like he wanted to sing it.
John “The Voice” is a singer from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and on.
He had hit records across decades.
Check out We’re the Voice if you want unusual instruments.
Thank you, I will do that. Appreciate your view and comment, have a great day.
John is fabulous he can sing anything, look up him singing Burn For You. And you won’t be disappointed. Watch as much as you can. Help is an old Beatles song
This is a Beatles song. I usually don’t like anyone messing with a Beatles song but I make an exception with John.
Thank u for doing this by our Farnsey. He's in his 70s now and his voice hasn't changed at all. Sadly though our treasure got cancer in his mouth and had to get some of his jaw removed. He's in rehab fighting it. Recently he was raced to hospital due to a bad chest infection but he fought that. We pray that he has a full recovery.
first time here. Up date John Farnham has had mouth cancer. He will leave behind a legacy no one will ever match
From all accounts a total gentleman and friendly nice down to earth bloke that would strike up a conversation with people that he met out on the street. My misses met him once and said he was just a friendly easygoing gentleman. The bloke is struggling with mouth cancer at present and i reckon all the new people discovering and enjoying his music will really bring him joy
He is a great person. Thanks for the view and comment.
John's pipes are. 🔥🔥🔥
I’m glad that you have finally discovered our phenomenal Aussie treasure, John Farnham!
We here in Australia have loved him for 6 decades!…You have 6 decades of John’s amazing hit songs, performed with his awesome band, to catch up on now!
P.S. The ‘h’ is silent in John’s surname.
Our John! Growing up listening to Tom Jones and holding him so highly, John has sung in his presence on a couple of occasions and seemed almost 'humbled in the great man's presence'. Alas, held his own and almost claimed the same air. The world needs to hear more of this man now in the autumn of his career and recovering from cancer. Long live OUR John!!!
Beatles ? Hasn't clicked yet.😂
It’s great to see people discovering what us aussies have had the pleasure of listening to for decades. John is an Australian icon and has so many great songs and performances from late 60’s til present, well near present anyway. This concert with help was an epic concert and all songs during were great and would be great to react to. Some stand outs are you’re the voice, it’s a long way to the top(AC/DC cover) which was amazing. Any song performed by John is great, he puts his heart and soul into everything he does, but whenever you listen to him try to do it to live performance where possible, he is amazing live and does some great duets with various artists. Enjoy the journey.
John is the greatest voice in Australia...our KING! Please have a look at John singing "When the war is over" Thanks, from Oz
From Australia he one Greatest of All time he known has 'The Voice' song the likes of Olivia Newton John
We love adore and cherish John. Not only is he a magnificent entertainer he is a magnificent man. Very kind, friendly, honest,humble and very very very funny could be a stand up comedian
John is a great singer he can sing anything from rock to opera its a big rabbit hole to go down
Thank you for your lovely reaction to our Living Legend, the Amaizing, the Wonderful, the Brilliant, The Voice Mr John Farhnam! We love him here in Australia & he is a kind & lovely human being.
He does so many incredible songs. 🙏💕
More to come for sure. Thank you.
@frontrowchaos4597 ohh fantastic! He just gets better & better! 🙏💕✨️
Oh & btw: my parents went to this concert & they said it was Amaizing & life changing! It was his final song after I think 3rd oncore.
They went to see him about 12 times! Very smart lol