It brings tears to my eyes to hear that finally Our greatest Australian treasures are being Appreciated all over the world I truly believe They were ahead of their time both of them And that the music is still current today I am proud to say that Australia has been fortunate to have Produced such original talent I only hope that we don't lose our originality I'm especially happy For John Farnham To be able to see these reactions he's simply the best ❤
Seriously!!!!! I am having the time of my life watching this. And seeing someone else FEEEEL it and love it as much as I do, is such a special feeling. 💙
I can’t even wrap my head around the fact that there are people out there who DIDNT grow up with these 2 legends as their majority playlist! Aussie, Aussie, Aussie…….
I'm watching this video two years after you made it and I'm in tears. You're reaction to Barnsey was brilliant and you hadn't even heard John sing !!! I have been privileged to grow up listening to them. Your reactions are simply brilliant, knowing you have appreciated what we have known for years. John and Jimmy are Legends of Australian music and always will be. John is recovering from cancer and Jimmy recently underwent heart surgery. They are two of the greatest singers EVER. Thank you for loving them like we all do ❤❤❤❤
@@samsmith4597 1. They all started their careers in Australia, including the Bee Gees. - 2. Everyone inside and outside the Australian music industry will say they are Aussies. - 3. “They’re” = “They are” (no need for the 2nd “are”.
As a Kiwi, you can't go wrong with listening to ANYTHING either of these two have ever done. Aussies claim Kiwi shit all the time lol, but this is true blue aussie music, and it's fucking amazing
It’s not until watching videos like this and seeing people discovering Barnsey and Farnsey that you realize how much we take them for granted in Australia. As a 38 year old man it was embarrassing as a little kid to listen to them, but the older I’ve got, the more I truly respect them.
I’m in the same boat, my appreciation is growing so much as time goes by. Back in 93 I was 18, had my first car and listened to Barnsey’s Soul Deep album many times. Always liked it but didn’t understand how much I’d love it in later life.
We Aussies just LOVE it when people from other countries discover what we've known all along. And these two guys - Jimmy Barnes (originally the lead singer of Aussie legendary rock band Cold Chisel) and the incomparible John Farnham - are about the best on the planet. Bar none.
As an Australian, I first stumbled across this reaction video about a year ago and was so overcome by your joyful response. It’s now my go-to video to cheer me up anytime I’m feeling down. ❤
You need to look at more Australian music. And English 60s and 70s music as well as many other genres. Pity the US doesn't know to play it. They may be pleasantly surprised.
when you grow up listening to Barnsey and Farnsey you don’t realise how good their voices really are until you see someone other than an Aussie hear them for the first time. They really are the most loved performers in Australia 🇦🇺
As an Aussie so many reactions throughout this video had me smiling and laughing, but when you say "Bring me my fried chicken just how I want it" I lost control, by far my favorite react video of all time. Glad you enjoyed these powerhouse performers of the Australian music industry.
OMG. I just found this reaction and I love it. He is the best singer EVER. Nobody can sing like John. Never. Actually I found Jimmy Barnes first, then When Something is Wrong with my baby. Blew me away, seriously.
Drop to you're knees and thank the good Lord above for these 2 men. I'm an American and remember vividly hearing John's voice. He was with LRB on an HBO special, early 80's. I had found "the voice". I just found out last week about his health issues, and I felt kicked in the gut. Still do. This guy's reaction was how I felt...and yes still do! Living in America I always felt kind of sad for all the people that never experienced his magnificent talent.
You were surprised by Guy Sebastian, you’re learning about Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham. Australia has so much much musical talent to show you. Oh and can’t forget Diesel on the guitar!
Jimmy grew up in a very abusive family situation and even during the time of this recording was struggling with alcoholism. And our very much beloved John Farnham, right now has mouth cancer, and Australia doesn’t quite know how he will come out of this. Farnham is probably the most consistently strong, soulful, massively loved vocalist in Australia. Prayers for John and a good recovery from his illness.
Before autotune was invented, singers could sing. Their studio songs where sometimes not as good as their live versions. Thank you for bringing this back.
Best reaction ever. Both Australian artists Jimmy Barnes now 65 on the left a legend and John Farnham now 72 on right who is called The Voice in Australia both still performing now and still sound awesome both still hit the high notes no problem. They are not a group just got together to record this song. Most beloved singers in Australia.🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Amen! I can’t believe that Farnham tried the USA market and they didn’t want to know him! I’m originally from Texas USA music teacher and came to Australia 34 Yrs ago to work and teach… I couldn’t believe we had never really heard of them! I love them so much great music in Australia!😊 both guys came from England I think as kids!
@@sandygraetz5166 Whilst he did try to make it in the U.S.A for a while, he ultimately didn't because he much preferred living within Australia. The following is speculation - And perhaps wanted a stable environment for his children to be raised, that is not needing them to continuously change schools or not needing to be absent from their lives for months at a time whilst on tour overseas.
@@sandygraetz5166 yes that’s correct, both came from the UK. Jimmy’s from Welsh stock, so really, no surprise he can belt it out. God we’ve got some talent in this country, my formative years were full of the very best our country has produced.
as an Aussie it makes you so proud when people like this are loving John Farnham & Jimmy Barnes .... unfortunately most in the U.S don't know just how good our singers & bands are ! AC/DC, INXS, Noise Works, Icehouse & the list goes on
Watching this reaction was very special. For all those people saying that they weren’t born here so they aren’t Australians, You don’t need to be born here to call yourself Australian, calling Australia home is enough.
We're all hoping and praying that Farnsey will get his voice back and be able to sing again after having part of his jaw removed due to cancer earlier this year.
@@KINGVEGETAHWHM_ Did John ever tour New Zealand? After The Voice dropped everyone went mental, & I don't think Jilly saw him for a long long time after that. But I never thought if he went to NZ too.
Holy mother of all things what the hell!!! This is the first time I've heard these two cats and damned if they are up there with the Brian McKnight and Wayna Morris duet. Brother, I LOVE your reactions. You, like me, were at a loss for words. This was too true to be good.
I have tears in my eyes and am so very very proud to be an Aussie. These guys are what we're about. Raw, gutsy, vibrant and strong. We have had and still gave so much talent the rest of the world is unaware of. So glad these guys are finally getting their worldwide dues. Adore them!!
@@niadeange6154 Well, two of the most brilliant musicians in the world come from Australia - Tommy Emmanuel and Virgil Donati, so there is much to be proud of.
Mate, I’m a homesick Aussie living abroad who hasn’t been able to visit home in far too long. Heard about your Barnsey & Farnsey reaction in a music news article from Noise11 and had to check it out. You just put a huge smile on my face at 4:30am. Very happy you dig this classic performance from our little corner of the world.
I’m in the same boat as you mate. I’m an Ozzie living abroad and listening to This video of Jimmy Barns and John Farnham, 2 Ozzie legends collaborate together like this and have an American that’s never heard their voices before have a genuine amazing reaction. Just makes my eyes wanna water up. It’s a true shame that both Barnsey and Farnseys managers didn’t do a damn thing to make them go global
Come back to watch this again. My favourite reaction of Nick’s. I just love how much he loves these 2 right from the first time he hears them. Love it 😍. Best line - “these are the 2 soulfullest white dudes ever” 😂😂🤣. Love this song. Spoilt in Australia growing up with these guys
Australian music in the 80s was killer, we had no idea how good we had it. Chisel, Farnesy, INXS, The Oils, Icehouse, The Angels, The Church, Paul Kelly, and many more. Incredible bands. When I met my wife in '95 (she's Irish, emigrated to Australia in 1981) she had never heard Cold Chisel. She knew Barnesy's solo stuff, but didn't know he was in a band before that. Imagine growing up without knowing Cold Chisel. After Paul Kelly, Don Walker is unquestionably Australia's greatest songwriter. I was surprised she didn't know them after the famous Countdown Awards where they smashed up the set, but somehow she'd missed that.
Barnesy also talks of his relationship with Farnham and in particular how the pair got horribly drunk during a video shoot for their hit, When Something is Wrong With My Baby. “I drank two bottles of vodka and he drank a bottle of brandy,” Barnes says. “He was maggoted.” After filming, a limousine drove Farnham to his house, about 30 minutes away. “Then, an hour and a half after we had finished, we got a call from the limo driver saying John didn’t know where he lived,” Barnes says. “People think John is Mr Straight, but he’s full-on.”
I wasn't born in Australia, but when I moved here my cousin was kind of obsessed with John Farnham. I used to laugh it off, mostly because I was 14 and trying to be too cool. Never even took the time to listen to him. That was a long time ago, and when I finally grew up and developed a mature appreciation of music I came to understand just how astonishlingly good he is. And yeah, he is kind of known around the world, but not in a superstar way, not like Kylie or INXS or AC/DC. I knew who they were, but not Farnsey. He's a legend in Australia, rightly so, and it's so nice to see he can still get some surprise love from fans on the other side of the planet.
I'm Australian and feel like John Farnham is a part of our family. His voice is as familiar as anyone else's in the family and we love him. We grew up with him, we know how funny he is, and we know his gentle, tender side and we sing along with him. Sometimes, we have to remind ourselves we don't actually know him! We hope he lives forever. He's an icon and a much-loved Aussie.
Australian singers who drink? You can thank some of the tone and tenor of their great voices, to spending a few nights with a couple of friends, Jack & Jim. That’s not criticism, rather it’s an observation. I’m in love with Aussie music! I pray for and wish only freedom and Liberty to my Australian friends! Your anthem is there, as a reminder, don’t forget it!
Just to give you an idea of just how good John Farnham was at his peak... He was asked to be the front man for Queen after Freddie Mercury passed away... He's THAT good and always WAS. He turned it down because he didn't want to go on long global tours as part of a band so instead decided to stay here at home and live the "quiet" life. He's humble, unassuming and preferred to shy away from stardom.
Actually if you look at interviews with Glenn Wheatley, and even the LRB guys this may not be true. John wanted to work overseas and tried to break the OS market with little river band however he is a solo performer and working in a band didn’t work out for many reasons…. Which explains turning down Queen, HOWEVER as we all know Freddy was a bit of a one man show too when he wanted to be so it could have worked out. On the flip side, ‘you’re the voice’ was popular in the UK and Europe and he did tour there at the time too
By coincidence Jimmy Barnes posted this on his Facebook two hours ago... It’s thirty years since I released Soul Deep and I had big plans to celebrate with a tour. This record meant a lot to me. But COVID seems to have changed those plans. We might have to do a 31st anniversary tour. Here’s a song I got to do with two of the most talented people in Australia. My dear friends John Farnham and Mark Lizotte / Diesel Music. Stay safe out there folks... PS he put out a new album this year
I recently gave my 18 year old son this album and Whispering Jack by John Farnham on vinyl. He is in a metal band. He had never heard of John Farnham. He listens to the album on repeat now.
This is the best reaction I’ve ever seen, so glad you have discovered Aussie’s national treasures Farnsey and Barnsey, I grew up listening to these guys and still love them so much.
Watched this reaction Nick nearly a year ago and this is still my favourite reaction by anyone. Watching your eyes widening when jimmy started singing, and knowing what was about to come. Great rabbit hole you dived into, you’re pretty much an honorary Aussie now. Cheers mate
As an Australian, your reaction makes me proud, thank you. 😁 John and Jimmy are two of Australia's favourite sons. We love them. And if I'm not mistaken, that's Johnny Diesel on guitar, he's another much loved Australian singer/musician. 😊
We have been so lucky here in Australia to have GREAT world class musicians and vocalists. I've been blessed to see John Farnham live in concert and he was absolutely AMAZING!! Barnsey and Farnsey you guys ROCK !!
The best thing about John and Jimmy is how down to earth and humble they are. Both had life hardships, a tough childhood for Jimmy and John struggled with finding his place in the late 70's/early 80's music scene. Through all this, both have remained married to their wives, whom they both adore. Their love stories amazingly survived the headiness of their success. A true testimony to their true character. Jimmy wrote his memoirs, Working Class Boy and then Working Class Man, and there is an accompanied live show of Jimmy telling stories. Well worth looking for!!
Oh if you can, please get the audiobooks of "Working Class Boy" and "Working Class Man" read by Jimmy himself. The man has lived enough for a dozen people and it is amazing to hear him tell it.
Working class man if my memory serves me correct was when he was with cold chisel! Another iconic album to check out and Freight train heart when he was solo.. ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️
Having grown up listening to the both of these artists, we sometimes forget how lucky we were and take their talent for granted. Love to see your reaction to two of Australia’s two greatest male signers
You should check out more from John Farnham (the blonde guy), he is Australia's greatest ever pop/rock singer. His range is incredible. Check out some live videos.
So the story is that John is regarded as the clean cut good boy of Aussie rock and Jimmy as the bad boy (often seen drinking straight from the bottle on stage at concerts) but apparently as Jimmy says when they got together in John's studio, John not only kept up with but drank Jimmy under the table haha
Jimmy had a hard upbringing.. A movie made about it as Jimmy wrote the book.. Grew up with these boys from Elizabeth in South australia in the late 60's and 70's! Would travel 100 ks to hang out as my brother was also a muso.. Jimmy was from Scotland.. John from English parents. Jimmy has a brother Ross Wilson who you need to check out too. Jimmy was front man for Cold Chisel.. Check that out.. Those were his bad boy days before he met Jayne his wife.. They are still married.. In love and very happy.. As are John and his wife Jill!! Johns back up singers were the famous Lindsay Childs and Venetta his wife.. Awesome backup and worked with all these boys for a long time! Im proud to be an Aussie! Bon Scott ex front man of AcDc.. Died too young but you need to check out his vocal range too.. Another scottish immigrant.. These boys could sing and still do but Bon. His music lives on and will never be forgotten! Check them out! ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️
I have now seen your Reaction Response to this song now about 50 times and have been smiling every time. You are Awesome to behold and thank you. I now follow a little more of your reactions and are never disappointed. God bless you and your family.
Yep, with you two as well, every two weeks, starting with "I'm recording," then they start to sing and I just get the best laugh when he can't finish his sentences, I'm at the stage that I can quote most of his shocked statements, it's just too bloody good, and am so delighted that he has gone on to find all of John and Jimmy's great songs and sing their praises, as they so richly deserve.
We grew up watching Jimmy & John performing, Jimmy’s band Cold Chisel were one of the greatest Aussie bands ever. I was lucky enough to see them many times at our local pubs where everyone would try & drink as much as Jimmy! John is a Aussie legend & feels like part of everyone’s family here. So glad others are getting to appreciate these two amazing talents
Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham (don't pronounce the "h") are premium singers from Australia. You're welcome!! I believe they are very good friends and I think they have collaborated on more songs than this. Go and explore their music. There is lots out there. Those boys have been around a loooooooong time!!!
*Heads Up:* *John Farnham has just gone through an operation that lasted 11 hours for mouth cancer, he is recovering and had the best doctors attending to him* *We should all pray for a complete recovery* *He has had some of his jaw removed* *PLEASE PRAY FOR HIM* 🙏 🤲 ❤️🌟
I think I watch this reaction about once a week and have done since it first came out. I love watching you flip out in shock over these two masters. Every time you do a new reaction to one of their songs I watch and then always come back to this one next. Brilliant reaction!
Love how much you appreciate these two singers and the guitarist Diesel. I love the power they have in their singing and so glad I have seen both Farnsey and Barnsley live. Saw Farnsey not long ago and he’s still got it after all this time. They are all round performers, great singers and funny on stage.
I have been flying to the States every couple of years and singing the praises of both John & Jimmy I feel so sorry for all American’s who will probably never get to see John live as he retired a few years ago after a career that started way back in the 60’s in Australia John will always be known as the Voice I highly recommend looking for the John Farnham Concert with the Melbourne philharmonic orchestra the songs The Voice and his cover of the Beatles song Help, and if it doesn’t bring tears to your eyes I’ll be very surprised. Not to leave Jimmy out of the picture look for Cold Chisel Flame trees. Wishing all the very best to all my American friends.
Jimmy is historically a rocker so that’s what you can expect mostly from him but this duet was from an album he released in the early nineties titled Soul Deep. As the name suggests, he decided to switch things up a little and foray into a different genre releasing an album of covers of great soul songs with his own twist. Different from what he was hugely popular for but I think he nailed it.
How brilliant is it that 3 of our legends get recognised for the true talent that they are… Imagine if the internet was around when these legends were at there producing so much. ❤
Barnesy and Farnesy, plus Diesel on guitar (Barnesy's brother-in-law FYI)... that's Australian Royalty right there! John Farnham is known as a solo singer, Jimmy Barnes used to front Cold Chisel in the 80s. This song was on an album of Jimmy's called Soul Deep from the late 80s that was full of old soul songs ❤
Amazing this was your first introduction to Barnsey and Farnsey 6 mths ago. What a journey you have been on down the rabbit hole of Australian music my dude. Much respect and glad you have enjoyed it so far.
@@ThatSingerReactions you really did!! and we need it right now, we are locked in in a pandemic. these are gifts from the gods above. THANKYOU! these songs means SO much to us. its our true soul music.
"This man has been eating yams, he has been eating collard greens, cornbread ,pig feet or something" bro ...as an Indigenous Aussie who spent some of his youth in the church choir, when you said that I couldnt help but laugh and smile!.
Co-written by Isaac Hayes and sung by Sam and Dave back in the 60’s. For your own listening pleasure, there is another live performance of this on TH-cam. The guitarist in that show gets in on the vocals in his high register and they end it with great three part harmony.
I was today years old when I found that this was a cover. You’ve actually done a reaction to the original yourself a few months ago ( th-cam.com/video/JRu8A84T6j8/w-d-xo.html ) Still, as an Aussie, this is version I love the most.
WOW, this is my first time ever hearing these men and all I can say is "WHAT ROCK have I been hiding under. Looks like I'll be going into the rabbit hole, they are awesome!
Hey mate. Us Aussies know what this is all about. Jimmy is an Aussie rock legend with his band Cold Chisel but also showed such soul when he went solo. On the other hand John Farnham is just an amazing voice and that is why he's known as the voice to Australian people. Great musicians in their own right but also amazing when working together. Very happy that you enjoyed their music. Please keep reacting to both of them.
Every now and again I rewatch your reaction videos to remind myself how to appreciate brilliance. Growing up with these Aussie legends you can take it for granted. You make me listen better and really appreciate the music
I know you adore John Farnham so just letting you know that his manager - Glenn Wheatly has passed away. He would be shattered by the loss of such a close friend.
I'm Crying and laughing at the same time, at your reactions and the voices. Being Australian and having grown up listening to Barnsy and Farnsy (Aussie term of language). You reminded me how great they are. Their voices hit you right at soul level! Your reactions are superb, thank you for posting. Subscribing now.
Australian legends Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham both amazing and a pile of hits for you to explore. With another Aussie legend on guitar Johnny Diesel.
Ohhh the guitarist is another Aussie icon Johnny Diesel…. Jimmy Barnes is his brother in law… actually check all 3 artists out you won’t be disappointed, this song is old lol
Jimmy was lead singer for a band called Cold Chisel, John was mostly a solo artist but had times with a massive band, Little River Band, both peaked in late 80s and earthy 90s, yes Diesel on guitar is also a good singer and musician
Thanks for reacting to aussie royalty mate. We call John Farnham the Voice when you react to him you gotta check out his live performances. The first singer was Jimmy Barnes he was part of a band called Cold Chisel they have awesome music too.
@@joelmelissam She's been covering 'You're The Voice' in her own show for years, and when she played in Australia she brought Farnham up on stage to sing it with her.
I just learned about John Farnham and I'm 48 years old. Your reactions are mine too! This was really amazing. Now I'm on my way down a whole rabbit hole.
John Farnham has been entertaining Australia from the late 1960’s now in his 70’s voice as good as ever, and Jimmy Barnes fronted one of Australia’s most iconic rock bands Cold Chisel then carving out a successful solo career, both legends in their own right.
When you’re Aussie, so the grin is spreading all over your face when the reactor is already freaking out, and Farnsey hasn’t even open his mouth yet 🥰
HAHA this is so true 😂😂
haha.. when youre a kiwi and shaking your head madly agreeing.. legends still.. 👏👏🤙
Proudest Aussie ever watching this reaction to our homegrown superstars
So true... the pop he got when farnsy opened up.
I thought the exact same thing. 😄
It brings tears to my eyes to hear that finally
Our greatest Australian treasures are being
Appreciated all over the world
I truly believe
They were ahead of their time both of them
And that the music is still current today
I am proud to say that Australia has been fortunate to have
Produced such original talent
I only hope that we don't lose our originality
I'm especially happy
For John Farnham
To be able to see these reactions
he's simply the best ❤
As an Aussie who grew up in the 80’s/90’s it is so epic to see people lose their shit over Barnsey and Farnsey 🙈🥰 aka Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham 💕
Every Australian is loving watching you discover two of our greatest legends .
Testify!
Absolutely
Damm straight
Seriously!!!!! I am having the time of my life watching this. And seeing someone else FEEEEL it and love it as much as I do, is such a special feeling. 💙
Yep, definitely. A fellow Aussie 😊
I can’t even wrap my head around the fact that there are people out there who DIDNT grow up with these 2 legends as their majority playlist! Aussie, Aussie, Aussie…….
We take it as a given hey? …. But how awesome they are now doing the rounds and being loved and appreciated 😊
Oi! Oi! Oi!
Barnsy is playing Hunter Valley Winery next year ☺️
@@shazzm9252that's acca dacca😅
OI OI OI !!!!!!😁😄😆😅🥰😍
I'm watching this video two years after you made it and I'm in tears. You're reaction to Barnsey was brilliant and you hadn't even heard John sing !!! I have been privileged to grow up listening to them. Your reactions are simply brilliant, knowing you have appreciated what we have known for years. John and Jimmy are Legends of Australian music and always will be. John is recovering from cancer and Jimmy recently underwent heart surgery. They are two of the greatest singers EVER. Thank you for loving them like we all do ❤❤❤❤
Jimmy Barnes (Cold Chisel + Solo Career) + John Farnham (Solo Career) + Diesel (on guitar, Solo Career). Three massive legends of Australian music!
Don't forget John was in Little River Band too
They're are from the uk. You going to claim beegees also 😂
@@samsmith4597 1. They all started their careers in Australia, including the Bee Gees. - 2. Everyone inside and outside the Australian music industry will say they are Aussies. - 3. “They’re” = “They are” (no need for the 2nd “are”.
JD & The Injectors
Mark Lizotte and Jimmy Barnes are brothers-in-law
Feeling proud to say these are Australians and lucky enough to grow with their music. Brought a tear to my patriotic eye 💜 get well soon John
Bravo
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You guys have only scratched the surface. You'll spend a lifetime listening to them all, 😊
This song was originally done by Sam and Dave but the Barnesy and Farnsy spin, with a twist of Diesel ❤❤❤
I love how he loves Jimmy so much
As a Kiwi, you can't go wrong with listening to ANYTHING either of these two have ever done. Aussies claim Kiwi shit all the time lol, but this is true blue aussie music, and it's fucking amazing
Hey brother, Aussie here , we all kin, we the same all good, Nz AUS, the same. We good
Mate, we love kiwis. I have no problem if you claim aussies. You guys are the chiller Tasmania to me, haha.
Crowded house was a bit split, eh?
Hey mate, Australia may just give Farnsey back to NZ but you would have to agree to take Russell Crowe back as well 😅
@@lilymarinovic1644 ooft, rough trade, but we'll take it i guess, lol russ hasnt been in much shit lately
It’s not until watching videos like this and seeing people discovering Barnsey and Farnsey that you realize how much we take them for granted in Australia. As a 38 year old man it was embarrassing as a little kid to listen to them, but the older I’ve got, the more I truly respect them.
Spot on! Same!! Haha
I'm 39 and love them
I’m in the same boat, my appreciation is growing so much as time goes by. Back in 93 I was 18, had my first car and listened to Barnsey’s Soul Deep album many times. Always liked it but didn’t understand how much I’d love it in later life.
38 here and my first concert was John Farnhams Jack of Hearts tour.. never missed one since
LummyLumz you took the words right out of my mouth.
We Aussies just LOVE it when people from other countries discover what we've known all along. And these two guys - Jimmy Barnes (originally the lead singer of Aussie legendary rock band Cold Chisel) and the incomparible John Farnham - are about the best on the planet. Bar none.
Oh, and I meant to add...Diesal on guitar...it just doesn't get better than this. You all need to get switched on to Aussie music. Best kept secret...
John Farnham (known as ‘Whispering Jack’ also) took over singing for Little River Band for a while in the 1980s, too (they were a great band).
you missed another Aussie Legend .. Jonny Diesel (guy playing guitar)
Don’t forget Diesel on guitar
Farnsy was born in Essex, England, Barnsey was born in Glasgow, Scotland and Diesel was born in Massachusetts, USA. All naturalized Aussies though.
As an Australian, I first stumbled across this reaction video about a year ago and was so overcome by your joyful response.
It’s now my go-to video to cheer me up anytime I’m feeling down. ❤
You need to look at more Australian music. And English 60s and 70s music as well as many other genres. Pity the US doesn't know to play it. They may be pleasantly surprised.
Our comments are almost identical. It's one of my favourite happy places too 😂❤
Same.
Me too ❤️
same
Barnsey and Farnsey we Call them in land down under, they are old now but sound incredible still. Any live performances of theirs is fabulous
Phillip! Hey! Hold up! “They are both old now…”
I Might be old now too, but at least I had the best music!
As an Aussie you cherish the memory of seeing Barnsey and Farnsey perform
Australian Royalty 👑 ♥️👑
John is in his early 70's
I'm not sure how old Jimmy is
@@craftykez early 60s
when you grow up listening to Barnsey and Farnsey you don’t realise how good their voices really are until you see someone other than an Aussie hear them for the first time.
They really are the most loved performers in Australia 🇦🇺
Except for Peter Garrett ...Just saying ...
@@gbsailing9436 🤣
I love Midnight Oil, but Peter Garrett is nowhere near as amazing a vocalist as theese guys.
@@Vicky_C87 Oh that's true. But still able to carry a tune nonetheless.
I knew they were great, just didn’t know they were the greatest - I figured this is the standard right?
As an Aussie so many reactions throughout this video had me smiling and laughing, but when you say "Bring me my fried chicken just how I want it" I lost control, by far my favorite react video of all time. Glad you enjoyed these powerhouse performers of the Australian music industry.
Totally agree. Fabulous reaction and I laughed at his reaction all the way through! Loved it
Best happy place reaction of all time 😂
OMG. I just found this reaction and I love it. He is the best singer EVER. Nobody can sing like John. Never. Actually I found Jimmy Barnes first, then When Something is Wrong with my baby. Blew me away, seriously.
Us Aussies know them as Australian music royalty 👑🇦🇺👑🇦🇺👑🇦🇺👑🇦🇺
What is really disappointing is that when you grow up listening to these artists, nothing ever compares.
Not much of a problem from where see things.
PINK
hah, no. They're overrated. Always have been
@@JustinBell1 That's right, you mow those tall poppies down!
I know right?
Drop to you're knees and thank the good Lord above for these 2 men. I'm an American and remember vividly hearing John's voice. He was with LRB on an HBO special, early 80's. I had found "the voice". I just found out last week about his health issues, and I felt kicked in the gut. Still do. This guy's reaction was how I felt...and yes still do! Living in America I always felt kind of sad for all the people that never experienced his magnificent talent.
He's doing well after his surgery. Apparently singing a little bit. Lets hope he'll be back on stage one day.
You were surprised by Guy Sebastian, you’re learning about Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham. Australia has so much much musical talent to show you. Oh and can’t forget Diesel on the guitar!
Thats what I said as well !!!
Midnight Oil
Yep, Johnny rocks it.
Low Key Tina Arena too. Her singing Chains is on par with any American Pop Diva.
Lee kernaghan ... James Blundell .. slim dusty ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🐨🇦🇺🦘🙌
Jimmy grew up in a very abusive family situation and even during the time of this recording was struggling with alcoholism.
And our very much beloved John Farnham, right now has mouth cancer, and Australia doesn’t quite know how he will come out of this. Farnham is probably the most consistently strong, soulful, massively loved vocalist in Australia.
Prayers for John and a good recovery from his illness.
Oh don't forget Diesel.
Before autotune was invented, singers could sing. Their studio songs where sometimes not as good as their live versions. Thank you for bringing this back.
Best reaction ever. Both Australian artists Jimmy Barnes now 65 on the left a legend and John Farnham now 72 on right who is called The Voice in Australia both still performing now and still sound awesome both still hit the high notes no problem. They are not a group just got together to record this song. Most beloved singers in Australia.🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Amen! I can’t believe that Farnham tried the USA market and they didn’t want to know him! I’m originally from Texas USA music teacher and came to Australia 34 Yrs ago to work and teach… I couldn’t believe we had never really heard of them! I love them so much great music in Australia!😊 both guys came from England I think as kids!
@@sandygraetz5166 Whilst he did try to make it in the U.S.A for a while, he ultimately didn't because he much preferred living within Australia. The following is speculation - And perhaps wanted a stable environment for his children to be raised, that is not needing them to continuously change schools or not needing to be absent from their lives for months at a time whilst on tour overseas.
@@sandygraetz5166 Barnes was originally from Scotland.
@@sandygraetz5166 yes that’s correct, both came from the UK. Jimmy’s from Welsh stock, so really, no surprise he can belt it out. God we’ve got some talent in this country, my formative years were full of the very best our country has produced.
Jimmy ex cold chisel
as an Aussie it makes you so proud when people like this are loving John Farnham & Jimmy Barnes .... unfortunately most in the U.S don't know just how good our singers & bands are ! AC/DC, INXS, Noise Works, Icehouse & the list goes on
I do the same and to Nics reaction to John singing Gethsemane "Was nobody going tell me about this?" It's priceless !🤩
Yes... we have excellent singers and performers - especially the ones in the 80's.
Well I can assure you in Greece enormous,massive fan base of ac/dc .
Inxs are well known 2!
Watching this reaction was very special. For all those people saying that they weren’t born here so they aren’t Australians, You don’t need to be born here to call yourself Australian, calling Australia home is enough.
totally agree they grew up in Australia and are both Aussie citizens
Their music careers and success began here, that’s what makes them Australian musicians & icons.
Love it. Australian music legends. And the guitarist is also an Aussie treasure, Johnny Diesel ❤❤❤
Much love to you xx
And can sing also! All treasures
And now that guitarist, Diesel, has dmed him personally. How great is this world?
Jimmy & Diesel are brothers in law. 😊
Johnny diesel is also a great singer. I wonder if he's listened to Crying Shame?
Both British. They’re not Aussies 😂
We're all hoping and praying that Farnsey will get his voice back and be able to sing again after having part of his jaw removed due to cancer earlier this year.
He'll be back. And we'll cry like babies
So sad 🥺 I will come back home to aus from my actual homeland of NZ to see him!!!!!
@@KINGVEGETAHWHM_ Did John ever tour New Zealand? After The Voice dropped everyone went mental, & I don't think Jilly saw him for a long long time after that. But I never thought if he went to NZ too.
Holy mother of all things what the hell!!! This is the first time I've heard these two cats and damned if they are up there with the Brian McKnight and Wayna Morris duet. Brother, I LOVE your reactions. You, like me, were at a loss for words. This was too true to be good.
❤
Kiwi here.. and got you 1000%
@@LadyOaksNZ LOVE this band from NZ. Friend sent to me years ago. - Breaks Co-Op - The Otherside. th-cam.com/video/FkxfDRqXvRs/w-d-xo.html
I have tears in my eyes and am so very very proud to be an Aussie. These guys are what we're about. Raw, gutsy, vibrant and strong. We have had and still gave so much talent the rest of the world is unaware of. So glad these guys are finally getting their worldwide dues. Adore them!!
@@niadeange6154 Well, two of the most brilliant musicians in the world come from Australia - Tommy Emmanuel and Virgil Donati, so there is much to be proud of.
I don’t think there such a thing as a high note for John Farnham.
Somebody: how high do you want to sing? John Farnham: yes.
Lmao
That actually did make me LMAO.
🤣🤣🤣👏🏽
Yoooo L.M.A.O🤣🤣
Best comment 🤣🤣
Mate, I’m a homesick Aussie living abroad who hasn’t been able to visit home in far too long. Heard about your Barnsey & Farnsey reaction in a music news article from Noise11 and had to check it out. You just put a huge smile on my face at 4:30am. Very happy you dig this classic performance from our little corner of the world.
Thank you so much! And wait really??? You have the link?
@@ThatSingerReactions OMG i haven't heard Barnsey & Farnsey since the 80s - hilarious, you made my day
Hope you can get home before the end of the year.
How amazing is our little piece of paradise down under, hope you get home again soon, we miss our fellow skip
I’m in the same boat as you mate. I’m an Ozzie living abroad and listening to This video of Jimmy Barns and John Farnham, 2 Ozzie legends collaborate together like this and have an American that’s never heard their voices before have a genuine amazing reaction. Just makes my eyes wanna water up. It’s a true shame that both Barnsey and Farnseys managers didn’t do a damn thing to make them go global
As an Aussie, this reaction had me proud and grinning the whole way through- John and Jimmy are AMAZING!🥰🥰🤷♀️👍🏻
Just some average Aussie guys having a quiet drink after hours.
Back when you could get on the beers with your mates.
Gold
Yep and they were both pissed at the time, it’s in one of jimmy’s books.
@@sandig621 I think I sound like them when I’m drunk. Silly me. 🤣🤣🤣
Come back to watch this again. My favourite reaction of Nick’s. I just love how much he loves these 2 right from the first time he hears them. Love it 😍. Best line - “these are the 2 soulfullest white dudes ever” 😂😂🤣. Love this song. Spoilt in Australia growing up with these guys
I’ve came back several times 💥💥
Same
I absolutely ❤ LOVE this version of this song anyway, but watching this reaction makes it even more enjoyable!
Australian music in the 80s was killer, we had no idea how good we had it. Chisel, Farnesy, INXS, The Oils, Icehouse, The Angels, The Church, Paul Kelly, and many more. Incredible bands. When I met my wife in '95 (she's Irish, emigrated to Australia in 1981) she had never heard Cold Chisel. She knew Barnesy's solo stuff, but didn't know he was in a band before that. Imagine growing up without knowing Cold Chisel. After Paul Kelly, Don Walker is unquestionably Australia's greatest songwriter. I was surprised she didn't know them after the famous Countdown Awards where they smashed up the set, but somehow she'd missed that.
Nice to see a life changed Infront of your eyes 💜
Barnesy also talks of his relationship with Farnham and in particular how the pair got horribly drunk during a video shoot for their hit, When Something is Wrong With My Baby.
“I drank two bottles of vodka and he drank a bottle of brandy,” Barnes says. “He was maggoted.”
After filming, a limousine drove Farnham to his house, about 30 minutes away.
“Then, an hour and a half after we had finished, we got a call from the limo driver saying John didn’t know where he lived,” Barnes says. “People think John is Mr Straight, but he’s full-on.”
What a great yarn,😅 never heard that story before😅
@@pdloder used to be the resident DJ at Huskisson RSL in NSW, Barnsley played there a couple of times. He liked a drink and a chat, A LOT
Jimmy Barnes singing clean - "listen to that growl!". Oh my man, you have no idea :)
I was thinking the same thing... lmao ;)
Lol I was thinking that too 🤣🤣🤣
Hahaha! I didn’t know that Chisel wasn’t a worldwide phenomenon.
@@MellLS71 They should be.
@@MellLS71 I think they toured the US extensively, but this guy is just 30 years too young
I wasn't born in Australia, but when I moved here my cousin was kind of obsessed with John Farnham. I used to laugh it off, mostly because I was 14 and trying to be too cool. Never even took the time to listen to him. That was a long time ago, and when I finally grew up and developed a mature appreciation of music I came to understand just how astonishlingly good he is. And yeah, he is kind of known around the world, but not in a superstar way, not like Kylie or INXS or AC/DC. I knew who they were, but not Farnsey. He's a legend in Australia, rightly so, and it's so nice to see he can still get some surprise love from fans on the other side of the planet.
John Farnham wasn't born here either. Still an Aussie.
😂 love seeing people watching home grown Aussie 🎉
I'm Australian and feel like John Farnham is a part of our family. His voice is as familiar as anyone else's in the family and we love him. We grew up with him, we know how funny he is, and we know his gentle, tender side and we sing along with him. Sometimes, we have to remind ourselves we don't actually know him! We hope he lives forever. He's an icon and a much-loved Aussie.
So true
Absolutely 100% true! I hope he knows we feel like that 🇦🇺🇦🇺🐨🐨❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🐨🐨🐨❤️❤️
I loved growing up listening to Johnny Farnham 😍🙂
Not aust
Not wrong there! 🤘
Two Australian legendary singers.
3 legends. Diesel is the guitarist!
Australian singers who drink? You can thank some of the tone and tenor of their great voices, to spending a few nights with a couple of friends, Jack & Jim. That’s not criticism, rather it’s an observation. I’m in love with Aussie music! I pray for and wish only freedom and Liberty to my Australian friends! Your anthem is there, as a reminder, don’t forget it!
2009 collab. It fills my soul with joy to see someone discovering Barnsey and Farnsey for the first time.
Just to give you an idea of just how good John Farnham was at his peak... He was asked to be the front man for Queen after Freddie Mercury passed away... He's THAT good and always WAS. He turned it down because he didn't want to go on long global tours as part of a band so instead decided to stay here at home and live the "quiet" life. He's humble, unassuming and preferred to shy away from stardom.
I think he chose the wrong place to stay away from stardom being here in Oz lol, amazing singer and a huge idol in the day.
He’s still peaking!!
One up for Jimmy. He was Asked to join Van Halen Twice
@@gavvisser2176 i think one invite from queen trumps pretty much anyone else. Especially when you’re replacing the greatest male voice ever.
Actually if you look at interviews with Glenn Wheatley, and even the LRB guys this may not be true. John wanted to work overseas and tried to break the OS market with little river band however he is a solo performer and working in a band didn’t work out for many reasons…. Which explains turning down Queen, HOWEVER as we all know Freddy was a bit of a one man show too when he wanted to be so it could have worked out.
On the flip side, ‘you’re the voice’ was popular in the UK and Europe and he did tour there at the time too
"These are the two soulfulest white dudes........". Classic. Love your reactions to Aussie music.
He soon corrected it to outright, regardless of colour
I'm a kiwi and I grew up on Jimmy and John, this song never gets old!!
By coincidence Jimmy Barnes posted this on his Facebook two hours ago...
It’s thirty years since I released Soul Deep and I had big plans to celebrate with a tour. This record meant a lot to me. But COVID seems to have changed those plans. We might have to do a 31st anniversary tour. Here’s a song I got to do with two of the most talented people in Australia. My dear friends John Farnham and Mark Lizotte / Diesel Music. Stay safe out there folks...
PS he put out a new album this year
30 years? Shit I’m old
I recently gave my 18 year old son this album and Whispering Jack by John Farnham on vinyl. He is in a metal band. He had never heard of John Farnham. He listens to the album on repeat now.
Young man, your reactions to Jimmy and Johnny is amazing, Down under has alot of amazing singers, talent is spread around the world.
As an Aussie I have the biggest smile on my face. This reminds me of being a kid and listening to the radio in my mums lounge room. Classic!
This is the best reaction I’ve ever seen, so glad you have discovered Aussie’s national treasures Farnsey and Barnsey, I grew up listening to these guys and still love them so much.
Barnes, Farnham and Diesel. I'm 40 now & I still get chills every. single.time I hear this. I'm so glad you found them 🥰
And they sound just as good live. Real singers don’t need auto tune.
Watched this reaction Nick nearly a year ago and this is still my favourite reaction by anyone. Watching your eyes widening when jimmy started singing, and knowing what was about to come. Great rabbit hole you dived into, you’re pretty much an honorary Aussie now. Cheers mate
Yesss! Watching this again a year later because it's a great reaction to wonderful singer & music 🥰
I am an Aussie and it was so beautifully satisfying to see this dude blown away by two of our Greatest singers...YES!!!
Jimmy and John have some of the most soul filled voices ever. The fact that this was 30 years ago is amazing
As an Australian, your reaction makes me proud, thank you. 😁 John and Jimmy are two of Australia's favourite sons. We love them. And if I'm not mistaken, that's Johnny Diesel on guitar, he's another much loved Australian singer/musician. 😊
This is one of the best natural reactions I've seen and you could tell he really enjoyed this a lot.
Kiwi here, these two are just about the best Aussie singers ever... they have honorary NZ citizenship for sure, no doubt.
You should do john Farnham singing Help by the beatles, or really just anything by John Farnham LIVE
Agree. "Help" by John farnham live is the best display of vocal greatness I've ever seen.
The best version of this song, so powerful.
Yes the live version of Help with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Live is always best for Farnsey & Barnsey.
John Farnham singing with LRB is dam good too👍🇦🇺
We have been so lucky here in Australia to have GREAT world class musicians and vocalists. I've been blessed to see John Farnham live in concert and he was absolutely AMAZING!! Barnsey and Farnsey you guys ROCK !!
The best thing about John and Jimmy is how down to earth and humble they are. Both had life hardships, a tough childhood for Jimmy and John struggled with finding his place in the late 70's/early 80's music scene. Through all this, both have remained married to their wives, whom they both adore. Their love stories amazingly survived the headiness of their success. A true testimony to their true character.
Jimmy wrote his memoirs, Working Class Boy and then Working Class Man, and there is an accompanied live show of Jimmy telling stories. Well worth looking for!!
Jimmy also had a son at a very early age which is also an interesting story as well (the well known David Campbell)
@@MrBrettStar David Campbell now looks exactly like Jimmy in this clip
Oh if you can, please get the audiobooks of "Working Class Boy" and "Working Class Man" read by Jimmy himself. The man has lived enough for a dozen people and it is amazing to hear him tell it.
Working class man if my memory serves me correct was when he was with cold chisel! Another iconic album to check out and Freight train heart when he was solo.. ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️
Having grown up listening to the both of these artists, we sometimes forget how lucky we were and take their talent for granted. Love to see your reaction to two of Australia’s two greatest male signers
Makes me feel proud...we truly have some beauty down under and these two are just two fine sublime examples...we definitely have soul down here ❤️
You should check out more from John Farnham (the blonde guy), he is Australia's greatest ever pop/rock singer. His range is incredible. Check out some live videos.
So the story is that John is regarded as the clean cut good boy of Aussie rock and Jimmy as the bad boy (often seen drinking straight from the bottle on stage at concerts) but apparently as Jimmy says when they got together in John's studio, John not only kept up with but drank Jimmy under the table haha
Jimmy had a hard upbringing.. A movie made about it as Jimmy wrote the book.. Grew up with these boys from Elizabeth in South australia in the late 60's and 70's! Would travel 100 ks to hang out as my brother was also a muso.. Jimmy was from Scotland.. John from English parents. Jimmy has a brother Ross Wilson who you need to check out too. Jimmy was front man for Cold Chisel.. Check that out.. Those were his bad boy days before he met Jayne his wife.. They are still married.. In love and very happy.. As are John and his wife Jill!! Johns back up singers were the famous Lindsay Childs and Venetta his wife.. Awesome backup and worked with all these boys for a long time! Im proud to be an Aussie! Bon Scott ex front man of AcDc.. Died too young but you need to check out his vocal range too.. Another scottish immigrant.. These boys could sing and still do but Bon. His music lives on and will never be forgotten! Check them out! ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️
I have now seen your Reaction Response to this song now about 50 times and have been smiling every time. You are Awesome to behold and thank you. I now follow a little more of your reactions and are never disappointed.
God bless you and your family.
Me too. I watch it every couple of weeks. It just brings so much joy. Thank God Nic found our Aussie legends ❤❤❤ 😂😂😂
Yep, with you two as well, every two weeks, starting with "I'm recording," then they start to sing and I just get the best laugh when he can't finish his sentences, I'm at the stage that I can quote most of his shocked statements, it's just too bloody good, and am so delighted that he has gone on to find all of John and Jimmy's great songs and sing their praises, as they so richly deserve.
I just discovered these two through this reaction. Incredible!
You ain't seen nothing yet! Both are legends over here is Aussie. For good reason. Enjoy!
We grew up watching Jimmy & John performing, Jimmy’s band Cold Chisel were one of the greatest Aussie bands ever. I was lucky enough to see them many times at our local pubs where everyone would try & drink as much as Jimmy! John is a Aussie legend & feels like part of everyone’s family here. So glad others are getting to appreciate these two amazing talents
Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham (don't pronounce the "h") are premium singers from Australia. You're welcome!! I believe they are very good friends and I think they have collaborated on more songs than this. Go and explore their music. There is lots out there. Those boys have been around a loooooooong time!!!
*Heads Up:* *John Farnham has just gone through an operation that lasted 11 hours for mouth cancer, he is recovering and had the best doctors attending to him* *We should all pray for a complete recovery* *He has had some of his jaw removed* *PLEASE PRAY FOR HIM* 🙏 🤲 ❤️🌟
I think I watch this reaction about once a week and have done since it first came out. I love watching you flip out in shock over these two masters. Every time you do a new reaction to one of their songs I watch and then always come back to this one next. Brilliant reaction!
Same, i love his reaction
Hey this is your reminder to rewatch ;) from Brisbane Australia x
@@tarawiseman8785 Reminder received 😉 also in Brisbane Australia!
Love how much you appreciate these two singers and the guitarist Diesel. I love the power they have in their singing and so glad I have seen both Farnsey and Barnsley live. Saw Farnsey not long ago and he’s still got it after all this time. They are all round performers, great singers and funny on stage.
They're 2 of the best I've ever heard and that's the reason I sing
@@ThatSingerReactions You should look up the band Jimmy used to front, Cold Chisel. How that man hasn't worn his voice out I don't know.
@@ThatSingerReactions all three of them are lead singers of their own bands, dark hair Jimmy Barnes, light hair John farnham, guitarist johnny diesel
Good old johnny diesel
I have been flying to the States every couple of years and singing the praises of both John & Jimmy I feel so sorry for all American’s who will probably never get to see John live as he retired a few years ago after a career that started way back in the 60’s in Australia John will always be known as the Voice I highly recommend looking for the John Farnham Concert with the Melbourne philharmonic orchestra the songs The Voice and his cover of the Beatles song Help, and if it doesn’t bring tears to your eyes I’ll be very surprised. Not to leave Jimmy out of the picture look for Cold Chisel Flame trees. Wishing all the very best to all my American friends.
“I can’t even get their voices outta my head”. Damn straight, us Aussies have been saying that for over 35 years now 😆 Love this reaction! ❤️
Jimmy is historically a rocker so that’s what you can expect mostly from him but this duet was from an album he released in the early nineties titled Soul Deep. As the name suggests, he decided to switch things up a little and foray into a different genre releasing an album of covers of great soul songs with his own twist.
Different from what he was hugely popular for but I think he nailed it.
And basically has stuck with the soul blues r and b ever since.
Jimmy’s latest album is very soft by his standards, I absolutely love it but it’s not what you would expect
How brilliant is it that 3 of our legends get recognised for the true talent that they are… Imagine if the internet was around when these legends were at there producing so much. ❤
Barnesy and Farnesy, plus Diesel on guitar (Barnesy's brother-in-law FYI)... that's Australian Royalty right there! John Farnham is known as a solo singer, Jimmy Barnes used to front Cold Chisel in the 80s. This song was on an album of Jimmy's called Soul Deep from the late 80s that was full of old soul songs ❤
Amazing this was your first introduction to Barnsey and Farnsey 6 mths ago. What a journey you have been on down the rabbit hole of Australian music my dude. Much respect and glad you have enjoyed it so far.
Loved your reaction. I’ve been listening to them for over 40 years and they just get better.
Seeing you like these guys & this song, just put a smile on all of our Australian faces 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Bro they're the greatest 🙌🏾
@@ThatSingerReactions you really did!! and we need it right now, we are locked in in a pandemic. these are gifts from the gods above. THANKYOU! these songs means SO much to us. its our true soul music.
@@ThatSingerReactions Most of your Jimmy Barnes and Cold chisel clips have Diesel in them like this one
"This man has been eating yams, he has been eating collard greens, cornbread ,pig feet or something" bro ...as an Indigenous Aussie who spent some of his youth in the church choir, when you said that I couldnt help but laugh and smile!.
Lol so funny
Interesting, indigenous aussie here who also spent time in a church choir.. its not exactly common among us mob
Winny Reds and a few coldies built those voices.
@@dansmith9724 yup and some other stuff lol
Farnsey and Barnsey... Australian music heaven right there.
Co-written by Isaac Hayes and sung by Sam and Dave back in the 60’s. For your own listening pleasure, there is another live performance of this on TH-cam. The guitarist in that show gets in on the vocals in his high register and they end it with great three part harmony.
Gotta shout out to the OG Artists...
I was today years old when I found that this was a cover. You’ve actually done a reaction to the original yourself a few months ago ( th-cam.com/video/JRu8A84T6j8/w-d-xo.html ) Still, as an Aussie, this is version I love the most.
The guitarist is Johnny Diesel, a brilliant singer/songwriter in his own right - he's Barnsey's brother-in-law...
Non-Australians may also know of Jimmy Barnes as the "screaming cowboy".
@@dianathompson833 i had a night on the grog with diesel about 20 years ago down in Wollongong. Absolute awesome dude who told us some great stories
WOW, this is my first time ever hearing these men and all I can say is "WHAT ROCK have I been hiding under. Looks like I'll be going into the rabbit hole, they are awesome!
Where have you been living Cindy? The Moon?
@@gbsailing9436 Small town in SC, about the same as being on the moon! lol
@@csutton161 SC? Where the hell is SC. That is like me telling you I live in CRONULLA...
@@gbsailing9436 South Carolina a state in the United States.
@@csutton161 Ah, i had another of your states in mind...like south Colorado. Never mind. 👍🖖
When a Scotsman and an Englishman have a drink together..Anything is possible.haha😅.
Hey mate. Us Aussies know what this is all about. Jimmy is an Aussie rock legend with his band Cold Chisel but also showed such soul when he went solo. On the other hand John Farnham is just an amazing voice and that is why he's known as the voice to Australian people. Great musicians in their own right but also amazing when working together. Very happy that you enjoyed their music. Please keep reacting to both of them.
YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO THE LIVE VERSION! ITS BETTER! and John Farnham (the second singer with the crazy range) must ALWAYS be heard live!!!!
this one? th-cam.com/video/9H0aHyjzWsQ/w-d-xo.html
Every now and again I rewatch your reaction videos to remind myself how to appreciate brilliance. Growing up with these Aussie legends you can take it for granted. You make me listen better and really appreciate the music
I know you adore John Farnham so just letting you know that his manager - Glenn Wheatly has passed away. He would be shattered by the loss of such a close friend.
Yes and Glen was a great musician in his own right too. th-cam.com/video/1POR4H0gJss/w-d-xo.html
I wonder if we will see John perform live again. Trusting that he is aware of his new fan from the US.
That’s so sad Glenn put his house on the line to help John Farnhams career
and now Olivia too
John Farnham has been singing to Australia for over 50 years! ❤
I'm Crying and laughing at the same time, at your reactions and the voices. Being Australian and having grown up listening to Barnsy and Farnsy (Aussie term of language). You reminded me how great they are. Their voices hit you right at soul level! Your reactions are superb, thank you for posting. Subscribing now.
Australian legends Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham both amazing and a pile of hits for you to explore. With another Aussie legend on guitar Johnny Diesel.
I was looking in the comments for someone to mention Diesel on guitar
Ohhh the guitarist is another Aussie icon Johnny Diesel…. Jimmy Barnes is his brother in law… actually check all 3 artists out you won’t be disappointed, this song is old lol
9:01 “just bring me my fried chicken the way I want it!” …. Love it.
Jimmy was lead singer for a band called Cold Chisel, John was mostly a solo artist but had times with a massive band, Little River Band, both peaked in late 80s and earthy 90s, yes Diesel on guitar is also a good singer and musician
Thanks for reacting to aussie royalty mate. We call John Farnham the Voice when you react to him you gotta check out his live performances. The first singer was Jimmy Barnes he was part of a band called Cold Chisel they have awesome music too.
Thank you George! He gets it!
Rick Andersen exactly mate
Barnsey, Farnsey, and Deisel can’t get any Aussie better. 😊😊
I am absolutely never going to not giggle when you go on about Jimmy's growl in his least growly song. Makes me smile everytime.
Celine Dion worships John Farnham. She says he is the greatest singer in the world.
I'd not heard that!
@@joelmelissam She's been covering 'You're The Voice' in her own show for years, and when she played in Australia she brought Farnham up on stage to sing it with her.
and she is correct. find me another one like him!
I didn't know that - that's amazing!
@@mareebrown2163 Terence Trent Darby wants have a word with you.
One of the greatest moments in Aussie music history!!
I actually think the live version of this from the TV show 'Hey, Hey It's Saturday' is even better.
Agree. John really outdoes himself on that version.
It is. Heaps better.
Agree. I’ve always loved Jimmy, not such a huge fan of John, but that performance is great.
You haven’t really heard this song until you’ve heard that live version.
That is the absolute spine- knocking performance. The band on Hey Hey was made up of legends as well. Their voices were even more in sync✅✅✅
I just learned about John Farnham and I'm 48 years old. Your reactions are mine too! This was really amazing. Now I'm on my way down a whole rabbit hole.
I still love watching this reaction. It's one of my happy spaces.
John Farnham has been entertaining Australia from the late 1960’s now in his 70’s voice as good as ever, and Jimmy Barnes fronted one of Australia’s most iconic rock bands Cold Chisel then carving out a successful solo career, both legends in their own right.