@@BestFriendsReact Help is a great one, with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. That’s the old Beatles song,It’s a long way to the top,This concert was amazing,every song is a hit. You’re the voice is also performed here. 🙂
So many. Firstly, always try to watch his live performances. "Help" with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, "Black Dog" (Led Zeppelin cover, no video), "It's a long way to the top" (AC/DC cover), "When something is wrong with my baby" (with Jimmy Barnes and Deisel, I prefer the ARIA awards live performance), "Playing to win", "Please don't ask me" (with Olivia Newton John). There are a lot more. John can sing anything, pop, rock, heavy rock, blues, soul, gospel, stage musical, ballads and even managed to nail some opera ("Grenada" with Anthony Warlow). It's a deep dive, enjoy.
John is music royalty in Australia. He is called "the Voice" here. He is much loved for his kindness, his wicked sense of humour, his magnificent stage presence and, of course, for his superb voice. There are not many worldwide who can match him.
Nooooooooooooooo ! ! ! Please ALWAYS react to John Farnham LIVE and in concert where his showmanship and charismatic energy is amazing ! He is very well-loved in Australia. He has retired after a five to six decade career with top singles and albums in every one. He is known as 'The Voice' in Australia and has had books written and a film made about him. John has a big, gymnastic vocal range and can sing in over 20 genres. Check out John and Jimmy Barnes singing at the ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) Awards, 'When Something Is Wrong With My Baby'. Every song that John sings is perfection ! Enjoy !
Please check out" Help" with the Melbourne Orchestra next. John Farnham is a legend here in Australia. He's got so many great songs along the years. One of my few favorites are "When the war is Over, That's Freedom, Pressure Down, Two Strong Hearts, Hearts on Fire, Every time You Cry, Burn for You, just to name a few. Please check them out as well. Thank you from one of your fans from the Land Down Under.😆
When doing John Farnham reactions, live versions are far better! He’s an Australian legend and the Voice! We love him & he’s British born but calls Australia home since the age of 10yrs old.
Oh our John. Thank you ❤️❤️ watch him live and no matter if you watch him in any decade from the 60s to 2020, he is brilliant. He is the G.O.A.T. and is our beloved legend in Australia. ❤️❤️
John is in his 70s now and has had mouth cancer recently. He’s an Australian singer who started back in the 60s and has had multiple hits through the decades. He has been active up until his cancer diagnosis in 2022. He’s an amazing singer and a really nice guy.
There's a live version of this song that is key to watching and understand this man's effortless range and powerful voice. Plus.. the Bagpipes. He honors those bagpipes with an actual Scotsman in full regalia, on stage. Goosebumps. xo
John is quite the legend in Australia- he’s been entertaining us since the 1960’s so quite a big catalogue to explore! You’ll see him on a whole different level when you check out any live performance though as his interaction with the audience is wonderful.
He’s a British born Aussie. If you think he’s powerful here, you will be blown away by his live performances. He has always maintained he’s never had a singing lesson in his life but his vocal agility, range and power are phenomenal- and perfect technique. He can switch that gritty sound on and off so easily. Please watch more of John live and you’ll see what I mean! He does this song with the Melbourne symphony orchestra and at the same concert he has a lot of great songs like his rendition of the Beatles song HELP and AC DCs it’s a long way to the top.
John is an Aussie legend, he is in my opinion one of the best singers the world has seen. If you listen to all his songs you will come to see why with his voice range.
He is just amazing. And even so much better when he sings it live. I hope you will react to more from our beloved Farnsey❤❤❤ and this song is seen as the alternative Aussie Anthem. It was on Johns record breaking album Whispering Jack And album that stayed at number 1 for 26 weeks and still holds the record for the highest ever selling album by an Aussie artist in Australia. And number 2 or 3, depending what chart's you read, ever in australian history, when world wide artists are included. Matloaf and Shania Twain took top 2 spots ...
Thanks for reacting to John! You will hear it again and again, but it's true - John should always be reacted to live rather than studio, as he is so much better when live. Voice is even more powerful, still perfectly in pitch, and he also has a charismatic and energetic stage presence that can't be beaten! He is a legend in Australia with a 6 decade career. You could try this song again but do the live version with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra ( th-cam.com/video/8voNPJmp1ww/w-d-xo.html ) or try Help! also with the MSO, although that one can sometimes get blocked for people. Honestly, there is so much of his and it's all great! If you are picking randomly, you can't really go wrong with anything from the 'Classic Jack' (1989), 'Chain Reaction' (1990), or 'Whispering Jack' (1987) concerts, but he also has so much more than those!. :)
Welcome down the Aussie rabbit hole if talent. A few artists/bands to check out - Matt Corby, Guy Sebastian, Cold Chisel and 'The Voice', John Farnham. Always live with ALL of these artists ❤
This was my childhood! I still love it, John is amazing, and always try to listen to John live. John has a huge following, and catalogue, so where possible listen to him live because he will blow your socks off!
Please, please, please watch JOHN live. He ALWAYS gives 110%! ❤ Edit to add, he had no formal singing training. He is in his 70's now and was still singing up until recently when he had an op for cancer in his jaw or mouth. Australians all sighed with relief that he pulled through.
The greatest voice the US missed out on. Aussie aussie aussie...Celine's favourite male singer. Has just survived throat cancer but is reportedly cancer free. Was performing until covid hit...now 75. An aussie icon. Careful how you handle him. We are very protective. Huge back catalogue...much of it on youtube. People always ask for live. You will get a few aussie subs if you do more because he has a loyal fanbase. The biggest name in aussie music although he didn't have great impact worldwide..mainly Oz and NZ and a bit in UK Scandinavia Germany. Hit #12 in Canada back in 86/7 year of release. Cheers
Thanks for your reaction to our John,His live performances are always the best, he interacts with the audience, put simply his live performances are amazing. He’s known as the voice in Australia and is loved. If you continue down this rabbit hole you’ll soon discover why.
Always do John's live performances, especially his concerts with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He always gives 110%. Never misses a note and is pitch perfect.
John is one of the best singers / entertainers ever, please check out more of John, I'm sure you will not be sorry, but please, always choose the live performances if you can, - he just loves his audiences, john sings everything from Nursey Rhymes to light opera - and just about every thing in between. - For a brief overview of John work, - Oh, Where do you want to start? EARLY DAYS - for a very young John - 1967 - 17 year old John 'In my Room' th-cam.com/video/wRRVcHS9GRQ/w-d-xo.html , this early song was also written by John, 1979 - Bridge over Troubled Water th-cam.com/video/Z7scTuXSYT4/w-d-xo.html 1983 - We two - LRB th-cam.com/video/dxPILjZlLlE/w-d-xo.html 1986 - Let me out - th-cam.com/video/c5pYzyNfouY/w-d-xo.html (written by John) 1988 - Blow by Blow - th-cam.com/video/Z4GipykgGI0/w-d-xo.html 1990 - See the Banners Fall, th-cam.com/video/fS7Y4Or7N4w/w-d-xo.html 1990 Chain reaction th-cam.com/video/xWGXmWB4tKQ/w-d-xo.html 1991 - When Something is wrong with my Baby, - with Jimmy Barnes and Diesel (Live) th-cam.com/video/oTwqAeQR0rE/w-d-xo.html … ( Jimmy’s Soul deep Tour) 1992 - Gethsemane (Live Australian cast) th-cam.com/video/k5woMZtClhI/w-d-xo.html (from the rock opera - Jesus Christ superstar) 1994 - You’ll Never walk Alone - th-cam.com/video/dWTEesb7FrY/w-d-xo.html 1996 - Granada (elevates us to high Art) with Anthony Warlow th-cam.com/video/K6uxFKmCXB8/w-d-xo.html (comedic opera) 1996 (from The Main Event) Please Don’t ask Me - with Oliver Newton John, th-cam.com/video/2uV_tZODfK8/w-d-xo.html 1996- Jack of Hearts Tour - Don’t Let End - with Lisa Edwards - th-cam.com/video/bMRyK_xBUno/w-d-xo.html 1999 - (from Tour of Duty) Shout with Kylie Monogue, th-cam.com/video/Y-p4VKa63XE/w-d-xo.html Black Dog - (John and the band doing a sound check - audio only ) th-cam.com/video/F2Yi6TVi-sU/w-d-xo.html Old MacDonald th-cam.com/video/ohA69mjXx50/w-d-xo.html And of course, anything from 'Classic Jack' with the MSO, and the list goes on. ......
That's funny....that "inflection"(falsetto) part you mentioned.....he NEVER did it again......he BELTED IT from then on. He only did it on this original recording.
John is best served LIVE Johns is know as "The Voice" in Australia. I doubt the isn't an Aussie alive who doesn't know this song. The best version of this song is when he performs it with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. John has a number of hit's. Its a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll (ACDC Cover) Please don't ask me - Olivia Newton John and John Farnham When the war is over Pressure Don Playing to win John has also performed with Celine Dion, Tom Jones and Brian May (Queen) just to name a few. PS: John and Olivia Newton Johns were close friends for around 50 years. John was very upset that he couldn't attend her funeral, he was dealing with his own health issues (cancer surgery) at the time. The surgery was a success.
🤩 John is music royality here in the Australian Music Industry. This was the hit single from the Whispering Jack Album, (which held the No. 1 position for a total of 25 weeks), "You're the Voice" went to No. 1 and has become an unofficial National Anthem. The song is about Nuclear Disarmament. John Farnham started in 1967 and was still performing into his 70s until Covid shut the country down. He won "King of Pop" 5 consecutive years 69 -73, then faded a bit in the late 70s (due to poor management). John is the only Australian artist to have a number-one record (album or single) in five consecutive decades. . He has received the admiration of many international artists, such as Richard Marx, Celine Dion, Robbie Williams, Tom Jones, Freddie Mercury. Brian May, Sammy Davis Jnr, Ray Charles, just to name a few. I'll drop a few links to give you a taste and warn you if you start reacting to John, the Aussie Army will flood your channel. LOL if you decide to go exploring, make sure you only watch "Live" performances, he loves his fans and millions of us love him back. Always keep an eye out for his "mic & stand" tricks. He is the most down to earth person, humble, funny and extremely talented. John is one of the most versatile vocalists you can find, he can sing just about any genre. He replaced Glen Sherrock as frontman for LRB for a time in the early eighties. They put out a doco last year called "John Farnham - Finding The Voice" which broke the box office ("The Voice" is what he is affectionately known as here), he can sing anything and make it sound great. First the trailer.. .th-cam.com/video/LocCfc5PKrE/w-d-xo.html The next performance you should watch is one of the encores at the end of a 2+ hour concert 1986. a John Lennon number "Help", but John F's version (JL heard it before he passed and said that was the way the song was meant to sound)...th-cam.com/video/dv54giOSRKs/w-d-xo.html Anything from that "Classic Jack Live" with MSO concert is "gold". 1969 a very young 20yr old John "One" th-cam.com/video/e06hBcBp8T8/w-d-xo.html 1970 "Comic Conversation" th-cam.com/video/yxd7kuJC4hY/w-d-xo.html & "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" th-cam.com/video/LfmqltNIjfw/w-d-xo.html 1979 a 30 yr old John doing "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" th-cam.com/video/Z7scTuXSYT4/w-d-xo.html 1980 "Please Don't Ask me" th-cam.com/video/EmTOuR23ExU/w-d-xo.html 1983 in LRB " Reminising" (nice jazzy vocal) th-cam.com/video/iYgh_Irk46M/w-d-xo.html 1991 "When Something is Wrong with Your Baby" with another Aussis ICON - Jimmy Barnes th-cam.com/video/ihsfx1LuoKc/w-d-xo.html 1994 "You'll Never Walk Alone" (while chewing gum LOL).. th-cam.com/video/dWTEesb7FrY/w-d-xo.html 1998 "Playing to Win" th-cam.com/video/PYhy6gmwHwI/w-d-xo.html 1998 John and good friend Olivia Newton-John duet "Please Don't Ask Me" th-cam.com/video/2uV_tZODfK8/w-d-xo.html 1998 A little opera comedy with Anthony Warlow doing "Granada" th-cam.com/video/K6uxFKmCXB8/w-d-xo.html 1999 At his 50th Birthday Concert with "Human Nature" doing a Jackson Five number th-cam.com/video/AK9uhGmvo6U/w-d-xo.html 2000, a bit of "swing" th-cam.com/video/AK9uhGmvo6U/w-d-xo.html , 2003 "When the War is Over" Last Time Tour th-cam.com/video/BekbvlLzMWc/w-d-xo.html So many to choose from, hope you like them.
This awesome song by John is almost an anthem in Australia, sung everywhere. Johnny Farnham would have to be the most famous singer in Australia even today, he's got a great catalogue of sings. Check out "Help" he sings the Beatles classic but not like you've ever heard before!!
John Farnham is an Australian national treasure ❤ Check out some of his live songs. He is one of the most amazing performers/singers you will ever see. Recently he has been battling mouth cancer. He is recovering but it is not clear if we will see him perform live again.
This was from 1986, the couple fighting in the clip are actress Jacki Weaver and her then husband Derryn Hinch who was a radio personality and then politician. John has such an amazing voice. I've been listening to him since he first started back in the late 60's. Thank you for this, but please listen to some of the video's of him singing live, he is even better.
This song was released late 80s (1987 I think) USA rejected it but went Heart's cover version. This version has just been picked up in Kamala Harris's Presidential campaign. John Farnham has been performing since the 60s and has had number one records in EVERY decade since. He's now recovering from mouth cancer and has just turned 75. He could still hit those notes in his 70s pre-cancer. ❤❤
No it wasn’t it was a fan of hers that used it and it shouldn’t be used as it has copied right laws they needed permission to use it and differently not used for the US campaign period.. 🧐😡🇦🇺
@@julestube55 yes it is a FACT!!! they leave that out because they believe it’s true been on the news said that it was fan of her’s that made this fake campaign video using John song, that’s the problem with some reactors they don’t check their facts before they react and have their say and wonder why they get back lash in the comments.. 🧐🙄🤷♀️🇦🇺
Always check out John live, he is incredible live, even better than studio quality. This was his biggest hit, such a great powerful, empowering song with a great message to convey like a lot of John’s songs.
I always think of America with this song "how long can we look at each other while our kids are staring down the barrel of a gun", its my thinking looking at the situation from Australia. Farnsy is one of our true legendary musicians and truly is the voice.
Good reactions guys, I think alot of OZzies and Kiwis would agree Johny is best viewed live, John "The VOice Farnham", is also a massive personality and an awesome performer, but his character is a happy and humble one, welcome to John Farnham and the Voice he is, awesome reaction guys. This link is a covered of version of the Beatles song "HELP", which John Farnham had done live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
John is always brilliant live. He is the consummate performer. See and hear him "live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra". Stunning, passionate, perfect! Nice reaction guys. John Lennon said his version of the Beatles "Help" was how it should have been done. He does an amazing sound check warm up with a cover of Led Zeplin's "Black Dog" and AC/DC's "It's a Long Way to the Top". John can sing anything from beautiful ballads to opera to hard rock, better than the originals - IMO, if I may. He is a great guy with loads of personality and brilliant stage craft. "The Voice" is what he know as in Australia.
Hey guys, more John Farnham please!! Also other great Australian artists to get into are Jimmy Barnes, Guy Sebastion, Matt Corby, Midnight Oil, Noise works and many more. Very deep rabbitholes for all and always live!!
You'll like the live version with Melbourne symphony orchestra Its was about war and nuclar bombs being made The guy who wrote it woke up late to go to a massive march against it So he wrote the song in response of sleeping in missing the march You wont go wrong on anything he sings just do live version you see passion Look up his help with Melbourne symphony orchestra as well beatles send him a message Of acknowledgement on how good he covered their song and how they wanted to do it But promoter's didn't think it'll be successful so Beatles did it the version the promoter's wanted Cheers guys 🦘🇦🇺👍
Always do live performances for these Australian legends, John Farnham, Cold Chisel, Jimmy Barnes. Their performances are a show in themselves. ❤❤❤ John can sing any genre from pop to opera.
New subscriber as John Farnham is phenomenal. If you want to listen to a great song you should listen to John singing “something is wrong with my baby” with another legendary Australian Jimmy Barnes Any of John or Jimmy songs are great but John singing “help” a cover of a Beatles song is great and Jimmy singing “a change is gonna come” or anything with his band cold chisel is epic ❤
John is from Adelaide. An icon in Australia. He is currently recovering from a drastic throat cancer operation. Has been innthe Oz music business since the early 70’s
Hi friends, as most are saying, you really should check out his live performance. Especially the one with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Thanks for the reaction.
I was hooked on this song from the first moment I heard it back in 1986 and it is still one of my favourite songs of all time. John’s 1989 concert with the MSO is the best you’ll ever see… you think the studio version of this is good….check the live performance with MSO! So much better! The studio version is pretty cold compared to that live version with the MSO. Not to mention the latter day live Firefight Australia concert in 2020 with Mitch Tambo and Olivia Newton John and Brian May. Our John is 100% gold in live performances, no auto tune needed!!! ❤
1986 Album Whispering Jack ❤ about 1985 nuclear disarmament rally in London written by AndynQunta , Keith Ried , Maggie Ryder and Chris Thompson. Stream Doco Finding the Voice explains all. John Farnham Australias Legend. ❤ Love him singing his version of the Beatles song Help. ❤
John’s life story is available “Farnham” I have just got it on audible. John has self narrated with his wife post mouth cancer surgery. His career’s path started in the mid 60’s worth checking out. Plus see his performances with Olivia Newton John, Celine Dion (who requested to sing with him) Ray Charles, Tom Jones to name just a few!! He is a true legend in his own time.
John’s Australian . You need to check out When something is wrong with my baby. .With Jimmy Barnes. Please don’t ask me..with Olivia Newton John. Granada ..with Anthony Warlow. John singing Help with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. John has sung with Tom Jones, Celine Dion, Ray Charles , Coldplay and the list goes on. John is in his 70s now and has recently recovered from mouth cancer . Enjoy his music
If this is your first reaction to an Australian artist, l would like to recommend you react to Top 150 Australian Bands and Singers; this will give you a good overview of the Australian music scene.
Have a look at these from our G.O.A.T. Its a Long Way to Top live 1989 with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and All our Sons and Daughters live 1990; HELP live 1989 with the Orchestra; and one Black Dog (audio only). This was his sound check and he and the band just kill it. The sound tech recorded it. Enjoy - he is phenomenal and can sing any genre. Love our John ❤❤❤
Great reaction guys John takes it up a notch live check out John singing with the Melbourne symphony orchestra “ it a long way to the top” AC DC cover its cool
Now that you have watched a video of You're The Voice, l would recommend you react to John Farnham singing You're The Voice with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra from the Classic Jack Concert. Also, I would recommend you react to John Farnham singing The Beatles classic song Help with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra from the same concert.
This song should always have the bagpipes in it; in fact, it was at John's insistence that bagpipes were in the original recording. When you watch the live performance of this with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, watch out for John's microphone stand antics after the bagpipes; watch carefully, otherwise you might miss all of it. You're The Voice was released in 1986, as a single from the Whispering Jack album.
AC/DC, long way to the top. John Farnham has had a rough trot lately, you're right, he is a great singer , he's also very well respected here in Australia ☮️😎
Australian artists are best served live especially legends John Farnham (Farnsey) and also Jimmy Barnes (Barnsey). You will be blown away by their collab "When something is wrong with my baby". Live version from Hey Hey its Saturday is best.
Classic 80s AusRock. If you're watching Farnsie then you need to watch his live performances, they're the absolute best if you have any soul at all. He sadly isn't active now because he's had health problems in the last couple of years, but he's an undisputed Australian Icon. There is a John Farnham You Tube Channel that features his songs. Also check out John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes and Johnny Diesel. They've collab'd on a few songs and are a powerhouse together and separate.
I love John Farnham ,he is amazing. If you want to do yourself a favour give Guy Sebastian a listen, another fantastic Aussie voice , try Believer , Standing with you or Battle scars . Love your reactions ❤️
John is an Australian icon! You might want to try another iconic Australian band Midnight Oil…My recommendation would be ‘Beds are Burning’ and ‘Blue Sky Mining’ or maybe Icehouse and ‘Great Southern Land.’ Or maybe another little band you may have heard of AC/DC!
What should we check out next?!?!
@@BestFriendsReact Help is a great one, with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. That’s the old Beatles song,It’s a long way to the top,This concert was amazing,every song is a hit. You’re the voice is also performed here. 🙂
So many. Firstly, always try to watch his live performances. "Help" with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, "Black Dog" (Led Zeppelin cover, no video), "It's a long way to the top" (AC/DC cover), "When something is wrong with my baby" (with Jimmy Barnes and Deisel, I prefer the ARIA awards live performance), "Playing to win", "Please don't ask me" (with Olivia Newton John). There are a lot more. John can sing anything, pop, rock, heavy rock, blues, soul, gospel, stage musical, ballads and even managed to nail some opera ("Grenada" with Anthony Warlow). It's a deep dive, enjoy.
U gotta check him out live, u'll be blown away
You need to watch this LIVE with the Melbourne symphony orchestra - it's next level. John Farnham live is always better than the studio versions...
The live version. 3 rules when listening to John Farnham are live, live, and live.
Can I say..... if you are listening to John, listen to a live performance. Always better. ❤
Totally. John is the only artist I can say sounds as good or better live than a studio performance.
100%
He is the GOAT, he can sing any genre. I have seen him live many times and he always sounds better.
100%
John is music royalty in Australia. He is called "the Voice" here. He is much loved for his kindness, his wicked sense of humour, his magnificent stage presence and, of course, for his superb voice. There are not many worldwide who can match him.
Nooooooooooooooo ! ! ! Please ALWAYS react to John Farnham LIVE and in concert where his showmanship and charismatic energy is amazing ! He is very well-loved in Australia. He has retired after a five to six decade career with top singles and albums in every one. He is known as 'The Voice' in Australia and has had books written and a film made about him. John has a big, gymnastic vocal range and can sing in over 20 genres. Check out John and Jimmy Barnes singing at the ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) Awards, 'When Something Is Wrong With My Baby'. Every song that John sings is perfection ! Enjoy !
You've got to watch the live version with the MSO (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra) is my favorite! The whole concert is epic.
Please check out" Help" with the Melbourne Orchestra next. John Farnham is a legend here in Australia. He's got so many great songs along the years. One of my few favorites are "When the war is Over, That's Freedom, Pressure Down, Two Strong Hearts, Hearts on Fire, Every time You Cry, Burn for You, just to name a few. Please check them out as well. Thank you from one of your fans from the Land Down Under.😆
When doing John Farnham reactions, live versions are far better! He’s an Australian legend and the Voice! We love him & he’s British born but calls Australia home since the age of 10yrs old.
He's an Australian citizen as he has been naturalised.
@@barnowl.yeah poor bugger, you can’t help where you were born but you sure can improve on that being a
naturalised Aussie!😂
He’s 100% Australian. He feels & sounds Aussie, besides he took Australian citizenship a long time ago.
Oh our John. Thank you ❤️❤️ watch him live and no matter if you watch him in any decade from the 60s to 2020, he is brilliant. He is the G.O.A.T. and is our beloved legend in Australia. ❤️❤️
I've seen John at least 4 times in concert. He's just as good if not better live. His energy, his humour, his humanity is amazing.
John is in his 70s now and has had mouth cancer recently. He’s an Australian singer who started back in the 60s and has had multiple hits through the decades. He has been active up until his cancer diagnosis in 2022. He’s an amazing singer and a really nice guy.
There's a live version of this song that is key to watching and understand this man's effortless range and powerful voice. Plus.. the Bagpipes. He honors those bagpipes with an actual Scotsman in full regalia, on stage. Goosebumps. xo
Farnham can sing any genre. He hits every note, even high ones, with full power, not just falsetto.
Ballads, duets, anthems, blues, rock, pop.
Always listen to him live. Always
John is quite the legend in Australia- he’s been entertaining us since the 1960’s so quite a big catalogue to explore! You’ll see him on a whole different level when you check out any live performance though as his interaction with the audience is wonderful.
He’s a British born Aussie. If you think he’s powerful here, you will be blown away by his live performances. He has always maintained he’s never had a singing lesson in his life but his vocal agility, range and power are phenomenal- and perfect technique. He can switch that gritty sound on and off so easily. Please watch more of John live and you’ll see what I mean!
He does this song with the Melbourne symphony orchestra and at the same concert he has a lot of great songs like his rendition of the Beatles song HELP and AC DCs it’s a long way to the top.
John is an Aussie legend, he is in my opinion one of the best singers the world has seen. If you listen to all his songs you will come to see why with his voice range.
He is just amazing. And even so much better when he sings it live. I hope you will react to more from our beloved Farnsey❤❤❤ and this song is seen as the alternative Aussie Anthem. It was on Johns record breaking album Whispering Jack
And album that stayed at number 1 for 26 weeks and still holds the record for the highest ever selling album by an Aussie artist in Australia. And number 2 or 3, depending what chart's you read, ever in australian history, when world wide artists are included. Matloaf and Shania Twain took top 2 spots ...
Thanks for 'discovering' our beloved John. Hope you do more of him!
This man can sing anything,one of the best singers on the planet.Chek out the Celine Dion Documentary he is featured on this.
I'm still loving this song nearly 40 late.❤
Always watch live versions with John. Love it.
Thanks for reacting to John! You will hear it again and again, but it's true - John should always be reacted to live rather than studio, as he is so much better when live. Voice is even more powerful, still perfectly in pitch, and he also has a charismatic and energetic stage presence that can't be beaten! He is a legend in Australia with a 6 decade career.
You could try this song again but do the live version with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra ( th-cam.com/video/8voNPJmp1ww/w-d-xo.html ) or try Help! also with the MSO, although that one can sometimes get blocked for people. Honestly, there is so much of his and it's all great! If you are picking randomly, you can't really go wrong with anything from the 'Classic Jack' (1989), 'Chain Reaction' (1990), or 'Whispering Jack' (1987) concerts, but he also has so much more than those!. :)
Welcome down the Aussie rabbit hole if talent. A few artists/bands to check out - Matt Corby, Guy Sebastian, Cold Chisel and 'The Voice', John Farnham. Always live with ALL of these artists ❤
You forgot INXS, midnight Oil amongst others.
This was my childhood! I still love it, John is amazing, and always try to listen to John live. John has a huge following, and catalogue, so where possible listen to him live because he will blow your socks off!
What’s better then reacting to the Voice from down under singing “you’re the voice”.
You should listen to him live!!!!!!😋😋😋
Please, please, please watch JOHN live. He ALWAYS gives 110%! ❤
Edit to add, he had no formal singing training. He is in his 70's now and was still singing up until recently when he had an op for cancer in his jaw or mouth. Australians all sighed with relief that he pulled through.
Good reaction guys but watch any live performances from John.
Us in Australia will be dropping on your reaction channel if you like John’s music.
The greatest voice the US missed out on. Aussie aussie aussie...Celine's favourite male singer. Has just survived throat cancer but is reportedly cancer free. Was performing until covid hit...now 75. An aussie icon. Careful how you handle him. We are very protective. Huge back catalogue...much of it on youtube. People always ask for live. You will get a few aussie subs if you do more because he has a loyal fanbase. The biggest name in aussie music although he didn't have great impact worldwide..mainly Oz and NZ and a bit in UK Scandinavia Germany. Hit #12 in Canada back in 86/7 year of release. Cheers
Thanks for your reaction to our John,His live performances are always the best, he interacts with the audience, put simply his live performances are amazing. He’s known as the voice in Australia and is loved. If you continue down this rabbit hole you’ll soon discover why.
It’s wasn’t throat cancer!! It was month cancer!! Wish people would know the difference!! 🧐🙄🤷♀️🇦🇺
Always do John's live performances, especially his concerts with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He always gives 110%. Never misses a note and is pitch perfect.
John is one of the best singers / entertainers ever, please check out more of John, I'm sure you will not be sorry, but please, always choose the live performances if you can, - he just loves his audiences, john sings everything from Nursey Rhymes to light opera - and just about every thing in between. - For a brief overview of John work, - Oh, Where do you want to start?
EARLY DAYS - for a very young John -
1967 - 17 year old John 'In my Room' th-cam.com/video/wRRVcHS9GRQ/w-d-xo.html , this early song was also written by John,
1979 - Bridge over Troubled Water th-cam.com/video/Z7scTuXSYT4/w-d-xo.html
1983 - We two - LRB th-cam.com/video/dxPILjZlLlE/w-d-xo.html
1986 - Let me out - th-cam.com/video/c5pYzyNfouY/w-d-xo.html (written by John)
1988 - Blow by Blow - th-cam.com/video/Z4GipykgGI0/w-d-xo.html
1990 - See the Banners Fall, th-cam.com/video/fS7Y4Or7N4w/w-d-xo.html
1990 Chain reaction th-cam.com/video/xWGXmWB4tKQ/w-d-xo.html
1991 - When Something is wrong with my Baby, - with Jimmy Barnes and Diesel (Live) th-cam.com/video/oTwqAeQR0rE/w-d-xo.html … ( Jimmy’s Soul deep Tour)
1992 - Gethsemane (Live Australian cast) th-cam.com/video/k5woMZtClhI/w-d-xo.html (from the rock opera - Jesus Christ superstar)
1994 - You’ll Never walk Alone - th-cam.com/video/dWTEesb7FrY/w-d-xo.html
1996 - Granada (elevates us to high Art) with Anthony Warlow th-cam.com/video/K6uxFKmCXB8/w-d-xo.html (comedic opera)
1996 (from The Main Event) Please Don’t ask Me - with Oliver Newton John, th-cam.com/video/2uV_tZODfK8/w-d-xo.html
1996- Jack of Hearts Tour - Don’t Let End - with Lisa Edwards - th-cam.com/video/bMRyK_xBUno/w-d-xo.html
1999 - (from Tour of Duty) Shout with Kylie Monogue, th-cam.com/video/Y-p4VKa63XE/w-d-xo.html
Black Dog - (John and the band doing a sound check - audio only ) th-cam.com/video/F2Yi6TVi-sU/w-d-xo.html
Old MacDonald th-cam.com/video/ohA69mjXx50/w-d-xo.html
And of course, anything from 'Classic Jack' with the MSO,
and the list goes on. ......
All of the above ..... and more! Can't go wrong with John performing live, in my opinion.
The unbeatable voice.
Always watch John live much better than studio. John can sing anything from opera to hard rock absolute goat
John is the King of Rock and Roll in Australia. He is “The Voice” and he is idolised here.
He did this with the Melbourne symphony orchestra. Incredible performance
Anything LIVE from this man is stellar!! HELP with the MSO is the max!
Help!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏
That's funny....that "inflection"(falsetto) part you mentioned.....he NEVER did it again......he BELTED IT from then on. He only did it on this original recording.
John is best served LIVE
Johns is know as "The Voice" in Australia.
I doubt the isn't an Aussie alive who doesn't know this song. The best version of this song is when he performs it with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
John has a number of hit's.
Its a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll (ACDC Cover)
Please don't ask me - Olivia Newton John and John Farnham
When the war is over
Pressure Don
Playing to win
John has also performed with Celine Dion, Tom Jones and Brian May (Queen) just to name a few.
PS: John and Olivia Newton Johns were close friends for around 50 years. John was very upset that he couldn't attend her funeral, he was dealing with his own health issues (cancer surgery) at the time. The surgery was a success.
British born came here when he was very young. Live version you won't be disappointed. Always considered himself an Aussie. He is our Aussie icon.
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John is music royality here in the Australian Music Industry. This was the hit single from the Whispering Jack Album, (which held the No. 1 position for a total of 25 weeks), "You're the Voice" went to No. 1 and has become an unofficial National Anthem. The song is about Nuclear Disarmament. John Farnham started in 1967 and was still performing into his 70s until Covid shut the country down. He won "King of Pop" 5 consecutive years 69 -73, then faded a bit in the late 70s (due to poor management). John is the only Australian artist to have a number-one record (album or single) in five consecutive decades. . He has received the admiration of many international artists, such as Richard Marx, Celine Dion, Robbie Williams, Tom Jones, Freddie Mercury. Brian May, Sammy Davis Jnr, Ray Charles, just to name a few. I'll drop a few links to give you a taste and warn you if you start reacting to John, the Aussie Army will flood your channel. LOL if you decide to go exploring, make sure you only watch "Live" performances, he loves his fans and millions of us love him back. Always keep an eye out for his "mic & stand" tricks. He is the most down to earth person, humble, funny and extremely talented.
John is one of the most versatile vocalists you can find, he can sing just about any genre. He replaced Glen Sherrock as frontman for LRB for a time in the early eighties.
They put out a doco last year called "John Farnham - Finding The Voice" which broke the box office ("The Voice" is what he is affectionately known as here), he can sing anything and make it sound great. First the trailer..
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The next performance you should watch is one of the encores at the end of a 2+ hour concert 1986. a John Lennon number "Help", but John F's version (JL heard it before he passed and said that was the way the song was meant to sound)...th-cam.com/video/dv54giOSRKs/w-d-xo.html Anything from that "Classic Jack Live" with MSO concert is "gold".
1969 a very young 20yr old John "One" th-cam.com/video/e06hBcBp8T8/w-d-xo.html
1970 "Comic Conversation" th-cam.com/video/yxd7kuJC4hY/w-d-xo.html & "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" th-cam.com/video/LfmqltNIjfw/w-d-xo.html
1979 a 30 yr old John doing "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" th-cam.com/video/Z7scTuXSYT4/w-d-xo.html
1980 "Please Don't Ask me" th-cam.com/video/EmTOuR23ExU/w-d-xo.html
1983 in LRB " Reminising" (nice jazzy vocal) th-cam.com/video/iYgh_Irk46M/w-d-xo.html
1991 "When Something is Wrong with Your Baby" with another Aussis ICON - Jimmy Barnes th-cam.com/video/ihsfx1LuoKc/w-d-xo.html
1994 "You'll Never Walk Alone" (while chewing gum LOL).. th-cam.com/video/dWTEesb7FrY/w-d-xo.html
1998 "Playing to Win" th-cam.com/video/PYhy6gmwHwI/w-d-xo.html
1998 John and good friend Olivia Newton-John duet "Please Don't Ask Me" th-cam.com/video/2uV_tZODfK8/w-d-xo.html
1998 A little opera comedy with Anthony Warlow doing "Granada" th-cam.com/video/K6uxFKmCXB8/w-d-xo.html
1999 At his 50th Birthday Concert with "Human Nature" doing a Jackson Five number th-cam.com/video/AK9uhGmvo6U/w-d-xo.html
2000, a bit of "swing" th-cam.com/video/AK9uhGmvo6U/w-d-xo.html ,
2003 "When the War is Over" Last Time Tour th-cam.com/video/BekbvlLzMWc/w-d-xo.html So many to choose from, hope you like them.
Yes please!
He’s Australian at home he’s known as the Voice ! He’s one off our best voices ever ❤️❤️❤️
This awesome song by John is almost an anthem in Australia, sung everywhere. Johnny Farnham would have to be the most famous singer in Australia even today, he's got a great catalogue of sings. Check out "Help" he sings the Beatles classic but not like you've ever heard before!!
John Farnham is an Australian national treasure ❤ Check out some of his live songs. He is one of the most amazing performers/singers you will ever see. Recently he has been battling mouth cancer. He is recovering but it is not clear if we will see him perform live again.
By the way...that drummer and the rambo guitarist were still backing him in his 70s.
This was from 1986, the couple fighting in the clip are actress Jacki Weaver and her then husband Derryn Hinch who was a radio personality and then politician. John has such an amazing voice. I've been listening to him since he first started back in the late 60's. Thank you for this, but please listen to some of the video's of him singing live, he is even better.
This song was released late 80s (1987 I think) USA rejected it but went Heart's cover version. This version has just been picked up in Kamala Harris's Presidential campaign. John Farnham has been performing since the 60s and has had number one records in EVERY decade since. He's now recovering from mouth cancer and has just turned 75. He could still hit those notes in his 70s pre-cancer. ❤❤
No it wasn’t it was a fan of hers that used it and it shouldn’t be used as it has copied right laws they needed permission to use it and differently not used for the US campaign period.. 🧐😡🇦🇺
@@aussiekat6379 oh is that right? Reactors aren't saying it that way but yes, it makes perfect sense that it was a fan. 👍
@@julestube55 yes it is a FACT!!! they leave that out because they believe it’s true been on the news said that it was fan of her’s that made this fake campaign video using John song, that’s the problem with some reactors they don’t check their facts before they react and have their say and wonder why they get back lash in the comments.. 🧐🙄🤷♀️🇦🇺
Always check out John live, he is incredible live, even better than studio quality. This was his biggest hit, such a great powerful, empowering song with a great message to convey like a lot of John’s songs.
I always think of America with this song "how long can we look at each other while our kids are staring down the barrel of a gun", its my thinking looking at the situation from Australia. Farnsy is one of our true legendary musicians and truly is the voice.
More suggestions are Black Dog (Led Zep) and Long Way to the Top(ACDC). Also special mention for Bridge Over Troubled Waters and Amazing Grace.
Definitely recommend watching him live singing this. Absolutely incredible
My mum played violin piano and sung with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra..She appreciated Johñ
Good reactions guys, I think alot of OZzies and Kiwis would agree Johny is best viewed live, John "The VOice Farnham", is also a massive personality and an awesome performer, but his character is a happy and humble one, welcome to John Farnham and the Voice he is, awesome reaction guys. This link is a covered of version of the Beatles song "HELP", which John Farnham had done live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Help Live, John was sadly not recognized world over but you all doing reactions are giving him his
Flowers.
He deserves them
Always watch John live .he has awsome interaction with his crowd and his voice is so powerful
2nd that,
John is always brilliant live. He is the consummate performer. See and hear him "live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra". Stunning, passionate, perfect! Nice reaction guys. John Lennon said his version of the Beatles "Help" was how it should have been done. He does an amazing sound check warm up with a cover of Led Zeplin's "Black Dog" and AC/DC's "It's a Long Way to the Top". John can sing anything from beautiful ballads to opera to hard rock, better than the originals - IMO, if I may. He is a great guy with loads of personality and brilliant stage craft. "The Voice" is what he know as in Australia.
John’s version of the Beatles song “Help” live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is amazing
You hit the nail on the head before the song even started! Great reaction guys 😊
Check out the live version of this with the Melbourne symphony orchestra also his live version of help with the Same orchestra
The live performance of this song with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is one of the best live performances of all time ❤
Hey guys, more John Farnham please!! Also other great Australian artists to get into are Jimmy Barnes, Guy Sebastion, Matt Corby, Midnight Oil, Noise works and many more. Very deep rabbitholes for all and always live!!
Farnsy is the best! Please always react to John’s live performances 😊
Always do live performances for John Farnham, Cold Chisel, Jimmy Barnes. Their performances are a show in themselves. ❤❤❤
You'll like the live version with Melbourne symphony orchestra
Its was about war and nuclar bombs being made
The guy who wrote it woke up late to go to a massive march against it
So he wrote the song in response of sleeping in missing the march
You wont go wrong on anything he sings just do live version you see passion
Look up his help with Melbourne symphony orchestra as well beatles send him a message
Of acknowledgement on how good he covered their song and how they wanted to do it
But promoter's didn't think it'll be successful so Beatles did it the version the promoter's wanted
Cheers guys 🦘🇦🇺👍
Live performance with the MSO is the best version
John is one of our nations greatest people. 🇦🇺
Always do live performances for these Australian legends, John Farnham, Cold Chisel, Jimmy Barnes. Their performances are a show in themselves. ❤❤❤ John can sing any genre from pop to opera.
New subscriber as John Farnham is phenomenal. If you want to listen to a great song you should listen to John singing “something is wrong with my baby” with another legendary Australian Jimmy Barnes
Any of John or Jimmy songs are great but John singing “help” a cover of a Beatles song is great and Jimmy singing “a change is gonna come” or anything with his band cold chisel is epic ❤
John is from Adelaide. An icon in Australia. He is currently recovering from a drastic throat cancer operation. Has been innthe Oz music business since the early 70’s
I wish him a speedy recovery
John originally from UK then Melbourne Victoria.
He is reported to be recovering quite well from cancer treatment almost 2 years ago.🎉❤
You need to do the live version with The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra! It’s the BEST! Hope you dig into the rabbit hole, it’s DEEP!
The Voice !
Hi friends, as most are saying, you really should check out his live performance. Especially the one with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Thanks for the reaction.
I was hooked on this song from the first moment I heard it back in 1986 and it is still one of my favourite songs of all time. John’s 1989 concert with the MSO is the best you’ll ever see… you think the studio version of this is good….check the live performance with MSO! So much better! The studio version is pretty cold compared to that live version with the MSO. Not to mention the latter day live Firefight Australia concert in 2020 with Mitch Tambo and Olivia Newton John and Brian May. Our John is 100% gold in live performances, no auto tune needed!!! ❤
1986 Album Whispering Jack ❤ about 1985 nuclear disarmament rally in London written by AndynQunta , Keith Ried , Maggie Ryder and Chris Thompson.
Stream Doco Finding the Voice explains all. John Farnham Australias Legend. ❤ Love him singing his version of the Beatles song Help. ❤
His live shows are AMAZING…watch them
When watching John live, always look for his mic stand tricks.
Perfect song for today's situation.
If you are happy to do another John Farnham, check out his version of the song Help, live in concert. He is phenominal.
John’s life story is available “Farnham” I have just got it on audible. John has self narrated with his wife post mouth cancer surgery. His career’s path started in the mid 60’s worth checking out. Plus see his performances with Olivia Newton John, Celine Dion (who requested to sing with him) Ray Charles, Tom Jones to name just a few!! He is a true legend in his own time.
You need to see this live with the
Melbourne symphony orchestra
Please check him out live with The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra singing this one and "Help". In fact that full concert is terrific
John’s Australian . You need to check out When something is wrong with my baby. .With Jimmy Barnes.
Please don’t ask me..with Olivia Newton John.
Granada ..with Anthony Warlow.
John singing Help with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
John has sung with Tom Jones, Celine Dion, Ray Charles , Coldplay and the list goes on. John is in his 70s now and has recently recovered from mouth cancer . Enjoy his music
If this is your first reaction to an Australian artist, l would like to recommend you react to Top 150 Australian Bands and Singers; this will give you a good overview of the Australian music scene.
Have a look at these from our G.O.A.T.
Its a Long Way to Top live 1989 with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and All our Sons and Daughters live 1990; HELP live 1989 with the Orchestra; and one Black Dog (audio only). This was his sound check and he and the band just kill it. The sound tech recorded it. Enjoy - he is phenomenal and can sing any genre. Love our John ❤❤❤
There is so much more to see from John
Look up the live version with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra...always LIVE with John he is Australia's Voice...he is us
This is like the Aussie anthem! Watch his show with the Melbourne symphony orchestra..brilliant!
Lol welcome to Australian music
Great reaction guys John takes it up a notch live check out John singing with the Melbourne symphony orchestra “ it a long way to the top” AC DC cover its cool
Now that you have watched a video of You're The Voice, l would recommend you react to John Farnham singing You're The Voice with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra from the Classic Jack Concert. Also, I would recommend you react to John Farnham singing The Beatles classic song Help with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra from the same concert.
This song should always have the bagpipes in it; in fact, it was at John's insistence that bagpipes were in the original recording. When you watch the live performance of this with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, watch out for John's microphone stand antics after the bagpipes; watch carefully, otherwise you might miss all of it. You're The Voice was released in 1986, as a single from the Whispering Jack album.
Australian legend. First cassette I got age 8. Now 44 and still an inspiring song.
Please watch John’s live version of this and Help with the Melbourne symphony orchestra it is fantastic
AC/DC, long way to the top.
John Farnham has had a rough trot lately, you're right, he is a great singer , he's also very well respected here in Australia ☮️😎
Australian artists are best served live especially legends John Farnham (Farnsey) and also Jimmy Barnes (Barnsey). You will be blown away by their collab "When something is wrong with my baby". Live version from Hey Hey its Saturday is best.
Classic 80s AusRock. If you're watching Farnsie then you need to watch his live performances, they're the absolute best if you have any soul at all. He sadly isn't active now because he's had health problems in the last couple of years, but he's an undisputed Australian Icon. There is a John Farnham You Tube Channel that features his songs. Also check out John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes and Johnny Diesel. They've collab'd on a few songs and are a powerhouse together and separate.
You’re better reviewing John live.
I love John Farnham ,he is amazing. If you want to do yourself a favour give Guy Sebastian a listen, another fantastic Aussie voice , try Believer , Standing with you or Battle scars . Love your reactions ❤️
This came out in 1981. You should check out this song performed with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 1989.
He is great live
Havent seen this old clip for a while you have to see his live performances there is heaps of them except black dog which is a rehearsal recording
John is an Australian icon!
You might want to try another iconic Australian band Midnight Oil…My recommendation would be ‘Beds are Burning’ and ‘Blue Sky Mining’ or maybe Icehouse and ‘Great Southern Land.’ Or maybe another little band you may have heard of AC/DC!