John is the voice lol no seriously, that’s what he gets called down here in Australia. He’s a living legend and this song is an unofficial anthem. He’s still going now at the age of 72 sounds “almost” as good as he did 40 years ago . You got him down, John is a top bloke all round. Check out his live stuff too 👍🏻😊
John is easily one of the greatest male vocalists in the world, and yet he comes across as a very humble person. You need to hear more of his stuff. Australia has been loving his voice for years now…
Seeing/hearing this live is something else. He has a supremely powerful delivery. The version on TH-cam he does of The Beatles’ song Help live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is very cool.
Yes John is best listened to live. It's probably better than the official videos. His vocalabilityis insane &I'm only now comingto appreciate this even thoughI've always loved his songs. He's such a larrikin & has such an amazing rapport with his audiences its just so awesome to see his old concerts.
You are right about John. Down-to-earth, superbly talented without an inflated opinion of himself and he just LOVES to sing - you hear it. Watch some of his live concerts and the way he interacts, his genuine respect for the musicians he performs with. He's our John here in Australia. Hope the world gets to hear his wonderful voice - no autotune for him.
John is exactly what you see the most humble GOOD BLOKE! 💞 His talent is exceptional and his heart is phenomenal! 💖 You MUST check out his "Live" work. 💥 He's in his 70's now and has not stopped since he started in 1968 age 18💕
John Farnhams live stuff is freakin brilliant. I HIGHLY recommend watching his live version of When the War Is Over. It's brilliant. He is amazing when he is pre recorded but utterly brilliant when he is live
Your right bro they don’t make music like they used to. John Farnham is the voice and sounds just as good live unlike a lot of new artists these days. John is also so down to earth such a good bloke to be around
You are right about artists from 60,70,80 most of them learnt their craft in pubs and clubs. They learnt to appreciate their audience and John has always been a great entertainer first of all and he loves his fans as he always allows them to be part of the show
Johnny's in his 70's now, and can still belt them out just as good as ever! Long career, not widely known here in the U.S.A. Took over as lead singer for Little River Band for a short while and KILLED IT! His live performances are vocally as good as his studio stuff. This song has become, over time, Australia's unofficial National Anthem. Rewarding rabbit hole, if you go down it
John Farnham's live performances from 1986 to 1994 were amazing, no auto tune, he just belted them out. His band were also one of the best. Great singer, gave it his all whether it was 200 or 25,000.
His voice is legendary to Australians - you cannot miss with any of his songs - I personally love 'Burn for you' and 'Angels' - live is usually the best because his passion makes it with an audience
I was lucky enough to see him when he temporarily was the lead singer for The Little River Band, in a small club in South Amboy. Amazing Aussie singer. He did an entire album with them called The Net. He’s amazing and so are they, with both lead singers. Love the bass player singing Night Owl while chewing gum. It’s on TH-cam. So cool to arrive and see them tossing around a football. Excellent choice!
Live pub/hotel music was the greatest building tool for Australian music. Nowadays there’s no “trying out” or “ testing” the audience reaction. There was also the trial by fire of appearing raw and live on TV. The soul edge of a band and musician comes from that unique connection to people. John Farnham comes alive at concerts. Composing in Garage Band then trying it on the soulless sound of Internet will never fill the gap. So many young people can’t explain why they feel something is missing. Your Dad is absolutely 💯 But if you ever rocked into a pub performance of COLD Chisel, Farnsey or AC/DC - you experienced heart and soul happiness!
Thanks for reacting to one of the greatest voices in the world! For future reference always react to John Farnham LIVE! His voice is so much more powerful live! He has so many great songs.
Look for John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes when something is wrong with my baby. Another amazing song with two amazing artists. Or Jon Stevens another one to look up. Love that you don’t stop during the clips beautiful sign of respect for the artist and the music itself. Greetings from New Zealand.
You’re right about the shift in music nowadays. I find it difficult to wade through the new bands to find something truly special. It all sounds the same as so much stuff from previous decades, which isn’t the fault of the new artists, but it is true nonetheless. One thing that often stands out to me with a lot of (by no means all of) songs from the 70s and 80s is the actual effort that went into constructing a song. A great example is Magic Man by Heart. If it was written today it’d be verses and choruses, and not much else. Maybe a solo, maybe a middle-8. But the original has so much going on, it is by no means a straightforward arrangement. The artistry and talent of people like David Bowie, Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, and bands like Rush, and Pink Floyd, and Fleetwood Mac, and Queen, The Who. The Beatles. The power of bands like Midnight Oil, The Police, Deep Purple, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden. The performances of bands like Kiss, U2, Bowie, Kate Bush, The Rolling Stones. It’s truly a difficult task to really name modern artists who can hold their own against those names, let alone exceed their work.
Very true. I'm so sad I can't experience concerts by artists like those now. I know some of them are still touring etc but it obviously isn't the same as having been there in the 70s and 80s, and some legends are no longer alive. I was born in the 90s so I missed out.
Midnight Oil a Australian band in the 80's was a social commentary band but with good/great music. Lead singer Peter Garrett became a member of parliament.. Beds are Burning Blue Sky Mining or The Dead Heart.
Yeah they definitely hit their straps in the mid to late 80s... so much so that most people have no idea they actually formed in 1972... it took a while for their style to catch on... even in Australia.
John was born in England in 1949 and came to Australia in 1959 as a 10 year old. By 1967 he was on Australian TV singing SADIE THE CLEANING LADY (it's on youtube). He was a good friend of Olivia Newton John (she being born in England too in 1948 and came out as a 3 year old I think from memory). Both ended up in Melbourne, Victoria. They have stayed buddies ever since. Check out Olivia and John at the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympics singing DARE TO DREAM. BTW John was the King of Pop.
Seen John Farnham live 3 times in concert. Twice in Melbourne and once in my home town Bendigo, Victoria Australia. What you see is what you get, absolutely magnificent in concert. John is one of the most down to earth people, great sense of humour as well. Enjoy listening to more of his music, you will not be disappointed.
With John farnham, you should always react to live content...I mean, his album tracks are brilliant, but live...they hit the stratosphere! You can not get better!
He’s done So Many fund raising concerts over the years!! I think started with support for Rwanda... and local needs especially for drought stricken bush regions
Blindsided again Chod! My favorite type of reaction by you, the best there is at what you do!! I have always loved this song absolutely, but have to confess I don't know any of his other material, though I understand he is HUGE in Oz!! Hi-De-Ho by Blood Sweat and Tears before the summer is over, my man!!
Try HELP and if you want to hear 2 greats from Oz try John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes WHEN SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY BABY on stage no computers just pure greatness
Letting a song play until it’s finished is the only way to listen . Stopping and starting sometimes ruins those moments when songs peak . Chain reaction is another good Farnsey track Also Touch of a Paradise
In the 1980s, the best bands and singers, the best songwriters, came from Australia, New Zealand and my Canada. Same with a lot of the movies of that decade.
Great reaction as ever Chod! Now it's time for John Farnham performing The Beatles classic 'Help' live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra! Here you go m8! th-cam.com/video/dv54giOSRKs/w-d-xo.html Enjoy and cheers again from Australia!!!
I just discovered you and am disappointed that this video is a year old and yet no one has directed you toward watching him perform HELP - specifically the one he did with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (the MSO). You really see his character in that one too. It wasn't necessarily just the times, that was just John - he is a good all round good bloke :)
I enjoyed your comments and we just love him but you're not the first reactor to comment on his presence and the personality that comes across... and his passion for what he does.
Do you realise that at the start of this video, the bloke saying "Here is the News" is actually John in his younger days when they called him Johnny and he released a song "Sadie The Cleaning Lady" which was, I rhink, his first Number 1 Hit. Look it up.. :}D
Anti war, Anti Racism, Anti violence. Well before its time and unfortunately aged well in this world. Still the message is clear. Your the voice. Enough of hurting each other down the barrel of a gun. Love and peace for all of America and the world.
Yeah it was actually written the same day as the writers watched a protest in London for nuclear disarmament. That protest and others like it actually led to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Chod, saw the thumbnail and got so excited! John is an Aussie icon here in Australia. Farnham is pronounced Far...nam. Please do, Help(Beatles cover), live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Thanks
What you're hearing is the difference between real and fake. Artists back then actually had talent. They didn't need auto-tune, pitch shift or click beats to make them sound better than they were. Also they seem like nice people because this was a time before social media and the pathological narcissism it creates
Must check out songs seriously. Live.....John Farnham " the song help"...... Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake live at Nashville CMA..... Christina Aguilera live at Grammys doing " it's a man's world" Studio version of Anita Baker singing " you bring me joy" Studio version and video of Steve Vai doing " Bad Horsie" Hope family is doing better thoughts and prayers to everyone.
I think you’re wise to stay away from politics too much in the channel, but artists often use their work to show what is wrong with society and/or government, and Rock Music has been a powerful platform for those messages. If I was to choose one song that I think is not to politically divisive but a great example of what music can do, I’d recommend you listen/watch the song Sun City by Artist United Against Apartheid. It was a collaboration of a large number of high profile performers like Springsteen and Bono (just to name a couple) who were protesting against Sun City in South Africa where they had a resort for the white people and they’d try (and succeed) to pay big money to draw in artists to play for them in the midst of the wrong of the Apartheid era. It was put together by the guitarist in Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, and he features heavily in it. It’s a banger of a song, with a great message
Here's one for you Chod> Black Country Communion LIVE OVER EUROPE > " COLD " featuring > Joe Bonamassa< Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham on drums , Derek Sherinian on Keys ,
This video doesn't do justice to John's voice, you need to watch his live performance from the Classic Jack Concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
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John is the voice lol no seriously, that’s what he gets called down here in Australia. He’s a living legend and this song is an unofficial anthem. He’s still going now at the age of 72 sounds “almost” as good as he did 40 years ago . You got him down, John is a top bloke all round. Check out his live stuff too 👍🏻😊
The Voice, Farnsey, Whispering Jack, a national treasure
John is easily one of the greatest male vocalists in the world, and yet he comes across as a very humble person. You need to hear more of his stuff. Australia has been loving his voice for years now…
Want to experience the true essence of Farnsy???? Live, live, live his concerts with the Melbourne symphony orchestra are better than world class!!!!!
I am so grateful to find any reactions to Farnsy songs on TH-cam...ANY ANY ANY!
Seeing/hearing this live is something else. He has a supremely powerful delivery. The version on TH-cam he does of The Beatles’ song Help live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is very cool.
Yes John is best listened to live. It's probably better than the official videos. His vocalabilityis insane &I'm only now comingto appreciate this even thoughI've always loved his songs. He's such a larrikin & has such an amazing rapport with his audiences its just so awesome to see his old concerts.
We are all proud of JOHN IN Australia he is THE VOICE ❤👏👏👏👏👏👏🥰🥰👍🏻
One of the best songs ever written - such a powerful message that has even more meaning today.
You are right about John. Down-to-earth, superbly talented without an inflated opinion of himself and he just LOVES to sing - you hear it. Watch some of his live concerts and the way he interacts, his genuine respect for the musicians he performs with. He's our John here in Australia. Hope the world gets to hear his wonderful voice - no autotune for him.
John is exactly what you see the most humble GOOD BLOKE! 💞
His talent is exceptional and his heart is phenomenal! 💖
You MUST check out his "Live" work. 💥
He's in his 70's now and has not stopped since he started in 1968 age 18💕
John Farnhams live stuff is freakin brilliant. I HIGHLY recommend watching his live version of When the War Is Over. It's brilliant. He is amazing when he is pre recorded but utterly brilliant when he is live
Your right bro they don’t make music like they used to. John Farnham is the voice and sounds just as good live unlike a lot of new artists these days. John is also so down to earth such a good bloke to be around
John farnham is one of those singers who sounds just as good or in my opinion better live
Better!
Absolutely agree… he is a master live…
You are right about artists from 60,70,80 most of them learnt their craft in pubs and clubs. They learnt to appreciate their audience and John has always been a great entertainer first of all and he loves his fans as he always allows them to be part of the show
I love your comments and it reflects your heart x and you appreciate awesome talent !
Back in the day, this was one of the songs that made listening to the radio worthwhile. When it came on, that volume knob went UP.
Jimmy Barns and John Farnham are big time live artist, as good as it gets, for real.
I think his live performance live with Melbourne Symphony is the absolute best!
You have reacted to John about a month ago. He sang When Something is Wrong with my Baby with Jimmy Barnes.
Johnny's in his 70's now, and can still belt them out just as good as ever! Long career, not widely known here in the U.S.A. Took over as lead singer for Little River Band for a short while and KILLED IT! His live performances are vocally as good as his studio stuff. This song has become, over time, Australia's unofficial National Anthem. Rewarding rabbit hole, if you go down it
John Farnham's live performances from 1986 to 1994 were amazing, no auto tune, he just belted them out. His band were also one of the best. Great singer, gave it his all whether it was 200 or 25,000.
His voice is legendary to Australians - you cannot miss with any of his songs - I personally love 'Burn for you' and 'Angels' - live is usually the best because his passion makes it with an audience
I was lucky enough to see him when he temporarily was the lead singer for The Little River Band, in a small club in South Amboy. Amazing Aussie singer. He did an entire album with them called The Net. He’s amazing and so are they, with both lead singers. Love the bass player singing Night Owl while chewing gum.
It’s on TH-cam. So cool to arrive and see them tossing around a football.
Excellent choice!
Yes John has a great presence he commands the stage Australian people love him and he is a great real person.
Live pub/hotel music was the greatest building tool for Australian music. Nowadays there’s no “trying out” or “ testing” the audience reaction. There was also the trial by fire of appearing raw and live on TV.
The soul edge of a band and musician comes from that unique connection to people. John Farnham comes alive at concerts.
Composing in Garage Band then trying it on the soulless sound of Internet will never fill the gap. So many young people can’t explain why they feel something is missing. Your Dad is absolutely 💯
But if you ever rocked into a pub performance of COLD Chisel, Farnsey or AC/DC - you experienced heart and soul happiness!
Check Farnsey live - he's a master of audience management.
The way he work the crowd is second to none.
Thanks for reacting to one of the greatest voices in the world! For future reference always react to John Farnham LIVE! His voice is so much more powerful live! He has so many great songs.
He is one of the most humble and down to earth and friendly people. Met him twice and is always happy for a photo and autograph.
Look for John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes when something is wrong with my baby. Another amazing song with two amazing artists. Or Jon Stevens another one to look up.
Love that you don’t stop during the clips beautiful sign of respect for the artist and the music itself. Greetings from New Zealand.
Pretty sure he did that one first. Check back catalogue.
You’re right about the shift in music nowadays. I find it difficult to wade through the new bands to find something truly special. It all sounds the same as so much stuff from previous decades, which isn’t the fault of the new artists, but it is true nonetheless.
One thing that often stands out to me with a lot of (by no means all of) songs from the 70s and 80s is the actual effort that went into constructing a song. A great example is Magic Man by Heart. If it was written today it’d be verses and choruses, and not much else. Maybe a solo, maybe a middle-8. But the original has so much going on, it is by no means a straightforward arrangement.
The artistry and talent of people like David Bowie, Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, and bands like Rush, and Pink Floyd, and Fleetwood Mac, and Queen, The Who. The Beatles. The power of bands like Midnight Oil, The Police, Deep Purple, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden. The performances of bands like Kiss, U2, Bowie, Kate Bush, The Rolling Stones. It’s truly a difficult task to really name modern artists who can hold their own against those names, let alone exceed their work.
Very true. I'm so sad I can't experience concerts by artists like those now. I know some of them are still touring etc but it obviously isn't the same as having been there in the 70s and 80s, and some legends are no longer alive. I was born in the 90s so I missed out.
Midnight Oil a Australian band in the 80's was a social commentary band but with good/great music. Lead singer Peter Garrett became a member of parliament..
Beds are Burning Blue Sky Mining or The Dead Heart.
Yeah they definitely hit their straps in the mid to late 80s... so much so that most people have no idea they actually formed in 1972... it took a while for their style to catch on... even in Australia.
John was born in England in 1949 and came to Australia in 1959 as a 10 year old. By 1967 he was on Australian TV singing SADIE THE CLEANING LADY (it's on youtube). He was a good friend of Olivia Newton John (she being born in England too in 1948 and came out as a 3 year old I think from memory). Both ended up in Melbourne, Victoria. They have stayed buddies ever since. Check out Olivia and John at the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympics singing DARE TO DREAM. BTW John was the King of Pop.
You really need
Your the voice with the melbourne symphony orchestra this is a must
Studio version fantastic this live one breathtaking
such a great song... love him singing with Jimmy Barnes too
Seen John Farnham live 3 times in concert. Twice in Melbourne and once in my home town Bendigo, Victoria Australia. What you see is what you get, absolutely magnificent in concert. John is one of the most down to earth people, great sense of humour as well. Enjoy listening to more of his music, you will not be disappointed.
Like I’m sure a few farnsey regulars will say, you have to watch the live versions of his songs!!
With John farnham, you should always react to live content...I mean, his album tracks are brilliant, but live...they hit the stratosphere! You can not get better!
He’s done So Many fund raising concerts over the years!! I think started with support for Rwanda... and local needs especially for drought stricken bush regions
You need to watch this one live with the Melbourne symphony orchestra. You'll love watching the drums.
Please watch him doing Reminiscing, with The Little River Band. He shows the passion in this one.
Men at work next from the Aussie catalogue
John ‘Farnsy’ Farnham is an icon in Australian music. He can still do it til this day. Legend
Thank you for a beautiful reaction!
Well said MATE.
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Blindsided again Chod! My favorite type of reaction by you, the best there is at what you do!! I have always loved this song absolutely, but have to confess I don't know any of his other material, though I understand he is HUGE in Oz!! Hi-De-Ho by Blood Sweat and Tears before the summer is over, my man!!
Try HELP and if you want to hear 2 greats from Oz try John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes WHEN SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY BABY on stage no computers just pure greatness
Letting a song play until it’s finished is the only way to listen . Stopping and starting sometimes ruins those moments when songs peak . Chain reaction is another good Farnsey track
Also Touch of a Paradise
In the 1980s, the best bands and singers, the best songwriters, came from Australia, New Zealand and my Canada. Same with a lot of the movies of that decade.
Great reaction as ever Chod! Now it's time for John Farnham performing The Beatles classic 'Help' live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra!
Here you go m8! th-cam.com/video/dv54giOSRKs/w-d-xo.html
Enjoy and cheers again from Australia!!!
I just discovered you and am disappointed that this video is a year old and yet no one has directed you toward watching him perform HELP - specifically the one he did with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (the MSO). You really see his character in that one too. It wasn't necessarily just the times, that was just John - he is a good all round good bloke :)
I enjoyed your comments and we just love him but you're not the first reactor to comment on his presence and the personality that comes across... and his passion for what he does.
You have to watch this in one of his live concerts
lol @ new artist.. he's been around since the 60's :P
Do you realise that at the start of this video, the bloke saying "Here is the News" is actually John in his younger days when they called him Johnny and he released a song "Sadie The Cleaning Lady" which was, I rhink, his first Number 1 Hit. Look it up.. :}D
Some more great John songs are:
A Touch Of Paradise
Age Of Reason
Burn For You
Help
Playing To Win
Pressure Down
Two Strong Hearts
UNOFFICIAL AUSSIE ANTHEM!!! WOOHOO :D
Well said
Check his live version of "Help" with the orchestra. Some of the best live vocals ever recorded.
Anti war, Anti Racism, Anti violence. Well before its time and unfortunately aged well in this world. Still the message is clear. Your the voice. Enough of hurting each other down the barrel of a gun. Love and peace for all of America and the world.
Yeah it was actually written the same day as the writers watched a protest in London for nuclear disarmament. That protest and others like it actually led to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
in australia his name is the voice, he sounds like that live,
Chod, saw the thumbnail and got so excited! John is an Aussie icon here in Australia. Farnham is pronounced Far...nam. Please do, Help(Beatles cover), live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Thanks
Please listen to more of JF by reacting to Little River Band!
Thank you!
John’s comeback song in 1986.
All the new people try and sound the same....being different was the thing in the 80's....it all played.
I would have said being good was the thing back when.
I totally forgot about this song!!
Impossible to forget if you are Australian. It never went away here.
Australia had and has some great bands.
You MUST react to his live version of HELP with the Melbourne symphony orchestra....beyond amazing!!
If you REALLY want a special track I suggest you try some old fashioned "hand in the pocket" diplomacy. Works much better than "MUST".
Actually there's many bands and performers out there that are great, but the corporations sell only what THEY want that will make $$$'s for THEM.....
Check out "help" by John Farnham and the Melbourne symphony orchestra
A cover of this song was recorded by The Alan Parsons Project l believe in 1995, also quite good.
What you're hearing is the difference between real and fake. Artists back then actually had talent. They didn't need auto-tune, pitch shift or click beats to make them sound better than they were. Also they seem like nice people because this was a time before social media and the pathological narcissism it creates
Great!
John replaced Glenn Shorrock in the Little River Band.
Suggested Little River Band video: The Other Guy.
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He sounds as good in his 70s
As many have commented. Live is the only way to watch John. It certainly was a special era for music. Today’s tunes just don’t stack up.
Help Live with MSO - one of his best live performances
Also check out the a capella cover of this song by Naturally 7. Amazing!
and Aurora and Heart but...THIS is the original!
Wilber how is this for a trip John Farnham covered a song written by Ronnie James Dio
Must check out songs seriously.
Live.....John Farnham " the song help"...... Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake live at Nashville CMA..... Christina Aguilera live at Grammys doing " it's a man's world"
Studio version of Anita Baker singing " you bring me joy"
Studio version and video of Steve Vai doing " Bad Horsie"
Hope family is doing better thoughts and prayers to everyone.
Have a listen to Karise Eden It's a man's world unbelievable voice
You've heard him before with Jimmy Barnes (the legend). Do more Aussie music
This was made after the Vietnam War
I think you’re wise to stay away from politics too much in the channel, but artists often use their work to show what is wrong with society and/or government, and Rock Music has been a powerful platform for those messages.
If I was to choose one song that I think is not to politically divisive but a great example of what music can do, I’d recommend you listen/watch the song Sun City by Artist United Against Apartheid.
It was a collaboration of a large number of high profile performers like Springsteen and Bono (just to name a couple) who were protesting against Sun City in South Africa where they had a resort for the white people and they’d try (and succeed) to pay big money to draw in artists to play for them in the midst of the wrong of the Apartheid era.
It was put together by the guitarist in Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, and he features heavily in it.
It’s a banger of a song, with a great message
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Please react to JJ grey and mofro live version of Lochloosa Please react to Tommy Emanuel in studio version of classical gas
Farnham, rhymes with Barnum.
Love will get you into bed. Passion will get you out.
MiSex - But You Don't Care
Here's one for you Chod> Black Country Communion LIVE OVER EUROPE > " COLD " featuring > Joe Bonamassa< Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham on drums , Derek Sherinian on Keys ,
Hey how you doing good I hope you get a chance you should check out Rod Stewart ( I am sailing )
This video doesn't do justice to John's voice, you need to watch his live performance from the Classic Jack Concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
IMO this is the version to review… th-cam.com/video/6m2m_9Uijso/w-d-xo.html