One rule if you ever react to anything John Farnham. Always the "live" version. John is an entertainer, and if you watch his live performances, you'll understand why he connects with his audiences. (especially if it's with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)
Middle aged Australian here. John Farnham has been a fixture on our Australian music scene for almost my entire life! Farnham is indeed one of the greatest and most beloved vocal/music legends in our country who's just an all round, totally down to earth really nice guy.
The legend is Australia's John Farnham,one of the greatest voices we have and unreal bloke .I think the song got number 1 in Germany and Sweden and of course Australia.
You certainly said that right. We were the lucky ones to live thru the 60s onwards always loved John right thru his career I hope other generations will listen to his voice and the range it has and love him long after our generation has gone
Some of his concerts (I think the One he did at Expo in 88 for Example?) They do the Beatles version first, then back it right up into his slower more soulful version. The juxtaposition really drives it home.
Yes he isAust.&Aust.full of the British.He originated fromAdelaide.AsJimmyBarnes as BonScott lived. All 10 pound poms i believe started same city tho BonScot 1st.Perth man, rockroll city b4 they all left hitting the road for the big times that came. J.F The loveliest man, a natural so real such a happy man pleasure awe struck, spent day bc of doing a commercial of a opening of .........yes sadly he recovereing in remission,from serious cancer. He was heavy smoker,as many of us are guess,was aKent brand smoker.Glad hes still alive, he recent seen bc one his sons got married!?!,his first public out,bc he again i say loveliest man. In recent doco apparently no one wanted do that song but he loved it stuck to it and his best mate become manager sadly pass too soon, supported backed him when no one thought the song be a hit, lately that song been pickup few time heard it done by others,reseurfaced become favourite for many, by other countries,in movie too !?! Think was sung on Brit got talent, he is the original singer of that song. How he became 1st hit in very young days,was became a hit "Saddie the cleaning lady" but he is has always been a star,to for the ppl of Aust. I never met another like him, not no ego just talent gentleman class. Blessings to him sure he may not be out there,as it was serious mouth cancer,but sure he works in studios helping others,to keep making music,it is his life music, and his wife&boys.
Love Johnny Farnham. Cancer of the throat....my god, he could SING. I listened to him from a teenager and im 70 years old now. Thanks for playing him. Watch the same song as he played in Germany. It was crazy good!!!!!
Hi from Australia. I'm a 70yo woman, who, like everyone here adores John Farnham. He was made Pop King in Australia when he started making hits at the age of 18yo. He went quiet for about 10 years, then his friend Glen Wheately, a performer, then record producer (see Little River Band) came up with songs for a new album. That was the biggest coming of any singer here. The songs were amazing because they could only be sung by Johnny Farnham. They needed power. You really had to hear the voice to believe it!! To hear him sing, up to recently was breathtaking. Recently, Johnny has been absent due to cancer in his jaw, and everyone here is sad and praying for him. He's our treasure. He's given us everything he has. Do yourself a favour and find him on TH-cam. They've made a doco about his life. The first hit was Sadie The Cleaning Lady. We love him so much!! ❤️
🙏🏼 Our John Farnham sure has had an epic journey from ‘Sadie the Cleaning Lady’. He cane out here from England when he was a young Lad. He has given so much of himself to the Australian Music Industry. We are truly blessed. He is an Icon and we are so proud of him 🤴
Sadie the cleaning lady was the first record I made dad buy me , I’m in my mid 50’s n still have it stored in one of those large wooden gloss finish record players with the huge top lid that comes up n down about 1 1/2 mtrs long n half mtr wide n about 70 cm high, that’s stored in the back yard bungalow, I just know my bro n I will be fighting over it one day😂🥂🙏🇦🇺🐨
Had the privilege of singing this with 95 other Aussies to a large audience in Portland, Oregon a month after 9/11. They stood in tears & applauded. It was an international event that other countries didn’t manage to attend but we Aussies were determined to be there at a very sad time for America and the world. John Farnham is a legend not only in Australia.
November 1986, his solo single "You're the Voice" peaked at No. 1 on the Australian singles charts.[4][5] The associated album, Whispering Jack, held the No. 1 position for a total of 25 weeks.
This dude can sing YOU have NO IDEA. Any reactions to John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes, Cold Chisel should be live as their performances are a show in themselves. John can sing any genre from pop to opera. He has a terrific sense of humor. He could have been a comedian. 😂❤😂 His backup singers and most of his band has been with him for 20 plus years.
John performed this song live in Timor Leste after the Indonesian army when in and murdered hundreds of people. The Australian peace keeping force went in and defended these beautiful people and John and other Australian performers gave a free concert for the troops and people to life their spirits when they finally won independence. Watch the live footage of John on stage in Timor Leste, it’s totally amazing.
I am so thrilled that you are jumping down the “Farnsy” rabbit hole. John is an Australian legend and we adore him. He has been in the business since the late 1960’s. Always best to see his live performances. “Help”, “A touch of Paradise”, “Angels”, to name a few. I saw him in concert in 2019, John was 70 and still as powerful as ever and hitting those high notes. Thank you for reacting to John, brilliant💕
I don’t think there’s ever been another male singer come close to him! His range, power, tone… everything is perfect and beyond what most could ever even dream of
The bagpipes are in this song because John is a massive, massive fan of AC/DC, and he covers 'Long Way To The Top'. In fact, in at least one live performance of this song, the bagpipes enter with the AC/DC solo before breaking into this solo. Rambo is Brett Garsed, played with John for a long, long time.
@@malcolmrayner3480 yeah. No. They’re in because John wanted them in. They weren’t in the original demo, the writers were all English born and you don’t actually know what you’re taking about, and every word you said was wrong.
YES!! That whole concert was EPIC!!! And I think the chain reaction concert was amazing too - the one where he’s wearing the black long sleeve shirt? The MSO was the white shirt.
John is a legend in Australia. Most of his songs have great messages of unity, solidarity and fighting for the underdog. He is known as the Voice in Aus. Not just because his voice is instantly recognisable, but he has a powerful, pitch perfect voice with a huge range. He is an absolute icon here and is THE most.loved entertainer in Aussie history. He started with a number one hit as a teenager in 1967 which was the biggest hit ofnthe 60's decade...and he has has number one hits in every decade since then. Not just a musician and singer but also a bit of a commedian, an actor, mentor to other artists, humanitarian, philanthropist yet still just as humble as your average boy next door Ps. John Farnham alsk does the est ever cover of ACDC's It's a Long Way to the Top Pps. John is British Born Australian. He has also received the highest honours of Australian of the Year and also athe Order Of Australia medal...on top of decades of music industry awards and a chart busting award winning documentary about his life recently released.
You got it brother. Us Aussies fkn love us some Farnesy. But you need him live, he's even better. The beatles song Help with the MSO, his version kills the beatles, Angels, his duet with Olivia newton John 'please don't ask me', black dog (warm up vocal just audio), but you must see his very young version of Bridge over troubled waters. That's just for starters. Farnesy might be an angel in human form, best singer ever imo
I grew up in the 80s in Australia and John was king in Aussie music. I remember in the early 2000,s he did a farewell concert and i walked up closer to the stage and looked up at him, he was singing and came over and leant down during the song break and took my hand and said “hello beautiful” and gave me a beautiful smile. It was such a lovely moment as i grew up with his music and he was genuinely lovely. I will always treasure that moment. Listen to all of his music, he is incredible. Take the pressure down is so good too.
A lot of people will tell you to hit his cover of, Help! by The Beatles LIVE with the Melbourne Orchestra; and I wholeheartedly agree. BUT, you should check The Beatles version first so you get the full impact of what he did with it. 🔥🔥
This song made me tear up. My late father was a huge fan of Farnham and used to rock the same hair and could sing just like him. This song really got me. RIP dad.
First off…John is an Aussie icon…he has has been on our charts through the decades from the ‘60’s to the 90’s. Absolutely one rule for reacting to our John….live, always live!!!! The recordings are okay but his live shows are where the magic is. The concert John did with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is pretty much his penultimate concert and any track whatsoever from that concert is phenomenal…with “Help” and “You’re The Voice” being the two showstoppers. John is a people person and connects to his audiences, therefore, if the audience reacts, John will react back and make every single live performance epic…without any really conscious decision on his part..it’s just natural. ❤ Although I’d been a “Johnny” fan all my life (he has been an Aussie artist since the ‘60’s), when this song came out in 1986 when I was 15, I was 100% sure it would be a song that resounded through the years and would never be forgotten…now, 38 years later I still believe the same!!! ❤ This is not just a song about standing up against war but also about standing up against domestic violence, against stereotyping and demeaning individuals for their lifestyle choices (i.e. sexuality, how they live their personal lives etc,), but also about unity….
An Aussie here. Just loved your response to our legendary and beloved John. He is truly an exquisite singer and has had a massive career. Please watch his live performance of You’re the Voice and also Help, with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Incredible 🎉
It’s so cool when overseas peeps love The Voice. In Celine Dion’s doco she talks highly about John Farnham. I’ve also heard a great a cappella group from the US called Naturally 7 do a cover of this song once because they loved it so much. This song is epic. John Farnham can siiiing! He’s a legend and us Aussies are proud he’s ours!
John started his career in the late 60's as a teenager in Melbourne, Australia. Many other international artists have said that John is one of the best vocalists in the world. He did for a short time venture into the waters of America but he is huge on family and decided to forgo fame and fortune and put his family first. He is a beautiful person, very humble has performed with many of the greats around the world. He is Australia's golden son and we love him dearly. John was still performing up until a few years ago ( roughly 72 years of age and still killing the vocals) then was diagnosed with mouth cancer has made a recovery but hasn't sang again.
TY for the in-depth info. I'm embarrassed to say I'd never heard of John Farnham - but admittedly, my musical knowledge is not that great. I learn along with BP! John's voice is as powerful as is his message. Wonderful...🙏out to him...mouth cancer for a singer...🙏
Please, please watch this live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (1989). If for nothing other than to see John throw the mic stand across the stage then later kick it straight back up into his hand when he wanted it, without missing a note... (a bit of a thing he did here and there) but also for the sheer (not auto-tuned) power and precision, the audience participation and the whole BIG performance. He's a lovely man to watch. So much warmth live, and so much talent. And the Bagpiper, live.
He is like the best Australian singer ever! Even Celine Deon praised him on his voice. He did hit those notes, every day and one of the best entertainers to see in a concert live too, awesome charisma and great person in general! John, you’re tha bomb mate!! Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi thanks for being a legend!
you should see John's live version of ACDC's 'Long way to the top' with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. At the same concert, he also does an epic version of The Beatles 'Help'. Also, seeing John perform 'You're the voice' live at the same concert is a must; He is fantastic with the crowd and you will be amazed at his mic stand antics. John Farnham is a massive rabbit hole to go down with decades of hits. Hugs from Oz.
He has been at the top for 60 years.. recovering from mouth cancer now. I saw him sing this song test run this whole album in the early 80s in a local bar ...we were blown away too. He is a pure legend here in 🇦🇺 Australia.... a powerhouse voice, a singers singer, I heard him describe as.
Hi, Lisa, 61, from Australia and have lived with John Farnham's music my whole life. The Voice was from Johns most successful album way back in the late 80's, I think. He is our living legend and we love him. Yes his voice is/was amazing. Sadly he suffered cancer of the throat and we haven't heard him sing for a while. But a true Australian talent.
He is a much loved and iconic Australian singer who not only has a fantastic voice but an extraordinary capacity to engage an audience. He performed with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - if you want a treat check out him singing Help (and this song) at this concert. It is special.
He is our Australian legend, the greatest male voice worldwide ever.... ( the last two years recovering from mouth cancer. Where surgeons virtually replaced and rebuilt his jaw and mouth over several hours) I've had the privilege to witness his live concerts-- even stole a kiss. His voice is pure velvet, the king of vocals. "He is the voice"....
This came out in 1987. John is fire live. 🔥 This song with the Melbourne Symphony orchestra is a must-see. John's live performances are second to none. I'm so glad you've finally gotten round to reacting to John. Thanks for your reaction. ❤
@AnnieD.1982 Hi Annie. I'm fine. I've been very busy and very tired, so I watch reactions, smile, then like and go to sleep. Haha! Hope you and your family are doing well. I hope reaction videos never die. It's so exciting when a reactor, reacting to John, pops up. Great seeing you here. ❤️
Hi Jojo 😊 You are a very busy lady! I hope you get a break soon. Listening to John is the best way to relax after a long day though, so you are using your time very well😅👍 I am doing good thanks. Mum had her cancer surgery last week and is recovering really well, so we are all very relieved and happy ❤ I hope to catch you in a live chat soon. Miss the lovely chats we have. Take care 🤗 ❤❤
John Farnham is a music icon in Australia. You should hear him sing 'Help me if you can' a Beatles classic. And much more. He's now in his 70's and had awful oral cancer in his mouth. The surgery saved his life but John will never sing again. So sad. We Aussies adore him.
Ask your pal Dom (That Singer reactions) what he thinks of Farnsey (& Barnsey) our Aussie Legends!! (Both in Dom’s top 5 of greatest male singers). Stoked as to see this pop up on your channel - you’ve gotta check him out live - he really is “The Voice” 🇦🇺❤️
He was born in England but grew up from a young age in Melbourne, Victoria about the same time as Olivia Newton John. As for bagpipes, yes they are a Scottish instrument but remember the 1st convicts came to Australia from Britain and they comprised of English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish and over the years the population grew from Great Britain. Most of the population are from there - having roots there, although in times since WWII there has been a influx from Greece, Italy, parts of Asia and parts of Arab countries.
You have to watch him sing this live...John also does a fire version of 'It's a long way to the top' and one of his most gorgeous songs is 'touch of paradise' dive in please to John Farnham, especially live, he goes off and he's so charismatic on stage just a phenomenal performer and human being. We love him, he's a national treasure! Something is wrong with my baby" Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham really shows his vocal range and if you haven't heard of Jimmy Barnes...well another Aussie icon from the band Cold Chisel.
Mate John can sing ANYTHING. Listen to him sing Black Dog from Led zeppelin. Never released he was just recorded whilst he sang it as a warm up before a show.
First album I ever bought was John Farnham's 'Whispering Jack'. Sept 1986 - I bought it for my 10th bday. He's a legend and really nice guy too - in 2023 he lent 'The Voice' song to the Yes vote as their theme song.
Do yourself a favour and listen to it live with the Melbourne Symphony orchestra. Also check out his cover of the Beatles song “help” live with the Melbourne Symphony orchestra
John is GOAT as far as Australia is concerned, we have been fortunate in Australia to have bands and artists that are more than equal to what was in the rest of the world, and if you care to dive down the rabbit hole you will be more than pleasantly surprised. and to answer your question, yes he could hit those notes live, just watch some of his TH-cam concert video's
You desperately need to go down the John Farnham rabbit hole. You need to react to him and Jimmy Barnes duet of "WHEN SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY BABY". It will blow your mind. He also sang lead vocals with The Little River Band for 3 or 4 yrs in the 80s before going out on his own. The dude has epic vocal ability.
John Farnham is my all time favourite singer. Legend in Australia and New Zealand, as I'm a kiwi. He has had many struggles in his life and to me always stayed humble and a very comical guy. Had many hits and definitely the voice of my life time.
Dam straight a good ass song......... So proud to be an aussie, I met him and Jimmy Barnes as a kid and they brought chocolate from my mum's stall. Pretty awesome memory they did a shout out to me on stage and asked if I was still awake. I was only 7 yrs old. ,🇦🇺🦘🪃🌏
If you want to hear an all out amazing Aussie duo, listen to ‘when something is wrong with my baby’ by John Farnham & Jimmy Barnes. It also features Diesel (now known by his real name Mark Lezott).
John Farnham is from australia and yes hes a huge icon and very adored. Very adored by all ages. One incredible human being with the voice like no other❤
Live version with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is amazing - check out his version of "Help" from same concert. He is much loved here in Australia. cheers.
Thank you for reacting to the amazing John Farnham ❤️ He is Australian music royalty and this song is like a second national anthem to us. So special - as you will no doubt be seeing by all the comments John is very well respected and loved 😊 This song will never age. If you play it Aussies will be there!! Farnsey (as we call him, though he is known simply as The Voice also) is definitely no one hit wonder with over 50 years in the industry he is an absolute icon. Thanks for the beautiful reaction. I am glad you appreciated and enjoyed it so much. I hope you will do more 😊❤❤
We have lots of treats in Oz yes Australia! John Farnham totally Ozzie and how’s his beautiful voice? Best vocals best bloke - Richard Marx a big fan of John’s. Has just been thru throat cancer - legend in Australia ❤ can’t wait til you listen to Cold Chisel and the legend Jimmy Barnes 🎸
All the Aussies in the house represent. Music Royalty is here!
And a Kiwi
@Smoshy16 of course kiwis love him like we do. We love kiwi music like it's ours, often claim it also. Close enough 😉
He sure is
Born in the UK though
@@Smoshy16 Love the Kiwis. Our lovely cousins!
One rule if you ever react to anything John Farnham. Always the "live" version. John is an entertainer, and if you watch his live performances, you'll understand why he connects with his audiences. (especially if it's with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)
Agree 💯
The only way to appreciate any John Farnham song is live.
Ditto that, the Melbourne performance was, goosebump material.
RIGHT ON
This man gets it 👍🏻
Middle aged Australian here. John Farnham has been a fixture on our Australian music scene for almost my entire life! Farnham is indeed one of the greatest and most beloved vocal/music legends in our country who's just an all round, totally down to earth really nice guy.
The legend is Australia's John Farnham,one of the greatest voices we have and unreal bloke .I think the song got number 1 in Germany and Sweden and of course Australia.
I've been lucky enough to see Farnsey live 3 times! ❤
You certainly said that right. We were the lucky ones to live thru the 60s onwards always loved John right thru his career I hope other generations will listen to his voice and the range it has and love him long after our generation has gone
Like John Farnham? Have a listen to his version of The Beetles 'Help' 😊
Listen to “HELP” and “ONE”.
The most beautiful voice.
John Farnham is the greatest singer to ever come out of Australia absolutely love him❤
Australian music icon. We love you John Farnham ❤❤❤
“Help!” by John Farnham and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Will blow your mind!
Heartily seconded.👍👍👍
Some of his concerts (I think the One he did at Expo in 88 for Example?) They do the Beatles version first, then back it right up into his slower more soulful version. The juxtaposition really drives it home.
@Jus7aguy maybe that one, but definitely the Chain Reaction concert he did both versions...
Yes, definitely!!!…
also, the duet with Olivia Newton John,
“Please Don’t Ask Me”… sooooo good!!!
Sure will. Great clip too.
He’s recovering from cancer. Such a legend!!!
Yes he isAust.&Aust.full of the British.He originated fromAdelaide.AsJimmyBarnes as BonScott lived. All 10 pound poms i believe started same city tho BonScot 1st.Perth man, rockroll city b4 they all left hitting the road for the big times that came. J.F The loveliest man, a natural so real such a happy man pleasure awe struck, spent day bc of doing a commercial of a opening of .........yes sadly he recovereing in remission,from serious cancer. He was heavy smoker,as many of us are guess,was aKent brand smoker.Glad hes still alive, he recent seen bc one his sons got married!?!,his first public out,bc he again i say loveliest man.
In recent doco apparently no one wanted do that song but he loved it stuck to it and his best mate become manager sadly pass too soon, supported backed him when no one thought the song be a hit, lately that song been pickup few time heard it done by others,reseurfaced become favourite for many, by other countries,in movie too !?! Think was sung on Brit got talent, he is the original singer of that song. How he became 1st hit in very young days,was became a hit "Saddie the cleaning lady" but he is has always been a star,to for the ppl of Aust. I never met another like him, not no ego just talent gentleman class. Blessings to him sure he may not be out there,as it was serious mouth cancer,but sure he works in studios helping others,to keep making music,it is his life music, and his wife&boys.
Lots of Australians are battling cancer, and they didn’t smoke. What’s your point?
Whats up with this no cant edit. Well hes simply the best i met.
@@HGCUPCAKES oh go away!!!
With his loving family support. John is 100% top Australian singer.
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❤🤘 Best version of that song IMHO
Go big or go home!
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@@Stu-Bo absolutely 💯 ❤️
Love Johnny Farnham.
Cancer of the throat....my god, he could SING.
I listened to him from a teenager and im 70 years old now.
Thanks for playing him.
Watch the same song as he played in Germany. It was crazy good!!!!!
Welcome to Australian music, be brave and go down the rabbit hole. John is royalty rock in Australia. Glad you liked it.
The king of Australian rock is Johnny O'Keeffe
@@Grumpyoldcoote no that title has to go to barnesy
@@RayJohnson1980 barnsey is English born Johnny O'Keeffe was born in Australia check his song called shout
🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 he’s a legend in Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
@@Grumpyoldcootenot sure many Scots would agree with you 😊
"Something is wrong with my baby" Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham black and white version . It is 🔥🔥🔥
Naa the live hey hey it’s Saturday version is the superior version
@@lillibitjohnson7293 Absolutely!!! This one, every time. Live is the only option for Farnsey and Barnsey - they were born for live singing
@@lillibitjohnson7293I second this
Diesel is in that song too playing the guitar and background vocals
@@ann-mariemeurs952 yes! the ending of the three altogether is what pushes it to my favourite version
Hi from Australia. I'm a 70yo woman, who, like everyone here adores John Farnham. He was made Pop King in Australia when he started making hits at the age of 18yo. He went quiet for about 10 years, then his friend Glen Wheately, a performer, then record producer (see Little River Band) came up with songs for a new album. That was the biggest coming of any singer here. The songs were amazing because they could only be sung by Johnny Farnham. They needed power. You really had to hear the voice to believe it!! To hear him sing, up to recently was breathtaking. Recently, Johnny has been absent due to cancer in his jaw, and everyone here is sad and praying for him. He's our treasure. He's given us everything he has. Do yourself a favour and find him on TH-cam. They've made a doco about his life. The first hit was Sadie The Cleaning Lady. We love him so much!! ❤️
Thank you Maureen for a brilliant summary for our John. The voice may have gone but the memories linger.
🙏🏼 Our John Farnham sure has had an epic journey from ‘Sadie the Cleaning Lady’. He cane out here from England when he was a young Lad. He has given so much of himself to the Australian Music Industry. We are truly blessed. He is an Icon and we are so proud of him 🤴
Sadie the cleaning lady was the first record I made dad buy me , I’m in my mid 50’s n still have it stored in one of those large wooden gloss finish record players with the huge top lid that comes up n down about 1 1/2 mtrs long n half mtr wide n about 70 cm high, that’s stored in the back yard bungalow, I just know my bro n I will be fighting over it one day😂🥂🙏🇦🇺🐨
He was just as good live too
@maureenamos7868 I'm old enough to remember Sadie hitting the charts. He's been in the public eye for 90% of my life.
Had the privilege of singing this with 95 other Aussies to a large audience in Portland, Oregon a month after 9/11. They stood in tears & applauded. It was an international event that other countries didn’t manage to attend but we Aussies were determined to be there at a very sad time for America and the world. John Farnham is a legend not only in Australia.
he is an Aussie through and through...we love him xxxx
Yes !
John is an Aussie icon. His career spans 6 decades
November 1986, his solo single "You're the Voice" peaked at No. 1 on the Australian singles charts.[4][5] The associated album, Whispering Jack, held the No. 1 position for a total of 25 weeks.
Whispering Jack first CD printed in Australian lab.
This dude can sing YOU have NO IDEA. Any reactions to John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes, Cold Chisel should be live as their performances are a show in themselves. John can sing any genre from pop to opera. He has a terrific sense of humor. He could have been a comedian. 😂❤😂 His backup singers and most of his band has been with him for 20 plus years.
lets not talk about the bull sisters either and the collabs
Dont forget INXS
And Mahalia Barnes!
Jimmy Barnes just yells. John Farnham is the voice!
@@aliceinamazon6057 Jimmy can also sing. You must not have heard his eclectic catalog.
A song nearly 40 years old is as fresh and relevant today as then. And I LOVE those bagpipes too.
John performed this song live in Timor Leste after the Indonesian army when in and murdered hundreds of people. The Australian peace keeping force went in and defended these beautiful people and John and other Australian performers gave a free concert for the troops and people to life their spirits when they finally won independence. Watch the live footage of John on stage in Timor Leste, it’s totally amazing.
@@youngbess1 That's a piece of history I've never heard about. I need to do some reading.
Aussie here. John Farnham & Olivia Newton John are two Aussies who will forever be fixtures in our music culture. Widely liked & respected.
Australian here, John Farnham is awesome for the past 50 years, wish him the best due to throat cancer
Mouth cancer
Seeing him perform live was the most insane experience… John is an icon
I am so thrilled that you are jumping down the “Farnsy” rabbit hole.
John is an Australian legend and we adore him. He has been in the business since the late 1960’s.
Always best to see his live performances. “Help”, “A touch of Paradise”, “Angels”, to name a few.
I saw him in concert in 2019, John was 70 and still as powerful as ever and hitting those high notes.
Thank you for reacting to John, brilliant💕
Born in England 🏴
@@calamityh.6684 yes I am aware
So what@@calamityh.6684
@@calamityh.6684 yeah but England didn't want him. If you adopt a child, they're still your child.
@@calamityh.6684 identifies as Aussie
John Farnham is one of the best, BEST singers in the world 🌏
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I don’t think there’s ever been another male singer come close to him! His range, power, tone… everything is perfect and beyond what most could ever even dream of
The bagpipes are in this song because John is a massive, massive fan of AC/DC, and he covers 'Long Way To The Top'. In fact, in at least one live performance of this song, the bagpipes enter with the AC/DC solo before breaking into this solo. Rambo is Brett Garsed, played with John for a long, long time.
They are in this as the main writer of this song is Scottish Born.
@@malcolmrayner3480 yeah. No. They’re in because John wanted them in. They weren’t in the original demo, the writers were all English born and you don’t actually know what you’re taking about, and every word you said was wrong.
Good call on this, never put the connection in with the bag pipes. :)
He's from Australia but you haven't heard anything until you hear his version of Help buy the Beatles. EPIC!
Even the Beatles were blown away and ❤ his versions
Black dog was more powerful by him.
SO GOOD.
1000% agree with this - its an amazing thing to watch
He's heard it now!
Thank, thank, thankyou...The Voice IS...John Farham ❤❤❤
Best live singer you'll ever hear in your life.
He's good...not that good.
John and Steve Perry
@@JFLY78 Actually, he is that good.
FARNZY IS THE GOAT! Only watch him LIVE..........he can sing literally anything. Enjoy the rabbit hole! AUSSIE LEGEND!
Elvis kills him, when it comes to singing.
Live version! With Melbourne Symphony!
YES!! That whole concert was EPIC!!!
And I think the chain reaction concert was amazing too - the one where he’s wearing the black long sleeve shirt? The MSO was the white shirt.
Yes! Need a reaction to this. Classic is an understatement!
John deserves all the flowers and more. His voice is superb. Love this song. ❤
One of the best ever Aussie rocker ever he is royalty
John Farnham is just as genuinely wholesome as Steve Irwin was. Hearts the size of a continent, both of them.
John is a legend in Australia. Most of his songs have great messages of unity, solidarity and fighting for the underdog. He is known as the Voice in Aus. Not just because his voice is instantly recognisable, but he has a powerful, pitch perfect voice with a huge range. He is an absolute icon here and is THE most.loved entertainer in Aussie history. He started with a number one hit as a teenager in 1967 which was the biggest hit ofnthe 60's decade...and he has has number one hits in every decade since then. Not just a musician and singer but also a bit of a commedian, an actor, mentor to other artists, humanitarian, philanthropist yet still just as humble as your average boy next door
Ps. John Farnham alsk does the est ever cover of ACDC's It's a Long Way to the Top
Pps. John is British Born Australian. He has also received the highest honours of Australian of the Year and also athe Order Of Australia medal...on top of decades of music industry awards and a chart busting award winning documentary about his life recently released.
You got it brother. Us Aussies fkn love us some Farnesy. But you need him live, he's even better.
The beatles song Help with the MSO, his version kills the beatles, Angels, his duet with Olivia newton John 'please don't ask me', black dog (warm up vocal just audio), but you must see his very young version of Bridge over troubled waters. That's just for starters. Farnesy might be an angel in human form, best singer ever imo
little river band also need to check out with john
I grew up in the 80s in Australia and John was king in Aussie music. I remember in the early 2000,s he did a farewell concert and i walked up closer to the stage and looked up at him, he was singing and came over and leant down during the song break and took my hand and said “hello beautiful” and gave me a beautiful smile. It was such a lovely moment as i grew up with his music and he was genuinely lovely. I will always treasure that moment. Listen to all of his music, he is incredible. Take the pressure down is so good too.
"This dude can sing", lol thats a huge understatement. One of the voices of the 20th century
One of the BEST vocalists ever
A lot of people will tell you to hit his cover of, Help! by The Beatles LIVE with the Melbourne Orchestra; and I wholeheartedly agree. BUT, you should check The Beatles version first so you get the full impact of what he did with it. 🔥🔥
Good idea!
Also known as 'Whispering Jack', John is an absolute legend in Australia!
First single my parents bought me back in 1970s when I was about 5 was John Farnham singing a cover of “Rain drops ☔️ Keep Falling on My Head”!😀😂😀
This song made me tear up. My late father was a huge fan of Farnham and used to rock the same hair and could sing just like him. This song really got me. RIP dad.
First off…John is an Aussie icon…he has has been on our charts through the decades from the ‘60’s to the 90’s. Absolutely one rule for reacting to our John….live, always live!!!! The recordings are okay but his live shows are where the magic is. The concert John did with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is pretty much his penultimate concert and any track whatsoever from that concert is phenomenal…with “Help” and “You’re The Voice” being the two showstoppers. John is a people person and connects to his audiences, therefore, if the audience reacts, John will react back and make every single live performance epic…without any really conscious decision on his part..it’s just natural. ❤ Although I’d been a “Johnny” fan all my life (he has been an Aussie artist since the ‘60’s), when this song came out in 1986 when I was 15, I was 100% sure it would be a song that resounded through the years and would never be forgotten…now, 38 years later I still believe the same!!! ❤ This is not just a song about standing up against war but also about standing up against domestic violence, against stereotyping and demeaning individuals for their lifestyle choices (i.e. sexuality, how they live their personal lives etc,), but also about unity….
Yes, THIS! ❤
Definitely a much loved and respected Aussie legend.
Johnny Farnham is an absolute Icon of Aussie Music.
An Aussie here. Just loved your response to our legendary and beloved John. He is truly an exquisite singer and has had a massive career. Please watch his live performance of You’re the Voice and also Help, with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Incredible 🎉
It’s so cool when overseas peeps love The Voice. In Celine Dion’s doco she talks highly about John Farnham. I’ve also heard a great a cappella group from the US called Naturally 7 do a cover of this song once because they loved it so much. This song is epic. John Farnham can siiiing! He’s a legend and us Aussies are proud he’s ours!
John started his career in the late 60's as a teenager in Melbourne, Australia. Many other international artists have said that John is one of the best vocalists in the world. He did for a short time venture into the waters of America but he is huge on family and decided to forgo fame and fortune and put his family first. He is a beautiful person, very humble has performed with many of the greats around the world. He is Australia's golden son and we love him dearly. John was still performing up until a few years ago ( roughly 72 years of age and still killing the vocals) then was diagnosed with mouth cancer has made a recovery but hasn't sang again.
TY for the in-depth info. I'm embarrassed to say I'd never heard of John Farnham - but admittedly, my musical knowledge is not that great. I learn along with BP! John's voice is as powerful as is his message. Wonderful...🙏out to him...mouth cancer for a singer...🙏
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I've only this tune a few times in my life time. Too me this has more to do with ART. It's beautifully played.❤!
I was wondering how he was doing. Glad to hear he’s feeling better and hopefully continues to do well. ❤
we nearly lost john last year..but he is ok now from england and migrated to australia
His one of ours ! 🎉Incredible singer .. One of the best voices of all time.Shout out from Australia ❤
oi oi oi
Please, please watch this live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (1989). If for nothing other than to see John throw the mic stand across the stage then later kick it straight back up into his hand when he wanted it, without missing a note... (a bit of a thing he did here and there) but also for the sheer (not auto-tuned) power and precision, the audience participation and the whole BIG performance. He's a lovely man to watch. So much warmth live, and so much talent. And the Bagpiper, live.
Absolutely 💯 ❤
Agreed
Yup, I remember watching it when I was a little tacker
He is like the best Australian singer ever! Even Celine Deon praised him on his voice. He did hit those notes, every day and one of the best entertainers to see in a concert live too, awesome charisma and great person in general! John, you’re tha bomb mate!! Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi thanks for being a legend!
Yep, one of our best ever. What John Farnham live. Luv from Australia ❤️🎼❤️🎼
'When the war is over' from his 'Last Time' concert. Best live performance of his I've ever seen!!!
Agree.
you should see John's live version of ACDC's 'Long way to the top' with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. At the same concert, he also does an epic version of The Beatles 'Help'. Also, seeing John perform 'You're the voice' live at the same concert is a must; He is fantastic with the crowd and you will be amazed at his mic stand antics. John Farnham is a massive rabbit hole to go down with decades of hits. Hugs from Oz.
ALWAYS listen to John Farnham LIVE!
His voice is phenomenal and his stage presence is something to behold ❤❤❤❤
I saw John live when I was 18yrs old and now I am 76yrs and still love our John !! Search him and read all about him....
Still gives me goosebumps...anthem of our time...
Should see it live. John Farnham should always be viewed live.
Nailed it BP. Yes he's Australian and yes he's a dead set legend. On fire tonight mate!
Anything John Farnham should be live!
He has been at the top for 60 years.. recovering from mouth cancer now. I saw him sing this song test run this whole album in the early 80s in a local bar ...we were blown away too.
He is a pure legend here in 🇦🇺 Australia.... a powerhouse voice, a singers singer, I heard him describe as.
Hi, Lisa, 61, from Australia and have lived with John Farnham's music my whole life. The Voice was from Johns most successful album way back in the late 80's, I think. He is our living legend and we love him. Yes his voice is/was amazing. Sadly he suffered cancer of the throat and we haven't heard him sing for a while. But a true Australian talent.
One of the greatest pop-rock vocalists of all time...
John is an Aussie legend, I grew up with hismusic...and still listen to him today
Same. I absolutely love watching people reaction videos to Johnny, such a buzz.
He is a much loved and iconic Australian singer who not only has a fantastic voice but an extraordinary capacity to engage an audience. He performed with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - if you want a treat check out him singing Help (and this song) at this concert. It is special.
AMAZING VOICE 🎉🎉🎉🎉John Farnham BRILLIANT
He is our Australian legend, the greatest male voice worldwide ever....
( the last two years recovering from mouth cancer. Where surgeons virtually replaced and rebuilt his jaw and mouth over several hours)
I've had the privilege to witness his live concerts-- even stole a kiss.
His voice is pure velvet, the king of vocals. "He is the voice"....
Yes…John with MSO “It’s a Long Way to the Top ❤❤❤❤❤!!!
Yes!!!
John is the Voice singing You’re the voice. You gotta check out live bro, he’s insane and a vocal powerhouse
This came out in 1987. John is fire live. 🔥 This song with the Melbourne Symphony orchestra is a must-see. John's live performances are second to none. I'm so glad you've finally gotten round to reacting to John. Thanks for your reaction. ❤
Hey Jojo 👋 😊 Hope you have been well 🙏 ❤❤
Farnsey taking over the world one reactor at a time!! 👍😅😍
@AnnieD.1982 Hi Annie. I'm fine. I've been very busy and very tired, so I watch reactions, smile, then like and go to sleep. Haha! Hope you and your family are doing well. I hope reaction videos never die. It's so exciting when a reactor, reacting to John, pops up. Great seeing you here. ❤️
Hi Jojo 😊 You are a very busy lady! I hope you get a break soon. Listening to John is the best way to relax after a long day though, so you are using your time very well😅👍
I am doing good thanks. Mum had her cancer surgery last week and is recovering really well, so we are all very relieved and happy ❤
I hope to catch you in a live chat soon. Miss the lovely chats we have.
Take care 🤗 ❤❤
@@AnnieD.1982 I'm happy to hear your mum is recovering well. Listening to John is the only way I relax and stay sane. You take care as well. ❤️❤️
1986 it came out. I was driving Toowoomba to Ipswich and it came on the radio...i was so blown away I nearly had to pull over and gather myself up
The absolute BEST Aussie singer in our history for sure!! He has SO many incredible songs you should check out. He’s our most loved Aussie singer ❤
John Farnham is a music icon in Australia. You should hear him sing 'Help me if you can' a Beatles classic. And much more. He's now in his 70's and had awful oral cancer in his mouth. The surgery saved his life but John will never sing again. So sad. We Aussies adore him.
Oh yeah! Help me is an outstanding song.
Ask your pal Dom (That Singer reactions) what he thinks of Farnsey (& Barnsey) our Aussie Legends!! (Both in Dom’s top 5 of greatest male singers). Stoked as to see this pop up on your channel - you’ve gotta check him out live - he really is “The Voice” 🇦🇺❤️
Are they mates?? Explains why I’m drawn to this channel! 😂
@@fionaanderson7431 same here
He was born in England but grew up from a young age in Melbourne, Victoria about the same time as Olivia Newton John. As for bagpipes, yes they are a Scottish instrument but remember the 1st convicts came to Australia from Britain and they comprised of English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish and over the years the population grew from Great Britain. Most of the population are from there - having roots there, although in times since WWII there has been a influx from Greece, Italy, parts of Asia and parts of Arab countries.
You have to watch him sing this live...John also does a fire version of 'It's a long way to the top' and one of his most gorgeous songs is 'touch of paradise' dive in please to John Farnham, especially live, he goes off and he's so charismatic on stage just a phenomenal performer and human being. We love him, he's a national treasure! Something is wrong with my baby" Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham really shows his vocal range and if you haven't heard of Jimmy Barnes...well another Aussie icon from the band Cold Chisel.
Mate John can sing ANYTHING. Listen to him sing Black Dog from Led zeppelin. Never released he was just recorded whilst he sang it as a warm up before a show.
First album I ever bought was John Farnham's 'Whispering Jack'. Sept 1986 - I bought it for my 10th bday. He's a legend and really nice guy too - in 2023 he lent 'The Voice' song to the Yes vote as their theme song.
He does a warm up singing led zeppelin . A must hear
Black Dog
@@abelard817 yes...Black Dog
YES this was AMAZING! And it was just his warm up 🤯
🎯🎯🎯🎯💯💯💯👍👍👍🇦🇺
Oh now this is exciting. Welcome to great Aussie music ❤
Really you need to hear him live no auto tune just his voice
Good reminder of a wonderful Aussie Legend. Every generation should remember
Nearly 40 years later and this on this song still gives me goosebumps
me too
Burn for You live is a masterpiece of his!
That’s our Farnsy ❤. Legend from down under 😊
I've never heard of this song before. WOW! This guys voice is AMAZING! The lyrics are on point especially in our current times.
Do yourself a favour and listen to it live with the Melbourne Symphony orchestra. Also check out his cover of the Beatles song “help” live with the Melbourne Symphony orchestra
Absolute Aussie icon. John Farnham is the greatest.
John Farnham is an Aussie Icon - fabulous voice and the nicest human being too. He's much loved here in Oz.
Love the amount of Aussies that are here!
Watching others react to our Aussie legends always makes me proud 😊
Another rabbit hole to dive into?
John is GOAT as far as Australia is concerned, we have been fortunate in Australia to have bands and artists that are more than equal to what was in the rest of the world, and if you care to dive down the rabbit hole you will be more than pleasantly surprised. and to answer your question, yes he could hit those notes live, just watch some of his TH-cam concert video's
You desperately need to go down the John Farnham rabbit hole. You need to react to him and Jimmy Barnes duet of "WHEN SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY BABY". It will blow your mind. He also sang lead vocals with The Little River Band for 3 or 4 yrs in the 80s before going out on his own. The dude has epic vocal ability.
Have you heard Farnsey doing 'Black Dog'?! Holy crap!!
Little River Band - Playing To Win
John Farnham is my all time favourite singer. Legend in Australia and New Zealand, as I'm a kiwi. He has had many struggles in his life and to me always stayed humble and a very comical guy. Had many hits and definitely the voice of my life time.
Dam straight a good ass song......... So proud to be an aussie, I met him and Jimmy Barnes as a kid and they brought chocolate from my mum's stall. Pretty awesome memory they did a shout out to me on stage and asked if I was still awake. I was only 7 yrs old. ,🇦🇺🦘🪃🌏
Welcome to another Aussie legend.
Oh yes!!! Just found John a few months ago…always do Live and everything you can find from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. More, more, and more❤❤❤❤
John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John... what a duo! Rest in Peace Olivia... speedy recovery John. xx
My thoughts as well 😁
If you want to hear an all out amazing Aussie duo, listen to ‘when something is wrong with my baby’ by John Farnham & Jimmy Barnes. It also features Diesel (now known by his real name Mark Lezott).
John Farnham is from australia and yes hes a huge icon and very adored. Very adored by all ages. One incredible human being with the voice like no other❤
Great song with a great message.
Live version with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is amazing - check out his version of "Help" from same concert. He is much loved here in Australia. cheers.
Thank you for reacting to the amazing John Farnham ❤️ He is Australian music royalty and this song is like a second national anthem to us. So special - as you will no doubt be seeing by all the comments John is very well respected and loved 😊
This song will never age. If you play it Aussies will be there!! Farnsey (as we call him, though he is known simply as The Voice also) is definitely no one hit wonder with over 50 years in the industry he is an absolute icon.
Thanks for the beautiful reaction. I am glad you appreciated and enjoyed it so much. I hope you will do more 😊❤❤
Yes you are saying his name correctly and he’s from Australia 🇦🇺
He’s an Aussie ICON! Thanx for appreciating him. 🤗
We have lots of treats in Oz yes Australia! John Farnham totally Ozzie and how’s his beautiful voice? Best vocals best bloke - Richard Marx a big fan of John’s. Has just been thru throat cancer - legend in Australia ❤ can’t wait til you listen to Cold Chisel and the legend Jimmy Barnes 🎸