John Farnham's incredible capabilities as a singer and showman so impressed Tom Jones, Celine Dion, and several other well-known and respected talents, who tried and tried to persuade John to move to the U.S. so his career would have a better chance to take off for the world-wide stage. John, however, had done a some tours that took him away from his wife and kids, and he didn't relish the idea of the increased touring that would be involved. He really struggled being away from his lovely wife (hence this song... "Burn For You"), and he also didn't want to uproot his family to another country to further his singing career. So he was content to work mostly in Australia, with just a few trips abroad. Can't fault that kind of Love, can you?
this man is an Australian national treasure. His cover of Help by the Beatles is awesome and his collaboration with Jimmy Barnes of When Something Is Wrong With My Baby. Pressure down is a nice faster one
ABSOULUTELY! HELP his version is amazing even got the seal of approval from John Lennon, I wish I could remember who the interview was with when it came up. Apparently John always intended for it to be sung slowly and more of a ballad but their record company made them speed it up. I remember first time I heard him sing it on Telethon for the kids hospital here in Western Australia in early 80s.
He is a true Aussie legend. But I do recommend doing his live performances. Even in his 70s now he is still amazing live. Help live with the Melbourne symphony orchestra is amazing. 🇦🇺👍🏻
His cover of "help" by the Beatles live with the Melbourne symphony orchestra is one that I highly recommend ,he is an amazing singer,you guys are the bomb keep up the great work
His wife was a ballerina . You have to watchhim Live, his interacting with the crowd is amaxing. Watch him with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, he is so loved here. His songs are all about life and love.
Whoever is sending the John Farnham requests, PLEASE make the next one a LIVE performance! He steps it up bigtime when he is LIVE. Especially his cover of "Help"
Make no mistake, Farnham can go big as well. There's videos on TH-cam of him covering Led Zeppelin's Black Dog, and an AC/DC song. Both are awesome. Also the duet with Jimmy Barnes 'Something Is Wrong With My Baby' will knock your socks off. An outstanding voice - one of the best (and by all accounts a lovely human being too).
Thanks for clarifying that. I wasn't sure if it was about a Woman he was missing or about a daughter who isn't there anymore, like went away to college.
'When Something Is Wrong With My Baby' with Jimmy Barnes, 'You're The Voice', his cover of 'Help' live, 'Pressure Down', 'Touch of Paradise', all the John Farnham please!!
Must agree with Abe Tapata, the version he has done live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra of the Beatles classis "Help" is an absolute must. It would be good if you did a reaction to the Beatles singing "Help" and then play John's version. You will see what a masterful rendition it is, and I'm not denigrating the Beatles version in any way, after all, I am one of the Beatles greatest fans. And John Farnham sings it live. He is an Australian national treasure.
Do not know this singer, but I just am loving it so far! You are right, so sweet & soft. When he hits those high notes ….. awwww! Everyone wants to be loved that much, right? Wow! Thanks for turning me on to him, it was just beautiful! You look a little emotional Jay! ♥️The old white woman
@@alanjones1543 Thank you for reaching out to me, so nice to meet you! I truly see why you all love him so much, and I plan to look into his music more. Do you have any suggestions for me please? ♥️Linda.
@@lindagaudin9546 if you like ballads, try Touch of Paradise, One (from earlier in his career), Comic Conversations, Angels, but otherwise any live version of You're The Voice, That's Freedom, Two Strong Hearts, Chain Reaction , or his songs with Little River Band including We Two. Look on TH-cam for songs from his concerts with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He can sing anything. The list is endless.
@@lindagaudin9546 you would love “when something is wrong with my baby” he sings it with another Australian legend jimmy Barnes. Also check out “that’s freedom” his cover of the Beatles song “help” live with the Melbourne symphony orchestra. You would love “angels” he sings with Lisa Edwards his back up singer, “amazing grace” “when the war is over”
Australian singer who has had hits in every decade from 60s onwards. Greatly loved in Australia where he is called The Voice. Was also the lead singer for Little River Band for a while and has performed with Tom Jones, Ray Charles, Celine Dion, Brian May and Coldplay, to name a few.
This is a ‘goosebumps’ song. John Farnham is one of the most gifted vocalists ever period! The more the you listen the more you appreciate the gift that is ‘Farnsey’.
Hey kids! I’m a neighbor & have been following you from the beginning. If I would ever run across you all I would be a starstruck Grandma. 😍😂 Seriously, you two are doing so well! I enjoy you very much. Congratulations!
Im a Kiwi, and with the Aus/NZ rivalry even i love this guy ( and im a rock guy ). His voice, the power he has, but in this song, you see the soft brilliance as well. This guy can sing, his vocals are amazing.
Check out his live performances especially with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. “Help”, “you’re the voice” “when something is wrong with my baby” “ a touch of paradise” “angels” “thats freedom” “please don’t ask me” and many more
He's Aussie, national treasure. Sang with Celine Dion, Tom Jones, Lionel Ritchie amongst others. He's a suprise package. Personal fav is when he does his version of AC/DCs Long Way To The Top live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He can do mellow, he can do heavy metal....just a voice. He is THE VOICE.
There is another video of this song where it shows the guitarist - it is a live version and he mentions that he was one of the three writers of this song in regard being on the road away from their loved ones
The guitarist was Phil Buckle of Southern Sons who cobwrote multiple songs on the Chain Reaction album and then Southern Sons toured as part of the Chain Reaction tour.
Ah beautiful song, thank you for introducing me ☺️ also I loved how you let each other speak in this video, there was almost no talking over each other! It’s great because I like hearing what you both have to say about it ❤️ great vid, thanks guys x
Farnham was a teenage heart throb . Used to call himself Johnny Farnham . Had a couple of big hits in the70s Sadie the cleaning lady and a cover of the Beatles song Help . In order to be taken more seriously as an artist he dropped the name Johnny Farnham to John Farnham . The name he now holds
Welcome to the Voice of John Farnham Aka - Farnsey This Beautiful Song is one of my favourites ❣ He has a massive arrangements of tunes 👌 other lovely tunes are - Touch of Paridise , We're No Angles , Love to Shine etc
I suggested this here last week during the valentine day covers. So glad you picked it up. John started singing in Australia here in Melbourne in the 1960s, along with Olivia Newton John. He remade his career in the 1980s with an album called Whispering Jack. He was also in the Little River Band. His voice is amazing and at one point was in talks to front Queen after Freddie died. He didn't like touring though, as he had to leave his family behind and i think that is what this song is about. His wife was a dancer before they married. Suggest a song called Every time you cry, which he did with Human Nature.
Love your reaction to John (you should do more). Please try and stick with live performances. John really feeds off his audience. Others have recommended "Help" with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra where this really shows.
Farnsy's a much beloved national icon down under 😉 Also a top bloke to boot! Seconding all the requests for John's amazing cover of the Beatles 'Help!', as it's a total 180 from the original (also worth a react if copyright allows), but also want to plump for reacting to John performing 'Playing to Win' (a song he recorded during his stint in the Little River Band, another bunch of Aussie music icons) live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He is an incredible live performer and you need to see him in his true element on stage!
You ABSOLUTELY MUST DO "when something wrong with my baby" with another Aussie legend Jimmy Barnes. The grit and soul between these 2 will BLOW YOUR MIND!!!
No smoke and mirrors required for John Farnham. Arguably, his live performance of Burn for You even exceeds this gem. Incredible to say but check for yourselves. It's readily available here.
Thanks for the awesome reaction guy, this song pulls at my heart strings and is one of my favourites, but the live versions are so much better. Please react to “help” live next with the Melbourne symphony orchestra
John Farnham is THE VOICE. An Australian treasure. this is one of my favourite songs, so much love and passion in it. Its about his wife. I think last week John just had major cancer surgery inside his mouth. Maybe we won't hear that fantastic voice any more. I really hope he gets well and fit again very soon.
You need to do a song he did with another australian legend jimmy barnes, song is called : something is wrong with my baby , then a jimmy barnes with joe bonnamassa : stone cold , it has what both you love horns and piano with a great solo guitar
John F. songs "the voice", "Help" *Beatles cover*with the Melbourn sy orchestra, "when something is wrong with my baby" with Jimmy Barnes...(another Aussie legend). he has been preforming since the 70"s......
He wrote this for his wife. Grew up listening to John Farnham, he's been my mums favourite for ever. My dad passed away in 2016. I just can't with this song some days 🥺
I've heard lots of songs by John, but hadn't heard this one before. Absolutely, beautifully stunning. Great lyrics, and the pace and emotion behind them hit me in the heart.
Can’t say much on this track apart from its perfect ! The term you’re looking for is his falsetto when he’s gone from his main voice through his head voice which he uses just before that leap into his falsetto …. The other point is that the guitar is an electric.with a very compressed clean sound …..
Just Subbed, entertaining and relaxing videos👍. Another iconic Australian song that keeps evolving over the decades for the better is Qantas “I still call Australia home”. It has everything tune lyrics cameos and cinema photography, especially the latest version.
A song I highly recommend is Jimmy Barnes John Farnham "When Something is Wrong With My Baby" the Live Hey Hey it's Saturday version! He's a true Australian legend!! This song always gives me chills. So glad you've reacted to him a few times now. Growing up in Australia he's a staple our parents raise us on!!
Ah, Farnham. A legend in Australia who is not as well known in the U.S. as he deserves. Try his stuff with Little River Band too. Songs like "Forever Blue, and The Other Guy." Further solo stuff includes "Pressure Down", "A Touch of Paradise", and "Two Strong Hearts."
As others have no doubt commented below. he is renowned for his live performances. Definitely look at 'Help' live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, originally by the Beatles, and also his live performance of When Something is Wrong with My Baby with Jimmy Barnes from the TV show Hey Hey It's Saturday. They are both awesome.
Musically, his tone hits every note with perfect pitch. His runs here are filled with extraordinary control. Few singers can control that swoop from high range to Low without losing power like he did. As a professional musician, I hear a trained singer - yet he rough and tumbled around his natural talent. Extraordinary!
When listening to John Farnham, DO his live performances because he’s ridiculous! He’s our no 1 Australian singer. He IS “The VOICE”! My number one! He’s amazing live! Such a gentle soul John is! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ him!
You both look resplendent in your colourful tops today. Glad you like our "Farnsey" but you have to check out some live performances where the crowd and interplay with the band lift his game and bring out the naughty boy side of him.
"When Something is Wrong With My Baby" -- his collaboration with Jimmy Barnes -- will knock your socks off. The original video and the LIVE versions I've seen them do are just ridiculously impressive.
He had Ross Wilson from Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock touring with him for a while. The guitarist was probably Phil Buckle for this one. Check out A touch of paradise and Talk of the town (both by John Farnham)
John Farnham's a huge icon here here Australia, he seemed to be everywhere when I was growing up, my mum had the You're The Voice album on cassette in the early 90s, good times
John Farnham is Australian rock royalty. His voice range is A2 to D5 - quite a number of octaves. He can sing anything. You need to watch him LIVE in concert. He is the ultimate showman, the mike master, totally energetic and charismatic with great interaction with the audience who are with him all the way. His concerts with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra are amazing and a number of those songs from the concerts are on You Tube. He never sort stardom in the USA preferring to be with his wife and family and disliking the corporate demands. For something the opposite ie., faster, check out "Playing To Win" at the above mentioned concerts.
Oh I agree. It's best to watch John live. His stage presence is fantastic. Such a wonderful performer & a humble guy. Also has an amazing sense of humour & rapport with his audiences. Check out Help, a Beatles cover, with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra & When something is wrong with my baby with Jimmy Barnes (also find a live version perhaps Hey Hey its Saturday an old Aussie TV Show). Great reaction 😀
Love the left field choice. I was expecting your follow up to 'You're The Voice' to be something else. Ie 'Age Of Reason', 'That's Freedom', 'Pressure Down', 'Help' or 'When Something Is Wrong With My Baby'. Yes he is Aussie 🇦🇺 Great reaction
Always Always do our John live. You will never go wrong. There is so many of his great songs on TH-cam.It was written for John’s wife and the bands partners etc because they were way for so long on tours. The great thing about John is that he sings with such a emotion, you can feel it, if you like this you’ll love Please Don’t Ask Me. Just a beautiful song and personal favourite. There’s also Comic Conversations, When the War is Over & A Touch of Paradise to name a few. but always do live, been a huge fan since John first came out in 1967 at the age of 17 I was 4 at the time lol John turns 73 this year and can still belt it out. He not called The Voice for nothing. 😊🇦🇺👍
John is a legend in Australia and rare when he sounds amazing live which I've been fortunate to see. This song gives you the literal goosebumps it's so good.
Like nearly everyone is saying on here, you’ve got to do him live - that’s a whole other experience, he sounds incredible live! The concert with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is the one- Help, Playing To Win etc, ❤️
Love this song and your enthusiam. And Jay, your boy Barry once said that John Farnham had one of the greatest voices ever. Can't get a better compliment
Hi Rob Squad, new subscriber from Australia, love how you covered a couple of John Farnham songs, this guy is a true icon of Australian music. I would suggest you do a reaction to his song "Angels" the live version. Love the song reactions, keep up the great videos. Cheers, Andrew
John is very much loved here in Australia. If you want a faster song check out "playing to win" live with Melbourne Symphony orchastra. The energy is crazy!
Oh my goodness .. just beautiful. His singing style reminds me of Vince Gill whom I love too. VG'S solo career is mostly country but has such an awesome catalog. Anything of Vince Gill's & I'm there. Great reactions y'all .. enjoy the eve. ☮️🤘🏼😊
May I also suggest a duet of John Farnham with another icon Jimmy Barnes, WHEN SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY BABY. Two of the best voices in the industry and from Australia
John Farnham was born in the UK the Family moved to Australia when John was 10. He Recently had part of his Jaw bone removed due to Bone Cancer. I have been a fan of his since I was a young Childhood. I am 61 now
I love the fact that this channel is introducing parts of the world to John Farnham, The Voice, Australian National treasure. 🔥 been watching so many of fire videos, big fan fam!
I'm just so glad that this legend has been discovered by the world before it was too late!!! Vincent Van Gogh's work/paintings only came to light after his death!!!
He is our Aussie from down under. He is so down to earth, funniest sense of humour, kind and caring, just a real good person to everyone he meets. He met his wife as a teenager and they are still together and have 3 grown sons.
I’m glad you both like John Farnham. Burn For You is about being away for extended period of time , like on tour away from your love one . Written by John his producer Ross Fraser and guitarist Phil Buckle .
Aussie here 🇦🇺. I was just learning guitar when this song was released, and you're right, the guitar work is beautiful. I remember learning this song it introduced me to many new nuances. John is a versatile performer and entertainer, who really needs to be seen playing to a crowd, his connection is something that endears him to us all. I'd start with searching for 'John Farnham Melbourne Symphony Orchestra', the entire concert is amazing. Also, he's done duets with Jimmy Barnes, Anthony Warlow, Olivia Newton John (other Aussie national treasures) which you need to react to. Looking forward to the next 'Farnsey' reaction. 😁
You guys really need to do John Farnham's Help! Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. You WILL be blown away by it! Listen to the Beatles original version, and then appreciate how John Farnham made it his own, and completely different!
As a child of the 60s can tell you how much I love you finding John he is awesome and a really nice guy bless you for taking me back in time. Enjoy. If you have not already listened to can I recommend the seekers I an Australian.
John Farnham's incredible capabilities as a singer and showman so impressed Tom Jones, Celine Dion, and several other well-known and respected talents, who tried and tried to persuade John to move to the U.S. so his career would have a better chance to take off for the world-wide stage. John, however, had done a some tours that took him away from his wife and kids, and he didn't relish the idea of the increased touring that would be involved. He really struggled being away from his lovely wife (hence this song... "Burn For You"), and he also didn't want to uproot his family to another country to further his singing career. So he was content to work mostly in Australia, with just a few trips abroad. Can't fault that kind of Love, can you?
To prove your point, his collaboration with his back up singers is stunning. Venetta Fields, and Lyndsay Fields, no relation, singing Amazing Grace.
A dedicated dad husband and family man! 🥰💙💕💜❣John Farnham!
A true blue Aussie
That's a real one right there!! Woow!❤❤❤❤❤❤
You really need to see this live it is stunning.when he sings live, his soul shines. He also interacts with the audience.
The greatest singer in the world, and one of the loveliest people ever. So proud to be Australian 🇦🇺 ❤️
this man is an Australian national treasure. His cover of Help by the Beatles is awesome and his collaboration with Jimmy Barnes of When Something Is Wrong With My Baby. Pressure down is a nice faster one
ABSOULUTELY! HELP his version is amazing even got the seal of approval from John Lennon, I wish I could remember who the interview was with when it came up. Apparently John always intended for it to be sung slowly and more of a ballad but their record company made them speed it up. I remember first time I heard him sing it on Telethon for the kids hospital here in Western Australia in early 80s.
He is a true Aussie legend. But I do recommend doing his live performances. Even in his 70s now he is still amazing live. Help live with the Melbourne symphony orchestra is amazing. 🇦🇺👍🏻
Always do LIVE with John. One of the very few artists who are better live than in the studio.
His cover of "help" by the Beatles live with the Melbourne symphony orchestra is one that I highly recommend ,he is an amazing singer,you guys are the bomb keep up the great work
YAAASSSSS!!! 💕
Please......Please......Please...
Could not agree more, Abe - that song is one everyone needs to hear, mate - simply brilliant.
Yes! Please react to HELP! I think that performance will thrill you!
His wife was a ballerina . You have to watchhim Live, his interacting with the crowd is amaxing. Watch him with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, he is so loved here. His songs are all about life and love.
His live shows were so good they would air them on prime-time television here in Australia.
John Fareham is literally my idol.....my heart breaks that he can't sing anymore😢
Whoever is sending the John Farnham requests, PLEASE make the next one a LIVE performance! He steps it up bigtime when he is LIVE. Especially his cover of "Help"
Exactly what I was going to say! You don't get the full experience if you don't see him live esp, with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
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Make no mistake, Farnham can go big as well. There's videos on TH-cam of him covering Led Zeppelin's Black Dog, and an AC/DC song. Both are awesome. Also the duet with Jimmy Barnes 'Something Is Wrong With My Baby' will knock your socks off. An outstanding voice - one of the best (and by all accounts a lovely human being too).
John is an amazing singer, he also wrote this song about being away from his Wife !!!!!
Thanks for clarifying that. I wasn't sure if it was about a Woman he was missing or about a daughter who isn't there anymore, like went away to college.
Best love song
'When Something Is Wrong With My Baby' with Jimmy Barnes, 'You're The Voice', his cover of 'Help' live, 'Pressure Down', 'Touch of Paradise', all the John Farnham please!!
He is an Australian legend, this brings back lots a memories.
No, never heard it. Nice. The "Don't Hang up on me again!" got me. Very nice . Thank you.
I have never heard this artist. His voice is beautiful. Wonderful song and analysis!
You gotta check him out live, look up his concert with the Melbourne symphony orchestra
He's been an Australian treasure since the late 60s
Go listen to his song “you are the voice” it will blow you away
Australian GENIUS singer powerful great voice!
But always LIVE. He is one of the very few performers who are better live than in the studio.
I think you guys would love to hear John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes doing "When something is wrong with my baby"........it'll blow you away.
John Farnham "the voice"
We luv YA guys from Aussie 💜💛
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
Must agree with Abe Tapata, the version he has done live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra of the Beatles classis "Help" is an absolute must. It would be good if you did a reaction to the Beatles singing "Help" and then play John's version. You will see what a masterful rendition it is, and I'm not denigrating the Beatles version in any way, after all, I am one of the Beatles greatest fans. And John Farnham sings it live. He is an Australian national treasure.
Spot on👍
Stunning & Amazing to hear him live.
Yep 💪
There is a clip on youtube where he performs both versions in the same video, heaps of audience participation and just a fun video to watch.
The way he sings help, is how is supposed to be, its a ballad not a happy rock song
Do not know this singer, but I just am loving it so far! You are right, so sweet & soft. When he hits those high notes ….. awwww! Everyone wants to be loved that much, right? Wow! Thanks for turning me on to him, it was just beautiful! You look a little emotional Jay!
♥️The old white woman
I'm Aboriginal, the Aboriginal people love him in Australia 🖤💛❤️
@@alanjones1543 Thank you for reaching out to me, so nice to meet you! I truly see why you all love him so much, and I plan to look into his music more. Do you have any suggestions for me please?
♥️Linda.
@@lindagaudin9546 if you like ballads, try Touch of Paradise, One (from earlier in his career), Comic Conversations, Angels, but otherwise any live version of You're The Voice, That's Freedom, Two Strong Hearts, Chain Reaction , or his songs with Little River Band including We Two. Look on TH-cam for songs from his concerts with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He can sing anything. The list is endless.
@@robynmurray7421 Wow! Thanks so much Robyn! I will check those out for sure!
♥️Linda
@@lindagaudin9546 you would love “when something is wrong with my baby” he sings it with another Australian legend jimmy Barnes. Also check out “that’s freedom” his cover of the Beatles song “help” live with the Melbourne symphony orchestra. You would love “angels” he sings with Lisa Edwards his back up singer, “amazing grace” “when the war is over”
Never even heard of him. First time for me too.
Wow! Never heard of him. That's beautiful.
Australian singer who has had hits in every decade from 60s onwards. Greatly loved in Australia where he is called The Voice. Was also the lead singer for Little River Band for a while and has performed with Tom Jones, Ray Charles, Celine Dion, Brian May and Coldplay, to name a few.
Got so many great songs, check out “a touch of paradise”, “that’s freedom” “when something is wrong with my baby” and many more
This is a ‘goosebumps’ song.
John Farnham is one of the most gifted vocalists ever period!
The more the you listen the more you appreciate the gift that is ‘Farnsey’.
So glad to see you react to John Farnham! When I lived in Australia and New Guinea, this guy was one of my all time favorites!
If you want to react to another great John Farnham song y'all should react to "Rise."
Australia is so lucky and blessed that we have John Farnham, Tina Arena, Guy Sebastian and Jessica Mauboy and other very talented Singers/Artists
Hey kids! I’m a neighbor & have been following you from the beginning. If I would ever run across you all I would be a starstruck Grandma. 😍😂 Seriously, you two are doing so well! I enjoy you very much. Congratulations!
Im a Kiwi, and with the Aus/NZ rivalry even i love this guy ( and im a rock guy ). His voice, the power he has, but in this song, you see the soft brilliance as well. This guy can sing, his vocals are amazing.
Yeah but the Aus/NZ rivalry is shit-stirring siblings. We love the Kiwi artists too.
@@PjRjHj so true ( I am a Kiwi )
Never heard of him, but I’m about to do a deep dive. Thanks y’all!
Check out his live performances especially with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. “Help”, “you’re the voice” “when something is wrong with my baby” “ a touch of paradise” “angels” “thats freedom” “please don’t ask me” and many more
How he didn't crack the Sates is beyond me.I saw him as a special guest on the Lionel Richie Tour and he blew him away.Easily the Voice.
John Farnham is one of our living treasures
A beautiful tribute to his wife and about how he felt about having to leave her to go on tour.
Thank you both so much for doing this John is a treasure here in Australia
There's so many great Farnham tracks, the voice of 80's -90's australia.pure Gold.
He's Aussie, national treasure. Sang with Celine Dion, Tom Jones, Lionel Ritchie amongst others. He's a suprise package. Personal fav is when he does his version of AC/DCs Long Way To The Top live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He can do mellow, he can do heavy metal....just a voice. He is THE VOICE.
There is another video of this song where it shows the guitarist - it is a live version and he mentions that he was one of the three writers of this song in regard being on the road away from their loved ones
The guitarist was Phil Buckle of Southern Sons who cobwrote multiple songs on the Chain Reaction album and then Southern Sons toured as part of the Chain Reaction tour.
Ah beautiful song, thank you for introducing me ☺️ also I loved how you let each other speak in this video, there was almost no talking over each other! It’s great because I like hearing what you both have to say about it ❤️ great vid, thanks guys x
Farnham was a teenage heart throb . Used to call himself Johnny Farnham . Had a couple of big hits in the70s Sadie the cleaning lady and a cover of the Beatles song Help .
In order to be taken more seriously as an artist he dropped the name Johnny Farnham to John Farnham . The name he now holds
Welcome to the Voice of John Farnham Aka - Farnsey
This Beautiful Song is one of my favourites ❣
He has a massive arrangements of tunes 👌
other lovely tunes are - Touch of Paridise , We're No Angles , Love to Shine etc
I suggested this here last week during the valentine day covers. So glad you picked it up. John started singing in Australia here in Melbourne in the 1960s, along with Olivia Newton John. He remade his career in the 1980s with an album called Whispering Jack. He was also in the Little River Band. His voice is amazing and at one point was in talks to front Queen after Freddie died. He didn't like touring though, as he had to leave his family behind and i think that is what this song is about. His wife was a dancer before they married. Suggest a song called Every time you cry, which he did with Human Nature.
Love your reaction to John (you should do more). Please try and stick with live performances. John really feeds off his audience. Others have recommended "Help" with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra where this really shows.
Hooray! Been waiting for the next Farnsey track.
John and 2 other members of his band wrote this about missing their wives when they tour so much. I can feel it, he’s singing to his wife Jill💞
Never heard this before......it’s beautiful, thanks for sharing it ❤️
You should look more into his songs and performances he’s such a great man and much loved by all his fans. He’s also super funny
This was a new one for me. I like the line " I took my troubles to the bar" lord knows I've been there
Check out his live performance he’s amazing even better live.
Farnsy's a much beloved national icon down under 😉 Also a top bloke to boot! Seconding all the requests for John's amazing cover of the Beatles 'Help!', as it's a total 180 from the original (also worth a react if copyright allows), but also want to plump for reacting to John performing 'Playing to Win' (a song he recorded during his stint in the Little River Band, another bunch of Aussie music icons) live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He is an incredible live performer and you need to see him in his true element on stage!
His voice sends warm shivers down my spine. Just love it!
No one will ever be like John. In his 70s and still has the voice.
You ABSOLUTELY MUST DO "when something wrong with my baby" with another Aussie legend Jimmy Barnes. The grit and soul between these 2 will BLOW YOUR MIND!!!
No smoke and mirrors required for John Farnham. Arguably, his live performance of Burn for You even exceeds this gem. Incredible to say but check for yourselves. It's readily available here.
Thanks for the awesome reaction guy, this song pulls at my heart strings and is one of my favourites, but the live versions are so much better. Please react to “help” live next with the Melbourne symphony orchestra
John Farnham is THE VOICE. An Australian treasure. this is one of my favourite songs, so much love and passion in it. Its about his wife. I think last week John just had major cancer surgery inside his mouth. Maybe we won't hear that fantastic voice any more. I really hope he gets well and fit again very soon.
You need to do a song he did with another australian legend jimmy barnes, song is called : something is wrong with my baby , then a jimmy barnes with joe bonnamassa : stone cold , it has what both you love horns and piano with a great solo guitar
John Farnham was with Little River Band In later years, but the original singer was Glenn Shorrock, and this band had some really great songs.
John F. songs "the voice", "Help" *Beatles cover*with the Melbourn sy orchestra, "when something is wrong with my baby" with Jimmy Barnes...(another Aussie legend). he has been preforming since the 70"s......
He wrote this for his wife. Grew up listening to John Farnham, he's been my mums favourite for ever. My dad passed away in 2016. I just can't with this song some days 🥺
He does pop, country, blues, soul, rock, gospel and opera.
I've heard lots of songs by John, but hadn't heard this one before. Absolutely, beautifully stunning. Great lyrics, and the pace and emotion behind them hit me in the heart.
Wow , how beautiful and sad ! His voice is crying ! LOST , burning ! Rockin the braids ! 😍😍
You gotta listen to him live so much better
GARY BROOKER OF PROCOL HAREM passed away today at 76. Whiter Shade of Pale, was a classic song.
Hi Carol! I’m confused! Do you mean Whiter Shade of Pale?
@@wendyryder2708 yeah, senior moment
This one was gorgeous, he seemed so heartbroken 😭❤
His voice and vibrato give me a real John Denver feel.
Can’t say much on this track apart from its perfect !
The term you’re looking for is his falsetto when he’s gone from his main voice through his head voice which he uses just before that leap into his falsetto ….
The other point is that the guitar is an electric.with a very compressed clean sound …..
Just Subbed, entertaining and relaxing videos👍. Another iconic Australian song that keeps evolving over the decades for the better is Qantas “I still call Australia home”. It has everything tune lyrics cameos and cinema photography, especially the latest version.
Australian...he and his wife struggled a lot with being apart when he did tours 💗
Try 'Freedom' live version
I always feel a bit tears when I hear this song.It’s a true love song for his wife
A song I highly recommend is Jimmy Barnes John Farnham "When Something is Wrong With My Baby" the Live Hey Hey it's Saturday version!
He's a true Australian legend!! This song always gives me chills. So glad you've reacted to him a few times now. Growing up in Australia he's a staple our parents raise us on!!
Ah, Farnham. A legend in Australia who is not as well known in the U.S. as he deserves. Try his stuff with Little River Band too. Songs like "Forever Blue, and The Other Guy." Further solo stuff includes "Pressure Down", "A Touch of Paradise", and "Two Strong Hearts."
There’s something about being over 50. The smallest things like John’s voice make my eyes water. He makes the pride to be Australian huge xx
As others have no doubt commented below. he is renowned for his live performances. Definitely look at 'Help' live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, originally by the Beatles, and also his live performance of When Something is Wrong with My Baby with Jimmy Barnes from the TV show Hey Hey It's Saturday. They are both awesome.
John is Australia’s favorite son. Whenever you listen to John do it to a live performance, he’s incredible live.
Musically, his tone hits every note with perfect pitch. His runs here are filled with extraordinary control. Few singers can control that swoop from high range to
Low without losing power like he did. As a professional musician, I hear a trained singer - yet he rough and tumbled around his natural talent. Extraordinary!
Never been trained.a natural singer, who apparently, constantly worked on his vocals.
When listening to John Farnham, DO his live performances because he’s ridiculous! He’s our no 1 Australian singer. He IS “The VOICE”! My number one! He’s amazing live! Such a gentle soul John is! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ him!
You both look resplendent in your colourful tops today. Glad you like our "Farnsey" but you have to check out some live performances where the crowd and interplay with the band lift his game and bring out the naughty boy side of him.
Exactly his live versions are so much better and they can see the personality behind the man
@@georgeibrahim7945 G'day George. Just filling space until you got here. Farnsey!
"When Something is Wrong With My Baby" -- his collaboration with Jimmy Barnes -- will knock your socks off. The original video and the LIVE versions I've seen them do are just ridiculously impressive.
I have listened to this song literally hundreds of times and it still gives me goosebump’s
He had Ross Wilson from Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock touring with him for a while. The guitarist was probably Phil Buckle for this one. Check out A touch of paradise and Talk of the town (both by John Farnham)
This my favourite John Farnham song, this & "A Touch of Paradise". Beautiful songs. He's a pure juggernaut of talent.
John Farnham's a huge icon here here Australia, he seemed to be everywhere when I was growing up, my mum had the You're The Voice album on cassette in the early 90s, good times
John Farnham is Australian rock royalty. His voice range is A2 to D5 - quite a number of octaves. He can sing anything. You need to watch him LIVE in concert. He is the ultimate showman, the mike master, totally energetic and charismatic with great interaction with the audience who are with him all the way. His concerts with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra are amazing and a number of those songs from the concerts are on You Tube. He never sort stardom in the USA preferring to be with his wife and family and disliking the corporate demands. For something the opposite ie., faster, check out "Playing To Win" at the above mentioned concerts.
Oh I agree. It's best to watch John live. His stage presence is fantastic. Such a wonderful performer & a humble guy. Also has an amazing sense of humour & rapport with his audiences. Check out Help, a Beatles cover, with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra & When something is wrong with my baby with Jimmy Barnes (also find a live version perhaps Hey Hey its Saturday an old Aussie TV Show). Great reaction 😀
If you want another good Australian voice try Jimmy Barnes solo or with his band Cold Chisel.
Was far better with Cold Chisel. When he went solo, he just yelled and screamed
@@mandymcinerney2816 agree
Love the left field choice. I was expecting your follow up to 'You're The Voice' to be something else.
Ie 'Age Of Reason', 'That's Freedom', 'Pressure Down', 'Help' or 'When Something Is Wrong With My Baby'.
Yes he is Aussie 🇦🇺
Great reaction
Always Always do our John live. You will never go wrong. There is so many of his great songs on TH-cam.It was written for John’s wife and the bands partners etc because they were way for so long on tours. The great thing about John is that he sings with such a emotion, you can feel it, if you like this you’ll love Please Don’t Ask Me. Just a beautiful song and personal favourite. There’s also Comic Conversations, When the War is Over & A Touch of Paradise to name a few. but always do live, been a huge fan since John first came out in 1967 at the age of 17 I was 4 at the time lol John turns 73 this year and can still belt it out. He not called The Voice for nothing. 😊🇦🇺👍
John is a legend in Australia and rare when he sounds amazing live which I've been fortunate to see. This song gives you the literal goosebumps it's so good.
He is one of those rare artists you should watch live , legend on stage 👏
John is such a great guy, down to earth, wicked sense of humour. Hard to believe but till recently that voice came from a 60 a day smoker!
Like nearly everyone is saying on here, you’ve got to do him live - that’s a whole other experience, he sounds incredible live! The concert with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is the one- Help, Playing To Win etc, ❤️
Love this song and your enthusiam. And Jay, your boy Barry once said that John Farnham had one of the greatest voices ever. Can't get a better compliment
Hi Rob Squad, new subscriber from Australia, love how you covered a couple of John Farnham songs, this guy is a true icon of Australian music. I would suggest you do a reaction to his song "Angels" the live version.
Love the song reactions, keep up the great videos. Cheers, Andrew
John is very much loved here in Australia. If you want a faster song check out "playing to win" live with Melbourne Symphony orchastra. The energy is crazy!
Oh my goodness .. just beautiful. His singing style reminds me of Vince Gill whom I love too. VG'S solo career is mostly country but has such an awesome catalog. Anything of Vince Gill's & I'm there. Great reactions y'all .. enjoy the eve. ☮️🤘🏼😊
Wow! I have goosebumps!
May I also suggest a duet of John Farnham with another icon Jimmy Barnes, WHEN SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY BABY. Two of the best voices in the industry and from Australia
John Farnham was born in the UK the Family moved to Australia when John was 10. He Recently had part of his Jaw bone removed due to Bone Cancer. I have been a fan of his since I was a young Childhood. I am 61 now
Freedom is a great song of his from the 80’s.
I love the fact that this channel is introducing parts of the world to John Farnham, The Voice, Australian National treasure. 🔥 been watching so many of fire videos, big fan fam!
I'm just so glad that this legend has been discovered by the world before it was too late!!! Vincent Van Gogh's work/paintings only came to light after his death!!!
He is our Aussie from down under. He is so down to earth, funniest sense of humour, kind and caring, just a real good person to everyone he meets. He met his wife as a teenager and they are still together and have 3 grown sons.
They have 2 sons. I think they were in their early 20s, could be wrong.
I’m glad you both like John Farnham.
Burn For You is about being away for extended period of time , like on tour away from your love one .
Written by John his producer Ross Fraser and guitarist Phil Buckle .
Aussie here 🇦🇺. I was just learning guitar when this song was released, and you're right, the guitar work is beautiful. I remember learning this song it introduced me to many new nuances. John is a versatile performer and entertainer, who really needs to be seen playing to a crowd, his connection is something that endears him to us all. I'd start with searching for 'John Farnham Melbourne Symphony Orchestra', the entire concert is amazing. Also, he's done duets with Jimmy Barnes, Anthony Warlow, Olivia Newton John (other Aussie national treasures) which you need to react to. Looking forward to the next 'Farnsey' reaction. 😁
You guys really need to do John Farnham's Help! Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. You WILL be blown away by it! Listen to the Beatles original version, and then appreciate how John Farnham made it his own, and completely different!
John Farnham had a hit way back in the 60's called, One. Still one of my faves to this day. An Aussie national treasure.
Very nice, thank you!
As a child of the 60s can tell you how much I love you finding John he is awesome and a really nice guy bless you for taking me back in time. Enjoy. If you have not already listened to can I recommend the seekers I an Australian.