1st TIME HEARING ~ John Farnham Gethsemane JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR ~ REACTION

[@yvonnehouse1697]

John Farnham is the Voice of the World 🌎 ❤️

[@playitagainsue]

🤩💕

[@carolynh8866]

I know its only a song but this performance is so believable and just breaks my heart. I want to save him.

[@Dr_KAP]

🤣 save him.. god love ya Carolyn.

[@playitagainsue]

🥰💕

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Thanks heaps for the great reaction. No matter how many times I watch this performance I’m blown away, this has to be one of best live vocal performances by any artist ever.

[@playitagainsue]

Hey George, I can see why you could watch this over and over. This was out of this world...so great 🥰

[@carolynh8866]

Perfect timing for Easter. John was perfect as Jesus. What a great perfitmance

[@playitagainsue]

I agree, Carolyn. John was perfect for this 🤩💙

[@DeborahWilliams-n1s]

Outrageously superb performance full of emotion and flawless vocals. Love this man so much.❤❤❤❤ Thanks for your reaction.❤

[@playitagainsue]

Hi Deborah, it was my pleasure. You are so right. This was an outstanding performance 🤩💜

[@rickandersen2284]

No one compares.

[@narellesmith7932]

So much passion ❤

[@kimr3729]

John Farnham is truly amazing, and in my opinion, he is one of the best singers/entertainers in the world. Thank you for coming back to him, I can't wait to see more.

[@playitagainsue]

Hi Kim, this was an incredible performance. There will definitely be more John for you🤩💜

[@kimr3729]

@@playitagainsue thank you!

[@kerrypapworth1526]

Yes Kim our wonderful John Farnham is amazing. I have been lucky enough to have seen him live many times over the years, even in small pub settings. 🇦🇺💕

[@kimr3729]

@@kerrypapworth1526 - I have also seen him live several times.. :)

[@kerrypapworth1526]

@@kimr3729 how amazing was he. We used to follow him around the pub circuit in Melbourne after he released Whispering Jack and just before he became absolutely huge. We are so lucky. 💕

[@artistjoh]

This is THE performance of Gethsemane. The perfect staging, perfect voice, perfect emotion.

[@playitagainsue]

Hey Artistjoh, I agree! Absolute perfection 🤩🧡

[@michelecastles]

He has done a cover of Led Zeppelin’s Black Dog - audio only as it was a sound check for the band and recorded by one of the sound technicians.. worth a listen and shows another genre he can do effortlessly.

[@playitagainsue]

Hi Michele, I look forward to hearing it 🤩

[@SG-ke1wv]

Best ever x

[@barnowl.]

Thanks for reacting to the wonderful talent of John Farnham playing the role of Jesus Christ at this Easter time. So many people forget or do not know what Easter and the given holiday is all about !

[@artistjoh]

Nice for you to recognise what Easter is all about, its name coming from Eostre, the goddess of springtime, and the cause of spring equinox celebrations. Or are you talking about the celebration of the rebirth of Innana as celebrated at the spring equinox thousands of years before the Jews, by the ancient Sumerians, and the way the very fecund rabbit, and eggs represent that rebirth, and are still a central part of Easter today, some 5000+ years later? Or are you referring to Passover, which occurs roughly at Easter time and god in Leviticus commands his people to observe? Of course it is likely not a coincidence that Passover occurs around the same time as the rebirth of Innana, and the Jews probably usurped an existing holiday for their own purposes. A lot of the Jewish religion comes from Sumerian mythology. Of course Everyone Jewish observed Passover, and the non-Jews celebrated Easter, and the early Christians couldn't stamp out either celebration so appear to have at some point glommed the Jesus myth onto the ancient spring celebration, possibly as early as the end of the first century. It appears they couldn't stamp out eggs and bunnies, however, and they are still with us, just like the very ancient Sumerian practice of Christmas trees, and the Roman practice of gift giving and goodwill that still exists long after Christians glommed the Jesus birth story onto the winter solstice celebrations that the Christians couldn't stamp out so they rebranded it as Christmas, and simply tolerated the trees and gift giving. Christians usurped those ancient pagan holidays in a similar way to how the Jews usurped Sumerian mythology. It is nice for you, however, to recognize the real pagan purpose of the holiday, and the rebirth of Innana, although I am not sure what it has to do with a musical about a Johnny-come-lately religion.

[@playitagainsue]

It was my complete pleasure, Barnowl 🤩💜

[@AussieDebb]

Wow!! Is right - goosebumps - he did this just about every day for 3 months - supposed to be only 12 performances but kept getting sold out!!. Could have heard a pin drop. 📌 Also listen to Everythings Alright from the same concert. Just watch the whole thing ☺️☺️

[@playitagainsue]

I bet everyone wanted to see John perform in this musical. It must have been absolutely mesmerizing to see him perform. He is incredible. Ok will do, Debbie. Thanks for the heads up. I will check it out 🥰

[@dalewyatt1321]

Singer, tick. Actor, tick. Musical theatre, tick. All round great bloke, tick.

[@frank4792]

Check out more from this concert production, Kate Ceberano is incredible, you will love her performance just as much.

[@MargaretGuppy]

I especially like the Hey, Hey it's Saturday version. The whole cast are brilliant, then they sing (impromptu) Amazing Grace. So many talented Aussies there.

[@playitagainsue]

Hey Frank, I appreciate it. I will look into Kate's performance as well 🤩

[@playitagainsue]

@@MargaretGuppy thank you, Margaret 😀

[@justlinsu]

I can't count how many times I've watched reactions to this performance. But for me John truly brings 'The Agony In The Garden' (as it is often referred to) to life and the then man who knew he was about to die...So raw was his pain...John never sings anything that isn't heart felt. Wow Sue thanks so much for your wonderful reaction. I hope you had a lovely Easter my friend. Love from Australia

[@playitagainsue]

Hi Linsu, it is always lovely to hear from you. My Easter was very nice. Thank you for enquiring. I hope you had a nice time as well. Great performance by John. He is outstanding 🤩💗

[@justlinsu]

@@playitagainsue 🙂

[@SG-ke1wv]

Great reaction sue, don't you just love him ...he is phenomenal x❤

[@playitagainsue]

Hey SG, yes I do love John. He is out of this world great 🤩

[@jessem470]

Bravo ! Easy to get lost in this performance what a lucky audience JCSS was first released as an Album as they couldn’t get funding for stage production But after it did open …. Well the rest is history

[@playitagainsue]

Thanks Jesse, oh I bet they got support after the fact. This is an amazing musical and John's performance here is incredible 🤩💙

[@jessem470]

The Album ( which proceeded the stage show ) was huge success being #1Album of 1971 , beating Tapestry to top spot. Ian Gillan of Deep Purple sang the role of Jesus and so sang Gethsemane , same year he sang Smoke on the Water Yvonne Elliman was Mary Magdalene and appeared in Movie where she sang I Don’t Know How to Love Him ; Yvonne would later have huge hit with ; If I can’t have You from Saturday Night Fever

[@playitagainsue]

@jessem470 hey Jesse, I knew about Yvonne...loved that song but I had no idea about Ian but I bet he did a fantastic job. He has a great voice too 🤩💛

[@michaellincoln3739]

Hey Sue, love your comments. If you haven't checked it out already, check out a young John F singing Bridge Over Troubled Water live on TV !

[@playitagainsue]

Thank you Michael. I will check it out 😀

[@wesleygalvin9983]

While this is amazing, it was extraordinary live!! I wasn't at this particular performance, but the entire show was extraordinary. They decided to do a rock arena style version of JCS, instead of the usual period costume performance. So they cast a whole list of people who were already household names in their own right. John Farnham, Jon Stevens, Kate Ceberano, Angry Anderson, John Waters, Russel Morriss. They all had strong careers in Australia before this show. I also love the revolving stage, at certain camera angles it looks like Jesus is floating..... Another great reaction Sue.

[@playitagainsue]

Thank you so much, Wesley. I love the concept of this performance and I enjoyed the rotating stage as well...very cool addition to the show 🥰

[@ValmaShirley]

The whole show was videotaped

[@jeffwilson7100]

It should be pointed out that this wasn’t a theatrical production of the show. It was billed as The Music of Jesus Christ Superstar. Doesn’t take away from the quality of the performances.

[@playitagainsue]

Thank you, Jeff for the clarification and you are right. It is still an amazing performance 🤩

[@gamortie]

Look into The Main Event, with John, Anthony Warlow & Olivia Newton-John

[@gregmccartney5780]

Saw him live many years ago. He sounds better live if you can believe it.

[@playitagainsue]

Hi Greg, thanks for tuning in. He is such a talent. John is like no other. Everytime I hear him sing, I feel honoured 🤗💙

[@AussieDebb]

This is amazing Sue. Thank you. John and our other Aussie legends in this were just fantastic in this. Listen to John singing My Poor Jerusalem ❤🎉

[@playitagainsue]

Hey Debbie, so great to hear from you. I will definitely give it a listen. Thanks so much 🤩💜

[@Dr_KAP]

@@playitagainsueyou’ll find a high quality/remastered version on my page 😉

[@divinemadness7119]

This song and, John’s performance hits right in the feels. I knew you’d be blown away by this performance Sue. Can you believe that in Australia, John’s performance was trashed by the critics?! I remember they said that the whole show wasn’t that great so I never bought a ticket…idiot! Never listen to the critics! Great reaction Sue!

[@playitagainsue]

Hey Divine, that is crazy! Those critics must have attended the performance with their hearing turned off. This was spectacular! 🥰💜

[@davedavis1667]

Good to see another Farnsy reaction from you .I thought you was going to cry a few times

[@playitagainsue]

I almost did, Dave. This was extremely emotional. He performed with such passion...very moving 🤗💜

[@davedavis1667]

@playitagainsue why I love your reactions they are genuine . I do love your reaction when you have guest's

[@playitagainsue]

@@davedavis1667 Thank you Dave. That is very kind of you to say. I will always have guests from time to time so you will see more of them too 🥰

[@davedavis1667]

@playitagainsue I know you love Jimmy Barnes I have recently discovered Mahalia Barnes his daughter. Can I suggest checking her out with Joe Bonamassa Riding with the Kings

[@playitagainsue]

@davedavis1667 Thanks Dave. I will gladly check her out 🤗💜

[@annettelane]

Just amazing and emotional brings me to tears every time feeling his pain

[@playitagainsue]

Hi Annette, yes gorgeous performance...so filled with emotion 🤩

[@robertscown9218]

It was a fantastic concert, it was billed as Jesus Christ Superstar - In the round. I was lucky my gf worked at the Tennis Centre as it was called then.

[@playitagainsue]

Hi Robert, yes you were very lucky! I bet this was unbelievable to see live. John's performance is incredible. Thanks so much for tuning in and commenting 🤩

[@Freebird1649]

You need to check out Dan Vasc's version of this song. He is from Brazil and does an outstanding version.

[@playitagainsue]

Thanks Ann. I will 🤩

[@RolandDeschain1]

There's a great video comparing this version of the song to the one John Legend did a few years ago. And John Legend's version sounds so weak by comparison it's almost laughable. And, yes, I'm an Australian and completely biased. Farnham is a God here in Oz.

[@playitagainsue]

Hey Roland, I believe it. I have heard John Legend sing and is ok but I can't imagine he would hold a candle to John Farnham. Farnham slayed this performance...and I am not Aussie so I am not biased 😜🤩💜