[720p50] John Farnham - When The War Is Over (Live) [The Last Time: Melbourne 2003] Reaction

[@skippyoz3366]

Omg I’m crying so hard now. Love love this wonderful man.

[@AussieDebb]

He is just amazing ❤❤❤ I dont know who else can do this with the power and compassion he has.

[@ebenclukey7293]

I'm a fifty seven year old full time musician and I cry every time I watch one of his performances. And I don't give a F. He's deserves it.

[@OffTapLife]

Amen Eben he def deserves it indeed!!! One of the greats!!😊❤️

[@SuzyTrippa]

I'm crying now as l type this to tell you I'm exactly the same! Never known another artist to move me to tears and is capable of bringing emotions out in ppl that they simply can't control...

[@PrincessGold1]

This man is loved by every generation in Australia. When he finally passes away there will literally be people crying in the streets and the entire country will go into mourning. He is a once in many generations voice, and we are so proud of him, and the lovely, kind, funny down to earth guy he is. The Melbourne Centre where the Australian Tennis Grandslam is held each year has had, over the years, had more than 1,000,000 people see a John Farnham concert there, and there's only 26,000,000 of us. No1 hits in every decade for 5 decades. Last performance I know of was Fire Aid January 2020. Others cancelled due to Covid.

[@Harquin80]

I can't even think about the day that he passes away. He has been such a constant in my entire life (I'm 41 now). His voice is as familiar to me, perhaps even more so, than that of my own uncles. He is a national treasure and I can't even describe how loved he is.

[@SG-ke1wv]

Love your reactions to John xo

[@djizzah]

first time i saw him was 1967 singing sadie on tv here in melbourne. was spellbound then and still now

[@OffTapLife]

That’s awesome Dji yep he is def one of the greatest!!☺️❤️

[@rocketfishstudios-facebook4758]

Artists that have total command of their extraordinary talent, like John, don't come along that often. The man's been a class act that has sored above most others for many years now and, no doubt will do for some time still to come.

[@amandameale6000]

Yes, the best version. Thoughtful.

[@tiaelina1090]

I was at a 2019 concert and John was over 70 and still as powerful with that amazing voice. Also in 2020 he did a concert for the bushfires that raged all over Australia and he was brilliant!

[@mix6809]

loved the reaction, tnx. he's a truly amazing singer, to sing like that at that stage in his life is remarkable. most singers that age steer away from the high notes, he embraces them...

[@JP-se3ti]

To John just plain ' WoW" love this,

[@OffTapLife]

Wow indeed JP!! Much love!!😊❤️

[@alyn927]

When you describe how you feel when you see the reaction of the crowd to John is exactly how I feel when I see any of the reactions to to his songs but particularly this one at this age, we just … ‘Get Blown Away’. ❤ thankyou

[@paulsutubification]

I’m old so when I hear or see someone in the last years of their strength bringing it I respect! I’m reminded of a poor actor back in the 30s, John Wayne but watch True Grit 40 years later and OMG!

[@danschiavello]

John is 71 and still performs now! His most recent show was the bushfire concert in February this year and his voice actually sounded better than it has for years. He’s incredible. Check out many more of his songs, particularly a few from when he was with Little River Band!

[@aristocrap]

Been a fan since I was a kid. I've known all along he's one of the top greatest singers in the world, then realized very recently, well, he's the one at the top. He is, hands down, the greatest singer ALIVE.

[@magpiegirl3783]

Depth of emotion given to the wonderfully moving lyrics of this song by the superb voice and heart of John - one of the best of John's performances EVER. Glad to see someone appreciate his talent as you do.

[@jeffreykennedy1266]

This guy is a national treasure and a living legend. Easily one of the best male vocalists on the planet, if not THE best…!

[@rhondaneilly7577]

He's quite simply a Master of his art.❤

[@clairash2004]

I have to say, with this much love for JF you have definitely earned your Aussie card😁😁😁👍👍👍👍

[@1Kaileegirl]

John is brilliant we Aussies adore him His voice moves everyone in the room right into each of our souls Just found your channel I'm loving it Hope you enjoyed your Aussie stay

[@estherlesch2998]

I'm Aussie and love it, this amazing national treasure underwent a 12 hour surgery for mouth cancer and had to also have jaw reconstruction due to the surgery, some say we might not hear this awesome voice again, let's pray that doesn't happen and he's able to keep going

[@r.fairlie7186]

That was a lovely comment you made about the difference that maturity can make to a person’s singing voice. Not only is this true about John Farnham, but also for Joni Mitchell. I highly recommend that you watch a YT video “Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now 2000 lives”. The most recent comment said it all: “A 24 year old songwriter wrote a song for her 57 year old self to sing. Remarkable”. That comment received over 2K likes and I had to swipe up 11 times to read all the insightful additions to that succinct comment from 2 years ago! This is the level of respect that John Farnham receives and is well-deserved by both artists.

[@jeremykothe2847]

That apex is just insane. He's blowing his lungs out, full W. And he kills it.

[@MaxHay-q9p]

Just for information, John's comments about his Last Time Tour was that he was not retiring, he was just not going to do the large touring in large arenas anymore. He still attended smaller events. He wanted to end on a high at the right time on those big sold out venues. He had stated that his fear was when the shows were no longer a full house, and he didn't want to sing to the crickets. Like that would happen, we love him. If he didn't want to sing anymore I would still turn up just to see a standup comedy show from him. Such a genuine down to earth Aussie.

[@OffTapLife]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sharenedrennan1602]

John is always at his best when he is with his audience. You gotta love him !

[@svendbosanvovski4241]

Interesting to compare this with your earlier review of John during his Whispering Jack period. The audience thought this might be the last time they would get to see their hero in live concert. So it was pretty emotional. How could you say goodbye to such a vocal phenomenon, part of your life for so long?

[@paulsutubification]

Young people today, you have a lot to look forward to. Watch the young talent rising today you enjoy in 30 years and see their evolution.

[@deegribble4160]

Ok I’m late to comment and subscribe. I also was unaware you are living in Oz!! Hope you are loving it here. I am Sydney born and bred. Love your vibe and reaction videos and love watching our legend John Farnham take you to the heights with his voice.

[@philgowan6298]

The appreciation of music is such a wonderful thing. Pure joy.

[@RolandDeschain1]

There's an incredible video of John Farnham singing with Ray Charles out there. Anyone who knows singing respects John Farnham. Celine Dion worships the guy.

[@1kokowai]

Just love your style of reactions, you definitely have a fan over the ditch in Aotearoa nz!!!

[@flossyangel1]

John performed this year back in March at the Fire for Australia concert, would love to see you react to more John Farnham Love the song "Age of reason".

[@Dr_KAP]

My favourite version of this song by far is when he sung it with Jimmy Barnes live. As it is a cold chisel song after all, the two together are just incredible- John with his pitch perfect belting power and Jimmy with his incredible soul and grit !

[@gamortie]

As with the Heart rendition of ‘Stairway To Heaven’ for the Kennedy Centre honours for Led Zep, the musicians and singers here, at a certain point, transcended mere performance, and gave themselves up to the music, in an act of worship to the spirit of Rock.

[@markfinnigan4994]

Bushfire relief was his last gig this year! Much love for your appreciation xx

[@bernadettelanders7306]

Yeah, Brilliant concert He was 70 doing that concert, as I guess you know. 71 now. How the heck did little 18 year old Sadie singing John Farnham get to be 71 and still singing. Legend 👍

[@wyattfamily8997]

This guy has had a hit record in every one of the last 5 DECADES.

[@jaquebanovic2251]

Great singer great musicians great song

[@mssuziquzi]

John has always had the best musicians and backup singers. Watch his version of Amazing Grace with the fabulous Venetta Fields who was his back up singer. She also sang back up with Barbra Streisand on A Star is Born...

[@helenmckee4646]

Voice so powerful, look how far the mike is from his mouth. That's our Aussie Legend

[@StephenHayes-g4t]

John was born on the first of July in the year of 1949… 👑👑👑

[@robinakym2356]

Nope. He’s 71 and still going. Last performance was the Concert for the Bushfires 2020.

[@CounterCultureVegan]

This is originally a Cold Chisel song, written by the original drummer, Steve Prestwich (R.I.P.). I highly recommend checking out Cold Chisel doing this.

[@RolandDeschain1]

The newer version with Chisel is amazing. Mossy and Barnsey smashing it.

[@glenschoenauer33]

John Last performed in March 2020 Bushfire Relief Concert

[@StephenHayes-g4t]

No one can ever sing this song better than John Farnham. C’mon I mean what the heck. AND WTF double times and triple doubles and what ever it will take to get you to understand that John is the greatest of all time… 😁🦘🇦🇺👏👏👏

[@belindadouglas7993]

Help is a amazing song which shows off his range..hey from Australia..

[@JAWs313]

What also made this so much more poignant, was that it was the very last show of the "farewell" tour. Now, ppl have always joked that it was a farewell tour that he never retired from, but he said he was farewelling from the big arena tours where he had to carry the weight of selling out the entire place night after night, all on his own...so he just wanted to do smaller shows, tours with other ppl like he did with Olivia Newton John, Tom Jones, the summer tours etc. He wasn't away from home for as long then either.

[@StephenHayes-g4t]

John will be 74 years old on the first of July. ❤🇦🇺👏

[@sharenedrennan1602]

Faith! He is doing another tour for his loyal fans, going to all the places bands don't normally go. Keep your eyes open girl, you may get to see him yet.

[@StephenHayes-g4t]

John started in 1967 and I believe his last gig was in 2020-21 because John Farnham loved to sing. But then he was forced to stop because of the terrible mouth cancer that stopped his career. He is recovering well now but we are all waiting to hear if he will sing again. C’mon John we all love you so very much and Australia is so proud of you and your achievements 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺❤❤❤

[@trevorhanlon6755]

Its passion for what he does great singer

[@JAWs313]

Last performance was for the fire relief in Feb or so, 2020. But just before that he was doing a summer gig tour with a few other acts...wasn't too long before I dont think, just a 40minute set or so.

[@geoffmorris189]

Fuc$ing brilliant!!!

[@tangles1964]

Great reaction 👍

[@GENX.80SGIRL]

Last performance was fire fight Australia february this year... its on youtube!!! Hes still touring today, he did retire but he came out of retirement once again lol Love your reactions to farnesy!!!! Hes Amazing & even more when you see him LIVE...

[@aussiekat6379]

Sorry but no!! he NEVER said he was Retiring he said he wasn’t doing the big arenas and was just going to do small shows and take sometime for himself and his family... hence The Last Time Concert which was in the big arenas..wish people would just stop saying that..😊

[@michellebostock4276]

I feel the same as you People dont listen to what he said Who cares He still is regarded as one of our favourite singers and would still fill a arena if he wanted to

[@bernadettelanders7306]

I went to see John at the smaller venue, Palais in St Kilda. Went to huge concerts too. Personally was so much better at the Palais Theatre, because every seat had a great view and was a bit more intimate. Yes he could still fill the big venues where the atmosphere is totally amazing . He doesn’t want to, his choice, his life, not ours. But his voice at 70, still unbelievably strong. The man is amazing 👍

[@michellebostock4276]

@@bernadettelanders7306 I agree with you John deserves and has earned the right to do what he likes He gave us so much of himself for years His family deserves time with him now

[@bernadettelanders7306]

Michelle Bostock he certainly did, from aged 18 to 70. I don’t think it’s the last we’ll hear from him. He loves what he does. Oh I read today he’s on the radio, Queensland Bay FM 1003. Not sure of time. I’m jumping from page where posted. His pic is there but says something about a song. Anyway he’s given more than most entertainers . He turned 71 this year. I’ll be in a nursing home by then lol Copied link re radio for you. Coming up on BayFm in a few moments. A track from John Farnham. Please support this amazing radio station if you can. Tune in anywhere via the web page www.bayfm.org.au or on the www.iheart.com page. Great supporters of local and Australian artists. Cheers in advance

[@michellebostock4276]

@@bernadettelanders7306 Thanks heaps Happy John is in Queensland not in Victoria We have to look after a super star like him I love his rare songs you dont hear often like Rolling Home Will tune in to radio station Thanks again

[@user-ed8bk6rz9s]

He performed 2020 I think with Queen , Olivia Newton John for fire aid in Oz❤️sang your the voice at 70

[@georgeibrahim7945]

He performed I think last year with Celine Dion

[@mssuziquzi]

She particularly asked to sing with him when she came to Australia.

[@RolandDeschain1]

@@mssuziquzi Celine Dion would regularly do 'You're The Voice' in her solo shows, and she would talk about how great John Farnham was.

[@shanehayes857]

Written by steve prestwich the drummer of cold chisel check out there live version

[@carolynsheean7399]

Luv ya....appreciate the Oz Farnham...

[@StephenHayes-g4t]

Hey there, I’m pretty sure that John’s last few shows were in late 2021. John Farnham is the best singer I’ve ever heard, and I’m totally from a hard rock/ heavy metal band and fan base who thought that Bruce Dickinson, Ronnie James Dio and Klaus Miene were the best in the business, but I’ve always been biased towards John. John has the most amazing voice, clean, pure and raspy and I think he’s the best of all time, Steve Hayes… 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺👏👏👏❤🦘🦘🦘

[@-sandman4605]

This song is a Cold Chisel song, Jimmy Barnes is the lead singer of Cold Chisel an Australian rock band. 😎😁✌👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@leemccurtayne9489]

This song was written by (Correction) Steve Preswich and was recorded by Jimmy Barnes and Ian Moss when they were “Cold Chisel” . It was brilliant then, and an anthem to Australians. John has many great songs but his tr@ck “ Burn for You” is considered his best love song, highly highly recommended.

[@shanehayes857]

Writer was steve prestwich

[@leemccurtayne9489]

You are right, I corrected it, cheer#.

[@peterjohnson4196]

Burn for you ..choice, "Angels" (Lifted Up By Angels) - live performance...my preference

[@laureah21]

He does a great cover of AC/DC it’s a long way to the top to 🙂

[@traviscarlson6718]

There's alot of Miscommunication Around John Retiring he Specifically Said that he was NEVER going to retire from making Music however He was Retiring From 5 MILLION Sell Out Upscale Tours Like he did In the 80s 90s and 2000s He will definitely still Tour and do the small laid back type of Venues But he won't be doing the Massive SELL OUT Big Arena Tours with Millions of People He's done From that Hes Finished from the Large Scale Tours But From Singing itself He made quite Clear that the Only time He'll stop making music is when He's Dead So he'll never Stop

[@pamgorjup9601]

I think his last performance was 2019 for the bush fire relive

[@peterjohnson4196]

Great reaction OTF. Lifted Up By Agels (Live) please...if you have not done it already (been away for a while)

[@amandameale6000]

The last I think is 2018. ? Not sure about the audio on this one. He also performed at a football grand final in 2019 but the audio is not great. He could still sing!!

[@StephenHayes-g4t]

By the way, I’m a very proud Australian 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺👏👏👏🦘❤

[@shanehayes857]

Check John singing your the voice

[@robertarthursullivan882]

Listen to his Whispering JACK album.

[@Thisismeeeeee]

Thanks so much! This year, he performed at figher fight Australia. He was 70 here's a link kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqLNf4qrgpetY7M

[@SilverFoxy207]

😁🔥🎶🇦🇺

[@JoshIsles]

Need to watch the cold chisel version. Much better

[@khoale4755]

Good reaction video but it's sounds like ur listening to it through laptop speakers that's an injustice to mankind. The sound when I'm watching this video is not good.

[@shawnieb5247]

stop with your personal tirade, play the music and appreciate it

[@irenemesecke3076]

Why can’t you leave your critique till after the song.

[@euphospug]

Other top Aussie (and kiwi) acts to check out: Paul Kelly, Hunters and Collectors, Midnight Oil, INXS (obviously), Tame Impala, AC/DC (go on, why not?), Split Enz, Crowded House, Frente, The Clouds, Men at Work, Nick Cave, Divinyls, The Saints, Jeet, Empire of the Sun, Jimmy Barnes, Wolf Mother..... All I'd say were better than Farnsy :-)

[@michellebostock4276]

You are joking He was voted Australias best vocalist by his peers

[@micko11154]

Nick Cave couldn't sing to save his life ffs! He talks and has the vocal range of Tom Waites ...... geezus man, think before you write!

[@euphospug]

@@micko11154 Wow, who's talking about technical ability - I'm talking about, passion, style, energy. Farnham is vanilla, middle-of-the-road tat. Enjoyed by grannies, the chardonnay set who have no idea what 'art' actually is, other than background decorations to their divorces, and the wanna be karaoke divas. Not understanding that when Farnsy's first notes hit their eardrums in their youth, that the burgeoning flush of puberty confused this as a world-shattering revelation. Give me a break. This channel showcases some of the best ARTISTS in song, not the best A.B.C. He just simply does not compare to the greatest groups and singers of their time. And the "range of Tom Waites" - like that's a BAD thing. Not enough auto-tune for you? holy crap.

[@micko11154]

@@euphospug Wannabe! You have no idea.

[@euphospug]

@@micko11154 Id put "into my arms" by Nick Cave - the passion, the pathos, the emotion and heart against Farnsy's entire career - and still come out on top. pff. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqG5o2ybnpyFbM0