American Reacts to John Farnham - Playing To Win!

[@grahamleadbeatter5981]

John Farnham would NEVER brush off a fan. He is the ultimate nice guy. First class in every aspect of his life.

[@xxTICxxTOCxx]

I WAS THE HUNDREDTH LIKE!!!!!!!!!!! Yay me! Great reaction.

[@CVTECK1]

Let's gooooooo lol thanks tictoc

[@catherinerakich3291]

Real music !! .. no autocue !! ... utter MAGIC !!!!!! ... and we loved it !! ... sorry world you missed out because of stupid music executives !!!!!

[@BrettParryTheCulturalMentor]

One of the best concerts of my life

[@carolynh8866]

OMG yes!!!! You definately need to do a John Farnham back to back live stream. You have literally only just scratched the surface. I will 100% be there for that! We will round out your education. By the end of the live stream you will have so many favourites you won't be able to put them in order. My big tip to picking a favourite....is basically what ever one your listening to at the time 🤣🤣

[@DailyDoseOfTwitchClipsYT]

Lol

[@shenoashbay1361]

This song really perks you up , if you weren't ready to go to the gym and you will be after you listen to this song.

[@Shirley-z5r]

How good is the bloke? He is unbelievable. John Farnham is the greatest of all time!!!

[@jeffwilson7100]

Anyone who has ever been to a concert will know the feeling. The artist just doesn't measure up to the studio version. And you know 3 or 4 songs, and the rest are a mystery. With John Farnham, EVERY song is a hit. We know every word from the first to the last of the 2nd encore. And he's 10 times better live than in a studio (and he's great in a studio). Nobody ever left a John Farnham concert disappointed.

[@taniaPBear]

Don't you love how that girl breaks onto the stage, gets to John and rather than get pissed and call security, he gives her a peck on the cheek, and she's like, 'well alright then, I'm good' and goes back the way she came. No one got hurt, great video moment. The livestream is a great idea, but you've got a few songs to go yet, lol. Great reaction as always. ❤

[@CVTECK1]

I like seeing John's personality, because I react to the song and that is it so I like the little things. Tania I realized I've only done like 8 John songs wow

[@westy4973]

John literally gave the stage invader directions and a promise of what he'd do. "If you make you're move, I won't hesitate..." so she knew then to immediately run off 👍🏼

[@taniaPBear]

@@westy4973 Brilliant 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@barnowl5774]

@@westy4973 How do you know this?

[@westy4973]

@@barnowl5774 😂😂😂

[@paulallas7665]

I was there and I can tell you this concert was every bit as brilliant as you might think and then some. Dobbs Franks and the Melbourne Symphony only added to the grandness of it all. How I miss those days of John and his band at their absolute best.

[@CVTECK1]

I can only imagine how amazing it must have been in that building

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Such a fun concert don’t think the orchestra would of ever had that much fun performing with any other artist. Check out “it’s a long way to the top” from the same concert it’s an AC/DC classic

[@CVTECK1]

Thanks George i will add it to the list

[@magpiegirl3783]

@@CVTECK1 You’ll love the orchestra members getting into the groove with that one. Real fun!

[@davidr7813]

LOL I'm a Aussie that grew up in the 70's and 80's. John was on heavy rotation. It is awesome to see peoples reaction to him and makes me appreciate what I had even more.

[@shoresaresandy]

I could listen to John singing 24/7, such a wonderful human being!

[@DailyDoseOfTwitchClipsYT]

ain't that the truth.

[@carolynh8866]

Ditto. I have farnsey on every single playlist. And most of the playlists don't have many other if any other artists on them haha

[@pamgorjup9601]

This is oz we don’t fear the public interaction and John is just the nicest person you would ever meet

[@mattallen2801]

Another fun one from this concert is an AC/DC cover 'It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll), and you watch how much the Orchestra enjoys themselves, cheers

[@CVTECK1]

will do

[@debb7482]

Yep it has to be done👍

[@jamesdean2185]

Off to the shop for a sausage roll

[@mezzalenko2541]

It’s a long way!

[@CVTECK1]

@@mezzalenko2541 lol yes ma'am

[@chop845]

I’ve been listening to Farnsy all my life. I couldn’t pick a favourite song from him. Impossible! Nice reaction brother.

[@CVTECK1]

It is tough chop I just think it can be fun to try lol

[@tomwareham7944]

The best concert he ever did and he always did spectacular concerts , another great song from the same concert is ACDC'S LONG WAY TO THE TOP every person on stage and a huge amount of the audience were involved in just simply going off , you had to be there to experience a performance you would never forget .

[@ianhopkins754]

A song that shows off his power and range is When The War Is Over, or a bit of a country song is Talk Of The Town.

[@orettawinton5999]

I just put John on shuffle…been a fan since late 70s and still can’t pick a favourite..every song has its own memory and all good💖💖💖

[@craigalden9416]

Definitely from the 80’s …. 1984…. The original version is by Little River Band…. When John was the Lead Singer…. He had a hand in writing this song… John has a vast catalogue of songs going right back to 1967….one of my favourite songs is Break the ice from the film Rad also known as Hell Track.

[@NowVs1980s]

Absolutely love John & this song ✨👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@DailyDoseOfTwitchClipsYT]

I'm ready for that John Farnham Livestream! lol

[@CVTECK1]

Let's do it!!!!!!!1

[@matallens3006]

Good reaction Buddy, John is a legend, you always feel good after listening to his songs and get pumped we Australians love him he's an icon over here and genuinely a nice bloke to. One of the best singers in the world, probably a bit bias but he's awesome. Be good everyone take care all the best for 2023

[@micheleallen]

He was a co-writer of this song when he was with the Little River Band. Great reaction. His microphone tricks started back when he was struggling singing in the clubs. It was to get peoples attention away from the pokies.

[@carolynh8866]

Oh and I'm on the Long Way to the Top bandwagon for your next reaction.

[@CVTECK1]

haaaaaaaaa Carolyn will do

[@gavii71]

AC/DC cover of It’s A Long Way To The Top(if you wanna rock ‘n’ roll) from this concert will blow you away! Keep saying it John is the G.O.A.T! (Greatest of all time)

[@kerrypapworth1526]

Love this great man and have had the privilege of seeing him live many times over the years. 💕

[@CVTECK1]

I'm happy I get to watch now. I'm a little late to the party but I'm happy I'm here at the party Kerry

[@kerrypapworth1526]

@@CVTECK1 I literally just watched something of John’s that I hadn’t seen before. It was John singing please don’t ask me on the Steve Vizard show - amazing impromptu performance. Some people say that John singing Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar is his greatest vocal performance ever.

[@alimac1469]

You can't pick a favourite, there are so many. Looking forward to your John binge!

[@CVTECK1]

Love every song so far Ali

[@susanstavrou4232]

One of my favourite songs

[@CVTECK1]

He's great!!!

[@JoKingston-zm9nh]

You ask how one picks your favourite John Farnham song? Well, having heard John first sing in the 1960's on, that is an impossible feat. I just love anything he sings. He could sing the phone book and I'd love it. And John has also acted in theatre, on TV and had his own variety show, Farnham and Byrne. He also was on Carols by Candlelight many times. Sammy Davis Jnr saw him perform on The Don Lane Show and loved him. He is a humble guy and very funny and Aussie's love him very dearly.

[@melanieslack8645]

Another is High Art with Anthony Warlow at a concert series John performed in with Anthony and Olivia Newton John. There’s also about 5or 6 KZbin videos called John Farnham can sing Anything if you wanted to see his sing EVERYTHING including Old McDonald 😆 Hr is Australia’s favourite son, You’re the Voice is our unofficial National Anthem and we will be forever proud of him!!

[@ianhopkins754]

Also Angels with Lisa Edwards one of his backing singers

[@CVTECK1]

will do

[@shenoashbay1361]

Isn't that a treat ,love John Farnham ,he also wrote this number. 💕

[@andrewhall9175]

Mate, just for your own enjoyment (I’m not asking for a reaction) check this same song from his Acoustic Chapel Sessions. It’s one of those live in the studio recordings and it is such a tight performance. There’s one note from either him or one of his backing singers that’s not 💯 perfect and his micro expression gives it away. A perfectionist.

[@mssuziquzi]

OMG, the energy, the Symphony Orchestra and John Farnham, where do you begin? He kisses the girl and doesn’t miss a beat. Do yourself a favour, John did a cover of Led Zeppelin‘s Black dog when doing a soundcheck. Fortunately somebody recorded it. It’ll blow your mind.😊

[@samanthabright3390]

Two Strong Hearts is another great one

[@TheCookycooks]

He put on a fantastic show

[@helenpinchen4712]

You can’t pick one favourite you just have the one you want for the moment you’re in.

[@devi_-]

Man you're so right, I have about 20 favourite john farnham songs but this one *might* squeak in at the top. Playing to Win is a perfect song imo.

[@AussieMaskedOwl]

Impossible to pick a fav song of his because of the variety of music he performs. As well as Playing To Win, my other favs are You're the Voice, That's Freedom, Burn for You (one of the best romantic ballads of all time), and a bonus fav from Jesus Christ Superstar ix Gethsemane (which I was lucky enough to see him perform in concert). If you haven't reviewed Burn for You yet, please give it a go (live version).

[@linmonash1244]

Hi Octane - Get up and DANCE! Put this on first thing in the morning - you won't need your coffee! Oh yeah. Some girl handed him her panties. That happened a lot. You can be SURE though he got rid of them before he got home, else his lovely wife; Jillie would have him singing Soprano for the rest of his Days! 😂🙃🤣😆🤣 No no no - You're gonna cause a bun fight if you insist on favourites. It's just ONE favourite; ALL of Farnsie! 🤩😍 [ Hi again from Tasmania ]

[@markflint2629]

Was at this concert brilliant

[@CVTECK1]

any pictures any good memories Mark?

[@markflint2629]

@@CVTECK1 Unfortunately no, just memories of a great night

[@DailyDoseOfTwitchClipsYT]

I imagine it felt electric all night being there live. That’s dope!

[@karenstrong8887]

John sold this venue out more than 90 times in his career. In just one City. You need to listen to John singing Black Dog which is a Led Zeppelin song. He sings it as a sound check and to warmup his voice. He never recorded it but we are happy someone did. Thank you.

[@jaci_mac23]

Playing to Win is my favourite...! Nothing better then hearing this song before a massive sporting match. Thank you for reacting. You're the Voice is an oz Anthem. So, will always be special.

[@westy4973]

Bro. Mr CV. So "Angels" live in 2000 is done with his long term backing singer, the gawjuss Lisa Edwardsand is SUPERB. You get to hear how exquisite John can sing on a softer ballad. Enjoy!

[@CVTECK1]

Thanks for the info

[@justlinsu]

Hahaha...Every song he sings is my favourite lol....But the performances from this concert especially were something really special...flawless vocals and the energy in the room is electric and I have to say it still thrills me even today. Thanks so much for this awesome reaction...Love from Australia ps keep them coming "A long way to the top' (if ya wanna rock n roll) should be next...lol

[@DailyDoseOfTwitchClipsYT]

I can’t even imagine the energy in that arena

[@wayback479]

Awesome mate , Farnsey has so many anthem songs it’s hard to pick a fav , you should go back to the start with Johnny Farnham and look at “Sadie the cleaning lady” to see where he come from 😊

[@CVTECK1]

Great suggestion!

[@mezzalenko2541]

Fantastic reaction, you comment on all the subtle things that make John so loved…your dance moves were so cool and fun to watch!

[@CVTECK1]

Thank you so much 😁John is the man and smooth. I like seeing his playful side as well Mezza. I got some moves lol

[@SirRossco77]

This concert was packed. More than 12,000 people in the arena. Recorded in 1989 and televised live on the Seven Network in Australia, so a few million more people watching it.

[@sibertiger1970]

John fronted Little River Band for a short time & this song was released by them

[@matallens3006]

Sounds like the Miami Vice time back then the electric drums and keytars

[@carmelmcshanag8144]

You can't pick a favourite ... they are all superb. He can be funny too. Try "Granada" with Anthony Warlow (from The Main Event) Or "Angels" with Lisa Edwards for yet another side of the great man. Get well Farnsey! 💕

[@CVTECK1]

I'll check it out!

[@mickeydubya860]

Man, I love your reactions. Keep going down that rabbit hole of our great john Farnham.

[@CVTECK1]

Thanks Mike

[@rickandersen2284]

It is not possible to have a favourite...

[@CVTECK1]

It's not Rick and i just want to have have fun with it

[@AussieDebb]

There is just no better than John. ❤🎉 He wrote this song while in the Little River Band.

[@CVTECK1]

I need more John

[@lovemyrainydays]

My vote for a favourite- That's Freedom (live of course).... or perhaps Black Dog,,, or Two Strong Hearts... or Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head... orr Going Going Gone... or That's What Love Will Make You Do... or All Our Sons And Daughters... oh darn It's really hard to pick just one favourite.

[@DailyDoseOfTwitchClipsYT]

Most artists (Nowadays) have just one hit song that’s with a doubt there fans favorite but the Australian artists (so far) are on another level. So of course you can’t just pick one! Haha

[@pmR32red]

Well done...

[@shenoashbay1361]

It's a Long Way to the top if you want to rock and play that one with John Farnham doing the cover , if you don't ant to rock out and move.

[@CVTECK1]

will do Shenoa

[@The_Calm_Chaos]

You asked which is our favourite John Farnham song? For me it's THIS one. It's impossible to listen to this without wanting to jump out of your seat.

[@CVTECK1]

playing to win is my top right now even tho when someones says another name of a john song i'm like yeah lol

[@MKSouthernStar]

Agreed

[@StarlingMissClarice]

John wrote this song with the guys from LRB during his time with them.

[@shenoashbay1361]

That kiss was to move her on before security nabs her

[@diannerozenfeld5950]

I love watching the microphone tricks , favoured song now that’s just too hard to call .

[@CVTECK1]

Yes it is but it can be fun tho

[@AnnQlder]

I had a blast watching you watch this

[@rodneycampbell2964]

You’re on track to it’s a long way to the top, I suggest you get your dancing shoes on when you do 😮

[@CVTECK1]

haaa i got my dancing shoes on Rodney

[@jax993]

He sang this with The Little River Band , they got pretty good reviews w this song in The States 🎉 not 2 bad hay ❤ defo 80’s- early 90’s lol

[@periurbanproperty5329]

Go to John and Olivia Newton John with “Please don’t ask me”. In for a real treat!

[@paul-Ess]

You know how many songs he's got?Who's ready for a 24 hr live stream?

[@CVTECK1]

lol true but i'd be fun to try

[@carolynh8866]

It would probably take more than 24 hours to get through them all haha

[@vesnakocoski4486]

I'm there. Let's do a live

[@maryhuhnke8496]

TURN IT UP!!

[@sueaddison9958]

Have you watched John performing Gethsemane? It's a higher level!! Love John Farnham ❤️ amazing voice, performer and beautiful human🌹🌏🪐🍀🌕🙏🌸🇦🇺🦋👣⭐🦉🏡🌴⭐❤️❤️ thanks for your reactions😊

[@CVTECK1]

Not yet!

[@doc6186]

Great reaction - well done! You said you wanted to move so I guess the next one has to be a cover of AC/DC's "It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll)" from the same concert - (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWS7kK2Vr7xnick). What a concert! What a performer. Watch out for more mic stand tricks!

[@dn6657]

The whole stadium everyone did Mexican wave near the end of the concert.

[@cristiona22]

Pretty much any song from this concert is well worth reacting to, two I’d single out are It’s a Long Way To The Top and Age of Reason. Also, if you want to see him have fun with audience then try Sadie the Cleaning Lady , again from this concert . Seeing you are doing Farnsey, I just subbed. Always react to live performances of Johns , they beat the studio versions hands down. Thank you for a great reaction .

[@narellesmith7932]

Exactly How do you pick a favourite!! Impossible really

[@panners125]

You need to listen to a lot more Farnham before you make your list.

[@CVTECK1]

oh yes Phillip 100000%

[@melanieslack8645]

And there’s a hell of a lot more to watch. They’re all awesome songs.

[@coreenavenn4235]

He set a standard in Aust that overseas singers do not match

[@DailyDoseOfTwitchClipsYT]

I have to agree.

[@Bellas1717]

What more do you want from this concert? "It's a Long way to the Top (if you wanna rock'n'roll)" for total fun and energy.

[@keithclinch8587]

Man you need to watch HELP live with John and the Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra

[@karenhp2922]

Yes late 80s

[@alliegal45]

It’s a loooong rabbit hole to go down with John, but if you want variety of tunes Angels Long Way to the Top Black Dog (audio only of Led Zepplin’s song) Please Don’t Ask Me with Olivia Newton John When Something is Wrong with my Baby..with Jimmy Barnes Etc etc etc Always do live versions when possible! Enjoy! Subbed - enjoyed your Bathurst reaction btw 😊

[@CVTECK1]

thank you Dolly and i will add those to the list i did black dog and "when something is wrong with my baby" with jimmy soooooooo goodddddddd. By the way I LOVE BATHURST and watched all 6 plus hours this year.

[@gavinholt5428]

Glad you're digging John. Other songs to try - 'Burn For You', he does a great version of 'Black Dog' and 'Long Way To The Top If You Wanna Rock n Roll'.

[@CVTECK1]

will do Gavin

[@markflint2629]

Please don’t ask me from the Main Event with Oliver Newton John

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

I challenge anyone to pick one favourite song.

[@brettmurphy3237]

my man, i know im late to the party with this comment but two strong hearts live is an absolute banger

[@dondelbiondo1258]

Just a great song..... if this song doesn't get you going nothin' will !!

[@gamergirl5317]

i can't remember which it was but I think this song was sung at a Olympic games, and if it wasn't it should be

[@karenhp2922]

He's a happily married man for decades. Family man

[@reneepope-munro8115]

How do you pick a favourite? You kinda don’t haha. My personal faves are the ones where he vocally goes AWF, like his covers of Help and When a the War Is Over and Please Don’t Ask Me, but I love this one because I performed a really fun arrangement of it, Burn Fir You bc of the feels, and You’re The Voice, because Australiana.

[@CVTECK1]

it's fun to try

[@matallens3006]

live brother no auto tune there

[@CVTECK1]

so good!

[@matallens3006]

@@CVTECK1 yep definitely, mate he's that good he doesn't really need an orchestra, that's just a little extra to add to the experience of a fantastic show and great performers and back up vocals totally professionals and John himself is a really nice guy who has Time for his fans and doesn't mind taking things to the next level. It's hard to find performers of that sort of calibre these days that auto tune, and digitised voices. Real talent real music and always a message in his songs of tolerance , being there fore your mates, standing up for what is right and acceptance of all people no matter where you come from. Yes John Farnham experience what a rabbit hole , but a great rabbit hole to fall into. Take care people's👍😎

[@michaelrue1400]

Sounds like Sammy Hagar to me. Love it.

[@beresfordthompson1370]

This is one of my favorites also and yes it’s hard or rather impossible to pick a best song or performance and I also agree that I don’t think John could do a bad song or performance. But the only one that comes close to this song and performance is it’s a long way to the top(ac/dc cover), from this same concert, which I believe is even better than the original, just my opinion, don’t get me wrong ax/dc are one of my favorite bands but they’re not John Farnham.

[@davidcruse6589]

Watch these two for energy AC/DC cover along way to the to with Melbourne symphony orchestra Led zeppelin cover black dog He sings these amazing and you'll get a taste of his power 👍mate 🇦🇺

[@erinriwen]

I don’t know about overall but he kissed me when we met. Maybe it’s one of his things. I found him dreamy and utterly charming!

[@glissandi]

Check out John Farnham and Jon Stevens singing THE LAST SUPPER from Andrew Lloyd Webbers musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. And don’t go past John’s version of gethsemene

[@robertheuston6351]

He is Australia’s version of Tom Jones😂

[@peterriley3858]

listen to angels

[@nev707]

The young girl who kissed him would now be in her forties.

[@shenoashbay1361]

No just another female giving him her phone number.

[@christineyates2618]

Into the pocket, probably a bra.

[@CVTECK1]

haaaa mmm i was thinking something else

[@assassinatepsychoputin4151]

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