Anthony Warlow elevates us to "high art"

Here's Anthony with John Farnhan singing "Granada" at the Main Event concert, 1996. Look for his beautifully sustainted note - he kicks butt! Enjoy!

[@owenwest6869]

I’m 40 my uncle gave me this CD when I was a early teen I would listen to this song over and over brilliant voice!!!

[@jordanmicahcook]

I love Anthony Warlows voice. It sounds like blue velvet unveiling into a grand midnight sky or something, but I've got to admit that John's note at 1:00 is freakin' amazing. He sounds just like David Phelps there.

[@jordanmicahcook]

Cat Jones I can tell just from this video he is a phenomenal talent! You have excellent taste!

[@Loribyn]

The most perfect 'up yours' to all the opera snobs who believe it must be seriously done in Italian, French or German or it's worthless ... and it came from a couple of insanely talented Aussies, both of whom can sing anything...?! You bloody bewdy! I've seen this a hundred times, and it never gets old.

[@CloudcoleVII]

WHAT THE- WARLOW MOONWALKS?!?!? lol at 2:46! I've watched this tons of times, and I just NOW realized that!

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

Two of Australia's best male vocalists on one stage. Lucky country indeed....

[@user-uz7jx1sn3w]

Fabulous just fabulous. Two amazing Aussies ❤❤

[@morbius076j]

Anthony’s “yes!” after John’s beautiful note gets me every time. I’ve watched this so many times, but keep coming back again and again

[@rodneyjones6415]

The Voice & The Voice! That was a performance I'll never forget 👏👏👏

[@JustClickOnIt]

These two are fricken hilarious!

[@Phahel7]

I used to listen to this so much on my Mother's CD, I never saw the video clip! I love this song so much

[@deborahstevens2028]

Anthony's voice is superb and you can see and hear the training, but John certainly equaled him, superb, wish I could have been there to see them live.

[@TheSagePixie]

Both men are insanely talented. Thanks for sharing!

[@user-iq3mp5zo8z]

Delicious, just totally delicious. Amazing harmonising. Lovely that youtube is such a treasure trove of beautiful music, (Yes, I'm a Farnsey fan, totally committed, love everything he's ever sung). Feb'24. UK. E ❤

[@australis82]

Of all the characters Anthony could have picked to impersonate, he picked the one that Michael Crawford, the original West End Phantom, first became famous for playing. :) Love it.

[@ladymanners618]

Yes, Frank Spencer!

[@elainesutherland2161]

I saw this concert and absolutely love this song The whole concert was fantastic but have to say this is one of my favourite bits from it You can see these two men had so much fun doing this song Both so talented. I’ve watched this so many times and will continue to do so

[@Chriswren9]

HAHA "Yes I learned this during 'Phantom'."

[@Mrs7764]

Whoever programmed this piece into the Main Event deserves a huge round of applause - not only did it showcase Warlow's superb voice, it also showed a different side to John Farnham and classical music as well. Just magnificent.

[@iloverock718]

My gosh I have such a crush on Anthony Warlow!

[@bernadettelanders7306]

iloverock718 my mother and I went to an Anthony Warlow show. No singing lol. It was a luncheon in Melbourne and he chatted and audience at tables asked questions. Mum and we got our photo taken with Anthony. I didn’t realise I had my hand on Anthony’s shoulder until I saw the photo lol

[@Kashanta]

My god, Anthony, you rock my socks. What a voice!

[@estellehobbins1928]

I saw this show twice and this is my favourite duet of all time. Its not only hilarious, but John who is a pretty good singer really steps up and more than holds his own against the magnificent voice of Anthony. Individually they are both brilliant performers but together they are Dynamite

[@jeffwilson7100]

Anthony Warlow's voice doesn't surprise me at all. I knew he was a masterful opera singer (didn't know his comedic talent though). I didn't know John Farnham could sing like this. And I've been a fan of his for as long as I can remember.

[@BRANDette34]

I love his Frankie impression!

[@greybirdo]

That magnificent gitano 'cry of pain' at 0:58 -1:01! Johnny Farnham could get a gig as a flamenco cantaor in any Andalusian tablao on the strength of that one note alone. When I invent my time machine I'm taking 1996 Farnsey back to 1970's Barcelona so he can do a duet with the legendary Camarón. And I´ll be in the front row.

[@Aussiemarco]

Forget your Biebers, forget your 1D's. THIS is talent and THIS is entertainment.

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

I've no interest in the others you mentioned but still buy music by Anthony and John.

[@LisaMorganMusic]

They are the best!!!

[@petamarsh3026]

These two have such opposing voices yet can blend them together so smoothly while having so much fun doing so. I remember watching this on TV. I already loved these two artists, but I was in awe at this moment. I still love this song from this concert the most.

[@petamarsh3026]

Not to mention they had so much fun performing together. It was so delightful!

[@karenkazer7174]

I have listened to this so many times in the past....its without doubt one of the best duets of all time ...its so vocally awesome ..... the vocal range is fantastic ..... Spine tingling !!!! XXXXXX

[@traviscarlson6718]

Ive been a fan of John Farnham for 10 Years ive seen him in Concert and Listened to all his songs and He truly is one of the Worlds Greatest Singers ....Take a Listen to his voice in this Its Absolutely BREATHTAKING anyone who says it isnt Doesnt Know Music. And has no Soul tbh

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

I've been a fan since his Sadie and Diana days.....

[@traviscarlson6718]

@@voulafisentzidis8830 Yessssss

[@TeoTorriate]

anthony is just so great, wow.

[@coconuttytree]

Yeah, technically Anthony is much better but John sure knows how to entertain too. My hat goes off to the two of them. They are both legends in their own fields.

[@chewie211171]

there's another version of this on the Main Event CD in which Farnham sings "the cleaning lady" (aka Sadie style) right after the opening lines; it sent Warlow into stiches of laughter and it took him a few seconds to continue.

[@davidsolomon8203]

Incredible vocalism!

[@jasminnemcdonald94A]

These two are gonna blow the roof off this building.

[@bakedaries_82]

Thanks mum for teaching me to enjoy music. These two. Goosebump voices and laughter

[@Kiltlover03]

John Farnhan delights me!!!!! I love them both!!!

[@yajunwindbell]

Yay, this is a great mixture of Operatic and pop. Thanks again, Neh.

[@mssuziquzi]

Brilliant! I was at this concert. There was such a great rapport between John, Anthony and Olivia.

[@skystarless]

Gosh, I just cannot get enough of these guys. I wish I could find the DVD.

[@bernadettelanders7306]

skystarless they have the DVDs on EBay . I still have my original VHS one. Guess I should upgrade

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

I looked all over the world until I found it. Good luck.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

He actually is an opera singer and trained in and still, every once in a while, continues to sing it. He just happens to sing in musicals as well.

[@spokeshole]

Love this Video. Warlow's voice is perfecto as always and they both compliment each other very well.

[@helnbak9372]

Such amazing talent and bloody hilarious 😅

[@diannebernau3293]

I was at this concert and this is still my favourite part. I could listen to it over and over and over again. Wait, I do!!

[@MsGoofylover]

Unbelievable talent.

[@bettinahansen7630]

Amazing and hilarious at the same time🤣

[@MrMrBigro]

Oh wow just wow

[@rjjsreactions-rk7zh]

Loads of fun! 🙂

[@weirdTedE91]

What a spot-on Frank too!

[@mexico53ify]

Rehearsals must have been a crack up!!!!!!

[@AmyStruxMillz]

All time fav

[@janetsmith2796]

2 Very Talented Gentlemen

[@1AussieInJapan]

Haha I laugh every time Anthony pretends to spit on John, then goes into his Frank Spencer voice! Great vid! :-)

[@phantom4087]

Warlow could actually be passed off for an opera singer. I'm a huge opera buff, so that's about the biggest compliment I can give him.

[@trudlezstevenson9558]

He is an opera singer

[@bunnieroe]

So glad I found this. Agree with NFavaloro2 about the :51 to 1:02. JF's the best and can he harmonise or what! It was a great concert from start to finish. Bravo!!

Great singers, great entertainers!👏

[@Wing5]

Badassery commenceses at 00:51. No joke, should be a battle cry and the opponent just goes, "Shit, it's over. Phail. I'll just go home."

[@heisdeadjim]

Brilliant.

[@emmanuelwolfmusic410]

Masters ,a pleasure to watch them

[@psailormoon]

have to agree- gives me goosebumps!

[@chewie211171]

there was a CD version of this where farnham made reference to saddie after he sang grenada at the start, warlow was in stiches afterwards, very funny

[@theravensaint]

Badassery LOL!! I couldn't agree more. That's the part I keep playing over and over.....

[@karenstrong8887]

Love it! Two great men.

[@Coraxons]

John Farnham is just broken. Ridiculously good

[@josiequintela7238]

Bloody amazing!!!!!!

[@alyn927]

Beautiful thankyou

[@ellenor62]

highly entertaining

[@kerryp3079]

Fabulous!

[@deniseodonoghue]

Anthony Warlow whoops his ass!! But they're both still really good in different ways! They work really well together!!

[@realbram]

Anthony is good but I really love John Farnham in this one

[@ruthafritap]

how the fuck did he keep belting for 3 full circles that is not normal omg

[@jdandcoke4meplz]

Chills ...

[@Tiggie2000]

at 4:32 smack bang in the middle wearing glasses in the Audience is John's mother and father.

[@psailormoon]

LOVE IT XD

[@bcoop103]

love how John just cuts across Ant and starts to sing and Ant is just like wait what?

[@hearmymotoredheart]

"HI ART!"

[@whiteapple2313]

Would never have paid to see this.

[@aflaz171]

Because?

[@bernadettelanders7306]

@@aflaz171 I missed that concert, but I would have paid double the price if I had to. My kids bought me the Video of the concert The Main Event when it came out, must get the dvd of the concert as I think I wore it out lol. I bet that negative commenter would love the most supportive family, his wife and sons, and life long friends and thousands who appreciates his voice, humility, humour and respect for all his musicians and his fans. And I guess all the money John has earned. All that Money not being the most important to John I bet. As you know his done so many charity concerts and didn’t earn a penny from those. Gee I’m on my high horse lol, we’ll John is a wonderful man. More like him, the world would be a better place.

[@goolwababe]

Any chance you can spell John Farnham's name correctly?

[@felicitydunk1237]

0.30-0.45 “roll your r’s” how funny

[@verticalsmurf]

No way I'd see anything with Anthony Warlow, too many law suits involved with being blown away or falling off a chair.

[@barbarauridge1575]

If Johnnie had been given some elocution and sophistication he would have taken over the world, but he never grew into a class act that could be appreciated all over the world. Such mismanaged looks talent and voice.

[@Saan42]

Ahahaha this is hilarious. Thanks, but pretty much the entirety of Australia loves him as he is, and it says a lot about him that he never felt the need to "take over the world". In fact, many of us would call his ability to take so much joy in sharing his singing with his loyal fans without always looking for more, as well as prioritising living a relatively simple and normal life with his family above world fame, the true class act.

[@user-ql2ow2nr3k]

@@Saan42 thanks for your reply to that ridiculousness. Couldn't have put it better myself.

[@jefffuller9918]

On the CD John mentions a certain Cleaning Lady which is really funny.

[@AmyStruxMillz]

I think 1.5k of these views are from me

[@noshdavid3919]

I knew Donald Trump and Lex Luthor were friends

[@lynw1623]

Nosh David How dare you compare John to that pos, trump.

[@HippoHannah]

i didnt say this was his last time big concert and anyway anthony has better vibrato then john hes better at classical music and if u look at the vid ant is telling john what to do but tht might just be a joke

[@DocEsquire]

Theatrical vocal training vs. operattic vocal training... Opera > Theatre

[@HippoHannah]

yer probaly there both good singers iam not disagreeing with u i am a farhan fan i just but think ant has a bit more spark and character to his performance and is a bit better with an audience but then again tht my opinion

[@traviscarlson6718]

Hannah Jones just to correct you Its Farnham Not Farhan

[@HippoHannah]

john farnhan is gud but nothing to anthony =] !!!

[@HippoHannah]

well everyones got an opinion and u have to admit john is getting a bit old and thers reason he had his last big time concert you know