ARTIST REACTS! | John Farnham - Help (LIVE with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)

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[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Check this out! kzbin.info/aero/PLdMGcXjrHid6d6H0Qp8P3_EBVMJgvrEAM

[@dee-smart]

I normally give new reactors to John a lot of info but it is on my other computer. Just to know a few links to get you going - he and Olivia Newton John were both very good friends. The did a 2.5 hr show called THE MAIN EVENT in Melbourne in the 1990s with another star called Anthony Warlow. Anthony was Australia's ''phantom'' in our musical version of Phantom of the Opera. The link to this show and you will love it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5WQhoaHecpsmsk He and Livvie worked together again at the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympics with the song DARE TO DREAM. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKisl6CJYrWgopI Here is YOU'RE THE VOICE which is a song John is famous for at the same concert: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ6VnpJvis6dqdE I love his rendition of ITS A LONG WAY TO THE TOP IF YOU WANT TO ROCK AND ROLL from AC/DC that John did at the end of this Melbourne concert: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHyWoap4Z6uiqtE He started working as a singer at the age of 18 in 1967 with his then hit SADIE THE CLEANING LADY and has never been able to live that one down. Here is the show from then: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4vIg6Cmq6ide9k He was Australia's King of Pop and he often teamed with Jimmy Barnes who was our King of Rock and they did WHEN SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY BABY. Here is the link to that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4bCk3aZnamKfJY There is a lot more, but that should keep you going for a while.

[@reneepope-munro8115]

Welcome to the single greatest male vocalist you’d never heard of. John is an internationally renowned treasure, and we are so, so lucky as Australians to have grown up with him as the soundtrack to our lives. For the record, Lennon said of John’s rendition, “THAT is how this song should be sung”.

[@Katrinagaming-en1os]

Yep if you KZbin “John Lennon help demo” you will hear his original rendition. When he presented it to the band, they wanted to up the tempo.😀

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi Renee, thanks for the info and support! Stay tuned for the rabbit hole journey...

[@Dr_KAP]

One of the greatest voices to ever come out of Australia, Farnham has entertained Aussies for 6 decades. It’s hard not to love the man whether or not his music is your thing, as he is just a wonderful person with so much talent.

[@justlinsu]

Hey there Doc I see the gangs all here lol. I see George and Carolyn too. Just can't not check out new 'Reactors' to John Farnham...lol

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks for letting me know! I appreciate it, stay tuned for more!

[@Jojomac-ix7oi]

Totally agree Dr Kap. He's one of those entertainers you just can't take your eyes off. Truly incredible and so special to so many people.

[@bernadettelanders7306]

Present & accounted for Kappy lol 👍😊

[@pmR32red]

👍

[@jeffwilson7100]

John first performed this arrangement in 1980. John Lennon heard it shortly before his death and commented that this was what he envisioned for the song, but the Beatles management forced it to be a peppy pop song. The performance you heard here was performed in 1989.

[@mssuziquzi]

John Lennon said that at the time he wrote it, it was a cry for help, never meant to be a preppy, upbeat song. I saw a documentary where he sang a slow version of it with just the piano. He was in his New York apartment not long before he died.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi Jeff, wow thanks for the information, very interesting take from John Lennon. Stay tuned for more...

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

For "management " read George Martin. Their producer at the time.

[@markjames3522]

Rumour possibly true that Elton John gave John Lennon a copy of John Farnham’s version of Help while he was making Double Fantasy with wife Yoko Ono. . Elton John is and was friends with both John’s . Elton was well aware of John Lennon being frustrated with his Beatles originals and was intrigued with other artists covering his Beatles work . Elton John also covered a Lennon Beatles song Lucy In The Sky at John Lennon’s request and blessing. John Farnham said in a interview that he did heard that John Lennon did listen to the rearrangement but unfortunately never got any feedback with the 5 months window between the singles release in July 1980 and Lennon’s tragic death December 1980

[@mssuziquzi]

@@markjames3522 Thanks for the additional info.👍

[@rodneycampbell2964]

Thanks for a great reaction, John or The Voice as he’s known in Aussie and believed to be the G.OA.T , John made a decision many years ago to put his family first, To stay home preferring not to travel the world. He has performed with a lot of great singers who have come here. John is loved and respected in Aussie. If you continue down this rabbit hole you will discover why. The way he brings his Audience with him through his performances is a great example of what this man is about. The list of songs is too long to list however even opera, His performance of Jesus Christ Superstar is unmatched. His ballads,Rock AC/DC it’s a long way to the top with the MSO will have you out of your chair. The one I really like is Playing To Win he wrote himself, Burn For You he wrote when touring the country missing his Wife he wrote and performed the song. As I said the list is a mile long, The saying if you build it they will come, well if you react to this man Aussies will subscribe to your channel in no time.That’s when you will discover who The Voice is and why he’s loved and respected in this country. John in the last year os had a 11 hour operation on cancer to his Jaw, That Day every Australian took a deep breath, fortunately he’s recovering well although he may never sing again, his music will live forever in this country, The thing you will discover every lyric is clear and almost all his songs have a message, Your the Voice is his most famous you have probably heard it and not realised who the singer was. The important thing to remember his live performances are always the best way to go. I hope you continue reacting to John, Why does a 74 man love his music? Because he has a way of reaching inside you and touching your heart and soul and if you need that he will deliver.😊

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi Rodney, thanks for such an insightful and considerate comment! I appreciate it, stay tuned for more and Welcome to the Channel!

[@ookekklibarianbornagain6708]

Too bloody right, John's Gethsemane was just magical.

[@jayweb51]

John Farnham is a British born Australian singer, arriving in Australia as a 10 year old with his family; at the age of 18 he became a teen pop idol in 1967, winning several TV WEEK King of Pop. He is the only Australian artist to have a number-one record album or single in five consecutive decades. He later became an adult contemporary artist, as he re-emerged on the music scene; he had the option of international exposure, but decided to stay in Australia for his family. Since then he has become an icon of the Australian music industry, earning the title of 'The Voice' following his first two contemporary albums; earning many awards for his albums and hit singles. Be careful, or you will find yourself in the rabbit-hole that is John Farnham. ENJOY

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi Jay, thanks so much for the info, very interesting. I will be going down the rabbit hole, stay tuned!

[@kayethomas7863]

Australia’s best kept secret. THE VOICE or Farnsy as he is called in Australia is a legend and universally loved in Australia. ❤❤❤

[@jemxs]

Farnsey is fantastic! An awesome voice and a great human. He totally made it his own and imo made it better! Slow and powerfull as you said!

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks for the comment and support! Stay tuned for more...

[@Deb_Bee_Thriver]

Thank you. John Farnham is the GOAT! You have 6 decades of his awesome music to catch uo on now.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

That should keep me busy for a while! haha stay tuned...

[@chriscox8547]

Remember, choose a live recording every time, when listening to John.

[@Jojomac-ix7oi]

Yes...live...always!

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Will keep that in mind, thanks Chris!

[@carolynh8866]

Great reaction. John is a living legend in Australia. The more you react to him you will discover that he has an army of fans. (Actually known as the Farnsey army) and John himself is known as The Voice. Not only does he have 6 decades of number one hit songs and albums with his own original songs but he has the ability to completely change up the arrangement of covers and make them his own. Check out his cover of ACDC'S It's a Long way to the Top. Also check out his most well known and biggest hit You're the Voice. There's decades of great songs from, when he was a teenager in the 60's, to King of Pop in the 70's, to lead singer of the Little River Band in the 80's and Australia's most awarded contemporary solo artist from the late 80's through to the current day. He is now in his 70's and was still performing with all the same power and vocal range of his early days. Sadly he is now recovering from mouth cancer where part of his jaw was removed and reconstructed. He has recovered and now cancer free and his family say he can still sing, but he will probably never perform publicly again. ❤❤❤ You will discover that he is loved by Aussies of all generations and although not well known by many people outside of Australia (and also Europe), he is actually well known by many of the world's greatest performers like Queen, Celine Deon, Beatles, Tom Jones, and many others who all respect Farnham as one of the best vocalists ever in the world.❤❤

[@justlinsu]

Hi Carolyn I see the gangs all here lol

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi Carolyn, thanks for such a thoughtful and insightful comment! I really appreciate it and I'm looking forward to checking out more from John, Welcome to the Channel!

[@ookekklibarianbornagain6708]

Nar mate, the Tom Jones John Farnham Its a long way to the top, is by far the better version.

[@ookekklibarianbornagain6708]

Carolynh8866, you forgot the song John used as a mike check, Black dog (Led Zeppelin cover)😁

[@carolynh8866]

@@ookekklibarianbornagain6708 it's a great cover too. Didn't want to overwhelm him with too any options. Lol

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Thanks for the great reaction. John made this Beatles classic his own, love this version. We call John the voice down under, he truly is a vocal powerhouse and one of the very best in the business

[@justlinsu]

Hi ya George I see the gangs all here lol

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi George, thanks for the comment and support! Interested to check more from John, stay tuned...

[@georgeibrahim7945]

@@GeorgeTheCloud check out his biggest hit “you’re the voice” live from this same concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

[@Jojomac-ix7oi]

Thank you!Thank you. Thank you. 😄😄😄 Just what i needed to come home to after 9 hrs on my feet at work. My ears and eyes thank you. Anything from John will have me watching with teenage enthusiasm ( I'm 62) I'm sure other commentators have already filled you in, so i wont repeat. Love this man and love his vibe...ooh, and his smile 🥰

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi there, glad I could make your eyes and ears happy! Appreciate your support, more John coming soon so stay tuned!

[@narellesmith7932]

And this was an encore. Enjoy the rabbit hole

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

I appreciate it! More videos coming soon...

[@devilsadvocate2548]

With another encore after this!

[@user-ks2sb9ge5m]

Welcome to the John Farnham rabbit hole. He is much loved here in Australia he has entertained us for decades so much more for you to discover Welcome

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks for the support! Will go down the rabbit hole soon, stay tuned...

[@dee-smart]

I forgot to mention that John Lennon from THE BEATLES saw this version and absolutely loved it. He said that he would have preferred their song to have been like this instead of the way they were forced to produce it. So it is nice to know that John got to hear his song this way from one of our biggest stars. John Farnham did tour with THE LITTLE RIVER BAND in America when the lead singer left but that was for a short lived time. He preferred to live in Australia. He was raising 2 boys down there. That is why you don't really know of him. But ask an Australian - any Australian - they ALL know him.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

An Australian legend, very cool! Stay tuned for more John here!

[@dee-smart]

@@GeorgeTheCloud Check out the links I put for you in my comment under your pinned comment.

[@judileeming1589]

I remember John when he was just a young teenage pop idol. He was always a great performer live and did stage and TV shows over the years finally touring in the USA in the 80’s with Little River Band and then launched his own solo career. John was close to 40 years old during this performance. He was born in 1949 I think and, for years now, semi retired (I say semi retired because he would be on stage as soon as a fund raiser was needed for struggling farmers, bush fire victims etc) and still able to hit those high notes right up until Covid. It was a shock to all his fans when he was diagnosed with cancer of the mouth and underwent extensive surgery and treatment. His family has announced that he is recovering well thank God. Loved your review and subscribed because you didn’t continually interrupt the performance and saved your review to the end.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi there, thanks for the support and the story! Glad you enjoy my style. Welcome to the Channel!

[@mssuziquzi]

John Farnham is a legend, and a much loved Aussie icon. He can sing any genre better than anybody. Do yourself a favour and check out ‘Long way to the top’ and his anthem ‘You’re the voice’ with the MSO, same concert.❤️

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi there, thanks for the support and the suggestion! Will get to it in time, stay tuned...

[@micheleallen]

This concert was in late 80’s but he first sung his version in about 1980 before he joined the Little River Band. John is a great entertainer and has a perfect pitch. He has said that he came up with this version because he was learning to play it on the piano. He did sing the Beatles version followed by his version at one of his later concerts. Love John.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi Michele, thanks for the info! Stay tuned for more...

[@jayweb51]

This performance was an encore, after a two hour plus concert; John's signature song You're The Voice from this same concert, was also an encore performance. I recommend you react to You're The Voice, there is a spot during the song you need to watch out for; it comes after a break in the song, if you blink you'll miss it.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi Jay, thanks for the suggestion! Will check it out and keep my eyes wide open.

[@devilsadvocate2548]

The crazy thing is there was another encore after this!

[@Bones-qt1lp]

He is an Australia’s GOAT. Both he and Jimmy Barnes are our GOATs. Check out John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes singing “When something is wrong with my baby!” But use the Hey Hey It’s Saturday clip. They will blow your socks off.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

I can't wait to check it out, stay tuned!

[@kerrypapworth1526]

Our wonderful John Farnham is so adored here in Australia. I have seen him live many times over the years, he is truly remarkable.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

I hear that Kerry, stay tuned for more John!

[@Oldbutnotout65]

You've got 6 decades of experience to investigate. He is an ICON in the Australian Music Industry. John Farnham started in 1967 and was still performing into his 70s until Covid shut the country down. He won "King of Pop" 5 consecutive years 69 -73, then faded a bit in the late 70s (due to poor management), then in the 80s his solo career took off again and his popularity soared and continues today. John is the only Australian artist to have a number-one record (album or single) in five consecutive decades. He has received the admiration of many international artists, such as Richard Marx, Celine Dion, Robbie Williams, Tom Jones, Freddie Mercury. Brian May, Sammy Davis Jnr, Ray Charles, just to name a few. I'll drop a few links to give you a taste and warn you if you start reacting to John, the Aussie Army will flood your channel. LOL if you decide to go exploring, make sure you only watch "Live" performances, he loves his fans and millions of us love him back. He is the most down to earth person, humble, funny and extremely talented. John is one of the most versatile vocalists you can find, he can sing just about any genre. He replaced Glen Sherrock as frontman for LRB for a time in the early eighties. They put out a doco last year called "John Farnham - Finding The Voice" which broke the box office ("The Voice" is what he is affectionately known as here), he can sing anything and make it sound great, First the trailer...kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqDGdJmZarV-qKc Same concert, the hit single from the Whispering Jack Album, (which held the No. 1 position for a total of 25 weeks), "You're the Voice" went to No. 1 and has become an unofficial National Anthem. Always keep an eye out for his "mic & stand" tricks. The song is about Nuclear Disarmament. Anything from that "Classic Jack Live" with MSO concert is "gold". 1989 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ6VnpJvis6dqdE&start_radio=1 1969 a very young 20yr old John "One" kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2GZmXWZd9Vripo 1970 "Comic Conversation" kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6nHaJ6rf6hnnrs & "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpfQop-qg66dnNk 1979 a 30 yr old John doing "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGjWlIerjbiMipY 1980 "Please Don't Ask me" kzbin.info/www/bejne/e563gKiIZ5h4rrc 1983 in LRB " Reminising" (nice jazzy vocal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4rKmZJ_p9BnbK8 1991 "When Something is Wrong with Your Baby" with another Aussis ICON - Jimmy Barnes kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5nWl6tngdqigcU 1994 "You'll Never Walk Alone" (while chewing gum LOL).. kzbin.info/www/bejne/moi3dpipl5x5qLs 1998 "Playing to Win" kzbin.info/www/bejne/horLqmmdotx7ras 1998 John and good friend Olivia Newton-John duet "Please Don't Ask Me" kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKa5kKeQhKmZgZo 1998 A little opera comedy with Anthony Warlow doing "Granada" kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWfYqXmBoqiLeJo 1999 At his 50th Birthday Concert with "Human Nature" doing a Jackson Five number kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3ycppt9otuibLc 2000, a bit of "swing" kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3ycppt9otuibLc , 2003 "When the War is Over" Last Time Tour kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJbOk6migd-AjcU 2018 A 30min set of a 70yr old John. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJWQe5yoqr-BZ8U So many to choose from, hope you like them.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi there, wow thanks so much for all the info and the links! Can't wait to dive in and checkout more of his music, stay tuned!

[@marlinblack6597]

Great to see a reaction where the song is allowed to play through. A break in the performance does exactly that.

[@rickandersen2284]

And probably why it has a copyright stamp across it.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi Marlin, glad you enjoy my style! Stay tuned for more...

[@robbiles]

Gidday GTC. Welcome to the rabbit hole. You will not be disappointed to jump on in. I'm sure everyone else will point in the right direction of what songs to listen to, just make sure you watch the live versions.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

I sure will! Thanks for the support, stay tuned!

[@stephanielane1821]

All the song's with the Melbourne Symphony orchestra are great, and there's just so much more, John can sing anything any genre, Thanks 🤗

[@kathryn4002]

He should totally watch Grenada, where Joh sings with Anthony Warlow

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks for the comment Stephanie!

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

I will add to the list!

[@barnowl.]

You actually began to pronounce 'Farnham' the Aussie way ('Farn'm') . John Farnham/ 'Farnsey' is a Master of song, a vocal genius, the GOAT of Australian and other singers. His career spans six decades and he has had many hit singles and albums. His vocals are about three octaves and he sings in over 20 genres. He is well-loved in Oz.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi there, thanks for the comment, awesome to learn more about him! Stay tuned for more...

[@stevepark1123]

If you get the chance, check out Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham " When something is wrong with my baby " the live version is outstanding. Enjoy cheers thanks 🤠

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

HI Steve, thanks for the suggestions! Will get to them soon, stay tuned...

[@stevepark1123]

@@GeorgeTheCloud awesome thanks.🤠

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

John actually first released this in 1980. This performance was in 1989.😊

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks for letting me know! I appreciate it Gary

[@alimac1469]

Welcome to John's huge catalogue of brilliance. Always do live versions ❤

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks for the suggestion and support!

[@jayweb51]

John released his version of The Beatles classic song Help in 1980, and when John Lennon heard his performance he was heard to say "This is how the song was meant to be sung!"; this performance with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is from the 1989 made for tv concert, this performance is more upbeat to his original 1980 performance.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks again Jay, very cool to hear that from John Lennon himself!

[@annettelane]

Yep his version

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks for letting me know and Welcome to the Channel!

[@MargaretGuppy]

A friendly 'heads up' - Farnham is pronounced Farn'um (you will be saying it so often when you go down the rabbit hole of John Farnham - the GOAT). Subscribed in anticipation of more - much more!

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks for letting me know! I appreciate it. Welcome to the Channel!

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

Just subscribed. Looking forward to more John Farnham.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi Kenneth, thanks so much for the support! Welcome to the Channel!

[@PaulA-bv1rt]

John first recorded this version in 1980 .

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks for letting me know and Welcome to the Channel!

[@kathybaker3136]

All, and i really mean ALL Australians love this man. He has the best voice ever and is also a beautiful human. If you're going to play more of him, and there's lots to choose from, ALWAYS play him live as thats where he excells. Enjoy your trip down the rabbit hole of the world of John Farnham!

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks for the comment Kathy, stay tuned for more!

[@sharyndoyle6362]

John Farnham had sang help when he was about 19 years old and that was when John Lennon told him that it was the way should have been done !

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

A solid compliment from the man himself! Stay tuned for more...

[@devilsadvocate2548]

That's not totally correct. John was 31 when he first recorded/played this song (1980), not 19. However you are correct that Lennon heard it not long before he died and mentioned that's his it was intended to be sung.

[@ChrisFirth-do2sm]

He did yesterday, in the 70's. Help, in the80's. And imagine, with Ray Charles in the 2000's. He has sung a couple more, but i can't recall wich ones.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi Chris, thanks for the info! Stay tuned for more...

[@ookekklibarianbornagain6708]

Chris, the others include, Anthony Warlow, Tom Jones, Celine Dion, Human Nature and many more.

[@kennykarlsson6691]

He is definetly one of the best male singers of all time and master of every music genre. And remember this is from a time era when A1,autotuner and pitch correction didnt exist. Just raw talent.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Can't believe I'm this late to the party but the journey begins now, stay tuned Kenny!

[@neilt6480]

Thanks for this. John has an amazing catalogue from more than 50 years of hits in a whole bunch of different genres, but this is one of my personal favourites. If you follow him down the rabbit hole, you'll see the phrase "John can sing ANYTHING" pretty often in the comments because it's true. The reason you didn't hear of him before is that he's very much a family man, despite being a superstar in Oz and Kiwiland. Apart from a short stint fronting Little River Band in 1980 (I think), he decided that his wife and family was more important to him than international fame and fortune and pretty much restricted his touring to Australia and New Zealand. Just a helluva nice guy who loves his fans as much as we love him. That affable smile at the opening of this number is genuine. This is an encore, so he's already had a couple of hours of connection with the crowd.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi there, thanks for all the info! Stay tuned for more John!

[@eaglejane7379]

Paul McCartney said that this how the song should be sung. High praise indeed! Ozi ozi ozi OiOiOi

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Oh wow!

[@kyliemoyes3767]

We love John Farnham a true blue Aussie , has a heart of gold , and is a seriously funny man , a legend to us aussies

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks for the comment Kylie, stay tuned for more John!

[@karentony3397]

Yes indeed, one of our best ever. Great reaction. Luv from Australia ❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks for the support Karen!

[@AussieDebb]

The G.O.A.T. - our John, the absolute best ❤😂🎉 Can sing any genre and always puts more than 💯 % into every performance. He could still sing in the same key into his 70s. John is recovering from mouth cancer but is doing well. You'll be doing a lot of research going down the John rabbit hole, and your subscriber numbers will grow quickly with the Farnsey and Barnsey Armies (Jimmy Barnes) coming on board. Thank you again. ❤😂🎉

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi there, thanks for the support. Will be checking more from him soon. Welcome to the Channel!

[@user-xg6jw7mp5e]

Thanks for reacting to an Australian legend !

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hey thanks for watching! Stay tuned for more...

[@lynndally9160]

Have subbed for our John. Welcome to the Farnsey rabbit hole. Australia's favourite son and quite possibly the greatest singer the world has never heard of. More Farnsey and watch thr Aussies flock to your channel. 🇦🇺

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi Lynn, thanks so much for the support, Welcome to the Channel!

[@patsmith2151]

Listen to John doing a warm up before a show! He and his singers do “Black Dog”, by Led Zepplin. He is absolutely incredible!

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Will check it out soon, stay tuned Pat!

[@vickiroman189]

His covers of Led Zep's "Black Dog" and AC/DC's "Long way to the Top" (also with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra) are phenomenal!

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

I will add those to the list, stay tuned!

[@vickiroman189]

@@GeorgeTheCloud Looking forward to them!

[@karenstrong8887]

The Beatles wrote and recorded Help but John fixed it. If John made a cover it was always made his and better than the original because he can sing almost any genre naturally. There is no effort, just a love of performing. He had number 1 albums in 5 consecutive decades, even Michael Jackson couldn’t move him out of number 1 here on the charts. Richard Marx discovered him by accident years ago. He named John the greatest voice alive anywhere and he is right. Here he is called the Voice and he is loved. John’s story is a great one and on Video on KZbin called Finding The Voice if you want to know more about him. In places it is hard to watch but you will understand more why he is so loved and how hard it was for him to sing his music and dress his way. The only cover I know that John didn’t change is Led Zeppelin’s Black Dog because he only used it for sound checks. He did go on to record sometime later and it isn’t easy to find a copy of that album. You will find it here but only in an audio version but you need to react to it and hear it. He does it better than Robert Plant. Thank you.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

HI Karen, wow thanks for the comment and information! Will love to checkout more form John so stay tuned!

[@melnorbury753]

Gives me chills. You need to react to you’re the voice next

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

I will add to the list, stay tuned!

[@stevegraham3817]

This concert was advertised as John and his Big Band in typical Aussie understatement, it's a 100+ piece orchestra for crying out loud. lol This song is one of the last songs that he would sing at the end of the night after he had already sung his heart out for nearly 3 hours. Some have pointed out that this particular recording of the concert was closer to 2 hours of actual singing during the TV special, but it was also on the 4th or 5th night that he had sung like this. Either way, it was one of multiple nights that he did this on January 4-10, 1989, so his voice is still worthy of the accolades. Not many other singers can belt like that for even 2 or 3 nights without a rest. And besides picking at the exact details or this exact performance, Farnsey also has a way of getting deep into the emotions of your soul. A couple of songs worth checking have been mentioned below, plus these are worth a look also. The reason you haven't heard of him is because the US music industry is a closed little club. When John Farnham went to the US they didn't know which genre to put him in so his US promotions manager got him a couple of gigs in a little jazz club, where the MC introduced him as Jack Phantom. Couldn't even be bothered getting his name correct, so being a bit disheartened he wandered home to concentrate on his loyal fan base. The experience did give him inspiration to write a couple of good songs about missing his family, like this one. -Burn For You.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoGzp4Kehdije6M -Angels.. Notice how he holds the mike below his chest, both mikes are a metre away, which he does all the time to not drown out the other singers. JF with Lisa Edwards, a top singer in her own right, and one of John's back up singers for 20+ years. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5CVf32Ifsl1hZo -Amazing Grace.. To show the calibre of his other back up Singers, showing you have to be good in your own right, just like Lisa. This is Vanetta Fields and Lindsey Field. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lamZf2xqhKqekLM -Please Don't Ask Me.. This one with Olivia Newton John, who we have recently lost. John has also had major cancer surgery including removal of part of his jaw and we may not hear him sing again. So let's enjoy this one as well.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKa5kKeQhKmZgZo -When Something Is Wrong With My Baby.... And even when he is singing with one of the most powerful voices on the planet, Jimmy Barnes, he still put the mike away from his face and closer to Jonny Diesel on guitar. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4bCk3aZnamKfJY Or this version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHLPd3uJhbF7ptE -When The War Is Over… Possibly one of his greatest vocals. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ope6o4uZasqBbsk -Or is the greatest. Gethsemane... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWbaoICQqaifnqs -How about a mike test. He has the power and ability to distort microphones, amps, and get speaker stacks jumping. So this sort of setting up the venue test is a must. Lol Black Dog. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGO8mmmKi85gqbc Besides having the best voice ever, JF can adjust his tone, pitch, volume, to match the person he is singing with to either match them or sing just under them depending on who's the head line act, he will even back himself down when he is the head line to give others their moment to shine, and if my ears were sensitive enough, I wouldn't be surprised if he could vary his vibrato, timbre and all of those other things that voices can do so he could accentuate the other singers.

[@stevegraham3817]

Speaking of living the 80s, yep, I lived them and as a 19yr old in 89, I also had blonde hair that looked similar to JF, You also mention Steve Irwin, my hair matched his when I was in my late 30s. I would call it blessed. If only I even had 1/10,000th of either ones talents. I'm just glad people talked to me because I resembled them from a distance, at least by drunk people in the dim light of a disco. lol

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi there, wow thanks so much for all the info and the links, very helpful!

[@devilsadvocate2548]

That night was closer to 2 hours than 3 hours.

[@stevegraham3817]

@@devilsadvocate2548 I had already mentioned that for you.😁

[@carbine5378]

John Farnham is the GOAT. He’s now nearly 75 and much loved by aussies all over. You pronounce his name Farnam, the h is silent.

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

No dude! It's the second "a" that's silent 🤫.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi there, thanks for the info and support!

[@warwickbaker2915]

WAIT until you hear ALL his songs....So many......and so many originals.....

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

I can't wait to dig in! Stay tuned...

[@latrobe15]

John Lennon would have been amazed by this rendition of his famous song

[@janwatson7981]

John Lennon did hear it and said that this is how he meant it to be sung . The Beatles didn’t sing it this way because they were advised to sing it the way they did.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

I hear that!

[@karenrushworth6545]

This was an encore performance after a 2 hour concert, he is just fabulous, an Australian Icon

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

What a beast!

[@darylredmond9312]

Awesome reaction, you might recognise his song “Your the voice” , from the same concert is a good version as well

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

It doesn't ring a bell so I might check it out. Stay tuned Daryl!

[@jayweb51]

John's version leaves off the first verse of the song, and comes in with the 2nd verse.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Ah ok, thanks for letting me know!

[@bella-xp7qd]

Last name is pronounced Farnum. The h is silent. This was it believe a second encore song after a 2-3 hr show. When reacting to John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes, Cold Chisel and Johnny Diesel they should be live performances as they are a show in themselves. More John songs Burn For You, It’s A Long Way To The Top, When The War Is Over, The Voice, Black Dog (Led Zeppelin cover), it's an audio only. He used it for mic check/ warm up song. Thank you to the audio tech who recorded it. Duets with Olivia Newton John, Anthony Warlow, Jimmy Barnes. Just a few to get you started. John is called The Voice. He can sing any genre from, pop to opera.

[@devilsadvocate2548]

It's the first encore on the DVD. The second encore after this one has Sadie and It's a Long Way to the Top. That was the last song of the night.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi Bella thanks for the info and support! Stay tuned for more John!

[@michaeldewson8708]

John Lennon said that was they way it was meant to be sang

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

That's awesome, it seems like it's the way it should be. Stay tuned for more Michael!

[@justlinsu]

Liked and subscribed George. I'm here for the long haul if you are going to jump down the rabbit hole of Aussie artist...which I believe can hold their own against any other country. We breed them touch here lol. Just a tip to try and get their 'live' performances. Some other artists to check out I would suggest. Jimmy Barnes, Guy Sebastian, Delta Goodrem, Jessica Mauboy, Vanessa Amorosi...just to name a few lol....Hi from Australia

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi there, thanks so much for the kind words and your suggestions! I will react to more from him for sure. Welcome to the Channel!

[@ookekklibarianbornagain6708]

Justlinsu, don't forget about, SkyHooks, Divinyls, Eric Bogle, John Schumann. And the great Aussie Aboriginal artists such as Gurrumul, Archie Roach, Yothu Yindi and Warumpi Band.

[@theghost6412]

Lennon loved this version, he did get to hear it before he was killed. Tina Turner also loved this version and did her own version as well with her own vocal twists.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Very cool to hear, thanks for the info!

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Sorry but weary is tired out, worn down to the bone. I think you mean wary, or suspicious, cautious. John Lennon heard this version, loved lt. He was quoted saying "he didn't like his version much," the producer didn't want a slower song on the record, they were forced to make it more fast and less meaning came through, it was meant to be more like this one.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi Kathleen, thanks for letting me know! Stay tuned for more...

[@Dr_KAP]

Yes as you say Lennon actually wrote the song to be sung like this- he sang it in the back of a cab in London this slow- it was sped up by the producers to match the vibe of the movie. There’s a little clip out there of Lennon singing this slow and I believe that is what first inspired Deep Purple to slow it right down. Then later on, John Farnham of course.

[@ookekklibarianbornagain6708]

George you have a new Aussie subscriber. The rule with any song by John Farnham is, listen to the live version. If you want to see the magic of John, look for the following. John Farnham & Melbourne Symphony Orchestra You're the voice Jimmy Barnes & John Farnham "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby" John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes - When The War Is Over John Farnham and Anthony Warlow Granada John Farnham And Tom Jones - Sweet Soul Music Tom Jones John Farnham Its a long way to the top. Celine Dion You're the Voice with John Farnham Melbourne 8 August 2018 Ray Charles and John Farnham at Crown Casino 1997 John Farnham - Gethsemane (1992 Australian cast - Sydney final night)

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi there, thanks so much for the support and suggestions! Welcome to the Channel!

[@ookekklibarianbornagain6708]

@@GeorgeTheCloud Sweet as mate, you're doing bloody good work🍻

[@dylans2376]

Playing to win from the same concert 🫡🇦🇺👍🏼

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks for tuning in Dylan!

[@pmR32red]

👍

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks for the support!

[@ianhopkins754]

Just subscribed good reaction mate, other Aussie artists to have a listen to are Guy Subastian, Delta Goodram,Vanessa Amarosi. And plenty of others good luck and enjoy.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi Ian, thanks for the support and the suggestions, stay tuned for more!

[@Sophira1]

Go down the Farnsy rabbit hole George! You wont regret it!

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

I sure will, stay tuned!

[@coraliemoller3896]

Without auto tune.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Exactly!

[@kuringgai1]

check out John Farnham and jimmy Barnes= theres something wrong with my baby...TOP CLASS

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

I'll add it to the list, stay tuned!

[@mikesuahtla9826]

Farnsie is an Australian legend. Another artist that will blow your Sox off is a little Filipino girl called Morissette. Like John, only listen to her live performances. She is better then Whitney

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi there, thanks for the suggestion, will look into her music!

[@redhead3199]

In one of his later concerts called Chain Reaction, he does sing both versions together, the Beatles first than this.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Interesting, I might check that one out to see the difference.

[@dee-smart]

JOHN FARNHAM is pronounced as JOHN FARNAM - the H is SILENT.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@warrenturner397]

Great reaction but it's a pity you managed to find the only copyrighted version out there.

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

It's very complicated with KZbin, a bit random. For some people maybe there's no copyright issue watching that video but for me it was. I actually had to wait a month to publish this video but I'm glad it's out!

[@Paul-pl6dl]

If your not a singer now your never going to be one and to let you know that was John's own arrangement of the song by the way John Lennon said that's how he heard the song in his head when he wrote it He did hear it before his death in 1980

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks Paul!

[@Mark-F-Hopper]

Kramer from Seinfeld on the sax👍

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Haha!

[@louiseciur316]

The h is silent John farnham was born in England he came to Australia when he was 10 years old so when pronounce his surname say it like this Farnam no h

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Hi Louise, thanks for letting me know!

[@shaneharris4700]

listen to johns version of led zeppelins black dog

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

I will do so soon, stay tuned!

[@shaneharris4700]

@@GeorgeTheCloud Hi George if you want to go down another rabbit hole with Australian performers have a listen to some of Guy Sebastian songs He writes and sings most of them himself You will not believe how he is not world famous He won Australian 2003 idol and is currently a judge on Australian Voice

[@gailcastles7191]

Farnham. The H is silent

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@coraliemoller3896]

Farnham is pronounced Farn’m

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@popeye807]

his name is pronounced farnam not farnHAM

[@GeorgeTheCloud]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@Reefsider-fq4sk]

You can't compare John to anyone he is unique and comparisons are totally embarrassing. He can sing anything, literally any genre. He sang Help the way it should have been produced in the first place as John Lennon told him. BTW he sang this at the end of a 2 hour concert as an encore. Try 'Your the Voice' from the same concert. I don't get why your vid has 'copyright vid' all over it, there are hundreds of 'clean' vids you could've chosen. Good try though, go down the John Farnham rabbit hole and you'll get loads of Aussie subscribers.