Better Than AC/DC ? John Farnham - It's a Long Way To The Top ( Reaction / Review ) LIVE PERFORMANCE

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[@AnneSmith-lr7cp]

You can be pretty confident with John that he would have never done a cover if he couldn't completely do it justice. He never did anything at less than spectacular level.

[@lynndally9160]

This was the very last song of the night. Amazing to think that after 3 hours, he can still belt out an AC/DC number. G.O.A.T. ❤

[@narellesmith7932]

Amen

[@devilsadvocate2548]

After about 2 hours of singing, not 3. No less amazing though and he is a consummate performer! One of the best there is. I don't usually count intermission etc. :-) TVFPIC

[@coreenavenn4235]

He is loved for good reason I forced my 90 yr old mum to watch the doco. She had no idea of his struggles. Nor of his amazing octave range. I had her watch him & Anthony Warlow do Granada. Now she's incredibly more respectful of his talent and his kindness as a good man, husband, father, performer & mate to all his musical colleagues

[@AnnQlder]

Our farnsey is a song thief, once he sings it he owns it ❤

[@karenstrong8887]

No. He is just giving lessons on how it should be done. I am sure if AC/DC practiced more John would still be better but John doesn’t know that. He just has to always be his best.

[@georgeibrahim7945]

This arguably has to be the greatest concert by any artist at any venue ever.

[@carolynh8866]

This was the highest selling concert ever in Australia for 30 years... The audience, the band, the back up singers, the orchestra, John.... what more could you want. John put class into Rock and Roll

[@dondelbiondo1258]

I've probably said it before..... but this entire Melbourne concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is just amazing

[@robertzoomer9886]

I love how much the conductor is having such a great time, everyone is so pumped up. Been too soo many of Johns Concerts. Always full of fun and humour as everyone sings alongside whilst dancing etc in front of their seats.

[@sunisbest1234]

I love the huge grin on the conductors face.

[@ianmontgomery7534]

have you ever seen an orchestra conductor enjoy himself as much as this guy did.

[@jeffwilson7100]

The arrangements for the orchestra were done by his keyboardist David Hirschfelder. He's an academy award nominated composer, who among other things also composed the music for the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic games.

[@xoxoxANGExoxox]

A mega talent that deserves all the love he gets and more

[@ChrisFirth-do2sm]

That's the 4th and last encore.

[@NannyLyn53]

Loving your reactions to John. ‘ Bridge Over Troubled Water’ from 1979 shows the purity and power of John’s voice live. Truly amazing voice.

[@jayweb51]

The reason why the rest of the world is behind the eight ball when it comes to John Farnham, is he chose family over international exposure. He is a consummate entertainer and a true gentleman, which is reflected in his commitment to his audience/fans.

[@MrWarlock1968]

You were almost correct, John did go to the States. However all the record labels rejected him because they had only ever heard him sing Sadie, and they didn't think he was a serious artist and they wouldn't even grant him an appointment.

[@guccigasbag2780]

@@MrWarlock1968doesn’t surprise me. Even Jimmy Barnes went to the states back then and they stuffed him around as well.

[@LeahJ-hf3nk]

Love it, love it, love it. Did I see you blush a little with that kiss 😂. I'm a fan of ACDC and Farnham but I honestly think Johns version is better. This whole concert is epic. Love your reactions. ❤

[@SuperMoofie]

hehe, well he certainly had 'it'. John's energy was always on, and very schmexy 😁He is the complete package - stunning voice, charisma, energy, humour, down-to-earth, and generosity and kindness in spades.

[@leelee2350]

Same, I'm a huge ACDC fan but John absolutely kills this.

[@narellesmith7932]

eVERYONE on their feet 🎉🎉❤❤ the place literally moved . No one else would cover this classic. But John ❤

[@justlinsu]

I'm so enjoying your reactions.......... Thanks so much for your support of our Aussies legends

[@barnowl.]

Sorry, but I have to tell you that ... John Farnham and his band fantastically do AC/DC's version so well, if not better! I love the call and response part with the orchestra ( Melbourne Symphony Orchestra) and they remarked that they had never had so much fun as working with John in these concerts. The man on keytar is David Hirschfelder who has been in a number of bands and is also a film score composer and has won many Australian and International awards in that category. John only has the best in his band and always shows his appreciation and gives them their credit.

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

Glad to see you back again with JF👍👍 I may have missed it,but doesn't look like you've done any JF with Jimmy Barnes yet🤔 ..Farnsey & Barnsey. Barnsey is another Aussie voice that will knock you TF down! Start with ' When Something is Wrong With my Baby'👍 & move on from there 😉🐰🕳️ ✌️🤘 🇦🇺

[@tintinarraarabians8050]

This whole concert with the MSO is unbelievable!

[@eggy4152]

You discovered John,1 1/2 months ago,I discovered John in 1979. John throws the mic stand in the air and then catches it, I've seen John do it at all his concerts, especially for the high energy songs. But his roadies use to hate how many busted mic stands at the end of each show.👋💕🇦🇺

[@bennine888]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Farnsey, "The Voice" the GOAT!!!!!

[@jeffwilson7100]

It's the tambourine. He tosses it out into the audience, and they throw it back.

[@EileenSpeakman]

My 80 year old bones are literally jumping to this. Love his songs, love his backing singers, love his band (Google them all, most amazing musical pedigrees of their own). And love the person that John is - Mr. Nice Guy, lots of charity concerts . . Interaction between Farnsey and fans? He loves them as much as they love him. They're just one big joyful, happy family. And the symphony orchestra - just wow. I play this every day, along with You're the Voice, and a selection of others videos . . John is my wake up and get ready for the day,, and he's my nightcap. Feb. '24. UK. E ❤😮

[@carokat1111]

I love that he's doing this with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra!

[@ichabodnoodle9595]

The Keytar player is 2 time Oscar nominee, 2 time BAFTA winner David Herschfelder (best original score for Shine, Elizabeth & Strictly Ballroom)

[@MonstaAU]

And formerly of Little River Band and the Peter Cupples Band too. Hirschfelder is a criminally underrated Aussie musician, but has produced 30 years of film scores too.

[@amandameale6000]

I love you loving John Farnham! Love AC/DC as well. Someone has probably already commented on John’s health situation. He underwent surgery for mouth cancer last year in a 12 hour operation. Still recovering. This overseas discovery of his voice comes at the perfect time. ❤❤

[@pennystreet8183]

Playing to win. From this concert would have to be next. 😂 same good vibes. This whole concert should be put on the big screen for all to go and relive that wonderful night. Sending love and good vibes to John and his family 💕💕

[@JoanTate-v3r]

Thanks for your reactions to John to see how amazing he is look at John Farnham and Anthony Warlow Granada live toe to toe with an opera singer xxx love from Australia xxx

[@karenstrong8887]

The Main event concert. The full concert is on KZbin.

[@Kimmy58]

John is the bom! THE VOICE!!

[@bennine888]

Buy his DVD'S guys. One way he'll know his music & him will never "retire". He is beloved by generations & let's show him it will be for endless more!!!!!

[@MonstaAU]

He sent a care package to another YT reactor. I think he is now slowly coming to the realisation that his work is being seen more widely and is being appreciated globally by new audiences though reactions. He is also quite aware that his hometown fans are spreading the word.

[@rickandersen2284]

Thanks Buddy. Ripper!

[@pmR32red]

👍

[@bonoroo5313]

If you want to see his comedic personality watch John with his duets with Lisa Eswards(backing singer with the hair) singing Angels(love song) and/or with Anthony Warlow singing Granada(Opera). Great reactions mate.

[@tomwareham7944]

A Farnsey concert was an experience not just a show , everyone in that venue (me being one of them) was involved, the Symphony orchestra his band made up of musicians who were all recognised masters of their craft the backing singers who had been with John for years and again individually great singers, and the audience were all singing , playing or dancing during that song which came at the end of a 2+hr concert spectacular,, it truly was a night to remember .

[@TheFrode69]

How lucky you are to just have discovered this fantastic artist - you have so many jaw dropping performances waiting for you if you delve into his career. I've heard, seen and marveled over him ever since I first discovered him 35 years ago - realizing that no singer would or could ever come close.

[@karenstrong8887]

John just makes me happy and this is the first thing I saw today. I love your reaction. If John only toured every 10 years, his backup singers and band all quit their jobs and were there. He is such a nice person from a time when everyone was nice or your Mama would get you and she always knew even if she wasn’t there. 👀 I might even know about that time. Thank you.

[@divinemadness7119]

You can tell that John is a good n decent guy when he says “Thank you, be careful on the roads.” He really is a good man 🥰🇦🇺

[@nanalen60]

Fan.bloody.tastic!!

[@kathybaker3136]

There is no happier place than at a John Farnham concert. I have been to so many and each one has been super special. I have never heard him miss a note, he jokes around, he includes his band in everything and it is all just a great time! He makes you feel like you're his family. I wish. Keep them coming. For as long as you keep playing John, we will keep following you.

[@AngelaWalters-xr5wx]

Glenn Wheatley who was John's manager and best mate spent over 4yrs in USA trying to get record deals with Record companies and was knocked back at every turn .

[@nbx2au]

we did take him for granted, simply because he was great and always there. good to see people are behind him and reviewing his classics. the YT has also smashed the marketing barriers around the world. great

[@suecottrell4003]

🤗In the original AC/DC song there was bagpipes.💕

[@xxTICxxTOCxx]

All through the song he's playing 'throw the tamborines' back and forth with the crowd, you catch it a lot in the background of shots of the other band members. Thanks dude.

[@tralfazz677]

Mike stand twirl at 3.26 you mentioned was him actually bouncing the tamborine like a ball... he has so much skill at everything he does!!

[@suecottrell4003]

🤗Using the Keytar gives 🤞the same sound without 🙏having the bagpipes.💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@r.fairlie7186]

Dobbs Franks, the conductor, passed away not long ago. He was in his 90s. He and the entire Melbourne Symphony Orchestra had an absolute ball working together with John Farnham and the band. Some said they were on a high for days afterwards…

[@aileenclarke9651]

The women in the middle of the backing singers was also a backing singer for Tina Turner in her day. The symphony orchestra had the best, best time playing these concerts. If you can have a listen to his warmup song. It’s called Black Dog by Led Zepplin, amazing!

[@LocalBandSmokeout]

I’ve jammed that one (reaction) and I agree it’s amazing! Cheers 🤘

[@kethlyfallon5095]

So good love your reactions to our Aussie legend better late than never to the party ❤

[@tiaelina1090]

I saw John in 2019 and the concert was fantastic, the energy was out of this world. He was 70 and he was just as energetic and just as powerful voice.

[@KennethGreen-b7l]

YES..... It's a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll

[@maltaylor9753]

@suecottrell4003 They used bagpipes in You're The Voice in the same concert. Probably thought it would be too much of a good thing to use them again (even though use in You're The Voice was originally inspired by AC/DC song).

[@darrenwilkes5858]

Loving your reactions to John Farnham... Especially your appreciation of his vocal talents

[@dystar112]

Love that you encouraged everyonecto support John 😊

[@markjames3522]

John regards It’s Long Way To The Top ( if you wanna rock n roll ) he’s favourite rock song . John is a massive AC/DC Bon Scott fan and John is aware that AC/DC doesn’t perform the song since Bon Scott passed away in 1980 , Brian Johnson doesn’t want to sing it out of respect , because it is Bon Scott’s signature song . John has said he likes to keep the song alive within a live settings the song has been a stable since the late 80’s with most of John’s tours . John even recorded it because his recording company requested it for it to be a b side bonus track in 1988 . John said when he was ask by the recording company to record it he was very reluctant , he thought AC/DC is one of those band that you don’t never cover . It’s A Long Way To The Top also was the major influence for John to add the bagpipe solo to You’re The Voice .

[@nbx2au]

Under a rock? :) ... we agree and are kind of happy that the industry passed over John and we could keep him as he is :)

[@raythackston1960]

This guy has the best voice in rock & roll bare none...his range is unbeilevable...and in full voice !! Check out the live playing to win. He was teen idol in Austrailia as a young boy.

[@joanneburford6364]

Nothing beats Aussie rock mate 🇦🇺 you need to listen to INXS too!

[@marionthompson3365]

Been waiting for this reaction. It's awesome. Particularly love the orchestra and the conductor having a blast!❤

[@Bobbygirl63]

Thank you for your great reaction. I was at this concert. Such a long time ago, but I remember it so clearly. It was so awesome!!!!

[@SgtGunny-gz5hg]

It's a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll.....the other version of this song lol

[@WendyOakley-lw1uq]

His interaction and the smooches were normal in this era of entertainment and FUN, you are heading down a very deep rabbit hole with John Farnham.

[@cudwieser3952]

Jon and Bon (yesthe mispelling is deliberate) were actually good friends

[@TheDarkhorse1947]

The coloured lady on backing vocals sang on the Humble Pie song Black Coffee in 73. Venetta has been around a long time and sang with some of the greatest.

[@alyn927]

Great reaction to a great artist thankyou

[@carbine5378]

Pretty sure that John just celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary. The reason America and the UK don’t know of him is because, in the end, he didn’t want to live anywhere but Australia. He had a young family at that time.

[@EileenSpeakman]

And so fortunate he didn't world tour - backing singers and band members may not have been able to be so committed to him, their support keeps the musical output at max level. Phenomenal. 16.9.23. E❤.

[@annettelane]

The conductor and orchestra are having a blast..

[@heatherfreeling2090]

He still sounded the same at seventy years old,unbelievable. We're all still waiting to hear whether he can sing still after his cancer surgery, he lost some of his jaw bones.

[@beresfordthompson1370]

Although I love AC/DC, I think this is the best version of this classic song. John can sing anything! Everyone on that stage is having so much fun. Brett Garsed on guitar is awesome. Not to mention this was one of several encore’s during a 2us hour concert and everyone still has so much energy.

[@johnstuart5119]

John and Jimmy when something is wrong with my baby

[@Bellas1717]

Ah, thanks! That's my favourite performance from John and the band. I love the band/orchestra play off.

[@coreenavenn4235]

Much more fun for the MSO than playing Mozart, Bach etc His big lead in to Sadie is hilarious

[@MargaretGuppy]

Angels LIVE 2000 is an amazing performance by John and Lisa Edwards, one of his long time backup singers; they harmonize so well together! If you haven't already reacted to it... there are so many performances of Johns (all brilliant) ; it's hard to keep track

[@markflint2629]

John hits it every time

[@ladymanners618]

Yes, so clear, every note & word audible. As much as I enjoy ACDC Farnsy is better than Acca Dacca.

[@AngelaWalters-xr5wx]

It's an Orchestra so naturally they have every instrument playing

[@waynedavenport6053]

Have you checked out his version of Black Dog done as a sound check recorded by one of the crew, no vidio and never done as one of the bands sets, a real shame as it is awesome!

[@darrenhayward-lb2me]

another oldie but a great one john does is little richards long tall sally- he nails it. think you will be blown away.

[@maxinecatherall6840]

Love this man FOREVER

[@linux49er]

The drummer must go through a lot of sticks, and skins! He's so violent!

[@davidcruse6589]

You need to score he's led zeppelin black dog cover He uses it as warm up song you'll probably only find a recording Cheers mate 🦘🇦🇺👍

[@joanneburford6364]

💯

[@robinakym2356]

You should here him sing Black Dog! 🤯

[@louvella]

The great Dobbs Franks (deceased) conducting one of the hottest orchestras in the world.

[@JaneDoe-se8ku]

As much as I loved Bon Scott & A.C.D.C. doing this, I actually like this version better.

[@gamortie]

Playing To Win, from the same concert!

[@heritagehorsedrawncarriage1069]

It's a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll😂😂 Of course another Aussie is going to slay this song❤

[@Amanda-uc5jq]

Now you need to listen to Delta Goodrem another totally underrated (in the of the world) Aussie singer. Listen to Enough (for something different) Heavy or Dear Life. Paralysed is another good one she wrote and performed after having to learn to talk and sing again, an operation left her tongue paralysed. For something old try No not me not I.

[@Narlee2226]

John is Australia's King of Music 🎶 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺❤️

[@Romanticodel67]

Guaoooooooo. Incredible!!!! 10++++

[@Kazeemi2810]

It’s June 2024 and this vid has 23K views, but only 1.2K likes. What the heck people …🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️!

[@Kmdmzm]

John Farnham is a 10 his voice is out there

[@ChrisFirth-do2sm]

Apparently at one of his concerts, security was being a bit over the top. John said chill out, they wont hurt me.

[@pmR32red]

👍

[@carbine5378]

The smooch? Pretty sure she would have requested it.

[@EvDiener]

From what I know, it was his wife to be, not sure if they were married then.

[@LuvHrtZ]

On a side note, it's NOT a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll. You can do it at home any time that suits.

[@shirleynicolson3093]

You should check out Blow by Blow in the same concert

[@adamparker9765]

This is a great performance , but not better than the original. However if you want to see John eclipse the original check out his sound check of Black dog by lead Zelpine . It is almost sacralide to say it but John really does it better.

[@ChrisFirth-do2sm]

4th encore.

[@dystar112]

Loved your reaction 💥

[@ladymanners618]

Superb!!

[@berniebienwald711]

It was a tambourine

[@AngelaWalters-xr5wx]

It's called a PIANOLA

[@billherndon7939]

Did a great job. But, NOBODY does it as good as Bon Scott.

[@MaRoach7]

Agree 100%

[@alisonrogers3286]

It's really sad when no one enjoys themselves.