Couple Reaction - John Farnham - Comic Conversation (Live) jacks back tour

[@mas2988]

Our wonderful John farnham has just had huge surgery for cancer in his mouth. We are all praying he gets through and is healed quickly.

[@jcampbellshale]

I had a beer with John during one of his rest breaks on new year's Eve at the Sydney Opera house in 1972. He just sat down with us and chatted away like an old friend. What you see is what you get. Genuine, humble nice guy.

[@dondelbiondo1258]

Memories ! I was 15 years old when John released this song..... I'm 67 now !!!! Wow !

[@AussieDebb]

Hes hilarious 😂🎉❤ Yes Rollen he has such respect for his team 😂

[@janecamac2182]

Love your reactions to john farnham xx

[@shenoashbay1361]

That's so true about John , he's so grounded and yes you do feel like you want to have a beer with him . I also the way he uses his humour and talks very fast that he may get a little anxious , and uses his humour cover it . I think he is a little bit shy , but not when he's in his music , he's right at home when he's in music and communicating through his music with his audience. Great bloke❤,who wouldn't open there door for him. Elsa does free performances to raise money for the bush fire appeals we had over hear and a few other charities included . Even if he sang like crap they would still have on his headstone , great , genuine bloke with a big heart.

[@ianchalmers5728]

I saw John back in 94 one of the best nights of my life was like going to heaven ...long time ago .but never forget ..

[@paulaalexander1]

Yeah thats what we love about him. Hes a down to earth easy-going guy who doesn't act like he's famous. If you walked up to him on the street he'd probably shake your hand and have a nice chat with you. He acts like he is one of us. Very humble and genuinely a great person. We're very lucky to have him and I'm so happy you guys now understand why we adore him. Get well soon John. Thanks for the awesome reaction. Sending much love from Queensland Australia 🦘💜

[@RolandDeschain1]

John's stage banter and crowd work are legendary. He can have 15,000 people in the palm of his hand in an instant.

[@sibertiger1970]

Sadie the Cleaning Lady was his first song ever & the crowd ALWAYS try to to get him to sing this at concerts

[@micheleallen]

“That bloody song” he was talking about is his first ever song he recorded when he was 18 called “Sadie”. The audience always wants him to sing it and he protests loudly but he eventually sings it.

[@toanniesplace]

He did a gig at a North Shore (Auckland) pub not long after that song was a hit... There was a competition of Sadie the Cleaning Lady 'knee's' My Mother in Law won... She got her knee's autographed by John Farnham as first prize...

[@lealand423]

@@toanniesplace haha awesome

[@karenstrong8887]

You cannot help but love John. He was a two pack a day smoker and he stopped, he also stopped drinking. If you look back through the years you will see a chubbier John. I think he discovered food when he stopped smoking but he wasn’t chubby for long and it was late in his career that he stopped. I don’t know if he is up to his 4th or 5th goodbye tour. We went to the first one but then we moved away from Melbourne. He told us his wife or The Bride as he still calls Jilly told him to go back to work because she wasn’t having him lying around at home getting fat. I am pretty sure he will not be back again now. I think losing his friend and manager Glenn Wheatley who we loved as much as John, has finished him. And he will be 73 on the 1st of July. He may sing to honour Glenn but that will just be one song, not a concert. I hope so. The song John refuses to sing was his first hit at 18 called Sadie The Cleaning Lady. I have only heard him give in once and he made it faster and better. He sang it really well but his first manager insisted he be called Johnny and he hates it or as much as John can dislike something. The other song is Rain Drops Keep Falling on my Head. His first manager wanted every teen alive to hate him but every old lady to love him. I was barely a teen then but I thought he was a big Dork or Nerd. It was not cool to like him. Even though every song he did went to number one that manager almost ended his career and no radio station would play his music. Glenn let him be who he was born to be. No record company in Australia or America would give John a recording contract. So Glenn mortgaged his home and everything he owned because he knew it would be new and very expensive to make that album. Then no radio station would listen to his new album so Glenn brought FM radio to Australia. He changed how we heard music. The radio station’s surrendered because they were getting hundreds of requests a day to hear, You’re The Voice. It was the Whispering Jack Album. That album stayed at number one for six months, even Michael Jackson’s album couldn’t move it. So many songs on that album went to number one. No one here has ever broken John’s record of the most albums sold in Australia and they won’t. John and Glenn were family, we know their wives and kids names. Many here are still mourning Glenn’s loss from complications to Covid. I didn’t know he was in hospital for 3 months from Christmas. A week before he passed they told his family he was getting well and in March he was gone. As far as I know John has made one Statement since that day. He told us that he would make sure Gaynor and his kids were taken care of and he got a reporter to say it for him. I don’t know if John has even spoken since we lost Glenn. I did see one reactor who found an Original Sadie video the first time John sang it on Bandstand. He told us if he had seen that first he would never have known how great John was because he would never have listened to him again. He could always sing, he was born with that. My adopted beauty was born with that gift, we weren’t and we used to look at her and think, isn’t she cute. We never recognised her talent until we were told how good she was by someone in the industry. Zero musical talent in our family until she arrived. When I heard someone say John was born with his gifts I finally understood what they meant. You can’t be taught what he has naturally.

[@magpiegirl3783]

I love these "quieter" times in John's concerts where you really hear the beauty of his voice. Plus, yes, he's a clown.

[@lizclancy9668]

Hahaha everyone was calling out for Sadie.

[@ChrisFirth-do2sm]

Johnny Farnham live at Festival hall, is from the early 70s is magic. It shows the personality, the audience participation, the beautiful voice. The beginning of everything we know and love.

[@AussieDebb]

John gave up smoking at about 38 - have a look at his interview with Ray Martin when he sung Please Dont Ask Me without rehearsal 😂❤🎉

[@RolandDeschain1]

Trivia: The piano player, David Hirschfelder, went on to become an Oscar-nominated composer.

[@reactiontalk]

That is awesome info, thanks for sharing!

[@hollygranger3734]

I couldn’t work out how his name seemed so familiar until you said that, thank you!!!!!!!

[@debb7482]

A fantastic guitar player named Tommy Emmanuel once said " John Farnham is God showing off" I think he may be right. 🙂❤

[@briangill4000]

I always thought Tommy was God showing off🤣😅🤣

[@debb7482]

@@briangill4000 Haha maybe it's a takes one to know one situation!

[@markgriffin4888]

TOTALLY AGREE WITH BOTH OF YOU 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@julzhunt7790]

Farnsey is the GOAT

[@hollygranger3734]

That’s amazing!!!!

[@JoSedunary]

I LOVE that you guys notice how humble John is... and how much credit he gives to his band... they really aren't just his colleagues, they're his family.... Thank you - I absolutely adore your reactions...separately and also together.

[@Bellas1717]

Totally! Love these guys too. They are so genuine and so lovely.

[@MareeGresham]

I enjoy how you both don't interrupt the son but just listen and enjoy immerse yourselves in the music

[@AussieDebb]

He knows his talent is a blessing and hes not better than anybody else.❤❤

[@julzhunt7790]

Farnsey… an all round top bloke. Aussie legend.

[@leandabee]

I love how you also play the comedy interaction part of of John's set, because that's a massive part of his personality and why we look forward to his concerts. Thank you xxxx

[@heathercraig526]

I have been to untold John concerts over the years and each one is funny and amazing..dreadful jokes😂and incredible vocals...i do miss those days. Thankyou for the wonderful memories❤❤

[@mas2988]

Mee too all of his concerts in the 80s and 90s

[@doc6186]

Just like a toddler. Put the things you don't want them playing with out of reach, that includes mic stands! He is the complete package. Loved the performance and loved your reactions.

[@sharenedrennan1602]

John is the most humble, sharing performer who takes great joy in foregrounding his musicians in every performance.

[@kaafromoz]

Ty for sending the love to our John Farnham, truly correct he is one of the most humble and honest giving humans we are lucky to have in Australia. He is greatly loved admired and is part of our Australian History and has been since he began, the song he said no to doing is called Sadie The Cleaning Lady and even though he says he wont do it he always does because it really was a big hit for him and in a way he feels he owes us that. Love your enjoyment of him so keep Loving our Farnsie'. Keep Safe Keep Strong🦘🦘🦘💖💖💖

[@stephanielane1821]

You are right Rollen, he is very generous with his fellow artist's, and likes to promote them and make sure they are appreciated.

[@lizclancy9668]

I just love John and have done so since Sadie. His music has always got me through some dark times in my life. John was once lead singer for Little River Band for about 18 months. I feel privileged to have met him a few times and been to many concerts. Number 1 John girl forever. Thank you for exposing John to the US.

[@beresfordthompson1370]

They want Sadie, John’s first hit.

[@elainescott3700]

Watch John’s first tv appearance sweet 16 and As cute as can be Sadie the cleaning lady. Then you will know why he says I’m not singing that bloody song. It’s a running joke between John and his fans.

[@aussiekat6379]

Thankyou Comic Conversation is one of my all time favourites along with Please Don’t Ask Me which he sings just before he goies into Comic Conversation at this Concert. keep them coming with John. 🇦🇺😊👍

[@jodestar6948]

I have been blessed to have been to many John Farnham concerts - I’ve lost count to tell you the truth and will continue to attend each and every opportunity that comes my way. The most entertaining performer I have had the honour of witnessing in person. I am so glad that it comes through from these clips that you have been reacting to - he truely is a phenomenal talent. I get emotional watching people react to him and appreciate his undeniable and amazing talent!

[@vickiarchibald427]

He is a performer, a great singer and a genuinely nice human being. I too have been able to go to many of his concerts and would go and see him again whenever I can. Emotional is a good word for what this beautiful man makes you feel when he performs.

[@carolynh8866]

100% agree. I have the same feelings. And it makes me proud watching reactors "get" him after They have watched him for a bit. If he only ever did one more concert that we could go to..And it was on the other side of the world... I would sell the house to get there.

[@mikehenry5817]

@@carolynh8866 😆❤️‍🔥😉👍

[@BeBeXGen]

SAME x 4 !!!

[@carolynh8866]

Its one of his older songs which still makes it on to his set list regularly. Love it and love you guys. Yoh always make me smile

[@markjames3522]

Comic Conversation is one of John Farnham’s best songs from he’s teen pop era from the early 70s .

[@freewoman5298]

It would be great to hear your reaction to John singing the song as you did not really mention it. 😊

[@jennygavrilovic7415]

I’m glad you loved this one! Sadie(The Cleaning Lady) was John’s first ever record. We as fans & as an audience always tease him about that song. He loves that also & he has a lot of fun with it.

[@mikehenry5817]

😁😆❤️‍🔥😉👍 very good!!!, but we already knew that before watching it💯❤️‍🔥😉👍

[@jennyplowman1471]

Loved your reaction to this one. What a voice, eh?

[@BeBeXGen]

I love how he makes you feel romantic! So cute!

[@carolynh8866]

That "inside joke" was about Sadie the Cleaning Lady was John's first ever hit when he was only 18. It was so cheesy you couldn't help but love it. Or maybe it was just him as he was such a little cutie we would have loved anything he sang. Audiences always call for him to sing it at every concert. He pretends to hate it but he has said many times that although the song was never his choice or the sort of thing he wanted to sing....he still loves it as it launched his 50+ year career. This is him with the melbourne symphony orchestra doing it... m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnK7ZaeClqmWl9E And This one from when he was 18. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGHGZmiijbd0m8k You really need to check them out together. Ange will love 18yo John

[@Dr_KAP]

Fantastic!! Love your couple reactions! Hope you can put Gethsemane on your list to do as it truly shows John’s vocal range - it’s super impressive! The inside joke was about Sadie the Cleaning Lady.. the song that launched him to fame in the 60s that he now has a somewhat love/hate relationship with. Take care guys x

[@carolynh8866]

Agreed. Totally amazing .

[@reactiontalk]

Thanks for watching! Great suggestion! Added!

[@aussiekat6379]

He doesn’t hate Sadie he has said that continually.. 🧐🇦🇺👍

[@danhill1934]

I love you guys. Your reactions are so awesome and genuine. And I absolutely LOVE John Farnham since you’ve been reacting to him. Thank you!!

[@reactiontalk]

Thank you so much! We appreciate you joining us on our journey! 🥰

[@rickandersen2284]

The in joke you missed is that the audience always ask for his first hit Sadie...

[@aries898]

And that the song really wasn’t a good song but the audience loves to rib him about it He has said however that he only pretends to hate it because how can a person hate something that launched a lifetime career?

[@rickandersen2284]

@@aries898 and I still love it.

[@toddyrocket296]

Hi all hope everyone had a happy Easter John has had some funny moments at different concerts

[@karlenemacdonald6549]

Yes, it's true....John was a 2 pack a day smoker since he was young! I think he gave up sometime in the 90's, I believe....but not sure. He really is a freak of nature, with that voice, especially knowing the amount of ciggies he smoked per day! God gifted him with golden lungs and vocal chords, it seems....

[@georgecurrenti]

Love your reactions together… I grew up listening to John in the 70s and 80s. But only really appreciated his music and performance when I went to his concert in the mid 90s, with my GF now wife. John is very much on my play list, especially live, played loud… 👍😀🇦🇺

[@reactiontalk]

Thank you so much for watching and joining! Isn't interesting how much music influences us, great memories! Congrats on your relationship, that is so wonderful to hear!

[@micheleallen]

He doesn’t need the stand to do microphone tricks. He is always changing the hand held mike from one hand to the other by throwing it dropping it or flipping it in the air.

[@MissMahnae]

Loved the "Sadie the Cleaning Lady " song reference

[@personofearth5076]

What a bloody delightful couple you are. Welcome from Australia. What you see with John is real. My daughter once asked me if it was okay for her to work at a wedding because they were short staffed and needed a worker. She was 15 at the time, so I gave her my permission. When she arrived there was a commotion going on and very nervous workers because there was someone famous at the wedding and they were all too nervous to serve him. Yes it was John Farnham so they asked my daughter to serve him and his wife. John absolutely adored my daughter and showed her his and his wifes new car from the balcony of the establishment. My daughter knew who he was but she's the sort of girl (and still is) who never makes a fuss so she was the perfect candidate to serve him and his wife. Also another piece of trivia for you that shows how humble this man really is. In the 70s he lost his fame and was reduced to being a doorman and he never complained. He's an incredible man. You two would fit in beautifully in Australia because you have the Aussie nature even though you are American. You are so much like the Aussies. I watched you through my tv but came online to leave a comment and give you a thumbs up, subscribe AND to watch your reaction again. Brilliant reaction guys.

[@reactiontalk]

Wow! How wonderful and an experience of a lifetime. He is such a joy, I'm very interested in learning more about what happened in the 70s - no spoiler requested, we may react to an interview or documentary clip so we can find out more. We appreciate your viewership, commentary, and kindness. It is wonderful to experience the Aussie spirit on this channel, thank you again.

[@personofearth5076]

@@reactiontalk Cheers Angie and Rollen.

[@cristiona22]

I love you two and I finally got around to subbing . I’m also a huge Farnsy fan . Cheers from 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@reactiontalk]

Thanks for watching and joining the fam. It's wonderful to enjoy John with everyone like we are all just hanging out together. Cheers!

[@mikehenry5817]

Welcome from 🇺🇲🙋🏻‍♂️❤️‍🔥! I like your moniker (name)😁😉, that's awesome 😆👍

[@cristiona22]

@@mikehenry5817 thank you very much.

[@mithrasrevisited4873]

The crowd keep asking him to sing Sadie the cleaning lady as a joke(his first hit). That was the old song he told the audience he was not going to sing.

[@aries898]

He quit smoking in the early 90’s - look up the midday show from around 1993 where he talks a bit about it

[@carolynh8866]

But he took up smoking cigars 12 years later. Only gave them up last year after a health scare

[@CathVANDERHAM]

He is very complementary to other artists.

[@angeladawson7162]

OMG...I love you two!!!

[@reactiontalk]

Aww! Thank you so much! 🥰

[@vincentsummer1579]

Hi Angie and Rolen I’ve just seen on the news here in Australia that John Farnham has been diagnosed with cancer sad news

[@eggy4152]

John is a shy man when he's not in the public eyes ,and he was also a drinker as well.ive never smoked in my life.

[@barnowl5774]

John sings a song called "Bad Habits" at the Main Event Concert which also starred Olivia Newton John and Anthony Warlow. It's on video.

[@shandaha2381]

If you enjoyed this, you'll love kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnK7ZaeClqmWl9E

[@bigs1546]

John works the crowd like he is talking to friends in the pub.................who can resist that and he manages to create that intimacy with a crowd so effortlessly. I second the suggestion of Gethsemane : kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWbaoICQqaifnqs

[@jayweb51]

One of John's early hits was a song called Sadie. Just about every concert he does, there is always a call for him to sing it; he also loves to tease the audience with it.

[@amandameale6000]

He played Sadie

[@amandameale6000]

Did you love that beautiful performance?

[@ppm4eva]

Re smoking and singing, Sammy Davis Jnr smoked throughout his singing career, and even smoked and drank (whiskey, I believe) throughout his concerts. I attended a concert of his in Adelaide in the 1970s, and for the whole concert smoked, and drank what looked like whiskey, but who knows?

[@vergadain]

I learnt something here, not so much about John but about how American culture has the capacity to appreciate a brand of humour which I thought, Americans would not appreciate. Self deprecating humour and deprecating witty banter, culturally, in Australia at least is a way of telling people that, we don’t consider them strangers, that we notice them and like them and consider them to be part of our cultural tribe enough to be that way with them regardless of one’s station in life. I’m sure it’s not just Australian and I’m delighted that an American Audience can appreciate the personable nature of what John is doing. John’s performances seem to be less of a rehearsed and scripted thing, although obviously his moves and vocal detail are practiced. John’s not afraid of playing with the crowd and being spontaneous and seems genuinely delighted to be there. Lots of warm smiles etc. John always seems to have time to interact with people and it’s not like he has to. He’s been entertaining people since he was a teenager. As you say he genuinely encourages respect and appreciation for the musicians that are on stage with him, actually, it’s almost as if that’s the one thing he seems serious about and he seems genuinely warm to his audience. I don’t know how he does it, I don’t know if it’s just a public persona or not and there’s another private side as a result of stardom which is darker, addiction, depression, rudeness, disrespect, violence problems. I hope not but it is a tragic reality for so many. Oh and you two are, in some ways like mr Farnham, bringing positive vibes to those of us that have discovered you. Both of you smile a lot and I personally think you both have beautiful smiles. You seem to, like John, genuinely enjoy being present, your brand of entertainment isn’t rehearsed with lots of spontaneity, smiling and positivity. Neither of you seem to take yourself too seriously and aren’t afraid to self deprecate and it feels engaging, honest and welcoming. It can’t be easy although you make it appear so. No idea if you have time to read these comments but respect and thank you for your courage and message of peace, love and well being to all.

[@reactiontalk]

Your comment is very much read, appreciated, and taken to heart. We can't get enough of Farnham, his humor, his warmth, his engagement, his energy, his passion, his talent, and most of all his love for his audience and respect for his fellow humans. He is an example for all of us, yes you are correct, always stuff going on behind the scenes, but I don't think whatever struggles may exist take away from the genuine personality he portrays, he is loved regardless of his shortcomings by so many of us. His bigger gift has been the number of people he has brought together with his music, we have a large extended family in Australia now and couldn't be more grateful for all the wonderful people we have connected to because of him. Your sincere words of kindness do not go without discussion in our home. As me and Rollen banter back and forth across rooms, I will shout out today "Please read the wonderful comment from John Tillman in the Comic Conversation video". We try to understand how it is, that just a regular couple like us could have such a positive impact on so many, Rollen says to me "Honey, we are doing something right just by being us." It should feel like you are hanging out with us, laughing, cheering, enjoying Farnsey, we wouldn't want it any other way, thank you again, you are so very much appreciated! Cheers! Angie

[@CQuinnLady]

I smoked for 40 yrs n gave up 3 yrs ago. Im 56 I have COPD and wished I never took it up in the first place. The 1970's and its peer pressure to smoke was intense and we all did. Give it up if u can, dont fret if u cant.

[@mikehenry5817]

Amen, well said! Much respect 👊!!! Sorry to hear about the COPD😮‍💨! Very curious, did you quit before or after the diagnosis? Just curious because it seems most I know get it after quitting. And many that continued didn't. Which if it's the scaring of the lungs that stiffens them when healing, I guess it makes sense. I haven't done much research on it. Probably should 😌. I was just curious if you don't mind my asking what the case was for you? (And I am in no way saying that continuing to smoke is a way to not get it. Or a better route. Or anything like that, just curious 😉.)

[@CQuinnLady]

@@mikehenry5817 i was diagnosed a decade before quitting. I gave it 3 attempts, my lungs couldnt cope so the last attempt was easy.

[@mikehenry5817]

@@CQuinnLady thanks for getting back to me! And I greatly appreciate you sharing your personal experience! I'm sure it's probably more common than I thought. As I said, I never looked into very far. Really not past a definition of it. If you don't mind me prying a little farther, how much did you smoke a day on average? This is seriously none of my business, so feel free to ignore me tell me to go away😏. I'm just trying to convince myself that my personal short term enjoyment isn't worth the long term effects. I know this stuff. But I've justified it so much, and I enjoy it even more, that I need to start training my brain to think differently. Thanks again for you time and response😉👍

[@reactiontalk]

I didn't know you were a smoker, Mike! I smoked moderately a pack a day for 28 years, quitting smoking was the easiest thing I've done, I can't manage to quit sugar since then but somehow, I put them down like it was nothing. Took me 6 weeks, I didn't even finish my last two weeks of patches. Then I had 1/2 a cigarette 6 months later due to stressful school situation, well I'm still convinced it is the highest I have ever been in my life for like 3 minutes. I couldn't even stand up. That was almost 5 years ago. The doc says any smoke is bad for the lungs, fire smoke, bon fires, any combustion is bad for the lungs. I believe it is constitution that determines how great the consequences are to our bodies. Rollen's dad is 87, mesothelioma, and still smoking away. Just plan on quitting before then. I learned it is an identity issue, if you can never see yourself as a non-smoker, you will never want to be a non-smoker. Big part for me anyway. Thanks for sharing!

[@reactiontalk]

I forgot to mention, I had never tried quitting prior to this attempt. Crazy, I know.

[@shenoashbay1361]

Almost xmas in two sleep so Merry Christmas to you guys 🎉

[@suzanadancks]

love John Farnham . Have you experienced Vanessa Amorosi yet?

[@davidcruse6589]

Hey roller you'll be able to relate to this song from John Fareham Song is Trying to live life without you It's not what you think either Angie will be interested as well Never worry about what people think mate do what you want as it's your life and your decision Your informed and know the consequences and only you can do it but when your ready 😉 If people can't respect that then that's thier issues not yours

[@reactiontalk]

Well said, thank you! Send us the link to the song please!

[@davidcruse6589]

Sorry I only seen it on another site I'll see if I can find it for you cheers

[@karenjohnson5179]

Hi guys did you know John once sang the Beatles Yesterday?

[@reactiontalk]

I didn't!

[@BryanParnell]

Great reaction I love that you enjoyed it so much. You have to check him out doing “Burn For You -country version” as well. It’s another very funny one.

[@BryanParnell]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX-4inujrJiIpJI

[@BryanParnell]

An just you’ve already done it! 👏🏻

[@sibertiger1970]

Farmsey is a real larakin

[@Timtams61]

The joke is about johns first song that he now hates Sadie.

[@janellebegg214]

Yep I am a smoker

[@cristiona22]

I Have no siblings - can u adopt me as a sister 😂

[@reactiontalk]

Yes! Absolutely! 😍 the only thing you won't like is all the 📋 Paperwork! 😆

[@cristiona22]

@@reactiontalk oh that’s ok, I’m good on a computer , no paperwork required 😅

[@reactiontalk]

🤣🤣🤣

[@davidharwood2781]

This concert was great what you missed was David hirschfelder playing the beginning of Sadie his first ever hit he's not a big fan of the song

[@carbine5378]

I think John gave up in his late 60’s.