First Listen: JOHN FARNHAM "Help" LIVE with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra | Voice Coach Reacts

[@jeffwilson7100]

Get ready for an Aussie invasion to your channel. By next week you’ll know all there is to know about John Farnham, along with about 50 suggestions. He can sing everything from opera to driving rock.

[@Elle.G.74]

Too funny, but true.

[@AussieDebb]

I think it will take longer than a week Jeff 😂❤🎉

[@lindyroberts4174]

May I make the suggestion, if you like gravel, then check out Jimmy Barnes solo (or with John Farnham), also in Cold Chisel. We have some amazing singers in Aus. Farnsie is a beloved singer & he did concerts with Olivia Newton John, she was Sandy in 'Grease'.

[@CQuinnLady]

​@AussieDebb it took me an hr from ur comment. Popped up on my feed n what I love are people discovering farnsey, like most farnsey fans.

[@JoanTate-v3r]

This man is a vocal genius loved by Australian all his live performances are a master class. Welcome to the rabbit hole that is John Farnham ❤❤❤

[@Katrinagaming-en1os]

“Where has this man been all my life?” His been here with us and we have loved and enjoyed him for 50 years. Cheers from Down Under 😀

[@neilt6480]

Yep. After his stint with LRB, he decided that time with his wife and kids was more important than international fame and fortune.

[@robby1816]

He's not just a singer. He's a performer & an entertainer.

[@adamparker9765]

A completely grounded individual with a cracking sense of humour .

[@TattooedAussieChick]

And a beautiful human being.

[@tombates9122]

@@adamparker9765 That's just what I was about to say. I still remember seeing him doing interviews in the 80s when I was a kid and he was always hilarious. One of those guys who was just everyone's friend and could make anyone laugh, yet had talent beyond most superstars.

[@sasquatchentertainment3568]

Celine absolutely fangirls over John

[@ommadawn8434]

John's not just the Voice, but he's an amazing person as well. You'll never meet a nicer guy.

[@magpiegirl3783]

I love what you said about John’s emotional intelligence in interpreting lyrics. That’s the best description (apart from “wow”) that I’ve heard. He has a beautiful, rich, warm tone and a conviction to the words. John is loved. You’ll read that a lot in the comments. So much respect for him as a human being and the talented and generous performer he has been for 50+ years. John’s voice IS an instrument befitting an orchestral arrangement, although he doesn’t need it. You might like to listen to him sing “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” back when he was 30 years old as an indication of his vocal talent. BTW, this was John’s arrangement picked up later by other singers.

[@xxTICxxTOCxx]

hahaha, I've turned off so many 'reactions' that seem to revolve around a vacant stare, and repeating 'Wow' every 10-20 seconds! This 'reaction' was much better, well informed and entertaining.

[@darrenwilkes5858]

You've just witnessed the absolute greatest singer in Australia and one of the best in the world 🌎 PERIOD ❤

[@georgeibrahim7945]

John is no ordinary singer he is a powerhouse vocalist and one of the nicest men on the planet

[@dalewyatt1321]

Not a bad effort as an encore after 2.5 hours singing. Stunning.

[@Reefsider-fq4sk]

We Aussies love watching reactions from people never exposed to John before. There's a very deep rabbit hole you really must explore. He can sing any genre and is known to and admired globally by many professionals of every genre. Celine Dion's story was incredibly brave and well done and it was amazing that she's been a fan of John's forever. What an honour for John to be the only artist she featured. BTW from memory Celine and John sang You are the Voice in her documentary. Check that song out, same concert. John's just turned 75 and until his surgery a year-ish ago his voice retained the range of his youthful voice. Explore some more, 'play it and they will come', well Aussies will, in droves. John's family to us anything you want to know just ask.

[@uueyeam6398]

"You're the voice" is his biggest hit, it's a great song

[@lopeetoom01]

You should indeed listen to his song "You're the Voice" from the same concert. It is one of the reasons and probably the main reason why he is called "The Voice" down under.

[@philiphemphill4980]

Listen to Your the voice (Karmala Harris )is using it in her presidential campaign. Also after this song he sings Long way to the top ,the orchestra is having a ball ! Cheers from Oz

[@leahlapham5634]

John Farnham - A top bloke, an Aussie Battler, Great sense of humour and an absolutely legendary singer ❤

[@johnfarnhamexperience]

Gday Christi and yes welcome to the master class that is John Farnham... a world class belter and one of the best vocalists of all time in the history of music... and what you also picked up, yes it was the last song of the night after a whopping 2 hour concert, and John as always giving it all and vocally putting us all to shame... John is one of those rare beasts that while vocalists have come and gone through the years and generally by the time they are 50 are washed up... John was in his 70's still kicking vocal butt, it was only the cancer tumour in his mouth at 74 in 2022 that put a stop to his touring schedule and singing... so it's thanks to the net that people all around the world such as yourself are discovering this vocal ear candy that is the mighty John Faranhm... thanks for your great reaction to John...

[@cullain3967]

John was nicknamed "Whispering Jack" by audio engineers as he either had to pull his voice back or they had to drape cloth over the studio microphones to prevent him from blowing them out, he has a 7 octave range and used to sing Nessun Dorma as a warm up before concerts. He also starred in a stage production of Jesus Christ Superstar, the man is simply unmatched as a vocal talent...

[@kyliemoyes3767]

Our beautiful gorgeous super talented and an all round top human being is John Farnham. We have had the privilege of having John in our homes and hearts for 50 years, how lucky are we Aussies

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

John first recorded this in 1980. After which Tina Turner approached him and asked if he'd mind her doing a cover. John said sure, because that's the sort guy he is and Tina recorded it and included it in her stage show for years to come.😊

[@Sheryl-g4p]

John is the GOAT. He is so loved here is Australia. Such a humble and down to earth person. He loves and appreciates his fans. If you want to see his fun side watch his sing. Old MacDonald had a farm

[@elizabethscott7660]

Farnsey is a Phenomenon. From Gethsemane to Touch of Paradise, to Burn For You, to Amazing Grace to Black Dog and Long Way To The Top. His versatility is unmatched. We just love him.

[@LikkieAU]

This is not the song he sang with Celine. It was “You’re the Voice” that inspired her and caught her attention.

[@uknowispeaksense7056]

I saw him on this tour. This song was an encore at the end of a 2 hour set. Check out as much as you can of John. He's a national treasure.

[@Rosannasfriend]

Oh you just discovered one of the best male singers of all time. I discovered him through reaction channels a few years ago. That man’s Range is absolutely insane! Very soulful singer. Listen to him doing duets with Jimmy Barnes. I think it’s called “something is wrong with my baby“. It’s absolutely insane! Both of their voices are completely insane!

[@ThelSuperlKing]

Their voices are not insane. Very good but not insane. Me? That's a different story......my voice is insane or some would like to say insane as in a mentally ill voice. lol

[@ThelSuperlKing]

Today I have put my money once again where my mouth is and proven with my latest upload that my voice is mentally ill a.k.a. insane with my cover of "Beautiful Things" by Benson Boone. My voice is the most mentally ill voice in the whole wide world. None of the singers you mentioned could hold a candle to me. lol

[@jennifer5130]

I hope this is the start of a beautiful journey for you. John can sing anything and I'm sure you'll grow to love him as much as we do.

[@beresfordthompson1370]

Well you’ve done it now, you’ve started the journey down the John Farnham rabbit hole and once you start down you get lost in the over 50 years of epic music from John, the greatest and most versatile male vocalist of all time, with his incredible performance style, interaction with the crowd, his epic mic and mic stand trick and throws and the passion, emotion and energy he brings and that powerful and agility vocal ability. Every song he did in this awesome concert is worthy of reacting to as well as a lot of others, but John is best enjoyed live, so whenever possible react to live performances. And he does an epic version of amazing grace with two of his long standing backing singers.

[@sonyan2902]

John Farnham is recovering from mouth cancer and is cancer free now. He is in his 70s and still sounded great right before his health issues. He could sing rock, pop, country, opera, musical theatre...any genre!

[@lindyroberts4174]

An absolute legend!

[@wyattfamily8997]

He's actually 75 now, I always know as he's a few weeks older than I am.

[@Flashblackyc4]

Every Aussie household knows Johnny Farnham, been listening to him for almost 40yrs now ❤ Legend. Thanks for reacting 🙏

[@steveheywood9428]

Great review 🤗. I worked at that concert in 1989 and this was John's final encore after singing for around 2 hours ! He recently had a cancer operation and now at 75, he may yet sing again and hopefully may tour. I hope so.

[@MargaretGuppy]

Wow, a memory to cherish and relive! So jealous!

[@Deb_Bee_Thriver]

Thank you for you reaction and appreciation of our Phenomenal Aussie Legend, John Farnham! You now have over 4 decades of hit songs, albums and concerts to catch up on. Enjoy.

[@tessacate]

He's always been know as the singer's singer, yet humble, with many well known artists such as Celine, Tom Jones, Richard Marx, Barry Gibb, Olivia Newton John etc friends, fans & collaborators. Admirers also were Freddie Mercury who thought him one of the best singers in the world & John Lennon. Farnham put together this version of Help (1980), was a comeback song in attempt to bring him back from long forgotten fame as former young pop idol and was the preferred version of the song for Lennon. John's also know to be able to sing anything from rock, ballads, soul, muscial theatre, list goes on. Songs to check out are: Collaboration with another Australian great Jimmy Barnes with 'Something's Wrong With My Baby' With Olivia Newton John with 'Please don't ask me' (1998 live) 'Gethsemane' from live final show 1992 final show 'Long Way to the Top' AC/DC cover live 1989 Classic Jack show & 'You're the Voice' from same show... just for starters.

[@LizzieRD]

Yes. All of the above. I love his duets : when something is wrong with my baby, with Jimmy Barnes, Angels wirh Lisa Edwards, Please dont ask me with Olivia Newton John. Yep, YT is our global backup. Thank you YT

[@donnam5891]

Very good recommendations & the audio of Led Zeppelin's Blackdog & then try Jimmy Barnes and Joe Bonamassa Stone Cold. Always do live if you can for John & Jimmy. Great reaction. 🥰

[@Jojomac-ix7oi]

John is the greatest! His duet with Olivia Newton-john, Please Don't Ask Me, is something so special to watch. So many American artists have performed with John... Ray Charles, Celine, Tom Jones,Olivia RIP (not American) Richard Marx....His voice never fails and his fans just love him to death and are fiercely loyal. 'You're the Voice' ( his signature song), from the same concert is a good one to watch next, but honestly, anything live is awesome. Thank you for reacting. It made my day 😊

[@raelenewilliams2763]

Great reaction. He can sing anything. There is a recording of a sound check before a concert where he sings "Blackdog" (led zeppelin). Amazing. I love his ballads like "Angels" and "A touch of Paradise", also "When the war is over". But you can't go wrong with any of his live performances. The man is a vocal master. I'm glad you got to hear him.❤

[@denisbryce8746]

He is the Premier Australian performer & we have a few. His duet of Please Don't Ask Me with Olivia Newton-John is awesome as is his rendition of Led Zep's Blackdog recorded during a Song Check is absolutely brilliant. he appeared on a Tonight Show in Australia & did a duet with Pavarotti of Nessum Dorma & Pavarotti was surprised when he said he was only a pop singer. Pav thought he was an Opera Singer. John Lennon once said in an Interview that this was the way he wanted this song to be sung. They were due to meet in January 1981, but as we know, it didn't happen. John has a 4 Octave range. This particular performance was an encore after a 2 hour Concert. He is also a very funny man.

[@annettelane]

Ilove to see new people discover John its a huge rabbit hole you have fallen into

[@jemor2143]

As the saying goes... 'You ain't seen/heard nothin' yet'. Glad you found him and can enjoy what we have enjoyed for the last 50 plus years. More to come.

[@AussieDebb]

He is perfection and can sing any genre. He is the G.O.A.T. Celine actually sung Youre the Voice with him which is his anthem. She wants to sing HELP but we dont know if John will sing publicly again because of mouth cancer surgery he had 2 years ago. Thankfully, he is cancer free and getting stronger, singing around the house. The last time he performed he was 71 before Covid and he could atill sing with the same power and key and on point. 😍💖🥰 Love our John ❤️💖🥰 Thank you for a great reaction 🙏💞🎉

[@briangill4000]

You are on to it Deb

[@G.H.O.S.T.254]

I think you can see why Celine loves him so much. Celine, Tom Jones, Richard Marx, Ray Charles, Sammy Davis Jr., Queen and many more are all smitten with his vocal skills and revere him as a legend themselves. A legend amongst legends.

[@jasongoldy2571]

The man is one of the best singers ever he can sing anything from opera to hard rock it's a deep hole to go down with John . Cheers from Oz

[@rongotwalt4487]

A legend in Australia and so beloved by that nation ! A world class singer no doubt ! This guy is the real deal and an absolutely beautiful person ! Thank you for finally posting this magnificent singer on your wonderful Channel. Your breakdown and analysis was so well done and much appreciated by all his fans all over the world. Keep posting and sending much thanks and love from Canada 👍🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️

[@brettwilkie3833]

Notice how far away he keeps the microphone away, that's a powerful voice.

[@EmbraceThePing]

Legend has it he was 'encouraged' to perfect his mike technique by hearing damaged sound technicians in his early career.

[@hildareynolds231]

Ok should listen to John and Jimmy Barnes "When Something is Wrong With My Baby".

[@jeffwilson7100]

YES. This one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHLPd3uJhbF7ptE

[@stevepark1123]

The live vision is outstanding.

[@jeffwilson7100]

@@stevepark1123 yeah ,bit it keeps getting blocked. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHLPd3uJhbF7ptE

[@guccigasbag2780]

Yes 🙌 once Christi listens to that one she’ll be going down the Jimmy Barnes and Cold Chisel rabbit hole as well 😂😂

[@janwatson5862]

I saw John sing when he was in his 70$ just before is cancer diagnosis and his voice was just as powerful . A fabulous singer and an amazing human being .

[@bernadettelanders7306]

You’ve finally discovered our John. Yes we love John he’s kind, funny, generous & we’ve been so blessed to listen to, go to his concerts here in Aus for about 50 yrs. He sings anything from nursery rhythms, to opera, Granada, with our Aussie Phantom of the Opera, with um a twist of comedy lol. Welcome to the world of Farnsey & thank you for such a wonderful heartfelt reaction.

[@flatoutt1]

christi ,thanks for your take on our john with your precious comments, especially at the end ..i love how you fulfil your purpose in spreading the love.. if you keep going like this we'll make you an honoury aussie. just to add a bit ,john is incredibly loved and respected by us aussies .not just because he's such and incredible singer but also because of his character and authenticity and because he's such a great servant /patriot. [aussie of the year].he has a special place in our hearts .we've unofficially given him the great honour of being unofficially elected as "a bloody good bloke " which is a bit above "a good bloke " .when he speaks we listen because of our confidence in him .and he wears his title with purpose and confidence . he commands . like here he's 70 years old and raising money for our firefighters when the place was burning . Fire Fight Australia - John Farnham "You're the Voice" ft. Brian May, Olivia Newton-John and more! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqLNf4qrgpetY7M&pp=ygUoam9obiBmYXJuaGFtIGZpcmUgZmlnaHQgeW91J3JlIHRoZSB2b2ljZQ%3D%3D i've also got to mention "his mate" [mateship is a great australian tradition ,a bit like oprah and her mate gayle ] and manager the late glenn wheatley who wasalso a muso and the man in the background [glenn did the wheeling and dealing and john [and the band ;they were so tight they were family].did the singing . they sort of went together . one of our great sins is often taking our talent like john for granted because of our familiarity. with youtube the world is reminding us how good he is [and the band with venetta fields being the muma bear,and very protective of her "kids".this is my take on on venetta's contribution .she came from the outside to us and feel she gave them the confidence as to how good they were ] you were spot on with your very perceptive comment [you're the only one that has picked that up .i knew you were smart ] about being in church .it was about as close as a lot of aussies come to organised church . we have a different more understated spirituality.but it's there. Amazing Grace ~~~ Venetta, John & Lindsay, 1987 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJXEn3-heK-ifKs

[@F0RTY4]

As a Kiwi, i grew up listening to John, John is a powerhouse of a singer, one of the best performers ever to be gifted to the world, and has a heart of GOLD, loved your reaction awesome.

[@lynndally9160]

Have subbed for our John. The Greatest singer the world has never heard of. All of Australia loves this man, you should also check out his duet with Jimmy Barnes singing When something is wrong with my baby. Another great from this same concert is Long way to the Top - I don't think any Orchestra has ever had so much fun

[@mikef9609]

I was at this concert two nights in a row. Each time I hear this or any other song from this concert I can still feel myself there. One of the highlights of my life.

[@GraceW-e1v]

I am very happy that you have been introduced to the amazing John Farnham! His voice is phenomenal!

[@Bobbygirl63]

Oh, thank you so much for this great reaction. It gives me such a thrill to know that our John has a new fan. I'm 4 years younger than John (he's 75) and I've followed and loved him from the start of his long, long career. He's magical. His voice, his stage presence, his love for his fans and humanity, his humour, his microphone technique and mike stand tricks, his interactions with the audience.....add that all together, and you walk away from his concerts feeling uplifted and knowing that you've just had the time of your life. I've been to dozens of his concerts over the years. I've never heard him hit a bad note, and I've never, ever been disappointed for one second throughout his performance. I could go on for hours, but I'll stop now. Please, please, please react to him singing 'When The War Is Over' live from the Whispering Jack concert.

[@kellyfoster6983]

the final song of a concert and he's still blasting away like it's his first song. There is never a time he sings that I don't get goose bumps.

[@user-xg6jw7mp5e]

Thanks for reacting to an Australian legend , John Farnham! Australians will flock to your channel if you react to more Of John’s work.

[@andrewhall7853]

John is no doubt one of the greatest voices on the planet. I’m so happy he’s being recognised more widely now.

[@davidgarsed3907]

Before his death John Lennon heard this version of help by John Farnham. Said that's the tempo he originally wanted for the song

[@davidgarsed3907]

You will go down a deep rabbit hole with John. Love reaction

[@abigailfoster2467]

I love it when professionals comment on John. We know we love his voice. You explain why.

[@Dr_KAP]

Thanks for reacting to John. Yes he has a great voice indeed and is good friends with Celine.❤

[@ThelSuperlKing]

Still has got nothing on Shannon "Nollsy" Noll. I've learned so much from Nollsy throughout the years especially on his smash hit song "C'mon Aussie C'mon"......from John not so much. Nollsy is the prince of rasp.

[@jeffwilson7100]

@@ThelSuperlKing this is a joke right?

[@carolynh8866]

​@@jeffwilson7100has to be. Shannon Noll is a nice country singer...but doesn't he a candle to John Farnham. But I love that Noll's has such great fans .

[@carolynh8866]

Wow what a great reaction. It was so good to see Celine spend so much time refering to our John in her documentary.. Celine absolutely loves John Farnham and has been a huge fan of his since the 80's. It's actually his most famous song, You're the Voice, that Celine sang with John here in Australia. She has had it in her set list for quite a few of her concerts too. In the documentary she says that she wants to sing Johns arrangment of HELP, once her voice recovers as it's another one of his songs she's always loved. John is well known amongst some of the worlds greatest singers. For instance he has sung and/or recorded music with Stevie Wonder who John toured with early in his career, john also toured with Tom Jones later in his career, and Richard Marx who was heavily influenced by John and ended up writing some songs for John and joined him in concert once. every time Rochard tohrs australia he sings a few of johns songs as well.. also Laura Brannagan, Celine Dion, Ray Charles did a concert with John, our own Olivia Newton John is also a long time freind who has often toured with JF, same as with Kyliejnogue who also did several tours with John, not to mention Queen. In Fact John was considered at one stage as a replacement for lead when Freddie passed away. Tommy Yohanson has also done a cover of Johns song You're the Voice. Which i hope you will react to next. Theres a version out there fro. This same concery with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Some other intersting facts. JOHN sold outsold more cobcerts tham the likes of Michael Jackson who toured australia at tje same time as John one year. John still hold records in Australia as the highest ever Aria award winner, the highest selling album by an Aussie artist

[@FreeTheRocks]

He is "The Master"......"The Voice". The best male singer that ever lived.

[@divinemadness7119]

Fact

[@ThelSuperlKing]

@@divinemadness7119 Only a "fact" when said by someone who is not a fan and an expert. Otherwise it is a very biased fanboy opinion lacking in objectivity just as bad as me saying I am the greatest singer that ever lived because it comes across as self-serving.

[@divinemadness7119]

@@ThelSuperlKing yes darling I realise that and, I am not pretending to be an unbiased font of knowledge, thank you so much for pointing it out to the others, like yourself, who may take my comment seriously. Bless

[@jemxs]

Hard to believe he is not better known around the world! He is well respected in the industry, has sung with as you said Celine Dion, but also Tom Jones and Queen, as well as Olivia Newton John and Anthony Warlow. Tommy Johansson has actually covered John's signature song, Your The Voice!

[@jeffwilson7100]

And Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles.

[@jemxs]

@@jeffwilson7100 oh yes, them also..and ofc Barnsey!

[@carolynh8866]

​@@jeffwilson7100and when he toured with Stevie Nix and Lionel Ritchie. It didn't work out too well for them as they had seperate sets and didn't actually sing together. Sadly for those 2 artists many of the audience left after John finished his set 🫢

[@jeffwilson7100]

@@carolynh8866 I remember hearing about that. Wonder how they felt not to be the headliners?

[@carolynh8866]

@@jeffwilson7100 Stevie Nix was quoted as saying she didn't realise she would be touring with the Frank Sinatra of Australia. She shortened John's set. John was originally coming on first followed by Stevie...and she kept shortening the time that he had. Then changed it so he came on after her ...but people left after john finished or turned up later when she changed the order around. The tour was during a time that Johm had not been touring for a couple of years and fans were keen to see him again ...so makes a lot of sense.

[@kerrypapworth1526]

We adore our wonderful John Farnham here in Oz. I have seen him live many times over the years - truly amazing. John moved to Australia as a child.

[@dasherl8466]

Have fun down this rabbit hole. Try When something is wrong with my baby live on Hey hey its Saturday. Anything live from him is amazing.

[@kethlyfallon5095]

Agree the best version

[@daw349]

Like dasher said!

[@jayweb51]

After John left Little River Band, he had been approached by Brian May to front Queen; once again, John felt it would take him away from family. Us Aussies have been blessed to have John to ourselves for so long; but it is right and proper that he be acknowledged by the rest of the world, as an exceptional singer and performer.

[@micheleallen]

There is a video of John and Celine singing together. They sang You’re the Voice which is John’s most famous song. The video that goes for 9 minutes has Celine telling John about listening to him on KZbin for 20 odd years by that time and how inspiring he is to her.

[@jeffwilson7100]

They sing “You’re the Voice “ together

[@kethlyfallon5095]

Yes there are two versions both recorded by audience members so not great the one that is less viewed I think is the better one

[@billeaton9562]

Not bad for the encore for a two plus hour show. Great reaction thanks. Ohh almost forgot, always live with John he responds to the audience so well. Anything from this concert, duets with Olivia Newton John or Jimmy Barnes, all good.

[@devilsadvocate2548]

With another encore after this!

[@Rob_D74]

This is John's arrangment not Celine's and he has been singing it this way since the early 80's.

[@royferntorp]

I love the cues. There was no click track. A hand on the mic, a nod, or a look.

[@garyhollingworth8510]

A really nice listen is a duet with Lisa Edwards "Angels"

[@continental_drift]

Oh yes! A little bit of instrumentation but mostly their voices.

[@mssuziquzi]

John is the GOAT, a much loved Aussie legend who can sing any genre. You can see why Celine loves him. There is more from the same concert, You're the Voice, (we call him The Voice) or Long way to the top. One of my favorites is a beautiful duet with Olivia Newton John called Please don't ask me from a concert tour they did called The Main Event. By the way, John Lennon loved John Farnham's version of Help and said this was how it was supposed to be sung, not the 'preppy" fast track that The Beatles were coerced into recording. When he wrote it, it was a cry for help. Great reaction, looking forward to some more of Farnsey, there's so much to see.❤

[@davelister2]

Paul and John love this version of the song and have said that this slower pace was how they envisioned the song when it was written but the record label made them sing it as we all know it, because they were young and didn't have the confidence to stand up to the label execs and say no

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

Not in the hands of a fine musician, but in the hands of a master.😊

[@colincampbell4862]

John's duo with Jimmy Barnes singing "When Something is Wrong with my Baby" is a brilliant listen, full of soul and grit - your ears will appreciate it

[@KathleenChilds]

Wonderful reaction as always! 🤗🎶. One of the best male singers with such a great stage presence…. Yes, WOW!

[@BassMatt1972]

This is a magical arrangement, by David Hirschfelder I believe (his piano player/musical director). Backing vocals (for the last 2 decades) has been Lisa Edwards and Ms Venetta Fields (and usually male vocalist/guitarist Lindsey Field), American born singer, toured with Pink Floyd, recorded on albums like Wish You Were Here Pink Floyd, recordings by Humble Pie, Barbra Streisand, Elkie Brooks, Neil Diamond, Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs, Bob Seger and the Rolling Stones "Exile on Main Street". She was also AN IKETTE with Tina Turner and Ike Turner. In 2002, Fields received the Australian Gospel Singer of the Year award. In recognition of her achievements, Fields was inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame on September 29, 2005. 10:10 when he goes into that upper octave, he seems to have MORE open voice and power, the last/highest note he hits is PURE.. and easy.. and look at that mic technique! (Im a sound guy!) Hi, liked and subscribed from Adelaide, South Australia, where "Johnny Farnham" started his career at 17/18.. My Mums co-worker in the 1960s was his original (dodgy) Manager.

[@darrenwilkes5858]

Any song you listen to must be live.."You're the Voice" live is another must song from the same concert.. Massive Rabbit Hole ❤

[@annemcbeath120]

They did “You’re the Voice” as a duet. Welcome to the world of John Farnham… 😊

[@Donna-C]

“Burn for you” is so very beautiful - you will love it!

[@natalieharris1696]

He is our National Treasure

[@TJHolloway-c8l]

John didn't want international stardom, his family came first and he's still married to his wife. We call him The Voice.

[@zwieseler]

Now if you want to see John in a polar opposite scenario have a look at "John Farnham - Angels LIVE 2000" where he sings Angels with his back up vocalist and only accompanied by an acoustic guitar and percussionist.

[@AnnieD.1982]

Thank you for reacting to the great John Farnham, or The Voice, as we like to call him in Australia 🇦🇺 😊 He is one of a kind, and if you decide to listen to more of his work, you will not be disappointed. He has been performing for 6 decades and has a vast back catalogue of work. John is all about the love, as you mentioned. Love for his family, friends, fans, band members, the music and humanity itself. Aussies have been so lucky that he shared his gift with us 😍 John and Celine performing You're The Voice together is so beautiful, please check that out if you like ❤❤ Funny that you mentioned finding your voice at the end as there is a documentary called Finding The Voice about John 😅 I hope you will listen to more and thank you for your lovely and respectful reaction 😊 ❤❤

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

John Lennon said that this was the tempo that he had always intended to record this song at, but due to the pressure of the production staff, they recorded it at a more poppy tempo.

[@leemccurtayne9489]

John does a brilliant duet with a legendary backup vocalist,Vanetta Fields singing “amazing Grace” , please give it your perusal. It is old but stunning.

[@wonkothesane8632]

Since you mentioned Celine Dion, did you know that she had said that John is one of her favourite singers of all time, that they are good friends, she adores him, and Celine sung "You've the Voice" with him. He's a national treasure in Australia, one of the greatest vocalists of all time (male or female), never took any formal singing lessons, and unfortunately in light of recent events, was a heavy smoker his entire career. Yet he could still pull off this performance of Help at the end of a more than two-hour concert. He's an amazing human being, and is loved by all. The quintessential Australian lovable larrikan.

[@wendymorrison5803]

A career worth investigating. He still sang into his seventies. An icon of popular music and good karma.

[@simonmeli7060]

The fact that John is virtually unknown in the US is a crime. The joy we Australians have had growing up with him should have been more widely shared. Check his duet with Olivia Newton John singing "Please Don't Ask Me".

[@jayweb51]

There is a great plethora of world class Australian singers and bands, that have not been noticed overseas. The Australian music scene has it's own unique way of expressing music. I would like to recommend you react to Kasey Chamber's version of Eminem's Lose Yourself. Kasey is an accomplished Australian country singer-songwriter, who includes using influences from other music styles in her writings; starting from the age of 10 performing in the Dead Ringer Band(a family group including her father, mother and brother), she commenced her solo career in 1998(at age of 22) and has released 12 studio albums along with multiple hit singles.

[@chris6770]

One of the legendary concerts. I wish I'd have been there.

[@Saan42]

Thanks for reacting to John, we love him, and for so many reasons. Yes, he is enjoying the moment - he loves every moment that he is singing for and with people, and you can always tell. His joy in performing is part of what we love about him so much. He is a phenomenal vocalist, but also a phenomenal performer, and a genuinely humble, generous, and down-to-earth person. Hope you do more, and the only advice I have is to always, always do John live. You will discover he has a great range of genres, does them all brilliantly, and you will never hear a bum note!

[@jayweb51]

Whereas The Beatles "Help" was released as a pop song, John Farnham's version is more a rock ballad. John first performed his version in 1980, at a Royal Charity Concert in front of Queen Elizabeth II at the Sydney Opera House. John Lennon was given a copy of Farnham's version, Lennon said " That is how the song was meant to be sung!". When ever John Farnham sings, you will always see a smile on his face. The reason most people outside of Australia haven't heard of John, is he decided to put family before international touring; John's signature song You're The Voice was released overseas with mixed success, but gained greater attention in the US after he released Age of Reason. When Celine Dion was in Australia, she started to sing You're The Voice when John Farnham appeared on stage to join her(I believe the duet of Help was then performed). Besides Celine, John has sung with both Australian and International artists; including Ray Charles, and Australians Olivia Newton John and Jimmy Barnes.

[@queenslanddiva]

This was John's song long before Celine sang it with him. John is one of the greatest singers ever, anywhere in the world. We call him The Voice in Australia. Would pit him against anyone. And he can sing any genre, with clips on YT of rock, soul, ballad, and classical. You need to check them out.

[@carolynh8866]

Not forgetting country and musocal theatre

[@coraliemoller3896]

This was an encore after a two hour concert.

[@devilsadvocate2548]

With another encore after it!

[@mjb7015]

He also played Jesus in the Australian tour of Jesus Christ Superstar in 1992. His rendition of Gethsemane is not to be missed.

[@wyattfamily8997]

Check out John's rendition of Black Dog which he used as a gig "warm up" only so the recording is audio only unfortunately.

[@nbx2au]

This concert was recorded, so you can check other polular, spectacular songs he had. "You are the voice" is one that comes to mnd

[@judileeming1589]

John was around 40 years old when he performed here. It was an encore at the end of a 2 hour concert. Australia loves and respects John for his talent, humility and generosity to his fellow performers and for fellow Australians in need eg raising funds to assist farmers suffering through crippling drought etc. it is a fact that he could get the audience singing along or totally silence them in awe. I love his performances with Tom Jones as well as Celine and other artists. I always wondered why his career didn’t go Worldwide, especially after Sammy Davis Jnr encouraged him to go to the USA and an legendary American late night host here in Australia, Don Lane, just adored his talent and tried to bring John on whenever a US powerhouse of the entertainment industry was appearing on the show.

[@Lifeoutback220]

John was 70 ish when he sang on stage with Celin ,,, he could still hit the high notes and Celine bowed down to him

[@iconicobservations]

Tears of joy listening to John. You're the Voice is phenomenal.

[@sandyproctor4901]

You can’t stop now. John never ever ever misses. Have never heard him sing a wrong note. My favourites are Burn for you, Touch of Paradise, Black dog, Let me out, Long way to the top, You’re the reason why…. I could go on

[@susansalafia2729]

This was an encore performance after doing a 2 hour show. Strongest voice you will ever hear.

[@ceceliakrieg5824]

The next one must be his very own song, "You're the Voice," a massive hit for him. Notice him throwing the mic stand and how he catches it and again flicking it up with his foot. Great coordination.

[@davidhandson2429]

Celine sung your the voice live with John when he was around 70

[@ClayCanpbell-lc9ez]

John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes, singing when something is wrong with my baby. You will love it, two men with so much soul. Both Australian