FIRST TIME HEARING JOHN FARNHAM - YOU’RE THE VOICE REACTION

[@Dr_KAP]

You’ve discovered one of the greatest male vocalists of all time. Please listen to John live- always- he’s a stage performer. Recommend any of his performances with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to start with.

[@jeremykothe2847]

Live. The man is alive.

[@timmyanderson1576]

@@jeremykothe2847 she means a live performance

[@h.m.s.thunderchild8518]

Spot on!!!!! Live always brings out the true feeling.

[@tileux]

Australian music is a hidden hoard of treasure. Most foreigners are completely unaware of its depths: cold chisel, inxs, ac/dc, powderfinger, midnight oil, Australian crawl, divinyls, icehouse, and soooo many others. John Farnham is now in his 7Os. This was a huge hit decades ago. If you want a really beautiful song try ‘flame trees’ - cold chisel. But by way of background, we have a tree here that flowers bright red and is very common (sometimes also called a Christmas tree, because it flowers around Christmas). When you drive around country towns, flame trees are everywhere.

[@dee-smart]

Perhaps try HELP with John Farnham - but look for the one with the MSO (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra). That will stun you!

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Noted!😊

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Nothing better then watching someone react to the voice singing you’re the voice. Next you need to react to him live to see why he is the best entertainer ever, would start of with “help” live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

[@dee-smart]

Glad you liked him. This is old but a very well loved song in Australia. By the way, love the way you do your make up and hair. You look very pretty!

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Aww, thank you so much!☺️

[@peterirwin6409]

Always listen to John Farnham live his performances are twice as good as the studio versions. You must listen to him singing HELP live with the Melbourne symphony orchestra.

[@Melrick72]

John is one of the incredibly rare artists who genuinely sound better live. It's like he really blossoms with an audience in front of him.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

@Goosecore I think I agree with you👏🏼

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

The size of the music video had to be reduced cause of visibility's sake; that is, to avoid the video being blocked. Thank you very much for your understanding Fam!🥰

[@kurtconkey8773]

This song gives me goose bumps every time I hear it. Especially just now sharing it with you! What a timely message! We live a world apart but we can make things better! Thank you for your enthusiasm.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Thank you ☺️

[@stevielee83]

@@MorenikejiTaiwo Great Reaction, Check out John Farnham - Burn For You

[@carolynh8866]

Congrats on finding our best kept secret. John Farnham is "The Voice." We have had him all to ourselves for 6 decades so don't mind sharing him with the rest of the world now😁🎶🇦🇺 I hope you will investigate nore feom this aussie icon, there are so many more Great songs for you to experience. Check out his version of HELP...but always go with Live Versions from him

[@CandleLight1974]

Nooooooo ....... he has been a star outside Australia (though not as big as he deserves to be) since the 80s.

[@echofoxpaw73]

that's exactly what I was going to say Carolyn!

[@carolynh8866]

@@CandleLight1974 this is true ...but not so much exposure as here in Aus

[@maxfergusson3495]

hello baby girl, I would like to hear lifted up by angels please,,max QLD Australia thank you.

[@philliplynch5943]

Freddie Mercury from Queen said John has one of the greatest voices on Earth. I have meet John in Perth three times . He is a really nice person and have seen him in concert many times

[@rickandersen2284]

His birthday today! 73 years old. A massive career in Oz.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Aww, happy belated birthday to him!🥳

[@rickyman6651]

@@MorenikejiTaiwo I got one for you. China in your hand by Tapau.

[@gazza8127]

So glad you've discovered John, we down under in Australia have had him all to ourselves forever but it's great to see more & more reactors realising what an incredible talent this man was & still is. This was from 1985, I & many other Aussies grew up with John in the 60's, hearing songs like "Raindrops keep falling on my head" , "One" & "Sadie" on the radio. I remember as a kid buying those singles in the late 60's & still have them. A song I think you'd love is "Please don't ask" performed with our other vocal legend Olivia Newton John at the "Main Event" concert when John was a bit older. He's now in his 70's & still singing brilliantly, enjoy the journey.

[@shoresaresandy]

It’s Johns birthday today and he is 73.

[@janwatson7981]

You need to watch this live,he pulls the audience in and they usually join in singing with him.

[@petersanders3812]

Play john farnham and jimmy barnes when something is wrong with my baby 2 of Australia,s greatest singers

[@noone6559]

This song was actually written by a man in the UK. Who wanted to go out early one morning and protest against nuclear weapons in the 80s..... he slept in.... was so disgusted with himself he and his friends wrote this... I don't know how John became involved.... but he has made this anthem. It still stands today..... whomever of you can vote, demonstrate etc.... DO IT...... his message through this song remains relevant....

[@trevorkrause7220]

John Farnham has true legend status in Australia. He is known not only as a great artist with an incredible voice but also as just a great, generous and open person. He rarely toured overseas, so most people outside of Australia would probably never have heard of him, hear him sing, or attend one of his live concerts. He is over seventy years old now and probably retired from any more performances but he has been showcasing his talents on TV, live concerts, records, tapes, CDs, DVDs and digital media for over fifty years whilst based almost solely in Australia. One of the main reasons he never sought or took up any offers of international touring was that he is a dedicated family man who couldn't bear to leave his family for an extended time or subject them to the rigours of touring just for a chance at more fame and fortune.

[@Jumdabum]

John Farnham is so cool that he even got Rambo playing guitar in his band

[@leonherinx129]

Hello beautiful Morenikeji. John Farnham born in England. Move to Australia in 1959. He was member of the Australian rockband The Little River Band from 1981 untill 1984. Love you much ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Leon.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Thanks for the info! Lots of loveee

[@leonherinx129]

@@MorenikejiTaiwo Your very welcome Mo♥️♥️

[@overweg57]

Hi Morenikeji, it’s a long time ago that I heard this song ! I was surprised about your choice! This song is so beautiful and 💪. The sound is now in my head and I can’t forget it, I can hear this song the whole day ! Thank you so much for this unforgettable song , your reaction is lovely ! Thank you so much, and a big kiss from Holland. 👍👏🙋🏼‍♂️😘💐❤️

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Thank you ☺️

[@h.m.s.thunderchild8518]

This song earned him the the nickname "The Voice" in Australia. He was awarded "Australian of the Year" the year this was released and Australia finally woke up to the national treasures this man holds. His voice, his optimism, his appreciation for those around him and his pride in his country. I love seeing music impact others as much as it did me and this song was like a punch in the face back in the day. Nicely done. PS: First time I've watched one of your videos and now I have your playlist to keep me occupied for quite a while. I cannot, however, go without mentioning your absolutely spectacular eyes. The youtube recommendation came up but your eyes made the decision to click on it for me. Your reaction to the song made it well worth while.

[@davidmclauchlan8261]

You aint seen nothing until you watch him live in concert . An absolute Aussie legend

[@RogerWyatt365]

I've never heard of John Farnham but anyone that puts a bagpipe into their music is worth taking a deeper look at! Thanks for this Mo (and all that suggested this).

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Didn’t know much about bagpipe until now, wow👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@CandleLight1974]

The unofficial Australian national anthem.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Really?😊

[@dianen8962]

Please watch his live performance singing this song with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. It will blow your mind!!!

[@AdstarAPAD]

John Farnham song .. A Touch of Paradise...

[@helmutb2612]

One of THE best songs from the 80's!!

[@janjacko1079]

Exactly ❤

[@renekarfinger8341]

No! with the message one of the best Songs ever!

[@samyheath8103]

Great song, great reaction 😎 👍 👍

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Many thanks ☺️

[@surferles589]

I remember exactly where I was when I first heard this song, it was sooooo amazing. This is considered the unofficial Australian anthem

[@paulmeekcoms217]

I know you love a sweet love song, so I would like to recommend The Gureys And Davey Arthur and When You Were Sweet Sixteen. Possibly the sweetest song ever. Have some tissues handy! (You will need them!) It's an old Irish folk song.

[@martintik8565]

Great song !!!!!

[@suecottrell4003]

🤗You should 👀see this song 🙏with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra!🫶You will be really blown away.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Antony_Jenner]

Good choice not my style of music but great song all the same.

[@butterflyeffect8924]

Well, aren't you just the 80's rock chick! So good to see your reaction to this track.

[@paul5589]

Another 80's classic. Nice one Morenikeji.

[@saintjohnno]

Hi Morenikeji.. I've watched many of your reactions before and l was pleasantly surprised to see you found our John .. The Voice is a classic and l would love to see your reaction to my favorite of John's " Touch of Paradise " lm sure you wont be dissappionted.. Regards.. 😊

[@markinator8826]

I have been listening to music my whole life, how is it this is the 1st time I have heard of this man...Just WOW!! I Typed this before I heard your reaction...lol...the feeling is mutual, God Bless You Baby Girl!!

[@sirkat344]

This has been a fave of mine since it was new in '87. Heart did a live cover of it that is on their "Essential" CD set. Excellent tune.

[@paulowen9271]

I flatter myself that I’m something of a connoisseur if your reactions and tastes baby girl. I know for instance you are fond of instrumental breaks in songs especially saxophone. I was a little disappointed therefore you didn’t pick up on a bagpipe solo! Yes. A bagpipe solo! Still the man can certainly sing as you recognised. It’s a favourite of karaoke singers and car singers everywhere that one.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

I knew I enjoyed that bagpipe solo part, but I had no idea of what that was then. I took note of it but felt it was a footage ( just like; from the way video started🙈😁).

[@kaikito2348]

Morenikeji, this is considered Australia's other national anthem.

[@hagar6359]

you have just been hit by THE VOICE. Fantastic, only Steve Perry comes near to him. Try Burn for You. About his wife. True Blue Aussie legend

[@louislynge]

You should have a listen to Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham "When something is wrong with my baby". Music video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5nWl6tngdqigcU

[@MJAussie360]

Try Farnhams Help and Age of Reason live. Amazing stuff

[@julzhunt7790]

Check out Farnsey singing Black Dog by Led Zeppelin. He’s done it as a warmup. He can sing literally anything.

[@johnvose2060]

Your reaction is so genuine !! Loved it...... thanks

[@pamagnolia]

Gosh!!! That was fabulous!! Great song and what a voice he has!! Thanks Mo!! 😊

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Thank you!😁

[@nubyoz]

Watch the version with the Melbourne symphony orchestra. It's another level again. 🇦🇺😀

[@addienaacrew8030]

It is always best to listen to John live. Your the voice, with the Melbourne Symphony Orvhestr. Enjoy your reactions 👍

[@LumiMoonCh]

It you like music with a message you might enjoy Midnight Oil, another great Aussie band

[@maxfergusson3495]

hello baby girl, please play lifted up by angels please, love QLD Australia thank you so very much.

[@kevinmaccallum336]

Our words have power… Imagine you are standing in your kitchen holding a lemon that you have just taken from the refrigerator. It feels cold in your hand. Look at the outside of it, its yellow skin. It is a waxy yellow, and the skin comes to small green points at the two ends. Squeeze it a little and feel its firmness and its weight. Now raise the lemon to your nose and smell it. Nothing smells quite like a lemon does it? Now cut the lemon in half and smell it. The odour is stronger. Now bite deeply into the lemon and let the juice swirl around in your mouth. Nothing tastes like a lemon either, does it? At this point, if you have used your imagination well, your mouth will be watering. Consider the implications of this. Words, mere words, affected your salivary glands. The words did not even reflect reality, but something you imagined. When you read those words about the lemon you were telling your brain you had a lemon, though you did not mean it. Your brain took it seriously and said to your salivary glands, “I’am biting a lemon. Hurry wash it away.” The glands obeyed. Most of us think the words we use reflect meanings and that what they mean can be good or bad, true or false, powerful or weak. True, but that is only half of it. WORDS NOT ONLY REFLECT REALITY, THEY CREATE REALITY… like the flow of saliva. The brain is no subtle interpreter of our intentions - it receives information and stores it, and is in charge of our bodies.

[@bobbyc3895]

Your sister is growing up fast!!!

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Yes she is😁❤️

[@ilovesuisse1]

John was always a big star in Australia, this song came out in 1986, his comeback song.

[@sandros5199]

I LoWe 🫶 song 🤟🏻

[@rickandersen2284]

One reactor said his voice strips back your soul and thenbuilds it up again. That's got to be the best analysis of his voice I have heard.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@JohnSmith-sj2dk]

Powerful message, Great singer, great reaction.

[@kevinmaccallum336]

Music 🔉🔊 stimulates the mind with no unwanted side effects and is a form of poetry. Poetry is a type of literature, or artistic writing, that attempts to stir a reader's imagination or emotions. The poet does this by carefully choosing and arranging language for its meaning, sound, and rhythm. Our imagination is a wonderful faculty of the mind. ♥♥♥ “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe 😎, wings 🦋 to the mind, flight 🕊to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.”

[@glennmason9949]

John Farnham ... also fantastic is "Age of Reason"

[@MsS-J]

I guarantee every Aussie knows every word to this song but struggles with our National Anthem. LoL

[@johnsquietlife]

If you like this you should listen to "two strong hearts" by John farnham ☺️

[@misterG2006]

I'd forgotten about this, great tune! Video reminds me of Paul Hardcastle's 19 - But you probably should not watch that video, it will upset you :)

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Upset me?🤔

[@misterG2006]

@@MorenikejiTaiwo The music video for Paul Hardcastle's 19 contains footage from the Vietnam war - Some people may find it upsetting :)

[@KathrynLiz1]

This song comes from 1987, when the resistance started to the way society was going, dividing us all from each other. We must resist this tendency as it is getting much worse by now....... John Farnham is Australian...and our movement for freedom has been long in its birth, but we are still here and we are now many....... We are all broths and sisters, no matter where we come from.......

[@adrianmicallef4221]

You like to hear songs like this ,play i believe by Marcela Detroit

[@milliechook7375]

I love how John also plays the newsreader right at the beginning of the video.

[@PjRjHj]

A lot of people love his Beatles cover of "Help" with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, as a great example of his live vocals (no Autotune then). John's voice was built for stirring Anthems. Other power and fun songs of his to check out are "That's Freedom", "Two Strong Hearts", "Thunder in your Heart", and "Playing To Win" (the latter when he was in Little River Band). Then there's the slower yet soul hitting ballad "Burn For You" about his struggles on touring road, away from his wife.

[@toddyrocket296]

Love how this song just hooks people Thanks for your reaction and can't wait for more john farnham songs

[@kennykarlsson6691]

Dont react to audio versions when you have one of the very best male live singers of all time infront of you. This man is one in a billon. He should have been more notised world wide. I hope to see him on stage again soon. At the age of 73. He is still absolutly amazing . Much better than singers 40 years younger than him.

[@kingasher415]

I dare you to listen to Steelheart "She's gone"

[@terribishop5313]

We all want peace and love it's been in the music for over 50 years your generation is now!

[@ombrepark4315]

This is our unofficial national anthem.

[@Timtams61]

no you need to watch this your the voice live too with melbourne symphony orchestras the bes

[@cristiona22]

I’d love to see you react to this live . The version with the MSO is a must see. So much better than the studio version.

[@robertzoomer9886]

Always do him Live. He has soo many hits that have soo much meaning behind the words.

[@Whitedruid100]

I just love your videos. You have great music on here, and your compassion just radiates right off the screen. I haven't heard this song in years and forgot it even existed. I look forward to your next installment. Yours sincerely, An empathic Irishman.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@brentabbott3954]

They cal him the voice for a reason

[@ggagg123]

Great reaction video to a great song.

[@HAWK11828]

Power of that voice!

[@k.medfordmoreland8269]

Dear Morenikeji: I am so very happy to send you best wishes, and to take the opportunity to thank you for your wonderful channel. Your sincerety, and authenticity are so needed in our world today, and I'm grateful that you share yourself with us through your reactions to the music your followers suggest. Your openhearted emotional sharing gives me hope for our fractured world. If you have not considered these songs before, let me recommend them to you now as you have made it clear how much you love to dance: Artist: Paul Simon: 1) Diamonds On the Soles of Her Shoes; 2) You Can Call Me Al. I have confidence you will love these songs!

[@whymeeveryone]

This is one of my favorite songs.

[@TheOracleVA]

Great voice 👏👏👏👏👏👏.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@grantthomas9027]

Got to hear him live

[@supergran62]

This is the anthem of my youth.

[@annehooks6940]

The lyrics to this song were extremely powerful!!! His voice fantastic, and your reaction always right on the mark! So enjoyed this and seeing your smile which we need more of in the world😀😀😀❤️! Thank you Mo and your little sister is a really adorable kid🥰! Take care, and be well!!! Thanks Australia for sharing this talented artist❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻!

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Glad to know I am not alone on the thoughts of the lyrics too! And yes his voice 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Haha, thanks a lot for your very kind words. 🙈❤️❤️❤️

[@jcoop49]

Love watching your reaction to some great music,have you heard Heather Small singing "Don't Give up on Love", she has a wonderful deep voice, much underated singer.

[@harrihedlund2260]

I wake up , saw this reaction , started to 😥 , shiit , memories , but tanks and hawe a god day . Mi 👸🦸‍♀️💃⚘🕊 from 🧙‍♂️☃️ . Simma lugnt🏊‍♂️ 🙃😁 🙋‍♂️

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Thank you 😊

[@kathyguinto4585]

Of all the reaction videos from other people which all are good,you are my absolute favorite.John M Guinto

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Wow, thank you

[@VeeOnoja]

Nice reaction No❤️

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Thank you 😍

[@phillipd3667]

Thank you

[@chinookadventuresrv]

How have I never heard this song before? Very good choice.

[@paulkirk9168]

Hi Mo, great voice, powerful lyrics and the message is still as relevant today as it was back in the 80's when this was recorded! So glad you enjoyed it & lots of wows again! Keep smiling beautiful!

[@linmonash1244]

Yes John sings from the heart. He is an absolutely legendary singer songwriter here in Australia (and various other parts of the world!}. You might also enjoy the beautiful ballad "Burn For You" that he wrote for his wife, and all the performances he did with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. John has just had his 73rd Birthday a couple of seeks back. He last performed at the "Fight Fire' Benefit Concert in early 2020 to help raise funds to restore communities devastated by the Australian Bush fires. Much more to enjoy from John and so many other brilliant Australian artists. 😊

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

John Farnham can sing anything. Try "In days to Come," "Georgia," "Angels," "Amazing Grace," " That's What Love will make You Do." ""When Something is Wrong With My Baby," with Jimmy Barnes. "Grenada" with Anthony Warlow. "Gethsemane," from Jesus Christ Superstar, or "Everything's Alright," from the same show on a tv show called "Hey, Hey, it's Saturday," with the cast. His you-tube is "fully farnham."

[@earlhunt8164]

Your reaction videos are a delight. I would like to recommend 2 songs by Crosby, Stills, and Nash. The melodies and harmonies are gorgeous, and the lyrics are wonderful, although one is an anti-war song. They are "Delta" and "Daylight Again." Thank you.

[@robinlabouche2230]

Watch a live song from him, you wont be disappointed !!!!!

[@richtensail]

sweet grls. yeah john got a voice, had his first hit in v 60s- raindrops keep faling on me head., cheers frm way dwn sth.

[@threestumps7560]

where have you been Morenkeiji good question! Never too late to explore John Farnham. A great voice, adoring crowds, someone happy never to have made it big in America. So many good songs to check out will keep you goings for months. My favourite songs of his are 'Touch of Paradise' and 'Age of Reason'. 'Burn for You' another great one. Australian music is a treasure chest waiting for you to explore; and it's a bit different from other countries you have touched. John Farnham is a great place to start.

[@josephclark8527]

I could watch you react to this many times such a loving soul and a soulful song

[@JP-se3ti]

Love your reaction, I remember when John first started his career, I am Australian and 72 yrs young, I was conscripted into the army in '71 but this song of his so resonates even more so today, we could all listen to this and understand we can be our own worst enemy without considering our fellow human beings, no one to tell us, listen to your heart, what does it tell you? Something is wrong. Stand together, we are stronger together, be good to each other, who are we but humans? Together, it works.

[@olskooldannib.sunderworldu9247]

REACT TO "JUAN GABRIEL - QUERIDA"

[@leonardfox2694]

My first time too.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Hope you enjoyed it?😊

[@marzipan5000]

Thanks for covering this song, his voice is truly powerful and emotive and this song really shows it. It was a huge hit here in Australia.

[@ianbrennan6922]

Just love you babe thank the Lord you here now😙🤩