Help! The Beatles Cover John Farnham First Reaction

[@JohnSmith-sj2dk]

Fantastic voice, amazing performer too !

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Man, this guy is no normal singer he’s a powerhouse vocalist. This has to be one of the greatest live performances ever.

[@pennystreet8183]

John has 5 decades of wonderful songs. His voice is unique. He doesn’t disappoint. He is Australian. And we love him. 💕💕

[@NannaTina]

@@pennystreet8183 and fingers crossed he will song sing again one day

[@jenniferroberts6093]

You know how good he is ,just look how far he holds the mike away,his voice is brilliant.

[@jenniferroberts6093]

I was at this concert,this was an sung after performing for 2 /12 hours

[@mzrepresented2397]

This was an encore following a 2hr concert and still the strongest voice

[@elizabethscott7660]

The best thing that ever happened to that song was when John wrapped his glorious voice around it and slowed it down.

[@malcolmrayner3480]

The song was originally written in this time signature but the Beatles manger made them speed it up to become more pop orientated for the movie. John Lennon got to hear Johns arrangment and said it was better than he expected

[@JaneDoe-se8ku]

God bless you John!

[@pennystreet8183]

Welcome to Australia’s wonderful John Farnham. He has entertained us for 5 decades. And he never lost his voice. He was still singing at 70 and only stopped because of the covid restrictions I doubt that John will now ever sing again. He not long ago had a cancerous tumour in his jaw removed. But thanks to DVDs and you tube. We can still enjoy his wonderful songs. Sending love and good vibes to John and his family 💕💕

[@michaelgibson6204]

John's version of Black Dog is worth checking out

[@PhilipShand]

John Farnham MUST be heard live.... He takes his music to an entirely different level.

[@robby1816]

If you ever have the option between a studio version and a live concert of Farnsey; *ALWAYS* choose the live version.

[@kethlyfallon5095]

Great reaction John when he was much younger did Yesterday by the Beatles live at festival hall also a great rendition

[@NannaTina]

Please mention that he’s Aussie. We are so proud of him. And many of us are heartbroken about his cancer.

[@orettawinton8767]

John can sing anything… he uses Black Dog as a sound check❤

[@monajohnson3321]

John Lennon said...this is how the song HELP should be sung !

[@karentony3397]

Love your reaction. 1 of our best. Luv from Australia ❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️

[@dondelbiondo1258]

This concert was with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.... the entire concert was just amazing so any song performed was outstanding. Have a listen to Playing to Win or You're the Voice.... you won't be disappointed.

[@scomti7057]

This is the best cover of the Beatles song "Help"'! John's voice is phenomenal!

[@blacksorrento4719]

John’s vocal range is off the planet. He is a real showman and engages the audience. Has a fabulous sense of timing, reads the concert hall and has a wonderful sense of humour. He’s OURs and we have loved him for decades. He needs and has all our love and support as he is going through his own health issues right now.

[@roslynjonsson2383]

This was one of the best nights of my life. I've been privileged to see Farnsey live 17 times. This man has been in every decade of my life, and is huge part of our Australian story, as well as our own personal lives. John is so very much more than a singer and performer, he's humble, extremely generous, a great Australian, but he's one excellent human being, who treats everyone the same way. It's a beautiful thing for us Aussies to finally see John (and other Aussie artist's) being discovered for the first time overseas - we're proud of our artists and want others to appreciate and enjoy them as well, so welcome to our wonderful world of Aussie talent, strap yourself in, coz you're in for a helluva ride m8. Hugs and peace from Australia

[@donnam5891]

What Roslyn said.🙂

[@carmelmcshanag8144]

This was in 1989. As mentioned, the studio version is a younger, less gritty John but still a great listen. It's his own arrangement and you're right, he made it his own. He doesn't cover Journey that I know of, but is often compared to Steve Perry even though we Aussies think he is the GOAT. There is a cover of Zeppelin's "Black Dog" out there (just audio) that is well worth a reaction. Get well Farnsey! 💕

[@sunisbest1234]

I was going to mention Black Dog as well. Apparently, John used this as the warm up song before a concert. Never performed it on stage. Its amazing!! Lots of love to John in his recovery! 💖

[@noone6559]

This is probably my 100th time watching a reaction channel, reacting to our John Farnham... from small channels to large.... I can never see or hear this enough and I can't get enough of the worlds reactions to him... from Africa, to the US, the UK, to Norwegian countries..... EVERYONE is blown away and I love it x

[@JohnSmith-sj2dk]

same here lol, I saw John once out in public IRL, total gentleman.

[@winsomeblandford1076]

Love this ballad version Brings a tear😢

[@jano9091]

1989 And, good as his studio versions are, he’s always better LIVE!

[@jayweb51]

John released Help, as a track on his 1980 album Uncovered.

[@mssuziquzi]

John’s voice is so powerful, you can’t help noticing how far out he holds the mic. He even tosses it around and does tricks with it, it’s all so effortless. His energy is electric. He’s just out there doing what he loves best and having fun. Incidentally, it’s a well-known fact that John Lennon loved John’s version of Help. He even commented that this is how he wanted the Beatles to sing it originally. He said at the time he wrote it, it was a cry for help. So pleased to hear John’s doing great.🥰

[@xymonau2468]

The concert was 1989. If you haven't sone so already, watch "You're the Voice" by him at the same concert. He is the best live performer ever. This was the last of a grueling concert, but he still was pitch perfect. John was a far better live performer than studio.

[@Susan-hk7uj]

I think so too, he was even better live.

[@devilsadvocate2548]

It wasn't the last of the concert. There was another encore after this one with 2 more songs!

[@roslynjonsson2383]

The same concert (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra) John did an AC/DC cover "It's a Long Way To The Top", which was also an epic performance on the same night. another of Johns Epic cover songs is a Led Zepplin song, Black Dog (I kid you not, this is John's voice warming up song, it will blow your mind) (There's no video to go with it though, but it's one of the rare times not having a video doesn't matter, John takes care of the visions with his voice)

[@devilsadvocate2548]

And what an epic way to end the concert with that high energy AC-DC classic!

[@pateoo6]

Seriously this man can sing anything from blues to rock to opera. Deep rabbit hole

[@keirrac2]

And kudos to David Hirschfelder (piano guy), who did all the orchestrations for these concerts. He is brilliant.

[@kerrypapworth1526]

Our John is so adored here in Australia. I have been lucky enough to have seen him perform live many times over the year, he is truly remarkable. 💐💕

[@ab-cf5py]

If you haven’t listened to You’re the Voice from the same concert you’re missing out. If I’m being honest my all time favourite song from this era is ‘When the War is Over’. Makes me bawl every time. Incredible song & Jobn’s voice is beyond perfection!

[@wesleygalvin9983]

I first saw him perform this song at a Royal Charity concert before the Queen and Prince Phillip, at the Sydney Opera House in 1980. Now I can't remember the Beatles version.... Another awesome cover from this same concert is ACDC's Long Way To The Top, WOW!!!

[@devilsadvocate2548]

It was definitely awesome and such a high energy way to end such an amazing concert with that AC-DC classic. The crowd would have been buzzing for hours walking out after this song!

[@elainebarnes7870]

This man can sing anything.The late John Lennon said this is the way the song was intended to be sung. Live is best with with John as you see his wonderful personality shine through and connection with the crowd. You're The Voice is John's first really big song that he is known for and is Australia's unofficial National Anthem. He was born in the UK and moved to Australia when he was a very young boy.. One of the best voices ever. So many great songs John has done over the years I love Gethesmane from Jesus Christ Superstar showing his musical theatre background. He did ACDC Its A Long Way To The Top which is great. Queen asked him to be their frontman when Freddie passed away.

[@carolcarol3938]

Makes me so proud to be an Aussie. This was in my hometown of Melbourne. Glad you're spreading Aussie music, John and the Beatles. I'm amazed when I hear some younger people don't know who they, or Pink Floyd, Queen, Led Zepplin etc. are.

[@paulrichardson5892]

the beatles were our teenage years unforgettable.

[@brontepetropoulos4755]

He's our ledgend much loved 👍💚💛🇦🇺

[@tomwareham7944]

There's really no need to hear the studio version of this song , which is great , because Farnsey is always at his best live ,the members of his band and his back up singers are all recognised performers here and the shows they put out together are memorable events that if you were lucky enough to attend you never forget the experience . Farnsey usually sings his own original songs or those written exclusively for him but my favourites are both tribute covers of Australian singers WHEN THE WAR IS OVER a Jimmy Barnes and Cold Chisel song and COOL CHANGE a Little River Band song originally sung by Glenn Shorrick and then by farnsey when he took over as the lead singer for LRB . He also has sung show tunes and classics with the likes of Olivia Newton John ,Celine Dion , and Tom Jones just to name a few , I forgot he also does an unbelievable cover of ACDC's LONG WAY TO THE TOP check them out you will be amazed .

[@lovemyrainydays]

No Journey covers that I'm aware of, but he does a brilliant Zeppelin cover - Black Dog - that was recorded during a sound check back in the '90s that's here on youtube (sadly there's no video, - it's audio only, but it's a "must-listen-to") - it's actually one of my Farnsey favourites.

[@5150TJT]

There is a video version too

[@terrykemp1876]

To be that good that you know that when the band drops after sax solo that you WILL hit those notes.

[@shenoashbay1361]

Not bragging but he can literally cover all genres, very talented and a great Aussie bloke so down to earth, if you met you 'd love him like we do out here.

[@coreenavenn4235]

His biggest hit is You're The Voice. He did collaborate with many performers. He did John Lennon's Imagine with Ray Charles

[@elainebarnes1240]

Taken a Beatles classic and made it his own.The late John Lennon said this is was the way it was intended to be done.This was at the end of a 2 hour concert. John can sing anything such a phenomenal voice and control. Love Playing to win and ACDC it's a long way to the top with Melbourne symphony orchestra. Always best to do live creactions for John.Amazing Grace is great with his backing singers.John x Jimmy When the war is over is great live. Thank you f9r a great reaction.

[@devilsadvocate2548]

End of that encore, not the concert. He sang another encore with 2 songs after Help!

[@jax993]

1988 lol xxJohn Lennon said this was the way the song was meant 2 be, Queen asked him 2 replace Freddy Murcery once passed Fredddie himself had also said this was 1 of the best voices he heard thank mate 4 sharing🇦🇺💫✌🏼 he's also recovering from a tumour removed from his mouth and will probably never sing again which is sad, he also hung out with Bon Scott original singer from AC-DC, back in the day,

[@christineyates2618]

A full concert and two oncourse and this is how John finishes.

[@jayweb51]

I grew up listening to their music, the 60's were a great time; l especially loved the movie "Yesterday", where there song are introduced to a younger audience. On of my favourite songs by John Farnham is Please Don't Ask Me; he also does a great duet of this song with Olivia Newton John. John first performed this version of the Beatles classic song Help at a Royal Variety Performance in about 1974 in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. John is known in Australia as The Voice.

[@carolynh8866]

The studio version was recorded in 1980. By the time he did this concert his voice had devoped even more depth. So this version is proba ly better than the studio. Having said that the clarity and sweetness of his voice really shines in the studio version. Meantime he hasn't done any other Beatles covers that I know of. Although he did do back to back Beatles arrangement followed by this, his own arrangement during another concert. CHAIN REACTION I think. No Journey either. But he does a really great accepella version of Stevie Wonders Love's in Need ...also during the Chain Reaction concert.

[@paul-Ess]

And I love her he has done and "I feel fine"also,when he was 16.Both on KZbin.

[@carolynh8866]

@@paul-Ess I think I might have seen those 2 early ones.when he was younger ..but I'll have to go on a hunt 😁

[@noelanderson8915]

Don't worry about the studio version, this is by far the best version because John is so briliant live. by the way, this was in 1980 I think.

[@devilsadvocate2548]

This concert was recorded in 1989. He released it as a studio single in 1980.

[@rickandersen2284]

Unbelievable! Unmatched.

[@devi_-]

He is a genius

[@jimlofts5433]

a legend down under - 30 plus years of sold out concerts all over Australia

[@peterhoz]

Filmed 1988, broadcast in 1989. Was also released on DVD

[@devilsadvocate2548]

The back of the DVD says recorded in 1989.

[@leemaxwell675]

He does an amazing version of “it’s a long way to the top (if you wanna rock n roll)” from the same concert. It’s a must see.

[@alliegal45]

Apparently Tina Turner did a cover but to Farnham’s version … there is an audio only on KZbin of John singing Black Dog for a soundcheck

[@lisaharris5400]

John Lennon himself told John that this is the way he wanted it done❤❤

[@bex6358]

So much love for Farnsy!! He does wind beneath my wings which is awesome!! Def check that out 🤗🐨

[@SS_S.]

John Farnham is one of Paul McCartney's favourite artists, and John Lennon said Farnsey sang it as it was meant to be sung.

[@AngelaWalters-xr5wx]

This was a live concert and strictly all John's version and John Lennon said this was how it should have been done

[@mitchellbeston1033]

Looks like a surface has just been scratched.

[@jeffo5976]

Great reaction video and commentary. Thanks mate

[@ChrisFirth-do2sm]

He has done imagine with ray Charles., and yesterday when he was quite young.

[@ayurahayu4061]

I LOVE YOU BABE❤️ always proud of you

[@montyshour1478]

I love you too ♥️

[@emeraldeyes76]

Listen to “Here, There and Everywhere” it’s sung by Paul back in the 60’s with the Beatles apparently it’s one of Paul’s favourite songs, mine too! Cheers!

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

John Farnham took the angst the Beatles wrote into the lyrics and put it into the tune.

[@stephanielane1821]

He usually does his own song's, with only a few covers, I love John Farnham and I love the Beatles, keep up the good work.

[@monajohnson3321]

Ozzie ozzie ozzie OY OY OY

[@Allannah_Of_Rome]

Great reaction mate!! I just wanna point out the blondish chick singing at almost the beginning of the song is my sister lol. She still talks about this concert till this day and thinks it was the best she'd ever been to!! 😁

[@ellamortimer4335]

There is a version of this where he does the Beatles arrangement first and then his version. If you like the Beatles it’s well worth seeing.

[@phunkmonkeycookiegarage7773]

I would STRONGLY suggest checking out John's live version of the Chisel classic, When the war is over. I think this is one of the absolute best clips to hear his voice absolutely shine! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJbOk6migd-AjcU

[@ab-cf5py]

THIS 😍

[@rongt859]

I remember when we heard John had done a cover of the Beatles Help , we thought why , I mean , arent there any original songs he could do . And then we saw him perform it , and , jaw drop , another hit

[@bennine888]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@queenslanddiva]

We simply call John The Voice. Nothing more needs to be said, apart from that he can sing anything and there are clips on YT which will prove it.

[@AussieDebb]

John Lennon said this is how this was supposed to be sungc😊

[@WayneFitzgerald-v2y]

HELP that was a second encore after a 3hr concert

[@JR-fi8uu]

John Farnham - Black Dog (Led Zeppelin cover)

[@stevemcguire3472]

John doesn’t do many covers. The other one to note is he does Black Dog by Led Zep as a warm up/ sound check. It is amazing, glad they left the tape on. Have a listen

[@lisaharris5400]

1987❤❤❤

[@marciaherbst3351]

Check out you're the voice with the Melbourne symphony orchestra by john.

[@paulwinchester3307]

John Farnham G.O.A.T Rollingstone

[@jayweb51]

From recollection, l think this 1989

[@maryhanrahan]

John is always better live - he is great in any form though - he did do some covers - My favorites from John are 'Burn for You' and 'Angels' live 2000

[@brontepetropoulos4755]

You must listen to him in a sound check, warming up, led zeppelins BLACK DOG it will blow you away👍🇦🇺

[@johninguanti2051]

There is only one way to listen too John Farnham…That’s LIVE only.

[@EvaM-uz1vf]

good morning Sir Montysyou have to watch our new Filipino singer he is so good and now viral he gs coming from the WISH BUS he sing To love somebody and Youp the inspiration and he also join at the Americas Got Talent he sing the song When a man loves a woman too i love to hear your reaction about him please🙏God bless and good health

[@merylstewart5418]

1989, is when this concert happened. John does it much better than the Beatles…and that’s HUGE! I saw them live Beatles live in Sydney in 1964…I’m a diehard Beatles fan, so for to say he blows them right out of the water, it monumental!

[@kennovo9705]

so you have discovered Farnsey ,,,Australia's best kept secret... for another amazing talent ....try 4th impact - the best girl group in the world that you have probably never heard of . Thery are 4 sisters from the Philippines with amazing harmonies. They auditioned for X Factor UK in 2015 and that audition video has more than 176 million views on you tube.

[@teresarose578]

Hi Monty you should checkout the music video This is Australia Great Southern land you will see our amazing country not to mention a fantastic song

[@Bellas1717]

No don’t do John studio. He comes alive with a crowd. He sings faultlessly every live performance. Love the way the sax echoes John's voice with the grit in the high sustained note. John and the crew do their sound check to Led Zeppelin's Black Dog, no video because it was just a sound check, but an aural delight of John, his awesome backing singers and amazing band. Another cover is his It’s a Long Way to the Top (if you wanna rock'n'roll) also from this concert, high energy rock. But his original songs are fantastic also.

[@magpiegirl3783]

There is a video of John in concert where he starts singing Help like the original and then changes up to his version. It’s great and you really hear how much the song was changed. John did some covers in his early days (Raindrops Keep falling on My Head) but most of his work is original. He covered AC/DC and Black Dog. You’re The Voice, Something is Wrong With My Baby were also sung by others before John took them on. John’s best cover IMO is When The War Is OVer and is better than the Chisel version IMO. John’s voice and personality are deserving of an orchestra, but in the second verse when he is singing with just the piano, you realise John’s voice IS an orchestra.

[@julzhunt7790]

Australia loves ya Farnsey. Positive vibes for a quick recovery. ❤️🇦🇺

[@jamussmyth1612]

Great work Monty. Always react to John Farnham live (never studio versions). “Your the Voice” from the same concert - Link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ6VnpJvis6dqdE

[@timcastle1844]

Another Australian singing the Beatles is Doug Parkinson "Dear Prudence."

[@kellyhardiman855]

Good call! I'm a big Beatles fan (and an equally big John fan) but I do think Doug's Prudence is superior. Shame we lost Doug. Wonderful soul singer.

[@stevegraham3817]

This concert was advertised as John and his Big Band in typical Aussie understatement, it's a 100+ piece orchestra for crying out loud. lol A couple of songs worth checking have been mentioned below, plus these are worth a look also. Always choose the Live version with Farnsey, he has to tone things down in the studio so that he doesn't distort the recording equipment. Notice how he holds the mike below his chest, both mikes are a metre away, which he does all the time to not drown out the other singers. John and Lisa Edwards, a top singer in her own right, and one of John's back up singers for 20+ years. Angels.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5CVf32Ifsl1hZo This one with Olivia Newton John, who we have recently lost. John has also had major cancer surgery including removal of part of his jaw and we may not here him sing again. So let's enjoy this one as well.. Please Don't Ask Me.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKa5kKeQhKmZgZo And even when he is singing with one of the most powerful voices on the planet he still put the mike away from his face and closer to Jonny Diesel. When Something Is Wrong With My Baby.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3mTknuvn9-KqbM

[@GENX.80SGIRL]

It is the same song John just slowed it down.. John Lennon said it was the way it was meant to be sung.. John is our national treasure!!! You've stumbled upon Australian music royalty!!

[@rickandersen2284]

Yeah he never covered Journey...but probably would have nailed it. I doubt however that Perry could do a Farnham cover.

[@paul-Ess]

Spot on Rick.

[@jennygavrilovic7415]

John Farnham has even done a Led Zeppelin cover of Black Dog! He slays it! You have a long journey with Mr. John Farnham. Enjoy!

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

John Lennon did hear his arrangement. He had wanted to do his original slower, the execs said no. John liked this, so did Paul mcCartney. This was at the end of a 2 hour concert with 2 encores. In the 60's he did Georgia. As a sound check he did Deep purple's Black Dog, audio only. Look up the main eveny, cancer fund raiser, for Grenada, and please don't ask me.

[@Bellas1717]

So true. The Main Event concert was John, Anthony Warlow (Australian opera and musical theatre icon) and Australia's sweetheart Olivia Newton John. The concert was solos, duets of varying combinations, and trios. Two songs not to miss from it are Granada, John in a duet with Anthony that blends opera and slapstick comedy, and the heartbreakingly beautiful ballad Please Don’t Ask Me from John and Olivia.

[@devilsadvocate2548]

There was another encore after this one that night. He came back up on stage after Help to sing Sadie and It's a Long Way to the Top to round up the night.

[@tonyhyde2644]

he's done a wicked version of led zeppelins black dog

[@waynejones8039]

John Lennon mentioned this is how he wrote the song before the studio forced the original to be more upbeat

[@DaveWhoa]

better than The Beatles original version. btw this was 1989

[@chriscody2778]

Listen to Eleanor Rigby by Aussie band The Zoot,it's brilliant 👍

[@andrewhall9175]

No Steve Perry that I know of, but he does use Led Zeppelin’s Black Dog as a warm up. You might be able to find a recording.

[@ladymanners618]

John or Paul (I forget which) said that this was how he envisaged Help being produced for release, but he lost the debate.

[@davidcruse6589]

He's was praised by Beatles the writer said it's they way he had wanted it done but the band didn't John do AC/DC long way to the top with the Melbourne symphony orchestra and watch the orchestra and conductor John does led zeppelin black dog as warm up you'll probably only find a recording as have seen one live but private and poor quality Whu he has the title the voice This is our pub rock music Cheers mate 🦘🇦🇺👍