It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll) - John Farnham Covers AC/DC Reaction

[@squeaky1374]

His warm up/soundcheck cover of Black Dog will blow your mind! 😉

[@HollyHancox]

Totally! Have to react to Black Dog!

[@Jojomac-ix7oi]

@@squeaky1374 oh yessss!!!!

[@Zorbacles]

This would be my suggestion too

[@planetcountryradio8622]

As others have said "Black Dog", which is audio only as it was a sound check that was recorded and to counter that brilliant rock performance, then check out John's live operatic performance with Anthony Warlow of "Granada". Amazing powerful duo singing and vlowning around on stage too. There is nothing John Farnham can't sing.

[@ssvr3dl1n38]

Agreed, we don't need to see anything for this, the sound is all you need to be blown away at John's vocal prowess.

[@ingridd3672]

It's so lovely to see the joy that floods over your face as you watch our beloved John performing.. Ingrid from Bondi Beach, Australia

[@69hytek]

When have you ever seen the conductor of an orchestra smile soooooo BIG. Tells you all you need to know!

[@r.fairlie7186]

Absolutely! Dobbs Franks and the entire MSO are reported as having had a blast playing with John and the band. Some of them have said that they were on a positive high for several days afterwards. Dobbs passed away in July 2023 at the great age of 90. He was a graduate of the famed Juilliard School of Music, an American who had a long career, often in conducting opera, including a long time in Australia. RIP Raymond Dobbs Franks.

[@gavii71]

He’s the best! He’s the G.O.A.T! Best male vocalist on the planet!💗💗💗💗💗

[@barnowl.]

What you do no yet know about John Farnham is that he sings in OVER TWENTY GENRES ! ! ! 'Farnsey' is a consummate, charismatic, professional showman. He only has the BEST in his band. He also sings a number of songs with messages for the greater good in the world. We love John !

[@WorkerDroid]

Thank you for viewing John Farnham. He is…wholesome. A true talent, a decent man. We are so proud of him. Thanks again

[@garrysalis4312]

The smile on the conductor's face says it all 🔥

[@joanmonaghan8428]

I love watching John perform. He is simply the greatest. There has never been anyone like him and there probably never will be. He is truly one of a kind.

[@narellesmith7932]

Say this every time. EVERYONE on their feet and the place was literally moving !!!!! 🎉🎉❤❤ last song of the night

[@tracyashpole9903]

Now you know why we call him The Voice in Australia. Farsney can sing any genre! I second the sound check of Black Dog absolutely amazing, you should also check out When the war is over from the last time tour, he is in his 50’s and his voice will blow your your mind!!!

[@carolynh8866]

Agreed 👍 ❤

[@Kaz54650]

The keytar player, David Hirschfelder, went on to earn a couple of Academy Award nominations in the late 90s for film scores, as well as a slew of other awards like BAFTAs, ARIAs and APRAs.

[@HeatherStein-qi2gn]

John is our Aussie legend and a bit of larrikin. He is funny (lots of dad jokes) and many say he could have been a comedian. He can sing any genre. You will get many suggestions a lot will forget his country songs like talk of the town. He was in LRB for about 4 years, there's a whole story there. Many say he could sing the phone book. Well he actually has sung Old McDonald farm for a children's charity and it's fun to watch. He has done a lot of charity and benefit concerts. There's a deep dive there he has had hit records in the past six decades. Just celebrated his 51st wedding anniversary.

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

He did do a few cameo's on aussie serial TV shows with gags and funny scenes.

[@HeatherStein-qi2gn]

@G.H.O.S.T.254 he was a regular on all the entertainment/variety shows. He wouldn't get away with a lot of his gags in todays world.

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

@@HeatherStein-qi2gn I could imagine him being on "Thank God You're Here!"

[@kelloneill74]

I love all of John's performances but this one stands out purely for the joy factor. I've never seen an orchestra conductor look so fricken' happy! It was great seeing you match that energy with your reaction. Thanks for doing this one!

[@carolynh8866]

John leads the materclass in voical ability and stage presence and his band isade up of some of the best musicians in Aus. And you honestly ain't t seen nothing yet. John and his band are chameleons. And each of his albums had a different "flavour" whe he was younger, definitely more pop and old school rock and roll. Then mostly soulful rock and some heavier rock, the old power ballad, beautiful love songs, some country with some musical theatre thrown in. Even a bit of operatic fun. As he got older, more jazzy, bluesy, soul, but always the power and total control of his voice. So.e other heavier rock music is his cover of Led Zeplins Black Dog and one of my favourites, his own song, All Our Sons and Daughters

[@juliemartin2834]

G'day mate. Just letting you know John had his first hit in the 60's , 50 years of hits. Legend! ❤🇦🇺

[@sibertiger1970]

Yes. This is the same concert as the You're The Voice (with the bagpipes). Bon Scott originally sang this song. He also played the bagpipes. There is an AC/DC version live in Melbourne, Australia on the back of a truck. Well worth watching.

[@beresfordthompson1370]

Do more from John, he’s been performing for over 50 years so there’s so so much great music and genres from him to choose from and every John performance is 100% plus, the goat.

[@adaptivelogic1354]

Background Vocalists - Lisa Bade, Vanetta Field & Lindsay Fields Keyboard Player - David Hirschfeld ... John's co writer, arranger etc

[@Bobbygirl63]

No one in the world is quite like our John. He's never been afraid to tackle any genre, and he has always mastered them. I've been to dozens of his concerts over 50+ years, and I've always walked away from each concert with my mind totally blown. I've never heard him sing a bad note, and I've never heard him sing anything that I didn't love, even when he sings in a genre that I don't particularly like. If you want to hear him rock out again, I suggest you react to either 'ALL OUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS' or 'PLAYING TO WIN' live from the Chain Reaction concert. Always react to him in a live situation. His studio albums are great, but live is where you get to see what John is really capable of.

[@terrykemp1876]

Keyboard guy is David Herschfelder. A genius!!!

[@AussieDebb]

Thank you so much for another fantastic reaction to our wonderful John. ❤😂🎉

[@rodneycampbell2964]

The same concert , Help,The voice, This concert was unbelievable,everything John does is amazing. The audience loves being at JF concert 😊

[@jeffwilson7100]

Already done.

[@jcampbellshale]

I was at this concert and it was a million times better believe it or not

[@heatherwickstead7980]

Love your reaction- Thankyou !🥰

[@James-lw3gi]

John is such a legend. The dude has an amazing voice. But not just that, it’s him, his presence, the amount he gives. The ultimate performer. Love your reviews of him. Subscribed! 🤘

[@Jojomac-ix7oi]

Loved your reaction. Thankyou. 😊 That brought my tired brain back to life. I love it when John sings! He can make any song, any genre, sound amazing. Just love him ❤.

[@AnnieD.1982]

Jojo!!! I am following your breadcrumb trail straight to more heart-warming Farnsey, and I don't mind one bit 😉🥰🤗❤❤

[@Jojomac-ix7oi]

@AnnieD.1982 Sometimes I'm following yours.😁🥰❤️❤️❤️ I hope you're having a great day Annie 😊😘

[@AnnieD.1982]

​@Jojomac-ix7oi 😅 Thanks Jojo 🥰 Had a day off, so I spent it out in the garden. Hope yours was good too 👍🙂💗💗

[@Jojomac-ix7oi]

@AnnieD.1982 Glad you're having a day off. A day off is like winning lotto...you get so excited!!!!!...only it's, not to be at work...haha!

[@AnnieD.1982]

​@@Jojomac-ix7oiThanks Jojo. I will take a day off over working any day!! Would love to win the lotto too though... think of all the Farnsey merchandise we could buy!!!! 😅😉🥰💗💗

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Best male vocalist of all time

[@gigisplayground4657]

He covers Stevie wonder too! His acapella version of loves in need with his band is perfection - like all of his performances tbh 😂❤️❤️❤️ More rock style songs: -playing to win (he co wrote that) - all our sons and daughter (he co wrote that too) - let me out (he wrote/co-wrote) And so many more 90s awesomeness. Ballads and songs w great messages that you'll just love 💕

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

If you watch his autobiography movie that was released, you will see this song actually really rings true to his entire career. He really did experience and go through it all.

[@DavidMudge-l7l]

The keyboardist is an Oscar nominated composer.

[@jemxs]

Master of all styles.. so true!

[@davewalk0561]

I’ve had the pleasure of seeing John in concert, he’s a national treasure in Australia. He is a genuinely nice guy with a great sense of humour, we love him down under. Do your self a favour add the album “Whispering Jack” to your playlist it’s amazing!

[@Kazeemi2810]

As teens in the 80’s we used to sing “It’s a long way to the shop when you wanna sausage roll!” (Balfours of course! 😂) Looove Farnsey🥰🥰🥰

[@iancremmins4727]

well i guess you will have to listen to him warming up with Black Dog by Led Zeppelin now to see what his rock voice can really do.

[@AnnieD.1982]

The Voice will always pierce through any bad quality footage!! Farnsey's so good the video may even turn into HD by the end by the sheer power of his voice! 😅👍🤩❤❤

[@lorraineaxford1923]

John's happy place was always in front of an audience.

[@juliemcaleese5921]

Beautiful human being ❤

[@darrinfalkner7801]

“Playing to win” is another banger if his whilst lead of LRB, “Black Dog” cover (no clip) is next level. From opera to rock and everything in between, he is unmatched!

[@aussiehoundog]

Unfortunately John had a very serious health problem last year, that necessitated him having major surgery a repair to his throat and jaw. Everyone in Australia is so sad, but we are hoping and praying that he overcomes this.

[@aussiekat6379]

He came out of the 60s been around for 60 years.. Aussie Legend and no comes close to him.. 😊🇦🇺🦘

[@heatherharvey3129]

He came out of the 1980s?????? ...... as an 18 year old, he had his first major hit record in Australia at the end of 1967 with it staying at number 1 in Australia for 6 weeks from January 1968. He was crowned the King of Pop for 5 consecutive years from 1969. He was doing stage musicals in the 1970s also. He was known as Johnny Farnham during those years, changing his name to John Farnham in 1979.

[@lynnryan8881]

John Farnham had sung opera as well. So he really can do anything .

[@dalewyatt1321]

I'm 67 years old now and I bloody well still want David's coat.

[@christhomas8549]

I requested you to react to this a week or so ago so Thankyou. Glad you’re looking so healthy

[@jeffwilson7100]

Listen to him do Black Dog by Led Zeppelin! You'll be picking your jaw up off the floor.

[@Saan42]

John Farnham's stuff is also of a genre that I do not generally listen to, but I still just love and am obsessed by him for all the reasons you mentioned! I did love him as a teenager in the 80s, but stopped listening to him over the years, and now rediscovered him over the last 5 years or so. He can't be beaten for just genuine and wholesome good feeling and stage presence, and of course his talent is just phenomenal! You can try this channel if you like - still limited by KZbin quality, but the more recent uploads on this channel are a little better quality (it's only a small channel) than some of these ones that have been on KZbin for 15 years: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laGad5R3qauMhc0

[@xxTICxxTOCxx]

'Playing to Win', and 'All Our Sons and Daughters' from the Chain Reaction concert, if you like your music with a harder edge, you won't be disappointed.

[@annettelane]

So much fun I bet the orchestra had a ball

[@Grandma-sews]

The horn section John calls "The Brasstards "" he the voice for a reson ,

[@laureah21]

David hirshfelder on the keyboard is a composer for movies now and won Oscar’s. He also has an interesting neurological phenomenon called “synesthesia” he sees musical notes as colours. So when he plays rock he sees the colour red. It’s a rare thing but documented different types to like tasting food when reading words. 2-4% of the population have it

[@walterooski]

Fun fact, I also have synesthesia. I’ve discussed it occasionally in my videos.

[@jeffwilson7100]

This was a Bon Scott one. John and Bon were good friends.

[@justlinsu]

Loving your channel with it's Aussie content lol......John can sing any genre at all yes even light opera! Yes this was one of 3 enchor on the night I think it took it to a 3 hour show....The Symphony Orchestra has never rocked so hard lol. just awesome wasn't it Did you MISS band members and singers run onto the stage???? I think you were busy playing 'air keytar'' lol

[@DavidPlant-x4q]

You should check out his duet with Olivia Newton John at The Main Event Concert in 1998 of the song “please don’t ask me “. You will see how great a singer he was even approaching 50, and beyond. It is mesmerising!

[@AnnieD.1982]

I love that right when you said how much you liked how John was presenting this, you froze a perfect butt shot of him bending over!!! 😅🤣😉 That was gold!! 😁

[@AussieDebb]

Wouldn't you know you'd comment on that vision ❤️‍🔥😅❤

[@AnnieD.1982]

@AussieDebb It had to be said!! Pefect timing 😉😅👍💗💗

[@AussieDebb]

@@AnnieD.1982 😍😍 Sure was a nice view 😍😍

[@juliemcaleese5921]

He can do any song 🎵

[@lyng29]

Thanks for your reaction. John's great, and can manage any genre, including, ballads, soul and opera. I'd love for you to check out his duet with Jimmy Barnes "When Something is Wrong with My Baby", if you have time.

[@danschiavello]

If you like this you need to check out 2 more. Black Dog (which was a sound check that was recorded) All our sons and daughters (live). Probably his best rock singing. It’s insane.

[@adaptivelogic1354]

There is an old "Hey Hey It's Saturday" where both Farnham & Tom Jones were appearing ... Tom Jones was just GOBSMACKED by Farnham's vocals!!

[@LucyAMcCormick]

I was at this concert and listened to the recording over and over for years. I think this song is my favourite use of the MSO

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

My challenge for you is to find a song you don't like. John delivers every time.

[@aussiemiss1442]

Yes …black dog … just recorded by the sound check guy no video. It Is really showing Johns genius. No second take. Please check out the live version of John with Jimmy Barnes “something is wrong with my baby” . Pure Jazz. There are a couple of versions live, best is from hey hey it’s Saturday but vis is old. Another to check out is “when the war is over “ a cold chisel song. I love the version where John is older maybe early 2000s or late 1990s The duet with Olivia Newton John called please don’t ask me from the main event. This shows Johns pure power belting out the high notes. Ballad with soul and heart.❤ I attended many concerts over the years. The it’s a long way is the final song in a long concert. Encore was Help, the Beatles cover. He was exhausted but still gave the best of himself right till the last note. There was a a major storm in Melbourne that night. That’s why he said be careful after both these songs. He is amazing on video but I value the fact that I remember being in the audience watching such a talent. World wide GOAT.

[@leelee2350]

John used to say he could never be cool because he can't look like he's not having a good time.

[@mssuziquzi]

John Farnham's concerts are epic. He's the greatest, most versatile singer on the planet. You want to see him do live musical theatre, check out Gethsemane, Jesus Christ Superstar 1992 Last night Sydney. Mind blowing!

[@ironside210]

Black Dog, Gethsemane from JC Superstar, and When my baby has a problem will give you the idea that JF MASTERS genres like no other.

[@carbine5378]

It was the same concert. The bagpipes were played when John sang ‘You’re the Voice’.

[@pruegallagher1410]

Agree - you have to listn to him blow the roof off Black Dog - just as a sound check piece.

[@annettelane]

He can sing opera too and musical theatre

[@coreenavenn4235]

John was almost bankrupt after fronting fronting Little River band. Glenn Wheatley took over as his manager & Johns life changed. This song must mean a lot to John as he came so close to losing his ambition to sing. His singing part of Granada sung by opera great Pavarotti is fantastic. Near 3 octave range & John has musical theatre

[@TheChangeling]

If this is more your thing, try Playing To Win, and as some have already suggested, Black Dog! Then there's stuff like When's Something is Wrong (with my Baby) with Jimmy Barnes and Diesel or Every Time You Cry with Human Nature. And if you wanna hear some cut back stuff, Please Don't Ask Me with Olivia Newton-John or Angels with one of his fantastic back-up singers, and artist in her own right, Lisa Edwards! You're only just scratched the surface mate! But remember, and all would agree, do the LIVE versions! Enjoy! 👍

[@leelee2350]

If you want soul, try him and Jimmy Barnes ...When something is wrong with my baby, its just amazing.

[@Oracle550]

John can sing the phone book

[@ewoodbrown8114]

John knows It's a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll Sauce with mine thanks John

[@merylstewart5418]

He can sing Country…check out Talk Of The Town…and Opera with Anthony Warhol (Australia’s King of Opera) singing Granada…and then there’s Gethsemane when John played Jesus in the rock opera Jesus Christ Super Star… he can sing anything!

[@Maizy1985]

Great reaction and aww you're so nice! If you can you should check out his live performance of Amazing Grace which is mostly acapella and will blow your mind, with his backing singers Lindsay Field and Venetta Field, the latter formerly a backup singer for Tina Turner. New sub because of your lovely message to everyone. Hello from Adelaide Hills South Australia!

[@Dr_KAP]

John sings this with Tom Jones I believe you’ll find that on my channel. I didn’t realise there was only a 240p of this one on KZbin but that’s something I can fix - I’ll put it on my to do list !!

[@coraliemoller3896]

It’s the same concert. His white shirt with three-quarter sleeves is the key. Harp, bagpipes, keytar, full orchestra, band and backing singers. This is the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra show, in ?1989?

[@janwatson7981]

As you say he can sing anything! Watch him sing opera ‘Granada” with Anthony Warlow.,

[@donnam5891]

Great reaction, mate. Decades of John for you to enjoy. If you like the rock n roll try his audio only cover of Black Dog by Led Zeppelin. Its amazing & its his warm up song 😂

[@alpeach9480]

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

[@jayneattherock1083]

Yes, the 'Help' and You're the Voice' reactions you did were all from this same concert - 'Classic Jack' with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, 'Help' and 'Long way to the Top' were both encores, The whole concert was great, but then again, all of Johns concert are great, - from a different concert, you might also like John's cover of Alice Cooper's 'Only Women Bleed, 1994 'Talk of the Town' tour - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqq0ia1oq5KUkMU, enjoyed your reaction, thankyou

[@AussieDebb]

Look for Dr Kaps remastered version of Only Women Bleed - she did a phenomenal job. 🤩

[@jayneattherock1083]

@@AussieDebb That's the one I posted, yes, can hear what John says before the song in this one. 😊

[@AussieDebb]

@@jayneattherock1083 Yes and I love how he introduces this song and we should be using this today. Love our John 😍❤️

[@AussieDebb]

@jayneattherock1083 actually I was just thinking you may know - are there any recordings of John in Grease in 2005 as Teen Angel? I can't find anything except a poster. ❤️

[@jayneattherock1083]

@@AussieDebb Can't help you there. sorry,

[@kethlyfallon5095]

Love this version you might like John and the bands version of black dog.

[@brycejames8770]

He can do Opera as well.

[@michellebrewer6302]

think that's nuts, listen to his version of led zep's black dog, only a sound check recorded with audio only

[@robby1816]

Black Dog. Please. If you don't know it, or haven't heard it in a while, listen to the original first & then listen to Farnsey (NB there is no known video of it, just the still shot & the voice)

[@jasonhutcheon5991]

You want energy - watch 'Playing to Win'. The Melb Symphony Org version is better quality also.

[@Maureen-g2c]

Pick a genre and you can bet that John can sing it. He sings in over 20 genres, so you obviously need to listen to more of his music.

[@jandrury125]

Listen to his cover of Led Zep's Black Dog....even better

[@sloan1209]

I don't catch the streams. Has he done the next DEVO album yet? It's been years since I've heard them and was excited to go through discography with him again

[@walterooski]

I will be returning to DEVO sometime in December! I've got all the albums I'm exploring planned out ahead of time and add to the list as my journey moves forward. I'm going through them in chronological order and anticipate doing an album of theirs a month.

[@whyme1378]

Plz react to Rosé "time spent walking through memories" its korean song but you will definitely love it

[@JenniferKornet]

It's a long way 2 the top if u wanna chicko roll gts