John Farnham and Allison Durbin - Baby Without You (Stereo) | Reaction

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[@debbieg1406]

Great reaction yet again Nick to my all time favourite singer/performer John Farnham!.❤ 👍🎶👌👏Sending love & Best wishes to him.

[@josiedickson6959]

Allison Durban and John Farmham are the great singers of their time from New Zealand and Australia and we adore them.

[@wendybhana7828]

I grew up wanting to be Alison Durbin, in NZ, and Johnny Farnham was just across the ditch in aussie. Loved them both!

[@jomiiller6297]

I love this song. This is when they were king and queen of pop in Australia

[@lyndamac1058]

Wow i have not heard the name Allison Durban in such a long time. She was born in New Zealand but was Queen of pop in Australia. Her trade mark was her waist long auburn hair and she was beautiful. She is 72, I am feeling so old now lol.. What can I say about John, he is a legend and my hero.

[@reannejarvis9464]

If my memory serves me right they were voted King and Queen of Pop that year. 🇦🇺🎸⚡️🤘🏿🤘🏼💋❤️

[@Sometimes-even-lyrical]

Listen to John's gentlemanly harmonizing here. You know he can belt, but he kept his contributions reserved, complementary, and balanced.

[@elizabethle221]

Their voices match so well. Used to love Allison Durbin because she had such beautiful long hair. Great Duet.

[@muzza1967]

Johnny Farnham & Allison Durbin - Baby Without You (1971) John (billed as "Johnny" from 1967 until 1979) was 22 and Allison was 21.

[@chezh3224]

If I remember right, back then we used to have a king and queen of pop every year. 1971 would have been these two. I think they both won the titles a few times back then.

[@jayweb51]

This is 1971 when Johnny Farnham and Allison Durbin were the King and Queen of Pop; as they were the favourite male and female singers that year. John actually was King of Pop from 1969 to 1973. John Farnham was known as Johnny Farnham from 1964 until 1979; his manager(Glenn Wheatley) in 1982 promoted him as John Farnham when he became lead singer of Little River Band.

[@travbigsav]

There are quite a few people on KZbin doing reactions of Australian musicians, particularly Jimmy and John. They all have positive comments but no one displays as much genuine enjoyment as Nic does.

[@gbsailing9436]

Congrats about you and John Farnham in Sydney, I hope ti comes off for you!!!! You can hear that LEGENDARY timber in his voice even here, already!

[@peterflynn2111]

Peaked at 27 in December of 1971 in our top 40 here in Australia

[@scott1001]

I had totally forgotten about that song. I am 66 and John has always been a part of my life. So many people have already told you how good he is live. Yep. He is. We are all so touched that you love John as much as we do ❤

[@Dr_KAP]

Ooh exciting news!! Can’t wait for that interview Nick. Yes he’s certainly been around a bloody long time!! ❤ Oh and John is rocking that white skivvy!!

[@andrewa7604]

Yep I remember Allison Durbin, she was Queen of pop 1972 and John was king of pop 1972. John went to my school, we had a good music teacher. John was such a natural talent, loved his tennis too. Met his mother and brother once. I pray John is doing better. Top bloke. Loved by all Aussies.

[@debbrown1541]

Nick I've noticed your smile is exactly like ours when you watch John, we love him so much and i love seeing your reaction.

[@lilatan639]

Every grandmother in Australia loved "Johnny Farnham" back in the early days as he was known then. A great voice & had a sweet baby face. I'm the grandmother now & appreciate his voice now more than Ever

[@elanasharich8538]

Wow, I love, love that you reviewed this little tune. Alison Durban, was a vocalist from New Zealand who recorded a few songs, couple of hits. I used to be crazy about this song as a kid and yeah it's 60's. Best wishes coming to Australia, darling.

[@andrewa7604]

Another thing, there were 3 legend ladies from the early 70's they are Colleen Hewitt, Linda George and Allison Durbin. They are all 72 years old in 2023. Great talent.

[@kerrypapworth1526]

This is absolute GOLD. I hope your Aussie interview goes ahead. I have sent some of your John reactions to his fb fan club, hoping he will see them and that they will cheer him up.💐

[@aussiekat6379]

Aww am so excited for you how amazing Yay!! This was the 70’s John and Alison sung a lot together. 🧐😊🇦🇺👍

[@rickandersen2284]

Oh god I loved this song. I love the whole album!

[@robertshields7192]

🗣Glad you Enjoyed The Song & Clip Mate !🔥👌Exactly what was Trying to Achieve Here , Showcasing Farnsey Talents from Long time Ago ‼️🤜🏼🤛🏽

[@Joshualuv13]

Omg ..I'm 60 yrs old and I'd honestly forgotten about this one ...Wow blast from the past ..Love it.Also congrats on your exciting news about up and coming interview connection with John Farnhan .As you have worked for this and really deserve it ..Shout out from Australia. 👍

[@nikkil2580]

So glad your love and respect for John is being recognised Dominic. We love you for promoting his music to new people 💖🙏

[@grayprebble6170]

She was a Kiwi Star and he first became known as a gifted singer on a New Zealand talent show when he was domicile in NZ. .

[@jandrury125]

Yes I saw that on telly at the time. Remember "I have loved me a man"?

[@jandrury125]

It was great to see Alison Durban after all these years - a kiwi, one of many New Zealand talents of that era who crossed the Tasman Sea to Australia. There just wasn't enough going on in our little country of 2.5 million back then, to support rising musicians to expand their careers.... Alison, John Stevens, Sharon O'Neill, Jenny Morris, Max Merrit, Mark Williams.... to name just a few. Now with the internet it's much easier...completely different ballgame

[@carolynh8866]

I was hoping someone would finally react to this song. I remember them coming to Perth together and singing on Telethon. Probably the 2nd album I ever bought with my birthday money 💰 lol

[@agnesregards2286]

Oh my God, this was from his "Johnny" days - still had a great voice though, no denying that. Great flashback.

[@leandabee]

How spooky, I watched this yesterday and got caught in the rabbit holes of John doing duos with the ladies from the 60s/70s💝🥰

[@susanstavrou4232]

Wow your going back now, she was beautiful

[@fadedjeans61]

This album was the first one I ever bought with my own money. It was called “Together”. Loved John since Sadie in 1967. John has also sung with Colleen Hewitt & Debra Byrne (I think she was Debbie then though)

[@Lea-bw9wj]

I only know 80's era John so only duet I remember him doing was with Danni'Elle when they sang Communication. I hated the song when it came out lol

[@ticket2malibu858]

they had great chemistry. the song was produced by Allison's then husband Howard Gable who produced many of John's (and Allison's) early hits. Allison went on to have a highly successful career as a country singer in Australia, and we all know what happened to John. Allison retired in the mid 90s for health reasons. She is doing well living a quiet life in Melbourne.

[@wendyryder2708]

Hi Nick! Thanks for this! I’m not sure, however I think this could have been made in maybe 67 or 68! If any of your regulars know can they please let us know! Thanks for all the great reactions! Peace and Blessings to you and your family from Australia.

[@carolynh8866]

1971

[@karenstrong8887]

Oh, baby John and Alison with the very long hair. I love it. Thank you.

[@craigalden9416]

Definitely 70’s …. They made an album called Together… in the late 60’s and 70’s we had a yearly pop awards show called The King of Pop… John was crowned King of Pop 5 times… and they had a Queen of Pop … Alison Durbin won it and so did another great Female singer Colleen Hewett…p.s that feed to the next song is fantastic Comic Conversation a great early John Farnham song….a favourite of mine….🇦🇺👍.

[@colinhildreth5701]

Not sure if you will see this Nick. Really enjoyed this clip and your reaction to this joyful rendition from Johnny and Allison. I was a teen in NZ when Allison won awards then moved over the ditch and had a successful career. Her first song "I Have Loved Me A Man" stood out to me at the time as her being World Class artist (from our little pond). You tube has given me the opportunity to rediscover the Australasian and world artists that influenced me when I was young and enjoy their progress through the decades. If you would like to enjoy Allison's personality and talents more there is a rare clip from Aussie TV that does her justice you might like to watch - Allison Durbin - 1970 Australian TV appearance (RARE). Thank you brother for sharing your musical discoveries. Great artists and music are intergenerational.

[@tonyb4115]

Thanks, regards from OZ.

[@jj-if6it]

I feel like I've heard this song before but never really listened. She has a nice voice too.

[@ladylynnmaree]

Oh wow.... Flash backs. All the words come flooding back. I think this is early 70's

[@carmelaseverino681]

Wow! Oldie but goodie!

[@FionaEm]

This video would be from approx 1971. Allison Durbin was a successful Australian country music singer with the longest hair I've ever seen 😅 John Farnham's voice sounds very young here but he had all the hallmarks of a tremendous talent!

[@amygone2pot]

Johnny and Alison both won king and queen of pop three consecutive years 1969-1972.

[@claudialeibel6932]

Oh that's great news about the Sydney interview about John. So glad for you Nick. I hope it goes ahead.

[@amygone2pot]

Skirt that short says early 70’s to me.

[@shoresaresandy]

I think it’s around 1971, that’s when the released an album together called Together with duets.

[@angelamosley4588]

Oh Wow Nick!!! I can't wait to see your interview. Hope it happens real soon. I'm from Sydney too

[@marypridham3823]

I’ve just found out this was in 1971 on a show called Happening 71

[@lisajane8517]

I own this on a vinyl single (& it’s older than me!)

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

I think this would have been 1968. Allison Durban was big in the sixties. A very talented singer.

[@susanstavrou4232]

Comic conversation is good!!!!

[@xenamerry]

There's a great interview with John by Michael Parkinson in 1980 when John was 31. He talks about the funny incidents that happened involving his fans.

[@DavidSweetnam]

One song I don't think you've done is John's cover of All in Love is Fair (which is wonderful). I love this duet and have even used it on my Instagram Stories :) Hope the Sydney interview works out!

[@DanSchaumann]

So cool to hear about your news interview, cross fingers it all works out!

[@roslynjonsson2383]

I wonder if this was on Top Of the Pops or Young Talent Time maybe ? ...... Hey Nick, enjoy that interview, and I hope we get to see it at some stage on KZbin

[@7Sandie]

Yep you are right, this is the 60s and I know, i'm 71 lol

[@coreenavenn4235]

♥️

[@Rosannasfriend]

I see John already had that raspy high belt!

[@tylerhackner9731]

Awesome

[@xenamerry]

John hadn't had the singing lessons then but you can still see that he had 'the voice'. John had a TV show which he hosted with Allison. She was originally from New Zealand. Sadly, the downfall of former Australian 'Queen of Pop' Allison Durbin was made complete with her guilty plea to drug trafficking in a Melbourne court today, 30 May 2007. The 57-year-old, who now goes by her married name Allison Giles, pleaded guilty to trafficking a drug of dependence, cultivating a narcotic plant and theft of electricity. Born on 24th May, 1950, she was 73 as at 24th September, 2023. John was born 1st July 1949, so he's 1 year older than Allison. This video was 1971, so he was 22 and she was 21. For 3 years running (1969, 1970 and 1971), she won Australia's King of Pop Award for (Best Female Artist), commonly called the "Queen of Pop", Allison was never officially the Queen of Pop because they didn't give that title to the best female until the following year. They made an album of duets together called 'Together'.

[@kerriecu2]

Did you know that John has had some major surgery for a mouth cancer. Prayers for his recovery. 🙏🏻

[@xenamerry]

John had 2 TV shows that he hosted with 2 Queens of Pop. 'It's Magic' 1974 when he was 25 with Colleen Hewett (who starred with him in the stage show 'Pippin' and 6 years later, 'Farnham and Byrne' 1980 hosted with Debbie Byrne (from Young Talent Time 1975). You have shown a clip of John in the TV show Bobby Dazzler. There is also 1 clip I've found of a skit with Colleen on It's Magic. I wish I could find the clip of him singing 'Corner of the Sky' on that show. It demonstrates the 'vocal gymnastics' that John learned from singing lessons. John was accused of over singing but I don't think they meant he sang to strong or loud. I think it referred to these vocal gyrations, which were very skilful and showed how good he was but he totally destroyed the original, beautiful melody. Him singing the original version is recorded on the album of the stage version of Pippin and it's beautiful. You can tell that John got over his newly found enthusiasm for this 'over singing'. Collen was born on 16th April, 1950. Like Alison Durbin that makes Colleen 1 year younger than John. She was Queen of Pop in 1972 and again in 1973. Hits were 'Superstar' 1971, 'Day By Day' 1971, from Godspell and Beatles 'Carry That Weight' 1972. Colleen was in the Australian stage production of Godspell as well as Australian stage production of Pippin 1974 with Johnny Farnham. Debbie Byrne was born 30th March, 1957 and was 23 when she and John hosted Farnham and Byrne (John was 31). She was Queen of Pop in 1974 and again in 1975. She recorded the Crystals' 'He's a Rebel' 1974 and 'Da Doo Ron Ron' 1975. You can view a video of John singing Stevie Wonder's, For Once In My Life, which gives you an idea what I mean by vocal gymnastics but it's mild compared to what he did to the melody of Corner of the Sky. Details under this video read: It's November 1972 and Australia's reigning King of Pop, Johnny Farnham, is in a Melbourne television studio performing the Motown classic For Once in My Life. Gathered around him at the end of the song is a who's who of the Australian pop music scene, including Allison Durbin, Jeff Phillips, Colleen Hewett and Debbie Byrne, along with soon-to-be famous music reviewer Ian 'Molly' Meldrum. It was a sad day for the musicians and production crew: Farnham's performance closed the final episode of Happening 72, a four-hour Saturday morning pop music show that aired nationally on what's now known as Network 10.

[@alimac1469]

Either late 60's or very early 70's. Exciting news you have there! Keep us posted.

[@shenoashbay1361]

The good old days, I remember this song , God now I realise I'm as old as Methuselah. 😂

[@RB30ZED]

This was 1971, from all the links I can find.

[@carmelaseverino681]

I’m in Sydney!

[@traceyanderson7489]

I’ve never seen that before.

[@susanstavrou4232]

John and Jilly tried to help Alison with her drug addiction,but to no avail😢😢😢

[@seaster2493]

Not to do a reaction too, but rather one for you to just watch and enjoy...Think you would love this combination of interviews, mainly from the late 90's John is coming up to age 50 and 30 years of show business behind him, in many ways it will show off John's witt, warmth and why Australia love him... it gives you a little history of who he is... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHualqJpYtmdfbc

[@bobbiesnodgrass3991]

Glad you're digging auzzie music mate

[@bobbiesnodgrass3991]

About 1969 mate

[@damiensodenkamp5520]

1971 so John was 22

[@traceyanderson7489]

Do you know what channel the interview is on?

[@susanstavrou4232]

He was 22 Alison went down the tubes on drugs

[@susanstavrou4232]

Play comic conversation it's great

[@susanstavrou4232]

She was married and he was with jill

[@nirvanaa5556]

Young John...so good looking but acting like he is just a regular bloke.

[@artistjoh]

Whatever happened to Allison Durbin?

[@kathydurow6814]

If Wikipedia is correct, she sadly had problems with drugs on & off since the early 70s which was her heyday and moved to country music late 70s/ early 80s. She was born in NZ in 1950 so she's in her 70s now like John.

[@ticket2malibu858]

Allison doing well but no longer performing, living a quiet life in Melbourne.

[@artistjoh]

@@ticket2malibu858 Thank you

[@artistjoh]

@@kathydurow6814 Thank you