JOHN FARNHAM | BLACK DOG - Led Zeppelin Cover John Farnham Reaction TSEL

[@kathybaker3136]

I have many favourite songs of John's, but this one is right at the top. What a voice! And he used it as a warm-up/sound check. Most singers would give their eye teeth to be able to sing this song and he uses it as a sound check. Hes a magician. Such talent!

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

Hi Kathy! Welcome to the Lounge! He is very talented. Praying for his health. Don't forget tonight's Live Stream! Come hang out with the Lounge Lizards & request your favorite song! Here's the link. See you at 6pm EST! Cheers! kzbin.infotZVm9vImJ0E?feature=share

[@StephenHayes-g4t]

Yeah he smashed that song… 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺👏👏👏👏👏😉❤

[@jayweb51]

Glenn Shorrick was the original lead singer for Little River Band, and performed Reminiscing; John performed Reminiscing when he was with the band, but didn't record it. He has sung it in some of his concerts.

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

Yes, I actually went and watched a performance of John singing it. It was so great!

[@joshuaholland6280]

In my teenage days I really took John for granted. Now I’m older and can really appreciate how good he is!!! Mind blown

[@sunisbest1234]

Me too! I did get tho see him in concert a few years ago, that was amazing! He is such a likeable guy, as well as an incredible singer. After that, I really appreciated his talent. I think we were spoilt for choice growing up. So many talented Aussie artists and bands.

[@joshuaholland6280]

@@sunisbest1234 definitely spoilt.

[@mssuziquzi]

Hard to believe but this was a sound check which someone recorded. Epic! Another good one is Long way to the top with the MSO. Amazing Grace with his back up singers is another. If you want to see John later on when he was 54, check out John Farnham - When The War Is Over (Live) [The Last Time: Melbourne 2003] ❤

[@StephenHayes-g4t]

You have to remember that this isn’t a song that is included in John’s show. It is ONLY a “sound check” because John knew that it would test the P.A.. system to the limits. Then John would just play a great two and a half hour show with no problem for himself or anyone in his band. They all just killed it 🇦🇺👏👏👏🦘❤

[@TheBrownlj]

The Aussie Legend that is John Farnham. One the greatest singers of all time.

[@peaked_aussie]

He did some beautiful duets with Olivia Newton-John. The Sydney 2000 Olympics opening ceremony, "Dare to Dream" and ""Please Don't ask Me"". They were the best of friends, and just lovely together.

[@MargaretGuppy]

Anything that John sings is brilliant! Always worth watching his LIVE performances, he is an entertainer who performs better with audience reactions; and he loves it... "this is fun" is often his comment. Gethsemane gives you an another idea of his wide range of genre. John is a great human, no ego, appreciates his band and backup singers.

[@mrmockatoo6786]

Glenn Shorrock did the recorded version of Reminiscing. John performed it live with the band when he joined later on.

[@SuzyTrippa]

I think John's diction in this song is perfect, much better than Led Zepplin .... John is the GOAT

[@narellesmith7932]

I’ve said that before. I can understand the words 😂😂

[@kennykarlsson6691]

The one and only voice of all time and music genre. ❤ i so hope that he gets well again and back on stage where he belongs.

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

I heard he wasn't doing too well. Praying for a speedy recovery!

[@jeffreykennedy1266]

Incredible vocalist… 💯

[@micheleallen]

Yes he did sing Reminising when he was the singer. You would need to look for the version with John in it. His most famous song is You’re the Voice. Him singing it with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Actually anything at that concert is amazing. Love John.

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

I did react to you're the voice, but everyone says it's not the right version! lol

[@carolynh8866]

​@@TheSpeakEasyLounge John's version of Reminiscing while fronting Little River Band is awesome m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKTTeoKhnZ54jMU

[@pamh]

@@TheSpeakEasyLounge There's never a wrong version of John lol but yes, the live version with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is out of this world. Here's a link if you're interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ6VnpJvis6dqdE

[@toddyrocket296]

Definitely check him out in the LRB He can sing anything over decades

[@jeffwilson7100]

@@pamh link It’s a long way to the top as well

[@PaulA-bv1rt]

The band and backing singers are phenomenal.

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Most versatile singer ever.

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

I'm liking what I'm seeing & hearing from him so far! I have a couple others here, if you haven't already seen them...? You should join me and the "Lounge Lizards" for our Live stream on Monday night, if you're not busy? We go live on my other channel, "Reaction Diaries" at 6pm EST. (i'm using my other channel temporarily, as I have a copyright strike here & I'm waiting for it to expire) We have so much fun! People make requests in the Live chat and I react in real-time. The TSEL community is the best! They are Funny and it's a great way to spend a few hours together! CHEERS!

[@georgeibrahim7945]

@@TheSpeakEasyLounge I live in Australia so it might be Tuesday here when you go live

[@michaeljk555]

@@georgeibrahim7945 That`s correct George, Tuesday`s at 8am in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra, 7.30am in Adelaide & 6am in Perth 👍

[@divinemadness7119]

Not a bad version for a sound check 😂 he used this song as his warm up song for his evening shows. John has so much power in his voice that he never blew out his voice. Blows my mind. And kudos to you for being a woman after my own heart & finishing every last drop of wine! 🥂😂

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

I never let a good glass of wine go to waste! Lol. Cheers 🥂

[@divinemadness7119]

@@TheSpeakEasyLounge you know it girl! Cheers from Melbourne, Oz 🥂

[@alyn927]

Thankyou you for this reaction. Love him.

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

It was all my pleasure! By the way- It's TSEL/REACTION DIARIES LIVE MUSIC REQUEST NIGHT! Come prepared with your favorite songs & artists. I will react in real time while all of you "Lounge Lizards" hang out in the Live Chat! It will be on my OTHER KZbin channel, "Reaction Diaries" Due to a copyright strike here on TSEL. Here's a link. Be sure to Sub & turn on Notifications for both KZbin channels, Reaction Diaries & The Speak Easy Lounge, so you don't miss any new uploads or Lives! See you tonight at 6pm EST! kzbin.infolYb1xqPy4UM

[@ChrisL4034]

This song was a sound check only for one of his concerts and was recorded by one of his sound techs, hence no video.

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

Oh! That makes sense! Thanks Chrissy!

[@michelleclark79709]

He never recorded or performed this live. He used this as his warm up song before a performance!!

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

Incredible!

[@LizzieRD]

Glen sang Reminiscing in LRB, but Farnsey was lead singer for 3-4 years. Have you done JFs duet with Olivia Newton John? Its called Please Dont Ask Me. Mesmerising.

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

No! Share a link?

[@LizzieRD]

@@TheSpeakEasyLounge Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKa5kKeQhKmZgZo

[@carolynh8866]

​@@TheSpeakEasyLounge Please Don't Ask Me m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKa5kKeQhKmZgZo

[@LizzieRD]

Loooove this one. It is purportedly his sound check song

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

Really? That's a heck of a song for sound check! lol.

[@LizzieRD]

@@TheSpeakEasyLounge Some call it his warm up song. One of the technicians apparently taped it one time. No live performances of it. He also does a jaw dropping ACDC cover: its a long way to the top with the Melbourne symphony orchestra. Ill get the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWS7kK2Vr7xnick

[@khoale4755]

LRB original lead singer was Glen Shorrock then John stepped in for a bit when Glen left. And yes John did a version of the song 'Reminiscing' that you should react to as well, you will love it.

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

I actually watched it a while back! No reaction though. I Liked it better!! I didn't think that was possible!

[@waynedavenport6053]

There is no live version of this as this was one of the songs that John used to do a sound check for the band before their concerts, a real shame. But they do a real great cover also of ACDC's 'It's a long way to the top' try the 1994 video concert, just awesome..

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

Thanks Wayne! I have the AC/DC song coming soon!

[@jeffwilson7100]

BTW, if it’s available, with John Farnham, always go live.

[@vickiroman189]

I haven't been able to find a live version, have you?

[@jeffwilson7100]

@@vickiroman189 not of this, but this is a live sound check. Never performed for an audience

[@vickiroman189]

@@jeffwilson7100 Darn it, I was really hoping to see it live. Thank you!

[@rickandersen2284]

You're hitting all the big high energy ones. Might be time for a slower calmer one. Burn for You, Please Don't Ask Me with Olivia Newton John, Forever Blue with Little River Band[no video available] or Rolling Home or...

[@elizabethscott7660]

In Days To Come, Touch of Paradise ( the most beautiful love song) Amazing Grace, I Can Do Anything, Gethsemane.

[@carolynh8866]

Loves in Need. When the War is Over

[@MargaretGuppy]

@@elizabethscott7660 Agreed, although anything that John sings is brilliant! Always worth watching his LIVE performances, he is an entertainer who performs better with audience reactions; and he loves it... "this is fun" is often his comment.

[@jenniferanderson1499]

Thank you - I've only just found your channel, and there are worse rabbit holes to scurry down than Our Farnsey, aka The Voice. To really get why John is so loved here, you need to check out You're the Voice again, but this time, live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - same concert as Help. I promise you won't be sorry! - Two other absolutely joyous gems from the same concert are: *Playing to Win, a high octane song he wrote when he was in the Little River Band, and *It's a Long Way to the Top, which is a glorious cacophony of vocals, band and orchestra - just a joyous wall of sound! Glenn Shorrock was lead singer of LRB when they released Reminiscing. John replaced Glenn when he went solo. John was also the first person Brian May asked to join Queen to replace Freddie after he died. John turned it down because he gets too homesick for family and Australia.

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

WOW. Great info, Jennifer! Thank you...Welcome to the Lounge! Since you're new here, I invite you to join the "Lounge Lizards" (The TSEL Community) You should join us for our Live stream on Monday night, if you're not busy? We go live on my other channel, "Reaction Diaries" at 6pm EST. (i'm using my other channel temporarily, as I have a copyright strike here & I'm waiting for it to expire) We have so much fun! People make requests in the Live chat and I react in real-time. The TSEL community is the best! They are Funny and it's a great way to spend a few hours together! CHEERS!

[@markjames3522]

This recording is a live soundcheck just John & his band warming up . He didn’t know that he’s crew was recording . Apparently John as only performed Black Dog only once in front of attendance in 1994 . John’s 2 guitarist Stuart Fraser ( from Australian band Noiseworks another rabbit hole ) and Brett Garsed that has been in the Farnham band for over 30 years , both are hard rock trained musicians so let’s them have some fun . Glenn Shorrock is the original Little River Band singer that sang most of LRB’s American hits . John’s LRB hits are ; * The Other Guy 1983 * Down On The Border 1983 Australian hit * We Two 1983 * Playing To Win 1984 ( John’s signature LRB song the only LRB song that John continued to sing at every concert after he left LRB in 1986 . Playing To Win has become a sporting anthem in Australia . * When The War Is Over 1986 ( originally a Cold Chisel song LRB covered it when writer drummer the late Steve Prestwich of Cold Chisel joined LRB after Cold Chisel broke up in 1984 . Sadly LRB’s version wasn’t successful . It was only released by LRB’s former recording company capital records to cash in John’s solo success late 1986 with You’re The Voice .

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

Wow- thanks for the great info. I always liked LRB. I never knew who the lead vocalist was. Just knew what played on the radio. I always loved "Reminiscing"! I Just watched John singing it. EVEN BETTER!

[@markjames3522]

@@TheSpeakEasyLounge John just has more energy than the laid back original singer Glenn Shorrock on those classic LRB songs like Reminiscing . Little River Band fans was split up about John joining LRB while they so successful with original singer Glenn Shorrock . Reality Little River Band was in the red financially from high cost of touring America left with only the songwriters getting paid . With 3 major songwriters within the band members started fighting who get the most songs on the albums . LRB 1981 album Time Exposure produced by legendary Beatles producer George Martin was pretty much recorded with members at different times . So in 1982 Glenn Shorrock wanted a break for awhile but the other members wanted to continue, so he was pretty much fired . LRB manager the late Glenn Wheatley was also John Farnham’s manager and LRB’s founding member Graham Goble did produced John’s 1980 album Uncovered that featured John’s rearrangement of the Beatles classic Help . So Graham recruited John . John’s first day with LRB in 1982 he was already in the studio recording because all the songs was already written for the album The Net 1983 . After a American tour 2 of original LRB wasn’t a fan of John’s stage presents they believed that he was upstaging the rest of the band . So they stuck down John’s microphone lead to the stage so he was restricted to move around the stage . Well John was pissed off and there was an argument after the concert that lead those 2 original members leaving LRB after the tour was finished. 1984 with those original members gone and Graham Goble the only original member left in LRB they decided to change your style to more new wave synthesised pop rock that didn’t sit well with the diehard soft harmony rock fans . The underrated Playing To Win album 1985 was a flop at that time but it was John’s blueprint for he’s solo career that happened in 1986 . Capital Records America didn’t like John in LRB but LRB had a 8 album deal to fulfil Capital Records didn’t promote John Farnham’s LRB albums capital records released a Greatest Hits instead that overshadowed John’s 3 LRB’s albums . John keyboardist David Hirschfelder and manager Glenn Wheatley left LRB after all commitments with Capital Records was completed with the No Reins album 1986 to complete John’s make it break album Whispering Jack . The album that end up breaking all Australian records domestically .

[@grahamleadbeatter5981]

Glen Shorrock was the lead singer of Little River band. He left, and John replaced him for a 5 year stint. Shorrock was the singer for Remaining. John didn't really hit his straps until after he had left LRB.

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

I heard "Reminsicing" with John singing lead...WOW! It was better, and I love the original version!

[@ChrisL4034]

Both John and Glen Shorrock fronted Little River Band. John for 4 years. And yes, both have versions of Reminiscing

[@malcolmrayner3480]

That is also why he sings When the war is over as Steve Prestwich also played for the Little River Band

[@michaelbaumert9533]

From what I heard this was his warm up song.

[@jonss1948]

This is the song John uses for his 'sound check'.

[@davidcruse6589]

No that was Glen Shorrock who sung that in little river band John filled in for a few years but he struggled being in a band John more a solo artist he even said learnt that he's only a solo artist The restraints of being in a band was difficult where's solo he has freedom's you don't in bands Have you done his AC/DC cover along way to the top with Melbourne symphony orchestra He also sung with Tom Jones my Yiddish on variety show hey hey its Saturday it was spare of the moment by host of show never sung together before as far as I know But after this many times when Tom Jones was in town Tom and John sung a long way to the top together as well You'll love this one as a female a Ballard John Farnham and Oliver newton John titled Don't Ask Me very beautiful Also look at another Aussie ledgen Jimmy barnes and John Farnham titled when something wrong with my baby Also Jimmy barnes with Tina Turner titled simply the best a amazing mix of voices Cheers 🦘🇦🇺👍

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

I did react to "when something's wrong with my baby"! My first and only reaction to Jimmy Barnes thus far, but these others sound great! Would you mind sharing links for these? Welcome to the Lounge, David! You should join me and the "Lounge Lizards" for our Live stream on Monday night, if you're not busy? We go live on my other channel, "Reaction Diaries" at 6pm EST. (i'm using my other channel temporarily, as I have a copyright strike here & I'm waiting for it to expire) We have so much fun! People make requests in the Live chat and I react in real-time. The TSEL community is the best! They are Funny and it's a great way to spend a few hours together! CHEERS!

[@davidcruse6589]

@@TheSpeakEasyLounge g'day sorry I'm not computer savvy I'd like to send links But if you type title's in you tube you should get a list of them coming up how I come across them Sorry this is the only way I onow how communicate by reply Cheers mate for reply anyway 🦘🇦🇺👍

[@michaeljk555]

Really looking forward to his Documentary movie on May 18th.

[@jeffwilson7100]

The only reason this exists is one of his sound techs hitting record. A John Farnham concert generally have attendees ranging from to 8 to 80. He never performed it because he recognised it probably wouldn’t fit his audience

[@jeffwilson7100]

1 of the 5 times I saw him live I went with my mother! He gives 100% regardless of the venue.

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

This was only a warm up before the concert so they could do a sound check. Was never included in his concerts.

[@nudist400]

That was used as a sound check song before a concert one of the sound engineers recorded it

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

That's so crazy. He ROCKED HARD!

[@williamgollan7369]

No video of this because this was his sound check song and he didn't want it video while he was warming up.

[@stephensmith62]

The singer on lrb reminiscing was Glen Shorrock

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

Yes, someone actually shared a video with John singing it live. I was REALLY impressed!

[@darrenwallace4431]

You MUST MUST review John Farnham Live with the melbourne Symphony orchestra . AC DC "Its a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll". THIS WILL BLOW YOUR MIND

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

You should join me and the "Lounge Lizards" for our Live stream on Monday night, and request this if you're not busy? I'd love to share it with the group! We go live on my other channel, "Reaction Diaries" at 6pm EST. (i'm using my other channel temporarily, as I have a copyright strike here & I'm waiting for it to expire) We have so much fun! People make requests in the Live chat and I react in real-time. The TSEL community is the best! They are Funny and it's a great way to spend a few hours together! CHEERS!

[@darrenwallace4431]

@@TheSpeakEasyLounge : This is the link to it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWS7kK2Vr7xnick This is by far the best of his rock songs. This is on a new level. Much better than the original AC DC performance as agreed by the millions who have viewed it. Full on band and orchestra. You must see this for yourself.

[@notanotherenigma7759]

Glen Shorrock ( who like John Farnham, and Olivia Newton John, were English born) sung Reminiscing. LRB were a brilliant band. Now, sadly, there are no original members left, and someone, not even Australian, owns the name/trademark.

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

That is sad. I loved LRB, at least the songs I knew. I think I owned the 45 of "Reminiscing" when I was a teenager! lol. I don't remember much of their other stuff. We are just getting old and everyone is leaving us! :(

[@aussiepete109]

"His career has mostly been as a solo artist, although he replaced Glenn Shorrock as lead singer of Little River Band from 1982 to 1985" wikipedia

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

Thanks for the info, Pete! Welcome to the Lounge! Are you new here? You should join me and the "Lounge Lizards" for our Live stream on Monday night, if you're not busy? We go live on my other channel, "Reaction Diaries" at 6pm EST. (i'm using my other channel temporarily, as I have a copyright strike here & I'm waiting for it to expire) We have so much fun! People make requests in the Live chat and I react in real-time. The TSEL community is the best! They are Funny and it's a great way to spend a few hours together! CHEERS!

[@jayweb51]

My recommendation would be to react to John Farnham doing a duet with Olivia Newton John singing Please Don't Ask Me from The Main Event Concert.

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

Care to share a link? Or better yet, why don't you join me and the Lounge Lizards in my Live Stream tonight and request it? We start at 7pm Eastern. We have a blast! Here is a link, hope to see you there! Cheers! kzbin.infoHyM9rc937Vs?feature=share

[@narellesmith7932]

Try Gethsemane from JCS last performance. Will blow you away ❤

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

Hi Narelle! Welcome to the Lounge! Would you mind sharing a link? I've never heard of him? or Them? Sounds really interesting! Wait, is that Jesus Christ Superstar?

[@pmR32red]

👍

[@alimac1469]

There is no live video but it is on one of his Anthology CDs

[@timcarr4673]

Glen Shorrock sang Reminiscing with LRB. John Farnham replaced Glen as lead singer. John’s best song with LRB is “Playing to win”

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

Thanks Tim! Share a link, if you think of it? I'd check that out!

[@timcarr4673]

@@TheSpeakEasyLounge here is the link of John Farnham as Lead singer with LRB & the song entitled Playing To Win kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5DElWyKptOJe9E

[@carolynh8866]

Sadly no footage of John performing Black Dog Live. We are just lucky the sound engineer decided to push the record button when John and his band uaed this as a sound check. Glenn Shorrick was the original singer of Reminicing but John also sang it. I personally prefer Johns version m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnvHeJ2bhL-Dqs0

[@michaeljk555]

Hey Carolyn I tried your link but it opened a blank page for me. Is it broken ?

[@michaeljk555]

@@carolynh8866 Thanks Carolyn. Both links work now. 😊

[@TheBrownlj]

Glenn Shorock was the lead singer of Little River Band when they releases Reminiscing but there is a version on youtube with Farnsy singing it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4rKmZJ_p9BnbK8

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

I asked about that in a previous comment and I did go watch it! It was BETTER! I always loved the radio version, but had never heard it done like John did! WOW!

[@TheBrownlj]

@@TheSpeakEasyLounge I agree

[@StephenHayes-g4t]

This song is John’s sound check and he never included this song in his repertoire. ✨👏👏👏🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺😉❤

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

So i've heard! Wow!

[@DennisNelson-ee2il]

Do you do any reactions to any English or British Bands,or artists.

[@darwins_]

John did also sing when he was in "Little River Band - Reminiscing REMASTERED" kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4rKmZJ_p9BnbK8

[@michaeljk555]

Great version. I also like "We Two" from the same concert. 👍

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

Thanks! I will have to listen to this a little later. Dinner's in the oven and I need to go take it out! lol. Cheers!

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

I couldn't wait. Listening now. WOW. It's BETTER than the radio version!

[@darwins_]

@@TheSpeakEasyLounge - The Studio/Radio version was Glen Shorrock singing, I am glad you liked John's version 👍

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

I really did! Cheers!

[@shaneharris4700]

READ YOUR COMMENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jenniewilliams6392]

This was his and bands warm up never performer it live. Richard marx said the best concert he went to was John and his bands warn up

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

Very cool! I love getting behind the scenese stories like this! Cheers!

[@viliame1840]

YES..THERE IS A LIVE VERSION.

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

Would you mind sharing a link? Thanks!

[@shaneharris4700]

this will blow your mind great song It was only a SOUND CHECK which was recorDed by the sound guy that's why no video this dude can sing