John Farnham - Black Dog - Live - REACTION by Songs and Thongs

[@joshuaholland6280]

Growing up in Australia as a teenager I really took John for granted. Now I’m 30 years older I truly respect everything what he has done for Australian music. Absolute genius beautiful man

[@jayjayjase9796]

Same

[@sunisbest1234]

Yup, same as well.

[@peterbluesman]

Yup.

[@paulgourlay6907]

Exactly 💯

[@devi_-]

Lol hard same

[@steveswafen2528]

John Farnham warm up is better than 99% of artists sets 💯

[@jeffwilson7100]

Richard Wilkins once said that the best concert you've never seen is a John Farnham mic test.

[@steveswafen2528]

@@jeffwilson7100 That's a great quote 👏

[@sarabannister4214]

Haha! Yep, true!

[@divinemadness7119]

Not bad for a sound check, hey? 😂 John used this as a warm up/sound check before doing a 2 hour + concert in the evening. Phenomenal. He is The Voice 🙌🏼

[@cudwieser3952]

Then there were the encores 😆

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

​@@cudwieser3952 help and you're the Voice.

[@divinemadness7119]

@@kathleenmayhorne3183 was You’re The Voice an encore? 🤔

[@sibertiger1970]

John Farnham is so disciplined. His warmup / mike check is usually an hour long to help him get in the zone. Then he goes out and performs at 110% for a 1-2 hour show. Edit: this information was provided by his manager & friend, Glenn Wheatley, in an interview

[@strayandrongo7461]

His band is full of serious talent - everyone wanted to play with him

[@Tmlatyoutube]

Don't forget, he wasn't formally trained. Thank you for appreciating him the way we do.

[@mssuziquzi]

If this is the sound check, the warmup, can you imagine what the concert was like? John’s backup singers and musicians are the best. He really took Led Zeppelin’s Black Dog to another level. John Farnham is the GOAT!😁

[@Tmlatyoutube]

We love him so much. He's such a great bloke too...Growing up with his brilliance has been a privilege.

[@bennine888]

Wayyyy better alright. His voice, every vowel, every note, any genre, 3hrs deep, any age. You'd never find a bad live performance even in his 60's (he is in his 70's now & has cancer, likely never be able to sing again after having part of his jaw removed) 😭😭😭😭😭😭 He puts EVERYTHING in EVERY performance, crowd or not. And HIS band were with him for life. Just as critical to him as his voice.

[@FionaEm]

As an Aussie who grew up with Farnham's music, I thought I knew what he could do with his voice. Then I heard his rendition of Black Dog, and his scene from the garden of Gethsemane in Jesus Christ Superstar, and I realised I hadn't fully understood how incredible he really was 😍

[@carbine5378]

Same here. Didn’t fully understand the incredible range he was blessed with. I’m 71 now and when I watch these reaction videos, I now realise the pure genius that is John Farnham.

[@neilt6480]

Likewise. I just spotted a series of YT vids "John Farham can sing anything" which covers a bunch of Farnsey works in 18 genres. Absolutely blew me away. I still think this one is maybe the best demonstration of the power and skill of this awesome talent.

[@graememedley2506]

Top tier of male singers in the World. He is the Voice and always been so humble & very humorous. Makes me very proud to be an Australian 🫶🇦🇺

[@LizzieRD]

I can imagine any singer in that era cringing in a corner when they heard that Farnsey was doing their song. (Ok, not Barnsey🤣🤣) Farnseys diction is absolute perfection. Can hear EVERY word he says.

[@narellesmith7932]

Yes !!!

[@julzhunt7790]

I was thinking the same… Farnseys doing a cover - them thinking ‘oh crap’!!😆

[@devi_-]

It's funny you say that, I read something by Jimmy where he talked about standing side of stage waiting to come on to join John and getting more and more terrified as John got better and better with each song. I feel like it's gotta be that time they did When the War is Over.

[@LizzieRD]

@@devi_- definitely agree. But Barnsey is about the only one able to match JF. OK maybe Tom Jones, but that's about it.

[@devi_-]

@@LizzieRD they've both definitely got the power, range and tone but I don't think anyone can match him on his agility, creativity, phrasing and control AND versatility on top of all that - imo of course. They're all incredible. And omg you have to give it to Tom his voice is in amazing shape and he's the oldest!

[@robertdusting2021]

This bloke makes every Australian so proud..apart from his voice and musical range, he loved every show he did from Syd Opera House to the Outback + Timor ...as Fair Dinkum Aussie he never took him self too seriously even unashamed talking about his time as a plumber and putting his arm down the "S Bend"...We love you mate, I cant sing a fucking note but I feel so proud and connected that I come from the same State and Country as you mate. I've made it compulsory that my kids know about you the bloke and your talent, music and the enjoyment you got from performing and being an Aussie

[@ANIMAL168]

I listened to these guys as a kid. No bull, I'm 65 and jam them alot. I love this music!!! This is good ol, Rock & Roll.

[@elainescott3700]

This was not performed on stage it was a warm up song for himself , his backup singers and band before concert performances. Thi was recorded by a sound engineer on the sly.

[@artistjoh]

This song quickly exposes any weakness in the band or vocals. Only the very best can reach this level.

[@carolynh8866]

Anything he sings he makes his own. Soooo good❤ It did eventually make to a rarities album along with some other songs that were never included on other albums. So lucky the sound engineer pushed the play button And his band included some of the best musicians in the country.

[@jemxs]

Yes had a band of top tier musicians and backing singers that mostly stayed with him his whole career. And thank goodness a sneaky engineer recorded it!

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

It did apparently make it to one performance in Brisbane qld.

[@davidtarrant228]

The album in question is Anthology 3: Rarities

[@jeffwilson7100]

He can sing ANYTHING.

[@AlisonReacts]

Almost always better than the original too 😅 or pushing for it

[@jeffwilson7100]

@@lyndoncmp5751 All the vocalists who actually understand music and singing disagree with you. He’s got a far bigger range than plant, and can sing everything from this to opera. The painful fact is that John Farnham is a FAR superior vocalist to Robert Plant on any measure of the art.

[@stuwhiteman3810]

Wow that was insane, I'm Aussie but yet I have not heard that cover before. I'm also a Led Zep fan and I have no problem with that what so ever, absolutely brilliant.

[@waynedavenport6053]

John has always had a great band behind him and his backing vocalists were the same, they played so much together they wer like a family, and if you watch any of his live concert video's (which you should!) you will see the same old faces. they just played so well together, and John was always shouted out to his band at every gig.

[@briangill4000]

You are on to it. No point the lead singer being warmed up and the band sitting back. This song warms everyone up and motivates the team. A bit like a HAKA before coming out and facing the springboks... That's done, now let's smash the show.

[@StephenHayes-g4t]

Honestly guys, in John’s performances this is his sound check and omg, he’s the best of all time and no one else can sing this song like John geeezzz, wtf and omg John is the only voice who can pull this off

[@wellingtonsboots4074]

I just wish he'd done this in a concert. It would have been amazing to see

[@narellesmith7932]

The diction the vibrato and the musicianship as well ❤❤

[@StephenHayes-g4t]

Love you guys, and John used this song as his sound check for a very long time, and OMG, how good is he… 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺👏👏👏🇦🇺

[@PhilipShand]

I wish I could have heard the banter between John & the band.They ALWAYS had a good time. The laughs were endless.Live shows were a treat for everyone.

[@pennystreet8183]

I’ve been waiting for this reaction. It doesn’t disappoint 😅 When ever I hear this I can imagine John jumping around and having a great time along with his back up singers and his band. No matter what he sings. It is always powerful and understandable. Love you John. Sending love and good vibes to John and his family 💕💕

[@StephenHayes-g4t]

P.S. and John’s band really is phenomenal. Every single person in John’s band really has the talent to make what ever music John needs to happen. I mean, C’mon, the band is unreal, the music is amazing and John is just singing his best riffs to match Led Zeppelin. C’mon this is not normal, this is incredible!🇦🇺👏👏👏🦘❤🥇

[@jeffwilson7100]

Never performed. It was his warm up/sound check. He recognised that it probably wouldn’t suit his diverse audience (8 to 80). The only reason it exists is because one of his sound techs hit record

[@Dr_KAP]

Not quite it was recorded on Anthologies 3

[@jeffwilson7100]

@@Dr_KAP I think you mean they added tthis recording to Anthologies?

[@jeffwilson7100]

@@Dr_KAP was definitely a tech hit record during a sound check. This was live with no audience. There’s a reason we all say John Farnham should always be reacted to live

[@Dr_KAP]

@@jeffwilson7100oh I know it was live when he did the sound check but I’ve heard he did record this once for the album - maybe it was a live recording but done professionally?

[@jeffwilson7100]

@@Dr_KAP got me now. Don’t know

[@cristiona22]

Oh yes , this was just a little ditty John uses for a sound check. The band and BV’s are really fantastic in this too. Loved your reaction - love all your reactions to John.

[@harpermcalpineblack8573]

That was just a mic test. Imagine how he sings in the shower in the morning.

[@stevegraham3817]

He has the power and ability to distort microphones, amps, and speaker stacks. So this sort of setting up the venue test is a must. Lol

[@adambydand1214]

No kidding, they use 10db Pads on the mics in order to prevent him blowing mics with distortion! Truth!

[@malcolmrayner3480]

His diction is clear and his notes are spot on the mark this was recorded long before auto tune. His band has had people like Tommy Emanuel as the lead guitarist at different times his key board player is David Hersfelder and has an impressive resume, all three of his backing singers have successful solo careers. they all love working with John as he is a genuine person

[@joanmonaghan8428]

For the complete opposite, play burn for you. Exquisite vocals, love song to his wife about missing her while touring. As usual with John, live version.

[@aussiedownunder4186]

John Farnham the best voice in the World!!

[@StephenHayes-g4t]

I so wish that you guys would have seen John in his prime years. He was the best vocalist Australia had ever produced. Even though he was born in England in 1949. He came to Australia when he was 10 years old and was naturalised as an Australian when he arrived

[@heatherwickstead7980]

LOVE your reaction (again!) As a teenager I went to a Led Zeppelin concert here in Melbourne, and I don't remember enjoying them as much as John. Unfortunately, I never have been to a John Farnham concert. I'm finding out what I missed!

[@jeffwilson7100]

Consider this. This was a warm up. It’s not rehearsed for a performance. It’s basically a jam session.

[@wyattfamily8997]

He only ever used it as a Mic. Check.

[@jeffwilson7100]

@@wyattfamily8997 Have read that he performed it live once. It eventually made it onto an Anthology album

[@jeffwilson7100]

It's on Anthology 3: Rarities

[@markwood8824]

I'm glad you recognised the band and the backup singers because great talent draws great talent.

[@justlinsu]

John never holds back lol leaves it all on the stage. How about that band and those backing singers WOW! Great reaction guys. Love your channel, thanks for all your support for our Aussie artists.

[@iceberg5220]

John's clarity is wicked !

[@StephenHayes-g4t]

Yeah, it’s John’s “sound check” and this really does check everything in the mix… 😉✨✨

[@Osssssss666]

You should hear “we will rock you” with John and Queen. Brian May said he finally got to do it the way he wanted to, lol!

[@sarahmacbesancon7534]

That’s our John doing a mic check…..🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏👏👏👏💞💞💞💞💞🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@DCMutE27]

His band leader, Chong Lim, was my nextdoor neighbour. I could listen to John practice and record in the studio at the rear of Chongs house. It was awesome.

[@louise7552]

The genius of John is, he is brilliant live. Some iconic bands are brilliant studio bands , but not great live in concert. Johns vocal range is the same in studio, or on stage. Just a master.❤

[@StephenHayes-g4t]

Yeah, most people do warm up, but John just sings guys and definitely the band delivers. No one sings like John Farnham… 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😀🦘🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@PhilipShand]

I'm pleased you like Australias' best kept secret. There is only ONE John Farnham. He can sing the phone book & have everyone in awe.The trick is to hear & see him live. He is like no other.......period

[@PhilipShand]

Now try John Farnham Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra singing "HELP"

[@neilt6480]

Love your reaction as always. I'm glad you thought about the sound guys. Every time I hear this, I imagine the cold sweat they must have -- knowing this is coming and how if they get any of the gear or settings wrong, they're going to have some repairs to make so kudos to them for getting everything right. What a great team: John, the band, backing singers and all the roadies put together a fantastic performance every single time.

[@4x4andfishing]

the guitar work at end evwn whiles they were singing was fenominal and John is always a beast

[@bennine888]

This is him "warming up" his voice in a soundcheck.

[@donnam5891]

Awesome band, amazing backup singers and well John..not much else to say 🤘great reaction, mates 😀

[@paul9689]

I recall this and it sounded great in the carpark at a regional gig..... while they warmed up

[@matallens3006]

He done a deal at the cross roads😂😂😎😎👍

[@kane29842]

Two guitarists; Stuart Fraser (Australian Legend, RIP) and Brett Garsed (long, long time John Farnham guitarist amongst side projects), who is not just great on the guitar but comes across as an all around good guy as well.

[@jeffwilson7100]

The same band that was at his Melbourne Symphony Orchestra concert.

[@Dr_KAP]

It was recorded and is on an album- Anthologies 3 (Sony productions recording)

[@maltaylor9753]

This was issued on Anthology 3 - Rarities. The liner notes state "Recorded at sound check during the Talk of the Town tour at Melbourne Park. This song was only ever performed once in front of an audience - at the opening show of the tour in Brisbane".

[@Dr_KAP]

@@maltaylor9753 yes I think what we’re wondering is was it recorded professionally there or not- because it certainly doesn’t sound like someone whacked their Sony handycam out at the last minute 😆

[@davidryan823]

@@maltaylor9753 I was at that show in Brisbane. It was simply amazing.

[@karenstrong8887]

I just found out he did record it. On an album called rarities that I haven’t heard of either. Today I have tickets to a screening of John’s movie for Mother’s Day. I get to see it 4 days before it is released. I knew I became a Mother for some reason. 😂

[@stackels97]

This version was the one released on rarities 😊 such a great album with so many gems!!

[@karenstrong8887]

How did I miss this album? Does it have another name? Thank you.

[@waynedavenport6053]

Just watched your reaction again, and thought as you liked Johns vocal range so much, maybe you could react to him singing "Please don't ask me' in a live concert with Olivia Newton John. This is not your typical song you would react to, but if you want to her a different side to John but still hear him belt out a song, give it a go.

[@DRholmsey]

FYI the guitarist in this recording and the Melbourne Symphany Orchestra stuff is Brett Garsed, the same guy on Derek Sherinian's first Planet X album with Virgil Donati. Farnsey always had the best of the best!

[@rickandersen2284]

When you have a voice like that musos want to come play with you...and aussie musos are no slouches. I suspect talent attracts talent....talent is encouraged by talent

[@richardeycken]

I’d dare suggest that Page, Plant, Bonham, and JPJ would’ve appreciated this cover.

[@davidcruse6589]

I've seen a home filmed clip of this on stage but was poor quality visual but his voice sounded just as good You said he's the voice That's the title he go in Australia 🇦🇺 was known as the voice Cheers guys 🦘🇦🇺👍

[@ronaldrousseau1423]

Not too shabby

[@barnowl5774]

Led Zeppelin set the pace but John Farnham won the race with this song. John only has the best singers and musicians in his band so that's why they sound so good and tight. Yes, he has a high standard and shows respect for his band and they for him. Also, Farnsey is known for just getting up 'off-the-cuff' without intended rehearsals, practise or preparation and killing it! I've seen him do it on TV interview shows and have seen musicians testify to this! Such is his talent! A film about his singing career is to be released in Australia on May 18 th, named 'Finding The Voice'.

[@jeffwilson7100]

Will be first in line

[@barnowl5774]

@@jeffwilson7100 I'm going tomorrow, Sunday14 th!

[@jeffwilson7100]

@@barnowl5774 can’t find a showing in my area. Need to wait until official release. Provide feedback please

[@Bellas1717]

I love Led Zeppelin, but this was awesome.

[@robertodonohue5850]

Hey guys, great reaction to John. But there is or was a video of this out there in you tube land, if it hasn't been taken down yet.

[@785boats]

What's his warm up song for this warm up song???

[@narellesmith7932]

😂😂

[@guccigasbag2780]

😂😂😂😂

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Not bad for a warm up

[@bestintuba]

You're right. John Farnham has a better voice than Robert Plant.

[@MelodyMan69]

John uses this song for Vocals Warmup before a performance..

[@BrettWilliams-n1c]

Barnsy and Farnsy!!!❤️

[@graemekelly1572]

That is his mic check vocal warm up song. As far as I know it has never been played sung live

[@loucee569]

I agree with you guys, I think he performs it better than Robert Plant. Oh! Sharlene is, the main reason I subscribed 😉

[@denisbryce8746]

And this was a warm-up. Wow.

[@EileenSpeakman]

This is a sound check. The engineer recorded it, so here we have another classis gold Farnsey song. Can't tell you how much I wish John had recorded more rock music. It's been said that he has a lot of unreleased songs. Perhaps in time we may hear them? Feb. '24. UK E ❤

[@philiphemphill4980]

I think the soumd check was successful WOW the best cheers from Oz

[@gavinminouge3959]

Would of love to see him battle it out with Freddie mercury

[@raythackston1960]

I would have loved to see John and Mark Slaughter go at it. Now that would be crazy.

[@StephenHayes-g4t]

Yeah I know, only John and his phenomenal band can pull this one off… 🇦🇺👏👏👏❤🥇🦘

[@jayweb51]

For a start-up with song, check out John singing Amazing Grace with Vanetta and Lindsay

[@junebreheny7658]

Soooo good.

[@davidryall-flanders6353]

Love it that you love John and band. Subbed a while ago and you don't sound Australian so considering that what we call a thong is footwear but elsewhere it's an undergarment....whose wearing the thong? Sorry I'm just being a cheeky bugger.😂😂 Love ya stuff!

[@tomperkins4620]

And they said that nobody else could have replaced Robert Plant in Led Zeplin.

[@auslaner50]

John uses this as a 'warm up' song

[@scottfield5849]

So I saw Falling in Reverse do a sound check once. It was good, but not *quite* on this level. Haha. Rock on, you two! 🤘😎👍

[@ladymanners618]

Yes sir & madam a regular sound check.

[@FreeTheRocks]

Isn't he incredible?

[@toddyrocket296]

Yep 👍

[@nikkil2580]

GOAT

[@Timtams61]

You need to watch John Farnham and Anthony Warlow sing Granada its awesome.

[@PhilipShand]

Led what ? Robert who ? John really is just God showing off !

[@PhilipShand]

If you haven't done so already check John doing a Beatles cover,Help. He does this Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. "HELP" like you've never heard it...... PROMISE ! !

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Have you heard him do Grenada with Anthony Warlow yet. Or his Jesus, Gethsemane in Jc Superstar?

[@75dt21]

Check out Jack Jones the guitarist on this & a lot of Johns tracks. Jack has a great voice some consider sounds just like Johns & a great solo catalog

[@bestintuba]

React to One - John Farnham live with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

[@kjbuffett]

Make sure you check out his sons band, Rival Fire…. He is a great singer in his own right….. he won’t disappoint.

[@YobboBear]

You should see how Jimmy Barnes warms up his voice!

[@pmR32red]

👍

[@alwayslooking701]

He drops a heavy weight on his foot?

[@julzhunt7790]

@@alwayslooking701 😆

[@Rassskle]

I have heard that Barnsey warms up by chewing granite then washing it down with a little Diesel .

[@mikewilcox5284]

Black back up singer Vanetta Fields ex Ike and Tina Turner band - put all these elements together and you get WTF

[@Stuart66]

If you're going to do a sound check - TEST THAT SHIT 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻