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@AussieDebb2 ай бұрын
John said in his Australian of the Year speech that he wanted us to encompass humanity not just Australians. John is not political at all, but he is definitely a humanitarian and loves all people. He would be happy for people to use their voices for good not evil, no matter who they are or where they're from. ❤️💗💓
@kennethdodemaide86782 ай бұрын
John represents what everyone wants in a leader- compassion, decency, honesty, empathy.
@AussieDebb2 ай бұрын
@@kennethdodemaide8678 Well said Ken. All our leaders could learn from him 🤩
@heatherwickstead79802 ай бұрын
Certainly NOT what Kamala Harris!
@justlinsu2 ай бұрын
Yes and he wouldn't be bought by that mob in the USA..... It's John's signature song....so don't tarnish it.
@bruceprouse55622 ай бұрын
Everything Kamala Harris is NOT !
@kathcochrane3862Ай бұрын
bloody hell.... please dont hold it against John that the Dems used his iconic song... what a tradgedy
@abigailfoster24672 ай бұрын
John would just laugh at the idea of being a leader. He would say something like “I would have no bloody clue of what to do. I’m just a singer “
@56music642 ай бұрын
Hope they got permission from John's management. That should always happen We have known forever what a treasure John and his music is.
@carolynh88662 ай бұрын
We are all so proud of John. He inspires. He would definately be a great leader.
@pennystreet81832 ай бұрын
I would vote for John. 🙂 John sings what he believes in. It’s why he can sing the songs with so much passion. Love you John. 💕
@Anne-MarieDibblee2 ай бұрын
Yeah, John would definitely make a better president than Kamala. He's intelligent, articulate and has a great sense of humour.
@queenslanddiva2 ай бұрын
Notably they left out the lines about not looking at each other down the barrel of a gun! And no, we have a Prime Minister
@lennywalin-bates54102 ай бұрын
This song was written at the height of the cold war, it was about nuclear weapons and there potential use. It was largely a plea to Reagan the USA president and the soviet leader at that time. To think again. It's a rallying cry to the ordinary people to make their voices heard.
@AnnieD.19822 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul and Fellipe and Debb 😊❤❤ So proud of Farnsey - and yes I would vote for him. He has always stood up for people. His Australian of the Year speech said it all "We are right to instill national pride in our children, but please let our national pride encompass humanity" I hope I have that wording right. He cares and loves everyone and always has time for you no matter who you are. And that is before mentioning all the charity work he has done ❤ This song is a world anthem and it is about time everyone heard it 😍 ❤❤
@AussieDebb2 ай бұрын
@AnnieD.1982 Oh so true Annie. 👍 Much love to you ❤️ 💕
@AnnieD.19822 ай бұрын
@@AussieDebb 🤗 ❤️ ❤️
@SuzyTrippa2 ай бұрын
@@AnnieD.1982 I thought a fan made the video using his song? Seems your statment was wrong! Am l not rignt?
@AnnieD.19822 ай бұрын
@@SuzyTrippaHi Suzy. As far as I know, it wasn't an official advert by the democrats and Farnham wasn't a part of it. Of course I could be wrong, but it seems to be a fan and isn't on any offical sites to do with Harris...
@paulinagarces4983Ай бұрын
Politics is a dirty business. The ideal of John, Australia and the majority of humanity is that we are all equall. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ It is a symbol of live and love. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@coreenavenn42352 ай бұрын
Great song for the gun comtrol campaign
@JoanTate-v3r2 ай бұрын
Love your reactions our John is a gift hie legacy will continue we are very proud of.him in the Farnsey army
@justlinsu2 ай бұрын
To ALL POLITICAL WANNA BE'S Get your hands OFF our Legendary singer's number one signature song YOU'RE THE VOICE!!! Our PM tried that here in Australia. The song isn't for sale!!!! along with our votes....
@dougfriendly76762 ай бұрын
The campaign didn't do this---some outsider did. This ad is not being shown anywhere outside of youtube.
@justlinsu2 ай бұрын
@@dougfriendly7676 Ok thanks for that info...it was used as a political football here in Aus...for a very divisive outcome....so I'm a bit touchy lol
@dougfriendly76762 ай бұрын
@@justlinsu I hadn't realized the extent of the political divisiveness in Australia until I happened across something called Sky News. When I heard those Australian folks extolling the non-existent virtues of the Orange Menace, I came to the conclusion that there must be plenty of unhinged folks there as well as here in the US and that it would probably cause a similar sort of divide. As for the video Paul featured here, it's hardly gone "viral." It's not only not being used by the Harris campaign-----I can't even find it on youtube when I go looking for it. I have mentioned it to a number of acquaintances, and no one has ever heard of it and (sadly) never heard of John Farnham or "You're the Voice," either. I've been a fan since that record was released in '86 and might be the only American who has listened to that song more often than most Australians over the years.
@lizann3058Ай бұрын
@justlinsu you're not Robinson Cruscoe...the majority of us were very disappointed about that.
@bernadettelanders73062 ай бұрын
Yes I also noticed they left out John’s lyrics “ How long can we look at each other down the barrel of a gun” By now, The close Farnham Family would know about the use of the song. It’s up to them if they allow it to be used for another countries political advertising without their permission. Guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
@jeffwilson71002 ай бұрын
I don’t believe it’s an official ad from the Democrat campaign. And it’s out there now.
@XolaresTiberius2 ай бұрын
I hate how John was used in political bull crap!
@jemor21432 ай бұрын
We are a Monarchy still... we have a Prime Minister. Great review guys!
@kennethdodemaide86782 ай бұрын
I think John's song "In Days To Come" would also be great.
@davidparris71672 ай бұрын
John Farnham has always been apolitical in his public utterances so to hear his song in a blatant political campaign is jarring.
@johninguanti205129 күн бұрын
Best way to describe John…He is everyone’s Son, brother, father and friend.
@kathleenmayhorne31832 ай бұрын
How would they react to the line, how long can we look at each other, down the barrel of a gun? So they cut that bit out eh! In aus, a political party used the seekers, I am Australian, without permission. They were stopped.
@AussieDebb2 ай бұрын
Thanks guys. Great reaction. ❤😂🎉 Prime Minister, Paul. His music is definitely what we need today. ♥️🤩♥️ And it was a surprise. Apparently it was just one of the democratic staffers who suggested it - so glad they did. Johns music certainly connects the world - look at us and the Farnsey Army - going out to all the corners of the world 😂❤🎉
@AnnieD.19822 ай бұрын
Lovely suggestion Debb 😊 Take care of yourself. Will catch you in another video soon ❤❤❤
@EileenSpeakman2 ай бұрын
Hi Debb. You may know the answer to this. I believe John guards the use of this song for political usage (as in Australia recently). Was his permission necessary for use in the USA Kamala Harris campaign? Aug'24. UK. E ❤
@AussieDebb2 ай бұрын
@@EileenSpeakman Hi Eileen. Yes, I believe something will be said about it. I don't know for sure. Although it's been used for one particular party, it's been used very respectfully, I personally think. I would hope they had the decency to ask first. I think they are calling Americans to use their voice and become more united in getting the country back on the right track. We actually need it here with all the riots that have been going on. I just hope it hasn't upset John. Our TV Logie Awards are coming up soon and they have planned something special as a tribute to John. It would be fantastic if he could accept it in person. He and his family are so special 💖🥳💗
@EileenSpeakman2 ай бұрын
@@AussieDebb Hi Debb, thank you for your reply. I doubt UK would cover the Logie Awards, so I hope any coverage appears on YT. Wouldn't want to miss anything that mighr be Farnsey! I believe John is one of three or four people who own the copyright of You're the Voice. If just one says "No" then it can't be used in the original version? Wait and see time. UK has what is called "performing rights". - unrestricted music can be played at public events, and a fee is charged, which I assume will filter down to the copyright owners. . But I imagine there is an embargo list of music that can never be played without the permission of the copyright holders. I also believe it was Cliff Richard who successfully campaigned for the UK term of copyright to be lengthened. People are living so much longer now, and its right that musicians and singers should still benefit from their work in their later years - they wouldn't be asked to perform in person or appear in any show without payment after a certain age. Nice to hear from you - I'm still playing catch up with your fascinating series of the History of John (must take up all your spare time - but he's worth it!). Life is a bit busy at the moment, and daughter's birthday tomorrow. The days are flying by. Hope you and yours are doing well. Take care. Aug'24. UK. E ❤
@EileenSpeakman2 ай бұрын
@@AussieDebb PS - just listened to Sweet Child O'mine on the radio, Guns n Roses - never too old to be a rock chick! E❤
@GaryDouglas-lj5bz2 ай бұрын
I'm not sure this has actually gone viral. I understand that it was put together by a Kamela fan and that Farnham did not authorize its use. As a result, I have seen this political ad nowhere but here on youtube and I suspect most Americans will never see it and (sadly) will still not have discovered this fantastic song. All of that being said, I think John's song would be a very powerful message in a worthy and desperately needed political campaign.
@CeciliaCameron-df9he6 күн бұрын
I am from Australia yes you go John when you are great.
@judileeming15892 ай бұрын
Australia has a Prime Minister who is the head of the majority party. If a party majority votes that they have lost confidence in a Prime Minister during their term, then the majority party hold meetings and elects a new Prime Minister from the elected members of the majority party who put their name forward. It has happened often when the majority party feels that the population are unhappy with the direction the country is going in. Especially when an election is nearing and they are worried about losing that election. We ALL have to vote or we are fined if we don’t have an acceptable reason for not doing so and we have a preferential (ranked choice) voting system with regularly held censuses which ensure that we have a universally same number (within a small +/- number 110K) of voters in every electorate so that there is little chance of gerrymandering occurring. An independent Electoral Commission maintains Electoral Rolls and holds elections. AND we don’t register as a particular Party voter or independent, we are only registered as our name and address when we turn 18 with updates if we change our name (marriage), address or die and are never purged from the Electoral Rolls.
@DavidCalvert-mh9sy2 ай бұрын
You need to get hold of and watch the video of John Farnham singing 'Your the Voice', backed by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. It will move you.
@AussieDebb2 ай бұрын
@@DavidCalvert-mh9sy They have reacted to that David 🤩
@freebirds672 ай бұрын
Pretty sure they would have done that already. Have you checked the channel?
@AngelaSmart-l9o2 ай бұрын
The next line says, *How long can we look at each other, down the barrel of a gun ?"
@jemxs2 ай бұрын
Farnsey allowed this song for the Voice for First Nations to the Australian parliament and now for Kamala Koala, so he must be left leaning, but i doubt he has aspirations of being in politics!
@karenwallace48222 ай бұрын
John would not have any comment about American politics
@jemxs2 ай бұрын
@@karenwallace4822 true
@jemxsАй бұрын
@whatthe3131 he copped some flack for it though!
@lennywalin-bates54102 ай бұрын
I think this a great use of the song. I think it could even be better used by the black lives matter movement
@PaulA-bv1rt2 ай бұрын
This song should not be used for US politics.
@AussieDebb2 ай бұрын
This song should be sung by the world 🌎🌍❤❤
@PaulA-bv1rt2 ай бұрын
@@AussieDebb ..This should never be used for any politics. Yes it should be known world wide but don't use it for anyone's politics.
@AnneSmith-lr7cp2 ай бұрын
@@PaulA-bv1rt That is up to John, and we all know his politics are very progressive
@FillH2os2 ай бұрын
Good onya Kamala! A message for the ages. A reminder that democracy is about the peoples voice. Don’t let fascism take that away from you.
@AngelaSmart-l9o2 ай бұрын
I agree, especially while Biden's Presidency is supporting a genocide in Palestine.
@kennethdodemaide86782 ай бұрын
Australia is a federation of 6 states and 2 main territories. King Charles is our head of state but has no power. He is represented in Australia by our Governor General. Our parliament is bi-cameral consisting of a House of Representatives and a Senate. It's a combination of British and US systems of government.
@TeacherPaulReacts2 ай бұрын
Thank you for clearing that up 😊
@rachelmiller3053Ай бұрын
Grrr John wouldn't want this song used for American politics & their dramas.
@christopherstevenson54702 ай бұрын
What a shame.👹👹👹
@KarinainOZ2 ай бұрын
I’m never going to listen to ‘You’re the Voice’ again in the same way. 🧐🤢
@TeacherPaulReacts2 ай бұрын
Just do a trump edit, and it balances out 😂 Guys, this isn't about politics, it's about Farnsey still being recognised and remembered around the world in 2024, especially in such a big event like the U.S general election.
@christopherstevenson54702 ай бұрын
@@TeacherPaulReacts How about an Angels classic as a campaign opener COMING DOWN.What a great oz rock tune.😂😂😂
@AussieDebb2 ай бұрын
@@TeacherPaulReacts well said, Paul - thank you 😊❤️
@EileenSpeakman2 ай бұрын
@@TeacherPaulReacts 👍👍👍. E❤
@AngelaSmart-l9oАй бұрын
Australia is a constitutional monarchy... we have a PM.
@rickmumford98372 ай бұрын
What sort of country do you want. Come to Australia and see how a great country is.
@roslynjonsson23832 ай бұрын
John will be so proud having his music used by the Harris and Walz campaign, because they stand for unity and love, just like he does. John has always been the most beautiful and humble person, which is the total opposite of Chumpty Dumpty's side of the isle
@AnnieD.19822 ай бұрын
Hi again Roslyn, small world 😅 Well said. I agree with everything in your comment. Farnsey is an amazing human 👍 ❤❤
@roslynjonsson23832 ай бұрын
@@AnnieD.1982 lol, well hi there again Annie. Thanks hon, and yes he sure is. He's the best of the best ❤
@AnnieD.19822 ай бұрын
You are welcome 👍Cheers for your other comments on this video. Love and unity should always triumph over hate and division 😊❤ @roslynjonsson2383
@roslynjonsson23832 ай бұрын
@@SuzyTrippa Actually Suzy, I'd say that you and your nasty hatred are the joke !
@roslynjonsson23832 ай бұрын
@@SuzyTrippa Actually Suzy, I'd say that you and your nasty hatred are the joke. You've got major issues girl !
@LizzieRD2 ай бұрын
Not an official Harris-walz campaign ad I think. An outside PAC perhaps
@EileenSpeakman2 ай бұрын
Now I'm curious - I always thought John controlled the use of this song in particular - so did he give permission for it to be used in this way,? BTW - oral cancer diagnosis and surgery august 2022, involving removal of part jaw and reconstruction. all clear of cancer august 2023 . There has been many surgeries in the reconstruction phase. He can still sing as vocal cords unaffected.. But public performances? Facial muscles will have been affected, which will affect mouth movement.... Aug'24. UK. E ❤
@joanmonaghan84282 ай бұрын
John, the writers, the producers all hold the rights to this song. So there would have to have been multiple permissions granted.
@roslynjonsson23832 ай бұрын
@@EileenSpeakman Well there's only 2 options I guess. No1 John and Co absolutely did - which doesn't surprise me in the slightest, because John has always been a great advocate for unity, acceptance and love. No2. No permission was sought, and s hit will hit the fan - which will really shock me, because the Dems know just how many artists are already suing the Reds, or have served cease and desist notices, for using songs without permission. Be interesting to find out which is true.
@EileenSpeakman2 ай бұрын
@@joanmonaghan8428 Thank you for your reply. I've also read the reply following yours... E❤
@EileenSpeakman2 ай бұрын
. So, have to wait and see if there is any comeback? No point speculating whether or not John is dabbling in the politics of another country. (let's hope Putin doesn't find it and try to use it!). Thank you for your reply. E❤
@patrussell89172 ай бұрын
Finding His Voice show being produced to recall his career He is still recovering from mouth cancer & he's no chicken now
@EileenSpeakman2 ай бұрын
John's last public performance was a charity concert February 2020 just before pandemic shut the world down. He was 71 that year, and he still belting it out then Aug 24. U8. E ❤
@ianhopkins7542 ай бұрын
Don’t listen to the negative comments, as an Aussie and John fan it’s about time his music gets praise in America and I hope his songs go further into you’re homes. Thank you guys and Deb for putting this out there.
@roslynjonsson23832 ай бұрын
@@ianhopkins754 I agree. John's music should be shared with everyone who wants to listen to greatness. Whether that's in the USA or anywhere else
@AussieDebb2 ай бұрын
@@ianhopkins754 Thanks Ian - Johns anthemic positive music should not be hidden away. 💖💗
@guccigasbag27802 ай бұрын
We have a prime minister in Australia not president 😂 I don’t think Kamala is fit to be president from what I can see.
@CeciliaCameron-df9he28 күн бұрын
Are you bloody joking. I c 10:37 an't see Johnny agreeing to this. I have never heard John being political. He has suffered from cancer, my husband suffered from 3 different ones and passed away. We have a priminisister.
@davidlongley5342 ай бұрын
As an Australian she'll never live up to the songs meaning to us its offensive
@waynesmith75122 ай бұрын
"Us" You do not speak for all Aussies mate. I like it.
@macman14692 ай бұрын
Offensive ? You definitely don't speak for most Aussies . You must be a bit of a sook mate . You probably voted for Tony Abbott.
@AnneSmith-lr7cp2 ай бұрын
Just to you apparently
@Reefsider-fq4sk2 ай бұрын
OMG did John allow that? He usually avoids politics, except last year when we had a referendum here and that split the nation 50 - 50 regarding whether he should have endorsed it, so I don't think he'd have done that, especially in the US. Goodness me the US is cooked so it would be a big risk to lend weight to anything over there. I was shocked not pleased to hear the adv and it will be interesting to hear if anything comes from John's camp. BTW Australia is a member of the Commonwealth but have our own politicians and Prime Minister and follow the Westminster political system. The British Royal family do not have any say whatsoever in our country. Even in Britain the Royal family don't have a say in the politics, go down that rabbit hole if you dare lol.
@JennyMillikan2 ай бұрын
I have a couple of photos of John Farnham and Stevie Wonder singing on stage together, can i send them to you? Adelaide South Australia 🌏🌏🦘🦘
@mizpahshearer16592 ай бұрын
This is just another step towards making Australia the 51st state of America. What better way to get the Australian public on side! Sorry guys, I love Farnsey but this feels wrong to me.
@karenstrong88872 ай бұрын
The problem is that most Americans think this song was written for this election and an American is singing it. We need Kamala Harris to win to be safe but using John is wrong. No one there would sign him to record this song but no one in Australia would either. He was called a has been when his best was still to come. There are a group of us that have worked with American reactors since the start of COVID to make John famous there. To show them what they missed and we have. He should not be their Political tool.
@EileenSpeakman2 ай бұрын
Oh, that's rich. Farnsey for USA president. Well, chuckle aside - they could do very much worse, and probably not much better . E❤
@clairash20042 ай бұрын
As an Aussie, I'm highly revolted with this song being used for this woman's or this party's politics. I'm very seriously fucking pissed off.
@helenmckeetaylor94092 ай бұрын
NO NO John would laugh at your suggestions. NO PRESIDENT we have PRIME MINISTER. DON'T LINK Australia with U.S. politics PLEASE!!!
@winsomeblandford10762 ай бұрын
How can they use his song .??
@dougfriendly76762 ай бұрын
I don't believe they can. And to my knowledge they are not using it. Seems to be something that was created outside of official circles.
@BelovedAxleАй бұрын
it's very cynical if you ask me
@personofearth5076Ай бұрын
I disagree with what they have done. You don't use an Australian song to advertise American politics. Plus it's not fair to those who want to vote for Donald Trump. Plus John belongs to us not to America. Love him by all means but don't use his/our music for your damn Politics. And if my fellow Aussies agree then I have to disagree with my own. Now a nice word, I'm glad that John has gone viral, he deserves it.
@Maizy19852 ай бұрын
Oh no! Don't use our great singer for your political crap!!!! UGH!!!
@abigailfoster24672 ай бұрын
That AI commentary is full of BS!
@abigailfoster24672 ай бұрын
Oh no! Not Harris! I always hoped Trump would use this song from Farnsey!
@roslynjonsson23832 ай бұрын
I doubt VERY much that John would ever give permission for such a lying, dividing, wannabe dictator to use any of his music. John is, and always has been about democracy and unity - everything Chumpty Dumpty IS NOT
@zwieseler2 ай бұрын
Have you not noticed how many artists told the orange toddler not to use their music? Maybe try to figure out why....
@hildommar2 ай бұрын
@@zwieselerFarnham would never agree to its use by Trump.
@roslynjonsson23832 ай бұрын
@@zwieselerI agree with you 100% . The thought of Farnseys music being used by the orange monster, is enough to make me feel sick to the stomach.
@roslynjonsson23832 ай бұрын
@@abigailfoster2467 You obviously don't know much about our Farnsey at all, or you wouldn't have made your wayward comment.
@bruceprouse55622 ай бұрын
Should not be used by these criminals. An absolute insult.
@dougfriendly76762 ай бұрын
At least it's being used on the decent and appropriate side of the political divide.
@roslynjonsson23832 ай бұрын
@@dougfriendly7676 100% correct Doug 👍
@vivianhull33172 ай бұрын
I'm disgusted with this song being used to promote Biden and kamala
@AnneSmith-lr7cp2 ай бұрын
So you were today years old when you learned John was progressive 🤔
@dougfriendly76762 ай бұрын
It is a promotion of the decent side of American politics-----the side John would be on if he were an American.
@vivianhull33172 ай бұрын
@dougfriendly7676 no it isn't. That's the problem
@dougfriendly76762 ай бұрын
@@vivianhull3317 I guess you didn't understand Anne's post---or mine. And (given your username) you appear to be a woman. Any woman who would prefer the Orange Menace to Biden or Kamela has no self respect at all and isn't worth being respected by anyone else.
@roslynjonsson23832 ай бұрын
@@vivianhull3317 Yes they are, and Doug is 100% correct. You're obviously one of those who has been sideswiped by Chumptys lies. The orange monster doesn't know how to lie straight in bed. Kamala / Walz are definitely the way to go
@adammclennan26272 ай бұрын
Trump, is kicking butt 😂 John is however a has been.
@wren19602 ай бұрын
I would have preferred Trump using this sing, rather than a c0mmie Harris. Go Trump
@roslynjonsson23832 ай бұрын
@@adammclennan2627 Let me guess, you watch nothing but Fox news?. You must enjoy being lied to, because he lost the lead in the polls days ago. His arse is being handed to him on a plate. As far as John Farnham is concerned, he IS a living legend, who will never ever be a has been. Show some respect, and stop being a self absorbed jerk
@roslynjonsson23832 ай бұрын
@@adammclennan2627 John Farnham is many things, but a has been, will never be one of them. Your political ideology speaks your disrespectful nature for you. Oh and by the way, he lost his lead days ago, and Harris is leaving him choking on her dust, thank goodness 😉
@roslynjonsson23832 ай бұрын
@@adammclennan2627 And what have you done with your life, anything worth mentioning? At least John has been, and always will be!
@lesbrick61802 ай бұрын
Trump wouldn't even remember where a butt is, let alone kick one. So that puts you in the same class as him, a loser.
@davidcruse65892 ай бұрын
They tried to use his song here in referendum fell flat People aren't stupid they know who got they backs and who got their hands in their pockets No song changes this Probably back fired as the people who was going to vote against them still will as they'll use their voices So it actually works for both side so actually none affective We have a primister as the leaders title Cheers guys 🦘🇦🇺👍