John Farnham - It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock n' Roll) (REACTION) | METALHEADS React

[@rossmanv6]

John Farnham, an epic entertainer/performer and one of the best male vocalists on the planet!

[@sunisbest1234]

And just a wonderful human being.❤

[@brettwilkie3833]

I bet this was the most fun the orchestra has ever had on stage!!

[@jenniferanderson1499]

I saw this concert in Brisbane and was seated adjacent to the orchestra. They were having so much fun there's probably a law against it. Proved my theory that if you scratch the surface of any classical musician, you'll find a rock'n'roll headbanger trying to get out. 😂

[@neilt6480]

I once saw a comment from one of the MSO members who played this concert series. He said they were all buzzing for weeks.

[@kennykarlsson6691]

John farnham is definetly one of the best male singers of all time and master of every music genre. He sang this song in every show up till the point when he got sick. 70yo. And he was allways crazy.❤ good

[@kelloneill74]

The ENERGY indeed! The happiness on the conductors face is everything in this vid. Thanks for doing this one!!

[@sunisbest1234]

Makes me grin as well every time I watch this and see his face.😁

[@xxTICxxTOCxx]

Making people happy, that's John.

[@boobird2]

The thing about John is that he truly LOVED performing- the fact that he is a masterful vocalist and entertainer only adds to his joy. As an Australian who grew up with him, from Sadie to now, he and his band and back up singers are the best.

[@valerieairey892]

The whole show was musically arranged by John's close friend and colleague DAVID HIRSCHFELDER ( the pianist/keyboard guy). He is a serious composer. He wrote the musical score for the movie: ELIZABETH that starred CATE BLANCHETT.

[@joanmonaghan8428]

John can sing anything. Check out his Ballard's, they will make you cry with the purity of his voice. I recommend Burn for You from the Chain Reaction tour. He co-wrote this song about being away from loved ones while touring. Besides being a phenomenal vocalist he is also a great song writer. And on top of all this, he is one of the kindest people you could ever hope to meet.

[@EileenSpeakman]

Touch of Paradise - It's absolutely beautiful. Oct'24. UK. E❤.

[@julieschinkel]

I've seen John live several times since the late 80s, he always put on a great show. He could bring the house down singing the phone book he's THAT good!

[@narellesmith7932]

EVERYONE on their feet. Trust me 🎉❤❤❤🎉 the place moved

[@Jojomac-ix7oi]

You're so right, he is so captivating. That's why watching him live is the only way to go. John is the whole package and has never changed his outlook on life and loyalty and love in 60 odd years of performing. He ticks all the boxes. Thankyou for your awesome reaction. ❤ from Australia

[@Barbara-o4w3g]

SO PROUD❤🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺John and his killer band. Nothin' like a good old Aussie concert ✌️🤘👍👏😃

[@Dr_KAP]

This was indeed the closer! Help was the first encore, he then came back with Sadie and finally finished the night with this. ❤

[@MrDarkwing78]

I never knew he did “Sadie the cleaning lady” after “Help”, but it’s kind of cool to hear, because in the “Help” video you can hear people calling for it before the song starts. 👍

[@justlinsu]

Hi Doc...lol

[@devilsadvocate2548]

@@MrDarkwing78 yep. SO many people think Help was last song, but it actually wasn't. In the DVD after Help he went off the side of the stage whislt the crowd, as well as the orchestra, were all chanting Saide before he came back out to sing that and this song to end the night. The entire crowd would have been buzzing big time!

[@MrDarkwing78]

@@devilsadvocate2548 🤭 The funny thing is I know exactly what rabbit hole you’re going down right now, as that’s 3 notifications I’ve received in the last ½ hour for your comments! (Including One Not Directed At Me But At That Bloke Who Capitalised Every Word And Claimed He Preferred The Original Beatles Version Of Help) 😂 It’s great seeing reactors discovering Farnsy, isn’t it! I’ve been commenting on StacyRPG and AileenSenpai’s video’s among others trying to get them to react to him too, as well as the “Professor of Rock” because he could do a great piece on “The Voice”, and maybe even get an interview now that Farnsy is doing better.

[@Dr_KAP]

@@justlinsu hi lovely 👋

[@AussieDebb]

John is a genius with his arrangements and the fun he has with the band, the orchestra and the crowd. His band kills it too ❤😂🎉

[@EileenSpeakman]

❤❤. E❤.

[@carolynh8866]

Your grins through that whole performance shows exactly the affect Farnham has on people. He can sing anything and before you know it the crowd is energised and having the best time. Even after following his career for over 50 years he still has that affect on me. I've heard every song he has ever sung many many times, live at concerts, on the radio, broadcasts on TV, studio recordings on albums not to mention all of reaction videos on You Tube and I still get excited every time I hear Farnsey sing. Just makes my heart sing. Crazy hey.. Having known how good he is for all these years, I now get a huge kick out of watching KZbin reactors discover him and fall under his spell as well. 😊😂😅 Enjoy the ride. Check out one of his best songs...Playing To Win. He wrote it while he was lead singer of The Little River Band. ❤❤ But listen to the performance from the Chain Reaction Concert ❤❤

[@Jojomac-ix7oi]

Love your comment Carolyn..❤

[@philiphemphill4980]

Hi guys John is such a talent, can sing anything!this was the second encore of concert that went for over 2 hrs It hard to believe he could sustain such energy ,and put in so much ,but that is John the GOAT . Another Aussie guy to check out is Guy Sebbaston(I thick I've spelled his name wrong) but there is nothing wrong about Guy HE IS BRILLIANT !!! cheers from Oz

[@serenepeacefulrelaxingmusi3874]

I think you meant to write "Guy Sebastian". Just helping, I hope you don't mind. 😀

[@donnam5891]

I loved the ACDC version with Bon Scott & they've never played it much in respect to him. Love John & his band's version. So powerful & so much fun. Everyone was enjoying themselves... the band , the Orchestra , the Vocalists, the audience & John himself. If this was the third encore, I'd love some of his energy 😊. If you liked this, you'd like his version of Led Zeppelin's Blackdog (audio only). Also Burn for You, When something is wrong with my baby with Jimmy Barnes ( that's another rabbit hole entirely with JB & Cold Chisel) & Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar.

[@michellearbery9221]

The conductor always looks like he is having fun

[@dannyparsons5777]

Bloody fantastic Aussie Legend ❤

[@philiphemphill4980]

Just watched it again!you can not ever get enough of John Farnham. You can see he love this song . Cheers from OZ

[@beresfordthompson1370]

John is the greatest and most versatile male vocalist of all time, he can sing anything, any genre, including opera. I think this is even better than AC/DC version, and every person on that stage is having an absolute ball, including the conductor or the orchestra. And great guitar from Brett Garsed as usual.

[@genie674]

I think the conductor had the most fun. Loved this. 😂

[@aileenclarke9651]

The whole orchestra had an amazing time. I heard they all absolutely loved it!

[@barnowl.]

John is the consummate showman and his charismatic, magnetic energy is amazing. He is pure joy ! He sings in over 20 genres so there are plenty of styles to pick from. He has a big, gymnastic vocal range with which to do so. The USA did not hear much of John because the record companies there didn't know the how and where and who to pitch him to because he is sooo versatile. Also, after touring abroad for a while he decided that he wanted to stay home in Australia with his family and friends. I love the 'take me to church' a cappela version of Stevie Wonder's, ' Love's In Need', that the whole band sings. It is beautiful ! A number of John's songs have a message of greater good for the world and that is true, especially for the USA in their worrisome, negative and dark political times. ( John's song, 'You're The Voice', was used for a campaign advertisement for Kamala Harris. John is known as ' The Voice' here in Australia.) ALWAYS see and hear John LIVE and in concert where his Soul shines.

[@Deb_Bee_Thriver]

Great reaction and appreciation to our phenomenal Aussie legend, John Farnham! Please watch many more of his live performances and hit songs...you've got 5 decades worth to choose from! xo

[@heatherwickstead7980]

To think that he facilitated everyone on that stage letting their hair down and having so much fun - he is a brilliant performer ❤ Thanks guys- I enjoyed your reactions 😀

[@iancremmins4727]

the smile on the cunductor always gets me, just having the time of his life

[@lynndally9160]

The smile on the conductors face says it all. I don't think any Orchestra has ever had so much fun. You need to check out his cover of Led Zeppelin's Black Dog. John used it as his mic check song

[@bruceprouse5562]

Again, BLACK DOG . Will be blown away.

[@sunisbest1234]

I know, right!!!! ❤❤❤

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

The ultimate singer/entertainer.

[@kerrypapworth1526]

Love this so much. Our wonderful John is so adored here in Oz. He never disappoints.

[@courtneyjackson7181]

"The Showman" that's it! My mum always called him that ❤ thank you guys for watching our beautiful man ❤

[@joannesolling260]

That is why we love him so much🎉😂❤

[@choos6919]

As we Aussie teenagers sang it when AC/DC first released it: "It's a long way to the shop if you wanna sausage roll!" ... first time bagpipes made it to a rock song ....

[@charlesyateschalfant]

John was one of the best pop singers in the world. IMHO top 5.

[@helensadeik400]

He is the most Genuine loved artist in Australia ❤️❤️❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@dropbearbully8265]

you need to listen to john farnham singing black dog it was his warm up and sound check song he never performed it in a cfoncert but a sound enhineer had the foresight to record a sound check. An Australian music reporter once commented that the obly thing better then a john farbham concert was his warm up and sound check

[@marclockett1003]

This was his first encore before he did "Help" I believe.

[@Dr_KAP]

He did Help as the first encore, followed by Sadie then this. The final song Don’t You Know It’s Magic is played as pre recorded as the band leave the stage ! So this is the last encore ❤

[@marclockett1003]

@@Dr_KAP Thanks 🙂

[@Dr_KAP]

@@marclockett1003 no, thank you! I got the DVD out to double check and then I started watching it 😂

[@marclockett1003]

@@Dr_KAP 🤣😂

[@Kim_Kardashcam]

Pretty sure the lady he kissed is his WIFE Jill. You see a few close-ups of her in different song videos at the same concert.

[@WilliamBrooks-ye9es]

John Farnham is my favourite entertainer (not just a singer!). He goes the extra distance to give it his all and then some. Earlier this year I discovered a young KZbin singer called Dan Vasc. Dan is extremely versatile, puts his soul into entertaining and appears to be just a great guy (just like John!) Dan has over a million followers who will all tell you to dive head first down the rabbit hole! Everything from Toss a Coin to your Witcher, l’ll make a man out of you, Mirror - Mirror, My Heart will go On, to Amazing Grace and nothing will disappoint you!!!! Now my favourite play list is of John and Dan - never get tired of listening to it.

[@Kim_Kardashcam]

You said it, he's a showman. I was privileged to attend many of his shows. What you don't get to see is the banter in between songs. He was hilarious, and naughty, telling awful jokes about his mother-in-law (who he actually loved dearly). It was so natural to him that he could have been a comedian. You should try to find some of his TV interviews, he is so funny.

[@mssuziquzi]

Leave em on a high! What a legend. John's the most versatile singer on the planet. Do yourself a favour and check out Gethsemane, Last night Sydney performance to see John perform in musical theatre. Great reaction guys.😊

[@Bobbygirl63]

Another mind blowing performance that I'd love you to react to by John is 'Gethsemane' from the 1992 production of Jesus Christ Superstar.

[@catherinemains3709]

Imagine coming down from that high. He's a treasure, he can sing anything. Live concerts as polished as studio performances. Brilliantly musician.

[@Fish29077]

Everything John touches turns into gold!

[@robbiles]

We never went to a John Farnham Concert, we went to a Farnsey Party!

[@AnnQlder]

Love love love Farnsey

[@neilt6480]

Great reaction, guys. Any time John performs you know it's going to be special, but this is one of my ATF performances. Everybody in the arena - John, band, orchestra, crowd - is just having an absolute blast, enjoying the hell out of it. Which makes me enjoy the hell out of it every time.

[@jenniferanderson1499]

I had the privilege of attending this tour when it came to my city, Brisbane. I was seated side on to the orchestra, who were having an insanely good time. Proved my theory that if you scratch the surface of any classical musician, you'll find a rock'n'roll headbanger trying to get out. You're right about the energy; I was on an endorphin high for days afterwards.

[@georgeibrahim7945]

He’s the best

[@sibertiger1970]

John Farnham has just released his memoir - The Voice Inside. He voiced the audiobook, along with his wife, Jillian, and friend/manager, Gaynor Wheatley. It's available on Audible. I have just started listening to it. It is full of his personality.

[@peterg219]

John is at his best LIVE!

[@devilsadvocate2548]

What a way to end a concert. Keep the crowd buzzing and wanting more!

[@annettelane]

The orchestra are having a ball along with everyone else 😅

[@christhomas8549]

No mobile phones back then. Everyone was locked in

[@Joshualuv13]

John rocks 🎉🎉

[@ianhopkins754]

John also did Jesus Christ Superstar on theatrical stage. Check out him singing Gesemeny

[@jenesisjones6706]

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

[@susanjw7763]

Every Aussie kid from the 70's and 80's would sing this!

[@redswan73]

haha, it just comes naturally when you sing this song :)

[@brettbb396]

The night of this concert it was pissing down rain from a big storm in Melbourne . His "be careful" was a reference to driving home in this weather .. Same as at the end of the encore, Help .. "be careful" was not a throw away line, but genuine concern for his audience on the roads. ( well agree . this much energy after 3 hours going flat out in a live concert is amazing) Great reaction ... PS. time to do Kasey Chambers (aussie performer) cover of Eminem's "Lose yourself". You won't be sorry you did. (edit: do live performance at Newcastle or you'll get hate mail;) )

[@judileeming1589]

I can just imagine the members of the MSO telling their grandchildren that they toured with a Rock Legend.

[@carbine5378]

The reason you have no knowledge of him when you were growing up is because John never successfully crossed into the American market. I think he dipped his toe but it was never pursued because he never wanted to leave Australia.

[@ToniMunckton-vy6ht]

Another iconic Australian band is cold chisel - 2003 version of a song called bow river … great live musicians …

[@lynmar77]

The encore was “Help” it surpasses expectations!

[@Dogrockdog]

Rabbit hole. Keep going.

[@digimont]

While it's not the normal thing to progress to with Farnsey, I think you'll benefit more from next watching his duet with Anthony Warlow - Grenada.

[@serenepeacefulrelaxingmusi3874]

It has been said John does about 20 different genres, and anything John sings is always great. 😀 Good recommendation!

[@Jan-bl7ru]

This was the last encore after a 2-1/2 hour show

[@MrDarkwing78]

“A long way to the top” is a curious choice to react to. It’s also difficult to chose which version is better, because as incredible as Farnsy’s voice is, Brian Johnson’s voice is so unique, how do you chose? A couple of songs I’d recommend are “Reasons”, “Age of Reason”, “Pressure Down” or “When the War is Over”, but first, and I don’t think you’ve heard this yet, check out Farnsy and Barnsy (ie. John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes) singing “When something is wrong with my baby”. Check out the one on GlenSuperDude’s channel with additional guitar and vocals by Diesel (Barnsy’s brother in law and a brilliant musician in his own right)

[@rickandersen2284]

If in doubt you choose the original! Bon Scott!!

[@MrDarkwing78]

@@rickandersen2284 Um, yeah, you’re right, and I’m kind of disgusted I gave props to Brian instead of Bon in my comment. Was I drunk when I wrote this?! My point stands, but that’s a stupid mistake for me to make.

[@rickandersen2284]

@MrDarkwing78 we all sit at home making casual comments not really realising the world is watching. Cheers.

[@serenepeacefulrelaxingmusi3874]

I reckon you just accept the fact that both are enjoyed for their unique qualities because both are brilliant.

[@MrDarkwing78]

@@serenepeacefulrelaxingmusi3874 Absolutely 💯

[@nbx2au]

Fun fact : that song was th breakout song for ACDC (!975?). The original clip was done on the back of the tabletop truck in Melbourne :) Yes it is on YT as well

[@jeffwilson7100]

That was the 2nd encore/last number of the show

[@Dave-VK5PL]

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

[@LaniAnn-2005]

Yes yes yes. That's the way I still sing it😂

[@beresfordthompson1370]

You got to check out John’s version of the Led Zeppelin classic “black dog”. John used it for a warm up/sound check song, no live version available, but is awesome, better than original.

[@LoisM-l4s]

Aussie version of the lyrics.. It's a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll Just saying... you should know that if you visit

[@jasonmichael3307]

Fun Fact Angus and Malcom Young of AC-DC refused to ever play 'It's a long way to the Top' once they knew John Farnham was covering it!!!!! The Guy from Sadie the Cleaning lady.....true story

[@misstracyatkins9874]

I'm an Aussie and love John Farhnarm ❤️ and grew up with him I'm gen x so later on in his story, I'm devastated I never got to see John live because he has had cancer now ! And can't sing anymore 😢😢😢😢

[@osullibr]

He does a great 'Black Dog' by Zepplin. It's outstanding

[@kevinbowron2688]

Just so you know, he did Help as the encore after this song

[@mareky1234]

John Farnham is actually quite a funny bloke, actually he's a true blue fair dinkum Larkin (you will need to google that). He gets on great with his Mother in Law, but he absolutely loves taking the Piss out of her too, and the Host Ray Martin, sets him each and every time. He's down to earth, with no tickets on himself (ie not a Diva). And thats why us Aussies love him so much. Despite how well he's done, he's never become a "tall poppy" (you will need to google that one too). Australians, basically detest tall poppies ie those with an over inflated ego, and we WILL cut them down to size. But Farnsy has been immune, simply because he is a genuinely nice bloke. This interview is a later one after his initial success with Your The Voice, but I chose it because he is clearer about what his true relationship with his Mother in Law is like. And btw, if you haven't been told yet, he started of working as a Plumber (as that gets referenced). kzbin.info/www/bejne/o32beXaZjp1nnrMsi=n5wCOjHtmPp2JToz

[@chriscox8547]

John can sing any genre. Check out his collaboration, with an Australian Opera singer.

[@chriscox8547]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWfYqXmBoqiLeJo

[@FloccinaucinihilipilificationD]

This was NOT his closer 😂🤣 not even close! You ABSOLUTELY need to see his 1st (yes I said FIRST) encore at this concert. After 2.5 hours finishing with this song he went on to do 2 more encores and the song after this is his version of The Beatles - Help. Please do a reaction to it, it's another level. It will explain why we call Jonny "The Voice" in Australia. You are welcome and much love. Edit: Sorry, after I subscribed I saw you did a reaction to it. Nice work fellas!

[@DRC4547]

I saw acdc right before they got huge in a red cross hall in regional nsw 1974-1975 a

[@robby1816]

And now for something completely different (no, not Monty Python) Farnham at Main Event singing Granada with opera singer Anthony Warlow

[@jackihudson]

You should listen to John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes together. Two of Australia's best singers in my opinion.

[@williecoulter1091]

I would love to watch your reaction to Vanessa Amorosi singing, This is who I am or any of her songs and also Deltra Goodrem singing Heavy

[@karenlittle8041]

Listen to his version of Black Dog a warm up song. You won't be disappointed.

[@annettelane]

You need to watch your the voice with the melbourne symphony orchestra its WOW

[@mikesuahtla9826]

Mate there is another Australian artist uou should listen to. Vanessa Amorossi performing at the opening of the Sydney Olympics singing Hetoes live forever. AMAZiNG

[@davepitts2045]

Its a long way to shop if you want a chico roll

[@sarahmacbesancon7534]

Checkout “ Black Dog” ..John Farnham.😏😏👏👏💞🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@lynnryan8881]

Just been announced today. He Can no longer sing after his cancer. Watching this today I cried so hard.

[@kelloneill74]

Ohh man.....that's so sad. I love him so much 😥

[@BestFriendsReact]

That’s so sad, at least he has filled the hearts of many already and has a great legacy to be remembered for

[@narellesmith7932]

@@BestFriendsReactabsolutely right

[@sibertiger1970]

Where are you getting your information. His friend and now manager, Gaynor Wheatley said in an interview yesterday that she is still holding out hope. He was in the recording studio recording the audio version of his newly released memoir, The Voice Inside. He was at home in the studio and she hopes it inspires him. He sings around the house but at present he is too anxious to perform live. There is a note at the book that says he probably won't but we have fingers crossed.

[@matallens3006]

Have a listen to playing to win a song he wrote when he was front man in little river band. Have a listen to both and you see how he has grown from that era he was good then but fornominal 👍😊

[@Prsboy78]

This was a great false last song and was just over two hours in.

[@JacquieFerrer]

Sorry out of context but can you also react ARNEL PINEDA the Filipino frontman of American rock band Journey live in manila 2009

[@AndrewHunter-ds5fj]

Help was the encore

[@michelleelleoriginal]

If you haven't seen it yet, watch and react to John Farnham singing with Anthony Warlow. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWfYqXmBoqiLeJo&ab_channel=NEHOMAS

[@bruceprouse5562]

Now listen to John Farnham covering BLACK DOG by Zeppelin.

[@amweight5276]

Please tell me you’re going to react to Kasey Chambers’ cover of Eminem’s Lose Yourself! She’s an Australian singer/songwriter. You will not be disappointed.

[@louiseciur316]

Some thing is wrong with my baby John farnham Jimmy barns Johnny diesel

[@kenkahuna]

The LIVE version!!!

[@davidgrant3807]

Whatch the encore

[@gimmee94]

Waiting for the reaction to MISAMO New Look......

[@BestFriendsReact]

I got too many spoilers on TikTok, and I don’t like the song at all. I love twice, but this song wasn’t for me

[@gimmee94]

@@BestFriendsReact Ohh, No problem. It grew on me LOL. Also they announced a new album coming on 6th Dec 2024. ONCE are never out of content and empty wallets..........

[@BestFriendsReact]

@gimmee94 I’m excited for them and future releases. Not everything has to be for everyone, I love to see artists I like trying stuff though

[@gimmee94]

@@BestFriendsReact Yeah, I understand you. It was actually a cover song of a 16 year old Japanese song. Also the new album from TWICE is dropping on 12th Dec not 6th. I was thinking why you stopped uploading TWICE reaction and then I remember that you have already seen everything from them 😂

[@BestFriendsReact]

@gimmee94 lol yeah we have a lot of videos for them, by far the most for one artist/group on the channel

[@dominiquehobden4197]

Is that his wife that he kissed?