John Farnham Playing to win REACTION by Songs and Thongs

[@georgeibrahim7945]

John is the best singer most of the world have never heard

[@bernadettelanders7306]

Thanks, another terrific review 😊 John can sing any genre. He sings, *Old McDonald Had Farm*, it’s so funny lol - to Opera with our Aussie Phantom Of The Opera opera, Anthony Warlow singing *Granada* both on KZbin, which was also funny, but he can hit the notes of an opera singer - and have fun. And everything in between He’s sang for about 50 years. Yes we love and admire our John dearly.

[@stevegraham3817]

And it's not just the notes, he seems to be able change not just his volume, tone, timbre, vibrato, etc. They may be the same notes, but he can change whether it is a sharper or raspier version that's needed, to perfectly support the person he's singing next to. I don't know enough about music to describe it properly, but just as a note played on a bagpipe is loud and bold, and the same note on a Piccolo is soft and sweet, and different again on a heavy metal guitar, a Cello, a Bassoon or a Bass Drum, JF can make his voice match that 'feeling' of each of them.

[@rellmorris6070]

John is well known for his talents in throwing, twirling, catching mic stands! All round entertainer 😀

[@Dr_KAP]

I don’t know how he can do this with that long sleeved shirt on 😂 John is a horse man, he’s good with a rope or lassoo and also was a plumbers’ apprentice so definitely very nimble with those mic tricks!

[@rodneycampbell2964]

The thing is you have only just entered the rabbit hole of the GOAT, Aussies love this man, doesn’t matter how you are feeling, when he sings and performs like he always does he lifts you above everything, He is the Voice ❤

[@bootn13]

Yep he sings for the love of singing ❤

[@jeffwilson7100]

The keytar/keyboard player is David Hirschfelder. An academy award nominated composer. At that time he was musical director of the band, and was also one of the co-writers of the song. You still haven’t heard John sing a gentle ballad, opera, straight pop, country and western, motown, even swing. There’s no genre he can’t master.

[@RolandDeschain1]

I believe keytar guy is David Hirschfelder, who later went to be an Oscar-nominated film composer.

[@robday2859]

Let Me Out is another one you would love love love - insane vocals, insane (and long) guitar solo.... keep up the good work!!

[@joanmonaghan8428]

Let me out and Playing to win were written by John while he was with LRB. Both high energy songs. Both brilliant.

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

That would be a hit today if it was promoted by the media. Perhaps a re-release?

[@jemxs]

John being John again..just brilliant.

[@Saan42]

I mean, you just don't get more entertaining than John, just such an amazing performer, and that's before you even get to the phenomenal voice! Thank you for this, so glad to see you guys doing more of him! You're absolutely correct about the band too - John surrounded himself with brilliant musicians who were just as passionate about their craft as he is, and you can see the fun they're all having in every performance. It's a testament to the kind of person he is that that most of his band stayed with him for decades. There are people in this video from 1990 who were there in his first comeback concerts in 1987 and still there the last time he performed, in 2020. That includes Brett Garsed, the brilliant guitarist who you guys love so much!

[@AussieDebb]

Thank you so much for this. John is phenomenal ❤❤❤ My all time favourite and a truly beautiful soul ❤❤

[@mssuziquzi]

John’s concerts are epic, a huge party. Everyone’s just having such a good time.😊

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

Yep, John's a legend 4 sure 👍❤️ Your mics were really low on this one guys. ✌️

[@gavinminouge3959]

One of the best entertainer's ever hope you do more

[@dondelbiondo1258]

His live version of this with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is even better !!

[@justlinsu]

Even more 'bad ass' is when he throws the mic stand up in the air and then catches it and then throws it away again lol I think it was in You're The Voice...but haven't got time to check lol...someone will correct me if I'm wrong. The concert with The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra 'every' song is epic. His AC/DC cover of 'Long Way To The Top' (if ya wanna rock n roll) is nothing short of brilliant. Love your channel

[@barnowl.]

John Farnham IS the GOAT .This song has some interesting history ! John was asked to join the Australian world-famous band, The Little River Band/ LRB when their singer left. John's career was not going that well at the time, partly to do with bad management. As the band were well established and John was the newcomer he was expected to toe the line and bow to the inner politics of the group. He at first did but felt that his wings had been clipped. The stumble on the stage in this song demonstrated and re-enacted what some of the band members did to him. They secretly taped down the microphone cord so he could not move around (as his level of energy requires him to do) and gain attention, but stay in the one place. However, when he tried to move , he stumbled as the microphone cord wouldn't go with him . He ripped it up from being taped down. John eventually left the band. And one of LRB, Glenn Wheatley, became his manager and good friend and others are in the backing band on stage with him here as those members of LRB loved and respected John.. This was the song that John wrote about that experience ! John Farnham's backing band and singers are the BEST. The keytarist here and John's musical director at that time, David Hirschfelder, is a world-renowned composer of music, particularly for films and has won many awards. You will always be surprised by John as he sings in over 20 genres, and always changes his music up with his outstanding vocal gymnastic ability. Adam Stolfo has made a four part video series on the genres John sings and it's on YT . I love this beautiful, top-talented, humble and funny man !

[@JoSedunary]

Yep - David was also a member of LRB, as was the bassist Wayne Nelson... both left and went with John when he departed the group.... best move ever !

[@rickandersen2284]

The thing that amazes me about John is that every performance I have heard is ready to slap on a cd and release. Every performance is release standard.

[@rickandersen2284]

@kaylaharmer333 about 20 years ago...he didn't sound too good then and from memory his hair was blue. Anyway, which one? Robert or James? Or are you getting confused with Jimmy Barnes?

[@AussieDebb]

They had to have 5 or so spare mic stands in case one disappeared or broke. Yes the band is also phenomenal. He is the G.O.A.T. 🎉😂❤

[@BryanParnell]

The guy is a freak. This song gets you fired up! There’s a great acoustic version of this (from Acoustic Chapel Sessions) where John is older, and it’s well worth checking out.

[@beresfordthompson1370]

This is one of my favorites from John, such an inspiration song. John’s voice is top tier, and also his band. And John loves his mic stand and mic tricks, often throwing the stand meters in the air and catching it while performing. Awesome.

[@gavinbraid242]

John throwing his mic stand around is a regular thing at his concerts. When he was with The Little River Band his band mates threatened to tape his stand to the floor to stop him from throwing it around. 😂👍🇦🇺

[@hearmymotoredheart]

I’ve wondered if his mic stand stunts are his way of flipping the bird at LRB!

[@aussiekit9172]

They did and it pissed him right off.. it was all down to jealousy..

[@waynedavenport6053]

John always had the best people backing him all great talants, this concert had so many great songs for you to dive down on!

[@jano9091]

Thanks for the reaction. Love watching you guys

[@carolynh8866]

GOAT. Nothing else to say.❤❤❤❤

[@narellesmith7932]

It’s about balance 🎉🎉so much talent ❤

[@larainecurry4566]

We have been so lucky to have John in our lives just so grateful

[@AussieDebb]

John is THE G.O.A.T. and his band is phenomenal. Love him sooo much ❤️ 💙 ♥️ He can sing anything ❤❤

[@JaneDoe-se8ku]

This has always been one of my favorite songs from John. So much awesome music, we have been blessed.

[@courtneyjackson7181]

Love you guys. Love your appreciation of The Man!

[@gerardroll6468]

In the Australian music industry, there have been & still are many artists who have earned their “legend” status but John is way beyond that… He is an icon in this country ☝️😁🇦🇺. Sadly, his health hasn’t been too great lately but anyone who’s seen him perform live over the years KNOWS how much of an awesome show “Whispering Jack” (one of his nicknames) would ALWAYS deliver 💥👍😁💥

[@Stix-n9k]

Great John reaction yet again guys ❤

[@iceberg5220]

Thanks you for covering John.

[@devi_-]

THIS IS LEGIT MY FAVOURITE SONG OF HIS I mean there are sooooo many good ones but this one is always tops

[@gerardroll6468]

I don’t know if you’ve seen it or not, but John also does a killer version of the iconic AC/DC hit “It’s a long way to the top (if you wanna rock & roll” that is mind-blowing, both with his own band & he performed a mesmerising version of it with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Yes, you read it right… An ORCHESTRA playing AC/DC. Trust me… You won’t believe your eyes & ears 🤘😜

[@Little_splash]

Always love your Farnsey reactions THANKS - Upness back at ya!

[@MelodyMan69]

In Interview, John said that he would need to MOVE to USA to grow his Audience. He did not want to do that.

[@AndrewHunter-ds5fj]

The more you see John live the more you understand why he sound checks with led zeplin’s black dog. He’s just unbelievably good

[@joanmonaghan8428]

John wrote this while he was with LRB. He did not have a happy experience with this band, they were in self destuct mode when he joined them. But there are some great songs worth reacting to, Cool Change and We Two are superb.

[@elainebarnes7870]

John's band is amazing and is amazing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. His band has been with him tor year's. He is just phenomenal he has everything.

[@thomasnewton7168]

He also does Led Zeppelin.

[@nev707]

The guy on the keyboard thing is David Hirschfelder who like most of John’s band were with him for ages. They all loved John.

[@stevewake7482]

Need to react to the VOICE doing the Voice❤. Beautiful song with a surprise solo

[@darrinfalkner7801]

Nice to see you maintaining the Aussie theme, Sharlene with the “Ripcurl” crop top. Another Aussie legend!

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

A standing ovation as well 👏

[@CeciliaCameron-df9he]

I have the Little River on CD and played them on my wedding 35 years ago.

[@bootn13]

Something i think everyone should hear at least once lol in their lives is John farnhams Gethsemane from JCST it will leave you in no doubt why we call him the Voice.

[@BobarissGish]

So many great john farnham songs out there check out "Grenada" with him, and Anthony warlow for a different feel.

[@JohnSmith-sj2dk]

Awesome

[@NowVs1980s]

Love this song!!!✨👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@darrinfalkner7801]

Sticking with the Aussie theme by wearing the “Ripcurl” singlet, yet another Aussie icon!

[@matallens3006]

Its a goid one i recommend that to you about a year ago 😂😂😂😂😂

[@glenschoenauer7980]

You should review the live concert version with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. The Classic Jack Concert Tour

[@rickandersen2284]

Not underrated. Under exposed! Sorry Charlie I pinched your comment.

[@necianicholas2878]

Haha. I've been waiting for someone to use Charlie's line. It's perfect. Well done. 👍

[@andrewjones6579]

That’s my favourite JF song as a Aussie.🇦🇺

[@neridahicks7160]

My sons school played this at his graduation a couple of years ago and being a massive Farnesey fan I nearly wet my pants it was the bomb. He will always be the GOAT for me 🤘

[@stevegraham3817]

Singing comes so naturally that he has to keep himself entertained with side tricks. Did everyone notice him jumping but his voice doesn't waiver, that is diaphragm control, most people can't even count to 10 while jumping, trying to concentrate on the numbers and how they sound. JF also squats down to face level with a girl in the front row in one song and it doesn't change his tone, pitch, delivery, etc.

[@Ads.1979]

Love the reaction guy's.

[@davidryall-flanders6353]

I remember the AFL used this song one season....... that's all I remember..... I'm old OK?!!!

[@damianbancks7144]

Playing to Win album from LRB days was fantastic. Check it out. Also No Reins album.

[@esem1829]

Love the reactions not sure how your recommendations work but you should react to Jimmy Barnes-no second prize live show from 1984 👌

[@dregnar85]

If you liked this song, you will love Thunder in your Heart and Breakcthe Ice that he did for the hit 80's movie RAD.

[@jennifersutton9763]

Have you listened to You're the Voice.

[@SongsandThongs]

Yes we have on one of our livestreams quite a while back. Here is the link to the livestream kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6bbe59tnZ2sq7M

[@AnnQlder]

❤

[@golden1302]

What about the keytare player. David Hesrschvelder is phenomenal

[@n1ck822]

Freedom is his best song

[@scottfield5849]

🤘😎👍

[@rhondabarbeler8993]

Did I spy Beeb Birtles on guitar?

[@pmR32red]

👍

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

This is your favourite song? You'll be pleased to know that he also wrote this song. 😀

[@kathryn4002]

Yours the voice with Melbourne sympathy orchestra It's a long way to the top Grenada with Anthony Warlow When something is wrong with my baby with Jimmy Barnes Every time you cry with Human Nature Please don't ask me with Olivia Newton-John Bridge over troubled water .

[@kathryn4002]

Also, any song from fire fight concert, in February 2020. When he was 70.

[@AndrewRamage-h7z]

I recommend you watch his movie doctor finding the voice

[@AndrewRamage-h7z]

Sorry predictive text muck up there his docco movie finding the voice

[@kirkgannaway5098]

No microphone stands were hert /harmed in the making of this video But

[@PhilipShand]

You are learning ! Name a song or genre.....John can sing the phone book.......,. John with Olivia Newton-John "Please Don't Ask Me".......get the tissues out.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

When John Farnham takes the stage, Elvis leaves with his tail between his legs in defeat.

[@fernandomontironi2165]

please react to "Band Maid - Hate?" live version

[@SongsandThongs]

We have reacted to it in our livestream dated 06 March 2024 but it will be uploaded here as a standalone reaction soon

[@shaneharris2497]

Why dont you try and search for Guy Sebastion he is the new John Farnham of Australian music writes his own songs and performs them not to say john is not fantastic