John Farnham & Tom Jones Cover AC/DC! WHAT? Pro Guitarist Reacts

John Farnham & Tom Jones Cover AC/DC! WHAT? Pro Guitarist Reacts
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[@just_passing_through]

As an Aussie, it’s my civic duty to add “It’s a long way to the shop, if you want a sausage roll.”

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

😂

[@bernadettelanders7306]

‘Just passing’, you got in before me 😂. Oh it doesn’t matter, I was singing, *It’s a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll*, watching Tom and John singing brilliantly together 😊👍

[@wendyryder2708]

lol!

[@bellabana]

Yep, at concerts the Aussie crowd would actually sing ‘its a long way to the shop for a sausage roll’ to AC/DC…lol.

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

@@bellabana 😂

[@gragrn]

The two best voices in the business paying tribute to the best rock band in the business, Bon would be proud!

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

❤️

[@ravenfeader]

Couple of legends singing in a rock and roll band having a ball.

[@johncunningham4820]

So would Malcolm I reckon . Rest in Peace , to them both .

[@RossoRosa62]

Tom Jones is 83 and still belting them out, I can’t believe how his voice is still holding out, it’s remarkable

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

He’s incredible

[@zannebrazeau]

and john farnham also still sounds the same at 74 and he be a cancer survivor

[@stevemurrell6167]

@@zannebrazeau Well, to be fair, no one has heard JF sing since his cancer surgery.

[@lroke2947]

Back in the 1970's I strongly believed he was a fad and would soon be forgotten. Boy, was I wrong! I now accept him as a force of nature.

[@kimg9676]

The last guitarist who did the solo was Red Symonds who played in a band called Skyhooks. They had some great songs in the 70’s.

[@mjustjeanette7026]

Got to love how everyone on stage1 is enjoying themselves. JF is the ultimate artist for showcasing other people's talents: he's so generous on stage. Add a touch of TJ and magic happens. I

[@Amanda-uc5jq]

When stars come to Australia (especially back in the 70’s-90’s) we often see the chilled fun side of them, something in the air down here 😂 I think because most of our stars, musicians particularly, are so down to earth. John is a prime example of that 😁

[@toddjames7]

John and Tom have great respect for each other.

[@karenstrong8887]

John and Tom became great friends. They toured Australia together and I was sad I couldn’t get to one of those concerts. I loved this. Yesterday I watched John sing You’re The Voice when he was 70 and the person who put the video up was shocked that his voice hadn’t changed. It was for charity to raise money for those in the 2019 fires. John always gives and he brings famous friends along. Brian May was on stage with him and many others. I love anything with John and Tom in it. Thank you.

[@aaronleverton4221]

AFAIK the first thing they ever did together was My Yiddish Momma acapella spontaneously live on Hey, Hey, It's Saturday way back '89/'90/'91. Can't remember which.

[@karenstrong8887]

@@aaronleverton4221I know, it is my favourite song they did and I kept a copy.

[@jaygee228]

@@aaronleverton4221 Yes, it was awesome. John's voice cracked initially because he was overwhelmed by singing with Tom. And then the mutual admiration as they sang....it was very special. I'm glad I was watching it as it happened. I can't remember the year either.

[@artistjoh]

These two touring together is pure magic. Farnham and Jones voices together compliment each other perfectly. And they have fun together.

[@aileenclarke9651]

John can sing anything from big ballads to love songs and a favourite of his ‘Long way to the top’. Tom’s really enjoying this one. John is known as ‘The Voice’ because we all love him and he is it!

[@RiverSanguine]

Love this. Seeing you react to things we just had happen probably without realising how special they were puts a new perspective on it for me. ❤❤ Hey Hey it's Saturday spoilt us. 😂😂

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

It’s so awesome!! ❤️

[@carolynh8866]

This was actually from the concert they did together not Hey Hey ....but you are so right about Hey Hey bringing us such great artists. Memories to last a lifetime. I know we didn't appreciate the music scene as much back then...but You tube and all these wonderful reactions are giving us an jolt in reality as to just how good most of our music industry really was especially back in the 80's and 90's

[@RiverSanguine]

@carolynh8866 Hey Hey kept public opinion very grounded. We had an expectation that people not put on airs and graces whilst encouraging us to be open. I think Hey Hey had a lot to do with what we ended up having here.

[@carolynh8866]

@@RiverSanguine too true

[@Amanda-uc5jq]

It did didn’t it. It introduced people who then went on the do things like this as well. I miss Hey Hey & Molly

[@llvll_KEV_llvll]

Great Voices!! Great Artists! Great Track! Great Reaction!!!! Thank You so Much ✌✌✌ 🇦🇺

[@kennykarlsson6691]

Two singers that sings in a leauge of their own ❤

[@dianepeters7329]

This is fantastic! I had no idea this existed. This is in my top 3 favorite ac/DC songs

[@jgsheehan8810]

Bagpipes were good in John’s “You’re the Voice” as well

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

That’s true. ❤️

[@stevemurrell6167]

Two legends doing what they do best.

[@sibertiger1970]

I also love the version with the MSO. They are all really enjoying themselves and there is a great battle between the guitar and the orchestra. I also love the bagpipe in You're The Voice also by John Farnham. It helps give it that "marching into battle" feel that makes you wanna get up and do something.

[@neilshome]

I was at that Concert, Just amazing. Tom Jones reaction to the crowd when the Voice came on.

[@jenniferharrison8915]

I met Bon Scott and this song really describes his musical journey, he would be elated to have heard this! RIP Bon! 😪 I've never seen or heard of the video before, thanks! 💗🙋

[@hollyryalsgrubb1273]

Yo, the most famous Welsh singer, so far. Do you suppose they, too, thought this would be a hoot? You're right that Tom Jones always sounds like Tom Jones. It's like a sing-off style passing the lead back and forth. Thanks for the smiles today.

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

So far……. Has Ren met Tom? 🤔

[@hollyryalsgrubb1273]

@@michaelgoyettemusic I don't think they have met, but Ren plays Tom Jones videos on his livestreams sometimes.

[@traceyvincent2217]

Loved this! Please post a reaction to You're the Voice, with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, + bagpipes. Will blow your mind. Love from Australia

[@siobhanmurphy4912]

And "Help" with the MSO. He will faint when he hears that one!

[@gaylejohnson2211]

So enjoyed your reaction 😅 you could tell how much you loved it 😊 you broke out in a huge smile and it never left your face 😂

[@marynoonan6111]

I was there that night. John told us to behave ourselves because it was gonna be recorded. Haha. I took my husband because he’d never seen either of these legends sing live. When they started singing, he just looked at me - with a HOLY CRAP 😳 !!! !! How BIG are these guy’s voices. VERY as it turns out. My hubby was blown away with their presence and power. They are both brilliant live performers & more importantly, friends. There were no egos on the stage that night.

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

Love that story! ❤️

[@robertleeimages]

Gave my thumbs up just after your first pause, because i could see your genuine joy about this cover. Aussie analogy, hitting it for 6(cricket)

[@Seamus.MacLeod]

Yo! I'm grinning as much as you are! I likewise never thought I'd hear this, and I'm so glad you introduced me to it! My world is shocked, my mind is blown, and I'm rocking out.

[@GeraldineMurnane]

Two brilliant artists having so much fun…we’ve always known Farnsey is the bomb…world class …we just love him so much and appreciate the fact that we’ve had him throughout his career

[@jcampbellshale]

Was even better on the night !! Great concert 😊

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

Were you there?

[@crapstirrer]

So good when you can tell they're having fun. Something so genuine about that feeling.

[@AdelaideRose]

John always looks like he’s having the very best time!

[@mals4125]

Loved your reaction. Always wonderful to discover something you never knew you needed.

[@Dr_KAP]

Ooh look forward to this one. John also does Queen’s We Will Rock You it’s pretty darn impressive too! ❤

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

I’ll bet! ❤️

[@brettbridger362]

Well, John at one stage was considering being their new lead vocal after Freddie passed. But it would have meant moving away from his family.@@michaelgoyettemusic

[@Dr_KAP]

@@brettbridger362he did actually send them some tapes - but both Queen and John decided that the fit was not right so they didn’t proceed

[@brettbridger362]

interesting. Just did some digging and it seems that the media at the time reported what I'd said (I know, silly me trusting the media), but the official line from both sides was what you said. Learn something new every day... @@Dr_KAP

[@Deb_Bee_Thriver]

Yes, two phenomenal voices together! ...try also watching them both singing this song at the Logies 1993?...even better!!

[@narellesmith7932]

Both bands on stage with these incredible artists thanks Mate 🎉🎉

[@TheFinnola]

Absolute quality band. Guitar! Takes alot to get anywhere near Akka 😮

[@barnowl.]

My favourite outstanding Aussie singer and Welsh singer performing wonderfully together ! (I'm pure Aussie with 3/4 Welsh DNA.) Oh joy !

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

This is you!! ;) ✌️

[@JaneDoe-se8ku]

I love this! So cool to see John & Tom doing this together. There is another great one of John doing this live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, you just have to take a look at that one. Yo!

[@kathydurow6814]

John does a version of this with the Melbourne or Sydney Symphony Orchestra & the DO the call & answer back between singer or one section of the instruments and other instruments in that one. I think the orchestra members stand, too, when they play. Fun to watch & listen.

[@adamparker9765]

I dont think you are the only one who had a lot of fun with this . I bet Tom Jones hasnt had so much fun as he did doing this and John always has a heap of fun . Standing ovation for a reason .

[@martinrobinson936]

Yo Mike, glad you enjoyed this, they are the ultimate showmen.

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

That’s a fact!! ✌️

[@GenerationGap69]

Stuart Frazer the first guitarist there was John Farnham long time guitarists. Before that he was in Noiseworks. Unfortunately he died of a heart attack a while back now. He was a great guitar player.

[@Dr_KAP]

Re the bagpipes- in most of John’s renditions of this song, if no bagpiper is on stage, they usually have a guy using a keytar as a midi controller to trigger a real bagpipe track. I can’t see a keytar in this video but they may still be using the track 🤔

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

I think I remember the keytar in the version where he sang it alone.

[@jacquieholmes4064]

I'm from down under, living in the USA. Thank you for showcasing John.

[@kayethomas7863]

I have been a Farnsy fan for 50 years and was lucky enough to see Tom Jones live in the 90s. Both fantastic voices, very charismatic and both get underwear, flowers and other things thrown at them. ❤❤❤ For me JF has something extra his boyish charm, his personality and joke telling and finally his modest demeanour. He is a national treasure. Love love love him ❤❤❤

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

❤️

[@iceberg5220]

Aaaahhh.....We Do Enjoy Our Music In the land of Oz !

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

It would appear so. ❤️

[@lynshane1837]

Yeah!! Proud to be an Aussie oy oy oy

[@darylredmond9312]

lol, I’m an Aussie & I’ve never seen this, & yes,, I’m enjoying it as much as you 👍🇦🇺

[@vivross8339]

You will love john farnham doing this song with the Melbourne symphony orchestra. It is awesome

[@elizabethscott7660]

John and Ray Charles singing Imagine is amazing.

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

These two did a concert series together. On a casino opening, John went back stage and helped Ray Charles onto the stage, then they sang together.

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

❤️

[@mike_in_RI]

Yo! I had to read the title twice to make sure I read it correctly, then couldn't click fast enough. lol. This is pretty awesome! Great reaction as always!

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

I still can’t believe it!!! 😂 ❤️

[@georgestarzynski7222]

There is another Aussie band that were promoted by AC/DC in the late 70’s - The Angels. Look up a song Marseille done live in Studio 22. A great performance.

[@georgestarzynski7222]

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[@mjustjeanette7026]

Never apologise for enjoying good music.

[@r.fairlie7186]

This is one of the best performances you’ve ever reviewed. I had a great time watching it, as I’m sure others did too, (probably because we were all smiling in agreement). Re the guitarists, I couldn’t see well due to the low light but one was Brett Garsed who’s been with the band for years. He’s wonderful and has posted some of his own videos on YT which I think you’d like. (One was a tribute to the other longtime guitarist in the band, Stuart Fraser RIP who died in 2019 from lung cancer. Gone far too young.) Re the bagpipes, I’ll go one further and add “You’re The Voice” to the list. I’m not usually a fan either, and I’m half Scottish!

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

I agree…..the voice is another exception.

[@kitschscool561]

Another was Red Simonds from Skyhooks

[@johncunningham4820]

I am an Australian , and I have never heard that before . No big surprise about HOW GOOD it is really . Two of the Biggest , most Powerful Voices in Contemporary Music and a Proper Show Band . Bon and Malcolm would have loved it .

[@jayneattherock1083]

Have you seen John's version of this song with the MSO, just brilliant, if you haven't seen it, please do a reaction to it, - keep an eye on the violinists, and Dodds face, never seen a conductor haveing so much fun..

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

It’s being edited…my live reaction is part of a livestream that has all the time stamps so you would be able to find the pre-edited version. ✌️

[@christineyates2618]

The third guitarist was Red Simmons, from Sky Hooks before becoming the sour one from Hey Hey its Saterday.

[@hollygranger3734]

My bestie’s Mum almost fainted at this concert, she got tipsy with her friends and let’s say overwhelmed at that point in the concert but like a Trooper she is pulled herself together because she wasn’t going to miss a second 😂

[@driftwoodcraftsgb8316]

I was really lucky to get to see this show live in Melbourne, they absolutely blasted it out of the park while having the time of their lives. I don’t think anyone sat in their seats all night , it was just one big party 🎉 Amazing 🤩

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

I can only imagine. ❤️

[@EileenSpeakman]

Yes, love, love, love. John's version with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is pure gold. Feb'24. UK. E ❤

[@markjames3522]

John regards It’s A Long Way To The Top ( if You Wanna Rock N Roll ) his favourite rock song the bagpipes in the original AC/DC version bagpipes was the inspiration for John adding bagpipe solo to You’re The Voice .

[@Nannasrevival]

I’m Australian and never heard this version by 2 great singers.

[@siobhanmurphy4912]

The guitarist you see at the opening of the video is the late Stuart Fraser from the band Noiseworks.

[@lorrainechircop4411]

Bloody Awesome... ❤️🇦🇺

[@mrmockatoo6786]

Great show. It's an amalgam of Tom's touring band and John's band and they're all wailing.

[@bunnyban5365]

Tom has that operatic power crazy imagine if tom sang that in 1960s lol tom is one of the greatest ever

[@ChrisFirth-do2sm]

These two have sung this together before, at the Aussie music awards. I think it was the same time that they appeared on hey hey its Saturday together.

[@lucysoutdoors]

Thanks for posting enjoyed this ,from two great singers.If you like things from left field try these,Thunderstruck (live)by Steve 'n' seagulls and The Heimatdamisch :Sweet Child o' Mine or Highway to hell.

[@kethlyfallon5095]

Love it maybe check out John singing his greatest hit your the voice with the Melbourne symphony orchestra you might get another bagpipes experience you can handle 😂 yo yo yo

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

I’ve reacted to it in a livestream but I knew that song when I was a kid.

[@carynvanderhout9011]

3rd guitarist looked like Red Simons, he was once the guitarist from Aussie group Sky Hooks and was also one of the presenters of Hey,Hey, It's Saturday

[@Reefsider-fq4sk]

What about the bagpipe solo in John's 'Your the Voice' concert in Melbourne? It fits and it's amazing. John could hear the pipes in his head and insisted. So 2 Aussies with bagpipes in monster hits. A Scot reacted to Your the Voice in open mouthed stunned silence, said no-one in Scotland had ever used bagpipes in that way.

[@simonmartin3864]

Mike, mate, keep reacting to Australian music and you will be an even bigger KZbin star than you already are.

[@peterharrison511]

" Pass the footy" is the proper Aussie venacular

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

There ya go!!

[@jeanhalliday4646]

Surely you like the bagpipes on John Farnham's song 'You're the voice'. Brilliant.

[@lgh2052]

2 other great Aus tracks with bagpipes or the bagpipe sound: John Farnham The Voice & The Church Under The Milky Way

[@downswithupsdownswithups6775]

You have to admit the bagpipes in You're the Voice are pretty spectacular as well - thanks John Farnham.

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

True

[@sonjadannevocalstudios6958]

The bagpipes in YOU'RE THE VOICE are pretty special, too 😊

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

True

[@mrdarengilbert3907]

😂🤣 agree regarding the bag pipes… “what is your considered opinion Mr Jones”- Classic. Yo!

[@dystar112]

Now thats entertainment 💥 🇦🇺 Australia rocks ❤

[@Sometimes-even-lyrical]

Do Tom's performance in 1969 of "Long Time Gone" with Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young (CSN&Y), on Tom's TV show, This Is Tom Jones, that ran from 1969 through 1971, televised from both the US and the UK. So many great solos from him, as well as fantastic duets and collabs with his guests. Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Jerry Lee Lewis, Wilson Pickett, Little Richard, Cher, Stevie Wonder among them, and so many others.

[@jenniferanderson1499]

Aussie here. In Oz this song is fondly known as "It's a Long Way to the Shop If You Want a Sausage Roll". Nail that and you're an honorary Aussie. 🦘🐨

[@user-dp9fs6qq5y]

watch John sing it with Melbourne symphony orchestra it is epic with the band and orchestra conection and his voice also. you will love it.

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

I already did. It was great.

[@alwaysthewtite1]

John singing that on h own is amazing too

[@trishrobertson1265]

Check out John Farnham’s version of this with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

[@mitchellharris7933]

My mom was a huge and I do mean huge Tom Jones fan. And myself I am a huge ACDC fan to see these two mixed like this is totally awesome I wish my mom were alive today to hear and see that. I remember how she always used to call Angus Young, Genghis Khan for some reason I don't know why. LOL. Miss you mom❤

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

I’m glad it stirred up some happy memories for you. ✌️ ❤️

[@georgeibrahim7945]

This is so good

[@TheDegan79]

That was Red Symons from Skyhooks playing the last guitar solo. A legend in his own right as are the Skyhooks. He was a judge on a comedy TV show called Hey Hey It's Saturday. The segment was called Red Faces where he was known for his comically cruel scores particularity compared to the guest judges that were there for PR purposes. (The amateur acts were normally terrible and deserved it but he didn't hold back) Getting a 10 out of Red normally meant you should probably need to go pro and was indeed very, very rare. In the 80's getting a score like that off Red was equivalent to winning America's got talent without all deals that go with it but many kicked on after getting their 5 minutes of fame. Simon Cowell has nothing on Red when it comes to brutal honesty.

[@kcinsti]

The joke may be lessened if you've never heard of this particular Aussie delicacy, but many of us grew up singing the alternate lyrics: It's a long way To the shop If you want a sausage roll

[@CraigPMiller]

AC/DC played at my high school in Melbourne back in the 70s 😃 We used sing “It’s a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll!” 😃🙃😎

[@aussietracey1]

when i was a kid it was called "it's a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll"

[@michaelsoper3610]

For a creative voicing of the bagpipe call and response section you discussed, check out the version with John and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Same concert as the version of 'The Voice' that you reacted to.

[@westnblu]

Bon Scott will approve. Little known fact. this is the only tune ACDC never play live since Bon Scotts passing.

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

Yet another great artist that wanted to sing with Farnham.

[@amandstunts]

listen to the Bagpipes in John Farnham's 'the Voice' live with the Symphony Orchestra

[@jimmybfcg]

3rd guitarist in the solo looked like red symonds from sky hooks

[@sarah-lenagohl7665]

Hey, the third guitarist by time 4.57 was the Musical Director of Tom Jones at that time...

[@behinddreaming]

Yo! The sound of bagpipes in the distance is actually nice, but then I got used to them where I lived in NZ for a time.

[@andyjames2082]

I've never seen this! It' s bloody fantastic. (Aussie)

[@davidhammersley2869]

John Farnam one of the best singers ever should check out some of his stuff.

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

Are you forgetting the bagpipe solo in John's song "You're the Voice ".

[@geoffreymccann2841]

Will there be any of today's younger artist still be performing at these guys levels at a similar age?? I get the feeling we potentially have seen a pool of artists that we may never see the likes of again because of the way the world has gone.

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

Time will tell. ✌️

[@geoffreymccann2841]

@@michaelgoyettemusic it will

[@AdelaideRose]

No doubt some will, be we won’t know for a few decades

[@mrmasters75]

Shame the U.S / Aus music th8ng was RArelY a 2 way street.....how many years later you All finding this stuff guys and girls........love ya reviews mate

[@larrym12]

come on man maybe you should watch Hey Hey Its Saturday the best tv show in Australia John and Tom sang together in 1990 on Hey hey