John Farnham - When The War Is Over (Live) [The Last Time: Melbourne 2003] Reaction

[@rickandersen2284]

Thank You! One of the reasons we love him is the way he always credits the musos, and other singers...note right at the end he immediately acknowledged the guitarist. He keeps it humble...or maybe his wife keeps it humble. He said after a tour he gets home and says make me a cuppa and she says make it yourself! He would have been about 54 in this. Cheers Mr McGee!

[@TeezMcGee]

Very very humble guy! Love him and thank you Rick!

[@elysehfm8797]

Nice pick, Rick!

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Thanks for the request Rick it was awesome

[@chop845]

Doesn’t matter how old John gets, the voice remains. He showed us that at the “fire fight appeal”. His concerts still remain the best I’ve been to.

[@rickandersen2284]

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[@leandabee]

Why is it I get chills everytime I hear people react positively to JF? It's like having a proud parent moment 💝💝

[@julzhunt7790]

Yesss😁👍🏼🇦🇺🦘🐨

[@prickleswithpineapples2362]

Like every aussie

[@guyskillen]

Yeah I feel that too

[@dlong50]

Yeah it is. Your heart skips a beat in pride.

[@maxbroadley9327]

❤

[@kennykarlsson6691]

This is one of the best live performence ive heard in my life so far. His voice is from another planet.

[@chop845]

Hands down Australias greatest entertainer! One of the nicest most genuine people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.

[@rickandersen2284]

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[@ianmontgomery7213]

totally agree.

[@fionaray6625]

Farnham at 70 is still singing his songs in the same key as when he first sang them.

[@djskdjsk28]

Yes!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@traviscarlson6718]

John has been Regarded As one of the Finest and Greatest Singers To have ever Come out of Australia He Still holds the Title Of THE VOICE and his COMEBACK Album Released in 1987 Called "Whispering Jack" Was And Still Remains the Highest Selling Album By Any Australian Singer His Signature Hit Single You're the Voice was Regarded Recently as 1 of the 100 Most Greatest Rock Songs of all time and Basically ever Created And still Remains a Worldwide Hit and a Core Staple of Many Radio Stations Around the World Including in the U.S. Where in March 3rd 1990 You're the Voice Became #82 On the U.S. BILLBOARD HOT 100 His Album Whispering Jack Sold 1.5 Million Copies In Australia In 24hrs and Became 25x Platinum There is Currently no Australian Singer Past or Present That Has Sold this much or Became 25x Platinum Only John ....Freddie Mecury Called John Farnham as one of The Greatest Male Vocalists To Ever Walk the Earth ....Hes a Australian Icon a Legend of Australian Music You cannot Come to Australia and Not know who he is almost every Singer in Australia In the 80s or 90s even now Said that John Farnham Was their Biggest Musical Influence and Motivation When you think of Australian Music John Farnham is the Epitome of Australian Music No Australian Singer To Date Has Had More Success than John Has Had He is Known all throughout Europe He was an icon in many Countries in the 80s Including Denmark Germany Sweden Netherlands And The U.K. Hes Really big Over in the U.K. and still is today ....Honestly If you keep reacting to John's Music You'll have me as a Subscriber and a Fan Of your Channel for life man Spread the Word about John To Everyone you Know He needs more Recognition over there in the States Love and light to you bro ❤🙏

[@SteveCerezo]

Song was written by Steve Prestwich who was the drummer for Little River Band that John was in,then went on to become the drummer for Cold Chisel..Steve took his own life after battling depression for years.I think both John & Jimmy have the right to sing this in Steves honour.

[@Narlee2226]

JOHN IS OUR AUSTRALIA'S 🇦🇺 KING OF MUSIC 🎶 WE LOVE ❤️ ❤❤

[@nancymalcolm3569]

John Farnham is one of the most or maybe the very most awesome singers I’ve ever heard!

[@jenniferjacobs228]

Our beloved John... my heart is breaking for him today....he lost him very best mate/soul brother/long time manager, Glen Wheatley, to Covid last night. Sincere love and sympathy, John..R.I.P. Glen xxxx PS John has been performing since this one...still got the voice.

[@toddyrocket296]

The best thing going to a Farnham concert apart from his great singing voice Was the fun he had on stage and the jokes and interaction with the crowd. Nòooo I'm not singing bloody Sadie 😂😂😂😂

[@TeezMcGee]

😂😂😂

[@cristiona22]

Only if he gets talked into it !

[@toddyrocket296]

John actually doesn't mind singing it. As he said it was the reason he made it as a young singer Also he said he likes playing with the crowd by saying no more bloody Sadie lol

[@rickandersen2284]

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[@toddyrocket296]

Cheers

[@thethinkingman9338]

best live performer I have ever seen.

[@helenstenner8172]

Such extraordinary talent! I'm in tears knowing that he may never sing again. But at least we have these videos.

[@FionaEm]

Glad you've discovered one of the best singers of all time! He's one of Australia's most enduring, loved and respected talents. He's 54 in this video, and 72 now, but can still sing the hell out of anything.

[@Spankedchicken]

The original version of this by Cold Chisel is also spectacular

[@rickandersen2284]

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[@Timerrin]

Spectacular and even better

[@kathybaker3136]

Cold Chisel with Jimmy Barnes is great singing this song. John Farnham just takes it to a whole other stratosphere. No-one can sing like him. Not even Jimmy....

[@MsSlmitchell]

Have seen him 3 times in concert and what you hear is what you get...such a talented singer. Love him heaps. Proud Aussie. Thank you for appreciating a great performer.

[@mssuziquzi]

John would have been about 54 here. As you can see he is still singing as great as ever. That's why we call him The Voice. He went on singing much later than this. He sang with Queen in the bush fire relief concert just a couple of years back before Covid struck and everything got cancelled.

[@Bjaynebrooks]

Thank you for recognizing and appreciating this amazingly talented singer that I grew up on! Truly one of my all time favorites of his!

[@Ozfreerider_adventures]

In John’s songs he deliberately makes it sound mediocre right before he’s about to blow the roof off !

[@trismaccarran9950]

Good pick 👏 I've only discovered JF from subs of this channel. Would like to hear some Home Free, too.

[@michellebostock4276]

If you want to hear how well John sings try You Will Never Walk Alone Carols by candlelight 1991

[@ianmontgomery7213]

even Silent Night. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHqci3p3dtSlq9U

[@michellebostock4276]

@@ianmontgomery7213 Yes

[@bobpeake968]

I remember when a young John had his very first hit song "Sadie The Cleaning Lady" I said then that he had a great voice and would become a star performer but I did not dream that he would become the legend that he is today...He truly is the voice!

[@prickleswithpineapples2362]

Sadddddieeeeeee the cleaning ladyyyyyyytt classic song

[@tanisdevelopment]

Try some Cold Chisel (if you haven't already). This is one of theirs.

[@tanisdevelopment]

I see you reacted to "You Got Nothing I Want", but they've got plenty you'll want. Trust me. Trust Australia's golden era: the seventies and eighties.

[@shanehayes857]

rip stevie prestwich the writer of this song

[@cristiona22]

I’ve seen this so many times and every single time I’m speechless when he sings this. Brett Garsed is amazing on guitar too. Cold Chisels original version has always been my favourite - until I heard John sing it .

[@rickandersen2284]

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[@rickandersen2284]

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[@rickandersen2284]

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[@mrmockatoo6786]

Keep this up, Teez, and you'll become an honorary Aussie. We love our Farnsey.

[@TeezMcGee]

🔥🔥🔥🔥😂🙌

[@rickandersen2284]

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[@maine420grow8]

We do have a bunch of John Farnham

[@JAWs313]

This is my favourite version of the song that he has ever performed! There are great renditions when he was younger, but this one is so...melancholy or something...he is that much older and he sings it with the passion and insight of look at everything I've done over the last 50yrs, looking back at all the glory he has earned...its like we can see him reflecting over his entire career. Just beautiful stuff!

[@magpiegirl3783]

I agree. I think this is probably my favourite vocal performance of anything John has done.

[@CA5124]

Very heartfelt song here ! John Farnham is just Great 😊💖

[@skippyoz3366]

Omg I’ve got to stop crying every time I watch John sing.

[@rachelmaree4069]

John and his incredible pipes. ❤️✨

[@HelenLeach-q9v]

This tour was called “The last time” because he was retiring. He retired 3 times because every time he did, Aussie’s just wanted him back. One of his last performances before he got mouth cancer, was the NSW Firefighters benefit concert in February 2020 with Olivia Newton John. He was 70. He has recovered from the operation but does not sing any more.

[@kane29842]

As good as this is, When the War is over will always be a Mossy & Barnsey (Cold Chisel) song. The duelling voices just make it.

[@jarrodblakely6031]

Written by the drummer from Cold Chisel...RIP

[@reneepope-munro8115]

Watching this on the final night of our 4th lockdown here I. Melbourne, where this was filmed. Thanks for reminding me of yet another reason I’m so damn glad to be born here. Good god, John is a treasure.

[@TeezMcGee]

Wow 4th lockdown?? Man I know you guys are happy to be free 🙌

[@reneepope-munro8115]

@@TeezMcGee it’s all relative - the big lockdown was almost 4 months long, with an 8pm curfew. Brutal, and I never wanna repeat it, but it’s also a big part of how the country has remained almost COVID free - so in that sense, proud at how we all rallied ☺️

[@jenniferjacobs228]

Oh god we love him so much. 2003..we all get older lol... but he sounds almost as good today, still. The lyric of this one is valid in todays war against Covid.

[@whiteapple2313]

Not his best rendition. He was at his best from 1986 to 1994.

[@maine420grow8]

I'm definitely digging him

[@rickandersen2284]

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[@wyattfamily8997]

Try "Your the Voice" from John.

[@julzhunt7790]

Anything live by Farnsey is awesome 😁🇦🇺👍🏼

[@julzhunt7790]

Farnsie is an absolute legend. Love it❤️

[@megsybond]

It has the awesome drums in it, because the song was written by a drummer - Steve Prestwich (RIP) from Cold Chisel. It was released in 1982 on the Circus Animals album. A brilliant song and a brilliant band - and John Farnham (aka. The Voice) rocks it too.

[@whiteapple2313]

John Farnham's performances starting from his Little River Band Days (particularly Cool Change)

[@clairash2004]

Just a quick Aussie language lesson, Mel-bin. 😁 Please do Angels, one of his most beautiful songs. Age of Reason is one of John's favourites(and mine) and so worth listening too. The Cold Chisel (original) version is very worth listening to as well!

[@rickandersen2284]

Nobody says Mel-bin lol. There's a phonetic way of spelling words but I don't think this is it.! It's more like Melbyn or Malbyn. Let's start a competition to find the most random way to spell it. And don't nobody say I T.

[@heatherrowles9930]

I absolutely agree with Angels.......one of the most beautiful songs ever....talk about a tear jerker!!

[@stevenbalekic5683]

There is going to be many clips of him at many different ages because he has been singing from 1964 to present.

[@eviekelpie1]

Hi new Aussie sub here! This is a cover of Aussie rock group, COLD CHISEL! Please react to the original, featuring Jimmy Barnes. John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes, When something is wrong with my baby. Thanks

[@rickandersen2284]

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[@juliehouse7327]

he is one of he best..i have seen him about 8 times in concert and every time he was amazing..x

[@goldenchild4835]

John Farnham has sung a number of 'Cold Chisel' numbers over the years, including a great number with Cold Chisel's lead singer Jimmy Barnes and (American-born) Johnny Deisel on guitar, called "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby" (1991), on Jimmy Barnes KZbin channel. But IMO, one of the best duets is Jimmy Barnes and Tina Turner (Johnny Deisel accompanying) singing 'Simply the Best' which became a promo song for the Australian Rugby League.

[@rickandersen2284]

Something was wrong with My Baby was the very first Farnham track Tees did! What a way to start!

[@kerryhamilton1968]

I love how John's concerts always allow everyone to shine.

[@pammy35]

This makes me happy that you are watching and appreciating our Australian treasure

[@magpiegirl3783]

Thanks for showcasing John in this particular performance. It is my all time favourite song and performance by him. He was about 54 when he did this and just wow. Gets me every time. So glad you got to see this one ... it's a great song sung with so much passion and belief in the message. Yes, the guitar is fabulous - everything is fabulous.

[@harysmith1024]

Listen to the lead guitarist, from Cold Chisel, his name is Ian Moss, the song is Georgia, he was playing in the band you just watched.

[@markpaweena781]

Cold chisel original version is spectacular

[@MJ-wb3vb]

I feel sorry for the backup singers How do you compete with that

[@Ozfreerider_adventures]

You can see how much John is loved in he video of him performing you’re the voice with Coldplay there’s probably 40,000 people in the stadium and most of them where probably in their 20s and the crowd was going insane for him singing the chorus while John let them take over the song . One of the most loved aussies we have

[@viviennerodgers5351]

John was in his 50s when he did this concert, like fine wine his voice just gets better over time.

[@MRDARKTURKEY]

Please see how the original band does it, the official live version is amazing

[@davidhandson2429]

John Farnham also did this song live many years ago with Jimmy Barnes.

[@tracyvolschenk7059]

💯 This is a tear jerker.

[@RexAlfieLee]

Insanely good.

[@maine420grow8]

He looks like Bill Engvall a little bit (Edit)Here's your sign

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

One hell of a cover

[@cameronbarclay7076]

Love him, but Cold Chisels original version is much better.

[@alyn927]

Lvinging it again thankyou

[@maine420grow8]

Yes indeed

[@rhodaj4215]

Wow 👍❤️👍

[@dianegoldeneye7207]

Gotta go watch Deadliest Catch with the hubby. Be good 😌

[@elysehfm8797]

Be safe!

[@lyalminchinton8825]

Fantastic song, Australian classic.

[@JAWs313]

I love the nostalgia in his voice and the arrangement of this performance of it....its amazing!

[@jeffwilson7100]

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra concert was in 1989. This concert was in 2003. The last time I saw him live (the 5th time) was in 2010. Every performance was phenomenal. His voice just didn’t age.

[@karlaluhrs6039]

Melbin not Melburn. Saw Johnny perform last year on tv. He still is an freaking amazing singer.

[@Katrinagaming-en1os]

This is a Jimmy Barnes classic. John (Farnsey) does a great job with the song but it will always belong to Barnsey. Check out Barnsey & Farnsey JOHN FARHAM Help (Live with the MSO) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqeYZZqfhLiFgdU Another version of "Help" where John sings original Beatles version and then follows up with his cover version kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHWYh6dsr92SqtE You're the Voice (Live with the MSO) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ6VnpJvis6dqdE Or You're the Voice (live with Coldplay and John is around 60) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2qtf2hml7F-oLs Or You're the Voice (live with Celine Dion and John is around 70) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJPYXnmcbrCUbNk Burn for you kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoGzp4Kehdije6M Touch of Paradise kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqGkdHSLmN6Sp5Y Angels (Older John but worth the watch, bit of a joker at the beginning) kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5CVf32Ifsl1hZo BARNSEY AND FARNSEY Duet with two Aussie Icons Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham (Barnsy & Farnsy) singing "When something is wrong with my baby" kzbin.info/www/bejne/npmxd2xsisR1qNE When the war is over (Another Barnsy & Farnsey Duet) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5iudZ1plriMo7M JIMMY BARNES/COLD CHISEL Flame Trees kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWmumINolrSLmaM Khe Sahn kzbin.info/www/bejne/moXNp3pqjK93laM Cheap Wine kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYaqnYp5eLt0aq8 Choir Girl kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4CXnamLfddgqJI Bow River kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2PFqmtnZdOooqc When the war is over (ft Ian Moss) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmW6qKRvlN-hlcU The guitarist is Johnny Diesel born Fall River, Massachusetts, United States (He was 5 when he migrated to Australia). A musician/songwriter in his own rights and also Jimmy Barnes brother-in-law. DIESEL Tip of my tongue kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZWtmnyrjMZ4htE Cry in Shame kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6ivh3upnJuCnq8 Come to me kzbin.info/www/bejne/g369kp9qpq6qgrc Enj😀y

[@BassMatt1972]

Its a Cold Chisel song (Jimmy Barnes band) written by the DRUMMER, Steve Prestwich (R.I.P.). This is THE anthem.. Goosebumps from the first line.. Cold Chisel were an Aussie "pub rock" band, this was one of a few beautiful melodic songs they had over the years.. but they some serious hard rock tunes. Screaming 4 bar lead solo!!! That high octave, with vibrato, singing with the mic a foot or more away from his mouth.. wow And the cute amazing female backing singer is my drummer mates SISTER!!! haha

[@stevedrake604]

To me, John's God Blessed talent is only surpassed by the fact he has kept his musical crew around him for 25 years. He's a GOOD GUY. Nice job Teez! Farnham is not Karoke authorized!

[@dlong50]

There's a running gag now about the amount of "retirement from the stage" John has had. Like "He's had more lives than John Farnham has had farewell concerts." I think he sold out about 25 in Sydney alone, he had to keep coming back after touring other cities. Could have sold another 20 if he didn't stop.

[@DebraBing]

I love John doing this song. This is my favourite version. I always preferred the more raspy, rock style. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ope6o4uZasqBbsk Farnham at his very best. Well worth a listen if you have time.

[@AnnaAnnaTT]

IF you want to explore some earlier Aussie groups you might like: 1. INXS - the lead singer died far too young kzbin.info/www/bejne/garKp5ewfZWaoJY 2. SKYHOOKS - even earlier - so it may be difficult to locate videos of them performing. Very sadly the lead singer was killed in a helicopter accident

[@whiteapple2313]

Not his best version. Jimmy Barnes joined him in a 1988 concert that absolutely smashed this version. John was at his best from 1986 to 1992.

[@mikedemike5393]

His band are a pack of yo cats..counting the time on the clock and not the music..Like Australian movies..There is only 12 actors who hog the lot.

[@graemejohnson9025]

Welcome to music that Americans recording industry will not allow to be released in America.. You live in a music bubble..

[@karenstrong8887]

John is now 72 and so loved. Pretty sure I was at that concert and the Last Time was the beginning of him retiring. Then I went to him retiring again in Melbourne in 2009 or 2013. He has done about 4 retirement tours but his wife Jilly keeps sending him back to work because she says he gets fat at home. Jilly knows he needs to sing. I think this Pandemic has finished his career. I hope not because he is still great.

[@j9andphoenix]

Don't know if you have been told about some of the latest news on John. He was diagnosed with cancer of the jaw and had emergency surgery for a large tumour. He is now in rehab but it will be a long road and he has to learn how to speak again, let alone sing. Send love out to him. We Aussies have had him in our lives since he was in his 20s and now he is in early 70s. He is the sweetest man. And his voice - he is THE VOICE.

[@marynoonan6111]

Downlight "Please Dont Ask Me" by Farnham. It's s knockout song

[@marieontana1392]

Love Him to bits! Chills every time you listen to him. Thank you for a great review! ❤️🔥

[@ellasscraps7734]

We have great tenant here in down under to bad it’s not received around the world we love our singers here. Thanks from Australia❤❤cold chisel sang this first anotherAustralian band try them

[@Timerrin]

No reaction to Brett Garsed…hmm…that’s where I stopped watching…lol

[@deanwimbridge9318]

John is a legend 👏 but the original by Jimmy Barns is better . Thanks from down under 👍

[@CaptainsChannel58]

Why does every reactor choose the 2003 version of this song when the late 80s version is infinitely better??

[@phillcc8524]

went to a live concert where John was supporting Lionel Ritchie , poor old Lionel had to pull out all the stops to even get close to John's effortless performance !

[@happytraveller2122]

Thank you for NOT turning off the clip every two seconds like other reviewers do …

[@morganroberts1111]

Jimmy Barnes sings this better...no disrespect to Farnesy.

[@brettyoung8691]

That's a cold chisel song if you liked it look it up has Jimmy Barnes as lead singer came out early 80s brings back a mountain of memories

[@brandonodonnell7308]

Brett Garsed on guitar. World class player and probably the most humble guy you'll ever meet.

[@davidhandson2429]

This song was originally sung by Jimmy Barnes and Cold Chisel.

[@pamgorjup9601]

I’m so sad that Americans didn’t get a chance to here John Farnham before now with internet though a whole new generation can get to here just how great he is

[@julzhunt7790]

Welcome to the John Farnham rabbit hole😁🇦🇺🦘👍🏼

[@KAM66300]

Great version. John fantastic as always. Side note: One of the background singers is so loud. Almost louder than John. Maybe the mixer had a crush!!!!

[@alyn927]

Great reaction great song and great great great artist thankyou I love John Farnham.

[@deanwimbridge9318]

Aussie treasure 👏👏👏Cold chisel song which is great also

[@brigittekenny6599]

And he only sings live,his concerts were the best ,he always included the audience made them laugh.he is 70 years old now but still can sing.

[@StevenAnderson-kn7ji]

Original little River band lead vocalist singer

[@kevinbowron2688]

Why is the world not kneeling at this guys feet, he is just awesome.

[@michaelgilbert197]

FIRST!!! :)

[@dianegoldeneye7207]

Yes you are lol 👑

[@elysehfm8797]

Tina Gilbert, you are BIG big trouble!

[@elysehfm8797]

@@dianegoldeneye7207 hey hey!

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[@tinagilbert8902]

@@dianegoldeneye7207 Mwahahaha!! Elyse has created a monster here!!😁😂🤣