John Farnham (live in Melbourne 1988)

[@AussieDebb]

He gets his energy from the audience who he just loves singing to and then he gives it back to them and so the cycle keeps going. He is the G.O.A.T. a master vocalist, petformer and a wonderful, genuine human who is loved all around the world now. So happy hes getting stronger and singing around the house. Love you John 💗 and his great mate, Jimmy - another Aussie royal rocker ❤

[@EileenSpeakman]

Hi Deb, hope you're all well? I haven't viewed this for sometime. (half a year?). Just love that people upload their own selections from the concert videos, they're like a Farnsey lucky dip. I suspect that if I had the Internet and a lap top I could put all these videos in one place/folder /file? But the mobile phone means I can have a Farnsey concert anywhere anytime. I've seen a pic of John with family and friends dining out - great to see that his recovery is continuing. The universe can sometimes be very cruel. Apr'24. UK. E❤

[@raythackston1960]

I will say what most people are thinking...John is the best male singer in the world! Period !!! And he still is today!!

[@matthewfarmer2520]

I was 13 in 1988 getting ready for middle school. Memory i was nervous.

[@elcapitan6126]

the fact he's able to enjoy himself while singing like an angel is magical. such rare vocal talent!

[@wendyo2561]

John was always one of the nicest stars around, fame never went to his head. I use to love watching him on the Ray Martin Show, he has a hilarious sense of humour and is so funny. The things he use to say about his mum in law were funny and she use to love it when he did this. There has never been a bad word said about this man. Love him.

[@tonyhill6424]

I took my now deceased daughter to her first Farnsy concert as a 13yo in January 1986. She didn't really want to go but afterwards she became a huge fan of his. In memory or Julz 💎. 2 Strong 💪 Hearts 💖💖. Get well soon Farnsy. ! 🤞 You're the VOICE

[@EileenSpeakman]

I bet your daughter had the best time ever, what a wonderful memory that you have of that time with her. I only discovered John just over a year ago, and I now watch the youtube videos daily (on my tiny mobile screen). Best wishes. Apr'24. UK. E ❤

[@AussieDebb]

I lost my oldest son at 18 and his favourite John song was Two Strong Hearts. It still gets me when I hear it. Much love AussieDeb 🥰

[@7IHaveTo7]

He's the most beautiful singer and man ever! A treasure and a precious gift. He is such a heavenly man! So lovely, and sooooo talented!

[@bettinahansen7630]

Well said♥️

[@ColinDagwell]

Freddy, Bono, Hmm.. John is the best live performer I've ever seen! Jack rocks

[@kerrypapworth1526]

We adore this wonderful man here in Oz. I have seen John live many times over the years - simply remarkable. 💕💕

[@simoneavery9040]

The man has GOLDEN PIPES....original songs..BUT HIS ABILITY TO BREATHE FREASH AIR into a classic song iis astonishing and without

[@lynseycstormster4689]

We definitely missed out here in England when John emigrated to Australia. He has one of the finest voices to ever bless this planet ❤. A bloody nice bloke who has never taken anything for granted.

[@EileenSpeakman]

I came close to emigrating to Australia in the late 60s/very early 70s...... I'm beginning to wish I had! 25.9.23. UK. E❤

[@leannemayor5755]

Perfection as always from our John. I’d have given everything just to know him as a mate and of course his wife Jilly

[@stevensvideowall4253]

John Rocks in my eyes

[@bettinahansen7630]

My goodness, this man has so much energy, just look at him👌how can you not love him♥️ you're the voice makes you want to scream out loud🤘

[@elcapitan6126]

and at 39 years old at that. he's inspirational

[@kelvinripia1196]

He/They are Awesome to behold! GOAT!

[@nicoledavies6762]

I remember my neighbour purchased a brand new car, and got a free whispering jack album with the car..lol

[@bobboy53]

its sad we all we all get old BUT our memories remember the music.. something they cannot takeaway from us?

[@EileenSpeakman]

And youtube on the mobile phone means we literally have Farnsey concerts with us all the time. Joy, absolute joy. Apr'24. UK. E

[@jazactane]

Simply - the Voice

[@robscott682]

Top song and a great artist, a real Performer with star qualities.

[@salsmell6815]

We miss you John!!!

[@go1794]

What a legend!

[@FionaEm]

Absolute bloody legend. Am so pissed off that I never got to see him live. Thank gawd for KZbin, eh? 😊

[@debbieg1406]

Awesome footage! Love it 😍

[@comunipress3321]

fantastic, great great grat, John, his best moment, for me the best voice in the pop/rock music. My favourite singer all time.

[@raymondvaughan6262]

Brilliant what a voice john had shear power bring the place down and the walls so underated fantastic

[@linux49er]

Well he has the Driz-a-Bone on which would not look out of place in a shearing shed!

[@stealthy-m2r]

his tempo swings when he sings to the crowd, amazing blows of emotion :) bit of a stage roady too haha

[@whiteapple2313]

Unfortunately I missed this era live. He was at his best in the late 1980's.

[@dawnthomson9269]

Can someone please tell me is there no song that Farnsey sings that isn’t better than the original - except for his own songs of course. He absolutely is the best singer around. Don’t get me wrong I like Barnsley but JF is the VOICE. Just watch where they both hold the microphone & Farnsey kills it. Love this man 💕

[@firdaus.ozgirla8498]

Totally agree. Not just his brilliant voice but the arrangement of the songs are so much better. Man of many talents.

[@melissadinning6614]

Chisel and mossy leading when the war is over are pretty good but versions ive heard are so slow and tiresome… farnsy seems to have a beat that just drives the song a but more

[@Vool2go]

makes me wonder why he has no earplugs as people do today. What a legend

[@PaulRizzo]

He’s usually such a master of the mic stand. Never seen him drop so many. Haha He’s the man.

[@bettinahansen7630]

Didn't he hold the record for breaking mic stands?🤣

[@newpairofboots]

I guess it takes breaking lots of mic stands to become a master of the mic stand XD

[@AussieDebb]

I blame the breeze that night LOL!!

[@kristenlee3075]

World class

[@sambates8251]

Top of his game

[@catalevizos5500]

WOW!!

[@CDubya.82]

Brilliant alternative vision of this great performance and uncut too! Thank you.

[@stacey7529]

He is fighting with the microphone stand during You're The Voice 😆

[@pszczolka80]

Flipping and messing around with the mic stand was kind of his thing, if I recall correctly. 😂😂 He was such a character onstage.

[@melissadinning6614]

Did you see the javelin throw OVER the bagpipe player 🤣 farnsy has an arm! Hahaha

[@melissadinning6614]

Actually he stuffed that’s stand and the roadie brings on another one which is why he javelin throws the broken one 😆 then he proceeds to trash number 2 hahahahahahaha

[@bxlbjorn]

I wonder how many mic stand he destroyed his career. Best. Pop song. EVAH!

[@quizmaster85]

I'm guessing this was from the 1988 "Melbourne Music Show"?

[@ChrisFirth-do2sm]

Laneway?

[@melissadinning6614]

What concert was this? Such good quality for its age and the closeness to the stage is amazing

[@Lanewaymusic]

Under the southern cross held at the Melbourne show grounds

[@reginauekermann8723]

🤟👋❤❤💚💚💚❤❤💋💋

[@mccartney2]

band shamlessly miming and poncing about.... Farnham singing live and killing it as usual!

[@stevedrake604]

I think Van Halen strongly considered Jimmy Barnes for vocalist after DLR before Sammy took the slot. He's a legend.

[@bueller48]

EFFORTLESS! Reminiscing about Rad brought me here!

[@dawnthomson9269]

Sorry Barnsey - bloody autocorrect

[@simoneavery9040]

Oops...nothing compares...

[@aussie8114]

Not too bad for a plumber 😂

[@joefitzpatrick863]

pick up the mic and pretend you didn't drop it

[@lyndamctavish2425]

L.p.⁰

[@TheFrode69]

Holy crap, what a complete letdown and disappointment - I was SO looking forward to seeing/hearing John do that last incredible verse on "When The War Is Over". Talk about anti-climax. The rest is of course the usual heaven high John standard.

[@kristenlee3075]

Dude seriously what is wrong with you 😂

[@TheFrode69]

@@kristenlee3075, does there have to be something wrong with someone who would prefer that Farnham sang the song by himself? Jimmy is nothing short of hideous here, and ruins the song completely.