I played with John for 40 years and I was onstage at this show. He is without a doubt one of the greatest vocalists to have ever lived. This was the last song of a 2 hour concert and he would do this show 4 nights in a row, no problem. There is absolutely no enhancement to his vocal at all. I've sat next to him at a piano and he would blow your head off with his power. Unbelievable. We once did 16 gigs in a row in pubs with long drives every day and his voice never failed him, not once.
@appledisco84 Жыл бұрын
You're a bit of a legend yourself Brett!! What an incredible career experience for you. Can understand why you've worked with him for 40 years. Thanks xx
@Kazeemi2810 Жыл бұрын
Wow, what a life, an experience, a career!! Thank you for your music too 😎🐨🇦🇺. Hugs from Adelaide!
@niklaskarlsson3206 Жыл бұрын
I mean I love John Farnham, but waow. Its Brett Garsed! taking a break from legatoing around the guitar and making a comment! MVP!
@carolynejubber Жыл бұрын
I agree that Brett is a legend himself and a great guitarist.
@lukey8511 Жыл бұрын
You’re an absolute legend Brett. I first watched you play on his Whispering Jack tour when I was little and you were awesome🤘🏻
@scramblesish Жыл бұрын
I’m Aussie and spent many years disregarding him as I was a punk and metal kid in the 80s and 90s but now I can appreciate how good a vocalist he is… wish him well with his health battles everyone 😢
@wotmate Жыл бұрын
I was very much an aussie rock pig when I started working in the entertainment industry in 93, and thought Farnesy was just ok pop, until I worked on ten of his shows at the Sydney entertainment centre, and he's an absolute world class act all the way. Exceptional talent with him, his band, AND his production crew, and with the number of acts I've worked for over the years, I'm hard pressed to think of any act that is better, and very few that are equal.
@fionacarty6647 Жыл бұрын
Hehehe bloody Aussies. We are a lazy bunch. Seriously the world would blow up and unless we fell over a falling rock we wouldn't notice it 🤣😂🤣😂
@williamtayor9530 Жыл бұрын
Can totally relate as a punk kid from Melbourne in the 80's and 90's I taught faranham was a cringe bit, man he has some amazing pipes. I wish she would react to Archie roach.
@stephensim5839 Жыл бұрын
Agreed I was also not listening to him, still don't really, but I saw him in concert once, by mistake. Such an amazing voice, just filled the stadium. He really nicely connected to his audience too, the mums went mad!
@deehitman414 Жыл бұрын
ditto.
@stevenrossely8892 Жыл бұрын
As an Aussie , it’s disappointing how internationally underrated he is , I get shear joy watching people like yourself watch this for the first time , a true Aussie gem he is
@apefu Жыл бұрын
He was pretty big in northern europe, at least this song was HUGE. Don't know about the rest of the world though.
@lellyt2372 Жыл бұрын
This was massive in Ireland and I loved it, what a voice ! Brings me back to my youth. God we had fantastic music. Even if you were into something else back then, metal or punk or whatever, there was a plethora of amazing musicians, writers and singers in EVERY genre. I may be biased, but I believe we were the last generation (gen x as they call us) to grow up with that, the majority of artists were accomplished and amazing, no matter the style of music they made
@mcspraycan Жыл бұрын
@@lellyt2372 long live Gen X mate, from Australia
@gustavsmith5913 Жыл бұрын
Maybe I can reassure you by saying that I heard this song playing several times a day at the camping during Sweden Rock Festival this year.
@miketran4289 Жыл бұрын
He's kind of a big deal in Europe.
@Captain_Terp Жыл бұрын
I’m an ex-sound engineer who had the privilege of working alongside John’s main front of house engineers throughout my career. They were the best in the game here in Australia 🇦🇺 and John was in a class of his own. FYI this song was released 11 years before auto tune was first heard. In the days before auto tune (ie pre 1999 Cher’s ‘Believe’ was the first commercial hit to feature the effect) which has become something ubiquitous in todays music. It’s worth appreciating in these days, you could either sing the notes, or you couldn’t. And John could.
@garynewton1263 Жыл бұрын
Chris Corr was one of those elite Aussie engineers. His name appeared on so many artists work.
@FionaEm Жыл бұрын
Love hearing from ppl who worked with him 😊
@drstrangelove296 Жыл бұрын
so true...
@michaelcottle6270 Жыл бұрын
Autotune was available in the late eighties / early nineties but it was very arduous & manual. I have a story told to me by my guitar teacher but it slanders a reasonably famous singer...
@papman100 Жыл бұрын
It's funny you bought up the auto tune because that hit a nerve with me aswell. To even suggest Farnsey might have auto tune on his voice is compete insult LOL.
@hays9008 Жыл бұрын
I'm an Australian metal head but John is special, a wonderful human, funny, down to earth and loved. Sadly he is fighting mouth cancer at 73. ❤ Australia stands with him
@robkerle2305 Жыл бұрын
❤
@thedrunkphilosopher3123 Жыл бұрын
Johnny is our Elvis brother. The nation will shed tears when he goes
@grandadneal8114 Жыл бұрын
And kiwis too...love the whispering jack....
@thedrunkphilosopher3123 Жыл бұрын
@@grandadneal8114 he’s ours mate, just like pavlova 😜
@grandadneal8114 Жыл бұрын
@@thedrunkphilosopher3123 happy to just enjoy his music don't want to steal him like phar lap, dragon and as you say pavlova
@denisbryce8746 Жыл бұрын
John's Backing Singers, Lisa Edwards, Venetta Fields & Lindsay Field have been backing John for many, many years. In an Interview John said that when they perform it is like an extra leg or arm. They just blend together so well.
@torif1girl4545 ай бұрын
Whispering Jack was the first CD our family ever had. I always wanted to be a backing singer for Johnny when I was a little girl. He’s so wonderful!
@WombatMan64 Жыл бұрын
Play that song in any bar in any country in the world, and you will immediately identify the Australians in the room. Wishing Farnsey a speedy recovery. He truly created an Aussie icon in this song.
@tommihail2178 Жыл бұрын
Or "I come from a land Downunder"..cheers from Melbourne 🙋
@jbotts1316 Жыл бұрын
Lol I was thinking the same thing…or Horses by Darryl Braithwaite 😂 the crowd just goes off!! True Aussie icons haha
@Kiwichick138 Жыл бұрын
And Kiwis 😊
@sues6944 Жыл бұрын
Or Acca Dacca, that can send Aussies into the middle of the floor, imitating bagpipes haha. Sausage roll anyone?
@richmanricho Жыл бұрын
@@sues6944 its a long way to the shops...
@lbd-po7cl Жыл бұрын
You’ve just made 25 million Australians very happy! Farnsey is a national treasure with a 50 year career of outstanding performance. Pick any song, of any style, from his extensive career and you will be impressed. We all wish him and his family well as he struggles with serious health problems at the moment.
@iangreen4572 Жыл бұрын
He's English 😉
@lbd-po7cl Жыл бұрын
@@iangreen4572 Only by birth!😀 But pommes can be proud of him too, as we’re more than happy to share!
@lmnisop5516 Жыл бұрын
Now she's got to look into Barnsey
@lbd-po7cl Жыл бұрын
@@lmnisop5516 Followed by a Farnsey and Barnsley duet, of course!
@heffatheanimal2200 Жыл бұрын
Aussieaussieaussie!!
@annecraig9875 Жыл бұрын
Many moons ago I worked at his 50th bday party that was held in a well known function venue in Melbourne. I will never forget at the end of the night, when most people had gone home, John and his backup singers standing in the middle of the room singing Amazing Grace a cappella. Absolute goosebumps. I felt so privileged to witness that moment.
@tonyb4115 Жыл бұрын
You're very lucky , tell your children!
@jpmasters-aus Жыл бұрын
I have heard Amazing Grace was a regular warm up song, back to Jesus Christ Superstar
@johnkav Жыл бұрын
my goodness Anne, Im getting goosebumps just thinking about that. What a privilege indeed.
@GaryNoone-jz3mq7 ай бұрын
How I wish I was there!
@seajay206 ай бұрын
Wow, that would've been an awesome experience!
@berniehand5528 Жыл бұрын
The song" Help" at the same concert by john will surprise you. The power of his voice, the connection to his audience
@brettbridger362 Жыл бұрын
From memory, he sung 'Help' as the second encore at the end of the concert, but his voice was as good as the first note he sung. 'Help' is an (authorised) cover of the Beetles song.
@DannyLeeOGT Жыл бұрын
agreed
@crackers562 Жыл бұрын
Yes, do it and you will love it!
@raycochrane3971 Жыл бұрын
His Help was well performed but an appalling reading of the song. Give me the Damned's version anytime.
@folderbc Жыл бұрын
UPVOTE THIS SHE NEEDS TO SEE IT
@IanSamit Жыл бұрын
One night around 1981-82, I was re-stringing my bass in the change-room of, I think, Bulli Workers Club, when Farnham, who my band was supporting, walked in, introduced himself, and chatted away as I continued to string my bass, trying desperately to stay calm and coherent! As well as being one of the most astonishing singers ever to vibrate a fold, he is as friendly, funny and humble off-stage as on.
@EraVenator Жыл бұрын
So nice to hear such an Aussie icon is also a decent bloke.
@torif1girl4545 ай бұрын
That’s so lovely!
@joannemurdock78993 ай бұрын
@@EraVenatoryes down to earth, humble, gracious and grateful ❤
@badgerandhobbes Жыл бұрын
What’s so impressive is he’s probably already been singing for 2hrs +. This is most likely the last song of the night. And it’s such a hard song to sing and he absolutely crushes it. Legend.
@bennine888 Жыл бұрын
"Help" was his oncore song that night. Arguably his best live performance ever captured by the internet. AND, no one ever on this planet will ever be able to sing THAT song & essentially most of his songs without giving them more justice than him. Impossible.
@rupertguenther Жыл бұрын
I worked with John, playing violin in the string section for a run of his shows about 10 years after this performance. I've worked with some pretty good singers in the operas in Vienna, and I would say John's voice was outstanding. He's worth listening to for a wide range of his songs to really get what he is capable of. He was relaxed. loved the music, and gave a lot in every show. And he was exceptionally generous and kept everyone involved feeling valued. And you're right, the backing vocals are really excellent and toneful. Glad you enjoyed one of Australia's great singers.
@drstrangelove296 Жыл бұрын
......you must have had some great nights, when it all came together in some special way... your description of john as a person rings so true....
@chanelfallon5248 Жыл бұрын
You were blessed and such an integrel part of the whole thing. Thanks to you! 🙂💕
@dolphindeb56 Жыл бұрын
Oh! Another lucky one! Wow! That would be amazing! I am 66 & have always loved John! Huge Fan! Watching the many Reactions over the last 2 or 3 years has been a wonderful journey & one I feel while not well, would do John good to watch, just how much recognition for the incredible Voice/Performer & all around entertainer he is! Thanks for sharing your first hand experience of him, it is exactly as I always imagined him to be! Cheers Debbie 🥰
@louisetitterton507 Жыл бұрын
I met him in Port Douglas years ago (late 90's). I was with a someone who lived there and John had a boat up there. He came across as just a lovely genuine guy and I have always appreciated his voice even if I didn't always love his music
@anthonybutler6365 Жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to get to see him sing this live at a Princes Trust concert whoever wrote this song deserves a medal not to take anything away from his vocals but the music and the lyrics are amazing
@aussiebornandbred Жыл бұрын
Not only is Farnsey one of the most talented singers in the world, but he's genuinely a bloody nice and humble bloke to go with it, we all wish you well for a full recovery John
@Gnrnrvids Жыл бұрын
He is brilliant. He makes it look easy too. Just am amazing performer.
@gillianlefrancois9394 Жыл бұрын
John Farnham cancer-free and ‘super positive’ a year after mouth surgery. Son Robert says 74-year-old is singing and dancing at home after surgery in August 2022. Wonderful news, he's such an Aussie icon.
@thunder24347 ай бұрын
That makes me happy to hear.
@lynnkingston1263 ай бұрын
No enhancement...this is JF at his absolute best.
@megancooper859 Жыл бұрын
No auto tune no fancy choreography just pure talent. Bloody Legend💜💜💜
@mrgreenswelding2853 Жыл бұрын
No auto tune there.
@mattjns Жыл бұрын
@@mrgreenswelding2853 That’s the point.
@The_Bookman Жыл бұрын
Yeah, recorded LONG before Autotune was a thing.
@dilligaff1979 Жыл бұрын
And remember this was close to the end of the concert.
@duncangough9969 Жыл бұрын
Farnsy is an absolute Australian icon and legend (and serial mic stand abuser). There are so many better songs that show his vocal talents off much better than this! I’ve seen him live on a number of occasions and every time he has been incredible. He has always been on point vocally. Watch him on the Jesus Christ superstar. Just incredible. I wish him well with his recovery and hope to see him sing again!
@Cyannah117 Жыл бұрын
This concert with MSO was one of the best concerts John ever did. You must also check out “Help” from the encore! John was so amazing live, even up until last year (even in his 70’s), before his surgery for mouth cancer. Farnsey is our hero ❤ Even though John is English by birth, he is a humble man who gave his voice to Australia - the land he grew up in, and we gave him our love right back. John gave up his chance at international stardom to stay in Australia with his family and earned every Aussie’s loyalty forever. The movie of his life will be out later this year. “You’re The Voice” is the unofficial Australian anthem, so just about everyone knows the lyrics by heart, especially those of us who were around in 1986 when it was released. As to your comments about auto tune…… John didn’t do auto tune….his voice is his own, totally natural with no tuning required, and live shows were exactly that… John singing live, maybe not 100% vocally correct, but who cares, his concerts were beyond amazing. He fed off his audience and we gave him what he needed to transcend. I.e. the backup singer with the studded corset is Lisa….John treated his band and backup singers as family, so Lisa has sung with him for over 20 years.
@michealbohmer2871 Жыл бұрын
I agree, Cyannah, please check out "Help", Elizabeth, you won't regret it. This was such an informative and useful breakdown that I'd love to hear you take on John's technique and arrangement of that classic Beatles' song.
@carolinelane9599 Жыл бұрын
It's out now. Saw it last night. Was brilliant. Boy John had a rough trot to get where he did. The loyalty between John and Glenn Wheatley over the years was just beautiful.
@wonkothesane8632 Жыл бұрын
Elizabeth: "I think it's important to assess is this person actually doing this live or not....." Every Australian: "Hell yeah he is!"
@stephenanthony6508 Жыл бұрын
What are you talking about? You think that people think he's miming?
@garykelly4689 Жыл бұрын
Yes , I had a quiet chuckle to myself when she asked the question
@wonkothesane8632 Жыл бұрын
@@garykelly4689 yeah, it was funny. It's easy to forget that this was around 1989 too.
@Angelicwings1 Жыл бұрын
That’s our boi!
@mareenorth8790 Жыл бұрын
T/c 16:20 … you clearly see John adjusting his mic stand for that epic toss and catch before he throws it stage left. How did you miss that? He didn’t just carelessly throw it … it was staged, timed and executed to perfection.
@Kauritree08 Жыл бұрын
Even us Kiwis love him. That bagpipe solo is as iconic as Phil Collins drum solo in, In The Air Tonight. Magnificent artist.
@memyselfandi432 Жыл бұрын
Can confirm, us Kiwis who know about him love him. Wish more of my coworkers knew about Farnsey, but apart from two in their early thirties, all my coworkers were born on the wrong side of the year 2000.
@jburgs100 Жыл бұрын
100% we do
@SuperMoofie Жыл бұрын
@@memyselfandi432 No excuse these days with the internet, YT, and good ol' curiosity :) Fellow Kiwi here. Loved Farnsy for years :)
@timmarks8450 Жыл бұрын
Even if he was a Kiwi we would have pinched him 😂
@SuperMoofie Жыл бұрын
@@timmarks8450 haha! I bet! John is deifnitely Aussie thru and thru :) And you're right Kauritree, us Kiwis love Farnsy :) I still have his Whipsering Jack album from when it first came out. Played it so many times. it unleashes John's incredible abilities and that massive power!
@waynebengtsson4650 Жыл бұрын
Imagine a factory floor in Australia in the 90s. It's a Saturday, all the worker bees are cashing in on overtime rates, and this song comes on the radio. About a third of the way through all the worker bees continue with their assigned tasks, but singing along, with all the enthusiasm and energy that they can muster. I love my adopted country, and I thank you for bringing that memory back to mind.
@stephenanthony6508 Жыл бұрын
Hahaha, I want you to think about how the crew of a band felt when they were driving straight from one gig in Melbourne for instance, then driving to Sydney. We had to pack up the show, load the truck and drive straight to the next gig. Then load in, set up and do the show, pack up and hopefully, to a hotel room. You imagine how you feel, when the bands song or songs are played over and over on the radio? On one tour, we travelled 29,000ks in 7 weeks According to the speedometer.
@ADX77 Жыл бұрын
I was one of those factory workers.
@777colin17 ай бұрын
To love Australia is to love John Farnham. When Freddie Mercury says he's the best singer he's ever heard, there s no finer endorsement than that, and what he can sing. We are so blessed to have him as ours. Thankfully he is cancer free.
@jeremykothe28476 ай бұрын
you got a reference for that?
@neenekinskins62413 ай бұрын
Richard Marx has also said this. Has all of John's albums.
@neenekinskins62413 ай бұрын
@@jeremykothe2847Do you need a reference for Richard Marx too? You can look it up.
@jeremykothe28473 ай бұрын
@@neenekinskins6241 I don't believe Freddie said that, which is why I asked for a reference. I'd love it to be true.
@neenekinskins62413 ай бұрын
@@jeremykothe2847 I wish it was also!
@pennyvdl Жыл бұрын
This song came out when I was about 12 or 13. Growing up in apartheid South Africa in the 80’s this song was extremely empowering to me. Even as a kid I was very aware and didn’t understand why some people were treated differently. This song gave me permission to ask questions of the adults around me. It’s still one of my favorites.
@daviddempsey8721 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful when music moves and empowers people to act
@mattbarbarich3295 Жыл бұрын
Sorry but have u seen the state of South Africa in 2023!? It's on the verge of disintegration cos of massive corruption and mismanagement since majority black rule. Most people are nostalgic now for the 1980s!
@BWater-yq3jx Жыл бұрын
@@mattbarbarich3295 Yup, surveys say. Even the black people say life was better under Apartheid. Africans can't run sh!t.
@matthewcullen1298 Жыл бұрын
I really hope John Farnham sees these videos of people from around the world embracing him as an amazing preformer and us Aussies really remembering how truly lucky we were to grow up with his music. Ive heard so many positive stories of people who met him saying what a true gentleman he is. I think we all wish him the best wishes for his health. 😊 .
@lex_hayes Жыл бұрын
Sadly I don't think he will. John doesn't really watch his own stuff or interviews etc. In July I think it was, I heard John's son Rob say in an interview that at that point, John still hadn't even watched his own massively successful documentary, Finding The Voice. What a voice. What a guy.
@matthewcullen1298 Жыл бұрын
@@lex_hayes yeah his down to earth humility is part of what makes him so likeable
@lex_hayes Жыл бұрын
@@matthewcullen1298 yeah he really is an Aussie hero. Great role model. I'm so glad they made the Finding The Voice doco this year. It's really cemented himself a place in Australian history.
@EileenSpeakman Жыл бұрын
@@lex_hayes In a way it's a shame John doesn't watch these videos, because if he read the comments that have been posted he'd see just how much his fans, and Australia, just love him, not just for his amazing voice, but also for the down to earth person he is. 27.11.23. UK. E❤
@BigBev121 Жыл бұрын
Yesssss, finally. 2 years subscribed and its finally happening 🤣 Please, please do John Farnhams' live version of Help with the Melbourne symphony next You're the voice is our national anthem here in Aus. However, help showcases Farnseys range so much more.
@donnam5891 Жыл бұрын
Oh yes I've been waiting for ages for Elizabeth to listen & analyse John's performances.
@SgtGunny-gz5hg Жыл бұрын
Yes yes yes I second that.
@TheCharismaticVoice Жыл бұрын
Great suggestion!
@susanmakiha9838 Жыл бұрын
His duet with Jimmy Barnes too!
@L.A.Tex_Norway Жыл бұрын
You really REALLY REALLY need to listen to him singing Help live. It will hit you straight in the heart - and give you GOOSEBUMPS galore
@Johnny_Thunder Жыл бұрын
John is one of the greatest male vocalists of all time.
@SteveHardie42 Жыл бұрын
Your Aussie fans have been waiting for AGES to see a Farnsey reaction from you. So happy to see it finally happening, and we're all hoping you do more. The man can sing literally any genre, so there is a wealth of material to cover. ❤
@DannyLeeOGT Жыл бұрын
I have been convinced
@aidanwatson7855 Жыл бұрын
Kiwi here and I have been waiting for the day she watches some Farnsey and/or Barnsey!
@danieledwards1081 Жыл бұрын
@@aidanwatson7855 damn straight! Those two go together like peas and carrots 😂
@TheCharismaticVoice Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed it!
@SteveHardie42 Жыл бұрын
@@TheCharismaticVoice He does a version of Zepplin's "Black Dog" that he uses as a sound check. A sound engineer recorded it, as he never performed it in front of an audience. It will literally blow you away. We haven't even touched on his ballads, especially the stripped down ones, where his voice just takes you away. You loved his backup singers, who supported him for decades. Lisa Edwards, the singer with the crimped hair, does an unplugged duet with him called "Angels", which has to be one of the best harmonies you will ever hear.
@lastpenny849 Жыл бұрын
This is Australia's unofficial National Anthem. Glad you enjoyed it.
@rm3266 Жыл бұрын
I thought it was that stupid Horses, yeah yeah song.
@mootkickee Жыл бұрын
that’s horses mate. Daryl Braithwaite’s anthem
@scottd8108 Жыл бұрын
Meh, I would have said "I am Australian" - not the original version by The Seekers, or "this is Australia" by GangGajang.
@EdddSaid Жыл бұрын
waltzing matilda is the anthem we should have had, but this song is definitely worthy
@BassMatt1972 Жыл бұрын
@@EdddSaid old fashioned garbage
@NolanHolladay Жыл бұрын
American living in Aus here for 20+ years - Johnny is a literal Aussie legend! This is basically the unofficial Aussie national anthem; I dont think theres a single Aussie who doesn't know this song by heart I get so many chills and tears welled up in my eyes every time I hear this.. Also he still sounds this good even nowadays!
@simquicky3448 Жыл бұрын
Smiling in proud Australian. An absolute national treasure and I wish him all the best with his health issues!
@Freedom35ab Жыл бұрын
Impossible for an Aussie to hear this and not get a little misty eyed.
@N7Tigger Жыл бұрын
Holy shit! Johnny Fucking Farnham! Back in the 80's this dude wasn't just a singer, he was an icon. Regular Hey Hey It's Saturday appearances, guest hosting tv show, any time a major event needed a musical performance, dude was everywhere. A real personality.
@Saintphoenix86 Жыл бұрын
Yeah good point, the fact he often showed on a huge nation tv show just showed how much of a part of our culture and how down to earth he is
@Kimmy58 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree!!!😂 Although I believe he is still an icon. In my household anyway 😉😂
@arthur4493 Жыл бұрын
I remember John and Tom Jones on Hey Hey singing together
@Scottie_S Жыл бұрын
@@arthur4493 I remember that! The look on John's face while singing along with Tom. He was truly in awe of the man and he wasn't afraid to show it. They were both great that night!
@arthur4493 Жыл бұрын
@@Scottie_S I believe years later they performed on stage together because of that performance on Hey Hey
@judileeming1589 Жыл бұрын
John’s LIVE performances are always first class. Together with his band and background singers, this collaboration with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was brilliant. His rearrangement of the Beatles song HELP which is his final song after over 2 hours of singing is brilliant. John can sing anything and his performance as Jesus in the stage musical Jesus Christ Superstar is not to be missed and can be found on KZbin.
@bob2shred894 Жыл бұрын
I'm a transplant to Oz from the US . I can't understand how so many Aussie legends never make a dent in the US market. So many great bands need exposure overseas.
@juliebird5307 Жыл бұрын
It’s because the record companies wanted to dictate what they should sing and our guys wouldn’t buy that. You should listen to Cold Chisels song You’ve got nothing I want, they wrote this after dealing with the American record companies.
@BobLouden-r9q Жыл бұрын
It's because we want them to remain Australian, and not be overly influenced by other countries 😉😜
@Giveme1goodreason Жыл бұрын
In a lot of cases they go to American thinking they’re stars. AC/DC conquered Australia then went to England and started at the bottom and did it again and then went to America and started at the bottom, each time it got easier because the funding was there and momentum with chart success. But bands like cold chisel went to the USA thinking “I sold out Brisbane I will sell out Denver” then when it doesn’t happen they return to Australia and live like kings instead of really going for it.
@ianjackson2873 Жыл бұрын
The reason being, if you're not in the mainstream area for singing (U.S. being the "bigger market/main money", Football (Europe/UK) etc. Then it's biased. People who are still great singers/football players, will be frozen out because of this of fame. EG Sam Kerr, Haaland did not get the highest football ⚽ honour for this reason. Music industry like a few, are notoriously biased/corrupt/taken advantage ripped off. Only now with the I/net is there more exposure for other less known people to be heard. It is the responsibility of everyone to search out the "Truth" about whatever it is. Before they can really speak on ANYTHING.
@carolcarol3938 Жыл бұрын
John performing a cover of the "Beatles" "Help" with the Melbourne Symphony orchestra will blow you away ...as will John performing with fellow Aussie legend Jimmy Barnes (live on Hey, Hey it's Saturday) "When Something is Wrong with my Baby...or video of John playing Jesus in JC Superstar, singing "Gethsemane" (which you have reviewed Ian Gillan doing) ...I prefer John's version ... Or John doing some light "opera" with Anthony Warlow "Grenada" or Led Zeppelin's "Black Dog" as his warm up....or his stint with Little River Band doing a jazzed up version of "Reminiscing"....the man's talent and versatility is amazing. Aussie legend
@donnam5891 Жыл бұрын
What Carol said ❤
@theventurousgamer8137 Жыл бұрын
YES!
@mf5514 Жыл бұрын
Barnes.. that noise you hear when the last bit of the bath tub is emptying... drives you deaf
@jackstrawjr2963 Жыл бұрын
Agree that his underrated stint with LRB is worthy of review...The Net was quite a good album.
@Kimmy58 Жыл бұрын
@@mf5514 hope that was a compliment to our Barnesy?????
@tbone7463 Жыл бұрын
Us Aussies love him. He's actually known as one of the great personalities of our entire country. He was often on TV and radio and his music is still played daily on Aussie stations. He is much loved and everyone wishes him well with his continuing health issues. Feel free to look into any of his hits in more depth, and us Aussies will love it.
@WondersChannel Жыл бұрын
He was on Home & Away in the 90's and they were still mentioning that in the show like 2 years later :P
@yaja_nowakowski8 ай бұрын
Your analysis is spot on! Thank you. And he never had a bad night. Never hit the wrong note. His lyrics, his vocals were - and still are - absolutely intentional. As was the mic stand toss, which would have been thrown nowhere near anyone, as it was on stage. And he always involved the crowd and considered them his 'mates'. Fabulous man.
@xxTICxxTOCxx Жыл бұрын
I have dumped so many comments about John Farnham in so many of your videos. I cannot believe you're finally getting around to him!!! I hope you do more than one song, his musicianship with his voice is absolutely incredible, regardless of the genre. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
@mattjns Жыл бұрын
Oh my god me too. I must’ve been doing it a year. 😂
@kingdomsupes1 Жыл бұрын
It was a mission to get the song here. I started suggesting it about a year and a half ago in the Patreon Polls. Fortunately, the Community also got behind the push and helped make sure John got noticed. 😆
@johntrueblue Жыл бұрын
She is only following the trend of reactions to JF since i have seen a few videos on his vocals in the last few weeks. She wont reply back, people like her are only interested in getting views and comments, likes, subs and shares.. If you look at the majority of comments and the replies, she wouldnt answer back, maybe 1% if that. Hence why i dont sub i just come here when YTs algerithm shows me something of hers.
@jacob.s3619 Жыл бұрын
Since she had 50,000 subscribers iv been saying John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes in the comments of every single video😂
@mattjns Жыл бұрын
@@johntrueblue Cry me a river, John. Sheesh.
@philipnewey Жыл бұрын
It's really weird as an Aussie hearing you come at this for the first time. This is something of an anthem here in Australia, and was a massive hit here and elsewhere in the world back in the mid eighties. I remember being on a back-packing trip in Germany at the time and hearing this blasting from German radios. Gave me goosebumps and a sense of pride.
@sues6944 Жыл бұрын
Travelling through Europe and it was on the radio all over again. Sitting in an English B&B (Bed & Breakfast hotel) eating Vegemite on my breakfast toast, and thinking, have I really left Australia at all? A little piece of magic. Very proud of his achievements, hoping Johnny is recovering well, a bit of a worry though at the moment.
@gulliverthegullible6667 Жыл бұрын
Why pride? You are not John Farnham.
@wyattfamily8997 Жыл бұрын
@@gulliverthegullible6667 Foolish comment.
@gulliverthegullible6667 Жыл бұрын
@@wyattfamily8997 you can only be proud of your own achievements, maybe also of your children"s. How can you be proud of a stranger's achievements, such as Farnham's? You have done nothing for them.
@blackhawkjonah Жыл бұрын
Pride can take many forms; being proud of a fellow Australian is akin to being proud of your family.. if you were part of the family chief, you’d get it 😉
@thunder24347 ай бұрын
John Farnham is possibly the greatest pop/rock singer of our time. Thank you Australia!
@tfa3311 Жыл бұрын
You haven't listened to John until you've heard him sing the Beatles classic "Help!" from the same concert. One word epic.
@ithulah Жыл бұрын
Agreed, I'd say it verges on virtuosic.... speaking as an instrumentalist retrained as an opera singer.
@mahls93 Жыл бұрын
My all time fav. Gets me every single time.
@eddielovchld666 Жыл бұрын
So good!
@stevecasemusic Жыл бұрын
I entered the chat go make this same comment. ❤
@suzyfarnham3165 Жыл бұрын
And 'Long Way To The Top' from the same concert. Best concert I ever saw in my 105...so far!
@LupusSanguis Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see your full reaction to this one. John Farnham is one of our national treasures. His recent health issues may end his career, but these concerts and his brilliance will last forever. Definitely make sure you watch his Beetles cover from this concert too. Between these 2 tracks you will see why he's so valued down under 😁
@mf5514 Жыл бұрын
End his career? he retired like 47 times!
@katharineshade9550 Жыл бұрын
@@mf5514 LOL that’s true! But unfortunately his health issues have been pretty serious :(
@Mitch3po Жыл бұрын
I think my Mum and Nan went to about 3 farewell tours lol
@red131abarth10 ай бұрын
One of the backup singers is Vanetta Fields, who came to Australia as a backing singer for Boz Scaggs, and decided to live here. She has also done backing singing for a long list of bands and musicians, including the Rolling Stones and Steely Dan.
@PicturesofU-fz5wj6 ай бұрын
Vanetta also sang on Dark Side of The Moon (Not great gig in the sky)
@johannest3628 Жыл бұрын
His throwing of the mic stand into the air and catching it in time with the music and THEN throwing it away is awesome.
@NebraskaGonvilleJones Жыл бұрын
You really need to do “Help” from the same concert. It’s amazing!
@theventurousgamer8137 Жыл бұрын
Agree!
@Stu-Bo Жыл бұрын
Heavy agree! 100%
@shaneadams8178 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree !
@grievesy83 Жыл бұрын
A bajillion times yes.
@KellboRose Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@HandmadeDarcy Жыл бұрын
All the Aussies hearing you talking about lots of different instruments on stage were holding our breath for your reaction knowing what is coming. 😁😁😁❤❤❤
@nelsondawson9706 Жыл бұрын
I was waiting for her reaction to the bagpipes
@Simon-ho6ly Жыл бұрын
@@nelsondawson9706 i still want to know what discussion ended up at "you know what this song needs, a bagpipe solo"
@nelsondawson9706 Жыл бұрын
@@Simon-ho6ly it was John's idea actually because he has said his favourite song was it's a long way to the top
@intheknow6499 Жыл бұрын
@@Simon-ho6ly All the cowbells were taken.
@becsterbrisbane6275 Жыл бұрын
@@Simon-ho6ly it's in the movie!
@PixieMegan Жыл бұрын
His backup singers were with him for, I think, decades. They were, and still are AMAZING!
@tomwareham7944 Жыл бұрын
Farnsey as we Aussies affectionately call him is an Australian national treasure who's voice and performances are legendary , every band member and backup singer are recognised artists in their own right and a Farnsey concert is something you never forget . Other commentors have suggested you react to his tribute cover of the Beatles HELP from the same concert ,I agree but I'd also suggest you watch the whole concert ,it's 2hours of compleat energy and talent everyone on stage and the whole audience get involved to make it an unforgettable experience that makes you glad you were there to witness
@KasSommers Жыл бұрын
This song never fails to raise the hairs on my neck and the tears in my eyes, when John Farnham sings it. I'm Australian and grew up with Johnny Farnham. His voice is extraordinary and his rapport with the audience is superb. If you liked this one, you would also love him doing "Help!" at the same concert.
@mistymac9345 Жыл бұрын
This classic is ingrained into our Australian psyche and John is our national treasure ❤❤❤
@wotmate Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to you doing an analysis of his performance of The Beatles Help from the same concert. You're The Voice is the anthem, but Help is where he will REALLY blow your mind.
@scottcornall9854 Жыл бұрын
Whispering Jack was a massive album! John’s manager (Glen Wheatley of Masters Apprentices) put his house on the line so the album could get made. The entire album is killer!
@karenglenn6707 Жыл бұрын
R.I.P. to Glenn Wheatley, not only John’s manager but his best mate too. A loss to music himself.
@dalecross689 Жыл бұрын
The other massive gift was making everyone feel like they were in the front row. This man is the ultimate entertainer. Love from Perth.
@johnkav Жыл бұрын
well said Dale - truth👍
@jessstarreveld Жыл бұрын
Aussies are so stoked to have the rest of the world discover Farny's vocals!! Like so many Aussies I grew up listening to him because my parents had Little River Band tapes, then his solo stuff. As a gigging musician you have to have his hits in your set because his songs are iconic down here. His voice is killer!! Thanks for recognising him 😊
@travelsolo2677 Жыл бұрын
Farnsey M8, given to him after his duet with Barnsey
@Wrathlon Жыл бұрын
You need to do more John Farnham he is INCREDIBLE - I strongly recommend When The War Is Over, Help, Age Of Reason, When Something is Wrong With My Baby with Jimmy Barnes - any of them.
@robertharwood9787 Жыл бұрын
Agree, his version of when the war is over is stunning.
@SteveHardie42 Жыл бұрын
@@robertharwood9787 His version from his "The Last Time" concert is, I believe, his best performance in terms of power and emotion. It brings me to tears, every time.
@fionacarty6647 Жыл бұрын
Long way to the top....
@grievesy83 Жыл бұрын
Black Dog…
@grievesy83 Жыл бұрын
Gethsemane… the list of high quality recommendations of Farnham songs is VERY long.
@stevious7278 Жыл бұрын
John has been gracing the airwaves of Australia since the mid 1960's. Not only a sensational voice, but he is a gentleman to the core. He is always to stop on the street, passing through an airport or wherever a fan approaches him. He will gladly give his time for a quick chat, a photo or autograph. He has always been humble about his extraordinary talent - a real salt of the Earth bloke and a national treasure.
@Christopher-AidenThomas Жыл бұрын
The “Little Tiny Dinky Keyboard” resting in the lap of “David Hirschfelder” is likely a “Keytar”.. The same Keytar he would use masterfully in another of John’s most epic performances from this concert in “Playing to Win”. As an Australian and 1st time KZbin commenter, I’m so happy that you have finally discovered John. Thank you to all who made this possible. It is my sincerest hope and wish that you decide to cover more of his material so yourself and your growing audience of 1.26 million subscribers can share in and appreciate the magnificent and boundless talent of a man whom many of us Australians wrongly took for granted for far too many years. Today we realize that John Farnham - “The Voice” was truly a world class talent with very few peers on the world stage who could match him. Australians had the great fortune of having him to ourselves in an age long before fast internet, social media and streaming services like KZbin would make it possible for his brilliance to be shared and discovered by people all over the world.. He quite simply is one of the greatest male vocalists of all time, and well deserves to be positioned and remembered as such. If you look to cover only one more song of John’s live performance masterpieces, I hope you choose his cover of the "Beatles" "Help" from this same concert with the Melbourne Symphony orchestra.
@fenderfetish Жыл бұрын
No, it isn’t a ‘Keytar’…it’s a Yamaha KX5 midi remote controller 😁
@alicedelphine2352 Жыл бұрын
Here here.
@Beckaboo3397 Жыл бұрын
Very well said, although I knew he was talent from the get go. I had his album (well cassette tape lol) Whispering Jack when I was in high school and although my friends would give me jip for loving him I didn’t care at all. I know great music and voices when I hear them.
@TheHsan22 Жыл бұрын
A dinky keyboard, with the MSO backing band…..
@noctoi Жыл бұрын
Even Australians who don't like his style of music appreciate and embrace how freaking brilliant and special this artist is. I lived a few blocks down from one of his early tours at our local showground, and it was SO good even listening from my bedroom window. He sounds as good live as he is on his albums.
@BuntingClipClop Жыл бұрын
Hahaha, that's a quirky memory. I had a visual. Love from the Blue Mountains.
@BlazeBuds Жыл бұрын
Not since he got political in 2020 and joined the idiots pushing covid. Got no respect for him, especially condemning this song being played at a freedom rally. What an idiot
@chanelfallon5248 Жыл бұрын
Lucky you !!
@SuperMoofie Жыл бұрын
Hi Elizabeth, so excited that you've listened to our wonderful John Farnham! We love John just as much 'over the ditch' here in New Zealand as they do in Australia. Look at how far he holds the mic away, yet loses none of the power of his phenomenal voice. He has an absolutely oustanding voice, is a wonderful and generous person, giving a lot of his time and talent to fundraisers, and last but not least, is very easy on the eyes ;) Recently he underwent surgery and we all hope he makes a full recovery and he can sing again. Life would be a little less brighter without John in it. I hope you have the time to listen to his vreion of 'Help' by The Beatles. It's incredible; you'll never hear that song sung the same way again, or it's meaning expressed so poignantly. Wishing you well from New Zealand :)
@pau2pau408 Жыл бұрын
Two Aussie legends, Farnsie (John Farnham) and Barnsie (Jimmy Barnes) singing When something is wrong with my baby will definitely not disappoint.
@dam7426 Жыл бұрын
live with diesel kills
@strictlysega Жыл бұрын
@@dam7426 diesel, come to me
@rosemay75 Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@Phatzo1000 Жыл бұрын
If you haven't already heard it, look up Barnsey and Joe Bonamassa doing Deep Purple's Lazy
@ian8241 Жыл бұрын
Diesel is also great, come to me 1991
@nickgalea82 Жыл бұрын
I'm a metalhead kid from Australia who grew up in the 80's and I will always be a fan of John Farnham, beyond the voice, beyond being an absolutely phenomenal live performer, he always had a real connection with working class and average people in Australia. He was a bloke who was pushing 40, broke and labelled as pretty much a has been when he did Whispering Jack, a record no radio station in Australia wanted to touch initially, but when You're The Voice finally got played, it was the people who kept calling stations requesting it that made the comeback complete. John Farnham is and forever will be, the voice for me.
@TroublesomeOwl Жыл бұрын
Thanks Glen Wheatly for mortgaging your home to fund the record. It was the most important decision and risk made in australian music
@nickgalea82 Жыл бұрын
@@TroublesomeOwl 100%, it was a massive show of faith in how he thought the record could do, paid off big time in the end.
@gulliverthegullible6667 Жыл бұрын
John Farnham is a conservative. He complained about protesters using his song at the S11 summit in 2000. The protesters were unionists, ecologists, people arguing for a fairer world. That is apparently something that Farnham does not mean with his song.
@stevegraham3817 Жыл бұрын
@@gulliverthegullible6667 It wouldn't have necessarily been his personal views, but just the level of mass defiance, and the potential for violent and destructive riots, the likes of what we see in France these days. It's hard to put everything on the line when you don't know the organisers ultimate agenda.
@gulliverthegullible6667 Жыл бұрын
@@stevegraham3817 that is not really a reason to side with the Liberals.
@vandesaar10 ай бұрын
I'm a Canadian and I was 15 when this came out and fell in love with this song instantly
@Giveme1goodreason Жыл бұрын
Australians: you know what rock n roll needs?? More bagpipes. Everyone else: really??? Australians: it’s a long way to the top, and you’re the voice. Everyone else: ok the convicts are on to something.
@neilwisnewski7013 Жыл бұрын
Long way to the top was the inspiration for the inclusion of the bagpipes in You're the Voice.
@Wonderkell74 Жыл бұрын
Haha true
@Giveme1goodreason Жыл бұрын
@@neilwisnewski7013 I didn’t know that
@Weeeeeeeeeg Жыл бұрын
Plus Under the Milky Way, another great oz rock tune with bagpipes on top
@stevereaver Жыл бұрын
That guys waits in the wings for the whole concert, then comes out for his moment!
@scottwilliam7251 Жыл бұрын
I used to work for John as a sound engineer, he was untouchable for vocal range and control, a pleasure to engineer. Before he toured as John Farnham he was the front man for an iconic Australian band called - Little River Band. If you really want to hear his vocal abilities, listen to an L.R.B album called Playing To Win, especially the song Blind Eyes. Nice video! John would be stoked you appreciate his voice so much.
@MR2171 Жыл бұрын
LRB was a little chapter, he was well known solo before LRB
@ternilapilli Жыл бұрын
Oh boy… clearly ALL us Aussies have been waiting for this one on this channel. The original music video clip is powerful too but this was for sure the version for you to analyse.
@c8Lorraine1 Жыл бұрын
Life is cruel. John got cancer and had to have his jaw removed. He’s had facial reconstructive surgeries, but we thank God KZbin makes all these recordings available for all time. We love you John and pray 🙏 for you and your family.
@kelst75 Жыл бұрын
As a Kiwi, I grew up with this. My dad had this record and would play it full blast!
@charlotteheilling5080 Жыл бұрын
i was about 9 when this album came out. I still play it at full blast!
@brentfixesstuff Жыл бұрын
Yep tutira mai nga iwi, followed by the voice at school singing every week for many years.
@gavinholt5428 Жыл бұрын
As everyone else is saying check out Help from the same concert. So happy you chose to react to him. Always listen to live performances of him, it is always extra and special. He is always moving around and throwing that mike stand about. A good show of his personality I felt was him singing My yiddishe Mama with Tom Jones on Hey Hey It's Saturday. Something to see. John's a national treasure. Wishing him a quick recovery.
@philoconnor1675 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, the thing I love about the Tom Jones duet is how he's fanboying so hard to be singing with him.
@WombatMan64 Жыл бұрын
Defintiely agree the live performances are where he truly shines. He's got the power and control of his voice to really make them special. The vidio clips are worth a watch though, got some depth to them.
@staceygocrazy Жыл бұрын
I adore seeing people discover John! I will NEVER tire of this song
@troybradford856 Жыл бұрын
His version of the Beatles' "Help" is a spectacular cover done in the original slower tempo that they wrote it at, and the version performed on the same night that this was, is probably the best - it really shows off his unrivalled range, grit and power. Plus - the orchestration backing him is damned near perfectly... well... orchestrated haha His collab with Jimmy Barnes and Diesel on "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby" is also a must - its a fantastic blend of the two Aussie powerhouses and mixing in Diesel's guitar work (and lighter vocal overtones in the live performances) just makes you feel the song to your core. You will be getting lots of these recommendations (and for good reason) in the comments and its because we love our Farnsy and Barnesy here in Aus, but they have well earned our adoration
@kilsestoffel3690 Жыл бұрын
I remember sitting in the car with my mum, radio on full volume and both of us screaming the chorus as loud as we could. It was big in Germany
@AlexShiro Жыл бұрын
Many an Aussie fam sung it in the car or at home, anytime it was on the radio, for decades; this song brought many people together.
@davidmc105 Жыл бұрын
I've heard and worshipped this song so many times and it still gives me chills when I hear it. I've been in his audience more than once, he is an awesome singer and entertainer. The way you have analyzed this performance from a professional viewpoint has brought out a few more gems I had not noticed in this awesome song. Thank you.
@muzzaball Жыл бұрын
Thank you Elizabeth so much for featuring this song. Aussies have been John Farnham fans since the 1960's when he first started having hits. His career has spanned 5 decades and he has had hit songs in every one of them. This song is definitely anthemic, is catchy and really uplifting. You, of course, highlighted his talent in your own unique way, and added to the performance by your enjoyment and your enthusiasm. Cheers from Australia.
@walterdietze4480 Жыл бұрын
He certainly has come a long way from Sadie the Cleaning Lady
@Dethek Жыл бұрын
Always remember my Dad telling the story about how he was playing keys for Farnham when he came here and used a local bunch of musos... he walked in late to the practice, drink in 1 hand, smoke in the other.. spent 10 minutes listening to the band, gave them all feedback on what he wanted and then just launched into singing with no warmup - matching his vocals to the band.
@Lalsdragon Жыл бұрын
I LOVE THIS! The Charismatic Voice, preforming a commentary on John "The Voice" Farnham as he preforms The Voice! 😂❤ 🧑🍳💋
@ParsoJr Жыл бұрын
I’m not one to comment on KZbin videos but I’m so bloody stoked his talent is being re-discovered by new audiences. Truly our best vocalist, his album Whispering Jack was borderline perfection - and I’m a metal head! His singing impressed Tom Jones, McCartney when he saw Farnham perform the Beatles “help”, those who have heard him all state he is literally pitch-perfect. I emplore everyone to see John perform Help, Something is wrong (with my baby) and burn for you. We Aussies often joked John always was performing a farewell tour, in light of his recent cancer surgery sadly we may never see him live again 😢
@robertwestmoreland9065 Жыл бұрын
Burn for you always gets me emotional. Such a beautiful song
@carolinelane9599 Жыл бұрын
Went and saw John Farnham The Voice doco at the movies last night. Was brilliant although sad at how he was taken advantage of in his early career. The loyalty between John and Glenn Wheatley was just beautiful. Walked out knowing so much more about John than when I walked in. Even hubby loved it.
@becsterbrisbane6275 Жыл бұрын
@@carolinelane9599 I just saw it today- I could have done with another 2 hours worth- so much more to cover! The whole 'Hey Hey' era and Darryl's support, and not to forget 'Jesus Christ Superstar'! And the endless 'farewell' concerts lol
@Ragvaror Жыл бұрын
This is why we Aussies literally call John "the voice". One of the best artists in the world.
@4andronicus Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you acknowledged the sheer professionalism evident in the background singers. They always make his songs really soulful.
@jezzasly Жыл бұрын
Every single Aussie kid sang this in a choir at some point. Still makes my heart swell hearing this song
@gulliverthegullible6667 Жыл бұрын
That is a surefire way of making children hate this music. I still hate the Beatles for having to sing their songs in school.
@captcaveman82 Жыл бұрын
I didn't.
@kitc6406 Жыл бұрын
Childhood choir memory unlocked
@aaronhayter9947 Жыл бұрын
Yep and sung it as "pick your nose and make it bleed" instead of "make a noise and make it clear"😂
@Mellyouttaphase5 ай бұрын
Sang it in “Pub rock choir” as an adult 😊 (some of my friends actually went to a big event and sang this WITH him. Jealous)
@tracyrammfan Жыл бұрын
I used to listen to his records as a kid back in the 80s. The staple of every Aussie household. Huge respect for this Australian icon.
@iangreen4572 Жыл бұрын
He's English
@olegzado Жыл бұрын
John threw that mic stand up during the fill and timed it to catch it close to the downbeat! What a legend!
@MyDjturner9 ай бұрын
yes, he's been doing that for almost all his singing career
@lescraythorn23618 ай бұрын
yes he also twirled mic's on the lead, this left me nervous that a worn of faulty cannon clip could let go and the mic fly my way! LesC
@ChorusArtists Жыл бұрын
Thanks big time to the Patreons that asked for this! I've loved this song since it was released in '86. It was one of the first songs I felt really compelled to try and sing as a kid - and I couldn't swing it at all. Lol! I realize now it was like trying to learn to shoot a gun by starting with a rocket launcher. It's the most inspirational song I think I've ever heard, and it was pure delight hearing Elizabeth's analysis of how Farnham does it.
@forestduffe5576 Жыл бұрын
The dudes vocals is fantastic. I feel it in my soul. Amazing.
@diamondmidnightgardener Жыл бұрын
Apparently to hear him sing in a room unamplified is deafening…. One of the greatest
@freefall945 Жыл бұрын
Ah, the one all your Aussie subscribers have been waiting for! Genuine legend of man; with talent to command compliments and affection from skyscraping greats like the Beatles, Queen, Tom Jones, Celene Dion, and on and on. Who chose 'mere' domestic glory and adoration rather than international stardom because of a desire to not stray far from his family, and so spent the next 30 years not climbing to the summit of recognition as one of the vocal G.O.A.T.s, but instead touring Australia domestically and remaining "Your favorite singer's favorite singer" for the northern hemisphere. Great analysis as always. You're right that this is an anthem (many of his songs are!) for us, which is partly why it's not the most technically impressive of his performances like some others the commenters have mentioned, even if it's his most iconic. What a hero!
@friendlyneighbourhoodsteve4087 Жыл бұрын
That reaction to the bagpipes was just priceless 🤣. John Farnham is such a colossal talent that people of all backgrounds and tastes can appreciate what he does. So inspirational 🙌
@megb1985 Жыл бұрын
I'm autistc, & process music differently to most ppl I know. I grew up listening to almost exclusively John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes, & The Seekers. This concert happened when I was 9. That was when I found out that most people don't feel the music in their nervous system. The three artists I mentioned above all hit my nervous system in the most amazing way. This song in particular reaches my toes and my fingertips.
@noirjacques3274 Жыл бұрын
I love Pop, Rock and Some Metal… but also love Beethoven and Mozart I love the different emotions each can stir in the soul. ❤
@DarrenRogerson Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting us know about how you experience music. We all need to become more informed about autism - how you process music was not something I'd thought about, so, again, thanks so much for sharing your experience and I hope that you continue to find much joy in music.
@YvonneSanders-hv2gc5 ай бұрын
How do you know you feel it differently
@megb19855 ай бұрын
@@YvonneSanders-hv2gc Growing up, I discovered most ppl don't feel music running down their spinal cord. They generally don't feel the music travel through their bodies to pool in their extremities (fingers & toes). Some songs I listen to don't provoke this reaction, but they're generally songs I don't know/like. All the music in my playlists does cause the full body experience though - all my favourite music flows down my spinal cord & flows through my body to pool in my fingers & toes. The best songs make my ears tingle.
@lesleyrobertson21524 ай бұрын
Sounds amazing!
@jasoncordingley7344 Жыл бұрын
This bloke is an Australian national treasure! It's amazing how this song is gaining such an appreciation, internationally, 40 odd years after its release. Thank you to your Patrons for making this reaction happen... it needed to happen, and it was worth the wait. 👏👏👏
@ternilapilli Жыл бұрын
So if you missed it, 16:29 is where he throws the mic stand high into the air and catches it again, before he tosses it across the stage.
@simyulaitore56 Жыл бұрын
Even after going back over that section 3-4 times
@katharineshade9550 Жыл бұрын
Oh wow, yes I see it now! Brilliant.
@wren1960 Жыл бұрын
I know I couldn't believe how she missed it. Haha
@wadebarry-nz3sx Жыл бұрын
John is the mic stand toss master!
@lpCraigG Жыл бұрын
It was a thing for him. always throwing mic stands up in the air and around the stage
@hallsterr7 ай бұрын
Brit here, John Farnham's voice is the best thing to come out of Australia
@lesleyfinch5096 Жыл бұрын
No autocorrect here people. The unofficial Australian National Anthem. A underrated singer outside Australian. And is quite know for his microphone tossing and smashing lights. Unfortunately John is going through very hard times. His Manager died last year, our Olivia passed (who John toured with) and now John is battling oral cancer basically mouth cancer and was rushed to hospital recently with respiratory infection. Our whole country thinks of John as a living legend and we hope and pray that he gets through it. Whether he will ever perform again is debatable we just want him well.
@lennymac5915 Жыл бұрын
This was an incredible concert. One that nobody wanted to finish. We adore him and his music. And we shouldn't forget his band & singers. They have been through almost if not all of his performances and incredible in their own right.
@dankuchar682110 ай бұрын
No auto tuning! Just a real authentic artists demonstrating his profound abilities.
@ianmcpherson2301 Жыл бұрын
Saw him live a couple of times and there was nothing auto tune about this guy. He could sing almost anything well. He is "the voice"
@c8Lorraine1Ай бұрын
Yep This live performance was pre- auto tune. Not that John ever needed it
@Lambdadelta-kyo Жыл бұрын
You should do his version of "Help!" Or him performing "Granada" with Anthony Warlow.
@c8Lorraine1 Жыл бұрын
No auto tune necessary . He is pure talent
@lescraythorn23618 ай бұрын
I agree, no auto-tune back in the late 60's 70's. I played tenor sax in a backing band for John way back then. Even later the 80’s 90’s auto-tune would have corrected all John’s inflections and just totally spoiled John’s brilliant presentation! LesC.
@jasonsangwin4006 Жыл бұрын
I have had the pleasure of seeing him play live 3 times, he is absolutely unreal. The guy can belt out a song holding the mic down at waist level, I've never seen anything like that before. An amazing showman and if you have seen a few metal and hard rock bands here in Australia, it is not uncommon to hear these bands play this song before their gig. He is one of those talents that anybody with any musical taste simply marvels at.
@patelliott8724 Жыл бұрын
Great review! An Aussie legend! His backup singer (with the crimped hair) is another Aussie legend, Lisa Edwards. She has worked with John for many years. John and Lisa did a beautiful duet together singing "Angels". Their voices complement each other perfectly. When they sing, you can feel the connection! Please check it out, you won't be disappointed!
@sebastiangiovannetti1219 Жыл бұрын
I'm from Argentina, and I have to say that I was looking for this song for YEARS! It was always on my mind since my childhood without knowing who it was! I just had this memory while listening to the radio in those days! Thank you so much!
@AndyPresto75 Жыл бұрын
Despite never being a big John Farnham fan his incredible voice, amazing success and importance in Aussie culture are all undeniable. This song was number 1 for 6 months and the album Whispering Jack had many great singles and is one of the biggest-selling in our history. It was nice that you noticed Vanetta Fields and Lisa Edwards (the corset) who sang backup with Farnesy for many years too. This video was from left field and really took me back to childhood and the mid-80s. Thanks as always Elizabeth.