MY GOODNESS!!.. John Farnham - Burn For You | FIRST TIME HEARING REACTION

[@sometimeslyrical]

John Farnham's incredible capabilities as a singer and showman so impressed Tom Jones, Celine Dion, and several other well-known and respected talents, who tried and tried to persuade John to move to the U.S. so his career would have a better chance to take off for the world-wide stage. John, however, had done a some tours that took him away from his wife and kids, and he didn't relish the idea of the increased touring that would be involved. He really struggled being away from his lovely wife (hence this song... "Burn For You"), and he also didn't want to uproot his family to another country to further his singing career. So he was content to work mostly in Australia, with just a few trips abroad. Can't fault that kind of Love, can you?

[@Quinctili]

To prove your point, his collaboration with his back up singers is stunning. Venetta Fields, and Lyndsay Fields, no relation, singing Amazing Grace.

[@joannemurdock7899]

A dedicated dad husband and family man! 🥰💙💕💜❣John Farnham!

[@stefangraf3345]

A true blue Aussie

[@starslightning4818]

That's a real one right there!! Woow!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ChrisFirth-do2sm]

You really need to see this live it is stunning.when he sings live, his soul shines. He also interacts with the audience.

[@PaulKleynjan]

this man is an Australian national treasure. His cover of Help by the Beatles is awesome and his collaboration with Jimmy Barnes of When Something Is Wrong With My Baby. Pressure down is a nice faster one

[@deb9711]

ABSOULUTELY! HELP his version is amazing even got the seal of approval from John Lennon, I wish I could remember who the interview was with when it came up. Apparently John always intended for it to be sung slowly and more of a ballad but their record company made them speed it up. I remember first time I heard him sing it on Telethon for the kids hospital here in Western Australia in early 80s.

[@bigoz1977]

He is a true Aussie legend. But I do recommend doing his live performances. Even in his 70s now he is still amazing live. Help live with the Melbourne symphony orchestra is amazing. 🇦🇺👍🏻

[@jano9091]

Always do LIVE with John. One of the very few artists who are better live than in the studio.

[@robertzoomer9886]

His wife was a ballerina . You have to watchhim Live, his interacting with the crowd is amaxing. Watch him with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, he is so loved here. His songs are all about life and love.

[@RolandDeschain1]

His live shows were so good they would air them on prime-time television here in Australia.

[@kaylaharmer333]

John Fareham is literally my idol.....my heart breaks that he can't sing anymore😢

[@teresakym2672]

The greatest singer in the world, and one of the loveliest people ever. So proud to be Australian 🇦🇺 ❤️

[@StumpyTales]

Make no mistake, Farnham can go big as well. There's videos on KZbin of him covering Led Zeppelin's Black Dog, and an AC/DC song. Both are awesome. Also the duet with Jimmy Barnes 'Something Is Wrong With My Baby' will knock your socks off. An outstanding voice - one of the best (and by all accounts a lovely human being too).

[@waltw4537]

No, never heard it. Nice. The "Don't Hang up on me again!" got me. Very nice . Thank you.

[@karicastanza5216]

Wow! I have goosebumps!

[@Josh_JKL]

Whoever is sending the John Farnham requests, PLEASE make the next one a LIVE performance! He steps it up bigtime when he is LIVE. Especially his cover of "Help"

[@JillFijolek]

Exactly what I was going to say! You don't get the full experience if you don't see him live esp, with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

[@davemort9166]

❤

[@dsusan17]

I have never heard this artist. His voice is beautiful. Wonderful song and analysis!

[@georgeibrahim7945]

You gotta check him out live, look up his concert with the Melbourne symphony orchestra

[@eviekelpie1]

He's been an Australian treasure since the late 60s

[@laurabailey1054]

Go listen to his song “you are the voice” it will blow you away

[@joannemurdock7899]

Australian GENIUS singer powerful great voice!

[@jano9091]

But always LIVE. He is one of the very few performers who are better live than in the studio.

[@robinlabouche2230]

John is an amazing singer, he also wrote this song about being away from his Wife !!!!!

[@kcw]

Thanks for clarifying that. I wasn't sure if it was about a Woman he was missing or about a daughter who isn't there anymore, like went away to college.

[@jacqualynmcatee5074]

Best love song

[@StarLTaylor]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

[@jennysheehy5365]

He is an Australian legend, this brings back lots a memories.

[@kaharage]

His cover of "help" by the Beatles live with the Melbourne symphony orchestra is one that I highly recommend ,he is an amazing singer,you guys are the bomb keep up the great work

[@amandagray3694]

YAAASSSSS!!! 💕

[@andydangeng8118]

Please......Please......Please...

[@Jasper001]

Could not agree more, Abe - that song is one everyone needs to hear, mate - simply brilliant.

[@kelloneill74]

Yes! Please react to HELP! I think that performance will thrill you!

[@stretchgilbert]

Wow! Never heard of him. That's beautiful.

[@robynmurray7421]

Australian singer who has had hits in every decade from 60s onwards. Greatly loved in Australia where he is called The Voice. Was also the lead singer for Little River Band for a while and has performed with Tom Jones, Ray Charles, Celine Dion, Brian May and Coldplay, to name a few.

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Got so many great songs, check out “a touch of paradise”, “that’s freedom” “when something is wrong with my baby” and many more

[@dallismurphy3802]

'When Something Is Wrong With My Baby' with Jimmy Barnes, 'You're The Voice', his cover of 'Help' live, 'Pressure Down', 'Touch of Paradise', all the John Farnham please!!

[@nicolek1676]

John Farnham is one of our living treasures

[@vincentjoyce5100]

Never heard of him, but I’m about to do a deep dive. Thanks y’all!

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Check out his live performances especially with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. “Help”, “you’re the voice” “when something is wrong with my baby” “ a touch of paradise” “angels” “thats freedom” “please don’t ask me” and many more

[@lindagaudin9546]

Do not know this singer, but I just am loving it so far! You are right, so sweet & soft. When he hits those high notes ….. awwww! Everyone wants to be loved that much, right? Wow! Thanks for turning me on to him, it was just beautiful! You look a little emotional Jay! ♥️The old white woman

[@alanjones1543]

I'm Aboriginal, the Aboriginal people love him in Australia 🖤💛❤️

[@lindagaudin9546]

@@alanjones1543 Thank you for reaching out to me, so nice to meet you! I truly see why you all love him so much, and I plan to look into his music more. Do you have any suggestions for me please? ♥️Linda.

[@robynmurray7421]

@@lindagaudin9546 if you like ballads, try Touch of Paradise, One (from earlier in his career), Comic Conversations, Angels, but otherwise any live version of You're The Voice, That's Freedom, Two Strong Hearts, Chain Reaction , or his songs with Little River Band including We Two. Look on KZbin for songs from his concerts with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He can sing anything. The list is endless.

[@lindagaudin9546]

@@robynmurray7421 Wow! Thanks so much Robyn! I will check those out for sure! ♥️Linda

[@georgeibrahim7945]

@@lindagaudin9546 you would love “when something is wrong with my baby” he sings it with another Australian legend jimmy Barnes. Also check out “that’s freedom” his cover of the Beatles song “help” live with the Melbourne symphony orchestra. You would love “angels” he sings with Lisa Edwards his back up singer, “amazing grace” “when the war is over”

[@viking88881]

John Farnham "the voice" We luv YA guys from Aussie 💜💛

[@tanyawatts3896]

This is a ‘goosebumps’ song. John Farnham is one of the most gifted vocalists ever period! The more the you listen the more you appreciate the gift that is ‘Farnsey’.

[@kennethmartin7214]

Must agree with Abe Tapata, the version he has done live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra of the Beatles classis "Help" is an absolute must. It would be good if you did a reaction to the Beatles singing "Help" and then play John's version. You will see what a masterful rendition it is, and I'm not denigrating the Beatles version in any way, after all, I am one of the Beatles greatest fans. And John Farnham sings it live. He is an Australian national treasure.

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

Spot on👍 Stunning & Amazing to hear him live.

[@deb9711]

Yep 💪

[@77quanah]

There is a clip on youtube where he performs both versions in the same video, heaps of audience participation and just a fun video to watch.

[@markfrombriz]

The way he sings help, is how is supposed to be, its a ballad not a happy rock song

[@mrr2496]

I think you guys would love to hear John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes doing "When something is wrong with my baby"........it'll blow you away.

[@Tank4Life]

Never even heard of him. First time for me too.

[@TheAndymuns]

Australia is so lucky and blessed that we have John Farnham, Tina Arena, Guy Sebastian and Jessica Mauboy and other very talented Singers/Artists

[@philipb2378]

So glad to see you react to John Farnham! When I lived in Australia and New Guinea, this guy was one of my all time favorites!

[@philipb2378]

If you want to react to another great John Farnham song y'all should react to "Rise."

[@annpulbrook9033]

This my favourite John Farnham song, this & "A Touch of Paradise". Beautiful songs. He's a pure juggernaut of talent.

[@moohHa22]

Ah beautiful song, thank you for introducing me ☺️ also I loved how you let each other speak in this video, there was almost no talking over each other! It’s great because I like hearing what you both have to say about it ❤️ great vid, thanks guys x

[@AgunziLFC]

Im a Kiwi, and with the Aus/NZ rivalry even i love this guy ( and im a rock guy ). His voice, the power he has, but in this song, you see the soft brilliance as well. This guy can sing, his vocals are amazing.

[@PjRjHj]

Yeah but the Aus/NZ rivalry is shit-stirring siblings. We love the Kiwi artists too.

[@helenpeterson]

@@PjRjHj so true ( I am a Kiwi )

[@melanieharris9221]

Hey kids! I’m a neighbor & have been following you from the beginning. If I would ever run across you all I would be a starstruck Grandma. 😍😂 Seriously, you two are doing so well! I enjoy you very much. Congratulations!

[@liandren]

A beautiful tribute to his wife and about how he felt about having to leave her to go on tour.

[@Wambam2506]

The man..... prayers for his fast recovery

[@waynevanbiezen9869]

Agree

[@heavybrett-al4082]

There's so many great Farnham tracks, the voice of 80's -90's australia.pure Gold.

[@babyboomerinc]

You're The Voice LIVE Philharmonic Orchestra - John Farnham. Must listen!

[@jenniferjones3950]

There is another video of this song where it shows the guitarist - it is a live version and he mentions that he was one of the three writers of this song in regard being on the road away from their loved ones

[@captcaveman82]

The guitarist was Phil Buckle of Southern Sons who cobwrote multiple songs on the Chain Reaction album and then Southern Sons toured as part of the Chain Reaction tour.

[@BAW12547]

Thank you both so much for doing this John is a treasure here in Australia

[@robertshields7192]

Welcome to the Voice of John Farnham Aka - Farnsey This Beautiful Song is one of my favourites ❣ He has a massive arrangements of tunes 👌 other lovely tunes are - Touch of Paridise , We're No Angles , Love to Shine etc

[@aimeeduncan8187]

All time Australian legend "the voice" , any of his songs live is the best way to to view , no lip sync or anything just real live talent

[@2zxodcfm]

No smoke and mirrors required for John Farnham. Arguably, his live performance of Burn for You even exceeds this gem. Incredible to say but check for yourselves. It's readily available here.

[@karltonkim9929]

John Farnham is an Aussie legend & icon

[@paulineh4019]

When The War Is Over, live John Farnham.

[@paulwalker9421]

Very nice, thank you!

[@petemcmillan9541]

John farnham and Jimmy Barnes "Something is wrong with my baby" is a must listen

[@becwythe]

You ABSOLUTELY MUST DO "when something wrong with my baby" with another Aussie legend Jimmy Barnes. The grit and soul between these 2 will BLOW YOUR MIND!!!

[@Mike_Latham]

This was a new one for me. I like the line " I took my troubles to the bar" lord knows I've been there

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Check out his live performance he’s amazing even better live.

[@kristyfenn5216]

He's Aussie, national treasure. Sang with Celine Dion, Tom Jones, Lionel Ritchie amongst others. He's a suprise package. Personal fav is when he does his version of AC/DCs Long Way To The Top live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He can do mellow, he can do heavy metal....just a voice. He is THE VOICE.

[@rikkim4818]

No one will ever be like John. In his 70s and still has the voice.

[@TheMarathonomahos]

The transitions through the notes are next level. Few musicians could even come close to this.

[@AussieDebb]

You must watch John live. His performances are out of this world. 🎉😂❤

[@Shirley-z5r]

I'm just so glad that this legend has been discovered by the world before it was too late!!! Vincent Van Gogh's work/paintings only came to light after his death!!!

[@cavers01]

John Farnham was born in the UK the Family moved to Australia when John was 10. He Recently had part of his Jaw bone removed due to Bone Cancer. I have been a fan of his since I was a young Childhood. I am 61 now

[@tinaburkhalter6111]

Wow , how beautiful and sad ! His voice is crying ! LOST , burning ! Rockin the braids ! 😍😍

[@georgeibrahim7945]

You gotta listen to him live so much better

[@bernadettelanders7306]

John and 2 other members of his band wrote this about missing their wives when they tour so much. I can feel it, he’s singing to his wife Jill💞

[@NannaTina]

There’s something about being over 50. The smallest things like John’s voice make my eyes water. He makes the pride to be Australian huge xx

[@TheFinnola]

Musically, his tone hits every note with perfect pitch. His runs here are filled with extraordinary control. Few singers can control that swoop from high range to Low without losing power like he did. As a professional musician, I hear a trained singer - yet he rough and tumbled around his natural talent. Extraordinary!

[@ChrisFirth-do2sm]

Never been trained.a natural singer, who apparently, constantly worked on his vocals.

[@terrathunderstorms3701]

This one was gorgeous, he seemed so heartbroken 😭❤

[@maureenormston1687]

Never heard this before......it’s beautiful, thanks for sharing it ❤️

[@phillipsmith5405]

You should look more into his songs and performances he’s such a great man and much loved by all his fans. He’s also super funny

[@glennarmstrong7891]

Love your reaction to John (you should do more). Please try and stick with live performances. John really feeds off his audience. Others have recommended "Help" with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra where this really shows.

[@BobarissGish]

He does pop, country, blues, soul, rock, gospel and opera.

[@helindove2237]

His voice sends warm shivers down my spine. Just love it!

[@beresfordthompson1370]

John is Australia’s favorite son. Whenever you listen to John do it to a live performance, he’s incredible live.

[@rickandersen2284]

Hooray! Been waiting for the next Farnsey track.

[@amandameale6000]

John Farnham can sing in any style. Hope you find more!❤

[@samanthahughes5590]

John is one of Australia's great legends. He's the epitome of what it means to be Australian. We love our families. He chose Australia and we didn't disappoint him just as he's never let us down. He's always been a mate when we needed his aid and we've happily lifted him when he's asked for our help. The reason he's our voice, is because he is us... The Aussie battler, authentically Aussie, honest, tell it as it is with no bulls##t.

[@stormy8207]

I suggested this here last week during the valentine day covers. So glad you picked it up. John started singing in Australia here in Melbourne in the 1960s, along with Olivia Newton John. He remade his career in the 1980s with an album called Whispering Jack. He was also in the Little River Band. His voice is amazing and at one point was in talks to front Queen after Freddie died. He didn't like touring though, as he had to leave his family behind and i think that is what this song is about. His wife was a dancer before they married. Suggest a song called Every time you cry, which he did with Human Nature.

[@user-ed8bk6rz9s]

He’s Australian guys. And we love him!! He can sing anything!❤❤❤❤

[@margi6035]

He is our Aussie from down under. He is so down to earth, funniest sense of humour, kind and caring, just a real good person to everyone he meets. He met his wife as a teenager and they are still together and have 3 grown sons.

[@ChrisFirth-do2sm]

They have 2 sons. I think they were in their early 20s, could be wrong.

[@mpkny]

Farnsy's a much beloved national icon down under 😉 Also a top bloke to boot! Seconding all the requests for John's amazing cover of the Beatles 'Help!', as it's a total 180 from the original (also worth a react if copyright allows), but also want to plump for reacting to John performing 'Playing to Win' (a song he recorded during his stint in the Little River Band, another bunch of Aussie music icons) live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He is an incredible live performer and you need to see him in his true element on stage!

[@rmw250]

my favourite song. Australian legend. (The voice)

[@dianeoriander8276]

I always feel a bit tears when I hear this song.It’s a true love song for his wife

[@ChichKrav]

I love the fact that this channel is introducing parts of the world to John Farnham, The Voice, Australian National treasure. 🔥 been watching so many of fire videos, big fan fam!

[@carollittle1059]

GARY BROOKER OF PROCOL HAREM passed away today at 76. Whiter Shade of Pale, was a classic song.

[@wendyryder2708]

Hi Carol! I’m confused! Do you mean Whiter Shade of Pale?

[@carollittle1059]

@@wendyryder2708 yeah, senior moment

[@TheBrownlj]

John Farnham is an Aussie Legend. You really need to always watch him live though.

[@BobarissGish]

It's a song about missing your significant other while your away working, travelling, gigging.

[@rodarthur5811]

Listen to this song live his range in this song is unbelievable

[@toanniesplace]

John Farmham... You're the voice... Check it out guys... Incredible message

[@tast7017]

john farnham was the lead singer in The Little River Band for a few years. If you search the Littler River Bands song The Other Guy you'll see him

[@jjsunshine4188]

Impressed you listened to this song ! Cheers from Australia 👍👍🎶🎶👏👏

[@mrmockatoo6786]

You both look resplendent in your colourful tops today. Glad you like our "Farnsey" but you have to check out some live performances where the crowd and interplay with the band lift his game and bring out the naughty boy side of him.

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Exactly his live versions are so much better and they can see the personality behind the man

[@mrmockatoo6786]

@@georgeibrahim7945 G'day George. Just filling space until you got here. Farnsey!

[@MsBeryl6]

OUR JOHN IS A GREAT GUY. WE LOVE HIM HERE IN AUSTRALIA. 🐨🦘🇦🇺

[@debbiecurrie7336]

John farnham live is brilliant no matter what he sings make sure you listen as much as possibe he wrote burn for you for his wife

[@imsirius2]

His voice and vibrato give me a real John Denver feel.

[@trevorcrook5753]

Farnham was a teenage heart throb . Used to call himself Johnny Farnham . Had a couple of big hits in the70s Sadie the cleaning lady and a cover of the Beatles song Help . In order to be taken more seriously as an artist he dropped the name Johnny Farnham to John Farnham . The name he now holds

[@sarahholdcroft5053]

If you want to see who's playing the guitar, watch it live at one of his concerts.. so so beautiful. This song always gives me goosebumps

[@ruthharris6783]

You should go down the Jeff Healey rabbit hole again and listen to “Angel eyes”

[@dianacasey6002]

As a child of the 60s can tell you how much I love you finding John he is awesome and a really nice guy bless you for taking me back in time. Enjoy. If you have not already listened to can I recommend the seekers I an Australian.

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Thanks for the awesome reaction guy, this song pulls at my heart strings and is one of my favourites, but the live versions are so much better. Please react to “help” live next with the Melbourne symphony orchestra

[@bakedaries_82]

He wrote this for his wife. Grew up listening to John Farnham, he's been my mums favourite for ever. My dad passed away in 2016. I just can't with this song some days 🥺

[@kailageorge2810]

Omg finally you are listening to a legend you should also listen to him sing with Jimmy Barnes ' When something is Wrong with My Baby ' it's one of THE best duets EVER, that's just my opinion 😁😎

[@mreblade7859]

He's Australian Legend

[@Joshualuv13]

Beautiful song

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Check out “a touch of paradise” “please don’t ask me” “that’s freedom” “help” etc but his live performances

[@rickpratchett2986]

Technically John Farnham is British first, as he was born there. However he emigrated to Australia as a child with his family. He became famous here and we Aussies have long adopted him as one of our own. We love the guy, he is great!

[@BobarissGish]

John Farnham our Aussie legend

[@phillipsmith5405]

Greatest vocalist of all time

[@barnowl5774]

John Farnham is Australian rock royalty. His voice range is A2 to D5 - quite a number of octaves. He can sing anything. You need to watch him LIVE in concert. He is the ultimate showman, the mike master, totally energetic and charismatic with great interaction with the audience who are with him all the way. His concerts with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra are amazing and a number of those songs from the concerts are on You Tube. He never sort stardom in the USA preferring to be with his wife and family and disliking the corporate demands. For something the opposite ie., faster, check out "Playing To Win" at the above mentioned concerts.

[@donnam5891]

Oh I agree. It's best to watch John live. His stage presence is fantastic. Such a wonderful performer & a humble guy. Also has an amazing sense of humour & rapport with his audiences. Check out Help, a Beatles cover, with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra & When something is wrong with my baby with Jimmy Barnes (also find a live version perhaps Hey Hey its Saturday an old Aussie TV Show). Great reaction 😀

[@guscarlson7021]

One of the best one hit wonders ever, Big Country, "Big Country".

[@ChrisFirth-do2sm]

Never a one hit wonder. Many hits, over many years.

[@guscarlson7021]

@@ChrisFirth-do2sm Where?

[@Islendingar]

Can’t say much on this track apart from its perfect ! The term you’re looking for is his falsetto when he’s gone from his main voice through his head voice which he uses just before that leap into his falsetto …. The other point is that the guitar is an electric.with a very compressed clean sound …..

[@sabrinapittsley2304]

Freedom is a great song of his from the 80’s.

[@GavTigerRacingOz]

You guys need to hear him live you will go from appreiciate him so much more and hes been around since the 1960's!!!!! Hes 70 something now. Aussie Aussie Aussie oi oi oi

[@aussieinthephilippines3860]

You need to do a song he did with another australian legend jimmy barnes, song is called : something is wrong with my baby , then a jimmy barnes with joe bonnamassa : stone cold , it has what both you love horns and piano with a great solo guitar