Singer/Songwriter reacts to JOHN FARNHAM - YOU'RE THE VOICE (LIVE IN 94)

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[@megancooper859]

Johns concerts are not something you ever forget,no recordings, no choreographed moves, just talent. Magic. He sings so effortlessly, he gives the audience all his attention 💜

[@bernbee1679]

I think every Aussie would agree that Farnsey is even better live. Still going strong doing benefit concerts at over 70 yo. What a legend 🇦🇺

[@jeremykothe2847]

He was literally bent down accepting flowers from the first row while rolling off a challenging part. He was *CRUISING*. No challenge here.

[@RolandDeschain1]

John Farnham was the first person Brian May approached to replace Freddie in Queen.

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Gotta check out his performance of the Beatles song “help” live with the Melbourne symphony Orchestra. John is the voice and is right up there with the very best ever

[@donnam5891]

Yes I think that's the best version. Just love it. John has an awesome voice and an absolutely fantastic personality.

[@narellesmith7932]

Always great live!! Seen him So many times : spoilt I am

[@narellesmith7932]

Was at the MSO concert : my fav song ( plus please don’t ask me)

[@noone6559]

Yes. Just yes :D

[@bettinahansen7630]

Yes! just love john's version of help♥️

[@dalewyatt1321]

The man who had people like Ray Charles, Sir Tom Jones, Celine Dion etc. seek him out to sing with.

[@BryanParnell]

Check out his cover of The Beatle’s song “Help”Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He has done a lot of amazing performances. He can still hit those notes at aged 70 as he did at a concert to raise money for bushfire victims with Queen just before covid 19 arrived in 2020.

[@FionaEm]

Farnham is an absolute master of voice and performance - yet by all accounts, a really DTE guy. We Aussies are incredibly proud of him 🤗 🇦🇺

[@michellelang2142]

Even better than this is John Farnham singing HELP LIVE WITH THE MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. This will blow your mind. Thanks 😊 Love Michelle

[@maryhanrahan]

Yes always live with John - also check out 'When something is wrong with my baby' John with Jimmy Barnes - this is vocals you will be in awe of.

[@bobarris]

Yep must do this request.

[@lukemartin8332]

Absolutely have to do this one, insane

[@dianaperry1929]

Brilliant together

[@debbieg1406]

Great reaction to my all time favourite singer/performer/band! I have loved John Farnham and all of his vast variety of music genres for 50 years. Thank you for appreciating and sharing his phenomenal music! ❤

[@vickiroman189]

I love the diversity in ages of the crowd - what a glorious anthem!

[@phillipsmith5405]

Best singer ever. Always do Farnsey live he’s got so many great songs and performances. React to “help” with MSO Live

[@davidhandson2429]

Just wait until you hear Help live with the Melbourne symphony orchestra 🤯

[@reneepope-munro8115]

WHAT DID I TELL YOU.The man is, hands down, Top 5 male voices of the modern music era. Not even hyperbole. Must watches: Help with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra When Something Is Wrong With My Baby with Jimmy Barnes and Diesel (also both absolute icons) When The War Is Over (solo version) Gethsemene from the Jesus Christ Suoerstar Arena concert.

[@noone6559]

I'm loving how KZbinr reactionists are realising that even though the Aussie market may be small.... we are MIGHTY :D,,,,, and hell yeah so passionate about our Aussie artists..... who should have been mega famous but didn't like the hype from overseas.....

[@rickandersen2284]

It's true... You can only compare him to the best... Which means he is right up there with them. Of course in Oz we reckon he is the best but we'll play fair...

[@mrmockatoo6786]

Bugger that, Rick...take no prisoners!

[@briangill4000]

Nobody sings like Our John

[@Dr_KAP]

Please do HELP live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra!! You’re right about the Walmart comment, you should see him interviewed - he’s so down to earth and genuine and fame never ever went to his head

[@bernadettelanders7306]

He wears sleeves shirts to a suit and in between. Also sings Old McDonald Had A Farm to singing Opera with our Australian Phantom of the Opera , soul, blues, ballads etc etc, he’s a character, usually cracking jokes - we have so much respect for him .

[@kismet52]

Loved your reaction. He was known as "The Voice" here in Australia. His concerts were just awesome. He was such a lovely man and very natural a real "larrikin" Please react to Burn for You" and "You Are the Reason". You're right what you see is what you get!

[@dominiquemmaurice]

Love your comments on the drumming. His drummer Angus Burchall, was 19 when he joined Farnsy, & he’s been with him for 30+ years, as well as the rest of the band & backing vox. Great reaction 👏👏

[@nickroberts4651]

You can pick any of his live performances, theyre all insane

[@brendonburgin5250]

John Farnham a British born Australian mainly stuck to concerts in his home country and quite a few over here in New Zealand. He never really was what you would call a mega star, but throughout Aussie & NZ he is an icon. With such a powerful voice it was the live performances he loved, interacting with his fans, John would strive to make sure the crowd walked away from a stunning concert. He even had a bit of joke here & there. For me he has the most powerful, unique voice I've ever heard. Another thing about him every time he said about retiring, nope he just could not do it. Farnham is in his early 70's and it was only a few years back he did a small concert in Auckland NZ, he never missed a note just as awesome as the time before. I really hope you check out some of his other songs, 'Thats Freedom' 'Reasons' 'Two Strong Hearts' 'When The War Is Over' and the ever popular 'Pressure Down' of course they're my favourites but every time he sings live it's with his fans in mind, also it's more powerful. I hope this gives you more insight to the great icon, at least most of what I know.

[@andreabloor5679]

John is 200 % everytime. He just is uplifting and inspirational. Iconic.

[@bobarris]

Everyone needs to check out his live performance of you're the voice from Germany 🇩🇪 the crowd is massive.

[@bettinahansen7630]

Fully agree👌

[@carolynh8866]

That concert was insane. The Germans lapped him up

[@kennykarlsson6691]

One of the best male singer of all time. He should have been more notised world wide

[@RolandDeschain1]

These John Farnham concerts were screened on Aussie television in prime time. They were special events.

[@jayweb51]

John's performances with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra are another step above, he covers just about all his hits; unfortunately, it would take forever if he was to sing all his songs but I wouldn't complain.

[@KellboRose]

Would love to see more John Farnham! He's an Aussie legend

[@melanieslack8645]

I get goosebumps every time I hear him sing live. I’ve been a fan since 1987!!

[@cme7893]

Love that you brought out about the quality of Farnsey's vocals live. I actually prefer to listen to the live recordings because of his energy.

[@jenniferhearn4117]

He has been singing since the late 60’s many many hits always delivers a powerhouse performance and even sounds as good now in his 70’s.

[@linmonash1244]

Not a greater effort Live. John has always thrived in the Live performances. Huge energy feedback loop between him & the audience - always. Very few performers then or now engage so brilliantly - so warmly. His phenomenal vocal talent aside; John has that incredible & rare ability to make each & every member of the audience feel genuinely appreciated & part of the show - just be being his own natural open self. Something that we Aussies love; a genuine down to earth total Superstar! We Aussies have a very finely tuned 'Bullshit Radar' you know -& very quickly get our hackles up when someone comes across with 'airs & graces' beyond their talent ! Fortunately we have a lot of Talent here!!! Happy to share & even happier to see Reactors appreciating & sharing too.😆👋

[@donnam5891]

What Lin said^

[@MarkyB1]

From what I can remember the original live version from when the song first came out was even better than this one. Sure it's on KZbin. I think he was wearing a white shirt.

[@donnam5891]

@@MarkyB1 Yes that's the one

[@Datsnice97]

Loving all the love John’s been getting on reaction channels recently 😊

[@carolynh8866]

Nice review. John Farnham could wear anything and people would turn up. Because he is John Farnham. The Voice of Australia . This was probably one of the more laid back performances of this sog. to get the best experience you should check out some of the performaces from the concert he did with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra....production overload .

[@karenstrong8887]

John doesn’t remind anyone of Steve Irwin. To see John live is to see 3 hours of that, he leaves it all on that stage and that is the first time I have seen him dressed so casually. You didn’t see his sense of humour or his kindness and he is the kind of guy you could talk to in Walmart but here it is called Big W. A lot of Australians are like that and we even give them space when we do see them. You haven’t seen John sing other genres like Opera with Anthony Warlow. His voice range is big and he can go much higher. He has had number one albums in 5 consecutive decades, he is 72 now and Covid will end his career. Celine Dion asked him to sing that song with her because she is a fan. John has one of the greatest voices ever, anywhere and he doesn’t remind you of anyone else. Not if you listen. We know American greats, why don’t you know ours? I loved Freddy Mercury and he was special but don’t compare them again. You don’t have the credentials to do that.do what the person below suggested. Listen to him sing Help live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. If nothing else you will see how sweet he is and he has always been an everyday Australian. His version of help makes the Beatles look sad.

[@davelister2]

The man is a living legend in Australian music. He’s over 70 and still performing on occasion. When Home Free came down under they sang part of the chorus of this song and everyone in the audience sang the refrain (the whoa’s). It would be amazing if they did an Australian album and included some of the best songs from Australian country music.

[@bertieborough]

I know I'm a little late to the party but just for interest sake we used to have a national thing here in the late sixties through towards the end of the seventies called the "King and Queen of Pop" and John was King of Pop from about 68 to 75 if I remember correctly and his first number 1 in Australia was "Sadie the Cleaning Lady in 68 (pronounced 'Say - Dee" and rhymes with Lady). He used to be called the " King of Sing" until he released "Your the Voice" when he became known around the world as "The Voice".

[@dee-smart]

Also see him in one of his first performances in 1967 when he was around 18. He and Olivia Newton John (of Grease fame) grew up in Melbourne and came from England originally. Both were born about the same time. I think ONJ was born in 1948, and he was 1949. They started their singing career in Melbourne. This was on Melbourne TV show. Name of song: Sadie the Cleaning Lady. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGHGZmiijbd0m8k

[@toddyrocket296]

Cheers for that reaction Hope you do more live concert songs from John.

[@bigs1546]

Maybe you're ready for Farnham with Jimmy Barnes - check out "When Something is wrong with My Baby" live .........you will be wanting more of both of them.

[@yorumsfield556]

A timeless classic!

[@stackels97]

No where near one of his best live performances by any means, but glad you enjoyed it! A lot of the stuff his best live stuff imo, is on his Rarities album and the last time concerts. Also the swing version of you're the voice is insanely fun! 😊

[@matallens3006]

He was also in the little river band too if you want to look at some of his earlier stuff. Take care everyone be safe and all the best for the new year 2023

[@Whatiwantedwastaken]

You’re right RE Freddy Mercury, he apparently considered Farnham to be the greatest singer of all and Brian May hit him up to front Queen after Freddy’s passing. They did work together on a version of “we will rock you” in the early 2000’s and Queen performed with John at a benefit concert back when Australia had massive bushfires in 2019-2020

[@jcee6886]

Watch him do help live with the Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra.

[@deportedsouls3165]

Live with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is magical.

[@c8Lorraine1]

He’s 70 yrs old now and he can still belt out those notes

[@dlong50]

He got even better with age. The concert with the Melbourne Symphony orchestra a few years later was even better.

[@bigoz1977]

John has perfect pitch and I think you could watch hours of live performances and hear a bum note. As other have said Help with the MSO is amazing and John , Jimmy Barnes and diesel doing something wrong with my baby, is also worth watching. 👍🏻

[@livertic]

He can sing the phone book !

[@stephanielane1821]

With the Melbourne Symphony orchestra Johns the voice is also top tier.

[@ironside210]

JF always better live. His controlled power in the upper ranges is as good as the best. Nobody left a concert unsatisfied. And, I am told, he is one of the nicest people you could meet.

[@durhamchiefuk9710]

I really want to hear Adam Lambert sing this.. he sounds a lot like John in his higher register

[@thethinkingman9338]

JF best live concert performer I have ever seen live

[@nrsvlda70]

If you would really like to be impressed.. please ck out his performance in 2021 for a benefit concert (Firefight Australia); he sang it live with Brian May accompanying him. He’s 70+ now, sang it in the same key - LIVE! Great reaction - to an amazing singer/performer!

[@velvetandchester]

Lol you keep comparing him to other artists but the fact is you should be comparing them to him. When all those other artists go to a concert the singer they go to is John Farnham, the man they want to duet with is Farnsey. Not the other way around. The usa missed out on a lot of incredible aussie artists because they refused to toe the line of music companies and they had the support of all of Australia. In the words of the great Jimmy Barnes of Cold Chisel ' You got nothing I want you got nothing I need!' There is a reaction worth doing Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham on Hey Hey ot's Saturday doing 'When something is wrong with my baby' Lastly like you music sounds good.

[@baird55aus]

Totally agree that his live sound is better than the studio - the engineers make it too clean in the studio. he is a terribly nice guy when you meet him too.

[@alyn927]

Love this one thankyou

[@barnowl5774]

Please don't compare John Farnham as he is incomparable! He has a big vocal range which I have read is from A2 to G5. We asked you to watch him LIVE because he is an ultimate professional with an incredible, charismatic, live stage presence. He has the audience with him all the way. John is rock royalty in Australia, yet he is very "down-to-earth", funny, likeable and much loved. He always shows appreciation for his musicians, back-up singers and his audience. That shows the calibre of the man. He has sung with a number of well-known singers from around the world. He has a huge discography. Enjoy!

[@rickandersen2284]

Good stuff Buddy!

[@narellesmith7932]

Jazz soul rock pop : whatever he nails it . Check out Imagine with Ray Charles !!

[@whiteapple2313]

Yes, John Farnham had an incredibly powerful voice. His best years were from his Little River Band days ie 1982 to his best solo days 1994. The Little River Band was one of the best bands Australia produced regardless of the lead singers at the time. Both were good in their own way. John was obviously the more 'kick arse' singer. John's solo career from 1986 to 1994, in my opinion was his best era. The performances with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra were a highlight.

[@cassfeather9846]

Bloody Brilliant

[@matallens3006]

Listen to playing to win, live with the Melbourne symphony orchestra and also it's a long time to the top also with the Melbourne symphony orchestra great songs many more great ones to. Good reaction Buddy 👍👌🙂

[@graemekelly]

Love ya reactions mate. And bro you can sing too. Love ya sound

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

Is a sound check of him doing Black Dog. Its crazy

[@bettinahansen7630]

Insane👌

[@Timtams61]

Talking about Freddie he said Johns voice was one of the best he ever heard and Brian May asked John to be their lead singer after Freddie died but John said no thank you. He wanted to stay in Oz

[@colingram8785]

this is epic and a great reaction :D

[@Rosannasfriend]

Great reaction

[@tarsha8816]

You gotta check out his collab with Jimmy Barnes (Farnsey and Barnesy)- when something is wrong with my baby

[@TCM215]

Hey man thanks for reaction:) why is John better live than studio? Why. I'm aussie and literally every song he does is better live

[@davidcruse6589]

He would take that as a compliment that you related him to the normal everyday person Because that's how he see himself was working class before and appropriate that every day hard working people would spend their money to see him sing as they have many other things to spend it on due to minimal wages his words in interview

[@darrenwallace4431]

Another sensational Female artist you will love is "TINA ARENA" with a song called "CHAINS". The attached link is her official video. This song is loved throughout the world. There are various other Aria live performances she has done which you could use to react too. This is an amazing vocal and great vibe. Link attached.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJumanykqN6tncU

[@antriggjackman6274]

Has Australian love reacted to this. In Australia he know has The Voice a Australian Icon. Australian version of Freddie Mercury

[@blivewolfandkillerco5952]

Check out the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Live version of this. The mix on this doesn’t highlight Farnsy’s voice as well as the mix on the Melbourne Symphony live. It will blow you away man!

[@c8Lorraine1]

Check out his Whispering Jack concerts. He packs out those notes. Brian May wanted John Farnham as frontman for Queen to replace Freddie

[@alexandermuir8160]

Yo you can sing! Fantastic voice.

[@suave-rider]

Definitely the live performances are better than the studio recording, such as this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/goOXaYCtppmLnbs And yes, concerts in the 90's were different because there were no huge video screens, animated backdrops, singing to backing tapes (or even lip syncing) and no cell phones.

[@aristocrap]

John Farnham, as late as 2019: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n52kqqKlZ9yCipY ---start it off at 21:38 if ya get lost. The greatest singer alive.

[@bartonbagnes4605]

Great message with these lyrics. Fantastic vocals also. Have you ever heard of Tom Lehrer? He's like the Bo Burnham of the 60's. I'm sure you have heard his song "The Elements".

[@davidcruse6589]

Should see and hear him in sing it with Melbourne symphony orchestra even better again Ton of songs as good from him

[@Jus7aguy]

It's interesting you mentioned Freddie. Freddie once said John was the greatest male vocalist of all time. Word is that when Freddie passed John was the first call the band made feeling out for a replacement lead singer.

[@rogerb4436]

I know you already done 2 John Farnham but the best version of this song us with Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra with Scottish Bagpipes also should listen to When the War is Over song, you will freak.

[@michaelflanagan9464]

Check out John farnham full last time concert 2001

[@sharanthomsen4023]

New Sub here from Qld Australia 🇦🇺🇭🇲

[@Josh_JKL]

I know you are unlikely to read this, but if you truly want to see his Vocal range you HAVE to watch his Live Version of 'Help' by The Beatles, also "When Something is Wrong with my Baby" by John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes is one of the best performances ever! (Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5nWl6tngdqigcU ) and anything John did with Andrew Warlow (He is an Australian Opera Singer and Musical Theatre performer who has performed around the world). Thank you for watching him Live. John Farnham's Live performances are widely regarded as better than the studio versions as John always seems to bring his best so everyone goes home with the best possible performance.

[@mikesuahtla9826]

Still got it wrong mate. The live performance with the Melbourne symphony orchestra lol

[@lesleyking4059]

Help witb MSO definitely, but also live versions of Playing to Win, and One

[@nathanodowd-tapp3182]

Unfortunately this tour’s sound quality isn’t the best. There was an issue when it was released on VHS. If you want to see a better version, check out You’re The Voice with MSO I’m 1988! That absolutely ROCKS

[@wren1960]

You have know idea of 90's fashion dude he looked amazing.

[@periurbanproperty5329]

Same song but with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra…..just another level altogether…you have to do react to this version.

[@narellesmith7932]

You sound good

[@Katrinagaming-en1os]

Yes it was a good performance but not “great” for John. There are BETTER live performances of You’re the voice out there. Worth checking out is Farnsey performing “Help” live at the MSO (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra). This will blow you away.

[@alfredstimoli2590]

Agreed. This version was good but the MSO version is exceptional.

[@Heinars]

youre not old,i am,,, i turned 16 the year this came out :) :)

[@rickandersen2284]

Try 36

[@pmR32red]

I turned 39

[@darrenwallace4431]

If you liked our Aussie Son John Farnham you will love our Aussie Daughter " Delta Goodrem on the voice " Called "Wings". You won't be disappointed. She has the best vocals in the world. And thats a big statement. Link attached. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYu7g5eOeJyqfs0

[@davidhandson2429]

Couldn't agree more.

[@c8Lorraine1]

Note the diverse ages in the audience

[@adrianfrost6879]

All the best in John Farnham recovery throat cancer he may not be able sing again

[@narellesmith7932]

He always ad libs in live performances

[@rfdsfds4618]

Tina Arena - another Aussie vocalist that you must hear - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWqmqJRspteXlaM