John Farnham It's a long way to the top REACTION by Songs and Thongs

John Farnham owns the stage while performing the song It's a long way to the top! Songs and Thongs approved! This was a fun Reaction!
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[@charliebone126]

I'm a 50 year old Australian man. We didn't realise what we had in music in the 70's, 80's and 90's at the time. We took John Farnham, Cold Chisel and AC/DC for granted 😅😅 Only now do I realise how good they all were 😊

[@nessienessie8798]

Absolutely - from a 50 year old Perth girl. I can absolutely appreciate this now 🇦🇺🩷

[@louiserawle8999]

100%Correct ❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-gm7jh8qi8t]

We don't have the music industry that we used to unfortunately

[@JoSedunary]

Every Farnsey concert was like a party... he is so good and the band are excellent... Doing the night with the MSO was such a bonus.... John made sure that every night was for everyone in the room, the audience, the band and himself.... I feel so sad that people who have just discovered him may never experience him live.... Thank you for such positive support for John... we love him...

[@vickiroman189]

I so would have loved to experience the phenomenon of his show!

[@JoSedunary]

@@vickiroman189 I would have loved that for you too Vicki... with John (especially this tour) everything you see is exactly what happened... every tour I saw (sometimes lucky enough to go multiple times) the night was the same if not better than the one previous. There is a reason why his band has dropped everything to join him on each tour, regardless of how much time has lapsed in between. It's testament to Johns character that they remained loyal even to this day. The same goes for his fans....

[@vickiroman189]

@@JoSedunary That chokes me up - what a marvelous group of people, performers and audience! I'll bet the feeling of being a part of that synergy is hard to describe in words (although you do a great job of it). I would have loved to sit next to you!

[@JoSedunary]

@@vickiroman189 Same Vicki... it would have been a blast !

[@mrmockatoo6786]

@@JoSedunary Sitting next to you and Vicki would be a nightmare. All that yapping and screaming, underwear throwing...I know all about you Jo, heard all the stories, bought the tapes...

[@barnowl5774]

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra said that they had never had so much fun as doing this concert with John.

[@nessienessie8798]

Experience of a lifetime ❤

[@aussiepie4865]

He never played a bad show, he’s an entertainer first and foremost.

[@divinemadness7119]

Watch John Farnham sing Black Dog!! Recorded by a sound technician as John was using it as a warm up/sound check song…PHENOMENAL!! Welcome to the Farnsey train!! He’ll take you to heaven & hell and you will find your soul!!

[@carolynh8866]

Without doubt. The best reaction I have ever seen. Most reactors love this performance ....but you guys are the icing on the cake. Just watching your reaction makes me feel so proud to be an Aussie and most of all a John Farnham fan. Thankyou . I am glad you got a big kick out of that performance just like we all still do even after watching it for the umpteenth Time. ❤❤❤ Ps ...if you haven't discovered it yet. His cover of Led Zeplins Black Dog is Phenominal...audio only but just wait till you hear it.

[@jemxs]

Yep liking these guys reactions to Aussie greats also!

[@1970Bonn]

Look at the conductor's face. He is loving this.

[@senyaw53]

How often does the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra get to play Akka Dakka. They put a whole new angle on it.Brilliant stuff.

[@gailmaree7719]

Only John can get the Melbourne symphony orchestra to rock n roll!

[@leelee2350]

The conductor's face in this is EVERYTHING.

[@aileenclarke9651]

John is a rocker from way back. He had so many concerts in australia that he sold out in Melbourne in hours. So, what’s better than to team a rocker with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. They did the whole concert and I’ve heard from those involved that they had a ball. This was the same night when John sang HELP after performing for two and a half hours.

[@rodgerbelveal6684]

He is an absolute freak of nature! WOW!

[@eggy4152]

That was my personal history, I was 1 of the crowd,and that stadium went off. Almost 40 years now. I was a teenager at the time.💕🇦🇺

[@jamesdean2185]

I was FOH staff for this concert (and many others), and I can still feel the house, literally shaking beneath my feet to this song every time I hear it.

[@nessienessie8798]

Awesome 😎

[@Ozzcaddy]

John also performs as a warmup song' Black Dog' by Led Zeppelin. There is no video only audio, but you can still visualise him performing it.

[@jenniferhearn4117]

If you want to see a harder edge to John check out his cover of Led Zeppelin’s Black Dog which he never released as he used it as a warm up song before his concerts So good

[@AndrewHunter-ds5fj]

Pop, rock, blues, r&b, contemporary, opera anything, John and his band are masters of everything they do. An Aussie icon

[@alimac1469]

Going to a John concert was like going home but on steroids. It wasn't just going to see him, it was going to be with him. He is so loved, and he loves us all. He is a huge part of all of us.❤❤❤

[@noelinsley8057]

It's a long way to the shop, If you want a sausage roll... 🤣🤣🤣

[@theghost6412]

As you said at 5:20, the band and orchestra are all obviously thoroughly enjoying themselves. It is always mentioned that John Farnhams Band is extremely tight knit. That also goes for new people brought in just briefly for gigs and concerts. John has something truly special about him that reels in gifted people and causes them to all be rediculously loyal to him to a fault. Each brings something special to the overall Band, and John has always deliberately pushed for each to be bolstered and recognised in their own right. His three backup singers, Lisa Edwards, Venetta Fields and Lindsey Field are the most die hard loyal to him of all.

[@leelee2350]

I'm a huge ACDC fan but John just kills this.

[@tomwareham7944]

A Farnsey concert was an experience that you never forget , he included everyone in his performances, band , orchestra ,back up singers and the audience and this happened whether he played huge stadiums or intimate clubs , apart from his singing ability he is a genuinely nice bloke ,and a really funny one , listen to his banter and storytelling with the fans on stage and in interviews .

[@jeffwilson7100]

I saw him 5 times over 22 years. Every one a BLAST.

[@charlesyateschalfant]

John is a master singer and performer.

[@johno40324]

Hey guys big thanks for doing my reaction I knew you would love it. It was a fantastic way to start my day off. John’s cover of black dog is phenomenal as well so keep an eye out as I think I’ll put in a request for it soon. Thanks Paul.

[@mp63au]

Its Awesome

[@llvll_KEV_llvll]

Great request Johno!! ✌

[@LizzieRD]

Yes. Black Dog

[@kathybaker3136]

Thank you for all of your requests, Paul! Keep them coming.

[@carbine5378]

You need to react to John singing You’re the Voice live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

[@debbieg1406]

Yes indeed…just phenomenal! The best singer, performer, band and orchestra ever!!!❤🎶👏👌🫶👍🎵🎸🥰💕 Get well soon John. Sending lots of love and best wishes. Xoxo ❤

[@pennystreet8183]

All of Johns concerts were brilliant. You never went home disappointed. But this concert was special. The MSO gave a special depth to the songs. This is one concert that I wish could be on the big screen for all of us to go and watch. To go and re-live that fantastic night. From start to finish it was Johns finest ever. Sending love and good vibes to John and his family 💕💕

[@richardeycken]

John is an absolute legend down here. A vocal genius, but most importantly a fabulous human being.

[@waynedavenport6053]

Thanks for the reation to our John, he has a fair few video's from his concerts on KZbin to dive into plus some music video's all are worth a listen to, you will not be dissappointed. The only shame is the cover he did of Led Zep's 'Black Dog is only a sound recording as it was the song they did as a band warm up, but still awesome!

[@devilsadvocate2548]

Now THAT is how you finish a concert!

[@davidburnett93]

I'll say it, the greatest entertainer ever!

[@julzhunt7790]

Agreed. Long live King John I say😊

[@sams2960]

Again old school no backing track crap, we'll bring the whole fricken orchestra with us LIVE love it I miss the old days where live shows featured more talent than production tricks. A lost era. FYI, your reaction video to JF's "Help" from the same show got me to buy the DVD. thanks! The DVD is a treasure.

[@jemxs]

Epic

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

That's why every singer wanted to perform with John. This is music that moves you, you feel it more than hear it. Think of all the unlucky people who missed out on a John Farnham concert.

[@georgeibrahim7945]

What’s better then Farnsey with a whole orchestra playing a rock song

[@alanstock5618]

I have been to many live shows i was at that show and the sound and atmosphere was HUGE

[@kerrypapworth1526]

We Aussies adore our wonderful JF 💕

[@jamussmyth1612]

Great to see you pair back doing a “Farnsey” reaction. It’s always enjoyable, and incredibly genuine commentary. Thank you. 👍

[@jacquieholmes4064]

I'm an Aussie living in the USA. I'm also a musician and John Farnham's biggest fan. Met him when I was 3 at a Dick Whittington Play. He sent me flowers for my 21st birthday. Was a friend of my famous dad. The man is just not the best vocalist ever, but a damn nice man.

[@jemxs]

Hahahaha brilliant..I always said AC/DC were in need of a keytar😂

[@carolynh8866]

As does "every rock band" hehe

[@drewbuckleymusic]

A bunch of muso's having fun. How it should be. Thanks for the video. Cheers from Australia.

[@frasersamuel2867]

Hes up there with the best performers in the world

[@aussiETau]

growing up in australia, this was one of the queuing up for kids lunch singalong anthem song for decades.... "get a rissole, get a scone, get a solo..... get toastie spread with vegiemite..... . get some scallops.... and some hot chips... dash them with some vinegar, sprinkled with heaps of chooky salt... and don't forget to tell the tucka folks, for more barbecue and more tomato sauce..... cause it's a long way to the shops, if you want a sausage roll"......

[@bradmacoz]

You haven’t been to a concert until you have been to one of John concerts! Everyone is just like this, an entertainer at host best… and I’d say the best in the world… I’ve been to about 10 of them, everyone is better than that last…

[@justlinsu]

Thank you both for a brilliant reaction. I missed your notification somehow.....but this just lifted me up as we have had news yesterday that John is back in hospital with a lung infection. Praying he will recover quickly with all our love and prayers going out for him. So many remarkable songs to 'react' to ....Looking forward to them. Love from Australia

[@mrmockatoo6786]

Yeah, as Carolyn H said, your reaction was really enthusiastic. I was laughing in anticipation before the guitarist Brett Garsed's call and respond to the orchestra arrived. You didn't let me down. The joy you showed matched the unbridled fun the Conductor was having letting his string section off the leash. We love our Farnsey, thank him for fifty plus years of quality entertainment and wish him a speedy recovery from the big fight.

[@emiliomazzeo4286]

I SAW YOUR REACTION A SECOND TIME, AND YOU ARE CORRECT. THIS WAS SUCH GREAT ENTERTAINMENT AND THE INVOLVEMENT OF ORCHESTRA AND THE BAND WAS SO FANTASTIC

[@pamh]

I had a really crappy day today and to come home to see this and your fantastic reaction has put a great big smile on my dial. Thanks 😄

[@msduckie2384]

Muso's at the top of their game with the G.O.A.T singing his heart out. What a rockin' performance. Phenomenal from start to finish! ❤

[@paulgourlay6907]

We love anybody, that appreciates good Aussie music 🎶!!

[@Little_splash]

Haha great reaction! Thankyou! I watched it twice. Upness!! We have so much love for this man too! So glad you went down the rabbit hole, not a finer entertainer and man you will ever see in the biz. Much love to Farnsey and family and get well soon mate. ❤️

[@davedownunder5056]

That’s what music should be about. Fantastic to watch. John’s concerts are an experience.💜

[@donnam5891]

This was such a wonderful concert. Thank God there are so many songs from it on KZbin. I think this was the first encore after a long concert...followed by 'Help'. I love his skills, talent, humour and showmanship. Also his rapport with his audiences and his appreciation for his band, singers and the Orchestra. He really can sing any genre from Granada to Gethsemane to Led Zeppelin's Blackdog (audio only). Blackdog is awesome. A Touch of Paradise and When the War is Over are two of my favourites. Thanks for a great reaction ❤

[@devilsadvocate2548]

It was the other way around this night. Help was the end of the first encore, this was the end of the second (final) encore after Help in which he sang Sadie just prior to this. Definitely a perfect way to leave the crowd buzzing as they're heading home!

[@andrewjones6579]

Doesn’t get any better than that.

[@davidcruse6589]

Not bad after 2 tom3 hrs on stage You could see the respect the orchestra and conductor was having John always brings the best out of everyone and he always gives someone a solo as you see violins 🎻 If you loved that look up this one it's john's warmer up song Led zeppelin black dog amazing voice you may not fined a clip but definitely theirs a recording Now you see why Freddy from Queen wanted John to replace him when he was gone They wanted John do a audition with them which I think they talked him into but the problem was didn't want to be away from his friends and family the yurning for home was a bigger pull as he'd said in many interviews I'm not greedy I'm making a pretty penny here that will look after my family so that's the way he was many come to play with John Tom Jones many times Celine Dion Ray Charles Many bands as well He do a couple songs with them Cheers that's was one of my favourite but hard to tell if black dog beats it you tell me I think what you where trying to say the difference between AC/DC and john's versions that john's diction is super clean you hear every work crystal clear and if you notice he's playing it's not even challenging him 🤔 🦘🇦🇺👍

[@aussiekat6379]

And that folks is how you do it!! just phenomenal everytime I see this which has been a lot as I only dvd it still give you goosebumps.. kick arse Singer along with kick arse band and kick arse orchestra only in Australia 🥰🇦🇺👍🇦🇺

[@darylredmond9312]

As an Aussie I love both John & AC/DC for different reasons,,, by the way, loving the new hair cut Sharlene, but I couldn’t imagine AC/DC doing a cover of a John Farnham song,,, keep up the great work guys ❤️👍

[@FionaEm]

The really amazing thing about this Farnham & MSO show was that, just a few years before, John was flat broke and in the grips of depression after many years in the musical wilderness. He really did experience all the highs and lows of the music business!

[@vickiroman189]

This one always brings me so much joy. Every single person, from the band, the backup singers, the orchestra, the conductor, and of course John, gave 100% on every single note. Sheer, glorious perfection. His cover of Led Zep's "Black Dog" is breathtaking: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGO8mmmKi85gqbc

[@jenniferanderson1499]

I. Was. There! John always over-delivers but this was next level. I was on an endorphin high for a week. Loved your reaction. I'll just echo what a lot of others have no doubt said; check out John's warm-up, sound check song, Led Zeppelin's Black Dog.

[@andreabloor5679]

Just watching John perform, brings back my childhood. I still smile hugely watching him, anyone would be on a high in his presence. What an amazing man❤

[@bernbee1679]

Love this, great reaction. You can see how much fun they were all having. I’ve just heard John is in hospital with an infection so hoping he is ok 🤞🏼

[@user-iq3mp5zo8z]

I'm a "late to Farnsey" fan (2023 !), but a very committed one, play his youtube videos daily. If you haven't done so, look up his brilluant backing singers and his brilluant band, they all have their own musical careers . Keyboard/keytar player is David Hirschfelder. He did many of John's musical arrangenents. And he has written film scores for well know movies. I love every Farnsey song, not a dud note in any of them. He sings every genre you can think of. There is a wealth of video on youtube. Enjoy. Feb. '24. UK. E ❤

[@donellefeltham]

I’m glad you got a look just how much the Conductor was enjoying himself, as they are usually all stiff with no expression on their face.❤️🇦🇺❤️🇺🇸

[@fionacarty6647]

[@wayback479]

Farnsey can make any song his own 😊 great reaction guys

[@emiliomazzeo4286]

EPIC, JUST SO EPIC

[@Lou.C59]

Awesome reaction guys! I was lucky enough to go to 4 of Johns concerts. They were all an absolute blast!

[@jobydogwhisperer4163]

Love him.

[@nevillefidock1029]

love your reactions you pair a too cool . keep going down the Aussie road you will not be disappointed . rock on songs and thongs ❤❤

[@Kim_Kardashcam]

As you said they are having a ball on stage. To see the conductor of the Melborne Symphony Orchistra, who makes his living with mostly classical music, giving his all and showing such joy in doing so is amazing. Also I'm pretty sure the lady who got the kiss was John's wife Jillian.

[@michaelfreedman1006]

The best rock performance of all time..... Love it.

[@julietigermoon9572]

👍It was a great concert

[@johnhall140]

Nothing like going to work and having a great time every time I saw these guys that’s the feeling i got

[@neilt6480]

Just came back to watch your reaction again. It's so uplifting to see two people who really love music expressing such joy at a masterful performance. It makes me enjoy the track even more. You got it right when you said that everyone on the stage was having an absolute blast. The thing we love about John is that he brings 100% to every song in every concert. I've never heard anyone say that they came away from one of his concerts disappointed, but this one was special. I am so envious of everyone who was there. I have heard people who were in the crowd and in MSO say that they were buzzing for weeks after it.

[@janiemingues1121]

i never want it to end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Razor59]

Love A CDC but this version rocked!! Great job, Great band, Great Orchestra, everybody was having a great time.

[@jayjayjase9796]

The studio version of this is great too

[@artistjoh]

You would love Farnham doing Black Dog. It is his warm up and sound check song. On the other side of the coin is him doing Gethsemane, or singing duets with Olivia Newton John, or Anthony Warlow. His range is astounding.

[@cgkennedy]

It's a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll.

[@stephengarbutt4759]

There's another video like this, and John Farnham is joined by Olivia Newton John, performing this song together.

[@derekmurfet8106]

try watching John Farnham live at expo 88 1:45 live concert. Last night of the expo it was a great night

[@zebedeedoodaah6454]

Yep. More Aussie Rock please!.👍 Zebedee from Oz. 👍👍👍

[@peterg219]

Wow, that sure was some concert. Everyone having a blast. Really liked your commentary and accents. 🤠 Cheers from Sydney, AU.

[@magpiegirl3783]

Love your reaction. So much fun - musicians were brilliant.

[@dystar112]

Great reaction. Always a good vibe 💥💚

[@alleycat8791]

Just heard on the news John has been admitted to hospital today with a respiratory infection. Hope he has a speedy recovery.

[@texadan314]

Loved it.

[@stevep2430]

There are Aussie orchestras and then there are snob orchestras. Bon would of been proud as a pig in shit with this performance.

[@jeffreykennedy1266]

You’ve got hear him sing Led Zeppelin’s song Black Dog… he can sing anything greatly…

[@marypridham3823]

This is a brilliant reaction to a brilliant video.

[@alyn927]

Best reaction thankyou

[@suecottrell4003]

🥰In the original with Acca Dacca 🇦🇺our name for (AC/DC) 🇦🇺had bagpipes in it!🥰John had a keytair in stead!💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@shaunmichaels60]

For me music is universal. I don't care the country or the language music beings us together.

[@rogerb4436]

CANT believe you guys HAVENT watched John Farngams, You're The Voice live with The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra especially after all the John Farnham videos you've done. He's AMAZING

[@SongsandThongs]

We actually have, it was reacted to during one of our livestreams

[@rogerb4436]

@SongsandThongs oh OK I looked on ya reaction but couldn't find it

[@davidmclauchlan8261]

John is the King aren't the violins awesome

[@mariafantasia1191]

The days before mobiles when people got up and danced! 🥰

[@markflint2629]

I was there 😊

[@annettelane]

The band is having a ball

[@llvll_KEV_llvll]

Thanks

[@MrMaxx1964]

Hi guys, I love your reactions to our Aussie artists, we have been so lucky with our music. I would love to see your reaction to Kasey Chambers doing a cover of lose yourself (Eminem) live at Newcastle civic centre. You WILL BE BLOWN AWAY. Cheers keep up the great reactions

[@jeffwilson7100]

By the way. You’ve got to check out John Farnham’s cover of Led Zeppelin’s Black Dog.