John Farnham - Seemed Like a Good Idea (At the Time) | Reaction

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[@drunkpaulocosta]

John Farnham is the Steve Irwin of singing... Australians will understand this. He was kind of Daggy. A ball of energy. And super enthusiastic about everything he did. You see him back stage and with friends and you can tell he is just a big hearted guy with supreme passion for what he does.

[@carolynh8866]

He often said that he doesn't have a cool bone in his body

[@garypeterson8394]

Totally agree....me being a muso and I did carpentry work at studios around Sydney back in 80's/90's and Farnsy and band were rehearsing next to the rehearsal room where I was working. I was having lunch sitting on my saw stool and John Farnham walks past me and says hi....of course I was blown away. We chatted for about 20 minutes. Him being a plumber and me being a chippy we had the tradie thing in common. He was like a mate I hadn't seen for a while just catching up. Yet I'm sitting their cause one of my idols is taking the time to chat to me and I'm pinching myself cause I just went to work and that happened. I'll never forget how down to earth he was. Plus he said to me "Do you want to come in after we have lunch and have a listen?" Ummm of course I said YES. To hear and sit a few metres away and hear the sheer power of john's voice was amazing. It was just so powerful and his range was mind blowing as we all know. He was jamming vocals in between rehearsing and I wish mobile phones like we have now were out back then cause I would've recorded it. I'm lucky to have that memory and experience.

[@chookinathunderstorm3446]

Yes and I love that big wheezey laugh of his too. I remember when John was a guest on Jenny Seaton's chat show here in Perth in the 80s. She was so admiring of John and she wanted to let him know how much she worshipped him. In her mind she felt he was such a great God of talent that she wanted to genuflect to him as a display of worship. In her flustered excitement she said ..... " Oh John I feel I need to flatulate (fart) in your presence." as she did a small curtsey and hand to forehead movement. The audience burst out laughing and so did John with that big wheezey laugh. " What a ripsnorter !" he gasped. Jenny was at first confused then red with embarrassment and the giggles. It took sometime for everyone to settle down. I've searched long before this date but I think that, unfortunately, the taping of this show was not kept. Pre internet days.

[@carolynh8866]

@@chookinathunderstorm3446 here you go hun m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3vbkHeCiqdgf6s

[@traviscarlson6718]

Yes you are Correct John's Only 2 Songs He had Success with over there in the U.S. was You're the Voice and Two Strong Hearts ...When He released Other Songs of His To the Recording Companys in the U.S. they were Confused Because they didnt know what Style John's voice Was He was Singing all types of genres of music like pop rock Country RnB Jazz etc They couldnt fit him into a Slot and Give him a Record Deal because It was Way too Confusing him singing All these different types and Styles Of Music They Couldnt Understand it ....and to those Record companies I Say "UP YOURS✌️" John being able to sing All types and styles of Music is what Makes him one of the worlds Greatest Male Vocalists 😊👌

[@coreenavenn4235]

Well said! 💐

[@MsSlmitchell]

Their loss, our legend. 💕🇦🇺🦘🐨

[@leandabee]

@@MsSlmitchell in a funny way, at least we got him to ourselves eh 🤗

[@karenstrong8887]

Yes!

[@traviscarlson6718]

@@leandabee Yesss true the Only 2 tho that Definitely had Moderate Success Was You're the voice and Two Strong Hearts Once John released You're the Voice In 1987 He Didnt release it to the U.S. Market until 1990 However The previous year in 1989 "Two Strong Hearts" Gave John His First And LAST Solo U.S. Top 40 Hit Because it Reached #38 On the U.S. Adult Contemporary Chart Then Off the Success of that You're the Voice was Released in 1990 to The U.S. Market and it Didnt Do well But it didnt do bad either Reaching #82 On the Billboard Hot 100 so Other than those 2 songs that he was Successful over there Most of his other Songs Were never released there or if they were it was Declined because He sang multiple styles and genres of music they didnt know what genre to Place him in which is utter Bullshit i know But Yeah Luckily Australia, NZ, Canada, UK, and Many European Countries Got to experience the Magic and Talent of John and he became a Singing icon in most of them 👌 ....Have a Blessed day

[@Sunnygirl01]

These record execs who think they know everything, have robbed millions of people of this amazing talent. Feel so privileged to have seen John live on a couple of occasions. It’s a real trip.

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Always seems like a good idea to react to John Farnham

[@mrmockatoo6786]

Go George!

[@TwoWrights]

This was early 90s. The comedy group were Melbourne legends, The D Generation. This was the same time that their TV sketch comedy series The Late Show was at it's height of popularity. A lot of this team are still working together as Working Dog Productions. This group created the format of the improv show Thank God You're Here, which has been franchised all around the world. Rob Sitch (the guy suggesting "Lambada" at the beginning of this video) was the director of a film called The Castle (you should do a reaction to that movie, for real), that is universally considered one of THE classic Aussie comedies. He has also created and starred in many policital satire tv comedies including Frontline, Utopia, and The Hollowmen. Tony Martin and Mick Molloy (the two suggesting "Billy Ray Cyrus") were the biggest thing on radio in Australia in the mid 90s, with an afternoon drive show that went across all major stations in whole country. They made a film together (Tony directed, Mick starred), called Bad Eggs that is also considered one of the great Aussie comedies. Mick is also in another classic Aussie comedy called Crackerjack. Santo Cilauro (the guy translating Italian for his father in this video) is probably to blame for popularizing football (soccer) in Australia in the 90s, as one of the most vocal proponents of the sport being televised more regularly here, and hosting a lot of comediac panel shows about the sport during it's rise to popularity in this country. Jane Kennedy (the one with the chainsaw) is one of the top radio presenters in the country now. There are many other impressive accolades and skills that this team has. They've done a lot over the last 40 years for comedy in this country.

[@firdaus.ozgirla8498]

Just goes to show that even if you have an extraordinary and powerful voice like John’s, there’s no need to constantly show it off. There’s a few stunning notes in here but the majority of the time he’s singing in a laidback way and everyone still enjoys it just as much. John always knows when to let loose and pull back to let those moments shine. A rare talent that not many singers possess. ❤️😊

[@michellelang2142]

Thanks for your hard work. A few years ago the Australian musicians and singers voted for the best Australian singer of all time and John Farnham was voted No 1. Anthony Warlow was about No. 40. And Jimmy Barnes about No. 5. Anthony Warlow is a fully trained opera singer. John Farnham has never had a single lesson. John Farnham has perfect pitch. The Australian music industry considers the other singers to be audience favourites but the music industry considers John Farnham to be a musicians musician. I love love your channel. I love when you sing along. I am Australian. The group of musicians and singers who work long term for John must have great pitch or they wouldn’t have lasted. All my love Michelle.

[@michellelang2142]

Hi. I am Australian. In 1988 it was a very important year for Australia. It was our Bicentennial of our settlement and Australians voted for John Farnham as Australian of the Year. If you look for it on KZbin you can see Johns speech and John sings our Prime Ministers favourite song Touch of Paradise. Thanks Love Michelle.

[@markjames3522]

The comedians was known as The D Generation at that time in the earlier 90’s they a had hit show simply called The Late Show . John wrote this song with Ross Wilson another legend of Australian music industry . John Farnham braking into the American market only really happened with the Little River Band with these songs American Billboard Charts The Other Guy number 11 in 1983 We Two number 22 in 1983 You're Driving Me Out of My Mind number 35 in 1983 Playing To Win number 60 in 1984 Solo You’re The Voice number 82 sadly on Billboard charts but in 1988 , 2 years after it’s original release in Australia , but You’re The Voice was massive hit around the world peaking in top 20 in most countries it charted number 12 in Canada 6 in the UK & 1 in Germany , Sweden , Australia Two Strong Hearts number 38 on the US adult contemporary chart in 1988 John is quite humble and after 4 years touring USA with Little River Band John was over it the long USA tours and being away from his family home in Australia for extended periods of time . John’s late manager and best friend Glenn Wheatley said in a interview ; John said to him ; please don’t make me successful in the US . In the late 70’s John did a few Australian sitcoms and musical theatre for the fun of it , but acting wasn’t a passion . Thinking John also narrated a nature program in the late 70’s in Australia

[@tonyb4115]

Yes survival abc

[@TundraBlue11]

I forgot that they had D-Generation (the comedians) in this 🤣

[@moniquem783]

😂😂😂 You kept pausing it and I knew the full belt was just about to happen 😂😂😂 I’ve missed you Nick. I’ve been flat out the last month and a half and haven’t been on KZbin much. It’s nice to see your lovely face again, and to see that our Mr Farnham still manages to surprise you!

[@coreenavenn4235]

John having the D Gen in the video is great. They got the monster truck & John play along with the comedy.

[@CYBERJAM01-_-]

Get well real soon John. U R The Voice

[@iankearns774]

Comedian group from the 80's called the D Generation or D Gen. They had their own breakfast radio show and late night TV show around that time.

[@HDvids101]

Oh you have been paying attention haven't you ... ;-)

[@christianmcneill699]

D-Gen also released two songs. Five in a Row and Five More in a Row. The first of which made fun of John Farnham and also had a cameo from the man.

[@leighrussell4625]

All I can say Amazing!

[@NeilBlanco]

Oh geez I haven't heard this song in years! Nice one Nic... ✌️

[@Deb_Bee_Thriver]

John has performed brilliantly in Musicals and T.V series. He often appeared as a special guest, performed, participated in, sometimes Hosted Live T.V. Shows. He often was a special guest on live Comedian shows in the 80's, 90's like 'The Late Show', 'Hey Hey It's Saturday' and 'Fast Forward'. In this particular Music video there are a lot of well known Australian Comedians that feature. I love watching and laughing at this.

[@michellelang2142]

Thanks for your hard work You are fun to listen to. When Freddie Mercury died John Farnham was the first singer worldwide that Queen approached to replace him. John Farnham didn’t get the gig but it was a real honour. John is very humble and a lot of people don’t know these things. Thanks love Michelle.

[@rodneycampbell2964]

John Farnham is just a good idea 😁💕

[@chrissneyd9278]

America has missed out on John,Jimmy, Tina, Delta, Vanessa, Guy and Katie Noonan. John used to be known as Johnny and starred in a TV program called Bobby Dazzler. We are lucky in Australia that we have places and shows that give heaps of opportunities for singers.

[@larissahorne9991]

The only movie I know of that John Farnham was in was "Caravan Holiday" in 1972 with The Young Talent Team. He played himself in a cameo role, long before Tina Arena's time on that team. It's not very long and it's available on KZbin if you want to check it out.

[@Bethgael]

John Farnham was little Jonny Farnham in the 1960s (Look up Sadie the Cleaning Lady). Like, in 1988, my mum and I both went to his You're the Voice concerts, because she was a fan of Jonny and I was a fan of John. And yes, this was the late 80s/very early 90s. The "Billy Ray" was a reference to Billy Ray Cyrus, and yes, it had to do with trying to break o/s again. Also, a quick note on the preamble: the D Generation was based in Melbourne, which has a huge Italian and Greek migrant population, which in the late 80s/early 90s was the TV Thing to do. (Look up Effie and Wogs Out of Work). Hence, the Italian-speaking grandad. Some things need context from people who lived through it; forgive me if I'm repeating anything you already know. :D

[@56music64]

That guy at the end, is a very young Mick Molloy, he is a very funny, one of my favourite Australian comedians. I love his movie Cracker Jack.

[@ozdogwoman]

Stage performer extraordinaire - Jesus Christ Superstar!

[@carolynh8866]

hes never been in a movie but has been in several documentaries following him around on tour. Plus a few earlier TV Shows in his younger days that he had either starred in ie Bobby Dazzler or guest starred in including shows like Home and Away, Also check out him doing Old MacDonalds Farm also hillarious

[@lockyer114]

One of my fave Farnsey tunes ❤️

[@lockyer114]

The late Stuart Fraser from Noiseworks on the guitar, looking amazing in the leather jacket ❤️

[@aries898]

Don’t forget he changes to accordion halfway through 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lockyer114]

@@aries898 haha yesss true!

[@carolynh8866]

Seems like a good idea for another John Farnham reaction. This music video is hillarious

[@khoale4755]

You've done a lot of John Farnham songs except for the best ones. Hope you do 'See the banners fall' or 'Beyond the call' '88 expo. Both live version by John Farnham is the best.

[@DavidSweetnam]

I reckon something Nick hasn’t done is All In Love Is Fair from the Whispering Jack concert, a Stevie Wonder cover, and really well done

[@velvetandchester]

This is the kind of song I have found myself singing whenever I have had occasion to think the phrase 'seemed like a good idea'. You know when you think in sing-song or talk in sing-song when you read familiar lyrics for example 'never gunna give you up, never gunna let you down'. What I didn't realise was who the artist was so learn something new every day.

[@CDubya.82]

One of the more catchier Farnham songs for me that i find fun. Both the song and video.

[@allisterdavidson9805]

Oh wow! the Late Show crew ! I loved the Late Show. The people at the start giving him ideas for the clip and dress style were a Comedy group on TV called the D-generation and had a weekely show called the Late Show. Very funny crew. Rob, Judith, Jane, Santo, Tony and Mick

[@feliciab2]

Love them! In order of appearance: Santo Cilauro (and his Nonno), Tom Gleisner, Jason Stephens, Tony Martin and Mick Molloy, Judith Lucy, Jane Kennedy, and Rob Sitch.

[@allisterdavidson9805]

@@feliciab2 jason ! I couldn’t recall his name. I thought he was from Full Frontal actually

[@jojolevickas2856]

Fergal Sharkie had a song that was similar sounding. Love Love Love John

[@craigalden9416]

This is the Farnham touring band….John recorded songs for at Least 5 U.S movies in the 80’s …. Try Break the ice one of my favourites….his music changed again in the 90’s … a bit more mature and mellow … but still great…. Great work again..🇦🇺👍.

[@rxgirl9609]

Do you remember After 7? Ready or Not, Can't stop and Sara Smile- reminds me of these type R&B songs.

[@karenstrong8887]

No record company in America or Australia would sign John. They wouldn’t even listen to any of his Whispering Jack album. After going to the US with the Little River Band I don’t think John ever wanted to go back. I don’t know of any movie he was in but he should have been.

[@naedynot1]

"John Farnham, he's a genius"

[@LM-369]

Is that D-Generation? Hard to tell with the copyright. LOVE IT

[@toddyrocket296]

Cool how things keep popping up online now

[@aries898]

Hey Nick! Here is a sitcom from the 1970’s that our ‘Johnny’ starred in - Bobby Dazzler kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKrKl2NtpJZ7mM0 Also the band in the clip are some of his usual band- Lindsay field on vocals, Stuart Fraser (RIP) on guitar and accordion, but I forget the bassists name as he was only with him for that album I think

[@justlinsu]

I hadn't seen this one before...Good find. Say Nick this would be a great song for you love your lower register... Have you seen the interview (one of many) with Ray Martin who did a Mid Day Show... He was so funny...but what you see is all genuine...He talks about his 'mother in-law Phillis' he calls the Dragon' lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/op-rl3WHiJV7rac

[@hollygranger3734]

The D-Gen!!!! This made me laugh

[@VideoCellarArchives]

John had a few acting roles. He had a lead voice acting role in Abra Cadabra a 3D cartoon (in fact the world's first 3D animated feature) musical of the pied piper. He had cameos in Caravan Holiday and Bullamakanka. On TV he played the assistant to an old bookseller/amateur detective in a TV movie Me and Mr Thorne (that was a pilot for a series that never happened). He also had a sitcom in the 70s where he pretty much parodied himself as young pop star dealing with the entertainment industry.

[@karenjohnson5179]

john once did Beatles Yesterday

[@DavidSweetnam]

Enjoyed that Nick. And it’s ages since i heard that song. It’s not one of those ‘wow’ songs that you remember forever but it grows on you with a catchy hook. He’s having fun with it and not really trying too hard. The actors in the video are D Generation - very popular on morning radio in the early 90s and even made a comedy series. The band are wonderful as usual

[@tylerhackner9731]

Awesome 👏

[@HelenBeeee]

11:39 You: wtf is going on here Me: ahhh some one forgot to tell him that John collabed with everything that has legs including comedians! John is a very funny man I feel if he had been American he would have been scooped up into the world of singing and acting somehow see him in Smokey and the Bandit type film 🤣

[@magpiegirl3783]

John has done a lot of TV work as a guest on various national variety shows, had his own short-run tv series and appeared in musicals Pippin and Jesus Christ Superstar.

[@rickandersen2284]

One of my fave tracks.

[@carolynh8866]

Mine too. Oh wait a minute there's another 100 or so on that list as well hahaha

[@Rosannasfriend]

I like this easy-going song. He has some vocal fireworks to wear the end nonetheless.

[@trevorhowat9271]

He did a number of TV sit Comedies.

[@jasonmus]

Haha I had no idea this video started with The Late show cast pitching ideas!

[@leandabee]

Just wondering, I've been subbed for a long time, comment on every reaction and am a patreon, but is youtube mucking about, because the last few videos I haven't been notified of until now, 10pm, 2 days later, and that's only because I thought I better see what you've been up to, grrrr 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️. Anyway, love ya🤗💖

[@debmccleary9571]

So, the comedians in the clip are known as The D Generation from the’80s and then The Late Show in the early ‘90s; most of them formed a production company called Black Dog, who produced Iconic Aussie movies The Castle and The Dish…. The band featured mainstays Lindsay Field (acoustic guitar and vocals) and Angus Birchall (drums), as well as the late Stuart Fraser (originally with Noiseworks) on guitar and Stephen Morgan (originally with Icehouse) on bass guitar. Such a great song, with a whacky, totally silly Aussie film clip…

[@toddavis8151]

*Working Dog pictures

[@debmccleary9571]

@@toddavis8151 oh Em gee, can’t believe I got that wrong… thanks for fixing that up Tod! Must’ve been thinking of something else!

[@JoSedunary]

@@debmccleary9571 Probably had the Zep warmup track in your head Deb haha...happens to all of us when we're talking Farnsey !

[@aries898]

Also I believe you did a reaction to ‘23r 5 in a row’ on patreon? These comedians are those guys… the ‘Lambada’ guy, Rob Sitch, was the actor portraying John Farnham in that song (as well as playing the radio DJ), and the psycho chainsaw girl, Jane Kennedy, parodied Kylie Minogue…. John’s voice in that song though was parodied by jack Jones

[@ep9869]

I didn't realise that Santo Cilauro (and his Nonno), Tommy G and the rest of the D Gen were in this clip. I had heard a story from Tony Martin where he jokes their appearance seemed like a good idea at the time, but didn't know it was such a significant part. The D Generation comedy group did a sketch comedy show on in 1992-1993.

[@christophernicola9293]

Great reaction mate 😀

[@bernadettelanders7306]

One acting link below. John sang a few songs for American movies. Rad, The Sluggers Wife and Fletch. John wasn’t in them though. Did a few shows, bits of acting in 70s. Found part of one. About a minute into short clip from old Aussie comedy, “Last Of The Australians” - yes he’s comical lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2GkYWRta86pr7M

[@mattybond]

He should have done this live more

[@drunkpaulocosta]

But lets be real he didnt really use vocal effects on tracks so he is one of the easier ones to day "The recorded sruff is pretty much all him anyway" While i do love a good live performance i can forgive it with Johnny.

[@chrissneyd9278]

I can't see through the copyright blockers but I believe that the other group is Human Nature.

[@davidburnett93]

Gee wiz the tsr family are so quick, i go to answer your questions and one of the family have beaten me to it. Good onya.

[@meredithdahl7755]

**Seemed like a good idea*** not seems like a good idea 👍love your reviews brother

[@sharlenegentle2607]

💕

[@mrmockatoo6786]

And it was a good idea, wasn't it Big Guy? You asked "who are these guys?" Well, the singer doing the counter melody is Lindsay Field who has been with John since year dot. Most of the other musicians including Angus (drums) have toured and recorded with him for longer than you've been around.

[@paulmckinnon203]

Hey Dominick, john did have a few acting credits to his name. Here is his IMDB profile. If I find any clips from the shows he appeared in, I'll let you know.

[@Dr_KAP]

Here are a few clips of John acting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2GkYWRta86pr7M kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2PGYXRvap18arM

[@paulmckinnon203]

Hey Dominick, here a clip from a TV series he did in 1977. The humour is dated but probably suited John at the time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYTEkoyMppihsKc

[@paulmckinnon203]

@@Dr_KAP Ha ha. I remember all of those actors from Division 4 & Homicide.

[@aries898]

@@Dr_KAP Bobby dazzler is one too kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKrKl2NtpJZ7mM0

[@shirleynicolson3093]

You should try reacting to the many talk show clips you see the real character and personality shine through

[@leandabee]

Yeah, they wanted him to be something he's not and to move to the US, and they were confused because his talent was way over their tiny non visioning heads. Good on JF for saying , see ya, don't let the door hit you on the way out, 😅👌

[@PeninsulaDroneography2024]

As good as John Farnham has always been, how do you think he would go in todays world ? Food for thought and don't get me wrong, I went to all of his 'Last Time' concerts :)

[@livertic]

TV series Bobby Dazzler !

[@FionaEm]

I don't think John was ever in a movie, but he was in a pretty awful TV sitcom called Bobby Dazzler, and of course the theatre production Jesus Christ Superstar, when he sang in the garden of Gethsemane and blew our minds!

[@eviehanlon1445]

Not sure about the band. I think his band has changed over the years. Lindsay Field is on one of the guitars, and in earlier days he was a back up singer for John and a solo artist in his own right. I don't think John's been in a movie. I think he was always too busy singing or trying to retire. :)

[@lindylufromoz5111]

This was a spoof piede by the hugely funny comedians of The D Generation Farnham knew it was for a joke video. All of the comics are Australian household names. It's John's original & this song was not done as a cover.

[@aries898]

With regards to his international status, of course there was LRB but that didn’t end too well. Then he did whispering jack. Now, Glenn Wheatley had MASSIVE connections in the US and Europe, at one point in the 70’s he was David Bowies tour manager in the US. So Glenn, did try to get whispering jack into the US market. The lead single here was of course ‘You’re the voice’ but apparently the record company in the US did not agree that was a strong lead track. So they released I think ‘pressure down’ and then followed it up with you’re the voice and neither did well at all. John said it in an interview that I saw somewhere here on KZbin. Apparently ‘two strong hearts’ from the age of reason album charted in the US in 1990 so they tried again with ‘you’re the voice’ but again it didn’t do well Maybe you are right though that he didn’t fit a particular genre which m of the have turned off the US record label But he is well respected by many international acts and rightfully so

[@elizabethscott7660]

The biggest issue that US record companies had with Farnsey was that they wanted to fit him into a music genre, and he didn't fit any of thrm

[@marmadukescarlet7791]

John’s notoriously unfunny jokes are part of the legend.

[@user-rx3jy6zk3w]

Shut up and start listening to Johnny farham!!! Xx

[@narellesmith7932]

I don’t remember John in any movie but he was in someTV series/ Shows and he wasn’t very good at acting. Just seemed too corny.