John Farnham: Black Dog (Warm up song! I call Bullshit!) Reaction

[@klc4007]

“the best concert you’ve never been to is a John Farnham soundcheck”- Richard Wilkins.

[@TheThamesmen]

Brilliant comment!

[@artycraftyalchemy]

@@TheThamesmen It's a quote from an Aussie tv host/reporter who was mostly focused on music.

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

This is not a warm-up, it was a sound check. He did do this one time in a concert in Brisbane. It is on a rarities album.

[@TheThamesmen]

Still astounding!

[@brettgarsed]

I'm the guitarist in the left speaker. We played the song maybe once in the set and then it was taken out so we did it at a soundcheck in Melbourne so we could record it.

[@TheThamesmen]

Superb and amazing work. Honored to have you here. Be well.

[@bernadettelanders7306]

@@TheThamesmen We all know Brett - absolutely brilliant guitarist. And so many of the band had been with John for decades. Brett would know - from watching them in concert and vids, the band came across as ‘family’.

[@EileenSpeakman]

So glad it was recorded and that we get to hear it. I've been following (overdosing!) John for about two years - it's been a joy, I love everything that he has recorded. I also researched the amazing careers of the backing singers and the individual band members. John definitely had the best of the best with him. It's been a pleasure listening to you and all your band mates. Best wishes, I hope you're having the best life. . Oct'24. UK. E ❤

[@aaronlynch139]

Loved all your work with Farnham Brett. When you lot were going live to telly with those first Whispering Jack shows and you had that monstrous camera hanging off the strat, it was mindblowing. Proud Aussie.

[@groov3s908]

Robert Plant: I'm the best rock singer ever . John Farnham: Hold my beer

[@TheThamesmen]

Tough to compare. Both exceptional

[@li22ietopper26]

Def a soundcheck! Recorded by a smart cookie on the sound desk at his last concert in a series. All his band members are very accomplished. Ditto his singers. And as for the tech team...pure Gold

[@aileenclarke9651]

He came to Australia around 10years of age. In his teens he was an apprentice plumber,he then concentrated on his singing career.

[@FionaEm]

John Farnham has said that he often sings things off-stage that he'd never dare try onstage. I wish to god he'd done this onstage though, because he'd have blown everyone away, and introduced younger fans to Led Zeppelin. His backing singers in this rehearsal would be the same ones he had for many years: Venetta Fields, Lisa Edwards and Lindsay Field. Consummate professionals. Now we just need you to feature Farnham's performance in the Gethsemane scene of Jesus Christ Superstar, and you'll have seen the best he's ever been!

[@SuzyTrippa]

Ditto Fiona!

[@AussieMaskedOwl]

Yes! His performance of Gethsemane is amazing.

[@natalierichards6308]

Was literally coming to say “check our gethsemane”

[@brokensuave]

I remember going to Jesus Christ Superstar in '92. Enthralling performances.

[@mssuziquzi]

He’s The Voice. He’s the GOAT! He can sing any genre. What a legend. Get well soon John.❤️

[@TheThamesmen]

Get well John best wishes to you and your family

[@devonlord99]

Nowhere else but here can I get 5 minutes of two Brits talking about pickling chicken and a great song reaction in the same video. This is the great content I come here for. 👍

[@TheThamesmen]

Don’t forget the book review! More quality content coming soon! Like and subscribe so you don’t miss it. Smash that bell as people like to say

[@jacklandsford]

I was lucky enough to be cast as Johns Understudy in Jesus Christ Superstar in 1992. Unfortunately he has been diagnosed with Cancer, he is undergoing surgery today. I know he is a very very positive person and I'm sure he will beat it!

[@StephenHayes-g4t]

Yeah, alright then. John is probably one of THE BEST singers in the world, and I’m sure he’s he is the best… he is the G.O.A.T… 🇦🇺

[@markwaters3050]

Each one of John's backing vocalists are solo artists in their own right, or are musicians providing vocal support. Everyone loved working with John!

[@TheThamesmen]

It is an amazing band for sure

[@joalha123]

In the news today, John is in hospital having an operation for cancer. Wish him a speedy and successful recovery. So sad after his friend Olivia Newton John has passed just 2 weeks ago. She sang with him on her last public performance in 2020.

[@Mrmikey0909]

Thankfully the Op seems to have been successful.

[@kimenslow963]

Our Aussie Farnsey is 73 now & can still belt out a song 🎵. We love ❤️ him so much in OZ. Thankyou guys for reacting to our Aussie icon 💖

[@AussieDebb]

Freddy said John was the best singer he had heard. John is great mates with Brian May and did consider joining Queen but he didnt want to travel the globe because he had a young family. 2 female backing vocalists. ❤❤

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks

[@pennystreet8183]

Today Australia has woken to the news that our wonderful John Farnham is going in for surgery to have removed a cancerous tumour. I send my love to his family and friends. And ask that everyone who loves him to send good vibes to him. Hopefully we will hear good news soon ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheThamesmen]

We send our good energies too. Any news yet?

[@pennystreet8183]

The news this morning is that John is in a stable condition in ICU. After a 11 1/2 hour operation. Love and good vibes to a beautiful human being

[@AndyFNQ84]

If this is the soundcheck, the concert must have been spectacular

[@TheThamesmen]

Good point

[@marynoonan6111]

Yes, yes it was! He was phenomenally talented and just so bloody nice. Not one word against him by anyone, ever.

[@markwaters3050]

Every band has a warm-up song, usually not one of their own. Kudos not only to John, but shit, the band took this song and stripped it to pieces, including the backup vocalists. By the way, Led Zep also used backup vocalists on their versions of this same song! But I'd like to see some applause for the foh team that mixed this, and were smart enough to put it on tape!

[@rickandersen2284]

Had 3 backup singers for decades....Lisa Edwards, Vanetta Fields and Lindsay Field. Vanetta has a huge cv including Pink Floyd She started with The Ikettes...Ike and Tina Turner...

[@Raghnaid]

Saw Venetta Fields in Miranda sometime in the 80's, I can't remember what Aussie band she was singing with, but I remember her!

[@floydster23]

Venetta was on the studio recordings of Wish You Were Here AND The Stones' Exile on Main Street. Amazing singer.

[@jano9091]

And he’s had the choice of the best musicians in Australia, many of whom played with him for years. Brilliant, very tight band.

[@paul-Ess]

@@Raghnaid maybe Richard clapton?

[@carolynh8866]

Watch out...the Mocking Cocky will be on to you for spelling Veneta's name wrong 😆

[@victoriajennings9908]

He did try to make it in England - no one there would give him a go.

[@jayweb51]

The band and buck-up singers, are his regular touring group. Everytime you see a live performance by John, you also see the band members and singers.

[@peaked_aussie]

John Farnham underwent an 11.5 hour operation for cancer in his mouth yesterday. It's nice that his work is getting recognition outside Australia. He may not be able to sing again.

[@TheThamesmen]

Get well soon John

[@iankearns774]

Its said that it is a legit soundcheck, never been recorded as a single or on any albums. Who knows but the bloke has amazing pipes and pretty much had the same backup singers for decades, no surprise how tight they are. Entertaining as usual gents. Keep up the good work.

[@carolynh8866]

GOOD NEWS is, it is on one of the Rarity Albums ...

[@TheThamesmen]

And we managed to find it on the Internet!

[@iankearns774]

@@TheThamesmen You can find anything on the dark web.

[@CaptainsChannel58]

of course it is from an officially released album. stop being a clown

[@keithwilson1554]

His real Warm up was Chain Smoking enough to put the Flying Scotsman to shame.

[@pennystreet8183]

Now that you have had a few songs to warm up to our John Farnham 😂 You can now catch up on the 5 decades of him singing. He might be 73 but as soon as he opens his mouth. You know it’s him 🙂 We don’t move so fast anymore like John. But he still can belt out his singing voice just like he did 5 decades ago. 🥰

[@TheThamesmen]

That is one hell of a career. Thank you for your support

[@jemxs]

He literally can sing any genre, opera, soft rock disco(LRB), blues n soul. I don't think I've heard him rap but I'm sure he could!

[@carolynh8866]

He'd probably forget the words if he tried to Rap 😆 🤣 😂

[@sammy_dog]

@@carolynh8866 I'm sure if he put his mind to it he could but then why would he sing or is that talk that crap that's rap RAP IS CRAP and way below John's very high standards

[@jenniferjacobs228]

Stunning Aussie band Skyhooks did something similar...a soundcheck song was recorded and it was sooooo good.

[@helenespaulding7562]

Well now….that was FANTASTIC! 🤘😁 Farnham is up there among the very top vocalists of the past 50 years. BTW……howdy gents!

[@TheThamesmen]

Rock on!

[@bernbee1679]

Yes John is still around. Unfortunately it was announced yesterday he has cancer and yesterday he has undergone a 12 hour operation to remove cancer from his mouth and jaw. All our thoughts are with him and his family at this point ❤️thank you for this reaction

[@sandyproctor4901]

Shattered

[@bernbee1679]

@@sandyproctor4901 yes it’s heartbreaking especially where he is affected 😓

[@TheThamesmen]

Get well soon John

[@kathc349]

John has also had a crack at Opera - search on John Farnhan singing "Granada"

[@panelvanman7671]

it it most definitely John!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheThamesmen]

Yep. No one sings like him

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Can’t wait for Aussie week 4. John Farnham is a living legend he can sing the phone book and make it sound good. He can sing in any decade in fact he got number 1s in 5 consecutive decades

[@carolynh8866]

6 decades if you include the Albums with ONJ in 2015/6

[@TheThamesmen]

That is an astounding history

[@ThatGuy-bp4gz]

The man can certainly sing anything. But if you'd like to hear an emotional, softer side to his singing, compared to the songs you've already listened to, perhaps try his duet with Olivia Newton John of "Please Don't Ask Me." WARNING: Listening to it is a bitter sweet experience given Olivia's recent passing. John and Olivia are both national treasures in Australia, as well as close personal friends. Perhaps have a tissue handy.

[@TheThamesmen]

That does sound interesting and timely. Thank you for the recommendation

[@bradweston5342]

Great call!! There's no denying the chemistry on stage between these two in this performance. (and yes, a tissue or 2 might be handy)

[@justlinsu]

Oh YES!!! That's our John Farnham just warming up lol Loved your reactions guys...plus the comedy at the beginning lol Do you know John can also sing opera? YES OPERA! He did a duet with another brilliant Aussie singer Anthony Warlow they sang 'Granada' mixed with a little bit of comedy which I'm sure you'll get. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWfYqXmBoqiLeJo

[@karenstrong8887]

No, you haven’t covered John’s voices yet. Try Granada with John and Anthony Warlow at the Main Event Concert. I think you might like Opera. My husband came from England when he was 10. He is a very proud Australian who has never become a Citizen because the Government sent him a letter calling him an Alien. He would never admit he was once a POM.

[@Dr_KAP]

Absolutely incredible, one of the best voices of our time. Be sure to tell Chris to include Guy Sebastian in your next Aussie week. It’s a must. Thanks for this one, we appreciate you.

[@gloryglory5688]

Noooooooo please NOOOOOOOOO

[@Dr_KAP]

@@gloryglory5688 problem? Guy has a 2.8 octave range, writes all his own music, plays 7 instruments and a has list of accolades even bigger than your ego.

[@gloryglory5688]

@@Dr_KAP yes, he’s a knob, he sings middle of the road boring songs & a “nice voice” means nothing to me if all he sings is made for radio music kids & old ladies both like, when I was young I wanted my parents to friggin hate my music, imagine the embarrassment? Guy Sebastian blurghhhh just shows me you’ve never been exposed to anything that’d blow ya bloody ears off

[@carolynh8866]

Yes please. I agree 💯 need to include Guy Sebastian in week 4.

[@gloryglory5688]

@@carolynh8866 no, he needs to be never seen in public again, we don’t want people falling asleep when he gets on stage

[@stephenwalton1234]

You should do John Farnham with the Melbourne symphony orchestra doing long way to the top live, it is extraordinary, cheers... Steve.

[@TheThamesmen]

Lots of suggestions for this so hopefully we can

[@EileenSpeakman]

Just found your channel - great that you don't keep interrupting the track but let it go to the end before reacting. Long Way to the Top with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - it's just WOW WOW WOW. Feb '24,. UK. E❤

[@jeffreykennedy1266]

So glad that you guys finally got to hear this…

[@YobboBear]

Onya Chris! You know what's good for everybody!

[@lovemyrainydays]

This song is on his Anthology - Rarities cd with liner notes explaining the souncheck thing.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks

[@mikewilcox5284]

Black back vocalist Vanetta Fields used to sing in Ike and Tinas band

[@TheThamesmen]

Got to be good to do that.

[@stupeters8409]

Should check out when his version of We Will Rock You With Queen it will blow your socks off

[@elizabethscott7660]

One thing you know when you listen to John sing; you'll hear every word, crisp and clear. His delivery is outstanding. On a personal note, it would be really nice if Chris included Sarah Blasko in one of his Aussie weeks. Her live 'All I Want' SK Session is simply perfect, as is 'Here' and 'We Won't Run'. If she inspired Elton John she must be pretty good.😄

[@richseaglove1527]

Watch the Portlandia sketch "you can pickle that" ...they would like to think you can pickle anything 😏

[@flip1356]

My favourite reaction team by a mile❤️

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you. We very much appreciate you taking the time to say that

[@jasonandbelindajordan5044]

Why bull sh$T?? Man he is so good at any genres, his range is just mind blowing, what a voice, what a show man as his concerts are a show not just him singing, love him!!!

[@belindawood77]

I think they mean it's too good to be just a sound check :)

[@TheThamesmen]

Exactly way too good to be just a sound check. Shame that more people don’t get to see him do it. Must’ve been a treat for the crew

[@annemyommmogibbs3971]

He is just that good

[@Mediawatcher2023]

@@TheThamesmen this was never issued on an album or single its a rareity that appeared on his anthology series

[@TheThamesmen]

@@Mediawatcher2023 so amazing!

[@speedypete5445]

What great version of a led zeppelin song.

[@TheThamesmen]

Really fun version

[@donnachatterton1639]

I think you’d really like John’s live version of AC/DC’s ‘It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock n roll.’

[@carolynh8866]

Absolutely and there are several videos of that one ...incl with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra ...which is GOLD

[@donnachatterton1639]

@@carolynh8866 thanks.Yes, I should have specified that. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you has been recommended many times so look forward to seeing it

[@juanitooctavio9023]

That guy can sing! (Like we did’t already know... ) 🤩

[@colincolenso]

The famous Philippine style of cooking chicken adobo involves the use of vinegar which pickles the meat to some degree, increasing its resistance to going off in their warm conditions without refrigeration.

[@carolynh8866]

Sadly, there are no videos of this which is such a shame. Fortunately it did make an appearance on one of the Rarities Albums. Not only a stella vocal by John Farnham but his band is made up of some of the best musicians Australia had at the time. The drummer, guitarists, keys, backup vocalists have stayed with him for years. They read each other like books..all makes for extraordinary performances everytime they get together. John's vocal range is base note F2 and his full voice top note G5. But then the screams in black dog are E6# or maybe F6. Which makes it 4 - 4.1 octaves ...I suspect there is also a couple of later songs which are lower than F2..

[@justlinsu]

This is such an amazing performance....but I guess back in the day Aussies weren't allowed to talk themselves up lol. Just brilliant...

[@theghost6412]

This would make the perfect soundcheck and warm up song. Hitting those high notes that normally he wont hit with his regular song line up. If he can hit these notes with general ease, then he knows there is no chance in hell that he is going to blow out his vocal chords mid song during his regular work out.

[@TheThamesmen]

Also probably great fun to do!

[@thegoldenbandicoot]

Chisel week! Can't wait.

[@TheThamesmen]

Looking forward to making it. Hopefully soon

[@annefrancis7160]

Love your reactions ...it's that pommie humour. You really need to hear John sing Gethsemane from JCS. BRILLIANT !!!

[@TheThamesmen]

I will check it out

[@markjames3522]

This recording of Black Dog was recorded on sound check in 1994 . Apparently John Farnham has only performed this song once in concert in Brisbane the same year . This song was included on a Rarities album in 1997 . John Farnham at this point of time was into his 40’s and being an sound check John would’ve be comfortably holding back . Nothing against Led Zeppelin and Robert Plant’s vocals , but Plant was on his 20’s when Led Zeppelin recording and was together performing this . And Robert wasn’t full belting range like John Farnham was . John is 73 and now probably fully retired after sadly losing his long time manager and best friend Glenn Wheatley to covid 19 early this year , they had an partnership for over 40 years . John Farnham cops a lot of slack for since his many comeback tours since he had a major tour called The Last Time in 2003 . But since that Last Time tour he has only released one album with some original music on it 2010 Jack . John as slowing downsizing into semi retirement with touring no big arena shows nothing like what he did in the 80’s and 90’s only if was touring with other artists like Tom Jones , Olivia Newton John ( they have been friends since the 60’s RIP ) he has even toured with Lionel Richie and Stevie Nicks being the opening act . John started to enjoy doing the summer festivals tours with other Australian artist before the pandemic happened even when the song line up was just a greatest hits set list when he just do 10 shows in a year at the most . Of course John Farnham was always available for a charity concert which was his last appearance on stage in 2020 charity gig for the Australian bushfires disaster which Olivia Newton John and Brain May from Queen was special guest on stage with him . The Farnham Band are highly respected as some best session players in Australia , The Farnham band has very few line up changes since John formed the band in 1987 . The Farnham band has also was the band for Kylie Minogue and Olivia Newton John on the national tours .

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you for a great right write up and history. It sounds like he had a great career and deserves a suitable retirement. At least we can find them through the Internet as we have.

[@gordonallen7638]

he had Venetta fields as a backing vocalist for years She was on the stones album exiles on main st

[@carmelmcshanag8144]

Our beloved Farnsy has been diagnosed with cancer and has gone into hospital for surgery today. He's staying positive and so are we. 💕

[@TheThamesmen]

Fingers crossed.

[@mikeschenk4730]

THIS is the inspiration for the pickle-off. George should ask more silly questions that lead to odd contests. I get this s a warm-up song for a few reasons. First, who wants to take on Robert Plant in live concert? Second, if everything works out on this song you aren't going to stress it much later on. 10k views in 11 months? Need to get some more Aussie folks paying attention. :)

[@Natwordsaladdecipher]

Keep doing our Aussie accent. We love taking the piss out of ourselves and others.

[@melanieslack8645]

Awesome isn’t he!! He’s still around but doesn’t do much anymore. He lost his long time manger and best mate in March from complications from Covid and last week lost his childhood friend Olivia NJ. There are at least 4 KZbin videos called John Farnham Can Sing Anything. Almost every genre even kids songs!! He’s a one in a million!!

[@TheThamesmen]

So glad we have been introduced to him

[@queenslanddiva]

Watch him sing Granada with Anthony Warlow - astounding.

[@leeannevoss8326]

Yes you can pickle meat. In Australia we have pickled pork. Which you then can either boil or if roasted is very much like ham.

[@jennifermason9557]

You should also check out the Jesus Christ Superstar Australian Cast's version of Everything's alright. John played Jesus, Kate Ceberano is Mary Magdalen and John Stevens is Judas. It's a powerhouse - and John hits an insane note that I haven't heard done in other versions of this. The three are brilliant together.

[@jenniesaunders1917]

Thank you gentlemen

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks 🙏

[@getreal4371]

This why AUSSIE WEEK should be every week. Gems like this are hiding every where.

[@TheThamesmen]

HAHA new one super soon! List is made!

[@getreal4371]

@@TheThamesmen keep banging them out.👍

[@jeffwilson7100]

He never performed it because he recognised that it didn’t fit with his audience. The only reason this recording exists is because one of his sound techs hit record. The backup vocals would have been Lisa Edwards, Venetta Fields and Lindsay Field (no relation). Until his cancer diagnosis he was still performing in his 70’s, and lost NOTHING. I saw him live 5 times over a period of 22 years. Every performance was perfect.

[@TheThamesmen]

Wow that is so cool

[@wesleygalvin9983]

Great reaction as always gentlemen. May I also highly recommend John singing When The War Is Over, a Cold Chisel / Jimmy Barns song. By far the best version on the net is titled The Last Time Melbourne 2003. It is just extraordinary! Thanks lads.

[@kane29842]

Nah. Cold Chisel’s Ringside performance is THE version.

[@TheThamesmen]

We do have a chisel week coming up soon

[@sammy_dog]

@@TheThamesmen a Chisel week sweeeeeeeeeeet

[@kazz3956]

@@TheThamesmen oh my goodness a whole Chisel week or even a Jimmy and Mosey week would be awesome.

[@evaadams8298]

You guys are way MORE entertaining than Oprah!

[@TheThamesmen]

Just not as rich unfortunately!

[@alyn927]

@@TheThamesmen 🤣😂😅😆

[@rmw250]

Fucken fantastic 👏 wow

[@jennygavrilovic7415]

See, we told you! Farnsey is the G.O.A.T! You should also checkout It’s A Long Way To The Top(if you wanna rock n roll)! From the Classic Jack concert with The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra! Now, that’s a whole different experience! 💗💗💗 The reactions guys. Put a smile on my face, when you said Australia week 4! Can’t wait!

[@carolynh8866]

The strings section bobbing up and down CLASSIC 😆 🤣

[@jennygavrilovic7415]

@@carolynh8866 yes! 💗💗💗💗that whole concert!

[@Bobbydazzlla]

I remember watching the David Nixon magic show on the weekend here in Australia. Don't know if you guys are old enough to remember that when you were kids.

[@5150TJT]

One of his back up singers you have heard on some Pink Floyd tracks..

[@almango873]

We woke up this morning in Australia to the news that John Farnham had been taken to hospital for surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. AT this stage we know nothing further.

[@Mrmikey0909]

I'm sure that I have seen this sound check video a while back. A brilliant band as well as Jihn, a great combo

[@danielstephens8548]

Definitely should have your own radio. Show Calming customers 🍻

[@TheThamesmen]

Well, we kind of have our own KZbin show if you turn off the screen and we just like us being on the radio!

[@hollygranger3734]

I think the old grannies in the audience might have conniptions if he played Blackdog

[@flip1356]

Freddy said johnny was the greatest singer of our time. 😁

[@rickfairman5640]

Great cover lots of roads back to Australia

[@TheThamesmen]

We are enjoying the journey and making the most of it

[@jenniferhearn4117]

Sadly John has just undergone a 12 hour surgery to remove a cancerous mouth tumour and although the news is very limited it seems positive. Thoughts are with him and his family.

[@TheThamesmen]

Get well John!!

[@starlightshimmery]

I’m sure one of the Aussies will know the answer to this - whenever I hear Black Dog I think of Hey Hey it’s Saturday because they often used to play in or out to the ad breaks with it. There were members of Skyhooks in that band but were there members of John’s band as well? There seemed to be so much intermingling at the time and John was always on there. That would make a lot of sense with it being used as a soundcheck song, it might’ve been the go-to.

[@TheThamesmen]

Interesting. Thanks for the idea

[@robinakym2356]

John thought his fan base wouldn’t like him doing this song so he never did it live

[@TheThamesmen]

Shame!

[@ronheaps6499]

Still waiting on some Kiwi Classic music...L.A.B,Six60,Stan Walker,Troy kingi,Link etc etc...cheers for all the reaction Kenneth and Harriet.

[@markjames3522]

Here Queen + John Farnham extended version of We Will Rock You . kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIGZgGieeLNkg5o Apparently rumoured John Farnham was asked to join Queen in the mid 90’s . He was apparently Queens first choice after the loss of Freddie Mercury . John probably not interested in leaving Australia to based in London he turned it down . Plus being Freddie Mercury‘s replacement is big job , John had already was somewhat replacement singer in the Australian band the Little River Band which hardcore LRB fans disliked . John did say about being in a band he’s a good team player as long he’s the captain . He just used to being his own boss responsible for his own mistakes and successes . So understand why he turned Queen down if the rumour is true ? Queen went on and hired Paul Rogers for a few years. Queen and John Farnham join forces in 2003 to re-record We Will Rock You over the original record John Farnham added extra vocals Brian May and Roger Taylor like John’s addition also added in extra guitar work and drums . But both artists never performed live together . It was used as promotional song for 2003 rugby union World Cup .

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you I will check it out. What a history

[@admanistansheridan1826]

Awesome book.

[@TheThamesmen]

It really is and people should take a chance and read it

[@kevinmcgeown9727]

news on john. yesterday he underwent 11 hours of surgery for mouth cancer I believe and is ok. hope it all works out for him. how that affects his voice I don't know. I believe he was a smoker which wouldn't help if true.

[@TheThamesmen]

Get well John

[@evaadams8298]

You guys are great! 👍

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you for your support we very much appreciate it

[@Natwordsaladdecipher]

It's common for all Aussies to have high and low testes. That's why we all end our conversation with an elevation.

[@AMB3Rjade]

Unfortunately he did his final tour a year or two ago and announced his retirement. But his music will live forever 💜

[@TheThamesmen]

True and it seems that is a great selection on the Internet. We would never have found otherwise

[@AMB3Rjade]

@@TheThamesmen Just an update guys, as I'm not sure if you have seen/heard the news, Breaking news in Australia today that John was taken to hospital today for surgery/treatment for cancer ❤️ Im sure he has all of Australia behind him as he goes through this difficult time.

[@Paul-pl6dl]

John started in the middle to late 60's His first hit was a song he hates to sing now a days called Sadie The Cleaning Lady but he did do another song called One Is The Loneliness Number that would still be cool in this day and age look it up and see if you like it but remember it was in the 60's. John has a big gig coming up soon head lining with 4 or 5 other bands and artists I think in October or November will be in front of about 8 to 10 thousand people just a small little festival just before Christmas. Keep up the great work you both are doing cheeers

[@FionaEm]

So he hasn't retired? That's excellent 😊

[@carolynh8866]

I hadn't heard about that. Unlikely he would be involved now...as I imagine it will take a certain long time for him to recover from his cancer surgery 🙏❤️

[@judileeming1589]

🙏 a god given talent.

[@TheThamesmen]

Yes but which God!?

[@markwaters3050]

I can guarantee you that this only exists because the Front of House sound engineer decided that he should put the soundcheck on tape, post mix! Been there, done that.

[@TheThamesmen]

:) who did you front house for?

[@ianmontgomery7534]

can you pickle meat - A Pom who hasn't heard of pickled pork - i am amazed! My Mum (who was a Pom) would be rolling in her grave.

[@sean---the-other-one]

It’s a great version of a great song. I didn’t know it existed, but when I saw the title of the video I was 100% confidant that John was going to completely own the track. However about 20 years ago I went to a concert for some headline act like Red Hot Chili Peppers or similar, and the support band was Train. You know, the guys who did Drops Of Jupiter. I didn’t get grabbed by that song when it came out, and it got played on the radio so much I was totally uninterested in them when they took the stage. But they did a cover of Black Dog and the guy on vocals ripped out a superb version. Not as over the top as John’s version, it was much more like Robert’s version except it was completely controlled and polished. I had to give the guy a ton of respect, he had a great set of pipes and totally turned my opinion around on them.

[@TheThamesmen]

Train may don’t be everyone’s cup of tea but are serious musicians. Thanks for the comment

[@jayjayjase9796]

I saw Train when they supported Live about 20 years ago. They did Ramble On and nailed it

[@sean---the-other-one]

@@jayjayjase9796 It could very easily have been Live that I saw them supporting. You in Oz?

[@jayjayjase9796]

@@sean---the-other-one yeah in Adelaide.

[@sean---the-other-one]

@@jayjayjase9796 Probably the same tour that I saw then.

[@TanyasCaravanJourney]

Hi guys, you should totally check out a KZbin video by a guy called John Stolfo called John Farnham can sing anything! It’s a three part series but each video is only about 7 minutes. It shows him singing in almost every genre of music from country through to opera. These really show his versatility 😊

[@ambermariumcilvenna9894]

When the war is over - The Last Time 2003 is one of he’s greatest vocals of all time (second to ‘Help’ ) a much older John but I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed !

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for suggestion

[@AFC-ef4gs]

I think this version is a proper studio version, he did release the song on a group of albums called Anthology 1,2 & 3 but he didn't release it as a single. Word is though that it was his warm up song. There is a version of him doing it live somewhere on YT I have seen it.

[@annemcbeath120]

Another great reaction, you’re hilarious… How about a Farnham Fortnight?? 😉

[@TheThamesmen]

Great suggestion!

[@robynmurray7421]

Looking forward to Aussie Week 4. Hopefully this will include some of our great female singers.

[@TheThamesmen]

Us too!

[@robynmurray7421]

@@TheThamesmen Tina Arena (a vocal powerhouse), Missy Higgins, Renee Geyer, Jessica Mauboy, the late Judith Durham, Kate Cerebrano, Vika and Linda Bull (with the Black Sorrows), Christine Anu, Delta Goodrem, Marcia Hines, The Veronicas are a few for starters but there are many more. Also check out The Go Betweens with Lindy Morrison on drums.

[@melindatanner5853]

Janet from Spiderbait

[@melindatanner5853]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4nEqoarl9t5mZY

[@bigs1546]

Come on guys - haven't you heard of Pickled Pork? It's also known sometimes as ' a poor man's ham '. Never heard of a pickled chicken, but you can smoke chicken - yum ! Oh and John can sing anything - great reaction guys !

[@TheThamesmen]

No we haven't, you food heathen!!! Sound nice!

[@waynedavenport6053]

There is a video of them doing this! You should also hear him doing ACDA!

[@TheThamesmen]

We hope to as comes highly recommended