Welder Reacts for the First Time: John Farnham's Cover of "Help" by The Beatles

[@welderreactor]

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[@goannaj3243]

He gives credit to the sax player and picks up the flowers thrown on stage.

[@elizabethscott7660]

You're the first to react to this version. Kudos to you. 👍I personally love him doing both tempos and this is just so typical of John's concerts, where everyone's having fun and he loves the audience being a part of it. I highly recommend his live performance from 1992 of Gethsemane. He reached another level of perfection in his role as Jesus Christ.

[@welderreactor]

I just picked this one without any thinking.. I will also check out the oyher versuon.

[@karenstrong8887]

John sang the first part in the Beatles style. The second part was John’s cover, he fixed the song. He is so loved, he is humble, funny and kind. He was named best living voice alive anywhere by Richard Marx. He found John can sing 13 genre’s naturally. He is one of a kind and the last time I heard him sing he was 71 and sounded the same. John sold out this venue more than 90 times in his career and that is just in one Australian City. Listen to Amazing Grace with two of his backup singers that we also love. Or Burn for You that John Co-wrote for his wife. Thank you.

[@noone6559]

Mate, you have no reason to apologise. If any Aussie tried to make you feel bad about getting the pronunciation wrong of any of our artists... well they are just dickheads. We will though try to educate you on the correct pronunciation but not through shame. We have a multi-ethnic country..... we have all had friends, new family members, workmates etc. for whom English is not their primary language. So stop apologising.... we are just happy you are taking the time to get to know us Aussies :D x

[@coreenavenn4235]

It's a British surname and many words are pronounced differently to the spelling.

[@AussieDebb]

Well said. My children's surname is SriLankan and a beautiful name, and very few people can pronounce it correctly. 😊😊

[@Bellas1717]

There's two ways of looking at things. Not every motive is negative. I teach literacy to students who are NEALD speakers, and they are very appreciative of learning how people pronounce their words in their language, just as we take care to learn how to pronounce the students' names in the way they would themselves.

[@AussieDebb]

That just dont have performances like this at all anymore. A performer who would sing for nothing if he could and just to bring joy to everyone - he put all his heart and soul into every song ❤❤❤

[@rickandersen2284]

Oh I love this one....starting in the original tempo and then going into his version.

[@mssuziquzi]

John is a legend, an Aussie icon, he is the GOAT!

[@BryanParnell]

If you could capture the power in his voice and turn it into electricity, you could power a city the size of Sydney for a week! It’s unbelievable. There is no one like him in the world. There’s stacks more amazing performances from John. Enjoy discovering them. You’ll never be bored again.

[@annettelane]

I love how he let's his band shine

[@queenslanddiva]

I haven't seen this clip before - it's fabulous, of course. I've seen the one with the MSO many, many times. So thanks for using a different one. John is simply known as The Voice in Australia and we absolutely love him. And don't apologise for the pronunciation, Aussies are a bit weird with pronunciation of many words. There are two I would recommend to you, simply to see the vast range of music that John can sing. The first is a duet with Olivia Newton John called Please Don't Ask Me and the second is a more classical song, also a duet, with another Aussie icon, Anthony Warlow. It's called Granada. Both of these are of an older John, but the Voice is not diminished, still amazing. Cheers

[@andrewh6034]

Great heartfelt reaction.🙂

[@xxTICxxTOCxx]

FARn'm, just like that, FARn'm. Glad you're enjoying his stuff. This is a Beatles cover, the first time (fast version) is a direct copy of how the Beatles released it in the 1960s, The slower section is John's own interpretation of the song, which he originally released in 1980. It came about from John attempting to learn the original version on piano, and he turned it into this epic rendition.

[@annettelane]

You are so right he does live music.he puts everything into it

[@ChristinePomeroy]

Listen to Black dog, and amazing grace by John will blow you away

[@AnneSmith-lr7cp]

You've no idea how loved he is here. Thank you for a wonderful reaction. I look forward to watching many more.

[@aileenclarke9651]

John performed this concert in his home town of Melbourne. We (the people of his city) love, love, love him. He is always happiest in concert here and we know it! He is amazing!

[@alimac1469]

A JF concert was like going to a massive family party. So much love. ❤

[@Deb_Bee_Thriver]

Thank you again for your great reactions and appreciation of our phenomenal Aussie treasure, John Farnham! I love all your Dams! Yes, John Farnham's concerts were always just so awesome to attend live! ! Just magical. I'm glad you can see and feel it.

[@welderreactor]

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[@guccigasbag2780]

You know you can do what other Australians do and call him Farnsey 😂😂😂

[@sharyndoyle6362]

I love We're No Angels . His range is amazing. To see him live is amazing also. He is OUR John !

[@sarahmacbesancon7534]

He also does Help with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra…which is just brilliant…he had cancer cut from his jaw/mouth..over 12 months ago and may not sing again which will be a sad sad loss..😢🥹🥹❤️❤️👏👏😊😊🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@mp4986]

Oh, I think you picked the right version. Everyone else listens to the MSO version, which is great but this version shows the contrast between the Beatles version and John's arrangement of it. Plus, there's no bad live version of a Farnham song. There just isn't.

[@xxTICxxTOCxx]

I think the MSO is also the 'meta' version, "EVERYONE else did that, so you should have too." I love both versions, for the reasons you stated, and as you said, 'there's no bad live version of a Farnham song.' Only thing better than John Farnham is more John Farnham. Cheers.

[@micheleallen]

John has said that his slower version came about because he was learning to play this song on the piano. I love this version showing both versions. Thanks for your reaction.

[@georgeibrahim7945]

John is music, he is a vocal powerhouse. Thanks heaps for the great reaction. You should check him out singing from this same concert “burn for you” and “a touch of paradise”

[@sharyndoyle6362]

John always acknowledges the talent in his crew and that is why he is loved and respected by everyone in the music industry in Australia. What you see is what you get and he loves his audience and always appreciates us.

[@carolcarol3938]

Master at work!

[@Sheryl-g4p]

Watch the version of him sing this song with the Melbourne symphony orchestra. You will be blown away. Also watch his song the voice also with the Melbourne symphony orchestra

[@noone6559]

Sorry mate.... I though this was Help with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra..... it truly is soul wrenching.... Even John Lennon got to hear this rendition... in the January of the year he died (December) and said that it was how he wanted to perform this song, but their music company wanted an 'upbeat' song to go with the movie that the Beatles made. If you can.... listen to 'Help' with the MSO.....

[@Saan42]

Great reaction! It's always so nice to see someone who genuinely gets the brilliance and excitement of John's performance, so glad you are loving him, and Aussies will love you for it - it's hard to explain how loved this man is over here! People usually do the version of Help! with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, but I actually loved this version, the energy is something else! There is so much more John for you to listen to, in all sorts of genres as well, subbed and really looking forward to seeing more! Would love to see you do 'When The War Is Over', one of my absolute favourite of his performances: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5OzlaRmms-apqM This is from 1987, when he was just becoming big again after being forgotten about for a decade or so (he was very famous when younger), so the band isn't as big, but John's vocals and the song are fantastic. The video I linked is a fairly recent upload so not many views, but it's much less blurry than all the other versions on KZbin that I've found.

[@rickandersen2284]

Lovin your reactions!

[@stix2485]

love your Farnzy reactions mate! Keep going down the rabbit hole of John, it will bring you so much joy. Cheers bro :)

[@tammyfinnemore]

John is definately one of our Aussie legends x

[@carolynh8866]

So glad you picked this version as he performs the song both, the way the Beatles did it, and his own arrangment. Same song two totally different interpretations. John's version is so inspiring. Try This one next...lots of high energy and fun Pressure Down m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4C1eKGFjN6Na8k

[@paulladiges9058]

Great reaction. John has soooo many songs for you to react to.

[@Jojomac-ix7oi]

Love your reaction. Thanks so much for reacting to John. He is an exceptional performer...our Aussie legend. ❤❤

[@annettelane]

Please watch John and Anthony Warlow .The main event. Granada

[@Deb_Bee_Thriver]

I have so many favourite John Farnham songs to suggest that you watch! Here are just a few suggestions for you to listen to: You’re The Voice; Help (with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra); Everything’s alright (with Kate Ceberano); Gethsemane (from Jesus Christ Superstar musical); You’ll Never Walk alone (at Carols by Candle-light); Two Strong Hearts; Angels (with Lisa Edwards); That’s Freedom; Reasons; See The Banners fall; In Days to Come; All our Sons and Daughters; Seemed Like a Good Idea; Dare to Dream (at Sydney Olympics with Olivia N-J); Please Don’t Ask Me (with Olivia N-J); Grenada (with Anthony Warlow); It’s a Long way to the Top (at the Logie Awards with Tom Jones); My Yiddish Momme (on ‘Hey Hey its Saturday’ TV show); When the War is Over (with Jimmy Barnes); A Touch of Paradise; Pressure Down; Age of Reason; Burn for you; Every Time you Cry; Have a little Faith; Playing to win: One; …and many more…

[@shaneharris4700]

he is singing two versions the beatles version and also the second version is Johns take on the song

[@WrestleStrongDojo]

You need to listen to the slow version he does with the Melbourne symphony orchestra. His interpretation in that is unique

[@coreenavenn4235]

John does a fantastic cover of AC/DC's Long Way to the Top

[@justlinsu]

He was such an entertainer...I do prefer the slowed version he did with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He had the best backing singers and band that i've ever seen or heard. Most of them joined and never left lol. ps I love your beautiful accent my friend. Don't apologize for it. Love from Australia. Would love you to react to another Aussie Guy Sebastian.

[@davidkettell5726]

Please do a reaction of Burn for you .

[@WendyOakley-lw1uq]

Your reactions are heartfelt, as you say, English is your second language so huge applause for doing these so we can watch and listen to your honest reactions. 😍😍

[@Paul-pl6dl]

You should watch the one with the MSO and John

[@darrenwallace4431]

Welcome from Australia. If you want John Farnhams Best heavy ROCK performance. Live > Must review a song called ALL OUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS. Insane guitar and drums. To find it YOU TUBE SEARCH THE FOLLOWING > >>>>>>>. John Farnham - All Our Sons and Daughters + Credits (High Quality)

[@chrisbirt1667]

Black dog a led zeppelin cover.you will only find it as a studio version he uses it to warm his voice up, proving that he is a master

[@jayneattherock1083]

Thankyou, you are the only person I have seen react to 'Help' from this concert, I love John singing both versions, thankyou again, great reaction.

[@barnowl.]

G'Day to Welder Reactor and all other Bosnians ! Don't concern yourself with people who comment that you are pronouncing 'Farnham' incorrectly. You were spot-on with your comment that it is the Australian English way of pronouncing John's surname . You can call him (the easier and Aussie slang) 'Farnsey' like most Aussies do. I see that you are wearing an AC/DC t-shirt. You must react to to Farnsey's version of, ' It's A Long way To The Top If You Want To Rock 'n Roll'. His version is better than AC/DC's one. Check out his concerts with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra which are wonderful. John sings from his soul. He sings out joy and receives it back from his audiences. All he ever wanted to do was sing and he has been performing since being a young teenager. You will notice that John often singles out various musicians and singers in his band and acknowledges and appreciates them for their talent. He shares the limelight around. He has the BEST band ! John's shirt is from his interest and participation in horse riding , particularly cutting out cattle, for which he has won awards. He's a cowboy, hence the cowboy shirt. This concert was in Melbourne, Victoria where John grew up and has mainly lived, apart from country areas near to it. We Melburnians love him and vice-versa.

[@welderreactor]

Man That cover is how I discover John. Please go and check that reaction😅. Thanks for commenting and watching

[@debramckenzie3943]

Brilliant just love him❤

[@leaningliminal]

Yes, Welder! Please, do yourself a favour and google/KZbin " Help".. John Farnham.. the Melbourne symphony orchestra version... for sure... you will love it ❤

[@winsomeblandford1076]

❤

[@kyliemoyes3767]

Just call him the voice that's what we Aussies call him

[@neilstrang8855]

The Divinyls with Chrissie Amphlett

[@elizabethmajor9449]

Like your shirt, Dose ACDC

[@mandyswift8190]

Please listen to Johns performance of "Help" with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

[@robby1816]

Someone steered you wrong. Farnsey with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is the definitive version of this song.

[@evaaussie1655]

Please 🙏 please 🙏 please 🙏 React to the one with the Melbourne SO It's a slower version And its mind blowing You will not regret it It really shows his amazing talent Pretty please 🙏 🥺🥺🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️💞💞💞

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

Stop filming! Start listening!