I love your comments about our wonderful John Farnham , especially when you said: "This man is a gift to a entire mankind!" I totally agree. John Farnham is The GOAT!
@michellegibson62212 ай бұрын
Well daid
@michellegibson62212 ай бұрын
I meant said 😂
@jimcar533 күн бұрын
Thanks for reviewing. Put simply we Melburnians LOVE this guy. He is the GOAT.
@kerrynanderson19962 ай бұрын
I was there! I am so grateful to have been born in the same era as John Farnham. He IS The Voice! Every concert of his was amazing (I’ve been to about 15), but this one was extra special.
@jayweb514 ай бұрын
This concert is from 1989, which made John 40 at the time; in August 2022, John underwent urge surgery for oral cancer. John had a section of his jaw removed, and reconstructed; a year later he was declared cancer-free, and went through rehabilitation. John is getting better, apparently even singing in the shower; John celebrated his 75th birthday on the 1st of July, and still jokes around with his family and friends. John lost his longtime manager and friend Glenn Wheatley, in February 2022 ; then prior toJohn's surgery, he lost his great friend Olivia Newton John in early August.
@CeciliaCameron-df9he2 ай бұрын
You will love this. John Farnham is still alive after unfortunately suffering cancer.
@JennyMillikan4 ай бұрын
I had been to every concert when he came to Adelaide, when Stevie Wonder came for his tour he sat in the audience then got up to sing with him omy god amazing show, I've got some great photos. Jenny South Australia
@karenwallace48223 ай бұрын
All of John's concerts were a privilege to be at. You felt like he was singing to you let alone all the other people there sharing this mans magic
@mjustjeanette70266 күн бұрын
You've got 5 decades of music to listen to with our John. If it's a genre, John can sing it.
@michellegibson62212 күн бұрын
Love hearing from a music lover. I can relate. Just sheer joy from THE VOICE, audiece participation. Thats what John Farnham has always been, THE VOICE OF AUSTRALIA AND A VOCAL GOD.
@stephanieyee97843 ай бұрын
"Damn, I think I'm in love". ❤😂 You are not alone, mate.
@Jarnie1000Ай бұрын
You need to see him sing "the Voice" at the same concert 38 years ago and he is now known as "THE VOICE". He is loved so much by all Aussies because he is not just a great singer but a great man who is so humble...
@ceceliakrieg58245 ай бұрын
Magic, isn't he.
@devilsadvocate25485 ай бұрын
The entire 'Classic Jack' concert was brilliant. Contrary to popular belief in KZbin comments sections, this was NOT the last song of a 3 hour concert. It's almost like an urban legend where people are continuing the misinformation! It was the last song of this (1st) encore that night (he was known to mix things up). He came back and sang another encore after Help where he sang Sadie and It's a Long Way to the Top in this 2 hour (of singing) concert.
@jeffwilson710016 күн бұрын
Jack’s Back tour.
@devilsadvocate254816 күн бұрын
@@jeffwilson7100 what about Jack's Back tour? It was good too, but I am talking about this tour with the MSO which was 'Classic Jack'. They are two completely different concert tours about a year or so apart.
@beresfordthompson13705 ай бұрын
He is so great. We’ve had the pleasure in Australia to have had John’s majestic voice for over 50 years and it is so wonderful that people are just now discovering his magical music. John is such a great performer, all aspects of his epic voice, the love for his fellow musicians and the love for his fans, John is just there for the fans and the music. Great reaction and please do more of John’s music, there’s 50 years of it out there.
@melsalteraustralia4 ай бұрын
Thankfully he is still with us ❤❤
@carbine53784 ай бұрын
I notice you have an AC/DC t-shirt on? You need to listen to John singing It’s a Long Way to the Top if you Want to Rock and Roll, an ACDC cover song with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Actually the song is from this same concert and it’s fabulous.
@welderreactor4 ай бұрын
Literally my first ever reaction to John's singing😅. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKTVkmlubNWra9U
@Deb_Bee_Thriver4 ай бұрын
I just love your reactions Welder, to our phenomenal Aussie legend, John Farnham! Yes John has recently turned 75 years old. xo ..I have been a devoted fan of John's since the early 1970's and have been so fortunate to have attended many of his awesome concerts over the past 4 decades. Please watch many more of his great hit songs and live performances, for example: 'Age of Reason', 'That's Freedom', 'Reasons', 'Pressure Down', 'Touch of Paradise', 'See the Banners Fall', 'Two Strong Hearts', 'Seemed like a good idea at the Time', 'Chain Reaction', ...just to name a few xoxo Deb🐝🌺🎶🎵🎸🎹
@timpence68879 күн бұрын
Are you a welder? If you are 😊. I have been welding for 50 years. I love you reaction. Just keep going . This gives This song a hole new meaning meaning
@welderreactor9 күн бұрын
Oh hell yea🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm a welder for last 8 years. Thanks for watching and commenting
@darrenlocke2195Ай бұрын
Great passion I see and hear with your reaction of John. We love John in Oz.
@louiseciur3163 ай бұрын
Yes he is alive he is 75 years old so to your question yes our Farnsy is alive
@heatherwickstead79804 ай бұрын
Your reaction to John is wonderful. I live that you recognised the live in John immediately 😊
@Lwydius4 ай бұрын
"This man is a gift to the entire mankind." - haha, so true.
@karentony33974 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your reaction! One of our best ever! Luv from Australia ❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️
@oldboyswok4 ай бұрын
John would love to be called .... Mate. That covers it for Aussies enjoying ya work
@RobynHamilton-lh1dk4 ай бұрын
He is so fantastic to watch live! Have seen him several times over the decades ❤
@bennine8883 ай бұрын
"A gift to entire mankind" just about sums him up, just about!❤❤❤❤❤
@kerryhamilton1968Ай бұрын
You are correct. He is a gift. We LOVE him SO MUCH here, in Australia.
@danielleoeding28804 ай бұрын
❤❤❤ your reaction to this song. I feel the same everytime I watch it. ❤❤❤ John here in Oz.
@lyndamac10582 ай бұрын
I have lost count at how many times I have seen him in concert and had the privilege to chat with him back stage at a night club. He also lives near me but that's all hush hush lol
@kethlyfallon50954 ай бұрын
A gift to all mankind……❤❤❤❤soooooo true 🎉
@robosock3803 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this reaction. We love our Whispering Jack down here in Australia. Cheers mate.
@danalynch8889Ай бұрын
His passion in singing this song makes me tear up.
@michellegibson62212 ай бұрын
He IS THE DUDE.
@markjarzabek756422 күн бұрын
I have seen this clip many times and I still get chills. Cheers from OZ
@beverleyjones417913 күн бұрын
Your reaction brought tears to me.
@mikeparkes792227 күн бұрын
Last song of the 3rd encore of a 2 1/2+ hour concert. Brilliant! Cheers from Oz.
@leighmurrell5494Ай бұрын
One of the BEST ever!!!
@Fish29077Ай бұрын
So glad you found John Farnham. It’s all incredible and he can do it all.
@GaryNoone-jz3mq2 ай бұрын
John actually first released this song in 1980. This performance was in 1989. So John was just happy that people still remembered it.
@johninguanti20512 ай бұрын
I was lucky, fortunate also privileged to present at this concert plus a few more of John’s concerts. When performing live, there are no one comes close to him, brilliant, exhilarating entertainment. PS This song was the last song of the concert, which was over 2 hours. 😱😱😱
@neilstrang8855Ай бұрын
Every reviewer has the same reaction to this song: emotional, tearful, overwhelmed, in awe of the energy & the arrangement of music supporting John
@joandsarah77Ай бұрын
John is still alive. He has had oral cancer and jaw surgery which must be devastating to a singer, but he's strong and stubborn. He was declared cancer-free in 2023 and I believe he is in good health now. he turned 75 this past July.
@alicecobb77634 ай бұрын
Awesome reactions, young man, ......🙏🏽
@Maureen-g2cАй бұрын
I think at least 90% of all Aussies know ALL the words to ALL of John's songs. Most of us oldies have been loving his music and him since 1967 when he first sang Sadie (the cleaning lady). We heard John speak last week, for the first time since his surgery, it was absolutely fantastic to hear his voice again. Keep getting well John ❤💚💙💜.
@MarkCockerill-r9tАй бұрын
I see you’re wearing a AC/DC t-shirt so you should check out his cover of it a long way to the top from the same concert. The energy from the whole band/orchestra is next level.
@welderreactorАй бұрын
I DID IT😁😁😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKTVkmlubNWra9U
@juliannetomlinson4 ай бұрын
Yes John is still with us he has been through a lot with cancer of the jaw.Not sure how old he was at this concert.
@AnnieD.19824 ай бұрын
Thanks Welder Reactor 😊 I am late to the party as this video just popped up for me... odd 🤔 Never mind, I am here now! John's version of this song really takes you on a journey, and if it does not get you a little emotional, you may not be human 😅 I regretfully have not been to a Farnsey concert but I know from the comments of those who have, and watching countless performances, interviews and award acceptance speaches that he is one of the most genuine, humble and talented people out there. He really is all about the love and connection with his fellow man ❤ Thanks again for listening to John. Now onto the next video 😊❤
@williecoulter10914 ай бұрын
Vennessa Amorosi an Aussie songstress is worth listening to her voice will blow you away.
@jayweb514 ай бұрын
This is John's version of The Beatles classic song Help(1965), John sings it as a rock ballad rather than the original pop style; John first sang his version in 1980, in front of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the Sydney Opera House. John Lennon was given a copy of Farnham's version, and Lennon was heard to say "This is how the song was meant to be sung!"; John Lennon had intended to release his own rock ballad of the song, but he was unfortunately killed later that year.
@captcaveman822 ай бұрын
Would love you to provide ANY reference to Lennon every saying anything about Farnham's arrangement of the song. Or are you just rehashing oft repeated KZbin comments?
@winsomeblandford10764 ай бұрын
I missed this concert unfortunately as in another state. I have watched many times now through KZbin so grateful. Thanks for your positive reaction🎉
@JoDunkley-Lewis2 ай бұрын
Omg from Australia I'm proud, black and Aussie Aussie Aussie I'm 58yrs young and I been listening to Johnny since the beginning have a listen to SADIE the cleaning lady, this song helped many get through dark times....John rocks always has and always will
@BRONWENYOUNG-WHITFORDE-cb8jc2 ай бұрын
❤
@mmitchell9876Ай бұрын
This song was at the end of the encore!!
@jayweb514 ай бұрын
I believe there is a video link for the full Classic Jack Concert, it goes for over two hours including 2 or 3 encores. Another song I would recommend you react to is The Reason Why, written by Richard Marx and Phil Buckle; l would recommend watching the live performance from the 1994 ARIA(Australian Recording Industry Association) Awards.
@paulbirtles28074 ай бұрын
Welcome to Aussie music, have a listen to cold chisel song bow river , plus many more, ian moss singing Georgia. Jimmy Barnes from cold chisel and joe Bonamassa singing stone cold . Angels singing Marseille, or take a long line.. There are so many great music from Australia. Or try Eric Bogal waltzing Matilda. Or this is cool Tommy Emmanuel performing Initation live @ centre stage. Cheers enjoy the ride .Rock on 🤙🇭🇲🎼🎸
@beverleyjones417913 күн бұрын
He’s in his 70‘s and just recovered from throat cancers. This was 20 year ago.
@willwagner68369 күн бұрын
If it were 2009 you'd be correct because this concert was in 1989. I didn't see him at this gig but did see him in Canberra in the Summer of 1987/88 and it truly was a moving experience even without a symphony orchestra - his voice and stage presence was more than enough.
@AussieDebbАй бұрын
Haven't seen you for a while Welder. Hope you're ok. Miss you ❤❤
@welderreactorАй бұрын
Hey Man Thanks for caring and commenting. I'm okay it's just work is being crazy for the last 2 months and I just have 0 time to chwck out anything. But in the next few days Regular upload should begin. Thanks again❤️💪🏿
@AussieDebbАй бұрын
@welderreactor Great news. Lots of updates on John's health and he has just released his book of memoirs and there's an audio version with John narrating. He is singing around the house and he wants to perform again but he just has to see how rehab progresses. His voice is still great but because of the mouth cancer and jaw reconstruction, he can't open his mouth wide enough. He is 75 now and hasn't lost any of his sense of humour, cheekiness and spirit, and the spark is back in his eyes. Soooo good. He is so loved and we just miss him ❤️💖💗
@marycolella507417 күн бұрын
He was 37 at this concert it was 1986 in Melbourne
@edenw774918 күн бұрын
The crowd knows this song because it was written by the Beatles in 1965 and it was a huge hit. Research is your friend.
@welderreactor18 күн бұрын
Yea but if I did research then it would not be reaction.. it would be just me watching a song. That is why I have you guys to help me out😊💪🏿
@greglowe26082 ай бұрын
This was one of 11 sellout concerts in Melbourne
@christhomas854923 күн бұрын
If u haven’t already check out long way to the top cover. Same concert
@skyetalker14 күн бұрын
Long lost brother? A 1st cousin perhaps? You're reactions were my reactions,dude! I actually knew John,he doesn't like " Johnny" and is because my ex was his house painter!! I was soooo giggly wen I met John(listen to name dropper effect kicking in already,lol) He is SO kind.and genuine and FUNNY!! anyway,i'm glad i subscribed to a REAL man's man cos you noticed it too,the lack of Authentic Empathic male singers of this Alpha Males quality's.And Floor Janssen and Simone Simmons are just 2 of Top Level authentically magical ladies(I also adore The Gathering) Sorry I babbled,I'm just relieved I'm wrong about my mean sides opinion of men,,,lol,my 4 grown sons will never know I wrote that last bit ( BTW- I'm from Oz-where wizards roam free and Johnny's are Johns) does that sound a bit wrong? ❤
@welderreactor2 күн бұрын
Omg what a comment. THANKS FLR SHARING ALL THIS WITH US. ❤️
@skyetalker12 күн бұрын
@welderreactor you're very welcome!! IThe sequel is out soon!!
@beverleyjones417913 күн бұрын
Listen to his song Freedom, by him
@greglowe26082 ай бұрын
Help is a Beatles song
@merylstewart5418Күн бұрын
This is a cover…a remake, of a Beatles song. John Lennon said, shortly before he died, that this is how he envisioned the song being sung, rather than the boppy version The Beatles released! John Farnham is still alive, although he just lost part of his lower jaw with mouth cancer.
@mmitchell9876Ай бұрын
It is a Beatles song!
@TheChangeling3 ай бұрын
Just on your Orchestra thing, you could also check out KISS playing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra! Probably God of Thunder would be my favourite at that concert! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJLZZIJ9l7uor9Usi=P2Sh50zife7R0dz_
@helenbrooks269420 күн бұрын
You need to hear the Beetles version and then .listen to John's version. John's version is so much better and so much with feelings. Listen to his version of Black Dog.
@LesleyBeswick3 ай бұрын
Although he's alive, he can no longer sing. Mouth cancer has stopped him. He's extremely lucky to be alive. He had to have part of his jaw and tongue removed.
@patriciabeccaris93762 ай бұрын
Meatloaf, Status Que where back by orchestra
@greglowe26082 ай бұрын
John is still alive but he has had some serious health issues recently