You Guys Tell Me!.......John Farnham Olivia Newton John Don't Ask Me

[@marynoonan6111]

We ALL adore John(& Olivia). Nobody has ever said a nasty word about either of them. They've been best mates for ever. It's pretty evident the love and respect they have for each other.

[@rodhanson7112]

A Beautiful song sung by two beautiful people

[@1makalu]

Olivia is my boss...........such a divine, humble, beautiful caring human being. I am very blessed to be able to spend a lot of time with her. John Farnham's voice......................well us Aussies have no words. He is on his own unique level, out of reach of all others. Just so damn epic..........and a pure down to earth gentleman. Met him in 1978, then again in 2009 - shares lovely stories.💖💖💖

[@RoryVanucchi]

Let's pray for Olivia's health. Don't want to lose her. 3rd battle with cancer.

[@reneepope-munro8115]

RoryVanucchi she is such a fighter. Saw her recently at Parliament House, she is still advocating. True Superstar.

[@allymayful]

She looked amazingly well when she sang at the recent Fire Relief Concert.

[@kristenarosem]

😢💪

[@jessiem276]

Is she still doing ok? I always liked her.

[@markflint2629]

@@jessiem276 she passed last week

[@jessiem276]

You're right this does sound like something from a Disney movie. I absolutely love this song ❤ Seemed like every time you were rubbing the top of your head ...I was having chills 😂 Man, he can hit those high notes.

[@markflint2629]

Olivier has passed now so sad, I was there for this it was magical

[@geoffreyrodgers2129]

John Farnham and Olivia Newton John are not only the two nicest people to ever come out of Australia but they have both got the best voices of anyone to come out of Australia and the amount of amazing and brilliant songs they have both recorded since the late 60's through to the 00's is simply astounding. I love them both so much and so proud that they are Australian.

[@Mulberry2000]

Actually, Oliva is English.

[@danielsimpson6885]

They both are from England

[@katrinacromer984]

@@Mulberry2000 Olivia and John were both born in England but reared in Australia . Both are Australian citizens.

[@katrinacromer984]

@@danielsimpson6885 originally but reared in Australia and became Australian citizens.

[@andrewd7586]

Both English born but both Aussies through& through.👍🏼🇦🇺 Beautiful harmonies, beautiful voices....♥️♥️

[@ellabellabudjubum]

He fully embraces a everything that is Aussie and an icon whose vocal range is insanely wicked. Thank you again MRM for showcasing this incredible man. 🙏🇦🇺☺️

[@SusanButler1]

One of my favourite John Farnham songs! So beautiful, as is Livvie, and her voice.

[@svendbosanvovski4241]

Two great singers and one of the World's great orchestras, the MSO. What more could you want? Olivia is as beautiful as ever and John's voice was probably at its peak at this time. Real class.

[@jayweb51]

This is so personal to me. I met my soulmate in my 30's, and we became very good friends; the words hit it on the nail with our relationship, as I am married but she is no longer married. I can't tell you how much this song haunts me.

[@MsSlmitchell]

Wow....that actually brought tears to my eyes. That was beautiful. Love John Farnham, love all your reactions to him. 😍🇦🇺

[@Modern-Renaissance-Man]

I really like him a lot. He has such a unique voice. Don't forget to LIKE, and share with friends, family and any other social media you have. I appreciate it and Thank you!

[@rodhanson7112]

I remember watching Farnsey's song sady the cleaning lady on TV back in the 60's, now in his 70's his voice sounds the same

[@wirgie101]

Wow you sure have been showcasing some of Australia's most popular and fabulous artists. I was at this concert, it was beautiful.

[@Modern-Renaissance-Man]

That is awesome!

[@mattallen2801]

This was from a concert tour called The Main Event, with John Farnham, Olivia Newton John and Anthony Warlow, you should take a look at more songs from this concert, the chemistry between all three is off the charts, cheers

[@Ozfreerider_adventures]

If you keep listening to John Farnham you're gonna scratch a hole in the back of your head 😂😂😂

[@marktaylor3802]

Too Funny. hahaha

[@hayleydavis1449]

🤣🤣🤣

[@andrewbartlett269]

I remember when they sang at the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympics in 2000, never felt so proud to be Australian. Just phenomenal voices.

[@gamortie]

I originally heard this as a solo by John with MSO, and the heartbreak in his solo rendition was palpable; hearing it as a duet, with someone who blends so seamlessly with John as Olivia does, gave me goosebumps....the romantic tension, even though they both have partners, could be cut with a knife....

[@allymayful]

Two artists, that us Aussies are so proud of. Wondering if you realise that Olivia is the same performer who you saw in the 'Grease' film clip with John Travolta. She is an all round sensational person and artist. She has spent the last 2 decades doing massive fund raising for holistic cancer treatment in Melbourne, and now cruelly battling her 3rd experience with cancer, while loudly advocating how wonderful Marijuana oil has been for her - she's doing incredibly well. Because of her British birth she has been honoured by the Queen, and is now officially Dame Olivia Newton John.

[@JYAVIDEO]

Love your discovering Olivia Newton-John's extraordinary talents across the years. This duet and another one "Burn for you" from the "Two Strong Hearts" tour just lovely. John Farnham's voice is soooo amazing and his dueting with ON-J reminds me always of the commentary about Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers...She can do everything he can do, except in high heels and backwards. :) LOVE them together to duet....only wish they would do a album of standards together to wrap their vocals around a songbook of songs that stood the test of time to reinterpret.

[@johngenc3782]

An older Farnham still singing well. Id like to hear more of his late 80s live performances when in prime voice. He also does a great version You'll never walk alone from Carols by Candlelight in 1991. Some amazing high notes in that live performance.

[@RolandDeschain1]

The best version of that is the one he sings for the troops in East Timor.

[@jenniferanderson1499]

Oh gosh, this just turned up in my feed and I teared up immediately. Olivia Newton John was a shining light - everyone loved her. Or to put in John Travolta's words through his tears, everyone was in love with her. Now John Farnham faces an uncertain future. Late last year he had a tumour removed from his mouth that involved radical surgery to remove half his jaw, and was back in hospital with a serious respiratory infection a few weeks ago. Get well Farnsey!❤❤❤

[@wendyschulz7362]

This gave me goosebumps...I’m crying...it’s beautiful....I had forgotten just how beautiful it was.

[@waynehauser3611]

When two of the most amazing voices get together ! 2 of Australia's national treasures ! Thanks for sharing !

[@jenniferjacobs228]

Oh...goosebumps and tears, still, when I hear this. Our two amazing talented legends. Olivia Newton John was the lead with John Travolta in the musical Grease. John is just John and a most wonderful man. He really is a very nice guy. :-)

[@pennywhite5813]

Love John Love Olivia and John is a seriously gifted singer go watch more of his stuff - he has such an incredible range

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

You can find a clip of him singing on Hey Hey its saturday with Tom Jones. Brilliant. Both singers you don't want to miss.

[@toshiyaar7885]

Oh I remember that!

[@jacobpaint]

That's a good clip. They also toured together many years later.

[@Bohowanderer]

Yes, that was brilliant

[@khoale4755]

Yes! Something about their momma's.

[@harrodpaty6291]

Beautiful song amazing singers

[@johnfarnhamexperience]

Yep mate... you get it when it comes to John... he is exactly that mate... down to earth and approachable... and he's still rockin at 70 mate... still the voice... a true Aussie icon...

[@reneepianocovers]

Yep been every tour but missed Chain Reaction two tv nights concerts, one third row for the last time tour, all in Melbourne not bad for a Farnham fan :)

[@johnfarnhamexperience]

@@reneepianocovers I have a lady called Judy James that comes to my shows that travels the country to see John when he performs... she's very well known on the Farnham circuit, you two probably know each other being that you're both super dedicated to John that much... in saying that, makes me feel honoured, because if someone like her loves John that much, and she comes to my shows, then obviously I'm doing the right thing... which was always the aim from when I first started the show way back in 2003...

[@farnham1949]

John Never disappoints ever! Love him to bits John is my favourite singer!!

[@svendbosanvovski4241]

MRM, if you keep giving the very positive reviews of the Aussie catalogue, we just may have to make you an honorary Aussie. You are spot on. John could have been a major opera star with that amazing voice. Who doesn't adore Olivia? I have since she released On the Banks of the Ohio way, way back when she was barely out of her teens. Yeah, and maybe it has a Disney quality about it.

[@kaafromoz]

Yes this was a first rate top of the tree performance of this timeless wonderful song..It was a hit for John way back and still today it makes me just go to another place in time..This concert with Olivia John and another great voice Anthony Warlow was a sell out tour..This is one of my wife favourite songs and I am so happy you enjoyed this and TY for reacting to it and sharing our John with the world Keep Well Keep Strong My friend

[@aries898]

Memory- I was about 13 years old when this came out- I was quite obsessed as I adored all involved in this concert and have had the pleasure of being involved in a few events over the years with many of the musicians involved. Although it’s always been my dream to sing with John Farnham that dream may but a bit of a far reach

[@Katrinagaming-en1os]

I will be seeing John Farnham, first row 16 November 2019. Will try and catch some footage for you 😁

[@IBGECKO]

Yes, I must correct you that she is living legend Olivia Newton-John. I think this just might be the best duet I’ve ever seen. It blows me away every time I watch it. They recorded a Christmas album together a few years ago that you might want to check out. They were both at the top of their game on this Main Event tour in 1998, though.

[@markwestaway7207]

First time I've checked out your channel. Peace and blessings to you. These two are absolute Aussie treasures. Just a joy to listen to them both. (I love the reaction of people who have never heard John Farnham before.) Also, if you want to check out another couple of brilliant Aussie singers, I'd recommend Daryl Braithwaite (who at 71 is still singing as well as he ever did - I'd suggest As The Days Go By rather than The Horses), and Daniel Paynter - try Love the Fall.

[@alyn927]

Still loving them thankyou

[@personofearth5076]

I remember this song. I was a little girl in school and I loved it. Well today I'm almost 62 and I still love it.

[@MRDARKTURKEY]

If you didn’t know already, he is known in Australia simply as ‘the voice’ I don’t think there is a more apt description..

[@raemack1969]

you need to see John Farnham and Anthony Warlow singing "Granada" from this very same concert - the Main event. The one thing I am missing in my life is the full recording of this show. Absolutely astounding! Its not a 'straight' performance as they have a lot of fun with each other and the song - but those voices!! Damm!

[@farnham1949]

My favourite video of my favourite singer John Farnham & Olivia Newton John. Just love the emotion & passion that is pouring out these 2 wonderful & fantastic performers!!!

[@ombrepark4315]

I went to that concert. Best night of my life.

[@skwervin1]

That song makes me cry - every time. From the first time I heard it on his album - Uncovered, I have seen it live in concert.. and I am sitting here in tears. It came out when I lost a very close friend and I miss him so much.

[@bernadettelanders7306]

The memories of that song? The whole amazing concert that show was from, The Main Event, in Australia. 3 performed, Anthony Warlow, our Australian Phantom of the Opera. Anthony and John sang Opera on stage. John was magnificent but also funny. I guessed you worked out Olivia Newton John played the part of Sandy in the movie Grease, lead roles with John Travolta. John Farnham and Olivia Newton John have known each other since about their teenage years.

[@Bandit77TA]

I never heard this. I enjoyed it. They really hit together well on that last line.

[@bernadettelanders7306]

bandit77 They sang that song together in a wonderful concert in Australia called The Main Event with John Farnham, Olivia Newton John and Anthony Warlow . The full concert was beautiful, funny and wonderful. The song Please Don't Ask Me was written by Graham Goble from Little River Band and was first released by John Farnham in 1980.

[@Marty210268]

Bless you sir, you fill my heart with joy watching & enjoying your reactions.

[@39thala]

More Olivia please!

[@krpurple2678]

John and Olivia also did a duet in the opening ceremony for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney Australia

[@rachelmaree4069]

Two consummate performers and great friends.

[@thethinkingman9338]

Ive been to Many big international super star concerts. By far the best concert I have been to is John Farnham. His voice and his interaction with the crowd are very very special.

[@jackiem1903]

They are the BEST.so sad Olivia has passed.

[@conniep8616]

Help by John Farnham (live version of a Beatles song). Fabulous rendition.

[@scottjcarmichael224]

Written by Graeham Goble of The Little River Band 👍 genius songwriter!

[@WahdaMae]

I first heard of John Farnham watching you do a reaction to A Little River Band (one of my favorite groups growing up) video. (Reminiscing). I KNEW and loved the band, but didn't know the names of the members. Instant JF fan after that! What a freaking voice!!!

[@MathiasCorvinus1]

Fantastic!!! Regards!!!

[@thebusinessfirm9862]

Bloody fantastic!

[@gavanhill5132]

My brother and sisters always had the soundtrack for The Main Event for every road trip - we would belt this stuff for hours and it never got old. Memories . . .

[@kimmagee9645]

not sure if you realize this is Olivia Newtown Jogn who played sandy in Grease many years ago, if you didnt watch Grease you should, timeless film, Sadly our beautiful Olivia is fighting Cancer i believe for a 3rd time, she set up a cancer foundation after her first battle and its doing so much good, she is one of Australias most loved stars ever, her and John Farnham have a long running connection, love them both

[@tiaelina1090]

I saw John a few weeks ago and he has still got it, in my opinion his voice has only gotten better!

[@joypurdie3135]

There such good friends we just love them so much

[@cbilky2914]

This was great, the song was beautiful!!

[@tiaelina1090]

I remember when this song first came out, I was 14 and the guy I had a huge crush on moved to Sweden and I was heart broken and sobbed through the song. Every time I hear this I still get tears. Yep John is a very down to earth guy, and he is called “the voice”. I am going to see John on the 16 November here in Brisbane. Hopefully I can get some footage to show you.

[@marksherry6589]

Excellent thankyou

[@susanstavrou4232]

Best mate's from years back!!!

[@tonyb4115]

1980 , "Uncovered " album first I heard this song, It's been part of my life and John Farnhams career ever since. Magnificent singer, wonderful Australian. Main Event with Olivia and Anthony what a highlight. I saw him sing again Saturday night at Cockatoo Island, Sydney . 5000 audience and just wow. Can't wait till next time to see him again.

[@kerrypapworth1526]

They are very special friends. John Farnham is the best.💕💕

[@JohnSmith-sj2dk]

Excellent

[@mssuziquzi]

I was at that concert and it was brilliant. There was a third performer, Anthony Warlow who is a renowned star of musical theatre in Australia and also on Broadway. The three of them were amazing together. One of the best shows ever!!

[@kimhaslam468]

Totally agree!!!! The Main event was extraordinary pure entertainment

[@kimmagee9645]

Thanks for this reaction, the connection John and Olivia share is magical, this song and comic conversation with them at this concert the main event... awww beautiful as Olivia says He is the OTHER John in her life :) they did an amazing duet at the Sydney Olympic opening too Dare to dream, and this cover at the same show was an amazing trio with them and anthony warlow kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoq4aWOwjsiNoaM

[@CafeMojjo]

The chemistry between those two is, and has been off the charts since forever lol

[@TheAussieincalgary]

Grew up in Aussie-land (live in Canada now). Saw John at the 1988 World Expo in Brisbane (when we all had long hair lol). He said even after all the years of performing, he still had butterflies before each show... just a really down to earth guy. Olivia has such a sweet pure voice, and disposition. (Pray that they both turn to Jesus) Blessings and may The Lord keep you.

[@reneepope-munro8115]

God, this tour was magical. Three doyenne of Australian vocal performance: John, Liv, and the extraordinary Anthony Warlow.

[@karenstrong8887]

Part of the money for that concert went to Olivia’s cancer hospital and wellness centre she built for breast cancer. So we had a nice place to be treated a bit like home. She also does wellness stays at her home. If anyone needs help John is there and they have been friends for years. My husband went to school with Livvie. They are both really kind people. Yes, if you saw them they would both stop to say Hi, they are so normal. No, we try not to even react to famous people. They are allowed to live their lives here. My daughter smiles at them but she was one of them. They scare me. My daughter won a song contest singing that song. I didn’t know it was one of John’s songs until she said so before she sang it. The judges didn’t know it either and one of them now loves John. It is one of 2 songs I have of my daughter singing so I love it. It is a $40,000 fine if you try to record most live shows. Livvie is now fighting breast cancer for the 3rd time. It is 4th stage metastasized but she will never give in. John is now 72 years old. I wish I was going to another one of his concerts. He is still the Voice.

[@johnfenn]

Did you ever see a movie called Grease? Olivia was the female lead in that movie opposite John Travolta.

[@bradweston5342]

Oh MRM what a great choice you made this time! (polite golf clap) John and Olivia basically grew up together as contemporaries on the Australian pop scene through the late 60s , early 70's until Olivia's lead roll in the movie Grease and her international career skyrocketed (sidenote- there is a great youtube video of her singing with ABBA and Andy Gibb just as she made it big) "The Main Event ", from which this clip is taken, was a series of national concerts in which the two perform with Australian opera star Anthony Warlow. I was working for a local TV station at the time and the three of them actually rehearsed this concert in one of our empty set storage areas. I was lucky enough to meet all three performers as I was tasked with hustling up some tables and chairs for them to use between songs, and yes, they are as humble, genuine and likable in person as they appear onstage. I was also lucky enough to attend this concert, of which this song was a personal highlight. Nowdays I host a small mobile karaoke show. When my regular attendees ask for tips on singing I will point them to this clip, for what makes a good performance great, is telling the story of the song. John and Olivia are so believable as "star-crossed lovers" in this song it will bring a tear my eye every time. Sadly, Olivia is currently battling cancer, so perhaps you could include her in your prayers

[@Modern-Renaissance-Man]

Love 👉"polite golf clap" 😂. Yes will sure pray for her.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

Not for nothing but Olivia was an international star long before Grease, though that did take her career to new heights. She had a number of #1 hits and other hits across the globe prior to Grease, and many Grammy awards. But this is a great post nonetheless. Thanks Brad!

[@IBGECKO]

@@MoMoMyPup10 You beat me to it! How is it that people don't know she was a huge star before Grease? Three Grammys, two #1 hits, a slew of American Music and People's Choice Awards, and yet people seem to think she was plucked from obscurity when she starred in Grease. She was the BIG star in the cast when they were filming, because Saturday Night Fever wasn't released until several months after the filming of Grease had wrapped.

[@bradweston5342]

@@Modern-Renaissance-Man Hi again MRM, I wasn't sure how to formally suggest a song for you to review so I'm doing it here. With the festive season fast approaching, I'd like to see your response to my favorite Christmas song, "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues featuring Kirsty McColl. There is actually a documentary of how this song (and it's official film clip) came together, suffice to say, don't expect Disney! While it is fast becoming a festive standard, with many a cover version, sadly, Kirsty McColl died in a boating accident in 2000.

[@lestki]

He's 72 I think. I've loved him since I was a teenager. Yes is very approachable and very loved and very funny. If you get the chance to watch him with Venetta Fields singing Amazing Grace it will rock your socks off.

[@narellesmith7932]

Please don’t ask me - love it

[@williecoulter1091]

John convinced Olivia to join him and Anthony Warlow to do this concert she had not been on stage for years, so what better way then a concert tour with her mates!

[@mssuziquzi]

The show was put together by producer John Frost. He called it The Main Event

[@erinmccabe1984]

I saw him last year when he was 70. I do have footage my daughter took. She got pulled.to sit at the bottom of the stage and you hear her singing along ( she was 10 years old) that is how well he is know here)

[@LizzieRD]

Just in case there is someone out there who doesn't know, Olivia Newton John played the female lead in Grease, to John Travolta male lead. Fantastic voice.

[@rodhanson7112]

ONJ was in the movie Grease and her voice hasn't changed still a great Aussie singer

[@rodhanson7112]

Two great Aussie legends

[@craigstephens6564]

john farnham is the best.. loves horses . his wife jill rides a great rider.. great bloke ..

[@7Sandie]

I'm an old lady, And I remember Olivia and John on" The Go Show",out of Melbourne, both were young teenagers starting out on their careers, that was back in the 1960s it was great seeing them together :)

[@amisedai3837]

You should check out Olivia Newton John some more. You may not recognise her, but she played the lead in Grease with John Travolta. She is a true super star. Thanks for the video.

[@cbisme6414]

These two have been the best of friends since they both started on Australian Bandstand with Brian Henderson when they were in their teens, I think he was 19 when he sang "Sadie the Cleaning Lady" and Olivia was about 16 and I can't remember what she sang, it would be worth trying to find the film clip.

[@ruthpmj]

They are not acting they are great friends

[@stevematthews641]

Celine Dion is a great fan of john farnham

[@citec123x]

Two BEAUTIFUL Aussie ICONS.

[@orlielf]

If you like them together maybe check out Dare to dream from the 2000 olympics when they sang

[@stuwhiteman3810]

Beat that anybody,.... Holy Crap!

[@berniebienwald711]

John recorded this song as a single but it is so much better as a duet.

[@jessspence7002]

You’ve probably been told a thousand times, that your assessment of JF’s character, is 100% on the money, me too. Great reaction too.

[@sharonconstable4483]

Just looked where the where playing it looks like Sydney when all out football games are play.

[@gragrn]

Ty, check out John Farnham and Tom Jones singing My Yiddish Mamma.

[@caralayne503]

I love Olivia, but wasn’t very familiar with John Farnham. I loved his voice, his presence, & the fact they had a live orchestra! So nice, really well done... loved it 🖤

[@southernwanderer7912]

Don't recall hearing about this singer. But he has a great voice. Was he famous in America? If so, I completely missed it.

[@charleshonig7080]

Wow". never heard this Great.

[@evelynkamm9902]

That’s exactly what I was thinking, I thought of a Disney Movie as well or just thought it should be sung in a Disney Movie, So Beautiful...