You're the Voice Reaction - John Farnham & Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Live

[@andrewforbes146]

OMG WILL YOU PLS STOP Talking SO MUCH AND JUST WATCH THE VIDEO

[@walterooski]

Hey, friend. I appreciate you giving me the time of day, even if you didn't like my reaction in this reaction video. Because of how KZbin works, I can't simply just let the song play through without adding my commentary. If this can be seen as a suitable replacement for listening to the original song (like letting it play all the way through without commentary), I am effectively stealing content. I recognize my style of commentary isn't everybody's cup of tea, but I thank you for stopping by, even if only to be critical, and wish you a happy and blessed life.

[@7ItIsMe7]

@@walterooski Thank you for explaining. I love your commentary.

[@hermansnazzledorf2950]

@@walterooski Dude's just ragebaiting. your commentary was energized instead of slow or drawling, it added value, and it was genuinely at good points to pause. Don't need to apologise or explain yourself you did an awesome job! :)

[@gigisplayground4657]

@@hermansnazzledorf2950yep - commentary was amazing and in point! I loved every single second of it 😊 Please don't change a thing!

[@JouJouOuiOui]

All the reactors talk. it’s what their channels are all about. Them. Not you or the artist lol

[@claudiaguevara9816]

No one compares to the great John Farnham. May he heal and recover.

[@traceyvincent2217]

So fun watching you appreciate our amazing John xx

[@beresfordthompson1370]

John is the greatest and most versatile male vocalist of all time, flawless as always live, no auto tune etc, John can sing anything, any genre including opera. He’s just an epic performer, musician and vocalist who is just there for the love of the music, his fellow musicians and his fans. John is better live than anyone studio, he’s just got everything, and then there’s those trademark mic and mic stand tricks like in this as seen from behind in front of the drummer, throwing the mic stand meters into the air and catches it on the way down while still singing, and spinning it around like a ninja, he’s simply perfection in every way. And a lot of John’s songs are like this with an important message to convey, of love, unity, respect etc.

[@adaptivelogic1354]

John Farnham was always just happy to be an Aussie ... I have followed him since the 60's when he was a "pop" star ... then in the 80's he became a "rock" star ...

[@barbgannon3252]

He started out as an apprentice plumber, he's one true Aussie icon!

[@JN-qn6ry]

The Beatles said "We wrote it, we sang it, but John owned it"

[@jeffwilson7100]

John is always better live. I saw him live 5 times over 21 years, and he never missed a note. And was still singing in the same key at the age of 70.

[@whatonearth717]

a real vocal talent. unmatched!

[@JohnZetetic-or7ri]

Me too 😃

[@sheilahinder4668]

Fabulous music…..Wonderful

[@EarlJohn61]

I'm sorry, but I couldn't leave such a suggestive number of likes alone, especially when I agree with your comment [I'm the 70th thumbs up].

[@tiffmeek]

We took him for granted growing up. We lumped him in with other artists, never realising that he was an epic talent the likes of which we'd rarely see again.

[@jano9091]

At the time this song was originally released not a single American record company would sign him up. Great loss for America. To put his ‘legend’ status in perspective, this CLASSIC JACK concert was recorded in 1989 when he was 40. It was 22 years after his first number one single (1967, aged 18) and 27 years before his last number one album, a Christmas one with Olivia Newton-John (2016, aged 67). Number one albums and/or singles in every decade in between.

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

He didn't want to be away from his family so wasn't keen on touring overseas. Also, he didn't need to. His concerts in Australia were always sold out and he kept having number one hits over 50 years of music. He is one of the nicest people you could ever meet and was a great supporter of charity events. He always showed great love and support for his musicians and backing singers and they loved him back. He treated everyone with respect. He was also a great comedian and made everyone laugh. He was the kind of person you would be blessed to have as a friend.

[@christineyates2618]

He did however tour northern Europe, his music was big in Germany and North.

[@dondelbiondo1258]

This entire concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is amazing.... do yourself a favor and watch the entire concert... !

[@JimmyJupp]

John Farnham - always live, never misses the mark! 🎉

[@dnoordink]

The mic stand throw is one of my favourite Farnham moments. And the foot flick later to pick it up is the icing on the cake lol.

[@maureenormston8356]

This song transcends any decade and any generation, a true anthem. He is such a gift ❤️

[@dianacasey6002]

John is also a really lovely man he is one of the best. We love him

[@theiaofseed]

You can't go wrong with "Jimmy Barnes & John Farnham - When Something Is Wrong With My Baby"

[@stephaniebell4272]

Yeah!

[@elysemckenzie3334]

Came here to make this comment! Amazing and will then send you down the Jimmy rabbit hole.

[@Richard-darixdax]

Absolutely 😊

[@AussieDebb]

John Lennon said himself that Johns version of HELP was how he wanted it sung. John has performed with Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Cold Play, Richard Marx, Tom Jones, Brian May. Freddy Mercury said John had the best voice on the planet and he was asked to front Queen when Freddy passed, but he didn't want to be away from his family so much. He has done movie sound tracks - RAD, Savage Streets. He just loves performing, he loves his band and was singing like this right up until his 70s. His stage presence and mic craft is second to none. We just adore him and there is just no one better. His studio recordings are fantastic, but he's just even better live because of his love for people and gives 110% might after night. There's over 55 years of music and you'll never get tired of listening or watching him. Thank you for a great reaction. Love our John ❤😂🎉

[@KathleenMcDermott-b1m]

Live performance of ‘Angels’ - will see John’s comedic talent. All round super dude! 😂

[@55soldar]

Definitely watch John sing “When the War is over” - done when he was in his fifties! Absolutely amazing

[@gavii71]

I was lucky to be sitting in that audience! John Farnham is the best male performer on the planet. You should hear him sing Led Zeppelin’s Cover of Black Dog! He smashes it! Great reaction, 💗💗💗💗 John, he’s our Aussie icon. You are right about the title. There is a mistake. It’s You’re The Voice! Love this reaction.

[@anniebland6450]

OMGosh... So Jealous... What a memory ♥

[@pamconnell4069]

I was there that night too - with my 14 yo daughter. Seeing John perform live is just so memorable.

[@TheChangeling]

Take any John Farnham performance and you'll be blown away! The only thing we ask, and I'm sure everyone would agree, always do the LIVE versions! Just shows how amazing John is! This also goes for Jimmy Barnes, Diesel, Tina Arena, Guy Sebastian, and on and on and on... So many fantastic Australian artists out there, but John and Jimmy are the G.O.A.T.'s!!!

[@peterg219]

THIS IS SACRED STUFF MAN... few have ever sung the range of songs that John nails, every time. So, yeah, take notes and wait til the end to comment. Your comments are nonetheless appreciated Walter. Cheers from Sydney.

[@PatrickKearns-qy8zx]

To see Farnham live is to attend an event. Its an unforgettable experience. The most complete and consumate performer. I have never heard anyone complain they didnt get value for money. John is always impossibly passionate and committed.

[@janenemoore297]

So glad you have been enjoying our Australian National Treasure . I friggen adore John Farnham. I've been a fan all my life! . He is our biggest shining star. ❤❤❤

[@captainsherry]

The eighties - IMHO the best decade for music and fashion EVER!!!!!

[@queenslanddiva]

Nah - that was the 70s. But I'll take Farnham in ANY decade.

[@Jojomac-ix7oi]

​@@queenslanddivasame. It's hard to pick a favourite decade with John. I love 'em all. ❤❤ And IMHO, 70's & 80's were the best years in music. So I agree with you both.. 😁

[@lindyroberts4174]

​@@Jojomac-ix7oi I absolutely agree, the 70's & 80's had the best music. Especially before the rap and house crap that arrived with the 90's, IMHO.

[@aussiekit9172]

Our Voice!! No he is the Voice! has been for 60 years. John is the best male voice on the planet can sing any genre, he’s a phenomenal live entertainer, us Aussie has have the honour of listening to him for years. We love him and it’s just a shame America didn’t give him a fair ago in the 80s but hey it’s their loss, in the end he had enough wanted to be with family and in Australia and aren’t we the lucky ones that he did,his a true legend of the music industry and is highly respected by his peers in the industry. am loving it that he is getting the recognition that he deserves through people reacting to his songs on KZbin.. 🧐🥰🇦🇺

[@adammuir]

Welcome to the Farnsey KZbin rabbit hole. Pack a lunch, it goes hella deep! :)

[@CathVANDERHAM]

This amazing singer John Farnham could still sing that same song and hit those notes in 2019 at age 70 years. You can listen to a Coldplay concert in Australia doing Your The Voice with special guests John Farnham.

[@shmick6079]

This song is an unofficial anthem in Australia. The message “you’re the voice” is for the listener. It’s literally *YOU* are the voice, *YOU* can make a difference. Don’t let anyone silence you, be the difference that you want to see in the world.

[@wyattfamily8997]

Maybe get Albo and his Regime to listen to it.

[@rosehill9537]

100% john is an aussie legend.

[@rosehill9537]

​@@wyattfamily8997maybe all our pollies mate.

[@Deb_Bee_Thriver]

So glad you love and appreciate ‘The Voice’! … our phenomenal Aussie Legend, John Farnham! Yes, we believe he does have the ‘Best Voice’ in the World! Along with his awesomely talented band, John Farnham is The GOAT! The addition of the fantastic Melbourne Symphony Orchestra just puts the ‘icing on the cake’ doesn’t it? Please watch many more songs and live performances from John Farnham. You have five decades of hit songs, Albums and amazing concerts to choose from! Enjoy. xo

[@taniaPBear]

I think you'd get a kick out of him singing AC/DC's 'Long Way To The Top', also from this concert with the MSO. It was one of the encores (along with Help) after a 2 hour show, the man could sing anything, anytime, anywhere. Love you're reactions and you're obsession with KGATLW, they're the coolest, but not many people get that, lol. Be well, stay awesome. ✌❤

[@Cyannah117]

❤ Thank you for reacting to our John. “You’re The Voice” is a massive Aussie anthem, John is an Aussie icon and legend and always will be “The Voice” of Australian music! ❤ There is such a rabbit hole with John’s music and the connections he has with other Aussie legends. John is just a natural powerhouse singer but he is such a humble, down to earth man. There are no airs and graces with John. ❤ Thank you also for making us, your fans and followers, feel validated and appreciated. ❤ BTW….we need your reaction to John’s version of “Help”…best version is from this same concert with the MSO…. BTW…this concert was in 1989….

[@jpmasters-aus]

You're absolutely right-his humility is evident in Vanessa and Lionel's singing of Amazing Grace.

[@Saan42]

Great reaction, thank you for doing more of John! He is brilliant in so, so many ways. His voice obviously, his stage presence, his warmth and love for his audience, his desire to make them part of the experience, and yes, his songs often have a great message, because he's also a beautiful, generous, warm, and humble human being despite his phenomenal talent. This is why we love him so! Believe it or not, for the decade or so before the album this song is off (which came out in 1986), John was in career doldrums, he was totally broke, and the music industry wanted nothing to do with him. The album this is off is the first time John ever had creative control over his music, and it's what turned everything around for him. Almost 40 years later, that album (Whispering Jack) is still the biggest selling album by an Australian artist here. This song was the first and biggest single off it, and gave him his nickname "The Voice". Hope to see you do more John! Concerts that are great starting points are this one with the MSO, Chain Reaction concert, Whispering Jack concert, Expo '88 concert, but there is so much more of John than just the 80s-90s part of his career as well!

[@maryalexander1019]

Extraordinary talent, phenomenal performer, an Australian national treasure, a wonderful family man and all round great human being. That’s our John and we love him. ❤️❤️❤️

[@ianhopkins754]

New sub here because we love seeing the worlds reaction to John. He is our greatest entertainer because that’s what he does in all his live shows. He is now 74 yrs old and probably will never sing again as he had mouth cancer 2 yrs ago, he is now cancer free but he was singing right up to 72 yrs old and still sounded the same, perfection personified. So there is lots to look now with all the genre’s he does perfectly and as well he has had multiple artist’s from around the world come and want to sing with him some are Ray Charles, Tina Turna, Caine Dion, Richard Marks, Tom Jones and the list goes on and on. So good luck and enjoy.

[@lindyroberts4174]

Apparently, John Lennon thought that Farnsies cover of 'Help' was better than the Beatles.

[@sibertiger1970]

I just finished listening to the audiobook of John's autobiography, "The Voice Inside" narrated by John himself. It was great listening to him post surgery. He made me laugh and he made me cry. It was full of his wonderful personality.

[@suvijii841]

This is an 80s ANTHEM, my favorite song of the decade. It never fails to tear me up, the message is so powerful. I've never heard this live version before, how great is this!

[@James-lw3gi]

Loved the reaction 😄 Yes, he's our voice, this song was almost like our anthem when I was growing up. John is an absolute legend. If you get round to it, I'm sure you'd love this: "Jimmy Barnes - When Something Is Wrong With My Baby (feat. John Farnham) (Official Video)" John and Jimmy are awesome together. Stella vocals. Awesome song.

[@WillBeer-y4u]

You should hear him "Black dog", he uses to do it as a vocal warm up.

[@wyattfamily8997]

So very true. A sound Tech. recorded it otherwise there would be no record of it.

[@Jojomac-ix7oi]

Definitely has to be on the list...

[@georgeibrahim7945]

That’s why we call him the Voice; the dude is a vocal powerhouse. You should check him out a bit older singing “when the war is over” live Melbourne 2003

[@colinfraser4430]

Not every reaction get the mike stand toss but that was his signiture move in every concert. I am a 60 year old Aussie and have seen him love many times in my life an only now sit back and think how Fning awesome he was.

[@RhondaMcMaster]

Darling, John has been singing since the '60's when he won an award as King of Pop, his professionalism is renowned in Australia and we love him - some don't, of course! Fareham is a Scottish name, hence the bagpipes. He was born, not in Australia or Scotland, but in the United Kingdom, coming to Australia at about 10 years old. Many in Australia believe "You're the Voice" should be our nation anthem!

[@jayweb51]

John has such a powerful voice. I have seen him crutch down, to interact with the audience; while singing, and yet his vocalstrength does not weaken. He is a truly amazing singer, and genuine entertainer.

[@MelanieLaterveer78]

The man is a legend

[@sitastanley3857]

Still gives me goosebumps❤❤❤Raw Talent...my favorite and real artist....so GRATEFUL that I saw him at his concert Tasmania Australia,.my first concert ever, love him❤❤❤

[@ommadawn8434]

Many people miss it, but one of John's favourite tricks during a performance is hurling the mike stand into the air and catching it flawlessly. Check it out.

[@MillieBooMooAdventures]

John Farnham is an Australian national treasure. We love John. Such a beautiful man. He’s currently recovering from cancer 😢 please pray for him and his family ❤

[@rosehill9537]

❤🙏🏻 john is an legend.

[@carolinereidartist]

So many people Discovering Australian John Farnham now

[@Katrinagaming-en1os]

Not hard to see why the stadium is packed 😀. I’ve been to several Fansey concerts and NEVER walked away disappointed 👏👏👏

[@westy4973]

Us Aussies get such a kick outta someone we love so much in Farnesey knocking people all over the worlds socks off! To me its like God either sent an angel or he got an angels voice to this earth through John. No artist has his talent or connects with an audience or gives out such positivity like him imo. 1 of 1.

[@carolynh8866]

Yes there is definately a double meaning behind John being called The Voice. Yes it's the powerful voice but also the majority of his songs have a message like this one. Of unity and people working together to better the world.❤❤

[@WeTeachWell]

It was wonderful to be in that room. He does not do short concerts, and the energy was there to the very end. His version of 'Help' was an encore.

[@barnowl.]

John sings a number of songs with messages of greater good. He performed this song at a huge outdoor concert in Germany. Weeks later the Berlin Wall came down. John's repertoire is big, his gymnastic vocal ability amazing and he sings in over 20 genres. The American music machine didn't know what to do with him as he was too hard for it to categorise him.

[@NowVs1980s]

Unreal and so privileged to see John when I was 17yrs old in the 80's. ✨💜🌺

[@Oldbutnotout65]

Thank you for making my day. ❤❤❤ I did see your reaction to "Help" last year, hoped you would continue down the rabbit hole. 🤩 John is an ICON in the Australian Music Industry. This was the hit single from the Whispering Jack Album, (which held the No. 1 position for a total of 25 weeks), "You're the Voice" went to No. 1 and has become an unofficial National Anthem. Always keep an eye out for his "mic & stand" tricks. The song is about Nuclear Disarmament. John Farnham started in 1967 and was still performing into his 70s until Covid shut the country down. He won "King of Pop" 5 consecutive years 69 -73, then faded a bit in the late 70s (due to poor management). John is the only Australian artist to have a number-one record (album or single) in five consecutive decades. . He has received the admiration of many international artists, such as Richard Marx, Celine Dion, Robbie Williams, Tom Jones, Freddie Mercury. Oliver Newton-John, Brian May, Sammy Davis Jnr, Ray Charles, just to name a few. I'll drop a few links to give you a taste and warn you if you start reacting to John, the Aussie Army will flood your channel. LOL 😂 if you decide to go exploring, make sure you only watch "Live" performances, he loves his fans and millions of us love him back. He is the most down to earth person, humble, funny and extremely talented. John is one of the most versatile vocalists you can find, he can sing just about any genre. He replaced Glen Sherrock as frontman for LRB for a time in the early eighties. American labels didn't want to sign John as they couldn't pigeonhole his style. Anything from that "Classic Jack Live" with MSO concert is "gold". They put out a doco last year called "John Farnham - Finding The Voice" which broke the box office ("The Voice" is what he is affectionately known as here), he can sing anything and make it sound great. First the trailer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqDGdJmZarV-qKc You've got 6 decades of experience to investigate. LOL This TV Special on 31 October 2024 was aired by Channel 9 which will give you an overview of John over the years. He is so loved by Australians. (I'll post the 1st part, but the Part 2-7 are in the description)..kzbin.info/www/bejne/o16moqShYqdomK8 and now some favourites.... 1969 a very young 20yr old John "One" kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2GZmXWZd9Vripo 1970 "Comic Conversation" kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6nHaJ6rf6hnnrs & "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpfQop-qg66dnNk 1979 a 30 yr old John doing "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGjWlIerjbiMipY 1980 "Please Don't Ask me" kzbin.info/www/bejne/e563gKiIZ5h4rrc 1983 in LRB " Reminiscing" (nice jazzy vocal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4rKmZJ_p9BnbK8 1988 "Age of Reason" kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnTKZXtparRorKM 1990 "Playing to Win" kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5LIfKafmb6ZjM0 1990 "Burn for You". kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoGzp4Kehdije6M 1991 "When Something is Wrong with Your Baby" with another Aussie ICON - Jimmy Barnes kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKuxapiEqbt8aNE 1992 John played JC in "Jesus Christ Superstar" here is "Gethsemane" kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWbaoICQqaifnqs 1994 "You'll Never Walk Alone" (while chewing gum LOL).. kzbin.info/www/bejne/moi3dpipl5x5qLs 1994 ARIA Awards with Richard Marx "The Reason Why" kzbin.info/www/bejne/npezh3-GaL-JgJI 1998 John and good friend Olivia Newton-John duet "Please Don't Ask Me" kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKa5kKeQhKmZgZo 1998 A little opera comedy with Anthony Warlow doing "Granada" kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWfYqXmBoqiLeJo 1999 At his 50th Birthday Concert with "Human Nature" doing a Jackson Five number kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3ycppt9otuibLc 2000, a bit of "swing "That's What Love Will Make You" Do kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3ycppt9otuibLc , 2003 "When the War is Over" Last Time Tour - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJbOk6migd-AjcU 2009 Cold Play with John doing "The Voice" again, now 60..I can understand why the band left the stage after it. How could you follow up after John wiped the stage and the audience out again. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWKXeoqap62Aq9U And so you can see he never "lost" it, here he is at 69 years old, it's a set from a Fund Raiser called "Hay Mate" in 2018. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJWQe5yoqr-BZ8U Lastly:- A LOGIES TRIBUTE TO JOHN FARNHAM 2024 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJXOm3qpgpaJqbM John's Biography has just been released and he has narrated the book (this was 3 wks ago) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2nReXSHiMaLjpI So many to choose from, hope you like them. 💞

[@narellesmith7932]

There you go Mate !! Enjoy ❤

[@gigisplayground4657]

Thank you!!! I love that you understand and appreciate how much of a legend our John Farnham is 🎉❤❤❤ I love you freaking out at his vocal technique and stage presence. He really lets it rip when he performs live. His studio recordings pale in comparison because he holds back. He will use more falsetto and head voice but live he actually BELTS. And he turns on that gritty sound a lot more whereas studio recordings from memory are a lot cleaner? If that's the right word - boring in comparison because you don't get to see all he has to offer. Please do more John Farnham Live!!! Here for it all! I also think he's up there with a rare few and is almost incomparable.

[@jenniferanderson1499]

Thank you for revisiting The Voice. I saw that concert when the tour came to Brisbane and I was high on endorphins for days. I was seated adjacent to the orchestra and they were having the time of their lives, giving evidence to what I suspect - that scratch the surface of a classical musician and you'll find a headbanger trying to get out. The full concert is available on KZbin and it's stellar from start to finish. A couple of random facts about this song: Co-writer of You're The Voice, Chris Thompson of British group Manfred Mann fame, refused Farnham permission to record the song as he only knew him for the novelty hit Sadie and thought he was a joke. Farnham ignored him and recorded it anyway, so determined was he. His manager and best friend, Glenn Wheatley, had so much faith in John that he'd mortgaged his home to finance the recording. Thompson spoke somewhat ruefully on Farnham's biopic Finding The Voice about his reaction when he found out, which was none too happy, but it was too late. And the rest as they say.... The bagpipe solo changed the key of the song. Originally written in G, the song was detuned to F when the bagpipe player broke the news that bagpipes are tuned in Bb.

[@TheDalene1]

He is 'The Voice' ...the most loved Australian ...Voice. . Farnsy... our Voice...Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie oui oui oui...

[@pamconnell4069]

I was at this very concert and it was the best night. John loves playing in front of a live audience and it shows - the audience loves him back. He is also one of the nicest blokes in the business. He is a national treasure and the nation was collectively behind him during his recent illness.

[@melnorbury753]

His was my first cd. I played it non stop. Still love him now and would race for tickets if he ever performs again.

[@JoanTate-v3r]

John is our treasure so much for you to discover can sing anything. Enjoy .❤❤❤

[@karentony3397]

Thank you for your great reaction! One of our best ever. Luv from Australia ❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️

[@MargaretGuppy]

Yes, You're the Voice. I am glad you picked the error in the grammar. Also, so happy that you appreciate our John, 'The Voice'. His live performances are always perfect, like everyone else has commented. Many reactors seem to miss the microphone antics - you are very observant!

[@heatherboorman56]

I have been to several concerts and almost in tears the whole time in awe of his talent. He puts so much of himself into every song and you feel the emotion with him. It’s time to get my John Farnham T shirts out again. They may be a bit small now that I am 73. Of all the places for him to get cancer the mouth was the very worst. I pray he will recover to have many more years with his family and friends. God Bless you John. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rhodawedd8628]

John, not only has an awesome voice, but he's funny, down to earth, happy and a really really nice guy. ❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙

[@stephaniebell4272]

He actually needs a full orchestra to support his talent

[@kevinblyth6549]

I saw John Farnham on a TV interview where they asked him to sing and he just launched in. No warm up, no backing, just pure voice. Haven't seen too many who can do that.

[@darrenlocke2195]

Great reaction mate, from Australian. The land down under train will be behind you bud. As everyone will say, watch any of John’s live performances as all are bloody awesome. Enjoy.

[@skwervin1]

There is a full concert from 1987 on KZbin. It goes for about 2 hours and was shown on TV at the time and simulcast on FM radio and rated off the charts. They did a replay about a week later, and it rated as high. I saw him in concert the following year, and it was truly amazing. I was buzzing for days and hoarse from singing along. My feet hurt from dancing all through the concert, and my butt didn't hit the seat once, and this song was the encore.

[@heatherwickstead7980]

You said the quiet part out loud! You said he does covers better than the originals - even the Beatles!! Good on you mate😃 Love your appreciation of John. By the way I was just in southern Arizona for 3 weeks visiting my husband's brother. Loved it. We live in Melbourne- not far from John actually 😁

[@winsomeblandford1076]

This was a big hit here when releases. Most Aussies would know the words from that generation. Magic, great voice, great audience participation🎉

[@carolynh8866]

Most Aussies of every generation know the words to this song

[@Jojomac-ix7oi]

Absolutely correct ​@@carolynh8866❤❤

[@MaxHay-q9p]

Any of John's live shows throughout any era over his last 60 odd years of performing, is and always has been, flawless. Please, I implore you, go down the rabbit hole of John's live performances and he will amaze you every single time. I don't know of any other artist in the WORLD that has the sort of talent in entertaining, performing, and his around personailty that John has. He is one of a kind for sure.

[@7ItIsMe7]

I LOVE YOUR REACTION!!! Fantastic reaction, really really beautiful. I love that you appreciate him, and the words of the song so much!!! He is our (Australia's) greatest singer ever!!! In fact, I think he is the greatest singer ever in the world. And I love you for giving such a beautiful appraisal of this beautiful man singing this fantastic song. Thank you.

[@julesjenkins52]

He was in Little River Band for a while. He is definitely an Aussie legend, he is so loved over here ❤

[@steveheywood9428]

I worked at this concert in late 1989 and it was fantastic with the Melbourne Symphony orch as backup. PS you mentioned reviewing Help which was his final encore for the night, and you could tell he was knackered by then. 🤗👍

[@jemxs]

Fantastic reaction, i remember your Help reaction and is one of my favourites. I can't believe it's been a year already. I guess you had a well deserved break and you looking and sounding energised!!! Absolutely loved this reaction!

[@walterooski]

Sobriety will do that to a guy haha! Thanks for coming back!

[@WorkerDroid]

I would point out that Australians adore Farnham…we have seen him grow for his entire public life…he is a decent man, and we were all rooting for him…Whispering Jack was exactly what he needed, and it was a vehicle for us to show our love for him. He is the beloved.

[@WorkerDroid]

He is…the greatest. Just watch, and listen. Amazing. Thank you John. A battler who finally became the superstar. A maestro. Ultra talent. God preserve you.

[@Introvert_introverse]

Thank you for the commentary. It's great to hear your opinion and the background to it. OMG, don't tell us to give you a playlist for our GOAT? Australian here. You'll have a never ending channel.

[@Bobbygirl63]

Thank you for this great reaction to our Aussue legend. If you keep reacting to Farnsey, the Aussies will flock to your channel and subscribe. There's never been anyone in the world quite like our John. He's totally amazing. I've seen him in concert dozens of times, and I've never heard sing a bad note, even when he's bending over shaking hands or accepting flowers and other gifts. He is a great humanitarian. He loves his audiences and he loves performing, which you can clearly see by the big smiles on his face when he's up there on the stage. Always, always react to him live. His studio albums are fantastic but he truly shines in live performances. Please could you react to John Farnham singing 'All Our Sons And Daughters' live from the Chain Reaction concert.

[@juliannetomlinson]

Our great Aussie icon.Sensational live .

[@shirleyj6235]

Love your reaction to our John. If you want goose bumps again, try John singing Marys Boy Child and You will Never Walk again. It is live in Melbourne for Carols by Candlelight at Christmas.

[@johngrant9917]

Performing in his home town , in front of adoring fans , his connection with the orchestra is what impressed me . We love him because he is one of us!

[@andrewmoorcraft1500]

There's a reason Celine Dion is one of his biggest fans

[@NannyLyn53]

Yes , Long Way to The Top , AC/DC cover live with MSO is sooo good. Thanks for your great reactions to John and his amazing backing vocalists and band. Honestly any song from John ( always live) is brilliant. We love John.🫶🇦🇺✌️

[@AnnieD.1982]

Thanks mate! Great reaction 😊 'The Voice' singing The Voice, it definitely does not get more special than that. I can not listen to this song without getting a little emotional. Farnsey's passion and the message of this song just does something to me, and I couldn't be more proud to be an Aussie when I hear it. Love you Farnsey!! 😍 I hope you will listen to more. Try older John singing Please Don't Ask Me with Olivia Newton-John RIP ❤ Their duet is legendary 🙂❤❤

[@AnnieD.1982]

Oh, and kudos to you for catching the mic toss!! So many miss it. He is known for his microphone stand tricks 😅

[@Jojomac-ix7oi]

I was so happy he finally did another reaction after a year. Hi Annie!❤​@AnnieD.1982

[@AnnieD.1982]

Hey Jojo! 🤗❤ Yes!. It was really good to see this one pop up. I hope he does more soon 🥰💗💗​@@Jojomac-ix7oi

[@jeffwilson7100]

Was written by English songwriters Chris Thompson, Maggie Ryder, Andy Khunta and Keith Reid. Thompson came up with the idea for the song after oversleeping and missing a massive nuclear disarmament march that he'd wanted to be at.

[@juliemartin2834]

John is the world's best male vocalist hands down and please react to Tina Arena singing Chains at the world music awards, the world's best female vocalist. Both aussie legends. Decades of hits. Thank you. ❤🇦🇺

[@fionaheadford6771]

You are the first reaction to ever stop on my favourite quote of "we have the power to be powerful!!". It is so inspiring! And so many miss it! You got a subsribe just for that, my man!!!!

[@kerrynanderson1996]

Look for “When something is wrong with my baby” with Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham live.

[@cazzle80]

He is a musical king. He's been singing since the 60's. I grew up listening to him. I highly recommend Playing to win & It's a long way to the top from this same concert.

[@carbine5378]

Of course John’s version was better than the Beatles. He was also a heavy smoker and yet could still produce this voice. He, in my opinion, is one of the best singers in the world.

[@aussiebladerunner]

Not everyone catches the mike stand throw in the video. I’ve seen him 6 times over the years and this was always part of his act. He didn’t always catch it so then he would flick it up with his foot. They always had spare Mike stands in the wings as some came off very damaged. Total class act. It’s a shame the KZbin reactors only found him after his mouth cancer as otherwise I’m sure he would have enjoyed touring on the back of this resurgence.

[@kimr3729]

Welcome to the rabbit hole that is John Farnham! Like so many people, I have been lucky enough to see him live on 3 or 4 occasions and he has always given 110%. He loved his audiences, and always gave credit to his musicians and his backing singers. I loved your reaction! If you want to see an older John, you should check out this link to him in 2003, singing "When the War is Over" - it will blow you away. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJbOk6migd-AjcUsi=iTpKByQWIezJenLb

[@mssuziquzi]

John Farnham is the GOAT. Would you believe the guy that wrote the song was upset when he heard that John had recorded it? That is until he heard him and was absolutely blown away with the recording.😊♥️

[@ChantellHoskinh]

the bag pipes were added into the original song - the song writers didn't want John Farnham to perform it - he recorded it without permission with the bag pipes and the rest is history he got the permission. Not a single Australian label would sign him and difficult to get radio play. His Manager - Glenn created his own label and made it happen.

[@justlinsu]

Liked and Subbed. This was one of 3 'enchores' that night so it took it to nearly 3 hours show.....and he 'IS THE VOICE' for us Aussies.

[@philbreaden2445]

Your comment up front about John's version of Help was, I understand, echoed by John Lennon who reportedly said John's version was the way he intended it to be sung....

[@janwatson7981]

Saw John sing this a few years ago,he was 70 + and he sounded just the same.

[@alittlecreepywhenyou]

They call him "The Voice" for a reason.

[@desireecola924]

He's just released his Autobiography called The Voice Inside. He reads it on Audible. This is after is recent almost fatal mouth cancer battle where they've removed significant amounts of his jaw. He's still fighting and it's a beautiful insight into a wonderful human.