Thank you Sue for your terrific reaction and appreciation of our phenomenal Aussie Treasure, John Farnham! He is the GOAT! Please listen to many more of his awesome repertoire from the past 6 decades, like Freedom, Angels, Touch of Paradise, Dare to Dream, just to name a few... xoxo💖🎵🎶

@playitagainsue

27 күн бұрын

I wull definitely listen to more of John's music, Deb. Thanks a bunch 🤗

References there to MLK, Bob Dylan (the answer is blowing in the wind), Neil Armstrong, the Berlin wall.. what a time in history it was.

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

You are so right, Dr Kap, it was an quite the time...so much going on 😀

The wonderful black lady backing john is a legend in her own right, Miss Vanetta Fields, please view her and John duet the track “Amazing Grace” you will be awestruck.

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Hi Lee, you are right. They are both incredible. I actually reacted to Amazing Grace if you care to, you ciuld check it out. I appreciate you tuning in 🤩

He is what would be call an all-round or true entertainer if U like a showman

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

🥰

Great reaction Sue. John's band is first rate, his backup singers are first rate, and he is never reluctant to let them shine individually during his concerts. He always credits them by name and this is why we know most of the people on stage with John by name, and his concerts become something of a family affair. Is it any wonder that he is so loved in Australia !!!

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Hi Joan, I understand why he is so loved. John deserves all the love. He is great and as you mentioned so very generous with the people he works with....a sign of a wonderful person 🤗

What a healing, hope-filled message! Needed that after listening to endless days of political acrimony and bluster and revealing Trump trial testimony. Thanks for featuring John today.

Such a beautiful soul our John is, true role model kids should follow in this day and age. Love that you love John and such a beautiful reaction. Some songs I would recommend are - I can do anything, burn for you a lovely ballad he wrote for his wife- a touch of paradise, that’s freedom

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Hi Johnny, you are so right. John is a lovely human being with an amazing voice to boot. I appreciate the suggestions 🥰

I loved that “Martin Luther King Jnr” moment. I hate to admit as an Aussie that I have never heard this song before. I have been to one of his live concerts, he is brilliant and so funny and down to earth. Great lyrics in this wonderful song. ❤❤❤

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Hi Sian, you are so right. This song is amazing. I am glad we got to experience it for the first time together. 🤩💜

Good morning Sue. So happy to see how much you’re enjoying our John. Yes, he’s a naturally funny, talented, compassionate and beautiful person. He’s our national treasure. Have a great day, Sue. ❤️🇦🇺

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Thank you Judy. Lovely to hear from you. John is a treasure...keep him close to your heart.. .he is incredible 🤗

One of my absolute favourite JF songs. The backing vocal arrangement is wonderful all the way through and then the breakdown the end… great.

The backup singer, Venetta Fields, was a backup singer in Barbra Streisand 's A Star is Born, so yes, they are top class.

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

That is amazing, Di 🤩

If you want to see amazing chemistry watch John with Olivia newton John singing Please don’t ask me. It’s a beautiful duet between the two best friends. Also the fabulous Melbourne symphony orchestra .

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Alice. I will add it to my list 🤩

If you want to see more of Farnsey fun side check out his duet with Olivia Newton John Your the one thst I want from the Main Event concert

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks Dave 🤗

@davedavis1667

Ай бұрын

Another Angel's with one of back up singers Lisa Edwards who has darker hair in this performance

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

@davedavis1667 thanks Dave 🤗

This song references many things; 'Imagine if you can': John Lennon's - Imagine, Martin Luther King Jnr's speech - 'I Have a Dream', Bob Dylan - The Answer is Blowing in the Wind, reference to the first moon walk, my interpretation of 'we will see the sun as more than just a star' - we take everything at face value without realising/acknowledging the real significance/purpose of things/people. A beautiful solo by backup singer Vanetta Fields who has sung with many famous people, she was also an Ikette with Tina Turner. As usual everyone on stage is amazing!

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Very interesting take, Margaret...excellent 🤗

Lovely, I actually went to this concert with my son who was then only 8 years old! Fantastic experience.. :)

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Wow, Kim! How cool is this. This must have been an incredible experience 🥰

@kimr3729

Ай бұрын

@@playitagainsue it absolutely was!

Venetta Field, that did the 'vocal solo': it's worth having a look at her pedigree. She backed Tina Turner for years as an Ikette, she's sung backing vocals with the Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd, to name but a few. She's an amazing person, with wonderful talent.

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Thanks Xx. She is phenomenal 🤗

Thanks for bringing this song to my attention. Enjoyed your reaction, as always!

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Liv. John was amazing here 😀💚

John’s whole band are the best of the best in Australia at the time. It was like an all star band.

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

🥰

@markjames3522

Ай бұрын

The Farnham Band is probably equally talented as Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band . They have played for other artists like Kylie Minogue and Olivia Newton John on their tours

I love how his songs have a message

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

I agree, Annette. So many songs today don't 🤗

Thanks Sue ❤ He is very real and loves people. He loves and appreciates his band and he is THE G.O.A.T. and just a beautiful person. ❤

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Hi Debbie, you are most welcome. Thank you for the suggestion. John is wonderful 🥰

@Dr_KAP

Ай бұрын

Nice one Deb ❤❤

@AussieDebb

Ай бұрын

@Dr_KAP Thanks Kappy 😍😍

@AussieDebb

Ай бұрын

@playitagainsue You will never have to convince any of we Farnsey Fans of that 😍🤩

@AussieDebb

Ай бұрын

@Dr_KAP Hey Kappy I've doing a bit of research for my Series- I'm up to Part 5 and Age of Reason. Have you ever seen John singing Dont Tell Me It Can't Be Done live? I love that song. I've asked Brandon too. If you know of one can you send me a link please 🙏 ☺️

I just love your reactions to John. You really get him and why we love him so much. If only the rest of the world would get to know him like we do and he finally can claim global recognition as one of the worlds greatest entertainers by everyone.

@AussieDebb

Ай бұрын

Hi Carolyn 👋 😍

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Carolyn. Yes John deserves recognition from everyone. He is unbelievable 🤗

Thankyou sue, love your reactions to John ...he is such a star x❤❤❤

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Thank you SG! You are so right. John is an amazing star 💜🤗

Great Performance Needless to say a flawless performance I think this might have been first original song i heard from John and really enjoyed it At first i was worried it would come across corny ( with the MLK quote ) But as it continued and quoted Bob Dylan and John Lennon i loved it I would like to pick up on your comment on backing singers There was an Oscar winning documentary about backing singers called 20 ft from Stardom which is awesome if you can catch it Luther Vandross famously was backing vocalist for David Bowie

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Yes Jesse, I know of that doc it was great! So many of them have better voices than the lead person 🤗

This is a beautiful song by a beautiful man. The lyrics, taken and crafted from other songs with a message, in turn bring a greater message - "In days to come we'll see the Sun as more than just a star. In days to come we''ll be as one ..." In esoteric spirituality the Sun is our 'local God'. The Sun is Light, Love and Power. There is the outer physical Sun, the middle heart of the Sun and the core of will-power of the Sun. When we realise and follow the Sun's example there will be peace on earth and all people will 'be as one' living in Light, Love and Goodwill to all.

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

I agree, Barnowl 🤗

One of my fav songs from John. It is still relevant in today's world. I actually feel when he sings "In days to come we'll see the Sun as more than just a star" that he's referring to the Son of God. I may be wrong but that's how it hit me. John is all those lovely things you mentioned Sue, So kind, so loved by all who know him, and a great sense of humour....but he lives to 'Entertain' His contact with the audience is amazing...no matter if you're sitting in the back row or up front you know he sees and loves you. Love your channel Sue

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Hi Linsu, thank you so much for your kind words. It us always a pleasure to talk with you. I love your take. I think it is beautiful 🤗💜

@justlinsu

Ай бұрын

@@playitagainsue Thanks Sue, love your channel ♥🦘🦘

Thanks Sue. John Farnham is not of this world. A living miracle of our times.

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Great description, Michael 😀

Thanks heaps for the great reaction. John’s vocals are just phenomenal. Please check out “a touch of paradise” and “burn for you” live from this same concert two of my favourites

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Thanks George, John is fantastic. I will check those songs out for you 😀

You are absolutely right, he is an amazing human being.

It was at his Chain Reaction concert in 1990. 🎉

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Thanks Debbie 🤩💕

Thanks again Sue for your wonderful reactions. I dont think you'll run out of songs of John's to react to any time soon. He's got so many, which makes us fans very, very happy. 😁

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

It was my pleasure, Jojomac! I think you are right. There seems to be many many more songs for me to appreciate. I look forward to hearing them all 😀

John sang a couple of songs for the movie RAD back in 86 , Break the ice and Thunder in your heart. Can you give them a chance on your show.

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Hey John, I have never heard of Rad. I will look them up 🤗

With a career spanning 50 years you won’t be running out of songs for a while yet.

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

I am glad of that. Thanks Craig 🤗

Love him.

John's backing vocalists at this point in time are Miss Venetta Fields, Mr Lindsay Field (not related to Venetta), and Miss Lisa Edwards. All very talented in their own rights and Miss Venetta has sung with many international artists.

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Thanks Serene. They are incredible 🤩

One song John does not want you to do is Sadie The Cleaning Lady when he was 17 in 1967

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Haha ok, David. I will not do that one then. Thanks a bunch 🤗💜

@blueycarlton

Ай бұрын

1967 John's first recording Sadie IMHO is rubbish, but the flip side is a Farnham original called In My Room, not to be confused with the Brian Wilson song. It's worth a listen.

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

@@blueycarlton thanks Bluey 🤩

@DavidPola1961

Ай бұрын

@@blueycarlton I like the Beach Boys Brian Wilson in my room cannot remember JF will have a listen

Vanetta Fields (the African American lady) was an Ikette. She's a beautiful singer.

@jeffwilson7100

Ай бұрын

The others are Chuck McKinney (died in 1994) and Lisa Edwards.

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Thanks Jeff. They are all amazing singers...too bad about Chuck 💜

John gives space for his band to have their moments to shine

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

I love that 🤩

@r.fairlie7186

3 күн бұрын

@@playitagainsue Hi Sue, I recently watched the wonderful Venetta Fields being interviewed on two separate occasions about her long career as one of John’s backup singers. I already knew that she’d been one of the Ikettes for Ike and Tina Turner a long time ago but I didn’t know about her time working with Pink Floyd and other well-known singers and bands. She’s a lovely lady and if you’re interested to watch them just type her name into KZread. Your personality comes through as someone who would fit in very well with Australians if you ever decide to come over here for a holiday. 🤗 Some good news too about John’s recovery from his cancer operation. There are photos of John and Jill at their son Robert’s recent wedding. The plastic surgeons did an amazing job and Robert had already told the media that John had been singing at home during his recovery. We couldn’t ask for a better outcome! All the best from Sydney.

@playitagainsue

3 күн бұрын

@r.fairlie7186 Hi Rfairlie, thank you so much for the lovely compliment. I love the Australuans and am honoured that you say, I would fit in. I will definitely let you know if I go on holiday in Australia. This is wonderful news about John. I am so happy to hear he is doing well 🤩❤️ p.s. what is your first name?

@r.fairlie7186

2 күн бұрын

Hi again Sue. My first name is Robyn. I live by the Pay It Forward concept so it was easy to pass on an authentic opinion. Something else I recommend is the mini documentary “John Farnham: Finding The Voice”. David Hirschfelder (John’s pianist) mentions that “You’re The Voice” became the catalyst for the destruction of the Berlin Wall and the unification of West and East Germany in 1989. You felt the emotion of the anthem it became so I was glad that David pointed out that timeline to everyone. Keep up the good work! 😊

@playitagainsue

2 күн бұрын

@r.fairlie7186 Hi Robyn, thank you so very much 🤩💗

Before joining John, both Lisa and Vaneta (the black lady) had their own solo careers.

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

You can tell. They are very talented 🤩

If you had already reacted to Amazing Grace, you really should; John is joined by Vanetta Fields and Lindsay Field, their harmony is spot on.

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Hi James, lovely to hear from you again. Yes I did react to Amazing Grace and you are so right. Their harmonies are off the charts 🤩

Thankyou again for reacting to John, great concert, great album, - most of the songs written or co-written by John, some recommended songs for you that are also from this concert, - ‘Love’s in need’ kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKWao7Cjos7RhZM.html ‘Chain Reaction’ kzread.info/dash/bejne/qot7us-Qcpfae7Q.html Playing To Win - kzread.info/dash/bejne/oHagpLFxeNuqmMo.html and also ‘HELP’ , I know you have done the MSO version but here he does the 'Beatles' version first, followed by his own version kzread.info/dash/bejne/iHhpuNZvqtvFpNI.html

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Jayne 🤩

@MargaretGuppy

Ай бұрын

All great suggestions. I especially love the one where he starts with the Beatles version of HELP first, it shows his versatility and the inspired, moving way that he produced his, slower, meaningful version.

@jayneattherock1083

Ай бұрын

@@MargaretGuppy Thankyou, and agree, love how he does both, and how the crowd sings along with both, actually love everything he does, - the first LP I ever owned was Johnny Farnham - 'Everybody ought to sing a song' - ( I say owned, I stole from my eldest sister when she moved to London for a couple of years, - that and a Beach Boys Album - I was about 13)

Most people will request the song that everybody else requests but John is soo good that he does other songs as well. My suggestion would be 'John Farnham - See the banners Fall' or John Farnham - Beyond the call' both LIVE! Please. Ur welcome. 😂

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Khoa 🤗

Thanks Deb once again for your great review of John and his back up singers who as u guesses can sing solos beautifully. I was thinking watching you, how on earth did John never really make it big in Canada and America years ago? Oh well, we in Aus got most of his live concerts thank goodness lol. Now no picking on me Deb lol. One thing I’ve been meaning to work out for years - the different between Canadian and American accents - they sound exactly the same to me lol 🥴

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Hey Bernadette, no worries. We do sound similar sometimes depending on the area but much easier to tell us apart from the southern States and we can tell the difference between Canadians and Amercians from the north...a lot of differences in vowel sounds but it is probably too subtle for Aussies to pick up on it 🤗💜

@bernadettelanders7306

Ай бұрын

@@playitagainsue Oh yes, we can all pick a Southern state from anyone else lol. Thanks for the vowel info. I must do some reading and listening to it 😊

@AussieDebb

Ай бұрын

Hi Bernadette. Hope youre well. Most Canadians speak French as well so they have more of a European accent I think except as Sue said the ones that are more southern and closer to the US. Cheers Deb xx

@bernadettelanders7306

Ай бұрын

@@AussieDebb Oh hiya Deb, how are you? Yes I knew Canadians spoke French - a gigantic amount better than I ever did when I had it as a subject at school lol Now I can’t remember what else you said, when you scroll up to re- read what u wrote. It won’t scroll up Lo. I’m over tired here, woke at 4am, waiting for late podiatrist to turn up playing John, Song, going gone song as I always jig. … what was I saying lol. Podiatrist just been and gone. . I need a nap 💤💤lol

Hello. I would suggest listening to John singing with Anthony Warlow

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Great, thanks Lesley 😀

He is absolutely a wonderful human, I'm sure he has many faults, as we all do (ask his wife of over 50 yrs, I'm sure she could name a few, lol.) but he is up there on the scale, he is honest and real, what you see is real, he doesn't put himself above anyone else, he is humble, gracious, generous and truly caring, sounds like I'm 'blowing smoke' but it really is true. 😊✌❤

@playitagainsue

Ай бұрын

Hey Tania, I believe every word you wrote. John seems like a great guy and yes he has a genuine realness about him 🥰

@ChrisFirth-do2sm

4 күн бұрын

Apparently after 10years, he still didn't know where his socks were.​@@playitagainsue

John supported his backup singers in many songs