IF John never sings again, it makes me sad..... not for me or his fans, but for HIM. He so obviously enjoys singing, you can't fake the pleasure on his face, the way he closes his eyes.... singing for John is like breathing for you and I. I wish John nothing but good health and happiness, and hopefully he can manage a tune again, only for himself :) Love you JF, you have given us fans quality music for so long, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts ❤❤

@magpiegirl3783

Жыл бұрын

Lovely.

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dragon. Very nicely said and lots of love and hugs from this community.

@donnam5891

Жыл бұрын

What Dragon said!

@justlinsu

Жыл бұрын

💓💓💓💓

@ThatGuy-bp4gz

Жыл бұрын

This is one of those comments which puts into words what so many of us feel. Just beautifully expressed.

Farnsey… who EVERY human being should aspire to be like. Bloody legend. Get well John. Australia loves ya❤️🇦🇺

In an interview John commented that he thoroughly enjoyed long periods of singing in the shower very much, experimenting with his voice. He recorded 'The Acoustic Chapel Sessions' Live album. John watched the 2022 Australian Football League Finals pre game concert in Melbourne from his hospital bed. Robbie Williams was the main guest singer and payed tribute to John by singing 'Your The Voice' with John on the big screen and with the footy fans. Apparently it took John to tears. Keep getting well, John. We love you.

@DebraBing

Жыл бұрын

I remember that interview, he said he experimented with his voice in the shower, doing things he never would have been game to have tried on stage.

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

That's so great Barnowl. Thank you for being here and leaving your comment.

@barnowl5774

Жыл бұрын

Oops, I meant 'YOU'RE The Voice.' - Barnowl

Burn for You ... and Angels.... both acoustic

This is in my opinion the best version of this song, by anyone. Even here with John a bit older his voice is still pristine. With all the belting he’s done throughout his career he never blew his voice out unlike so many great singers. He is definitely the greatest male vocalist of all time. And Brett Garsed on guitar is epic.

We are all praying for John and his family ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Shaz. we all are.

@graemejohnson9025

Жыл бұрын

beats the autotune crap, that comes out of america, and england, um nup... Unfortunately John Won't sing again..

The best indication of the value of John as a human person is that after a performance like that the first words out of his mouth were of congratulation to the guitar player.

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for supporting us, and more Aussie music soon!!

I absolutely mean NO DISRESPECT to Cold Chisel, but this is my favourite version ever of When The War Is Over. This is what I have been raving about! He Simply is THE G.O.A.T!!!! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 the reaction guys. John is a POWERHOUSE VOICE!!!

@magpiegirl3783

Жыл бұрын

Agree!

John Farnham is doing well , out-of-hospital weeks finished the first part of his rehab slot earlier than expected , he's now in his 70,s and even if you didn't sing again he's left a legacy with all the other songs he has sung , that will live on forever . I've heard worldwide singers who are renowned singers who can't even touch this man's voice . John is revered over here in Australia and loved by all , great man ,humble a bit of joker at times but how do you interrupt GREATNESS , and this is what we are talking about when it comes to John Farnham's voice. 💕

John is magic

Notice in every song he sings his diction is so perfect and clean

Iconic Aussie Singer singing an iconic Aussie song 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

RIP Steve Preswitch, who wrote this incredible song.

@FionaEm

Жыл бұрын

Best Chisel song ever 🥰

@mrmockatoo6786

Жыл бұрын

RIP whipper snipper, too.

@Dr_KAP

Жыл бұрын

@@mrmockatoo6786 yes indeed 🤣

@Dr_KAP

Жыл бұрын

*Prestwich

@mrmockatoo6786

Жыл бұрын

@@Dr_KAP Good save, Kappy. Didn't make waves while you're swimming for the boat.

Brilliant !!!! Talk about laugh. Two Ronnie's

I like how you guys just let it play then discuss it afterwards. New subscriber.

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

Also Steve - You know why we let it play? So the musician takes 100% of any YT money. Those breaking it up are trying to monetize - Its their music and money. Not ours plus who.... who wants it broken up? Be well and welcome

John Farnham The Acoustic Chapel Series

Congrats on the Award. Remember its a Global comparison . No small matter. We 'mature' crowd are out there in the world. Well done.

I made the comment about Carole King that every now and then a person does the thing they were absolutely meant to do. John Farnham was born to sing. The fact that he made a career out of it is incredible for him and anyone with ears.

@TheThamesmen

11 ай бұрын

Yup exactly right

Farnham was in his 50s when he did this. Vocals still phenomenal! The guy is almost operatic at times; but just as comfortable singing rock, jazz or blues. He could sing the proverbial phone book and turn it into a masterpiece 🙌 We've been lucky to have him for so long.

@trevorhanlon6755

Жыл бұрын

I thought he was in his late 60 then my bad

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

I'm in my 50;s and all I can do is Grumble

@FionaEm

Жыл бұрын

@@TheThamesmen That makes two of us 😅

We Australians Love John Farnham. Full Stop

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

And now we do!

guitar Brett Garside =still around - still the best - inspiring

See him standing watching Chong play the intro on the piano. It’s the love and respect he has for his band that motivates that

music in oz during 60s 70s 80s was great.

Not sure I've ever witnessed a male vocalist in popular music have such a range and be able to hit it with so much force. His voice doesn't have the density of say Tom Jones or richness of Elvis. And there is a wider range in Prince. And more nuanced highs from say Steve Perry... But it isn't about comparisons. It is about looking at a vocalist who is stellar and admiring the peformance. Brilliant vocal. Wonderful singer.

I hope you play his “your the voice “ that he did 3 years ago. At the age of 70. I can’t believe we’re the years have gone. I can’t believe how many years John has entertained us for. My memory’s are mixed in with hearing his songs. We love you John. 💕

This is the best version. Still gives me goosebumps.. thinking of you John, hope you get home to your family and horses soon. Australia loves you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

I hope so too

@aussiekit9172

Жыл бұрын

Umm it’s good but the one that stands out for me is the one he does in the Whisper Jack concert it just phenomenal 😊👍

Listen to Burn for You!! Brilliant.

Bloody good thanks chaps!👍

Simply bloody awesome!

The amazing thing about John Farnham is you very rarely hear him hit a bad note just an incredible singer.

Some call him Farnsey, however this Aussie (and many many others) still refer to JF with his rightful title: "The Voice" A great acoustic 'tender' song would have to be - Burn for you. It's butter.

My son graduated the other week and they played “Playing to Win” when the kids walked in I almost hyperventilated I was so happy with the music choice 😂. God bless John he has brought so much joy to us Aussies ❤

Wow, this was so good. If I could shred like that guitarist you'd never hear the end of it but he kind of stepped out of the shadow and back in again when he was finished. Much respect to John Farnham, the band and even the crowd, everyone was at the peak - and dare I add the Thamesmen were as well!

@laureah21

7 ай бұрын

Guitar player is Brett Garsed. Now famous in his own right 🙂

@paulnicholls3377

7 ай бұрын

@@laureah21 thanks for the info!

The greatest male singer in Australian rock music ever!

John was around 54 here, and still knocking it out of the ball park. He was singing with Queen not that long back to raise money for bush fire relief. This is why we love him so much here in Australia. Get well soon Farnsey.❤

I’m thinking you guys should do a Chisel week and a Farnham week. It is true that a lot of Australia’s great artists are UK immigrants when they were young, but the culture over here is what gave them the unique sounds that are Aussie.

@melindatanner5853

Жыл бұрын

Great idea for Cold Chisel and John Farnham to have their own independent week, both absolutely deserve it as do other Aussie bands (and audience) who continual get put on the back burner as these two take the time and space away ... 💚💗💚💗 and much much respect but let's start to make space for exposure to other artists!!!!

@Cubesy73

Жыл бұрын

Known as "£10 poms" as the Aust Govt had an assisted passage scheme after WWII where the fare to a new life in Australia was £10 for adults and free for kids.

His voice matured as he got older. He was still singing like that a few years ago before Covid. I think he did a session called The Acoustic Chapel Sessions at one time which is what you are talking about. Great reaction fellows.

@jano9091

Жыл бұрын

‘Acoustic Chapel Sessions’ was recorded in 2011 (when he was 62).

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michele, we will go and check. More Aussie weeks soon so stayed tuned and thanks for your support!

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to hearing this - Might have to do another Aussie week!!!!

@FionaEm

Жыл бұрын

@@TheThamesmen If you do, whack in the clip of him performing the Garden of Gethsemane scene from the 1992 Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Even better than anything you've heard him do so far!

@Katrinagaming-en1os

Жыл бұрын

Your so right. The last time I seen John performing was November 2019 and he blew it out of the park. Such a great performer and such an inspiration to all around him. Wishing John and family all the best ❤

I have a renewed respect for John due to watching you guys hearing him for the first time. He has been around my whole life so i guess i kind of just got used to him and took him for granted.

THAT is a performance and HE is a performer. Thank you for honouring this performance by allowing it to play uninterrupted. He's had so many, but I think this is his best live performance ever. It isn't just the range, it's the passion. He sings with his body, his heart, his soul. The guitar was superb. Wonderful John. Best wishes for your continued recovery.

You're so right, if he never sings again, he has definately done enough. For his fans anyway but I just hope he can still sing for his own sake as he loves/lives to sing. All due respect to Cold Chisel but this is still my favourite version of this song. Farnsey just breaths so much life into it. I feel a Farnsey week coming on.

John is from a breed of a selected artists that has clear diction in every word he sings. He pronunciates his words so superbly whether he sings softly or with great passion.. he owns the title " The Voice." We all wish him well and you guy's are right he does deserve to sit back now and let his music speak for itself. Thanks to you Reactor's a new generation of overseas fan's can appreciate him like we have been doing for decades ❤

Funny story, I grew up just down the road from John Farnham, my father used to see him on a Saturday morning down at the local milk bar picking up a carton of smokes still half cut from the night befores concert, always friendly and loved taking off foot to the floor in his Porsche 911. True old school Aussie bloke, just down to live life on his terms!

"...all around is chaos and madness..." never truer words sung. Thanks for bringing a ray of happiness into this crazy world gentlemen.

I can remember his first single, released in 1967, Sadie the Cleaning Lady. Little did I know he would go on to dominate the Australian music industry for over 50 years. ❤️🤘🎸🇦🇺

The rest of the world really missed out on one of the all time great voices. We Ozzies just took him for granted. Interesting little clip from a TV show called Hey Hey it’s Saturday where Farnham sings acapella with Tom Jones. Farnsy and Barnsy also did the best version of When Something is wrong with my Baby on Hey Hey

He us truly a musical gift from God!

John did do An Acoustic album…. The Acoustic Chapel Sessions…. Two of my favourite ballads from him are early…. Comic Conversations…. And latter Please Don’t Ask Me…. I’ve seen John a few times….. A truly great Aussie singer.

Love ya John!! ❤❤

You guys have the best sounds balance of all the reaction Chanel's, love it

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

Oh. George is in audio but away. He’d love this comment. I will tell him Stu or email him. He’d be so pickled

The ultimate singer and performer. Enough said.

Bret Garsed on guitar! Look him up fellas.... a whole 'nother world of Aussie virtuosity

That 3rd verse octave is incredible...

As John says the band make him look good.LOL!!!😊😊😊He loves them.❤

Ladies and Gentlemen you have just listened to greatness.

i believe there are 1.2 million brits in oz , either perm residents or naturalised. or just touring. they are all welcome. and do add to the fabric.

The cream has just risen to the top Ladies & Gentlemen!

Check out The Chapel Sessions by John. It was an entire album, a reworking/re recording of a bunch of his biggest hits, in this gorgeous old chapel in Melbourne or Adelaide, all acoustic and some of the songs completely re-written, such as a swing version of You're the Voice it's outstanding. The recording was all filmed for a dvd release to be bought alongside the cd if wanted and its brilliant. All available in youtube now of course.

Congrats for the award. Very deserved… woot woot cobbers.

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for supporting us, and more Aussie music soon!!

He is The Voice

Do I sense a Farnham Week in the future? Now that would be mind-blowing! Get well Farnsey! 💕

@waynedavenport6053

Жыл бұрын

Awesome idea, although he could fill a month!

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed!

Anyone in doubt about John's nationality just needs to hear him speak. He's as Aussie as it gets, lol. I hope you get to see/hear his performance of 'Please don't ask Me' with Olivia Newton John. Just mind boggling, I feared for her eardrums at one point. Great reaction guys, as usual. ❤

You can´t go wrong with John Chi... sorry... John Farnham! 👍

The Cold Chisel version of this is also incredible. Barnesy and Mossy... just unbeatable.

Thank you for a beautiful reaction. From 9:53, the flashes of emotional pain and amazement on your faces were so touching. That's the perfection of John...at any age.

He was part of the Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar, well worth a listen

John is the master of the microphone learnt his chops in the sixties and early seventies and went from there so by the eighties he was a master of his craft and forty years later is still recognized the world over as The Voice even Tom Jones is a fan and friend who was John's idol when he was growing up John got his biggest thrill when he got to sing with Tom Jones on Hey Hey It's Saturday live he was so nervous it took him two goes to start singing the song they were singing

This is in my top 3 Farnsey performances. His mastery of his instrument here is otherworldly.

I heard John live when he was 70, and he hit every note, just like he did in his 20s, 30s, 40s. One of the best male vocalists of all time.

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

AMAZING - Thanks for supporting us, and more Aussie music soon!!

Consumate professional as a vocalist. The musos that play for him love him. He does a couple of performances without backing. Amazing Grace with Veneta Fields & Angels with Lisa Edwards

Howdy gents! Farnham keeps blowing my mind. Effing unbelievable Only other pop/rock singer in this vocal range that I know of is Steve Perry.

I mentioned this when you watched Help. So glad it got on your list because (I think) this is simply brilliant. And he would do it again the next night. Amazing.

😅 Australia's greatest ever legend!!!! Never one bad performance!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

Thanks for making me watch this video again; really, I do appreciate that. I am very familiar with John Chisel singing this song, and this particular performance as well. So much so that I will often not click on the link when it comes up in my KZread feed. That's the problem sometimes when you are so spoiled and so fortunate to have enjoyed John Farnham for so long, that you forget just how truly special his talent is. Sadly, sometimes I am no longer surprised by the enormity of John's voice, it's just ordinary for him. It's what we expect from him. Kind of: "yeah, yeah, we know ... John bloody Farnham monstering another song". And then, someone or something makes you click on the link and watch the song again and you become transfixed and mesmerized, and when the song ends you realize you are sitting there with tears in the corners of your eyes, wondering why the song isn't on high rotation on your play list. Thank you for giving me that moment again.

@christhecurator

Жыл бұрын

That's the great thing about sharing music, when you get reminded of how good something is that you've forgotten about. The reappreciation that comes from someone's new appreciation. Great comment Len.

@lencooke944

Жыл бұрын

@@christhecurator Thanks Chris, this was a great suggestion and brings back great memories.

The beautiful thing with his concerts, was that he had a lot of interaction with his band members, as well as the audiences. He always payed due respect & appreciation to them. Unfortunately you cut out the banter at the start of this song. It is brilliant. There are some acoustic performances out there such as 'Angels', live 2000 with his backing singer Lisa, and 'Amazing Grace' with two other of his backing vocalists. Venetta & Lindsay. Superb. The note you make about his microphone technique is very apt. He had to learn that from a young age because his voice had such power & vocal distortion when he hit the big belts. He was a sound engineer's nightmare because he would swamp the input on the mixing desk.

Listen to John sing Loves In Need, live. He doesn’t need music either. Thank you. John doesn’t think it is just him. He thanks everyone on the stage. He was a Plumbers Mate, I couldn’t picture him staying. John came here as a child like my husband did. I would run if I called either them a Pom. John had to very quickly I think in the 80’s become a Citizen because he was going to be awarded Australian of the year. I don’t think either of them even think they are not Australian.

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

I will check it out

Your dead inside if this performance doesn’t move you! Australia loves John and always has and we all hope and wish to see your happy smiling face again soon.

More! More! More! Farnsey there is so much more for you to see.

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

More to come!

Acoustic version of John farnham would be him singing angels live 2000 he does a duet with his long tome friend and backup vocalist

I'll admit that John's music has not always been to my taste, but I've worked in live music and have seen John work... he has ever impressed me at his delivery and his ability to entertain. A consumate professional at all times, and an entertainer to the core.

OMG Blubbering mess here....oh John..... the emotion that went into that..wow... and the band and backup vocals..just stunning. have a look at his Bridge Over troubled Water...just him and a piano....staggeringly beautiful.

Thanks for the great reaction boys. The more you listen to this legend the more addicted you get. Check him out “burn for you” if you want an acoustic performance

John Chisel 🤣🤣🤦🏼‍♀️👏👏

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

Chippin away!

@leandabee

Жыл бұрын

@@TheThamesmen or chiselling away?😉. I forgot to say, I've always loved JFs mic technique, not like people nowadays that virtually eat their mics😅🤦🏼‍♀️

Robbie Williams did a tribute to John Farnham, singing The Voice at the AFL Grand Final. Hearing 100K people sing it was amazing

John Farnham and his Voice are Phenomenal. Absolutely Phenomenal. And he is a genuine bloke. You are correct in saying he was born in England, Dagenham I believe, but he's definitely Australian. And proudly so.

He did an acoustic album. “I Remember When I Was Young.” All the great Aussie cover songs with his amazing flair.

Check out the you tube video of John singing You’ll Never Walk Alone - blows everything else out of the water

Superb version.....get well John! Positive vibes your way.....

I have always loved the way he mixes his own vocals by moving the microphone.

He just got better with age, hope we haven’t heard the last of him.

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for supporting us, and more Aussie music soon!!

Love John, speedy recovery John, all of Australia are thinking of you , best wishes 🙏❤, Aussie icon and ledgend of music and all round great guy, seen him in concert twice but if I could I would have seen every "show" he has done, his concerts are a show he is also very funny and engaging and his concerts will always be in my top 3 ever, Great reaction guys, love what you do!!👍❤

When I first meet John he had his head under my kitchen bench with a smoke hanging out of his mouth…. I shared a house in the late 80s with another very famous Australian singer (who shall remain nameless) and i came home from shopping at the supermarket to see this backside coming from under the sink making a racket with a spanner and banging the water pipes… when he popped his head out I got such a surprise… even in those days… he was a famous bloke…. all he first said was. blah blah called me and said your pipes where blocked and thought I’d come around and fix it for ya before my gig tonight…. just that sort of nice bloke… he’s in rehab hospital now after a mouth cancer op… family said he’s doing well… let hope!!! ❤

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

NO WAY........Thanks for supporting us, and more Aussie music soon!!

There is no one better... No one.

Acoustic version of Burn for you 👍🏼

unplugged farnesy song angels.....awesome

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

NOTED - Thanks for supporting us, and more Aussie music soon!!

New to your channel but loving your intelligent reactions.

I think this has become my favourite, the emotion and passion in his voice gives me chills but is so exciting at the same time..

@helenfearn2761

Жыл бұрын

It just made me cry.

John always delivers. As far as unplugged check out his acapella version of 'Amazing Grace' - that is mind blowing. Love him but hope we share a few more undiscovered bands for you to enjoy. Keep up the great work boys.

@TheThamesmen

Жыл бұрын

Cool!

You know you’re just gonna have to do a Farnham Fortnight to fit even a tenth of the requests you’ll get. He’s never sung a bad one, so just put on a blindfold, put some titles on a dartboard and go for it! Don’t even have to think about it… just hit any 👍

@annemcbeath120

Жыл бұрын

A very young John Farnham singing Lucille worth a look 👍 kzread.info/dash/bejne/c5pm061wYajegps.html&feature=share

This week's choices have been great so far

Amazing reaction guys as usual... I'll never tire of watching your faces when he hits those notes, nobody else can touch me emotionally as much as John can.... He truly does give us magic and the feeling of happiness! ❤