You can see the love and joy on his face. He is exactly where he needs to be.

Love the fun they have together with the scream off, fantastic!

They have so much fun singing together ..great mates

My friend, I consider you an honorary Australian. That might not mean much from many, but from me it's genuine. So glad we can culturally connect through our shared music.

The song was a tribute to returned service men suffering ptsd… such an eye opening song of the after effects of war❤

Jimmy points to John at the end and says "Killer". Yes, JF killed it....

Lets not forget the awesomeness of John's back up singers who have been with him every step of the way, and compliment his vocals spectacularly....

"their voices collide together" - yep that sums it up.

Clear to see from the first few seconds how the track resonates with you…. that tiny little smile is the dead giveaway …gotcha !!!!

This song was used in the Australian mini series Sword of Honour which is all about going to and coming back from the Vietnam war

These two guys are actually best mates and even to this day. When John first found out he had cancer Barnsey dropped what he was doing and flew to be by his side!! That's what we call mateship!!

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

I love hearing things like that! I hope John recovers well and is not in pain!❤️🙏🙏

Looks like a young Brett Garsed on guitar - what a player. Was lucky to grow up in the same town and watch him play most weekends before Farnham stole him from us.

One thing I love about Aussie artists is the collaborations. No egos, just an appreciation for good tunes and singing the shit out of them ❤

@Officialjimmybarnes1

Жыл бұрын

Hello Megan, how're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here. I love you too.

Their voices individually are brilliant and unique, but together are something special. Two of Australia's finest.

Jimmy and John are great friends and often share the stage during each other's performances. Great rection and get well soon.

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love these guys!😄

@ianmontgomery7534

Жыл бұрын

both of them!

John did an amazing version of this when he was around 54. It’s amazing to see how great he was, singing better than ever. Please check out John Farnham, The last time 2003. I think you’ll be really blown away.😊

There was vietnam conscription in Australia. Young men got randomly selected to serve for two years.

Jim and John are great friends... when you think that for most of their careers they have basically been in competition with each other in the same industry... but they've always supported each other, helped out with vocals/instrumentation on each other's albums over the years... I guess due to Australia being so remote and not having a very large population (still !).. our music industry tends to be quite a tight knit community.... especially between the artists from this era....you'll hear John and others all over each others work... they perform at a lot of the same shows etc... I think it's awesome and that we've been very spoilt having this calibre of performers in our back yard for so long... Thank you for showcasing our favourites !

Jimmy Barnes provides power to his own microphone, no USB-C required

I think John sang this to our soldiers when he did a live concert in East Timor.

Two legends with so much love and respect for each other. Rest up and feel better soon!

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Thank you😃 I'm already feeling a little better this morning!

@mezzalenko2541

Жыл бұрын

@@Texas_Love good to hear 😊

@Officialjimmybarnes1

Жыл бұрын

Hello Mezza, how're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

Jimmy said that he thought this was one of his worst performances. He was running VERY late, you can see John looking around for him, he rushed on stage and he didn't have time to warm his voice up. Still think he did pretty well. John of course was perfect as usual.

I love how respectful John is, standing back when Jimmy sings and joining in but away from his mic so he doesn't steal Jimmy's thunder. Just so generous and beautiful. Youve gotta see these two do When Something is Wrong with my Baby on a tv show called Hey Hey its Saturday. They giggle all throughout the song - you can see the pure joy both of them have for just singing and sharing the stage.

@noone6559

Жыл бұрын

I will only disagree about the video he needs to watch.. the original black and white video with Johnny Diesel is the best.....

@carokat1111

Жыл бұрын

Nah, much prefer the Hey Hey version.

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

@No One We watched that one a few weeks ago. It was my introduction to both men, and I loved it! I'm so glad they are good friends!

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

I do need to see a live version, the official video was really good!

@nikkil2580

Жыл бұрын

I think the Hey Hey version shows off John's voice and their comradery better

You can ALWAYS sing along with John because his diction is always clear

Totally blew me away 💥💥💥

Absolutely they are friends..... we don't BS in Australia.... and these guys respect each other sooooo much.... and they make brilliant music together x

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!❤️👍👍

Apparently poor old Jimmy hadn’t warmed up before this performance and he was a little rusty (he had a big alcohol and drug problem back in the day as you’ve know doubt been learning).. but it’s still a solid performance…When Jimmy and John play vocal tennis you better duck!! They really do bring out the best in each other! John Farnham singing this on his own in 2003 however can’t be missed!

@alyn927

Жыл бұрын

My favourite for sure

@sammy_dog

Жыл бұрын

Vocal tennis lol love it John singing this song on his own is soooo good

@justlinsu

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes Dr_KAP 2003 was my fav performance from John.... still moves me to this day.

Hope you feel better soon🌹

These guys are legends and any amount of much better videos out there..

@Officialjimmybarnes1

Жыл бұрын

Hello Belinda, how're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

Two good friends phenomenal voices together something really special. Love watching John live as you see what a wonderful personality John has and how he intereracts with the crowd so very natural. Great reaction hope you feel better soon.

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! He is very entertaining!

@Officialjimmybarnes1

Жыл бұрын

Hello Elaine, how're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

Love your comments. This song was written by Cold Chisel’s drummer, Steve Prestwich who died in 2011 from a brain tumour. Recently Don Walker the Cold Chisel’s keyboard player and main song writer and leader, was ask about the story behind When the War is Over, and he said, “a personal life song and that’s probably where I’d leave it.” ❤ I much prefer the Cold Chisel version - When the War is Over Live 2003 Ringside. Ian Moss is the main singer with Jimmy mostly backing. They sing with passion I am sure they would know the story behind the song especially Ian. When you listen to it have the words in front of you. Enjoy

@coreenavenn4235

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that info about Steve Prestwich. I never knew that. People fight battles with illness, relationships, depression, family, love & so much more

Get well soon. Tx TL

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

😁Thank you!

It wouldn't surprise me if Jimmy snuck into John's concert and John found out ! Completely on the spur of the moment. Jimmy's timing ( as shows in his later covers ), is stunning !

Great reaction...

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, great performance!

its a song about mates surviving and trying to rebuild after the war

This was outside , A Fund raiser concert I think? John did a lot of philanthropic concerts for various causes at home and abroad ❤

@Officialjimmybarnes1

Жыл бұрын

Hello Narelle, how're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

Watch more Jimmy a legend 💕

John has a great voice that’s why we call him the voice! In August he went under for a 11hr operation for his throat and jaw

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

🙏❤️🙏

Jimmy that night is what we call “pissed as a fart”

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

🤣lol never heard that term!

@JoSedunary

Жыл бұрын

@@Texas_Love Hahaha welcome to Australia....

Please thank your beautiful wife for looking after our bro while he’s sick. Feel better quickly. 💐

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will for sure😁 Already feeling a bit better this morning, but I think by Monday or Tuesday, I'll be close to 100%

Yes John and Jimmy are very much good mates. Originally they were both in awe of each other and where nervous about singing together until they recorded When Something is Wrong with your Baby and they've been great mates ever since. They often dropped in on each other's concerts if they where in the same place at the same time and did little cameos. Sadly not too many were recorded tho. Even John's kids along with Jimmy's kids sing in one of Jimmy's songs. John and Jimmy's voices go so well together that it's such a shame they didn't collaborate more often. In The Midnight Hour is another one where Jimmy got John on stage this time. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/pY6r0a6wfrS5hdo.html Steve Prestwich from Cold Chisel wrote the song and when Cold Chisel broke up the first time he joined John Farnham in the Little River Band ..and they also recorded rhe song together. Which is how John got access to the song. So there a few recordings from Cold Chisel, LRB, John Farnham and Ian Moss who all do this great song justice.

@Officialjimmybarnes1

Жыл бұрын

Hello Carolyn, how're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

@carolynh8866

Жыл бұрын

@@Officialjimmybarnes1 haha if only 😂

@Officialjimmybarnes1

Жыл бұрын

@@carolynh8866 Thank you for being an amazing fan Carolyn. I decided to take out some free time and put smiles on the faces of my fans by going through and checking out on my fans, showing love and appreciation and also get to communicate with my fans better through discussions.

Sitting here mentally yelling "Nooo, don't stop there," I love the last little part with John's comment! But loved your reaction, as usual.

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sorry about that, I try to guess the best I can where to pause without ruining critical parts of a performance😅👍

@Bellas1717

Жыл бұрын

@@Texas_Love It's not the pause, you do those really well, but the video goes a bit further, where John says to the audience "I got more of a kick out of that than you did."

@MariaBM1

Жыл бұрын

@@Bellas1717, yeah, I really liked that comment from John too. It just shows how in awe of Jimmy John was. The excellent thing is that the love and respect absolutely goes both ways between those two guys. 😊

@Bellas1717

Жыл бұрын

@@MariaBM1 Yes, mateship at its best - no professional jealousy, just professional respect.

Oooh yes, yes, yes... like others have said... if you haven't checked out 'When something is wrong with my baby' the black and white video with Jimmy and John..... and guitar by Johnny Diesel who is Jimmys brother in law and had his own band in the 80s... you SERIOUSLY need to lol x

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

We saw it a few weeks ago and I loved it! It was my first time hearing both men!

Thats great ,but you should listen to john farnham sing it at hes last time concert ,just amazing .

Wow! So beautiful 😍. 💗 beautiful time in life.

@Officialjimmybarnes1

Жыл бұрын

Hello Courtney, how're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

I interpreted the song as being, Him still in the War and being at the end of mission and looking forward to going home soon without being blown up or killed. Also, there is an excellent version of Farnham singing this song (When the War is Over; The last time). John really gets up into the higher register and as always, nails it.

The song describes the disorientation facing a soldier returning from war and becoming a civilian again after seeing and going through what we had to do. Great reaction. I still stand by my other comment. Make it happen!

With John Farnham singing When The War Is Over is probably considered half a cover or something along those lines. Because when Cold Chisel originally broke up in 1984 drummer and this songs songwriter Steve Prestwich straight away joined the Little River Band while John Farnham was the lead singer , Steve Prestwich didn’t have any songs on offer and LRB was struggling financially only songwriters got paid so Steve offered When The War Is Over up for reimagining version with LRB , the song appears on the underrated No Reins album . Steve Prestwich left LRB a few months before John did in 1986 after LRB’s recording contract was finally finished. Steve Prestwich went on to underrated solo career and joined former Cold Chisel band mate Ian Moss band on his first solo album and tour in 1989 . John was already working on the hugely successful solo comeback Whispering Jack featuring the hit You’re The Voice . LRB former recording company Capital records released When The War Is Over as single to capitalise on John’s solo success in the end of 1986 . Sadly it flopped. John Farnham was talked into recording it again in 1988 requested by his recording company BMG that version appears as B side to John’s hit single Age Of Reason it’s also a bonus song on CD version of the album Age Of Reason with John’s cover of AC/DC It’s A Long Way To The Top . John Farnham recorded 3 albums with LRB The Net , 1983 Playing To Win , 1985 No Reins , 1986 Steve Prestwich played drums on 2 albums for LRB Playing To Win & No Reins

Back then media tried to play them off as enemies that's how they started singing together to shut the media up as didn't matter how many time they said their mates media tried to say they're enemies Both Jimmy and john where apprentices one plumber other sparky or known as electrician before becoming famous Jimmy from poor area in my home town of Adelaide This is part of their success is they relate to the audience's and how hard they work for a living John acknowledged this in a interview how he cannot believe people on low incomes struggling to survive will pay to watch him sing and that's why they always tried to make ticket's affordable sometimes they actually lost money 💵 that's why they dropped the orchestra to keep,ticket's cheap enough for the average person they could've charged more and kept orchestra and st sold out but wanted it so everyone could buy a ticket his manager was the one Glen wheaten Rip said they had actually lost money on some of them John lost Glen unexpectedly just before Oliver died and weeks bef John found out he had cancer and rushed into hospital Glen will be a hughe lose for John as they where close mates by all accounts their families hung out together and even hooked everything including their home as did John and his wife to get John career reignited and that's when he became famous

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

🙏❤️ Thank you for the history!

I really love this song. But I like this song more when John is singing solo from a live show called the last time, its from 2003. Thats one of his best vocal performence in my oppinion. He 53yo at the time. It really shows his amazing vocal range to the limit. Check it out.

There is another version of an older John singing this with much more emotion. It’s very good.

I'm not sure if John was wondering if and when Jimmy was going to show up because sometimes, due to other 'pursuits', he didn't. Thankfully, all went well. They creamed it!

Australian rock Royalty right there on that stage , now you've seen the duo you should ,for your own gratification listen to both artists solo versions of the song , they are both spectacular but totally different and in a good way my favourite version is Farnsey's but I love Barnsey's for different reasons . I've seen many reactions to MIDNIGHT OIL so they must be OK with reactors so keep after it you won't be dissapointed and while your checking out our music legends have a look at the DIVINYLS , of which the lead singer CHRISSIE AMPHLET was the source of many young male fans wet dreams .

Yes this is better being left to Cold Chisel with Ian Moss . and the Best Barnsey Farnesey song is When Something is Wrong with my Baby ❤❤❤

Barnesy just screams, screams with talent.

Now go and check out Cold Chisel singing this song live Ringside 2003.

Get better mate love your reactions

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, my friend! I'm already feeling a little better this morning!

Jack Savoretti "Breaking the Rules" Live Acoustic! 😜

John stepped away from music earlier this year (2022) had treatment to his jaw and will never sing again. His longtime friend and manager for 50 years, passed away this year.

@kcrot2566

Жыл бұрын

Yes 😢

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

It's heartbreaking. I feel so bad for John🙏. I just learned about his manager passing as well, very sad, especially the timing. The legacy John has created will no doubt impact millions for a very long time to come! ❤️🙏🙏

i’m so glad our aussie rock legends are finally getting the international recognition from people like you. highly recommend you checking out this live version of just John Farnham singing When the war is is over back in 87. it’s absolutely brilliant! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yol3sLpxdZPKY5c.html and also check Cold Chisel’s live acoustic performance too 😉

In my opinion this song is about PTSD and someone finding difficulty in coming home to a 'normal' world after a 'war' and not being able to fit back into the society that he/she remembered before the 'war' - don't think they are necessarily coming home to a partner - could be a family member or old friend and the 'war' could be a real war or as PTSD refers to any traumatic event it could be any overwhelming event like prison, bereavement,illness etc .

Make sure you also listen to Ian and Jimmy singing this song together too. Cold Chisel doing this live in 2003 is pretty damn amazing. 😁 I love the dynamic between John and Jimmy in this performance though, at least partly more for their friendship than anything else.

I believe Texans’ love the their freedom so you should probably react to Johns’ That’s Freedom ✌️😄

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

We surely do love our freedom and independence! I guarantee we will see "That's Freedom" here!

@andrewpaul7316

Жыл бұрын

@@Texas_Love Like Jimmy Barns I was born in Glasgow and moved to OZ when I was 3, we also ❤️ our Freedom but who doesn’t 😄,great Chanel you’ve got,enjoy your perspective ✌️😎

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

@andrew paul Thank you! Was there a work incentive for families to leave Glasgow and move to Australia at that time? Or just a coincidence?

@andrewpaul7316

Жыл бұрын

@@Texas_Love Yes definitely and the cost was $10 to move your entire family(7of us) plus the weather in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 is shit 😂😂

Great reaction thanks matey. However i do think that the cold chisel version from the ringside concert is even better

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I bet we will see that someday!

Love both Jimmy and John, but this is a slower version of the actual song, as is the version of Help John sings....It is still worth looking at the original from Chisel days or even from recent free concerts Jimmy did with his family, Mahalia and Ian Moss. This is the link to the Homefront version....(Music from the Home Front 2020) kzread.info/dash/bejne/opeGmK-FYLbHldo.html

It's a love song about going through a divorce😊 a beautiful love song❤️😔🌏🪐🌕🙏🦋😎🇦🇺🐝🌺🦉🏡🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

Cold Chisel...Khe Sahn! Returning Vietnam vet song. John...When something is wrong with my baby...duet with Jimmy Barnes. If you want to hear John's soft side....Burn for you and Please don't ask me. Can't go wrong.

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We saw "When something wrong with my baby"! Great song! Thanks for the recommendations!

Great song till Jimmy came out 😵‍💫

its about the war you are going through , past or future, the war thats in yr head now

If you're reacting to Midnight Oil, you should check out Stand In Line from the Oils On Water show kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZpdnupKInLnQpag.html

@pmR32red

Жыл бұрын

midnight oil one of the most underrated bands of all time.