"We're all someone's daughter, we're all someone's son. How long can we look at each other, down the barrel of a gun?" No more words are needed.

Farnsey always performed with his whole heart. He loved our joy and love for him and no performance was given without him showing us we were so important to him. He feed of the crowds love and then he gave us back ten fold. He is the absolute entertainer, he owns the stage and the crowd and always sold out at his concerts.

This is a 'People's Anthem' and remains current- is so relevant to so many of today's issues as well. I think it should be played in every: shopping centre - school - subway - etc. etc. People DO need to find their voice and make it heard. Whether we're talking about: school shootings, nuclear holocaust, 'me too' or whatever injustice is creating harm.

"How long must we look at each other down the barrel of a gun?". That is the 64 million $ question! Here we call John, "the voice" for a reason

I would love to see your reaction to John Farnham Black Dog. He and his band use that song as a sound check pre concert.

I was actually lucky enough to be there. The concert was either in 1988 or 1989. To this day is still one of the best performances I've ever been to.

Many Aussies do not know the origins of the lyrics of this song and I'm so pleased to see that you took the effort to find out why it was written and shared your new knowledge with viewers. The pertinent lyric for Americans is the line about 'looking down the barrel of a gun' and maybe one day this song may become an anthem in the USA, too - against the all powerful gun lobby and the American Rifle Association. Many of John's songs carry a message for the greater good of the world. Some include, 'Beyond The Call, Age Of Reason, In Days To Come, See The Banners Fall and That's Freedom.' He has other fantastic songs and all have a meaning. This concert, named 'Whispering Jack,' is named after his record album of the same name. It was this record album that took John, with the new managerial direction of Glenn Wheatley, to incredible musical heights in Australia and other countries after a time of a floundering music career and financial problems. This record was bought by one in three households in Australia. Glenn believed in John so much that he sold his family home to finance the record and John was able to repay him due to his renewed success. So, that's the joy you see in John and his fans and the people of Australia. John is well-loved here because he IS such a lovely human being. Get well, John.

@sherylthomson8088

Жыл бұрын

Glenn Wheatley didn't sell the family home, he took out a mortgage secured by the family home to finance the record.

@Gymnastics-er3kx

Жыл бұрын

This is fully Farnham, Johns a lovely man, very earthy and humble about his abilities and generous to other musicians, a musicians musician. He has respect for his audience and delivers in spades, a J.F. concert never disappoints, he has great band members and back up singers who have stayed with him for over 30 yrs. Like Bruce Springsteen he’s an all round good guy in the industry Kieth Urbans another nurturing soul like Dolly they have that wonderful generous spirit coupled with tremendous natural ability which they don’t hesitate to share.

@carolynh8866

Жыл бұрын

Perfect comment. I was starting to type similar. So you've saved my fingers

@barnowl5774

Жыл бұрын

@@sherylthomson8088 Glenn Wheatley is on a video on You Tube stating that he and his wife did not mortgage their home but emphasizes that they SOLD their home to finance 'Whispering Jack' . Check it out. It's a video with the two couples sitting around a table discussing John's career.

@bernadettelanders7306

Жыл бұрын

@@barnowl5774 yup I’ve seen that video where Glenn said sold his home and from memory John was in vid and agreed and corrected himself saying Re mortgaged it.

John Farnham is a living legend. He is the voice of

I love seeing people from other Countries reactions to JF & yes the H is silent. He is one of THE BEST singers in the world! He's an entertainer, & a comedian as well as The Voice, & is as humble & genuine as they come. He used to play this stadium just about every year, management used to put aside 9 nights, just in case, & they would sell them off one show at a time & he would sell out 9 shows in a row, & this stadium holds a little over 15000 people, then he would go to the next city & sellout multiple shows there, til he got around the whole Country. I used to work at this stadium & saw all his gigs here, even took the night off to see him in Jesus Christ Superstar, thats a good watch too if you're interested, John plays Jesus in this rock musical, & his version of Gesthemane is just insane. He is a phenomenon, with a monster voice & killer range, hard to believe he began his career in the 60s, reinvented himself a few times, & up until his recent battle with throat or mouth cancer; was still singing as strong as he ever has. His gigs are amazing they are so relaxed & fun & he puts EVERYTHING he has into every song he does, can you imagine how knackered he must be after 2hrs of that?! He is THE BEST SINGER to ever come out of Australia, not that he ever went out of the Country, as no one was ever interested in him or his music in the U.K. or the U.S.A. which is a total mystery as everyone in both Countries are going nuts for him now & love him & his talent, range & sense of humour, as much as we all do, he's such a funny guy. Speaking of duets John does a killer duet with Jimmy Barnes "When Something is Wrong With My Baby" if you want to give it a watch, I prefer the official video version for clarity & quality. Love that you love him man, hes definitely worth the time to watch. 😎👍

Elite singer, but a man who is humble and approachable. Known in Australia as “The Voice”. Can sing, perform, and drink a beer with you at the pub, or chat to you in the street. Legend.

Another awesome John Farnham performance is When the war is over, live. It is epic

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

This is the end of the night pub song… as stated Robbie Williams sang this at the recent AFL grand final as a tribute to John with over 100k people joining in. 🎉

@brenreeves9496

Жыл бұрын

I cried all the way through it. Was brilliant

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Epic!!!

Isn't John just wonderful..!

Many of John's songs have so many instruments from all walks of life appear in his music , it's great.

It is the absolute best feeling to be at his concerts. Spine chilling. I have loved John right from the start of his career. He is just so awesome and amazing to see live.

Just a little FYI for you, the tartan the piper is wearing is the Australia tartan.

" Playing to win " is a song you should listen to as well... Or " In days to come " god I love that song.. The message is strong.

@DaveWhoa

Жыл бұрын

he just did a reaction to Playing To Win yesterday

Farnsy is Definitely " the Voice✌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

You could have gone to any John Farnham concert in those days and you will find people in the crowd from ages 8 - 90...He is in the true sense of the word and ICON here in Australia....I have also met him on 3 occasions and he is funny, humble and a pleasure to talk to...

Thank you for your reactions, I'm on a binge at the moment with Texas Love!!! We are spoilt in Australia with our talent. Thank you for going down the Aussie rabbit hole.

For 35 years I’ve been able to hear this song. And try to sing to it 😅 Still today. I love it. I love his high notes. They send you to another place. It’s a song you don’t turn off. I’ll stay sitting in the car until it’s finished. 😂 Thank you John for filling my world with your beautiful voice and beautiful songs. Sending love and good vibes to John and his family 💕💕

God! This is beautiful. Your reaction is beautiful. Thank you for watching this. His concerts were one of the best parts of my youth🥰😍

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I loved this performance, and I'm glad all of you Aussies are sharing your music with me! Thank you all!

@courtneyjackson7181

Жыл бұрын

@@Texas_Love you have to watch John Farnham Playing to win (acoustic chapel session)

Powerful song and a masterful performance from John. Checkout the Seekers perform 'I Am Australian'. No Aussie is unaffected by it.☮️

@CassieShakespeare

Жыл бұрын

Good recommendation!!! RIP, Judith Durham...2022 has been brutal. 💖💖💖

He is the king in Australia 🇦🇺 we are all wishing him well with his health problems ❤❤❤❤

I've been to quite a few of John's concerts, each time I've lost my voice from singing. He's a spectacular performer, great voice and one of the nicest people you can meet. He's recovering from mouth cancer now. Love you John. xxxxxxxxxxxxx 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘 From an Aussie fan.

Aussie here. Although this particular concert simply was one of the best concerts anyone could see in their lifetime, then, now & in the future this isn't the best version of this song. It was released in 1986, I'm guessing not long before this concert. The song & John Farnham (or "The Voice or Farnsey as he is known) is like a fine wine, it's only gotten better over time. He knows how to perfect every word & every note like far beyond most singers. He is undoubtedly a GOAT, up there with Tom Jones, Celine Dion etc They all know that & are massive fans themselves. Anyhoo you really can't guage the audience reacts to this song in this era, you've got to see the performances decades later. See what it's become. It's more than "just an anthem" it is Australia's national anthem & everyone (no matter the age) knows the words but would fail with our actual Australian anthem. He somehow how even got better performing it & singing it too. The crowd is this performance was bat shit boring compared to what you would see now. What this song does to people is beyond a dictionary of adjectives. It's that feeling from that one song that resonates with ANYONE. Checkout him in his 60's singing it with Coldplay "You're the Voice" for a charity "Sound Relief" concert. The song has just got more legendary every decade on.

What a voice! Thank you for reacting to this amazing singer! He never disappoints!

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

I loved it!

John is simply a beautiful human being gifted with a voice from the Gods. A truly dynamic entertainer both as an artist and literally has the best sense of humour. ( Lifted Up by Angel's with his back up singer Lisa is hilarious). He's the most down to earth person and what you see is what you get. On and off stage ! He's a loveable character with a truly beautiful soul. 🤗

I was so blessed as a kid, my parents took me to so many concerts and I was at this concert, I’ll never forget it!

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

What an amazing memory!

Always gives a great performance What a legend

You need to ‘see the banners fall’ it’s amazing ❤

We waited for the news that there was a John Farnham tour coming up, we had the tickets same day....didn't miss a live performance, every concert was a sell out!!! From huge areas to Country Tent shows, this beautiful man held our hearts in his hands....we love him ❤

He is so loved and respected. For a change of pace, maybe take a look at Grenada and Please Don't Ask Me from the Main Event - both duets, Grenada with Anthony Warlow and the heart wrenching ballad with Olivia Newton -John (R.I.P.) So glad you are enjoying our John

@jemxs

Жыл бұрын

Definitely

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Me too, he is awesome!

@miamcknight9138

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Grenada is terrific. But watch them joking ahead of the singing - brilliant. (before watching, search on youtube for 'Frank Spencer' and watch a bit of that. It will help put part of their conversation in perspective)

Thanks so much for the reaction, it was interesting to hear the origin of the song... I still get goosebumps watching John, especially Your the Voice and Help!! He's such a legend!!

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

He really is!

g'day mate, as an Australian, we are playing this song everywhere today, we are tough, we stand tall, we WILL take back our land, we WILL take back our FREEDOM, we WILL DIE STANDING BEFORE WE EVER LIVE ON OUR KNEES.

I just love your reactions, and am backtracking now to earlier ones. Such a joy to see your smile. John has such respect for musicians and singers that he showcases them in all his work.

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! John is magnificent!!!

I love watching your face while you're reacting to John - his music makes your eyes smile, and as my Nan (RIP you wonderful woman) would say "Your eyes smile when your soul is happy".

@brenreeves9496

Жыл бұрын

He’s easy on the eye as well!!

@roslynjonsson2383

Жыл бұрын

@@brenreeves9496 No argument from me there Bren 😁

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Your Nan knew what she was talking about! John is very uplifting!!

Greatest voice I’ve ever heard, by far…

Great reaction Texas Love. Live performances with John are the only way to go a phenomenal singer and entertainer such a humble down to earth lovely guy. So many amazing songs he has done love them all but love Age Of Reason,I Can Do Anything, See The Banners Fall and show caseing John's Musical Theatre background Gethesmane which is out of this world. Also an ACDC song Its A Long Way To The Top If You Want To Rock And Roll. Really I could go on. Great one John does with Jimmy Barnes another great Australian singer When Someting Is Wrong With My Baby live is always the best to go on this song even though video is good.

@donnam5891

Жыл бұрын

Great ideas , Elaine

As great as he is, he is so down to earth and a friend of mine said she knows his wife through the horse shows and she said he actually gets disappointed if people walk past without saying hi if he's out in public. He loves his fans!

It is our anthem. It's been around since 1986 and we're proud of it. Thank you for doing this.

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was a great performance!

This is John’s probably biggest hit ever and is regarded as an anthem. Such a great performance, and what’s better then the voice singing you’re the voice

Your right his concerts were always sold out. 💙💙💙

Get well soon Mr. Farnham! 😊

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

Hey Tex,so many hits to choose from John,That’s freedom is a classic,Chain reaction,In days to come,Angels 😎✌️

You are correct a Farnsey concert is way more than just a concert and this one was a night you ne ve r forget , this song was appropriate to the times and its still valid to this day . Many famous artists including CelineDion have covered it brilliantly but none have the passion that John brings to it , he also has other message songs which are also relevant to today ,AGE OF REASON , IN DAYS TO COME , WHEN THE WAR IS OVER all songs that make you think especially when your an old bloke like me who questions all the crap we humans perpetuate on ourselves and for what? The lyric you were looking at is HOW LONG CAN WE LOOK AT EACH OTHER DOWN THE BARREL OF A GUN .

Have to say that the Piper playing the Bagpipes could be your twin brother lol. Love a man in a kilt lol That is the Australian tartan he's wearing. This song and the message is still important today. The horror of war is on our door steps and we are still looking down the barrel of a gun. We need to turn the pages over. Loved your reaction and words from the heart .

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Lol🤣 Thank you! In these times, music like this needs to be heard! John is soooooo good!

I think u missed the mic stand throw mate! It's bloody impressive

How long can we look at each other through the barrel of a gun - very pertinent lyrics then and certainly even more so now. I would hope this song reaches some people and makes a small difference. In the meantime please send John your kind words for his recovery. He is the voice of Australia.

When you watch a video from a John Farnham concert you want to be there and when you have the opportunity to be at one of his concerts he makes you feel like you’re at his house just jamming to a few songs. Amazing feeling! ❤

Thank you for reacting to our Farnsey!! This song is starting to get anthem traction around the world and also in Ukraine where they desperately need that voice right now!!!

Brave heart my favourite movie

A huge, huge hit in Australia and I believe it was also big in the UK. Recommend watching Robbie Williams' recent tribute to John, when he sang this song at the Grand Final of the AFL (football) in Melbourne.

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

No doubt we will see it!!

We're of someone's daughter, We're of someone's son, how long can we look at each other down the barrel of a gun. Some deep shit right there man.

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

For real!

@ChrisFirth-do2sm

3 күн бұрын

We love someone's daughter etc.

Hi Texas Love, love your reactions…subscribed, your salute did it for me! This could well be a world anthem atm!

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, it certainly could be!

These concerts were definately all sold out. I remember them well. Back then they had a general rule that when concerts were Sell Outs, then they would televise them both on normal TV, and at the same time Broadcast them on radio. That was so people could watch the concert on TV, dial down the volume to silent. Then turn on the stereo and tune into the broadcaster station and use the stereo's large speakers to get the audio at its absolute best. Both TV and Radio Broadcasters timed them perfectly in sync.

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

That is so cool! So much love and respect for John and his fellow musicians!

Every concert/performance John did was a spectacle. Regardless of all the staging, lighting having a big orchestra or just his band or even when singing acapella. He just eminates charisma and life itself. Check out some of his other concerts, TV appearances, even his time with the Little River Band where they used to tape his mike cable to the ground to try and stop moving around.he just shines. Check out a younger John with the Little River band performing Reminiscing and you'll see what i mean. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/qn6Yqcyef722pM4.html

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We will see it here!

Little fun fact, since you just reacted to Celine Dion - when she came to Australiain 2018 she requested to sing The Voice with John, so they did. It’s also on KZread.

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Nice!!!

@marekreardon3977

Жыл бұрын

The fangirling from Celine in that video is epic. It's like she's channelling her inner 13 year old. John, for his part was John. So humble so giving and self effacing. It was a beautiful thing.

Im really glad you get it. It IS universal.

Brilliant!! You’ve done so many I’m losing track 😂 😂 When the War is Over from 2003 (it’s a Cold Chisel song but John singing it).. it will show you an older John and his incredible range!!

@justlinsu

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes I love that performance.

@pmR32red

Жыл бұрын

👍

@bernadettelanders7306

Жыл бұрын

Kappy, but I haven’t seen anyone react to John Farnham’s ‘ Old MacDonald Had a Farm’ yet 😂. I love it 😂

@DaveWhoa

Жыл бұрын

so will Sadie lol

@devilsadvocate2548

Жыл бұрын

The interesting connection with that song and Farnsey was when Steve Prestwich, who wrote it, was the drummer for Little River Band (following the breakup of Chisel) when John was their vocalist at the time. They recorded a version of it that was subsequently used for a mini series. So much like 'Playing to Win' that song harks back to John's LRB days!

So happy you posted this today! Your reaction did not disappoint :) And you're right, it IS hard to explain but John has a presence that totally captures your attention and it's hard to take your eyes off of him. Thank goodness there are people like him out there that use that magnetic character trait for good. He's a pure humanitarian that just wants peace and love to prevail.

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

He is a star for sure, a must see!

John is the best in all of us. You're the voice will be one of those songs that will live for the rest of time. Some say this is Australia's unofficial Anthem but as far as I am concerned it is our Anthem. Bagpipes are also used in the song "Its a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll" by AC/DC. John also does a cover version of that song. There are many clips on youtube to chose from. I like the clip "Tom Jones and John Farnham at the Logies 1993" That will put hair on your chest. PS: The Logies are Australia's TV Emmy Awards.

Dude, I just love the friggin cheeky little smirk and look of contentment you have on your face whilst watching and listening to the performance. It’s almost like you are keeping a secret from your viewers… or in this case, you the knew the performance was going to be brilliant and it was playing out that way!

This is the Australian National Anthem👍🇦🇺

After a mass shooting in Australia in 1996; the Port Arthur rampage prompted a severe crackdown on firearms that saw more than 640,000 weapons turned in to authorities. Check out the band Three Dog Night do "One is the Loneliest Number"; then react to John Farnham performing it live. He is the only one with a strong enough voice to sing that song besides TDN. And I'm sure Three Dog Night's name meaning wasn't lost on John Farnham. Another gr8 Aussie band is the Little River Band. Get well, Farnsey, we miss ya! x

Did you know Lee greenwood re-recorded God Bless the U.S.A? During quarantine with Home Free & The United States Air Force Band) It's acapella and brilliant.

You do excellent reaction videos. Thankyou

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

🤗AC/DC first hit 🇦🇺had bagpipes in it!🎵It’s a long way to the top👍 if you want to rock and roll!🥰Bon Scott and original members 👍were on a flatbed truck rolling 🤞through the city with piper’s as well.🫶💕🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶💕💕💕

Its funny that I've never seen a 'reactioneer' notice that (in this video) at 6:47 John hurls the mic stand straight up in the air, catches it - then propels it off stage a few seconds later. He was known for his mic shenanigans and it was just another trait that made him amazing to witness (so much more than just 'watch') him live. Also, nearly all of his backing band and singers have been with him from the mid 80's - they're family......

John is a true entertainer and loved here in Australia. I really love that you research the songs ! Another great reaction 💫💥

Just a little trivia for you. The writer Keith Reid (former member of the band Procol Harum) and his Co-writer's refused John Farnham permission to sing "You're The Voice". John's friend and manager Glen Wheatley said let's just go into the studio and do it anyway, Glen actually sold his house to help pay for studio time to record the song. After John had recorded the song, Glen sent Keith Reid a copy of John's version of the song. After hearing Farnham sing his song Keith Reid has said that NOBODY else would ever be able to sing the song better.

aaaaaaaaahhhhhh!!! You did it!!! Thank you so very much for your reaction!!! This was phenomenal...powerful...I love this song and Farnsey!!! His voice is unparalleled, and with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra...perfection!!! And what the world needs to hear more than anything, right now...How long can we look at each other, down the barrel of a gun??? 💖💖💖🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

Thanks, you're the first to really put the text into focus. Because he is so important.

John had a reasonably successful early career starting at about 18. It slowly dwindled until he was recruited by The Little River Band, Australia's premier soft rock band of the 70s. Following that he changed management and the continuing story has been told below. Get well soon John

As Ian "Molly" Meldrum would say: "Do yourself a favour" and check out the Bull Sisters (Vika & Linda). If you're into Blues and soul, then you will not be disappointed: Paul Kelly Song: "What you Want" Live @ Byron Blues Festival: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qqWWp8h_g8ycl9Y.html Rolling Stones: "Gimme Shelter" Live @ Rockwiz: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yn9-msyLhNHZds4.html Golden Earring: "Radar Love" Live @ Rockwiz: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eHqetMeHoKavnqQ.html

I think the power of this song can be seen in more recent performances when he plays some benefit gigs and the average age of the audience would be his grandkids age. He sounds amazing and they crowd know every word. The link below is of one with him playing this with Coldplay - he's more than 60 and the crowd are just belting it out. "You're the voice" - Sound Relief kzread.info/dash/bejne/dWVoq7mdoquzpdY.html&ab_channel=lanouvellemusique

Little did we know that the last time we’d hear John sing would be at our Fire Fight concert for our devastating 2019/2020 bushfires where he sang with our darling Olivia 😢😢😢

If you are out and this comes on EVERYONE knows the words....or they are Kiwi's!! This is Australia's Anthem. Celine Dion asked John to join her to sing it as did Coldplay. EVERYONE knows this song!! John Farnham is the G.O.A.T.....BEYOND DOUBT!!!

Mr James Nixon Barnes(nee Swan). 28 April 1956, AO(Australian Order award)

We look at each other, down the barrel of a gun. To me he sings of war and not letting it happen again. Australia doesn’t have guns. You always get Bagpipes in this song. Now for a different and older John. Try John and Anthony Warlow live at The Main Event Concert singing Granada. John is a true Showman and he is funny singing Opera with Anthony but good. Thank you.

The best way to describe John is infectious I think I seen somewhere this was his best selling song and went platinum multiple times like double digits You now need to watch him cover AC/DC long way to the top with same orchestra Just watch how much they enjoying thems as well as conductor If you want to see john's personality watch Angels with Lisa Edwards one of his back-up singers Also does amazing grace with vendetta fields and Lindsay fields his other two back up singer He does a duo with Tom Jones as well alot of mutual respect Tom seems to be having a ball Your can look up Jimmy barnes with tina turner combo same thing their having a ball a younger Jimmy Jimmy in his 50s sings with Joe bonamassa Stone cold amazing vocals Jimmy only got better and two amazing solo's guitar 🎸 from Joe bonamassa A young Jimmy with cold chisel him and Ian moss are both singers in the band Ian amazing guitarist as well Look up cold chisel wild thing live version it'll show you Ian's guitar 🎸 skills amazing he matches the voices with the guitar 🎸 Cheers mate yeah neither disappoint ever

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information!

@glennarmstrong7891

Жыл бұрын

@@Texas_Love I second that nomination. (Watch the conductor as well as John).

Check out Led Zeppelin Kashmir from 2007 Celebration Day. You comment at just the right times for you and others, to enjoy the artists. Its a "joy" to see younger generations reacting to variations of music from the past, some they've never heard before.

Nice job, check out the diversity in John's catalogue.

49 yo Aussie who was lucky enough to grow up with John, Jimmy, and countless Aussie singers that a lot of Reactors are listening too now and love that you all get to hear them now too. I’ve heard this song a million times and still get goose bumps…Keep up the good work mate 😊👍🇦🇺

Please do a reaction to ‘Burn for you’. This is one of my favourite 100 Farnsey songs.

AC/DC USE BAGPIPES TOOOOO 🎉😊

His half brother, John Swan is also a great singer. Check out, If I were a carpenter

@cherylb309

Жыл бұрын

John Swan is the older brother of Jimmy Barnes. Definitely agree to check him out too 😊

@eviekelpie1

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylb309 yes he's older. He's Jimmy's half brother

@cherylb309

Жыл бұрын

@@eviekelpie1 John Swan was the only one to keep his fathers name, the others took on their step-father’s name Reg Barnes.

If you want to get 50,000 people singing together in a stadium play this song.

I was working at the venue in 1989 and was gob-smacked at the music and the whole wonderful spectacle. Check out the duet with John and Olivia Newton John from 1998, also awesome. 👍🤗

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Wish I could have seen it live!

You’ve gotta hear him sing ‘When the War is Over’, an old Cold Chisel song. Simply superb… 💯

It's epic😊

Bet you didn’t expect the bagpipes 😅

@Texas_Love

Жыл бұрын

I did not! Loved it!

If you wish to see another example of his Capability/range He also did "Amazing Grace" with 2 of his backing singers ! no need for a reaction just for you to see him without the orchestra or the extra stage antics like the microphone stand toss and catch then throw away, purely the voice.

Loved your reaction, mate! I can see a genuine appreciation for John and his amazing talent. I've been listening to John Farnham on the radio for 6 decades, and he still gives me goose bumps. We love the man, honestly we do.

All of John's concerts were sold out.

“How long can we look we at each other down the barrel of a gun”

@NannaTina

Жыл бұрын

Too long apparently

Remember bloke this was Live these people performed perfectly together

I think aussies and Texans have a lot in common, youll like aussie rock n roll

I’m a direct descendant to Braveheart! 😮

Loving your reactions, Texas! (If you haven't already) please check out his cover of ACDC's Its a Long Way to the Top (if you want to rock and roll) from the same concert: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aWeMwdyYqrqag8o.html

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Thank you, that song is coming soon!