No special effects, no fancy choreography, no auto tune. Just pure bloody talent. Aussie legend💜

@jemxs

Жыл бұрын

True that!

@wendymullock275

11 ай бұрын

Exactly!

1989. John Farnham can sing everything from opera to driving rock. You’ve got almost 60 years of genius to discover

John Farnham is an Australian legend 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 Thumbs up for giving him a listen.

Closing song after a 2 and a half hour concert. Then 2 encore's. To see him at his best, Gethsemane, Jesus Christ Superstar Sydney, The Final Night. To see him in his 50's and still stunning, When The War is Over, the Last Time Concert.

I'm glad you found Our Farnsey. He has a huge catalogue spanning 5 decades filled with any genre you care to mention, and there's not not one that won't bring you joy. As the man sings, so the man is. He is humble, generous and funny, and goes out of his way to help others. He's especially known for using his considerable clout and connections both in Oz and overseas to hold a fundraising event out in the bush to support the people in times of drought, fire and flood. As recently as 2020 and 2021, at age 70+, he organised back to back fundraisers for the communities devastated by catastrophic bushfires followed by catastrophic floods. The following year, he was diagnosed with mouth cancer and had radical surgery to remove half his jaw. He's just recently returned home from a stint in the ICU with respiratory complications. Get well Farnsey! ❤

5his man has one of the best voices in the world ever !!!!

@ReactionsbyShawn

Жыл бұрын

he is amazing. Thank you. please subscribe and like.God bless you

Thanks to George for the request! John is just an amazing performer with an amazing voice! Took a Beatles' classic and made it his own!

@pmR32red

Жыл бұрын

👍

I'm Australian, we grew up with him...he is brilliant and a beautiful man. Check out all his stuff. You will love it. We love him! There is a documentary movie called Finding The Voice! You will love it.

And this was an encore after performing no stop for 2/12 hours.Lucky enough to be at this concert.John is pure Gold,can sing anything

@devilsadvocate2548

Жыл бұрын

To think that night there was another encore after this! Amazing!

@jenniferroberts6093

Жыл бұрын

@@devilsadvocate2548 to be lucky enough to go to quite a few of Johns concerts really was a privilege

Thats our FARNSEY 👍👍👍👍👍

John Farnham is the Greatest Singer of all time. Australians have know this for 60 years. Glad you’ve finally discovered and enjoyed him. You now have 6 decades of John’s hit songs to catch up on.

When John sings you feel it’s really happening. No one absolutely no one comes near John as a singer or entertainer. And a lovely loved man as well.

One of the Greatest Vocalists Of All Time with enormous range, An enormously versatile artist; singing across multiple genres, ( Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Musical Theatre etc. ) in perfect pitch and not a single vocal lesson. Also a great songwriter, who filled Stadiums here - for Decades. Indeed, is a running joke about how many 'Last' & ' Farewell' Tours he had - as we wouldn't let him retire! Farnsie last performed at the 2020 Fight Fire fundraising concert for the devastating bushfires we suffered here at that time. Now 73 John has battled some severe health issues recently, but believe he's on the mend now. His sons tell us he's been thoroughly surprised and moved by this new surge in his popularity, as he's being 'discovered' all over again, by the KZread and Rector World. Deservedly so. No Aussie is surprised at this, he's known here as THE VOICE. An Aussie legend and a thoroughly decent down to earth guy without a shred of 'star ego'. Enjoy exploring more FARNSIE MAGIC! 😆👍 { #There's quite a few other great Aussie talents you should discover as well - if you haven't already. Jimmy Barnes, Guy Sebastian, Tina Arena, Rene Geyer - Just for Starters! }

John is known as "The VOICE", he can sing anything, any genre. His career has spanned over 6 decades, in his early years he won King of Pop 5 consecutive years in a row. Then he got lost, with bad management. Came back when he signed up with his old friend Glen Wheatley (ex Masters Apprentices), did 5 years with Little River Band, then put out an Album that went viral, it featured the song "You're the Voice" and up he went again soaring to the heights. He is an ICON in the Australian Music Industry and respected by many international artists. Many docos over the years has been done on him, but the latest only just release at the Cinemas in Aust is breaking box office records "John Farnham - Finding the Voice". Thought you might like John doing a warmup during a sound check his version of "Black Dog" (Led Zepplin), thankfully the sound engineer decided to record it. Haven't found a video of it being done live... but this should be a must for you. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eGaNy5iNhsyTo7g.html

John is our proud love Australia ❤

Thank you for reacting to the legendary John Farnham! This is my favorite version of the Beatles song HELP. What a phenomenal singer!

Onya George. Yes, magical 🌟

Farnsey is the GOAT, no one else comes close. A true Aussie legend with millions of fans, a genuine down to earth good guy Check out Long way to the top with MSO, same concert, or his duet with Jimmy Barnes, When something is wrong with my baby, Hey Hey it's Saturday - live. I promise you'll be blown away. Nice reaction thanks.❤

All us Aussies love John Farnham, who was Australian of the Year 1987. He can sing anything and it will sound great. If you review more of John watch your channel grow, us Aussies love to see all our great talent. Not just John but Jimmy Barnes, Olivia Newton John (Grease), Anthony Warlow and many more.

@ReactionsbyShawn

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

First In ! Well, Shawn Spilman you have just begun to experience the rocket ride of John Farnham's wonderful singing genius. He is a master of music. Australian John Farnham has a big vocal range, has a musical career beginning in the 1960s, can sing in over 20 genres and is a consummate showman. And he is sooo charismatic! When John songs , he sings from his Soul, expressing and giving much joy to his loving audiences. This is what he has come here to do. There are so many excellent, amazing songs to hear. Always choose LIVE concert videos where his Soul shines. We Aussies are waiting ...

@ReactionsbyShawn

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much. God bless

He would still be singing as well now if not for a mouth tumor that needed surgery. I saw him 2018 or 19 and was awesome. He did to this song what Kasey Chambers did to Lose yourself, changed it, added another dimension to it, put his heart and soul into it.

I love his live performances. 1995 and not an iPhone in sight. Audience living in the moment.

@devilsadvocate2548

Жыл бұрын

1989 for this concert.

He will forever be Australia's beautiful boy!

There is a rabbit hole of Aussie music that you have yet to discover. Enjoy the ride, and enjoy the journey.

John is a singer that did not wish to move away from Australia, he had an international hit with Your The Voice. By the way this was the second encore after a 2 hour show, he sang Your the Voice as the 1st encore. John Lennon said this was how he imagined when he wrote it as they sped it up for the movie

@devilsadvocate2548

Жыл бұрын

That night it was the first encore and You're the Voice was the end of the normal set. He then came out after Help to sing his second encore with Sadie and It's a Long Way to the Top.

@captcaveman82

Жыл бұрын

When did Lennon say that?

@malcolmrayner3480

Жыл бұрын

@@captcaveman82 he heard johns rendition it was released in 1980 before his death

@captcaveman82

Жыл бұрын

@@malcolmrayner3480 I've seen it repeated quite a lot in KZread comments but not one person, you included, has been able to provide any evidence.

@malcolmrayner3480

Жыл бұрын

@@captcaveman82 it was alledged but it was never put to any form of media I.E. recorded or written any where they originally speed it up for the movie

As an Aussie I just thank you Shawn for doing this reaction , I love John Farnham , he’s a true legend in the music industry here in Australia

John, now in his 70s, is recovering from facial reconstruction surgery having had his jaw completely removed due to cancer. We only have recordings and KZread now

Look how far away he holds the microphone. He's blown out too many with the power of it that sound techs told him to hold the microphone away to protect them.

@ReactionsbyShawn

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you for sharing

Hear hear my friend. Music is the eternal universal equalizer

If you are prepared to go down this rabbit hole, you should listen to John's signature song "You're The Voice" from this concert.

@ReactionsbyShawn

Жыл бұрын

im ready and i will try to get to it this week. thank you. Please subscribe and share and like

I guess you have another Australian sister if you are reacting to our Legend. He’s kind, humble and wonderful, he is loved. John had a number one albums in five consecutive decades. He is the Voice. Did John make you forget this was a Beatles song? Thank you.

This concert was advertised as John and his Big Band in typical Aussie understatement, it's a 100+ piece orchestra for crying out loud. lol This song is one of the last songs of the night after he has already sung his heart out for nearly 3 hours, and Farnsey also has a way of getting deep into the emotions of your soul. A couple of songs worth checking have been mentioned below, plus these are worth a look also. The reason you haven't heard of him is because the US music industry is a closed little club. When John Farnham went to the US they didn't know which genre to put him in so his US promotions manager got him a couple of gigs in a little jazz club, where the MC introduced him as Jack Phantom. Couldn't even be bothered getting his name correct, so being a bit disheartened he wandered home to concentrate on his loyal fan base. The experience did give him inspiration to write a couple of good songs about missing his family, like this one. -Burn For You.. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoSE2LGhgNbWdaQ.html -Angels.. Notice how he holds the mike below his chest, both mikes are a metre away, which he does all the time to not drown out the other singers. JF with Lisa Edwards, a top singer in her own right, and one of John's back up singers for 20+ years. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z5NmsKyLeceof5s.html -To show the calibre of his other back up Singers, showing you have to be good in your own right, just like Lisa. Vanetta Fields and Lindsey Field. kzread.info/dash/bejne/kaxqsJttf6jRirQ.html -Please Don't Ask Me.. This one with Olivia Newton John, who we have recently lost. John has also had major cancer surgery including removal of part of his jaw and we may not hear him sing again. So let's enjoy this one as well.. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKmKwdaTf6fMe5s.html -When Something Is Wrong With My Baby.... And even when he is singing with one of the most powerful voices on the planet, Jimmy Barnes, he still put the mike away from his face and closer to Jonny Diesel on guitar. kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4mTxKWcmKe9dpc.html Or this version. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hHWgqKqMgK-uoNI.html -When The War Is Over… Possibly one of his greatest vocals. kzread.info/dash/bejne/npqL1LqcZci0aMo.html -Or is the greatest. Gethsemane.. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nWmr0a-TpKbSmKw.html -How about a mike test. He has the power and ability to distort microphones, amps, and get speaker stacks jumping. So this sort of setting up the venue test is a must. Lol Black Dog. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eGaNy5iNhsyTo7g.html Besides having the best voice ever, JF can adjust his tone, pitch, volume, to match the person he is singing with to either match them or sing just under them depending on who's the head line act, he will even back himself down when he is the head line to give others their moment to shine, and if my ears were sensitive enough, I wouldn't be surprised if he could vary his vibrato, timbre and all of those other things that voices can do so he could accentuate the other singers.

Our National treasure. This was his encore after 2 hours live, can't get much better than this phenominal talent...

This entire concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is just amazing.... if you get a chance, listen to the opening song... Age of Reason.... with the MSO playing the prelude..... it's sensational.

@ReactionsbyShawn

Жыл бұрын

Ok I will do my best. Thank you

Australia is very multicultural country and just like everywhere else in the world people like (and don't like) different genres of music and singers. However... When it comes to John Farnham I doubt you will find an Australian who does not respect and love John for who he is as a person. They may not be great fans of his music; but he is still a national treasure. You can tell from the way he interacts with his audience that he is a genuinely good, friendly person. He loves giving the audience a good time. Oh, and by the way; this song was an encore after a 2 1/2 hour performance! What is there to say but ; BRAVO!! Outstanding!! 💗&✌my fellow human.

Look up John Farnham voice with Melbourne symphony orchestra Also John Farnham AC/DC cover along way to the top with Melbourne symphony orchestra Freddy mercury loved John Farnham loved his voice Cheers mate 👍🦘🇦🇺

everything George recommends is gold 🇦🇺🙂

That was a sensational performance.

Onya George great request. And welcome to world of John Farnham, Shawn Spillman... John's arrangement of this Beatles Classic is just brilliant. the inciteful lyrics, John's powerful vocals and emotional delivery this song still leave me in awe everytime I hear it.😅 There is 6 decade of hits from the Aussie legend for you to discover. Enjoy the journey. Try his most famous song, You're The Voice also with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra...❤❤

Please listen to John singing when the war is over at his “last time concert. Always listen to John live

Thanks bro for the amazing reaction and shout out. I’m glad they finally unblocked it for you. Knew you would be blown away from John Farnham who we call the voice down under. Please react more to this amazing legend, God bless and your right music has a way of connecting us together

@ReactionsbyShawn

Жыл бұрын

im in debt to you brother. Thank you so much.

JF is a legendary Australian singer! Your also supporting an Australian and you may not know it. Your are peaking into a Rode mic, made in Australia. Neil from Sydney Australia. I'm am a proud HUMANIST.

May I say Australia has such great music. It's pure and it is raw. Cold Chisel when the war is over, ringside 2003. You must treat yourself to this little Gem. You certainly won't be dissapointed. Cheers from Oz 🇦🇺

Look up "The Voice" its his bigest hit and still top 3 ever in Australia..the same concert..make sure you watch it at this live performance..it will knock your socks off

That was the second encore and after 2 hr and 42 min he gave a great concert it finnished at 12.20 am in the morning was raining like hell that night best concert i ever attended

@devilsadvocate2548

Жыл бұрын

For this recorded concert Help was in the first encore. He came back out to sing Sadie and It's a Long Way to the Top for the second encore that particular night. You must have went to a different night as John was known to mix things up between nights.

@jennymark7403

Жыл бұрын

@@devilsadvocate2548 there was 9 concerts there and that night I went help was the last song as the concert went way over time

@devilsadvocate2548

Жыл бұрын

@@jennymark7403 that's the reason why I said you must have went to a different night because as I also said I know John loved mixing things up between nights! I wasn't implying you didn't go. :-)

This man is an Aussie legend and its a deep rabbit hole exploring his music the man knows how to bring raw emotion into his music a couple of recommendations would be The Voice, Burn for you and if there's something wrong with my baby which is actually by 3 famous Aussie performers John Farnham Jimmy Barnes and Diesel.

Hi from Australia, if you play John Farnham, or Jimmy Barnes, these two are Aussie legends, your channel will explode. 👍👍👍 I'm now subscribed. Any song from this concert is amazing, you will feel it in your soul.

your comments and reference to other great singers such as steve perry and eleton john was truly apprecated

Amen brother.

This is a Beatles cover from 1965. Not an Australian but love John too❤❤❤. Check out Burn For You, When The War Is Over, The Voice, It’s A Long Way To The Top, Black Dog ( audio only as it was a mic check/warm up song. Also another Aussie duet Jimmy Barnes When Something Is Wrong With My Baby. This was an encore song after a 2-3 hr show.

@devilsadvocate2548

Жыл бұрын

Then he backed it up with another encore after this! Amazing endurance.

John has said he selects songs based on the lyrics because he can do his own thing with the tune. John co-wrote 'I Can Do Anything' there is a High Quality live video available. Another song (no live) that deserves more attention is 'Rolling Home'. Of course his rendition of Gethsemane is stunning. The live concert video from 1992 is available as well. What sets John apart from other great singers is his versaility. He can sing any genre perfectly, including opera.

❤❤❤our Aussie legend!!!!! Icon❤❤❤❤not one bad song from him!!!!

@ReactionsbyShawn

10 ай бұрын

He is amazing

Recorded live in Melbourne, where your RODE mic is made! "Chills" or "goosebumps" when you hear music is called "frisson", and is a psycho-active response to stimuli that not everyone gets.. you are one of the lucky ones! I STILL get it every time I hear this song, especially the 3rd verse! Rock on Brother Hi from Adelaide, South Australia (Where John started way back in the 60s!)

@ReactionsbyShawn

Жыл бұрын

Wow! thank you for such a powerful comment and the knowledge you shared

*Find this same concert for his song - You're The Voice. It's his most iconic hit for decades now*

I love your reaction, John is an Aussie legend, and this song moves me to tears no matter how many times I watch this video. My suggestion is to find the live video of him singing "When the War is Over" from "The Last Time" concert in 2003. He is older but that doesn't make any difference at all, he is brilliant and the third verse will blow your mind. I did try and leave a link but it didn't work.

Our secret.. lol he needs our prayers atm Johns an icon in Australia. Youre the voice... live is also a great song

Yeah thank you George you are so consistent and such a loyal Farnsey fan!

Great Artist! Great Track! Great Reaction!!!! Thank You so Much ✌ Subbed and Thumbed 👍

Thanks bro

This is John's version of The Beatles classic song Help, he first recorded this in 1980; a friend of John Lennon should him the1980 performance, to which he stated "this is how the song was meant to be sung!". The Beatles released Help in 1966, as a pop song; this was around the time John Farnham(then known as Johnny Farnham) was starting his career as a teenage pop idol.

@ReactionsbyShawn

5 ай бұрын

thank you so much for the information. please like and subscribe

Please react to more John and Australian artists 💙

Apparently knew from personal experience what it was like to really need help. Thankyou ror your heartfelt reaction.

live is the only way to listen to John LIVE ONLY you will never be disappointed.

@rickandersen2284

Жыл бұрын

Unless of course you're interested in the complete man...

@vannewman4777

Жыл бұрын

@@rickandersen2284 fair call but there is not much difference

@rickandersen2284

Жыл бұрын

@vannewman4777 only about 90% of his output.

A Beatles classic, sung the way John Lennon wanted to do it ❤

John could sing the instructions for the toaster and it would be an instant hit. Have just subbed as i always do to anyone who reacts to Farnsey. More Aussie content will boost your subs dramatically. You should check out John Farnham & Jimmy Barnes singing "When something is wrong with my baby.

Great reaction, check out his cover of "Bridge over troubled waters"

He's our greatest singer we love him so much. ❤❤❤ great reaction dude 😊

Try his most famous song from the same concert , your the voice that song will shake you

Absolutely beautiful reaction to our wonderful legendary "Whispering Jack", "The Voice", John Peter Farnham. You're always welcome here in Australia, my human brother. Chuffed to be your 900th like for this video.

That is a Beatles song. Originally sung more upbeat. I don’t usually like people messing with a Beatles song but I make an exception in John’s case.

Written by John Lennon, sung by the Beatles and OWNED by John. ❤

Spot on comparison to George Michael........ the only 2 males I can think of in that particular universe of singing any genre from pop to light opera. John also does brilliant covers of AC/DC and Led Zepplin songs....... and was born to sing soul music. After all that, I am NOT a fan of musical theatre BUT....... John really shined as Jesus in Australia’s production of Superstar in the 1990’s...... the best Gethsemane I have heard. Then his duet with Jimmy Barnes will melt your soul....... a cover of When Something Is Wrong With My Baby....... live is always best with John but the official video is also brilliant.

80s clip. he has been part of our furniture for 40 years.

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If you get the chance, check out Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham " When something is wrong with my baby " The live vision are outstanding. Enjoy cheers thanks🤠

Check out Jimmy Barnes and Ian Moss who both sing lead for Cold Chisel. John was on the bones of his ass ready to throw in the towel before he got signed

It is reported that John Lennon heard this and commented that he originally wrote the song with a slower tempo in mind than the original Beatles version which was considerably more upbeat. That said: You are about to embark on a wonderful journey if you look more into Farnham's repertoire. Songs like 'You're the Voice', duets with Olivia Newton-John and Jimmy Barnes from Cold Chisel, even to John performing 'Gesthemene' from Jesus Christ Superstar. 'Help' is very impressive and one of his best Covers but there are many amazing videos to come if you dive down the rabbit hole. Few music afficianado's would disagree that John Farnham has one of the finest voices of all time.

Check out John with Olivia Newton John "Please don't ask me" live is the most awesome!!!

I just came across your reaction videos and enjoyed watching you discover an Australian icon. Could you please check out another Australian icon in Jimmy Barnes. The song is Stone Cold by Jimmy Barnes featuring Joe Bonamassa. Joe absolutely kills it on guitar and you will love Jimmy's unique voice. Cheers mate 👍

Hope your well soon. John Farnham is the voice in Australia, this song was sung by the Beatles first , 2 different versions., John's is more meanifull .keep safe.

Hey hey its ya goofy m8te from Australia 😂 John farnham- [ burn for you music video ] ya goofy m8te from Australia

Can I suggest you listen to John singing It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll, an AC/DC cover from the same concert as this one and Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Super Star.

I believe John Farnham received death threats over this version, but it pisses all over the Beatles version.

This ***

Hey dude, the key to a good reaction video is the reactor's eyes and we can't see yours behind those glasses. What we could see is the reflection of you playing on your phone halfway through the song. Just sayin'

@samsta65

Жыл бұрын

Came to the comments to say exactly this 😐

@ReactionsbyShawn

Жыл бұрын

thank you. my first reactions i didnt wear glasses. as for the phone i agree. God bless please subscribe

@ReactionsbyShawn

Жыл бұрын

thank you. my first reactions i didnt wear glasses. as for the phone i agree. God bless please subscribe