John is the G.O.A.T.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Incredible

I was at his concert. He sounded even better live than the recording. Best live performer ever.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Incredible to imagine. What a great memory to have!

Brian "I expect great things" . Farnsey "Hold my beer.... "

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Cheers 🍻

We will forever love our John!!!

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Incredible performance

And that folks is why he is the greatest.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Yes sir. Thanks for your input

My only regret as an Aussie growing up was not to be at this concert.....for this song !!!

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

It’s incredible isn’t it?

Welcome to the amazing world of John Farnham!!!! Try to catch more of his live performances (ALWAYS live), you will not be sorry. Listen to a soundtrack accidently recorded when he was doing a sound check of Led Zepplins Black Dog where he literally outsings Robert Plant. He can sing anything. I have been to so many of his concerts as each one was so special. He is much loved here in Australia; we call him The Voice. Enjoy your journey ♥️

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

A great showman too. Thanks for writing Kathy I was just thinking recently about going back to Australia with my reactions. Cheers

Love you John,get well soon.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

I agree

I reckon he's got two sets of lungs.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

I agree, lol

Lennons lyrics were originally lost on everyone due to his record exec's forcing him to speed it up into a Rock 'N' Roll song. Not many people really paid attention or noticed the dark lyrics and his pleas for help, to them it was just a nice Jazzy tune. John brought out the emotion and everyone now heard the lyrics for what they really were. A desperate cry for help. Lennon did get to hear this before he was killed, and was stunned by it and said this was how he originally planned to sing it. He saluted and recognised John for the amazing re recording as a Ballad, but was a little dark on the fact he didn't get to do it first himself. Tina Turner also took a liking to Johns re writing of the song and did her own take with her own slowed down version. Slightly different again.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

I think I mentioned Lennon in the closing comments but I can’t recall. Thanks for sharing these insights with us. Cheers

I was at this concert. I was 6 years old. John was my first pop star and he’s still in my top 3 of all time with Michael Jackson and Cèline Dion. He’s an absolute Aussie icon and treasure.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

I plan to do “You’re the voice” from this concert today or tomorrow actually!

@PaulRizzo

Жыл бұрын

@@CanadianReacts Please check out his Chain Reaction concert from a few years after the orchestra tour to find some real gems. That was his peak if you ask me. Help on that tour was even better vocally!

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

@@PaulRizzo awesome Paul. Thanks!

Jimmy Barnes. 100%. Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham. " Something wrong with my baby " - the live vision on Hey Hey it's Saturday, TV show. Enjoy cheers thanks.🤠

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

I checked out Hey Hey it’s Saturday a while back. I forgot about it

@stevepark1123

Жыл бұрын

@@CanadianReacts no worries. 🤠

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

@@stevepark1123 I’ll give it a look again

Oour Australian legend!!!!

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Great performance great cause

Thank-you so much for not stopping the tape constantly.

@CanadianReacts

9 ай бұрын

That happens with reactors to try & avoid copyrighting problems and it can be hit and miss. Thanks for writing

Worth a bigger screen!

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

I was at this concert. As a singer myself, I shamelessly let John's style influence how I interacted with the crowd. The main thing is his humility. I always thought the best way to connect with a crowd was to do your very best to do be right there with them, enjoying the music itself and not putting yourself on a pedestal. The world will be a much darker place as his voice goes quiet, but oh those memories!

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

That’s incredible!!

This is the very best version of this song I have ever heard. The emotion in this version is overwhelming and of course John's voice just takes it there.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

It’s remarkable!

No matter how many hundreds of times, no matter which version, there are always goosebumps.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Great Performance.

The Beatles would have loved this.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

John Lennon said he did

thanks :)

@CanadianReacts

Ай бұрын

Cheers

John Farnham first performed his version at a Royal Variety Performance in front of Queen Elizabeth in early 1980. John Lennon upon hearing this version, was heard to say "this is how the song was meant to be sung"; supposedly before his death later that year, John Lennon apparently played this version in his home studio. John Farnham is an English born Australian artist, who commenced his singing career in the late 60's as a pop idol; he transitioned to an adult contemporary artist between the late 70's/early 80's, and relaunched his singing career. John is known as The Voice in Australia, after the release of You're The Voice from his Whispering Jack album. John Farnham is the only Australian artist to have a number one record(album or single) in five consecutive decades; starting in 1967 as an 18 yr old with Sadie(The Cleaning Lady), Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head in 1970, and Age of Reason in 1988. Albums were Whispering Jack in 1986, Age of Reason in 1988, Chain Reaction in 1990, Then Again in 1993, 33 1/3 In 2000, and The Last Time in 2002. He has released collaborative albums with Australian and International artists.

You may be interested in a concert called 'The Main Event' which featured John, with Olivia and Anthony Warlow. My wife and I were there when it came to Brisbane, and it was simply superb.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

I did review The Voice with ONJ from a concert, not sure it was the same one though

@brisbaneshadowsplayers4225

Жыл бұрын

@@CanadianReacts Olivia and John were very old and dear friends. They both grew up in Melbourne. The version of the voice you mention could well be from The Main Event, and if you can get a copy, I know you would love it. Some of the duets are spectacular and Anthony was also at the time a cancer survivor. I appreciate your reviews on some of Australia's great music of the 20th century.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s at a Firefighters fundraiser maybe?

And this was an encore after a three hour concert.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

That’s incredible!! What a performance!

Barnesy & Farnsy & Diesel singing "When Something is Wrong with My Baby" is wonderfully soulful. Must be a live version for the best experience. Thank you.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

It’s so great to hear from viewers. Thank you for writing.

@Rassskle

Жыл бұрын

The best live Farnsey and Barnesy doing When Something is Wrong, with vocals from Johnny Diesel ( Mark Lizotte), is from a live tv variety show.... Hey Hey It’s Saturday.

I was there. To this day it's still one of the best performances I've ever been to.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

That’s amazing! I’ll be doing more from that show for sure

👍Great reaction...John took control of the audience and the orchestra.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

It was fun to do. Thanks for writing

Thank you for appreciating and sharing our all time favourite phenomenal singer/performer John Farnham, with his amazing band as well as the fantastic Melbourne Symphony Orchestra! I was fortunate to attend this similar concert in Brisbane Qld.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

That’s fantastic! Thanks for sharing with us.

I dont like people messing with Beatles songs, but I make an exception with John. Yes, I’ve seen him perform this song live. He always put on one hell of a show.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

He made it a beautiful rendition to

Yes I was there it was magical

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark

Just subbed. Love john farnham, Jimmy Barnes, the Teskey Brothers and, of course, the Bee Gees

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining. Much more on the way

He belted this classic hit at the end of a 2hr show. What a legend

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

What a remarkable performance!

He performed this song at the end of a 3 hour concert performance.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

That’s an amazing feat!

Thanks heaps mate for reacting to this. John is a legend, he’s a humble man, the way he interacts with the audience, the band, back up singers is second to none. Plus he’s got a killler powerhouse voice, this song was at the end of a gruelling 2-3 hour concert to and he still brought it.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Cheers George

@annemcbeath120

Жыл бұрын

Nice reaction.. more please 😊

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

@@annemcbeath120 I’m looking into it. The season is hairy sometimes

You should check out Jimmy Barnes and John singing Something Is Wrong With My Baby, it’s awesome 😊. Very true what you said about his microphone, when he sings Angels with his backup singer Lisa Edwards he has his microphone down at chest level so as not to overpower her. Any song from this concert is amazing.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

That duo sounds like it would be incredible!

@shoresaresandy

Жыл бұрын

@@CanadianReacts sure is, check out the Hey, Hey it’s Saturday version!

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

@@shoresaresandy great idea

@carolynh8866

Жыл бұрын

I've posted a link to that version on my comment

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

@@carolynh8866 thanks Carolyn. I’ll check it tomorrow

Yep this was after a 2 and half hour concert this was an encore. 😊🇦🇺

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Wow

1989concert, 70,000,crowd ,

@CanadianReacts

11 ай бұрын

Incredible performer!

Loved your reaction. Listen to John singing “Your the Voice”. This guy is our Aussie hero, currently battling cancer

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I heard he needed jaw surgery too

@roslynrasmussen5981

Жыл бұрын

@@CanadianReacts sadly mouth cancer. Big prayers John can recover fully. I can’t imagine him not singing anymore 🙏🏼

Great reaction. This is one of the greatest vocal performances of all time. Doesn't matter how many times I see it. I'll never get sick of hearing it. Living on the other side of the country, I wasn't lucky enough to be at this particular concert but saw it and many others when he came to Perth. The emotion in the room when he sings this song is just unbelievable. Check out when Something Is Wrong With My Baby with John and Jimmy Barnes. 2 powerhouse vocalists together with Soul overload. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/apuuqpuqm5vJf8Y.html

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Carolyn

@noone6559

Жыл бұрын

Me either luv, I think I'm up to about 100 reactions channels, worldwide, reacting to this song.... I NEVER tire of hearing it or seeing peoples reactions to our John Farnham..... xx

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

@@noone6559 great artist for sure!

I was fortunate enough to have been at this show, and words cannot describe how awesome it was. John is a true entertainer, his interaction with the audience was always enjoyable, and the way he tortured his microphone stands is legendary. This song was performed at the end of a 2-3 hour show (although I don’t exactly recall the length as you tend to get carried away in the moment, and I was 11!). The reason he says “stay safe” at the end of the show is because a massive storm swept across Melbourne during the show and conditions outside the venue were somewhat hazardous. Now about the whole John Lennon rumour that always rears its head in the comments section of these videos. Farnham released his version of this Beatles song only a few months before Lennon was fatally shot, and there is no offical record of him making any comments about Farnham’s version. What we do know is that Elton John, a friend of Lennon sent him a copy of Farnham’s version, but we don’t even know if Lennon even listened to it as he was at the time busy working on his own album. What we do know is that during an interview years later, Paul McCartney said that John would have probably liked Farnham’s version because it is performed in a manner similar to how Lennon originally wanted to perform it. Lennon wanted to perform it as a slow song but the groups record label at the time wanted it to have a faster pace.

@carbine5378

Жыл бұрын

John Lennon could never have sung the song like this, he just didn’t have the voice

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne. Lots of great info

Every song at this concert is good. I think you'll enjoy John doing You're The Voice at this same concert. Some of his interviews are available well & he is hilarious

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had a few requests for Your Voice. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for covering this version. Isn't it stunning?

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Yes Nikki I agree!

John Lennon said this was the way the song was meant to be arranged but the record label wanted an upbeat version.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Adam

Thanks for checking our Farmsey, we think he's pretty special. The whole concert is pure Gold.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

I’m doing more very soon

Such an awesome arrangement of of this classic Beatles'toon! Performed with such power and emotion. Truly made it his own. True about how he holds the mic away from his mouth. You will notice he does it especially when singing a duet so to not overpower the other artists.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching until the end that really helps the algorithm. Would you mind sharing it?

@it200b

Жыл бұрын

I was there. Awesome concert. Went to a few of his.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

@@it200b amazing showmanship

@it200b

Жыл бұрын

@@CanadianReacts He is fully inviolved with the audience. You don't feel like a spectator you are part of the show. Almost like being at a mates place, just with a few thousand other mates ther.

Fantastic reaction, thanks for reacting, what a song👌👌

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your encouragement. It’s a beautiful rendition

Thanks for reacting to this great performance! I think this is the best cover of the Beatles song, "Help". John has an amazing voice! He's a legend!

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

It’s a great performance

Thank you great reaction. Stunning arrangement no words to really do John or the song justice. Everyone else's comments sum John up really. The late John Lennon once said this is the way the song was intended to be done. And Queen asked John to be their frontman when Freddie passed away. Gethesmane is a great song by John from Jesus Superstar showing Johns Musical theatre background it is amazing.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Incredible respect from fellow musicians. Yes. I mention John Lennon in my closing remarks

Thanks for doing this reaction to our beloved John. He always gives 110% to every song whether it is a rock song or a lovely soft ballad. He is a ball of sweat at these concerts. Any song by him live is worth seeing and reviewing. Thanks again.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Michele. I appreciate your encouragement

Our Farnesy is a national treasure.. he does a soundcheck version of Zeppelin’s Black Dog which you just have to hear to believe, amongst so many others, Angels with his backup singer Lisa Edwards, Grenada with Anthony Warlow, Please Don’t Ask Me with Olivia Newton-John (both at The Main Event concert), When Something Is Wrong With My Baby (Barnesy duet), When The War is Over (Cold Chisel cover), Playing to Win with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Long Way to the Top (AC/DC cover), literally how much time do you have? We could reel off 48 hours’ worth at least! He’s a legend of our land and truly worth more reacts. Thanks for this one, Aussie music is well worth a listen.. you haven’t even touched the surface yet! 😁😎

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Great suggestions!! Thank you so much

@squeaky1374

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure.. (I’m assuming) you’re still yet to hear Diesel, Guy Sebastian, Matt Corby, Tina Arena, Vanessa Amarosi.. it’s a pretty big rabbit hole..!! 😁

Don't know if it's been mentioned before, but, 'Black Dog' by John is amazing. He sings this as a warm up song. Never done it on stage. Unfortunately there is only audio. But still, have a listen. I only found it recently. Love to John in his recovery.💖

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Cheers I have had that suggestion

I have no idea how many times I have watched reaction videos to this performance, but it still always give me chills. Certainly I went to this series of concerts (but wouldn’t know if it was the filmed one or not). One of the few performers that you just knew you could relax, you were in safe hands and were in for a fantastic, inclusive, no holds barred belter from start to finish. Thanks for your reaction

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing Sue

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 A couple of songs worth checking have been mentioned below, plus these are worth a look also. 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. John and Lisa Edwards, a top singer in her own right, and one of John's back up singers for 20+ years. Angels.. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z5NmsKyLeceof5s.html 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 here him sing again. So let's enjoy this one as well.. Please Don't Ask Me.. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKmKwdaTf6fMe5s.html And even when he is singing with one of the most powerful voices on the planet he still put the mike away from his face and closer to Jonny Diesel. When Something Is Wrong With My Baby.... kzread.info/dash/bejne/a3xkw6qymt29o7Q.html

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve

Liked and Subscribed. Great reaction to our John Farnham. Any performance from this particular show is worth a look. And always, always look for a 'live' performance. John is such an Aussie legend. I'll be here for sure to see more of your reviews. Love from Australia

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

I’ve really enjoyed discovering great Aussie music. Thanks for writing

Thumbs up for you Mate ! ....Merry Christmas..!

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

He done song voice with same orchestra Also AC/DC song long way to the top same orchestra He has 5 decades of no1s in Australia 🇦🇺 He can singbany genre rock opera pop sole Ballard's duo's ect never disappoints just live version Cheers for giving our guys the respect for their talents 🦘🇦🇺👍

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Excellent!!

I'm still not sure where the Lennon quote comes from. It's referenced a lot by people but I'm yet to see specific details. Regardless, this is absolutely the tempo Lennon originally wanted the song. Here is a demo recording from 1970. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJxss5iLgZvJmpM.html You can hear it. Farnham's version is absolutely sublime. We don't call him "The Voice" for nothing 🙂

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. I appreciate your insight

John Lennon said this is how the song should have been sung.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Yes. I did mention that

Ty for reacting to our farnesy he truly is the best singer/performer Australia has ever had.. And omg yes your the only one to notice how far he has the microphone away from his mouth.. He can sing pretty much anything from pop to opera.. I wasn't at that concert but I have attended many John farnham concerts over the years.. he never disappoints!! Great reaction!!!

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks good Dr.

Love John Farnham. An Aussie legend. Great reaction mate.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Cheers. Thanks

John is such a legend. ❤️ him Thanks for reacting!

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear him. Thank you for writing

Loving your trip down some of the classics - still plenty of stops to visit.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait but Christmas is slowing me down, lol

Pretty sure this concert was in 89

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

ThTs why the great hair & shoulder pads!

He sang this song after 2hours on stage , the man is a legend, still is today us Aussie call him (the voice)

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Incredible

He holds his microphone so far away because he has burnt out too many.

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Probably 😆

Please mate watch Jimmy Barnes and Joe Bossanamas Stone cold. Mate you won’t be disappointed

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

I took today off. Not sure about tomorrow yet but I’ll get to it soon I promise. You aren’t the only one encouraging me about that one. 😆

@CanadianReacts

Жыл бұрын

Done. The premier is 10 pm EST tonight

Don’t pronounce the H in Farnhum

@CanadianReacts

20 сағат бұрын

Thanks