I love how John brings his whole band into his performances

just wanted to let you know that Vika and Linda Bull were recently awarded the Order Of Australia Medal for their contribution to the music industry. It is the highest civilian award in Australia. Well deserved.

@nolamullen1889

2 жыл бұрын

Also have a new album. The first in years

@carolineduffy7502

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, they deserve it. Proud of Australian Musicians.

@melanieclark4271

Жыл бұрын

I loved them when they played with Steve and the sports?? Nope Joe Camilleri?? Not sure but they are amazing.

@sgtleska

Жыл бұрын

Respect.

That is Lisa Edwards with the dark hair. John wrote this song while he was lead singer for little river band. God love him ♥️

I re-watch John Farnham reactions all the time. Puts me in the best mood. 😬

@kimenslow963

Жыл бұрын

Same here, I always watch John farnhams reactions all the time. They put me in a great mood & make me smile 😊👍

@mutchumbo

Жыл бұрын

The reactions are almost as good as just listening to his voice over and over again. I must have listened to "Help" 37 times each with individual reactions.

@alimac1469

Жыл бұрын

Binge them here too 🤩

I think you started a whole trend in here of people reacting to John Farnham. Your reactions are always the best though because you break it down technically as well as just being a fan. As for this track, I'm so attached to the MSO performance that I felt nervous going in but it was a wonderful rendition and I appreciate your enthusiasm as always. Cheers.

@kjdavis1

2 жыл бұрын

There are Farnham reactions going back to at least 2018. Shame the first guy i got into him back then evolved into an absolute mouthbreathing idiot.

The unbridled joy that comes across your face whenever John opens is mouth is so refreshing. its exactly the same whenever I hear him, his music is pure joy. Thanks for your reactions, I am reliving my youth through them.

here's to hoping John recovers extremely well and lets us know he's ok. I know he's cancer free and the surgery went well. Just haven't heard or seen him since. His son says he's doing well and is in good spirits though :)

Lisa Edwards (the one that's been with him forever like Lindsay Field) is the one doing the high notes.

Lisa Edwards (the lady with the black hair) is famous for being John's backup singer but has released 3 studio albums. Her biggest selling single is from 1992 called "Cry".

@bonnielee78

2 жыл бұрын

jeez, I forgot about 'Cry', such a great song; im gonna go listen to it now :)

@pepeleperth

2 жыл бұрын

She was with Susie Ahern there too. Both incredible

@gerkinsaregreen

2 жыл бұрын

Omg I forgot about cry!

John voice isn't quite what it was, but it's still amazing. It's incredible how good his voice still is for his age, many singers lose their voices completely decades before John, and his voice is very much still there. Even when it's slightly weaker he's still miles ahead of anybody around today. John is the greatest singer I've ever heard.

I just love the joy that comes over your face when you listen to John 😂🤗🥰

This is one of my favourite JF songs. It just never gets old 😃

Lisa Edwards has been with him forever. Lindsay Fields who was the guitarist and back up vocalist was in the Jesus Christ super star performance also.. Vinetta fields is the Other soul singer for him.. it was an incredible trio!

Playing To Win the original version is underrated Little River Band song released in 1984 . Firstly originally written by John Farnham about his own frustrations with being in the Little River Band with all negativity and infighting . Sadly Playing To Win wasn’t a hit at that time it was released , longtime LRB fans was in shock that change in musical direction different from The Eagles 70’s style harmony rock fans knew . Even 2 other original LRB members left the band because John was taking the band in a different direction to a more new wave senth rock . But Playing To Win gain attention from sporting enthusiasts and Australian TV networks using song to promote sporting events . Apparently Playing To Win caused more infighting within LRB because John wrote mostly the whole song but all the other members of LRB just had to put their name on the credits as well even the producer they all thought John just may have written a massive worldwide hit to this day John owns 55% of royalties divided up between 7 others . But it’s only LRB song John Farnham has kept performing solo it’s a staple in all his concerts. Playing To Win is probably one of John’s songs that has a life of it’s own outside of LRB’s back catalogue , it’s John’s signature LRB song .

The song was done by Little River Band which John was the lead vocalist on that album. They used the song on a lot of sporting promos when it was released as well. The normal version is great, we use to listen to it on our playlist before playing our game.

SO GOOD ❤❤❤❤❤

My eldest daughter turned 40 last year and I put a montage of photos of her ice hockey career including a Gold and Bronze for Australia at the World Championships to “Playing To Win”. It went over a treat played on a big screen with a great sound system.

I could watch Farnham singing all day. Sad update though. He has just had major surgery to remove growth from his mouth. He has had to have part of his jaw removed. It is absolutely devastating that The Voice as Australia knows him, will never sing again. It's heartbreaking. 😥

As always Nick fabulous reaction to our fabulous John Farnham, job well done👍

John Farnham is amazing...and yes he has a wonderful heart and connects with his audience on a real basis....he is the real thing....By the way "come and see the real thing" is a song that was done years ago by another aussie artist Russell Morris....

@nathanielpillar8012

2 жыл бұрын

It's just called "The real thing"

I've only just discovered this song, love it.

Great version You have probably heard more john farnham songs now than most Australians Apart from the fans of course Always good to see your reactions and breakdowns of the songs

@raylouis7013

Жыл бұрын

If you are over a certain age.... That wouldn't be true. There's a radio station in my home town my Dad used to call "The Farnham Chanel" because his music was on such a high rotation. There was a time that you couldn't listen to any modern music channel for more than an hour without hearing him at least once ...

Just wish could see it properly in the background like you used to do...❤

I really hope to see him back on stage again soon. This man is a uniqe singer and performer. One of the very best to have walked the earth so far.❤

This was a cover of a 70s song by another Australian act, The Little River Band. Obviously it has been hugely popular with sports television.

This was a song done when John was a member of the Little River Band

My ring tone. 🇦🇺 💪

Lisa Edwards is the dark haired backup singer she has been with John Farnham for a very long time.

Aww you're a real John fan now aren't you? I love and adore him!

Absolutely love this performance and so does Rick Anderson

I love his Chapel sessions.

What can I say about Farnham that I haven't already said in the comments of your other reaction videos?! He's world class. Simple as that. I went to your Farnham playlist the other day and rewatched his Gethsemane performance. Just masterful 😍

John farnham the legend 🙌

Oh I love thisversion!

Only this musical greatness can happen when your main Artist is a facilitator Johns willingness to share the limelight with everyone present on the stage with him just delivers phenomenal music experiences.

John wrote it ❤

Wow!

When I heard this I first thought of IRON MAIDEN, only the VOICE could do that

Also he was a smoker from age 14 (around 1963) and didn't quit until the 90s and then started again in the 2000s but quit again around 2017 I think.

Bloody Aussie ledgen

Oh I love this arrangement!

My friend Rod Davies is one of his backing singers for this session!

John had a solo career back in the early 70’s then joined a great Aussie band called the Little River Band. This song was one from his time with them.

The original version is by the Little River Band when he was their front man. Heavy with 80s synth, but his vocal is off the charts insane.

@robertcockerell3640

2 жыл бұрын

John Farnham was the main writer of “Playing to Win”.

@chrishowe2935

Жыл бұрын

@@robertcockerell3640 from memory he got about a half share of the royalties, but pretty much the whole band got a songwriting credit.

@robertcockerell3640

Жыл бұрын

@@chrishowe2935 - yes. I read that Graeham Goble did an analysis of the song to apportion songwriting credit to each of the members and John Farnham came out at just over 50%. In his interview with Roy and H.G. I got the impression that John's 4 years with LRB was not a happy time.

I like that John singing makes you happy. His music is still really good.

Great album John stripped down…. Acoustic and harmonies!!!!

This song is supercharged 😄 And I've only ever been familiar with the 80's synth version 🙌

What a beautiful harmony when you joined in, loved it!

I love any JF performance but you just can't beat live.

I love the way you rock while listening to the song....love your channel

Farnsey always on 🔥

Love farnsie. Just makes us all smile

Not sure if you know...but John Farnham has just had sergury for mouth cancer. "Australian singing legend John Farnham is on the long road to recovery following his life-saving surgery, as his sons reveal for the first time how the cancerous growth in his mouth was discovered. The 73-year-old underwent a 12-hour operation in August and was moved into a rehabilitation facility in late September." 11 Oct 2022

This is by far my favourite version of this song . Incredible thanks for doing this one have a great day xox

The crazy thing is he’s THIS good, and dude was a smoker for the longest time… when you did reaction to the full live version from back in the late 80’s/early 90’s, he was actually still smoking then.

Can't wait till you make it to age of reason 😉 missed you last few days have been awaiting the point you find inxs with jimmy barnes good times

🗣He tha Man ‼️🤜🏼🤛🏾

AUSSIE!!!!!!!!

I am begging You for Your reaction to: "Still D.R.E. on One Acoustic Guitar - Marcin Patrzalek".

One sentence, "The voice" before it became some TV show.

Think I prefer this live.

He wrote this song with some of the guys for LRB. I’m not much of a fan of this version- I love the older version when he could hit the high notes really well

Farnsey could make a fart sound tuneful.

Great performance but a shame that his voice wasn't at its best when these sessions were recorded.. really missing the high notes personally, and don't tell me he didn't try, the few he attempted were really obviously strained. If only he could have waited a few weeks until his voice was better this could have been so much better

You have probably listened to almost as much of his music as most Australians now... but there's still a lot that you haven't heard yet.

Do you have the link to your other channel so we can check it out?

Listen to Jimmy Barnes too

@Dr_KAP

2 жыл бұрын

haha I think he may have 😉 😉

@rickandersen2284

2 жыл бұрын

Omg just shut up Rick

@pamelatana7965

2 жыл бұрын

Has he,I havent aeen it,

He's done a better version of this song and hits the notes so much harder

hate mate just some heads up 99% Australian artists are happy for people to react to there music all you need to do it emila them an ask that way you dont get copyright it works for another mate of mine in the UK

Really sad that because of his throat cancer there's a good chance John will never sing again

Nice version, but nowhere near the best version / live concert version he's done. This doesn't have the PUNCH his other versions have

Those vocalist, don't have any songsss Any hittttttts,any recordssss,albummmmmms fanssss.anything...Jimmy barns- John farnham has the lot n more ya goofy m8te from Australia

Johnny SURE IS THE VOICE BUT ITS SUCH A SHAME HE IS NOT AN AUSSIE..... HE WAS BORN IN THE UK

@shirleycarson8442

3 ай бұрын

If you asked John himself he would say he was an Aussie 😊

You're a bit late to the party brother, John is like 80 years old, but his career in Australia was ok in the 80''s but he wasn't like our other exports bee gees INXS ACDC, a local act only

@breeanaflannery

Жыл бұрын

Lol just the 80s. He’s the only Australian artist to have a number #1 song or album across 5 consecutive decades.

You real know how to ruin music .play the whole song first and then comment on the song no respect for good music