In the fight of his life but never, never heard a bad word spoken about him. A gifted human.

I think one thing that should be totally emphasised with John Farnham's vocal skills, is his incredible improvisational ability. He can break it down break it up, grab a cue, create a new cue, revamp the rhythm, pick an inbetween harmony, take it high take it low, inside or outside of the original vocal line, just sensational.. And as far as passion and committment goes I really think he and Joe Cocker stand toe to toe! Good Luck and Best Wishes John!!

John said he sings every song like it’s the last chance he will get to perform it! He always introduces his band members one by one as the people on stage who make him look good. He has said many times you won’t see any better musicians in the world because they are the best. He loves his band and they have been together for decades.

The guy he introduces on guitar - Jack Jones (aka Irwin Thomas) is not only a fantastic guitarist, but an amazing vocalist in his own right. Along with Phil Buckle (also on guitar in this clip) they formed the band ‘Southern Sons’, who were completely awesome. Jack went on to a solo career under his birth name - Irwin Thomas, and still sounds amazing. Wayne Nelson on bass there followed John to his solo career from the Little River Band - another fantastic group well worth checking out.

@seonaelizabethcoster8465

Жыл бұрын

I loved Southern Sons, and had a mega school girl crush on Jack Jones.

@SirRossco77

Жыл бұрын

Southern Sons were amazing!! I remember seeing them do a gig at Melbourne University and the power went out mid song. It was like someone had pressed pause. As soon as the power was fixed ( a good 15 mins later ) they picked up exactly where they left off like the pause button was released. Amazing talent we had here ❤

@greigclement9081

Жыл бұрын

John always chooses VERY talented guitarists. Brett Garsed was with him for the first two albums, Jack & Phil joined for the third album & tour, and Stuart Fraser (noiseworks) took over from the fourth album. Brett did rejoin later, and Jack joined John entertaining Australian soldiers in East Timor, 1999.

@sheeplefree816

Жыл бұрын

Ok, Irwin is a lovely human being. Rebecca Gibney (Aussie TV personality) broke his spirit. She broke him for a long time. I still haven't forgiven her for that & can no longer watch anything she is in since. I was sat at the same table with him at a friend's wedding shortly after the divorce. So gentle, smart not to mention sexy as hell. Hair short or long he is hot! But more importantly than that he is one of the most warm & genuine people I have ever met. He deserves nothing but the best. He only wants to spread love through his music.

I don't think there are many artists who can perform live, perfectly on pitch, full of energy and still stay real ... EVERY time, Get well Farnsy 💕

It's amazing that what he does is live. One of the best live show singers ever.

Just looking at John and hearing him makes my heart happy. He doesn’t just give it his all for a song, he does it for every song. In one concert I did see him stop for 10 minutes to put dry clothes on. He makes me tired just watching him. There has never been anyone he has worked with that he put himself above. Thank you.

His entire concerts are filled with his energy and passion. He’s 1000% flat out all the way through the entire show, whether it’s a slow ballad or hard rock. He’s The Voice, no one else comes close. Get well John we all love you.💕 Loving your reactions.

Aw thanks guys ❤ this was my Dad's favourite John tune, we lost him 7 years ago and this song takes me back to being at the concert with him as a 15 year old ❤ best of times ❤ wishing John all the best and rock on guys!

Hello again from New Zealand! :) Loving your reactions to Farnsy :) John's energy is always 'on', and combined with his crazy good looks makes him very sexy :) That being said, he's also a lovely human being who will always help others, and remains down-to-earth. That's why we all love him so much :)

I believe that John's Soul/Higher Self shines and sparkles when he performs. He's doing what he came here to do. And most of his songs have a message for the greater good of the world. In many ways they spread the quality of the Soul which is JOY, which John gives to us in abundance. Thank-you John. You are in out hearts and minds as you recover. Bless you.

@magpiegirl3783

Жыл бұрын

Lovely.

@ladymanners618

Жыл бұрын

I believe that you're right Barnowl, well put.

@possumsnest

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful words ❤

Jist finished watching all 3 of your Farnsey reactions. You summed him up perfectly. He does eminate joy, passion and definately puts 1000% into every single performance. And literally never hits a bum note....the respect between him and his band and backup singers and his audiences is amazing to watch. Not just respect but actual Love. The whole of Australia is behind John while he recovers ❤🎶

@justlinsu

Жыл бұрын

Hi Carolyn agree with you. I posted Pressure Down reaction on the fan page. I hope John will get to check out some of their reactions

@carolynh8866

Жыл бұрын

@@justlinsu good work The fans love watching these reactions. And in sure the family drops in on the fan page fairly often.

I love how John always shines a light on his backup singers and the musicians. He's a generous performer.

No one has more fun onstage than John does!

I love this pair... so UP

He's fully recovered now and cancer free and is going to do a tour, can't hold a good man down ❤ Great news for John and everybody who loves him , which is a LOT of people.

@user-iq3mp5zo8z

6 ай бұрын

Do a tour? I haven't seen any reference to this, where did you learn it? That would be so great, but isn't he still having further "tidy up"/revision treatment and general rehab? . His family has said he's singing around the house if I lived in Australia I'd be asking if I could be Sadie his cleaning lady! Jan. '24. UK. E ❤

I’m so glad my god sent me to the Earth at this moment in time… the joy of life to hear John Farnham live… Heaven sent… bless you Farnsey

John sings the same way for the entire concert every single time... the only time he gets a 'break' is during a ballad ... and even then he can't help but let rip... he's like a frustrated musician (John plays one song on the piano and strums a little on guitar...) he doesn't really have an off switch. Help was usually the second encore of the night after almost 3hrs of non stop vocals... I am very lucky (like a lot of Aussies) to have seen John live every year he toured, at least once... Thank you for the reactions and the respect to our artists... love your channel !

Such an amazing talent. Thanks for showing John to a wider audience. I saw him perform about 5 times and he is such a powerhouse - words don't do him justice; you have to see him to understand. He is revered in Australia and we like to share. 😉 Thinking of John as he recovers from his recent surgery.

Yes he sounds beautiful I agree. His belting is insane, thanks for reacting to one of My favourite songs. Jack Jones the guitarist is an amazing artist and singer in his own right and was part of a group called Southern Sons worth checking out

One of the concert tours John did with Jack Jones there was the discussion on stage of Jack sounding a little like John when he sang for Southern Sons. They both maintained they couldn’t hear the similarities but I sure could. I’d give a lot to hear a line up of John Farnham, Southern Sons, Rick Price, Diesel, Jimmy Barnes, Black Sorrows, Kate Cebrano, Delta Goodrem, Missy Higgins, Vanessa Amorosi.

@magpiegirl3783

Жыл бұрын

Throw in Guy Sebastian and Dami, and I'm with you :)

I love your reactions to Farnsey -- he obviously does to you what he does to me - you have huge smiles on your faces! He's my happy place, on a daily basis, many times a day. 20 1.24. UK. E❤

@user-iq3mp5zo8z

6 ай бұрын

Oh, he does gentle. Touch of Paradise, Listen to the wind, Burn for You to mention just three. He does mega passion and anguish - his slow version of the Beatkes' Help with the Melbourne SO, and Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar. They will literally blow you away.. Jan. '24. UK. E ❤

Beside all John's great music, we forget not only is he an awesome guy, but was also our Australian of the Year. Just finished watching his 60 minutes interview on u tube from years ago. A self confessed show off, that just shows great humility.

And he just loves singing

King of Australia 🇭🇲

@shenoashbay1361

3 ай бұрын

Well said , I second the motion .😊

The GOAT. No argument.

Best thing about John Farnhams concerts is that you dont see everyone filming with their phones. (Weren't around back then) Everyone is there in the moment.

The band is great, backupsingers too and John shure is fenomenal. Whishing you a speedy and complete recovery John :))

John Farnham; none better, ever.

John Farnham- playing to win 🤝🔥

If you want gentle you need to react to “burn for you”. But yes he puts everything into each song.

Great reaction guys, a quick update, John's family released a statement today saying that John is progressing well after his surgery and is out of intensive care, he is now in a general ward and will be moved to a rehabilitation centre to help with his speech and the long recovery, that's the latest, Cheers guys and greetings from Australia. Keep up with the reactions.

Love you 2 my fav utubers love from aus glad you love our darling john ❤

Bit of a prayer for this wonderful man at the moment. X

Our wonderful JF is so so adored here in Australia. 💕 Have you reacted to John singing ACDC’s Its a long way to the top?

JF gives us every molecule of his being...im amazed he doesnt spontaneously combust...

Great voice, amazing singer. 👏

It’s so good that you dig a Farnham song first time. Wonderful music from an awesome performer ❤️❤️❤️

The pit of his soul. Great analogy.

That Chain Reaction tour was high energy. I was lucky to be at one of the concerts

Great reaction guys keep them coming , us Aussies are addicted to them.

Thank you thank you this is one of my favourite. Even though it was written by an American Tom Kimmel for 4th July. I hate to say it but John sings it so much better, he also changes it abit. But kudos to Tom for a great song.🎵🎼❤️🥰

OMG!!! Another BANGER from Farnsie. I've never heard this one before, but he doesn't have a bad one. Just hope he's ok.

He energises you thankyou

You got the VOICE ,count me in❤💥💯

John was told in an interview once that some people say that he "over-sings" his songs. John's reply... "Hell yes, I do. I over-sing the crap out of them because that's what the audience wants and expects. Fans want to be entertained, not put into a state of comatose. I entertain".

Another favourite thanks

Hey guys. Thank You both so much for the respect you show our Aussie idol. To be fair, it can't be too hard because he's just fantastic and such a great showman. He's hugely talented and it's great to watch both of you react to him and feel his passion. Much respect. *Salutes*

The young guitarist featured in this clip is Jack Jones from Southern Sons.

Unmatched

You guys are cool, and give great genuine reactions! Love how u both get into the song! From an Aussie....thanks. You both make me smile!

He always goes hard, but based on those comments now I'd love to see you react to a few of his ballads - Burn For You, Comic Conversation, Please Don't Ask Me - (if you haven't already done them - I've seen a lot of your reactions so don't think I've missed them!)

@stevegraham3817

Жыл бұрын

Even in those songs he pushes the notes, Whispering Jack is an oxymoron and about as opposite as there can be. lol

@magpiegirl3783

Жыл бұрын

Yes, they did react to Please Don't Ask Me performed with Olivia in the Main Event concert. They were a little surprised by the kiss!!

@boppaju

Жыл бұрын

@@magpiegirl3783 Yes, I saw it, their kiss reaction was hilarious 😆

This clip actually features so many of his long-time musicians. Jack Jones (the guitar player in the red shirt) of Southern Sons has a few hits to his name and sounds somewhat similar to John. Lindsay Field (the guitar player in the check vest John sings next to) you might recognise as one of his back-up singers and of course, Lisa Edwards and Vanetta Field (sorry don't know the name of the black gentleman but features in John's "In Days to Come" song). You also notice the age range in John's audiences from youngies to oldies. Everyone knows a John Farnham gig is 100% excellent music and singing with a few daggy jokes and verbal by-play. He gives it his all whether that's singing or engaging the audience. You see why John is the entertainer Australia loves. No grand-standing nonsense, just our loveable John singing to us.

Just loovvee your reactions to our John.. especially now that John is battling cancer, we love you farnesy get well soon 💔😢❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰

The awesome news is we gave an update. John has fully recovered from the chest infection that put him back in hospital in March and is now continuing his recovery from his cancer surgery and jae reconstruction. Just in time for the movie/doco to be released ❤❤❤❤ to say Australians are breathing a sigh of relief is an understatement

He takes breaks via highlighting his fellow stage members, as I was typing this you even mention this. Anything John or Jimmy comes on the radio at work, (I work in a supermarket), I can be seen bopping and singing away. Generally the customers smile and just join in, because they are our musical gods.

Love you guys, much love from Australia :)

Absolute legend

The list of great artists who say Farnham was the greatest singer is endless. From Rock Stars to Oprah singers.

one site has John's vocal range as F2 - D5 (2.8 octaves), another at A2 - G5

@carolynh8866

Жыл бұрын

Lowest is A2 here comes santa with ONJ and his highest notes are actually G5 Gesthemane/Lonely Man and F6 ...the screams in Black Dog. I have used pitch monitoring software.

John always acknowledges his band members and backup up singers all who are recognised artists in their own right , the lead guitarist Jack Jones for example fronts an Aussie band called SOUTHERN SONS and has a fantastic voice which you should check out , keep reacting to FARNSEY you just can't go wrong .

Oh wow another awesome performance....Thanks so much for sharing the love for John Farnham our Aussie Legend. To see John's gentle side you could check out 'Burn For You' a song he wrote to explain how much he misses his wife when he's on tour...a beautiful ballad. Yes when John sing he put's his heart and soul into what he's singing....Love you guys 💞💞

Getting like 8 adds during your review.....it's worth it!👍🇦🇺👍

the guitarist Jack Jones is an artist and singer in his own right, maybe check him out in his days with the band southern sons then his solo stuff.

@shaundgb7367

Жыл бұрын

He is now with Noiseworks which I did not think would even perform after Stuart Fraser's death but they have.

Check out the band "Rival Fire" (John Farnhams son is the singer). Probably recommend the songs "Riot" or "War"

If only we had more artists like this ❤

🙏🏾 Teamwork makes the Dreamwork. 💖 This!

John has God Status in Australia. I had the privilege of seeing him at 'One Electric Day' at Werribee Mansion about 6yrs ago, he was as good then as he was 30yrs ago.

On the great Australian singers front... Tim Minchin "Heaven On Their Minds" from the 2012/13 remount of Jesus Christ Superstar Do Re Mi "Adultery" I'm Talking (Kate Ceberano) "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" Cheers Colin

Great reaction...

Johns performance it’s a long way to the top is unbelievable, He performed it on the same concert as Help, in fact Help was encore after that song, if you decide to react to its a long way to the top put your dancing shoes on 😅

let us all prey for Australias son, John Farnham, who sadly is battling throat cancer today, there isn't one Australian over age 10 that doesn't know his name, sad so sad........

He inspired so much hope in the 80's...too bad he's not in charge of the planet! A great video to watch is John Farnham, Anthony Warlow & Olivia Newton-John - You've Lost That Loving Feeling. There's a heap of hilariousness at the beginning between John and Anthony before they sing the song, you''ll absolutely love it!

Grande som

If you like powerful singers like John Farnham you should listen to Glenn Hughes. He has multiple solo albums which are excellent. You will hear him also on Black Country Communion albums with Joe Bonamassa and on the two latest albums of the Dead Daisies with Doug Aldrich. If you want to go back further his voice can be heard prominently on the Deep Purple albums 'Burn' and 'Come Taste the Band'. He also recorded two really heavy albums with Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath 'Fused' and 'Seventh Star'. Check him out.

john is great, try bad loves green limosine, thats another good old aussie song

Please check out PARTY BOYS "hold your head up and step on you". Lead singer is Jimmy Barnes older brother.

Nobody sings like him.

👌🏻🤩❤😍

I wonder how many octaves Farnsey has when he goes falsetto. Are there any examples of that?

John does slower songs when he needs a vocal rest during his concerts, like Burn For You 🐨

Up lifting

Yet again another import. English this time. John came to Australia in '59. Always had a good voice but he was in the weeds for a lot of years until he started these 'spiritual' songs in the 90's. Don't ask him to sing 'Sadie', his very cringe first 'hit' in ''67.