John Farnham's incredible capabilities as a singer and showman so impressed Tom Jones, Celine Dion, and several other well-known and respected talents, who tried and tried to persuade John to move to the U.S. so his career would have a better chance to take off for the world-wide stage. John, however, had done a some tours that took him away from his wife and kids, and he didn't relish the idea of the increased touring that would be involved. He really struggled being away from his lovely wife (hence this song... "Burn For You"), and he also didn't want to uproot his family to another country to further his singing career. So he was content to work mostly in Australia, with just a few trips abroad. Can't fault that kind of Love, can you?

@Quinctili

2 жыл бұрын

To prove your point, his collaboration with his back up singers is stunning. Venetta Fields, and Lyndsay Fields, no relation, singing Amazing Grace.

@joannemurdock7899

2 жыл бұрын

A dedicated dad husband and family man! 🥰💙💕💜❣John Farnham!

@stefangraf3345

Жыл бұрын

A true blue Aussie

@starslightning4818

Жыл бұрын

That's a real one right there!! Woow!❤❤❤❤❤❤

Never even heard of him. First time for me too.

this man is an Australian national treasure. His cover of Help by the Beatles is awesome and his collaboration with Jimmy Barnes of When Something Is Wrong With My Baby. Pressure down is a nice faster one

@deb9711

2 жыл бұрын

ABSOULUTELY! HELP his version is amazing even got the seal of approval from John Lennon, I wish I could remember who the interview was with when it came up. Apparently John always intended for it to be sung slowly and more of a ballad but their record company made them speed it up. I remember first time I heard him sing it on Telethon for the kids hospital here in Western Australia in early 80s.

John Farnham is one of our living treasures

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

He's Aussie, national treasure. Sang with Celine Dion, Tom Jones, Lionel Ritchie amongst others. He's a suprise package. Personal fav is when he does his version of AC/DCs Long Way To The Top live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He can do mellow, he can do heavy metal....just a voice. He is THE VOICE.

He is a true Aussie legend. But I do recommend doing his live performances. Even in his 70s now he is still amazing live. Help live with the Melbourne symphony orchestra is amazing. 🇦🇺👍🏻

@jano9091

2 жыл бұрын

Always do LIVE with John. One of the very few artists who are better live than in the studio.

No, never heard it. Nice. The "Don't Hang up on me again!" got me. Very nice . Thank you.

Australia is so lucky and blessed that we have John Farnham, Tina Arena, Guy Sebastian and Jessica Mauboy and other very talented Singers/Artists

'When Something Is Wrong With My Baby' with Jimmy Barnes, 'You're The Voice', his cover of 'Help' live, 'Pressure Down', 'Touch of Paradise', all the John Farnham please!!

Make no mistake, Farnham can go big as well. There's videos on KZread of him covering Led Zeppelin's Black Dog, and an AC/DC song. Both are awesome. Also the duet with Jimmy Barnes 'Something Is Wrong With My Baby' will knock your socks off. An outstanding voice - one of the best (and by all accounts a lovely human being too).

His cover of "help" by the Beatles live with the Melbourne symphony orchestra is one that I highly recommend ,he is an amazing singer,you guys are the bomb keep up the great work

@amandagray3694

2 жыл бұрын

YAAASSSSS!!! 💕

@andydangeng8118

2 жыл бұрын

Please......Please......Please...

@Jasper001

2 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more, Abe - that song is one everyone needs to hear, mate - simply brilliant.

@that70sgirl17

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Please react to HELP! I think that performance will thrill you!

John is an amazing singer, he also wrote this song about being away from his Wife !!!!!

@kcw

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for clarifying that. I wasn't sure if it was about a Woman he was missing or about a daughter who isn't there anymore, like went away to college.

@jacqualynmcatee5074

2 ай бұрын

Best love song

His wife was a ballerina . You have to watchhim Live, his interacting with the crowd is amaxing. Watch him with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, he is so loved here. His songs are all about life and love.

@RolandDeschain1

2 жыл бұрын

His live shows were so good they would air them on prime-time television here in Australia.

@kaylaharmer333

Жыл бұрын

John Fareham is literally my idol.....my heart breaks that he can't sing anymore😢

He is an Australian legend, this brings back lots a memories.

Whoever is sending the John Farnham requests, PLEASE make the next one a LIVE performance! He steps it up bigtime when he is LIVE. Especially his cover of "Help"

@JillFijolek

Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was going to say! You don't get the full experience if you don't see him live esp, with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

@davemort9166

6 ай бұрын

❤

Never heard of him, but I’m about to do a deep dive. Thanks y’all!

@georgeibrahim7945

2 жыл бұрын

Check out his live performances especially with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. “Help”, “you’re the voice” “when something is wrong with my baby” “ a touch of paradise” “angels” “thats freedom” “please don’t ask me” and many more

The greatest singer in the world, and one of the loveliest people ever. So proud to be Australian 🇦🇺 ❤️

I think you guys would love to hear John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes doing "When something is wrong with my baby"........it'll blow you away.

This is a ‘goosebumps’ song. John Farnham is one of the most gifted vocalists ever period! The more the you listen the more you appreciate the gift that is ‘Farnsey’.

A beautiful tribute to his wife and about how he felt about having to leave her to go on tour.

There is another video of this song where it shows the guitarist - it is a live version and he mentions that he was one of the three writers of this song in regard being on the road away from their loved ones

@captcaveman82

2 жыл бұрын

The guitarist was Phil Buckle of Southern Sons who cobwrote multiple songs on the Chain Reaction album and then Southern Sons toured as part of the Chain Reaction tour.

John Farnham is THE VOICE. An Australian treasure. this is one of my favourite songs, so much love and passion in it. Its about his wife. I think last week John just had major cancer surgery inside his mouth. Maybe we won't hear that fantastic voice any more. I really hope he gets well and fit again very soon.

John Farnham "the voice" We luv YA guys from Aussie 💜💛

You ABSOLUTELY MUST DO "when something wrong with my baby" with another Aussie legend Jimmy Barnes. The grit and soul between these 2 will BLOW YOUR MIND!!!

Wow , how beautiful and sad ! His voice is crying ! LOST , burning ! Rockin the braids ! 😍😍

@georgeibrahim7945

2 жыл бұрын

You gotta listen to him live so much better

No smoke and mirrors required for John Farnham. Arguably, his live performance of Burn for You even exceeds this gem. Incredible to say but check for yourselves. It's readily available here.

Wow! Never heard of him. That's beautiful.

@robynmurray7421

2 жыл бұрын

Australian singer who has had hits in every decade from 60s onwards. Greatly loved in Australia where he is called The Voice. Was also the lead singer for Little River Band for a while and has performed with Tom Jones, Ray Charles, Celine Dion, Brian May and Coldplay, to name a few.

@georgeibrahim7945

2 жыл бұрын

Got so many great songs, check out “a touch of paradise”, “that’s freedom” “when something is wrong with my baby” and many more

"Burn For You" is such a subtle, but beautiful song, with incredible vocals. I would recommend you guys react to "Please Don't Ask Me," (the live version) a duet by John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John. The vocal performance and chemistry between the 2 of them is just magical.

Must agree with Abe Tapata, the version he has done live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra of the Beatles classis "Help" is an absolute must. It would be good if you did a reaction to the Beatles singing "Help" and then play John's version. You will see what a masterful rendition it is, and I'm not denigrating the Beatles version in any way, after all, I am one of the Beatles greatest fans. And John Farnham sings it live. He is an Australian national treasure.

@sandgroperwookiee65

2 жыл бұрын

Spot on👍 Stunning & Amazing to hear him live.

@deb9711

2 жыл бұрын

Yep 💪

@77quanah

2 жыл бұрын

There is a clip on youtube where he performs both versions in the same video, heaps of audience participation and just a fun video to watch.

@markfrombriz

Жыл бұрын

The way he sings help, is how is supposed to be, its a ballad not a happy rock song

John and 2 other members of his band wrote this about missing their wives when they tour so much. I can feel it, he’s singing to his wife Jill💞

I have never heard this artist. His voice is beautiful. Wonderful song and analysis!

@georgeibrahim7945

2 жыл бұрын

You gotta check him out live, look up his concert with the Melbourne symphony orchestra

@eviekelpie1

2 жыл бұрын

He's been an Australian treasure since the late 60s

@laurabailey1054

2 жыл бұрын

Go listen to his song “you are the voice” it will blow you away

@joannemurdock7899

2 жыл бұрын

Australian GENIUS singer powerful great voice!

@jano9091

2 жыл бұрын

But always LIVE. He is one of the very few performers who are better live than in the studio.

John Farnham is Australian rock royalty. His voice range is A2 to D5 - quite a number of octaves. He can sing anything. You need to watch him LIVE in concert. He is the ultimate showman, the mike master, totally energetic and charismatic with great interaction with the audience who are with him all the way. His concerts with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra are amazing and a number of those songs from the concerts are on You Tube. He never sort stardom in the USA preferring to be with his wife and family and disliking the corporate demands. For something the opposite ie., faster, check out "Playing To Win" at the above mentioned concerts.

@donnam5891

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I agree. It's best to watch John live. His stage presence is fantastic. Such a wonderful performer & a humble guy. Also has an amazing sense of humour & rapport with his audiences. Check out Help, a Beatles cover, with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra & When something is wrong with my baby with Jimmy Barnes (also find a live version perhaps Hey Hey its Saturday an old Aussie TV Show). Great reaction 😀

This was a new one for me. I like the line " I took my troubles to the bar" lord knows I've been there

@georgeibrahim7945

2 жыл бұрын

Check out his live performance he’s amazing even better live.

This guy is incredible live! Checkout his version of the Beatles "Help" off the charts!!

Angels is one amazingly beautiful song by John Farnham that you should really check out. Also his live version of Help sung with the Melbourne symphony orchestra is AMAZING!!!

So glad to see you react to John Farnham! When I lived in Australia and New Guinea, this guy was one of my all time favorites!

@philipb2378

2 жыл бұрын

If you want to react to another great John Farnham song y'all should react to "Rise."

Im a Kiwi, and with the Aus/NZ rivalry even i love this guy ( and im a rock guy ). His voice, the power he has, but in this song, you see the soft brilliance as well. This guy can sing, his vocals are amazing.

@PjRjHj

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah but the Aus/NZ rivalry is shit-stirring siblings. We love the Kiwi artists too.

@helenpeterson

Жыл бұрын

@@PjRjHj so true ( I am a Kiwi )

John F. songs "the voice", "Help" *Beatles cover*with the Melbourn sy orchestra, "when something is wrong with my baby" with Jimmy Barnes...(another Aussie legend). he has been preforming since the 70"s......

Farnham was a teenage heart throb . Used to call himself Johnny Farnham . Had a couple of big hits in the70s Sadie the cleaning lady and a cover of the Beatles song Help . In order to be taken more seriously as an artist he dropped the name Johnny Farnham to John Farnham . The name he now holds

Ah, Farnham. A legend in Australia who is not as well known in the U.S. as he deserves. Try his stuff with Little River Band too. Songs like "Forever Blue, and The Other Guy." Further solo stuff includes "Pressure Down", "A Touch of Paradise", and "Two Strong Hearts."

There's so many great Farnham tracks, the voice of 80's -90's australia.pure Gold.

John Farnham was born in the UK the Family moved to Australia when John was 10. He Recently had part of his Jaw bone removed due to Bone Cancer. I have been a fan of his since I was a young Childhood. I am 61 now

This my favourite John Farnham song, this & "A Touch of Paradise". Beautiful songs. He's a pure juggernaut of talent.

Welcome to the Voice of John Farnham Aka - Farnsey This Beautiful Song is one of my favourites ❣ He has a massive arrangements of tunes 👌 other lovely tunes are - Touch of Paridise , We're No Angles , Love to Shine etc

When listening to John Farnham, DO his live performances because he’s ridiculous! He’s our no 1 Australian singer. He IS “The VOICE”! My number one! He’s amazing live! Such a gentle soul John is! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ him!

He does pop, country, blues, soul, rock, gospel and opera.

John is Australia’s favorite son. Whenever you listen to John do it to a live performance, he’s incredible live.

There’s something about being over 50. The smallest things like John’s voice make my eyes water. He makes the pride to be Australian huge xx

Can’t say much on this track apart from its perfect ! The term you’re looking for is his falsetto when he’s gone from his main voice through his head voice which he uses just before that leap into his falsetto …. The other point is that the guitar is an electric.with a very compressed clean sound …..

Hey kids! I’m a neighbor & have been following you from the beginning. If I would ever run across you all I would be a starstruck Grandma. 😍😂 Seriously, you two are doing so well! I enjoy you very much. Congratulations!

Thank you both so much for doing this John is a treasure here in Australia

Love your reaction to John (you should do more). Please try and stick with live performances. John really feeds off his audience. Others have recommended "Help" with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra where this really shows.

Freedom is a great song of his from the 80’s.

All time Australian legend "the voice" , any of his songs live is the best way to to view , no lip sync or anything just real live talent

john farnham was the lead singer in The Little River Band for a few years. If you search the Littler River Bands song The Other Guy you'll see him

Do not know this singer, but I just am loving it so far! You are right, so sweet & soft. When he hits those high notes ….. awwww! Everyone wants to be loved that much, right? Wow! Thanks for turning me on to him, it was just beautiful! You look a little emotional Jay! ♥️The old white woman

@alanjones1543

2 жыл бұрын

I'm Aboriginal, the Aboriginal people love him in Australia 🖤💛❤️

@lindagaudin9546

2 жыл бұрын

@@alanjones1543 Thank you for reaching out to me, so nice to meet you! I truly see why you all love him so much, and I plan to look into his music more. Do you have any suggestions for me please? ♥️Linda.

@robynmurray7421

2 жыл бұрын

@@lindagaudin9546 if you like ballads, try Touch of Paradise, One (from earlier in his career), Comic Conversations, Angels, but otherwise any live version of You're The Voice, That's Freedom, Two Strong Hearts, Chain Reaction , or his songs with Little River Band including We Two. Look on KZread for songs from his concerts with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He can sing anything. The list is endless.

@lindagaudin9546

2 жыл бұрын

@@robynmurray7421 Wow! Thanks so much Robyn! I will check those out for sure! ♥️Linda

@georgeibrahim7945

2 жыл бұрын

@@lindagaudin9546 you would love “when something is wrong with my baby” he sings it with another Australian legend jimmy Barnes. Also check out “that’s freedom” his cover of the Beatles song “help” live with the Melbourne symphony orchestra. You would love “angels” he sings with Lisa Edwards his back up singer, “amazing grace” “when the war is over”

I'm just so glad that this legend has been discovered by the world before it was too late!!! Vincent Van Gogh's work/paintings only came to light after his death!!!

Farnsy's a much beloved national icon down under 😉 Also a top bloke to boot! Seconding all the requests for John's amazing cover of the Beatles 'Help!', as it's a total 180 from the original (also worth a react if copyright allows), but also want to plump for reacting to John performing 'Playing to Win' (a song he recorded during his stint in the Little River Band, another bunch of Aussie music icons) live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He is an incredible live performer and you need to see him in his true element on stage!

You both look resplendent in your colourful tops today. Glad you like our "Farnsey" but you have to check out some live performances where the crowd and interplay with the band lift his game and bring out the naughty boy side of him.

@georgeibrahim7945

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly his live versions are so much better and they can see the personality behind the man

@mrmockatoo6786

2 жыл бұрын

@@georgeibrahim7945 G'day George. Just filling space until you got here. Farnsey!

I suggested this here last week during the valentine day covers. So glad you picked it up. John started singing in Australia here in Melbourne in the 1960s, along with Olivia Newton John. He remade his career in the 1980s with an album called Whispering Jack. He was also in the Little River Band. His voice is amazing and at one point was in talks to front Queen after Freddie died. He didn't like touring though, as he had to leave his family behind and i think that is what this song is about. His wife was a dancer before they married. Suggest a song called Every time you cry, which he did with Human Nature.

You need to do a song he did with another australian legend jimmy barnes, song is called : something is wrong with my baby , then a jimmy barnes with joe bonnamassa : stone cold , it has what both you love horns and piano with a great solo guitar

He is our Aussie from down under. He is so down to earth, funniest sense of humour, kind and caring, just a real good person to everyone he meets. He met his wife as a teenager and they are still together and have 3 grown sons.

GARY BROOKER OF PROCOL HAREM passed away today at 76. Whiter Shade of Pale, was a classic song.

@wendyryder2708

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Carol! I’m confused! Do you mean Whiter Shade of Pale?

@carollittle1059

2 жыл бұрын

@@wendyryder2708 yeah, senior moment

John Farnham was with Little River Band In later years, but the original singer was Glenn Shorrock, and this band had some really great songs.

May I also suggest a duet of John Farnham with another icon Jimmy Barnes, WHEN SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY BABY. Two of the best voices in the industry and from Australia

You must watch John live. His performances are out of this world. 🎉😂❤

A song I highly recommend is Jimmy Barnes John Farnham "When Something is Wrong With My Baby" the Live Hey Hey it's Saturday version! He's a true Australian legend!! This song always gives me chills. So glad you've reacted to him a few times now. Growing up in Australia he's a staple our parents raise us on!!

I thought of another line of lyrics in the song Burn for you. When John says Oh I'm missing you I would like to hear John say Wish I was kissing you. I sing it in my head every time. Love you John everybody does. A happy Aussie about your age.

The acoustic guitar is played by another Aussie legend & master Tommy Emmanuel

@CGV.69

Ай бұрын

Actually Phil Buckle is the guitarist who not only played but wrote this wonderful guitar piece. Phil Buckle played with Southern Sons that had beautiful music in the 90s I mean Tommy Emmanuel is a legend Im a bit late to the reply but couldn’t help myself 😊

I always feel a bit tears when I hear this song.It’s a true love song for his wife

He is one of those rare artists you should watch live , legend on stage 👏

His voice and vibrato give me a real John Denver feel.

Greatest vocalist of all time

No one will ever be like John. In his 70s and still has the voice.

Australian...he and his wife struggled a lot with being apart when he did tours 💗 Try 'Freedom' live version

John farnham and Jimmy Barnes "Something is wrong with my baby" is a must listen

You should go down the Jeff Healey rabbit hole again and listen to “Angel eyes”

Thanks for the awesome reaction guy, this song pulls at my heart strings and is one of my favourites, but the live versions are so much better. Please react to “help” live next with the Melbourne symphony orchestra

His voice sends warm shivers down my spine. Just love it!

He doesn't do much these days but he came out for a concert when the last lot of fires wreaked havoc in Australia along with loads of other big names and he and Olivia Newton-John topped the bill, his anthem You're the Voice always gets the audience involved. Have a listen to him and Jimmy Barnes duet on When something is wrong with my baby, two very different styles but they blend beautifully in a powerful ballad

It's a song about missing your significant other while your away working, travelling, gigging.

People forget John Farnham took over as lead singer in "Little River Band" in the early 80's replacing Glen Schrock. Check out "We Two" and some Live LRB concerts.

Omg finally you are listening to a legend you should also listen to him sing with Jimmy Barnes ' When something is Wrong with My Baby ' it's one of THE best duets EVER, that's just my opinion 😁😎

You guys need to hear him live you will go from appreiciate him so much more and hes been around since the 1960's!!!!! Hes 70 something now. Aussie Aussie Aussie oi oi oi

You're The Voice LIVE Philharmonic Orchestra - John Farnham. Must listen!

John is one of Australia's great legends. He's the epitome of what it means to be Australian. We love our families. He chose Australia and we didn't disappoint him just as he's never let us down. He's always been a mate when we needed his aid and we've happily lifted him when he's asked for our help. The reason he's our voice, is because he is us... The Aussie battler, authentically Aussie, honest, tell it as it is with no bulls##t.

John farnham live is brilliant no matter what he sings make sure you listen as much as possibe he wrote burn for you for his wife

Oh almost forgot, this is John Farnham at about a 7 as far as the power in his voice this is a chilled John Farnham if you want to see him give it his all at 11 check out his cover of Black Dog by Led Zeppelin which btw is only a soundcheck.

John is such a great guy, down to earth, wicked sense of humour. Hard to believe but till recently that voice came from a 60 a day smoker!

Beyond his beautiful voice he is very much loved because of such a lovely man as well. For yourselves personally check out an array of his live performances. He’s a pleasure to watch and his beautiful fun personality comes out. Suggestions (live for the best experience) - ‘That’s Freedom’, ‘’Chain reaction’ ‘Angels’. Again I stress they need to be live to capture the essence of this man and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed as like speaks to like 🥰😘💕❤️💋

I've heard lots of songs by John, but hadn't heard this one before. Absolutely, beautifully stunning. Great lyrics, and the pace and emotion behind them hit me in the heart.

Musically, his tone hits every note with perfect pitch. His runs here are filled with extraordinary control. Few singers can control that swoop from high range to Low without losing power like he did. As a professional musician, I hear a trained singer - yet he rough and tumbled around his natural talent. Extraordinary!

@ChrisFirth-do2sm

2 ай бұрын

Never been trained.a natural singer, who apparently, constantly worked on his vocals.

You were asking who was playing acoustic guitar here. In the live version, it’s Phil Buckle and he’s visible there. As Phil was one of the composers of “Burn For You”, along with John Farnham and Ross Fraser, it’s very likely he played on this version.

As a child of the 60s can tell you how much I love you finding John he is awesome and a really nice guy bless you for taking me back in time. Enjoy. If you have not already listened to can I recommend the seekers I an Australian.

Thank you for reacting to this beautiful song, I believe he wrote this song about being on tour and away from his family. - A Touch of Paradise - Age of Reason - Playing to Win (technically “little river band” but he was singing lead on it).

Just to let everyone know outside of Australia,John Farnham has just undergone a 12 hour operation for a Tumor/cancer in his mouth.The surgeons are confident they have taken all the cancer,where they had to take part of his jaw out to get to the cancer and have rebuilt his jaw.Prayers all will go well and recovery will take some time.

Never heard this before......it’s beautiful, thanks for sharing it ❤️

@phillipsmith5405

2 жыл бұрын

You should look more into his songs and performances he’s such a great man and much loved by all his fans. He’s also super funny

As others have no doubt commented below. he is renowned for his live performances. Definitely look at 'Help' live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, originally by the Beatles, and also his live performance of When Something is Wrong with My Baby with Jimmy Barnes from the TV show Hey Hey It's Saturday. They are both awesome.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do 'when something is wrong with my baby' which is a duet between John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes, 2 national Australian treasures and the vocals are chilling. You'll LOVE IT!