Visiting Australia for the year. As soon as I introduce myself, anyone over 40yrs old INSTANTLY starts singing this song... I finally gave in a looked it up. Yowza!

@Lizards_Lounge

2 жыл бұрын

I'm only 40 but grew up loving my parents music.. Late 50s to early 2000, since then music just crap. Grew up with Johns later stuff on radio ...but softest spot for this 'Johnny' era

@anta3612

2 жыл бұрын

My late mum's name was Sadie. We moved to Australia from England the year this song came out. People would sing it to her (as would we) wherever she went. 😊

@karenjenkinson8614

Жыл бұрын

8 what a sweetie pie i remember having him on my lounge room wall i would do live in i would juliana him

@dexterford8094

Жыл бұрын

"The cleaning lady" is hard-wired into my brain every time I hear the name Sadie.

My mum loved this song, we bonded alot over it, she passed away 8 months ago. This is now a very bitter sweet song

Yes I remember this song when it came out and I had a pin up of Johnny Farnham (from the TV week) in my bed room. AND my nanna loved him and his voice, she bought the Sadie single and use to play it all the time. B-)

You're the voice, John.

@louissmith5298

2 жыл бұрын

Not to mention the moves. He was King Of Pop back in Australia during the 70s, and going by this he was king of the dance floor too.

Loved hearing this song again, I never get tired of it

You all are over-thinking this song….. I love it.

@katrinafindlay9550

4 жыл бұрын

TRUE

Never heard this one before until my daughter played in on her phone. Was amazed to see it was by John Farnham, I remember him having some big hits over here in the UK in the mid 80s

@CRAIG5835

4 жыл бұрын

This was the song that kicked him off, bubble gum at its best/worst. The songs from the 80's were really quite remarkable and i didnt believe it was him when they came out, a yuge diff from Sadie. Didya see the height of the stilts hes on OMG, ha ha ha, hes a shorty.

Remember this as a kid and thought John was so hot! He still kept his looks and his voice just got better with age. Admittedly I prob wouldn't go to one of his concerts as I'm into different music but I do admire his talent.

wowww , have not heard this song , for many many years, , this song was his 1st major hit , many years ,

It was nice to hear this song again!

People will not give a second look at a cleaning lady, This guy has' Appreciating her work. Thumbs up.

The beginning of a HUGE CAREER, LARGER THAN AUSTRALIA OR ANY AUSTRALIAN COULD BELIEVE!!! We are the lucky one's thanks John Farnham!!!

@traviscarlson6718

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@robb5681

4 жыл бұрын

DITTO HE IS OUR ICON OF OZ

What a Magnificent Talent...John is one of the Greatest Male Vocalists I have ever heard...There is Nothing he cannot sing....Just Amazing...Love Him :)

I carn't stop watching his epic dancing! :D

@louissmith5298

2 жыл бұрын

Classic white boy dancing as demonstrated by Eddie Murphy in Raw. I think Rick Astley may have been channeling Johnny, except he didn't quite look like his arms were superglued to his sides and his feet nailed to the floor like Johnny.

@sbalogh53

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer watching the ladies dancing. :)

My name's Sadie and this song made my life 1000% better

Poor John, this song haunted him for years and was a barrier to being taken seriously in the 70s and 80s. Luckily he was able to break back through in 86 and people finally appreciated his enormous voice and talent.

This song is so awesome john farmhan is awesome live love this song

2020 and still listening to sadie.

Havent seen this Aussie since the 70's

I WAS BROUGHT UP ON THIS SONG BLOODY LOVE IT XXXXXXXX

@Gamzeepilled

3 жыл бұрын

dont care

This song never gets old!😍😀😁

HOLY SHIT...........WHAT A LITTLE GEM........

what a start to the greatest career of any australian musician.. 🇦🇺🇭🇲

@thinkingallowed7042

Жыл бұрын

Not a musician. Simply a singer.. didn't even write his own lyrics.

What a classic video. Whispering Jack and the Noodle Nodders.

this is one of the best aussie singers

❤❤❤❤ I was about 8 when I first heard this song, back in 1970 (I know it came out earlier) I love this song and still do to this day. Johnny Farnham.....just a legend in his own lifetime. Watched him through all the years and all the changes... I just love him❤❤❤❤👍👍🇭🇲🇭🇲

Hahah!!! Watched this while cleaning at school today!!! Good Times

always loved it

I remember this song when it was new!!!!

@hemmay

7 жыл бұрын

Me too! Where on earth did those years go?

@Djinnjaha

7 жыл бұрын

Perhaps there was a Sadie who did too thorough a job of cleaning up! :)

@Gamzeepilled

3 жыл бұрын

shut up old person

@pauloconnor2980

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gamzeepilled I'm not old, whippersnapper. I've just got a good memory!!!

@Gamzeepilled

3 жыл бұрын

@@pauloconnor2980 im so sorry i was inebriated whilst making my last comment

Can you imagine... I was 14 when he sang this. Can you just imagine? Only lived a mile from the Studio. Life is but a dream...

BRILLIANT sound quality! I'm sharing it.

@alexpoor2452

Жыл бұрын

I think the soundtrack has been dubbed from a CD.

Absolute legend. Brought a tear to my eye! Good onya John!! 🎉🎉❤

Sadie...you will always be an essential worker.

We loved it. John, Joan and Keith Massam.

I recall this song (although I'm not sure about this version) from around the late 60s. My late mother used to watch "The Golden Shot" and I'm sure this song was on that. Enough said.

I love you John even though I’ve never seen you in person but we are related.❤

he is great makes me happy.

LOVE YOU John Farnham xxxxxxxx

Great memories!

My Nan loved this song so much!!!! Not as much as I loved her and she loved me RIP Granet xxxxx

He does - because he ALWAYS gets asked for it, it was a novelty song forty years earlier, he remade himself as a pop/rock singer in the 1980s and did some really great songs, but always got asked for this oldie.

Brillant sound quality. I'm sharing it!

A song of its time . when you consider songs like don't you know its magic , help , playing to win, you're the voice, touch of paradise , age of reason, that's freedom and burn for you, you can understand why john gets embarrassed when doing this song .

@MattKairl

Жыл бұрын

oath

@dexterford8094

Жыл бұрын

He should not be embarrassed because it is a lovely, fun and catchy song.

@yvonnecaldwell6088

Жыл бұрын

Naaah....this song is great. Nostalgic feels❤ The beginning of the legend that is John Farnham👍👍❤️❤️🇭🇲

@user-iq3mp5zo8z

10 ай бұрын

Pop music in those days was very universal, most countries had what we now call novelty pop songs, all "of their time". . There is a later uptempo version which has managed to move on from the 60s era - it's much more fun 16.9. 23. . E❤

Yes, and who didn't have a Sadie vacuum cleaner in the 70's? For those who don't know, it was a 5 gallon drum on wheels, motor in the top. It had a huge capacity, making it ideal for the home workshop. Marketed as the "GE Sadie", we all knew it was named after this song, although officially, nothing was ever said. We still have one.

this song is catchy :)

@djlewis4147

5 жыл бұрын

WHAT

Am I the only one (well, I probably am) who's wondering HOW THE HECK DID THIS SWEET VOICE TURN INTO THE AWESOMELY EPIC HOLLERING he used in "You're the Voice"?!?!?

@thedolphin5428

4 жыл бұрын

Aaah, practice, maybe?

@janetdunstone8030

Жыл бұрын

Think it was always there but he was going for a more Herman's Hermit sound back then!

@brettbridger362

Жыл бұрын

@@thedolphin5428 years and years of practice. Look up some of the professional music teachers reactions to his songs, where they're in awe of both his voice and technical expertise. A true expert makes it look easy.

@rowdyroddypiper2295

Ай бұрын

It was always there brah, always.

There is a song for every thing about anything. At least it's umm...pleasant

How great does Ding Dong look, what a saucy and fit dancer she is. Just love her..

@Hodaris_Darlin

Жыл бұрын

One of them was her?!

We had to sing this song at school it just came to mind 20 years later 😅

John Farnham is the only artist local or foreign to have a number 1 album in Australia in five consecutive decades 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s

@danny7413

10 ай бұрын

population under 20million hahaha

I remmer this song my brother steve did pay at school he was johnny. Famer it was good that late 70 karren

I remember this and remember most of the words too. Johnny Farnham as he was then known was my dream boat he was dreamy! I liked him way more than Ronnie Burns. Ah the heart of a teenager, still like Johnny Farnham. Sadie the Cleaning Lady and then Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head.

@59771006 I agree. Not many were really that keen on the lyrics at the time from memory. It was a very catchy song though and from memories there were radio stations that wouldn't play it. Yet it went to no. 1. and yes it started off his career and he climbed.

the awesome moment when my mothers name is Sadie and she is a cleaning lady! that's how I found out about this. :)

OMG the dancers....

Grew up with this Always good memories

This is the first time me hearing this song, because I found this was John Farnhams first song so had to look it up and I had to double check that was his voice. I dont know if it was just me, but it didn't sound like John originally and took a while before it sunk in. Maybe it was just the Audio quality, but his voice sure sounded different later on in life.

@oxorox972

Жыл бұрын

Yep, definitely John Farnham when he was 27 or 28 I think. Of course, his voice was enriched as he matured. Really gracious and funny bloke. Truly an Australian icon. Possibly no.1 icon.

@Hodaris_Darlin

Жыл бұрын

Voices often get better as they mature.

LOL LOL LOL LOL i remember my mum playing this when i was a baby!!! :O :O :O

I love thi fun in thi dancing.

Omg how beautiful is she❤

I remember whenever he came on to Hey Hey It's Saturday in Australia they would play this in the background. If he could have his time again this would be one song he would have knocked back, despite what he tells crowds at concerts.

@sbalogh53

2 жыл бұрын

He may never have become as famous without this song.

@oxorox972

Жыл бұрын

@@sbalogh53 I loved it when I was a little kid. I do remember him being embarrassed when it was mentioned in later years. Such a gracious man. Wishing you all the best, John.

Yeah, music was soooo great back in the old days, wasn't it?

My buddy Paul from Pearth, sang this whenever we installed then had to vac the carpet. Crikey!

love it

I cant stop listening to this its so good I love it so much I cant believe this song is about me

John Farnham at around age fiftyish did say in an interview (l don't remember when or where) that he hates this song.

@123brownjames

4 жыл бұрын

TheKoojee I don’t blame him 😂 kylie is a long way from this

We all learnt to do our own housewofk & cleanung!

Boy he was so young.

Just found this single in a box in the closet backed with "In My Room" has a fun Hermit's vibe to it way down under.✨

I put my name into youtube and this is what I get. Serves me right.

@amc.loves.mondays6443

7 жыл бұрын

such a compliment to your name :)

@lyallg8112

4 жыл бұрын

😂

@ghostmerchant410

4 жыл бұрын

2020 and still rocking it.

@cheekypeteski7545

4 жыл бұрын

I like sadie cute name

@katrinafindlay9550

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah servers you right cute name bye the way

Love you “Yankee Wally”………….from Downunder. ❤️🇦🇺❤️👍😊

The 369th number one hit in Australia.

Love this song . He was a handsome in this video clip . You tock jhon.

Will you be loved by your fans because of Sadie the song ? it made you what you talking about Boy

Sadie's the voice try and understand it, make a noise and make it clear. Ohhhhhhhhhhh Wahohhhhh!

For any who would like to hear more of this man's amazing voice, and performing, here is my PLAYLIST of his music journey from the '60s until now - mostly listed in chronological order.:- @t

@cheekypeteski7545

4 жыл бұрын

Love his music

SADIE THE CLEANING LADYYYYYYYYYY HAHAHAHA 😂

Great. Music

I wish my cleaning lady looked and dressed like that dancer. 😍😘

I’m writing an action series and i’m going to use this song when this woman cleans up a bunch of dead bodies

John Farnham is Jillian Billman, a dancer he met when performing the stage musical "Charlie Girl" they have two sons, Robert Farnham and James Farnham.

i hide my torturous depression through several layers of irony to drown out the pain

And this a masterpiece

my name is sadie people constantly sing this to me when i tell them my name .... now i know wth it is

@reachmaltachannel

8 жыл бұрын

Perhaps the Beatles' reference to Sadie would have been more flattering heheh :) Have a good day :)

@mickcarson8504

7 жыл бұрын

Are you a female that they sing to you? Sadie is a female name.

@Gamzeepilled

3 жыл бұрын

ok and?

cannot love this enough. xox

Cleaning ladies were hot in the 60's

@trentbell5931

2 жыл бұрын

They would have had giant bushes, the lot of them. No such thing as waxing back in those days and it was unheard of for women to shave down there.

@user-xc7uo6md3n

2 жыл бұрын

They weren't cleaning lady's, guy

@gerardmartin4718

2 жыл бұрын

@@trentbell5931 those cleaning ladies were begging for it

Best song to clear a pub at karaoke

Haha my childhood crush 🥰

You all are over-thinking this song….. I love it. Elton john got married, get me?

@criscoleman

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but he married a man

sadie the cleaning ladie, she picks her nose and feeds it to the baby.

for me its sadie the sjnging lady

My teacher puts this on when it's afternoon jobs 😀

My name is Sadie I never stop cleaning

If it wasn't for Sadie John wouldn't be where he is today Sadie kicked off his career

This is music, not the crap they have today all done with computers >_>

I wonder if Johnny did the job on those dancers 💃 he’s done very very well

I just played this to my dog her name is Sadie lol

@missmunchkin4121

6 жыл бұрын

thomas longey Mine to xD

@GoClipsCards

6 жыл бұрын

Me too! Haha

@Gamzeepilled

3 жыл бұрын

my Sadie's the real one no doubles

Age. He often commented that his voice wasn't as "clean" is it had been in his youth. He blamed cigarettes and red wine - probably right, too.

My friends always plays this song because my name is sadie

I know Sadie a cleaning lady too!!!!