In my opinion John Farnham is the greatest and most versatile male vocalist of all time, he can sing anything, any genre. The harmonies in this are amazing too.
So upsetting to watch how young and fresh all of these performers are. Enormous talent. Dreadful to think what John Farnham is currently going through with regards to his mouth cancer.
I haven’t heard about that…that’s just awful. As far as LRB, I’m a Shorrock fan, but I love what John did before, during, and especially after his 5 years with LRB. This news really hit hard, as I know it did for John, his family, friends, and fans worldwide. God be with you John.
This is the best vocal band I have ever heard. In my opinion --vocally they even surpass the Eagles vocally. That says a lot as I grew up with and absolutely love the Eagles. Just about every member of this band is an incredible singer. Putting them together is the dream team of bands.
Heartbreaking to watch John Farnham knowing what he is currently going through, Always had a beautiful smile coupled with his amazing talent. LRB were always amazing..
Craziest thing. Watching this in 2020. I realize this man says they were at the Universal Amphitheater in 1983. I was 14. And, yeah, I WAS THERE! How fun, to have that memory. I've seen LRB many times. Love them, always have, always will.
My favorite LRB song. John Farnham can flat out sing and the way he was right on pitch through this whole live performance is impressive. What a range he has and just enjoys what he is doing. The harmonies of LRB rank right up there with the Eagles or any other vocal group. Underrated with any of their lineups in my opinion.
I have always loved this band; from the very first song I heard from them & it really did'nt make any difference to me if it was Glen or John singing lead, both are excellent singers and it's a damn shame they couldn't worked out things enough to get back together because with all the impressive talent they had I'm certain they would have had mega-more huge hits for the world to enjoy, and here it is some 40 plus years later and I'm still listening; thank you Little River Band for the masterpieces you've added to my heart...
I remember as a child going for drives around Victoria with my Dad and Mum and siblings. So many great songs/bands. His favourite place to take us was Ballarat. We passed through Little River and he told me that’s why they decided to name the band. They were driving around and passed through and said “hey how bout Little River Band? “Also earlier talking to my Mum (my Dad passed) I was surprised that she didn’t know Birtles and Goble who sang one of my brothers favourite songs “I’m coming home” were also in LRB. My brother was in a induced coma last June and while he was in hospital I kept playing that song for Mum ❤
I love how at 9:11 Don was explaining in a sarcastic way that most male musicians are not attractive to the females and John characteristic of his sense of humour says yes that’s true 😂 I have seen him live and he is hysterical it was fantastic a John Farnham concert plus a comedian in between sets. Sending him and his family so much love and support ❤❤❤
I saw LRB at Revesby Workers Club way, way back when and honestly it was one of the best live gigs I've ever been to. Didn't like Johnny Farnham much and only went because my girlfriend wanted to but, wow, that night I walked away a believer in an amazing voice perfectly surrounded by some of the most eye wateringingly beautiful harmony ever produced in this fine land and was shattered when too quickly he left to let Glen Shorrock come back. Ok, I know it was his band but John, you made something wonderful truly amazing. Thank you for a memory that I hope shall never fade away. May your star shine brightly forever guys, you filled my heart with joy and wonder and now you have again, thank you to the best
John Farnham didn’t leave Little River Band like Glenn Shorrock did . Glenn was fired by the other members . John in 1986 was already working on Whispering Jack while juggling LRB commitments . LRB had an 8 album recording contract with with American label Capital Records was finished with No Reins album released May 1986 . Capital didn’t like John style and only 6 tracks he sang lead vocals on Bassist Wayne Nelson sung lead vocals on the other tracks and Capital Records chosen Wayne’s songs over John’s to be the singles . So John decided to leave because he didn’t have a solo recording deal and LRB was without a recording deal from 1986 , they was to the cusp of breaking up with John Farnham , keyboardist David Hirschfilder and manager Glenn Wheatley parting ways from LRB . LRB was also in the red the band owed a lot of money . John didn’t get paid John while in LRB . It wasn’t until 1988 Graham Goble talked up Glenn Shorrock new management and recording deal with MCA which only lasted 2 albums . And top ten song with Love Is A Bridge in 1988 .
John's Voice Clearly is Powerful and Strong enough considering he Overpowered The other singers Voices what a True legend Love you John Thanks for being my Inspiration ❤
To bad Johnny didn't play, cause you can't have two lead singers....then they could've had Glen come back and you would've had the most powerful vocal band in the world. I like both of them, but I saw them when Glen came back in a very small venue..( 500 seat club ) As somebody that was in the music business I was sickened that they were working these small rooms when they sold millions and millions of records I think this was about 1995 or 96 They sounded unbelievable, but so goes the music business. Peace
When they first started out as "Mississippi" with Glen I caught them in"Bondi Lifesavers" night club Bondi Junction Syd, the early to mid 70's. What struck me most was their perfect harmonies. 🎤🎸🎶🎵🎼🎹🥁
One wonders, if the Don Lane Show was setup for doing a live band (they've miked Goble's amp, etc.), and they went to all the trouble of hiring an orchestra and miking them - then why did they use the canned track for the first song?
Wheatley is the the source of the error. Another story of mismanagement in the music industry and the exploiting of artists. There is no wonder so many are bitter and missing millions.
One of my favorite bands but never heard the second song before. What's it called straight from the heart? Anybody out there knows lemme know! Always great vocals no matter what the line up. John Farnum was really a step above Glenn Shorrork but I still like him. Great three part harmony but the bassist Wayne Nelson has a great voice and would of made an unreal four-part Harmony. We were all very lucky to have grown up in the 70's 80's 90's. So many great bands musicians and singers. They were all great live before lip-synching and Auto-Tune. Just basic instruments and pure raw talent
Birtles didn't feel the harmonies worked as well with a higher voice for the lead. The guy who ruined LRB is the lead guitar player who owns the rights to the group and refuses to let the original members perform as LRB, get is straight before you comment.@@daveshort6568
@@harvesteroftone5473 are you kidding your self,,, it was frank Sinatra who said him self glenn shorrock had one of the best vocals his ever heard, so if you don't know what your talking about.. keep your mouth shut.. period.
Scott Evans... So what. Freddie Mercury said Farnham was the best singer he heard. That doesn't prove anything. BTW, you don't have to be a wanker. The internet really brings out the worst in you.
Scott Evans... So you resort to personal attacks when you have nothing of substance to say? You really are a formidable comment section adversary. The time for acquiescence is over.
Watch real close, the music started playing before they started playing. This is lip sincing and instrument sincing to the studio version. This is not live playing
Brett OBerry - Respectfully disagree. 😉 The lead vocal on “The Other Guy” is indeed live, but the lower harmony is also Farnham (from the studio track). And the instrumental is EXACTLY from the studio version. There are no sonic or performance differences. Still great, though! Thanks for considering another point of view 👍🏼.
Well, the first song is def canned music and live lead vocals, and the second song is live everything. Which caused me to ask above - why did the Don Lane Show balk at having the first song live as well? They hired a full orchestra and miked em, and then they miked Gobles for his solo - and they couldn't mic the full band for the first song? Which crew boss fucked up?
Was just a kid when LRB was at their height but Farnham is good. Shorrock is still THE voice of the band but this version is decent. The current stooges running around as LRB should be banished and that cretin Stephen Housden is another wanker that should be permanently removed from all things LRB.
How creepy was that. That Don Lane wanted to kiss John Farnham's son. And than he gave him another kiss his son. Who does that on a SHOW. I know who does that. 1 CREEPY DON LANE. And I know why Don Lane done this. He spoilt all that regarding the entertainment with the LRB.
Oh god I must be getting really old I remember when Don Lane was on tv! 😳
In my opinion John Farnham is the greatest and most versatile male vocalist of all time, he can sing anything, any genre. The harmonies in this are amazing too.
As a fellow singer, I wholeheartedly agree. The greatest!
Back in the day, we drove thru a blizzard from Massachusetts to Montreal to hear these guys...they did not disappoint.
So upsetting to watch how young and fresh all of these performers are. Enormous talent. Dreadful to think what John Farnham is currently going through with regards to his mouth cancer.
I haven’t heard about that…that’s just awful. As far as LRB, I’m a Shorrock fan, but I love what John did before, during, and especially after his 5 years with LRB. This news really hit hard, as I know it did for John, his family, friends, and fans worldwide. God be with you John.
@@TheRoadDawg I am a Shorrock fan too.
ditto
This is the best vocal band I have ever heard. In my opinion --vocally they even surpass the Eagles vocally. That says a lot as I grew up with and absolutely love the Eagles. Just about every member of this band is an incredible singer. Putting them together is the dream team of bands.
Geez, on live vocals - these guys were truly amazing, exemplary, unbeatable!
Heartbreaking to watch John Farnham knowing what he is currently going through, Always had a beautiful smile coupled with his amazing talent. LRB were always amazing..
Craziest thing. Watching this in 2020. I realize this man says they were at the Universal Amphitheater in 1983. I was 14. And, yeah, I WAS THERE! How fun, to have that memory. I've seen LRB many times. Love them, always have, always will.
So talented and fantastic harmonies, loved John's wee son, just gorgeous
They were a great band.
My favorite LRB song. John Farnham can flat out sing and the way he was right on pitch through this whole live performance is impressive. What a range he has and just enjoys what he is doing. The harmonies of LRB rank right up there with the Eagles or any other vocal group. Underrated with any of their lineups in my opinion.
I have always loved this band; from the very first song I heard from them & it really did'nt make any difference to me if it was Glen or John singing lead, both are excellent singers and it's a damn shame they couldn't worked out things enough to get back together because with all the impressive talent they had I'm certain they would have had mega-more huge hits for the world to enjoy, and here it is some 40 plus years later and I'm still listening; thank you Little River Band for the masterpieces you've added to my heart...
I remember as a child going for drives around Victoria with my Dad and Mum and siblings. So many great songs/bands. His favourite place to take us was Ballarat. We passed through Little River and he told me that’s why they decided to name the band. They were driving around and passed through and said “hey how bout Little River Band? “Also earlier talking to my Mum (my Dad passed) I was surprised that she didn’t know Birtles and Goble who sang one of my brothers favourite songs “I’m coming home” were also in LRB. My brother was in a induced coma last June and while he was in hospital I kept playing that song for Mum ❤
I love how at 9:11 Don was explaining in a sarcastic way that most male musicians are not attractive to the females and John characteristic of his sense of humour says yes that’s true 😂 I have seen him live and he is hysterical it was fantastic a John Farnham concert plus a comedian in between sets. Sending him and his family so much love and support ❤❤❤
Rob Farnham at the end. How cute.
That was hilarious!
How cute😊 John's so proud!
Oh my gosh I was crushing on Rob so bad in the late 90s 😂
I saw LRB at Revesby Workers Club way, way back when and honestly it was one of the best live gigs I've ever been to. Didn't like Johnny Farnham much and only went because my girlfriend wanted to but, wow, that night I walked away a believer in an amazing voice perfectly surrounded by some of the most eye wateringingly beautiful harmony ever produced in this fine land and was shattered when too quickly he left to let Glen Shorrock come back. Ok, I know it was his band but John, you made something wonderful truly amazing. Thank you for a memory that I hope shall never fade away. May your star shine brightly forever guys, you filled my heart with joy and wonder and now you have again, thank you to the best
😳😲😃
Farnham was decent, no question. Shorrock is THE voice of the band though.
John Farnham didn’t leave Little River Band like Glenn Shorrock did . Glenn was fired by the other members .
John in 1986 was already working on Whispering Jack while juggling LRB commitments .
LRB had an 8 album recording contract with with American label Capital Records was finished with No Reins album released May 1986 . Capital didn’t like John style and only 6 tracks he sang lead vocals on Bassist Wayne Nelson sung lead vocals on the other tracks and Capital Records chosen Wayne’s songs over John’s to be the singles .
So John decided to leave because he didn’t have a solo recording deal and LRB was without a recording deal from 1986 , they was to the cusp of breaking up with John Farnham , keyboardist David Hirschfilder and manager Glenn Wheatley parting ways from LRB . LRB was also in the red the band owed a lot of money . John didn’t get paid John while in LRB .
It wasn’t until 1988 Graham Goble talked up Glenn Shorrock new management and recording deal with MCA
which only lasted 2 albums . And top ten song with Love Is A Bridge in 1988 .
Oh, so lovely cute baby boy! Want to sing already like daddy John!!❤❤❤
John's Voice Clearly is Powerful and Strong enough considering he Overpowered The other singers Voices what a True legend Love you John Thanks for being my Inspiration ❤
John’s voice overpowers every singer he sings with
Such accurate singing. Amazing.
Great Harmonies from John
Beautifull!!! 💛🙏❤
heavenly harmonies!!
Amazing vocals and well written song.
He is at his best with all the great LRB material. Of course Glen is great. But John is wonderful too!!
Love this song ! It was perfect !
John smashes it AGAIN!! Love this song and love LRB!
I still love L.R.B. from a teenager until now 2023
Wow! Extraordinary harmonies! 💕
Wow! what a good rendition of The other guy and Love Letter Straight From your Heart❤😮👏👏👏👏👏
The engine room of the real LRB blending with John Farnham. There's nothing lacking in this harmony...
To bad Johnny didn't play, cause you can't have two lead singers....then they could've had Glen come back and you would've had the most powerful vocal band in the world. I like both of them, but I saw them when Glen came back in a very small venue..( 500 seat club ) As somebody that was in the music business I was sickened that they were working these small rooms when they sold millions and millions of records I think this was about 1995 or 96 They sounded unbelievable, but so goes the music business. Peace
When they first started out as "Mississippi" with Glen I caught them in"Bondi Lifesavers" night club Bondi Junction Syd, the early to mid 70's. What struck me most was their perfect harmonies. 🎤🎸🎶🎵🎼🎹🥁
Theses guys are awesome 👍
Johns son at the end....adorable.
Birtles and Goble are great harmony singers.
I agree that birtles and goble have great harmony, too bad their egos got the better of them and decided to kick John out
Truly amazing voice ❤ the best?❤❤❤❤
Love this song
So so sooooo great! LRB forever!! Chills abound each time I hear them do "Love Letters" Out of this world fabulous!!😊😊❤❤.
oh well, at lest my left ear enjoyed this.
One wonders, if the Don Lane Show was setup for doing a live band (they've miked Goble's amp, etc.), and they went to all the trouble of hiring an orchestra and miking them - then why did they use the canned track for the first song?
My right ear thanks you...
A nice blend
13 people are the Other Guy.
Yes, = to or > the eagles,or even csn and y.
Lady is beautiful.
Wow !,!,
Robbie Farnham. The beginning of Nanazami ❤😂
John Farnham did well with LRB but we all know he went on to bigger things we he went solo with his Whispering Jack Album a few years later !
..and hasn't that album aged well.....Whispering Jack was in no way next level to LRB.
@@RaffaPed Whispering Jack has aged very well Still listen to it all of the time Johns singing is amazing then and now
The other members were asleep at the wheel when they let the name be bought by Howsden. Very dumb.
Wheatley is the the source of the error. Another story of mismanagement in the music industry and the exploiting of artists. There is no wonder so many are bitter and missing millions.
@@davefrancis4529 That's right the myth they signed themselves away isn't quite true. The error was caused by management and not the band.
Just ADD Glenn back in and it would be perfect.
Great performance, but for me, Glenn will always be the voice of LRB.
One of my favorite bands but never heard the second song before. What's it called straight from the heart? Anybody out there knows lemme know!
Always great vocals no matter what the line up. John Farnum was really a step above Glenn Shorrork but I still like him.
Great three part harmony but the bassist Wayne Nelson has a great voice and would of made an unreal four-part Harmony. We were all very lucky to have grown up in the 70's 80's 90's. So many great bands musicians and singers.
They were all great live before lip-synching and Auto-Tune.
Just basic instruments and pure raw talent
Love Letters Straight from the Heart. It’s an old, old song been recorded by many artists over the years.
@DevineMadness....Thanks!
Stephen "Dog Act" Housden
& Johnny "Boring" Farnham graced this line-up. Yaaaaaaawn.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
THe bass player in 1981 was better then both lead singers . IMO
He's also part of screwing the original cats over.
Not cool.
Birtles didn't feel the harmonies worked as well with a higher voice for the lead. The guy who ruined LRB is the lead guitar player who owns the rights to the group and refuses to let the original members perform as LRB, get is straight before you comment.@@daveshort6568
so much better than Shorrock
Who is this replacement
Keys get higher and Beeb's part get harder.
Glenn was/is the original & the best singer of the LRB... no debate
Steph From Earth... John Farnham is frequently cited as one of the greatest vocalist of all time. Glenn Shorrock is not... No debate.
@@harvesteroftone5473 are you kidding your self,,, it was frank Sinatra who said him self glenn shorrock had one of the best vocals his ever heard, so if you don't know what your talking about.. keep your mouth shut.. period.
Scott Evans... So what. Freddie Mercury said Farnham was the best singer he heard. That doesn't prove anything.
BTW, you don't have to be a wanker. The internet really brings out the worst in you.
@@harvesteroftone5473 no just stupid people annoy me, so I'm just sorry your that stupid .
Scott Evans... So you resort to personal attacks when you have nothing of substance to say?
You really are a formidable comment section adversary. The time for acquiescence is over.
John was too exciting for LRB..Nothing matches his voice...
Was never LRB without Glen.
Watch real close, the music started playing before they started playing. This is lip sincing and instrument sincing to the studio version. This is not live playing
The vocals are live, they depart significantly from the recorded version
Sometimes the video and audio are out of sync on CZcams. This is a live performance.
Brett OBerry - Respectfully disagree. 😉 The lead vocal on “The Other Guy” is indeed live, but the lower harmony is also Farnham (from the studio track). And the instrumental is EXACTLY from the studio version. There are no sonic or performance differences. Still great, though! Thanks for considering another point of view 👍🏼.
Band isn't live but lead vocal is.
Very easy to tell
Well, the first song is def canned music and live lead vocals, and the second song is live everything. Which caused me to ask above - why did the Don Lane Show balk at having the first song live as well? They hired a full orchestra and miked em, and then they miked Gobles for his solo - and they couldn't mic the full band for the first song? Which crew boss fucked up?
Is it me or the guy just looks like anthony bourdain... lol
Was just a kid when LRB was at their height but Farnham is good. Shorrock is still THE voice of the band but this version is decent. The current stooges running around as LRB should be banished and that cretin Stephen Housden is another wanker that should be permanently removed from all things LRB.
How creepy was that.
That Don Lane wanted to
kiss John Farnham's son.
And than he gave him another kiss
his son.
Who does that on a
SHOW.
I know who does that.
1 CREEPY DON LANE.
And I know why Don Lane
done this.
He spoilt all that regarding the
entertainment with the
LRB.
He was a weirdo it mind blowing how he had his own tv show. I heard a few stories about him from way back!
John didnt improve LRB
No Shorrock= no LRB.
Getting rid of Glenn Shorrock was a huge mistake! This new guy ruined their sound and I stopped listening to them after this happened.
"Sing for dad".