John Farnham - Bridge Over Troubled Water | Vocalist From The UK Reacts
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Hard to believe that this was when no record company would sign him and no radio station would play him. Bless you Glenn Wheatley R.I.P
I remember. "Too clean cut" for the drug addled set. I agree, Bless you Glenn Wheatley for literally banking your house on your friend. John didn't let you down.
@@ladymanners618 And remember when Glenn wnet through hard times John stood by him.
@@wyattfamily8997, yes they were best friends, so very sad that Glen passed with complications from Covid John lost his bestie.
Oh! So well said Deb! I cried watching this, so many years since I had seen this. Remember when he sang it! That was how Bridge Over Waters was suppose to be sung was what my Dad rose off the chair tears flowing & fist in the air. Such a memory! lol Hugs Debbie
@@dolphindeb56 💕
I love watching you "get" john fever. Australia knows how brilliant he is. Love watching someone else getting him ❤
One of my all time favourite performances, young John in his little brown suit. Shout out to tv host Don Lane who always gave John air time and supported his career during the down times!
The late Don Lane was a huge fan of John's and never missed a chance to applaud his talent. RIP Don.❤
Here we go Dr Kaps famous Little Brown suit. Don Lane certainly was a huge supporter of John Farnham.
@@carolynh8866you know me too well 😂
I am grateful Don Lane gave him time on his show. If you met him in person you would know what a Pompous ass he was.
I grew up watching The Don Lane Show in the 80's. Such good memories. Such good comedy, interviews & performances 😍
I first heard John in 1968 ... let that just sink in ... what a huge career ! This man's beautiful personality just radiates though his music making ... no wonder the whole country loves him.
So, he’s been singing like that for 50 years. Special.
He was brilliant from the start.
John would have only been about 21 then, a natural born singer and entertainer and all round nice guy! Brilliant!
No he was actually 30 here ! This was in 1979.
@@Dr_KAP Such a baby face!
As Dr Kap says, he was in his 30s. I'd been to see him in his first tours in 1969, in a small pub in outback Queensland when both he and I were officially too young to go to the bar. And he was brilliant. It is still one of the best concerts I ever attended.
He is "The Voice" nothing else needs to be said. And I'm a Kiwi but even I grew up on John's music. Can't get enough, wishing him a swift and full recovery from NZ. Thanks for loving him too :)
This is John Farnham, so you just know he is going to pull out all stops. And this is when he is very young... WOW!
He had already started two of the things he has become well known for. Regulating his sound by pulling back on the microphone and acknowledging the people he is sharing the stage with. And yes, let's acknowledge the gentleman on piano, beautiful.
Thank you for sharing John's music around the world, g'day from Australia.
It makes me smile that you love Farnham as much as I do. I was there watching him live at his very first tv performance. I was 10 years old in 1967. I'm 65 now & have loved him ever since our first meeting.
My beautiful dad worked with him on most of John's telly appearances until Dad retired.
I've talked & played with John hundreds of times coz he was always loving, kind, humble, calm & so funny, every single time, not only to me but to every person he encountered, and I'm sure you're aware of that. It will be heartbreaking, the world over, if he dies from his current health crisis. He is to me, one of the greatest voices of the century.
Thank you Charlie. This is the first time I've watched you, loved it & I'll be back frequently.
** if Farnsie happens to read this, my dad was "GHC" & you loved him especially when he called you "Johnny Farmhand". I haven't talked to you in about 10 years & you cried when I told you Dad died in 2007.
xx Linda.
Such beautiful words ♥️
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
🤗🤗🤗😎🌏🪐🌕🙏🌸🇦🇺🐦👣🐝🦋🍂🏡🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 how wonderful! He's such a beautiful human❤️❤️❤️
Farnsey's diction has always been so good... you can understand every word he sings... one of the best vocalists ever... Hoping for a better year for him and his family.
Yes, and even though our accent means we pronounce t as d, he leans more to a pure t.
@@elizabethscott7660 I don’d know whad you mean.
he en-un-ci-ates. blessed with a clear voice
@@MechanicalSculptor He's saying, and he's right, that the Australian accent tends to flatten a sharp T sound into a D. We have a nasal, broad way of speaking that he's actively working to correct.
You hit the nail on the head with everything you comment on John.
There are a lot of reactors who have sampled John's work and I believe most really have been blown away with his performances and were hooked, line and sinker genuinely and fast become big fans of his.
It is saddening that it took CZcams for the world to wake up and pay attention to him and many more legendary artists.
Charlie you are a awesome presenter so humble and kind Godbleshya! Mate.
Beautiful, What can't this man sing. The best Australian singer if not in the world.
He's from the UK actually 😊
@@lilianboiten9867left when he was 10 you can't claim him hes ours
I always look forward to your reactions Charlie. And this one did not dissapoint. Thank you for enjoying John as much as we in Australia do. Scarily, if it wasnt for the likes of Don Lane, and also the TV networks who gave him his own variety shows back in the late 70's John may have disappeared into oblivion. Damn record companies had their heads up their backsides for a while there. And god bless Glenn Wheatley for gamblimg everything to give John his second chance.
We must thank Don Lane for the TV time and later Glenn Wheatley, who believed in Diamond John and placed him in a a right and better light, so we could all hear and see his dazzling and sparkling singing performances.
Yes that was absolutely amazing, that he couldn't get a record deal or have someone sign him up particularly with the voice he has, unbelievable.
Thank God for his manager Glenn Wheatley who mortgage his own home because he had so much faith in John , and the rest is history. 💕 Love John Farnham
It does make you wonder about these talent scouts ,and just exactly what there looking for
For me personally it's all about the music and the ability to make me feel and live those lyrics in that song , and John Farnham does do that with every song he sings.
It’s the first time I’ve heard this and I just cannot believe he was so very good even at that age. Unbelievable.
Oh my goodness. He sings the ass off that!
I heard one reaction and got a laugh about what one of the ladies said. "John could sing the phone book and I'd listen to it" I thought that was a "Cracker" and I don't mean a cracker biscuit. 😁🤣😆😁😅
Such a brilliant performer, he can sing ANYTHING, have loved him for 50 years, God Bless You John, get well soon, we miss you.
Sitting here watching this for the umpteenth time, tears down my face. Just so proud that you understand his gift and how much he means to his fans. Bless you 💖
I am a 62 year old man and was to gutless to say what you just said. But here I go ,I also had tears rolling down my cheeks. I am so proud of him.
This song has been in my CZcams playlist for years.
I love it. Actually I probably love anything he sings.
I wish I could sing,but at least I can enjoy him singing.
Hearing the passion of other people talking about him somehow just makes me emotional, too.
He was so young here. Like a fine wine, he got so much better with age.
I have written elsewhere that John Farnham is a phenomenon. He always sings from his heart and soul. I just love this man.
Growing up, John was with us at every family event, cracking dad-jokes on tv appearances… It sounds silly, but it wasn’t until I was older that I realised we aren’t actually related, but he was such a big part of our lives, and so down to earth that I just felt like he was part of our family.
You said in one of your earlier John videos that he feels like home, and that’s absolutely spot on.
Just gorgeous! He enunciates so perfectly, ànd his pitch is perfect! Truly a God given talent, and he has only gotten bettèr, if that is possible! Praying for him to recover.
Date on screen is 1979. John was born in July, 1949. So he is about 30 here. He looks like he is 16. He has such a baby face. Beautiful song.
Every so often, something comes along that touches me deeply and leaves me with a huge lump in my throat. John Farnham singing this song is it.
I've heard John sing this before but shed a tear listening to it again just now.
And goosebumps. Always the goosebumps.
This performance is from when he was known as Johnny Farnham, in the transition from pop idol to adult entertainer.
One of my favourite Australian singers! Have love him since I was young. He never misses in whatever he sings! Thanks for the reaction!
Every true blue Aussie will be bawling by the end of this song, and covered in goosebumps. If you're not, please hand back your Aussie Card ...
Great reaction, mate. Love what you said about his enunciation and how he projects and puts feelings & emotions into every word. I agree absolutely. I enjoy all of his performances and love the variety. 💕
I’ve just shared this on our fan page. Farnsey is the G.O.A.T after all & let’s not forget “The Voice”!
Seriously he is one of the greatest singers ever. This version of Bridge Over Troubled Waters is the best I have ever heard as well.
The best ever rendition of the song! Great ❤❤❤❤❤
John sings with his heart and soul. Every. Single. Time. And what a huge heart and soul he has. 💖
Oh thanks so much for reviewing this one Charlie. We are so blessed to have so much recorded history of John Farnham. So many of his performances were filmed or videoed so we have the pleasure to rewatch or perhaps see them for the first time. Thank you for sharing your critique of this beautiful performance. I will share this link with John's fan page...
Such an incredible voice, so smooth and clear .
A very young John Farnham. Still finding is way, even though he sounds like an old experience singer/performer.
I love John farnham, he is one very special performer and I grew up listening to him and been to so many concerts. I got to meet and chat with him a couple of times and he is just a good human being. He lives up the road from me.. wow do I sound like a stalker?? haha no just coincidence lol. I am not sure if he is still in rehab or home but I wish him a full recovery.
John farnbam deserved the world but his love for his fas kept him doing his best.
He gave us his best every preference i loved since i was 16 i am now 66 and i will love him till the day i die God bless you john.
Xxxxxx
This is one of those 'singer's go to songs' because it allows a singer to show the breadth and width of what they can do. Classic audition song. But although many, many singers, very famous singers, have sung this song, and very well too, NONE of them have come remotely CLOSE to how well young John sings this!! He literally blows every one of those very talented singers well and truly out of the water.
He does an awesome rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone too.
Exceptionally gifted along with being just a damn great person in the mix.
Bless you always for what you have given the music industry. So proud of you as one of our own John.
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Love this reaction Charlie ❤ Flawless performance. I noticed John had not even opened his mouth and you just knew what was coming. 😂❤🎉
I’m a massive fan of John, always have been. I’ve never seen this performance. Such a joy…although I’m blubbering…all the feels!
Every time I listen to him I am reminded that without any training at all he is still a vocal master. And it's probably a good thing. I also love that every live performance is just that little bit different from every other one. He's more than a box of chocolates😄
I agree Elizabeth. Every time he sings a song he changes it and, I would say improves it, so you never get bored and neither does he, I guess.
With no formal training he just has a God given instinct for how to interpret each song he chooses. I guess that's why he has time to work on other skills he's not as good at. Like the Mike stand throw and remembering the words to his classics. 🤣😅
We don't often get to see much of John's earlier work, he certainly had a different style back in the 70s, more pop than rock. Thanks for the reaction.
Your so right Charlie... He's a precious jewel and does sing the hell out of everything....Thankyou for reminding me of this...❤
I ah e never heard him sing a bum note. Thank you for loving our John as much as we do ❤
You'll love these two with his back up singers given front row
Type in John Farnham and venetta fields and Lindsay fields amazing grace
Type in John Farnham and Lisa Edwards angels
The second one will show you John Aussie larrikin that fames never stolen and why his loved just a Aussie bloke at heart 🦘🇦🇺👍
Definitely a must to watch…. Amazing Grace gave me chills it was so special, and “Angels” just shows how funny and down to earth John is.
He always always thanks the musicians with a hand gesture , a nod or something.
The man just loves music and everything about it. It's the Aussie way of life.
The most modest musical legend Australia has ever had.
And we love him for it.❤
Your right. John doesn’t mumble and pronounces every single word but the key to John is his enunciation of EVERY single word. From rock to opera if you breakdown every word he sings, it’s the vowel that he plays with. This is the perfect song that showcases it. Liiiiiike a Briiiiiidge ooooooover trouuuubled waaaters. 😀
Just found you. I have lost count of how many times I have seen John live. Amazing performer. First time was whispering Jack tour. I was 16. I’m now 52. He’s still a fave.
We feel every word. He makes me laugh then cry even at this age and every time thankyou
I think you mean he doesnt hide from the song..you get the notes you need then riffs absolute gold
The incredible young Farnsey on The Done Lane Show many years back. It would be really good to see an older John singing When the War is Over - (Live) The Last Time Melbourne after this. You'll be amazed at how great his voice still is.😲
It's funny, because whatever channel 9 paid him and thank you to Don Lane.
It gave us this, a snapshot in time, love it.
I also have no understanding how his pure talent was missed. His beautiful soul his cheekiness buuuut his pure TALENT. He’s amazing
John feels his songs he us mesmerizing
I love John because you're right, he means every word. Nothing fake about him
Charlie I cried watching this, years since I had beautiful memories with John sing this (see below) And Yes! I loved how you put how John puts everything into every word! He puts his soul into every note is how I always put it! hey! Hugs Debbie
Glen, his friend and manager, got him onto these TV appearances when no radio station would even listen to his songs, let alone agree to play them. Thank God Glen was there to help John the way he did, because without his faith in John, we may have never experienced John's career or amazing talent. RIP Glen. You are greatly missed.
Ohhh I'd forgotten about the Don Lane Show! One night Sammy Davis Jr (good friend of Don's) was on, and Sammy went apeshit over John! Wanted to take him back to the States then and there. Poor John was star struck and shy, and clearly overwhelmed by such adulatory praise from such a master performer.
its great watching these reactions and seeing the emotion he puts into all his performances coming through the faces of the people reviewing them.. that emotion still punched me in the face everytime I listen to him sing.
You had me in tears again John! Love this. Thanks Charlie ❤
LOVE what you said about every word being a jewel. That's exactly how he sings but it's never been described so well before!
I love that you love John Farnham ❤
To know that this brilliant singer John Farnham, who was born in England and with his family came to Australia, how lucky are we to love him as many people around the world love him. Just spectacular, best vocalist and a wonderful human being if our beloved John. Thank you souch for this reaction.
That was a great critique of John you nailed all his superpowers! lol
Great reaction Charlie i love John F been to many of his concerts you loved him singing Bridge over Troubled water you should check him out singing You'll Never walk Alone i am sure you will love it
Well, we also need to acknowledge the lanky yank Don Lane - he was influential about getting John Farnham airtime on his very popular show. He actively tried to help him in his career when nobody else seem to. Darrell summers too
😂Have loved John all my life.Enjoyed live performance here in WAust and his recordings.Get well soon John.
John Farnham is one of those musicians who always chooses the right tools to craft a beautiful rendition of every song he sings.
He has so many vocal 'tools' but is very selective about what is needed, and where, to elevate every performance.
Too many 'vocalists' just use the music as a backing track to them showing you their entire tool kit
even before the second verse kicks in. And Auto-Tune isn't one of John's tools/crutches!!!
Both art and craft... beautiful.
That's way back, a n d as you know he's an absolute LEGEND 👍👍👍👍👍
I saw Jonh in 1968! in Arndale shopping center in Adelaide, South Australia singing Sade the cleaning lady, that was all it took for me to become a fan, his stage presents was well ahead of time and wonderful at the same time. Sadly, it was the only time that I saw him live but the memory still lives. I have admired him and that voice ever since. A true performer, artist and funny man. See Hey Hey its Saturday. Thank you for showing this clip, I know that ever song that he sang he was giving it everything. Thank you, John Farnham. May many more enjoy your undeniable talent.
Your face throughout that performance just said it all !! 😀👍 Great reaction!
Aaaw John, how young you are here. 1979... I was 17!!
I freakin LOVE John Farnham ever since 'Sadie...(the cleaning lady)'❤❤❤❤
Remember when he disappeared for a while and came back with a BANG??!!!!
He's a precious jewel ❤ love your channel Charlie 😊 thank you 🌏🪐🌕🙏😎👏🇦🇺🐦🦋🏡🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
The master of every music genre. The voice of all time. ❤
My favourite vocalist bar none.
I love hearing other people who love John, critiques.
Even just this guys facial expression while listening makes me know he is a true fan.
Has to be one of John's best performances ever. Just amazed every time I hear it👌🏼
John Farnham needed world recognition years ago😌🤗 but it's good our best singer is getting his time now. Thankyou
Check out John singing the Beatles “Help” with the Melbourne symphony orchestra if you haven’t already! Magic!
not bad for a person who has never had a singing lesson in his life! I agree, best song ever written!
I love this song and John makes it rise to an even greater height. John’s voice perfection, mic control out of this world, he knows where to apply more power, passion and emphasis. Epic performance to a beautiful song. And he was only a baby there and just got better as the years went on. And what set John out ahead of the rest is his perfect diction.
Yes he was very very good. I just keep thinking of his current situation with the horrible mouth cancer and the losing part of his jaw. Of all things to happen to a career singer, that is the worst possible scenario. I feel very sorry for his situation but he had a wonderful career.
Well...don't focus on the negatives. By the sound of it John isn't....
He is truly gifted.
I remember the first time I saw John Farnham on TV it was sometime during the 60's on "Adelaide Tonight" and the compare, Lionel Williams, saying : "I predict a big future for this young man. " I have always loved hearing him sing.
LOL You spend so much time smiling & shaking your head in wonder when you listen to John - yes, he is astonishing - just brilliant ❤❤❤
Best version ever
Love your reactions Charlie, your facial expressions are priceless
Great review.... check out Age of Reason.... live .... opening song with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.... outstanding
Thanks Charlie.and the journey continues.
BTW, My understanding is that John (Johnny back then, but don't tell 'em I told you...OK?) was smoking two packs of 20's at this stage !
🤩 wow what set of pipes brother
What??????can I say,this man is incredible!!!!!!!
The man can sing anything
So simple yet effective! A great Artist .
(Before the smokes . Not as raspy when he was younger) 😊
I’d say this wasn’t before the smokes, he most probably had only been smoking for several years then. It takes time for cigs to take their toll, often something like 50 years, so I’d say John was doing very well
And all this from an EX plumbers apprentice that never had a singing lesson.
Emotional....😢😢😢😢😢