I remwmber being in Northridge in the 90's and johnny qas their and had a full on concert in the mild of the park it was the best time so many more like this. Court hotel all of them.
Agree. This should be our national Anthem. Instead of "girt by sea" young and free. 2019 Australia is not the country I was born and grew up in, with all the refugees it's no longer the happy go free safe lucky country.
As an Aussie I call "You're The Voice" our unofficial anthem 🙌🏼 the song is timeless, and every time humanity shows the worst of itself this song impacts me harder and means so much more. Thanks for sharing John "The Voice" Farnham with your subscribers ✌🏼
They have both bailed each other out of trouble many times over the years. The two are best of friends, and I also think god parents to the others children, but I'm not too sure on that. Glenn was from his own group The Masters Apprentices for those that want to check him out.
For everyone who isn’t an Aussie... basically... John Farnham is our equivalent to John Cougar Mellencamp. John Farnham has been churning out Aussie classics since the 70s. He’s a legend.
If you are referring to actions taken by certain governments during the pandemic let it be known that John Farnham himself publicly slammed anti lockdown protestors in Melbourne for singing this song at one of their marches.
@@liftwell I did not know that. What I was referring to in general terms was that we as humans should not live in fear of "others" or people that are different from ourselves and people that do kick down we should call out and tell them they are wrong.
He's so great - he's never had a hint of ego about him. He's always been gracious and humble. He said years ago when someone asked him if he ever intended to try to break into the American market that his fame in Australia was enough for his ego. He just seems to love performing and clearly gets a buzz from relating to his audience.
John Farnham is a national treasure for us Aussies. Also, for me the lyrics are perfect for how the people of the world feel about what's going on these days. We need to speak up, be a voice for this planet, ourselves, animals etc. Just like John sings......We're not gonna live in silence, we're not gonna live in fear. Great video MRM
Kieran Shae I came here to type this exact thing. It’s my favourite of his to sing too, and that’s a HARD list (honourable mention to Please Don’t Ask Me and When The War Is Over).
@@HiggyRSQ I'm sorry mate, there were no 'backing vocals' on 'Great Gig In The Sky', just one vocalist and as good as Vanetta is, it wasn't her. It was an English women named Clare Torry and boy was she good! But Vanetta did do backing vocals for those others mentioned above plus Barbara Streisand, Neil Diamond, The Doors, Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, Diana Ross, Alice Cooper, Joe Cocker, Joe Walsh, Bob Seger, Boz Scaggs, Humble Pie......the list goes on (it's all on Wiki, as well as Clare Torry's story....check it out) All this was all before Vanetta's illustrious career in Australia with Farnham and others. She is amazing.
Yep, she has an almost endless resume. Her career as a singer has been phenominal. Her voice makes angels sound lifeless. Very sort after singer across the globe.
Venetta also sang on and briefly appeared in the Streisand version of A Star is Born, as one of the backup singers in the beginning of the movie. She was also an Ikette with Tina Turner. Her resume is a veritable who’s who of music royalty.
@@kane29842 I'm getting that . . I've become a fanboy over the last year . . . have you seen any of his Little River Band vids on You Tube . . . amazing. czcams.com/video/bsGkSDHJY3Y/video.html
@@kane29842 I totally forgot he did that one! Yeah LRB was better with him . . . . I noticed that in some of his older shows after he left LRB he had the same bass player from them. The bald guy.
Wow, I haven't heard this song in so long. I lived in Germany in the 80's and this song was huge over there, it was the number one song there in 1986. Still such a great song.
John has been around since the 60s! Stepped in as lead for the Little River Band, has had highs and low career points but still a hell of a musician! In his 60s now, 69 in fact, but can still belt it out! Thanks again
A good friend of mine worked as a sound engineer for one of his more recent tours. During his vocal warmups he would show off his full range of vocals, and in an empty arena, with just him and his microphone, my friend said he's never heard a voice like it. So much range & so much control. And keep in mind he was well into his 60's at this point.
Jimmy McCallum I was 15 years old riding my horse, warming him up at the rodeo grounds in a little town in Tasmania (1996 or 97), when another horse and rider started riding beside me, this gentleman was very polite, we chatted about general things and just casually rode our horses in the arena for about 45mins. As we came out into the parking area with the horse floats, he let me tie my horse to his trailer as I didn’t have a trailer of my own. He had told me his name was John, it wasn’t till very late that day after he left, that I learned his full name was John Farnham. I was so shocked, I grew up on his songs, my dad was a fan, yet he was so down to earth and humble that I just didn’t recognise him.
Jimmy McCallum John turned 70 in 2019 and still singing, as you probably know, when he did the Hay Mate tour. So he’ll be 71 in about 6 months lol 👍 WTG John
Greetings again from down under! To offer a little context to this clip, John Farnham is an Aussie music legend and this was the number 1 song from his 1986 album "Whispering Jack" and is an Aussie staple (you cannot help but sing along). He is performing here at The ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) Awards, so many of the crowd in the clip are Australian music identities. As a stagehand at the very first ARIA's I met him back stage and he is such a likable and humble person. I've also seen him live in concert several times and he truly loves and appreciates his audience (going so far as to have the houselights turned up so he can see the crowd singing along) He did a duet with Olivia Newton John at his "Main Event" concert and I would love to see your reaction to their song "Please Don't Ask Me" Once again, all the best MRM and keep those reaction clips coming!
@@kane29842 this song is a live version of Angels from 2000 - it shows John's full range - please, please request MRM to review it - czcams.com/video/5_2NJRIdBO8/video.html
His breath work is insane. We usually sing this song when protesting our government. It sounds amazing with thousands of people marching the street! He's pushing 70 now and his voice is still a powerhouse. He played at a festival last year and the young audience loved him. We grew up with him so it was really nice to see. This song they loved the most, it felt like it was their voice too, empowering. They could relate with everything going on. We had to evacuate due to unprecedented bushfires. 9,000 people!
Modern Renaissance Man, I’ve subscribed and clicked “like” on nearly every upload you have..... Simply because 1. I enjoy your GENUINE reactions... 2. You have reviewed so many John Farnham music clips and 3. You DO review Australian music!! Well done, you are my absolute favourite reaction video channel! (p.s I love the fact you play the video without pausing!) Aussie Aussie Aussie!
No one in Australia Would ever say anything bad word about John Farnham as he's so respected. Humble, Talented & such a hard worker. Thanks for reacting :-)
John Farnham I have meet that man and seen him sing and got too talk too him mate he is such a Gentleman a true people person he is not stuck up or think he is better then any one a really true Aussie
Modern Renaissance Man You may have noticed the crowds in our awards ceremonies are a little more animated In the audience at video point 3:32 is Glenn Wheatley with his hand on his wife's shoulder/ Wheatley is Farnham's friend and manager. Wheatley had been the bass player in an earlier Aussie band; The Masters Apprentices. When he left that band he went into music management. John Farnham was a long-standing feature in the music industry here... known as Johnny Farnham. He and Wheatley became good mates. Farnham spent time as the frontman of The Little River Band before wanting to do his own thing. Wheatley financed the album - what would become "Whispering Jack" by putting his own house into hock. "Whispering Jack" - which features "You're the Voice" was a massive commercial success and he got repaid the money many times over. He had put his money up to back his mate and it paid off It would also be good if you could look at "Because I Love You" by The Masters Apprentices czcams.com/video/oKE2hmgzUgo/video.html
I was riding my horse at a rodeo practice day (back in the mid 1990’s, just warming him up, when a gentleman joined me warming his horse up. We chatted for about 20 mins about anything and everything. Then he introduced himself, it was John Farnham, I apologised for not recognising him (felt like a goof), he just said “that’s ok, glad I can still blend in and have a normal conversation with someone”. Honestly, such a truly beautiful genuine gentleman. Totally did not expect to meet him in a little town on an island
he was mid 60's when he did this, hes early 70's now, and still going strong. Im not old enough to have heard him when he first came out, but I have been following him since mid 70's and hes NEVER lost it!!!!!
Also the man u see at 4:33 in the crowd... hes name is glen westley and he morgaged everything to get whispering jack (johns album) made ... he could of lost everything but he had such faith in john and I'd payed off he is the biggest name in Australia and known well in Europe and new Zealand and the uk
John Farnham, aka Farnsy, is the Australian national treasure and this song is the unofficial national anthem. Impossible not to sing along. He’s also a genuinely nice guy.
There is no one that is like the legend that is John Farnham! Voted by Australia's singers and musicians as the greatest voice in Australia in 100 years! John could still sing that well 10 years after that!!!
Hey just came across this today and I remembered see this live. So you know John turned 70 this year and I took my daughter to see him last year and he still sings this good. He is just amazing. He also sang this song with Coldplay (They wanted to sing with him) and Celine Dion is a huge fan of him ( there is clips of them singing together as well).
Kane And I’ve heard him sing it like this - ‘It’s a long way to the shop if you wanna sausage roll!’ He’s not only the best male vocalist in Australia, but has that great Aussie sense of humour, we all know. Always a showman every time I’ve seen him live.
Bernadette Landers what OP meant is that the opening part of the bagpipe solo in this performance was actually from ‘Long Way To the Top’ (maybe as a nod to what you mentioned), before they started in on the actual pipe solo belonging to this song.
He’s well loved here in Australia - his voice, humour and down to earth nature make him the star he is. It’s awesome to see your reaction to a song we take for granted ❤️❤️ a powerful message for today’s times as well.
@@kane29842 It's funny how all the biggest Aussie exports (AC/DC, Bee Gees, Farnham, etc), emigrated to Australia from Britain. They may all identify as Aussies, but it can't be denied how they all share that same background.
You just heard the Aussie National anthem man. John Farnham is a living legend. He sang this song with Celine Dion a few years ago, and she surprised the audience by starting the song by herself, but a minute later out walks John and the crowd just erupted. That is the only time I've seen any singer outsing Celene Dion. All her band gave him a long standing ovation and Celene literally bowed down to him. It was incredible
Tim O'donnell I’ve seen that performance as well! It was truly incredible! Sir Tom Jones & John have sung together on occasion as well, & he has commented that John is the best voice in the world!
Tim O Donnell I agree with you John Outsang Celine It wasnt by much But if you hear him when he went high and Sang down the Barrel of a Gun And Did that high note You cant hear Celines Voice only Johns and tbh that Proves his Talent to ousting a global icon Like Celine dion is No easy Task but John Did it She also Said that she has been a fan of His ever since You're the Voice has came out she has sung along to all of his songs on CZcams And performing side by side with him was a Dream Come True She continues To Sing John Farnhams You're the Voice in The United States Whenever she does a concert....She sang it in Las Vegas , She Sang it on Her recent Tour To London and Both in The U.S. and In The UK The Crowds knew the Words And Were Singing along to the Song Lyric For lyric ....that also proves Johns Popularity In The U.S. Has INCREASED Alot And throughout many parts of the World Play You're the Voice on the Radio Even in the U.S. They Play it Every once in awhile In France its played in Italy its played South Africa its Popular and Especially in Canada Its A Staple on there Radios So Yeah that was a fun fact hope you Enjoyed this haha 🖖
Travis Carlson I found your info very interesting! I have seen him singing with Celine, & he was on fire! It’s such a shame John didn’t get the recognition worldwide, that he did in Australia. He’s the kind of man who really deserves it, but wouldn’t be concerned about it.
@@michellelittle9184i totally agree with you....but however He did get Recognition in the U.S. in 1990 You're the Voice was Released in Australia in 1986/1987 and Released in the U.S. in 1990 and it became Number #82 On the US Billboard Hot 100 and Spent 2 months on the Chart (8weeks) And back then being an international singer and having your song in the Hot 100 chart for an International singer thats an Amazing Achievement it was Also Featured in the American Movie HOT ROD released In 2005 it featured in the Movie as One of the Main Soundtracks ...Also You're the Voice Became a Canadian Top 20 In 1987 Reaching the Position of Number #12 Which also Made Johns Popularity in Canada Sky Rocket ...it became A UK Top 10 Hit Making him a Pop/Rock icon in the UK You're the Voice Reached Number #6 On the UK Singles Chart in 1987 and many more of his Songs have had Similar Success both in Australia and The United States just ask me about Any song of his ill tell you🙂....So He has Definitely Had His Fair Share of Fame and Recognition Dont Forget Even tho He isnt Someone like Michael Jackson who was a Global Worldwide Star I Dare you to go to Los Angeles and Go up to Someone Whos In their 50s or 60s and Play John Farnhams You're the Voice i guarantee You they will know The song word for word Some of them might not Know that its John Farnham But they will Certainly know John's Original Version of You're the Voice....Yeah John has had International Success especially in Europe and In parts of Asia And ofc North and South America and Many More Tbh ....Just a Fun true Fact Hope you Enjoy this ....if you have any Questions just ask me ill answer anything 🙂🙂🙂
There was a lot of aussie talent in that room which the camera went over. I reckon you will like Marcia Hines and her daughter Deni. Marcia was born in America but came here in her early teens and made her career here. Now considered one of our greatest aussie singers. Her rich deep voice is gorgeous to listen to.
He was born in Essex UK, then on to Australia aged 10 yrs old (with the family!!). With that he sang 'Your the Voice' bang in the days it was also incredible. Lovely guy.
Just subscribed to your channel. Why because you really told the truth about Our John Farnham. He still has the VOICE! I would really love you as an American to listen to Russell Morris way before my time, but I discoverd Russell in the 80s the song is "The real Thing" it's Amazing. Hugs from Australia xx
Our Mr Farnham, yes what a legend. I liken him to my other icon, Freddy Mercury, 2 powerful voices. Wow, so powerful even live, bravo Mr Farnham, standing ovation from me too 🙏👏
Johnny Farnham is one of our most loved icons in Australia, he is royalty in our beautiful land...Nice to see you enjoying him so much. He is amazing live...another one of our artists you should review is Jimmy Barnes, Working Class Man, he's also done a few songs with Johnny. I enjoyed your video alot, keep 'em coming
AND Thank You Mr MRM - you do an Aussie's ego, real good. We have always been so proud of our music industry, and always a little sad that it was/is real hard to help the rest of the world to be familiar with it..
If you want to see him interact with a crowd you need to look for the Concert he did for the troops at Dilli - it was in 1999 I think, they broadcast it and I remember watching it on TV
Hi mate, glad you enjoyed listening to Johnny Farnham. If you haven’t already, listen to some of his beautiful ballads...his voice will freak you out! Loved seeing your reaction to our Whispering Jack. All the best. Steve.
When you have the entire Australian Recording Industry Association (Basically everyone in music in Australia) standing on their feet and swaying and singing along with you, you know you have an iconic song sung by the icon.
John Farnham is the only artist local or foreign to achieve number one status on the Australian chart in five consecutive decades (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s)
Love the little shout out to ACDC. Both bands had massive hits with a bagpipe solo, but in this version of You're The Voice, the pipe part is actually the ACDC Long Way to the Top part.
I remember the first time I heard this song. I was blown away. I lived on the Canadian border when it was released and only Canadian (Toronto area) radio stations seemed to play it - nothing from the Buffalo market. Heart did a fabulous cover of this.
John was a pop star when his was a teenage boy. Now 35 hears later he con do this concert and it cannot be beat, with that magnificent and powerful voice. Any song he sings will never be diminished, because, now one beats his voice.
One of the things that makes him such a great performer is the strength of his voice and his ability, in concert, to sing the last song with as much strength as the first.. an incredible voice ... wel done John Farnham!
Ladies and Gentlemen to Sing His Signature Classic Hit Please Be Standing for The Unofficial Australian National Anthem You're the Voice By The Legend Himself JOHN FARNHAM!!!🤞💜
I love this song , Aussie Anthem. This is a retired John Farnam if you watch the original 80s version his voice was even more powerful if you can believe it. He's actually a beautiful down to earth guy too. ❤🌟
G'Day, John Farnham has been an Aussie icon, he started recording in 1967. Cold Chisel recorded an icon song in Australia called Khe Sanh, highly reccommended.
Only John Farnham can turn an Awards night into a full blown concert. Respect the legend👏👏 I’m sure that does not happen at your Grammys
Hell yeah just not the same anymore
I remwmber being in Northridge in the 90's and johnny qas their and had a full on concert in the mild of the park it was the best time so many more like this. Court hotel all of them.
what's even cooler is that he's been cranking them out since the 1960s - literally a contemporary of the beatles.
You are right about this not happening here. They’ve lost millions upon millions of viewers because the woke ones rule Hollywood.
This song is nearly 40 years old and ppl know it word for word ..
An absolute Aussie anthem. When Australians hear "You're the voice" we must sing along. It's impossible not to get into it. 👍Awesome choice
it's the same here in Italy, trust me :)
no doubt it's an aussie anthem but pretty much anyone hearing it must sing along :P
Written by a Kiwi, Chris Thompson of Manfred Mann's Earth Band
I even sang along during night shift as a mall cop hahahaha.
Agree. This should be our national Anthem. Instead of "girt by sea" young and free. 2019 Australia is not the country I was born and grew up in, with all the refugees it's no longer the happy go free safe lucky country.
As an Aussie I call "You're The Voice" our unofficial anthem 🙌🏼 the song is timeless, and every time humanity shows the worst of itself this song impacts me harder and means so much more. Thanks for sharing John "The Voice" Farnham with your subscribers ✌🏼
John Farnham is Australian music royalty. Watching him killing it on stage makes me feel really happy.................. and old.
ABSOLUTE AUSSIE LEGEND!!!!! I've had the privilege of seeing him perform live many times! Oi Oi Oi!!!
Me too. That voice is so strong and unique. He is amazing!
Ive met him when I was 16 and only one other girl got the privilege but I got to go first :P
I’m normally not an envious person, but I am SO envious right now - I wish I could see him live even just once!
Just awesome :)
Yeah always love me a John Farnham live show.
The man in the audience at 4:33, is John's manager and mortgaged his house to get this album, Whispering Jack, made 😊
Glenn Wheatley
He didn't regret it.
They have both bailed each other out of trouble many times over the years. The two are best of friends, and I also think god parents to the others children, but I'm not too sure on that. Glenn was from his own group The Masters Apprentices for those that want to check him out.
No risk - not with that voice.
Glen Wheatley was in a 1960's band Masters Apprentices.
For everyone who isn’t an Aussie... basically... John Farnham is our equivalent to John Cougar Mellencamp. John Farnham has been churning out Aussie classics since the 70s. He’s a legend.
Arrr... "Sadie" was 1967.... Farnham is certainly an old trooper....
thats bullshit mate ! lol
1960s!
In two of my lifetime’s I’d never connect the two as even similar musically...
That is crap!
I love seeing people outside of Australia react to our Johnny Farnham. Amazing. AMAZING. We are so lucky to have kept him to ourselves!!!!
"We are not going to sit in silence,
we are not going live with fear."
Good words to live by 2021 don't you think?
If you are referring to actions taken by certain governments during the pandemic let it be known that John Farnham himself publicly slammed anti lockdown protestors in Melbourne for singing this song at one of their marches.
@@liftwell I did not know that. What I was referring to in general terms was that we as humans should not live in fear of "others" or people that are different from ourselves and people that do kick down we should call out and tell them they are wrong.
I am loving your reactions to John Farnham, you must do so many more. One very proud "Aussie" here. The best to you always. :) 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Aussie aussie aussie!!!
@@robertchinnock8017 oi oi oi
Burn for you is awesome. NGL. Aussie here also.
he hits the high F in this version at least 4 times, he's just insane....
He's so great - he's never had a hint of ego about him. He's always been gracious and humble. He said years ago when someone asked him if he ever intended to try to break into the American market that his fame in Australia was enough for his ego. He just seems to love performing and clearly gets a buzz from relating to his audience.
John Farnham is a national treasure for us Aussies. Also, for me the lyrics are perfect for how the people of the world feel about what's going on these days. We need to speak up, be a voice for this planet, ourselves, animals etc. Just like John sings......We're not gonna live in silence, we're not gonna live in fear. Great video MRM
the anthem of my teen years
John Farnham has a song called "I burn for you" that is just beautiful and underappreciated
Incredible and very moving song. What a voice and intense feeling you need to pull that song off
Kieran Shae I came here to type this exact thing. It’s my favourite of his to sing too, and that’s a HARD list (honourable mention to Please Don’t Ask Me and When The War Is Over).
Written for his wife because at the time he was away so much touring etc and wanted her to know how he truly felt, absolutely beautiful song.
Kieran Shae very under appreciated and very very beautiful
Sadie the cleaning lady as well
I'm with all the other Aussies here, This IS our second National Anthem
Is that second to “Men at Work - Down under” ?
@@wattsy1977 nah, that's more of a novelty hit. Haha aussies eat vegemite and drink until they vomit - silly cliches. You're The Voice is special.
This song is 30+ years old and more relevant than ever!
The Aria's are like your Grammy's. The Australian Recording Industry Awards!
He was possibly one of the best male pop singers going for his time. An amazing range, truly sick. He was in his 60s...
And he's been singing since the 1960's.
John Farnham has one of the greatest natural voices ever. He can turn up any time, any day and just open his mouth and that voice comes out.
Virtually every Aussie artist you have done a reaction vid to is in that room, it is the Australian Record Industry Awards.
Fun fact.... one of his back up singers, Venetta Fields, sang backing vocals on Pink Floyds Dark Side Of The Moon
she also sang on Tumblin Dice by the Rolling Stones!
Backing vocals for great gig in the sky, She was outside and Roger Waters asked if she could sing. The rest is history.
@@HiggyRSQ I'm sorry mate, there were no 'backing vocals' on 'Great Gig In The Sky', just one vocalist and as good as Vanetta is, it wasn't her. It was an English women named Clare Torry and boy was she good!
But Vanetta did do backing vocals for those others mentioned above plus Barbara Streisand, Neil Diamond, The Doors, Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, Diana Ross, Alice Cooper, Joe Cocker, Joe Walsh, Bob Seger, Boz Scaggs, Humble Pie......the list goes on (it's all on Wiki, as well as Clare Torry's story....check it out) All this was all before Vanetta's illustrious career in Australia with Farnham and others. She is amazing.
Yep, she has an almost endless resume. Her career as a singer has been phenominal. Her voice makes angels sound lifeless. Very sort after singer across the globe.
Venetta also sang on and briefly appeared in the Streisand version of A Star is Born, as one of the backup singers in the beginning of the movie. She was also an Ikette with Tina Turner. Her resume is a veritable who’s who of music royalty.
When he throws that mic stand into the air and catches it without missing a beat is so awesome! He is great!
@@kane29842 Yeah he has lol! but he goes with it like a pro! Usually flips it up into his hand with his foot or some variation. He just has fun!
@@kane29842 I'm getting that . . I've become a fanboy over the last year . . . have you seen any of his Little River Band vids on You Tube . . . amazing. czcams.com/video/bsGkSDHJY3Y/video.html
@@kane29842 I totally forgot he did that one! Yeah LRB was better with him . . . . I noticed that in some of his older shows after he left LRB he had the same bass player from them. The bald guy.
Kane keep on supplying him with some great aussie tunes. People will slowly learn that us aussies have some great bands too. :)
Copied that from The Who and Bad Company
Wow, I haven't heard this song in so long. I lived in Germany in the 80's and this song was huge over there, it was the number one song there in 1986. Still such a great song.
A song so well known here that it runs a close second for the national anthem.
And a distant 3rd to Waltzing Matilda.
I think we put up with the national anthem. Waltzing Matilda is better known.
Wait ... I thought it was our National Anthem.
Probably known better than the national anthem...
@@Katrinagaming-en1os Unfortunately we don't have the legal rights to Waltzing Matilda. Some American does.
He is a Legend ...Damn that voice ..wow..Love from India !!!
Farnham has a song called “Burn For You” really just sensational.
John has been around since the 60s! Stepped in as lead for the Little River Band, has had highs and low career points but still a hell of a musician! In his 60s now, 69 in fact, but can still belt it out! Thanks again
Greetings from down under, glad your loving our Johnny as much as we do !
We love John, he's also just a lovely bloke ❤🇦🇺🦘
The ARIAs is the Australian Grammys.
It's Australian Record Industry Awards. You can't compare it to the Grammys.
You idiots our equivalent
A good friend of mine worked as a sound engineer for one of his more recent tours. During his vocal warmups he would show off his full range of vocals, and in an empty arena, with just him and his microphone, my friend said he's never heard a voice like it. So much range & so much control. And keep in mind he was well into his 60's at this point.
Jimmy McCallum I was 15 years old riding my horse, warming him up at the rodeo grounds in a little town in Tasmania (1996 or 97), when another horse and rider started riding beside me, this gentleman was very polite, we chatted about general things and just casually rode our horses in the arena for about 45mins. As we came out into the parking area with the horse floats, he let me tie my horse to his trailer as I didn’t have a trailer of my own. He had told me his name was John, it wasn’t till very late that day after he left, that I learned his full name was John Farnham. I was so shocked, I grew up on his songs, my dad was a fan, yet he was so down to earth and humble that I just didn’t recognise him.
@@vandemanferretstasmania.ni9576 Yeah he has quarter horses.
Jimmy McCallum John turned 70 in 2019 and still singing, as you probably know, when he did the Hay Mate tour. So he’ll be 71 in about 6 months lol 👍 WTG John
Wow what a once in a lifetime experience 😮 Would love to have heard that!
Greetings again from down under! To offer a little context to this clip, John Farnham is an Aussie music legend and this was the number 1 song from his 1986 album "Whispering Jack" and is an Aussie staple (you cannot help but sing along). He is performing here at The ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) Awards, so many of the crowd in the clip are Australian music identities.
As a stagehand at the very first ARIA's I met him back stage and he is such a likable and humble person. I've also seen him live in concert several times and he truly loves and appreciates his audience (going so far as to have the houselights turned up so he can see the crowd singing along)
He did a duet with Olivia Newton John at his "Main Event" concert and I would love to see your reaction to their song "Please Don't Ask Me"
Once again, all the best MRM and keep those reaction clips coming!
@@kane29842 this song is a live version of Angels from 2000 - it shows John's full range - please, please request MRM to review it - czcams.com/video/5_2NJRIdBO8/video.html
I was introduced to him in 1982 when I saw him in concert with the Little River Band when he replaced Glenn Shorrock.
I saw him on stage in the sixties when we were both teenagers. His hit at the time was "Sadie, the cleaning lady"
I am so happy bout being an Australian best place on the planet, Freedom.
One of the best voices I’ve seen live. Absolutely phenomenal
His breath work is insane. We usually sing this song when protesting our government. It sounds amazing with thousands of people marching the street! He's pushing 70 now and his voice is still a powerhouse. He played at a festival last year and the young audience loved him. We grew up with him so it was really nice to see. This song they loved the most, it felt like it was their voice too, empowering. They could relate with everything going on. We had to evacuate due to unprecedented bushfires. 9,000 people!
Modern Renaissance Man, I’ve subscribed and clicked “like” on nearly every upload you have..... Simply because 1. I enjoy your GENUINE reactions... 2. You have reviewed so many John Farnham music clips and 3. You DO review Australian music!! Well done, you are my absolute favourite reaction video channel! (p.s I love the fact you play the video without pausing!) Aussie Aussie Aussie!
I love John Farnham he is the voice
Every patriot in today’s USA needs to upload this and put it on X, CZcams, everything else. It’s speaking to all of us.
No one in Australia Would ever say anything bad word about John Farnham as he's so respected. Humble, Talented & such a hard worker. Thanks for reacting :-)
The GOAT for Australian music
John Farnham I have meet that man and seen him sing and got too talk too him mate he is such a Gentleman a true people person he is not stuck up or think he is better then any one a really true Aussie
True and proud of his members thats what i admire him most! Not self centeref!
Modern Renaissance Man
You may have noticed the crowds in our awards ceremonies are a little more animated
In the audience at video point 3:32 is Glenn Wheatley with his hand on his wife's shoulder/
Wheatley is Farnham's friend and manager. Wheatley had been the bass player in an earlier Aussie band; The Masters Apprentices. When he left that band he went into music management.
John Farnham was a long-standing feature in the music industry here... known as Johnny Farnham. He and Wheatley became good mates.
Farnham spent time as the frontman of The Little River Band before wanting to do his own thing.
Wheatley financed the album - what would become "Whispering Jack" by putting his own house into hock.
"Whispering Jack" - which features "You're the Voice" was a massive commercial success and he got repaid the money many times over. He had put his money up to back his mate and it paid off
It would also be good if you could look at
"Because I Love You" by The Masters Apprentices
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I was riding my horse at a rodeo practice day (back in the mid 1990’s, just warming him up, when a gentleman joined me warming his horse up. We chatted for about 20 mins about anything and everything. Then he introduced himself, it was John Farnham, I apologised for not recognising him (felt like a goof), he just said “that’s ok, glad I can still blend in and have a normal conversation with someone”. Honestly, such a truly beautiful genuine gentleman. Totally did not expect to meet him in a little town on an island
he was mid 60's when he did this, hes early 70's now, and still going strong. Im not old enough to have heard him when he first came out, but I have been following him since mid 70's and hes NEVER lost it!!!!!
Good on ya, mate!
One of the great Pop voices of the past 50 years and a rousing song!
Also the man u see at 4:33 in the crowd... hes name is glen westley and he morgaged everything to get whispering jack (johns album) made ... he could of lost everything but he had such faith in john and I'd payed off he is the biggest name in Australia and known well in Europe and new Zealand and the uk
World class singer but more importantly an entertainer and a good Aussie bloke. This is one of the greatest songs ever recorded
John Farnham, aka Farnsy, is the Australian national treasure and this song is the unofficial national anthem. Impossible not to sing along. He’s also a genuinely nice guy.
Born 1st July 1949 so he's 72yo this year and he can STILL belt that out exactly like that! He is our voice! 💖
There is no one that is like the legend that is John Farnham! Voted by Australia's singers and musicians as the greatest voice in Australia in 100 years! John could still sing that well 10 years after that!!!
There is no better artis than John live!
The ARIAS are our Australian music awards!
The people in the auditorium are his peers!
Hey just came across this today and I remembered see this live.
So you know John turned 70 this year and I took my daughter to see him last year and he still sings this good. He is just amazing. He also sang this song with Coldplay (They wanted to sing with him) and Celine Dion is a huge fan of him ( there is clips of them singing together as well).
Now he is the greatest Australian singer.we love him dearly.
Sneaky AC/DC on pipes... nice!
Kane And I’ve heard him sing it like this - ‘It’s a long way to the shop if you wanna sausage roll!’ He’s not only the best male vocalist in Australia, but has that great Aussie sense of humour, we all know. Always a showman every time I’ve seen him live.
@@michellelittle9184 Yeah not bad for a ten pound Pom
sausage roll
He wasn’t be sneaky lol. He openly admitted in an interview he pinched the bagpipes idea from AC/DC 😁
Bernadette Landers what OP meant is that the opening part of the bagpipe solo in this performance was actually from ‘Long Way To the Top’ (maybe as a nod to what you mentioned), before they started in on the actual pipe solo belonging to this song.
He’s well loved here in Australia - his voice, humour and down to earth nature make him the star he is. It’s awesome to see your reaction to a song we take for granted ❤️❤️ a powerful message for today’s times as well.
Aussies are big on our Scottish roots. We love bagpipes. If you have ever heard AC/DC, the original singer played bagpipes.
Bon never played bagpipes. He hadn't a clue how to even put them together. Also Dave Evans was the original lead singer of AC/DC
@@swinetrek fair call on the original singer, I forgot about him but he did play the bagpipes. He was certainly no master but he did play them.
John Farnham is the Aussie king! 💕 aussi aussi aussi......
+Kate_etaK Smith British pipes though
@@kane29842 It's funny how all the biggest Aussie exports (AC/DC, Bee Gees, Farnham, etc), emigrated to Australia from Britain.
They may all identify as Aussies, but it can't be denied how they all share that same background.
@@kane29842 Yeah, but you weren't born in Blighty like they were. They can still remember their lives before moving to Australia.
@@SpaceCattttt you forgot Barnes, although not english but same kingdom.
@@theghost6412 I can't forget what I've never heard about.
You just heard the Aussie National anthem man. John Farnham is a living legend. He sang this song with Celine Dion a few years ago, and she surprised the audience by starting the song by herself, but a minute later out walks John and the crowd just erupted. That is the only time I've seen any singer outsing Celene Dion. All her band gave him a long standing ovation and Celene literally bowed down to him. It was incredible
Tim O'donnell I’ve seen that performance as well! It was truly incredible! Sir Tom Jones & John have sung together on occasion as well, & he has commented that John is the best voice in the world!
Tim O Donnell I agree with you John Outsang Celine It wasnt by much But if you hear him when he went high and Sang down the Barrel of a Gun And Did that high note You cant hear Celines Voice only Johns and tbh that Proves his Talent to ousting a global icon Like Celine dion is No easy Task but John Did it She also Said that she has been a fan of His ever since You're the Voice has came out she has sung along to all of his songs on CZcams And performing side by side with him was a Dream Come True She continues To Sing John Farnhams You're the Voice in The United States Whenever she does a concert....She sang it in Las Vegas , She Sang it on Her recent Tour To London and Both in The U.S. and In The UK The Crowds knew the Words And Were Singing along to the Song Lyric For lyric ....that also proves Johns Popularity In The U.S. Has INCREASED Alot And throughout many parts of the World Play You're the Voice on the Radio Even in the U.S. They Play it Every once in awhile In France its played in Italy its played South Africa its Popular and Especially in Canada Its A Staple on there Radios So Yeah that was a fun fact hope you Enjoyed this haha 🖖
Travis Carlson I found your info very interesting! I have seen him singing with Celine, & he was on fire! It’s such a shame John didn’t get the recognition worldwide, that he did in Australia. He’s the kind of man who really deserves it, but wouldn’t be concerned about it.
@@michellelittle9184i totally agree with you....but however He did get Recognition in the U.S. in 1990 You're the Voice was Released in Australia in 1986/1987 and Released in the U.S. in 1990 and it became Number #82 On the US Billboard Hot 100 and Spent 2 months on the Chart (8weeks) And back then being an international singer and having your song in the Hot 100 chart for an International singer thats an Amazing Achievement it was Also Featured in the American Movie HOT ROD released In 2005 it featured in the Movie as One of the Main Soundtracks ...Also You're the Voice Became a Canadian Top 20 In 1987 Reaching the Position of Number #12 Which also Made Johns Popularity in Canada Sky Rocket ...it became A UK Top 10 Hit Making him a Pop/Rock icon in the UK You're the Voice Reached Number #6 On the UK Singles Chart in 1987 and many more of his Songs have had Similar Success both in Australia and The United States just ask me about Any song of his ill tell you🙂....So He has Definitely Had His Fair Share of Fame and Recognition Dont Forget Even tho He isnt Someone like Michael Jackson who was a Global Worldwide Star I Dare you to go to Los Angeles and Go up to Someone Whos In their 50s or 60s and Play John Farnhams You're the Voice i guarantee You they will know The song word for word Some of them might not Know that its John Farnham But they will Certainly know John's Original Version of You're the Voice....Yeah John has had International Success especially in Europe and In parts of Asia And ofc North and South America and Many More Tbh ....Just a Fun true Fact Hope you Enjoy this ....if you have any Questions just ask me ill answer anything 🙂🙂🙂
That’s a tuff call calling this song the Australian Anthem. I still think “I still call Austraila home” the unofficial Aussie National anthem.
There was a lot of aussie talent in that room which the camera went over. I reckon you will like Marcia Hines and her daughter Deni. Marcia was born in America but came here in her early teens and made her career here. Now considered one of our greatest aussie singers. Her rich deep voice is gorgeous to listen to.
Great pick Kane! He still has an awesome voice!
John was about 54 when this was filmed.
He was born in Essex UK, then on to Australia aged 10 yrs old (with the family!!). With that he sang 'Your the Voice' bang in the days it was also incredible. Lovely guy.
A great Australian icon. Beautiful voice. Thanks for your review my brother.
Such a powerful song. Gave me goosebumps and brought a tear to my eye
Kane Davis knows his songs and it's nice of you to share them. Enjoying your reaction videos bro
Glad you like them!
@@Modern-Renaissance-Man have you see John Farnham "in days to come" it's not bad ay
Just subscribed to your channel. Why because you really told the truth about Our John Farnham. He still has the VOICE! I would really love you as an American to listen to Russell Morris way before my time, but I discoverd Russell in the 80s the song is "The real Thing" it's Amazing. Hugs from Australia xx
Our Mr Farnham, yes what a legend. I liken him to my other icon, Freddy Mercury, 2 powerful voices. Wow, so powerful even live, bravo Mr Farnham, standing ovation from me too 🙏👏
It's the Australian music awards show we have in Australia here every year in Australia here mate cheers from Cameron in Australia here
Please ty and other supporters of John give prayer who is battling throat cancer
So glad you loved John Farnham he is just amazing and he is humble please listen to Burn for you it is just beautiful. I love your videos
Johnny Farnham is one of our most loved icons in Australia, he is royalty in our beautiful land...Nice to see you enjoying him so much. He is amazing live...another one of our artists you should review is Jimmy Barnes, Working Class Man, he's also done a few songs with Johnny. I enjoyed your video alot, keep 'em coming
Australia's national treasure
He was around 54 at the time of that performance. :)
You did a reaction to young John singing Reminiscing with the little River Band. His voice is unbelievable!!!!
I loved your smiles before saying a single word! You were obviously lifted up by the song and that's the miracle of music, around to world!
AND Thank You Mr MRM - you do an Aussie's ego, real good. We have always been so proud of our music industry, and always a little sad that it was/is real hard to help the rest of the world to be familiar with it..
If you want to see him interact with a crowd you need to look for the Concert he did for the troops at Dilli - it was in 1999 I think, they broadcast it and I remember watching it on TV
Hi mate, glad you enjoyed listening to Johnny Farnham. If you haven’t already, listen to some of his beautiful ballads...his voice will freak you out! Loved seeing your reaction to our Whispering Jack. All the best. Steve.
To most Aussie's this is the greatest song ever! Another John Farnham song that is brilliant is "Burn for You", such a beautiful song.
When you have the entire Australian Recording Industry Association (Basically everyone in music in Australia) standing on their feet and swaying and singing along with you, you know you have an iconic song sung by the icon.
Just an impeccably beautiful voice. One of my all time favorite songs and practically no one in America knows it.
This was in front of his peers, john is loved by all.
John Farnham is the only artist local or foreign to achieve number one status on the Australian chart in five consecutive decades (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s)
Amazing! Bagpipes are the best!
This is Australia’s music king.
You have to remember that John Farnham is as nice a guy as he is a singer you will never hear a bad word about him !!
Love the little shout out to ACDC. Both bands had massive hits with a bagpipe solo, but in this version of You're The Voice, the pipe part is actually the ACDC Long Way to the Top part.
I remember the first time I heard this song. I was blown away. I lived on the Canadian border when it was released and only Canadian (Toronto area) radio stations seemed to play it - nothing from the Buffalo market. Heart did a fabulous cover of this.
John was a pop star when his was a teenage boy. Now 35 hears later he con do this concert and it cannot be beat, with that magnificent and powerful voice. Any song he sings will never be diminished, because, now one beats his voice.
The best voice in the world! PERIOD
One of the things that makes him such a great performer is the strength of his voice and his ability, in concert, to sing the last song with as much strength as the first.. an incredible voice ... wel done John Farnham!
Every Australian loves you for reacting to this.
Truly one of the great performers of all time. His nickname is “The Voice.”
Burn for you is one of those beautiful songs written by an artist missing his wife when he’s out on the road.
Yar, sends a shiver down the spine, cool seeing you really enjoying this.
Kane Davis - doing great work making another international fan of John!!!
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Ladies and Gentlemen to Sing His Signature Classic Hit Please Be Standing for The Unofficial Australian National Anthem You're the Voice By The Legend Himself JOHN FARNHAM!!!🤞💜
I love this song , Aussie Anthem. This is a retired John Farnam if you watch the original 80s version his voice was even more powerful if you can believe it. He's actually a beautiful down to earth guy too. ❤🌟
G'Day, John Farnham has been an Aussie icon, he started recording in 1967. Cold Chisel recorded an icon song in Australia called Khe Sanh, highly reccommended.