Tonight we're taking a look at John Farnham and friends performing 'You're the Voice' earlier this year! Original video - • Fire Fight Australia -... Fire Fight Australia - firefightaustr...
Unfortunately, John is currently recovering from an 11.5 hour operation to remove a cancerous tumour in his mouth. He has also had some of his jaw removed. We here in Oz are just hoping he comes through it all and comes out the other side well and in great spirits. He is truly a National treasure. 🤞🤞🤞❤️❤️❤️
One of the world's most underrated singers. He absolutely killed it here in Australia. I've seen him live several times and he just nailed it each time. His vocal prowess is relentless. A real professional who loves his audience. He's one of life's all round good guys, funny man, and true- blue Aussie. Pity the rest of the world went missing. Still pumping it out at his age. John....you're the voice.
mimoocho dom I love John’s music as well. BUT as you said, there is nothing better than seeing him live. His concerts are amazing, his connection to the audience is, I think a special gift he has.
mimoocho dom - I had the chance to see him when I was much younger and sadly I didn't go... regret it now. But what annoys me is that america won't really promote australian artists, instead they either steal the song and redo it or just get a famous american to sing it so it makes money for them... They just cut us out of the loop... typical...
@@thetheraine The Americans wouldn't "get him." They're too rap minded . John's not a superficial , immature performer. He once said, that he loved what he did and he would've done it all again for nothing. That's testimony to the man's character.
There's an obvious reason why Australia loves John Farnham through all his performance decades. His voice his instrument is so finely tuned. I've never heard him hit a bad note. Tina Arena and John Farnham, our best.
I went to a concert to see Stevie Wonder and When he heard Johnny Farnhams set he asked Johnny to perform with him and you could not tell their voices apart it was sensational and I WILL NEVER FORGET IT!
Today on 24 August 2022, your video and comments come at the right time as we are all struggling to understand the loss of Olivia Newton Johns, John's best mate and manager early in the year and now John gone through an 11 hour operation to remove a cancer from his mouth. Let's wish John a full recovery and although, this will take a while, let's all wish him the best
in his 20s Johnny's range.... A2 - G5, He is turning 71 July 1st and *STILL* sings in the range of A2 - G5. THANK YOU for acknowledging and appreciating that our Johnny's vocal range *WAS insane.... and near 50yrs later is STILL insane* Cheers mate!
As an Aussie every time I see this particular performance I tear up. It was huge and those fires ( along with the 2009 Vic fires) are tragically seared into our souls.
Well please Mitchell, now that you have seen him, go and look at some of his earlier performances. To get you started, watch "Help live at the MSO" (Melbourne Symphony orchestra). It will blow you away 😀
Look at him younger singing this and let yourself fall down the Farnsey rabbit hole. Then go down the Barnsey rabbit hole ( Jimmy Barnes) another super popular Aussie singer.
Loved the performance and was proud that Mitch was singing in language my language Gamilaraay and hearing the didge loved it. As always John Farnham incredible loved Brian May and Olivia Newton-John. Thank you Fil appreciate it.
Oh golly but I'm addicted to your language, and I'm addicted to Mitch singing this song, I got it off iTunes, his solo of it, and I listen to it every week
Mitch was singing in language my language Gamilaraay - 105 speakers - It is the traditional language of the Gamilaraay (Kamilaroi), an Aboriginal Australian people. It has been noted as endangered, but the number of speakers grew from 87 in the 2011 Australian Census to 105 in the 2016 Australian Census.
This is Farnham at 70 years of age. Back in the day Farnham was the best singer on the planet. A review of Help with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is a good example. Freakish voice..
Look up John Farnham on The Ray Martin show from the 90's. In his early 30's, sings acapella on TV. The range! Also his sense of humor is mad. My mother was obsessed with John, went to many concerts, TV shows (including the ep I have commented about) and met him a lot and got to hang with him at parties! He's a friendly guy.
He is the best male Australian singer I've ever heard he's been singing since 1960s and what a great voice. I just have no idea how he will be after his operation. Wish him the best.
Our aussie icon, john has recently battled throat cancer, it was very invassive, he had his sergury 4months ago, recently left hospital, and has been having rehab, we wish john a full recovery, here in australiaTHE VOICE, is john farnham, the man, the legend, THE VOICE.
Yep you nailed it buddy. John is such a powerhouse. I'm an Englishman enjoying retirement in Australia and I'm in wonderment of what Aussie music talent there is now and historically. Plus you add to the magic by getting your tools out. ROCK!
john has just had part of his jaw removed from cancer. he is aussie legend and we are devestated. please hold good thoughts and prayers for this wonderful aussie man.
This was the finale to the FireFight concert. Very noisy and emotional. Australia had just fought fires like no other. We lost 13 million hectares of land, killing one billion native animals, lots of people, whole towns and our koala population 25,ooo in the only place they were protected against disease.John Farnham has a magnificent voice. The songs on the Whispering Jack album were written for John. And 33 years later , at age 70, he still has an instrument to rival many a younger man today. To hear his voice best, watch his live concerts in Melbourne also on RU-vid. Worth it.
Thank you so much Phil for explaining to others how good John’s voice still is at 70. I watched it live on TV and everyone I know who went to the concert all said the sound was terrible. Earlier on during another song, John kept singing and in a guitar break he said, to one the techs, “I can hear people talking in my ear pieces” yet he still didn’t miss a note. How Olivia sang, I’ll never know, she only did a short piece as her cancer has returned for the 4th time and she’s not well at all, but she still sang and didn’t miss a note. But yes, there was definitely something very wrong with the sound. It was a 10 hour non stop concert and they couldn’t stop and fix whatever the sound problem was.
Yep that was the only thing that spoiled the concert that day. Very poor sound quality. i was disappointed I could not hear Mitch sing in his language clearly or loudly. The music seemed to drown out the performers. It was a shame but still a great concert.
@@noelinesmith6846 only bad sound in the concert. I’m only guessing, I remember John Farnham saying he could hear chit chat from people, probably back stage or something, as it was nearly a year ago, through his earphones in last performance. That concert I watched live. It went for 10 hours straight. I think by the end their brains had fried from exhaustion or someone stumbled over one of a zillion cords that did it lol 😂. Only glitch in the 10 hour concert. Last concert big concert we had in Aus before covid hit.
Those big venues are for sports so aren't good for concerts, I was at the MCG for the Mushroom 25 and audio was terrible during the day but came good at night, so I'd think it is a case of picking which session gets a good deal, the difference for audio quality between night and day may be a problem.
Johnny Farnham, as he was known in the 1970s, was one of the best musical comedy performers I have ever seen.... a very powerful voice, superb diction and a sparkling personality. Saw him in two shows....Pippin and Charley Girl ?He really knew how to project his personality on stage. He would have been a star on the English musical halls back in the Edwardian era. Excellent analysis of this performance by the way.
John Farnham is often referred to as underrated as a singer and performer around the world. John Farnham is a legend 50 years in the music industry in Australia is outstanding. His charisma, passion and love for what he did is why he is known as the voice. What a gift he has given
I've only just discovered WoP tonight after randomly searching for Bee Gees stuff. Loved your analysis of Barry Gibb's voice, and being Australian, of course the next thing I searched your channel for was John Farnham, and to my surprise you'd already done this video on him. There's a reason he's known as "The Voice". I've never heard anyone sing in the range that he can, as effortlessly as he seems to do it. He's truly a legend among legends. It's a real shame about his recent health issues which may prevent him ever singing again, but he has left an undying legacy behind him no matter what happens from here.
I have seen John Farnham perform with Little River Band back in 1983 (The Net tour). I still remember that as one of the most perfect shows I have ever been to. Stunning good vocals (by all vocalists in the band I must add).
As I watched your reaction I was wrapped to see you doing something that John has done for us here in Australia.....which is smile at the end.....pure musicians bring joy to the heart which wells up through your body and explodes into a smile that makes your eyes sparkle.... The 80’s & 90’s were good days...I’m blessed that I got to live it
I loved this. John is fantastic. Your analysis is on the mark, from the singing heights John reaches, and the superb back up from Brian. I believe the aboriginal music is to add the voice of all peoples in thanking the heroes that are on the frontline.
John Farnham is the Australian Cliff Richard . He has a superb voice and has been around forever . In some circles he is considered cringeworthy . At several points throughout his career he has been written off as a washed up has-been . I have heard interviews with him where this was how he thought of himself , but somehow he managed to reinvent himself and launch himself to further Heights . Respect . (I have to be honest, as an Aussie , this clip brings a tear to my eye )
Loved this analysis, Fil!! John Farnham is very dear to our Aussie hearts. When I was growing up, he was the undisputed Australian King of Pop for 5 consecutive years from 1969 to 1973. His vocals are extraordinary. You're The Voice is a very challenging song to sing. Brian May was gorgeous as his humble self - such a divine human being. Fil, do you play didgeridoo?? If you don't, I think you might enjoy the challenge of learning circular breathing! :)
What fun that concert must have been and for a great cause. I always remember young Johnny Farnham when he first came to Australia and had a hit with Sadie the Cleaning Lady. Actually I don’t really want to remember that but his performance in this clip is amazing. Still singing really well. Go John 🙏
America what were you thinking in theEighties when You’re the Voice and all his super Albums came out🤪? The guy can blow songs out of the park yet sing with incredible tenderness all the ballads and softer love songs. He’s awesome and You’re the Voice is brilliant. And only number 82 on your music charts? Seriously.?? Do yourself a favour and check him out on UTube or iTunes. Thanks for the usual quality lesson Phil. You do it so well and are really informative. He may be 70, but Farnsy you still rock! ♥️🇦🇺🎼🎸🎹♥️Tina Neilsen.
I'm sure many others in the comments have said it but you just HAVE to go back and see John Farnham when he was younger, like in the 80s. Easily imo one of the best singers ever recorded
I recall this making the charts in the UK his voice was something different at that time, I knew from first hearing it was something special and many years later he still hits the notes and sounds special.
Jesus, Fil! That clip had me in tears. First, John's voice knocked me out. Not many 70 year old guys can hit those notes. The overall production was great and it looked like all of the performers and the audience were having a ball. And then, to finish it off with some of Australia's heroic fire fighters on stage. Would love to have been there. And, as always, your analysis was spot on.
Omg, I can't believe you are doing our John! He is our national treasure 💖. Best voice, even at 70🙋♀️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🇦🇺 oh, by the way, we don't care if you went all night explaining 👏👏
I first saw Farnham perform on one of the first US Little River Band tours after he became their lead vocalist in the 80s. You're right, Fil. He's lost nothing.
WOW! I didn't think i would enjoy this, but i did, John Farnham, what a set of pipes, 70, really? Glad i tuned in tonight Filip, Fabulous, Fabulous, performance~! Great analysis, especially on Brian May's playing, and yours too, i just LOVE when you give demonstrations~! You Rock!
As an Australian... John Farnham is a bit like Cliff Richard... an institution. Although he isn't my cup of tea... I certainly appreciate the fact he does have a great voice... if you got the studio album version of this song... you would see how strong and clear his voice is... he is a great singer and a really happy generous guy... bless him... : )
thetheraine my son isn’t a Farnham fan (for some reason I dislike that term, fan lol, reminds me of a screaming teenie bopper lol) but my son does admit the quality and range of his voice is amazing.
@@bernadettelanders7306 - yeah agree... you can't argue with the fact that John Farnham has a great voice... and from what I've seen of him, he seems to be a genuinely lovely person. I quite like his music as well... but it isn't the sort of music that I really get into. But having listened to this yesterday... I went and listened to the original video on here and now the song is stuck in my head... lol...
thetheraine have a look at a few interviews, you can’t fake being a down to earth honest man from aged 18 to 70. Some people from overseas think he’s rude to his audience, he’s not. It’s been part of his humour and connection when he tells us to nick off or shut up, or don’t join in singing as you’ll all ruin it lol. He just eggs us in and we love it, we just laugh and applaud more lol
Phil watching this video, I got the very real feeling that like me you also would have loved to be there. Great analysis of one of my all time fave singers. Seen him live on his chain reaction tour (in tassie) unbelievable performer, just fantastic and is hilarious
Phil, John is easily the Best Male Vocalist in Rock/Pop Music Listen to his recording with Queen Of We Will Rock you No wonder Queen desperately wanted him to front them after Freddie Passed away...But John said he wouldn't do it to respect Freddie. I have seen him Live and i have seen Queen with Freddie and I can't separate them, both amazing singers John Farnham has been doing it for over 50 years. He is The Singers Singer.
I knew of John Farnham's "You're the Voice" because my pen pal in Australia(now also my Facebook friend)sent me a tape of the song. I appreciated what I heard; sadly, the song wasn't promoted here in the States. Thanks for a great analysis of John's performance. I have to appreciate that his voice still holds up at his age. I've read about how aging and overall health can affect singing. One can just hope and pray that his/her voice holds up and take care of him/herself. Again, great analysis!
John’s vocals is why I love Barry Gibb so much. He is 73 and can still hit many of his falsettos with ease. This was such an emotional performance to watch when it was uploaded, especially at the end when the volunteers came out on stage. Would have been incredible to see it live in person! So proud of those involved!
John is 71 here. How amazing to still have this voice at 71! And as you can see every Ozzie can sing this song. And here, also sung in an Aboriginal language by Mitch Tambo. How cool to have a didgeridoo and bagpipes in the same song! Amazing!
Artistic musically and visually. Uplifting power and love is what l heard and saw! Loved it! Hats off to John! He nailed it! Well done all of them! Thanks for looking at this Fil! As a musician singer guitarist keyboard player l appreciated this performance! Your analysis spot on! 😎🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦🇨🇦
John Farnham did a duo tour of Australia with Tom Jones .... Farnham has been the benchmark since the late 60's ....and a fun guy as well ....incredible range .
Thanks for this Fil! John Farnham is one our great Aussie icons who has been entertaining us forever and a day! One of his very first hits when he was a teenager was Sadie! Still remember mum singing it when she was mopping the floors! Lol! Brilliant Fil! Cheers Mario! 😀👌🤘
You say it’s a tough song to hit the notes, but that doesn’t stop us from trying. When this song comes on, everyone chimes in on the chorus. You could hear the crowd do that here. When Mitch did the chorus they started to go, then realised he was still singing in language, so they waited until he hit the bit that’s the same in any language: woah-oh-oh-oh-oh
Fil, you are amazing to listen to, thank you for enjoying John Farnham’s voice, we here in Australia have loved John for absolute years. Thanks again mate 🇦🇺
Fil, I'd posted a link to John's "Youre The Voice" original video a handful of weeks ago as a video comment... not sure if that's what got Farnham on your radar, but nonetheless, welcome to one of the best vocalists who've lived on this earth. Stoked you did this review!! Thank you!
Just a boy from the 'burbs' of Melbourne, Australia, with one of the rarest gifted voices ever heard-one that gives us goose-bumps EVERYTIME! "Only a fool says there is no God", Who gifts an individual with such superb talent.
I was trying (badly) to sing You're the Voice earlier on and wondered if you'd made an analysis video as it is so difficult to sing. I'm so glad I found this version of it, it's absolutely incredible, just amazing how great his voice still is. How important it is right now, also, given the current Indigenous voices vote in Australia. As a Scottish lady, it makes me proud that a major hit has a bagpipe solo!
This was the first time he did this, it's was for the fire relief fund, he had an indigenous Australian sing in his own native tongue and it was beyond amazing. Johnny is over 70 here, he's not only a legend but a true national treasure in every sense of the word and a good bloke who they tried to lure overseas many times, he did do a short stint with Glen Shorrock in Little River Band as lead singer but he missed his wife Jill and their two young sons, he wrote and sang "Burn For You" for her, he came home and has stayed. He and Olivia Newton John both started on Australian Bandstand with Brian Henderson when they were in their teens, he sang "Sadie the Cleaning Lady" and I can't remember what Olivia sang.
John Farnham = great voice. You're the Voice = infectious song. With lyrics that are still very much pertinent. Gives me chills every time. That's why Brian is a superstar. :) Fantastic performance. Wish I'd been there.
Incredible, John doesn’t seem to have lost any of his power or range. Of course this song was like a rock anthem when it was at its height of popularity and I’ve heard it many times. But the song really comes to life as a live performance where its energy and scale can really soar. Hearing it on the radio or seeing the video on TV doesn’t really do it the proper justice. The song needs to be unleashed from the constraints of any sort of reproduction. Seeing Fil with the Steven Vai Ibanez brings a broad smile to my face, they could almost be brothers in terms of appearance.
Such a pity Fil it wasn't suggested you watch John on the Chain Reaction Concert (Flinders Park Tennis Stadium) 1990 do 'Age of Reason.' John at his best (voice and presence), sound incredible, and backing muso's (including David Hirschfelder on keys) were just amazing. Shivers on this one - doesn't get much better...
I’ve watched this a couple of times, mostly because it included Brian May. But, it introduced me to John Farnham.. what an amazing talent he is!! Queen + Adam performed at this same concert, recreated their Live Aide concert for the first time since 1985 - it was amazing! Great cause too!
"John has lost nothing of what he used to have" - My older Sister, the big Farnham fan, disagrees: "Where has his golden flowing mane gone?? 😯" 😄 I do agree, though: He was an amazing singer and also entertainer back then and still is now! One of the 4 composers was Chris Thompson, by the way; I was listening to a Manfred Mann's Earth Band song a while ago and noticed that Chris sounds a lot like John in the higher registers, to which a friend of mine commented, "Well guess who wrote 'You're The Voice'!" 😄 Thank you for the analysis, Fil! I'd always believed this was in E-major, too! 🙂
Way to go Fansey, you're still the best. Thanks for all the wonderful concerts, all the fun we had and that fantastic voice. Nice to see you again and trying to get the message to a new generation.
It's always a treat to hear this song but what a moving performance this was with the fire fighters at the end. It's always been one of my favorites and your analysis made it all the more appreciated. A rockin' anthem.
I don't think he's done it for a few years but when he was in the mood, he used to occasionally hit the high F above the C5, it was in falsetto from memory as I dont think his normal voice can get there but still.. definitely impressive
Thanks heaps mate ..yes your guitar analysis is doing my head in ..but I am grateful for instruction...I am a GRADE 6 AMEB...always been fascinated by JOHN...welcome to our favourite son
I want to add i learn so much .. From you professor... You pull out the pic stick... Booom... B flat over d i hear it... I love your gymnastics on the descending root note... Exactly what i need for the project. This is right up your alley... Rock 🎸
Hello , thanks for your expertise in reviewing this clip. I consider myself lucky because I have been a fan of John Farnham for longer than I can remember. Like a lot of Australians I've grown older along with him. He's amazing , he has a back catalogue that most performers would be happy to have half of. I read alot of the comments, and some are accurate but some are half truths written by people who have too much time on their hands. It's simple, time will tell how great a vocalist he is and for now we should just shake our heads, be grateful and appreciate that we still get to enjoy him. I liked you review and the process you used ennuciate your view. Thanks.
What a voice - John Farnham - this song always inspired me - fabulous talent... Age doesn’t impinge on true heartfelt passion and talent John is proof of that!! Fil you’re always a true voice in your amazing observation of music - I’m still learning so much from you - thank you for your. Commitment to it...
