First time hearing John Farnham! Reaction and Vocal Analysis to Help! (Beatles Cover) 

I was at this concert, and have seen Farnsey 17 times. John is a huge part of who we are as Aussies, and interwoven into our souls. He is a part of my earliest memories, of my Nan (RIP) dancing with me up n down the hallway as a 3/4yr old to Sadie the cleaning lady, Everything is out of season, Raindrops. Now im the grandmother dancing in the kitchen with my own grandkids to Johns music. John Farnham has been there at our sides (through his music) during the good and the worst of the worst - using his musical talents,he has always been there for us Aussies through droughts, fires, floods, cyclones etc, and has been a huge part in shaping our political landscape, and laid back culture. John Farnham is the very best of us, and who we aspire to be more like. With John now 73, and after mouth/jaw cancer last year, he may never sing again, but that's ok as long as he's still here with us. Thanks for reacting to Farnsey, we love him to bits and are thrilled to see him being shared around the world - John is a treasure that should be heard by everyone ♥

This was John's second encore of the night after a two and a half to three hour concert... He never misses a note and he thinks he's a comedian... his concerts were all as good as each other, regardless of the tour....his band has been with him for over 30yrs with only a few changes throughout the years and is a testament to John's character.... John has been in the industry since he was 18 and is now 73. He only stopped performing in the past year or so and is currently undergoing rehabilitation due to oral cancer surgery.... Australia loves him...and we all wish him a speedy recovery.

In Australia he is known as THE VOICE.. hes incredible, and we in Australia are very proud of him

I'm an Aussie who has become a little bit addicted to watching foreigners react to John Farnham, and this is the most popular performance to react to. Without fail, vocal coaches indicate that they're impressed, sometimes even amazed. John is so versatile and charismatic that he has endeared himself to a broad spectrum of people here in Australia. He is as important to our culture as Vegemite and the AFL.

I'm not sure if anyone else has mentioned it, but I will. This song was the encore at the end of a 2 hour concert. His voice never fades. For decades he has been known as "The Voice".

I feel like living here in the USA , we were cheated out of one of the best entertainers on the planet. Thank God for reactors. God bless John and help him recover from his surgery. I cant get enough of his voice and great stage presence. Australia is lucky and fortunate to have him.

John has just returned to the hospital subsequent to his convalescence at home following his mammoth surgery. Sadly, I don't think we will hear him sing again, but I hope he knows how much we have loved hearing him over the decades here in Oz. I'm sure those listening will join me in wishing him a full recovery at least to allow him further time on earth to be with those he loves. ❤

The more you react to John, you will notice that he always has a smile on his face; and radiates joy.

He's a national treasure... and by reputation also a very nice man...

John Lennon said that this is how the song should be sung and that this is by far the best version and best sung.

JF hits those notes like they owe him money! No hesitation, no sliding into the note, and his pitch is never off. Makes the hair on my arms stand up! His ability (agility?) to be pounding out a high note, with perfect vibrato, and then jump up another octave. The man is phenomenal.

You really never heard him before?!?!?! A true living legend! You won't find a better male vocalist.

The pure joy on your face is why I never get tired of people reacting to this performance for the first time. He really is brilliant.

I was working at this concert around 1988/89 and from memory this was the last number sang by John after about 2 hours of singing his heart out. Sadly John was inflicted with cancer of the mouth/jaw in 2022 and may be unable to sing on stage again. All the best to you Farnsey going forward. 🤗👍

I hope he and his family see this. He is a world-class vocalist.

Not only does John Farnham have a voice that's a gift from above, but by all accounts he's the absolute nicest person you could ever hope to meet.

That’s the best “reaction video” I’ve seen to John Farnham's version of “Help”. And I’ve seen hundreds of them. It’s very genuine, and you know what you are talking about. Please go down that “Rabbit Hole” with “Farnsey”. It’s so refreshing to see someone genuinely surprised and interested to see what he’s actually about as a vocalist. There are plenty of RU-vidrs who chase Aussies for “clicks”. Most of them do the big “eyes wide open” and “wow”. Fakery is easy to spot. You seem to keep it “real”. Please do more. No doubt there will be recommendations in the comments about what to review next. Anything from the same concert wouldn’t disappoint. As long as you are genuine, react to it “first time viewing” and tell it how you see it. Warts and all. People respect that. And they will follow, like and subscribe.

😄 well that brought a few of us Aussies outta the closet. Once again, awsome reaction and so glad you enjoyed and there's sooo much more to explore with this Aussie legend.

And when you get to actually know the performer that is John Farnham, you realise how special these concerts are! He is there for the crowd, he is a true blue ocka Aussie with a wicked sense of humour, and endless array of dad jokes, and amazing interaction with the audience. His unwavering love for his wife Jill (she gets a mention at every concert) and his honest love for his band, the man is just incredibly humble. I have seen him multiple times and I still burst into tears at every concert. It is a shame that we will likely never hear him sing live again, so I am forever grateful for having these videos.

He was truly “the voice”. Totally underrated outside of Australia.

Welcome to the John Farnham rabbit hole! ❤ Just be aware that this was an encore at the end of a 2hr concert! Us Aussies know every word to every song John has ever released! John is an Aussie icon who has been in the music industry since the 1960’s! John gave up the opportunity to pursue an international music career to stay in Australia to be with his family, which is very rare in the music industry but has added to our love for him! ❤❤❤ John is now in his 70’s and recovering from surgery from mouth cancer. We may never hear our John sing live again, so these recordings are super special! This whole concert was very special but you must check out “You’re The Voice” which is now an Australian anthem…both the versions from this concert + the 2020 Firefighters Concert to raise money for those that lost everything after the Aussie bushfires at the end of 2019 into early 2020.

Unbelievably sad the think John has had to have some of his jaw removed due the mouth cancer. He is by all accords now doing well. I wish him all the best in the world...........

What's so cool is the whole crowd knows his 70's version and can sing it.

John is a national treasure. A true legend and a terrific Aussie bloke. So humble and caring. I was at this concert and have seen him perform many times. I wish he had more overseas recognition. He is a gift from above.

I remember going to his concerts and just taking his voice for granted. It's only now I realise just how talented he was.

I really love watching people discover John Farnham for the first time. Especially someone who obviously knows what she's talking about. John is the most loved artist ever in Australia even now, in his 70's you'd have trouble finding anyone in Aus who doesn't love him or at least respect him. He's been active since the sixties ....with number one hits in every consecutive decade right up till 2016. Yes indeed So much more for you to explore and discover. Try His signature song You're The Voice from this same concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Or his performance as Jesus, singing Gesthemane next. I'm sure you will be thrilled

We grew up with john, since the 60s. Ive met him several times and he is the nicest person you could meet. His concerts are epic and his voice perfection. He is an aussie icon and legend. Sadly he is very sick fighting mouth cancer. We all pray he recovers. I love watching americans react to this amazing Aussie talent.

John Farnham was my Mum’s favourite singer. She passed away nearly 8 years ago and whenever I hear his music I cry because it makes me think of her. He is an amazing singer. She never missed a concert when he visited Perth.

Every song from this concert is a masterclass in stage performance.

No surprise you can't stop smiling as you hear John for the first time!! That's the effect John has - not just through his extraordinary voice but the man has the biggest heart ever. Enjoy! ❤

Glad you found our national treasure. Watching your reaction took me back, made me a little emotional, and reinforced what an amazing voice he has. He's going through a rough time at the moment, but I reckon him knowing he is still making new fans would make his day a little brighter :). Thanks for the great video and hope you enjoy more John Farnham videos!

The love between John and us is strong. Enjoy your John journey, he masters and enjoys any genre from opera to rock.

John can sing just about any genre of music. He has even played Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar'.' You're the voice' is his best known song, but anything from this same concert is truly worth a listen. He has also sung duets with many famous singers... Olivia Newton John, Ray Charles, Tom Jones etc. etc. As you saw, he is a master of audience communication with his stage presence, and truly loves performing. Can't wait to see more of your reactions to him!

I was there that night, And i can tell u that the performance of Help was just absolutely stunning. Seeing John in concert is just a magical experience u will never forget. The way he feeds off the audience is something u have to see for yourself... Being a Aussie makes me so Proud that we can call John Farnham OURS.

John is such a big part of Australian music . He is THE VOICE . Not credited enough for his commitment and his presence . Thank you , John Farnham . We love love

Apart from having an amazing instrument of his own, he respects all the musicians around him, such as the pause after the saxaphone finishes their spot, to allow it to be appreciated before he continues.

Your uncontrollable genuine SMILE just says it all as to what a Vocal Genius John Farnham is. There is just so much going on in this song it can be an overload to the senses but in a great way. You just open the door to one of the greatest if not the greatest Australian that has always put family, Australia and his fans first. In every performance you listen to you will discover something different about John’s vocal abilities and that smile will become something that just happens when you listen to John sing. Thanks for your genuine reaction.

Just to say this was his 3rd Encore after a 2 hour concert. That is just how great a singer he is. Also just remember he has never had a singing lesson in his life. How he sings just comes naturally and he just seems to know how to control his range and always gives his all to every song he sings. We Aussies just love him and have done so for nearly 50 years. He is an icon here and we are all praying that he will recover soon and be with us for a long time.

Saw him in 2020 and his voice was still flawless, master of the mike. I'm so sad he's fighting cancer now 😔

Welcome down the deep rabbit hole. John Farnham is the greatest ever vocalist in my opinion, thanks heaps for the awesome reaction and can’t wait to see you react to him a lot more.

One of the great vocalists. Should have been a world superstar

That look on her face, the emotion and affect the singing is clearly having on her when she first pauses to analyse is just beautiful! ❤

I’m an Aussie so I was excited to watch your reaction. My favourite part was watching you kind of melt when he began. He is so loved here it’s a treat to see someone hear him the first time.

Wow! I knew the name but not the voice! Great version of "Help!"

John is one of the greatest pop vocalists of our time, probably and deservedly in the top 10. He's also a very kind man.

Johnny has been Australia's favourite male singer since the70's, He never wanted to be a international superstar, Australia was his love, his life, his Home. He is a Legend to everyone in Australia for over 20 years, the world missed out on a massive superstar because he was too humble to go Global. Our gain & the worlds loss.

I was at this concert , it was my 10th birthday present. It was so powerful even at that age. I was in awe! Still love him. He's such a huge part of Australian culture and history ♥

I had tears of joy and overwhelming love rush back to me hearing his voice again. John would have to be one of the best Aussie singers of all time. His personality and his love of his audience knew no bounds. He is the most genuine, caring guy. One of a kind. Just love him so much! Thank you so much for bringing back sooooo many wonderful memories of such a wonderful artist! Love, Love, Love him!!!

Oh you have fallen down the John Farnham rabbit hole… enjoy the ride he will definitely not disappoint. He is the best live and his interaction with the audience is number one…. This concert was one of if not the best concert I had the privilege to attend… he will always be the ultimate entertainer…

We love our Johnny. He has hit a big bump in the road with his health, be he has millions of Australians behind him. And even if he never sings again, he has given us everything, and more. And yes, you have just scratched the surface. There is so much much more to this man and one of the nicest, genuine humans ever.

I still get goosebumps everytime I listen to the Voice sing. Thank you for bringing back the memories. We love him!!!

Some of us Aussies who were too young/not interested back in the 80s in John’s music are now older and wiser and discovering it with you, the international audience. Thank you for uncovering this treasure for all of us 💕

"You're the voice" from the same concert is amazing.

I reckon his best song is "You're the Voice" his vocal range in that is astonishing. it makes my hair stand up and even choke up a little.

When he sings this, it always makes me cry. He’s a bloody Legend. You should hear him sing more of his songs. His voice’s powerful and his range is amazing!!

his technique with the microphone is extraordinary......................he plays it so well

Great choice to start the week! There’s a good reason why he’s known here as “The Voice”! Looking forward to more.

The world missed out on one of the best and talented musicians ever. Our national treasure.

Also, this was his FINAL song in a 2 HOUR CONCERT........ shows the mans skill and talent...... and the respect for his fans......

John's a legend. One of the best entertainers I've ever seen anywhere.

He's an icon in Australia and New Zealand, absolutely fabulous voice.

This is an absolute gem. A stand out singer.

Johnny Farnham.... I have seen him live (Ausmusic 1990 @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre) as a 14 year old. He was one of the older single artists with Daryl Braithwaite amongst the younger boy bands of that era in that Rock music event but boy did he BLOW the young whipper snappers away to make them all look like total amateurs. (Never would that of been John's intentions) but when he was on stage he had the entire crowd INCLUDING this young 14 year old fella in the palm of his hands. Get Well soon John, we ALL love you mate and thinking about you, hope you make a speedy recovery with your current infection complications. I am HONORED to have witnessed your magic on stage, a moment I'll always treasure. One of if not the BEST male artist performances I've ever witnessed, and I have seen many other GREAT male artists in my time such as Neil Diamond, Prince & Sting just to name a few. In my experiences over 30 years NONE came anywhere near to John Farnham's charismatic and infectious presence whilst on stage. A true Aussie legend that will never be matched, he'll always be my 'whispering Jack' !

Love your reaction. The excitement and joy that you project brings us in to the performance as much as John's talent itself does. Thank you so much for appreciating him as much as we Aussies do. We always thought he has an amazing voice. It's a thrill to see a professional such as yourself being star-struck at first hearing. Looking forward to seeing what else you have in store for us.

Can't believe you're only just discovering the brilliance that is John Farnham 😊 Welcome to one of the best voices you'll ever hear! He's now 73, and has been a fixture on the Australian entertainment scene since 1967. Sadly, he had major cancer surgery last year & we don't know if he'll perform again. If you want to hear him give an even better performance than Help, check him out in the Gethsemane scene from the 1992 Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Utterly spellbinding 💥💥💥

Thank you for your wonderful reaction. Now you have heard John's voice, join the club. Every time John sings, we are all waiting with anticipation, for where his vocals will take us !

So glad you've fallen in love with our Mr John Farnham too. Growing up with his music and crushing on him for years.

He truly is amazing - ‘the voice’ is what Australia calls him - just a beautiful beautiful man 🙇‍♀️ God Bless Johnny Farnham 🙏 love you 💓🥰❤️

Everytime I hear John sing I melt. My favourite male singer of all time. Absolute legend 🫶

You must do a reaction to ‘You’re The Voice’ from the same concert live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

John’s career was at its lowest point before he released Whispering Jack in ‘86. I really feel like his enthusiasm for his audience is completely honest and born out of a deep appreciation of what they did for him, taking him back to No 1. Amazing live. Back then, and even now, 35 years or so later, at Fire Fight, he was still amazing.

I've been to many John Farnham concerts in the 80's and 90's and you get 3 hours of pure entertainment, his last song is as powerful as his first, he is Australia's treasure and we all love him deeply. He is in the fight of his life with a cancer battle and we in Oz wish him well in his recovery, he might not sing again but he certainly has a mighty body of work that we can enjoy forever. Best of luck John...🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

He's got it all. That's why we consider him the greatest of his time

John is the King here in Australia . I would watch about 3 singer reactions to John every week and it reminds me how great he is to see people discover his talent for the first time . Always watch live performances as they shoe his true talent especialy any from this concert !

i'm Australian and have been a musician for 25+ years. when i watch reactions to music on YT i like to watch musicians react to incredible performances in their discipline. i have learned much this way, especially about singing. in the couple of years i have watched singing coaches react to songs i have wished they'd react to John. the Aussie ones don't need to and the non Aussie ones don't know who he is. i am very pleased this has changed. this particular performance, i watch for the reaction of 2 parts. this "help" 10:03 and this "help" 12:24 this lady stopped the video to point out how gorgeous those parts are. she's the real deal.

I’ve been to 2 of Farnsey’s concerts over the years and 1 thing stuck out, apart from his awesome talent, was how he genuinely thanked everyone who participated in his concerts. He understands it’s not all about him and what he brings to the show, it’s how everyone works so well together to make the audience remember the show. True professional. 🇦🇺👍🏼

Wow, what a great reaction to watch. Thanks for sharing it with us. I’m an Aussie. We love John down here, national treasure and all that. As others will no doubt suggest in the comments, check out his ‘your the voice’ from the same concert (with the Melbourne symphony orchestra), it’s amazing. This song was sang at the end of his concert in an encore, it’s crazy he still had this much energy and vocal dexterity in him after hours of performing.

You"re as much fun to watch as the artists you cover! I'm glad I found your channel! What a voice John has! I'll be ordering some of his music right away! Thank You!

The best voice AND nicest bloke….

John's voice was so powerful and soulful. I really hated to hear about his throat cancer diagnosis and surgery that was around 12 hours long. I haven't heard anything since but hope and pray he's better now.

I’m so excited you’re listening to John Farnham! I’m so happy that he’s finally making the rounds of these voice coach reacts videos lately!

Known as the voice in Australia, always listen to him live, so much better.

This video makes me so happy - John Farnham is just one of the best singers I think I've ever heard and I've always thought he was so underrated! If you haven't heard his version of Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar, I can't recommend it enough! To me, his version is the pinnacle of incredible singing!

I saw him in Adelaide in a musical as a teenager. This mans voice was just waiting to explode years later to this.

Thank you for listening to John. This song was at the end of a two hour concert and his voice was still pure.

John Farnham "The Voice" Great to see people hearing him for the first time after we all got to grow up with him on the radio.

As an Aussie, I was so proud to watch you listen to our Johnny Farnham. He's a true gentleman, brilliantly funny and his voice is just amazing. Hope you've enjoyed lots more of his stuff. x

It’s wonderful that so many people around the world are hearing Johns magnificent voice at a time of great stress for him. Hopefully he can gain support and realise how much us Aussies love him. My sister had the Voice played at her funeral. She never missed his concerts. It was her choice of music.

Glad to find someone who feels as I do. John is part of the Australia that is the foundation of my existence.

He is a Larriken and Prankster on and off the stage. You will get to see some of his funny antics if you watch more of his Live videos of him singing. An incredibly caring, open and down to earth individual that despite lots of alcohol in his past, always remained extremely grounded. Something he and everyone knows his wife Jill has been his soulmate, anchor and rock that kept him with his feet firmly on the ground and stopped him going too far overboard with things. He cares deeply for those in his band and continuously makes his concerts about them and not himself. He is deeply loved by everyone that has sung for and with him over the decades, and his greatest fans are amongst some of the biggest legends in the world like very close friend Olivia Newton John and Celine Dion, Tom Jones, Ray Charles, Heart and even older like Sammy Davis Jr. And many other artists couldn't help but acknowledge his vocal abilities in awe like John Lennon, Queen and many many more.

He has the most glorious voice and his range is amazing. John has been around for a very long time. His talent is off the planet and his rapport with the audience is real because he truly is one of the ‘nice’ guys👏🏻🥰🇦🇺. It looks like he was near the end of this concert…….and he was still smiling🤗. John Farnham….legend.

His voice is natural and he's had no professional training. He is our Aussie gem and every Aussie, including the new generation know our unofficial anthem "you're the voice" if it's played you have to belt it out no matter what. Absolutely love him and the world has been missing out on farnsey and a huge amount of talent from Australia. He's fighting cancer at the moment which is devastating as it's in his jaw, get well soon John xx

One of the greatest live singers ever Can't wait for more

You just reflected my first experience with this performance. What the heck did i just see/hear/watch. Pure excellence. Just subscribed to hear more Aussie legends. Love Farnsey, Barnsey and my latest, the Teskey Brothers.

In Australia John Farnham OWNS this song. He is a national treasure and has always been in my life. It's wonderful to watch someone 'discover' him now for the first time ❤

John Farnham is Australia's equivalent of England's Cliff Richard or America's Elvis Presley. Have seen John in several live concerts... brilliance personified ❤

This was an amazingly impressive reaction. My hobby the last few years has been to watch people react to this performance and there are two types of reactors: those that give us intelligent, insightful and heartfelt reactions and those who just say "Wow...that was crazy." :D Your knowledge on vocal techniques and your emotional intelligence made this such a delightful video. I hit subscribe right after it finished. Hope to see more Farnsey vids in the future.

You will want to check out John Farnham and jimmy Barnes “something is wrong with my baby” Someone newer in Australian music that has amazing range and technique is Matt Corby especially his live for triple j song brother. It will leave you speechless.

I like to say he’s got a little whiskey in his voice.the quality of his voice gives me goosebumps

Wow Roslyn, beautifully put, thank you. I too love The Vocalyst's reaction to this song, so brilliantly sung by a LEGEND in our lifetime, here in Australia. Brought tears to my eyes to hear THIS song and The Vocalyst's reaction to him. This, in the midst of his current ill-health. Thanks... made my day!