John Farnham - Bridge Over Troubled Water live 1979 | Reaction 

WOOHOO THANK YOU Dominic 🙏 Awesome reaction ❤️ I just love this version and he’s so young and shy and cute with his little brown suit and tie 😂.. he was 30 years old here..and yep I’m a girl 😝

My two favourite singers of all time are ELVIS and closely followed by our own wonderful John Farnham. 💐💕

Hands down The Best version of that song I've ever heard. Absolutely insane vocals John!

Its true... Farnham is the Singers Singer.

I think this is single greatest performance of a song that I have ever heard. Simply amazing.

Love everything John Farnham sings 🔥 He’s 72 (1July 1949)

No one will ever surpass this man's voice or talent! Amazing❤

John is to put it simply, the best! The greatest and most versatile male vocalist of all time. Everything he sings is gold and he can sing anything, with so much emotion and passion, you feel every word and his diction and clarity is second to none.

Once a goat ALWAYS A GOAT‼️🇦🇺👌❤️

He is so good that you cant even call him a 'once in a generation' singer because his longevity has transcended quite a few generations. People both young and old love him, he is an Aussie icon of the music / entertainment industry.

He was a legend then!!! Our jewel,he can sing anything!!!!!❤❤❤

Just another example, he can belt it out in the upbeat songs but also can sing the slow ones just as good. That's what makes this man one of the greatest of all time, I did say one of.

He sang it live. No auto tune. Fantastic

As much as America missed out on John Farnham, as much as they didn't understand what genre to try and sell him in, there was one American that was passionately in Johns corner through all the low points and in this period when his career was a bit in the wilderness. Don Lane, an expat American (the show this was recorded from is the Don Lane show) was a huge, huge supporter of John, and was always keen to have him on the show and performing. He was very much responsible for helping turn John into the absolute powerhouse performer and stage presence that he soon became.

When l was just a little girl my brother lived next to his relatives they where just as charming as he was as a man. Honoured to see him multiple times in concert meet him and he is the cover man of a gentlemen.

Wasn't John just the cutest thing back in the day? The girls loved him. Notice he acknowledged the pianist? Always gives credit to the musicians who support him. Might have also noticed that his voice had less gravel in his younger days. This was a powerful performance. It seems to me, being an old lady, that John has always given 110% to any song he sings across decades. Singing his heart out. Just wow!

His breath control and phrasing blows me away in every song but so evident here

Thanks Dr. Kap and the Don Lane Show. I grew up watching that show. I loved Don Lane. ♥His catch phrase was "I love your faces!"

That’s a hard song to sing. And he just plays with it and does his own thing. Beautiful.

This dudes voice is so versatile and he can sing in so many different ways and genres, regardless his voice is flawless

JF was 30 in this performance from 1979. His first single went to #1 in November 1967.

Farnham was 30 in this clip. Every one of his performances is a singing masterclass! He can take any style of music and make it his own. Absolute legend.

I hadn’t heard this before. There’s nothing he can’t do.

This is overdue, reaction wise, this is the singer saying listen, I'm a great singer just flaming listen. He just lays it out and the general reaction is Wow.

I wish out of all the great singers in Australia that John Farnham was a judge on the voice it would be amazing to see him mentoring up and coming singer.

John lives near me in rural Victoria.. I would love an excuse to go around.. Hey Nic on RU-vid wants to talk to you, he reacts to your songs .. I wish lol

Back when he was being controlled by the record company, had to wear suits and had to sing what they told him to. Thank God he broke away.

I think he sang "Georgia" on this same show.... Such a flawless performance.

You are so funny “ I liked to talk to him to see what an alien is like”!!! JF is a national treasure both vocally and is such a good bloke as well.

I tried to karaoke this song with my friend once, we thought we could do it but those notes … oh no … and JF adds extra ones! This is easy for him and so beautiful!!

The Master ! He can do no wrong !

This is probably the most melismatic I’ve heard him sing . All those runs are just amazing.

Aww "John just give me some tips on what an alien is like", you are so right, he's not of this world. 😂😅😅❤❤

You often hear that John didn't "find his voice" until the whispering Jack Era..... Looks like he had it here! Good choice DrKap

John was born on July 1st, 1949. This is the most beautiful version I've ever heard! I love this man!

Been into John Farnham and JB for decades, John's singing reminds me of Lou Gramm in their range and clarity. what a time to be alive and going to gigs in other words :)

One of the greatest songs ever written. My favorite performance of this song is Elvis Presley 1970 live in Vegas...

When you look at this it makes you wonder why he is not a global superstar. I know he is recognised in certain countries, apparently he was huge in Russia but the mainstream music industry is a strange beast indeed. Controlled much. Thanks for shining the light on so many great Aussie artists. Farnsey is quite possibly the GOAT.

Is there any better? God, he has ALWAYS sent shivers down my spine to listen to (and to watch) and is unparalleled live. Loved him since I was a girl at primary school when he was just a teenager. thank you so much for appreciating him so genuinely and recognising the skill and perfection of his voice, and not simply hopping on a bandwagon. The world needs more 'John Farnham'.

I've known John's music since I was 13 years old, and seen his career. He is an extremely humble guy, and has never considered himself as possibly the best singer Australia has seen. We that grew up with him do, and also know that he probably struggled through the days after his initial king of pop days, through to Whispering Jack. It took Glen Wheatley to convince John that Whispering Jack was the big one. Glen put everything he had on the line for John to record that. That's how much the people who knew and know John, believe in him. Don Lane did so much to help John through this time, when John did this song. Don Lane was one of the finest people in show business, and no better Ambassador came out of the States. John Farnham is one of the finest people in Aussie show business, and that's before he even starts to sing!

This is one of my favourite John Farnham performances, although he has so many, it is difficult to choose. I am so glad you have discovered John. I have been a fan of his since his career started - he never disappoints. He was 30 when he performed this and will be 73 in July. I hope he never stops singing, he brings so much joy to us all. With love from Down Under 😘💕🇦🇺

Look at all the covers he has done, 'on the quiet', showing complete respect to the original versions. they are SUPREME ! Hey he is a plumber for god sake........comes natural for plumbers ...singing down the pipe !!

I love the look on your face!!!! Priceless ❤❤❤❤❤

I remember this from 1979. When his career was in a bit of a slump, well before Whispering Jack. This is him singing on a nightly TV show, The Don Lane Show

❤❤❤he sings every word!!! Puts in a 100% plus❤❤❤❤

The man can do no wrong ♥️

Love love your reaction! Johns just too good! 🔥🔥🔥❤️🙌

Aussie legend.

I love your reaction to great singers out of America it's flawless🎉

You seem to be like a kid in a Lolly Shop when you are listening to John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes as well as other Australian Singers, Bands and Muscians! I think that over the years we have had been blessed in Australia, to be exposed to this talent! I am nearly seventy, and the bands! singers and musicians I’ve heard from Australia,is incredible.At the time the “Musical Experts “overseas thought that Australian Talent, was’nt up to scratch! I like you and your channel because you seem to be genuine and appreciative of Australian talent not like other channels that seem so fake! Thank You!

Goosebumps

He is so amazing , loved by all Australians , still singing at 72

Barnsy should be able to hook you up lol 🤟🏻

Arguably THE best Music Reactions channel on YT. It amazes me that these brilliant local talents have taken soooo long to be heard.....alas it is as it is. Nice work dude....love your work.👍🤘👊

John is the type of person if you reached out and asked him to help you he would such a nice man so down to earth thank you for doing your reactions most Aussie love John Farnham

Ain’t no one compares to John, you’re so right he is flawless, even live, I don’t even think he realises what his range is, it seems there’s no limit

The bloke smoked cigarettes for 50 years and still had that voice. Amazing human.

The G.O.A.T

That last note is killer.

Thanks for the praise you show for John Farnham bro! He's always been huge and just as much a gd man too. Keep up the gd work my bro from all the way in New Zealand where crowded house comes from! Take care

They say his voice is out of this world , you may be right when you said he is a alien lol.

John was born in ENGLAND 1st July 1949. He’s 30 here. 73 years young. I’ve met John a few times, with other’s at various gigs. Pretty approachable. Lindsey was my voice coach.

I love the look on your face, priceless ❤❤❤❤

A singing Masterclass, pure and simple.

Let me tell you a quick story.. Firstly, John was born in 1949 in Dagenham, England and moved to Australia in 1959 My beautiful Mum, who is 80 this Saturday, and also born in the UK and came to Australia in 1956, worked at a "cement brick" maker in the 60s as a young PA/Executive Assistant. She was the CO's assistant. THis is in my hometown of Adelaide, South Australia (where John first started). One of the brick salesmen was a man called Darryl Sambell, who happened to be "Little Johnny Farnham's" first Manager (he also ripped him off quite badly, but thats another story). On a Friday night, John would wait in the car-park for Darryl to finish work, to drive him and chaperone him to gigs as he was too young to drive/drink or basically be inside venues. He did a few "Battle of the Bands" and his band then backed a woman who was also a friend of my Mums, Bev Harrell. All of the secretaries would swoon all over him in the car park, all blushing and fluttering their eyes, 60s style.. One of my Mums fondest memories..

Oh my God I loved that so much. I haven't heard John sing this before, it just shows he can sing anything 🎵

😅i love the way you look at him, so much admiration ❤❤❤❤❤

Beautiful

Must be heavenly to have a voice like that. He is just amazing.

Most magnificent - thank God for Farnsy

Yep, early days just superb as is today. I've got an early one to request very soon 💕💕💕. You were so in the moment you dropped your wavey thing 🤣🤣

What Can you Say ? 🗣🔥HE THA MAN ‼️☄🎶🎼

You are the best …love your reactions. You and Texas Love…pure entertainment thank you. Different but the same …genuine . Thanks for taking the time to shine on Australian artists , we have had some beauties. ❤️

Absolute world class legend. He is in my top 5 males vocalists and love his songs and style too. So much emotion, sensitivity, good technique and finesse, with that small but just right amount of grit to make him unique. ❤👊🏼

oh Dominic you hit the nail on the head when you said he's taken it to Gospel....Yes he did!! I have goosebumps on my goosebumps lol. I think he was born in 1950... but he looks about maybe 10 or 20 in this clip. I love your reactions and analysis of the artists you watch. Such an insight into their performances...Thanks so much for this....and I also pray the John gets to see your reactions and you have that chat with him...

I think that the sad thing for me is that many of us in Australia didn't realise how good he was. The women loved him because he was cute. He was a bit of a teen pop idol. I think that it was only when he got together with Glen Wheatley as his manager that he started to sing more ambitious songs that revealed what a great voice he had and also how good his technique was.

Beautiful as usual ❤

This performance I remember watching in the seventies blew me away. where did this come from after Sadie the cleaning lady , made him the obvious choice to replace Glen Shorock in the Little River Band

Nic I often wonder if after your first time listening reaction that you record, do you come back to certain songs and listen again and again? I have to admit, although growing up with Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham, I'm coming back repeatedly to these videos to listen to both their performances and your reactions. Keep up the great work mate!

Gosh he was young here . He really was incredible . Smooth and gets to the heart of the song so easily xoxo

I threw it, I threw it. It's on the ground 😂😂😂. Just leave it on the ground because the man can saaaang

This must’ve been the first taste of the kind of singing he was doing in the 80s and afterwards. Just with wild abandon. I love it. He sounds like the John we know. Unlike the earlier stuff from the 70s and 60s.

Was waiting for this one, a vocal masterclass, let's see Art Garfunkel do that. Goosebumps every time I hear it. Cheers

One thing that I haven’t seen that I would absolutely love to see would be John with a full on gospel choir. He has done gospel music brilliantly but I don’t think with the full on southern US gospel choirs. It would sound amazing!

Brilliant! ❤️👍❤️👍

❤❤❤one word, Brilliant,even back then❤❤❤❤

Still loving your reactions. You always bring something fresh!

Should react to the whole "John Farnham - Sings the shows" album it's on youtube. It's when Farnham was in his early 20's and was singing musical theatre classics. Really show his versatility and range.

God I love your reactions to our John! I wish I knew him, because I would certainly get him to contact you. This is a wonderful performance. The other one you referred to is Geth-sem-an-ee

My late mother’s favourite song of all time. She loved the original from Simon & Garfunkel but adored John’s version too. To see him live on stage just makes the hair on the back of your neck shave itself off!🤣🇦🇺👏🏼

His perfection. Best singer ever

Goosebumps.

So effortless, such a natural talent. I doubt he ever had a singing lesson. Oh and by the way, he's a really nice guy too.😊💗

The song is Gethsemane, pronounced with a hard G Geth-sem-uh-knee. It is the name of the garden where Jesus prayed before he was arrested. The song is part of Jesus Christ Superstar musical.

This is one of my fav’s thanks for showing.

John Farnham can sing the phone book a it will sound awesome . Born 1949 in eastern London suburb . His family migrated to Australia when he was 10 years of age . Started being the singer of few Melbourne bands from 14 playing at school dances . Until he was discovered by manger Daryl Sambell and was convince to be a solo singer . At 18 Daryl got him recording deal with EMI Australia but they made Johnny to middle of road crossover novelty pop singer , when John loved pop rock and soul and was trying to write his own songs but his management and EMI kept him far too busy to develop musically . John popularity by the late 70’s was lost even EMI dumped him . This recording is for a the Don Lane Show where John appeared on the regular basis during those tough times with no recording contract regarded as as been by his critics . Boy did he show them when the 80’s hit and gaining friendship management with Glenn Wheatley who believed in John’s abilities .

Cute and talented singer. No one like him. ❤

Our wonderful John Farnham was born in 1949 & what a legend he is mate. He wa 30 when he sang this epic song 🎵 love ❤️ from Australia 🇦🇺 🪃 🇦🇺

John was involved with some variety tv series between his teen idol years and the Uncovered album and there are some exquisite performances in there...probably doing tracks the producers wanted him too but still slaying them. Thank you again.

Wow...had not heard this! Thank you. Born 49 I think so 30 here...